Change Your Economic Philosophy

by Charles on December 15, 2009

If you can’t change the economy, change your philosophy. That is paraphrasing a quote from a le3endary motivational speaker who christmastree2009passed away recently. The advice may be old but it is appropriate for many of us who now find ourselves suffering because of the present economy.

While unemployment keeps rising, democrats continue to spend and tax like they are deliberately destroying our economy. Just this weekend they voted to increase debt spending by an additional $1.1 Trillion, which included another raise for federal employees. How long has it been since you or any of your friends gotten a raise?

This is the time of year we look forward to being happy and grateful with our family and friends as we celebrate the holidays. I’m afraid that many of us may have to make some changes in our philosophy for life to find that joy this year.

The government reports that 10% of our population has registered for unemployment benefits but economists state that the real number of the jobless is around 17%. There are many who don’t or can’t register for benefits for various reasons but are still unable to find work.

With politicians constantly digging the hole we are in deeper, it seems it will be some time before the economy improves. This will leave it up to each of us to make what changes are needed to get by until things do get better.

I know many of you are thinking “that’s a lot easier to say than do”. For those who are still employed this may mean going without an expected raise or promotion, and for those who are unemployed, it may mean creating some type of service you can perform for income until things do improve.

If you already have your own business, you may want to collect customer email addresses to send them special discount offers. If you offer a special skill, consider a local ad on the internet. What this amounts to is to just be creative and try to take control of your own situation.

I hope this post will be helpful but regardless of your situation, I also hope you are able to enjoy a Merry Christmas for yourself and your family.

Best wishes for a happy holiday,

Charles Moore

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Happy Thanksgiving

by Charles on November 23, 2009

As Thanksgiving approaches there is bad and good news for all of us. Most of you are probably already aware of both but I want to be sure.

The bad news is that democrats are using every trick ($300 million for Sen. Mary Landrieu) they can to shove government health care through Congress before most people can finally realize how bad it will affect all of us.

The news about new rules for mammograms and pap smears were just the tip of the iceberg for health care rationing. Do you realize that the current bill will also cut medicare benefits by $500 Billion? You will not only get rationed care but you will pay higher taxes and fees to get it. I hope the country wakes up before its too late.

On the other hand, the good news is that retailers are expanding “black Friday” bargains throughout the week, so you don’t have to go through hand to hand combat to save money on your Christmas shopping.

All the malls, outlet centers and internet stores are doing the same, so you don’t have to battle the crowds and flu this year on black Friday. Amazon.com even offers free shipping on most orders over $25. You can not only save money but have items gift wrapped and shipped where you want without leaving home. I’m sure many of the other internet stores will offer similar services so take it easy this year.

I also know some of you actually enjoy the adventure on black Friday. I hope you are able to find what you want and enjoy your quest.

Since this is the start of the holidays and the happiest time of the year for most of us, I regret the bad news but hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and painless shopping.

Best wishes,

Charles

P.S. The FTC requires that I inform you that if you make a purchase through my Amazon.com link, I will make a small commission.

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Surprise News For Kindle Readers

by Charles on November 13, 2009

If you travel often and enjoy reading but hate trying to keep up with a suitcase full of books and magazines, I’m sure you’ve probably considered a Kindle Reader from Amazon. A major advantage for seniors other than portability is that you have the choice of 6 font sizes so you can adjust the text size immediately to meet your needs. You no longer need to try to find large print editions or fumble around with a magnifying glass.

For those who have trouble reading or vision which tires easily, the Read-to-Me feature on both Kindle models can read books, newspapers and magazine out loud to you. This is another major benefit for seniors.

Over 360,000 books, newspapers and magazines are now available for instant wireless delivery to your Kindle Reader. Bestsellers and new releases are only $9.99 unless marked otherwise. Newspapers and magazines can be auto-delivered to your reader if you want.

There are currently 2 versions of the Kindle, the 6 inch Kindle and the 9.7 inch Kindle DX. Other than the difference in screen size, the 6 inch model can store up to 1,500 books while the 9.7 inch DX stores up to 3,500 books. The 6 inch Kindle costs $259 and the DX is $489.

Now if the price is currently a barrier for not having a Kindle yet, I have a pleasant surprise for you. Amazon has just announced that you can download the Kindle for PC application to your PC computer for free. This will allow you to download and read the Kindle format products on your Windows PC. Your PC must be running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 to run the application. A version for MACs is supposed to be “coming soon”.

This free application gives you the means to purchase and read any of the 360,000 books but magazine and newspapers are not available now. You can learn more about this new application at Kindle for PC.

