Just proves 46% of the population either doesnt want to think, believes faith is more important than facts, or are idiots.
http://science.slashdot.org/story/12/06/01/189220/in-america-46-of-people-hold-a-creationist-view-of-human-origins?sdsrc=popbyskid
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Military spending, 35% of budget
If we cut that back to 1/6th of our spending on military, we'd still be the top spender in the world [wikipedia.org].
If we cut 90%, we'd be the world's second-highest spender.
If we cut back 95%, we'd be 10th.
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If you actually take the time to expand the categories you'll see that a few lines items could easily be moved around
Federal military and civilian employee retirement and disability 4.6%
This is listed under health care, but a major portion of it could be in the Military personnel salaries and benefits.
The line item for Veterans Benefits 4.1%
could also just as easily have been a sub-paragraph of the Military budget.
So if you wanted to read it differently, Health Care would be at 19.7% and Nation Defense would be at 35%
If we cut 90%, we'd be the world's second-highest spender.
If we cut back 95%, we'd be 10th.
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If you actually take the time to expand the categories you'll see that a few lines items could easily be moved around
Federal military and civilian employee retirement and disability 4.6%
This is listed under health care, but a major portion of it could be in the Military personnel salaries and benefits.
The line item for Veterans Benefits 4.1%
could also just as easily have been a sub-paragraph of the Military budget.
So if you wanted to read it differently, Health Care would be at 19.7% and Nation Defense would be at 35%
Sunday, February 20, 2011
When will there be a political party that is fiscally responsible, and how come Democrats are the only ones who even are remotely close to this?
Thanks George Bush! You gave the gift that keeps on taking with no benefit to anyone except dishonest bastards. $285 Billion = amount of money I want back that Republicans spent on proven to be fake technology.
George W. Bush (R), served 2001–2009 [His legacy for fraud and dishonesty are still with us!]
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/us/politics/20data.html?pagewanted=1&_r=4
Fiscal responsibility starts with Republicans, NOT!
Description of the software after the sales pitch:
"The software so excited C.I.A. officials that, for a few months at least, it was considered “the most important, most sensitive” intelligence tool the agency had, according to a former agency official"
Starting in 2003 until 2008 we paid an estimated $20 Million to a guy who said this: ‘My technology is real, and it’s worth a fortune' but... it turns out he was a fraud.
'Hints of fraud by Mr. Montgomery, previously raised by Bloomberg Markets and Playboy, provide a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of government contracting. A Pentagon study in January found that it had paid $285 billion in three years to more than 120 contractors accused of fraud or wrongdoing.'
The article goes on to explain that the French Government confirmed the same thing, which the CIA eventually confirmed in 2003 (but they didnt do anything about it), and the FBI confirmed in 2009.
George W. Bush (R), served 2001–2009 [His legacy for fraud and dishonesty are still with us!]
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/us/politics/20data.html?pagewanted=1&_r=4
Fiscal responsibility starts with Republicans, NOT!
Description of the software after the sales pitch:
"The software so excited C.I.A. officials that, for a few months at least, it was considered “the most important, most sensitive” intelligence tool the agency had, according to a former agency official"
Starting in 2003 until 2008 we paid an estimated $20 Million to a guy who said this: ‘My technology is real, and it’s worth a fortune' but... it turns out he was a fraud.
'Hints of fraud by Mr. Montgomery, previously raised by Bloomberg Markets and Playboy, provide a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of government contracting. A Pentagon study in January found that it had paid $285 billion in three years to more than 120 contractors accused of fraud or wrongdoing.'
The article goes on to explain that the French Government confirmed the same thing, which the CIA eventually confirmed in 2003 (but they didnt do anything about it), and the FBI confirmed in 2009.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Trust
Ultimately I guess it is about trust.
I dont trust used care salesman.
I dont trust any TV in America.
When every news show reports the same story and the story is false. Then trust is eroded. Again and again? The trust is gone.
EX:
2 Democrats leave office. Fox, Reuters, and blatantly "republican" shows report the rats are leaving the ship. This is how the story is spun.
