Correction... almost 13 hours with intermissions. http://t.co/yDSMYPwO
8:55 AM November 13th via bitly
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hmm. LOTR marathon? More than 11 hours! But only $19.75 http://t.co/jidfvfSD
8:53 AM November 13th via bitly
-----------------------------------------------------------
I'm counting down with the Hobbit Clock! http://t.co/Ww8SPxSb
8:51 AM November 13th via bitly
-----------------------------------------------------------
@youtah The museum used to have the SR-71 on display out in the open. Kinda bugs me that now it is tucked away behind so much stuff. :-(
8:32 AM November 13th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: Obama Lost In Every State That Had Voter ID Laws http://t.co/wl9digP3
8:29 AM November 13th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @BenWinslow: .@RideUTA begins testing TRAX line to #SLC International Airport: http://t.co/MZrp2coN @fox13now #Utah
8:05 AM November 13th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
You've gotta be kidding me! RT @BenWinslow Outdoor retailers group asks Obama to create National Monument near #Moab: http://t.co/MGvZ5xlQ
8:03 AM November 13th via TweetDeck
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Saturday, November 03, 2012
No way any voter fraud could happen there. RT @verge NJ will let citizens displaced by Sandy vote by email or fax http://t.co/HvQC2XcM
10:18 PM November 3rd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @russpage: OH Union Members Caught with Truckload of Stolen Romney Signs http://t.co/Qdg5l03g
10:07 PM November 3rd via TweetDeck
10:18 PM November 3rd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @russpage: OH Union Members Caught with Truckload of Stolen Romney Signs http://t.co/Qdg5l03g
10:07 PM November 3rd via TweetDeck
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
RT @MomRoadWarrior: "@mwbowler: Here is the Rose Garden Benghazi speech: see for yourself --> http://t.co/zGKkMVhe #debates"
Every pe ...
5:47 AM October 17th via TweetDeck
Every pe ...
5:47 AM October 17th via TweetDeck
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
RT @PaulRyanVP: Every American's share of the national debt currently stands at over $51,000 – an Increase of over $16,000 under @Barack ...
3:52 PM October 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Can't belive I'm tweeting CNN but RT @CNNbelief Graham's group removes Mormon cult reference from website after meeting http://t.co/BxZ7syob
2:21 PM October 16th via TweetDeck
3:52 PM October 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Can't belive I'm tweeting CNN but RT @CNNbelief Graham's group removes Mormon cult reference from website after meeting http://t.co/BxZ7syob
2:21 PM October 16th via TweetDeck
Monday, October 15, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Charity VS Redistribution
By my observation, The difference between Conservatives and Progressives can be seen perhaps most clearly by observing the way those schools of thought work with people in need.
The progressive mind set seems to be that the government should be the entity that cares for the needy. The government becomes an organization that is essentially "hired" by the citizens to manage care for the homeless, disabled, hungry, etc. The People "pay" this organization with their tax dollars. Essentially this creates a paradigm where each person is forced to donate to charity, regardless of weather they agree with the dictates of that charity (or cause.) Citizens must pay taxes, and can not choose directly which causes their hired organization (the government) should support. The money of the American People is being taken redistributed.
Those in need are increasingly bound to return to the government to satisfy their needs. As such, those in office who give out tax payer money are in a position of incredible power and incumbency becomes job security in an election. "Why would I vote out the person who gives me taxpayer money for shelter and food?"
The conservative path revolves around an individuals moral duty to support the downtrodden. So much of our income is taken in taxes. Suppose you could keep, even 5% of those taxes and use it to help others. Consider using that money to help someone too proud to ask for help, or apply for public welfare. Imagine how motivated they might be to make good use of the charitable gift to assure they didn't need that help again.
Although I advocate being able to keep and control as much of my money as possible, my mind races with the possibilities of even being able to direct to a charity a portion of my taxes rather than giving the money to the government for them to condescendingly decide who should get my money. If I could send part of my taxes to various charities, I could see many worthy organizations doing amazing things with funds they struggle for so much. And that is a ghost of what could be accomplished if each citizen could keep their taxes and serve their neighbors directly.
