My review of Omnicity Corp (OMCY), a public WIFI ISP based in Indiana:
RUN, don't walk away - if you are in our situation and have very few or no alternative, get Hughesnet or similar - BELIEVE me, it's cheaper in the long run, and at least you will have service.
I would strongly recommend (as a trader) that investors avoid OMCY - as the prospectus simply doesn't tell the story. It sounds great - but this company is going nowhere quickly.
We are located in a rural area of N. Central Indiana and tried another WIFI company, then a 2G solution, then Omnicity WIFI.
After CAREFULLY, THOROUGHLY verifying their service claim with Debbie (new sales) by phone on 3 separate occassions, we ordered the residential package up to 1Mb download w/static IP address. Total cost $39.95 per month ($34.94 service, $5.00 ip). From call to install was 3 business days as claimed. Installer knew what he was doing and was prepared - BUT the installer was a contractor, not from Omnicity.
Ordered 12/15/09 - solid the first 28 days, and we were very satisfied. Then on 1/13/10 the outages started.
Initially tech support answered the phone - and to their credit tech support did return most calls within 24 hours. The administrative offices did not return calls. Another note here is that at NO TIME does anyone but tech support identify themselves, not on the phone, and not in letter or email. In addition, when managers from Omnicity call the phone number is withheld!
How's that for service?!
The explanation was "tower issues" "upgrades" "new equipment". They basically had "no specific information" about what the "plans" were by administration to address the issues. I also note that Omnicity got their stories confused. One tech would say equipment was being replaced, then another would say they're working on a reboot, or something similar.
Outages were NEVER announced. In addition to the outages, up time during this period when service was available it was choppy and very erratic.
Between 1/13/10 and 2/1/10 we noted these outages:
1/13/10: 19 hours
1/14/10: 15 hours
1/15/10: 7.5 hours
1/21/10: 7 hours
1/28/10: 6.5 hours
1/29/10: 24 hours
1/30/10: 24 hours
1/31/10: 24 hours
2/1/10: 19 hours
By 2/13/10 our total downtime exceeded 200 hours in one month.
I had a conversation with "Steve" who claimed to be an Omnicity Manager - he actually called their service "a turd" - again, how professional. He said "yep, you're down - and you're probably going down again".
I filed complaints with the BBB (Omnicity receives a grade of "F" from BBB and is NOT a BBB supporting business), and the FCC.
Omnicity's answer to my complaints:
They terminated my service the day they received the letter of complaint from the BBB of Indianapolis!
They did refund my $39.95 for February - and since they decided to terminate me, I insisted (on threat of doing a chargeback with my bank and taking the money) on a refund of my $149.95 installation fee.
I am currently engaged in informing as many people as possible - DO NOT make the mistake of dealing with Omnicity.
Another interesting note:
One of the Omnicity (OMCY) directors is also a current CEO of Wabash REMC - Mr. Rob Pearson. I am currently investigating a serious conflict of interest there, as I don't believe Mr. Pearson can hold both a chair at Omnicity, and the CEO position of Wabash REMC.
Omnicity's stated goal is to establish and exploit relationships with REMC's to further market share, and profit - HOW CAN A CURRENT CEO OF AN REMC ALSO HOLD A SEAT ON OMNIICITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
At the very least, it's a serious appearance of impropriety which needs to be fully disclosed to all Wabash REMC customers/shareholders.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Indiana General Assembly - Senate Bill 309 - Property Tax increase
Below is a copy of my view on Indiana SB 309 (IN. General Assembly).
INDIANA CITIZENS MUST STOP THIS BILL - CALL YOUR STATE SENATOR NOW.
The current law in Indiana system allows school corporations to move up to 3.5% of capital
projects fund money to cover utility and insurance expense, based on numbers
from 2005, by exploiting a loophole.
THIS BILL HAS NOW BEEN UPGRADED TO AN EMERGENCY BILL - AS THE SENATE IS TRYING TO PASS IT BEFORE TOO MANY TAXPAYERS ARE AWARE OF IT...BECAUSE IF PASSED, THIS BILL WILL INCREASE PROPERTY TAX ON INDIANA PROPERTY OWNERS AN ESTIMATED $116.5 MILLION - AND THAT'S AN ESTIMATE. IT WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY TRIGGER CIRCUIT BREAKER - WHICH MEANS ALL TAXING UNITS (GOVERNMENT LANGUAGE MEANING ALL THOSE WHO TAX YOU) - MEANING THAT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT WOULD THEN TRY TO PLACE FURTHER TAXES AND FEES ON INDIANA TAXPAYERS USING THIS AS AN EXCUSE.
I contacted State Senator Randy Head (Indiana Senate District 18) with the following email:
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Directly from the fiscal impact statement:
"School corporations would be permitted to increase the tax rate for the CPF
to generate the additional $116.5 M for CY 2010 and CY 2011. If school
corporations increase their CPF rates, the higher tax rates would increase
net property tax liabilities and could possibly increase circuit breaker
credits if they have been triggered. All taxing units would be affected by
the loss of revenue from any increase in circuit breaker credits."
This is why I oppose this bill, and would think it prudent for any fiscally
responsible member to do the same. This is a $116.5 M tax increase, and that
number is estimated. If circuit breaker is triggered, additional revenue
would be required - and we KNOW where that would come from.
It's real simple, and this is where average citizens get irritated, and
rightfully so. Schools and government agencies are like children, and are
not being responsible for their funds. Giving them more is NOT the answer.
This is like giving your child a $5.00 allowance this week, and he spends it
- but wants something that costs $10.00, he's going to come to you for the
$10.00. If you give him the $10, he WILL spend that money and ask for more.
The responsible approach is to TEACH your child that if he wants a $10.00
item, and receives $5.00 per week - he must SAVE for 2 weeks.
It's time to TEACH the school districts, and government agencies the same
lesson we should all have learned as kids...and we are talking about a lot
more than $10.00.
