It is difficult to put words out there into cyberspace, because one simply must be incredulous with the thought of our President waking up one morning and coming to his own conclusion regarding the laws of the United States. I was aghast at the King's-I mean President's "educated decision" to no longer support the law set by the Marriage and Family Act.
Ok. To not believe in it, agree with it or simply not like it is one thing. But to executively overstep the bounds of the systems of checks and balances and by fiat decide law.
The president, and equally those democrats in WI, are acting in fashion of treason. It is time we address consequences of actions in the manner warranted by action!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
ONE LONE WOLF AWAY
It is amazing to me that the Wisconsin Situation is just one vote...one vote from being shut down and settled. The democrats have been called back to work after a lengthy eight day vacation at the expense of the specific tax payers of WI. Finally!
What is it that makes these legistlators believe that they can just walk off the job. Where's the integrity there? Further, where is the Lone Wolf, the Maverick, the Stand Alone that would risk it all, follow the voice of reason and vote fiscal responsibilty?
It is absurd that NOT ONE democrat sees the same truths of the system failure that is happening in WI. Besides that, this is an epidemic - nationally! We have to stop the bleeding! With WI the move would break the ice for states nation-wide to make logical budget cuts.
For that matter, where is the honest, common sense, American, reasonable Union Employee? The One that would return to work based on character and realism? Where is he? What is she thinking? What makes them think that they deserve and must have the benefit package they have? Why is it not possible for them to see the graciousness of the plan proposed by Governor Walker?
Neither would sell papers; that does not produce sensational ratings on the 24hr networks. Interesting that Rep. Corey Mason (D) says in USA Today "They're trying to portray you as rioters," he said. "They're afraid of what you have to say." This sells papers. You cannot tell me that this man cannot see the writing on the wall and know, intellectually know, that the Governor is right!
What is it that makes these legistlators believe that they can just walk off the job. Where's the integrity there? Further, where is the Lone Wolf, the Maverick, the Stand Alone that would risk it all, follow the voice of reason and vote fiscal responsibilty?
It is absurd that NOT ONE democrat sees the same truths of the system failure that is happening in WI. Besides that, this is an epidemic - nationally! We have to stop the bleeding! With WI the move would break the ice for states nation-wide to make logical budget cuts.
For that matter, where is the honest, common sense, American, reasonable Union Employee? The One that would return to work based on character and realism? Where is he? What is she thinking? What makes them think that they deserve and must have the benefit package they have? Why is it not possible for them to see the graciousness of the plan proposed by Governor Walker?
Neither would sell papers; that does not produce sensational ratings on the 24hr networks. Interesting that Rep. Corey Mason (D) says in USA Today "They're trying to portray you as rioters," he said. "They're afraid of what you have to say." This sells papers. You cannot tell me that this man cannot see the writing on the wall and know, intellectually know, that the Governor is right!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Counterfeit Protesters in Wisconsin
Yep and one can bet that those bussed in did not volunteer their time...most, I imagine, were paid to come and protest!
It seems to me that this is a case where Common Sense has switched places with the populace and is now being used by the government. Wisconsin's proposed changes to the union system is only related to the benefits package and is so insignificant. Personally, I say "fine, don't like it, we are broke, it's all gone!"
The percentage change still leaves the tax payer footing the bill of over 90% of the benefits package - regardless of job performance! In the case of WI teachers: $78,000 Thousand dollars for a 180 day work year...maybe 200 days. That's $48.75/hr (200 days benefit of doubt)! That is $11.81 more per hour more than a private sector working 22 8hr days per month for 12 months (and we know that is shy of reality). Further, the private sector often has no where near the benefits package.
Personally, this frustrates me. I guarantee you, a high percentage of these people were also tea party associated; but now, since their personal pocket book is affected, they are on the other side of common sense. It is sad. Wisconsin is badly in debt; the U.S. is horribly in debt. Things have to give - talk about a house of cards! And don't get me started on the Nazi and "teaching [our] kids" comments!
