Monday, December 13, 2010
The New speaker of the house and draft dodger.
“Perhaps the greatest debate undertaken by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787 centered on how many representatives each state should have in the new government's lawmaking branch, the U.S. Congress. As is often the case in government and politics, resolving a great debate, required a Great Compromise. You would not even have a job without this compromise John. If he does not even know the history of this great country,how can he be a leader in the House. Oh and don't even get me started on the fact that he only served eight days in the Navy and left because of a bad back to play golf the rest of his life,while I had a free pass becausen of the polio I had but served four years and eventually had to give up golf because of a bad back.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Facts are there for a reason ,look at these please!
LOOK AT WHO IS MAKING THE BIG BUCKS ON THE BUSH TAX CUTS:
$100,000,000 -- SAVINGS For RICHEST AMERICANS MAKING $4 Billion
$___ 105,835 -- $1,000,000 Almost F1LTHY RICH Group
$____ 17,467 -- $500,000 to $1 Million Group
$_____ 7,152 -- $200-$500,000 Group
$_____ 3,890 -- $100-$200,000 Group
$_____ 1,500 -- $50 - $100,000 Group
$_______800 -- $20 - $50,000 Group
$_______387 -- $10 - $20,000 Group
$________52 -- Less than $10,000 Group
OF COURSE THE CURRENT BUSH TAX CUTS ARE A COMPLETE WASTE OF $3.5 TRILLION FOR THE RICHEST AMERICANS!
AND:
IN FACT - MOST CORPORATIONS PAY NEAR ZERO% IN TAXES!
MASSIVE LOOPHOLES AND OFFSHORING = NEAR ZERO TAXES COLLECTED!
Maybe Politicians are confusing the poor's income with the corporate tax rate.
2.4% Tax rate by Goog1e
1.0% Tax rate by Go1dman
0.0% Tax rate JPM Ch-ase on $12 Look at these please!Billion (REFUND $1.4Billion)
0.0% Tax rate by Ex-xon
0.0% Tax rate by BofA
0.0% Tax rate by We11s Fa-rge
0.0% Tax rate by AT&T
0.0% Tax rate by GE_
0.0% Tax rate by Phi11ip Mo-rris
0.0% Tax rate by Bristo1 Me-yers
0.0% Tax rate by Pf-izer
FACT: REVENUE FROM ALL CORPORATE TAXES IS LESS THAN THE COST OF AFGHAN WAR!
$100,000,0
$___ 105,835 -- $1,000,000
$____ 17,467 -- $500,000 to $1 Million Group
$_____ 7,152 -- $200-$500,
$_____ 3,890 -- $100-$200,
$_____ 1,500 -- $50 - $100,000 Group
$_______80
$_______38
$________5
OF COURSE THE CURRENT BUSH TAX CUTS ARE A COMPLETE WASTE OF $3.5 TRILLION FOR THE RICHEST AMERICANS!
AND:
IN FACT - MOST CORPORATIO
MASSIVE LOOPHOLES AND OFFSHORING = NEAR ZERO TAXES COLLECTED!
Maybe Politician
2.4% Tax rate by Goog1e
1.0% Tax rate by Go1dman
0.0% Tax rate JPM Ch-ase on $12 Look at these please!Billion (REFUND $1.4Billio
0.0% Tax rate by Ex-xon
0.0% Tax rate by BofA
0.0% Tax rate by We11s Fa-rge
0.0% Tax rate by AT&T
0.0% Tax rate by GE_
0.0% Tax rate by Phi11ip Mo-rris
0.0% Tax rate by Bristo1 Me-yers
0.0% Tax rate by Pf-izer
FACT: REVENUE FROM ALL CORPORATE TAXES IS LESS THAN THE COST OF AFGHAN WAR!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
THE FLOODGATES ARE OPEN
Corporations and wealthy Americans have used PACs to poure tens of millions of dollars into the 2010 elections in order to influence Congress to continue tax cuts that help them and in the process start the demise of most social programs that help the middle class and the poor.
As I write this I am filled with sorrow for America...why has this set of obstacles come forward at this time in our history? We are leaderless at a time of most need...why has President Obama not heard the cry of millions? The call of so many writers and thinkers calling him to action fall on deaf ears. After the 2008 election I was so hopeful, so optimistic about where America could be after an Obama administration...and now I am sad and tired of the whole process. Does he understand the magnitude of disappointment?
The calls of some to just buck up and move on are simply not relevant to me any longer...the political process and the office of the President is bought and paid for by the aristocracy...the sell out is complete and I have seen America's better days. Only a miracle can change things now.
The calls of some to just buck up and move on are simply not relevant to me any longer...t
I do not expect a miracle or any reaction from my fellow Americans whom I consider mostly ignorant and dumb.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Ted Strickland is pissed !
I have met the Gov. at a few local fund-raisers when he was a Congressman. He is a decent,soft spoken man,a former Preacher. If he gets upset with the President and the way he responds to the Republicans, then Obama and the party have some serious problems. I know that Obama is trying to stay above all of the name calling and trying to do his job. Sadly the American people do not always respond to commen sense and logic but they do respond to perception. They perceive him as weak and he had better take a few swings or he is finished and so is the middle class dream I fear. The President has foes in the Republican party that are trying to steal money from Social Security and give it to the wealthy in the form as tax cuts. He must make the American people see the difference between himself and the Conservatives. Bill Clinton could have shown this difference very clear to the public. What the hell is wrong with Obama? Must he always turn the other cheek?
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Fake News Station
I think Fox News is one of the most dangerous organizations that exists in the US today. They aim their news at the least educated and most vulnerable segment of our population and turn it into a conflict of the the common folk battling the elite left, when most of their commentators are financially wealthy. The truth is that if the policies they are advocating are followed more of us will be poor and only the wealthy will be left in this country. These types of policies will one day lead to the same type of shift in government that has taken place in countries like Venezuela. When the common people finally get enough they will revolt. So in the end, Fox will be their own worst enemy and get exactly what they say they are against. I am not opposed to those that work hard being successful and well off. I am definitely not part of the left wing. I am just an average American who has worked hard my whole life. As a country we have lost our compassion.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Bush is a pile of dung !
History is likely to judge Bush most harshly for two things in particular: Launching a war against a country that had not attacked us, and approving the use of cruel and inhumane interrogation. Both of these are classified as war crimes by the World Court. George will get away from these charges because there are Americans who choose to ignore the truth. We all know the facts about waterboarding because we hung Japanese soildiers of this practice during WWII. Heck this act is even portrayed by Hollywood in their WWII movies about the evils of the enemy.
Bush has given up the moral high ground to our enemies and how. Tens of thousands are dead or maimed because of his stupid orders. Who is the World going to blame for all of the children that are dead. Bush!
Yet he goes on TV trying to sell a book that makes him look like a great man who had to make hard decissions . Any one who buys this piece of trash is stupid .
I never mentioned that he wrecked the economy and has put the U.S. on the track to economic collapse,but I will leave that for another time.
Bush has given up the moral high ground to our enemies and how. Tens of thousands are dead or maimed because of his stupid orders. Who is the World going to blame for all of the children that are dead. Bush!
Yet he goes on TV trying to sell a book that makes him look like a great man who had to make hard decissions . Any one who buys this piece of trash is stupid .
I never mentioned that he wrecked the economy and has put the U.S. on the track to economic collapse,but I will leave that for another time.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sara is a shit ! Wright is a good American !
A proud Black man stands up to injustices in America and he is called a raciest by Sara Palin. This man has four Colledge degrees,seven years in the military serving his country,a loving family with children who have been educated, andTons of awards for his work as a minister. Sara can disagree with a sermon he gave but she should not ,as a Christian woman,dare to judge him. Shame on her. She could learn a few things from him. He is well read and educated and a devoted parent. She would be lucky to be half the American he is. Sometimes I get mad at my country for some of our violent history. Does that make me unamerican? Also I have not been proud of my country for a long time!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Carter and Obama are a lot alike and not the way you think!
This is the Jimmy Carter scenario all over again. The Right ,with the help of the Media, took a good President with good ideas and besmirched his character and job performance.
Carter was smart (Navy officer, nuclear engineer) religious, and a dedicated family man. He saw real problems and did some things that actually worked, like reducing our dependence on foreign oil BY HALF. This ignored the big money guys. He also, regardless of what people say, stood hard against Khoemini regime during the hostage crisis. It's a fact that one of the first things he did was call that guy and told him that if one hostage was harmed fatally, that the US would make a slag heap out of Iran. He went low key with the US press, and stayed in the White House rather than campaign or make a lot of public appearances. To this day, he is called weak by the right. I think it took enormous persoanl and ethical strength to do that.