FACT:
14 GOP incumbents have decided not to seek re-election
10 Democratic incumbents have made the same announcement
Conclusion: Trust gone.
I wish I could say that a democrat represents my views, but unfortunately even the democrate in office is a far cry from the caliber of person I would like. I'd like a real replublican in office. One that represents the people by cutting government. Cutting the defense industry by staying local, etc. AND cutting any porkbelly projects that give taxpayer money to corporations outright.
source for the real facts:
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2010_01/021783.php
on page 3 of google. It is a shame on the human race that there is such little inability to see past spin.
I dont trust used care salesman.
I dont trust any TV in America.
When every news show reports the same story and the story is false. Then trust is eroded. Again and again? The trust is gone.
EX:
2 Democrats leave office. Fox, Reuters, and blatantly "republican" shows report the rats are leaving the ship. This is how the story is spun.
FACT:
14 GOP incumbents have decided not to seek re-election
10 Democratic incumbents have made the same announcement
Conclusion: Trust gone.
I wish I could say that a democrat represents my views, but unfortunately even the democrate in office is a far cry from the caliber of person I would like. I'd like a real replublican in office. One that represents the people by cutting government. Cutting the defense industry by staying local, etc. AND cutting any porkbelly projects that give taxpayer money to corporations outright.
source for the real facts:
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2010_01/021783.php
on page 3 of google. It is a shame on the human race that there is such little inability to see past spin.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Cencus
census article. it basically says what everyone knows:
Bush reduced every aspect of the american way of life by 20%+ (average pay, kids in poverty, americans with healthcare, etc.)
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/09/closing_the_book_on_the_bush_legacy.php
Bush reduced every aspect of the american way of life by 20%+ (average pay, kids in poverty, americans with healthcare, etc.)
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/09/closing_the_book_on_the_bush_legacy.php
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
E: Good post on an economist article
http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displaystory.cfm?subjectid=7933596&story_id=13062613&source=most_commented
The article reports that 50% of the USA does not believe in evolution. Of all the countries listed, the US is on the bottom of the list, next to Turkey. Very fitting.
I put this article with Republicans, since the party ties itself heavily to Christianity. One day I hope Christians will start to think for themselves, but that concept kind of goes against the foundation of most religions. Independent thought is the opposite of Religion.
The article reports that 50% of the USA does not believe in evolution. Of all the countries listed, the US is on the bottom of the list, next to Turkey. Very fitting.
I put this article with Republicans, since the party ties itself heavily to Christianity. One day I hope Christians will start to think for themselves, but that concept kind of goes against the foundation of most religions. Independent thought is the opposite of Religion.
Frightening to know that one the most powerful countries in the world (the US) have more than 50% of its population believing that Evolution is false. Evolution, the theory that is supported by such a weight of evidence, is false. Meanwhile... religion... which in many cases, refuses to even try and provide any evidence (the "faith" clause... if you doubt you are an unbeliever and unworthy), gets a strong following. I find it ironic that the country who for all intensive purposes, is leading the war against religious extremists, is actually providing the perfect breeding ground for them. Believe what it says in books written thousands of years ago... forget logical decisions, it's all written down here for you. Let's not forget... Christians can be extremists too. Let's just hope that as the world grows older, we can ween ourselves away from the fantasy that is religion and stick to the facts.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Which is more fiscally responsible, Rep or Democrat?
If you want fiscal responsibility, there is only 1 party to vote for. See the 3 Reasons below.
REASON 1:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html?ei=5070&emc
$10,000 invested in 1929, if you only invested during the time when either a Republican or Democrat was in office, this is what it would be worth today:
Republican = $11,733 (?% who cares, it sucks in 40 yrs I make $1k?)
