Hi
As I listen to the pundits and writers go on about the Romney-Obama debate I think that maybe this is something novel. Most polls show a Romney bump, is it real or just a passing fancy?
As a general rule polls in the past have been ho hum. This cycle there is a marked difference between the candidates. We have a choice, continue with a free market society or to select a socialistic government. This sparked the debate and justly so. Americans want to keep control over the government and that is why I feel the debates are important.
From here on in it is a question of where do we go. Enjoy the debates and make up your mind as to who should run the government.
Please continue to pray for our people who are at risk.
GOD Bless
Showing posts with label responsible government. Show all posts
Showing posts with label responsible government. Show all posts
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Hi
We have has a few days for the presidential debate to sink in, so now let's take a look at where we stand.
By any standard, except the one used by left leaning fanatics, Romney won. Obama really gave no opposition. Obama seemed to be lost and perhaps we can recall what Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden said of him during the last cycle,-Obama is not experienced enough to be president. I think the past three and a half years of Obama and the performance during the debate prove that Obama is not smart or experienced enough to be president. The saving feature is that we can correct it this election.
Please continue to pray for those who keep us safe.
GOD Bless
We have has a few days for the presidential debate to sink in, so now let's take a look at where we stand.
By any standard, except the one used by left leaning fanatics, Romney won. Obama really gave no opposition. Obama seemed to be lost and perhaps we can recall what Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden said of him during the last cycle,-Obama is not experienced enough to be president. I think the past three and a half years of Obama and the performance during the debate prove that Obama is not smart or experienced enough to be president. The saving feature is that we can correct it this election.
Please continue to pray for those who keep us safe.
GOD Bless
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Hi
Today we have the first presidential debate behind us and now every one is giving their opinion. I will put mine in also.
I anticipated some kind of a weak, watered down version where sound bites took precedence over substance. I was pleasantly surprised. Romney appeared to be more presidential, he had command of the facts and the ability to express himself. Obama appeared to be lost. Obama tried to catch Romney several times but each time Romney quickly answered. The answers that Romney gave were factual, easily understood and to the point. When Obama answered he seemed to be at a loss. Obama knew he could not run on his record and so he was in an undesirable position, and it showed. Most polls, pundits and analysts seem to think that Romney came across as the winner. I think Romney won also.
This is the first of three presidential debated so now we can look forward to future debates.
Pray for our people in harms way.
GOD Bless
Today we have the first presidential debate behind us and now every one is giving their opinion. I will put mine in also.
I anticipated some kind of a weak, watered down version where sound bites took precedence over substance. I was pleasantly surprised. Romney appeared to be more presidential, he had command of the facts and the ability to express himself. Obama appeared to be lost. Obama tried to catch Romney several times but each time Romney quickly answered. The answers that Romney gave were factual, easily understood and to the point. When Obama answered he seemed to be at a loss. Obama knew he could not run on his record and so he was in an undesirable position, and it showed. Most polls, pundits and analysts seem to think that Romney came across as the winner. I think Romney won also.
This is the first of three presidential debated so now we can look forward to future debates.
Pray for our people in harms way.
GOD Bless
Friday, September 21, 2012
Hi
We are now in the 2012 presidential cycle and the polls and pundits are about to take over the news, TV and op-ed columns. We should all strive to think independently and not over rely on these so called experts. One of the biggest problem we have is that the government is too centralized and therefore too involved in our lives.
The answer is simple, vote for candidates who favor less government. Easier said than done. Politicians of both major parties have one goal in mind, reelection. A break up of government would have the side effect of breaking up the cycle of career politicians.
By break up of government I mean do not over throw our Constitution, but rather go back and reaffirm the document. Some of the specific areas are education, commerce, energy and the federal reserve. All of these agencies do nothing but add layers of bureaucracy. These agencies operate as separate governments and assume power as they go along. All the appointed people do is make rules and enforce them on the people. Shouldn't education be controlled at the local level? Just ask yourself, "Who is better able to educate our children, the local school board or a bureaucrat in DC?" We have extortion by the DC establishment, called federal aid. The same can be said of the other agencies earlier mentioned.
This election is clearly defined, Obama believes in federal takeover of our economy and rule by the select elite few. Romney is a more private sector type of person, he wants the economy controlled by the individuals. The choice is clear, now it is in the hands of the people. Which way do we go.
With the turmoil in the Arab world I ask that you include our people serving in our embassies, etc. in your prayers.
GOD Bless
We are now in the 2012 presidential cycle and the polls and pundits are about to take over the news, TV and op-ed columns. We should all strive to think independently and not over rely on these so called experts. One of the biggest problem we have is that the government is too centralized and therefore too involved in our lives.
The answer is simple, vote for candidates who favor less government. Easier said than done. Politicians of both major parties have one goal in mind, reelection. A break up of government would have the side effect of breaking up the cycle of career politicians.
By break up of government I mean do not over throw our Constitution, but rather go back and reaffirm the document. Some of the specific areas are education, commerce, energy and the federal reserve. All of these agencies do nothing but add layers of bureaucracy. These agencies operate as separate governments and assume power as they go along. All the appointed people do is make rules and enforce them on the people. Shouldn't education be controlled at the local level? Just ask yourself, "Who is better able to educate our children, the local school board or a bureaucrat in DC?" We have extortion by the DC establishment, called federal aid. The same can be said of the other agencies earlier mentioned.
