Kathy on this site (Mentor 9/12) raised the question Could Obama be hiding his certificate to embarrass Republicans?
Well now supposedly they have released the long form birth certificate. If this holds out to be true DO NOT feel ashamed for believing Obama was not born in this country. There were many new sources who referred to Obama as being Kenyan born. In other words, we had probably cause not to believe he was born in America.
Regardless if he was or not, we can not allow the question whether Obama is legitimately qualified to be US president to die just yet. This we do know as fact, Obama attended school in Indonesia while his Indonesian Dad was raising him. So we still have to look into whether Obama was adopted and changed his citizenship to Indonesian. Which again many news sources report he has. Including an Indonesian friend of mine who was excited that our president went to grade school there.
That is important as well as the issue of if its Constitutional to hold the office of presidency when one parent is not American.
So lets stay on this trail and clear up these last questions.
Onto other news.......
Besides everything else going on we now have this:
http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/state-dept-wants-to-make-it-harder-to-get-a-passport/
Can it be they want to try to stop the flow of people leaving when the collapse to our country happens?
Could this be for anyone who speaks out against the New World Order, who is a Christian? Reminds me of when Hitler made it increasingly difficult to leave Germany.
Just thoughts.
Carey
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
who got to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer?
I want to know who got to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer?
This is sad. We could of finally put to rest whether Obama was born in America. Even if Obama was, since he has raised speculation, this would of closed the door on anyone else who may be seeking to run as president in the future who could be possibly be foreign born.
Jan Brewer is so wrong on this issue or was she pressured to make this bad decision??
CKM
The governor of Arizona has vetoed a bill requiring presidential candidates to prove US citizenship in order to get on the state's election ballot.
Republican Jan Brewer said the bill would have allowed officials to judge who is eligible to run for office. This is a crazy statement!!!
Taken from:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13125337
This is sad. We could of finally put to rest whether Obama was born in America. Even if Obama was, since he has raised speculation, this would of closed the door on anyone else who may be seeking to run as president in the future who could be possibly be foreign born.
Jan Brewer is so wrong on this issue or was she pressured to make this bad decision??
CKM
The governor of Arizona has vetoed a bill requiring presidential candidates to prove US citizenship in order to get on the state's election ballot.
Republican Jan Brewer said the bill would have allowed officials to judge who is eligible to run for office. This is a crazy statement!!!
Taken from:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13125337
she is on drugs
http://www.tokeofthetown.com/2011/04/maine_legislator_urges_marijuana_legalization.php
She is on drugs!
Thats just what America needs more couch potatos sitting around smoking dope to be a drain on society by waiting for welfare checks instead being productive.
I know in my small business I would never hire anyone who is on drugs and neither would I want them around as friends. I have in the past and its caused nothing but problems.
The people are being fooled, the gov wants to legalize it soley for taxes so they can spend the money and usually the money spent is on legislation that is pro-socialist.
Most dictatorships use drugs to dope the masses to keep them under their control.
CKM
She is on drugs!
Thats just what America needs more couch potatos sitting around smoking dope to be a drain on society by waiting for welfare checks instead being productive.
I know in my small business I would never hire anyone who is on drugs and neither would I want them around as friends. I have in the past and its caused nothing but problems.
The people are being fooled, the gov wants to legalize it soley for taxes so they can spend the money and usually the money spent is on legislation that is pro-socialist.
Most dictatorships use drugs to dope the masses to keep them under their control.
CKM
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Why Obama needs to be removed immediately
Please correct me if I am wrong but If I am correct and this is factual then we need to proceed immediately with the removal of Obama
FINALLY someone addressed the question I have posed and have been asking since Obama has taken office.
The question of whether Obama was born in Hawaii is but only one question, my question has been and still is and just as important, Since both of Obama's parents are not Americans does this disqualify him?
This is finally answered at the 9:40 mark of the link below and read the comments from Congressman Bingham.
Again, Please correct me if I am wrong but If this is factual then we need to proceed immediately with the removal of Obama and his cabinet and practice civil disobedience to what ever the Obama Administration has administered and is administering. This should also immediately call back all of the troops Obama has deployed.
CKM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwhKuunp8D8&feature=player_embedded
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From Wikipedia
John Bingham
John Bingham stated in the House of Representatives in 1862:
Who are natural-born citizens but those born in the Republic? […] [P]ersons born within the Republic, of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty, are natural born citizens. Gentleman can find no exception to this statement touching natural-born citizens except what is said in the Constitution relating to Indians.[12]
He reiterated his statement in 1866:
Every human being born within the jurisdiction of the United States of parents not owing allegiance to any foreign sovereignty is, in the language of your Constitution itself, a natural born citizen.[13]
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http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000471
BINGHAM, John Armor, a Representative from Ohio; born in Mercer, Mercer County, Pa., January 21, 1815; pursued academic studies; apprentice in a printing office for two years; attended Franklin College, Ohio; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1840 and commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio; district attorney for Tuscarawas County, Ohio, 1846-1849; elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress and as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1863); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1862 to the Thirty-eighth Congress; appointed by President Lincoln as judge advocate of the Union Army with the rank of major in 1864; later appointed solicitor of the court of claims; special judge advocate in the trial of the conspirators against the life of President Lincoln; elected to the Thirty-ninth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1865-March 3, 1873); chairman, Committee on Claims (Fortieth Congress), Committee on the Judiciary (Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1872; one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1862 to conduct the impeachment proceedings against West H. Humphreys, United States judge for the several districts of Tennessee, and in 1868 in the proceedings against Andrew Johnson; appointed Minister to Japan and served from May 31, 1873, until July 2, 1885; died in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, March 19, 1900; interment in Cadiz Cemetery.
FINALLY someone addressed the question I have posed and have been asking since Obama has taken office.
The question of whether Obama was born in Hawaii is but only one question, my question has been and still is and just as important, Since both of Obama's parents are not Americans does this disqualify him?
This is finally answered at the 9:40 mark of the link below and read the comments from Congressman Bingham.
Again, Please correct me if I am wrong but If this is factual then we need to proceed immediately with the removal of Obama and his cabinet and practice civil disobedience to what ever the Obama Administration has administered and is administering. This should also immediately call back all of the troops Obama has deployed.