If you are of the same mind - go to Wal-mart on Facebook, Fed-Ex, Disney, Farmers Insurance and others - like them and post a note about standing against Unions. If employers take care of their valuable employees, there is no need for Unions. Unions are blood sucking leeches whose time is long passed.
It seems to me that this is a case where Common Sense has switched places with the populace and is now being used by the government. Wisconsin's proposed changes to the union system is only related to the benefits package and is so insignificant. Personally, I say "fine, don't like it, we are broke, it's all gone!"
The percentage change still leaves the tax payer footing the bill of over 90% of the benefits package - regardless of job performance! In the case of WI teachers: $78,000 Thousand dollars for a 180 day work year...maybe 200 days. That's $48.75/hr (200 days benefit of doubt)! That is $11.81 more per hour more than a private sector working 22 8hr days per month for 12 months (and we know that is shy of reality). Further, the private sector often has no where near the benefits package.
Personally, this frustrates me. I guarantee you, a high percentage of these people were also tea party associated; but now, since their personal pocket book is affected, they are on the other side of common sense. It is sad. Wisconsin is badly in debt; the U.S. is horribly in debt. Things have to give - talk about a house of cards! And don't get me started on the Nazi and "teaching [our] kids" comments!
If you are of the same mind - go to Wal-mart on Facebook, Fed-Ex, Disney, Farmers Insurance and others - like them and post a note about standing against Unions. If employers take care of their valuable employees, there is no need for Unions. Unions are blood sucking leeches whose time is long passed.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Let Us Reason Together...
I am very extremely ... not sure. The right word is not coming to me. Many present themselves: disgusted, flabbergasted, upset, mad, annoyed, amazed, incredulous...The above photos. They are incomprehensible to me. After Arizona, someone has the audacity to have a crosshairs poster? The governor, acting within his responsibility, being called a dictator... God help us.
The last two days have been a spectacle in the upper mid-west. Childish adults have walked out of school and picketed the decisions of the Government of their State. In this case, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Just for information, I went to google Union benefits. Just a simple google of "union benefits standard" brought this link up. Please go to the site and then the link on the left for "benefits of union membership." Take a moment and read the paragraph of "general" membership benefits. I nearly laugh, as I imagine whiny school yard children that cannot take a finger poke, a cross look, a disciplinary correction. So, they make these "benefits" to coddle membership.
Then, they have the "real" benefits. The benefits that eat at corporate profits and makes it incredibly difficult to control "packages". All for their belief in the right to meet and discuss the wages and work conditions. Now, at one time, maybe......., I think the work conditions and the owners/managers needed unions to provide better conditions. Though, with socialist origins of unions....there must be a very limited amount of good in them. Karl Marx and Unions are nearly interchangeable. Thus, there should have been a better way.
Unfortunately we have them and now deal with them. The last two days have been evidence of how they change people. I can hardly imagine a fellow American calling their leadership names that harken to the evil dictators of the world. It is a shame.
History must laugh. We cannot collectively see that we are destroying ourselves. Just as other countries have done. Just ask England. Look at China. Further, those that we have elected either; 1) refuse to act on the behalf of most Americans, or 2). are not acting. In either instance, they are wasting valuable and precious time. Banks are closing, the markets are unstable, money is being printed with nothing to support it, debt is out of control, the budget is so inflated with well meaning items never intended to be a part of this Government in this Land. And our President...such a shame. He is deep in with the Unions, he is the marionette.
We fled England and fought against our "Motherland" because of much of the turmoil going on today. Unrepresented taxes and excessive and abusive governmental control motivated law-abiding citizens to act courageously in the name of Liberty. It was the call of common sense. It was the inner call to something better, a standard worth dying to proprogate.