This election is clearly defined, Obama believes in federal takeover of our economy and rule by the select elite few. Romney is a more private sector type of person, he wants the economy controlled by the individuals. The choice is clear, now it is in the hands of the people. Which way do we go.
With the turmoil in the Arab world I ask that you include our people serving in our embassies, etc. in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
2012 Presidential election
Hello everyone
Well we are at the point of where the politicians start to say important things, not just campaign garbage.
The upcoming debates should clearly define t two major parties stand for. President Obama is clearly showing that his answers are "BIG GOVERNMENT." Romney, on the other hand seems to be in favor of a more restrained federal government. An examination of policy shows what each would attempt to lead the country into.
Obama has shown that he has no leadership qualities, his economic solutions are more problems rather than solutions. Every economic move he has made in his first term has been to help his allies. Sounds familiar, not the Hope he promised. I say we do not give him another term, he hs done enough damage already.
Romney offers a somewhat conservative fiscal solution. Tax reform, cut spending and try to stimulate the private sector job growth. Contrary to what the liberals would have you believe, these conservative policies have worked. (How much federal aid did Edison, Ford, the Wright brothers get) This election will decide how we as a nation want to go. It is important that we vote.
Remember to keep the people defending us in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Well we are at the point of where the politicians start to say important things, not just campaign garbage.
The upcoming debates should clearly define t two major parties stand for. President Obama is clearly showing that his answers are "BIG GOVERNMENT." Romney, on the other hand seems to be in favor of a more restrained federal government. An examination of policy shows what each would attempt to lead the country into.
Obama has shown that he has no leadership qualities, his economic solutions are more problems rather than solutions. Every economic move he has made in his first term has been to help his allies. Sounds familiar, not the Hope he promised. I say we do not give him another term, he hs done enough damage already.
Romney offers a somewhat conservative fiscal solution. Tax reform, cut spending and try to stimulate the private sector job growth. Contrary to what the liberals would have you believe, these conservative policies have worked. (How much federal aid did Edison, Ford, the Wright brothers get) This election will decide how we as a nation want to go. It is important that we vote.
Remember to keep the people defending us in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Presidential election -2012
Hi
I was going to name this post "What direction do we want our nation to take?" The name I settled on is easier to remember.
The presidential election of 2012 is a most important one for the nation. The future depends on how the voters speak. On one hand we have President Obama, who has acted and even lately said he wants a socialistic nation. On the other side we have most republican candidates advocating a return to a capitalistic society. Where to go.
In his recent speech in the Midwest Obama said that capitalism doesn't work, hey, I got news for him. Look at history, socialism doesn't work. To support my position I cite examples such as Henry Ford, the guy developed the assembly line and auto companies thrived. He got no government stimulus funds. Thomas Edison created General Electric (Look at how that has been redefined). Edison was a conservative who believed that ingenuity and hard work made success, not government funds. The president should have learned that his policies have failed and that they are doomed to continue failing. That is why I say this election cycle is most important and we should vote out all those who put politics, personal power and prestige ahead of country. This applies to those in both parties. Remember, you get the government you deserve.
Please pray for our troops.
GOD Bless
I was going to name this post "What direction do we want our nation to take?" The name I settled on is easier to remember.
The presidential election of 2012 is a most important one for the nation. The future depends on how the voters speak. On one hand we have President Obama, who has acted and even lately said he wants a socialistic nation. On the other side we have most republican candidates advocating a return to a capitalistic society. Where to go.
In his recent speech in the Midwest Obama said that capitalism doesn't work, hey, I got news for him. Look at history, socialism doesn't work. To support my position I cite examples such as Henry Ford, the guy developed the assembly line and auto companies thrived. He got no government stimulus funds. Thomas Edison created General Electric (Look at how that has been redefined). Edison was a conservative who believed that ingenuity and hard work made success, not government funds. The president should have learned that his policies have failed and that they are doomed to continue failing. That is why I say this election cycle is most important and we should vote out all those who put politics, personal power and prestige ahead of country. This applies to those in both parties. Remember, you get the government you deserve.
Please pray for our troops.
GOD Bless
Thursday, December 1, 2011
What is going on in DC
Hi
As you can see by the title of this blog I wonder what is going on with our elected and appointed officials. Let me start by trying to determine which officials are doing the worst job.
First there is Chu, Department of Energy. The so called green loans are a complete travesty of democratic ideals. The stimulus package is doled out to White House cronies and we taxpayers get stuck holding the bag. The secretary gives a loan to a solar panel company when private capital is not available. Mr Chu, "Why do you think private capital is not available? Could it be that the idea of a solar panel company is not viable? Your primary function is to work within the law and protect taxpayers money. After an asinine decision to loan the taxpayer money you then compound the situation. The statute which authorizes the loan places some restrictions on the loan. One of these restrictions is that the government can not hold a second position (lien) on the borrower. Mr Chu, you admitted in your testimony before congress that you disregarded this restriction in order to induce borrowers to invest. You assert that it was needed to raise the additional monies needed. Does the law mean anything to you? You should be ashamed of your action and if I had the power I would have dismissed you during the hearings. The American taxpayer deserves some one who upholds the law, not break it. If you read this Mr Chu please atone. Make things better by resigning.
Even in the face of all the nonsense going on in Washington there are some good, honest and dedicated individuals. I am referring to our brave service people. Please keep them in your prayers.
