How Bad is it anyway?
This evening my son and I sat and watched the lead story on 60 Minutes ... a sobering look at the unemployed in a small town near Silicon Valley.
The unemployed profiled in the story included Phd's and folks with multiple degrees, they all had over 20 years of work experience; yet they have been looking for work with no hope of landing a job and collecting unemployment checks for over 99 weeks ... hence the title of the story "The 99's". National unemployment in the US is 9.9% but there in Silicon Valley it is close to 25%. That is incredible and close to the rates for the unemployed during the Great Depression. So why are we still describing the current economic situation as "Stalled" or "Stagnant"? Shouldn't we call it what it is ... A Depression. The only thing missing is the stock market crash.
My son is about to graduate with a degree in the Spring of 2011 and I am a freelance film producer. The story tonight made both of us a bit uneasy for the future of this country ... stalled in an economy that exports all of our jobs overseas to drive prices lower ... and we wonder why there are no jobs here in the US.
We need to wake-up and penalize firms for exporting jobs overseas. Jeez ... Hollywood is producing a show called "Out-Sourcing" and they think that's funny? It is policies like this ... that are killing our country.
The documentary I produced last year "BrokeMovie.com" profiled the consequences of prolonged unemployed in the US. Hundreds of thousands of homes in foreclosure and is still one of the major reasons for the crisis we face today. Zero Prime Mortgages, folks who never had the resource's to pay in the first place now a liability to Banks, Freddie and Fannie. We bailed everyone out except all of the hard working men and women who have paid their mortgages on time. Now there's talk that Fannie and Freddie may need a Trillion dollar bailout and that the foreclosures will double in 2011.
My recommendation ... let Fannie and Freddie fail and burn all of the homes in foreclosure to the ground.
A Wake-Up Call
Scott Pelly visited a town that is unlike any town in America today; where people are struggling to make ends meet. However, the folks profiled in this story this evening could be your neighbor, perhaps your co-worker who lost their job in cut-backs, professionals who had a wonderful life a few years ago. Now they have lost their homes, applied for countless jobs for years with no success, they may have lost their 401K, (their savings depleted long ago) living in a friends attic or a basement apartment with no hope of ever having the life they once knew. That is their reality ... My son and I feel so blessed but fearful for what may lie ahead.
I am hopeful that every American is given the opportunity to find a job and achieve their dreams I will say a prayer for each of them tonight.
Remember ... Electing men and women who put our country and our citizens first should be the only vote you should cast on November 2nd.
God Bless the USA
Gary DeMoss
In My Right Mind
Sunday, October 24, 2010
National Progressive Radio
Williams Firing Hits NPR Where It Hurts
So the backlash has begun for NPR (National Progressive Radio) and rightfully so ... firing Juan Williams for comments he made on the Bill O'Reily program on Monday. Shame on them! He simply verbalized a fear all of us have ... the fear of being on the next plane with Muslim Terrorists intent on killing innocent American citizens. Who ever says they're not concerned are lying or naive.
The timing of this firing is what I find disturbing, only hours after George Soros' $1.8 Million donation to NPR. Now we have learned that the gift came with conditions ... that NPR hire reporters to cover issues in States where Mr. Soros wants to target.
Wait a minute! Since when does a donor for a federally funded organization dictate where the funds are spent and which side of the isle the funds will benefit? When the funds come from Mr. Progressive Soros ... that is when. The second condition seems to be firing Juan Williams for what many feel is for his appearances on FOX programming.
So ... NPR gets liberal dollars from Soros and millions from US Taxpayers, now they should get ready for the backlash. Members of Congress have begun to call for an end to federal grants. Bravo! Even Whoopi Goldberg (a regular on the View) feels NPR was wrong to fire Williams. To be fair, if they get one dollar from Taxpayers their coverage and editorial balance should be equal ... covering stories from every possible perspective. However, now we know it won't include conservatives or blacks ... Shame on Them!
They don't deserve another dime from Uncle Sam and US Taxpayers.
God knows we can't afford to waist a penny since Nancy and Harry will spend it all anyway.
Don't forget to vote on November 2nd.
Get the scoundrels out!
