This comes forwarded to me from several individuals, and I thought it should be shared here if you should need a cell phone.
"I had a former employee call me earlier today inquiring about a job, and at the end of the conversation he gave me his phone number. I asked the former employee if this was a new cell phone number and he told me yes this was his “Obama phone.” I asked him what an “Obama phone” was and he went on to say that welfare recipients are now eligible to receive (1) a FREE new phone and (2) approx 70 minutes of FREE minutes every month. I was a little skeptical so I Googled it and low and behold he was telling the truth. TAX PAYER MONEY IS BEING REDISTRIBUTED TO WELFARE RECIPIENTS FOR FREE CELL PHONES. This program was started earlier this year. Enough is enough, the ship is sinking and it’s sinking fast. The very foundations that this country was built on are being shaken.
The age old concepts of God, family, and hard work have flown out the window and are being replaced with “Hope and Change” and “Change we can believe in.”
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
THE COW AND THE ICE CREAM
One of the best EXPLANATIONS of why OBAMA won the election.............From a teacher in the Nashville area:
"We are worried about 'the cow' when it is all about the 'Ice Cream.' The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade this year...
The presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest. I decided we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote.
To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members. We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot. The class had done a great job in their selections. Both candidates were good kids. I thought Jamie might have an advantage because he got lots of parental support. I had never seen Olivia's mother.
The day arrived when they were to make their speeches. Jamie went first.
He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place. He ended by promising to do his very best. Everyone applauded and he sat down. Now is was Olivia's turn to speak.
Her speech was concise. She said, "If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream." She sat down.
The class went wild. Yes! Yes! We want ice cream." She surely would say more. She did not have to.
A discussion followed. How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? She wasn't sure. Would her parents buy it or would the class pay for it. She didn't know. The class really didn't care. All they were thinking about was ice cream. Jamie was forgotten. Olivia won by a landslide.
Every time Barack Obama opened his mouth he offered ice cream and 52 percent of the people reacted like nine year olds. They want ice cream.
The other 48 percent know they're going to have to feed the cow and clean up the mess."
Remember, the government cannot give anything to anyone --that they have not first taken away from someone else.
"We are worried about 'the cow' when it is all about the 'Ice Cream.' The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade this year...
The presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest. I decided we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote.
To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members. We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot. The class had done a great job in their selections. Both candidates were good kids. I thought Jamie might have an advantage because he got lots of parental support. I had never seen Olivia's mother.
The day arrived when they were to make their speeches. Jamie went first.
He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better place. He ended by promising to do his very best. Everyone applauded and he sat down. Now is was Olivia's turn to speak.
Her speech was concise. She said, "If you will vote for me, I will give you ice cream." She sat down.
The class went wild. Yes! Yes! We want ice cream." She surely would say more. She did not have to.
A discussion followed. How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? She wasn't sure. Would her parents buy it or would the class pay for it. She didn't know. The class really didn't care. All they were thinking about was ice cream. Jamie was forgotten. Olivia won by a landslide.
Every time Barack Obama opened his mouth he offered ice cream and 52 percent of the people reacted like nine year olds. They want ice cream.
The other 48 percent know they're going to have to feed the cow and clean up the mess."
Remember, the government cannot give anything to anyone --that they have not first taken away from someone else.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
The American Dream
"You can't put a price tag on the American Dream. That dream is the heart and soul of America; it's the promise that keeps our nation forever good and generous, a model and hope to the world." - President Ronald Reagan
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ft. Worth Star-Telegrams take on appraisal reform props
http://www.star-telegram.com/242/story/1680432.html
Everything I read these days informs me that the newspaper business is struggling. No one is reading the hard copy and that has led to less advertising revenue. However, you would think the folks at the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram are flush with cash. In an editorial they have asked voters to reject all 3 props dealing with appraisal reforms. They present some okay arguments in the case for prop 2, but they still don't get the big picture of appraisal reform and the fact the people know best how to spend their hard earned pocket money.
Prop 2 will no longer require CADs to appraise under the highest and best use principle contained within the statues. A piece of property that is currently a homestead for a fine Texan cannot be appraised based upon its potential to be a shopping mall. After all these folks did not ask for the development the development came to them. If they should decide to sell then the property can be reappraised for its intended purpose. There is still a lot of rural land in Texas, and one would hate to see that land put on the tax rolls as commercial property for the sake of higher tax revenue for the taxing entities.
