Our government loves our children. Why else would they base everything they do "for the children"? Now our government has gone to far. According to this article, "The Obama administration is wrestling with the thorny question of whether scientists should inject healthy children with the anthrax vaccine to see whether the shots would safely protect them against a bioterrorism attack."
"The other option is to wait until an attack happens and then try to gather data from children whose parents agree to inoculate them in the face of an actual threat."
Even though this article, is about what is about to happen in California, history shows that what starts in California usually ends up happening all across the country. According to this article, "In a few months 12-year-olds in the nation’s most populous state can, without parental consent, get a controversial vaccine in public schools to treat a sexually transmitted disease."
"Even for ultra-liberal California this may seem astounding, that children can receive any sort of non-emergency medical treatment without the approval of a guardian. As if this weren’t atrocious enough, the costly vaccine (Gardasil)—linked to dozens of deaths and thousands of debilitating side effects— will be largely financed with taxpayer dollars."
"Worse yet is that a disturbing number of girls and young women who received Gardasil have died or suffered serious adverse effects such as paralysis, seizures and blindness since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fast tracked its approval under pressure from the pharmaceutical giant (Merck) that makes it. Just this week Judicial Watch released the latest of many daunting federal reports exposing the deaths of 26 girls who received the shot in the last year alone."
According to this article, in New York, "* Kids ages 11 and 12 sort “risk cards” to rate the safety of various activities, including “intercourse using a condom and an oil-based lubricant,’’ mutual masturbation, French kissing, oral sex and anal sex."
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Obama's connection to Protesters
It's no wonder that Obama supports the Occupy Wall Street protesters. I am sure that he is just gushing with pride. Remember, he proudly stated that he was a community organizer. Well, according to this article, (Photo proof included in article) "Obama personally helped plan one of UNO’s most confrontational actions of the eighties [in 1988]: a break-in meant to intimidate a coalition of local business and neighborhood leaders into dropping a landfill expansion deal."
Also reported in the same article' "State Sen. Barack Obama and Fr. Michael Pfleger led a protest in January 2000 against the payday loan industry demanding the State of Illinois to regulate loan businesses. (NBC 5 Week of January 3, 2000)"
It doesn't end there. Barney Frank is also involved. According to this article, "Far left Rep. Barney Frank, the author of the Dodd-Frank Bill and one of the top villains behind the mortgage crisis, supports the Occupy Wall Street movement so much that his staff helped organize the Occupy New Bedford protest on Saturday. They even planned the protest or coincide with a Frank speaking engagement in the area."
Now things are beginning to escalate. It is no wonder that this is happening in California. After all, isn't that the place where most riots begin. Question is, will this spread into other "occupations"? According to this article, "Police fired tear gas and sound grenades to disperse hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters in Oakland, near San Francisco, an AFP photographer said."
"The protesters later regrouped and started hurling eggs at the riot police, who responded by firing paint-balls at them."
Let's use some common sense here. We have the right to protests, but, rioting does nothing but cost all of us more money. We all have to pay for the extra police to attempt to maintain the civility of those who protest, but, we also have to pay for all the damange they do.
Also reported in the same article' "State Sen. Barack Obama and Fr. Michael Pfleger led a protest in January 2000 against the payday loan industry demanding the State of Illinois to regulate loan businesses. (NBC 5 Week of January 3, 2000)"
It doesn't end there. Barney Frank is also involved. According to this article, "Far left Rep. Barney Frank, the author of the Dodd-Frank Bill and one of the top villains behind the mortgage crisis, supports the Occupy Wall Street movement so much that his staff helped organize the Occupy New Bedford protest on Saturday. They even planned the protest or coincide with a Frank speaking engagement in the area."
Now things are beginning to escalate. It is no wonder that this is happening in California. After all, isn't that the place where most riots begin. Question is, will this spread into other "occupations"? According to this article, "Police fired tear gas and sound grenades to disperse hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters in Oakland, near San Francisco, an AFP photographer said."
"The protesters later regrouped and started hurling eggs at the riot police, who responded by firing paint-balls at them."
