Some Points to Consider – but we already knew this didn’t we?

Some of these have been around before - some new to me....   Subject:   Points to Ponder 1. In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress. -- John Adams  2. If you don't read the newspaper, you are uninformed; if you do read the newspaper, you are misinformed. -- Mark Twain  3. Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But then I repeat myself. -- Mark Twain  4. I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. -- Winston Churchill  5. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. -- George Bernard Shaw  6. A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his fellow man, which debt he proposes to pay off with your money. -- G. Gordon Liddy  7. Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner. -- James Bovard  8. Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries. -- Douglas Casey  9. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. -- P.J. O'Rourke  10. Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. -- Frederic Bastiat  11. Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. -- Ronald Reagan  12. I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. -- Will Rogers  13. If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it's free. -- P.J. O'Rourke  14. In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other. -- Voltaire  15. Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. -- Pericles (430 B.C.)  16. No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session. -- Mark Twain  17. Talk is cheap... except when Congress does it. -- Anonymous  18. The government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other. -- Ronald Reagan  19. The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. -- Winston Churchill  20. The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. -- Mark Twain  21. The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. -- Herbert Spencer  22. There is no distinctly native American criminal class... save Congress. -- Mark Twain  23. A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -- Gerald Ford The Staff: I hope all readers take the time to THINK about these.

Did you know this about Herman Cain?

One more thing I might add:  Herman is a committed Christian.  Also, his father was chauffeur for Robert Woodruff of the Coca Cola Company

Subject: Did you know this about Herman Cain? I just found this Bio on Herman Cain; Herman Cain is running for president. He’s not a career politician (in fact he has never held political office). He’s known as a pizza guy, but there’s a lot more to him. He’s also a computer guy, a banker guy, and a rocket scientist guy. Here’s his bio: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Master’s degree in Computer Science. Mathematician for the Navy, where he worked on missile ballistics (making him a rocket scientist). Computer systems analyst for Coca-Cola. VP of Corporate Data Systems and Services for Pillsbury (this is the top of the ladder in the computer world, being in charge of information systems for a major corporation). All achieved before reaching the age of 35. Since he reached the top of the information systems world, he changed careers! Business Manager. Took charge of Pillsbury’s 400 Burger King restaurants in the Philadelphia area, which were the company’s poorest performers in the country. Spent the first nine months learning the business from the ground up, cooking hamburger and yes, cleaning toilets. After three years he had turned them into the company’s best performers. Godfather’s Pizza CEO. Was asked by Pillsbury to take charge of their Godfather’s Pizza chain (which was on the verge of bankruptcy). He made it profitable in 14 months. In 1988 he led a buyout of the Godfather’s Pizza chain from Pillsbury. He was now the owner of a restaurant chain. Again he reached the top of the ladder of another industry. He was also chairman of the National Restaurant Association during this time. This is a group that interacts with government on behalf of the restaurant industry, and it gave him political experience from the non-politician side. Having reached the top of a second industry, he changed careers again! Adviser to the Federal Reserve System. Herman Cain went to work for the Federal Reserve Banking System advising them on how monetary policy changes would affect American businesses. Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. He worked his way up to the chairmanship of a regional Federal Reserve bank. This is only one step below the chairmanship of the entire Federal Reserve System (the top banking position in the country). This position allowed him to see how monetary policy is made from the inside, and understand the political forces that impact the monetary system. After reaching the top of the banking industry, he changed careers for a fourth time! Writer and public speaker. He then started to write and speak on leadership. His books include Speak as a Leader, CEO of Self, Leadership is Common Sense, and They Think You’re Stupid. Radio Host. Around 2007—after a remarkable 40 year career—he started hosting a radio show on WSB in Atlanta (the largest talk radio station in the country). He did all this starting from rock bottom (his father was a chauffeur and his mother was a maid). When you add up his accomplishments in his life—including reaching the top of three unrelated industries: information systems, business management, and banking—Herman Cain may have the most impressive resume of anyone that has run for the presidency in the last half century. The Staff: What we find so refreshing about Mr. Cain is his direct answers to questions and if he doesn't have an answer, he will tell you so and than get the answer. Today so many politicians don't answer direct questions and ramble on about something else.

Had to Comment

I have found it very difficult to write since I lost my wife to Ovarian Cancer and unable to focus. After listening to the governor of LA I had to say something.

He was on one of the news shows this am and talking about how the government can not create jobs and I fully agree it is the private sector that we should look to for job creation, not big brother. He was asked why he supports Rick Perry as they were speaking about jobs being created and how the Obama administration can not create jobs. In the next breath he said he supports Perry because he created all those jobs in TX. I'm sorry but this is crap. How in the hell does he bitch about the federal government not creating jobs and in the same interview he supports Perry for doing what he said government can't do. I'm sorry but you can't have it bother ways for an election.

