POLITICAL: Gooferment rules apply universally, automatically, and unavoidably

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

http://www.strike-the-root.com/rules

Column by Paul Hein.

Exclusive to STR

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The fact that certain rules, of, say, a sport, or a social organization, no longer apply to you does not mean that you are thereby exempted from ordinary ethical and moral behavior. It only means that you have separated yourself from the organization whose rules you formerly voluntarily accepted.

Ah, all except one organization: government. Our Rulers assume that you are on their team, and subject to their rules, which they have drawn up, and frequently modify. The Cardinals, or Ford, or the Knights of Columbus can draw up whatever rules they want, and change them as they see fit, but so what? If you don’t belong to those organizations, it’s moot, as far as you’re concerned.

But the rules laid down by the Rulers, which they call “law,” are thought, as least by the Rulers, to apply universally, automatically, and unavoidably. And any attempts at withdrawal will be dealt with severely: consider the Confederacy.

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Yup, the King’s subjects: have to pay for “services” they don’t want, can’t use, and can’t afford!

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MONEY: Fig Leaf for retirees

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewFreeUse.act?fuid=MTc4Mzk0OTA=

Social Security Trust Fund: Fig Leaf For New Retirees
By JED GRAHAM
INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY

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Those who live to the average life expectancy, now past 84 for new retirees, will outlive the trust fund by more than four years, according to Congressional Budget Office projections.

At that point, Social Security could pay only about 75% of benefits, resulting in a 25% across-the-board cut to annual benefits if Congress doesn’t act.

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And when something bad happens, who do we hold accountable?

Gooferment, politicians, and bureaucrats long gone!

The little guy gets the weenie.

Again.

I am more cynical that the article. I think it could happen to everyone. Me included.

I’ll be too old to do anything about it. And, part of a declining minority with no clout.

Have to get to a better state.

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RANT: How many more have to die?

Monday, February 3, 2014

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead
Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead Sunday afternoon in his New York City apartment, a law-enforcement official said.

The cause of death is under investigation. The official said Mr. Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan.

Mr. Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the 2005 film “Capote.”

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The “(pseudo) War on (some) Drugs” doesn’t ensure that folks have pure standard products.

Imagine if WalMart was in charge, then the drugs would be pure and of a known strength.

I believe, as an article of faith, that drugs would no longer be “kool” because anyone could buy them anywhere. 

And, we would save a lot of lives and redirect our attention to this as a medical problem.

Insanity!

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TINFOILHAT: An extra pristine bullet?

Sunday, February 2, 2014

http://www.thedailysheeple.com/was-mystery-bullet-at-parkland-hospital-supposed-to-be-the-original-magic-bullet_022014

Was “Mystery Bullet” At Parkland Hospital Supposed To Be The Original Magic Bullet?

Jurriaan Maessen
ExplosiveReports.Com
February 1st, 2014

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One of the first nurses present at Parkland Hospital to receive the fatally wounded Kennedy has very recently told an audience she observed a bullet lodged between the president’s ear and shoulder. This bullet, or any mention of it, later completely vanished from the autopsy-reports.

As the Sunday Mirror reports, the nurse recalls a “mystery bullet” lodged in the president’s body ” between his ear and his shoulder”.

“It was pointed at its tip and showed no signs of damage.”, Hall noted. “There was no blunting of the bullet or scarring around the shell from where it had been fired.”

“I’d had a great deal of experience working with gunshot wounds, but I had never seen anything like this before. It was about one-and-a-half inches long – nothing like the bullets that were later produced.

Hall also said, “It was taken away but never have I seen it presented in evidence or heard what happened to it. It remains a mystery.”

A mystery indeed. What’s especially mysterious is the fact that Hall describes the unusual bullet to be in pristine condition- showing no signs of being ejected from a firearm. This reminds us somewhat of the next to pristine bullet found on the stretcher at Parkland, later known has the magic bullet- one of the three supposed bullets fired by Lee Harvey Oswald from the 6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository. This mention of yet another bullet (quite different from the other bullets supposedly fired from the mail-order Mannlicher Carcano)

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When will we, if ever, get all the stories aligned?

It’s clear that there are some “facts” that need exposure. 

And why are some records still sealed?

Argh!

