Note to my Rep. about the Fair Tax

Here is a note to my COngressional Representative about supporting the FairTax.

What are all of your thoughts?

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Thank you Rep. McClintock for your response and for your promise to keep an open mind on the issue. While I am a Civil Engineer mostly involved in Residential Design and structural engineering, due to the current economy, I became a Professional Tax preparer for H & R Block part-time last tax season (and start again here in a week or so). Even before this experience I was for a consumption based tax system and for the repeal of the income tax. Even more after seeing firsthand the system that so many try to cheat (and succeed, due to lack of moral character in our society). I wish it were different, but in a sense I see Harry Reid’s comments about tax being voluntary as somewhat true.( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6q0slMhDw8)

We so need a tax system based on consumption (i.e. Fair Tax)and not one based on a “supposed” income like the flat tax system you mentioned. So much of the income is unreported. I know the argument that people will remain immoral and just buy good on a new “black market”, but I do not believe that the resulting “missed” tax revenue will any way equal the current fraud in the system that is based on income.

Since I am fundamentally against a Flat income tax system I am unaware of what that system would do to the also current Capital gains and Corporate tax systems. The Fair tax proposal would abolish those taxes also which would spur a reinvestment in the US economy and level the playing field with many other nations. We all know that while Corporations actually pay the Corp. Tax it is just a number for the bottom line that increases the costs of the goods, Also many of the embedded “hidden” taxes in goods would know be transparent or non-existent. I just cannot see anything wrong with the Fair Tax system except what people say “it is too good, and therefore will never happen”. We need a revolution in thought and in action and I hope you can be a part of it.

Tax System - we need a Dramatic change (FairTax)

Mike Huckabee :The Values Voter Summit

Watch Mike Huckabee Speak At The Values Voter Summit

Great Communicator - no tele-prompter needed.

Should Government Bail out our Laziness?

It is difficult for me to state how much of a role Government should play in this. I just know that if people could see the link of there Health to the Health care problem we would be better off. It is sad that even in our schools Physical education and many sports are somewhat a thing of the past. In insurance companies , the bureaucracy is often so great that they can not see the benefits of nutrition, much less manage it. I always think of the shocking moments on the Biggest loser when players find out what their biological age is. Many are living in bodies that are 20-years older than they actually are. I am a believer that if we where "hit" more in the pocket book about health, people would change. But it seems that we do not want to change but have government bail us out.

Here is a link of private company not government saving money on Health care.
How Safeway Is Cutting Health-Care Costs

Health Care Reform - Are you Confused with the lingo

How to reduce Healthcare Costs

Reported here from March, 63% Support Affordable Health Care for ‘Every Single American’

This is an old stat, but I heard Scott Rasmussen say on Huckabee July 18th that were Amaricans are in agree meant with the Health care situation is that they want lower costs.

Don't we all. It is not news to most of you that I had a "Health" Revival a few years back, and maybe it is due to this that I truly see the issue less about the Insurance companies and health care providers and much more about the health of our nation and the lack of a level of personal responsibility.

If My Auto insurance rates were high, guess what, it would most likely be due to my record behind the wheel. And yes to blame all health issues on our lifestyles is a bit insensitive, and I know that accidents happen and the Fall of man is a true curse sometimes. Yet most of our health problems are due to the Choices that we make. For most they do not see it hit them directly, because they just go to the Doctor and have the Insurance billed.But all this excessive use of the system is costing us all very much. We are an unhealthy nation.

I will even say before I started taking care of myself I would spend a lot of time, some of my money and some of a providers money going many times a year to the Chiropractor. I had the pain and had the coverage, so I used it. I am thankful to say that I am no longer taxing the system with my back pain, because I have none. I am taking care of myself.

So it gets my going a little to hear all this talk about how can we lower the costs. Lets take better care of ourselves.

