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Sassy

(some of this has been posted before but worth reading again)

No matter what Party you believe you are, this is a

very good reminder of what is....

545 vs 300,000,000  

EVERY CITIZEN NEEDS TO READ THIS AND THINK ABOUT WHAT THIS JOURNALIST HAS  

SCRIPTED IN THIS MESSAGE.  READ IT  AND THEN REALLY THINK ABOUT  

OUR CURRENT POLITICAL DEBACLE.Charley  

Reese has been a journalist for 49 years.  

545 PEOPLE  By Charlie Reese

Politicians are the only people in the world  

who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you

ever  wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against

deficits, WHY do we have deficits?Have you ever wondered, if  all

the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, WHY do we have  

inflation and high taxes?You and I don't propose a federal budget.  

The president does.You and I don't have the  Constitutional

authority to vote on appropriations. The House of  

Representatives does.You and I don't write the tax

code, Congress  does.You and I don't set fiscal policy, Congress

does..You  and I don't control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve  

Bank does. One hundred senators, 435 congressmen,

one  president, and nine Supreme Court justices equates to 545 human  

beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally, morally,  and

individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague  this

country.I excluded the members of the Federal Reserve  

Board because that problem was created by the  Congress.  

In 1913, Congress delegated its Constitutional duty  to provide a sound

currency to a federally chartered, but private, central  bank.I

excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a  sound reason.. They

have no legal authority.  They have no  ability to coerce a senator, a

congressman, or a president to do one cotton-picking thing.  

I don't care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash.  

The  politician has the power to accept or reject it. No matter what  

the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator's responsibility  to

determine  how he votes.Those 545 human beings spend much of their

energy  convincing you that what they did is not their fault.  

They cooperate in this common con regardless of party.What  separates a

politician from a normal human being is an  excessive amount of gall.  

No normal  human being would have the gall of a  Speaker, who stood up

and criticized the President for creating  deficits..  The president

can only propose a budget.   He cannot force the Congress to accept  it.

The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the  land, gives sole responsibility to the House

of  Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and

taxes.  Who is the speaker of the House?   Nancy Pelosi.

 She is  the leader of the majority party.  

She and  fellow House members, not the president, can approve any budget

they want.  If the president vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto

if  they agree  to.It seems inconceivable to me that a nation

of 300 million can  not replace 545 people who stand convicted -- by

present facts -- of  incompetence and irresponsibility.  I can't think

of a  single domestic problem  that is not traceable directly to those

545 people.  When you fully  grasp the plain truth tha t 545 people

exercise the power of the federal  government, then it must follow that

what exists is what they want to  exist.If the tax code is unfair,

it's because they want it  unfair.If the budget is in the red, it's

because they want it in  the red ..If the Army &Marines are

in   IRAQ  ,  it's because they want

them in IRAQ  If they do not  receive social security but are

on an elite retirement plan not available  to the people, it's because they

want it that way.There are no  insoluble government

problems.Do not let these 545 people shift  the blame to

bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can  abolish; to lobbyists,

whose gifts and advice they can reject; to  regulators, to whom they give

the power to regulate and from whom they can  take this power.  Above

all, do not let them con you into  the belief that there exists disembodied

mystical forces like "the  economy," "inflation," or "politics" that

prevent them from doing  what they take an oath to do.Those 545

people, and they  alone, are responsible.They, and they alone, have

the  power.They, and they alone, should be held accountable by

the  people who are their bosses.Provided the voters have the  

gumption to manage their own employees.  We should vote all of  them

out of office and clean up their mess!Charlie Reese is a former

columnist of the  Orlando Sentinel  

Newspaper.What you do with this article now that you have  read

it.......... Is up to you. This might be funny if it

weren't so darned true.Be sure to read all the way to the end:        

Tax his land,      Tax his bed,      

Tax the table at which he's fed.        

Tax his tractor,     Tax his mule,      

Teach him taxes are the rule..

Tax his work, Tax his pay,

He works for peanuts Anyway!      

Tax his cow, Tax his goat,      

Tax his pants,  Tax his coat.

Tax his ties, Tax his shirt,  

Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,      Tax his drink,

Tax him if he tries to think.      

Tax his cigars,      Tax his beers,      

If he cries  tax his tears.        

Tax his car,      Tax his gas,

Find other ways To tax his a$$.        

Tax all he has then let him know that you won't be

done till he has no dough.        

When he screams and hollers;

Then tax him some more,      

Tax him till he's good and sore.      

Then tax his coffin,      Tax his grave,      Tax the sod Tax      

Which he's laid.        Put these words upon his tomb,      

Taxes drove me  to my doom...'        When he's gone,      

Do not relax,   Its time to apply      

The inheritance  Tax        

Accounts Receivable Tax      

Building Permit Tax      

CDL license Tax

Cigarette Tax      

Corporate Tax      

Income Tax      Dog License Tax      Excise Taxes

Federal Income Tax      

Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)      

Food License Tax      

Fuel Permit Tax      

Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)      

Gross Receipts Tax      

Hunting License &  Fishing License Tax      

Inventory Tax      

IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)      

Luxury & Liquor Tax      

Marriage License Taxes      

Medicare Tax      

Personal Property Tax      

Property Tax      

Real Estate Tax      

Service Charge Tax      

Social Security Tax      

Road Usage Tax      

Sales Tax      

Recreational Vehicle Tax      

School Tax      

State Income Tax      

State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)

Telephone Federal Excise  & Telephone Federal Universal Service Tax    

Telephone Federal, State and Local FeeTax      

Telephone Minimum Usage & Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges  Surcharge Taxes      

Telephone State and Local   &   Telephone Usage Charge Tax      

Utility Tax      

Vehicle License Registration Taxes      

Vehicle Sales Tax      

Watercraft Registration Tax      

Well Permit Tax      

Workers Compensation Tax            

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the

most prosperous in the world.  We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle

class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What

in the hell happened? Can you spell 'politicians?'And I still have to 'press

1' for English!?  I hope this goes around THE USA at least 100

times!!!  YOU can help it get there!!!      GO

AHEAD - - - BE AN AMERICAN!!!





