I took a short break around the holidays but do not think I pirated these subjects off the net because I am late in posting this. My close friends can attest to these as things I have either said to them in conversations or in short emails I sent out in early to mid December.
Guns or No Guns
Sometimes names can be prophetic. Such as in Sandy Hook. We had a hurricane blow through named Sandy before the school shooting and our government was looking for that hook to come after our Constitutional right of bearing arms.
Both sides, Dems and Repubs are so off with their assessment what to do about these mass shootings. Everyone is talking about the symptoms but no one is addressing the cause. This is usually what happens with any issue or problem, the band-aid approach is used, cover it up and hope it heals.
The Left believe in getting rid of guns. What will this solve? Nothing other than leaving law abiding citizens more vulnerable and America as a whole in a weakened state to defend itself from outside invaders if there is an attack.
The Right want to arm teachers, janitors, everyone and have armed guards at entrances. I have been to a third world country do we want to become like them with every mall and building having checkpoints with armed guards?
I am all for individual freedom of whom ever wants to carry a gun let them do so. But to arm teachers? I don't think so. Some people do not want to carry a gun or are not responsible enough to handle a situation like what happened in Sandy Hook.
The real culprit for this breakdown in our society are rulings that occurred in the early 70's. Until we protect life, reclassify certain behavior as mental illness and revamp our judicial system and prisons this will continue. And if I may let me throw one more in there, drugs. Drug laws should be stiffened 10 times more then what they are now. These are the causes they need to be addressed not the symptoms.
2016
My crystal ball right now is cloudy for whom I see running in 2016 but the GOP could be left wandering for years as they had their chance and squandered it by putting all their money and hopes on Mitt.
I just can't see the GOP pushing another Bush (Jeb) on us and if they learned anything they won't woo Chris Christy either who is another east coast liberal. Santorum won't make another run, would be very surprised if he did.
But I believe one man to keep an eye on is Governor Kasich of Ohio. If Kasich makes a move he would garner a lot of support. He is establishment enough but also he could get Tea Party and Christian Right support because of the remarkable job he is doing as governor.
On the Democratic side is Hillary. I told someone before Hillary's recent bout of who knows what that the only thing that could stop her is father time, is she up to it physically? She is a Clinton so she could be faking. Four years is enough time for her to rebound and for the public to forget her mystery illness. People are still enamored with the Clinton's thinking Slick was responsible for the prosperous '90's. Yeah right!
If Hillary's illness is legit and she has to retire for good well then the GOP got a late Christmas present as they will have an excellent chance in 2016.
Kasich's Folly
Even though I said to keep and eye on Gov. John Kasich his decision to grant clemency to murderer Ronald Post can have a damaging effect to his campaign if he does decide to run. There are already some rumblings going on that they would not support Kasich because of this. Remember Kasich would represent the Republican Party and most true Republicans support the death penalty for heinous crimes such as murder and even violent rape. It was a bad move on the Governors part.
Third Party Candidates may see an increase in interest and garner more support. Organizations like "Free & Equal" who hosted two excellent debates are helping spread the word of the legitimacy of these candidates. Could 2016 be the year where finally a third party candidate breaks through the hold the two parties have on America?
Former Republican Governor turned Libertarian Gary Johnson did an excellent job at the "Free & Equal" debate. I supported Johnson last fall because I believe he had the best chance of over turning Obama Care and restoring this nation fiscally. Johnson was the best protest vote out there but he has a long way to go to win my support completely as he is to soft on or against issues that matter most to me. Drugs, abortion and the furthering of the gay agenda, which it is an agenda. Will he make another run? My hunches say – yes. So Johnson supporters get ready.
Up Up and Away
Whats in your wallet? Well just hand it over for your favorite fast food burger. Minimum wages in many states saw an increase with Washington state being the highest at $9.19 per hour, yes $9.19 per hour. And then you wonder why employment for young people is way down. What small business or any business for that matter can afford to pay entry level positions that much? The only winner is our government. The higher the wages go, the more income tax they bring in.