Now Obama. Smart, religious, a family man, has no personal skeletons, has initiated a lot of important and long-overdue legislation, and has been handed a huge crisis not of his making. He has not "blown his own horn," but has preferred to focus on getting things done.
There is a strong parallel between these two men and how they handle things, and how it is used by the right to attack them. Please read my post on the 100 things he has done in the short time he has been in office. The real problem seems to be that both Carter and Obama would not play ball with the Washington insiders. Remember that if we would have listened to Carter a lot of our present problems,as a country,would not have occured. Give this President a chance before you attack him,OK!
Carter was smart (Navy officer, nuclear engineer) religious, and a dedicated family man. He saw real problems and did some things that actually worked, like reducing our dependence on foreign oil BY HALF. This ignored the big money guys. He also, regardless of what people say, stood hard against Khoemini regime during the hostage crisis. It's a fact that one of the first things he did was call that guy and told him that if one hostage was harmed fatally, that the US would make a slag heap out of Iran. He went low key with the US press, and stayed in the White House rather than campaign or make a lot of public appearances. To this day, he is called weak by the right. I think it took enormous persoanl and ethical strength to do that.
Now Obama. Smart, religious, a family man, has no personal skeletons, has initiated a lot of important and long-overdue legislation, and has been handed a huge crisis not of his making. He has not "blown his own horn," but has preferred to focus on getting things done.
There is a strong parallel between these two men and how they handle things, and how it is used by the right to attack them. Please read my post on the 100 things he has done in the short time he has been in office. The real problem seems to be that both Carter and Obama would not play ball with the Washington insiders. Remember that if we would have listened to Carter a lot of our present problems,as a country,would not have occured. Give this President a chance before you attack him,OK!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Sara for President ?
Many people think that Sara is the leading Republican candidate for the Presidency in the upcoming election in 2012. I,on the other hand think that she has one serious problem that will be hard for her to overcome,her voice!When it comes to Palin specifically, there is the fundamental problem that some of us,including me, don’t want to see or hear any more of her than we have to. And there are those whose objections have a physiological basis as well as an ideological one: the pitch and timbre of her voice, the rhythms of her speech, her syntax, and the way she coats acid and incoherence with cheery musical inflections join together in a sickening way that puts off the listener, triggering a fight-or-flight reaction. When Palin talks, my whole being wails, like Nancy Kerrigan after Tonya Harding’s ex-husband kneecapped her: “Why? Why? Why?”
Could Americans really take two years of this ear splitting whiney distraction called a voice ? I say not. With each speech at each appearance she would drop farther and farther in the polls. How can Tod live with this kind of noise? I bet he keeps the TV turned up loud or spends a lot of nights out,drunk,or both. WaWaWa!
Could Americans really take two years of this ear splitting whiney distraction called a voice ? I say not. With each speech at each appearance she would drop farther and farther in the polls. How can Tod live with this kind of noise? I bet he keeps the TV turned up loud or spends a lot of nights out,drunk,or both. WaWaWa!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Please Listen before they stiff you good.
What a lie that Social Security is in trouble. This program has had and will have a surplus from 2003 to 2016. During this time Congress has borrowed or spent 2.5 trillion of this surplus to pay for two wars and give citizens big tax brakes. The Government was to pay back that money so the system can stay solvent for another 40-45 yrs. In order to do this Congress must let the tax cuts expire and cut Defense spending. The dirty little truth is they would rather then lie to people and tell them that cuts must be made in SS. then do what is right. It's easier to fool the American public with scary stories about the debt then just pay the money they took back. They would rather stiff you the public then tax the wealthy od cut Defense projects we really don't need. Wake up America,you are being sold a bill of goods. The truth is that in another 30-40 years the Baby Boomers will have moved through the system and we won't need as much money to pay for benifits. THEY JUST DONOT WANT TO PAY OFF THEIR DEBT TO THE S.S.TRUST FUND. That's all this whole mess is about.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Things Obama has done in two short years!!!!
Things Obama has done
I found this on a facebook page and want to share it with my friends.
From a facebook post. Interesting.
Things obama has done
I’m sick and tired of people asking “What has Obama done?” So here’s a list of things he’s done since he’s been in office. Remember: He was elected President. He wasn’t elected Jesus!
The list is still growing. Let me know if I missed anything.
1. Saved the collapse of the American automotive industry by making GM restructure before bailing them out, and putting incentive money to help the industry
2. Shifted the focus of the war from Iraq to Afghanistan, and putting the emphasis on reducing terrorism where it should have been all along
3. Relaxed Anti-American tensions throughout the world
4. Signed order to close the prisoner “torture camp” at Guantanamo Bay
5. Has made the environment a national priority, and a primary source for job creation
6. Has made education a national priority by putting emphasis and money behind new ideas like charter schools, but speaking directly to school children in telling them they have to do their part.
7. Won the Nobel Peace Prize
8. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
9. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
10. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
11. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
12. Renewed dialogue with NATO and other allies and partners on strategic issues.
13. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force… this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
14. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
15. “Cash for clunkers” program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulates auto sales
16. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
17. Closed offshore tax safe havens
18. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
19. Ended media “blackout” on war casualties; reporting full information
20. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
21. . Ended media blackout on war casualties and the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB.
22. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
23. Ended previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
24. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
25. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has created 2.1 million jobs (as of 12/31/09).
26. Ended previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
27. Ended previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
28. Ended previous policy on torture; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. . Launched Recovery.gov to track spending from the Recovery Act, an unprecedented step to provide transparency and accountability through technology.
30. Ended previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
31. Ended previous “stop-loss” policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
32. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
33. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
34. Established a new cyber security office
35. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
36. Expanding vaccination programs
37. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses
38. . Provided the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with more than $1.4 billion to improve services to America’s Veterans.
39. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
40. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
41. Responded with compassion and leadership to the earthquake in Haiti
42. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
43. . Launched Business.gov – enabling conversation and online collaboration between small business owners, government representatives and industry experts in discussion forums relevant to starting and managing a business. Great for the economy.
44. Improved housing for military personnel
45. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
46. Changed failing war strategy in Afghanistan.
47. Improving benefits for veterans
48. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants…) after years of neglect
49. Donated his $1.4 million Nobel Prize to nonprofits.
50. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
51. Provided tax credits to first-time home buyers through the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to revitalize the U.S. housing market.
52. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
53. Increasing student loans
54. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return “home” to visit loved ones
55. Cracked down on companies that deny sick pay, vacation and health insurance to workers by abusing the employee classification of independent contractor. Such companies also avoid paying Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance taxes for those workers.
56. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
57. Limits on lobbyists’ access to the White House
58. Protected 300,000 education jobs, such as teachers, principals, librarians, and counselors through the Recovery Act that would have otherwise been lost.
59. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
60. Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act on February 4, 2009, provides quality health care to 11 million kids – 4 million who were previously uninsured.
61. Lower drug costs for seniors
62. Making more loans available to small businesses
63. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
64. . Signed the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the first piece of comprehensive legislation aimed at improving the lives of Americans living with paralysis
65. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
66. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
67. Announced creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record for members of the U.S. Armed Forces to improve quality of medical care.
68. New federal funding for science and research labs
69. New funds for school construction
70. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
71. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
72. . Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals.
73. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
74. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
75. Provided tax credit to workers thus cutting taxes for 95% of America’s working families.
76. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
77. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
78. . Helped reverse a downward spiral of the stock market. On January 19, 2009, the last day of President Bush’s presidency, the Dow closed at 8,218.22. In February 2010, the Dow closed at 10,309.24
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Restarted the nuclear non-proliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
81. Provided attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles.
82. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
83. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
84. Unveiled a program on Earth Day 2009 to develop the renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents. These regulations will enable, for the first time ever, the nation to tap into our ocean’s vast sustainable resources to generate clean energy in an environmentally sound and safe manner.
85. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
86. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
87. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
88. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
89. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
90. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date.
91. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
92. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
93. The “secret detention” facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
94. US financial and banking rescue plan
95. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
96. . Signed the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act to stop fraud and wasteful spending in the defense procurement and contracting system.
97. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
98. Improved relations with Iran
99. Improved U.S. policy on climate change
100. Set timetable for exiting Iraq (already started removing troops)
101. Improved relations with Russia
102. Improved relations with the Islamic World
103. Made progress towards grater cooperation on limiting nuclear proliferation
104. Economic stimulus plan has created jobs. (Unemployment rate decreasing)
105. Drastically slowed down the recession
106. Saved Wall Street
107. Passed the Lilly Ledbetter Act (equal work for equal pay)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilly_Ledbetter_Fair_Pay_Act_of_2009
108. HEALTHCARE REFORM
Once again, this is a lot to accomplish in such a short amount of time. He was elected President, he wasn’t elected Jesus.
Things obama has done
I’m sick and tired of people asking “What has Obama done?” So here’s a list of things he’s done since he’s been in office. Remember: He was elected President. He wasn’t elected Jesus!
The list is still growing. Let me know if I missed anything.
1. Saved the collapse of the American automotive industry by making GM restructure before bailing them out, and putting incentive money to help the industry
2. Shifted the focus of the war from Iraq to Afghanistan, and putting the emphasis on reducing terrorism where it should have been all along
3. Relaxed Anti-American tensions throughout the world
4. Signed order to close the prisoner “torture camp” at Guantanamo Bay
5. Has made the environment a national priority, and a primary source for job creation
6. Has made education a national priority by putting emphasis and money behind new ideas like charter schools, but speaking directly to school children in telling them they have to do their part.
7. Won the Nobel Peace Prize
8. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
9. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
10. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
11. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
12. Renewed dialogue with NATO and other allies and partners on strategic issues.
13. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force… this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
14. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
15. “Cash for clunkers” program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulates auto sales
16. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
17. Closed offshore tax safe havens
18. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
19. Ended media “blackout” on war casualties; reporting full information
20. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
21. . Ended media blackout on war casualties and the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB.
22. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
23. Ended previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
24. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
25. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has created 2.1 million jobs (as of 12/31/09).
26. Ended previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
27. Ended previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
28. Ended previous policy on torture; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. . Launched Recovery.gov to track spending from the Recovery Act, an unprecedented step to provide transparency and accountability through technology.
30. Ended previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
31. Ended previous “stop-loss” policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
32. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
33. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
34. Established a new cyber security office
35. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
36. Expanding vaccination programs
37. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses
38. . Provided the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with more than $1.4 billion to improve services to America’s Veterans.
39. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
40. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
41. Responded with compassion and leadership to the earthquake in Haiti
42. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
43. . Launched Business.gov – enabling conversation and online collaboration between small business owners, government representatives and industry experts in discussion forums relevant to starting and managing a business. Great for the economy.
44. Improved housing for military personnel
45. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
46. Changed failing war strategy in Afghanistan.
47. Improving benefits for veterans
48. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants…) after years of neglect
49. Donated his $1.4 million Nobel Prize to nonprofits.
50. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
51. Provided tax credits to first-time home buyers through the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to revitalize the U.S. housing market.
52. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
53. Increasing student loans
54. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return “home” to visit loved ones
55. Cracked down on companies that deny sick pay, vacation and health insurance to workers by abusing the employee classification of independent contractor. Such companies also avoid paying Social Security, Medicare and unemployment insurance taxes for those workers.
56. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
57. Limits on lobbyists’ access to the White House
58. Protected 300,000 education jobs, such as teachers, principals, librarians, and counselors through the Recovery Act that would have otherwise been lost.
59. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
60. Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act on February 4, 2009, provides quality health care to 11 million kids – 4 million who were previously uninsured.
61. Lower drug costs for seniors
62. Making more loans available to small businesses
63. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
64. . Signed the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the first piece of comprehensive legislation aimed at improving the lives of Americans living with paralysis
65. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
66. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
67. Announced creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record for members of the U.S. Armed Forces to improve quality of medical care.
68. New federal funding for science and research labs
69. New funds for school construction
70. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
71. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
72. . Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals.
73. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
74. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
75. Provided tax credit to workers thus cutting taxes for 95% of America’s working families.
76. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
77. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
78. . Helped reverse a downward spiral of the stock market. On January 19, 2009, the last day of President Bush’s presidency, the Dow closed at 8,218.22. In February 2010, the Dow closed at 10,309.24
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Restarted the nuclear non-proliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
81. Provided attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles.
82. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
83. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
84. Unveiled a program on Earth Day 2009 to develop the renewable energy projects on the waters of our Outer Continental Shelf that produce electricity from wind, wave, and ocean currents. These regulations will enable, for the first time ever, the nation to tap into our ocean’s vast sustainable resources to generate clean energy in an environmentally sound and safe manner.
85. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
86. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
87. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
88. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
89. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
90. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date.
91. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
92. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
93. The “secret detention” facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
94. US financial and banking rescue plan
95. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
96. . Signed the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act to stop fraud and wasteful spending in the defense procurement and contracting system.
97. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
98. Improved relations with Iran
99. Improved U.S. policy on climate change
100. Set timetable for exiting Iraq (already started removing troops)
101. Improved relations with Russia
102. Improved relations with the Islamic World
103. Made progress towards grater cooperation on limiting nuclear proliferation
104. Economic stimulus plan has created jobs. (Unemployment rate decreasing)
105. Drastically slowed down the recession
106. Saved Wall Street
107. Passed the Lilly Ledbetter Act (equal work for equal pay)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilly_Ledbetter_Fair_Pay_Act_of_2009
108. HEALTHCARE REFORM
Once again, this is a lot to accomplish in such a short amount of time. He was elected President, he wasn’t elected Jesus.
The Social Security Lie . It is not in trouble!
| Time Period | Financial Status |
| 1984- 2016 | The Social Security program brings in more money than it spends. The surplus money is loaned to the federal government. |
| 2017-2041 | The Social Security program spends more money than it brings in. The federal government pays back the money that the Social Security program has loaned to it with interest. The trust fund ends this period with a balance of zero. |
| 2041-2082 | The Social Security program runs annual deficits that accumulate to $36 trillion, which could be covered by (a) adding $4.3 trillion to the trust fund today, or (b) increasing payroll taxes 28% starting in 2041, rising to a 34% increase by 2082, or (c) reducing benefits by 21% starting in 2041, falling to a 24% reduction by 2082. |
| 2083 and beyond | The Social Security Program runs annual deficits that could be covered by adding $9.3 trillion to the trust fund today.[114] |
As you can see the Gov. is supposed to pay back the money they took from the SS Trust Fund to keep the system paying benifits at 100% This also includes interest. This will keep the system solvent until 2041. Our leaders do not want to do this because the only place to get these needed finds is from Defense! This is the real reason that they are trying to mess with SS. They do not want to make good on their obligation to pay back your money that was taken from your pay. They will never tell you the truth. So sad that Americans are so dumb. They will try to scare the Tea Party minions with lies and faulsehoods. Sorry to say but they will get away with it because it takes work to get at the truth. You are welcome!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Simple ways to solve the debt problem.
Esquire had a very interesting article this month where they invited four former Senators ( Bradley, Hart, Packwood and Danforth) along with Lawrence O'Donnell to spend three days and attempt to balance the federal budget by 2020.
They were able to succeed and at the same time save social security. They saved it by making relatively modest changes--increasing the eligibility age to 70 over the next 50 years. Computing the benefit from the previous earning average of 38 years instead of 35. Re-calculate the COLA figure based upon more accurate inflation calculations. They proposed making income up to $125,000 be taxed for SS instead of just $101,000 but that was shot down by the Republicans on the committee.
The main point is that saving social security doesn't need to be done in by making it private. Relatively modest changes, implemented over decades, can extend the life of the program decades. The Esquire group ensured its solvency through 2085, which is realistically probably as good as you're going to get given the uncertainty of projecting that far into the future.
Other highlights -
-Cutting the defense budget by $167 billion
-Closing tax loop holes on both individuals and corporations
-Increase gasoline tax by $1.00
They did not do anything substantial on the revenue side and extended the bush tax cuts indefinitely. So some of the cuts could be offset by say, allowing the tax cuts to expire on the top 2% or even creating a new millionaire's tax bracket at 41% for those making say above $1 million, or even $5 million to make it especially difficult for the GOP to attack.
But the larger point is that their changes were relatively minor and they were able to balance the budget without the types of budget cuts the GOP are proposing. The problem today is purely politics. Politicians love talking about the big problems but they rarely do anything to actually solve the problems because it will always be unpopular. Whatever they chose they stand to alienate some group which will probably translates into electoral losses.
