Here in Ohio the state government made a big deal, untruthfully, that they were getting out of the business of selling booze. Our family referred to the outlets a "state dairies" and the state did close their (our) outlets and got rid of or reassigned the workers, but they did not get out of the business. The state would never give up their right to nitpick, control and generally ruin anything the public likes because that is what bureaucrats live and love to do. They love to play mommy (dearest).
Liquor outlets (that's what they're called) operate on a very tight margin because the state controls the price They also control when, where and how much any sales that may occur. They also control placement of bottles, any peripherals in the store and what each store may sell or not sell. There is so much more, but I am bored with cataloging how much over reach our government(s) take.
If government wants to be my mommy I want to be able to sue my "mommy" for child abuse.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Why Shouldn't Rich People Get Tax Breaks?
A huge chunk of Americans do not pay federal taxes. Many get refunds for taxes they never paid. Many others get paid in the form of subsidies.
The top one percent of earners pay 38 percent of all federal taxes.
I believe that only those that support our country with taxes should be able to vote. Those that don't shouldn't get to vote. Why should they?
Go through your day and try to find an object, service or product that hasn't been taxed multiple times. We pay too much in taxes for too much government. Too much government that too many people don't want and don't need.
So why do rich people not deserve a tax break?
The top one percent of earners pay 38 percent of all federal taxes.
I believe that only those that support our country with taxes should be able to vote. Those that don't shouldn't get to vote. Why should they?
Go through your day and try to find an object, service or product that hasn't been taxed multiple times. We pay too much in taxes for too much government. Too much government that too many people don't want and don't need.
So why do rich people not deserve a tax break?
Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year From Dr. Obama
To paraphrase everyone's favorite congressional clown, the Honorable Alan Grayson of Florida, "Die quickly."
Big Health-Care Changes Arrive in New Year
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| Alan Grayson- courtesy Capone's of Chicago Haberdashey-Since 1929 |
New taxes on drug makers, lower prescription-drug costs for seniors and restrictions on tax-free medical spending accounts are among a slate of health-law provisions that kick in Saturday.
The changes show how the law will begin to reshape American health care, even as opponents try to overturn the measure in Congress and the courts.
Speaking of Grayson, has he gone back to ambulance chasing or has he redefined the Peter Principle and gotten a job as a hands on honey dipper?
Speaking of Grayson, has he gone back to ambulance chasing or has he redefined the Peter Principle and gotten a job as a hands on honey dipper?
BS Alert: "cannot comment on specific cases" Because It's CYA First
Second comes the lying and spinning and then the third step is a gaggle of lawyers spinning and lying to prove the victim wrong.
Sacramento girl needed amputations after 5-hour wait at emergency room
Fourth step is to have a herd of lawyers defending the government's right to deny any medical attention.
School board: Media 'inaccurate' about student's suspension
Fifth step is to have a multitude of lawyers descending on communities to protect teachers and administrators too stupid to be around children.
Sacramento girl needed amputations after 5-hour wait at emergency room
Fourth step is to have a herd of lawyers defending the government's right to deny any medical attention.
School board: Media 'inaccurate' about student's suspension
Fifth step is to have a multitude of lawyers descending on communities to protect teachers and administrators too stupid to be around children.
“Cloward-Piven strategy wasn’t exactly a brilliant success”
via Instapundit
Yes, it was. Welfare rolls doubled. “Necessary” programs were added and expanded into areas that governments had never ventured before creating whole new classes of beneficiaries, now, including those living illegally in America.
The Cloward-Piven strategy was adopted, altered and put to work in our education system from K to advanced degree programs, used to build union enrollment and became the strategy de jour of our political, both Republican and Democrat, class in state houses and Washington, DC. The Cloward-Piven crowd sat back in smug enjoyment and plotted to expand it even more as movements such as AGW, anarchists and self incited (insert aggrieved party name) and other groups flood the system with not only their problems, but their self appointed resolutions which stripped down were/are merely the amount of the acceptable bribe (with a COLA built in).
Having a Congress here and there throw a setback now and again did not stop the misunderstood juggernaut that continues to tear our nation apart. Which brings us to today with Kucinich, Waters, Schumer, Boxer, Pelosi, Reid and Obama.
