Just wanted to share one of my Recipes with all of you. Hope you enjoy a Blessed, Wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving with your families!
David's splendid turkey salad!
3 – 4 cups minced/chopped turkey
1 cup of Dukes mayonnaise (DO NOT substitute with salad dressing)
1/2 cup of finely chopped celery
1/2 cup of finely chopped onions (A nice white onion works well for this)
4 teaspoons of dill pickle juice
pinch of dill
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, salt and pepper to taste. Chill two hours before serving.
Great over some crisp iceberg lettuce or on sandwich with a good whole grain bread.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sticking it to the Middle Class
In a little over a month the year will be over and with it increased taxes for the middle class. Those making between $50,000 - $125,000 will see their taxes increase for $2000 - $3000. The ATM is set to revert to kick in at a lower level, the child tax credit will be cut in half, the Social Security tax break has not been renewed at this time and the marriage tax will be back in force.
With the recent report of the disappearing middle class, just sock it to them some more. The Rich keep getting richer and everyone else is getting poorer. The middle class neighborhoods are vanishing and many are being taken over by the upper class. Pay raises are stagnant, unemployment remains high for the middle class and the government wants to push the class of people even lower.
Cain is the only candidate who will even talk taxes and a fix for them. His plan using a form of flat tax is the most fair to all classes of people. The government does not want to talk about it because it would shrink the Government/IRS by a few thousand and save taxpayers over a billion dollars a year. Just think the Government not wanting to save money and create a fair tax system. We as Americans have a say in how or Government runs, because we are afforded that right by the Constitution - "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." The best way to take back control is vote in competent people and vote out the old school. They need to tear up the old documents and start anew. They way things are being done now does not work and has not worked. We are not getting any solutions to our Countries issues, just creating new ones. Voting along party lines for years has contributed to the decay of our Government.
Elections are coming up, it is time for each of us to think hard, study all the candidates and vote for the person/persons that will do the best job - NOT for a political party. It is time for Americans to take back our Government, end the corruption on the local, state and National levels. speak out and make your self known. This is the only way to preserve and improve our way of life. The Government was not established to dictate to us, it was established for us to dictate to it.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Our Debt Situation
As the whole world watches, our Government is again making this country look like a bunch of fools. We should all be embarrassed and ashamed of what officials we elected are doing to the country. Our political parties can not even work together to come up with a solution. to top that off what each side is proposing is not a good deal for any of us. They have a choice to make and they need to make it in the next few days. Either come up with a real solution or face the deadline where the United States starts to default on its loans.
What effect will this have on us? Our rating will be down graded, so the cost to borrow the money to pay our bills will increase. That is, it will cost the Federal Government more money and in turn that will cost everyone more money. It will affect the world economy. What will China do at that point - they own almost 1/3 of our debt. China has been warning the US about the shape of their finances for the past few years.
This is all the cause of our political parties gridlock over how to decrease our debt. But this should be about much more than that. This should be about how to fix the US's finances as a whole. That amount the Government is talking about reducing the debt by, 4 trillion over the next 10 years, will not even begin to make a dent in what has to actually be done. In order to fix the the real problem, this figure needs to be at least 10 trillion over that time period. That is a mountain that we will have to climb at some point. They can not even agree how to get tot he 4 trillion mark - how will we ever get to the 10 trillion mark. Let's all face this now - in order to make a dent in our debt - we will need to cut spending and increase taxes. We are in way to deep a hole to make this work by just cutting spending.
We must realize as Americans, to fix our situation everyone in some way will have to participate and pay. Raising the debt limit without a plan in place to get control of our spending will only cause more harm. Currently the Republicans and Democrats in office are not and can not seem to get the job done. The long term solution is going to be us, as Americans, voting the right people into office. Not voting in a Republican or a Democrat, but an individual who has the knowledge and ability to get things done and knows how to work well with others. We need people in office that can make sensible solutions during a grave crisis. We need leaders who will lead and not sit back to see what someone else will do our what solution someone else will offer. We need to forget about voting along party lines - that is the most un-American thing we all do, voting along party lines is what got us into this mess. All the Tea Party seems to want to do is say don't do this or don't do that, no real solutions from them. They are not even a real party - they invade the Republicans to get into office.