Let's use some common sense here. We have the right to protests, but, rioting does nothing but cost all of us more money. We all have to pay for the extra police to attempt to maintain the civility of those who protest, but, we also have to pay for all the damange they do.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Occupy Wall Street and Terrorist
When groups such as the Black Panthers, AFL - CIO, SEIU, Acorn, the Communist Party, and people like George Soros, Van Jones, and Francis Fox Pivens, to name a few throw their support behind this so-called movement it is no wonder that Bill Ayers gets involved.
According to this article, " Bill Ayers, the retired UIC professor and onetime household name, led a "teach-in" with the protesters. He detailed the tactics and history of the Civil Rights movement, drawing analogies to the group before him. "You created power where there was none," the famed agitator said."
According to this website, "In the late Sixties, Ayers became a leader of the Weather Underground (WU), a splinter faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). Characterizing WU as “an American Red Army,” Ayers summed up the organization's ideology as follows: “Kill all the rich people. Break up their cars and apartments. Bring the revolution home, Kill your parents.” One of Ayers' fellow WU leaders was Bernardine Dohrn, the woman who would later become his wife."
"Ayers was an active participant in the 1969 “Days of Rage” riots in Chicago, which were led by WU's antecedent group, Weatherman. In the mayhem, nearly 300 members of the organization engaged in vandalism, arson, and vicious attacks against police and civilians alike. Their immediate objective was to spread their anti-war, anti-American message. Their long-term goal, however, was to cause the collapse of the United States and to create, in its stead, a new communist society over which they themselves would rule. With regard to those Americans who might refuse to embrace communism, Ayers and his comrades -- including Bernardine Dohrn, Mark Rudd, Linda Evans, Jeff Jones, and numerous others -- proposed that such resisters should be sent to reeducation camps and killed. The terrorists estimated that it would be necessary to eliminate some 25 million people in this fashion, so as to advance the revolution."
"All told, Ayers and the Weather Underground were responsible for 30 bombings aimed at destroying the defense and security infrastructures of the U.S. "I don't regret setting bombs," said Ayers in 2001, "I feel we didn't do enough." Contemplating whether or not he might again use bombs against the U.S. sometime in the future, he wrote: “I can’t imagine entirely dismissing the possibility.”
Now comes this article, "Hey King Andrew and friends! It's time to tax the millionaires," the email begins, presumably referring to Gov. Cuomo. The subject line on the missive is "Time to kill the wealthy."
Are we in for an all out war on wealth? From all the people and organizations that are involved with the "Occupation", it would not surprise me. The left wing radicals are coming out in full force.
According to this article, " Bill Ayers, the retired UIC professor and onetime household name, led a "teach-in" with the protesters. He detailed the tactics and history of the Civil Rights movement, drawing analogies to the group before him. "You created power where there was none," the famed agitator said."
According to this website, "In the late Sixties, Ayers became a leader of the Weather Underground (WU), a splinter faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). Characterizing WU as “an American Red Army,” Ayers summed up the organization's ideology as follows: “Kill all the rich people. Break up their cars and apartments. Bring the revolution home, Kill your parents.” One of Ayers' fellow WU leaders was Bernardine Dohrn, the woman who would later become his wife."
"Ayers was an active participant in the 1969 “Days of Rage” riots in Chicago, which were led by WU's antecedent group, Weatherman. In the mayhem, nearly 300 members of the organization engaged in vandalism, arson, and vicious attacks against police and civilians alike. Their immediate objective was to spread their anti-war, anti-American message. Their long-term goal, however, was to cause the collapse of the United States and to create, in its stead, a new communist society over which they themselves would rule. With regard to those Americans who might refuse to embrace communism, Ayers and his comrades -- including Bernardine Dohrn, Mark Rudd, Linda Evans, Jeff Jones, and numerous others -- proposed that such resisters should be sent to reeducation camps and killed. The terrorists estimated that it would be necessary to eliminate some 25 million people in this fashion, so as to advance the revolution."
"All told, Ayers and the Weather Underground were responsible for 30 bombings aimed at destroying the defense and security infrastructures of the U.S. "I don't regret setting bombs," said Ayers in 2001, "I feel we didn't do enough." Contemplating whether or not he might again use bombs against the U.S. sometime in the future, he wrote: “I can’t imagine entirely dismissing the possibility.”