Click on this link for more details on the Kindle Reader.

Whether you are interested in one of the Kindle Readers or the free Kindle application, I hope this information has been helpful for you. To comply with new FTC rules, I also need to inform you that this site generates income from affiliate links for products that interest my readers. In case you didn’t notice.

Thank you for visiting and best wishes for a Merry Christmas.

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Thanks To Veterans

by Charles on November 11, 2009

Today has been Veterans Day and I want to add my gratitude and appreciation to all who have served and sacrificed in our military. In light of the recent shooting at Fort Hood, it is very timely to honor the people serving in uniform who never know when or where they may encounter terrorist acts. We all need to appreciate their courage and dedication.

This Major Hasan was already a  Muslim extremist and if killing 13 unarmed people and wounding 38 others while chanting “Allah is great” isn’t terrorism, I don’t know what would be. What really outrages me is all the different excuses the media is trying to invent that won’t make Obama look bad.

Those who have been attacked and others at risk deserve the truth and support, not some political smoke screen. We have already learned that Hasan was attempting to contact Al Qaeda. I’m sure more will be discovered soon.

Whatever we learn, this attack only emphasizes the debt we owe to those who have served in the past and those who are still at risk to protect our freedom. Thank you.

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Here Come The Holidays!

by Charles on October 31, 2009

With Halloween here, we can take some of our attention off all the lies coming out of Washington and start planning for the holidays. The state of the economy, and the flu epidemic are going to make preparing for the holidays even more of a challenge this year.

However, if you want to avoid all the traffic, malls, crowds, flu and also save money, consider the internet. I know this information won’t be anything new to many of you but maybe it will help you get started sooner.

Now you can find nearly everything you can imagine on Amazon.com and have your gifts delivered right to your front door or to the person receiving the gift. You will probably pay less and you can feel at ease dealing with amazon since they are already so well established for internet shopping.

You can also choose from many other well known businesses also set up to cater to the internet shopper. LLBean, Walmart, Zappos and Egghead are just a few that quickly come to mind. You can just do a quick search and find a good merchant offering about anything you can imagine on the internet.

Many of the most popular items are easier to locate by searching the internet than the mall these days. Of course its most important to be cautious and only deal with businesses you know are trustworthy.

I hope this post will make your holiday planning a little easier and maybe keep you away from the flu. This year is going to be a struggle for many and I wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.

Best regards,

Charles Moore

P.S. If you want to explore Amazon, you can simply click the affiliate link below. I hope this reminder will help you plan ahead and find everything you need. Happy shopping where ever you do it.

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Don’t Forget Our Troops

by Charles on October 22, 2009

President Obama and the Democrats in Congress are in a great hurry to ram government health care through Congress even though it will not go into effect until 2013 after the next Presidential election. However, they don’t seem in any rush to reinforce our troops at risk in Afghanistan. They deserve better.

Yesterday, I became aware of an organization of military mothers, Military Moms of America. They are very concerned about the situation and have expressed their feelings in a letter to the president. Below is a copy of their letter and a short video.

Dear Mr. President,

Allow us to introduce ourselves: We are military moms.

As moms, we send our sons, daughters, husbands, and other family members to Afghanistan and other lands to protect the freedom of the United States. We love our country and while we can see it has problems as moms, we know they can be resolved by sticking to our founding principles, facing our problems directly and acting on sound solutions, making sure we teach our children in the process.

As the mothers of our troops, we were often our soldiers’ first example of leadership. We woke them for school in the mornings, helped them with their homework, encouraged them to try again when they failed and praised them for their success. We taught them dignity, honor, decency and respect for others.

As mothers in uniform, we demonstrate to our children the measure of our devotion to our nation by fighting for its freedoms. We sacrifice a life at home with our kids so others can enjoy a life with theirs. We know our children are proud of the cause of freedom we have taken up.

As military spouses with young children, we struggle to find the words to explain why a loved one has gone away. We comfort and assure them that all is well, but we know that it is not. Often, we pick up the pieces after a family member has fallen, when we are just beginning the blessed journey of parenthood.

As mothers of the United States Armed Forces, we have had enough of your conduct in this war. Our children and spouses have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution in this, your most important job – protecting the citizens of this great nation. Here is our cry: Either give our military the resources to win in Afghanistan or risk the lives of every American citizen. Our silence on this issue is no more; we are determined to speak out and be heard. On behalf of our loved ones, the troops, who have long been ignored, we say:

Give our military the resources to win in Afghanistan.