Cutting programs for the elderly and the poor at this point is also not the right thing to do. Not with the shape of our economy. We need to look at other areas to cut, at least for the short term. So people making more than $250,000/yr have to take a small tax hike for now, in a few years maybe people making over $150,000 get included and then people making over $125,000 are included a few years later. We look at pulling out of wars we don't belong in - wow what a savings that would be. Cut subsidies to big business and alternative fuel. Make vehicles that run more efficient. Lend less money to other countries for the short term. As time goes on, we can take the time to restructure some of our programs and eliminate ones that only cost us more money.
W have our own Government telling us as Americans we need to manage our own personal debt more wisely - but look what mess they created. The mess we created can and may affect the whole global economy. It will hit us all hard. Speak up and let you congressional leaders know you want them to fix this mess and know at the same time we are all in this together. Use this link to get in touch - Contacting the Congress
What effect will this have on us? Our rating will be down graded, so the cost to borrow the money to pay our bills will increase. That is, it will cost the Federal Government more money and in turn that will cost everyone more money. It will affect the world economy. What will China do at that point - they own almost 1/3 of our debt. China has been warning the US about the shape of their finances for the past few years.
This is all the cause of our political parties gridlock over how to decrease our debt. But this should be about much more than that. This should be about how to fix the US's finances as a whole. That amount the Government is talking about reducing the debt by, 4 trillion over the next 10 years, will not even begin to make a dent in what has to actually be done. In order to fix the the real problem, this figure needs to be at least 10 trillion over that time period. That is a mountain that we will have to climb at some point. They can not even agree how to get tot he 4 trillion mark - how will we ever get to the 10 trillion mark. Let's all face this now - in order to make a dent in our debt - we will need to cut spending and increase taxes. We are in way to deep a hole to make this work by just cutting spending.
We must realize as Americans, to fix our situation everyone in some way will have to participate and pay. Raising the debt limit without a plan in place to get control of our spending will only cause more harm. Currently the Republicans and Democrats in office are not and can not seem to get the job done. The long term solution is going to be us, as Americans, voting the right people into office. Not voting in a Republican or a Democrat, but an individual who has the knowledge and ability to get things done and knows how to work well with others. We need people in office that can make sensible solutions during a grave crisis. We need leaders who will lead and not sit back to see what someone else will do our what solution someone else will offer. We need to forget about voting along party lines - that is the most un-American thing we all do, voting along party lines is what got us into this mess. All the Tea Party seems to want to do is say don't do this or don't do that, no real solutions from them. They are not even a real party - they invade the Republicans to get into office.
Cutting programs for the elderly and the poor at this point is also not the right thing to do. Not with the shape of our economy. We need to look at other areas to cut, at least for the short term. So people making more than $250,000/yr have to take a small tax hike for now, in a few years maybe people making over $150,000 get included and then people making over $125,000 are included a few years later. We look at pulling out of wars we don't belong in - wow what a savings that would be. Cut subsidies to big business and alternative fuel. Make vehicles that run more efficient. Lend less money to other countries for the short term. As time goes on, we can take the time to restructure some of our programs and eliminate ones that only cost us more money.
W have our own Government telling us as Americans we need to manage our own personal debt more wisely - but look what mess they created. The mess we created can and may affect the whole global economy. It will hit us all hard. Speak up and let you congressional leaders know you want them to fix this mess and know at the same time we are all in this together. Use this link to get in touch - Contacting the Congress
Friday, May 27, 2011
20 Questions To Ask Anyone Foolish Enough To Believe The Economic Crisis Is Over
It's true - How can we say we are in a full recovery? With gas prices remaining high it is starting to affect every segment of our market place. Food prices are already climbing. Something needs to be done that is better than what is being done now. We need more educated business people in office that know how to do this job correctly. Voting along party lines will not get us there.
20 Questions To Ask Anyone Foolish Enough To Believe The Economic Crisis Is Over
20 Questions To Ask Anyone Foolish Enough To Believe The Economic Crisis Is Over
Saturday, May 14, 2011
State of Today
Sometimes words and video work better. Just another avenue to express my views and opinions - my explosion of thought. Feel free to comment, I respect your opinion also.