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Sassy

Happy New Year, everybody!  It's about 3am in the ER, just finally getting a little break since being here since 7:30pm.  A friend sent me some quotes from Ronald Reagan - whether you liked him or not, they're pretty common sense  :)

"Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell where they already have it." -Ronald Reagan

'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'-Ronald Reagan


'The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.'   -Ronald Reagan

'I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress.' -Ronald Reagan


'The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.'- Ronald Reagan


'Government is like a baby: An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.'- Ronald Reagan

'The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program.' - Ronald Reagan

'It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.'- Ronald Reagan

'Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it'   - Ronald Reagan

'Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed, there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book.'- Ronald Reagan


'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.'- Ronald Reagan


'If we ever forget that we're one nation under GOD, then we will be a nation gone under.'-Ronald Reagan

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Pox Eclipse

"Recognizing the equality of all men and women, we are willing and able to lift the weak, cradle those who hurt, and nurture the bonds that tie us together as one nation under God. "
--Ronald Reagan, address accepting the Republican presidential nomination, 1984

Sonoran

When you point your finger at somebody, remember that there are three fingers pointed back at you.
Individuality: You are all unique, just like everybody else.

glenn kangiser

I posted this somewhere here before but it is still good...

"To make something with lots of money, that is easy.  But to make something out of nothing
--that now, is something!"



"The visions of my mind overwhelm me."



                                                                                                      Baldassare Forestiere
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glenn kangiser

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Frankly, I don't know what it is about California,
but we seem to have a strange urge to elect really obnoxious women to
high office.

I'm not bragging, you understand, but no other state,
including Maine, even comes close. When it comes to sending left-wing
dingbats to Washington, we're number one.

There's no getting around the fact that the last time anyone saw the likes of Barbara Boxer,
Dianne Feinstein, and Nancy Pelosi, they were stirring a  cauldron when the curtain went up on 'Macbeth'.

The three of them are like jackasses who happen to possess the gift of blab. You don't
know if you should condemn them for their stupidity or simply marvel at their ability to form words."

Burt  Prelutsky

Columnist,

Los Angeles Times
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Redoverfarm

Enjoy Life - It Has An Expiration Date

StinkerBell

You know it's going to be a bad day when you put your bra on backwards and notice it fits better.

RainDog

Quote from: StinkerBell on January 26, 2010, 05:52:23 PM
You know it's going to be a bad day when you put your bra on backwards and notice it fits better.

I HATE it when that happens!
NE OK


glenn kangiser

I have the cutest cartoon about a backward swimming suit, but can't post it here... [ouch]
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Redoverfarm

Most of them look like they are backwards anyway.   ;D

glenn kangiser

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glenn kangiser

I found it online.  Here is a link for those who dare.  

WARNING: It will be offensive or vulgar to some.  If you think you may be offended do not click the link.  

I assume you can read this warning or you would not know how to find the link.

I don't want to hear any whining if you go ahead and click the link and don't like what you see.... [waiting]

I thought it was pretty funny though. :)

Cartoons about seniors... you gotta love em... wait a minute --- I may be becoming one of them.... [ouch]

http://www.bitoffun.com/cartoon_swimming_suit.htm
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RainDog

Quote from: glenn kangiser on January 27, 2010, 11:36:33 AM
I found it online.  Here is a link for those who dare.  

WARNING: It will be offensive or vulgar to some.  If you think you may be offended do not click the link.  

I assume you can read this warning or you would not know how to find the link.

I don't want to hear any whining if you go ahead and click the link and don't like what you see.... [waiting]

I thought it was pretty funny though. :)

Cartoons about seniors... you gotta love em... wait a minute --- I may be becoming one of them.... [ouch]

http://www.bitoffun.com/cartoon_swimming_suit.htm


  :D

Um... oh, I mean..

Shame on you! That's just terrible!
NE OK


glenn kangiser

I predict that Stinkerbell will click the link, but not tell us she did it because she wants us to think she's not that kind of girl..... [waiting]

No matter how many times I look at that, I cannot look at it again without laughing.... [ouch]
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StinkerBell

Thats nothing! I worked in an ER for a decade!

glenn kangiser

OK -- You didn't at least snicker? [noidea'
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rick91351

Dang Glenn I thought you were just kidding.  Now I have to put the new laptop in the dish washer!   
Proverbs 24:3-5 Through wisdom is an house builded; an by understanding it is established.  4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.  5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

StinkerBell

No snicker. I am a jaded woman.

glenn kangiser

Sorry 'bout that, Rick... you may have to wash it's mouth out with soap... In the meantime I have to get Stinky to smile.... wait a minute there,

Quote from: StinkerBell on January 26, 2010, 05:52:23 PM
You know it's going to be a bad day when you put your bra on backwards and notice it fits better.

Backward bra and swimming suit.....  [idea]

Stinky, you didn't model for that cartoon did you? [noidea'

hmm Maybe that's why she didn't find it funny..... [waiting]
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StinkerBell


glenn kangiser

Stinky, dear, I can just imagine where that would go if I was actually able to do that... [waiting]






Likely I'd get thumped.... heh
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StinkerBell

I am tellin Sassy. You is going to be in BIG trouble! :P

glenn kangiser

I'll rat you out for entrapping me.  I am just a weak helpless vulnerable man... ::)
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I forgot to add, innocent.... [waiting]
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