Wednesday, July 9, 2014
A BILLION
This is too true to be funny.
The next time you hear a politician use the
word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about
whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
But one advertising agency did a good job of
putting that figure into some perspective in
one of its releases.
A..
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B..
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C..
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.
D..
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E..
A billion dollars ago was only
8 hours and 20 minutes,
at the rate our government
is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain...
let's take a look at New Orleans...
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.
Louisiana Senator,
Mary Landrieu (D)
was asking Congress for
250 BILLION DOLLARS
To rebuild New Orleans. Interesting number...
What does it mean?
A..
Well .. If you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman and child)
You each get $516,528
B..
Or... If you have one of the 188,251 homes in
New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.
C..
Or... If you are a family of four...
Your family gets $2,066,012.
Washington, D.C.
HELLO!
Are all your calculators broken??
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax (Fed)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
(And to think, we left British Rule to avoid so many taxes)
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago...
And our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt...
We had the largest middle class in the world...
And Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
Can you spell
'politicians'!
And I still have to
Press '1' for English.
I hope this goes around the
U S A
At least 100 times
What the hell has happened to our country?????
The next time you hear a politician use the
word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about
whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
But one advertising agency did a good job of
putting that figure into some perspective in
one of its releases.
A..
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B..
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C..
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.
D..
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E..
A billion dollars ago was only
8 hours and 20 minutes,
at the rate our government
is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain...
let's take a look at New Orleans...
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.
Louisiana Senator,
Mary Landrieu (D)
was asking Congress for
250 BILLION DOLLARS
To rebuild New Orleans. Interesting number...
What does it mean?
A..
Well .. If you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman and child)
You each get $516,528
B..
Or... If you have one of the 188,251 homes in
New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.
C..
Or... If you are a family of four...
Your family gets $2,066,012.
Washington, D.C.
HELLO!
Are all your calculators broken??
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax (Fed)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
(And to think, we left British Rule to avoid so many taxes)
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago...
And our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt...
We had the largest middle class in the world...
And Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
Can you spell
'politicians'!
And I still have to
Press '1' for English.
I hope this goes around the
U S A
At least 100 times
What the hell has happened to our country?????
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
A Truly Heart Warming Story
One afternoon a lawyer was riding in his limousine
when he saw two men along the road-side eating grass.
Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop
Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop
and got out to investigate.
He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?"
"We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied.
"We have to eat grass."
"Well, then, you can come with me to my house and
He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?"
"We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied.
"We have to eat grass."
"Well, then, you can come with me to my house and
I'll feed you, " the lawyer said.
"But sir, I have a wife and two children with me.
"But sir, I have a wife and two children with me.
They are over there, under that tree."
"Bring them along," the lawyer replied.
Turning to the other poor man he stated,
"Bring them along," the lawyer replied.
Turning to the other poor man he stated,
"You may come with us, also."
The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said,
The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said,
"But sir, I also have a wife and SIX children with me!"
"Bring them all as well," the lawyer answered.
They all entered the car, which was no easy task,
"Bring them all as well," the lawyer answered.
They all entered the car, which was no easy task,
even for a car as large as the limousine was.
Once under way, one of the poor fellows turned to the
Once under way, one of the poor fellows turned to the
lawyer and said,"Sir, you are too kind."
"Thank you for taking all of us with you.
The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it.
You'll really love my place.
The grass is almost a foot high."
Come on now...you really didn't think there
"Thank you for taking all of us with you.
The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it.
You'll really love my place.
The grass is almost a foot high."
Come on now...you really didn't think there
was such a thing as a heart-warming lawyer
story...did you????
Thanks Dan!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Beach Landing For Marine ~OR~ Rule 5 Woodsterman Style
Other Beach Landing Rule 5 ers:
In a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Adrienne's Corner
The Feral Irishman
Knuckledraggin My Life Away
Diogenes' Middle Finger
Ninety Miles From Tyranny
Doubletroubletwo
Angrymikes hood
MissK's World...
American Power
Grumpy Patriot
GOODSTUFF'S CYBER WORLD
A Nod To The Gods
Act Well Your Part
Subject to Change
Adrienne's Corner
The Feral Irishman
Knuckledraggin My Life Away
Diogenes' Middle Finger
Ninety Miles From Tyranny
Doubletroubletwo
Angrymikes hood
MissK's World...
American Power
Grumpy Patriot
GOODSTUFF'S CYBER WORLD
A Nod To The Gods
Act Well Your Part
Subject to Change
Friday, July 4, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Lifes Little Truths ... Or Something Like That - Once More
Well Boyz and Gurlz, I'll be busy at our first show this year. This weekend's posts are all preposted just in case I don't have time. Sorry to be so scarce lately, but been busy, busy, busy!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
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