ZanieLadie's Thoughts

Tax Dependents

2012-02-01T21:35:00.001-05:00

Wish I could claim this as my own...but I saw it on-line. I'm not sure who created it...but I thought I'd share:

The IRS sent my tax return back...AGAIN!
I guess it was because of my response to the question: "List all dependents."
I replied: "12 million illegal immigrants, 3 million crack heads, 42 million unemployed people on food stamps, 2 million people in over 243prisons, and 535 fools in the U.S. House and Senate."
Apparently this was NOT an acceptable answer!

Oh how true! Of course, I would add Obama and his family - including the grandmother. After all, my tax money pays for his security when he and his family walk to the Corcoran Gallery of Art in DC (as they did on January 29, 2012). In fact, you and I are paying for his vacations when we cannot even afford one ourselves.

So, IRS...how 'bout dem dependents?

The Election is Coming...RANT

2012-01-31T16:44:00.000-05:00

Rant of the Day:

I am so sick of these political ads and all of this projection crap. Seriously. Put the front runner names in a hat (including Obama) and shake it up. Then pick one. They are all the same.

Sadly, I don't like any of the front runners. Santorum looks good to me. I liked Cain. And now it appears that the GOP nomination will be between Romney and Gingrich. Sigh.

Here's a question for you: Why do we have so many different dates for these caucuses/primaries? Let's just have them all on the same day. Why should my vote (which will be cast in April) be of less value than those in Iowa?

I think it sucks! Have the nation vote on the same day and let the chips fall where they may. We do it for the General Election.

I can't turn on any news channel without hearing the latest projections about this state's winner or that state's winner. Blah. Blah. Please...just shut up. The results will speak for themselves.

Polls? Oh whatever. You can make a poll slant any way that you want. I've never been contacted about my political opinion and I've been voting since I was eligible. Besides that, who is to say that these people being polled are even being truthful.

We talk about how in America, ANYBODY can become President. Not true. You have to have a LOT of money to run for President - whether your own or the backing of someone else's. That means whoever is elected certainly won't have the same issues I and others less financially-fortunate have. I don't begrudge others who have wealth. I certainly don't buy into this whole communist/socialist redistribution crap. If it's yours, keep it.

However, it's hard for someone elected into office to understand my dilemma of skipping doctor appointments to save on co-pays so that groceries can be bought. How about those who skip medications because of the cost?

I was in the grocery store today and couldn't believe the prices of things. Is it any wonder that people resort to eating cat food? It's sad.

So...today's rant ends with me still sick of this political season that will eventually end in the Fall with me choosing the lesser of two evils once again. Let me re-phrase that. It will end with me voting for whoever is running against Obama.

I'd enter the Race...but the funds just aren't there. I certainly couldn't do a worse job...

The Election Circus

2012-01-12T22:47:00.000-05:00

OMGosh! This election reminds me of a circus...but without the fun and cotton candy.

I AM a Patriot but am sooooo tired of the bickering and crap already. The in-fighting among the candidates is frustrating. If the election were held today, I don't even know for whom I would vote. Well...you can rule out Obama. I'd vote for a rock before I'd ever vote for him.

Every time I think I can possibly rally behind a specific candidate, I learn something about him/her that just doesn't sit well with me. I am really tired of our Presidential elections being a matter of picking the lesser of two (or more) evils.

Anyone else as frustrated as I am? Feel free to comment...

Welcome to 2012!

2012-01-10T21:23:00.000-05:00

Okay. New year. Like untouched snow. You know the kind...you see a large patch of snow (or sand if you live in warmer climates) that is smooth and never trod upon. You have the urge to make footprints in it. Well that's 2012. We are ten days in and there are 356 days left to walk upon since this is a Leap Year.

As I get older (I swear I am only... er.. 29...uhmm), it sure seems like time goes faster. (I'm sticking with the 29, folks!) When I do stop to catch my breath (which usually occurs after walking up steps, walking to the fridge, walking to the buffet line, and similar strenuous activities), I find that it seems like it was just yesterday that I got my set of car keys.

Wait...that WAS yesterday. I lost my originals somewhere in a field (don't ask) and had to have copies made from my spare set.