CKM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwhKuunp8D8&feature=player_embedded
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From Wikipedia
John Bingham
John Bingham stated in the House of Representatives in 1862:
Who are natural-born citizens but those born in the Republic? […] [P]ersons born within the Republic, of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty, are natural born citizens. Gentleman can find no exception to this statement touching natural-born citizens except what is said in the Constitution relating to Indians.[12]
He reiterated his statement in 1866:
Every human being born within the jurisdiction of the United States of parents not owing allegiance to any foreign sovereignty is, in the language of your Constitution itself, a natural born citizen.[13]
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http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000471
BINGHAM, John Armor, a Representative from Ohio; born in Mercer, Mercer County, Pa., January 21, 1815; pursued academic studies; apprentice in a printing office for two years; attended Franklin College, Ohio; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1840 and commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio; district attorney for Tuscarawas County, Ohio, 1846-1849; elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress and as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1863); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1862 to the Thirty-eighth Congress; appointed by President Lincoln as judge advocate of the Union Army with the rank of major in 1864; later appointed solicitor of the court of claims; special judge advocate in the trial of the conspirators against the life of President Lincoln; elected to the Thirty-ninth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1865-March 3, 1873); chairman, Committee on Claims (Fortieth Congress), Committee on the Judiciary (Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1872; one of the managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1862 to conduct the impeachment proceedings against West H. Humphreys, United States judge for the several districts of Tennessee, and in 1868 in the proceedings against Andrew Johnson; appointed Minister to Japan and served from May 31, 1873, until July 2, 1885; died in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, March 19, 1900; interment in Cadiz Cemetery.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
trump gets closer
Finally someone who has high visibility and has credentials is chasing the legality of Obama's legitimacy as our president, Donald Trump. But even Trump is still not raising all the questions of Obama possibly being an Indonesian from being adopted and also the issue of both parents not being US citizens.
Lets hope Trump addresses all these questions.
CKM
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/major-chance-this-guy-has-violated-the-constitution-trumps-emotional-birther-defense-to-giggles-smirks-of-the-morning-joe-panel/
Lets hope Trump addresses all these questions.
CKM
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/major-chance-this-guy-has-violated-the-constitution-trumps-emotional-birther-defense-to-giggles-smirks-of-the-morning-joe-panel/
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
This week the House will vote on
This week the House will vote on repealing part of the Health Care bill. That part is the $600.00 per vendor. If any business spends $600.00 or more from any store or service they have to receive a 1099 form otherwise that can not deduct it from their taxes.
So in other words.... I run a janitorial service. Lets say I spend $600 at a place like a Wal Mart for brooms, glass cleaner, etc... I would have to save my receipts, go to Wal Mart and they would issue me a 1099. If they don't, I can not deduct my business expenses from my income. Do you know the cost of this per business? I bet most businesses won't want to do this.
But mean while Union members received a break in their health care costs.
CKM
So in other words.... I run a janitorial service. Lets say I spend $600 at a place like a Wal Mart for brooms, glass cleaner, etc... I would have to save my receipts, go to Wal Mart and they would issue me a 1099. If they don't, I can not deduct my business expenses from my income. Do you know the cost of this per business? I bet most businesses won't want to do this.
But mean while Union members received a break in their health care costs.
CKM
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Pastor Terry Jones
Listen to the ridiculous talk from this reporter talking about Pastor Terry Jones and his obvious anti-Christian liberal bias.
http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/terry-jones-receives-death-threats-24780307
Let me spell it out for you in case you missed it.
The reporter was asked how did the pastor seem to you. The reporter said He seems coherent. COHERENT?? Why wouldn't the pastor be coherent? He burned a Koran. Why, are you suppose to be incoherent or on drugs or have a mental illness for such an action? The Muslims and their false religion are causing unrest where ever it goes and its time someone takes a stand.
And shame on General Petraeus for aiding and abetting the enemy for saying this pastors action were hateful and intolerant. Why does the general think we are over there in those Muslim countries, because they are God fearing Christians who behave Godly? C'mon people wake up.
And two more points I like to bring out.
Think of how many times people make fun of the bible or have desecrated it? Do Christians behave in the manner the Muslims are? Of course not. It says in the bible when you bring the Gospel to someone and they refuse it, shake the dust of your shoes and leave. Or maybe it says carry on, riot and murder to show the love of God?
And for those who don't understand or think its wrong for a pastor or any clergy to carry a weapon. Back when America was being founded the circuit preachers always armed themselves because the country was still unruly from hostile Indians, outlaws and wild animals. Maybe we are heading back to those days. We don't stop this pagan scourge of false gods all of us will have to arm ourselves.
CKM
http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/terry-jones-receives-death-threats-24780307
Let me spell it out for you in case you missed it.
The reporter was asked how did the pastor seem to you. The reporter said He seems coherent. COHERENT?? Why wouldn't the pastor be coherent? He burned a Koran. Why, are you suppose to be incoherent or on drugs or have a mental illness for such an action? The Muslims and their false religion are causing unrest where ever it goes and its time someone takes a stand.
And shame on General Petraeus for aiding and abetting the enemy for saying this pastors action were hateful and intolerant. Why does the general think we are over there in those Muslim countries, because they are God fearing Christians who behave Godly? C'mon people wake up.
And two more points I like to bring out.
Think of how many times people make fun of the bible or have desecrated it? Do Christians behave in the manner the Muslims are? Of course not. It says in the bible when you bring the Gospel to someone and they refuse it, shake the dust of your shoes and leave. Or maybe it says carry on, riot and murder to show the love of God?
And for those who don't understand or think its wrong for a pastor or any clergy to carry a weapon. Back when America was being founded the circuit preachers always armed themselves because the country was still unruly from hostile Indians, outlaws and wild animals. Maybe we are heading back to those days. We don't stop this pagan scourge of false gods all of us will have to arm ourselves.
CKM
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
what I dug up about Indonesia and Obama
At the Heritage Club Meeting I attended tonight we were discussing the legitimacy of Obama's presidency. Is he a US citizen or not?
I raised the question about even if he was born here I thought he was adopted by an Indonesian and was a citizen of Indonesia? We do know thats where he attended grade school.
Read these links and decide for yourself.
CKM
http://www.dontvoteobama.net/barry%20soetoro%20islamic%20indonesian.htm
http://www.indonesiamatters.com/2952/barry-soetoro/
I went to Yahoo Indonesia to find this site: Does this disqualify Obama in any way?
http://www.expat.or.id/info/nationalityact.html
This information is provided for historical purposes only .. the current Indonesian Nationality Act can be found here
Indonesian nationality is governed by Act No. 62 of 1958. It defines an Indonesian national as a person who, since the beginning of independence on August 17, 1945, qualifies for citizenship under existing laws.
