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jonhenry78

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No mandatory requirements:
Free to choose No health insurance;
Free to choose Employer or Private health insurance;
Free to wait for Medicade/Medicare;

Do I remember wrong or wasn't Health Care and Prescriptions tax deductible?
All Government (Federal and State) needs to keep out of the way.

This mess was created by making it LAW for hospital emergency rooms to not be able to turn anyone away, this was misinterpreted that they have to "Provide" care. It was meant to prevent loss of Life/ Limb/ Sight due to inability to pay (or have proof of ability to pay).
Solution is obvious UN needs to contract Somali Pirates as Inspectors.
Pirates want money, UN needs experienced ship inspectors, it's a win-win situation.

Per a web search for Somali pirates:
"Somali pirates don't wear eye patches, and instead of swords they have RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades). They use small, fast speedboats to get around and work in crews of 10 or so. Once they find a good target, they launch hooks and rope ladders up to board the ship and overwhelm the crew. They often attack at night.
In 2008, 40 ships were successfully captured and ransoms were paid ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. That is quite the incentive for poor fishermen living in a war torn African country. Successful pirates live well. They marry beautiful women, drive around in big cars, build big houses, and buy increasingly sophisticated weapons. Somali pirates have accountants, lend money to businessmen, and are basically running the economy of the autonomous region of Puntland."

Since no one else can do it, hire them.

No need to wait for 2010 election, Californians know how to do the petitions for recall. You have done it for Governor, let's get this on the “Fast Track” (as Nancy likes to say) it just can't wait! Get the petitions ready for the 4th of July weekend. Signatures will be easy to collect at TEA parties.

I'm sure there are some other states that are able to Recall their Representatives and or Senators too.
Then we can see how the rest of the others with their “Socialist Agenda” behave.
Far too often regulations and laws only apply to Truck Drivers. We do the best we can to operate in a very dynamic environment. And yet the Truck Driver is held accountable.
There are very few items in USA that are not affected by the Trucking Industry. Every year Truck Drivers are given the blame for accidents on Americas hiways and side streets (false arguments according to National Hiway Safety statistics where 80% are caused by the cars interacting with trucks).
The real problem that exists is how truck drivers are compensated. Since the 30's Over-the-Road drivers have been urged to be mileage oriented "if your tires are not turning you don't get paid" compensation by the mile.
Recent changes have required Professional Drivers to keep accurate records of their hours-of-service with severe penalies for violations. With satelite and computer tracking.

What has been needed is accountability on the part of trucking companies and their dispatchers (or other job title). Perhaps licencing and regulation of Dispatchers and even Shipping and Recieving persons (the customers). We do have strict requirements for Hazmat shipments.
Before the Department of Education was even thought of this country did very well with simple Parent controlled One Room Schools.
Benifit of one room for all grades 1-12: the younger students benifit from years of hearing the older ones discuss and explain details at the "blackboard"; Younger one learn behavior patterns from not just their peers (one grade) but the whole classroom; by the time they have made it to graduation they are teaching all the younger grades from the front of class.
Before 1900 most schools were one room school houses.
They graduated academicly qualified students ready for college or business. Many dropped out at 6th grade ready to work, since they were able to do math and read/write at 6th grade level (enough to get by and fuction.
We need to return to that cancept.
The newly established "Pay Csar", should make it his first priority to address the excessive compensation of Congress. The idea of Congress having voted to make their pay raises automatic and therefore no longer have to attach them as bills to fiscal year budget at a time of economic turmoil is an outrage.
I suggest that their pay be re-evaluated by this Pay Csar and reduced to something much closer to the National Median Income (just refer to Dept. of Labor statistics). Also note that even the Military Pay Chart has a note #1 for pay of even the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Basic pay for an O-7 to O-10 is limited by Level II of the Executive Schedule which is $14,750.10) monthly base pay, that eauals $177,001.20 annual salary. Of course our Joint Chiefs of Staff have extensive responsibility and are held accountable to the President and Senate. Congress is only held accountable to the voters at re-election time.
As the saying goes, I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6. The implied statement is I would rather be tried in court by a jury of my peers, than be carried to my grave by 6 pallbearers.
It is my suggestion that a third house of Congress is needed. To be staffed by persons that are selected from the registry of eligible voters. No education requirement. Serving just for one year term (like grand jury selection). This makes for a Nationwide lottery of eligibility. Number of seats should be based on population (same as House of Representatives). Free of election, one term per person for life.
Having a third co-equal House of Congress might put a check on the overly lobbied, and corrupt elected House and Senate that we are so ashamed of now.
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jonhenry78 9 months ago
To: Moderator.
Re: publicly humiliated.

Go back to your basement apartment and suck your thumb. Unless that's where you use your internet, as opposed to the public library.

Big boys learn to grow up and take criticism.

