SodaHead - Archie's Answers & Comments

Automakers looking for bailout -- Should the government let them sink?

2008-12-05T08:36:07Z

Automakers looking for bailout -- Should the government let them sink?
(Companies)

141 answers, +16 raves

Archie answered
I think that the government should...
and said : Allow all taxpayers to own these companies. Or sell the companies to foreign car makers.

Auto-makers predict a financial armageddon if congress denies them a bailout. Do you believe them?

2008-12-05T08:34:29Z

Auto-makers predict a financial armageddon if congress denies them a bailout. Do you believe them?
(Economy)

5 answers, +1 raves

Archie answered
No, a bailout won't prevent a Depression. It's already here!
and said : No it's disastrous for the economy. If you want to read more on this... http://www.sanbrunobeacon.com...

Should the US Gov't extend a bailout package to the Big 3 auto makers?

2008-12-05T08:31:19Z

Should the US Gov't extend a bailout package to the Big 3 auto makers?
(Economy)

7 answers, +2 raves

Archie answered
No (please explain yourself)
and said : It's taxpayers hard earned money. Think about this: Millions of $$$ in salaries for top execs, lavish lifestyles, private jets have brought them to where they stand today. They may accept $ 1 salary for a year or two and then it will come back to square one. I think it might be wise to bail out the workers and spend tax $$ on worker's health benefits, retirement plans or education for younger workers....it might cost less to do it this way.

Should we insist Auto-Makers go Green if they accept a Bailout?

2008-12-05T08:14:47Z

Should we insist Auto-Makers go Green if they accept a Bailout?
(Autos)

119 answers, +31 raves

Archie answered
No Bailout Under Any Circumtances
and said : Chrysler has been bailed out once in 1979 and it is deja vu all over again. Why should tax payers be spending $$$ to bail out Auto giants whos CEO's are getting Millions in compensation?

Should the US taxpayers bailout three major Auto makers?

2008-12-05T07:52:35Z

Should the US taxpayers bailout three major Auto makers?
(United States)

5 answers, +1 raves

Archie answered
No more bail out for the auto industry and their sloppy management.
and said : The governement did not bailout the higtech industry in 2000. Many small business went bankrupt. No one bailed them out. We are losing our social security 100's of thousands of our citizens will never see their Social Security checks. Who is going to bail them out? If the Automakers cannot live by stricter standards, if their executives cannot live on lower compensations, if they cannot build better cars that can compete with foreign cars what is the use of bailing them out over and over again. Let them go bankrupt or get bought by the "lean and mean" foreign companies.

Going to the Movies Alone: Pathetic or Brave?

2008-12-05T05:16:47Z

Going to the Movies Alone: Pathetic or Brave?
(Movies)

589 answers, +73 raves

Archie answered
Pathetic
and said : IMO--Pathetic for men, brave for women...

Mumbai hit by terrorist attacks: What is going on?

2008-12-04T22:15:07Z

Mumbai hit by terrorist attacks: What is going on?
(International)

74 answers, +17 raves

Archie answered
I think that the attacks in Mumbai...
and said : are a part of trying to destroy India as it tries to become an economic superpower. It is about targeting the worlds largest democracy and scaring us (the western world) from becoming allies with India.

Truth serum used on terrorist in Mumbai attacks: Should the U.S. adopt this interrogation tactic?

2008-12-04T22:01:06Z

Truth serum used on terrorist in Mumbai attacks: Should the U.S. adopt this interrogation tactic?
(International)

131 answers, +22 raves

Archie answered
Yes, we should adopt truth serum as a legal interrogation method.
and said : Absolutely. When US talk about 'winning war on terror' why should this simple and humane method not be adopted? I believe Mumbai police know that in order to avoid more killings and further damage they have to get the imformation one way or other. India has had multiple terrorist attacks in many of it's tourist destinations in the last couple of years.

How do you sleep?

2008-12-04T21:51:33Z

How do you sleep?
(Health)

134 answers, +22 raves

Archie answered
On the stomach
and said : Almost always...

What do you do for a living? What is your profession?

2008-12-04T17:27:37Z

What do you do for a living? What is your profession?
(Families & Parenting)

44 answers, +7 raves

Archie answered
I am a ............... and I love it.
and said : Professor and a consultant for the State of CA. I also work as a visiting professor and consultant in foreign countries during summers. I travel a lot and enjoy doing that too.

WalMart is being blamed for the death of one of it's employees on Black Friday. Do you think it is WalMart's fault?

2008-12-04T06:54:59Z

WalMart is being blamed for the death of one of it's employees on Black Friday. Do you think it is WalMart's fault?
(Companies)

906 answers, +59 raves

Archie answered
Yes, I think WalMart is to blame because......
and said : Once the security realized that there are 2000 people waiting outside walmart there should have been some concerns of stampede. Security should have tried to suggest making lines based on first come (like at airport). Well hope they have learned their lesson. Unfortunately, an innocent person had to lose his life for Walmart to learn their lesson---hope there are lawsuits...and hope that employees family get a heaft compensation. After all in this kind of Economy walmart must be doing pretty well!

