It's been awhile since I've posted. This is mostly due to my busy work and family schedule, however I have also been too angry and upset with our elected officials lately to muster up the effort to comment.
So here goes:
When I turn on the News, or open the newspaper, there is an abundance of information relating to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", "The Dream Act", whether or not the Senate will pass another $700 Billion dollars for our National Defense, Tea Party victories over incumbent Republican Senators, and everything else in between. Frankly, I don't care about these things! Most Americans want to know when they will be able to go back to work.
I have made calls, and I have sent letters to my Representatives and Senators, all to no avail. I am sick of hearing about our Defense budget, or whether or not it's okay for gays in the military to come out of the closet; These things have absolutely no bearing on my life, liberty, or pursuit of happiness. Honestly, I would be really surprised if this was a priority for a gay U.S. soldier fighting in Afghanistan right now!
America needs a change. Wake up! Whatever party you are aligned with, is not out for your best interests. Banks, Corporations, and Insurance Companies have taken over America; And unless we do something about it, our children are destined for an ultimately miserable future.
I don't have all of the answers. I don't know when Americans, collectively as a society became lazy fools with entitlement issues. All I know is that my husband needs a job, he is willing to do anything to work, but no one will hire him.
Please call or write your officials. Tell them you don't want YOUR tax dollars funding wars, illegal immigrants, or bank bailouts. If you have any suggestions for creating jobs, share them!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Weekly Update
This is just comical. On Friday, our lovely Senators worked for about an hour and a half, and came back to work today at 2:00 pm. What's on the table today? Consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.1586.
I'm not sure exactly where I stand on this issue. I work in an industry that relies heavily on Federal funding for State Medicaid and Medicare programs; However, I resent the fact that I am working hard to provide food, shelter, and medical assistance to illegal aliens. I also resent that I am contributing to a money-sucking government program like Medicare, that will be bankrupt before my plans to retire. So, where does that leave me? As usual, somewhere in the middle - which as we all know, the people in the middle ALWAYS seem to get overlooked.
Contact your Senators and Representatives:
Senate directory
House of Representatives directory
Tell them you'd like to know about how they plan to fund all these Federal programs AND offset the rising National debt. Tell them you know the two biggest potholes are Medicare and Defense, and you'd like to know where that leaves everything else on the priority list (education, jobs, etc.).
I'd love to hear about any of the responses you receive, so please post them here.
As always, keep your voices loud and clear!
I'm not sure exactly where I stand on this issue. I work in an industry that relies heavily on Federal funding for State Medicaid and Medicare programs; However, I resent the fact that I am working hard to provide food, shelter, and medical assistance to illegal aliens. I also resent that I am contributing to a money-sucking government program like Medicare, that will be bankrupt before my plans to retire. So, where does that leave me? As usual, somewhere in the middle - which as we all know, the people in the middle ALWAYS seem to get overlooked.
Contact your Senators and Representatives:
Senate directory
House of Representatives directory
Tell them you'd like to know about how they plan to fund all these Federal programs AND offset the rising National debt. Tell them you know the two biggest potholes are Medicare and Defense, and you'd like to know where that leaves everything else on the priority list (education, jobs, etc.).
I'd love to hear about any of the responses you receive, so please post them here.
As always, keep your voices loud and clear!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
What Congress decided to do with YOUR money
Yesterday, despite staggering opposition, the House voted to fund another 59 billion dollars for the war in Afghanistan. Hello! This is YOUR money people! Stand up and demand change from these fools in Washington. They obviously have no clue what is best for America.
Also, yesterday the Senate failed to pass Campaign financial reform that would require full disclosure from contributors to campaign advertisements, like big banks, Wall Street, and big oil companies who are only out for their best interests. This was done on the basis that it would be prohibiting basic first amendment rights of the Corporations. Come on! Who are they kidding?! So, this November, when you see the T.V. ads, you'll have to sit and wonder if a corporation is really behind the 'Citizens for a Better America' campaigns that support a Republican who's in bed with the Wall Street bank that is mishandling your money!
I don't know about you, but I sure as hell would rather OUR money be spent on things like creating more jobs in America and taxing and penalizing the holy hell out of those corporations who are sending OUR jobs overseas! What is China going to do if we tell them we're going to raise their taxes on products imported into the U.S.? If they threatened not to sell to us anymore, so what?! They'd either give in after a few weeks of significantly decreased cash-flow, or we'd manufacture our own goods and be fine anyways!
A final tidbit of information for you to share as you wish:
In 1886, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Southern Pacific Railroad, in the Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad Company, 118 U.S. 394, which entitles corporations to protection under the 14th Amendment. This basically gave corporations the same rights as individuals, and has paved the way for so much of the B.S. we see today.
Read More Here
This is just another example of how 9 UNELECTED judges (yes, in case you haven't noticed, these judges are appointed by the President) are constantly defying democracy and ultimately deciding your future, my future, and the future of many generations to come.
