IRS Visits Business For Four Cents

The article can be read HERE, but let me give you the synopsis:

The IRS sent two agents to a car wash demanding payment for delinquent taxes.  The amount of taxes owed came to a whopping four cents (which magically grew to $202.35 in taxes/penalties over a three year period).

I'm sorry, gubbment, but a phone call wouldn't have sufficed?  It's obvious that they are in desperate need to collect every penny (literally) to cover the proposed health care plan.

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Woman's Quest To Weigh 1,000 lbs

A New Jersey woman currently tops the scales over 600 pounds... and says that is not enough.  Donna Simpson says her goal is to reach a nice, full-figured, round number of 1,000 pounds.  For the twisted, she displays videos of herself eating at this link (For the record, I have no problem watching car crashes, explosions, etc. but could not bring myself to viewing that link).  She uses a motor scooter to travel because walking more than 20 feet is tiresome.  She downs 12,000 calories per day (the average American eats about 2,000).

Research has proven that 87% of health care costs are attributed to lifestyle choices, rather than "natural selection."  As an American, it is her right to eat as much as she wants.  It is her choice to gorge herself to the point that where she ends and the sofa begins is anyone's guess.  But with that said, it is also her responsibility to pay for the health care needs she is undoubtedly going to have.

It's a shame that, according to Rasmussen, as many as 43% of Americans are for a health care plan that will continue to allow Ms Simpson eat, drink, and be merry... all on taxpayer dollars.

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Don't Bring A Knife To A Gunfight

Denying one the right to self-defend, denies him/her their most basic inalienable human right: The RIGHT TO LIVE!  Remember, when seconds count, the police are "only" minutes away!

In Memphis, Tennessee, a man armed with a knife caused chaos as he chased customers at a local Family Dollar.  After chasing customers out of the store, he began chasing cars on the parking lot.  The situation ended when the knife attacker came to the driver's side window one vehicle and and lunged at the driver.  The driver pulled his firearm and shot the attacker multiple times.  The attacker's selfish behavior caused this law-abiding citizen to stop him while protecting his life... and possibly the lives of his daughters.  Understandably, one of his daughters was visibly shaken after witnessing this tragedy.

Live by the knife, die by the gun.

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Fla. Woman Dies While Fasting

A 55-year-old woman in central Florida died last month while locked away in her room fasting and praying.  The fast was to last one week but ultimately, it was a month before her family discovered her body.  Her husband, a Pentecostal preacher, wanted to respect her privacy and assumed her lengthy stay was her doing "what God called her to do."

For the record, the cause of death has NOT yet been determined.  Assuming her death came as a result of this practice, can one assume that "fasting" is a dangerous activity?  According to the American Cancer Society, fasting longer than five days can have serious negative impacts on the body.  In fact, it recommends that any fast more than week should be closely monitored and take place at a spa, resort, or a similar facility.  I know many churches that routinely practice monthlong fasts.  I don't know anyone that has passed away or have had serious negative effects to their bodies (that we know of).  Does that make it "safe?"

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Suspect Dies In Home Invasion Gunfight

Denying one the right to self-defend, denies him/her their most basic inalienable human right: The RIGHT TO LIVE!  Remember, when seconds count, the police are "only" minutes away!

Outside, n Houston, a homeowner was forced to defend his life by firing several shots at would be home invaders.  Unfortunately, the homeowner, who has not been identified, was also harmed during the shooting but will recover quickly.  The two criminals burst into his home with guns drawn.  The victim, also armed with a weapon, began exchanging fire.  One of the suspects (an adult) died at the scene.  The juvenile was shot in the foot and taken into custody.

At some point, "takers" will have to realize that being a "worker" is much safer and more respectable.  Until then, always stayed armed, vigilant, and ready.

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Stop Living On Our Sidewalks

The estimated number of homeless people in Jacksonville, Florida tops 1500.  During the winter months, hundreds of them line up outside of the city's only homeless shelter with hopes of getting one of the 300 beds.  The others slowly place cardboard or quilts on the ground, and lay down, side by side, on the cold sidewalk just outside the City Rescue Mission.

Lately, police have cracked down on city ordinance regarding trash and obstruction and are forcing the homeless to "remove their trash" (which is in essence, their personal belongings).  Many of the homeless sleep on the sidewalk outside of the mission because it is a "safe zone."  Many of them have been mugged, beaten, and robbed when they stray away from the group.  It's no coincidence that the actions taken by the officers came just days after Mayor Peyton vowed to move the homeless from Laura Street as a part of the city's downtown renovation pledge.