Further, a person whose mother is an Indonesian national, but whose father's nationality is unknown or whose father is stateless, shall qualify for Indonesian citizenship. Also, a person who was born in Indonesia from unknown parents, or an orphan whose parents are unknown, or a person born in Indonesia who does not inherit any nationality from his/her parents, shall qualify for Indonesian citizenship. A five year old child, who is adopted by foster parents of Indonesian nationality, shall qualify for Indonesian nationality if the foster parents apply to a court to legitimize the adoption within one year and are granted their request.
A child born from a legitimate marriage of an Indonesian mother and an alien father shall, in the event a divorce is granted by the court, qualify for Indonesian nationality if he/she so decides. A child born from a legitimate or illegitimate marriage between an alien father and an Indonesian mother is entitled to become an Indonesian national if he/she applies to the Minister of Justice, having abandoned his/her alien nationality according to the law of the foreign country or in accordance with an agreement concluded between Indonesia and a foreign country. In such case a child shall submit the application within a year after reaching the age of 18.
To obtain Indonesian nationality, aliens must fulfill the following conditions:
1.Have reached the age of 21 or over;
2.Were born in Indonesia or have lived in Indonesia continuously for 5 years, or interruptedly for 10 years;
3.Have a fair command of the Indonesian language and knowledge of Indonesian history, and have never been convicted by a court for a breach of law or for any act against Indonesia;
4.Have the consent of the wife/husband;
5.Are mentally and physically healthy;
6.Pay a fee of not less than Rp 500 and not more than Rp 10,000, which shall be decided by the court, taking into consideration the applicant's income;
7.Have permanent employment;
8.Have no other nationality or have abandoned his/her nationality which is in conformity with an agreement on dual nationality reached between Indonesia and the foreign country.
9.An alien man married to an Indonesian woman is not entitled to apply for Indonesian citizenship. However, Indonesian nationality may be granted to aliens who have proved meritorious and have served the interest of Indonesia. Such nationality shall be granted with the approval of the House of Representatives.
An alien wife of an Indonesian national is entitled to Indonesian citizenship if she so wishes and makes a statement to that effect within a year of the marriage. This does not apply if the husband has abandoned his Indonesian nationality.
An Indonesian woman married to an alien husband shall lose her Indonesian nationality if she makes a statement to this effect within a year of her marriage.
Indonesian nationality obtained by a husband shall automatically apply to his wife except where she, after acquiring Indonesian nationality, does not abandon her alien nationality. If a person loses his/her Indonesian nationality, his wife/her husband also loses it, except where both of them are stateless. A person who has lost his/her Indonesian nationality by marriage can regain it if the marriage is broken off and the person applies for it. Such an application shall include a statement of the broken marriage and be submitted to a court or an Indonesian diplomatic mission abroad.
A child under the age of 18 who is not married and retains his/her kinship with the father who has not yet acquired Indonesian nationality, qualifies for Indonesian nationality if he/she lives permanently in Indonesia.
If a widow or widower obtains Indonesian nationality, her/his child shall be entitled to the same provided that the latter is under 18 years of age and not married. This also applies to children under 18 and not married, born to parents who have lost their Indonesian nationality.
Source: www.deplu.go.id
I raised the question about even if he was born here I thought he was adopted by an Indonesian and was a citizen of Indonesia? We do know thats where he attended grade school.
Read these links and decide for yourself.
CKM
http://www.dontvoteobama.net/barry%20soetoro%20islamic%20indonesian.htm
http://www.indonesiamatters.com/2952/barry-soetoro/
I went to Yahoo Indonesia to find this site: Does this disqualify Obama in any way?
http://www.expat.or.id/info/nationalityact.html
This information is provided for historical purposes only .. the current Indonesian Nationality Act can be found here
Indonesian nationality is governed by Act No. 62 of 1958. It defines an Indonesian national as a person who, since the beginning of independence on August 17, 1945, qualifies for citizenship under existing laws.
Further, a person whose mother is an Indonesian national, but whose father's nationality is unknown or whose father is stateless, shall qualify for Indonesian citizenship. Also, a person who was born in Indonesia from unknown parents, or an orphan whose parents are unknown, or a person born in Indonesia who does not inherit any nationality from his/her parents, shall qualify for Indonesian citizenship. A five year old child, who is adopted by foster parents of Indonesian nationality, shall qualify for Indonesian nationality if the foster parents apply to a court to legitimize the adoption within one year and are granted their request.
A child born from a legitimate marriage of an Indonesian mother and an alien father shall, in the event a divorce is granted by the court, qualify for Indonesian nationality if he/she so decides. A child born from a legitimate or illegitimate marriage between an alien father and an Indonesian mother is entitled to become an Indonesian national if he/she applies to the Minister of Justice, having abandoned his/her alien nationality according to the law of the foreign country or in accordance with an agreement concluded between Indonesia and a foreign country. In such case a child shall submit the application within a year after reaching the age of 18.
To obtain Indonesian nationality, aliens must fulfill the following conditions:
1.Have reached the age of 21 or over;
2.Were born in Indonesia or have lived in Indonesia continuously for 5 years, or interruptedly for 10 years;
3.Have a fair command of the Indonesian language and knowledge of Indonesian history, and have never been convicted by a court for a breach of law or for any act against Indonesia;
4.Have the consent of the wife/husband;
5.Are mentally and physically healthy;
6.Pay a fee of not less than Rp 500 and not more than Rp 10,000, which shall be decided by the court, taking into consideration the applicant's income;
7.Have permanent employment;
8.Have no other nationality or have abandoned his/her nationality which is in conformity with an agreement on dual nationality reached between Indonesia and the foreign country.
9.An alien man married to an Indonesian woman is not entitled to apply for Indonesian citizenship. However, Indonesian nationality may be granted to aliens who have proved meritorious and have served the interest of Indonesia. Such nationality shall be granted with the approval of the House of Representatives.
An alien wife of an Indonesian national is entitled to Indonesian citizenship if she so wishes and makes a statement to that effect within a year of the marriage. This does not apply if the husband has abandoned his Indonesian nationality.
An Indonesian woman married to an alien husband shall lose her Indonesian nationality if she makes a statement to this effect within a year of her marriage.
