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I am nothing more than a patriotic American that is doing whatever I can to further the cause of democracy, the rule of law, and am extremely concerned in regard the slow creep of "soft fascism" that has been destroying America's middle-class.
I am currently disabled, have a background in Sales, Sales Management, and am an A+ Certified Computer technician. Somehow, I manage to live with a take-home income from Social Security that is $829.00 per month. I am not a professional writer and have been attempting to teach myself through trial and error. I have written part one of an autobiography that has been read by several people who state they couldn't put it down and two of those individuals have tried in vain to get it published. If I can ever find the time to rewrite the entire piece, I have been assured that it will likely be published; however, with our political climate in constant uproar, I believe that independent writers must apply themselves to provide information to the general public that our corrupt, corporate controlled Mainstream News Media refuses to publish. Practicing patriotism and fighting for what we believe in is not a part-time job.
My Sister is also disabled, and her total income per month to care for two children is only $480.00, so in addition to keeping my personal site up and running, I also provide a home and whatever else I can for my sister and her two children. When I write about the challenges our battered economy poses to those whom are financially challenged, it's often through personal experience and hardship. I often rely on real time experiences to give me the insight and fortitude to write with passion and resolve on issues that are affecting far too many millions of Americans.
Freedom is not free. Complacency and believing "the other guy" will stand-up for us has not - and never will succeed. We are only successful in our endeavors when we stand together in solidarity. Life free or die!
Sunday, April 11, 2010 The "mind-blowing' surge of wealth inequality in America
Corporate America and the "Elites" are still increasing their wealth while the average American is struggling to provide food and shelter for their families. Where is the outrage?
Sunday, March 28, 2010 Researcher: China pays 280K people to boost its Web image (1 comments)
If you thought corporate "astroturfing" (fake grassroots activity) was a problem at sites like Yelp and Amazon that feature user reviews of products, imagine how much worse it would be if the U.S. government employed a couple hundred thousand people to "shape the debate" among online political forums. Crazy, right? What government would ever attempt it? If you guessed China, you're correct - and misleading posts continue.
Thursday, February 11, 2010 Security guards do nothing as 15-year-old girl is beaten
The title says it all, but the video is heartbreaking to watch. This is the most outrageous example of fellow human beings turning a blind eye to a child that was brutally beaten and robbed.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 The Corporations Already Outspend The Parties
For the first time in recent history, the lobbying, grassroots and advertising budget of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has surpassed the spending of BOTH the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee.
Friday, January 22, 2010 41 industry leaders call on Congress to halt corporate "bribery', RAW Story
"Signatories include current and former high-ranking corporate executives of enterprises such as Playboy Enterprises, MetLife, Ben & Jerry's, and Delta Airlines, among others." Hasbro is also on the list. Those business that aren't in the ruling class know that oil will spike, heath care will cost more, and their profits will be devoured by the larger corporations. The outrage is building - fear is rising. Enough is enough.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Newsmax: Military Coup Would Take Care Of "Obama Problem" (1 comments)
This is about as close to treason and sedition as you can get. It's time for the government to start taking action against those whom are attempting to incite violence.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Whistleblower: Baucus health bill an ‘absolute gift' to insurers
According to a CNN Commentary this AM, this is likely the Bill that President Obama will support. It's absurd, and no Bill is better than this gift to the Insurance and Pharmaceutical companies. Everyone should raise holy hell about this Bill that was drawn-up by an ex V.P in the insurance industry. This isn't a health care Bill, but more robbery of the American people. Why don't they just bring guns and rob us point blank?
Saturday, April 25, 2009 Fear, anger and fatalism over swine flu in Mexico (4 comments)
This new mutation of "swine flu" is "a strange mix of human, pig and bird viruses that has epidemiologists deeply concerned." It is likely the disease has already spread internationally; even in the US, the CDC is watching "In New York City, health officials say about 75 students at a Queens high school have fallen ill with flu-like symptoms and testing is under way to rule-out swine flu." We are overdue for a Pandemic.
Monday, February 16, 2009 Faith-Based Fudging
President Obama fulfilled one campaign promise and violated another recently with an executive order revamping the White House office for religion-based and neighborhood programs. Why would President Obama fudge on his "pledge(d) that unlike Mr. Bush, he would provide meaningful safeguards to avoid the blurring of church-state boundaries, including a firm rule barring discrimination on the basis of religion.
Monday, February 9, 2009 Commentary: Free trade has sold out the American worker (1 comments)
While America reels from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, it is time that we take a deeper look at the root causes of our current predicament.
The cold, hard truth is that the unholy alliance between Washington and Wall Street has sold out the American worker and exported our standard of living.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Bloody Monday: Over 71,400 jobs lost (3 comments)
Yesterday, I estimated there were approximately 47,000 job losses; I was wrong. By the end of the day, now called "Bloody Monday" by CNN, a staggering 71,400 jobs had been lost, and this is only the tip of the iceberg! The economy is in a nose-dive, and while Obama has pledged to create millions of jobs over the next few years, America needs a short-term solution - and we need it now to prevent the economy from collapsing.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 Postponing the election: It's a joke, or is it? (1 comments)
When the Boston Globe wrote this article, it's amazing how they left out so much information that bolsters why millions of Americans fear that President Bush will declare Martial Law before or sometime after the November elections. Knowledge is power, and an article that could have been significant was rendered ineffective by the omission of several facts contained in the material they cited which was available - but ignored.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 House of Representatives' Web site overwhelmed
Much to my delight, people from all over the United States have been calling and emailing Congress to register their disgust with Bush' bail-out program. The traffic has been so high that IT Managers have had to divert the traffic at peak times so the entire system wouldn't fail. None of our Representatives will be able to claim they didn't know the people were solidly against this welfare attempt for America's wealthy.
Friday, June 13, 2008 State of Emergency: The US in the Final Six Months of the George W. Bush Administration (2 comments)
Absolutely one of the best commentary's I've read lately. People seem to be dying unexpectedly all over the place, even CIA Agents who have risked their lives in the defense of our nation. Press for impeachment, or start a general strike to begin immediately that will force Congress to act. This is far past being able to contain using conventional protest methods. If we don't strike or do something NOW, Democracy may be gone.
Sunday, April 13, 2008 Scientists Baffled by Unusual Swarm of Hundreds of Earthquakes Off Oregon Coast (16 comments)
It sounds like volcanic activity, but there is no volcano off the coast of Oregon. This is an extremely unusual event, and for now, scientists are baffled. What's getting ready to happen off the Oregon Coast?
Monday, December 31, 2007 Are You Scheduled for Political-Termination? (2 comments)
Starting February 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will put into effect "Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)." U.S. Citizens will need permission from the United States Government to travel on air and sea vessels from or through the U.S. That includes foreign visitors.
Thursday, December 13, 2007 Dissent in America to be relabeled "Homegrown Terrorism" (6 comments)
Another great synopsis of S 1959, and another call to action. The Internet is buzzing with concern over this Bill, and we as Americans must take the matter to task and email and call Congress until they finally admit to the public that this Bill has probably received more negative remarks by Americans than any other Bill in my recent memory. Join the fight - make those calls!
Saturday, October 20, 2007 Why Is There Even An Argument In Regard Impeachment (1 comments)
Even the Huffington Post is adopting the party line against impeachment, and recent developments with QWEST demonstrate that Bush and Cheney began shredding our Constitution the second month they were in office. Impeachment, with this new info, is mandatory as per the Rule of Law.
