Democratic Candidates: Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun General Wesley Clark (Ret.) Governor Howard Dean Senator John Edwards Congressman Dick Gephardt Senator John Kerry Congressman Dennis Kucinich Senator Joe Lieberman Reverend Al Sharpton
I've liked Dick Gephardt for many years now, but I really don't think hell frozen over yet, so chances of being nominated are slim to none...WHYYY can't the democrates come up with someone powerful enough to run??...Some years I think they forget that there is an election every 4 yrs....
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Thought this might be a good place to put this, since it is about our elected officials...Think about this
(This is worth reading. It is short and to the > point.) > > Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions during > election years. > > Our Senators and Congresswomen 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. > > For example, former Senator Byrd and Congressman > White and their wives may expect to draw > $7,800,000.00 (that's Seven Million, Eight-Hundred > Thousand Dollars), with their wives drawing > $275,000.00 during the last years of their lives. > > This is calculated on an average life span for > each of those two Dignitaries. > > Younger Dignitaries who retire at an early age, > will receive much more during the rest of their > lives. > > 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 our employer)- we > can expect to get an average of $1,000 per month > after retirement. > > Or, in other words, we would have to collect our > average of $1,000 monthly benefits for 68 years and > one (1) month to equal Senator Bill Bradley's > benefits! > > Social Security could be very good if only one > small change were made. > > That change would be to jerk the Golden Fleece > Retirement Plan from under the Senators and > Congressmen. Put them into the Social Security plan > with the rest of us ... then sit back and watch how > fast they would fix it. > > If enough people receive this, maybe a seed of > awareness will be planted and maybe good changes > will evolve.
Posts: 2706 | Location (City, State): Oklahoma | Registered: Sun April 27 2003
As you may know MoveOn.org recently posted two ads that directly link President Bush to Adolf Hitler. Even though MoveOn removed the ads and conveniently denied responsibilty, it's quite clear that their message of hate is consistent with their overall agenda to destroy our President.
Democratic leaders have been strangely silent regarding this issue. To this end, Grassfire.org has launched a national petition drive calling on Democratic leaders to publicly denounce MoveOn.org and reject all funding from its affiliated organizations.
quote:Originally posted by Trish: _BUSH, of course!_
you're fucked rose
<greenberet>
Posted
Our Predident prays
Unite America! We are Blessed! Our President Prays. . . A mighty man of faith is he, reading his bible everyday.
Godly traditions are cherished things, forged in childhood days, by love of parents deep and true. Producing love and respect for God, America, and family values. Our President Prays. . .
With confidence in God, cool and calm through the stormy ride of his election count, he maintained dignity, grace, and charm. Redeeming America's pride. Our President prays. . .
When the angels of hell stormed the gates of America that fateful day, in shock and dismay, the nation and world watched for dramatic displays. But it soon became apparent, before any decision, our president would pray. . .
With grace and dignity he declared victory and belief in Christ. This conflict would end, he noted, ". . . at a time of our choosing." As his earthly father boldly displayed, son in you, I am well pleased. Our President Prays. . .
Evil reports from political enemies, and media foes, cannot stop this great man, as onward he goes. Our President Prays. . .
So, unite America! Stand up and be counted! What the days ahead hold, we cannot know. But be of good courage and fear not. Join with, and support him. Our President Prays.
God Bless Our President, and God Continue to Bless America! "One Man With Courage Makes A Majority" Quote by Andrew Jackson A Prayer From Our First President George Washington "Almighty God…I yield thee humble and hearty thanks that thou has preserved me from the danger of the night past, and brought me to the light of the day, and the comforts thereof, a day which is consecrated to thine own service and for thine own honor. Let my heart, therefore, Gracious God, be so affected with the glory and majesty of it, that I may not do mine own works, but wait on thee, and discharge those weighty duties thou requirest of me. Give me grace to hear thee calling on me in thy word, that it may be wisdom, righteousness, reconciliation and peace to the saving of the soul in the day of the Lord Jesus. Grant that I may hear it with reverence, receive it with meekness, mingle it with faith, and that it may accomplish in me, Gracious God, the good work for which thou has sent it. Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and for ever for His sake, who lay down in the Grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen." --From the Prayer Journal of George Washington
quote:Originally posted by Greenberet: Our Predident prays
Unite America! We are Blessed! Our President Prays. . . A mighty man of faith is he, reading his bible everyday.
Godly traditions are cherished things, forged in childhood days, by love of parents deep and true. Producing love and respect for God, America, and family values. Our President Prays. . .
With confidence in God, cool and calm through the stormy ride of his election count, he maintained dignity, grace, and charm. Redeeming America's pride. Our President prays. . .
When the angels of hell stormed the gates of America that fateful day, in shock and dismay, the nation and world watched for dramatic displays. But it soon became apparent, before any decision, our president would pray. . .
With grace and dignity he declared victory and belief in Christ. This conflict would end, he noted, ". . . at a time of our choosing." As his earthly father boldly displayed, son in you, I am well pleased. Our President Prays. . .
Evil reports from political enemies, and media foes, cannot stop this great man, as onward he goes. Our President Prays. . .
So, unite America! Stand up and be counted! What the days ahead hold, we cannot know. But be of good courage and fear not. Join with, and support him. Our President Prays.
God Bless Our President, and God Continue to Bless America! "One Man With Courage Makes A Majority" Quote by Andrew Jackson A Prayer From Our First President George Washington "Almighty God…I yield thee humble and hearty thanks that thou has preserved me from the danger of the night past, and brought me to the light of the day, and the comforts thereof, a day which is consecrated to thine own service and for thine own honor. Let my heart, therefore, Gracious God, be so affected with the glory and majesty of it, that I may not do mine own works, but wait on thee, and discharge those weighty duties thou requirest of me. Give me grace to hear thee calling on me in thy word, that it may be wisdom, righteousness, reconciliation and peace to the saving of the soul in the day of the Lord Jesus. Grant that I may hear it with reverence, receive it with meekness, mingle it with faith, and that it may accomplish in me, Gracious God, the good work for which thou has sent it. Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and for ever for His sake, who lay down in the Grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen." --From the Prayer Journal of George Washington
Thank-you for posting this. It is just beautiful!
"Be Civil, Or Be Gone." (Quote By Moderator Extraordinaire)
posted Thu February 12 2004 07:14 PM quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Trish: _BUSH, of course!_ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
you're fucked rose
You know, I don't even visit this yuk board any more...but when I got a notification on the last few posts, I still ignored it. Then tonight I got another one. I guess it just hit me right. I am NOT Rose. I never was. I've read this board enough to know that you people accuse EVERYBODY of being Rose. Ya'll crucified her, here, a while back. I would never want my name to be a PART of this hateful, low-life board.
By the way, I am voting for BUSH, just like I said way back!
<I AM ROSE>
Posted
BUSH rose a troll Hey Talk Moderator who you vote for and Purfect Dreams I with you I would like to see a woman.
Anyone BUT BUSH.. He has put this country back into a HUGE deficit. He has lied to the american people. And he wasnt voted in in the first place, he was appointed when his brother caused enough of a problem with the votes in Florida to cause the Supreme cour of this country to have to get involved. Bush took this war on terrism that started out looking for Ben Laden and ended up attacking Iraq. So he took down Saddam..something HIS FATHER should have done when he was in office. Where the hell is Bed Laden. If he insists on keeping this so called war going PRODUCE Ben Laden that is who costs up so many lives on 9-11. Now he was to go into other countries because they dont agree with him.. sound familiar.. how bout HITLER!!!!!!!!!
The only dumb question is the one that goes UNASKED!!!!
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