They were able to succeed and at the same time save social security. They saved it by making relatively modest changes--increasing the eligibility age to 70 over the next 50 years. Computing the benefit from the previous earning average of 38 years instead of 35. Re-calculate the COLA figure based upon more accurate inflation calculations. They proposed making income up to $125,000 be taxed for SS instead of just $101,000 but that was shot down by the Republicans on the committee.
The main point is that saving social security doesn't need to be done in by making it private. Relatively modest changes, implemented over decades, can extend the life of the program decades. The Esquire group ensured its solvency through 2085, which is realistically probably as good as you're going to get given the uncertainty of projecting that far into the future.
Other highlights -
-Cutting the defense budget by $167 billion
-Closing tax loop holes on both individuals and corporations
-Increase gasoline tax by $1.00
They did not do anything substantial on the revenue side and extended the bush tax cuts indefinitely. So some of the cuts could be offset by say, allowing the tax cuts to expire on the top 2% or even creating a new millionaire's tax bracket at 41% for those making say above $1 million, or even $5 million to make it especially difficult for the GOP to attack.
But the larger point is that their changes were relatively minor and they were able to balance the budget without the types of budget cuts the GOP are proposing. The problem today is purely politics. Politicians love talking about the big problems but they rarely do anything to actually solve the problems because it will always be unpopular. Whatever they chose they stand to alienate some group which will probably translates into electoral losses.
I just wish that the American public can become educated on this issue instead of listening to Tea Party Politicians.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
This is some crazy shit !
Insanity Defined...
- Including stock options and other benefits, CEO pay is more than $500 to $1.
- From 1980 to 2006 the richest 1% of America tripled their after-tax percentage of our nation's total income.
- The bottom 90% have seen their share drop over 20%.
- Between 2002 and 2006, it was even worse: three-quarters of all the economy's growth was captured by the top 1%.
- The economic top one percent of the population now owns over 70% of all financial assets, an all time record.
- Workers lost an average of 25 percent off their 401k. The wealth of the 400 richest Americans increased by $30 billion, bringing their total combined wealth to $1.57 trillion.
- The 400 richest Americans have more wealth than 155 million people combined.
- 2009 was a record-breaking year for Wall Street bonuses, as firms issued $150 billion to their executives. 100% of these bonuses are a direct result of our tax dollars.
- If we used this bonus money to create jobs, we could have paid an annual salary of $30,000 to 5 million people.
- US workers are now working more hours and have become dramatically more productive, but their pay is actually declining.
- Increases in wealth are going straight into the pockets of the super-rich. Yet they complain their taxes are too high I give up!!!
- Including stock options and other benefits, CEO pay is more than $500 to $1.
- From 1980 to 2006 the richest 1% of America tripled their after-tax percentage of our nation's total income.
- The bottom 90% have seen their share drop over 20%.
- Between 2002 and 2006, it was even worse: three-quarters of all the economy's growth was captured by the top 1%.
- The economic top one percent of the population now owns over 70% of all financial assets, an all time record.
- Workers lost an average of 25 percent off their 401k. The wealth of the 400 richest Americans increased by $30 billion, bringing their total combined wealth to $1.57 trillion.
- The 400 richest Americans have more wealth than 155 million people combined.
- 2009 was a record-breaking year for Wall Street bonuses, as firms issued $150 billion to their executives. 100% of these bonuses are a direct result of our tax dollars.
- If we used this bonus money to create jobs, we could have paid an annual salary of $30,000 to 5 million people.
- US workers are now working more hours and have become dramatically more productive, but their pay is actually declining.
- Increases in wealth are going straight into the pockets of the super-rich. Yet they complain their taxes are too high I give up!!!
Money Money Money !
The United States has a REVENUE problem We (USA) have a REVENUE problem because we are in TWO WARS!!!!
Even if we CUT 100% of "Discretionary Spending" we would STILL have a REVENUE shortage because we are in TWO WARS!
"Common sense" tells us that if we end the TWO WARS we end the REVENUE problem. Some Repullican leaders want to start a thrid war with Iran . This will not cause our spending to go down. Cutting Social Security will not help because this program pays for itself and has a surplus for many years to come. The only way to put a dent in our deficite spending is to cut Defense spending. That's the only thing that makes any real sense They (Teabagging Republicans) do NOT know the meaning of common sense! That's why I write this blog my friends.
Even if we CUT 100% of "Discretionary Spending" we would STILL have a REVENUE shortage because we are in TWO WARS!
"Common sense" tells us that if we end the TWO WARS we end the REVENUE problem. Some Repullican leaders want to start a thrid war with Iran . This will not cause our spending to go down. Cutting Social Security will not help because this program pays for itself and has a surplus for many years to come. The only way to put a dent in our deficite spending is to cut Defense spending. That's the only thing that makes any real sense They (Teabagging Republicans) do NOT know the meaning of common sense! That's why I write this blog my friends.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Republican plans for the future are to look to the past.
“I think this plan is just what Americans need so they can finally understand what the Republicans stand for. Sorry but it's the only way. You can't use reason or common sense. Let middle class America live in the Republicans idea of a great America and let them see what it's like. It may be time to return to the America of the teens and 20's and even the 30's . The Rich knew their place in that America. Heck,in these days the middle class actually vacations and eats in some of the same places as them. We even play Golf. That's not the America Conservatives want.”
They want an America where workers know their place and produce until they are used up.
They want an America where only they can vacation in nice hotels.
They want an America where only their children have access to good schools.
They want the America of the past where women,gays,immigrants,workers,and progressives know their place.
Don't believe me just read your history of the United States and see how life was in the good old days!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
What a Mess we are in !!
“The American voter is very fickle. Two years ago they also sent a loud message to Washington and look what happened. Do the Republican leaders really believe that they have an answer that will satisfy the American public! lol. In 2008 we voted for change and the Republicans blocked change every chance that they had. Now that they are in charge of the House do they really think that they can change Washington? Their own party will block anything they try to do. Sorry to say that extending tax cuts will not produce jobs. What a mess everything is in. We need term limits and all of this money out of our political system or we are truly doomed. My opinion!”
" The first order of business in the new house is to extend the Bush tax cuts. Why? These tax cuts are in effect now and have not helped at all. Is this the kind of change Americans want? The next order of business is to try to reform Social Security. This is a red herring because it is not paid for out of Federal taxes and will not in trouble for years. It has a big surplus. All these new Congressmen really want to do is to serve their masters,the wealthy. The only reason they won is because old people voted for them because they are stingy and worried about Medicare cuts and the young people stayed home. Mark my words folks! Things are only going to get worse for middle America . In my lifetime times have always been better when the Democrats were in charge of the Senate and the house. If you think the Conservatives care about you just try to join their private gulf or country club ! lol. American voters are just fools and not very demanding of their Government. The French people have their Gov. on the run but in this country our Gov. has the people on the run.
" The first order of business in the new house is to extend the Bush tax cuts. Why? These tax cuts are in effect now and have not helped at all. Is this the kind of change Americans want? The next order of business is to try to reform Social Security. This is a red herring because it is not paid for out of Federal taxes and will not in trouble for years. It has a big surplus. All these new Congressmen really want to do is to serve their masters,the wealthy. The only reason they won is because old people voted for them because they are stingy and worried about Medicare cuts and the young people stayed home. Mark my words folks! Things are only going to get worse for middle America . In my lifetime times have always been better when the Democrats were in charge of the Senate and the house. If you think the Conservatives care about you just try to join their private gulf or country club ! lol. American voters are just fools and not very demanding of their Government. The French people have their Gov. on the run but in this country our Gov. has the people on the run.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Three Hours of Sanity ! Thanks!!
Thank you Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert ... A special thanks to thousands of people who gave their time and expenses to show up and become a breath of fresh air, a burst of sunlight showcasing America's resilience and support for each other... Agree wholeheartedly, these are "hard times and not the end time."
This rally was just what I needed after a summer of listening to the Right scream and yell at nauseam about their Government and their President. I cringed when I saw some of the signs they carried. Could these people really be my fellow citizens? I feared that I was the one out of step with the country. I started to get depressed. When I turned on this rally I sat glued to the T.V. set. These people were actually like me. They were not angry and had smiles on their faces. I was not alone! I know times are tough and people are stressed. People though must try to solve problems with some compromise and not retreat into an ideology. I blame Rush for starting all of this we are right and they are wrong. There are points to be made on both sides of any issue. I know that there are still mean and hateful people out there but my hopes are raised a little by the people I saw yesterday. Peace Out !