Cloward-Pivens is healthy and alive and will be much harder to kill today than before as even a stake through their black hearts may not be enough and shame is a garlic that has no effect.
Yes, it was. Welfare rolls doubled. “Necessary” programs were added and expanded into areas that governments had never ventured before creating whole new classes of beneficiaries, now, including those living illegally in America.
The Cloward-Piven strategy was adopted, altered and put to work in our education system from K to advanced degree programs, used to build union enrollment and became the strategy de jour of our political, both Republican and Democrat, class in state houses and Washington, DC. The Cloward-Piven crowd sat back in smug enjoyment and plotted to expand it even more as movements such as AGW, anarchists and self incited (insert aggrieved party name) and other groups flood the system with not only their problems, but their self appointed resolutions which stripped down were/are merely the amount of the acceptable bribe (with a COLA built in).
Having a Congress here and there throw a setback now and again did not stop the misunderstood juggernaut that continues to tear our nation apart. Which brings us to today with Kucinich, Waters, Schumer, Boxer, Pelosi, Reid and Obama.
Cloward-Pivens is healthy and alive and will be much harder to kill today than before as even a stake through their black hearts may not be enough and shame is a garlic that has no effect.
Ohio & Seven Other States To Increase Minimum Wage
Ohio and seven other states to decrease employment further.
Now that Republicans in Congress will read the Constitution aloud at the beginning of the new year's session maybe we at the state level can impose a test before legislators can vote. A test that would make members successfully define basic economic terms and a public exam where they balance a checkbook. That should cut their numbers by 3/4. That's a good thing.
Now that Republicans in Congress will read the Constitution aloud at the beginning of the new year's session maybe we at the state level can impose a test before legislators can vote. A test that would make members successfully define basic economic terms and a public exam where they balance a checkbook. That should cut their numbers by 3/4. That's a good thing.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
How Stupid Are The Washington Post, Newsweek & MSNBC For Not Knowing How Stupid Ezra Klein Is?
Nora: (giggle) They are going to read the Constitution aloud. Is this a gimmick"
Ezra: Yes, it's a gimmick (giggle).
Reading comprehension isn't what it used to be, eh? Say, over 100 years ago?
Ezra: Yes, it's a gimmick (giggle).
Reading comprehension isn't what it used to be, eh? Say, over 100 years ago?
Once Again Obama Tells Voters To Screw Off
How unfortunate for Obama that the American people have a say in their government. When the current Congress isn't kowtowing to the One he ignores them. If Obama wasn't the duly elected president he would be on the CIA's Most Wanted List.
So much for bipartisanship -- a slew of recess appointments
Yep, Obama can't even get his people okayed by his rubber stamp Congress so he waits for a recess to slip them in. Especially the most egregious appointments.
How Obama. Screw off America. I don't need no stinkin' okay from the likes of you.
So much for bipartisanship -- a slew of recess appointments
Yep, Obama can't even get his people okayed by his rubber stamp Congress so he waits for a recess to slip them in. Especially the most egregious appointments.
How Obama. Screw off America. I don't need no stinkin' okay from the likes of you.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
No Legislation Without Representation
I own the World has a great post you should read and comment on and then pass along to other people concerning the circumvention of our Constitution.
‘We The People’ Need to Protect Our Constitution
'We the people' means nothing to Obama and his administration so it it time we the people take our government back.
‘We The People’ Need to Protect Our Constitution
'We the people' means nothing to Obama and his administration so it it time we the people take our government back.
LaGuardia 48 Hours After The Storm
The storm hit and the preparations and recovery were bungled badly. We were lucky to be on a flight that wasn't cancelled and actually took off.
LaGuardia airport and others reopen, but stranded fliers still face ordeals
These are the same government officials that support Obama's takeover of our lives.
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| LGA - AA Terminal 12/28/2010 |
LaGuardia airport and others reopen, but stranded fliers still face ordeals
These are the same government officials that support Obama's takeover of our lives.
Preventing Publicly Posted Presidential Porn
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| National Nipples |
Obama: No shirtless pictures
No national nipples.
Never.
No Obosom! Nada Oboob.