The current system allows school corporations to move up to 3.5% of capital
projects fund money to cover utility and insurance expense, based on numbers
from 2005 by exploiting a loophole. As pointed out by watchdog, and other
fiscal groups, there are ways in which shortages (most specifically
insurance pooling) can be covered, and possibly even SAVE some money based
on the current 3.5%.
The problem is that the districts AREN'T LOOKING for it - why? Because they
are counting on Mom and Dad (in this case, the General Assembly) to give
them more allowance.
So - again, I would ask that you oppose this bill and suggest to the school
coporations that they be wise with their funding. If the GA wants to help
the districts, perhaps a bill or other assistance in obtaining proper
pooling of insurance would be the correct approach?
INDIANA CITIZENS MUST STOP THIS BILL - CALL YOUR STATE SENATOR NOW.
The current law in Indiana system allows school corporations to move up to 3.5% of capital
projects fund money to cover utility and insurance expense, based on numbers
from 2005, by exploiting a loophole.
THIS BILL HAS NOW BEEN UPGRADED TO AN EMERGENCY BILL - AS THE SENATE IS TRYING TO PASS IT BEFORE TOO MANY TAXPAYERS ARE AWARE OF IT...BECAUSE IF PASSED, THIS BILL WILL INCREASE PROPERTY TAX ON INDIANA PROPERTY OWNERS AN ESTIMATED $116.5 MILLION - AND THAT'S AN ESTIMATE. IT WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY TRIGGER CIRCUIT BREAKER - WHICH MEANS ALL TAXING UNITS (GOVERNMENT LANGUAGE MEANING ALL THOSE WHO TAX YOU) - MEANING THAT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT WOULD THEN TRY TO PLACE FURTHER TAXES AND FEES ON INDIANA TAXPAYERS USING THIS AS AN EXCUSE.
I contacted State Senator Randy Head (Indiana Senate District 18) with the following email:
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Directly from the fiscal impact statement:
"School corporations would be permitted to increase the tax rate for the CPF
to generate the additional $116.5 M for CY 2010 and CY 2011. If school
corporations increase their CPF rates, the higher tax rates would increase
net property tax liabilities and could possibly increase circuit breaker
credits if they have been triggered. All taxing units would be affected by
the loss of revenue from any increase in circuit breaker credits."
This is why I oppose this bill, and would think it prudent for any fiscally
responsible member to do the same. This is a $116.5 M tax increase, and that
number is estimated. If circuit breaker is triggered, additional revenue
would be required - and we KNOW where that would come from.
It's real simple, and this is where average citizens get irritated, and
rightfully so. Schools and government agencies are like children, and are
not being responsible for their funds. Giving them more is NOT the answer.
This is like giving your child a $5.00 allowance this week, and he spends it
- but wants something that costs $10.00, he's going to come to you for the
$10.00. If you give him the $10, he WILL spend that money and ask for more.
The responsible approach is to TEACH your child that if he wants a $10.00
item, and receives $5.00 per week - he must SAVE for 2 weeks.
It's time to TEACH the school districts, and government agencies the same
lesson we should all have learned as kids...and we are talking about a lot
more than $10.00.
The current system allows school corporations to move up to 3.5% of capital
projects fund money to cover utility and insurance expense, based on numbers
from 2005 by exploiting a loophole. As pointed out by watchdog, and other
fiscal groups, there are ways in which shortages (most specifically
insurance pooling) can be covered, and possibly even SAVE some money based
on the current 3.5%.
The problem is that the districts AREN'T LOOKING for it - why? Because they
are counting on Mom and Dad (in this case, the General Assembly) to give
them more allowance.
So - again, I would ask that you oppose this bill and suggest to the school
coporations that they be wise with their funding. If the GA wants to help
the districts, perhaps a bill or other assistance in obtaining proper
pooling of insurance would be the correct approach?
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Amazing..President Robin Hood makes a Thanksgiving address saying we should "share" obviously recognizing the charitable nature of U S citizens...
Yet, while in Europe and nearly every other country...after bowing and cowtowing to leaders of every second and third rate country..many of whom would be speaking Russian or Japaneese were it not for AMERICAN SACRIFICE AND BLOOD..he apologizes and demonizes the very people he is asking to "share" with others.
This after he and the other liberal extremists in Congress are busily legislating the out and out unconstitutional theft of wealth from EVERY working American who pays taxes.
I have a suggestion for you Mr. Hood:
Since you're ashamed of your country, and have demonstrated that your only goal in seeking the Presidency is the systematic socialization and gutting of the United States, while enriching yourself & the liberal whack jobs in your cabinet & Congress...YOU share with them.
In fact why not just move to the Socialist country of your choice?
In other words..go screw yourself.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Predictably alleged Senator Bayh voted for cloture to support Harry Reid, and against his constituents here in Indiana who oppose the so called health care bill. This is nothing new. Mr. Bayh has been kissing the backside of the Dem party, and President Robin Hood for well over a year.
Mr. Bayh had previously said he would consider siding with the GOP were a plan introduced which contained the government option - which is BS code for takeover of health care by the government. Fortunately, Mr. Bayh recieved an out when presented with poll results from an extremely left wing group which claimed his party would punish him if he opposed such a plan. So - he happily had an excuse to continue brown nosing his buddies in leadership and the White House.
Mr. Bayh had previously said he would consider siding with the GOP were a plan introduced which contained the government option - which is BS code for takeover of health care by the government. Fortunately, Mr. Bayh recieved an out when presented with poll results from an extremely left wing group which claimed his party would punish him if he opposed such a plan. So - he happily had an excuse to continue brown nosing his buddies in leadership and the White House.
Amazingly he has yet to explain his conflict of interest where health care is concerned. After taking more than a Million dollars in "contributions" from the health care industry, and with his Wife receiving millions each year working for companies who will benefit if Obamacare is passed, Mr Bayh lied to his constituents (better known as his employers) about his recess schedule..then hid for the month REFUSING to answer his EMPLOYERS.