Thoughtlessness by the city leaders?  Or a last resort to a growing problem?  If they really think it's the latter, how is bothering the less fortunate on a daily basis a solution?

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Dept of Education To Buy 27 Shotguns

It takes a lot to have me at a loss of words.  You can thank the Department of Education for finding a way to shut me up.

I can see the need for them though:

Kindergartener: Mrs Smith, I don't feel like taking a nap right now.

Mrs Smith pumps the handle on her Remington 12 guage.

Kindergartner: "Zzzzzzzz."

On the bright side, this would certainly be an improvement over the "No Child Left Behind" program.

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NYC Legislature Wants Your Salt Shaker

Felix Ortiz, Democratic Assemblyman from New York, believes that the government needs to help you decide when to pass the salt.  He introduced a bill that reads, "No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises."  Yet another reason why I believe New York (city and state) is the armpit of American politics (Chicago is another smelly body part.

Any food/drink taken in excess can be bad for one's health.  What's next?  Will lawmakers limit the amount of WATER we are allowed to drink daily?  Where does this type of gubbment control end, folks?

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Crude Comments=Bad; 7 Kids, 6 Mothers, 5 States=Good

Let me get this straight.  Rush Limbaugh, who's made a career of flammable comments, was essentially kicked off a group to purchase the Rams after pressure from the NFL commissioner and the president of the Players Union because he's seen as divisive.  The argument was that controversial members of the NFL, do not represent the NFL.  So, since when did fathering seven children by six mothers in five states become a non-trivial act?  Recently acquired New York Jets cornerback, Antonio Cromartie, has done just that.  Apparently his ball skills are superior off the field as well.  What's interesting about this is that the New York Jets (in brokering his new deal), fronted him $500K to assist him with his overdue child support payments so that it wouldn't become a distraction.  I suppose having enough kids to have a basketball team (plus two reserves) calling you "daddy" can't be a distraction at all.

Dude, you have officially entered Shawn Kemp and Travis Henry territory.  Get is snipped and clipped, brother.

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Jihad Jane Looks Like My Neighbors

What do you do when your enemy looks like you, talks like you, and can infiltrate virtually any business or organization withing your borders?

Meet "Jihad Jane."  You read that correctly.  This isn't a soccer mom.  This isn't a white supremacist.  She's a recent convert to the radical side of Islam who is every "let's just strip search every Muslim looking..." person's worst nightmare.  She's being charged by federal authorities in a plot to kill on foreign soil, to provide material support to terrorists, and identity theft just to name a few.  She is accused of using her MySpace account to recruit others to her cause of helping "desperate" Muslim people and she even stated that she wanted to become a martyr.

So much for only checking people that "look Middle-Eastern" at the airports.


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Big Ben, Serial Rapist?

For the second time in two off-seasons, Ben Rothlisberger, starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is being accused of sexually assaulting a woman.

So, let me get this straight: Tiger has consensual, adult sex with several women.  He loses multiple sponsors and is forced to apologize (although to some, even his apology wasn't good enough).  Kobe has consensual, adult sex with one woman.  He lost sponsors (for a short time) and is constantly criticized by many for his unfaithful act.  Oh, but Big "where there's smoke, there's fire" Ben is accused for the second time of sexually assaulting someone.  This time, with a woman who's not yet old enough to legally drink.  Not one sponsor has released him.  In fact, ESPN showed a Big Ben commercial just tonight!  Speaking of the network... ESPN barely reported the story last year, and hesitantly reported on it this year.

Nope.  No such thing as a double standard.

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Lil Wayne is a CHUMP

Normally, I would write in support for someone who is going to jail for gun charge.  After all, states/cities writing their own laws to deny the basic right to self defense is laughable.  But in this instance, I simply want to "LOL" at the defendant.  Dwayne Michael Carter (aka, Lil Wayne) was sentenced to one year in jail yesterday.  Instead of serving his time at Rikers like a "man", Dwayne has requested that he serve his time in protective custody and be given special medical attention due to his massive dental problems.  Let's start with the first.  Dwayne, you say you're a member of the Bloods gang.  You "soowoop" (A "Blood" call sign) on your raps.  You're tatted up as if you've really done dirt and put in hard time.  In one of your songs, you say:

"Hold On To Your Surf Board When The Gat Wave.
Homie, You Can Be Deleted Like Backspace.
I'm Coming Threw Like A Fax Page.
I'm Just A Gorilla In A Unlatched Cage"

(Please note, these are his lyrics and his spelling... not mine).