Now comes this article, "Hey King Andrew and friends! It's time to tax the millionaires," the email begins, presumably referring to Gov. Cuomo. The subject line on the missive is "Time to kill the wealthy."
Are we in for an all out war on wealth? From all the people and organizations that are involved with the "Occupation", it would not surprise me. The left wing radicals are coming out in full force.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Problems with Social Secuirty
"Man living as an ‘adult baby’ is cleared of Social Security fraud" Read the story here. This story is just an example of why I have posted many times about us taking responsibility for ourselves. This is why we should not rely on the government for anything. I cannot understand how or why this man deserves SSI. It is just beyond comprehension.
According to the article:
John Hart, a spokesman for Mr. Coburn, said Tuesday that the senator, who is also a medical doctor, is still puzzled by how “a grown man who is able to design and build adult-sized baby furniture is eligible for disability benefits.”And, according to this article:
Of the approximately 2.8 million death reports the Social Security Administration receives per year, about 14,000 -- or one in every 200 deaths -- are incorrectly entered into its Death Master File, which contains the Social Security numbers, names, birth dates, death dates, zip codes and last-known residences of more than 87 million deceased Americans. That averages out to 38 life-altering mistakes a day.This is what happens when the government gets involved and we allow the government to "take care of us". This is why we have a crisis with Social Security. This is why we need to be involved in what our government is doing. This is the reason we need smaller government. With smaller government WE can control what is happening with OUR tax dollars. And this is the reason we must take responsibility for ourselves and our families.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Redistrubition of Wealth and a run on banks
Welcome to "Redistribution of Wealth". The wall street protesters and Obama now have first hand experience on redistribution of wealth.
According to wikipedia:
According to dictionary.com: Theft is defined as:
I don't see much difference here. Redistribution of wealth is taking from the rich and giving to the poor. While theft is someone poor taking from those more fortunate. According to this article:
Now, not only are the protesters calling for a run on banks, but, so are the politicians. Makes me wonder if the politicians are hoping for another bank bailout.
According to this article:
According to this article:
I agree, if you feel like your bank isn't working the way you like it to and you find another bank that is better, then switch banks. That is your right and another one of the great things about this country. We still have some control here on decision making. How much longer we will be able to enjoy our right to choose is a question I cannot answer.
According to wikipedia:
Redistribution of wealth is the transfer of income, wealth or property from some individuals to others caused by a social mechanism such as taxation, monetary policies, welfare, nationalization, charity, divorce or tort law.[1] Most often it refers to progressive redistribution, from the rich to the poor, although it may also refer to regressive redistribution, from the poor to the rich.
According to dictionary.com: Theft is defined as:
the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another; larceny.
I don't see much difference here. Redistribution of wealth is taking from the rich and giving to the poor. While theft is someone poor taking from those more fortunate. According to this article:
A truck filled with President Obama's podiums and audio equipment was stolen in Henrico just days before his visit to Chesterfield.According to this article:
Occupy Wall Street protesters said yesterday that packs of brazen crooks within their ranks have been robbing their fellow demonstrators blind, making off with pricey cameras, phones and laptops — and even a hefty bundle of donated cash and food.
Now, not only are the protesters calling for a run on banks, but, so are the politicians. Makes me wonder if the politicians are hoping for another bank bailout.
According to this article:
The date planned for this event is November 5, 2011.In an effort to send a message to big banks, some organizers, who are supported by the protestors of the Occupy Wall Street movement, have organized an event to remove all funds from banks and into credit unions.
According to this article:
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) doubled down on his anti-Wall Street rhetoric over the weekend, encouraging protesters to withdraw money from the major banks and calling the financial industry “the most powerful, dangerous and secretive” institution in the United States.
I agree, if you feel like your bank isn't working the way you like it to and you find another bank that is better, then switch banks. That is your right and another one of the great things about this country. We still have some control here on decision making. How much longer we will be able to enjoy our right to choose is a question I cannot answer.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wall Street protesters against greed
If you watch and listen to the protesters on Wall Street and now all across the country, one of their main complaints is how the rich are greedy. I find that to be hypocritical. Aren't we all a little greedy? Some more than others though.
