brooke07t7: Making Money Working

It seems like everyday I wake up and it’s the same old story with politics and politicians: If you vote for my bill, I’ll support yours; the Republicans hate this and the Democrats hate that; you scratch my earmark and I’ll scratch yours…

It’s frustrating.

If it’s not a disgraceful politician being exposed for illicit behavior, it’s somebody in some party being caught shoveling money to their friends or illegal back-door dealings, or charges being leveled. Then the other party thinks they have the moral high ground, even though it was their guy or gal that was caught the week before.

A massive cottage industry which produces nothing, builds nothing, and spends taxpayer money like it’s going out of style has grown up around Washington DC. It’s an establishment political class, grown fat and powerful on our backs which grows and grows…

… And regardless of the prevailing economic climate – it just keeps getting bigger.

What is the average American supposed to do?

When both sides spend our hard-earned money and our kids and our kids’ kids’ money, where do we turn? Who can they trust with the disingenuous speeches, laughable campaign promises, and the revolving doors, filled with lobbyists, ready to eat at the trough of the taxpayer?

In a nutshell: How do you know an honest man when he runs for office, and how does that honest man convince voters of his good intentions, when all they read about is corruption, deception and outright thievery?

Who is really working toward the greater good?

Who is not compromising?

Who is not lying?

Who is truly a public servant and wants to do what’s right?

And there lies the rub: How would you know?

Don’t look to The Media for answers. Especially the mainstream media, swooping in like a vulture, looking for it’s next meal. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a Democrat, a Republican or even a private citizen: The media has an agenda – money and power – so how is the average person supposed to make an educated choice?

There’s an undeclared civil war going on right now; let me give you a perfect example: Unions. I have a lot of friends and family who are proud union members, including my own brother. And depending on who you listen to, unions are either great, or evil. So which is it? The answer is pretty simple: Neither.

Fact is, my brother is a good man, my family & friends are good people. It’s the Media, the industry of Public opinion, Money and Power who are at fault. Pitting one group against another is their specialty, but I will not fall for it – I love my brother, family and my friends – I refuse to go to war! We’re all just trying “to make it;” pay bills, provide for our children, our selves, and maybe have a little extra.

At the expense of America and Americans, we try to save other countries, we try to save the environment, we police the world. But when we do this, we send jobs overseas and destroy American jobs in the process. Building other countries’ economies up so that they can afford American “Goods” sounds like a bright idea, but hell, by the time they are built up America won’t be producing anything anymore.

Green energy?

We live and work in a Capitalist society – if “Green Energy” worked , people would be making money off it – think about it. And don’t pee down my leg and tell me it’s raining – “Green Energy” is financed by broke taxpayers in the name of do-gooders and outright conmen who’ve bought access to the politicians promoting these disasters.

I challenge you to go five minutes without using petroleum. Five minutes. You can’t do it, because the fact is, from the car you drive, to your clothes, the air-conditioning in your building, to just about anything manufactured, consumed or delivered, we live in a petroleum-based economy. When “Green Energy “ is ready we won’t need the government to promote and waste money on it – we’ll flock to it and you can bet there will be market-driven forces ready to make an honest buck off of it.

Until then, let us drill for oil, mine for coal – right here in America. It creates jobs, and brings down prices for broke taxpayers. We ship billions of dollars to the Middle East to buy oil from people who roundly hate us! We borrow money to give away, then put it on the back of taxpayers. How does this make any sense??? All in the name of good. Who’s good?

America is ours to lose.

I’m just a regular guy. A guy that wants America to stay great. I want my neighbors to have jobs. I want my neighbors to be happy. My neighbors are Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Libertarians……Christian, Jewish, Aetheist , Muslims White, Black, Hispanic, AMERICANS and yes, I want them to be happy.

This is why I’ve decided to run for Congress. It seems that every special interest has someone in Congress to represent them. Big Business, Big Labor, right or left; they all are well represented in Congress. We need a Congressman for us. Those who work hard, take care of their families and play by the rules. I may be from Ohio, but I want to be the Congressman for you. A Congressman for the rest of us.

Your friend, Joe.

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world.

WASHINGTON/POLITICAL:

CNN: At the back of the pack, Bachmann soldiers on in Iowa

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann weaved between tables at the Kay's Kafé in tiny Corning, Iowa, on Wednesday, interrupting patrons enjoying their "6 oz. Ribeye Steak Sandwich" (only $5) and pleading for the votes of conservatives just days before the Iowa caucuses.

CNN: Paul primary victory unlikely, candidates agree

Though the Republican presidential candidates differ on whether they would support Ron Paul as their party's nominee, they agree it is a choice they will never have to make.

CNN: Top Bachmann aide out after flap over campaign switch

Michele Bachmann confirmed Thursday that another key member of her presidential campaign was no longer working for her.

CNN: New group paves way for alternative 2012 choice

Are you feeling uninspired this election season? Are you sick of all the attention being slathered on a small group of die-hard partisans in Iowa and New Hampshire? Do you think the political system's broken and your voice is ignored?

NATIONAL:

CNN: Obama administration sets up new hotline for immigration detainees

In the latest volley between the federal government and states pushing anti-illegal-immigration laws, the Obama administration announced Thursday it was establishing a new hotline for immigration detainees who feel they "may be U.S. citizens or victims of a crime."

CNN: New Year's Eve security main focus for NYPD

Security in Times Square will be the priority for New York Police Department this weekend as crowds pack the streets to herald the New Year.

CNN: New laws target abortion, immigration, alcohol and animals

New laws going into effect Sunday cover some of the nation's most contentious issues, from immigration to abortion, while others deal with tanning beds, tuition and where you can sell a pet.

CNN: U.S. population to near 313 million on New Year's, Census says

The U.S. population is expected to top out at close to 312.8 million people just around the time crowds gather to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve, according to new census data released Thursday.

INTERNATIONAL:

CNN: Egyptian raids on rights groups draw fire

Several rights groups, including three U.S.-based entities, were raided in Cairo and other Egyptian locations on Thursday in what one source called a push by police to "show some muscle."

CNN: North Korea says it won't deal with South Korean government

North Korea said Friday that it would not deal with the current South Korean government, suggesting its stance toward relations with Seoul remained unchanged following the death this month of its longtime leader, Kim Jong Il.

CNN: Snipers rule the streets in the besieged Syrian city of Homs

For months, the Syrian city of Homs has been the focus of opposition to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, with almost daily protests since the summer.

CNN: U.S., Saudi Arabia agree to $30 billion deal for F-15s

The U.S. government has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to sell nearly $30 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets, federal officials said Thursday.

BUSINESS:

CNN Money: Verizon to charge $2 fee for online payments

Verizon Wireless will soon make some customers pay for the privilege of paying their bills.

CNN Money: Stocks rebound: Dow up 136 points, S&P back in black

U.S. stocks rose Thursday in a thinly-traded session as investors focused on signs of strength in the economy before calling it a year.

CNN Money: Euro falls to 17-month low

Selling pressure pushed the euro to its lowest level since mid-2010, and the currency could go even lower early next year.

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Monday, January 9, 2012

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