Also, yesterday the Senate failed to pass Campaign financial reform that would require full disclosure from contributors to campaign advertisements, like big banks, Wall Street, and big oil companies who are only out for their best interests. This was done on the basis that it would be prohibiting basic first amendment rights of the Corporations. Come on! Who are they kidding?! So, this November, when you see the T.V. ads, you'll have to sit and wonder if a corporation is really behind the 'Citizens for a Better America' campaigns that support a Republican who's in bed with the Wall Street bank that is mishandling your money!
I don't know about you, but I sure as hell would rather OUR money be spent on things like creating more jobs in America and taxing and penalizing the holy hell out of those corporations who are sending OUR jobs overseas! What is China going to do if we tell them we're going to raise their taxes on products imported into the U.S.? If they threatened not to sell to us anymore, so what?! They'd either give in after a few weeks of significantly decreased cash-flow, or we'd manufacture our own goods and be fine anyways!
A final tidbit of information for you to share as you wish:
In 1886, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Southern Pacific Railroad, in the Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad Company, 118 U.S. 394, which entitles corporations to protection under the 14th Amendment. This basically gave corporations the same rights as individuals, and has paved the way for so much of the B.S. we see today.
Read More Here
This is just another example of how 9 UNELECTED judges (yes, in case you haven't noticed, these judges are appointed by the President) are constantly defying democracy and ultimately deciding your future, my future, and the future of many generations to come.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Weekly Update
It's been a long and exhausting week. First, the Senate was finally able to pass a watered down version of H.R. 4213, which extends Unemployment Benefits to millions of Americans through November 30. It does not extend the $25 per week, Federal Additional Compensation benefit. After a nearly 2 month battle over bread and butter to millions of Americans, this bill made its way down to the House, and finally, the President, on Saturday.
Let's see what else our politicians were able to sneak through this week:
GRRRRRRRRRR.....!
I'm MAD AND YOU WILL BE TOO!
WILL your cost of drugs - doctor fees - local taxes - food, etc., increase? You better believe they will!
WILL THEIRS? NO WAY .. They have a raise and better benefits. Why care about you? You never did anything about it in the past..
You're obviously too stupid or don't care. No offense; just making a point!
Do you really think that Nancy, Harry, Chris, Charlie, Barnie, et al, care about you?
SEND THE MESSAGE-- You're FIRED.
IN 2010 YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO GET RID OF THE SITTING CONGRESS, THAT IS 1/3 OF THE SENATE, AND 100% OF THE HOUSE!
MAKE SURE YOU'RE STILL MAD IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND TELL THEIR REPLACEMENTS NOT TO SCREW UP.
It is ok to forward this to your sphere of influence if you are finally tired of the abuse.
Maybe it's time for the........ 28th Amendment
"Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives, and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States .."
Let's get this passed around, folks - these people in Washington have brought this upon themselves!!! It's time for retribution. Let's take back America .
If you don't do anything in November, then you are just part of the problem of national apathy.
Let's see what else our politicians were able to sneak through this week:
GRRRRRRRRRR.....!
I'm MAD AND YOU WILL BE TOO!
- Your U.S. House & Senate have voted themselves raises at $4,700 in the House and $5,300 in the Senate.
- They voted to not give you a Social Security cost of living raise in 2010 and 2011
- Your Medicare premiums will go up $285.60 for the 2-years and you will not get the 3% COLA: $660/yr. Your total 2-yr loss and cost is -$1,600 each or -$3,200 for husband and wife
- Over 2-yrs The House & Senate each get $10,000 raises
WILL your cost of drugs - doctor fees - local taxes - food, etc., increase? You better believe they will!
WILL THEIRS? NO WAY .. They have a raise and better benefits. Why care about you? You never did anything about it in the past..
You're obviously too stupid or don't care. No offense; just making a point!
Do you really think that Nancy, Harry, Chris, Charlie, Barnie, et al, care about you?
SEND THE MESSAGE-- You're FIRED.
IN 2010 YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO GET RID OF THE SITTING CONGRESS, THAT IS 1/3 OF THE SENATE, AND 100% OF THE HOUSE!
MAKE SURE YOU'RE STILL MAD IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND TELL THEIR REPLACEMENTS NOT TO SCREW UP.
It is ok to forward this to your sphere of influence if you are finally tired of the abuse.
Maybe it's time for the........ 28th Amendment
"Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators or Representatives, and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States .."
Let's get this passed around, folks - these people in Washington have brought this upon themselves!!! It's time for retribution. Let's take back America .
If you don't do anything in November, then you are just part of the problem of national apathy.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Weekly Update
Well, it seems the waiting is over finally for the Unemployed. West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has appointed Carte Goodwin as the late Senator Byrd's replacement. Goodwin was formerly chief counsel to Governor Manchin and is an attorney in Charleston, West Virginia. Hopefully, Goodwin will provide the necessary vote to extend Unemployment benefits to millions of Unemployed Americans.