Saturday, October 30, 2010
I remember
I am not happy with the Obama Presidency. I really expected more. I knew that the Republicans and big business were on the march and after eight years of Bush were turning the country to the kind of place they wanted to rule. With the election of Obama I hoped that he would fight hard for the middle and working class Americans. I was wrong. He seems stymied by all of the attacks of the Right. He seems incapable of fighting dirty against all the attacks. What to do? I really do not know but one thing is for sure. Then,then,then,I remember:
I remember the party that blocked health care for our nation's 9-11 first responders
I remember which party was in power during every single banking crisis since 1900.
I remember which party was in power during 17 of the 23 recessions since 1900, and 9 of the last 10 since 1950
I remember which party brought us the Wall Street bailout
I remember which party defended tax breaks for corporations that moved their operations and your jobs overseas.
I remember which party started a needless trillion dollar war in Iraq
I remember the party that took a record budget surplus, and turned it into a record budget deficit
I remember the party which dismantled the government agencies that protect our food supply.
I remember the party that has worked tirelessly to destroy Social Security, Medicare, public education, civil rights, and equal pay for women.
I remember which party cannot hear the screams of the people, but can hear the whispers of big business
I remember when the Americam dream of a good job and a home were in reach for all Americans.
I remember a time when reason ruled and people watched real news programs that told them the truth.
I remember when we all had HOPE.
I remember the party that blocked health care for our nation's 9-11 first responders
I remember which party was in power during every single banking crisis since 1900.
I remember which party was in power during 17 of the 23 recessions since 1900, and 9 of the last 10 since 1950
I remember which party brought us the Wall Street bailout
I remember which party defended tax breaks for corporations that moved their operations and your jobs overseas.
I remember which party started a needless trillion dollar war in Iraq
I remember the party that took a record budget surplus, and turned it into a record budget deficit
I remember the party which dismantled the government agencies that protect our food supply.
I remember the party that has worked tirelessly to destroy Social Security, Medicare, public education, civil rights, and equal pay for women.
I remember which party cannot hear the screams of the people, but can hear the whispers of big business
I remember when the Americam dream of a good job and a home were in reach for all Americans.
I remember a time when reason ruled and people watched real news programs that told them the truth.
I remember when we all had HOPE.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Glen Beck & FOX are tools of the Wealthy. (and they know it)
I'm sorry but Beck and FOX news are trying to destroy any foundation or organization that either promotes social justice or tries to represent people who have no vioce. They use unscrupulous facts and reporting to make these groups look unamerican. The groups that are standing in the way of the wealthy and their crusade to take over this country are in trouble. Just look at what they did to Acorn. Acorn has never recovered and the media will not cover this story because they are tied to and owned by the wealthy corporations. The middle class is in real trouble in this country. The Right is trying to dismantle all the progress Progressives have worked so hard for. Sad but the Wealthy have been using FOX and the Tea Party to do all of their dirty work for them. OPEN your eyes America because it may already be too late! This master slave relationship between the wealthy and Tea Party members is sad to watch. I have discussions with some of these people and they have no idea what is going on or what they represent the interests of their masters (WEALTHY) and not their own. I worry that past a certain point we will not be able to save the working class in this country. As an individual there is not much I can do except to support Progressive groups and candidates and break all personal friendships I have with these morons. Hence the sign on my house." NO RIGHT-WING REPUBLICANS OR TEABAGGERS ALLOWED "
Thursday, October 14, 2010
My point of View.
Bill O'Reilly caused a stir on the View when he stated that Muslims attacked us on 9/11 and that is why 70% of Americans do not want a cultural center close to The Twin Towers site.
70% of people thought american should stop protesting during civil rights in the 60s.
Over half the country wanted Americans to stop protest during Vietnam War.
Over half the country believed all anyone who knew someone who was Communist should go to jail.
Over half the country was against Emancipation Proclamation.
Over half of the country was for Bush's Iraq War and believed Saddam had WMD.
Basically over half of the country aren't too bright.
The Religion of those who attacked us on 9/11 should not be pointed to all the time. The fact that they were members of Al-Queda is what is important. The soildiers that killed innocent people in Afganistan and kept their body parts are Christians. Is this how we want the world to identify them? Evil people do evil things no matter what theit religion is. It is wrong for Bill to say that we were attacked by Muslims. This only stokes fear and hatred. He knows better. The Muslims he disparages are Americans too and don't deserve to be treated in such a manner. This whole Islamic Center is not an issue and should be left alone.
70% of people thought american should stop protesting during civil rights in the 60s.
Over half the country wanted Americans to stop protest during Vietnam War.
Over half the country believed all anyone who knew someone who was Communist should go to jail.
Over half the country was against Emancipation Proclamation.
Over half of the country was for Bush's Iraq War and believed Saddam had WMD.
Basically over half of the country aren't too bright.
The Religion of those who attacked us on 9/11 should not be pointed to all the time. The fact that they were members of Al-Queda is what is important. The soildiers that killed innocent people in Afganistan and kept their body parts are Christians. Is this how we want the world to identify them? Evil people do evil things no matter what theit religion is. It is wrong for Bill to say that we were attacked by Muslims. This only stokes fear and hatred. He knows better. The Muslims he disparages are Americans too and don't deserve to be treated in such a manner. This whole Islamic Center is not an issue and should be left alone.
Monday, October 11, 2010
The need for Machine Guns!!!
Why do Homophobia and the need for machine guns seem to always go together? Please remember that large sections of Article 1 of The Constitution had to be changed as society grew over the years. When the second Amendment was written I am sure our founding fathers did not envision Machine Guns. That being said no average American wants to take anyones guns away. A little regulation would be nice. Times,society,morals and needs change. That is why the Constitution was written so it could changed and adapted . Nobody has done anything to try to take away anyone's gun rights. If anything gun owners have more rights than ever now that you can bring weapons into national parks, and in some states you can go to a bar with a loaded gun. Personally I won't worry because I don't own a gun and I don't go to bars.
Deaths at Mentor High School
" Most scientists researching this question are seeing their research pointing to at least a biological if not genetic origin of sexual orientation. This evidence is increasingly showing that sexual orientation, whether gay, straight, or bisexual, is probably set very early on--if not in the womb or at conception. In other words, sexual orientation is inborn".
After a lifelong observation of my fellow man,I believe this statement to be true. I would like to tell my readers about two of my observations. When I was born 1in 1947 my parents best friends.at that time,had a son too. This boy was named Richard. I remember seeing pictures of us when we were young playing together. I even remember walking to school together. My parents moved to the other side of town and our friendship ended.
I met him years later in High School. He had blond hair and seemed kind of girly to me. He attracted a lot of attention,so being the coward I was at that age, I stayed away from him. His life was a living hell. Even though he dated girls his classmates made fun of him. He even got married and had his own son.
20 years later I met his sister at a function and asked her how Richard was. She told me he was Gay. I told her that I knew and I had always knew. She seemed surprised . When I look back on my life,I remember a lot of men I thought might be gay who in fact were. I ask my Christian friends ,"do you really believe that homosexuality is a lifestyle choice? I don't.
I just read an article that stated that four students at Mentor High School in Ohio have killed themselves over the last four years because their sexual orientation made their life hell. I ask myself where do young teens get this hatred of gays from. They do not get it frim the media because they treat Homosexuality fairly for the most part. Christian churches and Conservatives on the other hand call people evil or bad if they have these feelings and act on them. I wish our Religious leaders would try to practice what they preach or at least shut their big fat mouths on this issue because they are making it worse. Our Children are killing themselves! Leave them alone. Worry about the true sinners in your churches. They are full of them.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
To loan or not to loan!
“OK the banks needed a bail out to stay in business because so many people could not afford their loan payments. I get it so far. What did the banks do with this money because they still expect to take the homes of people who can't afford them. Why can't they change the terms of these loans and keep people in them. Where did all of that bail out money go? Help me here because this sounds stupid to me. Give people loans on what the house is really worth and everyone comes out ahead. Why can't our government protect it's citizens when they make sure to protect our crapy bankers?”
I know that banks give money to buy influence over our politicians but the TARP (given by Bush and Congress) is a lot of money for nothing in return. Why didn't the Government take over these homes in exchange for the bail out money and put people back in their homes at fair payment rates. At least the tax payers would have a chance to get some or our money back. To easy right! The Gov. thought it was better to give the Banks our tax money with no guidelines on how to spend it. That's just great!!!! Stupid is as stupid does.