Now that I have alienated most, I do want to say that I am excited to help anyone that wants to Reverse the Trend that America is on and in turn reduce the costs of caring for out nations health. I know that passion about this comes out, I just hope that the Caring that I have is also seen.

Take care (and pass that care on.)

Why Marco Rubio will Beat Charlie Crist…

I am behind Marc Rubio best I can. Please Florida, Show us that American can Change.

Hucks Army Link - Why Marco Rubio will Beat Charlie Crist…
At HucksArmy, we think Marco Rubio is one of those special candidates that comes along only every so often. His solid record, outstanding ideas, civility with strength, and ability to communicate make him one of the brightest stars in the conservative movement. If you don’t trust our word, we encourage you to view the following interview:

You Tube Links -
Part 1


Part 2

Healthcare Crisis - My letter to Congressman

Hello Congressman McClintock, I am a very grateful supporter for all you are doing for not just the 4th District, but the State and Country. Keep being a voice of reason.
We received your "2009 Health Care Report". We agree you that the Health care situation is a crisis in the Country and a Government run system in not the answer. While we agree that we need to have Private sector solutions, I believe the to decrease the costs of health care, will only come with a larger focus on the Health of our nation and the people in it and less focus on the health care or insurance system. So we believe that having health care reform focus on either getting coverage for all Americans or reducing the healthcare costs, are both the wrong center of attention. We need a system that rewards good health and the choices that lead to it and honestly punishes the choices that lead to poor health. I know that unfortunate disease happens, but most of the Health crisis in the Country is due to preventable causes. We need to focus our attention on wellness and this will in turn put less stress on the already failing healthcare system. Prevention is the key.
Here are some web links to bring light to the problem we are facing:

U.S. Obesity Trends 1985–2008

THE ECONOMIC COSTS OF OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY AND PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AMONG CALIFORNIA ADULTS - 2006

Costs of Obesity Add to Business Overhead

US obesity problem 'intensifies'

Mississippi tops U.S. obesity rankings

So thank you, Mr. McClintock, for your undying efforts on all fronts, I hope that we get to hear a little more prevention, personal responsibility & accountability discussion from you as it relates to the Healthcare Crisis. (Actually, the HEALTH Crisis)

Newsmax.TV Interviews Marco Rubio

Goverment Healthcare - Not for We the People

Huckabee on Ronald Reagan

I was reminded of one of my Favorite moments in the previous Presidential campaign.



A TRUE REAGAN CONSERVATIVE!!!!

Mike Huckabees' life shows what a reagan conservative looks like.

A. He wanted to improve the education and the roads in arkansas. Taxes was raised to achieve that goal. Education system in arkansas went from the worst state in the nation at #48th to a near best #8th state in the nation. His great achivement of education is the reason why he was endorse by the NEA. Roads went from the worst roads in the nation to the most improve roads in the nation when he left office in 2006.

B. He ask corporate executives (executives from walmart, homedepot, etc)in his state to evaluate the arkansas government for improvements and they did. The corporate executives help Mike Huckabee to streamline the arkansas government. Now just about everything that has to do with the arkansas government can be done online over the internet.

C. During the tragedy of Katrina, Mike Huckabee did not wait for the federal government. He quickly help to organized the churches and other organization to help as many as 75,000 katrina victims without adding any government programs for the volume of people being helped. For that Mike Huckabee was one of five governors TIME MAGAZINE MAN OF THE YEAR.

There is many more things that Mike Huckabee has achieve while governor of arkansas that I could write a book on. That is why I believe that MIKE HUCKABEE IS A REAGAN CONSERVATIVE!!!! Take a second look go to www.mikehuckabee.com on the issues.

Our Judeo-Christian Nation

Congressman Forbes asks the questions "Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation?" and "If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?" on the floor of the US House.



Maybe we have lost our heritage? Are you Judeo-Christian?

Revelation Song

This is my "political" Blog, but what better Lens to see see the politics around us

Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty.