He certainly isn't hiding from making sure he votes in favor of his own pockets to give away billions to his Wifes employers.
Indiana...it's time to remind the Bayh family what happens when they fail to work for us. Like his Father, it's time for Evan Bayh to be fired...I'm sure he will move out of state just like Daddy..perhaps he can move to Nevada first to console his fellow loser Harry Reid...then they can both move to Chicago to keep BO company in 2012.
Why not go ahead and join Rev. Wright's church early - and go "pray" with the "God Damn America" croud - Comrade Bayh.
Good riddence.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Senator Evan Bayh is hiding from constituents
Senator Even Bayh is hiding from his constituents. I contacted his D C office asking for his schedule of events during the recess - they directed me to the Indianapolis office. The Indy office number is NOT being answered for the past several days - goes to voicemail.
I contacted his office today (8/7/09) and they are saying his schedule isn't "finalized" yet - they're sure he will spend a "good amount of time" in the district...and apologized for the Indy number being busy. I pointed out that the recess starts tonight - I told the assistant that I certainly hoped the Senator wasn't hiding from us - that he has alot of explaning to do regarding his refusal to disclose information on his positions to health care, and cap and tax.
The assistant said to "watch his website" that the schedule will be posted.
I guess a guy like this ... who's Wife is raking in literally millions of dollars from healthcare insurers who will benefit greatly from a government healthcare takeover - can't be bothered by us.
This man needs to be voted out.
I contacted his office today (8/7/09) and they are saying his schedule isn't "finalized" yet - they're sure he will spend a "good amount of time" in the district...and apologized for the Indy number being busy. I pointed out that the recess starts tonight - I told the assistant that I certainly hoped the Senator wasn't hiding from us - that he has alot of explaning to do regarding his refusal to disclose information on his positions to health care, and cap and tax.
The assistant said to "watch his website" that the schedule will be posted.
I guess a guy like this ... who's Wife is raking in literally millions of dollars from healthcare insurers who will benefit greatly from a government healthcare takeover - can't be bothered by us.
This man needs to be voted out.
Congressman Joe Donnelly Town Hall
Congressman Joe Donnelly will be at the Martins Supermarket in Plymouth, IN. starting at 10:00AM on Saturday, 8/8/09 for a "Congress on Your Corner" meeting with constituents.
Go hold Mr. Donnelly accountable and tell him to vote NO to government takeover of your healthcare - and NO to Cap and Tax.
Go hold Mr. Donnelly accountable and tell him to vote NO to government takeover of your healthcare - and NO to Cap and Tax.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Health Care by OIG - the Obama Insurance Group
Government Health Care "reform" - this is nothing but a huge sham. The Federal Government has no constitutional right or mandate to interfere with private companies. Does anybody truly believe the government can run a pay toilet...let alone health care?
The fact is that the out of all the government sponsored heath programs, the only one that works, and quite well, is the medicare prescription program, which has in fact done it's job better than forecasts and saved money. Literally every other program is nothing but a huge money pit.
Your legislators are kicking around the idea of taxing employer provided medical benefits as income. There are numerous "ideas" but they all mean one thing: they want to increase taxes on both employees and employers.
While they claim this tax would help "pay" for the coverage, in reality it's the primary tool the government will employ to force a "government sponsored" "option".
Here is how it would work:
The government would tax employees, or employers, or both, for the health care provided by employers as benefits. Regardless of how implemented, this tax increase combined with already high premiums would make these benefits unaffordable.
The result would be that either employers would discontinue coverage - or the employees would opt out - either way, the government's desired result would be achieved: private group plans which offer lower premiums would see their numbers dwindle, which would give the insurance companies the excuse to raise the premiums even higher. Eventually, these groups would shut down.
Due to losses in the billions on the now defunct group plans, insurers would significantly increase the premiums on individual plans while reducing coverages, which would result in premiums too high for individuals to afford, and discontinuation of coverage...or, in simple terms, killing the private insurance market.
Then the government would "offer" their option - which in reality won't be an option, rather the only coverage most people could afford.
Of course the government would claim this as "competition" that private insurers could not meet - all the while offering to take care of us all.
Please call your Congressmen and Senators, and tell them NO to any form of government health care.
There are many ways to make health care more affordable - but this is NOT one of them.
The fact is that the out of all the government sponsored heath programs, the only one that works, and quite well, is the medicare prescription program, which has in fact done it's job better than forecasts and saved money. Literally every other program is nothing but a huge money pit.
Your legislators are kicking around the idea of taxing employer provided medical benefits as income. There are numerous "ideas" but they all mean one thing: they want to increase taxes on both employees and employers.
While they claim this tax would help "pay" for the coverage, in reality it's the primary tool the government will employ to force a "government sponsored" "option".
Here is how it would work:
The government would tax employees, or employers, or both, for the health care provided by employers as benefits. Regardless of how implemented, this tax increase combined with already high premiums would make these benefits unaffordable.
The result would be that either employers would discontinue coverage - or the employees would opt out - either way, the government's desired result would be achieved: private group plans which offer lower premiums would see their numbers dwindle, which would give the insurance companies the excuse to raise the premiums even higher. Eventually, these groups would shut down.
Due to losses in the billions on the now defunct group plans, insurers would significantly increase the premiums on individual plans while reducing coverages, which would result in premiums too high for individuals to afford, and discontinuation of coverage...or, in simple terms, killing the private insurance market.
Then the government would "offer" their option - which in reality won't be an option, rather the only coverage most people could afford.
Of course the government would claim this as "competition" that private insurers could not meet - all the while offering to take care of us all.
Please call your Congressmen and Senators, and tell them NO to any form of government health care.