Twilight vs. Harry Potter: Which series is hotter?

2008-12-04T05:31:19Z

Twilight vs. Harry Potter: Which series is hotter?
(Movies)

12393 answers, +121 raves

Archie answered
I think that the Twilight and Harry Potter series...
and said : I used to love Potter but JK went berserk killing all the good characters in Potter. It is a too dark and too negative to enjoy it anymore. Potter is not hotter any more.

Obama Announces Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State - Is Obama Setting Himself up for Failure?

2008-12-04T05:22:02Z

Obama Announces Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State - Is Obama Setting Himself up for Failure?
(United States)

814 answers, +27 raves

Archie answered
No, Obama has picked good members for his cabinet.
and said : We criticized Obama for his lack of experience, therefore, he seems to have gone out of his way to pick a whole bunch of experienced folks. What's wrong with that? I think that he has selected a good team. I supported Hillary all along, I did not vote for Obama but right now I actually not very pleased that he is our next President. I was also unhappy earlier that Obama did not select Hillary as his running mate, however, Secretary of State is a pretty powerful position and will make good use of Hillary's foreign experience. She is a sweetheart in many places in Asia, well respected in Europe and countries like So Africa too (her closeness to Mandela etc.). She traveled extensively and most importantly, independently as the First lady (visited 82 countries and it's political leader), and then as Senator. She has visited Afganistan, Iraq during the war...how many Senator's have done that? Check the following links below if you want to know more. The sad thing is that many of her foreign visits have been highlighted much better by international press. Out media has always shed a very negative light on the Clintons, and in this way I believe our media has done a great disservice to the Americans. Glad that Obama has the courage to keep the differences aside and to give her a great opportunity to make use of her experience. Now having said that, I am not a mind reader--- I can only hope that Obama has done this in good faith. 1. Clinton in Iraq http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/mi... 2. Clinton visits Afghanistan and Pakistan during the peak of war: http://www.reuters.com/articl... 3. Clinton in Africa http://findarticles.com/p/art... http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1... 4. Clinton in Asian Countries and with diverse politicians http://www.indiadaily.com/edi... http://query.nytimes.com/gst/... 5. In Europe http://query.nytimes.com/gst/... http://query.nytimes.com/gst/...

"Religion is the opiate of the people"

2008-11-27T05:42:03Z

"Religion is the opiate of the people"
(Other)

36 answers, +12 raves

Archie answered
So very true
and said : You know my opinion on this one. I am a "true Atheist"...but at the same time I respect other people's beliefs (as long as they don't push me around).

A true American hero and the best of the best of the human race

2008-11-18T01:45:17Z

A true American hero and the best of the best of the human race
(Environmental)

17 answers, +11 raves

Archie answered
Brenden Foster...a true American hero!
and said : Sometimes kids can teach us so many new things...

Do you paint an entire group of people the same, by the actions of a few?

2008-11-18T01:31:42Z

Do you paint an entire group of people the same, by the actions of a few?
(Gaming)

28 answers, +10 raves

Archie answered
No
and said : Good poll kingme: Some times people are driven to behave in a "mob" or "cult" like mentality. Some common thread brings them together but every individual is different and should be treated as an individual not a group...

Let's give a hand to my dear friend Archie for being one of the first to suggest we move past the election and come together in the name of peace.

2008-11-12T07:31:36Z

Let's give a hand to my dear friend Archie for being one of the first to suggest we move past the election and come together in the name of peace.
(United States)

27 answers, +19 raves

Archie answered
Did someone say party?
and said : Ok here I am..sorry for the slight delay... Let's party now

Can we leave the elections behind and move on?

2008-11-05T08:48:18Z

Can we leave the elections behind and move on?
(United States)

22 answers, +7 raves

Archie answered
I don't care who I supported but I want to make peace!
and said : I want to be the first one to apologize to those whom I managed to hurt because I argued and debated passionately but endlessly. I want to be the first one to extend my hand and make peace...or stretch my arms and give a big hug (well ladies only..lol..)...let's be friends again.

Hey all you SodaHeads out there, lets Celebrate Dulce Bebe making it to the ten thousand club!

2008-07-11T07:03:58Z

Hey all you SodaHeads out there, lets Celebrate Dulce Bebe making it to the ten thousand club!
(General Computers & Electronics)

60 answers, +42 raves

Archie answered
Yes, she is a star
and said : A bright star indeed. Congrats Baby!

Do you know which Soda Head gives the best feedback?

2008-07-08T17:39:08Z

Do you know which Soda Head gives the best feedback?
(What's Bubbling in Your Head?)

21 answers, +11 raves

Archie answered
All of the above
and said : Hey friend, you have a list of some of the best ladies out there. I could add a few more to that too...Ali, SLM, Miss Queen, Bibi, My2centsworth, Pearlie...and many more...and if don't restrict to just the ladies..then you have to consider Headhunter, very seriously.