Dwayne, you spoke this into existence.  Finally there's some truth to your raps.  You will be a gorilla in a cage.  A 5'6", 135-150 lb gorilla.  A gorilla who wears skinny jeans.  Stop hiding behind your money.  If Bernie Madoff (who' never claimed to be a thug), can serve his life sentence in prison without preconditions, SURELY you can handle Rikers for 8-12 months!  Practice what you preach, "gangsta."

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President Obama Can't Sell Watermelons

Those dirty, nasty, racist Republicans are at it again.  In speaking about the health care plan, Dan Rather stated that "Obama couldn't sell watermelons if it, you game him the state troopers to flag down the traffic."  Wait.  Dan Rather's not a conservative; he's a liberal!  In that case, it's okay.  Between Harry Reid and Chris Matthews, we all know liberals can make statements with racist undertones and never get thrown under the bus the way a conservative would.


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Church Shooting in Richmond

Brazen is the word repeatedly used because it best describes this bold attack inside a church.  I am confident that the police will catch these monsters.  Hopefully, the judicial system will do its part and put them away for some time.  

Based on early reports, we will soon learn that the shooting was not random.  These thugs targeted this church, not for the purpose of a mass killing, but rather a particular victim(s) (after all, they were armed with one handgun between the three of them).

Many Christians believe churches are to accept just anyone as its members (the ole, "come as you are" mantra).  Would you be willing to accept this as one of your church's principles even if it puts you and the rest of your parishioners at risk?


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Oprah and Drew Brees

Clearly Oprah isn't a fan of football.  At the least, she's never seen Drew Brees or a picture of Drew Brees.  Watch Oprah's reaction to Drew's facial birthmark.


I thought Oprah was going out on top.  So much for that!

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Chris Matthews "Forgot He Was Black"

Chris Matthews loves for Obama.  At times, he seems to almost lust after the president... especially after a speech.

But Matthews' remarks about the president after the State of the Union Address did not get the reaction Chris intended.

 "He is post-racial, by all appearances.  I forgot he was black tonight for an hour. You know, he's gone a long way to become a leader of this country, and past so much history, in just a year or two. I mean, it's something we don't even think about."

Clearly, Chris, his race is something you think about a lot.  Let me ask this: why is his race considered a handicap?  Chris, here is what many of us heard you say: "Wow.  He speaks so well.  His grammar is perfect.  I'm so impressed that President Obama doesn't use Negro dialect."

In a way, this is almost as bad as Harry Reid's choice of words! He may as well have said, "You know, for the other 364 days and 23 hours, I am very aware the president is black."  Chris, it's perfectly okay to view the president as black (or bi-racial).  Last time I checked, being black wasn't supposed to be a bad thing.

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CBS May Air Gay Dating Ad During Super Bowl

There has been a backlash this week from critics over the airing of a Focus on The Family ad featuring former Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow.  CBS agreed to air the un-seen, yet controversial, 30 second time slot during this year's Super Bowl.  Proponents for the ad argue that one 30 second ad, during a game that will feature hundreds of other advertisements isn't that big of a deal.

With rumors that CBS is considering airing an ad for a gay dating site for men, I wonder if both sides will begin to sing a different song when it's all said and done.

Sit back, grab your popcorn, and enjoy the hypocrisy!

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White House Asks To Have Trial Moved

Congratulations, Mr. President!  Sources say that the White House has asked the Justice department to seek new locations for the 9/11 hijacker suspect's, KSM's, trial.  This comes just one day after Mayor Bloomberg, one of the president's biggest supporters, called for the trial to be moved.  By holding this trial in regular court, there are numerous safety concerns, and the cost to the city of New York is growing rapidly.  This trial can reasonably be held in other cities and be far less expensive.

That's a huge win for proponents of the civil trial.  The next step?  Let's hold a military tribunal.

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Suspected Robber Shot 5-6 Times

Denying one the right to self-defend, denies him/her their most basic inalienable human right: The RIGHT TO LIVE!  Remember, when seconds count, the police are "only" minutes away!