Video Link

Common Sense in Health care debate

Hopefully commonsense in the Health care debate will prevail. While medical and insurance expenses are increasing, it is all about adjusting our behaviors not getting people insured.

Together we stand

Okay it is Jay here with a few cents that I have to spare.

What do you think? We all have a voice. Remember in this graet repiublic it is about "We the People".

Huckabee Endorses Marco Rubio

If Marco Rubio can't win, it is a sign that We the People just don't care. This should be a slam dunk. Let's see.

Gov. Huckabee's Speech at the Center for Arizona Policy 2009

Short clips of Former Governor Mike Huckabee's Speech to the Guests attending the Center for Arizona Policy 2009 Family Dinner on May 19, 2009 in Phoenix Arizona.

Marco Rubio

Farewell address to the Florida House of Representatives where he served as Speaker. He is Running in 2010 for Florida Senate Seat. Especially listen to the "politically incorrect" last 2 minutes and 22 seconds

Friday Humor

Maxine for President

This is Maxine. Read what she has to say below her picture.



Everyone concentrates on the problems we are having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida .
Not me, I concentrate on solutions for the problems. It is a win-win situation.

+ Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.
+ Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levies.
+ Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.

Are there any other problems you would like me to solve today? Yes!
Please read on....LOL

1. Cows
2. The Constitution
3. The Ten Commandments

Cows
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow

The Constitution
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq .... Why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.

The 10 Commandments
The real reason that we cannot have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this: You cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians...It creates a hostile work environment.
PART OF THE PROBLEM

California Special Election May 19

It is a very unfortunate situation that California and other states are in. May 19, Special election is the Legislatures first attempt at putting Cali back on sure footing. Sorry to say that I thing that this is on a First effort. Like most of Measure 1A it is more about raising taxes and playing a "shell game" with current and supposed revenue. There is not much talks of Cuts, like the Cuts our family is making.
We live in California Congressional District 4 and our Congressman is Tom McClintock, we appreciate him on many fronts. Click on McClintock on the Propositions to see his take. I so far am in agreement with him on all but 1F. At this link there were currently 2 Comments before I made mine. Here is what I said in response to the Prop 1F

I am in agreement with most positions, except 1F. I am not going to vote against a good principle out of fear on a representative going out on the line to increasing taxes on the constituents for his/her own raise. Yes, maybe the voters are not paying attention (like now) and the representative will get away with raising taxes to balance the budget and assure their own pay raise, but this is where we need to make out votes count and hold them accountable when they do such a thing. If they show irresponsibility and this "ultimately end(s) up as a perverse incentive for legislators to pass higher and higher taxes in order to qualify for higher and higher salaries." as Tom states then they need to be voted out of office. If the people will not hold the leaders accountable, we get what we deserve.

You do not need to "weighing in" at that site, but I would appreciate any comments here to help me decide. If you have any thoughts that you can comment here or e-mail, I would appreciate it.

Some Friday Fun a day Early

George Bush and his doppelganger at a White House Press Correspondents dinner



Cleaner video at
http://www.stevebridges.com/video/flashVideo/WHCA.html

Exclusive Interview with Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee was the guest of honor Wednesday night, at a dinner at the Visalia Convention Center.

Thursday is the National Day of Prayer. Huckabee is a Baptist minister and the keynote speaker at the mayor's prayer breakfast in Visalia.

In 2008, the former Governor of Arkansas made a run for the White House and almost won the GOP bid. When asked about another run for office, Huckabee said "It's hard to say, I'm not trying to be evasive I just don't know."

When it comes to political issues in the valley, Huckabee does not hold back. "What is that fish we are trying to protect - the Delta Smelt? Why is that more important than a 8-year-old kid that needs food."

As a political commentator, Huckabee says he is happy with life. He has a television show, daily radio commentaries and a new book titled "Do the Right Thing."

Faith Radio 25th Anniversary with Mike Huckabee

Here is a speech that Gov. Huckabee gave at the Faith Radio 25th Anniversary. Huckabites 'freaks" like me, can never hear enough from this man.