New Year 2013
What the heck did I witness?
Was my family thee only one who was appalled at the degenerate display put on by 3, 5 and 8 on New Years eve? We switched back and forth trying to find something half way decent. I won't even mention names and give these people recognition. Channel 8 had women parading around in lingerie. Channel 3 had some group singing Imagine what I call the communist manifesto song and I believe also they had hosting a drunken playboy model. Chanel 5 had a transvestite showing off. Then they had a woman singer and behind her a huge golden back drop with the UN symbol. If all that's not bad enough the huge ball on Times Square had on top of it TOSHIBA. It was more like the eve of destruction not new years.
I am currently reading a book called "Story of a Secret State" written in 1944. One way Hitler destabilized and brought down morale in Poland was through the promotion of pornography and other deviant behavior. The communist in America are having a field day, aren't they? Same tactics.
Happy New Year!
Carey Masci
Showing posts with label minimum wage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label minimum wage. Show all posts
Friday, January 04, 2013
Monday, January 24, 2011
A look back at an article I wrote from 2006
The House voted to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour in the next 3 years but the Senate rejected it. We can all breathe a sigh of relief.
Before you get upset let me explain it this way.... What are You willing to pay for a burger at your favorite fast food establishment? $3, $4, $5, $6 or more? IF the minimum wage gets raised so will EVERYTHING else!!
Its dumb for me to even have to explain this but minimum wage will never over take the higher paying jobs!
Minimum wage will never be enough to raise a family on which was one of the arguments used to raise it.
Should someone in high school or anyone else for that matter make that much working at an entry level position? Of course not.
The only winner here is the government, higher prices more tax revenue.
If you really want this economy to take off and control inflation lower the wage or keep it as is and let the market dictate whats paid.
By raising the minimum wage all it does is decrease the value of the dollar even more.
As much as I didn't want the minimum wage raised there was other issues attached that also didn't pass which is unfortunate. The others were, a permanent cut in the estate tax and extend tax breaks for business research, college tuition and state sales tax.
The Democrats complained that the Republicans played politics by attaching other bills to the minimum wage raise and should of had a straight up and down vote instead. Though that may be true, the Republicans were still willing to compromise but the Democrats not willing to allow tax breaks defeated the wage hike.
Just remember this when you go to the polls in November.
Carey K. Masci
note: minimum wage was raised in 2007
Before you get upset let me explain it this way.... What are You willing to pay for a burger at your favorite fast food establishment? $3, $4, $5, $6 or more? IF the minimum wage gets raised so will EVERYTHING else!!
Its dumb for me to even have to explain this but minimum wage will never over take the higher paying jobs!
Minimum wage will never be enough to raise a family on which was one of the arguments used to raise it.
Should someone in high school or anyone else for that matter make that much working at an entry level position? Of course not.
The only winner here is the government, higher prices more tax revenue.
If you really want this economy to take off and control inflation lower the wage or keep it as is and let the market dictate whats paid.
By raising the minimum wage all it does is decrease the value of the dollar even more.
As much as I didn't want the minimum wage raised there was other issues attached that also didn't pass which is unfortunate. The others were, a permanent cut in the estate tax and extend tax breaks for business research, college tuition and state sales tax.
The Democrats complained that the Republicans played politics by attaching other bills to the minimum wage raise and should of had a straight up and down vote instead. Though that may be true, the Republicans were still willing to compromise but the Democrats not willing to allow tax breaks defeated the wage hike.
Just remember this when you go to the polls in November.
Carey K. Masci
note: minimum wage was raised in 2007
Monday, November 24, 2008
Tidbits
Friends,
I accumulated these over the past few months. Short bits of information you need to know, at least I think you should know.
Where's the shortage?
