Sunday, February 19, 2012
Farewell To A Diva...
I know I'm late but I've had a lot going on. My blog could not continue if I did not pay my respects to one of the greatest singers of my lifetime. I must say that Whitney Houston has accomplished too much for the media to only focus on the negative. Her death is beyond shocking and I am still numb. It just doesn't seem real. I applaud her family for having a funeral that truly honored her but honored God as well. For several hours the church as well as God was on display for the world to see. God makes no mistakes and I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I was born a sinner and I am in no position to point a finger at anyone. As painful as this loss is, I take comfort in knowing that she is resting with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Current Thoughts
I am sitting here watching documentaries on slavery and life for African Americans post-slavery and through the civil rights movement. I must say that each time I see the struggle of my people it gives sense of pride because I recognize the sacrifices and
how I am able to benefit from those sacrifices. Looking at who I am and where I can from, and the people who gave birth to me gives way to feelings and emotions that cannot easily be articulated. I keep my goals and dreams in clear view so that the sacrifices made for us will not be in vain. I appreciate their struggle and the love that I have for them will last throughout all eternity. Out of respect for my ancestors and for the many blessings God continually bestows on me I will continue to live a life of abundance, prosperity, and exceeding joy so that I can be a blessing and servant to others.
Friday, February 3, 2012
BREAKING NEWS-Paula White set to be 'enthroned' by Eddie Long's Jewish 'rabbi' accused of being a fraud
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
FEDERAL BENEFIT PAYMENT/ENTITLEMENT
I received the following in an email today. Interesting and thought provoking. Let me start by saying that my knowledge of government dealings is not strong. Once I research an issue then I am able to form my own opinion. That being said I honestly do not know if the following is entirely true, however I am going to give my thoughts as if this was 100% true.
What blows my mind is how human beings have become so hardened to the needs of their peers. I do feel that there are some politicians who sincerely care about those in need but I feel there are far too many who are only looking out for their own personal interests. Everyone has something to say about "Obama Care" but no one seems to have a better idea. The burden of the economy is falling on what's left of the middle class. Sad thing is there were many people struggling before the economy got bad so I can only imagine what how they're doing now. It's crazy that I'm paying into this system and it may not even be around when I need it!
I could go on and on regarding this topic but I have a trip to pack for so I am going to pause here. Lets discuss,what are your thoughts?
Have you noticed, your Social Security check is now referred to as a "federal benefit payment"? I'll be part of the one percent, to forward this. Our government gets away with way too much in all areas of our lives, while they live lavishly on their grossly overpaid incomes! KEEP PASSING THIS AROUND UNTIL EVERY ONE HAS READ IT.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THIS CALCULATION IS THEY FORGOT TO FIGURE IN THE PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THEY COLLECTED THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY! WHERE DID THAT MONEY GO?
This was sent to me, I am forwarding it because it does touch a nerve in me.
Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K over your working life, that's close to $220,500. If you calculate the future value of $4,500 per year (yours & your employer's contribution) at a simple 5% (less than what the government pays on the money that it borrows), after 49 years of working you'd have $892,919.98. If you took out only 3% per year, you'd receive $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years (until you're 95 if you retire at age 65) and that's with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and it paid 4% per year, you'd have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month.
The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madhoff ever had. Entitlement my ass, I paid cash for my social security insurance! Just because they borrowed the money from the fund - which was promised never to happen - and never paid it back, doesn't make my benefits some kind of charity or handout!!
Congressional benefits ---- free healthcare, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days, now that's welfare, and they have the nerve to call my social security retirement entitlements?
We're "broke" and can't help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, Homeless. In the last months we have provided aid to Haiti, Chile , and Turkey. And now Pakistan, home of bin Laden. Literally, BILLIONS of DOLLARS!
Our retired seniors living on a 'fixed income' receive no aid nor do they get any breaks while our government and religious organizations pour Hundreds of Billions of $$$$$$'s and Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!
They call Social Security and Medicare an entitlement even though most of us have been paying for it all our working lives and now when it's time for us to collect, the government is running out of money. Why did the government borrow from it in the first place? Imagine if the *GOVERNMENT* gave 'US' the same support they give to other countries.
Sad isn't it? 99% of people won't have the guts to forward this. I'm one of the 1%, I Just Did.
What blows my mind is how human beings have become so hardened to the needs of their peers. I do feel that there are some politicians who sincerely care about those in need but I feel there are far too many who are only looking out for their own personal interests. Everyone has something to say about "Obama Care" but no one seems to have a better idea. The burden of the economy is falling on what's left of the middle class. Sad thing is there were many people struggling before the economy got bad so I can only imagine what how they're doing now. It's crazy that I'm paying into this system and it may not even be around when I need it!
I could go on and on regarding this topic but I have a trip to pack for so I am going to pause here. Lets discuss,what are your thoughts?
Have you noticed, your Social Security check is now referred to as a "federal benefit payment"? I'll be part of the one percent, to forward this. Our government gets away with way too much in all areas of our lives, while they live lavishly on their grossly overpaid incomes! KEEP PASSING THIS AROUND UNTIL EVERY ONE HAS READ IT.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT. THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THIS CALCULATION IS THEY FORGOT TO FIGURE IN THE PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THEY COLLECTED THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY! WHERE DID THAT MONEY GO?
This was sent to me, I am forwarding it because it does touch a nerve in me.
Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K over your working life, that's close to $220,500. If you calculate the future value of $4,500 per year (yours & your employer's contribution) at a simple 5% (less than what the government pays on the money that it borrows), after 49 years of working you'd have $892,919.98. If you took out only 3% per year, you'd receive $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years (until you're 95 if you retire at age 65) and that's with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and it paid 4% per year, you'd have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month.
The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madhoff ever had. Entitlement my ass, I paid cash for my social security insurance! Just because they borrowed the money from the fund - which was promised never to happen - and never paid it back, doesn't make my benefits some kind of charity or handout!!
Congressional benefits ---- free healthcare, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days, now that's welfare, and they have the nerve to call my social security retirement entitlements?
We're "broke" and can't help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, Homeless. In the last months we have provided aid to Haiti, Chile , and Turkey. And now Pakistan, home of bin Laden. Literally, BILLIONS of DOLLARS!
Our retired seniors living on a 'fixed income' receive no aid nor do they get any breaks while our government and religious organizations pour Hundreds of Billions of $$$$$$'s and Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!
They call Social Security and Medicare an entitlement even though most of us have been paying for it all our working lives and now when it's time for us to collect, the government is running out of money. Why did the government borrow from it in the first place? Imagine if the *GOVERNMENT* gave 'US' the same support they give to other countries.
Sad isn't it? 99% of people won't have the guts to forward this. I'm one of the 1%, I Just Did.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Indiana Grandmother Is Having a New Baby. With Her Grandson
This is simply disgusting! We are truly living in the last days. That poor child is going to need every prayer possible.
http://www.momlogic.com/2010/04/indiana_grandmother_is_having.php
Monday, January 16, 2012
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