Look at it this way. We work, earn money and go out and buy things. The more we buy the more we want. When the latest gadget comes out, don't we want to go out and buy it whether we need it or not? That is greed.
Many have made their fortunes by playing the stock market. Well, so can the rest of us. We can only achieve that by educating ourselves on how the stock market works and what are good investments. Of course, you have to have money to invest in the stock market. The best way to do that is work and save some money.
Unlike this person, we can be smarter.
Yes, it would be nice to have all the newest gadgets, but, ask yourself... do you really need it, or would you prefer to save your money and invest wisely? We have the same opportunity as those who invest and make money via the stock market. There are other opportunities to make money just like those "greedy" politicians, investors, and corporations. Just learn how and do it. That is what makes this country great.
If you think your politician is getting to "greedy"...vote them out!
Look at it this way. We work, earn money and go out and buy things. The more we buy the more we want. When the latest gadget comes out, don't we want to go out and buy it whether we need it or not? That is greed.
Definition of GREED
: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (as money) than is needed
Many have made their fortunes by playing the stock market. Well, so can the rest of us. We can only achieve that by educating ourselves on how the stock market works and what are good investments. Of course, you have to have money to invest in the stock market. The best way to do that is work and save some money.
Unlike this person, we can be smarter.
Yes, it would be nice to have all the newest gadgets, but, ask yourself... do you really need it, or would you prefer to save your money and invest wisely? We have the same opportunity as those who invest and make money via the stock market. There are other opportunities to make money just like those "greedy" politicians, investors, and corporations. Just learn how and do it. That is what makes this country great.
If you think your politician is getting to "greedy"...vote them out!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Politicians love of Solar Power
After reading and hearing about Solyndra's going bankrupt after receiving a government loan, it got me to thinking. Are there others, and if so how many? Is Solar power as good as they say?
Let's take a look. According to this article, "Republican lawmakers on two House committees are seeking details about the loans given to First Solar, SunPower Corp. and ProLogis. Of those three companies, troubling financial revelations have emerged about SunPower, which sponsored a solar project that received a $1.2 billion loan, more than twice the money approved for Solyndra, which filed for bankruptcy last month after receiving a $528 million loan."
Let's take a look. According to this article, "Republican lawmakers on two House committees are seeking details about the loans given to First Solar, SunPower Corp. and ProLogis. Of those three companies, troubling financial revelations have emerged about SunPower, which sponsored a solar project that received a $1.2 billion loan, more than twice the money approved for Solyndra, which filed for bankruptcy last month after receiving a $528 million loan."
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Apologist in Chief
I think it is absolutely the most insulting thing a "President" can do, is to apologize for things the American people feel we need not apologize for and insult the American citizen. How many times is Obama going to apologize to other countries and cultures on our behalf.
In this article, "The U.S. State Department made a phone call to the family of Al Qaeda propagandist Samir Khan to offer the government's condolences on his death during a U.S. drone strike in Yemen, a department spokesman confirms."
Hello Mr. President, Samir Khan was a member of Al Qaeda, who wants to KILL us. Yes, he was an American Nationalized Citizen, but, he chose to go against America and chose the side of those who want us dead.
I have a question for Obama. When are you going to apologize to the American people? If Obama feels the need to apologize, I think he should start here at home. The American people are suffering, but, that seems to be exactly what he wants. Mr. Obama, you are not God. No one is perfect, even you Mr. Obama. You owe US an apology for allowing this country to continue and escalate the problems Americans face today. If you wanted us to have jobs and save our country, then get to the White House and do your job. That is what we are paying you to do, not campaign all the time.
In this article, "The U.S. State Department made a phone call to the family of Al Qaeda propagandist Samir Khan to offer the government's condolences on his death during a U.S. drone strike in Yemen, a department spokesman confirms."
Hello Mr. President, Samir Khan was a member of Al Qaeda, who wants to KILL us. Yes, he was an American Nationalized Citizen, but, he chose to go against America and chose the side of those who want us dead.