What did I tell you? So where is this shortage of oil? Has suddenly the world found a glut? C'mon - if there was a real shortage why are we paying lower now? Shortages don't go away. And if our beloved Democratic congress was smart and had our best interest in mind they would IMMEDIATELY remove any and all regulations and restrictions and DRILL! This would break the backs of speculators and OPEC and tell them we don't need your oil. As for the American people... we have seen this before so don't get to complacent and start wasting fuel. Think smart, drive smart and conserve because tomorrow the gas could go back up to 4 bucks, listen to me please.
poop on sign
Everyone knows I was not a big McCain fan BUT look at the alternative. So to combat the Obama's signs everywhere in Euclid I put a McCain/Palin up. It was immediately stolen. I found it down the street in shreds. I patched it and put up it back up in the bushes in my front yard. I also went and got a new sign. But I was so mad and disappointed when the new sign wasn't taken. Why? Because I went to my neighbors yard and rubbed it in dog poop. I thought that will show those socialist wackos what America will smell like when Obama is done. After the election I did have my moment of happiness and revenge as the sign was taken. Wish I could of seen their faces. What stinks - its not me - it is you - hey its my hands.....
The American People have been duped
Once again the well informed voters of America have been duped. How so this time? By Obama and his campaign of change. What change? The people he wants to select for his cabinet and his backers are all old Democratic retreads. Hillary, Biden, Franks.... Is that change?? Same old - same old. Honestly, what change do you think will happen with that bunch of drunks, queers and criminals?
Is the GOP the Grand New Party
Is the GOP dead? As I mentioned above the party that brought us Jesse Jackson - the Kennedy's - the Clinton's is still alive and well - unfortunately. But has the guard changed at the GOP? Stevens from Alaska is done, lets hope we have seen the last of the Bushes, Cheney and McCain (even though McCain did make some amends by giving us Palin). There is still Arlene Specter, Benedict Arnold in Cali. and a few others floating around. BUT if America can weather this moral and financial tsunami about to hit I like the prospect of America's future with Huckabee, Palin, and the thinking of the Ron Paul movement. Its not so bleak. The Republican Party I hope has learned its lesson. We need to wrestle this party back to its roots.
Another Fable of the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party, we are always told, is for the working man. Is it really? What creates jobs? Stopping illegal immigration, lowering taxes, lowering minimum wage, and weakened unions. Instead everything that I just wrote the Dems are for the opposite. How can they turn this economy around with that kind of thinking? In fact if those things were done that I mention, NAFTA and some of the other trade deals would have little affect as jobs would stay home. (DO NOT READ INTO THIS THAT I AM FOR THE TRADE DEALS) In fact we may not even need bailouts.
Another fine Democratic Plan
Through the years I kept repeating over and over and over we need to lower minimum wage to create jobs. But the voting public were duped, yes again, in the 2006 election when the Dems ran on raising the minimum wage, let me reword it, they ran on class warfare, and people flocked and voted them in. It took a while but all it did was bankrupt businesses and raise everything, including the once cheap fast food places which are now almost at sit down restaurant prices. Need more proof of how bad raising minimum wage has been? Here is only one example: John Bausone had been struggling to keep two stores open (Arabica), one at 818 E. 185th St., the other at 26598 Lake Shore Blvd. First, the increase in minimum wage 16 months ago hit the business hard. I also wrote awhile back that another thing it would do is devalue the dollar even further. And what are we seeing now? But you still don't believe me and will still think of the Democratic Party good for
the common man.
I was right I was wrong
A few sentences from an article I wrote in Sept. 26, 2006.
*....Jumping ahead but have to add this, is the time right for an African-American as president? YES, it just won't be coming from the left side.....* At least I was partially right. Now if I can only guess the numbers for the lottery.
Sour on Bush
Ahhh, you had enough for one posting, I will finish this one and include more in part 2.
C' Ya!!
CKM
I accumulated these over the past few months. Short bits of information you need to know, at least I think you should know.