Friday, April 8, 2011
USA becoming a joke around the world
Listen to what Donald Trump says during the second half of this interview. He echos what I have been saying for a few years now, this country is being laughed at by others around the world, we are no longer respected and this country is in a shambles. We need someone who knows how to pull a dying business up and make something of it again, we need America to be respected again. We are destroying it with the policies that are put in place, the decisions being made and laws that are being pushed on us by small special interest groups wanting to control everything. We need to all wake up, look around and see what is happening. Read news from around the world, see what they think of us. No one is praising the USA anymore - they are laughing at us.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Hyperion Power Generation - Safe Mini Reactors
A different type of Nuclear power is on the horizon. This is a safer form of Nuclear energy that can be deployed throughout the country and is also considered a clean energy. It needs very little space, can not meltdown and will provide enough energy to support up to 25,000 homes for up to 5 years. It is about the size of an old phone booth, has no moving parts and is self sufficient. There are a few other companies working on this same form of energy, but Hyperion seems to be much further advanced in the process. Click here to visit their site and learn more: Hyperion Power Generation
Thursday, March 24, 2011
MobilizeEverything | AT&T Public Policy Blog
This is what AT& T posted on their blog. See my comments immediately following.
Posted by: AT&T Blog Team on March 22, 2011 at 3:16 pm
So, we’ve made some news this weekend. In case you missed it, we announced on Sunday we have agreed to acquire T-Mobile USA from German-owned Deutsche Telekom.
The deal will undergo a thorough review by the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission. We understand that Congress, the DOJ, the FCC, as well as wireless consumers will have questions about the transaction. We look forward to answering and addressing those questions.
We are confident that the facts will demonstrate that the deal is in the public interest (FCC focus) and that competition (DOJ focus) will continue to flourish. For example, a large majority of Americans today can choose from at least five wireless providers offering nationwide service. Also, the transaction will allow us to expand the next generation of mobile broadband to 95% of the U.S. population – up from 80% as previously planned – covering an additional 46.5 million Americans, a key objective of the Administration.
For further information on the transaction, and to stay informed of the latest news and information as the process moves forward, please visit www.MobilizeEverything.com.
MobilizeEverything | AT&T Public Policy Blog
I really do not like or agree with this merger. From my personal experience, T-Mobile is the better run company in terms of service and Customer service. I never have dropped calls and if I need assistance – I can call and someone is on the phone within a minute. Their G-4 phone is the best on the market and way out performs the i-phone. I have personally tested my G4 against 3 i-phones and won each and every time. My past experience was not good with AT&T customer service and I know others who have the service and have switched recently or are considering switching. Then I also hear that T-mobile users will have to purchase new 3G phones once this merger goes through. I have a family plan and 4 of my phones are brand new 3G phones. If this is so, AT&T – you need to pay for new phones for everyone who needs to switch with a phone of equal or greater value. I have been with T-Mobile for 3 years now and I loved their service. If this goes through, it will be bad for the market, but if it does go through – you should think about replacing all your customer service people with those from T-Mobile. I also have unlimited Web – Everyone I know with AT&T’s plan hates it. If this goes through, all T-mobile customers with unlimited Web should be allowed to keep the service just as it is now. IF you want to join in and write to your Congressional Representative, you can look them up here: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/
This is my sample letter I have sent to them:
I really do not like or agree with this merger. This would be bad for the market. It would limit competition and eventually increase pricing even further.. I remember when the government broke up AT&T, now we are moving back in the direction of monopolies. I understand how government works though, so I am assuming this may somehow be approved. IF so, here are some of my thoughts and stipulations that should be required:
I see that T-mobile users will have to purchase new 3G phones once this merger goes through. This can be a great cost for many consumers. If this is so, AT&T should be required to pay for new phones for everyone who needs to switch with a phone of equal or greater value.
Unlimited Web - If this goes through, all T-mobile customers with unlimited Web should be allowed to keep the service just as it is now, without a price increase. After all T-mobile's current plan is actually unlimited, unlike that of AT&T. AT&T advertises unlimited Web, but they limit it.
AT&T boasts that this merger would actually be good for the market and keep pricing down or even lower it - if so, make them prove that by not raising any plan prices or altering what is included in a plan unless it adds to the plan. Require them to prove they can offer service for less.
Thanks for listening!