Indonesian nationality obtained by a husband shall automatically apply to his wife except where she, after acquiring Indonesian nationality, does not abandon her alien nationality. If a person loses his/her Indonesian nationality, his wife/her husband also loses it, except where both of them are stateless. A person who has lost his/her Indonesian nationality by marriage can regain it if the marriage is broken off and the person applies for it. Such an application shall include a statement of the broken marriage and be submitted to a court or an Indonesian diplomatic mission abroad.
A child under the age of 18 who is not married and retains his/her kinship with the father who has not yet acquired Indonesian nationality, qualifies for Indonesian nationality if he/she lives permanently in Indonesia.
If a widow or widower obtains Indonesian nationality, her/his child shall be entitled to the same provided that the latter is under 18 years of age and not married. This also applies to children under 18 and not married, born to parents who have lost their Indonesian nationality.
Source: www.deplu.go.id
Monday, March 28, 2011
Carey's funnies for today
Hey Gang,
Cleveland has the dubious distinction of being involved in another weird situation. During the Cavs Clippers basketball game a week back a man ran out on the court with a knife before the start of it. Such bad timing. The way the Cavs keep losing he should of ran out during the game so he could of cut it short.
Has anyone noticed how the last month probasket ball has all the teems wearing Hispanic jerseys? All of them have Los, like Los Mavs. The Cavs finally don't feel all alone. Since the beginning of the season they have had loss written all over them.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich has been talking about impeaching Obama. Not sure if he is serious or just wants another ride on Air Force One.
Cleveland officials are a little envious of Japan. They wish the quake would of hit here. Its a lot quicker and cheaper demolishing all the empty houses in the area.
I am sure most of you have heard Bill Cosby's speech about family values.
These are a few lines from it:
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack...
Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up .....
But did you know that Bill Cosby will be the host at this years Playboy Jazz Festival?
I guess he really knows what he is talking about when he says pants down around the crack and she has her dress all the way up.
Truth is stranger than fiction but still not as strange as my humor.
Carey Masci
Cleveland has the dubious distinction of being involved in another weird situation. During the Cavs Clippers basketball game a week back a man ran out on the court with a knife before the start of it. Such bad timing. The way the Cavs keep losing he should of ran out during the game so he could of cut it short.
Has anyone noticed how the last month probasket ball has all the teems wearing Hispanic jerseys? All of them have Los, like Los Mavs. The Cavs finally don't feel all alone. Since the beginning of the season they have had loss written all over them.
Rep. Dennis Kucinich has been talking about impeaching Obama. Not sure if he is serious or just wants another ride on Air Force One.
Cleveland officials are a little envious of Japan. They wish the quake would of hit here. Its a lot quicker and cheaper demolishing all the empty houses in the area.
I am sure most of you have heard Bill Cosby's speech about family values.
These are a few lines from it:
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack...
Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up .....
But did you know that Bill Cosby will be the host at this years Playboy Jazz Festival?
I guess he really knows what he is talking about when he says pants down around the crack and she has her dress all the way up.
Truth is stranger than fiction but still not as strange as my humor.
Carey Masci
Friday, March 25, 2011
WHAT DOES ABORTION HAVE TO DO WITH THE ECONOMY?
Rachel Maddow. If you want to understand the Liberal sides view you need to watch this woman. She is something else.
Rachel did raise an interesting question on her show Tuesday. She was complaining about how the Republicans got elected to fix the economy but instead they are wasting our time with pro-life legislation. What does this have to do with the economy?
Trying to stay on topic here but quickly, saying that statement the Republicans were elected to fix the economy is Rachel now admitting Obama is a disaster? And coming right back at Rachel wasn't the election of Obama having to do with hope & change, well what does homosexual's in the military or same sex marriage have to do with anything?
OK back on topic. Rachel said that many states are adopting policies of anti abortion legislation and one state even included in a clinics brochure to women that they would be killing a tiny baby. She thought that was so amusing.
So I will raise the question Rachel has, WHAT DOES ABORTION HAVE TO DO WITH THE ECONOMY? Really what does it have to do with the economy?
But instead of asking one of my pro-life friends I will quote from an article that I found in a newspaper while on Korean Air heading back home from the Philippines back in October. Unfortunately I don't remember the papers name as I jotted this info down on a napkin and forgot to write it.
It states:
South Korea plans to spend 70.2 BILLION in the next 5 years to boost its low birth rate. Large sums will be used to get people to have babies and deal with welfare issues caused by an aging population and also to maintain national growth.
While we are killing our young, South Korea is encouraging babies so eventually they can take care of the elderly instead of the government and also to maintain national growth. I think that's an economic issue. Does this make sense to you Rachel?
Carey Masci
Rachel did raise an interesting question on her show Tuesday. She was complaining about how the Republicans got elected to fix the economy but instead they are wasting our time with pro-life legislation. What does this have to do with the economy?
Trying to stay on topic here but quickly, saying that statement the Republicans were elected to fix the economy is Rachel now admitting Obama is a disaster? And coming right back at Rachel wasn't the election of Obama having to do with hope & change, well what does homosexual's in the military or same sex marriage have to do with anything?
OK back on topic. Rachel said that many states are adopting policies of anti abortion legislation and one state even included in a clinics brochure to women that they would be killing a tiny baby. She thought that was so amusing.
So I will raise the question Rachel has, WHAT DOES ABORTION HAVE TO DO WITH THE ECONOMY? Really what does it have to do with the economy?
But instead of asking one of my pro-life friends I will quote from an article that I found in a newspaper while on Korean Air heading back home from the Philippines back in October. Unfortunately I don't remember the papers name as I jotted this info down on a napkin and forgot to write it.
It states:
South Korea plans to spend 70.2 BILLION in the next 5 years to boost its low birth rate. Large sums will be used to get people to have babies and deal with welfare issues caused by an aging population and also to maintain national growth.
While we are killing our young, South Korea is encouraging babies so eventually they can take care of the elderly instead of the government and also to maintain national growth. I think that's an economic issue. Does this make sense to you Rachel?
Carey Masci
Short commentary I wrote about 2 months ago
It seems as if the whole world is about to come undone. Little fires are breaking out all over and some are turning in to major revolutions, over throws. It could change the world map and change life as we know it. What is gone on?
When the violence first started in Tunisia I paid little attention to it. When fighting broke out in Egypt I was listening a little bit more, still not overly concerned. But now what is happening in the Middle East not only am I paying attention it has me concerned.
The list of country's in upheaval is growing daily. Besides the turmoil in Tunisia and Egypt, Iraq is still not put back together, same in Afghanistan, Iran is about to let loose, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain, Algeria things are happening and there are other country's either suffering unrest or about to.