I have a question for Obama. When are you going to apologize to the American people? If Obama feels the need to apologize, I think he should start here at home. The American people are suffering, but, that seems to be exactly what he wants. Mr. Obama, you are not God. No one is perfect, even you Mr. Obama. You owe US an apology for allowing this country to continue and escalate the problems Americans face today. If you wanted us to have jobs and save our country, then get to the White House and do your job. That is what we are paying you to do, not campaign all the time.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Christians under attack ..... again
The attacks on Christians keep coming. According to this article, "President Barack Obama's Justice Department asked the Supreme Court last week to give the federal government the power to tell a church who its ministers will be."
How far will this Campaigner in Chief go to extinguish Christianity. You may remember that they have already attacked Crosses being placed at Veterans Cemeteries, even going as far as to stop anyone from saying "God Bless you" when you sneeze. I think it is ironic that they use the excuse of "Separation of Church and State", yet, here they are telling this Church who they can hire to teach their children.
According to the First Amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances" If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the DOJ how will that affect the rest of us? Our government already has their hands in almost everything we do.
It is interesting how the administration uses the "Separation of Church and State" to attack Christians, but, they won't hesitate to back a Muslim Mosque to be built close to Ground Zero. Many people have questioned Obama's religious beliefs and I think the questions are justified.
Obama is laying the structure for something. Looking at all he has done to destroy this country is unsettling. George Soros wants a "New World Order" and he is helping to finance the Occupy Wall street movement. In my opinion, Obama is obliging George Soros who is an atheist.
According to this article, "George Soros is a Hungarian-American financier, businessman and notable philanthropist focused on supporting liberal ideals and causes. He became known as "the Man Who Broke the Bank of England" after he made a reported $1 billion during the 1992 Black Wednesday UK currency crises. Soros had correctly anticipated that the British government would have to devalue the pound sterling." George Soros has done this many times.
"The bulk of his enormous winnings is now devoted to encouraging transitional and emerging nations to become 'open societies,' open not only in the sense of freedom of commerce but—more important—tolerant of new ideas and different modes of thinking and behavior."
What will a New World Oder look like? It's hard to say, but, I would venture to say it's goodbye to our Constitution, our freedoms, our liberties, and life as we know it.
How far will this Campaigner in Chief go to extinguish Christianity. You may remember that they have already attacked Crosses being placed at Veterans Cemeteries, even going as far as to stop anyone from saying "God Bless you" when you sneeze. I think it is ironic that they use the excuse of "Separation of Church and State", yet, here they are telling this Church who they can hire to teach their children.
According to the First Amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances" If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the DOJ how will that affect the rest of us? Our government already has their hands in almost everything we do.
It is interesting how the administration uses the "Separation of Church and State" to attack Christians, but, they won't hesitate to back a Muslim Mosque to be built close to Ground Zero. Many people have questioned Obama's religious beliefs and I think the questions are justified.
Obama is laying the structure for something. Looking at all he has done to destroy this country is unsettling. George Soros wants a "New World Order" and he is helping to finance the Occupy Wall street movement. In my opinion, Obama is obliging George Soros who is an atheist.
According to this article, "George Soros is a Hungarian-American financier, businessman and notable philanthropist focused on supporting liberal ideals and causes. He became known as "the Man Who Broke the Bank of England" after he made a reported $1 billion during the 1992 Black Wednesday UK currency crises. Soros had correctly anticipated that the British government would have to devalue the pound sterling." George Soros has done this many times.
"The bulk of his enormous winnings is now devoted to encouraging transitional and emerging nations to become 'open societies,' open not only in the sense of freedom of commerce but—more important—tolerant of new ideas and different modes of thinking and behavior."
What will a New World Oder look like? It's hard to say, but, I would venture to say it's goodbye to our Constitution, our freedoms, our liberties, and life as we know it.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Supporters of Occupy Wall Street
Let's take a look at some of the "supporters" of Occupy Wall Street and what they stand for.
First. let's look at Van Jones. You may remember he was the "Green Jobs Czar" in the Obama Administration. He has stated: “They had the Arab spring, which was a people-powered, non-violent opportunity to change the conversation in those countries,” Jones said. “We should have an American Autumn--people-powered, non-violent.” Read the article here.