Otherwise don't go away mad, just go away.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
This was decided many years ago. English is the official language, it was a choice between German and English. Even in my "public education system" that was taught.
I belive it was not that long after the Revolutionary war.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
I salute your endeavors so far. I have been involved with many hazard type jobs over my 35 years of working. One concept that needs to be emphasised is "every person involved in process must take responibility for eventual outcome", If you see something wrong, Speak up and get it fixed! If immediate superior will not fix it, go over to higher up, if needed "blow the whistle". But that is anouther post isn't it.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Some states have that ability, Califonia and Arizona for sure (I know since I have been involved in two).
See post for "Recall Nancy Palosi"
jonhenry78 9 months ago
The original post is valid, Californians of the 8th district are the ones who can sign pettition for recall. It does not automaticlly remove from office until the election called for takes place. Usually about 4 months. As I said getting the pettitions ready for 4th of July weekend when the TEA parties are going on will collect more than enough signatures. State offices should have answers on forms and number of signatures required.
In case you have not guessed I am a Native of California but I had the good sense to leave 30 years ago, same time I took my "Oath to support and Defend the Constitution".
jonhenry78 9 months ago
It doesn't matter, the elites will controll the office holders (puppets) no matter who is in office. That is why voting the incumbants out and bringing in new office holders is preferred method. We can but hope that some will be real honest citizens who uphold and defend the Constitution, Laws. As their oath of office requires.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Ok go turn yourself in, NOW. Criticism and dissent are principles the USA was founded upon. I have supported and defended your right to your opinion for over 32 years. You can also be stupid but don't abuse it.
By the way it's Homeland Security that is concerned about dangerouse views, FBI acts on criminal acts and plots.
We can only HOPE that Obama's CHANGE in making health care universal will get you the help you need, soon.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Sounds a lot like the Communist "collective wisdom" brought to us by cyberspace.
You say that someone will put out a question, for the body of "participants" to respond to, how entertaining of you. Yes I am being sarcastic!
Our Constitution lays out a Republic to prevent the "Mob Rule" overiding the Laws to protect Individual Freedom and Liberty.
Aside from that, what if any protections from having such a system being manipulated?
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Your quotes of Sedition, seem appropriate enough. However you have your "Government" out of context.
"We the People" are the Government, based on our Constitution and Ammendments (Bill of Rights and others that followed). What you call Sedition against the Government is actually calls for the people to demand that the Constitution be followed and that the persons holding office be held accountable to the same Constitution they took an oath to defend and protect.

The current body known as Congress is of one party, the same party is in control of the White House. some in this party are beginning to see the trees for the forest. After all "the devil is in the details", all too many pieces of legislation contain provisions that never should have been included. Just like the broad campaign promises of "Hope and Change" have recently been found to be distortions of what was percieved. Some saw through the distortions and phrases used as a way to hide the true agenda to come. Now we are seeing it more clearly.

Some of us recognized that the agenda of the Socialists (aka Democrats) has always been to remake the USA into a Socialist and Communist Utopia ruled by the few, in power by virtue of the support of their contributors and collaborators (media circus).

Of course a "Ruling Elite" (and their followers), will always find that critism is a seditous act. That is what this Country was founded upon, protest of "Office Holders" who misuse and or overstep their authority.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
No I do not want Biden or Hillary! But at least they are eligible.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
As a graduate of "public schools" I can tell you that those who refuse to learn cannot be taught.
There is plenty of civic education in and out of schools, it depends on desire to seek truth. I escaped from California and it's (failed) education system. Been better off ever since.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Taxpayers who are legally registered voters (vast majority) should have line item veto of budget. Just add a few pages to tax return (online filing would be encouraged to save paper).
Scary concept for the Lawmakers who keep spending more than the taxes collected, and want to enact new taxes to fund their ever higher levels of spending.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Satire is a wonderfull thing. Not that I want any harm to come to him or anyone else. But when you examine the chian of succession: Biden; Pelosi... It gets worse fast.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Yes and that explains why we are "supposed" to be a Republic of individuals with Individual Unalienable Rights.
My how we have strayed from that concept. Just wait for the mid term election results. But then that expains all the "fast Tracking" of legislation currently going on
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Mr Obama (not the President) his real Birth Certificate would be with "http://www.vitalcertificates.co.uk/uk-birth-certificates-15-c.asp" (British Pounds, 16.95 + VAT)a contractor to UK Government since in 1961 Kenya was under British Rule. Their web site offers to answers inquiries but two attempts have gone unanswered. That leads me to believe that their otherwise "Open Records" are also sealed and guarded by the Obama helpers.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Contrary to your concept that "A world wide calamity would begin if he was found to be an illegal President", I think it would be just the opposite. Since we already are in the midst of "A world wide calamity" due to the mis-handling of the Banking/ Securities Markets/ and Corporate Bailouts with taxpayer funds. We "could" set all this straight by letting the Free Market work, while Federal Prosecutors press charges against the perpetrators of the mismanagement of Corporations. FBI should fully investigate the source of all funds involved with Legislators with regulatory commitee seats.
Let Justice prevail, enforce the Constitution!
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Don't ask, Demand the proof!
"We the People" (first three words of the Declaration of Independence) are expecting the Constitution to be honored and respected.
All public officials are required to take an "Oath of Office" that requires them to Support and Defend the Constitution.
Of course the Liberals have watered down the education to the point that most have no idea what is in the Constitution.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
This is a forum, for public debate. If it is censored then it is useless. Should it be monitored, yes. We can only "hope" that the views and questions (and suggestions) will be addressed.
Questions of eligibility to be qualified as the Constitution requires are extremely appropriate, and need to be immediately resolved.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
No Impeachment reqired, just ruling from Supreme Cort!
Once it has been ruled on, that he is indeed a fraud, then all his signatures as "President" become void. That will immediatly return all his enacted legislation and policies and appointments to before he came to power (office). Then we can work on the "One" party that is pushing the overthrow of the Constitution by what appears to be lawful legislation, out of office.
Power to the people, back at ya.
jonhenry78 9 months ago
Obama lied, Freedom died.
perhaps using the FOIA (Freedom of information act) we can get to the real original Birth Certificate (as opposed to the cert of live birth from Hawaii so widely posted as valid proof, LOL).
Some "whistleblower" is eventually going to expose this scam for what it is. Even Pravda has a article/comment that USA is moving to Marxism under this Obama regime.