posted 06-02-2012 07:44 AM                  

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History Lesson on Your Social Security Card

1934 - 1980
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With the elections just a little over 3 months away you'll soon be hearing some Democrats running for political office, warning how the Republicans want to take away the old people's Social Security.

Just in case some of you young whippersnappers (& some older ones) didn't know this it's easy to check out, if you don't believe it. Be sure and show it to your family and friends. They need a little history lesson on what's what and it doesn't matter whether you are Democrat or Republican.

Facts are Facts:

Social Security Cards, issued in 1934, and up until the 1980s expressly stated the number and that card were not to be used for identification purposes. Since nearly everyone in the United States now has a number, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message, NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION, was removed.

When Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) Program. He promised:

1.) That participation in the Program would be completely voluntary,

No longer Voluntary

2.) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual Incomes into the Program,

Now 7.65% on the first $90,000

3.) That the money the participants elected to put into the Program would be deductible from their income for tax purposes each year,

No longer tax deductible

4.) That the money the participants put into the independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the general operating fund, and therefore, would only be used to fund the Social Security Retirement Program, and no other Government program.

Under Johnson, another Democrat, the money was moved to The General Fund and Spent

5.) That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income.

Under Clinton & Gore, Democrats, Up to 85% of your Social Security can be Taxed

Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are now receiving a Social Security check every month -- and then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of the money we paid to the Federal government to 'put away' for us -- you may be interested in the following:

Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the general fund so that Congress could spend it?

A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the Democratically controlled House and Senate.

Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?

A: The Democratic Party.

Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social Security annuities?

A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the 'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the Senate, while he was Vice President of the US

Q: Which Political Party decided to startgiving annuity payments to immigrants?

AND MY FAVORITE:

A: That's right!

Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.

Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65, began to receive Social Security payments! The Democratic Party gave these payments to them, even though they never paid a dime into it!

Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!

And the worst part about it is uninformed citizens believe it!

If enough people receive this, maybe a seed of awareness will be planted and maybe changes will evolve. Maybe not, some Democrats are awfully sure of what isn't so.

posted 06-02-2012 08:17 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
Coach K,,,,,any word on what Mitch is going to do this summer, in regards to trades, etc ?

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I don't know how we can do much of anything to improve the team.. Kobe is slated for something like $30M. If we keep Gasol and Bynum that is close or at the $60+M for the new hard cap all wrapped up in 3 players... The Lakers used to be able to throw $ at our problems and now are going to be heavily restricted...

The top teams are going to have severe problems putting a great product on the floor...

Stern is ruining the league... All credibility has been thrown out the window now... Hornets get the first pick??? REALLY???

First the CP3 debacle... Now the Hornets getting #1 ??? Give me a break... Sterns puppet league is what we have now...

posted 06-02-2012 10:12 AM                  

The video you are about to view is the true definition of Heroism.

Every man has one time in his life been called upon to do heroic things

for his fellow man. This is a video of such an act. You have to ask

where does this inner strength come from? Most folks probably believe

when the time comes that God will intervene.

When you view this video it becomes apparent what real courage and

commitment are. This Medal of Honor winner passed away at Brooke

Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The documentation for this

brave warrior was written by his Brooke Army physician who actually

wasn’t born when the heroic incidents occurred.

This is an unusual video and the realism is amazing with terrific photos

of Vietnam. This video clip is very well done and defines heroism

that resulted in the award of the Medal of Honor as well as a new

term for troops under duress.RKF

Tango Mike Mike

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=RZ7968BbMnU&vq=medium

posted 06-03-2012 06:36 AM                  

True sports fans,,,,short for fanatics

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Unrelated story,,,,Mother of the Year story/candidate:

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/02/12027829-police-mom-arrested-after-leaving-baby-on-car-roof-and-driving-off?lite

Police: Mom arrested after leaving baby on car roof and driving off

(transplant from Mi)

posted 06-07-2012 08:58 AM                  

Kevin Durant, Thunder punch ticket to NBA Finals

posted 06-07-2012 09:14 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
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posted 06-07-2012 11:09 AM                  

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Originally posted by Kala:
Nice Photo!

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posted 06-07-2012 11:35 AM                  

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Originally posted by Bob Miller:
Sorry, I'm following hockey playoffs and I can't multi-task anymore...

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Bob,,,,when were you able to multi-task?

Hockey is for the **Type B sports fans,,,,low scoring ,,,3 to 1 games. I find them totally boring, jmo.

**Type B sports fans:
Enjoy watching Olympic Curling matches,,,Olympic Synchronized Swimming competition,,,World Cup Soccer (played with the feet),,,and in their spare time watch figure skating,,,sitting in their Lazy-Boys at home, judging the scores.