This something better: the inalienable rights of the individual to pursue and act on their own behalf. It was not an "American Dream" then. No, it was more. It was a God motivated pursuit of Liberty...first with the individual, then in all areas and finally collectively. It saddens me that this pursuit seems to have died. Those of us holding the light have indeed "hidden it under a bush."
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
How's that Hope & Change Working Out?
Just over two years ago, Barack Obama was inaugurated as president of the United States. Are you better off today than you were two years ago? Numbers don't lie, and here are the data on the impact he has had on the lives of Americans:
| Jan 2009 | TODAY | % | Source | |
| Avg. retail $/gal gas in U.S. | $1.83 | $3.10 | 69.6% | 1 |
| Crude Oil, Euro. Brent (brl) | $43.48 | $99.02 | 127.7 | 2 |
| Crude Oil, W.Tx Inter(brl) | $38.74 | $91.38 | 135.9 | 2 |
| Gold, London (/troy oz) | $853.25 | $1369.5 | 60.5 | 2 |
| Corn, #2, Centr. IL | $3.56 | $6.33 | 78.1 | 2 |
| Soybean, #1 Yel, IL | $9.66 | $13.75 | 42.3 | 2 |
| Surgar, can, raw, world, lb. fob | $13.37 | $35.39 | 164.7 | 2 |
| Unempl. rate, non-farm, overall | 7.6% | 9.4% | 23.7 | 3 |
| Unempl. rate, blacks | 12.6% | 15.8% | 25.4% | 3 |
| # of unemp | 11,616,000 | 14,485,000 | 24.7 | 3 |
| # fed. emply, ex. military (curr=12/10 prelim) | 2,779000 | 2,840,000 | 2.2 | 3 |
| Real med. household income (08vs09) | $50,112 | $49,777 | -0.7 | 4 |
| # food stamp recipients (curr=10/10) | 31,983,716 | 43,200,878 | 24.7 | 5 |
| # unemply benefit recip(curr=12/10) | 7,526,598 | 9,193,838 | 22.2 | 6 |
| #long term unemplyd | 2,6000,000 | 6,400,000 | 146.2 | 3 |
| poverty rate, indivds (08v09) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 8.3 | 4 |
| People in poverty U.S.(08vs09) | 39,800,000 | 43,600,000 | 9.5 | 4 |
| U.S. rank in economic freedom, world rank | 5 | 9 | n/a | 10 |
| Present Situation Index (curr =12/10) | 29.9 | 23.5 | -21.4 | 11 |
| Failed banks(curr=2010+2011 to date) | 140 | 164 | 17.1 | 12 |
| US $$ vs. Japanese Yen ex.rate | 89.76 | 82.03 | -8.6 | 2 |
| US money supply, M1, in billions (curr=12/10 prelim) | 1,575.1 | 1,865.7 | 18.4 | 13 |
| US money supply, M1, in billions (curr=12/10 prelim) | 8,310.9 | 8,852.3 | 6.5 | 13 |
| National DEBT, in TRILLIONS | $$10.627 | $$14.052 | 32.2 | 14 |
Just take this last item: In the last two years we have accumulated national debt at a rate more than 27 times as fast as during the rest of our entire nation's history. Over 27 times as fast! Metaphorically, speaking, if you are driving in the right lane doing 65 MPH and a car rockets past you in the left lane 27 times faster . . . it would be doing 1,755 MPH! This is a disaster!
If your house were in these shoes, scaled to your size pocket book…would you be running your life this way? NO. Then why the tarnation are we letting them run the White House (our Nation’s House) this way!?!
Sources:
(1) U.S. Energy Information Administration; (2) Wall Street Journal; (3) Bureau of Labor Statistics; (4) Census Bureau; (5) USDA; (6) U.S. Dept. of Labor; (7) FHFA; (8) Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller; (9) RealtyTrac; (10) Heritage Foundation and WSJ; (11) The Conference Board; (12) FDIC; (13) Federal Reserve; (14) U.S. Treasury
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