On the surface it appears as if these outbreaks are from people in bondage yearning for a voice and a path towards democracy. Or is there an underlying force of Islam driving the violence? Either one of these scenarios America has a serious decision to make and at a time like this its not an easy one or popular. Do we get involved?
America is broke and our military is spread out to thin as it is, no argument there. But if the rebellions taking place are genuinely geared towards freedom and democracy we need to some how lend a hand and at least some direction. If we don't the freedom movement could be squelched by radical Islamists.
If it is the other scenario where radical Islam is at the root of this we still have to seriously look at the option of involvement. I myself have changed through the years and now wish America would quit meddling in other countries affairs but this is much different If radical fundamentalist Islam grows and unifies not much can stop it. So the time to act is now if this is the cause. But the real question is - do we?
Carey Masci
When the violence first started in Tunisia I paid little attention to it. When fighting broke out in Egypt I was listening a little bit more, still not overly concerned. But now what is happening in the Middle East not only am I paying attention it has me concerned.
The list of country's in upheaval is growing daily. Besides the turmoil in Tunisia and Egypt, Iraq is still not put back together, same in Afghanistan, Iran is about to let loose, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain, Algeria things are happening and there are other country's either suffering unrest or about to.
On the surface it appears as if these outbreaks are from people in bondage yearning for a voice and a path towards democracy. Or is there an underlying force of Islam driving the violence? Either one of these scenarios America has a serious decision to make and at a time like this its not an easy one or popular. Do we get involved?
America is broke and our military is spread out to thin as it is, no argument there. But if the rebellions taking place are genuinely geared towards freedom and democracy we need to some how lend a hand and at least some direction. If we don't the freedom movement could be squelched by radical Islamists.
If it is the other scenario where radical Islam is at the root of this we still have to seriously look at the option of involvement. I myself have changed through the years and now wish America would quit meddling in other countries affairs but this is much different If radical fundamentalist Islam grows and unifies not much can stop it. So the time to act is now if this is the cause. But the real question is - do we?
Carey Masci
Monday, March 21, 2011
SPINMEISTERS TELL YOU THERE IS NO INFLATION
Inflation? We don't have no stinkin' inflation!
If I see one more Spinmeister on TV telling us there is no inflation and it's in check I am going to inflate someones lip. What planet do these people live on?
The most obvious is the cost of gas, has it gone up? Of course. One of the reasons is because the dollar isn't buying as much. Isn't that inflation?
Or what about coffee that has gone up 100% since last year? Not only will my car be harder to start but so will I. Is that inflation?
And today I get my car insurance renewal bill. It looked higher than last years. So I checked and sure enough it went up $50. This I will be calling and having a fit about. I am driving way less and have all their discounts and all my insurance plans are with them, why the increase? Is that inflation?
I went into an icecream shop driving through Canal Fulton the other day. A small shake, why its only $4.00. But remember, there is no inflation. I kept saying that as I left with out buying the shake.
Then there is the phone bill. What? Effective Jan. 7th your bill reflects an increase of $2.60 in your Monthly Service charge, no clue why they capitalized monthly and service. So I called and eliminated my call waiting to counter this increase. Call waiting is $8.50 per month so they actually lost $5.90.
Finally one more out of the many examples I can give, back in October I went to the Philippines and it cost about $1,150. Now its over $2,000 for the roundtrip airfare.
But remember folks, the SPINMEISTERS TELL YOU THERE IS NO INFLATION. So I will believe them even though I am paying more for everything, at least I feel better.
Carey Masci
If I see one more Spinmeister on TV telling us there is no inflation and it's in check I am going to inflate someones lip. What planet do these people live on?
The most obvious is the cost of gas, has it gone up? Of course. One of the reasons is because the dollar isn't buying as much. Isn't that inflation?
Or what about coffee that has gone up 100% since last year? Not only will my car be harder to start but so will I. Is that inflation?
And today I get my car insurance renewal bill. It looked higher than last years. So I checked and sure enough it went up $50. This I will be calling and having a fit about. I am driving way less and have all their discounts and all my insurance plans are with them, why the increase? Is that inflation?
I went into an icecream shop driving through Canal Fulton the other day. A small shake, why its only $4.00. But remember, there is no inflation. I kept saying that as I left with out buying the shake.
Then there is the phone bill. What? Effective Jan. 7th your bill reflects an increase of $2.60 in your Monthly Service charge, no clue why they capitalized monthly and service. So I called and eliminated my call waiting to counter this increase. Call waiting is $8.50 per month so they actually lost $5.90.
Finally one more out of the many examples I can give, back in October I went to the Philippines and it cost about $1,150. Now its over $2,000 for the roundtrip airfare.
But remember folks, the SPINMEISTERS TELL YOU THERE IS NO INFLATION. So I will believe them even though I am paying more for everything, at least I feel better.
Carey Masci
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Flashback to 2006 Madison, Wisconsin - my account of seeing the capitol
Hey Gang,
Since Madison, Wisconsin has been dominating the news I thought I would dig up an old story and resend it about when Dov, Rich and I were in Madison Wisconsin.
Its a shame from what I heard the Union Thugs and Mob have done to the place. I wonder if its part of the Unions new contract that they have to clean up the place on their time. Now I am really dreaming, it will be us the tax payers paying for it.
Well enjoy this flashback from 206.
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Hey Gang,
Its Labor Day weekend, about 2 weeks since the Wisconsin trip and here I am still writing about it. In the last segment I ended it with ...the Man at the bottom of the 14 steps. That man is OJ, his job - greeting people about to walk the last 14 steps to the observation deck and answering questions they may have about the Capitol building of Madison, Wisconsin or anything else you care to ask.
We found out about Madison from Casha the Polish girl who's here on a work visa. None of the locals told us about it. She said you have to go there, its such a beautiful city and surrounded by lakes, the two that surround the downtown area are lake Mendota and Monona. Taking the main road in to downtown you can see a magnificent structure in the distance and as you get closer it gets more impressive.
We parked our car at a meter and after a short walk Dov and Rich headed back to the car bypassing the Capitol building. Not me I had to investigate it and boy am I glad I did. All it took was one quick glance through the massive doors and I was completely wowed. I yelled at Dov & Rich to come on the doors are open but only Rich came. It was kind of funny watching Rich run in, maybe he was concerned with the meter, not sure. Have you ever seen one of those mazes where they let a mouse in, it scurries all over, finds the cheese and heads out another opening? Well that's what Rich looked like.