GOD Bless
As you can see by the title of this blog I wonder what is going on with our elected and appointed officials. Let me start by trying to determine which officials are doing the worst job.
First there is Chu, Department of Energy. The so called green loans are a complete travesty of democratic ideals. The stimulus package is doled out to White House cronies and we taxpayers get stuck holding the bag. The secretary gives a loan to a solar panel company when private capital is not available. Mr Chu, "Why do you think private capital is not available? Could it be that the idea of a solar panel company is not viable? Your primary function is to work within the law and protect taxpayers money. After an asinine decision to loan the taxpayer money you then compound the situation. The statute which authorizes the loan places some restrictions on the loan. One of these restrictions is that the government can not hold a second position (lien) on the borrower. Mr Chu, you admitted in your testimony before congress that you disregarded this restriction in order to induce borrowers to invest. You assert that it was needed to raise the additional monies needed. Does the law mean anything to you? You should be ashamed of your action and if I had the power I would have dismissed you during the hearings. The American taxpayer deserves some one who upholds the law, not break it. If you read this Mr Chu please atone. Make things better by resigning.
Even in the face of all the nonsense going on in Washington there are some good, honest and dedicated individuals. I am referring to our brave service people. Please keep them in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Time to clean out DC
Hi
Like many American taxpayers I am fed up with the way our government is being e need change.
One of the major problems we have is what I call the "mushroom politicians". Now you ask what that means, well, a mushroom grows in decaying ground and requires no roots. I think you can see where I am heading. Today we got some good news, Congressman Barney Frank, D-MA, announced his retirement. He has been in office too long, some thing like 17 two year terms. Mr Frank should have been retired years ago.
Because of the way the congress works committee membership is on a seniority method of selection. Under this type of committee appointments go to any one who hangs around too long. Being committee chair gives one power, as in the power to select which bills come up for discussion. To my way of looking at it, seniority is a disaster looking for a place to erupt. We saw how it leads to earmarks which finally have been cleared up, now let's go after seniority. Of course the easiest way is for the citizenry to vote the bums out. More to come so please stay tuned.
I hope all had a good thanksgiving and that we took time to remember our brave service men and women who are away from family defending our great nation. Remember them in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Like many American taxpayers I am fed up with the way our government is being e need change.
One of the major problems we have is what I call the "mushroom politicians". Now you ask what that means, well, a mushroom grows in decaying ground and requires no roots. I think you can see where I am heading. Today we got some good news, Congressman Barney Frank, D-MA, announced his retirement. He has been in office too long, some thing like 17 two year terms. Mr Frank should have been retired years ago.
Because of the way the congress works committee membership is on a seniority method of selection. Under this type of committee appointments go to any one who hangs around too long. Being committee chair gives one power, as in the power to select which bills come up for discussion. To my way of looking at it, seniority is a disaster looking for a place to erupt. We saw how it leads to earmarks which finally have been cleared up, now let's go after seniority. Of course the easiest way is for the citizenry to vote the bums out. More to come so please stay tuned.
I hope all had a good thanksgiving and that we took time to remember our brave service men and women who are away from family defending our great nation. Remember them in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Friday, November 18, 2011
Good government vs bad government
Hi
Today I am venting my anger at what passes as our federal government. We see so much bad government that it is now reached the proportions of an epidemic.
Recent revelations have pointed out that congress is exempt from laws governing "Insider trading". Will some please tell me how this exemption helps pass legislation? Nancy Pelosi has made money on using inside information about Visa. Former speaker Hastert used knowledge of a federally funded highway construction sight to buy abutting land and turned a profit. If an ordinary citizen did either of these that citizen would face criminal charges.
Either directly or through other indirect means we the taxpayers pay for these perks. This is no longer a light issue to pass over but it goes to the core of the make up of our elected officials.
The Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party movements should join in a drive to oust all incumbent politicians, liberal or conservative, republican or democrat. Restore sanity to our nation. Vote them out
Please keep in your prayers for well wished and safety for our troops.
GOD Bless
Today I am venting my anger at what passes as our federal government. We see so much bad government that it is now reached the proportions of an epidemic.
Recent revelations have pointed out that congress is exempt from laws governing "Insider trading". Will some please tell me how this exemption helps pass legislation? Nancy Pelosi has made money on using inside information about Visa. Former speaker Hastert used knowledge of a federally funded highway construction sight to buy abutting land and turned a profit. If an ordinary citizen did either of these that citizen would face criminal charges.
Either directly or through other indirect means we the taxpayers pay for these perks. This is no longer a light issue to pass over but it goes to the core of the make up of our elected officials.
The Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party movements should join in a drive to oust all incumbent politicians, liberal or conservative, republican or democrat. Restore sanity to our nation. Vote them out
Please keep in your prayers for well wished and safety for our troops.
GOD Bless
Friday, November 4, 2011
Obama and his lack of business acumen
Hi
The president acts through his appointed cabinet members, staff and aides. Mr Obama has picked some real stinkers. The major problem is the spending of the stimulus.
First, there is half a billion given to a solar power company which goes bankrupt about a year after getting the money. The rationale was that the stimulus was given to save or create jobs. With the bankruptcy 1100 jobs were lost. A waste of our money.
Next we learn about a car company that manufactures electric cars. Another half billion dollars. As soon as the company got the money the company made plans and is now slated to open a plant in Finland. Finland gets the jobs, the US (we) get the shaft.