Democrat = $300,671 (8.9% growth)
As of Friday, a $10,000 investment in the S.& P. stock market index* would have grown to $11,733 if invested under Republican presidents only, although that would be $51,211 if we exclude Herbert Hoover’s presidency during the Great Depression. Invested under Democratic presidents only, $10,000 would have grown to $300,671 at a compound rate of 8.9 percent over nearly 40 years
REASON 2:
http://www.cedarcomm.com/~stevelm1/usdebt.htm
Since 1946, the parties increased the national debt at an average of:
Republican = 9.2% / year
Democrat = 3.2% / year
Republican Presidents out borrowed and spent Democratic presidents by a three to one ratio. Putting that in very real terms; for every dollar a Democratic president has raised the national debt in the past 63 years Republican presidents have raised the debt by $2.84
Prior to the Neo-Conservative takeover of the Republican Party there was not much difference between the two parties’ debt philosophy. They both worked together to minimize it. However the debt has been on a steady incline ever since the Reagan presidency. The only exception to the steep increase over the last 30 years was during the Clinton presidency, when he brought spending under control and the debt growth down to almost zero.
REASON 3:
Warren Buffet = democrat.
He was born & bred from Omaha Nebraska, a red state. I follow him when I am unsure.
Often called the "Oracle of Omaha",[4] Buffett is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.
............ if you are still convinced to vote Republican, then please also send me a check for the total amount in your 401k, since you'll be losing it anyway. You may want to start networking, since you are more likely to lose your job. Make sure to educate your kids though, because they are going to need to make more money due to your poor decisions; enough to pay for your retirement, the added Gov Debt you gave them, and still have enough for their retirement. Wow you are pretty cold, heartless SOB.
REASON 1:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html?ei=5070&emc
$10,000 invested in 1929, if you only invested during the time when either a Republican or Democrat was in office, this is what it would be worth today:
Republican = $11,733 (?% who cares, it sucks in 40 yrs I make $1k?)
Democrat = $300,671 (8.9% growth)
As of Friday, a $10,000 investment in the S.& P. stock market index* would have grown to $11,733 if invested under Republican presidents only, although that would be $51,211 if we exclude Herbert Hoover’s presidency during the Great Depression. Invested under Democratic presidents only, $10,000 would have grown to $300,671 at a compound rate of 8.9 percent over nearly 40 years
REASON 2:
http://www.cedarcomm.com/~stevelm1/usdebt.htm
Since 1946, the parties increased the national debt at an average of:
Republican = 9.2% / year
Democrat = 3.2% / year
Republican Presidents out borrowed and spent Democratic presidents by a three to one ratio. Putting that in very real terms; for every dollar a Democratic president has raised the national debt in the past 63 years Republican presidents have raised the debt by $2.84
Prior to the Neo-Conservative takeover of the Republican Party there was not much difference between the two parties’ debt philosophy. They both worked together to minimize it. However the debt has been on a steady incline ever since the Reagan presidency. The only exception to the steep increase over the last 30 years was during the Clinton presidency, when he brought spending under control and the debt growth down to almost zero.
REASON 3:
Warren Buffet = democrat.
He was born & bred from Omaha Nebraska, a red state. I follow him when I am unsure.
Often called the "Oracle of Omaha",[4] Buffett is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth.
............ if you are still convinced to vote Republican, then please also send me a check for the total amount in your 401k, since you'll be losing it anyway. You may want to start networking, since you are more likely to lose your job. Make sure to educate your kids though, because they are going to need to make more money due to your poor decisions; enough to pay for your retirement, the added Gov Debt you gave them, and still have enough for their retirement. Wow you are pretty cold, heartless SOB.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Dem vs Rep, S&P500 returns during their presidency
Bloomberg Article:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=attZrqehx.3Y&refer=home
According to the New York Times, which ran the numbers and a graphic on Oct. 14, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has outperformed under a Democratic administration, with average annual returns of 8.9 percent compared with 0.4 percent under the GOP. Even excluding Herbert Hoover, the Dems win hands down.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html?ei=5070&emc
As of Friday, a $10,000 investment in the S.& P. stock market index* would have grown to $11,733 if invested under Republican presidents only, although that would be $51,211 if we exclude Herbert Hoover’s presidency during the Great Depression. Invested under Democratic presidents only, $10,000 would have grown to $300,671 at a compound rate of 8.9 percent over nearly 40 years
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=attZrqehx.3Y&refer=home
According to the New York Times, which ran the numbers and a graphic on Oct. 14, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index has outperformed under a Democratic administration, with average annual returns of 8.9 percent compared with 0.4 percent under the GOP. Even excluding Herbert Hoover, the Dems win hands down.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/10/14/opinion/20081014_OPCHART.html?ei=5070&emc
As of Friday, a $10,000 investment in the S.& P. stock market index* would have grown to $11,733 if invested under Republican presidents only, although that would be $51,211 if we exclude Herbert Hoover’s presidency during the Great Depression. Invested under Democratic presidents only, $10,000 would have grown to $300,671 at a compound rate of 8.9 percent over nearly 40 years
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Bl: Voter Fraud
When one party as an institution manipulates votes. I'd call that unethical, unamerican, undemocratic. Cheating? Sure, it also throws sand into the face of anyone who thinks we are a true democracy.