Part 1 (10:35 min)


Part 2 (9:00 min)


Part 3 (7:30 min)


Part 4 (4:33 min)


Part 5 (6:32 min)



Also linked at Huck's Army Forum Here

Plug for, Guess Who? Gov. Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee 2012 (We Like Mike!)

Mike Pence Denounces Hate Crimes Bill

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Mike Pence gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House during debate on H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009:



Original can be found a Mike Pence Site

Protect The Constitution

On April 29, 2009, with a vote of 249-175, the House passed the Hate Crimes bill. It will now move on to the Senate. It now moves to the Senate, and if passed there, President Obama may sign it into Law as promised.

I believe that this legislation is an opposition to the Constitution, namely the 1st and 14th Amendments.

If you would like to make your voice heard to your Congress members, whether it is for or against the legislation, click on the link below to find your Senators.

Make you voice heard to your Senators

The “Point of View” site, is highlighting the attack that it would be on the Christian Pastor and community, and I believe that the leaders of the other religions that have beliefs that differ from a new protected class of people, would also be considered for punishment under this law. But it while I believe the Christian and the beliefs may suffer it is about the attack on the Constitution that drives me to voice an opinion against this legislation. I know that being persecuted for ones beliefs is common and even promised in the Bible that it will happen, but I really hope the citizens of the United states at this moment can rise up and protect the Constriction.
There is a generic message in opposition that you can edit as you like. The following is what I said to our Senators Barbara Boxer & Dianne Feinstein.

Dear Senators Boxer & Feinstein,
I have been fortunate to have received communications from both of you in the past in regards to issues that affect the people of our state and the United States. I appreciate your responses and your efforts as a state representative in the Senate. As one of your constituents, I urge you to oppose the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 or any other “hate crime” legislation. The passage of this bill and the signing into law by the President would violate the 14th Amendment by denying equal protection under the law for all citizens by creating a special class of individuals. It would also put into disregard the 1st Amendment. This is a bill in opposition to the Constitution and I ask that you voice opposition to it as a representative of my family and myself.

Way to go Tom McClintock - Keep it up

Tom McClintock (CA-4) on the House Floor.

Accepting Our Money Back
House Chamber, Washington D.C. April 21, 2009. Mr. Speaker: Many Americans have been shocked in recent days to learn that banks seeking to repay TARP money have been told the treasury will not allow them to do so. Taxpayers were promised that this money was only to be used to buy up toxic assets and that it would be repaid to the treasury as soon as humanly possible.

California Proposition 1A

Trying to figure all the Proposition 1 positions out.

Here is a Link to those interested.
California Proposition 1A is a fraud and a massive tax increase
What are your thoughts?

West Side.. Worst Slide Story

Click here to see the classic "West Side Story" remix by Walt Handelman, "Worst Slide Story."

If it wasn't so true it would even be funnier. Problem is that it is too True. Let us stay active in our Government People! Check out FairTax Nation & FairTax.org

Huckabee Report - ABC Radio

This is just a "Plug' for the Huckabee Report, which are short Commentary's. Click Here

Inspired by Tea Parties

The following is a speech that was given at the Tax Day Tea Party protest in Philadelphia.

Jesse Civello is sixteen years old. He is a student at Cheltenham High School in the Philadelphia area. His dream is to one day become a United States Senator.
I can only hope.

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Jesse Civello -- Tea Party Remarks Philadelphia, April 15, 2009

My fellow patriots, the clouds of socialism have reached our horizon. The passion of freedom has been shaken, and the voice of democracy has released its call.

The patriotic warning of a government too big. The resonating voice of a nation unheard. And the squalor of an administration too concerned with bailouts to see a revolution brewing.

What are We the People to do, when it seems the power players have yet to listen? What are We the People to do when our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness has become a disappearing dream?