Another example of where our money goes is the truck stop in Virginia. Diesel trucks are manufactured so that it is more economical to run the engine all night rather than shut off the engine. This company had an idea whereby the diesel engines could be shut off and started easily in the morning. The company could not get the system to work and now the property where the truck stop was planned is now for sale.
This is a pattern, too many bad decisions by our bureaucrats. There decisions should not be forced upon the taxpayer by these bumbling oafs,but rather the decision should be made using good common sense, business sense and practical usages.
Why we seem to feel that when a person gets elected to congress or appointed to an administrative bureaucracy that person acquires business acumen. These examples show this is not the case. We need to root these people out of government.
Please remember to pray for our ervice people.
GOD Bless
The president acts through his appointed cabinet members, staff and aides. Mr Obama has picked some real stinkers. The major problem is the spending of the stimulus.
First, there is half a billion given to a solar power company which goes bankrupt about a year after getting the money. The rationale was that the stimulus was given to save or create jobs. With the bankruptcy 1100 jobs were lost. A waste of our money.
Next we learn about a car company that manufactures electric cars. Another half billion dollars. As soon as the company got the money the company made plans and is now slated to open a plant in Finland. Finland gets the jobs, the US (we) get the shaft.
Another example of where our money goes is the truck stop in Virginia. Diesel trucks are manufactured so that it is more economical to run the engine all night rather than shut off the engine. This company had an idea whereby the diesel engines could be shut off and started easily in the morning. The company could not get the system to work and now the property where the truck stop was planned is now for sale.
This is a pattern, too many bad decisions by our bureaucrats. There decisions should not be forced upon the taxpayer by these bumbling oafs,but rather the decision should be made using good common sense, business sense and practical usages.
Why we seem to feel that when a person gets elected to congress or appointed to an administrative bureaucracy that person acquires business acumen. These examples show this is not the case. We need to root these people out of government.
Please remember to pray for our ervice people.
GOD Bless
Monday, October 24, 2011
Stimu;us spending
Hi
Maybe I look at things in a crazy way but I cannot understand the way the Obama administration is giving away our money. I am referring to the so called "green spending". If we develop alternate fuel and energy I am 100% for that but wait a minute, what are we doing? We have multiple examples of stupid spending, the solar panel company, the car company who took a HALF BILLION DOLLARS and built a plant in Finland, and now we have the failed truck stop loan. Just when does it stop, we have a government spending like there is no limit on money, hey guys (and gals) stop, it's our money.
Could you imagine what the so called main stream media would have to say about this foolishness? I know the media would have a feeding frenzy with this if a republican president did it. Come on media, where is your fairness. How come only Fox News will cover this type of story.
While I am on this subject I would like to call out Michael Moore, the documentary movie maker. Michael, remember Roger and Me? You stalked the head of GM for closing a Michigan plant, now be a man and go after Kinsler like you went after GM. Kinsler is the name of the company that got the half billion and went to Finland. Michael I know you are out there, or are you too busy counting your money which is offshore? Be an American Michael, it is a nice feeling.
Keep tuned in as the stories unfold. Mean while keep our service people in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Maybe I look at things in a crazy way but I cannot understand the way the Obama administration is giving away our money. I am referring to the so called "green spending". If we develop alternate fuel and energy I am 100% for that but wait a minute, what are we doing? We have multiple examples of stupid spending, the solar panel company, the car company who took a HALF BILLION DOLLARS and built a plant in Finland, and now we have the failed truck stop loan. Just when does it stop, we have a government spending like there is no limit on money, hey guys (and gals) stop, it's our money.
Could you imagine what the so called main stream media would have to say about this foolishness? I know the media would have a feeding frenzy with this if a republican president did it. Come on media, where is your fairness. How come only Fox News will cover this type of story.
While I am on this subject I would like to call out Michael Moore, the documentary movie maker. Michael, remember Roger and Me? You stalked the head of GM for closing a Michigan plant, now be a man and go after Kinsler like you went after GM. Kinsler is the name of the company that got the half billion and went to Finland. Michael I know you are out there, or are you too busy counting your money which is offshore? Be an American Michael, it is a nice feeling.
Keep tuned in as the stories unfold. Mean while keep our service people in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Cain and the 9-9-9- plan
Hi
If you read my earlier blogs you know I am a Cain fan. I like the idea of a non-politician who has novel ideas about how to run a government. I am especially favorable to his tax plan. When the media and other pundits start to be critical of the plan you know it must be good. The media is on a path of destroying the United States as we know it, and this plan will help restore power to the people.
Most of the media coverage is negative but a full explanation of the plan shows how simple and effective 9-9-9- really is. The plan has 3 parts, each with a tax rate of 9%.(Hence, 9-9-9)
Part one is a flat 9% tax on corporate income, no deductions, just a flat tax. All corporations pay this tax. Just stop to think how this will effect corporations (think GE) who ship jobs and revenue overseas. All pay so all will have a participation in government.
Part two is a flat tax on personal income, also 9%. All pay so all people will be concerned how the government spends our money, it leads to a democratic process which will empower the people to make government work for us, not special interests.
Part three is a national sales tax of 9%. This is the equalizer between "rich vs poor". The rich spend far more(they buy Cadillacs instead of Chevys). Since the tax is on spending the rich will pay more than the poor, so maybe we can now put the disgraceful practice of politicians to ply the class envy card. I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of hearing about this so called tax inequality and would welcome the idea of class envy being buried. RIP.