A robbery suspect was shot and killed by his intended victim outside an East Atlanta Village bar.  Atlanta police identified the slain man as Jamarcus Usher, 29, of the Decatur area.  The man who opened fire in self defense is a 28-year-old who works in the airline industry and lives in a northern suburb of Atlanta.  That night, the intended victim and his female companion made their way to the popular East Atlanta Village, known for its trendy bars and eateries.  When they left a bar around 11:15 p.m., the man gave his date the keys to his Ford Ranger pickup truck so she could drive.  Inside the vehicle, the woman was adjusting the driver’s seat and mirrors when the man looked over his shoulder and saw Jamarcus Usher standing at his passenger window.  Believing the man was going to beg for money, the passenger rolled down his window a few inches.  He asked the stranger what he wanted, and noticed Usher reaching for his waistband or pocket.  Instinctively, the passenger shoved open his door, knocking the suspected robber back a few feet.  The man got out of the truck and Usher raised a weapon at him.  When the intended victim saw that, he opened fire hitting the suspected robber five or six times, in the stomach and chest.  The robber did not fire any shots.

The intended victim told the police that he "fired until the guy was no longer a threat to him.”  Thanks to your bravery, this menace will no longer be a threat to others in our society either.

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Study: Spanked Children Do Better As Adults

A UK study was conducted which determined that young children spanked by their parents may grow up to be happier and more successful than those who have never been hit.

According to the research, children spanked up to the age of 6 were likely to perform better at school and were more likely to carry out volunteer work and to want to go to college than their peers who had never been physically disciplined.  It also showed that children who continued to be spanked into adolescence showed clear behavioral problems.

Naturally, the "We will not raise your kids but we will tell you what is best for them" groups in the UK have tried several times to have physical chastisement by parents outlawed.  However, Marjorie Gunnoe, professor of psychology at Calvin College in Michigan, said her study showed there was insufficient evidence to deny parents the freedom to choose how they discipline their children.  “The claims made for not spanking children fail to hold up. They are not consistent with the data,” said Marjorie Gunnoe, professor of psychology at Calvin College in Michigan.  “I think of spanking as a dangerous tool, but there are times when there is a job big enough for a dangerous tool.  You just don’t use it for all your jobs.”

That is the BEST analogy to justify a whooping if I've ever heard one!

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Child Gets Surgery On Wrong Body Part

Do you know anyone in Orange County, CA?  If they have a child that needs care, you may want to recommend they do NOT visit Children's Hospital.  A child received surgery on the wrong body part but a hospital statement claims no permanent harm was done.  That's laughable.  Are we supposed be reassured when they performed a surgery on the wrong body part in the first place?

The most terrifying part is this is actually the of third surgical mistake Children's Hospital in four years.  In 2006, a surgeon cut into the wrong side of the skull during brain surgery. In 2007, tubes were inserted into both of a child's ears instead of one.  And just last week, a surgeon was supposed to loosen a fold of tissue behind the child's upper lip but instead loosened tissue under the tongue.  In all cases, the mistakes were corrected and the children sent home.

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Another SC Politician Strikes Again

If you are a South Carolina tax-paying and voting resident, you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself right now.  To say this has been a bad year for elected officials there is an understatement.  First, your state governor cheated on wife with a woman in Argentina.  Then, Congressman Joe Wilson delivered the now infamous, "You lie," during President Obama's health care speech.  And the latest incident involves Leuitenant Governor, Andre Bauer (video below).  I am sure you have heard one portion of his comments.  PLEASE watch this 3 minute video with his FULL audio comments before sharing your opinion.



Watched it?  Good!  Surprisingly, there are moments of wisdom in the audio he enlightened us with his ignorance by comparing stray dogs to people who don't want to do better for themselves.  So why do the talking heads on television only show 30 seconds of his 2:47 rant?  Why haven't they allowed YOU the opportunity too hear the underlying arguments of his speech?  For example:

"For the first time in the history of this country, we got more people voting... than we do working for a living."  Assuming those numbers are true, that is a disturbing statistic.  But there could be reasonable explanations to it.  The elderly are living longer.  The baby boomers are just hitting retirement age.  We have 10+% unemployment nationwide.  But the fact that a small shift in demographics pushed us over that hurdle seems unreal.

"Anytime we give someone money we reward them, we tell them keep doing what you are doing.  We discourage them from...from opening that business."  There are people that receive aid that have zero intention of doing better for themselves.  They are "lifers" inthe government system.  But there are many others who would probably look to improve their situation if they were encouraged or rewarded for rejecting government support.  Believe it or not, the assistance programs we have attempt to do this (on a small scale).  But, there has to be more that can be done to help motivate them.