Until both parties start telling the truth no one will believe anything they say and that is the best. Politicians and lawyers are both the same, they talk out of both sides of their mouth. Far to many Americans listen to both sides and believe everything they say. A great deal of this country is damn near brain dead and better wake up before the next election and decide if they want freedom. If you want big brother to take care of you from birth to death, vote for the socialists who are in Washington now.

If you want freedom as our country was founded on, vote that way or don't bitch about what happens. Believe no one and research answers for yourself.

Walking Eagle

President BARACK OBAMA was invited to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nation two weeks ago in upstate New York .


He spoke for almost an hour about his plans for increasing every Native American's present standard of living. He referred to his time as a U.S. Senator and how he had voted for every Native American issue that came to the floor of the Senate.


Although President Obama was vague about the details of his plans, he seemed most enthusiastic and spoke eloquently about his ideas for helping his "red sisters and brothers."


At the conclusion of his speech, the Tribes presented Obama with a plaque inscribed with his new Indian name, "Walking Eagle."

The proud President Obama accepted the plaque and then departed in his motorcade to a fundraiser, waving to the crowds.

A news reporter later asked the group of chiefs how they came to select the new name they had given to the President.

They explained that "Walking Eagle" is the name given to a bird so full of shit that it can no longer fly.

The Staff: Couldn't help myself

 

Obama Strikes Again

Screw the Law, Screw the Congress and Stick the Immigration Laws. From what I have read on the net tonight, it appears in the wisdom of his high ass, Obama is going to ignore the wishes of the people, Congress and allow illegals stay to in the country so long as they get good grades.To hell with the congress as they no longer matter and the people, forget them, the messiah knows better. Remember he was a Community Organizer and the "Dream Act" is coming. Now he is again bypassing the congress as this SOB knows better. After breaking the bankruptcy laws and not providing for the bonds holders but taking care of his union voters what do you expect? Follow the law, not if it gets in his way.

What I don't understand is allowing him to break the bankruptcy laws and nothing happens. This so called leader is the weakest excuse for a president I have ever seen or heard of. I always thought Jimmy carter was bad but this organizer is far worse. From my time is St Louis and listening to Chicago politics, he has brought that to the white house and turned it into a cesspool of politicians.

We have all heard of or known an "Empty Suit" at one time or another. King of the Empty Suits resides in the white house for now. He and his group of clowns have attempted to destroy our country and if they remain, it WILL happen. The 2012 election is coming and I expect it to be filled with nothing but dirt as he can not run on his record. If he was in a third world county, he would have been overthrown and removed from power.

Do any of you remember him swearing to 'Defend the Constitution"? Will, that was a lie and he is a liar as he has done everything he can to shred it and believes it is no longer valid. He needs to go and go the American Way, VOTE THE SOB OUT. We can and will vote the SOB out and restore our country to what it has always been, Exceptional.

Sorry

I wish to apologize to anyone and everyone who has read any of my comments. I have been involved with caring for my wife as she was fighting for her life from Ovarian Cancer. On June 12th she lost her battle and I lost my love.

Shortly I will once again be writing and making comments some will not like and many will. One of the first things I will go after has nothing to do with politics but why my wife's passing was preventable.

If my wife had been provided a simple blood test, she would be alive today but in the wisdom of some lame ass people (Physicians Assistant/Doctor) she was not advised about the life saving test nor offered. I point my finger directly at the Physicians Assistant. As we all know the first we thing fill out is a medical history including our extended family. After what happened, they must have used it for toilet paper as these lazy ass people did not bother to read it. If they did, than I would than believe they should be sued for medical malpractice.

My wife's medical history is very easy to understand, eight (8) aunts died from cancer, her mother died from cancer and her father had cancer at his death. Does anyone think her odds of not getting cancer were good? Most women get a screening for Breast Cancer or a Pap Smear for cervical cancer but very few get a CA-125 Blood Test for Ovarian. Far too many doctors tell their patients that the test is not accurate or not needed, yet every cancer center in this country uses it. One doctor here even told her a Pap was no longer needed at her age (64).

Dr. Rosenfeld on Fox News Sunday has EVERY FEMALE patient get the test. The National Cancer Society did a study of 34,000 women and stated they had 3,000 false positive test some of which had follow up that caused problems but found no cancer. No where did they say if anyone was found to have had ovarian and I wonder why. You can't have it both ways where every center uses it but family doctors say it is not needed.