Seriously, though, some aspects of time seem to have flown by for me. My kids are grown now. My friends are getting old. Cold, damp weather and my bones no longer get along. In fact, it is sad for me to realize that my mind still thinks I am a young, spry, slender woman who can dance the night away. Of course, my body definitely knows I'm not.

In other aspects, time seems to have stopped completely. After all, has it ONLY been 3 years since Obama took office?

I hope that2012 brings my readers health, laughter, contentment, and fun. Now get busy building that snowman or sandcastle in the un-trampled area of life!

God bless...

Having a fun time...

2011-12-06T00:36:00.000-05:00

I haven't had much time to write lately...so I am sorry if you are disappointed. I hope to return to writing a daily post sometime after the new year. Until then, it will be "hit or miss." I have taken a sorely needed vacation and am having a great time.

Goodness knows, all you have to do is watch the news and you find a plethora of fodder for editorial writing.

I was sorry to hear of Cain's withdrawal from the Presidential race. Let's hope someone emerges who can gain my support. I am leaning towards Gingrich...but we shall see.

December is a month that is usually a flurry of activity. It's time to order all medications, medical equipment, supplies, etc. before needing to meet that elusive deductible once again beginning in January.

I like to look at the new year as a path of snow that has yet to be trodden upon...you know what I'm talking about...you drive by an area that has not been trampled upon and you just have to urge to step in it. Of course, if you live in a region without snow, think of it in terms of sand.

Anyway, thanks for reading! Look for something substantial to read in the near future.

God bless and stay safe! :)

Thanksgiving Day and Every Day

2011-11-21T22:21:00.000-05:00

Despite being overlooked by most commercial stores (other than grocery stores), Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. Most of what we were taught in elementary school about the first Thanksgiving is false. However, the main thrust of the day, giving thanks, is still a staple today.

Whether the day is celebrated with family, friends, acquaintances, strangers, or even alone, the main focus should be upon giving thanks to our Creator. It is He who sustains us and who remains in control.

Whether the food is home-made or prepared by someone else, we need to be thankful. Yet, this should not be the only day...once a year...that we remember to give thanks.

This year, I am thankful that I have memories of more abundant financial times in this country. I am thankful that I live in what is STILL the greatest country in the world. I am thankful that we have a system of government that gives me a voice and the ability to vote for a candidate to hold the highest position in our land.

I am eternally grateful that I have been born-again. God saw the need for a Savior and sent His son to save me. I am thankful that when my life on this earth is no more, I will be in Heaven - rejoicing with family and friends who have gone there before me.

It goes without saying that I am thankful for family and friends. We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all!

Write Wing Whacko: They Don't Know Better

2011-11-17T21:40:00.002-05:00

Write Wing Whacko: They Don't Know Better

An excellent article by Jeremy Crow is linked above! I recommend it whole-heartedly. He is succinct in his interpretation of the Occupy Movement and points out the discrepancies in the Movement's agenda. Hmmm...hypocrisy is more like it. Must reading for all!

If you are Conservative, then you will more than likely agree with his views. If you are Liberal, then you will probably just call him a bunch of names. When one is losing an argument, one often resorts to name-calling. At that point, one has lost the debate.

Happy reading! :)

Giving Problems to God without Meddling

2011-11-15T22:29:00.001-05:00

Wow! How many times do we "give" our problems to God only to snatch them back again? Like a child brings a toy to a parent to be fixed, so we take our problems to God. Then we "forget" that HE has the power to handle the problems and take them back upon ourselves. ("Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22 KJV and "Casting all your care upon him: for he careth for you." 1 Peter 5:7 KJV)

God doesn't need us to "meddle" with His Plan. He promises to work with what we give Him. Sometimes that isn't much because we end up taking matters into our own hands without waiting upon the LORD. ("But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 KJV)

I pray that I won't meddle...

Derailed for good?

2011-11-15T19:59:00.002-05:00

Okay. No matter what you think of Herman Cain...it seems that his contention for the Presidency may be coming to an end. According to a report on FNC, Cain has now slipped 11 points in the polls - leaving Romney and Gingrich tied for first.

I have liked Cain from his very first debate appearance. What saddens me is that, for many, the alleged sexual harassment has caused doubt about Cain's trustworthiness.

What do I think?

I think that it's awfully convenient that as soon as Cain soars in the polls, "victims" long since vanished into the woodwork suddenly start appearing. Do I believe the allegations? Not really...however, I wasn't there. The timing of the "coming forth" of these women leaves it quite suspect in my mind.