Now, I want to take a minute and look at how "non-violent" the Arab Spring was. This was anything but non-violent. You can watch the video here. Be aware some of the scenes can be very distrubing. Can it happen here in the U.S.? Is this what we want?
In this video Van Jones even warns us of what is going to happen.
How about Francis Fox Piven? She is a radical left winger, who, along with Van Jones believes that violence is what it takes to get things done. In this video, she specifically states it is okay to use violence.
As stated in this article, "Fears expressed by some that the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ movement is being hijacked by the Democratic Party establishment have intensified after the official OWS website announced that it “stands in solidarity” with MoveOn.org, a lobbying group for the Wall Street-backed Obama administration."
As stated in this article, "My friend Scott Johnson got a tip from a reader that the progressive New York political party Working Families has run an ad on Craigslist, one that apparently promises a salary for joining the OccupyWallStreet protests. "
To make matters even more interesting, according to this article, "The downtown protest group Occupy Boston threw its proverbial doors open yesterday, and played host to supporters of accused terrorist Terak Mehanna, who are looking to raise awareness of the Sudbury man’s upcoming trial."
Now I ask you, is this what you stand for? These people and groups involved are "smooth talkers". They make things sound real good, but the question is... is it?
First. let's look at Van Jones. You may remember he was the "Green Jobs Czar" in the Obama Administration. He has stated: “They had the Arab spring, which was a people-powered, non-violent opportunity to change the conversation in those countries,” Jones said. “We should have an American Autumn--people-powered, non-violent.” Read the article here.
Now, I want to take a minute and look at how "non-violent" the Arab Spring was. This was anything but non-violent. You can watch the video here. Be aware some of the scenes can be very distrubing. Can it happen here in the U.S.? Is this what we want?
In this video Van Jones even warns us of what is going to happen.
How about Francis Fox Piven? She is a radical left winger, who, along with Van Jones believes that violence is what it takes to get things done. In this video, she specifically states it is okay to use violence.
As stated in this article, "Fears expressed by some that the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ movement is being hijacked by the Democratic Party establishment have intensified after the official OWS website announced that it “stands in solidarity” with MoveOn.org, a lobbying group for the Wall Street-backed Obama administration."
As stated in this article, "My friend Scott Johnson got a tip from a reader that the progressive New York political party Working Families has run an ad on Craigslist, one that apparently promises a salary for joining the OccupyWallStreet protests. "
To make matters even more interesting, according to this article, "The downtown protest group Occupy Boston threw its proverbial doors open yesterday, and played host to supporters of accused terrorist Terak Mehanna, who are looking to raise awareness of the Sudbury man’s upcoming trial."
Now I ask you, is this what you stand for? These people and groups involved are "smooth talkers". They make things sound real good, but the question is... is it?
Friday, October 7, 2011
What if they won?
Today, I was thinking of the protestors that are now spreading across the country. I couldn't help but think about what they are standing for and against. They are against Capitalism. They are for taxing the rich. They are for redistrubuting the wealth. This is what I think. Let me give you an example.
There are homeless people in this country that would consider everyone who was not homeless, rich. So.. the government would tax you more than the homeless. Since you are now considered rich, you have to pay more taxes to the government. So... that would mean that you can't have as much stuff as you do because it will cost you more in taxes to have those things. So.... why not give all your belongings to those that are homeless? Now you wouldn't be taxed so much. Since you are against Capitalism, why not get rid of everything you own, even the clothes on your back. Capitalism provided you with the opportunity to have everything you own. Even the clothes on your back are available to you due to Capitalism. Now you would be a true anti-capitalist. You would now know what it is like to be rich. And, you have redistributed the wealth.
If the protesters accomplish what they seek, this is what things may end up looking like. Maybe not to the extreme of having no clothes to wear, but, the rest is conceivable. This is not what I want the rest of my life to look like. This is not what I want the family I will one day leave behind to face. I want us all to have the same chances in life and in business to accomplish what we can accomplish. I would like to go back to the times where we had less government. Where we had more opportunities to improve our lives and the lives of our children. Is it possible? I think so. I think if we had the right government, we could have a country, where people from other countries could come here legally and contribute to make our country better. I want a country where we are envied by all the other countries to the point they would learn from us and strive to improve their own country because of the greatness of this country.