 "If you receive goods or services from the government, then you owe something back... there are no repercussions.  We don't make you take a drug test.  We ought to."  Will this apply to anyone that receives any aid (i.e. unemployment, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.)?  Again, some assistance is not a problem.  EVERYONE needs something at some point.  But there should be repercussions to those that abuse the system!!!

"(Students who receive) free and reduced lunch have the lowest test scores in the state of South Carolina... schools that have the active participation in parents... they have the highest test scores... if you don't attend the parent teacher meetings, then bam, you lose your benefits.  We can't afford to keep giving money away."  It is his assumption that parents whose children receive the free/reduced lunches are also the least involved in their child's educational growth.  He believes there is a direct correlation between them and that none of the educational programs we have can help these children without the parental support.  While yes, they may be less involved because they are working two low paying jobs and that schedule doesn't allow them the opportunity to attend PTA meetings, parent/teacher conferences, etc.  But as the son of a single mother, who worked full-time, attended night school, and was in the Air Force Reserves, those excuses don't work for me.  Any parent that truly cares about their child will be sure to be involved... like my mother was.

Andre Bauer should NOT have compared people to animals.  Any decent human being will have some level of compassion towards those that have little to nothing.  The media focused on the 30 second clip and not the text in context causing some of us to miss the big picture: Compassion should not be endless if a person can do better yet simply chooses not to!

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Jacksonville Teacher Robbed At Gunpoint

If you were a savage, low-life, felonous dog, which sign would make you a little more cautious or even deter you from stalking your prey?

THIS???

OR THIS???

An elementary teacher was robbed by gunpoint as she unlocked her classroom door in the early morning.  Thankfully, the only thing this monster wanted was her purse and not her life or her body.  It's unfortunate that if he wanted to do her more harm, she would have been even more defenseless.  Oh, that's right!  That little sign outside would have stopped him from walking onto school property with a weapon.


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Would Be Robber Shot Dead In Ft Myers

Denying one the right to self-defend, denies him/her their most basic inalienable human right: The RIGHT TO LIVE!  Remember, when seconds count, the police are "only" minutes away!

I know you didn't want to do it, Darrick Crawford, but you had to.  We're hoping you pull through and never have to make that horrible decision ever again.

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Saudi Girl Gets 90 Lashes

I am probably one of the biggest non-Muslim proponents of Muslims and Islam.  But as with many religions, there are a few things I do NOT understand.  In Saudi Arabia, a teenage girl was sentenced to two months in jail and 90 (yes, NINETY) lashes as punishment for bringing a camera phone to school.  A few years ago, 16 teenagers received 300-500 lashes for being aggressive with a teacher.  I suppose public floggings are better than punishments received for stealing, but it seems rather barbaric to me.



The United States fights for justice, democracy, and equal rights for all... when it's convenient or politically inspired.  Why does Saudi Arabia remain one of our major allies despite the fact that the majority of the 9/11 terrorists hailed from Saudi?

President Bush holding hands with a Saudi prince in 2003.

 

President Obama bowing before a Saudi king in 2009.

That's right... they are our "friends."

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Female Bobsledder Splits Her Spandex

No jokes about this poor Olympian.  Let’s just put this BEHIND us and END the puns.   No more wiseCRACKS.  Let’s turn the other CHEEK.  After all, we don’t want karma to REAR its ugly head!  BUMMER, we’ve hit rock BOTTOM with all this joking.  Then again, bobsledders can take the abuse.  BUT(T) lesser athletes would not be able to take this punhsiment.  Or am I just over ANALyzing all of this?

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All White Basketball League

The purpose of HBCU's and other minority targeted programs and organizations was/is to afford minorities the opportunity to be part of something where being black wasn't a liability and where blacks are accepted.  The schools, as an example, simply wanted its students to get a quality education at a time when many schools denied blacks entrance into their institutions.  The practice of regular institutions of higher learning turning away minority candidates solely because of skin color lasted through the 1970's.  Organizations like this were created out of necessity, not to create a racial divide.  And contrary to popular belief, none of those organizations denied entry to whites. 

Don Lewis (click HERE for the article) is starting a basketball "league for white players to play fundamental basketball, which they like" as opposed to "that streetball which people of color play."  I guess someone forgot to pass that "fundamental basketball" memo on to Steve Nash, Jason Williams, J.J. Redick, Mike Dunleavy, etc.