There are many ways to make health care more affordable - but this is NOT one of them.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Indiana legislature "honors" Michael Jackson during special session
As a resident of Indiana, I was outraged to discover that the Indiana General Assembly, during a special session called to handle the State budget, found time to prepare, vote on, and record a joint resolution "honoring" Michael Jackson. This was done by both houses, and by unanimous vote.
I contacted Nancy Dembowski, the Democratic State Representative for my district (IN 17) by email as follows:
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Nancy replied the following day as follows:
This is exactly what is wrong with our legislative bodies (all levels), and our judicial system.
State lawmakers have no business dealing with ANY issue other than emergent business during a special session. Such action is MISUSE of taxpayer money. They certainly don't have any business, representing the entire population of the State, taking an action to honor a pervert like this.
You will also note the way my comment about taxpayer money was completely blown off. It seems Nancy doesn't take into account the salaries of all representatives, staff, and support staff in the time needed to prepare this garbage - or the money it cost to run the entire building during this - including utilities. To them, it's just the cost of the paper...I guess the money tree grows the rest of the funds?
You will also note she refuses to address my statement that her district wouldn't have supported this at all. She's there to represent a district - guess our opinion doesn't matter.
I'm also sick of elected officials justifying this type of action by calling it "personal issues", and then saying they are acting out of respect for another group. This is NOT justification when you claim to represent the entire State of Indiana.
How about calling it like it is - Michael Jackson was no damned role model, and no hero. How about standing up for INNOCENT CHILDREN and refusing to cave to the PC police and not say anything because he was black (before trying to become white).
Inexcusable and pathetic.
I contacted Nancy Dembowski, the Democratic State Representative for my district (IN 17) by email as follows:
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I am having a real hard time understanding how we had the time during the special session to “celebrate” Michael Jackson? This pervert was a child molester – exactly how is this a valid use of taxpayer money? I would imagine that you were to ask every constituent in the district, you wouldn’t get a lot of support for spending any time on this, and quite probably not a lot of support for it if time were available.
I would like to meet with you or speak by phone regarding issues which I feel need attention by the legislature before the next session begins. Please let me know when we might talk.
Thanks,
Mike
Nancy replied the following day as follows:
Mike:
Michael Jackson had a tremendous impact on the city of Gary regardless of his personal issues. I am sure that leadership felt that since it was important to the legislators from that city, it could be done out of respect for them. It was done after the passge of the budget and the entire process did not take 5 minutes. I am sure the only taxpayer monies would have been the cost of the paper it was printed on.
I will be more than happy to speak with you in regard to your issues. I have a pretty full schedule (vacation and home repairs) for July. I will email you early in August to set up a time that is convenient for you. Nancy Dembowski
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is exactly what is wrong with our legislative bodies (all levels), and our judicial system.
State lawmakers have no business dealing with ANY issue other than emergent business during a special session. Such action is MISUSE of taxpayer money. They certainly don't have any business, representing the entire population of the State, taking an action to honor a pervert like this.
You will also note the way my comment about taxpayer money was completely blown off. It seems Nancy doesn't take into account the salaries of all representatives, staff, and support staff in the time needed to prepare this garbage - or the money it cost to run the entire building during this - including utilities. To them, it's just the cost of the paper...I guess the money tree grows the rest of the funds?
You will also note she refuses to address my statement that her district wouldn't have supported this at all. She's there to represent a district - guess our opinion doesn't matter.
I'm also sick of elected officials justifying this type of action by calling it "personal issues", and then saying they are acting out of respect for another group. This is NOT justification when you claim to represent the entire State of Indiana.
How about calling it like it is - Michael Jackson was no damned role model, and no hero. How about standing up for INNOCENT CHILDREN and refusing to cave to the PC police and not say anything because he was black (before trying to become white).
Inexcusable and pathetic.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Michael Jackson: Child Molester
Wow - what a disgusting past few days.
Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" - dies at 50 most likely due to some kind of OD. For several days now every news outlet is celebrating his life as though he is some kind of role model or great celebrity.
The coverage over the past few days, in addition to making me want to puke on my shoes, makes me question (again) - how did our society get to a point that an individual such as this is held up as some kind of hero?
Michael Jackson was a sick, perverted individual with no excuse for his CHOICES regarding children. I have no problem with his skin lightening, plastic surgery, or anything else he chose to do in his personal life. But his choice and taste to molest children put him in the same category as certain Catholic Priests - in a position of control, in a private setting, he had his way.
I'm sick and tired of society and the media giving a "pass" to child molesters and sickos. Even Fox News has joined in this practice of late, and it's disgusting. Watching interviews with his friends, all of whom say we should not focus on his "shortcomings" or "mistakes"?
I beg to differ - child molesting is not a "shortcoming" or "mistake" - it's an unforgivable act conducted by and adult against a child. It's a decision, followed by an act. As both an adult and a parent, my solution to child molesters is an immediate death sentence, carried out by the parents and/or family of the victim, and in the manner of their choosing.
I'm sure if this sentence were carried out once or twice most child molesters would confine themselves to fantasy, videos, the web, or some other cheap form of "thrill" instead of actually going after a child.
But in our society it seems to be perfectly acceptable and expected that these "people" are allowed, even expected, to perform their sick perversions while the rest of us make excuses, find them "treatment" so they can be "rehabilitated" - or worse, have our "justice system" intervene and get them acquitted all together.
Michael Jackson was, at the very least, a seriously perverted individual. It would be one thing if his "taste" was for other adults - but it wasn't - it was for children. There is no way to ignore or excuse this behavior, and EVERYONE who does is as sick as this freak was.
Good Riddance you sick bastard.
Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" - dies at 50 most likely due to some kind of OD. For several days now every news outlet is celebrating his life as though he is some kind of role model or great celebrity.
The coverage over the past few days, in addition to making me want to puke on my shoes, makes me question (again) - how did our society get to a point that an individual such as this is held up as some kind of hero?