Prop 3 will standardize appraisal practices across the state. CADs had this responsibility, but failed in their duties to the property owning taxpayers. The only real way to fix this problem is by making local CAD executive boards elected positions. No one sitting as a school board member, city council member, commissioner's court member, etc. should be allowed to serve on the executive board of a CAD. This is comparable to the fox watching over the hen house. I would think that the chief appraisers of this state would be in favor of this prop in order to remove any possible pressure to increase values to raise local tax revenue conflict that may arise between them and the executive board. Can't deny the argument the Star-Telegram makes with regards to bigger government on this issue; however, I think the prop out weighs the negative. Texas state government seems to get very little done when they meet in Austin and I think property owners would be the winner if prop 3 passes.
Prop 5 will allow appraisal districts in adjacent counties to have consolidated appraisal review boards to handle property-owner appeals. What a great idea! Now a property owner can have a real ARB hearing with an impartial jury of his/her peers. In far too many cases in this state the ARB is equipped with retreaded members. The same people seem to find their way back as sitting members of an ARB. No one should be allowed to serve more than one term (at least one term every 10 years) as an ARB member. Property ownership should be a requirement to serve as an ARB member, and every property owner should be given an opportunity to serve. Prop 5 lends itself to an unbias jury and the ARB member pool gets larger. This is especially helpful in the rural areas of the state. The Star-Telegram has forgotten that Ft. Worth and Tarrant county are no longer rural, and we still have some 'real' rural areas remaining in this state.
Everything I read these days informs me that the newspaper business is struggling. No one is reading the hard copy and that has led to less advertising revenue. However, you would think the folks at the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram are flush with cash. In an editorial they have asked voters to reject all 3 props dealing with appraisal reforms. They present some okay arguments in the case for prop 2, but they still don't get the big picture of appraisal reform and the fact the people know best how to spend their hard earned pocket money.
Prop 2 will no longer require CADs to appraise under the highest and best use principle contained within the statues. A piece of property that is currently a homestead for a fine Texan cannot be appraised based upon its potential to be a shopping mall. After all these folks did not ask for the development the development came to them. If they should decide to sell then the property can be reappraised for its intended purpose. There is still a lot of rural land in Texas, and one would hate to see that land put on the tax rolls as commercial property for the sake of higher tax revenue for the taxing entities.
Prop 3 will standardize appraisal practices across the state. CADs had this responsibility, but failed in their duties to the property owning taxpayers. The only real way to fix this problem is by making local CAD executive boards elected positions. No one sitting as a school board member, city council member, commissioner's court member, etc. should be allowed to serve on the executive board of a CAD. This is comparable to the fox watching over the hen house. I would think that the chief appraisers of this state would be in favor of this prop in order to remove any possible pressure to increase values to raise local tax revenue conflict that may arise between them and the executive board. Can't deny the argument the Star-Telegram makes with regards to bigger government on this issue; however, I think the prop out weighs the negative. Texas state government seems to get very little done when they meet in Austin and I think property owners would be the winner if prop 3 passes.
Prop 5 will allow appraisal districts in adjacent counties to have consolidated appraisal review boards to handle property-owner appeals. What a great idea! Now a property owner can have a real ARB hearing with an impartial jury of his/her peers. In far too many cases in this state the ARB is equipped with retreaded members. The same people seem to find their way back as sitting members of an ARB. No one should be allowed to serve more than one term (at least one term every 10 years) as an ARB member. Property ownership should be a requirement to serve as an ARB member, and every property owner should be given an opportunity to serve. Prop 5 lends itself to an unbias jury and the ARB member pool gets larger. This is especially helpful in the rural areas of the state. The Star-Telegram has forgotten that Ft. Worth and Tarrant county are no longer rural, and we still have some 'real' rural areas remaining in this state.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Book slams Perry over ‘starving government'
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/Book_slams_Perry_over_starving_government.html
Don't know which camp you fall into - Perry v. Hutchinson, but this book is a 'crock'. Perry can be blamed for being an A&M graduate; however, his stance on limited government is right on. Texas is the only state in the union that has managed to maintain jobs and lure business operations into Texas from other states during this financial meltdown. Agree that we might be a little slow on the food stamp handouts, and the press reported lack of insurance, etc., but the individuals have to take some responsibility for their own interests at times. Government is not the answer to all the problems.