We should learn more about this idea and I feel certain we would enjoy a clean breeze blowing all the pollution out of Washington.
Please continue to pray for our brave troops.
GOD Bless
If you read my earlier blogs you know I am a Cain fan. I like the idea of a non-politician who has novel ideas about how to run a government. I am especially favorable to his tax plan. When the media and other pundits start to be critical of the plan you know it must be good. The media is on a path of destroying the United States as we know it, and this plan will help restore power to the people.
Most of the media coverage is negative but a full explanation of the plan shows how simple and effective 9-9-9- really is. The plan has 3 parts, each with a tax rate of 9%.(Hence, 9-9-9)
Part one is a flat 9% tax on corporate income, no deductions, just a flat tax. All corporations pay this tax. Just stop to think how this will effect corporations (think GE) who ship jobs and revenue overseas. All pay so all will have a participation in government.
Part two is a flat tax on personal income, also 9%. All pay so all people will be concerned how the government spends our money, it leads to a democratic process which will empower the people to make government work for us, not special interests.
Part three is a national sales tax of 9%. This is the equalizer between "rich vs poor". The rich spend far more(they buy Cadillacs instead of Chevys). Since the tax is on spending the rich will pay more than the poor, so maybe we can now put the disgraceful practice of politicians to ply the class envy card. I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of hearing about this so called tax inequality and would welcome the idea of class envy being buried. RIP.
We should learn more about this idea and I feel certain we would enjoy a clean breeze blowing all the pollution out of Washington.
Please continue to pray for our brave troops.
GOD Bless
Monday, October 10, 2011
Should Holder resign
Hi
I will start my writing with a reminder that the Attorney General (AG) is the lawyer for the American people. He (she) represents the US government in all legal matters. Now having said that we must look into the record of Eric Holder.
Before becoming AG Holder was a lawyer for some government agency. In that capacity he brokered the deal for the pardon of the biggest tax fraud defendant in American history, one Marc Rich. This was done outside of regular channels and raised eyebrows when it was done. To me it showed that Holder is not my favorite person to hold elected or appointed office. Obama gets elected and with the rubber stamp of a very partisan senate Holder gets approved and becomes our AG.
Once in the office of AG Holder puts in procedures on how to run the office. We learn that one procedure is that in voter rights matters the AG will only uphold complaints when the party complaining is non white. Aren't we all Americans? Wasn't it Dr King who wanted a color blind society? So much for moral judgments.
Now comes the so called sting covering the sale of guns to Mexican drug cartels. The guns are sold with the intent of tracing them to the "warlords". Being a government operation something goes wrong- what else in new? Congress, which has oversight over these matters now starts an investigation. The AG office sends blacked out documents, redacted for security reasons. Congress says the AG is stonewalling. We get testimony that the AG knew nothing about the sting operation. The American people can see through this cover up. Mr Holder, come clean. Tell us the truth. We the American people pay your salary as our attorney, we deserve honesty.
This is an example of what is wrong with our government. We have allowed ourselves to be governed by career politicians and their minions. It is time we take our country back. The ballot box is the legal recourse we have. Vote the bums out.
Please continue to pray for our service people. They protects us and our freedoms.
GOD Bless
I will start my writing with a reminder that the Attorney General (AG) is the lawyer for the American people. He (she) represents the US government in all legal matters. Now having said that we must look into the record of Eric Holder.
Before becoming AG Holder was a lawyer for some government agency. In that capacity he brokered the deal for the pardon of the biggest tax fraud defendant in American history, one Marc Rich. This was done outside of regular channels and raised eyebrows when it was done. To me it showed that Holder is not my favorite person to hold elected or appointed office. Obama gets elected and with the rubber stamp of a very partisan senate Holder gets approved and becomes our AG.
Once in the office of AG Holder puts in procedures on how to run the office. We learn that one procedure is that in voter rights matters the AG will only uphold complaints when the party complaining is non white. Aren't we all Americans? Wasn't it Dr King who wanted a color blind society? So much for moral judgments.
Now comes the so called sting covering the sale of guns to Mexican drug cartels. The guns are sold with the intent of tracing them to the "warlords". Being a government operation something goes wrong- what else in new? Congress, which has oversight over these matters now starts an investigation. The AG office sends blacked out documents, redacted for security reasons. Congress says the AG is stonewalling. We get testimony that the AG knew nothing about the sting operation. The American people can see through this cover up. Mr Holder, come clean. Tell us the truth. We the American people pay your salary as our attorney, we deserve honesty.
This is an example of what is wrong with our government. We have allowed ourselves to be governed by career politicians and their minions. It is time we take our country back. The ballot box is the legal recourse we have. Vote the bums out.
Please continue to pray for our service people. They protects us and our freedoms.
GOD Bless
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Obama and open government
Hi
The president is hijacking our Constitution. What is going on.
We have had Obamacare foisted upon us, massive spending on failed programs, a virtual takeover of the domestic auto business, scandalous giveaways to politically connected "green firms", an attorney general who seems to be selective in which laws are enforced, various federal agencies trying to direct where factories are built and a government which is being run with the sole objective the reelection of Obama. For us to prosper as a nation this must stop.
