A Big Gain in Gov't Jobs & Massive Loss in Private Sector Jobs

Another Stimulus

Sometime this year,  we taxpayers will again receive another 'Economic Stimulus' payment.


This is indeed a very exciting program,  and I'll explain it by using a Q & A format:


    Q. What is an Economic Stimulus payment ?

    A.  It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.


    Q..  Where will the government get this money ?

    A.  From taxpayers.


    Q.  So the government is giving me back my own money ?

    A.  Only a smidgen of it.


    Q.  What is the purpose of this payment ?

    A.  The plan is for you to use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set,  thus stimulating the economy.


    Q.  But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?

    A.  Shut up.


    Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the U.S. economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:     
            
          *  If you spend the stimulus money at Wal-Mart,  the money will go to China or Sri Lanka .


        *  If you spend it on gasoline,  your money will go to the Arabs.


        *  If you purchase a computer,  it will go to India , Taiwan or China .

     

        *  If you purchase fruit and vegetables,  it will go to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala ..

     

        *  If you buy an efficient  car,  it will go to Japan or Korea .


   

        *  If  you purchase useless stuff,  it will go to Taiwan .

   

        *  If you pay your credit cards off, or buy stock,  it will go to management bonuses and they will hide it offshore.


    Instead,  keep the money in America by:


    1)  Spending it at yard sales,  or   

    2)  Going to ball games,  or 

    3)  Spending it on prostitutes,  or   

    4)  Beer or   

    5) Tattoos.


  (These are the only American businesses still operating in the U.S. )



    Conclusion:

    Go to a ball game with a tattooed prostitute that you met at a yard sale and drink beer all day !


    No need to thank me,  I'm just glad I could be of help.

Arizona Boycott

         Sacramento, California City Councilors:

 

As a long time Arizonan, I take great offense at your decision to boycott the state of Arizona.  It's ironic that you decided to take such a misguided action in the same week that 3,500 acres of our Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge has been closed to us citizens because of the dangers from illegal drug and human smugglers.  Have you actually thought through the point of your actions?  Who will you help: who will you harm and at what cost?  In fact, it is nothing but political grandstanding.

 

Have you even read the bill before taking this action; or, are you passing judgment as Eric Holder and Janet Napolitano did?  If you want to research it now, there are actually two bills.  You should also boycott the federal government since you cannot violate our state law without also violating the federal law.

 

Actions do have consequences.  I'm not much for boycotting, however, when I am being boycotted, I will return the favor.  I visit California several times each year and have always enjoyed your city.  I have a cousin who lives there and many friends I visit when in the Napa Valley.  Sacramento and that area will now be off my list.  I also will not buy any wine or any other products from the area while the boycott of our great state is in place.  I have a small business with approximately 120 employees and I will encourage all of them and all others that I know to do the same.

 

Your actions were irresponsible and no doubt, based on ignorance.  It is difficult to believe there is nothing better for the Sacramento City Council to do than take such foolish action.  Your citizens deserve better.

 

Regards,

Ken Hand

Tempe, AZ 

 

Sent to: 'rtretheway@cityofsacramento.org'; 'ssheedy@cityofsacramento.org'; 'rkfong@cityofsacramento.org'; 'lhammond@cityofsacramento.org'; 'scohn@cityofsacramento.org'; 'KMcCarty@cityofsacramento.org'; 'rwaters@cityofsacramento.org'; 'bpannell@cityofsacramento.org' 

Arizona Boycott

Burlington, Vermont City Councilors:

As a long time Arizonan, I take great offense at your decision to boycott the state of Arizona.  Being located at the opposite end of the country, how could you possibly understand the situation we face in our great state?  Have you even read the bill; or, are you passing judgment as Eric Holder and Janet Napolitano did?  If you want to research it now, there are actually two bills.  You should also boycott the federal government since you cannot violate our state law without also violating the federal law.

Actions do have consequences.  I'm not much for boycotting, however, when I am being boycotted, I will return the favor.  I was considering visiting the New England area this summer.  Vermont will be off the list.  I also will not buy any maple syrup or Vermont Teddy Bears or Ben & Jerry's ice cream while the boycott of our great state is in place.  I will not visit or buy anything from Vermont and will encourage all others that I know to do the same.

Your actions were irresponsible and no doubt, based on ignorance.  It is difficult to believe there is nothing better for the Burlington City Council to do than take such foolish action.  Your citizens deserve better.

Regards,

Ken Hand

Tempe, AZ

Sent to:
'eadrian@comcast.net'; 'davidsframeshop@aol.com'; 'mcaldwell@ci.burlington.vt.us'; 'nckaplan@gmail.com'; 'bkeoghsr@yahoo.com'; 'kehoeforcouncil@gmail.com'; 'pdecelles@comcast.net'; 'bwkranic@yahoo.com'; 'emstanak@ci.burlington.vt.us'; 'vinewright@burlingtontelecom.net'; 'jshannon@burlingtontelecom.net'; 'paulfin@sover.net'; 'doberv@burlingtontelecom.net'

History Lesson on Your Social Security Card

 

Your Social Security Just in case some of you young whippersnappers (& some older ones) didn't know this.  It's easy to check out, if you don't believe it.  Be sure and show it to your kids.  They need a little history lesson on what's what and it doesn't matter whether you are Democrat or Republican.  Facts are Facts!!! Social Security Cards up until the 1980s expressly stated the number and card were not to be used for identification purposes.  Since nearly everyone in the United States now has a number, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message was removed.         An old Social Security card with the "NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION" message.     Our Social Security  Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social  Security (FICA) Program. He promised:  1.) That participation in the Program would be  Completely voluntary,  No longer Voluntary 2.) That the participants would only have to pay  1% of the first $1,400 of their annual  Incomes into the Program,  Now 7.65% on the first $90,000    3.) That the money the participants elected to put  into the Program would be deductible from  their income for tax purposes each year,  No longer tax deductible 4.) That the money the participants put into the  independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the  general operating fund, and therefore, would  only be used to fund the Social Security  Retirement Program, and no other  Government program, and,  Under Johnson the money was moved to  The General Fund and Spent 5.) That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income.  Under Clinton & Gore up to 85% of your Social Security can be Taxed Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are  now receiving a Social Security check every month --  and then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of  the money we paid to the Federal government to 'put  away' -- you may be interested in the following:  ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----  Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the  independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the  general fund so that Congress could spend it?  A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically  controlled House and Senate.  ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --  Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax  deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?  A: The Democratic Party.  ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----  Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social  Security annuities?  A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the  'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the  Senate, while he was Vice President of the  US  ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -  Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving annuity payments to immigrants?  AND MY FAVORITE:  A: That's right!  Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.  Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65,  began to receive Social Security payments! The  Democratic Party gave these payments to them,  even though they never paid a dime into it!  ------------ -- ------------ --------- ----- ------------ --------- ---------  Then, after violating the original contract (FICA),  the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!  And the worst part about it is uninformed citizens believe it!  If enough people receive this, maybe a seed of  awareness will be planted and maybe changes will  evolve.  Maybe not, some Democrats are awfully  sure of what isn't so.  But it's worth a try. How many people can YOU send this to?  Actions speak louder than bumper stickers.  AND CONGRESS GIVES THEMSELVES 100% RETIREMENT FOR ONLY SERVING ONE TERM!!!