Unsilent Minority

Steve Jobs addresses what went wrong with America's schools in 1995 interview

2022-08-27T05:26:00.002-04:00

Pelosi Calls Company Bonuses of $1,000 to Employees "Crumbs"

2018-01-27T17:12:00.001-05:00

That is very interesting to hear her say that. When was the last time Democrats in Washington returned anything back to our paychecks? Let see. Clinton, Kennedy? All Democrats can do is raise taxes and buy votes.

With Trump in the White House, Americans got a tax cut and companies gave back to their employees. More than what she has ever done while filling a chair in the House.

Since Trump changed his address from Trump Tower to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, the stock market has been booming. Returns for those saving for their retirement have increased at a great rate.

FBI Loses 50K of Text Messages

2018-01-25T08:02:00.001-05:00

I found it very interesting that the FBI manages to lose 50K text messages. This is the classic "the dog ate my homework" excuse.

If any other person or organization tried to use that excuse, they would be thrown in jail and the key thrown away.

Affordable Care Act on Life Support

2016-10-25T17:16:00.001-04:00

When the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act starts next week, customers to the exchanges will be shocked to find that they have fewer choices and higher prices.

In Pennsylvania, the number of insurer has dwindled down from 13 to 8 and premiums are expected to rise 53%.

According to Aetna Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Bertolini, "As the rates rise, the healthier people pull out because the out-of-pocket costs aren’t worth it."

Given that, premiums are going up an average of 25% for next year. In Arizona alone, premiums are skyrocketing by a whopping 116%.

The American voter seems to have a very short memory. Here are a couple of items you should consider when you vote.

1. MIT economist Jonathan Gruber, the architect of Obamacare, mocking "the stupidity of the American voter" for not understanding the "true cost" of the Affordable Care Act.

2. President Obama PROMISING to lower health insurance premiums by $2,500 per year. Instead health insurance premiums climbed by 4.2% on average. Virginia, for example, will see its premiums jump between 3% and 67%. Listen to his own words. Think about it.

3. President Obama: 'If you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your health care plan." Also, do you remember the other promise of being able to keep your doctor? Just to refresh your memory. "First of all, if you've got health insurance, you like your doctor, you like your plan - you can keep your doctor, you can keep your plan. Nobody is talking about taking that away from you."

President Barack Obama - 7/16/2009

More Red as the Budget Balloons

2016-10-15T13:01:00.000-04:00

As the government completes fiscal 2016, the budget deficit was $587 billion dollars. This is a 34% spike over last year's budget deficit. That means that the government borrowed 15 cents for every dollar spent. Government spending went up almost 5% to $3.9 trillion with revenues staying flat at $3.3 trillion.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the deficits for the next several years will be $600 billion. This represents 3% of the economy. Although economists say this is bearable, these deficits will slow down growth.

Each year we hear the same thing over and over. The wealthy need to pay more in taxes. Why? So, the government can provide funding for college tuition subsidies, infrastructure and expansion of the Affordable Care Act.

We cannot afford reckless spending by our government. Fiscal responsibility is something that is lacking in our government and it is time that the American voter act. Enough with all of this spending.

"UN" Affordable Care Act

2016-10-14T11:29:00.001-04:00

Remember when President Obama made a joke about the Stimulus package. He said that the shovel-ready jobs weren't as shovel-ready as everyone thought.

Well, guess what. The Affordable Care Act is not as affordable as everyone was led to believe. The entire act was predicated on having young, healthy people join to keep premiums low. It did not happen.

According to a recent Bloomberg article, 1.4 million people in 32 states will lose their healthcare coverage. This is largely caused by Aetna Inc., UnitedHealth Group and other insurers quitting the healthcare exchanges.

Do you remember the promises that were made on how the Affordable Care Act would save families $2,500 per year and that you could keep your doctor?

Time to Clean House, America!

2016-01-10T10:43:00.000-05:00

America, it is time to clean house and get things in order. With the Presidential election coming up this year, it is time that we take back our government.

I call on all patriots of this great nation to vote out all of the incumbents who have failed their promises of being good stewards of our money and smaller, less-intrusive government.

Each year, I hear the same thing over and over. Why can't our elected officials do this or why can't they do that. I will tell you why, fellow patriot. Because they do not care about anything except for one thing, their re-election.

Think about it. Once they have been elected, most turn it into a career and they enjoy the power that they have. They no longer act as our servants. They expect us to be theirs.

It is time we do something about it. Each election cycle, we do the same thing. We just simply vote them back into office and we expect things to change. If you honestly believe that we get a different outcome by doing the same thing over and over, then be my guest. Continue to re-elect these people back and stop whining. Remember, they are counting on you to act mindlessly and vote them back into office so they can enjoy the fruits of OUR labor. More taxes. More government. Less accountability.

Look for candidates who will not be swayed by lobbyists. Look for candidates who will listen to the people. Look for the candidates who want a smaller, less-intrusive government. Look for the candidates who will act as stewards of our tax money. If that candidate is elected, he or she is our servant and is to do what is needed to keep our nation strong.

TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE, AMERICA!

Interesting Cartoon But So True

2016-01-01T18:16:00.000-05:00

This morning my wife told me about a cartoon that she had seen on Facebook. She described it to me. There were three students sitting on a bench waiting to speak to the principal. Each asked the others why they were there to see the principal.

One said, "The teacher sent me to the principal's office for praying."

Another said, "My teacher sent me to the office for saying the Pledge of Alliance."

The last said, "I got sent to the principal's office for saying, 'Merry Christmas.'"

Has our nation fallen so far away from our principles and values. The Political Correct police will continue to find ways to remove our religious freedoms from our schools, institutions of higher learning and our homes.

Why have we remained idle and not done anything about it? Are we that afraid?

As Christians, we need to stand up. We should be praying for a nationwide revival to stir the souls of each of us and return us to God and seek His forgiveness.

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

US Presidential Race for 2016 Heats Up with GOP Debate

2015-08-05T06:07:00.002-04:00

In a little over 24 hours, the top 10 Republican candidates will be debating on the Fox News Network. It will be interesting to see if Donald Trump can pull off a stunning victory in the debates.

In several interviews, Mr. Trump said that he was not preparing for the debate and will be just open and honest. After listening to several of his interviews on Fox, I have noticed that when he is asked about specifics regarding the funding of the wall between the United States and Mexico, he dodged the question and talked about the inexperience of the people who negotiate trade agreements.

Obama to Boehner: ‘We Don’t Have a Spending Problem’

2013-01-07T15:44:00.001-05:00

President Obama tells House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) that the United States does not have a spending problem. Really? Talk about denial.

Obama to Boehner: ‘We Don’t Have a Spending Problem’

Dems on Debt Ceiling: No Cuts, More Taxes

2013-01-07T15:00:00.001-05:00

Democrats have decided that there will be no cuts to spending and that there will be more in taxes.

Dems on Debt Ceiling: No Cuts, More Taxes

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Would Use 14th Amendment to Raise the Debt Limit

2013-01-06T18:00:00.000-05:00

Nancy Pelosi, in an interview with Bob Schieffer on "Face the Nation", said that she would use the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution to raise the debt limit.

During that same interview, she criticizes Republicans for raising the debt limit under George Bush. She would have everyone believe that the Republicans raised the debt limit without any fuss from Democrats or even votes from her own party.

Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) on the Debt Ceiling

2013-01-06T17:00:00.000-05:00

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas explains that President Obama is using the specter of default as leverage to get what he wants which is no debt limit.

Georgia Woman Rams Teen Pedestrian with Car Over Parking Spot Argument

2013-01-02T18:30:00.000-05:00

Kentucky Woman Tries to Buy iPads with Food Stamps

2013-01-02T18:00:00.000-05:00

Obama Orders Pay Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers

2012-12-29T06:17:00.001-05:00

Obama Orders Pay Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers

The Congress and the President cannot agree on anything to keep us from going over the Fiscal Cliff, but this they can do. Obama, through executive order, gives pay raises.

'Jobless Workers' Getting More Taxpayer Money to Pay Their Health Insurance Premiums | CNS News

2012-12-27T07:27:00.001-05:00

'Jobless Workers' Getting More Taxpayer Money to Pay Their Health Insurance Premiums | CNS News

With more jobless workers going on to disability, where is this money coming from? While Americans are facing the single largest tax hike in United States history, the government continues to spend money.

46 cents of every dollar spent by the government is borrowed!

Michael Moore: ‘Calm Down, White People, and Put Away Your Guns’ | CNS News

2012-12-27T07:18:00.001-05:00

Michael Moore: ‘Calm Down, White People, and Put Away Your Guns’ | CNS News

Why is that people forget about Chicago which has the toughest gun laws, but has one of the highest murder rates in the nation?

More Stimulus?

2012-12-23T07:30:00.000-05:00

The White House proposes $50 billion of stimulus spending as part of their solution for the "fiscal cliff". Can America afford more spending with a national debt that is over $16 trillion.

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Rubio: 'Tax Increases Will Not Solve Our $16 Trillion Debt'

2012-12-09T17:31:00.001-05:00

Rubio: 'Tax Increases Will Not Solve Our $16 Trillion Debt'

Police Called When Crowd Signing Up For Housing List Gets 'Out Of Control'

2012-12-09T17:29:00.000-05:00

Black Friday: Treasury Borrowed $211.69 Per U.S. Household on Day After Thanksgiving | CNS News

2012-11-27T06:30:00.001-05:00

Black Friday: Treasury Borrowed $211.69 Per U.S. Household on Day After Thanksgiving | CNS News

HOSTESS BRANDS TO WIND DOWN COMPANY AFTER BCTGM UNION STRIKE CRIPPLES OPERATIONS

2012-11-16T17:00:00.000-05:00

Hostess Brands Inc. today announced that it is winding down operations and has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to close its business and sell its assets, including its iconic brands and facilities. Bakery operations have been suspended at all plants. Delivery of products will continue and Hostess Brands retail stores will remain open for several days in order to sell already-baked products.
The Board of Directors authorized the wind down of Hostess Brands to preserve and maximize the value of the estate after one of the Company’s largest unions, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), initiated a nationwide strike that crippled the Company’s ability to produce and deliver products at multiple facilities.

