My personal reflection about life, news and current events.
"The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me." - Abraham Lincoln
I am tired of the being told that I - the prudent guy, and my kids when they grow up, should pay taxes so that bankers can get $70 billion in bonuses, so banks can use my tax money to buy other banks up like vultures feasting on roadkill and so that the guy down the street from me who took out an exotic mortgage to buy a house he couldn't afford can extract $200,000 or more from me and the rest of us in this nation - and keep his house.
That is outrageous, it is unjust, and in fact it is nothing other than raw theft, literally at gunpoint.
See, in many states purchase-money first mortgages are "non-recourse", meaning that all they can do is ruin your credit and foreclose on your house.
That's it.
They cannot force you into bankruptcy, they cannot garnish your wages.
And from the time you stop paying until the time you get evicted, you get to live there for free.
Finally, after you have been foreclosed upon, your house (and lots like it if your friends and neighbors do likewise) will drop dramatically in price. Presto! In a year or two you will be able to buy it back at half what you paid for it in 2004 or 2005. Now that's a bargain.
So give the government and the banks back what they're trying to give to you - a royal screw job.
Police State Brutality and C-SPAN debate - please take the time to watch
America must see this - please forward!
Dear Friends and Family.
I fear the worst for our Sweet Land of Liberty when our nations bravest are treated this way upon their return home. When events like this happen but you don't hear about them on daily shows, radio and newspapers, we are truly in the final stages in our turn towards a Fascist state.
Iraqi war veterans face trampled by police horses at Hofstra University during this years Presidential debate after being dragged to ground by riot police:
And for those that missed it live last night - here's the C-SPAN Presidential debate between Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin - even if you'd rather vote republicrat, watch it just to see what you are missing in the false, controlled republicrat debates, here is 90 minutes of real discourse, real options, real time to talk about the issues. If you are a republican or democrat, and are NOT IN A SWING STATE - I deplore you to consider voting for one of these 2 candidates- both uphold the principals of our founding fathers, respect the power of the law and truly would uphold the constitution of our grand United States.
Third Party candidates Ralph Nader (I) and Chuck Baldwin (Constitution Party) meet in a debate, hosted by Free and Equal. This is Mr. Nader's fourth presidential campaign. Mr. Baldwin is a radio talk show host and Baptist Minister.
Thursday : Washington, DC : 1 hr. 31 min.
Wash. Journal Question: "Do Third Political Parties Matter?"
I'm going to go ahead and be extreme here: Not supporting Nader/Gonzales is being out of your ever-loving mind. After eight years of the Bush Administration, after twenty-eight years of a dynastic government by, for, and of the rich, how much more do people in this crumbling country need to experience to see that the Democrats are not the "good guys?" Obama is a hypocrite, McCain is just another rich Republican monster, and yet these are our "choices." Again! When will Americans be able to finally identify evil when they see it? Besides, our elections are about as fraudulent as you can get. Americans don't vote a President into office, but merely "root" for someone to win, knowing that in the end, it's really up to the powerful. Hence third party candidates not even being allowed to debate. And we call this a democracy, the "land of the free." Wake up, folks. Stop getting your news from CNN. Subscribe to national newspapers like The Progressive, Lowdown, Harper's, and a host of others. Read. Inform yourselves. Get the Big Picture.
Comment from Sweden, part 1 of 3
Ralph Nader,
I'm a US citizen living in Sweden. My life here has enabled me to see the US in a new light when I compare it to Sweden's healthcare, education, consumer protection, energy use, environmental attitudes and fairness in government.
- Healthcare: tax funded, available to all at minimal cost (max. 130 USD per person per year) - Education (university): tax funded, available to all at minimal cost (books, some living expenses) - Consumer protection: complies with EU standards plus its own strict measures. Large percentages of most food items are produced and sold in Sweden with organic certification. - Energy use: many cities are soon attaining a goal of deriving 5% of their energy from wind. Geothermal heating methods are commonplace as well as solar. Car refueling stations with bio-gas, electricity and ethanol are located in all major cities and towns. Recycling rates and kitchen waste donations to city bio-gas plants are high.
Comment from Sweden, part 2 of 3
- Government: Sweden has seven official parties and they are all represented together in public debates prior to elections. Voters are not pressured into believing that only one of two parties has a chance to succeed. They are all heard and all represented in the government, according to the percentage share of the popular vote they receive. Corporate financial bias not allowed.
This all probably sounds wonderful and perhaps it only works in a small, attitude-homogenous country like Sweden. However, I believe that the US can attain, to some degree, in its own fashion, similar high-standard qualities for living. It certainly has the means to do so.
Comment from Sweden, part 3 of 3
Despite the glitz and power that still emanates from the US, it is a country which is gravely behind the living standards of other modern nations. Ignorant voters, poor government and greedy corporations have held it back. From what I have read and heard from you and your running mate, I believe that you are the only candidates who can help the US catch up with countries like Sweden.
I posted my absentee ballot yesterday. I confidently voted for you and Gonzalez. May the US open their eyes and see that you're they're only chance to reach their full potential!
Laura Kvarnstrand Sweden
-- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth... For my part, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst; and to provide for it. --Patrick Henry
Strait talk express - if only it was Ron instead of John. Inflation on the horizon. Must let the failures happen. We don't want zombie banks and business.
Scary stuff here!! Not sure what to think about this...
1st Brigade on homeland patrol: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/09/army_homeland_090708w/
End of America Video: http://www.endofamericamovie.com/
My America Project: http://www.myamericaproject.org/
Time to stand up - take back your government - control your money supply - inform your local government - contact your state and federal representatives.
Wow - really nice to see direct answers to the questions. Whether I agree with him or not, I think it would be good to have a third party in the white house - just to hold the other 2 parties accountable.