This is the Republican party. They have thousands of instances of party organized voter fraud. I have never heard of a single instance of the democratic party doing the same.
Sure, a few independant democrat voters choose to manipulate votes. There is a HUGE difference between the two: the unethical Republican party VS a few unethical individuals. Big difference.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=aSftN8jhfqTo&refer=home
This is the Republican party. They have thousands of instances of party organized voter fraud. I have never heard of a single instance of the democratic party doing the same.
Sure, a few independant democrat voters choose to manipulate votes. There is a HUGE difference between the two: the unethical Republican party VS a few unethical individuals. Big difference.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=aSftN8jhfqTo&refer=home
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sarah Palin's honest and sound economics as a way of life
Another case of a republican cutting spending, yipee.
How? Easy, make the state pay for it.
You didnt think I meant cutting state spending? haha, this is a republican.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/21/palin.travel.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
In October 2007, Palin brought daughter Bristol along on a trip to New York for a women's leadership conference. Plane tickets from Anchorage to La Guardia Airport for $1,385.11 were billed to the state, records show, and mother and daughter shared a room for four nights at the $707.29-per-night Essex House hotel, which overlooks Central Park.
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The state is already reviewing nearly $17,000 in per diem payments to Palin for more than 300 nights she slept at her own home, 40 miles from her satellite office in Anchorage.
How? Easy, make the state pay for it.
You didnt think I meant cutting state spending? haha, this is a republican.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/21/palin.travel.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
In October 2007, Palin brought daughter Bristol along on a trip to New York for a women's leadership conference. Plane tickets from Anchorage to La Guardia Airport for $1,385.11 were billed to the state, records show, and mother and daughter shared a room for four nights at the $707.29-per-night Essex House hotel, which overlooks Central Park.
....
The state is already reviewing nearly $17,000 in per diem payments to Palin for more than 300 nights she slept at her own home, 40 miles from her satellite office in Anchorage.
Tony Knowles, a Democratic former governor of Alaska who lost to Palin in a 2006 bid to reclaim the job, said he never charged the state for his three children's commercial flights and did not claim their travel as official state business.
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In addition to the commercial flights, the children have traveled dozens of times with Palin on a state plane. For these flights, the total cost of operating the plane, at $971 an hour, was about $55,000, according to state flight logs. The cost of operating the state plane does not increase when the children join their mother
....
The Palins began charging the state for commercial flights after the governor kept a 2006 campaign promise to sell a jet bought by her predecessor.
Palin put the jet up for sale on eBay, a move she later trumpeted in her speech at the Republican National Convention, and it was ultimately sold by the state at a loss.
That left only one high-performance aircraft deemed safe enough for her to use -- a 1980 twin-engine King Air assigned to the public safety agency but, according to flight logs, out of service for maintenance and repairs about a third of the time Palin has been governor.Sunday, September 7, 2008
SARAH PALIN (more info than I wanted to know) aka lie cheat steal, and never go to jail, it is all good when you are republican.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/07/opinion/07rich.html?hp
Everytime I get into these Rep reading binges, I always regret it. I am ok with people making idiot decisions, as long as they are willing to be honest about it if called out.