My point is illustrated by evaluating the charitable giving (as reported in tax filings) by presidential and Vice Presidential candidates:
The progressive mind set seems to be that the government should be the entity that cares for the needy. The government becomes an organization that is essentially "hired" by the citizens to manage care for the homeless, disabled, hungry, etc. The People "pay" this organization with their tax dollars. Essentially this creates a paradigm where each person is forced to donate to charity, regardless of weather they agree with the dictates of that charity (or cause.) Citizens must pay taxes, and can not choose directly which causes their hired organization (the government) should support. The money of the American People is being taken redistributed.
Those in need are increasingly bound to return to the government to satisfy their needs. As such, those in office who give out tax payer money are in a position of incredible power and incumbency becomes job security in an election. "Why would I vote out the person who gives me taxpayer money for shelter and food?"
The conservative path revolves around an individuals moral duty to support the downtrodden. So much of our income is taken in taxes. Suppose you could keep, even 5% of those taxes and use it to help others. Consider using that money to help someone too proud to ask for help, or apply for public welfare. Imagine how motivated they might be to make good use of the charitable gift to assure they didn't need that help again.
Although I advocate being able to keep and control as much of my money as possible, my mind races with the possibilities of even being able to direct to a charity a portion of my taxes rather than giving the money to the government for them to condescendingly decide who should get my money. If I could send part of my taxes to various charities, I could see many worthy organizations doing amazing things with funds they struggle for so much. And that is a ghost of what could be accomplished if each citizen could keep their taxes and serve their neighbors directly.
My point is illustrated by evaluating the charitable giving (as reported in tax filings) by presidential and Vice Presidential candidates:
In 2011 Mitt Romney gave over $4 million to charity, almost 19% of his income. For comparison, Obama gave 1% and Joe Biden gave $300 or ..0013%.So many conservatives devote much of their income to charitable giving despite the fact that great amounts of their income is being taken in taxes and redistributed. I believe Americans - by and large - are incredibly charitable individuals by nature. The path to truly serving the needy in United States is to let America's already charitable citizens keep more of their money and allow them to give even more. Directly, locally, compassionately.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
RT @SpryUte: Win or lose, Utes have been playing with heart. As a fan, that's all I ask.
10:18 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Ouch! Just came back from halftime at the @uutah game. Down 17 in the last 3 min was not what I expected to see.
10:14 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
However, I think too many fans get fat heads after placing too much importance on being in the #Pac12.
8:32 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
I kind of like the #UofU's "false start tracker". It's big league attitude reminiscent of Texas A&M and WV.
8:26 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @airandspace: Today in 1957: Soviet Union puts Sputnik, world's first artificial satellite, into Earth orbit. More: http://t.co/wvWzCZbW
10:24 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: I know what I saw & heard last night. I don't need MSNBC, CNN or FoxNews to "explain" it to me any further, thank you. ...
10:23 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @CameronMVM: Obama clearly prepped for a debate with a Tea Party candidate. Left flat footed by Moderate Mitt.
10:22 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @TamaraVaifanua: UHP says box van didn't see red car & crushed it. Sadly, the male driver died on impact. Full story on @fox13now ...
10:05 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @zachwhitneynews: Stand still on I-15 in Centerville due to fatal accident. http://t.co/2EgrMrTX
10:05 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @CameronMVM: What a shift in punditry. Yesterday, GOP hated msm, polls, lefty pundits. Today, Dems have taken over those mantras. Int ...
10:03 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @stacyreeves: This debate was made about 1000x better because half my Twitter feed is CFB sports writers complaining about the lack o ...
10:55 PM October 3rd via TweetDeck
10:18 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Ouch! Just came back from halftime at the @uutah game. Down 17 in the last 3 min was not what I expected to see.
10:14 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
However, I think too many fans get fat heads after placing too much importance on being in the #Pac12.
8:32 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
I kind of like the #UofU's "false start tracker". It's big league attitude reminiscent of Texas A&M and WV.