I know that banks give money to buy influence over our politicians but the TARP (given by Bush and Congress) is a lot of money for nothing in return. Why didn't the Government take over these homes in exchange for the bail out money and put people back in their homes at fair payment rates. At least the tax payers would have a chance to get some or our money back. To easy right! The Gov. thought it was better to give the Banks our tax money with no guidelines on how to spend it. That's just great!!!! Stupid is as stupid does.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Bad President, bad staff and bad policy
The great communicator as he was called often gets credit for being one of our better Presidents. The Right have named buildings,schools,air ports, and even bridges after him. Some have suggested his head be placed on Mt. Rushmore. Lets take a quick look at his record.
As an executive for both California and the United States Ronald Reagan ,a Conservative, greatly expanded the role of Government.As governor, he over-saw the largest tax increase in Californian 90% This by the man who was for small government. He used this phrase all the time,"Government can't fix the problem because Government is the problem. Here is a small list of his so called accomplishments.
President Reagan ignored the health crisis caused by AIDS.
SDI. Reagan spent billions on the boondoggle of
an "anti-missile shield". Which, incidentally, violated
the ABM treaty, in addition to wasting a lot of money.
an "anti-missile shield". Which, incidentally, violated
the ABM treaty, in addition to wasting a lot of money.
Budget deficits grow from about $20B in the late 70s
to about $150B in the mid 80s. Reagan more than tripled
the national debt.
to about $150B in the mid 80s. Reagan more than tripled
the national debt.
Reagan told Surgeon General C. Everett Koop to produce
a report detailing the long-term physical and emotional trauma a woman
suffered as a result of having an abortion. Koop, an abortion
foe, but a good scientist, discovered that, in fact, a woman
did not suffer long-term physical or emotional trauma as a result
of having an abortion. Reagan suppressed the report.
a report detailing the long-term physical and emotional trauma a woman
suffered as a result of having an abortion. Koop, an abortion
foe, but a good scientist, discovered that, in fact, a woman
did not suffer long-term physical or emotional trauma as a result
of having an abortion. Reagan suppressed the report.
Reagan provided Saddam Hussein with chemical weapons.
Reagan's tax restructuring (massive cuts in 1981, followed
by tax increases in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987)
by tax increases in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987)
He also was very sly when he pretended to be for workers,but
transferred the tax burden from corporations and the wealthy to
the middle class and, especially, the working class poor.
transferred the tax burden from corporations and the wealthy to
the middle class and, especially, the working class poor.
When a Marine barracks was blown up by terrorists in Lebanon, Reagan
responded...by pulling American forces out of Lebanon and invading the
small Caribbean island of Grenada.
responded...by pulling American forces out of Lebanon and invading the
small Caribbean island of Grenada.
Reagan's attorney general was Ed Meese, who was investigated
by three different special prosecutors for involvement in three
different scandals. Over 100 Reagan appointees were convicted
of crimes committed while in office.
by three different special prosecutors for involvement in three
different scandals. Over 100 Reagan appointees were convicted
of crimes committed while in office.
Like I said, he appointed bad people and pursued bad policies.
I guess I am not a fan and this is only one side of his Presidency but I believe he did a lot of damage that we are still suffering from today.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
America the Beautiful (NOT)
O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain!America! America!God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
And yet you cannot provide your most treasured resource, your citizens, with affordable good health care.It says a lot when a country can invade an innocent country kill hundreds of thousands of their civilians and thousands of it's own soldiers for no reason at all and at a cost of over a trillion dollars and would not spend that money to employ its people and care for it's sick.
Industrialized nations all over Europe are in a recession just like America. The big difference between them and us is that they went into debt to take care of the health and well being of their citizens. We went into debt because of tax cuts and unnecessary wars.
50% of our health care costs are wasted keeping a decrepid and evil system that takes your health care and turns it into a for profit business. It is not, and why Americans would support a system run by corporations whose sole aim is making a profit ,not improving your health is beyond me.
This is not a political issue but a common sense one. Wake up before it is too late and take control of your health care away from these evil evil people. These evil people even take your money and lobby for their own protection while raising your insurance costs. WHY!!!
I can never side with any conservative or Republican on an issue that is going to affect the health of my children and grandchildren in the future. To all my friends that do not agree with me and cannot see the facts I say "Up yours"! This issue is so important to me that you are not welcome in my house.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Remember the Alamo!
I do I was even stationed there in 1966. I visited it a time or two. I studied it in school and watched three movies about this part of American History. But like most history the truth is usually shrouded in myths and half truths.
The Alamo was a battle to protect Slavery. Yes! as horrifying as it sounds it is true.Texas was still part of Mexico after its War of Independence from Spain. But the land attracted so many American settlers, that they soon outnumbered the Mexicans. Incredibly, that was just fine with the Mexican government. In fact, many Texans wanted Texas to become a Mexican state.
But trouble started brewing in 1829, when slavery was banned throughout Mexico. This angered settlers who moved to Texas specifically to establish Southern-style, slave-powered plantations. Texas was briefly given an exemption, but in 1835, General Santa Anna revoked it.
This angered many Texans and they started to resist and break free from Mexico. One wonders how many of the uneducated men who died there knew all of the facts.
Texas became a free mation a year latter and slavery lasted until the Civil War. Those are the facts just the facts.
The Alamo was a battle to protect Slavery. Yes! as horrifying as it sounds it is true.Texas was still part of Mexico after its War of Independence from Spain. But the land attracted so many American settlers, that they soon outnumbered the Mexicans. Incredibly, that was just fine with the Mexican government. In fact, many Texans wanted Texas to become a Mexican state.
But trouble started brewing in 1829, when slavery was banned throughout Mexico. This angered settlers who moved to Texas specifically to establish Southern-style, slave-powered plantations. Texas was briefly given an exemption, but in 1835, General Santa Anna revoked it.
This angered many Texans and they started to resist and break free from Mexico. One wonders how many of the uneducated men who died there knew all of the facts.
Texas became a free mation a year latter and slavery lasted until the Civil War. Those are the facts just the facts.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Corporations post record profits
Republican contempt for working-class Americans is obvious. As a result of republican economic policies, millions are out of work and struggling to survive on unemployment benefits . McConnell and Boehner call these Americans lazy, spoiled deadbeats. Unlike home, auto, health, and life insurance, with unemployment insurance, there are no lobbyists, corporate parasites or Wall Street speculators involved, which eliminates any opportunity for republicans to receive kickbacks. Urged on by huge special interest payoffs, Boehner and McConnell—under the guise of reducing big government and erasing their deficit—are pushing to privatize Medicare, a move that would produce 80 million new customers and $8.6 trillion in new revenue for healthcare insurers ; republicans are also pushing to privatize Social Security, which would create $22.4 trillion in new investment capital for Wall Street. Republicans plan to erase their deficit by eliminating Medicare and Social Security. From 2001 to 2008, an era of record debt, Boehner and McConnell led the charge to give $1.4 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthy in the form of borrowed money from China, and now they want to erase their deficit on the backs of working-class Americans. Boehner and McConnell want to borrow more money and grow the deficit so the Bush Tax cuts can be extended for the wealthy—insanity!
We are at a crossroad in America where the middle class working man needs to stand up for the future of their children. Corporations are reaping more profits than ever before. Companies like Wallmart refuse to follow the law and let their employees form unions. They have gone so far to actually close stores that are close to having a positive vote in favor of having a union. Ask many worker and they will tell you that they are scared to ask for their rights under the law because Wallmart will blackball them. Is this alright in America?
We need to band together as workers,like our fathers did, and stand up for the rights of our fellow workers. I for one will not vote for any politician that is not for health care reform,repealing tax cuts for the wealthy, and against any protection for the working man.
Remember, any wealthy man worth his salt does not pay their fair share of taxes. They use so many tax write offs and loopholes that I can't even start to list them here. If you won't stand up for yourself then stand up for your children.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Islamic Center
“This should be built because Muslim Americans have a right to practice their religion anywhere they want too. I fear though that just like in the islamic religion,there is a group of Christians who do not practice what they preach. I worry that fanatics in both religions will not allow peace between those followers who want peace..Along with the help of the media,the evil that is in both Religions will cause trouble during this building process. I fear that when completed this building and its occupants will be in constant danger. I used to hold out hope ,for my fellow man, that people would see through those that would try to manipulate them. I have given up that hope. If there is a Devil,he must be smiling today because he's winning the hearts and minds of people who think they are doing good. To the followers of Islam I say "sorry but move it for your own safety and the safety of your families."