Yank E. Doodle's 2011 Wish List
Yank is going to be busy helping old Cub Scouts out on the eve of the New Year so he stopped by for a nip of Flip (the aqua vitae) bringing his good friend Increase Mather which was a real downer for the Doodle family. All in all it was a good time and many a good thought was bandied about the abode.
You must understand that Yank is a down to earth type with a sense that should be common to all, but unfortunately isn't. Where Increase tends to pontificate Yank speaks to the heart of the nation. He had some thoughts not often spoken in the town square or near the town crier.
Yank's thoughts on the direction of a nation intending to stay a nation:
1. Why do we put up with politicians that lie? Oh, they may classify such villainous behavior as "speaking truth to power", but let us be bold in saying they take power by spaking no truth. I say let them have Pillory! With rotten vegetables. Publicly.
2. Where in the history of nations does it say that diplomatically putting up with enemies that constantly threaten us is more appropriate than squashing them like bugs to better allow us to be more productive and happier in our lives?
3. Alex Hamilton is a smart bastard, but his banks and taxes will get out of hand. Trust me on this. They will. It's their nature. They say a pence when they mean a pound (see #1). Soon they'' tax our living and call it a good thing. Don't get me started on Benny Franklin and all of his "good works" crap. Taxes will deform a man's vision of work and will be the doom of us as men with no function will profit from the publik square for no benefit, but their own.
4. Tommy Jefferson has got to step up to the plate. No more mister nice guy. All those books (see #3) have him talking to Adams which means more guvment which means more King Charles and his mad court right here in our Confederation (see #1). I thought the idea was not to allow guvment to tell us what we can do, but for us to tell guvment what they can't do. Mark my words, we'll need the constitution to make a document or something. It's come to that!
5. Paddy Henry is barking up the right tree with his "Give me liberty or give me death" stuff. He told me just the other day that some people were saying that government owed them something (see #4). Huh? Where's the liberty in that? They're sounding like a bunch of sissified Frenchies waiting for a favor from Court.
Alas, Yank had to go back to work. Increase having never uttered a coherent thought nipped some Flip for the ride home. Back to work meself, it is.
You must understand that Yank is a down to earth type with a sense that should be common to all, but unfortunately isn't. Where Increase tends to pontificate Yank speaks to the heart of the nation. He had some thoughts not often spoken in the town square or near the town crier.
Yank's thoughts on the direction of a nation intending to stay a nation:
1. Why do we put up with politicians that lie? Oh, they may classify such villainous behavior as "speaking truth to power", but let us be bold in saying they take power by spaking no truth. I say let them have Pillory! With rotten vegetables. Publicly.
2. Where in the history of nations does it say that diplomatically putting up with enemies that constantly threaten us is more appropriate than squashing them like bugs to better allow us to be more productive and happier in our lives?
3. Alex Hamilton is a smart bastard, but his banks and taxes will get out of hand. Trust me on this. They will. It's their nature. They say a pence when they mean a pound (see #1). Soon they'' tax our living and call it a good thing. Don't get me started on Benny Franklin and all of his "good works" crap. Taxes will deform a man's vision of work and will be the doom of us as men with no function will profit from the publik square for no benefit, but their own.
4. Tommy Jefferson has got to step up to the plate. No more mister nice guy. All those books (see #3) have him talking to Adams which means more guvment which means more King Charles and his mad court right here in our Confederation (see #1). I thought the idea was not to allow guvment to tell us what we can do, but for us to tell guvment what they can't do. Mark my words, we'll need the constitution to make a document or something. It's come to that!
5. Paddy Henry is barking up the right tree with his "Give me liberty or give me death" stuff. He told me just the other day that some people were saying that government owed them something (see #4). Huh? Where's the liberty in that? They're sounding like a bunch of sissified Frenchies waiting for a favor from Court.
Alas, Yank had to go back to work. Increase having never uttered a coherent thought nipped some Flip for the ride home. Back to work meself, it is.
Monday, December 27, 2010
States Losing Pop Lost Dough
The Tax Prof revisits the top states losing population and points to their tax rates as the culprit. I would also be interested in their tax structure for individuals and for business.
Out of interest I went to look at the election results for those states to see which populations have learned from their past voting mistakes. Those that learned have a tough road ahead, but those who didn't learn, well, I bet they'll have their greasy little palms out pretty soon.