Many pundits were talking about a Cain vs. Obama showdown for the 2012 election. Hmmm. Now suddenly that most likely won't happen. Did Obama's camp have anything to do with this? (Uh oh...guess I'm now gonna get reported to AttackWatch...LOL)

With a Cain-Obama contest, where ever would Obama be able to insert race?

Just because I didn't vote for Obama in 2008 doesn't make me a racist. However, if you DID vote for Obama because he is "black," then you ARE a racist.

Why does the Left fear Cain?

Perhaps it's his no nonsense approach to solving our debt crisis. Having extensive experience in the business world, his way of creating solutions comes from a different perspective than career politicians. That scares people. To think that Cain, if elected, would change things from the status quo makes people nervous. I understand that people don't like change (and I don't mean Obama's kind)...but if we continue down the path we are on, there will be no United States of America left.

I have been hoping that Cain's campaign would recover from the supposed scandal, but I am not sure that it will. I still support Cain. It just goes to show you that it is easier to tear down a reputation than to repair one.

I am praying for you, Cain, as well as the rest of the candidates. (Yes, even Obama.) There are several that I don't feel I can support should Cain no longer be a viable candidate...but I do know we don't need Obama for a 2nd term.

In my opinion, we didn't need him for the first.

H.R. 822

2011-11-14T19:28:00.002-05:00

This bill introduced in the House of Representatives is the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. (For more information, visit: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Federal/Read.aspx?id=7138)

We as American citizens have the right to bear arms (2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States). If a person has a permit to carry in one state, what is the point in not having that permit extend to the other 49 states?

Remember: Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Be responsible.

The Occupy Movement really needs to become UN-OCCUPIED

2011-11-07T21:14:00.002-05:00

Okay. The violence at these "Occupy" rallies (or whatever they are being called) is getting ridiculously out-of-hand.

Earlier today, I watched a short video in which an innocent bystander was pushed down a flight of steps at the DC Convention Center. (http://nation.foxnews.com/occupy-wall-street/2011/11/06/conservative-vs-liberal-ideology-display-dc)

What about the violence that erupted at a McDonald's in New York? The Occupy Wall Street protester wanted free food! (http://nation.foxnews.com/occupy-wall-street/2011/11/06/occupy-protester-trashes-mcdonalds-after-being-denied-free-food)

When is enough enough?

I guess if you ask an Occupy protester, he/she would probably state that this is just the beginning of a "movement."

I don't think these protesters will be satisfied until there is an equal distribution of assets in this country. That brings to mind the Bible verse 2 Thessalonians 3:10: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." (NIV)

Sadly, these so-called movements occurring across the country are doing nothing but causing financial resources to be drained (since emergency personnel such as police officers and fire fighters are needed in greater numbers). Businesses can't open because of the crowds - and many of the owners are part of the "99%" that are supposedly being represented.

Whata bout the health impact? Are there adequate rest room facilities? Certainly it can't take long for those "Spot-a-Pots" to be filled. Perhaps the protesters are using the facilities of local businesses. Are those business owners (again, probably part of that magical 99%) being reimbursed by the movement for those added expenses?

Then there's the ecological impact on the environment. The trash left behind must be excessive...or are the protesters recycling? Wait...are they leaving a bigger carbon footprint?

Where are the protesters to protest against the protesters?

Political Correctness has gone TOO far!

2011-11-07T20:52:00.002-05:00

Frankly, I am tired of individuals having to be concerned with being PC (politically correct).

It seems that lately in our country, the good ol' USofA, the desire of one individual overrules the desires of the remaining ninety-nine. What do I mean by that?