The Senate is expected to vote on the measure next Tuesday afternoon, after Goodwin is sworn in. I hope all of you Unemployed still remember this Senate's lousy display of concern for Middle-Class Amercia during the past few months, even after these benefits are extended. Your elected officials, Democrat or Republican, could care less about the suffering of hard-working families, no matter what they may say on T.V. for their precious campaigns.
With the recent passing of Financial Reform, banks will be even tighter, and it will be even more difficult for most Americans to fulfill the American Dream, as they probably won't qualify for a home loan. Many Unemployed have ruined their credit, while attempting to support their families, and there is NOTHING Congress will do about it. You are on your own. I'd like to ask President Obama how the hell these people are supposed to carry on after their lives have been ruined by Wall Street? Are they proposing to wipe the credit slate clean for the 30+ million Americans who are without a job, just as they did for AIG or Guldmann Sachs? I doubt it. And so should you. Remember exactly how you feel about the situation you are in right now; And carry that feeling with you to the polls this November.
The Senate is expected to vote on the measure next Tuesday afternoon, after Goodwin is sworn in. I hope all of you Unemployed still remember this Senate's lousy display of concern for Middle-Class Amercia during the past few months, even after these benefits are extended. Your elected officials, Democrat or Republican, could care less about the suffering of hard-working families, no matter what they may say on T.V. for their precious campaigns.
With the recent passing of Financial Reform, banks will be even tighter, and it will be even more difficult for most Americans to fulfill the American Dream, as they probably won't qualify for a home loan. Many Unemployed have ruined their credit, while attempting to support their families, and there is NOTHING Congress will do about it. You are on your own. I'd like to ask President Obama how the hell these people are supposed to carry on after their lives have been ruined by Wall Street? Are they proposing to wipe the credit slate clean for the 30+ million Americans who are without a job, just as they did for AIG or Guldmann Sachs? I doubt it. And so should you. Remember exactly how you feel about the situation you are in right now; And carry that feeling with you to the polls this November.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Boycott the New Muslim Stamp approved by ..........
Of course, none other than President Obama-lama-ding-dong. Thanks to my Mother who produced this tidbit of information today:
The United States Postal Service has a 44 cent first-class stamp in circulation that commemorates the EID Muslim Holiday!
Click Here for details
Have we forgotten what Country this is already? I am completely disgusted, as you should be too.
Please boycott this stamp and REFUSE to purchase it.
The United States Postal Service has a 44 cent first-class stamp in circulation that commemorates the EID Muslim Holiday!
Click Here for details
Have we forgotten what Country this is already? I am completely disgusted, as you should be too.
Please boycott this stamp and REFUSE to purchase it.
This doesn't feel like America anymore
During a nice weekend with my family, I became aware of just how annoyingly accomodating our country has become to those who are leeching off of our taxpayer dollars.
For example:
When you call your bank, or any other large business for that matter, doesn't a spanish-speaking voice come on either immediately or immediately following a greeting, to tell you to press "numero dos"?
Next time you drive down your main street, count how many businesses have a visible sign that boasts "Se Habla Espanol".
On our way home from the local pool, I noticed an obviously Mexican auto dealership, which displayed a very prominent Mexican flag. I looked around for the American flag, but couldn't locate one anywhere on the premises.
Hey! If Mexico is that fucking great that you have to fly it's national flag over your American based establishment - Go back! No one is forcing you to live here and enjoy our freedoms and liberties, or what's left of them anyway.
That's right. You heard me correctly. I am so sick of our goddamn country catering to the needs of nearly everyone but its own tax paying citizens.
I have absolutely no problem if immigrants want to come here and work hard, pay their taxes, and make a good contribution to our society; I do however, have a problem, when it takes listening through an entire message in Spanish, just to get to a Customer Service Representative (who happens to be located in India) for my cellular phone company.
Try pushing this issue on your Congressmen when they fly through your town to campaign this year. I will.
For example:
When you call your bank, or any other large business for that matter, doesn't a spanish-speaking voice come on either immediately or immediately following a greeting, to tell you to press "numero dos"?
Next time you drive down your main street, count how many businesses have a visible sign that boasts "Se Habla Espanol".
On our way home from the local pool, I noticed an obviously Mexican auto dealership, which displayed a very prominent Mexican flag. I looked around for the American flag, but couldn't locate one anywhere on the premises.
Hey! If Mexico is that fucking great that you have to fly it's national flag over your American based establishment - Go back! No one is forcing you to live here and enjoy our freedoms and liberties, or what's left of them anyway.
That's right. You heard me correctly. I am so sick of our goddamn country catering to the needs of nearly everyone but its own tax paying citizens.
I have absolutely no problem if immigrants want to come here and work hard, pay their taxes, and make a good contribution to our society; I do however, have a problem, when it takes listening through an entire message in Spanish, just to get to a Customer Service Representative (who happens to be located in India) for my cellular phone company.
Try pushing this issue on your Congressmen when they fly through your town to campaign this year. I will.
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