MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010

Taking a break for this wonderful holiday season to be with family and friends. May God bless, keeping you and yours safe and healthy as we say farewell to 2009.

See all of you in 2010.

Alan Grayson--destined to be a 'One Term Wonder'

Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia. Perhaps not the most reliable source for factual information, but a good starting point when gathering data for further investigation.

That being said and keeping the aforementioned in mind, this is how 'One term U-S Congressmen' are defined at this site:

'Many members that serve in the House for only one term are viewed as "accidental" congressmen due to having been elected in a fluke election or by riding in on the coattails of a popular presidential candidate. More often than not, they fade into obscurity and are only remembered by political historians, close friends and family members.'

There probably could be no better or accurate description than this for Unites States Congressman Alan Grayson, representative from the 8th Congressional District of Florida.

FOXNews.com - Grayson Wants Critic Jailed for Claiming to be His Constituent

Like Angie Langley (mycongressmanisnuts.com), my congressional district adjoins that of Graysons, however my proximity to his district is much closer. So close, in fact I can literally spit on his shoes! You might say Grayson is similar to an unwelcome new resident in a formerly respectable neighborhood. And when that new neighbor disturbs the peace and tranquility of your surroundings, you have every right to request assistance in retuning that section of the community to its original placid posture.

In this instance, good neighbors should be obligated to boldly support Angie Langley in her quest to have this arrogant person, masquerading as a representative of all the people, returned to his elitist Orlando neighborhood.

For those not familiar with this area, Grayson's Congressional district includes Disney World, quite accurately described as 'the happiest place on earth.' Critics of Mr.Grayson are simply implying, There is room for only one 'Goofy' in this Congressional district!

Understatement of 2009

Considering the vast reservoir of material available, who would have imagined the understatement of 2009 coming from, of all people, Golf (icon in his own time) Champion Tiger Woods.

He betrays his wife Elin by sleeping with, what seemed like, every slut who navigated a golf cart down the fareway, leading him to score countless 'holes in one.'

And so after all his dirty laundry is unloaded upon his family, fans and admirers worldwide, he digs way down 'into his gall' and says:

"He's a little incredulous at the way he is being judged!"

http://www.thelocal.se/23982/20091222/

Since Woods is having difficulty understanding public reaction to his dalliances, here's something credulous to ponder on your return voyage from the Bahamas....You have no one to blame for your demise but yourself. You may one day return to the links, but the disappointment you have brought to so many with revelation of your unfaithfulness, earns you another title: Biggest loser of 2009!

Photo acknowledgment: http://randomfunnypicture.com/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tiagra-because-18-holes-arent-enough.jpg

Giving Thanks, In Our Own Special Way, During This Festive Season

DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE VICTORY FOLLOWING DEFEAT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

"America will soon owe more than its citizens are Worth"

Figures quoted in the following article seem to confirm earlier hypotheticals offered at Obiter Dictum--An American, regarding warped visions of those now controlling power in United States government.

Even as they continue to squander this nations wealth, seemingly without regard or concern for future repayment of loans to lending entities--it is beginning to appear my assertions; it is a possibility they will someday literally nationalize all personal wealth, for the 'good of all,' and as our only means to survive as a nation. Keep in mind--the government has no money, but overall, the American people are quite wealthy.*

As unlikely as these theories may sound, judging by irresponsible and reckless actions taken by our current lawmakers, spending money as if it grows on trees, even my conclusions seem conservative, looking at a not too distant world for citizens of this country.

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The following is a reprint of an article appearing Sat, 12/20/2008 at United Liberty.Org| posted by Austin Wilkes

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation- whose CEO is the outspoken former US Comptroller General, David Walker- released findings recently that show public liabilities are now effectively equal to the entire networth of all US Citizens. These numbers, which Walker claims were based completely on official data, do not even account for the recent bailouts or market collapse of October and November. Here is the statement from the Foundation “America will soon owe more than its citizens are worth”-

The sum of America’s liabilities and other financial commitments now exceeds the collective net worth of its citizens, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has calculated using the latest official data. Growth in the government’s unfunded promises for social insurance programs such as Medicare, combined with a drop in Americans’ net worth due in part by lower home equity values, is causing this unprecedented milestone.

The Foundation’s calculations are based primarily on the new consolidated federal financial statements as of September 30, 2008 which do not reflect the additional toll taken by more recent market declines, bailout packages, and record October and November deficits. The financial statements show approximately $56.4 trillion in debts, liabilities, and unfunded promises for Medicare and Social Security versus the Federal Reserve’s estimate a *total household net worth of $56.5 trillion, both as of September 30, 2008.

“Given more recent developments, it’s clear that America now owes more than its citizens are worth,” said Foundation President and CEO David M. Walker. “Passing this shocking milestone highlights the need for President-elect Obama and the next Congress not only to turn the economy around and boost consumer confidence, but to put a process in place that will lead to tough choices getting made to strengthen the government’s financial condition once the economy begins growing again.”

Since its launch in July 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has invested nearly $11 million in grants to raise awareness of, and seek solutions to the fiscal challenges posed by the rising costs of health care and retirement and near-zero household savings rate. Among the latest are grants to Emory University and the Institute of Medicine to examine health care costs and outcomes; grants to promote public awareness and discussion of growing obligations for Social Security and Medicare; and a grant to fund development of a set of key outcome-based indicators that will help the government and the public assess where we stand and how we compare to other industrialized nations on a range of economic and other issues.

End of Reprint from unitedliberty.org