[ j/k,,,and having some fun with ya Bob ] [/b]

posted 06-07-2012 11:44 AM                  

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Originally posted by Kala:
Nice Photo!

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OK,,,I was leaving the house for a doctor's appt.....was rushing through, and the picture didn't load correctly.

The post was about my OKC THUNDER,,,remember a couple of years back,,,,I said they would pick up some pieces, come of age, and be contenders. Almost there, Coach!! May not win it this year,,,but those old, tired Spurs, Lakers, Mavs, and Suns now know 'who' they are... Young legs can play 48 minutes!

Bring on the Eastern Conference champ,,,,OKC has home court advantage...

Was hoping it would be James and Wade, but w/o Bosch doesn't look good for them now. Makes no diff....Celtics are mainly old legs as well

posted 06-07-2012 11:50 AM                  

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Originally posted by Bob Miller:
Sorry, I'm following hockey playoffs and I can't multi-task anymore...

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posted 06-07-2012 12:04 PM                  

Of course they have to shoot a good long ball... they get those wide open shots by setting illegal screens.

Frankly... I expect the Heat to win tonight... The zebras will make it really hard for Boston to win. Push game 7... more revenue for Stern... get Lebron back to the finals...

posted 06-07-2012 12:36 PM                  

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=664&a id=464

This is going thru on Sunday... I'm going on Saturday to see the first Gen V Viper to cross the line.

posted 06-07-2012 12:48 PM                  

Cry me a river........ if its not the refs,,its Comish Stern,,the coach,,or something else.

This is BIG BOY BASKETBALL.... I see James and many others travel, palm the ball, double dribble, un-seen elbows, and Pau Gasol tugging opponents jerseys all the time,,,and no calls.

Let's play the game,,,,,highest score wins! Forget the small crap.. This is the PLAYOFFS!

posted 06-07-2012 12:54 PM                  

Could be just the angle of the picture,,,,but I'd say that driver's side front bumper is cracked? Maybe not bolted up tight? Something doesn't look right on it...

Nice cat other than that noticeable item.....

posted 06-07-2012 12:57 PM                  

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Originally posted by garysss:
Miller multi task He is lucky he can remember his name and where all the parts have fell off his prowler.LOL

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posted 06-07-2012 01:11 PM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:

Cry me a river........ if its not the refs,,its Comish Stern,,the coach,,or something else.

AC and a six pac of Jeremiah Weed bringing the trophy to OKC!

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hahahahaha I got the Kat riled up today...
I've been jaded about the NBA since I called ref fixing a year before Donnehey was busted... I'd much rather we just play the game too... TNT and NBA switched tag lines somewhere along the line... NBA= We know Drama...

No doubt it's Durants time. They put a good team on the floor in OKC, they are going to be tough to beat for years to come if management does the right thing and can keep them together...

posted 06-09-2012 01:36 PM                  

The three old men and the kid, wearing green....

OR, the three billionaires without much support,

and the coach who knows Jack Schitt?

I have mixed emotions about this one...just hope its a close game..

posted 06-10-2012 07:22 AM                  

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Originally posted by GenoTex:
All I know is that with my glaucoma I guess I should be in Moscow eh?

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GT,,,,,I'd say you need to see a good Laser surgery doc...

and get your butt to Texas (permanently) for the cleaner air.

posted 06-11-2012 02:40 PM                  

^> near Aravaca,Az Driver: Left leg broke in three places, and left foot in bad shape. Two hours to cut out of car...

Viper cruises in TN:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WITXiIV9ts&feature=em-share_video_user

^> For those that never see a Viper on the road = 29 Vipers, along with Nissan Z, Porsche, Corvette, Maserati, and Cadillac SUV chase vehicle..
Pretty good attendance for a regional event. There are national Prowler events that haven't done much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUjEQMrThFE&feature=youtu.be

http://youtu.be/C18fFUkrD4s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glbbu-p3n4c&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLQwuYbS7LI&feature=youtu.be

posted 06-14-2012 04:37 PM                  

Inner city:

A kid asks his dad, "Dad, what's democracy?"
Wait...the kid ( 85% in the inner city) doesn't know his Dad...let's start over....

A kid asks his mom, "Mama, what's democracy?"

"Well, son, that's when workin' folk work every day so we can get all our benefits!"

"But mama, don't the workin' folk get pizzed off about that?"

"Sure they do, but that's called racism!"

posted 06-18-2012 06:39 AM                  

Ferrari - Toyota Hybrid go flying...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVFEoxl99i0

posted 06-18-2012 07:17 AM                  

the T-kids... man I hope they pull off a win in Miami...