On Nov. 12, Hostess Brands permanently closed three plants as a result of the work stoppage. On Nov. 14, the Company announced it would be forced to liquidate if sufficient employees did not return to work to restore normal operations by 5 p.m., EST p.m., Nov. 15. The Company determined on the night of Nov. 15 that an insufficient number of employees had returned to work to enable the restoration of normal operations.

The BCTGM in September rejected a last, best and final offer from Hostess Brands designed to lower costs so that the Company could attract new financing and emerge from Chapter 11. Hostess Brands then received Court authority on Oct. 3 to unilaterally impose changes to the BCTGM’s collective bargaining agreements.

Hostess Brands is unprofitable under its current cost structure, much of which is determined by union wages and pension costs. The offer to the BCTGM included wage, benefit and work rule concessions but also gave Hostess Brands’ 12 unions a 25 percent ownership stake in the company, representation on its Board of Directors and $100 million in reorganized Hostess Brands’ debt.

“We deeply regret the necessity of today’s decision, but we do not have the financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike,” said Gregory F. Rayburn, chief executive officer. “Hostess Brands will move promptly to lay off most of its 18,500-member workforce and focus on selling its assets to the highest bidders.”

In addition to dozens of baking and distribution facilities around the country, Hostess Brands will sell its popular brands, including Hostess®, Drakes® and Dolly Madison®, which make iconic cake products such as Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs®, Ho Ho’s®, Sno Balls® and Donettes®. Bread brands to be sold include Wonder®, Nature’s Pride ®, Merita®, Home Pride®, Butternut®, and Beefsteak®, among others.

The wind down means the closure of 33 bakeries, 565 distribution centers, approximately 5,500 delivery routes and 570 bakery outlet stores throughout the United States.

The Company said its debtor-in-possession lenders have agreed to allow the Company to continue to have access to the $75 million financing facility put in place at the start of the bankruptcy cases to fund the sale and wind down process, subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval.

The Company’s motion asks the Court for authority to continue to pay employees whose services are required during the wind-down period.

For employees whose jobs will be eliminated, additional information can be found at hostessbrands.info . The website also contains information for customers and vendors. Most employees who lose their jobs should be eligible for government-provided unemployment benefits.

Obama Says Voting Is The Best Revenge

2012-11-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

This comment shows only one thing. The President is not interested in the welfare of the economy or anything else for that matter. He is interested in only one thing: staying in the White House.

When hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi, Louisiana, Bahamas, South Florida, Cuba, Alabama, Florida Panhandle and Eastern North America, President Bush was pounded by the media for not acting fast enough. People in New Orleans were suffering for only 2 days before FEMA began to respond.

The media bias is very evident with President Obama. They have not even kicked up an uproar. It tooks days before FEMA was providing gasoline. There are sections of New Jeresy and New York where people are still without power, food and water. Some are having to eat out of dumpsters. Days and days have gone by and the government's response has been less than stellar. But, the media does not ask why the lack of response.

As the old Hillary Clinton campaign ad asks, "Who do you want answering the phone?"

Think about all of the other times.

Then presidential candidate Obama told us that there would transparency in his administration. What did we get? Closed door sessions and debates on health care. We got the "Cornhusker Kickback" and "Louisiana Purchase" that bought the votes needed to ram Obamacare through Congress. In a debate with Mitt Romney, President Obama said that he liked the term, Obamacare. Why not? It is his legacy.

President Obama promised us a way out of the recession and that we would see unemployment at 5.2% by now. What did we get? Unemployment sitting at 7.9%. 23 million Americans out of work. 47 million on food stamps up from 32 million. Disability claims rising as some people elect to go on disability, because they have exhausted their unemployment benefits.

Presidential candidate Obama promised that he would cut the deficit by half in his first term. What did we get? Each year during his administration the government has run a trillion plus dollar deficit. The government spent almost $400 billion just on interest payment on the $16 trillion national debt. The government is still running without a budget since he took office.

These are all facts and his words. President Obama, on the campaign trail, calls into question Mitt Romney's character and tells us that we cannot believe him. Really, Mr. President?

Obama: Shovel-Ready Not as Shovel-Ready as We Expected

2012-11-04T07:30:00.000-05:00

Remember, this comment about the $787 billion Stimulus package. At this point, unemployment was supposed to be 5.2%. This figure came directly from the Obama administration. We are at 7.9% which is higher than when he took office.

President Obama keeps saying the same thing, "We created 5 million new jobs." He does not tell you that he is counting the increase from where the econony bottomed out. There are still 23 million Americans out of work. When you are in a hole, climbing up does not change the fact that you are still in a hole.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' U-6 number, which totals the unemployed, plus all persons marginally attached to the labor force, plus total employed part time for economic reasons, as a percent of the civilian labor force plus all persons marginally attached to the labor force, is 14.6%.