Let's look at some recent instances of this:

- Catholic University being sued for discrimination against Muslim students for not providing a Catholic icon-free area for them to offer their daily prayers (although it should be noted that it is a professor that has instigated the law suit and not students). http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Suit_Accuses_Catholic_U__Of_Discrimination-132908343.html

- Walt Disney company will not release "Song of the South" (1946) due to the fear that some blacks ("African Americans") might be offended at the content of the movie despite the fact that the Uncle Remus stories (upon which the movie is based) are set AFTER the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.
http://www.songofthesouth.net/faq/index.html

- Five students in a California high school were sent home when they refused to remove their USA flag t-shirts on Cinco de Mayo (a Mexican holiday) because the shirts were deemed to be "incendiary"
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/05/06/california-students-sent-home-wearing-flags-cinco-mayo/

- In Maine, because a 12 year-old "transgendered" male was denied use of a female bathroom, the Maine Human Rights Commission proposed to ban the divisions between gender in schools (bathrooms, sports, etc.). Due to mounting pressure, the proposal was retracted.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/04/15/maine-commission-shelves-ban-gender-specific-bathrooms-sports-teams-schools/

- The government refused to act on the "red flags" exhibited by one of the Army's psychiatrist because of fear that there would be an accusation of "profiling."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33678801/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/gunman-kills-wounds-fort-hood/#.TriIrEOXu7s

The above examples are just several that came to this writer's mind while writing this blog post. There are many more and readers should feel free to comment accordingly on this blog - sharing their examples.

However, perhaps comments should be "reviewed" and "monitored" by some kind of Language and Thought Police. After all, that's what it seems that it has come down to...

The Liberal Left has no problems convicting one of the current GOP candidates of sexual harassment (despite no conclusive evidence) while giving our current President and former President a pass in this area. And no...I did not have a sexual relationship with the owner of this blog site. Besides, I burned the dress.

Speaking of our current President, for goodness sake, don't say anything negative about him. Otherwise, www.AttackWatch.com lurkers may just see to it that men in dark suits and sunglasses show up at your door.

It is this writer's opinion that political correctness has run a muck. Is it any wonder that our youth are confused?

BLOG CORRECTION

2011-11-03T11:40:00.001-04:00

Being new to blogging, I accidentally had a parameter setting which forced someone to register with Google before being able to comment. I have discovered the error and there is no longer that need.

Feel free to leave comments and express your opinion.

Thanks!

-ZanieLadie-

Cain Train Screeching to a Halt?

2011-11-03T02:29:00.002-04:00

What's up with all of these accusations that are surfacing about GOP Presidential contender Herman Cain? Shhh. We can't talk about it. The women want to remain anonymous. Isn't that special?

Don't misunderstand. I think sexual harassment does occur in the workplace and frankly, I find it disgusting. Just go to work, do your job, and then leave. But in this case, I wonder about the validity of the claims. "Inappropriate comments" were supposedly made. I wasn't there, so I don't know. What I do know is that my support of Cain 2012 hasn't waivered. I guess it hasn't for others either since Cain's fund raising contributions have increased over the last 48 hours.

From news accounts, it seems that the one alleged "victim" really doesn't want to speak about the incident - but her lawyer does. Oh that's shocking. Another lawyer running his/her mouth on television.

Cain shared one comment that he had made to the aforementioned employee and it involved stating that she was about the same height as his wife. HORRORS! No wonder the woman was upset! Just hearing about it has traumatized me for life and forced me into intensive therapy.

That's considered sexual harassment?

Having experienced TRUE sexual harassment on the job, Cain's comment garners no tissues for me. I am so sick of all of the PC crap out there where people are afraid to even look at one another lest the "look" be misconstrued.

Perhaps we all need to lighten up a little bit and stop crying "wolf" when it's really just a dog. That...or wrap ourselves in bubble wrap and walk around without looking or speaking to one another.

You decide.

As for me, I believe bubble wrap is made for popping and not wearing as articles of clothing.

Living with a Family Member who has a Mental Illness

2011-11-01T01:45:00.001-04:00

Sometimes "madness" hits home. It isn't easy living with a loved one who has a mental illness. Over time, the "walking on eggshells" can have a negative impact upon the health of the rest of the family members. Depending upon the illness, there may be outbursts of aggression or anger that really increase the stress of everyone involved.

While there is a lot of stigma associated with mental illness, violence doesn't always go hand-in-hand with it. Some of the circulating information out there is inaccurate. That hurts those with the illness(es) AND the family members.

Life isn't always easy. God never promised an "easy" life, just one in which He will be with us. I have personally lived with an individual for almost 19 years who suffers with several mental health conditions: my son.

This son is not an only child, but he is the one that has caused me the most stress. It is hard sometimes to distinguish between the illnesses and and chosen behavior. As a result, parents have to walk that fine line when it comes to consequences and discipline.