My friends, the answers lie in the rich history of these fifty United States of America that we call home. We will turn the pages of history in our quest to write our own, and on that journey we will discover the passion of our founding fathers and the resolve of our independence.

The year was 1776 and the day was the Fourth of July. It was a hot July day in the city of Philadelphia and our founding fathers had just adopted the Declaration of Independence. The radical thought of independence was spreading across the thirteen colonies and the signal for revolution had been issued. The armed American Revolution lasted 8 years, in which more than 25,000 Americans perished under the banner of revolution. Today, I stand before you on the same streets of freedom that our founding fathers have marked, and with the most pride and prejudice I declare that, today, we make history under the same banner of revolution of which our past brothers and sisters have fought, and together we can put an end to the silenced majority.

Our revolution is not an armed conflict. Quite the contrary. Our revolution is a peaceful, yet powerful signal to our neighbors, to our leaders, and to the world, a signal that the American people will no longer sit back and watch the debt of our country soar well over 11 trillion dollars, without the transparency that the American people deserve when it comes to our tax dollars.

When Congress decided to bail out the auto industry, the American people had no say. When Congress decided to bail out Wall Street, the American people had no input. It's time now that the political leaders of our country extend that courtesy--and frankly the right--to the people, so that We the People can decide where our tax dollars are going.

When Congress decided to Recover and Reinvest in America, with President Obama’s economic stimulus package, the American people once again had no voice. The problem lies right within the title of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” The problem is that the leaders of our country stopped investing in the American people years ago, and now all of the sudden they believe they can reinvest with the single largest expenditure in American history, towering at 787 billion dollars. I stand here and I say "no, absolutely not." Not on our watch. Not on our dollar.

When the leaders of country stopped listening to us, they stopped investing.

When the President signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, he proved he wasn’t willing to listen. Now, when the leaders of our country ask the people to submit to the undue burden of unconscionable spending, we are here to rise up and say "no, absolutely not." Not on our watch. Not on our dollar.

To be naïve enough to believe that reinvesting in the American people now after ignoring our cries will change the economic situation is simply idiotic. Let us once again go back in history and discover the path to a true recovery.

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We start with our founding fathers. They understood the meaning of a consistent investment in the patriots of America, the American dream, and the future of the American people.

They realized that, by encouraging the spirit of the American dream to soar high, entrepreneurship would lead America to the head of the line. Currently, we continue to battle small business owners with over-taxation and laws that make the spirit of competitiveness unrealistic.

We need to understand that America is the greatest country in the world, not because we have fifty states and fifty capitals but because we had a spirit that led to hard work above all, a determination to succeed against all odds, and the support of a government who realized the beauty of all American people from all walks of life.

The solution we seek from our founding fathers is this: encourage the worker to work for himself and find success, tax only what is necessary, and the worker will give back to the American dream with ingenuity what they aren’t forced to give back in taxes. Allow the small business owner to accomplish their dreams without the shadow of big government, and I promise that America will once again recover. The American spirit of greatness is stronger than the shadow of big government.

When in the history of our great country did our leaders stop listening to the people? The answer is simple: our leaders stopped listening when they realized that when people are silent, they can get away with greed and excessive power. The government has learned to silence the people with fear and determination; they have made us believe that 787 billion dollars of tax payer money is the only way to American recovery. Once again, history shows quite the contrary.

I tell the Obama administration, from the truths of history, to open the doors to the American people so that the solutions of today can be the American solutions of tomorrow and not the ownership of foreign countries through our debt.

Listen to what we are saying today and tomorrow, and together we will find the solutions. Right now, we are stuck in the middle of an economic situation what has turned crisis because government has become blind to the individual American and instead has turned to special interest groups who whisper the tales of the necessity of big government spending. The truth of the matter is that, if the Obama administration decides to reverse its policy of shutting out the voice of the people, America can tomorrow be greater than ever before. I plead the right of the people to talk, the obligation of the government to listen, and action of the country to move forward.