State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh (D) El Paso has the belief that government is the engine that makes the state roar. “Perry's leadership for 25 years has been about starving government,” according to Sen. Shapleigh. If re-elected may the good Gov continue to starve government!
Wonder if Sen. Shapleigh has starved during his time of service to this great state?
Don't know which camp you fall into - Perry v. Hutchinson, but this book is a 'crock'. Perry can be blamed for being an A&M graduate; however, his stance on limited government is right on. Texas is the only state in the union that has managed to maintain jobs and lure business operations into Texas from other states during this financial meltdown. Agree that we might be a little slow on the food stamp handouts, and the press reported lack of insurance, etc., but the individuals have to take some responsibility for their own interests at times. Government is not the answer to all the problems.
State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh (D) El Paso has the belief that government is the engine that makes the state roar. “Perry's leadership for 25 years has been about starving government,” according to Sen. Shapleigh. If re-elected may the good Gov continue to starve government!
Wonder if Sen. Shapleigh has starved during his time of service to this great state?
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Step Up and vote YES on Prop. 2
One the best on the ballot is Proposition 2, which will require that homes be appraised – shockingly – as homes.
Right now, the property’s value can be appraised as if it were something else, specifically something that will bring more money into local government coffers.
(Watch this week’s video!)
Remember: appraisal districts generally don’t work for the taxpayers. They are appointed by, and answerable to, the local taxing entities. They are judge, jury and fiscal executioner.
Proposition 2 doesn’t fix all the problems with our property tax system, but it does close one glaring loophole and provide taxpayers with some protection.
From friends of EmpowerTexans
Right now, the property’s value can be appraised as if it were something else, specifically something that will bring more money into local government coffers.
(Watch this week’s video!)
Remember: appraisal districts generally don’t work for the taxpayers. They are appointed by, and answerable to, the local taxing entities. They are judge, jury and fiscal executioner.
Proposition 2 doesn’t fix all the problems with our property tax system, but it does close one glaring loophole and provide taxpayers with some protection.
From friends of EmpowerTexans
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Garrett v. Roe
Anyone been keeping up with this match in the local Gazette. Interesting stuff and a great exercise in freedom of expression. The first time I read Mr. Garrett's Letter To the Editor I was a bit confused. I felt like he wanted folks living today to take responsibility for the transgressions against folks he nor I even knew from the past. Accountability - you can't hold anyone alive today accountable for issues of the past. For someone to be accountable for their actions they have to have had an opportunity to participate in the particular activity. Living in the past is for folks who like failure, and is the losers way to think. Positive thinking prevails! Always has and always will. Living in the past blinds one trying to find his way in the future. Dr. Martin Luther King never lived in the past and he was a progressive forward thinking fellow (read his works and don't rely on folk tales).
Mr. Baker wrote a wonderful piece in response to Mr. Garrett. Mr. Baker held Mr. Garrett accountable! Dang, there is that word again. It appears that Mr. Garrett plagiarized someones work in order to make a point about Democrats and Republicans. Mr. Baker did not take kindly to such action and rightfully held Mr. Garrett accountable (that word again). If Mr. Garrett spent time studying past political history he would know that it was the Republican Party that made it possible for the African-American population to become part of the America today. Texas use to hold 'White Primary' elections and only whites were allowed to vote in these elections (young folks of today would not know this type of information). Blacks could vote in general elections, but they were not given an opportunity to have a say in which candidates would appear on the November general election ballots. 'White Primary' elections were a product created by the Texas Democratic Party. Parties (not the government) were and still are to some extent responsible for the primary elections in this state. It was the Republican Party that debated and pressed for an end to the issue of slavery at the national level. Historical research might do this young fellow some good.
Perhaps Mr. Garrett needs to look beyond the issue of the US being Democrat and Republican, and just be dog gone happy to be an American. Being an American affords Mr. Garrett the freedom to express his opinion and this must be a good thing. If Mr. Garrett does not like America the door to leave is open (as an American you have the freedom to choose). This loser mentality is not the attitude that needs to be conveyed to the young of any race in this country. There are a number from any race who will gladly open the door for your exit should you exercise your freedom as an American to do so.
One other note, Mr. Garrett probably needs to take a look at the census numbers of late and get the news flash that the black and white populations are shrinking in this country. One additional note for Mr. Garrett - OUR President under his Cap and Trade legislation may put a tax on all that methane gas you produce and spout into the air you and I breath. Is this not a great country!