Congress must try to pull the purse strings from the president, adopt sane fiscal constraints and curtail the usurping of power. We the American people must hold the career politicians responsible and we must do it in the 2012 election. We need honest and knowing people who will do what is right. The truth is that these people can be either conservative or liberal, but they must be honest and forthright. We lack those qualities in our current government.
One area where we are blessed is our military where we have honest, decent and patriotic people serving. This is why I continue to ask you to remember these people in your prayers.
GOD Bless
The president is hijacking our Constitution. What is going on.
We have had Obamacare foisted upon us, massive spending on failed programs, a virtual takeover of the domestic auto business, scandalous giveaways to politically connected "green firms", an attorney general who seems to be selective in which laws are enforced, various federal agencies trying to direct where factories are built and a government which is being run with the sole objective the reelection of Obama. For us to prosper as a nation this must stop.
Congress must try to pull the purse strings from the president, adopt sane fiscal constraints and curtail the usurping of power. We the American people must hold the career politicians responsible and we must do it in the 2012 election. We need honest and knowing people who will do what is right. The truth is that these people can be either conservative or liberal, but they must be honest and forthright. We lack those qualities in our current government.
One area where we are blessed is our military where we have honest, decent and patriotic people serving. This is why I continue to ask you to remember these people in your prayers.
GOD Bless
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
We need a "clean broom"
Hi
There is an old adage that states that a new broom sweeps clean. Right now we need one in Washington, DC. I cannot understand what is going on with our government.
Example, the Department of Energy gives a loan of over 500 Million dollars to a solar paneled company. There were all kind of warnings signals about the solvency of the company, ignored. When trouble brews, the company is reeling into bankruptcy, the Department of Energy restructures the loan to benefit creditors other than the United States. Does anyone at Energy know or care about what is going on? The American taxpayer is getting screwed and no body seems to care.
Another example, The Department of Justice runs a sting operation to trace the sale of guns to drug cartels. Being a government "plan" it fails (what else). Now as congress is trying to resolve what went wrong nobody knows what was going on. By nobody I mean to include the president and the attorney general. More of the same, screw the American taxpayer.
This country cannot afford to keep raising the debt ceiling in order to spend money. When the spending is compounded by these idiotic brainstorms the American people MUST speak out at the voting booths. Throw the bums out.
Your prayers for our troops is appreciated.
GOD Bless
There is an old adage that states that a new broom sweeps clean. Right now we need one in Washington, DC. I cannot understand what is going on with our government.
Example, the Department of Energy gives a loan of over 500 Million dollars to a solar paneled company. There were all kind of warnings signals about the solvency of the company, ignored. When trouble brews, the company is reeling into bankruptcy, the Department of Energy restructures the loan to benefit creditors other than the United States. Does anyone at Energy know or care about what is going on? The American taxpayer is getting screwed and no body seems to care.
Another example, The Department of Justice runs a sting operation to trace the sale of guns to drug cartels. Being a government "plan" it fails (what else). Now as congress is trying to resolve what went wrong nobody knows what was going on. By nobody I mean to include the president and the attorney general. More of the same, screw the American taxpayer.
This country cannot afford to keep raising the debt ceiling in order to spend money. When the spending is compounded by these idiotic brainstorms the American people MUST speak out at the voting booths. Throw the bums out.
Your prayers for our troops is appreciated.
GOD Bless
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Mr Cain - now this is a real candidate
Hi
Pardon me if I gush but listening to Cain speak on the campaign trail I can only hope that the American electorate feel as I do. I am not referring to any "glib" talk but rather his talk on the issues. Cain offers a fresh point of view, fueled by a belief in his convictions and a certain confidence that he can serve well as our next president.
Specifically, I like his tax approach. Mr Cain has offered to scrap the Internal Revenue code as we know it and replace it with a 9-9-9 tax. This plan is a combination of 9% flat tax on personal income, 9% on corporate income and a national sales tax of 9%. Before you get excited about any effect on inflation remember that his plan replaces our current tax code as it effects income. social security, medicare, capital gains and inheritance taxes. Right on. Just think of how the American public can now view the income tax department as no threat.
By bringing forward a good workable plan Mr Cain has posed a solution for many of our problems. A uniform tax plan will help even out the cost of government, eliminate the constant whining of liberals about the rich not paying their fair share, ( I quote Rush, "Did you ever get a job from a poor person?") Other areas which will be benefited by this plan are the unemployment problem, the balance of payments problem and the plan would even diminish the power of the lobby groups. Isn't this what we need.
Mr Cain, keep up the good work and give us the leadership which we need.
Please pray for our brave troops.
GOD Bless
Pardon me if I gush but listening to Cain speak on the campaign trail I can only hope that the American electorate feel as I do. I am not referring to any "glib" talk but rather his talk on the issues. Cain offers a fresh point of view, fueled by a belief in his convictions and a certain confidence that he can serve well as our next president.
Specifically, I like his tax approach. Mr Cain has offered to scrap the Internal Revenue code as we know it and replace it with a 9-9-9 tax. This plan is a combination of 9% flat tax on personal income, 9% on corporate income and a national sales tax of 9%. Before you get excited about any effect on inflation remember that his plan replaces our current tax code as it effects income. social security, medicare, capital gains and inheritance taxes. Right on. Just think of how the American public can now view the income tax department as no threat.