As a reader of this blog, I am hopeful that YOU will be empathetic to those families dealing with mental illness. In my own experience, I cannot list the number of times that bystanders (while witnessing an outburst from my child), would make negative comments about my assumed parenting skills (or more likely, the lack thereof).

One incident that I will share occurred when my son was around 8 years old or so. We had exited a store and were heading to my vehicle. Something (and I don't recall what) "set" him off. Next thing I knew, he was kicking a store trashcan that was attached to the pavement while screaming that I was a b****. People stopped and stared. (My other kids probably wanted to melt into the cement...although by this time in our lives, occurrences like this were quite frequent.)

One woman mockingly stated, "I can't believe that she allows her child to talk to her that way." (Her exact words--I will probably never forget them.) Now...most of the time, I would have simply ignored the chitter chatter among the witnesses. This time, however, something really rubbed me the wrong way.

While my son lay kicking and screaming on the ground, I stood up, turned towards the woman making the comment and stated: "Oh yes. It was always my childhood dream to have a son so that he could call me a b****." I then had my other children assist me in grabbing my son by the arms and legs - "helping" him to the car.

I have no idea what that woman thought of my comment and I didn't care. In fact, to this day, I don't care.

The incidents are endless. I even had someone call the police on me in Wal-Mart. Nothing like hearing "Security, report to the [...] department" over the store's PA system. Yup. I just waited for them to arrive. (Nope. I refused to make a hasty exit from the store. I just sat on the floor and waited.) Local police did appear. Meanwhile, I had one of my other children retrieve the 4 inch binder from my vehicle that included ALL of the hospital admission/discharge papers, receipts from therapist/psychiatrist appointment co-pays, and school IEP records pertaining to my son.

In the end, the people hovering around waiting for me to be arrested or whatever it is that they wanted to witness were disappointed. The police officers told everyone to disperse. However, who knows what emotional toll and impact incidents such as these had on my other children. Praise the Lord, they are mentally-healthy adults now. My one son (about whom I am writing), sadly, is not.

After the incident with the comment by that judging female, I changed my tactic. I made some little cards (using my printer) that read: "What you are witnessing is a child suffering with bi-polar disorder. It is an ugly disease over which he has no control. It affects millions of children nationwide and leaves emotional scars on the entire family. Please consider making a contribution to NAMI [website listed] to assist in finding better treatments for this disease."

Instead of making comments back to the gawking people staring while my son had his outbursts, I simply handed out the cards. That usually shut them up quickly. Asking for money usually does. I wonder if anyone ever made a donation.

I pray for my son daily. For whatever reason, God has chosen at this time not to remove the problems that plague him. I STILL deal with his daily angry outbursts. I am experiencing one as I type this post.

I could go on and on with this topic, but I will close this post. Perhaps I will re-visit it again soon. For now, I have to go "deal" with his latest "issue."

For more information about bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses, please visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website: www.nami.org. You can also find support networks in your area via this site. Remember: You are NOT alone.

Obama's destruction of the USA

2011-10-25T21:17:00.002-04:00

It's not your momma's USA anymore. It seems like our society has been on the decline for several generations. All of the "free love" junk of the 70s has really had a negative impact. Of course, I think most of those are now in the streets of our major cities as part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. (People, GO HOME! You look stupid!)

It is amazing to the see the parallels between the prophecies of the book of Revelation (last chapter of the Bible) and the events unfolding before our eyes. When I hear about the increase of earthquakes and other so-called "natural" disasters, I can't help but believe that the Rapture is near, To that end, I think that Obama's Presidency (whether legitimate or not) figures greatly into the END TIMES.

In my opinion, Obama is Muslim. That is in opposition to Christianity. I don't care that he calls himself a "Christian." I can call myself a horse, but that doesn't make it so. Since according to Islam, anyone who is not Muslim is considered an "infidel," why would a Muslim want to hold the highest political office in the land of an infidel nation?

To destroy it from the inside out...

Our monetary system is collapsing. Our economy is in shambles. Our moral base has all but been forgotten. Just like Rome (from which many of our laws are adopted), the USA is going to collapse from within.

Oh...but wait. It isn't even just our country. There's Greece, Spain, Ireland...the list goes on. The Middle East? I won't bother naming those countries since they change governments faster than I can type. Am I concerned?