I know it is hard to admit when I f-up. Problem is that Republicans never admit it.
Wait, this sounds familiar. Oh yeah, it is the same thing the Catholic Church does when handling pedofiles.
Everytime I get into these Rep reading binges, I always regret it. I am ok with people making idiot decisions, as long as they are willing to be honest about it if called out.
I know it is hard to admit when I f-up. Problem is that Republicans never admit it.
Wait, this sounds familiar. Oh yeah, it is the same thing the Catholic Church does when handling pedofiles.
John McCain from the early years
It is hard to watch the daily show & come to a conclusion other than: republicans are the epitome of non-thinking. It must be nice to live with that type of ignorance and irresponsibility.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml?episodeId=184108
The video of John McCain from the early years is ingenious and horrible.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml?episodeId=184108
The video of John McCain from the early years is ingenious and horrible.
nobody does it like the Daily Show
I wish there was a show that could do this and make the Republicans look good. But unfortunately uncovering evil is evil.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The motivation for blocking investigations into Bush lawbreaking
http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/07/15/complicity/index.html
Intersesting trend, fear to report what is going on.
Intersesting trend, fear to report what is going on.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Karl Rove protests
http://video.nbc4.com/player/?id=87850
Karl is plain evil. Americans protesting him are heros. I dont have the guts to do that. Fewer people do. I havent seen real protests since the 60s. I bet if this was the 60s, it would have been thousands of people out there.
Karl is plain evil. Americans protesting him are heros. I dont have the guts to do that. Fewer people do. I havent seen real protests since the 60s. I bet if this was the 60s, it would have been thousands of people out there.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
75% blame Bush's policies for deteriorating economy
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-poll26-2008jun26,1,6337327.story
60% of republidoits say bush isnt doing enough either. One guy says "I am a proud republican, but this guy just plain sucks. I might vote for the team, but when the team loses every game for 8 years. It is time to change something."
60% of republidoits say bush isnt doing enough either. One guy says "I am a proud republican, but this guy just plain sucks. I might vote for the team, but when the team loses every game for 8 years. It is time to change something."
Monday, May 26, 2008
NYT: Running on Empty
Great interview, interesting how I can agree with Republicans who follow the logic this guy talks about.
http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=2d1877aa696d7422e581759f9c67671d8875a00f
Charlie Rose interviews Pete Peterson, co-founder of the Blackstone Group, in 2004 on entitlements and the need to end preferential tax breaks for the wealthy.
http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=2d1877aa696d7422e581759f9c67671d8875a00f
Charlie Rose interviews Pete Peterson, co-founder of the Blackstone Group, in 2004 on entitlements and the need to end preferential tax breaks for the wealthy.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Bush, golfing 2 months after he said he'd given up golf out of respect for the war
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/16/bush-lied-about-giving-up_n_102138.html
I wish I knew why why Bush's advisors create these circus distractions. I cant believe a president does and says this. It seems like it belongs in another reality. This makes Britney Spears look good.
I cant believe a president says he gives up golf. It is insulting. I give up clam chowder out of disdain for his entire organization.
And Repbulicans still say they hate Clinton for his lack of values, and lying. I understand lying about sex. I dont understand lying and killing thousands of Americans and continuing the lie 6 years. I would not be able to live with myself, knowing I am personally responsible for saying "yes" to killing innocent Iraqis and Americans and havent done one thing to get out of the situation.
I wish I knew why why Bush's advisors create these circus distractions. I cant believe a president does and says this. It seems like it belongs in another reality. This makes Britney Spears look good.
I cant believe a president says he gives up golf. It is insulting. I give up clam chowder out of disdain for his entire organization.
And Repbulicans still say they hate Clinton for his lack of values, and lying. I understand lying about sex. I dont understand lying and killing thousands of Americans and continuing the lie 6 years. I would not be able to live with myself, knowing I am personally responsible for saying "yes" to killing innocent Iraqis and Americans and havent done one thing to get out of the situation.
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