By bringing forward a good workable plan Mr Cain has posed a solution for many of our problems. A uniform tax plan will help even out the cost of government, eliminate the constant whining of liberals about the rich not paying their fair share, ( I quote Rush, "Did you ever get a job from a poor person?") Other areas which will be benefited by this plan are the unemployment problem, the balance of payments problem and the plan would even diminish the power of the lobby groups. Isn't this what we need.
Mr Cain, keep up the good work and give us the leadership which we need.
Please pray for our brave troops.
GOD Bless
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Did I read this correctly?
Hi
Every so often I read or hear of some hair brained idea, this morning was such an occasion. I am referring to a blog I read which quoted North Carolina Democratic Governor Bev Perdue. Apparently Ms Perdue made a speech to a civic group and in the speech the governor called for the suspension of elections for our federal congress. The reason given is that because of our national economic crisis, if we suspend elections for congress, the members of said body could devote the time to fix our broken economy.
My first reaction is to ask the governor if she ever heard of the United States Constitution? We are a constitutional republic and our governing constitution clearly defines how we elect officials. We should not take this lightly. It begs the question. "In the future how do we define a crisis?" Activist judges, congress itself, or perhaps the executive branch by fiat. I don't give a damn which party is in control, I do not want that kind of government. The way to fix our economic woes is by reining in government.
Another question which I would pose to Governor Perdue, "Congress had a major part in causing the ruination of our economy, do you really believe that giving the SAME PEOPLE more power can be helpful? I would hope that the voters of North Carolina elected a governor with more common sense that what Ms Perdue has espoused.
The cure is simple, vote out all the self serving politicians who have made a seat in congress a lifetime appointment. That is the answer, not some mushy hair brained scheme which does nothing. Governor Perdue I call on you, in your position of governor, to call for our politicians of both parties to act like grown ups. Solve the problem or quit congress. We used to say, "Fish or cut bait." That adage still applies.
Please continue to pray for the safety of our serving members of the armed forces.
GOD Bless
Every so often I read or hear of some hair brained idea, this morning was such an occasion. I am referring to a blog I read which quoted North Carolina Democratic Governor Bev Perdue. Apparently Ms Perdue made a speech to a civic group and in the speech the governor called for the suspension of elections for our federal congress. The reason given is that because of our national economic crisis, if we suspend elections for congress, the members of said body could devote the time to fix our broken economy.
My first reaction is to ask the governor if she ever heard of the United States Constitution? We are a constitutional republic and our governing constitution clearly defines how we elect officials. We should not take this lightly. It begs the question. "In the future how do we define a crisis?" Activist judges, congress itself, or perhaps the executive branch by fiat. I don't give a damn which party is in control, I do not want that kind of government. The way to fix our economic woes is by reining in government.
Another question which I would pose to Governor Perdue, "Congress had a major part in causing the ruination of our economy, do you really believe that giving the SAME PEOPLE more power can be helpful? I would hope that the voters of North Carolina elected a governor with more common sense that what Ms Perdue has espoused.
The cure is simple, vote out all the self serving politicians who have made a seat in congress a lifetime appointment. That is the answer, not some mushy hair brained scheme which does nothing. Governor Perdue I call on you, in your position of governor, to call for our politicians of both parties to act like grown ups. Solve the problem or quit congress. We used to say, "Fish or cut bait." That adage still applies.
Please continue to pray for the safety of our serving members of the armed forces.
GOD Bless
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Why is the president in the campaign mode
Hi
It strikes me ironic that the president is going around the country campaigning for reelection. I know, all politicians do, but in his third year of his first term? Obama must feel the pulse of the people and he probably realizes that there is a great deal of anger directed towards his administration. Hence the politician takes over, but let us ask why.
If Obama had passed good legislation, what the people wanted he would not have this problem. It is not good leadership to try to rule by imposing your agenda on the populace. This is exactly what Obama is doing. Here are some specifics:
Obamacare, every poll shows that the vast majority do not want this. It has helped fuel unemployment and yet the president clings to this misguided ideal. Mr President, we cannot afford this failed policy.
Why did he, through administrative agencies, pull the plug on off shore drilling for oil? We created the energy department to wean our nation from imported oil but since the inception of this department we have seen oil dependency increase. Shouldn't we change this policy, another failure?
The so called green jobs give away. We break the law by structuring loans so that the taxpayer cedes our protected position as a lender to give loans to companies that take the money and run. Interestingly these companies are also big Obama political donors. Quote Hamlet. "I smell a rat."
Unless and until we the American people hold our politicians to some higher degree of honesty we will have this kind of nonsense going on. Please remember this when you vote.
Pray for our brave warriors.
GOD Bless
It strikes me ironic that the president is going around the country campaigning for reelection. I know, all politicians do, but in his third year of his first term? Obama must feel the pulse of the people and he probably realizes that there is a great deal of anger directed towards his administration. Hence the politician takes over, but let us ask why.
If Obama had passed good legislation, what the people wanted he would not have this problem. It is not good leadership to try to rule by imposing your agenda on the populace. This is exactly what Obama is doing. Here are some specifics:
Obamacare, every poll shows that the vast majority do not want this. It has helped fuel unemployment and yet the president clings to this misguided ideal. Mr President, we cannot afford this failed policy.
Why did he, through administrative agencies, pull the plug on off shore drilling for oil? We created the energy department to wean our nation from imported oil but since the inception of this department we have seen oil dependency increase. Shouldn't we change this policy, another failure?