There are homeless people in this country that would consider everyone who was not homeless, rich. So.. the government would tax you more than the homeless. Since you are now considered rich, you have to pay more taxes to the government. So... that would mean that you can't have as much stuff as you do because it will cost you more in taxes to have those things. So.... why not give all your belongings to those that are homeless? Now you wouldn't be taxed so much. Since you are against Capitalism, why not get rid of everything you own, even the clothes on your back. Capitalism provided you with the opportunity to have everything you own. Even the clothes on your back are available to you due to Capitalism. Now you would be a true anti-capitalist. You would now know what it is like to be rich. And, you have redistributed the wealth.
If the protesters accomplish what they seek, this is what things may end up looking like. Maybe not to the extreme of having no clothes to wear, but, the rest is conceivable. This is not what I want the rest of my life to look like. This is not what I want the family I will one day leave behind to face. I want us all to have the same chances in life and in business to accomplish what we can accomplish. I would like to go back to the times where we had less government. Where we had more opportunities to improve our lives and the lives of our children. Is it possible? I think so. I think if we had the right government, we could have a country, where people from other countries could come here legally and contribute to make our country better. I want a country where we are envied by all the other countries to the point they would learn from us and strive to improve their own country because of the greatness of this country.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Capitalism and Steve Jobs
As many of us mourn the loss of Steve Jobs today, I can't help but think of the protesters gathering around the country to protest Capitalism, among other things. I wonder how many of those protesters have enjoyed the accomplishments that Steve Jobs made.
How many of the protesters enjoy and use Itunes, Ipods, Itouch, Ipad, and Iphones? If it were not for the freedom we have in this country to invent and produce items that we use and enjoy everyday, we would not be using and enjoying what Steve Jobs brought to us. If it were not for Steve Jobs, there would be no Android phones in which many enjoy. If we destroy Capitalism what will we have? What new ideas and inventions will we have?
How would the protesters feel if they had the Apple products taken away? If they want to know what it would be like to not have Capitalism in this country, just take away the products that Steve Jobs was able to give them. Talk about rioting in the streets, that is a given.
Rest in Peace Steve. Thank you for all the inventions and improvements that you gave us. You made our lives better for it and you will be terribly missed. You are an inspiration for many.
How many of the protesters enjoy and use Itunes, Ipods, Itouch, Ipad, and Iphones? If it were not for the freedom we have in this country to invent and produce items that we use and enjoy everyday, we would not be using and enjoying what Steve Jobs brought to us. If it were not for Steve Jobs, there would be no Android phones in which many enjoy. If we destroy Capitalism what will we have? What new ideas and inventions will we have?
How would the protesters feel if they had the Apple products taken away? If they want to know what it would be like to not have Capitalism in this country, just take away the products that Steve Jobs was able to give them. Talk about rioting in the streets, that is a given.
Rest in Peace Steve. Thank you for all the inventions and improvements that you gave us. You made our lives better for it and you will be terribly missed. You are an inspiration for many.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Occupy Wall Street and lessons of the past
As I read over the proposed list of demands, that the Occupy Wall Street protesters want, it makes me giggle. Some of their demands are absurd.
I couldn't help but reminisce about when I bought my first car in the 1970's. I remember that before all these laws, rules, and regulations were put in play, we the people had control over so many different things. I remember "gas wars". If we didn't like the price at one gas station, we went to a gas station that had cheaper prices, thus, begin the price wars. Boycotting businesses worked. Companies wanted our business. We had the power to keep the "big businesses" and our government in check.
As our government has grown, prices have risen dramatically. For example, in 1970 the price of gas on average was 37 cents a gallon, where today it is over $3.00 a gallon. I remember paying $3,000 for my first brand new sports car. All before "NAFTA", and before the liberals began infiltrating our government. Unemployment was at 3.6% in 1970, where if the actual figures were released today the unemployment would be close to 30%
What I am getting at is when government was smaller, it was much easier for us to control our government, not our government controlling us. We yelled for the government to step in and make things better with our banks. The government did, and now we are hearing reports of Bank of America charging $5 per month for the use of debit cards. Read the story here. Now Citibank has jumped in with it's fees, "If you're a Citibank customer who has one of the bank's two smaller checking account plans—the ones where the monthly fee is waived as long as you use direct deposit or their online bill payment—then maybe it's time to consider taking your business elsewhere. Starting in February, anyone with an average balance of less than $1500 will be assessed a monthly $7.50 service fee". Read more here.