Michael Jackson was a sick, perverted individual with no excuse for his CHOICES regarding children. I have no problem with his skin lightening, plastic surgery, or anything else he chose to do in his personal life. But his choice and taste to molest children put him in the same category as certain Catholic Priests - in a position of control, in a private setting, he had his way.
I'm sick and tired of society and the media giving a "pass" to child molesters and sickos. Even Fox News has joined in this practice of late, and it's disgusting. Watching interviews with his friends, all of whom say we should not focus on his "shortcomings" or "mistakes"?
I beg to differ - child molesting is not a "shortcoming" or "mistake" - it's an unforgivable act conducted by and adult against a child. It's a decision, followed by an act. As both an adult and a parent, my solution to child molesters is an immediate death sentence, carried out by the parents and/or family of the victim, and in the manner of their choosing.
I'm sure if this sentence were carried out once or twice most child molesters would confine themselves to fantasy, videos, the web, or some other cheap form of "thrill" instead of actually going after a child.
But in our society it seems to be perfectly acceptable and expected that these "people" are allowed, even expected, to perform their sick perversions while the rest of us make excuses, find them "treatment" so they can be "rehabilitated" - or worse, have our "justice system" intervene and get them acquitted all together.
Michael Jackson was, at the very least, a seriously perverted individual. It would be one thing if his "taste" was for other adults - but it wasn't - it was for children. There is no way to ignore or excuse this behavior, and EVERYONE who does is as sick as this freak was.
Good Riddance you sick bastard.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Is $0.24 per hour REALLY stimulus?
Is $.24 per hour really stimulus
I find it interesting that anyone would call a $500.00 rebate a "tax cut". In fact, it is a one time rebate. Lets examine it.
A full time worker @ 40 hours per week, paid bi weekly at 26 pay periods per year - this "stimulus" equals a whopping $.24 per hour. WOW - that'll help pay for record Winter heating bills won't it?!
The real goal of the rebate is to provide a tax rebate check to those who don't pay taxes in the first place - it's redistribution of tax revenue, plain, simple and disgusting. And it can't be realized with a real tax cut (cutting rates).
Meanwhile, back on Capitol Hill - during "REIDOPELOSI 2009" - taxes remain opressive to both business, and individual workers. With consumer prices through the roof for essentials such as groceries, fuel, and insurance, without a real cut to free up OUR money, there simply isn't "extra" revenue to spend if you still find yourself employed.
The real "rush job" being put on this by liberals is simply to limit the amount of time taxpayers have to figure out just how pork laiden this turd really is - so it will already be done before we know how badly we were screwed.
I'm sick of hearing how any agency or government entity "supports small business". For sole proprietorships the "self employment" tax is 15.3% - and these sole P's comprise a large portion of "small business".
Here are some ideas:
1. No more money PERIOD - until and unless Congress passes law that forbids any funds from the 2nd half of TARP be released, pending (a) Full disclousre of the 1st half (b) LAWS are passed clearly, specifically defining the use of TARP funds - along with immediate recoupment provisions for those in violation.
2. Immediate income tax cuts - this is the MOST EFFECTIVE AND QUICKEST method of returning actual money to the taxpayers - WITHOUT ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, AND GOVERNMENT BS. If enacted and effective immediately, it would immediately hit paychecks for every employee. Cut all tax rates by at least 10%, all gates. This lowers taxes on everyone, and raises the tax threshold to a level which would stimulate growth immediately.
3. Immediate business tax cuts - like it or not, businesses employ people. The more capital a business has, the more funds are available for expansion and hiring. (a) completely suspend self employment tax for all sole P business entities under $20M in gross annual sales. (b) lower corporate tax rate from 35% to 15%.
4. Temporarily suspend capital gains tax, and lock in the permanent cap at 15%. This will immediately stimulate market growth on Wall Street.
Once this legislation is passed - which will require NO immediate financing on the part of the Government, we can TAKE OUR TIME, see what effect these inexpensive steps have, while we discuss a real stimulus package.
All stimulus spending bills should include stop or drop dead windows to insure no establishment of permanent increased spending and government controls over the people.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Congressional Motors Announces it's First Car for 2012: The Pelosi
It's in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign your unemployment check. You're a man who likes to do things your own way. And on those special odd-numbered Saturdays when driving is permitted, you want it in your car. It's that special feeling of a zero-emissions wind at your back and a road ahead meandering with possibilities. The kind of feeling you get behind the wheel of the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition from Congressional Motors.
All new for 2012, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the mandatory American car so advanced it took $100 billion and an entire Congress to design it. We started with same reliable 7-way hybrid ethanol-biodiesel-electric-clean coal-wind-solar-pedal power plant behind the base model Pelosi, but packed it with extra oomph and the sassy styling pizzazz that tells the world that 1974 Detroit is back again -- with a vengeance.
We've subsidized the features you want and taxed away the rest. With its advanced Al Gore-designed V-3 under the hood pumping out 22.5 thumping, carbon-neutral ponies of Detroit muscle, you'll never be late for the Disco or the Day Labor Shelter. Engage the pedal drive or strap on the optional jumbo mizzenmast, and the GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition easily exceeds 2016 CAFE mileage standards. At an estimated 268 MPG, that's a savings of nearly $1800 per week in fuel cost over the 2011 Pelosi.
Even with increased performance we didn't skimp on safety. With 11-point passenger racing harnesses, 15-way airbags, and mandatory hockey helmet, you'll have the security knowing that you could survive a 45 MPH collision even if the GTxi SS/Rt were capable of that kind of illegal speed.