The so called green jobs give away. We break the law by structuring loans so that the taxpayer cedes our protected position as a lender to give loans to companies that take the money and run. Interestingly these companies are also big Obama political donors. Quote Hamlet. "I smell a rat."
Unless and until we the American people hold our politicians to some higher degree of honesty we will have this kind of nonsense going on. Please remember this when you vote.
Pray for our brave warriors.
GOD Bless
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Sum up of what we need to do to empower the people
Hi
In my lasts several posts I have written about the various things that seem to be going wrong in Washington. Here is a recap of what I would like to see. I hope that our elected officials get the message.
The first and most important item is that we the American people must clean Washington of the entrenched bureaucrats, politicians and lobbyists. Without that nothing can succeed. This can and should be accomplished by the ballot box. It is incumbent on us the voting public to carry this out.
The next thing needed is that we must hold politicians responsible. This responsibility should be extended to cover federal agencies, bureaus and cabinet departments. Unless and until this is done we will only have a repeat of what is going on now, only different faces. The American taxpayer deserves this change.
In future writings I will continue to espouse policies which favor limited government and more freedom.
We need our brave military so please kep these warriors in mind the next time you pray.
GOD Bless
In my lasts several posts I have written about the various things that seem to be going wrong in Washington. Here is a recap of what I would like to see. I hope that our elected officials get the message.
The first and most important item is that we the American people must clean Washington of the entrenched bureaucrats, politicians and lobbyists. Without that nothing can succeed. This can and should be accomplished by the ballot box. It is incumbent on us the voting public to carry this out.
The next thing needed is that we must hold politicians responsible. This responsibility should be extended to cover federal agencies, bureaus and cabinet departments. Unless and until this is done we will only have a repeat of what is going on now, only different faces. The American taxpayer deserves this change.
In future writings I will continue to espouse policies which favor limited government and more freedom.
We need our brave military so please kep these warriors in mind the next time you pray.
GOD Bless
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Ponzi vs. Social security
Hi
In my last 2 blogs I attempted to spell out what a Ponzi scheme is and then I gave an explanation of how social security works. Now comes the political tying of the comparison knot.
In a Ponzi scheme there is no investment of funds, only a clear intent to defraud. The person running the scheme has no other motive than to scam his victims. When you look into the funding of social security you can see similarities between both. Congress when they voted to move the social security funds into the general budget thus converting a trust into an unfunded mandate, one which would be paid for in future funds. By doing this the government actually converted the social security system into a "Ponzi-like" scheme. The continued growth of the taxpayer base has proven to be a myth, circumvented by the political desire to spend funds on pork barrel like legislation. Congress bit off more than it could chew. We now face the payback, and, to use an old phrase, "The payback is a bitch." There are detractors on both side of the issue who will try to say otherwise but facts are facts, no pundit can alter that.
Now we are faced with coming up with a solution. Here everybody goes wild, we hear-You can't take from the senior citizens, they've paid in and deserve to collect...increase the amount of wages subject to social security...increase the rate of tax on social security subject wages...use a means test to lower payments to those who collect and are affluent...push back the retirement age...etc. The list of cures goes on endlessly. Here I want you to take a good look at the so called cures, each is a scheme to punish the American taxpayer for complying with the law. Do we really need that?
My biggest complaint is with our elected officials, past, current and future (hopefully not). Why haven't they done something about the problem. Leadership includes the ability to define a problem. come up with workable solutions and then selling these solutions to the taxpayer. The American taxpayer has had no leadership on this matter for too long. The time to act is NOW. We, the American tax paying public can express our view at the ballot box. Remember when you vote in 2012. I will be writing about my ideas for a solution in future blogs.
Please pray for our troops.
GOD Bless
In my last 2 blogs I attempted to spell out what a Ponzi scheme is and then I gave an explanation of how social security works. Now comes the political tying of the comparison knot.
In a Ponzi scheme there is no investment of funds, only a clear intent to defraud. The person running the scheme has no other motive than to scam his victims. When you look into the funding of social security you can see similarities between both. Congress when they voted to move the social security funds into the general budget thus converting a trust into an unfunded mandate, one which would be paid for in future funds. By doing this the government actually converted the social security system into a "Ponzi-like" scheme. The continued growth of the taxpayer base has proven to be a myth, circumvented by the political desire to spend funds on pork barrel like legislation. Congress bit off more than it could chew. We now face the payback, and, to use an old phrase, "The payback is a bitch." There are detractors on both side of the issue who will try to say otherwise but facts are facts, no pundit can alter that.
Now we are faced with coming up with a solution. Here everybody goes wild, we hear-You can't take from the senior citizens, they've paid in and deserve to collect...increase the amount of wages subject to social security...increase the rate of tax on social security subject wages...use a means test to lower payments to those who collect and are affluent...push back the retirement age...etc. The list of cures goes on endlessly. Here I want you to take a good look at the so called cures, each is a scheme to punish the American taxpayer for complying with the law. Do we really need that?
My biggest complaint is with our elected officials, past, current and future (hopefully not). Why haven't they done something about the problem. Leadership includes the ability to define a problem. come up with workable solutions and then selling these solutions to the taxpayer. The American taxpayer has had no leadership on this matter for too long. The time to act is NOW. We, the American tax paying public can express our view at the ballot box. Remember when you vote in 2012. I will be writing about my ideas for a solution in future blogs.
Please pray for our troops.
GOD Bless
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