Can Anyone Argue That the Debt is Unsustainable After This?

This is why the "Fiscal Cliff" deal is just another step down the road to economic failure.  Our politicians know this, but are too cowardly to actually take any steps that might help our country.  They are only concerned about their careers and what they can get from Washington while they are in power.  Any politician who votes for the "Fiscal Cliff" deal that raises taxes on ANY American needs to be voted out in 2014.  Cutting spending RIGHT NOW is the only way to save our country.


Here is a real eye opener regarding our debt and government spending:

U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000
National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
Recent budget cuts: $ 38,500,000,000

Let’s now remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget:

Annual family income: $21,700
Money the family spent: $38,200
New debt on the credit card: $16,500
Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710
Total budget cuts so far: $38.50

 Via The Blaze

"Fiscal Cliff".... "Container Cliff"..... Good Time to Talk About Being Prepared

Ok, so we now have what the media is calling the "Container Cliff".  This actually could turn into a big thing for our economy, especially combined with the "Fiscal Cliff".  Please, enough with the Cliff's!

First of all, the reason for this impending strike.  (This could actually shut down 14 ports between Boston and Houston and would affect 15,000 workers.)  But this whole threat of a strike is over.... Container Royalties that began in the 1960's.  These are royalties that the unions demanded from companies after larger containers were starting to be utilized and modernization was allowing companies to streamline their processes, such as automatic weighing of containers.  Because of course it would be ridiculous for the union to just accept reality that due to modernization, there would be less need for their workers.  No - the companies must pay for that!  And for the workers currently receiving them, the companies and port authorities aren't threatening to take them away, they just want to cap them.  Some of the recipients of these royalties weren't even born when they were conceived!

And it's not a small sum these companies are paying the union employees.  The average pay for a ILA worker is $15,500 per year.  ON AVERAGE.  In Savannah, GA, it is more like $36,000 per worker. 

So in light of the fact that we know this in the bag for unions  union friendly President will not invoke the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947, which bans jurisdictional strikes, we should be prepared for what this might mean. 

New supply chain practices and Just In Time principles have changed the way that retailers are re-stocking their inventory.  The average grocery store keeps on hand a 3 day supply of food.  Keep in mind that retailers are also needing to re-stock from the holidays.

So, this would be a good time to take inventory of what you and your family have on hand, and think in terms of getting and being prepared for this kind of a circumstance.  It doesn't need to be a strike, it could be a natural disaster, or it could be a local disturbance in the supply chain. 

As the Boy Scout motto says:  Prepared.  For Life.

Sigh. Let's Have That "Assault Weapon" Gun Ban Talk

First of all, let me say:  There is no such thing as an "Assault Weapon".  This is a politically inspired, media driven catchphrase that is intended to put a perjorative spin on firearms.  There ARE assault rifles:

 1.   as·sault ri·fle   

Noun A rapid-fire, magazine-fed automatic rifle designed for infantry use.

They are, as you can see, intended for military use.  Since the passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968, civilians have been prohibited, unless they have prior clearance from Federal or State authorities, from owning an assault rifle.  So the use of the term "Assault Weapon" by the media is grossly misleading.

So, since the entire narrative since the tragedy of Newtown has been a ban on these "Assault Weapons", let's take a look at how out of control our gun-toting country has become.  Because, to listen to the media, and in particular, Piers Morgan (vile), we irresponsible gun owners are out to shoot everyone on sight.   

First, let's look at crime statistics from 2001 to 2010 (last years available on fbi.gov website):

Violent Crime:  Down 13.4%
Murder and Non-Negligent Homicide:  Down 8.0%
Murders:  Down 14.8% from 17,209 in 2006 to 14,745 in 2010

 (Source)

Ok, so crime rates, as far as guns and homicides go, is decreasing. So, how about those gun ownership rates?  Are they going down also?

Nope. As you can see gun ownership rates have been steadily climbing since 2005 (beginning year reported on the ATF website). 

(Source)

Liberals, Progressives and the media NEVER move into the direction of personal responsibility after these tragic shootings.  But do not let them win the argument that guns are the problem when we have a national tragedy such as the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. 

The type of gun, or how many bullets the magazine holds, is not the problem.  The evil person that is pulling the trigger is the problem. The only type of "control" this country needs is self-control.  The kind of self-control that comes with acting as a responsible, respectful, productive member of this society, and expecting others to do the same.  Until we do this, we can only wait for the next tragedy to strike.

God help our country. 

Now Where Have We Heard This Before?

"[Police are] going to be in SWAT gear and have AR-15s around their neck," Stovall said. "If you're out walking, we're going to stop you, ask why you're out walking, check for your ID."........

 "I don't know that there's ever been a difference" between my proposals and martial law.......

Should an individual not produce identification, Stovall said his officers would not back down. Individuals who do not produce identification when asked could be charged with obstructing a governmental operation, according to Stovall.........

Stovall said task force members would not even be required to be looking for a specific suspect before stopping citizens on the street.

"Anyone that's out walking, because of the crime and the fear factor, [could be stopped]," he said.
I'm hoping we don't run across [any] of that," Stovall said. "Will there be people who buck us? There may be. But we have a right to be doing what we're doing. We have a zero-tolerance. We are prepared to throw your hind-end in jail, OK? We're not going to take a lot of flack."

This cannot end well folks. 

 Source:

A Terrible Tragedy

We have had a terrible tragedy in our country today.  Please join me in sending prayers to the families that must endure this senseless tragedy during the holiday season.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Where Are The Survivors?

Where are the survivors of the Benghazi attack?  Isn't it a little odd that the mainstream media, who after any kind of gun shooting, will discuss ad nauseum for days the victim's life stories, interview their friends, family, neighbors, co-workers... but they have been incredibly silent on the subject of the survivors of the Benghazi attack. 

There WERE survivors.  Suppsedly some of them are still in the hospital recovering from their injuries.  The lack of interest from the media is stunning.  Senator Jason Chaffetz, UT has tried numerous times to visit with these survivors, but the State Department has thwarted his every effort. They won't release how many survivors, where they are from, or where they are now. They won't even release this information to Congress.  His challenge is now to the media... I can't get any answers, you try to figure this out. 

Interesting, don't you think? 



Obviously.......

UGH. Our Government's "Help". JUST. STOP. ALREADY.

I Wonder Who the Culprit Is???

King Obama is Actually Pretty Accurate

I know liberals get all "up in arms" whenever anyone from the right calls the President "King Obama". But it appears that the phrase might actually be accurate, or in reality, a little understated, comparing the Obama's lifestyle (which we as taxpayers foot the bill for), with other "Royals" around the world. Good thing we are not broke as a nation, or this could be a real problem. Mark Steyn wrote an excellent article outlining these facts. Here is the article: http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/335141/royal-presidency-mark-steyn#

Agenda 21 Claims Another Victim

AGENDA 21 EXPLAINED

http://youtu.be/9GykzQWlXJs


This is a little long, but well worth the time to eduate yourself on the implementation of this UN iniative to impose their rules and regulations upon us, through local city ordinances and "sustainable development" programs. 

Bill Whittle At His Very Finest - Must Watch

And Of Course, We Need The Christmas Version of Gangnam Style....

For Some Reason, I Love This Video!

I Stand With Israel

GOP... Think You Can Learn This Lesson Now??

Voices Without A Vote

I'm Tired Of The Election Too....

Gangnam Style Halloween Light Show

I Can't Believe We Made It!

Ch...Ch...Ch...Changes!