My question to you is, do you want more government involvement, or less. I prefer less. I don't like the government creeping more and more into my life. Our government is not helping me or my family. Our government is doing us more harm than good. This is exactly what our founding fathers fought to prevent. Our constitution was designed to keep government out of our lives, not to intrude on our lives. Our government is now so large that it takes an army of people to keep up with what our government is doing.
I couldn't help but reminisce about when I bought my first car in the 1970's. I remember that before all these laws, rules, and regulations were put in play, we the people had control over so many different things. I remember "gas wars". If we didn't like the price at one gas station, we went to a gas station that had cheaper prices, thus, begin the price wars. Boycotting businesses worked. Companies wanted our business. We had the power to keep the "big businesses" and our government in check.
As our government has grown, prices have risen dramatically. For example, in 1970 the price of gas on average was 37 cents a gallon, where today it is over $3.00 a gallon. I remember paying $3,000 for my first brand new sports car. All before "NAFTA", and before the liberals began infiltrating our government. Unemployment was at 3.6% in 1970, where if the actual figures were released today the unemployment would be close to 30%
What I am getting at is when government was smaller, it was much easier for us to control our government, not our government controlling us. We yelled for the government to step in and make things better with our banks. The government did, and now we are hearing reports of Bank of America charging $5 per month for the use of debit cards. Read the story here. Now Citibank has jumped in with it's fees, "If you're a Citibank customer who has one of the bank's two smaller checking account plans—the ones where the monthly fee is waived as long as you use direct deposit or their online bill payment—then maybe it's time to consider taking your business elsewhere. Starting in February, anyone with an average balance of less than $1500 will be assessed a monthly $7.50 service fee". Read more here.
My question to you is, do you want more government involvement, or less. I prefer less. I don't like the government creeping more and more into my life. Our government is not helping me or my family. Our government is doing us more harm than good. This is exactly what our founding fathers fought to prevent. Our constitution was designed to keep government out of our lives, not to intrude on our lives. Our government is now so large that it takes an army of people to keep up with what our government is doing.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Occupy Wall Street and the NYPD
Last night as I watched the live stream of the protesters and their "silent" march to the NYPD I couldn't help but remember how, just days ago they were asking for police protection. I think it is interesting how after the protesters received threats that they call on the police for help. Now they protest in front of the NYPD about police brutality and call them murderers. Watch the video here.
I'm not saying that ALL police officers are honest and good. There are some bad apples out there and they should be exposed and dealt with. My father was a police officer in the military and I was taught to respect the police and to trust them. I was also taught if something wasn't right with a police officer to report it. To this day, I respect our police officers. They put their lives on the line every day. It is not their fault that they can no longer "protect" us. It is the laws that have been passed in order to restrict them from doing their job properly. I am dead set against any violence. We have to remember, that the police that are "Protecting" these protesters and have been accused of "brutality" against the protesters are only doing their jobs. The police have no idea what the protesters will do. They have to be prepared for anything. Were they out of line with some of the protesters? From what I have seen, that is a question that should be asked and investigated.
I'm not saying that ALL police officers are honest and good. There are some bad apples out there and they should be exposed and dealt with. My father was a police officer in the military and I was taught to respect the police and to trust them. I was also taught if something wasn't right with a police officer to report it. To this day, I respect our police officers. They put their lives on the line every day. It is not their fault that they can no longer "protect" us. It is the laws that have been passed in order to restrict them from doing their job properly. I am dead set against any violence. We have to remember, that the police that are "Protecting" these protesters and have been accused of "brutality" against the protesters are only doing their jobs. The police have no idea what the protesters will do. They have to be prepared for anything. Were they out of line with some of the protesters? From what I have seen, that is a question that should be asked and investigated.
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