We walked in together, I went to the right and he went to the left and in a hurry. I stopped and watched him thinking we should be enjoying this together but maybe he knows another way to the top floors. Well I got to the second level and still no Rich. So I said to myself forget him and continued on alone looking in doors and walking every floor. The Supreme Court room was something to behold. It made you feel like you entered something sacred.
You just have to see this building, the large badgers above the arches, the marble floors, even the door knobs were engraved. The dome is the 4th largest in the WORLD! The statue adorning the top of the dome is called Wisconsin and the figures for her are equally as impressive. The gilded bronze statue is 15 feet tall and weighs over 3 tons!
OJ filled me on all this and more. He is an avid collector of old gas station memorabilia and has traveled the fabled route 66 and other routes in search of merchandise, photos and information about them. An upcoming show on PBS wants to interview him and show some of his collection. I didn't take a photo of OJ but he promises me that he will send one of himself and a few of his collection to be placed on www.gogobus.cc. Right OJ, I'm still waiting.
After about a 20 minute or more talk I left to find Rich and Dov. They both jumped at me. I said hey I met this fascinating guy and did you see the Supreme Court Room, the Observation Deck? Rich replied no I went in saw what I wanted to, took a few pictures and left - and what did I tell you Dov why Carey was taking so long, he met someone.
But of course did they expect me not to!
Your Friend Always,
Carey
Gotta Go Go!!
www.gogobus.cc
Friday, March 11, 2011
non-believers, pagans and Mahometans
Many people today have been so confused by the media and revisionist history about America that they fail to recognize that Christianity was a major part of the founding of not only our country but also our government. And many have bought the lie of separation of church and state, which does not exist; in fact Christianity is interwoven and cannot be separated.
Then there are others who think that religious freedom has to encompass all religions and these other religions not based on Christianity should be involved with our laws and government. This thinking was evident at a local tea party meeting I attended when it was brought up that because of the many different religions in this area they should be represented. This is wrong.
While it’s true this country was based on religious freedoms but the religions the founders were talking about were the different branches of Christianity. If members of other religions not based on Christianity want to speak out about personal freedom or if they believe their religious freedoms are being hampered they have a right but if they want to speak about being involved with our government, laws and changing things they have NO right to do so.
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Currently I am reading "Essentials in American History" written by Albert Bushnell Hart, c. 1905. As I always say if you want to really know history read an old history book.
I am sure we all know the stories of people coming to America for religious freedom; the Quakers, Puritans, Catholics, Episcopalians just to name a few. There were also many missionaries who came for the sole purpose to preach the Gospel and convert Indians to Christianity.
But did you know that in the early days of forming America public taxes supported churches?
I am sure we all know the stories of people coming to America for religious freedom; the Quakers, Puritans, Catholics, Episcopalians just to name a few. There were also many missionaries who came for the sole purpose to preach the Gospel and convert Indians to Christianity.
But did you know that in the early days of forming America public taxes supported churches?
Page 96 - 97 (paraphrased) ... the Episcopal church was now gaining ground... in Virginia it was the official church supported by public taxation, in the Carolina's and New York it was supported also by voluntary contributions. The Congregational church was supported by public taxation also. Side by side with the established churches lived many other religious sects. Baptist, Lutherans, Jews....
During the period of forming our American government there was much arguing back and forth on how it should be done.
Page 210. ... Benjamin Franklin said, "lest our projects will be confounded and we ourselves become a reproach... He moved that the Convention be opened every day with prayer.
Page 214. In one state convention a member even objected that... if there be no religious test required, pagans, deists, and Mahometans might obtain offices among us and that the senators and representatives might all be pagans.
I could list more but I think these few examples should set the record straight. People came here to freely practice their Christian faith, to have religious freedom. Churches were of such importance that they were supported by public taxes. Meetings were opened with prayer. And there was a concern that non-believers, pagans and Mahometans could infiltrate our government. If only the founders could be here today to see how prophetic their concerns and fears were.
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I will leave you with an explanation I wrote some time ago.
The first part of Amendment 1 in the Bill of Rights states:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there of;
Its ludicrous how Judges and other law makers have found a way to pervert the meaning of those words and fooled the people into thinking it means separation of church and state, no where does it even hint at that. And though those words couldn't possibly be any easier to understand I will simplify it even further to remove any remaining doubt what so ever of the intent of what was written.
Congress shall make no law, zero, none, NO LAW means NO LAW.
Respecting, bias, giving favor over another.
An establishment of religion, that means Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, and so on, NOT God or Jesus Christ. God and Jesus are not a religion. A religion is a set of beliefs. This country was founded on Judeo Christian principles so I did not include Muslim, Buddhism, or other anti Christian religions.
(or) Prohibiting the free exercise they’re of. To stop, hinder, interfere with religious practices, whether to pray, read the Bible, display religious signs or any other means of religious expression.
Now lets take it as a whole one more time:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there of;
In essence it states Congress (government) can not favor any particular religion or interfere with religion BUT it does not mention in the least bit that religion can not get involved in government.
Carey Masci
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
i cant believe this
Every day it seems I get an email or hear news that I just can't believe. The link below is is a story that has me stunned. OUR tax dollars being sent to rebuild mosques!!!
America use to be known for missionary work and sending bibles, now we are sending money to support a false god and religion.
It won't be long before God lifts his hand off America.
I believe Joshua 24:20 supports this.
www.wsbtv.com/video/25764282/index.html
America use to be known for missionary work and sending bibles, now we are sending money to support a false god and religion.
It won't be long before God lifts his hand off America.
I believe Joshua 24:20 supports this.
www.wsbtv.com/video/25764282/index.html
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Do we have a rhino in the house?
House Speaker John Boehner on Meet the Press said Americans have a right to think what they want to think, even when they are wrong about President Barack Obama's citizenship and his religion. He also went on to say That he believes Obama was born in Hawaii and that the president is a Christian, and that those are facts.
Do we have a Rhino in the house?? Or is House Speaker Boehner that naive and uninformed?
Now i am not talking about the issue of whether Obama was born here or in a foreign land, that is open for debate as there is no real evidence one way or the other according to many different news sources. But what isn't open for debate is the FACT that Obama is not a Christian and surely not a man of God. To believe otherwise you yourself must be unaware of what Christianity is or maybe you have been drinking some bad Kool Aid.
