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Public Servants…..or…. Expensive Welfare Recipients?

I received this in 2008…and it hasn’t gotten better…

SOCIAL SECURITY: 

Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions during election years.
Our Senators and Congress women do not pay into Social Security and of course, they do not collect from it.  You see, Social Security benefits were not suitable for
persons of their rare elevation in society.  They felt they should have a special
plan for themselves So, many years ago they voted in their own benefit plan.
In more recent years, no congress person has felt the need to change it. After all, it is a great plan.

For all practical purposes their plan works like this:

When they retire, they continue to draw the same pay until they die.  Except it may increase from time to time for cost of living adjustments.Their cost for this excellent plan is $0.00.  NADA!!! ZILCH!!!
This little perk they voted for themselves is free to them. You
and I pick up the tab for this plan. The funds for this fine retirement plan
come directly from the General Funds;   “OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK”!
From our own Social Security Plan, which you and I pay (or have paid) into, every payday until we retire (which amount is matched by your employer).

Public Servants…..or…. Expensive Welfare Recipients?

LET US SHOW OUR LEADERS IN WASHINGTON “PEOPLE POWER” AND
THE POWER OF THE INTERNET. PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS.
IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU ARE REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT!

INSIST THAT THEY PASS A BILL TO PLACE ALL POLITICIANS ON SOCIAL SECURITY

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Socialism At It’s Best…

 Apparently NO ONE IS LISTENING…

Adrian Rogers was given credit for having said the words below  in 1931…

  “You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.

 What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.

 The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.  

 When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them,

 and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for,

 that, my dear friend, is the beginning of the end of any nation.    You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it. “*

* Adrian Rogers, 1931*

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Lessons of Life…

Regina Brett, 90 years in age of

The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio…Listed 45 lessons that life has taught him.

Below are 15 of my favorite…

  1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
  2.  Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
  3. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
  4. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
  5. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
  6. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
  7.  Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
  8.  It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
  9. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
  10. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
  11. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
  12. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
  13. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
  14. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
  15. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

 

Johnny J. 

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“Choices”

I wrote this several years ago as a defining factor of my life and my beliefs. I look at it every now and then to see if my thoughts have changed.

CHOICES

 Life is a journey navigated by choices…for every conscious moment of the day we make decisions…some that may seem to be without thought.

We are the products of those thoughts and decisions…they are the directional signs of our existence.

These decisions are fueled by attitude and emotions of the moment…they may reflect the appearance of hatred or anger…or a heart filled with love and compassion…but without emotion there is no core.

We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world…but our substance of what we are must come from the deep inner feelings and convictions of who we are.

We must always continue to hunger for knowledge…but have awareness that the two most powerful tools of good and evil are “words” and ‘actions”.

From the words of William Earnest Henley…”I am the captain of my faith, I am the Master of my soul”.

My beliefs are my choices…I make no excuses…I am only me.

Johnny J. 

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“Attitude” good or bad?

Attitude …is defined as an opinion or general feeling about something…a physical posture, either conscious or unconscious, especially while interacting with others…an arrogant or assertive manner or stance assumed as a challenge or for effect.

Attitude is usually perceived as “good” or “bad”…if one appears positive, happy, cheerful, friendly, etc…(You get the point) then he/she is probably perceived as one with a “good attitude”.  If one is assertive, loud, unafraid, determined, then one would probably be perceived as one with a “bad attitude”. Ones’ perception does not always reflect reality.  Whether you agree or disagree with the content of the message or messenger …it will usually influence your perception. Don’t be afraid to have  what could be perceived as “bad attitude”…without it… complacency, fear and political correctness can stand in the way of progress and change which can result in stagnation and eventually erosion…nothing remains the same. The next time you judge someone’s attitude (and we all do) ask yourself “Am I looking at a “hothead”…or a “passionate” person with convictions?  Good or bad? Assertions of the “right attitude” will have a purpose and a goal to reach a destination.

Attitude and Diplomacy do not always go hand and hand.  Diplomacy can be a long drawn out process with pandering and postponement. My attitude is much like the “old gentlemen” when asked by the store clerk if he wanted the extended warranty with his purchase…he said, “Son, I don’t need the extended warranty…at my age I don’t even buy “green” bananas anymore”.  Time is of the essence….cut to the chase…say what you mean and mean what you say… and say it with passion.

“Good” or “Bad” is not the question … the question is; is it the right “attitude”?

Footnote:  My wife forward an email one day that I thought was appropriate to this article…it read  “Don’t get confused between my personality and my attitude.  My personality is who I am, my attitude depends on who you are“.

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Definition of pandering… “as I view it”

nobull2To cater to the lower tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses: “tell them what they want to hear…manipulate them…lower your owns standards to appease their egos or self-importance.”

Courtesy should always be extended…until it crosses the line and becomes pandering.  In regard to respect…it can not be demanded..nor earned…it can only be given…give it wisely and truthfully.

NOPANDERINGHERE  I tell the truth “as I view it”…you don’t have to agree…no problem…prove me wrong…I don’t care…but I will never agree for the sake of agreeing. 

We can disagree and both be right (or wrong)..that’s okay… but I remain true to my convictions until proven wrong..and if so…I will be true to the truth.

NO NONSENSE-NO BULL-COMMON SENSE APPLIED

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