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Deregulation and Reagan
President Reagan had an idea about how the world should run. He deregulated Big Business. That is, he removed the restrictions put in place that kept companies from cheating. He removed, primarily economic oversight. He said that it was unAmerican that in this capitalist society that such oversight, such restrictions should exist. To him, these concepts flew in the face of that idea we like to call freedom. He wanted Big Business to have the freedom to do what it will and believed that in doing so, said companies would check themselves. They would check themselves because it was in their best economic interest to do so.
I remember when you would receive 5% interest from banks when you had a savings account. If byou borrowed money the bank would charge you 8% interest on loans. Banks made their profit out of that 3% difference. Deregulation changed all od that.
Deregulation was started under Reagan,continued by Clinton,and completed by Bush. President Obama is trying to place new regulation on the Banks and Wall Street. If he fails I fear for the survival of the middle class. It is in the self interest of the wealthy to stop him. They can not use the facts so they are trying to confuse the issue by manipulating the Tea Party agenda. The wealthy are pouring a lot of cash into the Tea Party in an effort to get you,the voter,to lookm the other way. We must not let them succeed.
And that's all I got to say about that!!!
I remember when you would receive 5% interest from banks when you had a savings account. If byou borrowed money the bank would charge you 8% interest on loans. Banks made their profit out of that 3% difference. Deregulation changed all od that.
Deregulation was started under Reagan,continued by Clinton,and completed by Bush. President Obama is trying to place new regulation on the Banks and Wall Street. If he fails I fear for the survival of the middle class. It is in the self interest of the wealthy to stop him. They can not use the facts so they are trying to confuse the issue by manipulating the Tea Party agenda. The wealthy are pouring a lot of cash into the Tea Party in an effort to get you,the voter,to lookm the other way. We must not let them succeed.
And that's all I got to say about that!!!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Lobbying Power vs the average citizen
Appearing on the first installment of a series called "Follow the Money," the lobbyist, Jimmy Williams, a principal at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, said corporations and interest groups often do not report to the IRS the large amounts of money they give to lawmakers and political action committees, choosing instead to pay a nominal fine. The money goes into a "black hole," Williams said, perpetuating a system he called "corrupt." In 2009, the congressional publication The Hill named Williams one of capital's top corporate lobbyists
Sadly the Supreme Court allowed money to flood the system by this recent decision In the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (pdf), in which corporations received protection for their First Amendment right to spend money on political causes.
“I caught this interview and thought to myself "this man is trying to tell us how messed up our system is and how messed up our represenitives are". Our Representitives have the power to fix this corrupt system but are either too lazy or too crooked. It is now left up to the voters to stop all of this money going to lobby Washington insiders. These are the kind of issues that would make me follow another party. The Tea Party really missed the boat. A good idea with bad intentions and issues. Let's get the money out of our system.”
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Sadly the Supreme Court allowed money to flood the system by this recent decision In the case Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (pdf), in which corporations received protection for their First Amendment right to spend money on political causes.
“I caught this interview and thought to myself "this man is trying to tell us how messed up our system is and how messed up our represenitives are". Our Representitives have the power to fix this corrupt system but are either too lazy or too crooked. It is now left up to the voters to stop all of this money going to lobby Washington insiders. These are the kind of issues that would make me follow another party. The Tea Party really missed the boat. A good idea with bad intentions and issues. Let's get the money out of our system.”
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Cable News
The purpose of a free press in a Democracy is to print the truth and to look out for the interests of it's readers. Recently I read a small article that stated that Senator Jim DeMint has not let any legislation that he does not agree with come up for a vote. This has been the policy of the Senator from S.C. since Obama was elected. He has been able to get away with this tactic because the press has not made it a priority on their news reports. Why you ask! Why would the press not run a story every night about this obstruction?
The press abandoned any notion of protecting-the-public-interest some 20 years ago, when 24 hour cable news began to take off.
Today, the news is like any other media product. It exists only to make money by selling advertising. Which means tawdry, tabloid "news" rather than real discussion of substantive issues. As the blogosphere and the internet eat away at traditional newspapers, expect this to get worse before (if it ever) gets any better.
This is sad for me to say but If an individual really wants to know what is happening he or she must work at finding the truth. Good Luck Readers!!!
The press abandoned any notion of protecting-the-public-interest some 20 years ago, when 24 hour cable news began to take off.
Today, the news is like any other media product. It exists only to make money by selling advertising. Which means tawdry, tabloid "news" rather than real discussion of substantive issues. As the blogosphere and the internet eat away at traditional newspapers, expect this to get worse before (if it ever) gets any better.
This is sad for me to say but If an individual really wants to know what is happening he or she must work at finding the truth. Good Luck Readers!!!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
People will believe almost anything without question.
A new survey of Americans' knowledge of religion found that atheists, agnostics, Jews and Mormons outperformed Protestants and Roman Catholics in answering questions about major religions, while many respondents could not correctly give the most basic tenets of their own faiths.
Most Christians I talk to believe that Matthew,Mark,Luke and John were the actual disciples that followed Christ around during his life. They think these men recorded his acts as he did them. They have no idea that the Gospels were written by other men years later and that we are not even sure who they were.
Most Catholics do not realize that the wine and bread given at communion do not represent Christ's body and blood but are supposed to really be his body and blood.
Many Christians never take the time to learn their own religion. Sorry but I was never built that way. I ask way too many questions and have made it a priority in my life to seek answers out. It's sad then that we make fun at or pick on someone else for their beliefs.
Most Christians I talk to believe that Matthew,Mark,Luke and John were the actual disciples that followed Christ around during his life. They think these men recorded his acts as he did them. They have no idea that the Gospels were written by other men years later and that we are not even sure who they were.
Most Catholics do not realize that the wine and bread given at communion do not represent Christ's body and blood but are supposed to really be his body and blood.
Many Christians never take the time to learn their own religion. Sorry but I was never built that way. I ask way too many questions and have made it a priority in my life to seek answers out. It's sad then that we make fun at or pick on someone else for their beliefs.
Monday, September 27, 2010
The tale of Two wonder drugs !
"In 1955 Dr. Jonas salk develpoed the Polio Vaccine.His sole focus had been to develop a safe and effective vaccine as rapidly as possible, with no interest in personal profit. When he was asked in a televised interview who owned the patent to the vaccine, Salk replied: "There is no patent. Could you patent the Sun? Sadly though I became a victim of Polio in the epidemic of 53-54. It took me years to shake off most of the damage done by this infection. This vaccine was given free by Dr. Salk as a gift to his fellow man.
In 2008 I had a viral infection caused by an infection contacted during a hospital procedure. I was treated with a drug called Vancomycin . Vanco is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial or viral infections in the bowel or blood. This drug costs many thousands a month to those that need it. Many insurance companies refuse to pay for treatment and many patients must use a less potent and effective drug.
Eli Lilly licensed this drug to Viro Pharma and a company from Australia and one from the UK in 2004. The patent expired in the early 1980s, but the FDA has not authorized the sale of any generic versions in the USA.
I want to know why! Who did Eli Lilly lobby to keep the patent on this drug in place. I believe that there is just too much money to be made on this drug because it saves lives. If you are poor or have no or bad insurance you are OUT OF LUCK.! We do not have the best health care system in the world. We have the most expensive.
There are not many men like Jonas Salk around today. So sad.
In 2008 I had a viral infection caused by an infection contacted during a hospital procedure. I was treated with a drug called Vancomycin . Vanco is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial or viral infections in the bowel or blood. This drug costs many thousands a month to those that need it. Many insurance companies refuse to pay for treatment and many patients must use a less potent and effective drug.
Eli Lilly licensed this drug to Viro Pharma and a company from Australia and one from the UK in 2004. The patent expired in the early 1980s, but the FDA has not authorized the sale of any generic versions in the USA.
I want to know why! Who did Eli Lilly lobby to keep the patent on this drug in place. I believe that there is just too much money to be made on this drug because it saves lives. If you are poor or have no or bad insurance you are OUT OF LUCK.! We do not have the best health care system in the world. We have the most expensive.
There are not many men like Jonas Salk around today. So sad.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday morning news programs
“I didn't watch one show today . This was the first time I missed a Sunday morning show in years. I am fed up when hosts ask questions while their guests give the answer to a complete different question while the host nods in agreement . Their all crazy and so am I for watching this crap. For years I thought is was important to try to learn something. Sorry but my head hurts. It's a sad day in America when the press will not hold politicians feet to the fire. Isn't the truth importand anymore? I guess not. I think I am going to watch Jersey Shore this morning. Sad to say but this program makes more sense than Meet The Press. Go Snookie or spookie or cookie or whatever"!!!!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Boy It's HOT HOT HOT !!!