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RANT: Watch a Bud commercial about a vet coming home

Saturday, February 1, 2014

http://youtu.be/wuSjsLA9Jdo

 

While I am glad he’s home …

…i think of all the girls and boys who are not home.

 

 

And what about those who don’t?

 

Or come home broken beyond repair?

 

Argh!

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GUNS: “Help will be there is a few minutes.”

Friday, January 31, 2014

http://youtu.be/I3HlbgYQLE0

best line is: “But I don’t have a few minutes.”

Argh!

Technically, I guess she should have waited until he broke in. 

But, if I was on the Jury, I’d wink at that distinction. 

Not like he was there to sell Girl Scout cookies.

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INTERESTING: “chastity” versus “continence”

Thursday, January 30, 2014

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When I went through Kothlic Skrule, it was “chastity”; nothing about “continence”.

As I get older and take diuretics, maybe I was misinformed?

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POLITICAL: SOTU is a crock

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

http://www.ijreview.com/2014/01/111537-seven-big-lies-obama-told-in-his-state-of-the-union-speech/

Seven Big Lies Obama Told In His State Of The Union Speech

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2) Raising minimum wage will help families

Obama sayeth, “[We] have a bill to fix that by lifting the minimum wage to $10.10… This will help families. It will give businesses customers with more money to spend… So join the rest of the country. Say yes. Give America a raise.”

It’s not hard to believe that Obama, who has never run a business, doesn’t understand that artificially forcing a business to pay someone more than their wage is worth will put more people out of the labor market. Making job creation more expensive leads to fewer jobs.

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I’m sorry that I believe that the “minimum wage” is essentially a tax on the poor and “middle class”. As, if  there was a difference.

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MONEY: Nickels are “poor man’s gold”

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

http://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/01/robert-wenzel/machinations-at-the-mint/

Price Inflation Will Force the US Mint to Once Again Change the Metal Content of Coins
By Robert Wenzel
Economic Policy Journal

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The Mint is considering a change to the mix of metals it uses to make quarters, dimes and nickels, because of the climbing cost of production of the coins. reports WSJ.

It now costs 1.8 cents to make a penny and 9.4 cents to make a nickel, costing the federal government about $104.5 million last year.

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I fully expect that in the next bout of accelerating price inflation that the value of the metal content of current nickels will soar. Thus, nickels are a great no downside investment. If the price inflation I anticipate doesn’t develop, just spend the nickels. For more on nickels as an investment see: Why You Need to Own Nickels, Right Now

http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2011/02/why-you-need-to-own-nickels-right-now.html

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Nickels are “poor man’s gold”.

Argh!

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POLITICAL: Kaine says “Our goal of making sure that instability in Afghanistan”

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Mr. Ferdinand Reinke
1641 International Dr Unit 414
McLean, VA 22102-4831

Dear Mr. Reinke:

Thank you for contacting me about our troops serving in Afghanistan. I appreciate hearing from you.

Over a decade ago, the United States overthrew the Afghan Taliban that was providing a safe haven for Al Qaeda – the terrorist organization that attacked our country on September 11, 2001. Since then, we have decimated core Al Qaeda and its affiliates, and paved the way for the Afghans to establish democratic institutions, take control of their own security, and join us as partners in the fight against extremism. With our main mission in Afghanistan – destroying Al Qaeda – nearly complete, I support bringing our troops home as quickly as we can, consistent with our goal of making sure that instability in Afghanistan poses no danger to American interests.

Throughout my years in public service, I have witnessed first-hand the extraordinary challenges faced by our troops and their families. In 2006, I had the pleasure of visiting members of the Virginia National Guard stationed in Afghanistan who faced tremendous threats to their personal safety as they fought for their country. Throughout our Commonwealth, I have talked with military families who have endured the pain of lengthy separation from their loved ones when they are deployed overseas.

When I was Governor of Virginia, I signed the Military Relief Act to assist military families that encountered urgent needs for basic living expenses. In addition, I signed the 5-Star Statement of Support to confirm that we would assist state employees who served in the Virginia National Guard and Reserve.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, I will continue to be a strong advocate for our troops who serve abroad – before they deploy and after they return home. We must support their well-being to show our gratitude for the incredible sacrifices they endure for us all.

Thank you once again for contacting me.

Sincerely,

Signature

Tim Kaine

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For the record, all i said was: “bring them home NOW!”!!!!!

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