Gary DeMoss
In My Right Mind
So the backlash has begun for NPR (National Progressive Radio) and rightfully so ... firing Juan Williams for comments he made on the Bill O'Reily program on Monday. Shame on them! He simply verbalized a fear all of us have ... the fear of being on the next plane with Muslim Terrorists intent on killing innocent American citizens. Who ever says they're not concerned are lying or naive.
The timing of this firing is what I find disturbing, only hours after George Soros' $1.8 Million donation to NPR. Now we have learned that the gift came with conditions ... that NPR hire reporters to cover issues in States where Mr. Soros wants to target.
Wait a minute! Since when does a donor for a federally funded organization dictate where the funds are spent and which side of the isle the funds will benefit? When the funds come from Mr. Progressive Soros ... that is when. The second condition seems to be firing Juan Williams for what many feel is for his appearances on FOX programming.
So ... NPR gets liberal dollars from Soros and millions from US Taxpayers, now they should get ready for the backlash. Members of Congress have begun to call for an end to federal grants. Bravo! Even Whoopi Goldberg (a regular on the View) feels NPR was wrong to fire Williams. To be fair, if they get one dollar from Taxpayers their coverage and editorial balance should be equal ... covering stories from every possible perspective. However, now we know it won't include conservatives or blacks ... Shame on Them!
They don't deserve another dime from Uncle Sam and US Taxpayers.
God knows we can't afford to waist a penny since Nancy and Harry will spend it all anyway.
Don't forget to vote on November 2nd.
Get the scoundrels out!
Gary DeMoss
In My Right Mind
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
This proposal needs to be more than a random email over the internet. I support and would recommend that we adopt the 28th Amendment now! This will take less than thirty seconds to read. If you agree, please pass it on.
An idea whose time has come
For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many citizens had no idea that members of Congress could retire with the same pay after only one term, that they didn't pay into Social Security, that they specifically exempted themselves from many of the laws they have passed (such as being exempt from any fear of prosecution for sexual harassment) while ordinary citizens must live under those laws. The latest is to exempt themselves from the Healthcare Reform that is being considered...in all of its forms. Somehow, that doesn't seem logical. We do not have an elite aristocracy which is above the law. I truly don't care if they are Democrat, Republican, Independent or whatever. The self-serving must stop. This is a good way to do that. It is an idea whose time has come.
Have each person contact a minimum of twenty people on their Address list; in turn ask each of those to do likewise. In three days, most people in The United States of America will have the message. This is one proposal that really should be passed around.
Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States."
Clean House in November
Vote Republican
Gary DeMoss
IN MY RIGHT MIND
An idea whose time has come
For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many citizens had no idea that members of Congress could retire with the same pay after only one term, that they didn't pay into Social Security, that they specifically exempted themselves from many of the laws they have passed (such as being exempt from any fear of prosecution for sexual harassment) while ordinary citizens must live under those laws. The latest is to exempt themselves from the Healthcare Reform that is being considered...in all of its forms. Somehow, that doesn't seem logical. We do not have an elite aristocracy which is above the law. I truly don't care if they are Democrat, Republican, Independent or whatever. The self-serving must stop. This is a good way to do that. It is an idea whose time has come.
Have each person contact a minimum of twenty people on their Address list; in turn ask each of those to do likewise. In three days, most people in The United States of America will have the message. This is one proposal that really should be passed around.
Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States."
Clean House in November
Vote Republican
Gary DeMoss
IN MY RIGHT MIND
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The Facts about the Guards of the Unknown Soldier
This story is worth posting on my sight because the more people who learn these facts ... the more citizens of this country will honor our Military and their service to our country and to their fallen comrades.
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was, “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns?"
---- All three missed it --
This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance.
Truly Fascinating!
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and , if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder..
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall, and his waist size cannot exceed 30.They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin. The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror. The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe Lewis {the boxer} Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WII and of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC, our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and keep them.
I don't usually suggest that many stories be forwarded, but I'd be very proud if this one reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
IN GOD WE TRUST
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was, “How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns?"
---- All three missed it --
This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance.
Truly Fascinating!
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and , if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path, he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder..
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall, and his waist size cannot exceed 30.They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin. The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt. There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror. The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe Lewis {the boxer} Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WII and of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC, our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and keep them.
I don't usually suggest that many stories be forwarded, but I'd be very proud if this one reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
IN GOD WE TRUST
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