8:26 PM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @airandspace: Today in 1957: Soviet Union puts Sputnik, world's first artificial satellite, into Earth orbit. More: http://t.co/wvWzCZbW
10:24 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: I know what I saw & heard last night. I don't need MSNBC, CNN or FoxNews to "explain" it to me any further, thank you. ...
10:23 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @CameronMVM: Obama clearly prepped for a debate with a Tea Party candidate. Left flat footed by Moderate Mitt.
10:22 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @TamaraVaifanua: UHP says box van didn't see red car & crushed it. Sadly, the male driver died on impact. Full story on @fox13now ...
10:05 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @zachwhitneynews: Stand still on I-15 in Centerville due to fatal accident. http://t.co/2EgrMrTX
10:05 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @CameronMVM: What a shift in punditry. Yesterday, GOP hated msm, polls, lefty pundits. Today, Dems have taken over those mantras. Int ...
10:03 AM October 4th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @stacyreeves: This debate was made about 1000x better because half my Twitter feed is CFB sports writers complaining about the lack o ...
10:55 PM October 3rd via TweetDeck
Monday, October 01, 2012
RT @OneOfSwords: Cash in your spare change at a Coinstar machine and get MS Points or XBL subscriptions. That's a lot of nickels. http:/ ...
9:39 PM October 2nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Wow! Is that verbatim? RT @sharlenehawkes we don't measure compassion by how many people are ON welfare...but how many are OFF with jobs!
10:50 PM October 1st via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
#saywha? RT @jaketapper At White House Request, Lockheed Martin Drops Plan to Issue Layoff Notices > http://t.co/6vQ0nPYX
10:46 PM October 1st via TweetDeck
9:39 PM October 2nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Wow! Is that verbatim? RT @sharlenehawkes we don't measure compassion by how many people are ON welfare...but how many are OFF with jobs!
10:50 PM October 1st via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
#saywha? RT @jaketapper At White House Request, Lockheed Martin Drops Plan to Issue Layoff Notices > http://t.co/6vQ0nPYX
10:46 PM October 1st via TweetDeck
Friday, September 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
RT @BlondHousewife: Fact: Unemployment over 8% for over 40 months. That is longer over 8% than the last eleven Presidents COMBINED.
9:52 PM September 17th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @shickshinny: CNN now says State Dept. had 3 day notice of impending attack on embassy........this is Obama's Waterloo. MSNBC silent. ...
9:45 PM September 17th via TweetDeck
9:52 PM September 17th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @shickshinny: CNN now says State Dept. had 3 day notice of impending attack on embassy........this is Obama's Waterloo. MSNBC silent. ...
9:45 PM September 17th via TweetDeck
Sunday, September 02, 2012
RT @roistone: It's hard to get a read on the POTUS polls considering no one was able to call all the dead people that will be voting. ht ...
9:22 PM September 2nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Has anyone used a good ICS ROM on an HTC Thunderbokt?
9:02 PM September 2nd via TweetDeck
9:22 PM September 2nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Has anyone used a good ICS ROM on an HTC Thunderbokt?
9:02 PM September 2nd via TweetDeck
Thursday, August 30, 2012
RT @centervilleut: Contractor failed to buy State approved asphalt, constructn on Main has been delayed. More info@ http://t.co/7OpNh1sm
12:23 PM August 31st via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: The flood of negative #RNC2012 tweets confirm free wifi is popular at Starbucks, Whole Foods & medicinal marijuana disp ...
9:59 PM August 30th via TweetDeck
12:23 PM August 31st via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: The flood of negative #RNC2012 tweets confirm free wifi is popular at Starbucks, Whole Foods & medicinal marijuana disp ...
9:59 PM August 30th via TweetDeck
Monday, August 27, 2012
RT @OneOfSwords: Obama, Biden, Romney, Ryan...NONE of these guys have said they are making "Don't Stop Believin'" the national anthem ye ...