I'm sorry, but who cares about false positives if you can save one person with a simple blood test why not do it. The symptoms for ovarian are not visible until you are usually in Stage Three and at that time your chances of survival are very low. Most women will not see another five years and yet if found in Stage 2, you have an extremely good chance of survival.

This lack of testing has nothing to do with Obamacare but will only get worse under his plan. It is bad enough now that mostly male doctors treat women different and it isn't always males that do. I think it is the lack of caring, reading the family history and being proactive when treating patients.

What I have learned is this, Take care of yourself, search the net for information and always get a second opinion. Learn what testing is out there if you have a family history of cancer or some other disease. If your doctor won't provide the testing with something as simple as a blood test that may save your life, fire the SOB and find a doctor who will work with you. Be sure the doctor is aware of any family history that could follow you as their staff may not look at what you wrote, meaning nurses or physicians assistant.

My wife is gone because a physicians assistant didn't do her job and was not proactive. Marie had a physical about 5 or 6 months before Stage Three appeared and it would have been found at Stage 1 or 2 if the CA-125 had been done with her other blood work. I blame myself for not finding out about test and the physicians assistant for not LOOKING at the family history as it was in Marie's file and discussed (I was present) at times with Donna. As she is no longer with the medical firm where this happened I don't know if it would be fair to mention them.

What I will do now is call that firm and ask if they do the test yet. Well, no one answered and appears they are closed. Their answering service link has been disconnected. The name of the firm was "Total Health" in Boone North Carolina. The branch my wife was treated at was in Newland, NC.

I am glad they are gone given the level of care but the lady who did not look at the family history nor provide the testing she should have is still in the area. Can't do anything about that but she has to live knowing that IF she had ordered the blood work at Marie's physical based on family history, my love would be here now.

Editor: I am sorry for some spelling as it was very hard to write this through the tears. I hope I have corrected all now and remember the test, CA-125 could save your wife or you.

SCARY

Watch for this AFTER November elections; remember this...BEFORE you VOTE...in case you think Obama's "looking out for your best interest." 1% tax on all bank transactions HR 4646 This government just cannot think of enough ways to hurt the American people!This Bill must die     FORWARD THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!                   1% tax on all bank transactions HR 4646 - ANOTHER NEW OBAMA TAX SLIPPED IN WHILE WE WERE ASLEEP. Checked this on snopes, it's true! Check out HR 4646.  (see below...copied from Snopes) President Obama's finance team is recommending a one percent (1%) transaction fee (TAX). Obama's plan is to sneak it in after the November elections to keep it under the radar. This is a 1% tax on all transactions at any financial institution - banks, credit unions, savings and loans, etc. Any deposit you make, or even a transfer within your account, will have a 1% tax charged. If your paycheck or your social security or whatever is direct deposit, it will get a 1% tax charged for the transaction. If your paycheck is $1000, then you will pay Obama $10 just for the privilege of depositing your paycheck in your bank. Even if you hand carry your paycheck or any check into your bank for a deposit, 1% tax will be charged.   You receive a $5,000 stock dividend from your broker...Obama takes $50, just to allow you to deposit that check in the bank!.   If you take $1,000 cash to deposit at your bank, 1% tax will be charged. Mind you, this is from the man who promised that, if you make under $250,000 per year, you will not see one penny of new tax. Keep your eyes and ears open, you will be amazed at what you learn about this guy's under-the-table moves to increase the number of ways you are taxed. Oh, and by the way, you receive a refund from the IRS next year and you have it direct deposited or you walk in to deposit that check, you guessed it. You will pay a 1% charge of that money...just for putting it in your bank. Remember, any money, cash, check or whatever, no matter where it came from, you will pay a 1% fee if you put it in the bank.                         Some will say, oh well, it's just 1%. Are you kidding me? It's a 1% tax increase across the board. Remember, once the tax is there, they can also raise it at will. And if anyone protests, they will just say, "oh,that's not really a tax, it's a user fee"! Think this is no big deal? Go back and look at the transactions you made from last year's banking statements. Then add the total of all those transactions and deduct 1%.  Still think it's no big deal??? snopes.com:  Debt Free America Act Is the U.S. government proposing a 1% tax on debit card usage and/or banking transactions? It is true. The bill is HR-4646 introduced by US Rep Peter deFazio (D-Oregon) and US Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). Their plan is to sneak it in. To submit the Debt Free America Act (H.R. 4646) , a bill calling for the implementation of a scheme to pay down the...[2010] by Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa.). His "Debt Free America Act" (H.R. 4646) would impose a 1 percent "transaction tax" on every financial transaction...       http://www.snopes.com/politics/taxes/debtfree.asp