Mr. Baker wrote a wonderful piece in response to Mr. Garrett. Mr. Baker held Mr. Garrett accountable! Dang, there is that word again. It appears that Mr. Garrett plagiarized someones work in order to make a point about Democrats and Republicans. Mr. Baker did not take kindly to such action and rightfully held Mr. Garrett accountable (that word again). If Mr. Garrett spent time studying past political history he would know that it was the Republican Party that made it possible for the African-American population to become part of the America today. Texas use to hold 'White Primary' elections and only whites were allowed to vote in these elections (young folks of today would not know this type of information). Blacks could vote in general elections, but they were not given an opportunity to have a say in which candidates would appear on the November general election ballots. 'White Primary' elections were a product created by the Texas Democratic Party. Parties (not the government) were and still are to some extent responsible for the primary elections in this state. It was the Republican Party that debated and pressed for an end to the issue of slavery at the national level. Historical research might do this young fellow some good.
Perhaps Mr. Garrett needs to look beyond the issue of the US being Democrat and Republican, and just be dog gone happy to be an American. Being an American affords Mr. Garrett the freedom to express his opinion and this must be a good thing. If Mr. Garrett does not like America the door to leave is open (as an American you have the freedom to choose). This loser mentality is not the attitude that needs to be conveyed to the young of any race in this country. There are a number from any race who will gladly open the door for your exit should you exercise your freedom as an American to do so.
One other note, Mr. Garrett probably needs to take a look at the census numbers of late and get the news flash that the black and white populations are shrinking in this country. One additional note for Mr. Garrett - OUR President under his Cap and Trade legislation may put a tax on all that methane gas you produce and spout into the air you and I breath. Is this not a great country!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Effort garners prize
What happened to being judged based upon results? It appears our Nobel Peace prize friends have made an exception and awarded Pres. Obama the Nobel prize for peace based upon effort. At least Jimmy Carter had an end result for his efforts!
Pres. Obama is going to need that Nobel prize when his Cap and Trade legislation (H.R. 2454) is passed and becomes ingrained in our daily lives here the US. Farmers will need to purchase CO2 credits for the methane gas their cows pass into the air. Families will be upset, for we will have to return to the days of burning candles for light. Coal fired power plants will be moth balled by electricity producers due to this legislation. More workers will be sent home for lack of jobs. Wonder if the AFL-CIO is for this legislation?
Back to the farmers. This legislation includes anyone farming, i.e. wheat, rice, watermelons, soybeans, etc. (http://www.afpc.tamu.edu/pubs/2/526/rr%2009-2%20paper%20-%20for%20web.pdf) Yep, the folks at TAMU have already produced a paper on this Cap and Trade issue as it relates to farmers. Look for the necessities of life to increase in price, i.e. food, milk, etc.
The Cap and Traders still argue that it will only affect those companies that continue to use coal in the production of electricity. Perhaps they should read the entire bill and while they are at it they need to re-read the health care bill as well. Bottom line to the consumers in America - higher light bills, higher grocery bills, higher fuel bills, and higher taxes to pay for the folks that are required to oversee this new legislation.
Nobel Peace Prize? Guess effort is better than results any day of the week! Wonder if effort will pay the bills?
Pres. Obama is going to need that Nobel prize when his Cap and Trade legislation (H.R. 2454) is passed and becomes ingrained in our daily lives here the US. Farmers will need to purchase CO2 credits for the methane gas their cows pass into the air. Families will be upset, for we will have to return to the days of burning candles for light. Coal fired power plants will be moth balled by electricity producers due to this legislation. More workers will be sent home for lack of jobs. Wonder if the AFL-CIO is for this legislation?
Back to the farmers. This legislation includes anyone farming, i.e. wheat, rice, watermelons, soybeans, etc. (http://www.afpc.tamu.edu/pubs/2/526/rr%2009-2%20paper%20-%20for%20web.pdf) Yep, the folks at TAMU have already produced a paper on this Cap and Trade issue as it relates to farmers. Look for the necessities of life to increase in price, i.e. food, milk, etc.
The Cap and Traders still argue that it will only affect those companies that continue to use coal in the production of electricity. Perhaps they should read the entire bill and while they are at it they need to re-read the health care bill as well. Bottom line to the consumers in America - higher light bills, higher grocery bills, higher fuel bills, and higher taxes to pay for the folks that are required to oversee this new legislation.