Sure. However, I keep reminding myself (sometimes more than daily) that GOD is IN CONTROL. While I recognize that His Plan never included all of this...He has allowed it since mankind broke that intimate relationship with Him back in the Garden of Eden.

I think Obama and with George Soros (look him up) are behind the destruction of America. If Obama, through his policies and skirting around Congress, can ruin us, then so much the better for the Muslim world.

Sadly, many people are too focused upon themselves (stemming from the "Me Generation") to even notice or care. Sure...they know that prices are up, investment profits are down, and jobs are limited, but they don't even realize what a political monster was put in office. I have even seen "Obama 2012" stickers on cars already!

Huh? Are you kidding me? Hasn't enough damage been done? Our debt is so great that I am too tired to even type that many zeroes! Spend-spend-spend seems to be the goal of Obama...and Congress. In my opinion, we need to vote 'em all out and start fresh. Career politicians need to leave.

All of this turmoil in the US and the world is setting up the stage nicely for the Antichrist is assume power. If money (from all countries) is no longer worth the paper it is printed upon, then the world will be looking for solutions. Enter the Antichrist. As a Pre-Trib Believer (it's the only Bibically-based belief versus a Mid-Trib or Post-Trib belief), I'm gonna be raptured outta this world before the Antichrist rises to power. (That right there discounts theories of some that Obama is the Antichrist - although I believe he IS an antichrist just not THE Antichrist.)

I am watching Israel. Despite Obama's continued rejection of Israel (our ally in the Middle East), I STAND WITH ISRAEL. Whether you like it or not, the Jews are God's Chosen people. Period. No. I'm not Jewish (religion or race); however, I AM part of God's Chosen because I am saved by the grace of God's mercy through the blood of His Son, Jesus.

So, Obama...don't mess with the Power of God. I know how the story ends.

The Baltimore Ravens

2011-10-25T20:45:00.001-04:00

Wow...what happened in last night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Baltimore didn't even get a first down until well into the 3rd quarter and didn't even score until the 4th!

Perhaps the offensive team was too busy watching the World Series (Rangers vs. Cardinals) to realize that they were supposed to be playing football. Of course, I think the Cardinals were too busy watching the Ravens to play baseball.

It was a disappointing game, without a doubt. Final score: 12-7. Bummer.

Congressional Reform Act of 2011

2011-10-24T16:40:00.001-04:00

Got an email recently that I thought I'd share. It lists some proposals that could be combined into an actual Amendment to the Constitution. Here they are:

1. Term Limits: 12 years max. (Some possible options: A. Two Six-year Senate terms, B. Six Two-year House terms, C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms)

2. No Tenure / No Pension: Members of Congress receive a salary while in office but that salary ends when they leave office.

3. Congressinal members (past, present & future) are to participate in Social Security: All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately.

All future funds flow into the Social Security system and Congress participates with all Americans.

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan: Just as all Americans do.

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise: Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

6. Congress loses their current health care system: Members will participate in the same health care system as the American people.

7. Members of Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.

8. All contracts with past and present members of Congress are void effective 1/1/12: The American people did not make the contracts that the members of Congress enjoy. Congressional members made all these contracts for themselves.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work.

I gotta admit, the proposals sounds great to me. The chances of them being implemented is probably quite slim. Logistics aside, I know, as well as you, that our current Congress (as a whole) would NEVER agree to these.

In my opinion, career politicians need to go...

"OWS" Demands

2011-10-24T16:23:00.001-04:00

Perhaps this is old news to some, but I just read a list of the 13 demands that the "OWS Movement" had supposedly made. Are you kidding me? All I could do was shake my head while reading them.

Looking at the OWS "official" website this afternoon, it appears that the "official" movement is denouncing the demands that I read...stating that it is a fringe group making these demands (upon which the media pounced). Instead, the website reads: "We are our own demands." (Whatever that means...you can check it out at occupywallst.org.)

Anyway, fringe group or not, I thought I'd list them below. What frightens me the most is that SOME group out there felt that these demands were/are reasonable.

Demand one: Restoration of the living wage. This demand can only be met by ending "Freetrade" by re-imposing trade tariffs on all imported goods entering the American market to level the playing field for domestic family farming and domestic manufacturing as most nations that are dumping cheap products onto the American market have radical wage and environmental regulation advantages. Another policy that must be instituted is raise the minimum wage to twenty dollars an hr.