But the changes don't stop there. Sporty mag-style hubcaps and an all-new aggressive wedge shape designed by CM's Chief Stylist Ted Kennedy slices through the wind like an omnibus spending bill. It even features an airtight undercarriage to keep you and a passenger afloat up to 15 minutes -- even in the choppy waters of a Cape Cod inlet. Available a rainbow of color choices to match any wardrobe, from Harvest Avocado to French Mustard. Inside, a luxurious all-velour interior designed by Barney Frank features thoughtful appointments like an in-dash condom dispenser. A special high capacity hatchback holds up to 300 aluminum cans, meaning fewer trips to the redemption center. And the standard 3 speaker Fairness ActoPhonic FM low-band sound system means you'll never miss a segment of NPR again.
With an MSRP starting at only $629,999.99, it's affordable too. Don't forget to ask about dealer incentives, rebates, tax credits, and wealth redistribution plans for customers from dozens of qualifying special interest groups. Plus easy-pay financing programs from Fannie Mae.
So take the bus to your local CM dealer today and find out why the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the only car endorsed by President Barack Obama. One test drive will convince you that you'd choose it over the import brands. Even if they were still legal.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Bailout Accountability and Action
I'm very concerned over the current state of our Government. It seems that once Congress passed the $800 Billion + bailout package over the objection of the majority of taxpayers, they are now free to completely bankrupt the United States as quickly as possible.
This is a letter I have sent to both Senators and my Congressman.
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This is a letter I have sent to both Senators and my Congressman.
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I have decided to email and fax this letter to you, in hopes of a meaningful reply. I would appreciate real information, vice the form letter dispatched regarding the $700 Bil + bailout package w/sweeteners added by the Senate, which was passed while ignoring the objections from the majority of your constituents.
A $250 Bil portion of the bailout was set aside for direct financial infusion to the banks to restore liquidity by stimulating loans. Approximately $140 Bil of this fund has been disbursed to the banks, yet the banks are REFUSING to inject that money into the market to create liquidity and credit for consumers. Mortgage rates in this area are on the increase, and banks are not making any move toward loaning money for anything.
Some banks receiving funds from the Treasury are using it to clean up their balance sheets and are looking to purchase weaker institutions, while holding the funds. As you may recall, we were ASSURED repeatedly by Congress that this would not be allowed.
Taxpayers were also assured of accountability, access to specific information on funds disbursed, and to whom. Further, that the information would be available quickly. Unfortunately (and not surprisingly) this information is not available as promised.
No action is being taken by the Secretary or Congress to force restoration of liquidity and consumer credit, yet the handouts continue. Credit drives consumer spending and confidence, and without it we are feeding a downward spiral in every major global market, including our own.
The refusal by banks to grant credit makes correction within the housing and auto industries impossible. Companies can’t get loans to produce, and consumers can’t get credit to purchase homes or cars. The banks have decided not to infuse the system in favor of keeping our money, while Congress and Secretary Paulson do absolutely nothing.
Now Paulson has decided to pivot on where the funds will be directed. Meanwhile, Pelosi and Reid want a SECOND package, with unlimited cap loans to the auto industry? One simple question proves this plan to be utterly ridiculous:
WHAT GOOD WILL A SECOND BAILOUT DO IF THERE IS NO CREDIT TO BUY THE CARS?
Please feel free to answer if you can, because I certainly can’t.
Simply put not a single elected representative in
Please address the following questions:
- I would appreciate knowing when Congress intends to direct Paulson to act, and exactly what action will he be directed to take?
- When will the so-called “accountability” information be made readily available to taxpayers (i.e.; posted online, etc.) so we may see where the money is going.
- Why is there no move underway to secure a totally independent oversight committee and scrap the current so-called committee, which is made up solely of those already responsible for much of the mess?
- At what point will details of the Government’s arrangements with AIG and other companies, whom we are now supposedly “invested” in be available? Congress has billed these as “investments” for the taxpayer – I like to fully research all my investments.
- Why is Mr. Dodd not recused himself? Why has Mr. Frank not recused himself? These individuals profited from the GSEs, and had inside knowledge of the issues, and an OBVIOUS conflict of interest. Please explain to me how the Hell they are still chairing committees supposedly dealing with this crisis, while deflecting all responsibility?
Congress granted Mr. Paulson the power and is responsible for holding him accountable and responsible to the taxpayers. Congress is not doing its job, and it’s obvious that Mr. Paulson is not performing, and doesn’t appear to have a plan.
Please don’t respond by claiming that is a failure of the House to act. The Senate has the authority to take action if the House won’t - the same way you sent this bailout to them in the first place.
You are all asking for one Hell of a Boston Tea Party.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Yes - we DO need immigration reform - let's start with SSI
Most of us work hard, pay tax, and look forward to retirement at some point. Part of our retirement is SSI - and, of course, medicare, which we all pay dearly for.
Our representatives continue to talk about immigration "reform" - while most of us simply want to see the current laws enforced - and illegals deported.
Unfortunately, your elected officials decided some time ago that illegals can now file for benefits under OUR system. In fact - THEY GET MORE THAN WE DO.
Read the example below - then write your representatives and tell them to disallow ALL illegals:
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Our representatives continue to talk about immigration "reform" - while most of us simply want to see the current laws enforced - and illegals deported.
Unfortunately, your elected officials decided some time ago that illegals can now file for benefits under OUR system. In fact - THEY GET MORE THAN WE DO.
Read the example below - then write your representatives and tell them to disallow ALL illegals:
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If a immigrant is over 65 they can apply for SSI and Medicaid and get more Social Security than a citizen who worked from 1944 till 2004 - and getting $791 per month. This citizen was born before 1924 and there is a 'catch 22'.
It is interesting that the federal government provides a single "refugee" with a monthly allowance of $1,890.00 and each can also obtain an additional $580.00 in social assistance for a total of $2,470.00/month EACH.
Compare this to a single pensioner, citizen, who after contributing to the growth and development of America for 40 to 50 years can only receive a monthly maximum of $1,012 00 in old age pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement. Maybe our pensioners should apply as refugees?
Go ahead and confirm this - then forward it to every American to expose what our elected politicians have been doing over the past 11 years.