Sincerely,
Posted by: AT&T Blog Team on March 22, 2011 at 3:16 pm
So, we’ve made some news this weekend. In case you missed it, we announced on Sunday we have agreed to acquire T-Mobile USA from German-owned Deutsche Telekom.
The deal will undergo a thorough review by the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission. We understand that Congress, the DOJ, the FCC, as well as wireless consumers will have questions about the transaction. We look forward to answering and addressing those questions.
We are confident that the facts will demonstrate that the deal is in the public interest (FCC focus) and that competition (DOJ focus) will continue to flourish. For example, a large majority of Americans today can choose from at least five wireless providers offering nationwide service. Also, the transaction will allow us to expand the next generation of mobile broadband to 95% of the U.S. population – up from 80% as previously planned – covering an additional 46.5 million Americans, a key objective of the Administration.
For further information on the transaction, and to stay informed of the latest news and information as the process moves forward, please visit www.MobilizeEverything.com.
MobilizeEverything | AT&T Public Policy Blog
I really do not like or agree with this merger. From my personal experience, T-Mobile is the better run company in terms of service and Customer service. I never have dropped calls and if I need assistance – I can call and someone is on the phone within a minute. Their G-4 phone is the best on the market and way out performs the i-phone. I have personally tested my G4 against 3 i-phones and won each and every time. My past experience was not good with AT&T customer service and I know others who have the service and have switched recently or are considering switching. Then I also hear that T-mobile users will have to purchase new 3G phones once this merger goes through. I have a family plan and 4 of my phones are brand new 3G phones. If this is so, AT&T – you need to pay for new phones for everyone who needs to switch with a phone of equal or greater value. I have been with T-Mobile for 3 years now and I loved their service. If this goes through, it will be bad for the market, but if it does go through – you should think about replacing all your customer service people with those from T-Mobile. I also have unlimited Web – Everyone I know with AT&T’s plan hates it. If this goes through, all T-mobile customers with unlimited Web should be allowed to keep the service just as it is now. IF you want to join in and write to your Congressional Representative, you can look them up here: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/
This is my sample letter I have sent to them:
I really do not like or agree with this merger. This would be bad for the market. It would limit competition and eventually increase pricing even further.. I remember when the government broke up AT&T, now we are moving back in the direction of monopolies. I understand how government works though, so I am assuming this may somehow be approved. IF so, here are some of my thoughts and stipulations that should be required:
I see that T-mobile users will have to purchase new 3G phones once this merger goes through. This can be a great cost for many consumers. If this is so, AT&T should be required to pay for new phones for everyone who needs to switch with a phone of equal or greater value.
Unlimited Web - If this goes through, all T-mobile customers with unlimited Web should be allowed to keep the service just as it is now, without a price increase. After all T-mobile's current plan is actually unlimited, unlike that of AT&T. AT&T advertises unlimited Web, but they limit it.
AT&T boasts that this merger would actually be good for the market and keep pricing down or even lower it - if so, make them prove that by not raising any plan prices or altering what is included in a plan unless it adds to the plan. Require them to prove they can offer service for less.
Thanks for listening!
Sincerely,
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Japan Earthquake Tsunami Relief for the Children
Please donate and help the thousands of children affected by this terrible catastrophe in Japan. It is estimated that as many as 100,000 children have been displaced by these events. They need your help and this organization provides direct relief to help these children. Please click here and read about the facts in Japan. Save the Children has a team in Sendai helping right now in this devastated region. If the link above does not work,copy and paste the link below in your browser. Please have a heart and give what you can.
http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6621121/k.3D08/Japan_Earthquake_Tsunami_Relief.htm?msource=wexgggaf1010
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Mark Wills "Looking For America" official music video
This song hits home and really gets to your heart. Where has America gone, what have we done to it over the past 20 years or so. Brings a tear to my eye just thinking about how true these words are. For those of you that are old enough, remember the commercial with the Indian on the side of the road and someone drives by and tosses trash out the window, they show the Indian right after and a tear is flowing down his face. That is how I fell everyday thinking about where we have taken our country and all that we forgot about the sacrifices our forefathers made to give us freedom and a country to call home. We need to get our country back on track, take our country back from the rest of the world and show the world we are the UNITED States of America!
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