The Obama administration needs to stop investing with American dollars and start reinvesting in the American people, with an honest and transparent government that welcomes the concerns and suggestions of the American people.

It’s time our government has reexamined the concerns of its people, and the truths of our convictions.

It's time the government listens to the people talk. The time has come for the government to truly follow its creed of public service and be fiscally responsible, morally approachable, and free from the chains of politics.

I have no doubt that we will rise above the politics of our current situation. Today, we show the leaders of our country that, on April 15, 2009, people from all walks of life came together across the country to protest the irresponsible spending of their tax dollars, starting a revolutionary movement to declare that people must have a say in their government. Today, we stand and say, "no, absolutely not." Not on our watch. Not on our dollar.

I pray the ignorance that surrounds Washington, D.C. will be swept away and the reform of people above politics will take hold.

Thank you, and God Bless America!

Video Link:

I can Only Imagine - Father Son

Reminder of a great story.

Father to Son - Amazing and truly inspiring story. -- Slight changes in your beginning probably cause the most profound differences in your results. Choose Life!




The story of Rick and Dick Hoyt - Team Hoyt

Being a Tax Preparer I am in greater support of the Fairtax

I have been enjoying meeting people and helping them as a Professional Tax Preparer for H&R Block this winter/spring. As I see the current confusion and the income tax burden, I am now in greater support of the Fairtax for our Nation.

Again Mike Huckabee says it the best - This was just over a year ago. How I miss his common sense.



Here is the Full interview


I welcome your comments here.

Huckabee Closing Thoughts 2/14 on Bailout

Yes I like him

Information on the Housing Crisis & Recovery Act

Heard some good information on The Diane Rehm show

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Reducing Home Foreclosures

Downturn in the Global Economy

The Stimulus Plans: How They Differ

Stimulus Stats

This is truly an amazing amount of money. I hope China likes the way we are spending the money that we are borrowing. Or the out-of-control government can print the money and here comes super-inflation. These are sad times....

E-verify - Sounds good to me

I can not see why anyone (aside from the ACLU) would want to block the e-verify. especially the U.S. Chambers of Commerce

Bush finally got on board in his last few months



Lou Dobbs - 2-2-9 - Obama Admin wants to kill E-Verify



E-File and illegal Workers link to Tough Times In CA

The Huckabee Report - Jan 2009

It is no secret that I am a fan of Gov. Huckabee and the wisdom that he diplays here is a link to a his new radio short. The Huckabee Report

Set rules ... and then tolerate no violence

Not to downplay the seriousness and sadness of the losses in this conflict/War, but it is just like raising kids ... set some rules and follow them.
Quote from article:
"The unpardonable strategic error ... was not the withdrawal itself but the failure to immediately establish a deterrence regime under which no violence would be tolerated after the removal of any and all Israeli presence"

Moral Clarity in Gaza ,By Charles Krauthammer
Friday, January 2, 2009 Washington Post

Huckabee always surprises me : Jerry Springer

Thanks for sharing Gov. Huckabee

Part 1


Part 2

Yes I am not a "Conservative", at least one of THEM

Sorry, I have never enjoyed hearing Ann Coulter, for many reason, but also not a fan of Hannity or Rush.

I could not believe that he was going to have Ann Coulter on this program, it did not compute. I have never even heard the things that ANn had said about him until this program.
Part 1


Part 2

Mike Huckabee - What is the "Fair Tax?"

Former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee explains his support for a federal "Fair Tax."



I will Continue to fight for the FairTax.

For the Complete interview with the Commonwealth Club of California
San Francisco, CA on Jan 31st, 2008 click Here

Bush does not deserve the credit of a Pardon

My hope is that the current president continues to be swayed by what ever powers are controlling him and does NOT pardon former Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
He does not deserve the credit for a deed of such wisdom and compassion.

Hoping that the President elect Obama shows the true grit to do the right thing.