Islamic History Lesson - Scary
An interesting and frightening study of Islam. Regardless of all the "talking heads" (most of whom have no direct experience with, nor ever lived in an Islamic country) out there telling us to be "tolerant" of Islamic beliefs and secrecy - having lived in the Middle East, what is cited below is real life information.
We should ALL be reading this.......
Credit: From Dr. Peter Hammond's book: Slavery, Terrorism and Islam: The Historical Roots and Contemporary Threat
This is an interesting lesson in history of Islam and how it works in our
world and its countries - very frightening.
Islam is not a religion, nor is it a cult. In its fullest form, it is a complete, total, 100% system of life. Islam has religious, legal, political, economic, social, and military components. The religious component is a beard for all of the other components.
Islamization begins when there are sufficient Muslims in a country agitating for their religious rights.
When politically correct, tolerant, and culturally diverse societies agree to Muslim demands for their religious rights, some of the other components tend to creep in as well. Here's how it works.
As long as the Muslim population remains around or under 2% in any given country, they will be for the most part be regarded as a peace-loving minority, and not as a threat to other citizens. This is the case in:
United States -- Muslim 0.6%
Australia -- Muslim 1.5%
Canada -- Muslim 1.9%
China -- Muslim 1.8%
Italy -- Muslim 1.5%
Norway -- Muslim 1.8%
At 2% to 5%, they begin to proselytize from other ethnic minorities and disaffected groups, often with major recruiting from the jails and among street gangs. This is happening in:
Denmark -- Muslim 2%
Germany -- Muslim 3.7%
United Kingdom -- Muslim 2.7%
Spain -- Muslim 4%
Thailand -- Muslim 4.6%
From 5% on, they exercise an inordinate influence in proportion to their percentage of the population. For example, they will push for the introduction of halal (clean by Islamic standards) food, thereby securing food preparation jobs for Muslims. They will increase pressure on supermarket chains to feature halal on their shelves -- along with threats for failure to comply. This is occurring in:
France -- Muslim 8%
Philippines -- Muslim 5%
Sweden -- Muslim 5%
Switzerland -- Muslim 4.3%
The Netherlands -- Muslim 5.5%
Trinidad &Tobago -- Muslim 5.8%
At this point, they will work to get the ruling government to allow them to rule themselves (within their ghettos) under Sharia, the Islamic Law. The ultimate goal of Islamists is to establish Sharia law over the entire world.
When Muslims approach 10% of the population, they tend to increase lawlessness as a means of complaint about their conditions. In Paris , we are already seeing car burnings. Any non-Muslim action offends Islam, and results in uprisings and threats, such as we've seen in Amsterdam , with opposition to Mohammed cartoons and films about Islam. Such tensions are seen daily, particularly in Muslim sections, in:
Guyana -- Muslim 10%
India -- Muslim 13.4%
Israel -- Muslim 16%
Kenya -- Muslim 10%
Russia -- Muslim 15%
After reaching 20%, nations can expect hair-trigger rioting, jihad militia formations, sporadic killings, and the burnings of Christian churches and Jewish synagogues, such as in:
Ethiopia -- Muslim 32.8%
At 40%, nations experience widespread massacres, chronic terror attacks, and ongoing militia warfare, such as in:
Bosnia -- Muslim 40%
Chad -- Muslim 53.1%
Lebanon -- Muslim 59.7%
>From 60%, nations experience unfettered persecution of non-believers of all other religions (including non-conforming Muslims), sporadic ethnic cleansing (genocide), use of Sharia Law as a weapon, and Jizya, the tax placed on infidels, such as in:
Albania -- Muslim 70%
Malaysia -- Muslim 60.4%
Qatar -- Muslim 77.5%
Sudan -- Muslim 70%
After 80%, expect daily intimidation and violent jihad, some State-run ethnic cleansing, and even some genocide, as these nations drive out the infidels, and move toward 100% Muslim, such as has been experienced and in some ways is on-going in:
Bangladesh -- Muslim 83%
Egypt -- Muslim 90%
Gaza -- Muslim 98.7%
Indonesia -- Muslim 86.1%
Iran -- Muslim 98%
Iraq -- Muslim 97%
Jordan -- Muslim 92%
Morocco -- Muslim 98.7%
Pakistan -- Muslim 97%
Palestine -- Muslim 99%
Syria -- Muslim 90%
Tajikistan -- Muslim 90%
Turkey -- Muslim 99.8%
United Arab Emirates -- Muslim 96%
100% will usher in the peace of 'Dar-es-Salaam' -- the Islamic House of Peace. Here there's supposed to be peace, because everybody is a Muslim, the Madrassas are the only schools, and the Koran is the only word, such as in:
Afghanistan -- Muslim 100%
Saudi Arabia -- Muslim 100%
Somalia -- Muslim 100%
Yemen -- Muslim 100%
Unfortunately, peace is never achieved, as in these 100% states the most radical Muslims intimidate and spew hatred, and satisfy their blood lust by killing less radical Muslims, for a variety of reasons.
'Before I was nine I had learned the basic canon of Arab life. It was me against my brother; me and my brother against our father; my family against my cousins and the clan; the clan against the tribe; the tribe against the world, and all of us against the infidel. -- Leon Uris,
'The Haj'
It is important to understand that in some countries, with well under 100% Muslim populations, such as France, the minority Muslim populations live in ghettos, within which they are 100% Muslim, and within which they live by Sharia Law. The national police do not even enter these ghettos. There are no national courts nor schools nor non-Muslim religious facilities. In such
situations, Muslims do not integrate into the community at large. The children attend madrassas. They learn only the Koran. To even associate with an infidel is a crime punishable with death. Therefore, in some areas of certain nations, Muslim Imams and extremists exercise more power than the national average would indicate.