Where's the shortage?
What did I tell you? So where is this shortage of oil? Has suddenly the world found a glut? C'mon - if there was a real shortage why are we paying lower now? Shortages don't go away. And if our beloved Democratic congress was smart and had our best interest in mind they would IMMEDIATELY remove any and all regulations and restrictions and DRILL! This would break the backs of speculators and OPEC and tell them we don't need your oil. As for the American people... we have seen this before so don't get to complacent and start wasting fuel. Think smart, drive smart and conserve because tomorrow the gas could go back up to 4 bucks, listen to me please.
poop on sign
Everyone knows I was not a big McCain fan BUT look at the alternative. So to combat the Obama's signs everywhere in Euclid I put a McCain/Palin up. It was immediately stolen. I found it down the street in shreds. I patched it and put up it back up in the bushes in my front yard. I also went and got a new sign. But I was so mad and disappointed when the new sign wasn't taken. Why? Because I went to my neighbors yard and rubbed it in dog poop. I thought that will show those socialist wackos what America will smell like when Obama is done. After the election I did have my moment of happiness and revenge as the sign was taken. Wish I could of seen their faces. What stinks - its not me - it is you - hey its my hands.....
The American People have been duped
Once again the well informed voters of America have been duped. How so this time? By Obama and his campaign of change. What change? The people he wants to select for his cabinet and his backers are all old Democratic retreads. Hillary, Biden, Franks.... Is that change?? Same old - same old. Honestly, what change do you think will happen with that bunch of drunks, queers and criminals?
Is the GOP the Grand New Party
Is the GOP dead? As I mentioned above the party that brought us Jesse Jackson - the Kennedy's - the Clinton's is still alive and well - unfortunately. But has the guard changed at the GOP? Stevens from Alaska is done, lets hope we have seen the last of the Bushes, Cheney and McCain (even though McCain did make some amends by giving us Palin). There is still Arlene Specter, Benedict Arnold in Cali. and a few others floating around. BUT if America can weather this moral and financial tsunami about to hit I like the prospect of America's future with Huckabee, Palin, and the thinking of the Ron Paul movement. Its not so bleak. The Republican Party I hope has learned its lesson. We need to wrestle this party back to its roots.
Another Fable of the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party, we are always told, is for the working man. Is it really? What creates jobs? Stopping illegal immigration, lowering taxes, lowering minimum wage, and weakened unions. Instead everything that I just wrote the Dems are for the opposite. How can they turn this economy around with that kind of thinking? In fact if those things were done that I mention, NAFTA and some of the other trade deals would have little affect as jobs would stay home. (DO NOT READ INTO THIS THAT I AM FOR THE TRADE DEALS) In fact we may not even need bailouts.
Another fine Democratic Plan
Through the years I kept repeating over and over and over we need to lower minimum wage to create jobs. But the voting public were duped, yes again, in the 2006 election when the Dems ran on raising the minimum wage, let me reword it, they ran on class warfare, and people flocked and voted them in. It took a while but all it did was bankrupt businesses and raise everything, including the once cheap fast food places which are now almost at sit down restaurant prices. Need more proof of how bad raising minimum wage has been? Here is only one example: John Bausone had been struggling to keep two stores open (Arabica), one at 818 E. 185th St., the other at 26598 Lake Shore Blvd. First, the increase in minimum wage 16 months ago hit the business hard. I also wrote awhile back that another thing it would do is devalue the dollar even further. And what are we seeing now? But you still don't believe me and will still think of the Democratic Party good for
the common man.
I was right I was wrong
A few sentences from an article I wrote in Sept. 26, 2006.
*....Jumping ahead but have to add this, is the time right for an African-American as president? YES, it just won't be coming from the left side.....* At least I was partially right. Now if I can only guess the numbers for the lottery.
Sour on Bush
Ahhh, you had enough for one posting, I will finish this one and include more in part 2.
C' Ya!!
CKM
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