It is written judge not lest you be judged. Many people do not understand that phrase and think you can not make a sound judgment on anyone or a lighting bolt will flash from the sky and strike you. Let me explain it this way using the court of law as an example.
We have the judge who did not witness the facts who has to decide on testimony's from witnesses. That is judging, making an opinion on people's words. A person who see's something happen is a witness. Understand?
Now, unless you have been living under a rock we are all witnesses to the fact that Obama is not a Christian. His leadership, his opinions and voting record confirm this. Lets start way back during the campaign season before the '08 presidency. There was a Value Voters debate in September of '07. Obama and all of the other Democratic field of candidates didn't show, in fact they didn't even acknowledge the invite. But Obama did attend the Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans-gender debate. What God fearing Christian you know would pass on a Christian based debate but attend one for the LGBT? I can't think of one.
What about pressing to allow Gays to serve openly in the military? Would a true Christian do that? Obama has. What about abortion? What about constantly calling Islam a great religion? What about when Obama said "Ramadan’s rituals are a reminder of the principles Muslims and Christians have in common, including advancing justice, progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings." What true Christian would say such a thing?
The debate whether Obama was born here rages on. But one debate that shouldn't is whether Obama is a Christian, there is enough evidence that shows he isn't.
As for Speaker Boehner, he is either a Rhino or that uninformed. If he's that uniformed he needs to educate himself quickly.
I will leave you with this scripture: Take heed that no one deceives you. Wise up people, there is no need to be ignorant and fooled in this age of information, Obama is not a Christian.
Carey Masci
Do we have a Rhino in the house?? Or is House Speaker Boehner that naive and uninformed?
Now i am not talking about the issue of whether Obama was born here or in a foreign land, that is open for debate as there is no real evidence one way or the other according to many different news sources. But what isn't open for debate is the FACT that Obama is not a Christian and surely not a man of God. To believe otherwise you yourself must be unaware of what Christianity is or maybe you have been drinking some bad Kool Aid.
It is written judge not lest you be judged. Many people do not understand that phrase and think you can not make a sound judgment on anyone or a lighting bolt will flash from the sky and strike you. Let me explain it this way using the court of law as an example.
We have the judge who did not witness the facts who has to decide on testimony's from witnesses. That is judging, making an opinion on people's words. A person who see's something happen is a witness. Understand?
Now, unless you have been living under a rock we are all witnesses to the fact that Obama is not a Christian. His leadership, his opinions and voting record confirm this. Lets start way back during the campaign season before the '08 presidency. There was a Value Voters debate in September of '07. Obama and all of the other Democratic field of candidates didn't show, in fact they didn't even acknowledge the invite. But Obama did attend the Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans-gender debate. What God fearing Christian you know would pass on a Christian based debate but attend one for the LGBT? I can't think of one.
What about pressing to allow Gays to serve openly in the military? Would a true Christian do that? Obama has. What about abortion? What about constantly calling Islam a great religion? What about when Obama said "Ramadan’s rituals are a reminder of the principles Muslims and Christians have in common, including advancing justice, progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings." What true Christian would say such a thing?
The debate whether Obama was born here rages on. But one debate that shouldn't is whether Obama is a Christian, there is enough evidence that shows he isn't.
As for Speaker Boehner, he is either a Rhino or that uninformed. If he's that uniformed he needs to educate himself quickly.
I will leave you with this scripture: Take heed that no one deceives you. Wise up people, there is no need to be ignorant and fooled in this age of information, Obama is not a Christian.
Carey Masci
Friday, February 11, 2011
tax and more tax
Cuyahoga County Treasurer,
I am challenging and requesting the SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS fee be removed. I do not recall ANY issue being placed on the ballot to vote for a tax increase for a special assessment purpose.
I have enclosed a check of $1,605.16. I have deducted this unusual fee, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, that has no explanation from my property tax amount and will consider my property tax bill for the year 2011 paid in full.
Thank You,
Carey Masci
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That my friends is what I sent to the Cuyahoga County Treasurers Office. There is no more to give!
Let me explain, though maybe there isn't any need to as you are probably well aware and in the same predicament as I am. But I will continue anyway. I will use my one house that I own in Euclid as an example.
In 2003 when I bought this little 2 bedroom house it was valued at about $68,000. Property tax under $1,000 per year. The house was reappraised in 2009 with my insistence that it is worth $61,500, I was told it was probably worth less. Property tax for 2011 is now at $1,605 which I saved up and paid in full or so I thought.
BUT WAIT... whats this? Another fee, a SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FEE of $138.16! No matter how hard you try to keep up its impossible. This special fee from what I have been told is for the street lights.
Well I say if it is, shut off the street lights! or turn on the lights a hour later and off a hour earlier. or use lower wattage bulbs. or turn off every other street light. But do not throw another fee at us, a lot of people are barely making basic payments and an economic recovery will NEVER take place as long as you keep taking more and more money from the people..
This light fee is on top of the trash fee Euclid passed in 2010 of $118.80 per house and the billing for that says pay or this matter will be referred for collection. But they do allow an easy method of payment, they accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Who cares what interest rate you have or if you are even able to pay your credit card at least you can use it.
But wait there's more, the latest... Euclid wants to go back to the ballot box again and plead for more money for the schools. Won't you help - please we need the money - you don't need to eat - or pay utilities - or fuel your car - its only about $10 per month.
Add up just these three - its $376.96 and that's not counting the HUGE jump of over $600 for the property tax for a small house plus other hidden fee's that bring this total to over a $1,000 per year increase since 2003.
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About a month ago on 1100 AM, the Mike Trivisono Show, the topic once again was about Euclid. This time for the rise of property tax, the highest either in the area or the state, I forgot which. And once again my phone rang, Did ya here about Euclid.... A 49% increase for property tax in recent years. I think its way higher, at least by my figures. This negative publicity does nothing but hurt Euclid and prolongs the recovery, IF it is even ever able to rebound.
And there was more publicity in an article in the News Herald on February 1, 2011.
Euclid Schools seeking 6.9-mill levy
Vasek said that because the levy will take the place of the district's existing 1.8-mill levy, residents would actually pay just under $10 per month.
"We are keenly aware of the financial realities of the members of this community," Smith said. "And we tried to ask for the smallest amount of revenue as possible."
"We are keenly aware of the financial realities of the members of this community," Smith said. "And we tried to ask for the smallest amount of revenue as possible."
IF Smith was keenly aware of the financial difficulties of the city they would never seek another tax increase! The people do not have it to give! This would be close to another $120 per year!