As mothers, we strive not only to identify a problem, but to present a solution as well. Mr. President, we exhort you to listen to your appointed military leaders on the ground. Give them the freedom to fight this war – not only to postpone an ignominious retreat, but to declare the victory that every member of the United States Armed Forces knows we can achieve.

Mr. President, while our soldiers are losing lives, limbs, and sustaining life-changing injuries, you are blatantly ignoring the condition of our soldiers abroad.

For this, we respectfully demand an explanation.

As moms, we do not turn our faces away from painful problems, yet the situation in Afghanistan has taken a back seat in your agenda.

For this, we politely demand an answer.

We express gratitude that the First Lady has made it her personal mission to improve the lives of military families; it is valuable indeed to have an advocate so near the Commander in Chief.

We trust the women in your life have taught you well, President Obama, so we would expect nothing less than a personal response to our message.

Sincerely,

The Military Moms of America
Cc: Members of Congress

Please send your responses to militarymomsofamerica@gmail.com

Thank you.

Simply click this link to view the short video  Military Moms of America

We owe these families our gratitude and support.


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New Health Care Audit

by Charles on October 12, 2009

News has just come out this morning on an Insurance Industry audit about the cost of health coverage under the health reform bill due to be voted on tomorrow. The audit was prepared by Price Waterhouse Coopers and found that health care premiums for a family of 4 will increase by $4,000 more per year under the proposed plan by 2019.

Hospitals are also voicing concerns about being able to provide adequate care under the reform bill. The vast majority of physicians are also still very much opposed to this reform bill and many are considering retirement if it passes.

If the health care reform bill was anything close to what the supporters want us to believe, it would be welcomed by the insurance companies, hospitals and doctors. Even the U. S. Catholic Bishops are objecting to the bill because it provides for tax payer funded abortions.

The major cost cuts are still targeted on Medicare which means seniors will see significant cuts to the health care services they will be allowed.

These are all reasons the democrats refused to post the bill on the internet for the public to examine. They still want to rush it through before people realize just how bad it really is. Government run health care will simply not be the solution to our health problems, it will simply become a bigger mess providing inferior care.

If you have a voice with your representatives, now is the time to let them know how you feel. Let us hope there are still a few that will listen.

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More Contradictions

by Charles on September 24, 2009

Obama has recently been appearing all over television stressing his claims that government run health care will not reduce benefits or increase costs. It sounds too good to be true because it is.

The Congressional Budget Office reports that the Medicare Advantage programs, which millions of seniors purchase to supplement medicare, will be cut by $100 to $130 Billion over the next decade under the reform bill.

Humana Insurance which is one company that offers these plans has been mailing its customers with information about future reductions in coverage in the reform bill. As a result the democrats pushing the bill have slapped Humana with a “gag order” for these mailings. Why shouldn’t we know the facts?

Obama also argued with George Stephanopoulos on ABC that the government “mandate” which penalizes those without healthcare coverage was not a tax. Yet the Max Baucus senate bill specifically defines that mandate as an “excise tax”.

While all these misrepresentations and contradictions to the truth keep piling up, the radical democrats are more demanding to get this government health care passed immediately. They know the more that people learn of the truth, the less their chances are to ram this down our throats. If this is really a good plan they should benefit by getting the details known.

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Obamacare Desperation

by Charles on September 16, 2009

Now that you are learning how bad Obama’s government run health care really is, you are making your voices heard in town halls, tea parties and Washington. The politicians and the biased media are trying to ignore you or label you as racists. The protest in DC this weekend was so impressive that they are trying to pretend it didn’t happen but so many did show up that you can’t be ignored.

Today Senator Max Baucus is presenting a “compromise” health care proposal but it will probably be amended without mercy before it is finalized. I’m not convinced it is any great improvement in the first place. Even Senator Jay Rockerfeller is quoted that it will take a “big, big tax” to pay for Obamacare.

Here are some other signs of progress. A recent Luntz survey reports 72% of those questioned are mad and not going to take it anymore. A new Rasmussen poll shows 55% are now opposed to health care reform with only 42% in favor.

To distract from Obama’s failing policies and discontent with Obamacare, they are characterizing opponents as racists. This strategy is confirmation that they are losing and desperate.

Your efforts are making a big difference.

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We Will Not Forget 9/11

by Charles on September 11, 2009

8 years ago Arab terrorists attacked the United States and murdered over 2,800 people.

We will not forget what happened that day or those who died.

This video expresses more than my words can: click here

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