11:05 PM August 27th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @verge: UPS prepares for same-day delivery with $2 million Shutl investment http://t.co/p84FVqor
11:04 PM August 27th via TweetDeck
11:05 PM August 27th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @verge: UPS prepares for same-day delivery with $2 million Shutl investment http://t.co/p84FVqor
11:04 PM August 27th via TweetDeck
Saturday, August 25, 2012
#neilarmstrong will be remembered as the Zefram Cochrane of our age. #StarTrekHumor
6:00 PM August 25th via Streamified
-----------------------------------------------------------
@sharlenehawkes are/were you going to the convention Sharlene?
5:52 PM August 25th via G+Tw
-----------------------------------------------------------
Neil Armstrong, the 1st man on the moon, has died at age 82 reports that Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the https://t.co/lGZ25JHB
5:42 PM August 25th via G+Tw
6:00 PM August 25th via Streamified
-----------------------------------------------------------
@sharlenehawkes are/were you going to the convention Sharlene?
5:52 PM August 25th via G+Tw
-----------------------------------------------------------
Neil Armstrong, the 1st man on the moon, has died at age 82 reports that Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the https://t.co/lGZ25JHB
5:42 PM August 25th via G+Tw
Monday, July 23, 2012
I want to be Gordon Ramsey. Perfect Scrambled Eggs Breakfast: http://t.co/DI5X5kPa via @youtube
1:07 PM July 23rd via Tweet Button
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @SenMikeLee: It's time to remove red tape that prevents grazing & logging activities that would remove fuel for wildfires: http:/ ...
11:20 AM July 23rd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Dan = Commish, Hugh = Dent RT @OneOfSwords If @Katrinauch is the 1oS Catwoman, where do @Darkhugh and I fit in the Batman universe?
11:17 AM July 23rd via TweetDeck
1:07 PM July 23rd via Tweet Button
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @SenMikeLee: It's time to remove red tape that prevents grazing & logging activities that would remove fuel for wildfires: http:/ ...
11:20 AM July 23rd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Dan = Commish, Hugh = Dent RT @OneOfSwords If @Katrinauch is the 1oS Catwoman, where do @Darkhugh and I fit in the Batman universe?
11:17 AM July 23rd via TweetDeck
Sunday, July 22, 2012
RT @zpower: in the cake and cookie worlds, I believe that red velvet consistently oversells and underdelivers.
6:49 PM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: People ask why I follow liberals on Twitter. The amount of hate, insecurity and intolerance most of them spew solidifies my ...
6:48 PM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
# of wildfires started by homeowner fireworks displays = 0 RT @fox13now Fireworks sales down this year: http://t.co/4iaBIOEs
6:42 PM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
I tweeted about this earlier but: Aurora victim @JessicaRedfield's mother... is asking everyone to tweet #ripjessica so her name can trend
12:34 AM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @stacyreeves: I never cease to be amazed at how quickly opportunistic people can turn a tragedy into a political agenda. @Deanofcomedy
12:28 AM July 22nd via TweetDeck
6:49 PM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @eEditor: People ask why I follow liberals on Twitter. The amount of hate, insecurity and intolerance most of them spew solidifies my ...
6:48 PM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
# of wildfires started by homeowner fireworks displays = 0 RT @fox13now Fireworks sales down this year: http://t.co/4iaBIOEs
6:42 PM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
I tweeted about this earlier but: Aurora victim @JessicaRedfield's mother... is asking everyone to tweet #ripjessica so her name can trend
12:34 AM July 22nd via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @stacyreeves: I never cease to be amazed at how quickly opportunistic people can turn a tragedy into a political agenda. @Deanofcomedy
12:28 AM July 22nd via TweetDeck
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Batman 1 was better than I remeber. (Haven't watched it since release.) http://t.co/PBBQqtPw @GetGlue #BatmanBegins
8:43 PM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Never tried one of these opening night marathons. I'm ready for awesome @megaplextheatres ! http://t.co/PBBQqtPw @GetGlue #BatmanBegins
6:00 PM July 19th via GetGlue.com
-----------------------------------------------------------
Y not recruit volunteers watching sports? RT @SportsBizMiss Congress has rejected efforts to end military sponsorship of sports.