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As I was writing the above an email came in from Bob. What beautiful timing.
Message from sender:
cleveland has made the list! bob
America's Most Miserable Cities, 2011
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Friends the only advice that I can give and I hope you heed is to please do like I do, try to educate as many people as possible to vote every increase down and vote these people out who are in favor AND challenge and question every fee that comes your way. DO NOT roll over and play dead. If you do, its lights out, literally, because the economy will collaspe. The more the government takes from the people the less there is to spend in the private sector where real job growth and economic recovery occurs which in turn brings in more tax revenue. Its simple economics 101.
Carey Masci
Just heard on the news 261,000 homes across the nation are in foreclosure, the number is actually much higher but there is a backlog of paperwork.
I need to ask this question one more time to any elected official who may be reading this. I have posed this question many times with no answer except from one who said raise my tenants rent which is not the answer. The question is: The city is broke because the people are broke but you expect broke people to pay more to bail out the city. Where do you want us to get the money?
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
How many of you actually sat through the whole State of the Union Address?
How many of you actually sat through the whole State of the Union Address? After what I saw during the Arizona Memorial I had a hard time bringing myself to watch the entire address though I did read it.
During the Arizona Memorial a friend had called telling me he was watching it to turn it on. I said I was avoiding it, how bad is it? He said not that bad. So I turned the TV on just in time to see Mr. GQ go up to speak. I am not sure what my friend was watching but I was appalled. Our arrogant President (remember when he called America arrogant?) had his chin in the air and his smirk was almost to the point of a smile. Who cares what words he spoke his mannerisms told a different story, did he forget this wasn't about him? He never once tried to quiet the crowd from applauding him.
So when President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China held their conference I steered clear of it. A friend lambasted me for not watching it as much as I am into politics. Well let me explain it this way... do you really believe a communist? C'mon! And Obama? Yeah right. This scripture came to mind..Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? China is just interested in getting its debt we owe returned to them and manufacturing more products for us, that's it, don't be fooled. When China exonerates the protesters and acknowledges what happened during the Tienanmen Square incident that's when I'll take notice. As for Obama, the list is long of what he has to do to gain my respect.
I remember when Slick Willy use to speak I couldn't help but hear the song by Boy George Chameleon. With Obama I hear the song by the Rolling Stones Harlem Shuffle. For those of you who don't remember the opening lines it goes:
You move it to the left
And you go for yourself
You move it to the right
Yeah if it takes all night
That's what ran through my mind You move it to the left - You move it to the right, but guess what? It's not fooling me. Obama is all left and says he is moving to the right but he isn't. But even if Obama is moderating, his right is still far left and if Conservatives want to pass anything they will have to play on Obama's playground using his rules or the veto will come down. It doesn't sound to me like he is ready to work with the Republicans at all.
Besides that observation most of the State of the Union Address sounded very familiar. So I went back to my article I wrote about last years adress. I wrote it in detail and could of almost just changed a few things and the date and you would of never known. One of the similarities between last years speech and this years is Obama is still proudly supporting the acceptance of homosexuals - whoop de do!, this really helps our nation and brings us all closer together while solving the economic crisis.
Two other things I like to point out. The first, Obama acknowledged the computer and how its changed things. I mentioned this many times how the Internet has damaged many businesses and altered our economy but the left never wanted to admit this, it was all Bush's fault. But in reality I guess we should be blaming EGore, after all he did invent the Internet.
And my last point, last year Obama said in the address that he wanted to open off shore drilling, while this year he wants to end oil subsidies while pushing for the electric car. Soon we won't be blaming big oil for all our problems it will be big electric.
In conclusion I heard a lot of left right left right left right talk. I think the Rolling Stones should redo The Harlem Shuffle with a new video showing Obama speaking.
After all....
He moves it to the left
And you go for yourself
He moves it to the right
Yeah if it takes all night
During the Arizona Memorial a friend had called telling me he was watching it to turn it on. I said I was avoiding it, how bad is it? He said not that bad. So I turned the TV on just in time to see Mr. GQ go up to speak. I am not sure what my friend was watching but I was appalled. Our arrogant President (remember when he called America arrogant?) had his chin in the air and his smirk was almost to the point of a smile. Who cares what words he spoke his mannerisms told a different story, did he forget this wasn't about him? He never once tried to quiet the crowd from applauding him.
So when President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China held their conference I steered clear of it. A friend lambasted me for not watching it as much as I am into politics. Well let me explain it this way... do you really believe a communist? C'mon! And Obama? Yeah right. This scripture came to mind..Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? China is just interested in getting its debt we owe returned to them and manufacturing more products for us, that's it, don't be fooled. When China exonerates the protesters and acknowledges what happened during the Tienanmen Square incident that's when I'll take notice. As for Obama, the list is long of what he has to do to gain my respect.
I remember when Slick Willy use to speak I couldn't help but hear the song by Boy George Chameleon. With Obama I hear the song by the Rolling Stones Harlem Shuffle. For those of you who don't remember the opening lines it goes:
You move it to the left
And you go for yourself
You move it to the right
Yeah if it takes all night
That's what ran through my mind You move it to the left - You move it to the right, but guess what? It's not fooling me. Obama is all left and says he is moving to the right but he isn't. But even if Obama is moderating, his right is still far left and if Conservatives want to pass anything they will have to play on Obama's playground using his rules or the veto will come down. It doesn't sound to me like he is ready to work with the Republicans at all.
Besides that observation most of the State of the Union Address sounded very familiar. So I went back to my article I wrote about last years adress. I wrote it in detail and could of almost just changed a few things and the date and you would of never known. One of the similarities between last years speech and this years is Obama is still proudly supporting the acceptance of homosexuals - whoop de do!, this really helps our nation and brings us all closer together while solving the economic crisis.
Two other things I like to point out. The first, Obama acknowledged the computer and how its changed things. I mentioned this many times how the Internet has damaged many businesses and altered our economy but the left never wanted to admit this, it was all Bush's fault. But in reality I guess we should be blaming EGore, after all he did invent the Internet.
And my last point, last year Obama said in the address that he wanted to open off shore drilling, while this year he wants to end oil subsidies while pushing for the electric car. Soon we won't be blaming big oil for all our problems it will be big electric.
In conclusion I heard a lot of left right left right left right talk. I think the Rolling Stones should redo The Harlem Shuffle with a new video showing Obama speaking.
After all....
He moves it to the left
And you go for yourself
He moves it to the right
Yeah if it takes all night
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
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