Nobel Peace Prize? Guess effort is better than results any day of the week! Wonder if effort will pay the bills?
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Fact or fiction - Greenspan and local Twi-lite Super
"you need to consider the fact that most pension/retirement plans/401's/etc., are connected to Wall Street. If you believe that Wall Street is evil, I'd recommend that you ditch your retirement plan - you can't wish for a retirement financial future on one hand & bash Wall Street with the other hand..."
"facts one might agree with:
Al Gore invented the internet!
Clinton didn't have sex with that woman!
It's unpatriotic for republicans to protest!
It's all Bush's fault!
Al Gore also invented Global Warming!
...Clinton din't inhale, and Barney Frank ran a gay bordelo
Greenspan said the U.S. will have to tighten credit and raise taxes in the near future after the economic meltdown.
"We are still by any measure in a disinflationary environment," Greenspan said."
Ole bubble head himself is back on the talk circuit working to aid the Obama economic team; howver, bubble head is a fraud. He invented disinflation!
He (Greenspan) PURPOSELY created "controlled" inflation to support the government programs and prop up markets. Unfortunately, the only part of inflation controlled was how the government reported it. Actual inflation is never reported because they leave out key segments of the market such as food and energy. Additionally, he also was at the helm when the FED decided to no longer report how much money they were pumping into the economy to keep the public from seeing how their currency was purposely being devalued.
Your local Twi-lite Super and her admin staff have purposely created some controlled items as well at the local PISD. Do your homework and remove the covers to see the real numbers! The insiders know the truth, but fear the wrath of Twi-lite Super and company.
"facts one might agree with:
Al Gore invented the internet!
Clinton didn't have sex with that woman!
It's unpatriotic for republicans to protest!
It's all Bush's fault!
Al Gore also invented Global Warming!
...Clinton din't inhale, and Barney Frank ran a gay bordelo
Greenspan said the U.S. will have to tighten credit and raise taxes in the near future after the economic meltdown.
"We are still by any measure in a disinflationary environment," Greenspan said."
Ole bubble head himself is back on the talk circuit working to aid the Obama economic team; howver, bubble head is a fraud. He invented disinflation!
He (Greenspan) PURPOSELY created "controlled" inflation to support the government programs and prop up markets. Unfortunately, the only part of inflation controlled was how the government reported it. Actual inflation is never reported because they leave out key segments of the market such as food and energy. Additionally, he also was at the helm when the FED decided to no longer report how much money they were pumping into the economy to keep the public from seeing how their currency was purposely being devalued.
Your local Twi-lite Super and her admin staff have purposely created some controlled items as well at the local PISD. Do your homework and remove the covers to see the real numbers! The insiders know the truth, but fear the wrath of Twi-lite Super and company.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Great funny
What a great funny.......................... The cartoonist in noted in the upper left hand corner, and he did a great job capturing the crisis. Now if we just had these guys going after Rep. Rangle from New York!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Feeling no love
Three new school board members in the past few years and they show no love towards the folks who helped put them in office. The folks who put you there had high expectations for change and not the status quo. The time for action has arrived - the 'flame out' status is getting tiresome. You go to a ballgame and participate in the 'wave' now is the time for some 'wave' action as a board member.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Twi-lite Super
Twi-lite Super needs to be a resident and taxpaying member of the community in which she is employed, and the PISD should demand this take place immediately. The same goes for Assistant Twi-lite Super. Being a member of a local service club does not give you the necessary status of resident and local taxpayer. At the very least show some class and remove the D-field window decal off your automobile. I understand that many from D-field would like the decal removed as well.
The PISD board make-up was changed with the election of two new members back in the spring; however, the board still operates as if nothing changed. Bad for the taxpayers, for we had such high hopes for some new independent thinkers, but to date they have only achieved 'flame-out' status. From your business background you know taxpayer money is not being spent in the most efficient manner, but not one objection during the budget process.
Why serve if you are just going to be an attender of meetings? Anyone can complete this task.......... at least the folks at the county called the CAD budget into question.
The PISD board make-up was changed with the election of two new members back in the spring; however, the board still operates as if nothing changed. Bad for the taxpayers, for we had such high hopes for some new independent thinkers, but to date they have only achieved 'flame-out' status. From your business background you know taxpayer money is not being spent in the most efficient manner, but not one objection during the budget process.
Why serve if you are just going to be an attender of meetings? Anyone can complete this task.......... at least the folks at the county called the CAD budget into question.
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