The biggest congressional losers in the census voted this way in the 2010 elections:
New York Stayed D except St Sen Worst Mayor Bloomberg-NYC
Ohio Went R Worst Mayor Mallory-Cincinnati
Massachusetts Stayed D (what, no Boston?)
Michigan Went R Worst Mayor Bing-Detroit, Majewski-Hamtranck
New Jersey na Worst Mayor Booker-Newark, Redd-Camden, Jones-Paterson
Pennsylvania Went R Worst Mayor McMahon-Reading
Illinois Stayed Dem Worst Mayor Gerl-Joliet, Daly-Chicago
Iowa Went R
Louisiana na
Missouri Went R
California will probably be the first state to whine like the baby they are for money to right all their wrongs, because in the end it is really our fault they can't live in the real world. Look for NY, MA and IL to start crying in unison when California starts. Then the whole nursery will start screaming.
Out of interest I went to look at the election results for those states to see which populations have learned from their past voting mistakes. Those that learned have a tough road ahead, but those who didn't learn, well, I bet they'll have their greasy little palms out pretty soon.
The biggest congressional losers in the census voted this way in the 2010 elections:
New York Stayed D except St Sen Worst Mayor Bloomberg-NYC
Ohio Went R Worst Mayor Mallory-Cincinnati
Massachusetts Stayed D (what, no Boston?)
Michigan Went R Worst Mayor Bing-Detroit, Majewski-Hamtranck
New Jersey na Worst Mayor Booker-Newark, Redd-Camden, Jones-Paterson
Pennsylvania Went R Worst Mayor McMahon-Reading
Illinois Stayed Dem Worst Mayor Gerl-Joliet, Daly-Chicago
Iowa Went R
Louisiana na
Missouri Went R
California will probably be the first state to whine like the baby they are for money to right all their wrongs, because in the end it is really our fault they can't live in the real world. Look for NY, MA and IL to start crying in unison when California starts. Then the whole nursery will start screaming.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
NYT Has Finally Jumped The Shark
and not a minute too soon.
NYT MONDAY: Jon Stewart 'modern-day equivalent of Edward R. Murrow'... Developing...
I started to find the NYT and those that needed to hang on its daily word a tad foolish years ago. Actually it was more than years ago. It was back when the earth was still cooling.
NYT MONDAY: Jon Stewart 'modern-day equivalent of Edward R. Murrow'... Developing...
I started to find the NYT and those that needed to hang on its daily word a tad foolish years ago. Actually it was more than years ago. It was back when the earth was still cooling.
What I Got For Christmas
I got few presents because for us it is more about family and the birth of Jesus. What I received is useful, nice and actually what I wanted.
I also got some presents I didn't want, don't need and are as useless as the governance we've been creeping towards since the "I Like Ike" era.
I got reporters that continue to lie about everything under the sun and beyond.
I got Republicans that think Obama will be just fine.
I got a lame duck that should've been put out of its misery before it got lame.
I got clueless Republicans.
I got a refurbished death panel.
I got a lot of things I wish I could return tomorrow.
UPDATE: The comics at the NYT just dropped another present in my lap.
I also got some presents I didn't want, don't need and are as useless as the governance we've been creeping towards since the "I Like Ike" era.
I got reporters that continue to lie about everything under the sun and beyond.
I got Republicans that think Obama will be just fine.
I got a lame duck that should've been put out of its misery before it got lame.
I got clueless Republicans.
I got a refurbished death panel.
I got a lot of things I wish I could return tomorrow.
UPDATE: The comics at the NYT just dropped another present in my lap.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Birth Of Christ
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| click to enlarge |
This unfinished panel in the Uffizi is nonetheless a masterpiece of the Florentine Renaissance. Observe the application of Albertian principles to draw the view in (the figures looking out at us or gesturing at us to look in), Leonardo’s own theories about creating dramatic contrasts between figural types (young and old, beautiful and harsh), and Renaissance rules of geometry, like the strong triangle created by the central figures. In its unfinished state this panel also teaches us about the mater’s technique of working on a dark panel and building up first the shadows, then the colour.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve Dinner For A Small Family
Vasto Antipasto-secret recipe from 1820 Italy
Ingredients for 6:
1/4 lb hot cappicola
1/4 lb mild cappicola
1/4 lb prosciutto
1/4 lb salami
1/4 lb Virgina ham
1/4 very hard imported (aged) provolone
1/4 roasted red peppers (slice thinly)
1 cup celery (small slices)
2 hard boil egg
1 can anchovies
1 jar of marinated artichokes
3/4 head of iceberg lettuce
1 can of black olives pitted
4 pope tomatoes
Layer with lettuce first, meats second, and then vegetables. Make a second layer and place thin slices of hard boil egg and anchovy on top (decorate nicely.). Mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste (more red vinegar is best!).