4:59 PM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Infographic: Average salary at TSA is over104k/year. All paid from your taxes. You also paid one TSA exec $5.4M http://t.co/bWzWwTFX
1:41 AM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Infographic: TSA spent $34 million of your tax dollars on puffer machines. All 207 are in storage.
http://t.co/bWzWwTFX
1:32 AM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Woo hoo! RT @verge Grum botnet taken down, may have been responsible for 18 percent of global spam http://t.co/47QvxhLq
1:09 AM July 19th via TweetDeck
8:43 PM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Never tried one of these opening night marathons. I'm ready for awesome @megaplextheatres ! http://t.co/PBBQqtPw @GetGlue #BatmanBegins
6:00 PM July 19th via GetGlue.com
-----------------------------------------------------------
Y not recruit volunteers watching sports? RT @SportsBizMiss Congress has rejected efforts to end military sponsorship of sports.
4:59 PM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Infographic: Average salary at TSA is over104k/year. All paid from your taxes. You also paid one TSA exec $5.4M http://t.co/bWzWwTFX
1:41 AM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Infographic: TSA spent $34 million of your tax dollars on puffer machines. All 207 are in storage.
http://t.co/bWzWwTFX
1:32 AM July 19th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Woo hoo! RT @verge Grum botnet taken down, may have been responsible for 18 percent of global spam http://t.co/47QvxhLq
1:09 AM July 19th via TweetDeck
Monday, July 16, 2012
RT @zpower: being selected as yahoo CEO is a little like being selected for the madden cover art.
5:19 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @jaketapper: Did Obama say "If You've Got a Business, You Didn't Build That?" Yes, and here's the full context> http://t.co/dT1Yw2Dh
5:19 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @airandspace: Today in 1945: world's first nuclear explosion occurs at Trinity Test site in southern New Mexico. More: http://t.co/1c ...
5:15 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @MarsCuriosity: From pyros to parachutes, this free @NASA & @xBox Kinect game puts you in control of virtual landing on Mars http ...
1:31 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
All my friends at BTF: Write me and let me know it wasn't you. RT @WoodsXPD Helicopter crash in Woods Cross. Student and pilot not injured.
1:30 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
5:19 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @jaketapper: Did Obama say "If You've Got a Business, You Didn't Build That?" Yes, and here's the full context> http://t.co/dT1Yw2Dh
5:19 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @airandspace: Today in 1945: world's first nuclear explosion occurs at Trinity Test site in southern New Mexico. More: http://t.co/1c ...
5:15 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
RT @MarsCuriosity: From pyros to parachutes, this free @NASA & @xBox Kinect game puts you in control of virtual landing on Mars http ...
1:31 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
All my friends at BTF: Write me and let me know it wasn't you. RT @WoodsXPD Helicopter crash in Woods Cross. Student and pilot not injured.
1:30 PM July 16th via TweetDeck
Friday, May 25, 2012
RT @388fw: @MakeAWish kids become #F16 fighter pilots for the day @TeamHill_UT http://t.co/TxgHewVh
11:42 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
@DMC_Ryan Is there a pool where I can bet on what your next project will be?
11:09 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Emma's "Hermione" costume: literaly completed overnight by Hannah (with help from Heather.) http://t.co/7IilFcQw
12:26 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Disney's Theatrical Production "Newsies" goes from a brief 3 week run to Eight Tony® nominations. http://t.co/06HmZjBN
11:46 AM May 25th via bitly
-----------------------------------------------------------
Any of my Hoosier brethren and sisters getting geared up for the 500?
10:44 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
Such a jam packed weekend! Memorial Day, Air Show, Indy 500, Charlotte Showdown, and I'm getting out of town. Shame somethings gotta give.
10:43 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
-----------------------------------------------------------
It's clear a travel holiday is approaching. Gas jumped 9¢/gal at every pump in my town within a few days. >:-(
12:37 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)