Demand two: Institute a universal single payer healthcare system. To do this all private insurers must be banned from the healthcare market as their only effect on the health of patients is to take money away from doctors, nurses and hospitals preventing them from doing their jobs and hand that money to wall st. investors.

Demand three: Guaranteed living wage income regardless of employment.

Demand four: Free college education.

Demand five: Begin a fast track process to bring the fossil fuel economy to an end while at the same bringing the alternative energy economy up to energy demand.

Demand six: One trillion dollars in infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Rail, Roads and Bridges and Electrical Grid) spending now.

Demand seven: One trillion dollars in ecological restoration planting forests, reestablishing wetlands and the natural flow of river systems and decommissioning of all of America's nuclear power plants.

Demand eight: Racial and gender equal rights amendment.

Demand nine: Open borders migration. anyone can travel anywhere to work and live.

Demand ten: Bring American elections up to international standards of a paper ballot precinct counted and recounted in front of an independent and party observers system.

Demand eleven: Immediate across the board debt forgiveness for all. Debt forgiveness of sovereign debt, commercial loans, home mortgages, home equity loans, credit card debt, student loans and personal loans now! All debt must be stricken from the "Books." World Bank Loans to all Nations, Bank to Bank Debt and all Bonds and Margin Call Debt in the stock market including all Derivatives or Credit Default Swaps, all 65 trillion dollars of them must also be stricken from the "Books." And I don't mean debt that is in default, I mean all debt on the entire planet period.

Demand twelve: Outlaw all credit reporting agencies.

Demand thirteen: Allow all workers to sign a ballot at any time during a union organizing campaign or at any time that represents their yeah or nay to having a union represent them in collective bargaining or to form a union.

Gotta love the last sentence in demand eleven: the ENTIRE planet. Nope...not just my debt or my state's debt...in fact, not even just US debt. The WHOLE FREAKING PLANET. Whoa.

I guess the next step will be for those who believe there is intelligent life on other planets to begin protesting about the discrimination.

Obama's passport issue

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In June 1981, Obama arrived in NY with little funds. However, a month later, he had the funds to take an around-the-world trip - visiting Jakarta and Karachi. I'm wondering what passport he offered when he passed through Customs and Immigration. Call me a "birther" or whatever you want. Obama is the President and I don't think that any evidence found to support he was or wasn't born in the USA will make any difference. The difference will be made in November 2012 when he vote him out of office.

Alas, I digress. Okay...here are some questions (taken from an email I read and my own research):

Q: Did Obama travel to Pakistan in 1981 at age 20?
A: Yes, by his own admission.

Q: What passport did he use?
A: There are ONLY 3 possibilities: a US passport, a British passport, or an Indonesian passport.

Q: Is it possible that Obama traveled with a US passport in 1981?
A: No. In 1981, Pakistan was on the US State Dept.'s "No Travel" list.

Hence, when Obama went to Pakistan in 1981, he was traveling with either a British passport or an Indonesian passport. What can be concluded from this? Well...if Obama was traveling with a British passport, that would provide evidence that he was born in Kenya on August 4, 1961 - rather than Hawaii (as Obama claims). If he was traveling with an Indonesian passport, that would provide evidence that Obama had relinquished whatever previous citizenship he held (British or American) prior to being adopted by his Indonesian stepfather in 1967.

Despite the truth of the matter...it makes me wonder: How did Obama manage to become a "natural born" American citizen between 1981 and 2008?

Welcome to my personal blog!

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I decided to start my own personal blog. No...not because it's the trendy thing to do nowadays. No...not because I want to be the first of my friends to have one. No...not because I want to have a URL to add to posts all over the internet.

It's none of the reasons.

In fact...I have found myself spending a lot of time on Twitter (@zanieladie). There, I need to express my thoughts in 140 characters or less. Yes...I learned a lot of word short cuts...but I found I just couldn't be thorough to express my thoughts. Hence, I am now starting a blog. Here I will have plenty of character space.

Call me a Blogger...and welcome to my blog.

My posts will express my own opinions and I may not necessarily agree with comments others may make. Therefore, please note that allowing a post to remain does not necessarily constitute endorsement on my part. Any comments by others will be censored for vulgarity. Please keep your comments clean.

Again..welcome to ZanieLadie's thoughts.