I remember during the cold winter months Senator Inhofe had his grandchildren make an igloo with a sign that said " Where is your Golbal Warming Mr. Gore"? If you don't know the Senator let me give you some information.Inhofe is among the most vocal global warming skeptics in the US Congress. He supports a constitutional amendment to ban same sex marriage and has proposed the Inhofe Amendment to make English the national language of the United States.
As I baked in heat all week I wanted to call the Senator's office and tell him that It's here now!
I know that Weather and Temp. are not proof of Global Warming but sometimes you want to fight ignorance with ignorance. Boy Oh Boy is he ignorant.
As I baked in heat all week I wanted to call the Senator's office and tell him that It's here now!
I know that Weather and Temp. are not proof of Global Warming but sometimes you want to fight ignorance with ignorance. Boy Oh Boy is he ignorant.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Medicare is great!!!
Medicare is not an insurance program. It is set up in a way that lets todays workers help pay the medical bills for Seniors I have heard a lot of neg. comments made about how the U.S. Government runs this program. A lot of politicians disparage the government on it's handling of Medicare. Here are a few facts.
1. The worker that makes $50,000 a year has 1.5% of his or her wages taken out for this program . That's $750 a year.
2. The employer has to match that amount making the total deduction per worker $1,500 a year.
3. The average amount that is spent on medical costs for seniors is around $3,800 per year.
The Government does a fantastic job of holding costs down by limiting the amount Doctors. and hospitals can charge a patient. Simply put; the gov spends around $3,800 to cover the medical costs of a senior. Private insurance charges an average of $12,000 premiums a year to a person who needs coverage.
There is way too much profit built into the system. A government run system would be a lot more efficient and less expensive. Our political leaders will not tell us the truth because they are paid off ,or lobbied, by the insurance industries. The health of Americans is too important to let this happen.. A National Insurance plan would be a lot cheaper and more efficient than private coverage.
We do not have the best health care in the world. Saying it over and over does not make it true. The main reason that Medicare will run into trouble in the future is because of the unfunded MedicarePart D that Bush signed into law. Wonder why he did that?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
400 Richest get richer
According to Forbes Mag. the 400 richest americans became richer while most americans net wirth tanked this past year.
That's why we have a profressive income and inheritance tax. When the wealthy have too much money their net worth continues to grow. They can't spend it fast enough on goods that help the economy. They wast it on expensive Art or clothes We need an inheritance tax to keep the gap between rich and poor as narrow as possible. Conservative politicians do not want to accept this fact. This kind of tax is not Socialism but common sense. If this gap gets too wide then this society is in big trouble and so is the fate of our nation. Just follow your history folks. The signs are there and we must not let peoploe in power continue the tax cuts on the wealthy. They can afford it the United States can't
That's why we have a profressive income and inheritance tax. When the wealthy have too much money their net worth continues to grow. They can't spend it fast enough on goods that help the economy. They wast it on expensive Art or clothes We need an inheritance tax to keep the gap between rich and poor as narrow as possible. Conservative politicians do not want to accept this fact. This kind of tax is not Socialism but common sense. If this gap gets too wide then this society is in big trouble and so is the fate of our nation. Just follow your history folks. The signs are there and we must not let peoploe in power continue the tax cuts on the wealthy. They can afford it the United States can't
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
To vote or not to vote!
I find myself in a quandary this morning. I am watching a rerun of city council on the local access channel. The city needs more money to continue it's current level of operations. They are asking for an additional 1/2 % on income taxes paid by citizens who either work or live in Salem. My retirement income is not taxed hence my dilemma. Should I vote to increase a tax on workers when I myself, do not have to pay this tax. As of now I plan on leaving this box blank on my ballot. I think it's the right thing to do. I wonder though how many retired voters will vote to increase taxes on workers. I do hope that this issue passes. I know that the city needs the revenue.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Progressivism
You may have heard some talking heads on TV telling you how bad Social Progressives are. Here are some facts and you can make up your own mind.
The second Progressive movement was started by a Republican named Robert LaFollette. He was trying to seek social and economic justice for all people.
Here are some of the reforms they championed:
1. Civil Liberties
2. Direct elections
3. Fair taxes
4. Conservation of resources
5. Banking Reform
6. Control of lobbyists
7. The 17th ammendment (direct election of Senators)
8. 8 hr. workday with overtime.
9. Child Labor Laws
10 Public Education
11 19th. ammendment ( womens right to vote)
12. Trust Busting
Here a a partial list of some famous Progressivs in the United States
Ben Franklin,Thomas Paine,Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Ralph Nader, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King and finally Barack Obama.
As you can see these people were not against America or dangerous. They were trying to protect Americans against Corporations.
The second Progressive movement was started by a Republican named Robert LaFollette. He was trying to seek social and economic justice for all people.
Here are some of the reforms they championed:
1. Civil Liberties
2. Direct elections
3. Fair taxes
4. Conservation of resources
5. Banking Reform
6. Control of lobbyists
7. The 17th ammendment (direct election of Senators)
8. 8 hr. workday with overtime.
9. Child Labor Laws
10 Public Education
11 19th. ammendment ( womens right to vote)
12. Trust Busting
Here a a partial list of some famous Progressivs in the United States
Ben Franklin,Thomas Paine,Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Ralph Nader, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King and finally Barack Obama.
As you can see these people were not against America or dangerous. They were trying to protect Americans against Corporations.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The coming war
I have always thought that there was a divide between the wealthy and the poor. This gap continues to grow. Most people who have a lot of money do not want to give it to the poor in the form of "Social Programs".Most of our political leaders are on the side of the wealthy because they want to stay in power.
The wealthy have done a masterful job of using religion to seperate the poor from progressive ideas and to associate liberals with Satan.The tea party has wrestled them away from the progressives, but rather than focusing on the wealthy, they push instead for anarchy - the dismantling of the very institutions that protect the poor from the upper class.
I hope that Americans wake up and really take back their government through elecions. In my opinion the Tea Party is just a smoke screen.
The wealthy have done a masterful job of using religion to seperate the poor from progressive ideas and to associate liberals with Satan.The tea party has wrestled them away from the progressives, but rather than focusing on the wealthy, they push instead for anarchy - the dismantling of the very institutions that protect the poor from the upper class.
I hope that Americans wake up and really take back their government through elecions. In my opinion the Tea Party is just a smoke screen.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Social Security
All facts and figures were taken from CRS report for Congress .
A lot of friends tell me that they think Social Security is a bad deal or that they will never see a dime. Here are some facts.
1. Social Security is expected to have surpluses until the year 2042. That does not mean that it will run out of money. It means that the trust fund will need to acquire additional monies to stay solvent. It is up to congress to save these expected surpluses from the next 32 years.
2. Social Security is a good deal. Remember it is not an investment but an insurance for your old age.
The single worker,who pays into the system his whole working life, can expect to recoup all of his contributions in 7.5 yrs. A worker and his spouse will recoup theirs in only 4.8 yrs.
3. A single worker will recoup his plus his employers shares in 17.4 yrs while a worker and his spouse will recoup his and his employers shares in only 10.5 yrs. We need to protect this program. It works!!!!
A lot of friends tell me that they think Social Security is a bad deal or that they will never see a dime. Here are some facts.
1. Social Security is expected to have surpluses until the year 2042. That does not mean that it will run out of money. It means that the trust fund will need to acquire additional monies to stay solvent. It is up to congress to save these expected surpluses from the next 32 years.
2. Social Security is a good deal. Remember it is not an investment but an insurance for your old age.
The single worker,who pays into the system his whole working life, can expect to recoup all of his contributions in 7.5 yrs. A worker and his spouse will recoup theirs in only 4.8 yrs.
3. A single worker will recoup his plus his employers shares in 17.4 yrs while a worker and his spouse will recoup his and his employers shares in only 10.5 yrs. We need to protect this program. It works!!!!
Friday, September 17, 2010
This is my first attempt to share my views on life,politics,and everyday issues. I hope my readers enjoy my ramblings and forgive my spelling errors. I will from time to time change my opinions and views because of the feedback I will receive from my readers. I hope we can all learn from each other. I am and always have been a work in progress. Thanks ,Gary Lee
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