Today's 1.5 billion Muslims make up 22% of the world's population. But their birth rates dwarf the birth rates of Christians, Hindus, Buddists, and Jews, and all other believers.
At current rates, Muslims will exceed 50% of he world's population by the end of this century.
We should ALL be reading this.......
Credit: From Dr. Peter Hammond's book: Slavery, Terrorism and Islam: The Historical Roots and Contemporary Threat
This is an interesting lesson in history of Islam and how it works in our
world and its countries - very frightening.
Islam is not a religion, nor is it a cult. In its fullest form, it is a complete, total, 100% system of life. Islam has religious, legal, political, economic, social, and military components. The religious component is a beard for all of the other components.
Islamization begins when there are sufficient Muslims in a country agitating for their religious rights.
When politically correct, tolerant, and culturally diverse societies agree to Muslim demands for their religious rights, some of the other components tend to creep in as well. Here's how it works.
As long as the Muslim population remains around or under 2% in any given country, they will be for the most part be regarded as a peace-loving minority, and not as a threat to other citizens. This is the case in:
United States -- Muslim 0.6%
Australia -- Muslim 1.5%
Canada -- Muslim 1.9%
China -- Muslim 1.8%
Italy -- Muslim 1.5%
Norway -- Muslim 1.8%
At 2% to 5%, they begin to proselytize from other ethnic minorities and disaffected groups, often with major recruiting from the jails and among street gangs. This is happening in:
Denmark -- Muslim 2%
Germany -- Muslim 3.7%
United Kingdom -- Muslim 2.7%
Spain -- Muslim 4%
Thailand -- Muslim 4.6%
From 5% on, they exercise an inordinate influence in proportion to their percentage of the population. For example, they will push for the introduction of halal (clean by Islamic standards) food, thereby securing food preparation jobs for Muslims. They will increase pressure on supermarket chains to feature halal on their shelves -- along with threats for failure to comply. This is occurring in:
France -- Muslim 8%
Philippines -- Muslim 5%
Sweden -- Muslim 5%
Switzerland -- Muslim 4.3%
The Netherlands -- Muslim 5.5%
Trinidad &Tobago -- Muslim 5.8%
At this point, they will work to get the ruling government to allow them to rule themselves (within their ghettos) under Sharia, the Islamic Law. The ultimate goal of Islamists is to establish Sharia law over the entire world.
When Muslims approach 10% of the population, they tend to increase lawlessness as a means of complaint about their conditions. In Paris , we are already seeing car burnings. Any non-Muslim action offends Islam, and results in uprisings and threats, such as we've seen in Amsterdam , with opposition to Mohammed cartoons and films about Islam. Such tensions are seen daily, particularly in Muslim sections, in:
Guyana -- Muslim 10%
India -- Muslim 13.4%
Israel -- Muslim 16%
Kenya -- Muslim 10%
Russia -- Muslim 15%
After reaching 20%, nations can expect hair-trigger rioting, jihad militia formations, sporadic killings, and the burnings of Christian churches and Jewish synagogues, such as in:
Ethiopia -- Muslim 32.8%
At 40%, nations experience widespread massacres, chronic terror attacks, and ongoing militia warfare, such as in:
Bosnia -- Muslim 40%
Chad -- Muslim 53.1%
Lebanon -- Muslim 59.7%
>From 60%, nations experience unfettered persecution of non-believers of all other religions (including non-conforming Muslims), sporadic ethnic cleansing (genocide), use of Sharia Law as a weapon, and Jizya, the tax placed on infidels, such as in:
Albania -- Muslim 70%
Malaysia -- Muslim 60.4%
Qatar -- Muslim 77.5%
Sudan -- Muslim 70%
After 80%, expect daily intimidation and violent jihad, some State-run ethnic cleansing, and even some genocide, as these nations drive out the infidels, and move toward 100% Muslim, such as has been experienced and in some ways is on-going in:
Bangladesh -- Muslim 83%
Egypt -- Muslim 90%
Gaza -- Muslim 98.7%
Indonesia -- Muslim 86.1%
Iran -- Muslim 98%
Iraq -- Muslim 97%
Jordan -- Muslim 92%
Morocco -- Muslim 98.7%
Pakistan -- Muslim 97%
Palestine -- Muslim 99%
Syria -- Muslim 90%
Tajikistan -- Muslim 90%
Turkey -- Muslim 99.8%
United Arab Emirates -- Muslim 96%
100% will usher in the peace of 'Dar-es-Salaam' -- the Islamic House of Peace. Here there's supposed to be peace, because everybody is a Muslim, the Madrassas are the only schools, and the Koran is the only word, such as in:
Afghanistan -- Muslim 100%
Saudi Arabia -- Muslim 100%
Somalia -- Muslim 100%
Yemen -- Muslim 100%
Unfortunately, peace is never achieved, as in these 100% states the most radical Muslims intimidate and spew hatred, and satisfy their blood lust by killing less radical Muslims, for a variety of reasons.
'Before I was nine I had learned the basic canon of Arab life. It was me against my brother; me and my brother against our father; my family against my cousins and the clan; the clan against the tribe; the tribe against the world, and all of us against the infidel. -- Leon Uris,
'The Haj'
It is important to understand that in some countries, with well under 100% Muslim populations, such as France, the minority Muslim populations live in ghettos, within which they are 100% Muslim, and within which they live by Sharia Law. The national police do not even enter these ghettos. There are no national courts nor schools nor non-Muslim religious facilities. In such
situations, Muslims do not integrate into the community at large. The children attend madrassas. They learn only the Koran. To even associate with an infidel is a crime punishable with death. Therefore, in some areas of certain nations, Muslim Imams and extremists exercise more power than the national average would indicate.
Today's 1.5 billion Muslims make up 22% of the world's population. But their birth rates dwarf the birth rates of Christians, Hindus, Buddists, and Jews, and all other believers.
At current rates, Muslims will exceed 50% of he world's population by the end of this century.
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