Serve with hard Italian bread.
Recipe for Italian Boulibasse
3 quarts marinara sauce
10 lobster tails or 5 lobsters cut
2 cloves of garlic
1tbs of flat (italian) parsley
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 lb small (little necks) clams
1/2 lb mussels
1/4 lb cod
mix sauce, garlic, parsley, and red wine and heat until warm
add lobster, shrimp, cod, mussels, and lobster. Cook 15 - 20 mins on med. heat until a low boil.
Serve fish in separate bowl. Mix sauce with linguine in separate bowl.
Buon appetito!!!
Ingredients for 6:
1/4 lb hot cappicola
1/4 lb mild cappicola
1/4 lb prosciutto
1/4 lb salami
1/4 lb Virgina ham
1/4 very hard imported (aged) provolone
1/4 roasted red peppers (slice thinly)
1 cup celery (small slices)
2 hard boil egg
1 can anchovies
1 jar of marinated artichokes
3/4 head of iceberg lettuce
1 can of black olives pitted
4 pope tomatoes
Layer with lettuce first, meats second, and then vegetables. Make a second layer and place thin slices of hard boil egg and anchovy on top (decorate nicely.). Mix red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste (more red vinegar is best!).
Serve with hard Italian bread.
Recipe for Italian Boulibasse
3 quarts marinara sauce
10 lobster tails or 5 lobsters cut
2 cloves of garlic
1tbs of flat (italian) parsley
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 lb small (little necks) clams
1/2 lb mussels
1/4 lb cod
mix sauce, garlic, parsley, and red wine and heat until warm
add lobster, shrimp, cod, mussels, and lobster. Cook 15 - 20 mins on med. heat until a low boil.
Serve fish in separate bowl. Mix sauce with linguine in separate bowl.
Buon appetito!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
China Isolates Itself Further As Country Starts Its Fall
China with its economy may implode. The United States with its economy may implode. Our Congress meets this pending disaster with repeal of DADT and more government. China's government meets their disaster by banning English words in publications and more government.
In a world where stupidity has been affordable for years it is only a guess which government is more stupid. China holds our future by holding our debt and we hold their future by buying or not buying their exports. A financial version of MAD.
There would be little difference if we swapped leadership.
In a world where stupidity has been affordable for years it is only a guess which government is more stupid. China holds our future by holding our debt and we hold their future by buying or not buying their exports. A financial version of MAD.
There would be little difference if we swapped leadership.
Marine Corps Bumper Sticker
"It's God's Job to Forgive Bin Laden -- It's Our Job To Arrange The Meeting"
Obama Signs Do Ask Do Tell And Exhibits Total Disconnect With Reality
"People will look back at this moment and wonder why it was even a controversy in the first place."
Obama to sign DADT repeal before big, emotional crowd
Obama doesn't know why it was controversial? Therein lies a deep disconnect and a problem for us when our leader states such an incredibly naive thought.
Obama signs historic bill ending "don't ask, don't tell"
Liberals and progressives are kicking our butts in this lame duck session not only with legislation by also byroyal federal decree and each new blow is designed to deflect public attention from what has been done.
From the federal takeover of the Internet to the destruction of the family farm through "safe food" legislation to outing thousands of gays in the military this administration and their fellow travelers in Congress and the bureaucracy are deconstructing our Republic into their own twisted image.
Obama signs historic bill ending "don't ask, don't tell"
Liberals and progressives are kicking our butts in this lame duck session not only with legislation by also by
From the federal takeover of the Internet to the destruction of the family farm through "safe food" legislation to outing thousands of gays in the military this administration and their fellow travelers in Congress and the bureaucracy are deconstructing our Republic into their own twisted image.
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