Mr.Madison, What A Crock!

What a crock! I am sick of this kind of  propaganda passed around to mislead others. It isn't the redistribution of the wealth.  It is the fact that the 1% systematically pulled the rug out from under the very workers who helped develop America as a leader of the industrialized world when NAFTA was put into place, and now the unions have been dismantled for the few who are left with jobs in manufacturing. The laws they passed to run our elections and allow the 1% to fund their candidate of choice without disclosure, the bills to cut spending on education.  They saw to it that the insurance companies, pharmaceuticals, and health institutions are wealthier than ever because of the way they infiltrated the average former middle class household.  The Oligarchy made sure that the former middle class working family is now dumbed down, drugged up, and piss poor! Soon the USA will be the new Third World Country on the list of many! I am hoping that the masses will stop walking the plank with their eyes wide open and stop the two major parties in their tracks. Vote third party and RePeace America! As for the forefathers, they carried muskets not AK47s, most of the bills that have been passed in recent years would have been an abomination in their eyes! The Constitution has been bent so out of shape by those who loosely interpret it that it is now perfectly legal to flip off a police officer! This nation is so different than it was in 1776 that there is much room for change! As for James Madison, if he were to address Barrak Obama, he would have been wondering why he wasn't in his fields plowing as he grew up in a slave-owning family and owned slaves all his life. In 1833  he sold several of his farms but not his slaves. He did not free his slaves in his will.  He did not get his wealth on his own either!

On Putting Your Setter On The Roof Of Your Car...

http://petsadviser.com/vet/mitt-romney-dog-car-roof-seamus/

A Veterinary Point of View

Here’s my point of view: If they knew the dog was suffering from a bout of colitis — which, by the way, is very common in the high-strung Irish setter — treat the diarrhea and reduce stress. Don’t stick the sick dog on the roof for a 12-hour drive. (Actually, NEVER stick your dog on the roof for ANY drive.) On the other hand, if the diarrhea was a surprise mid-trip, adm it the mistake, take care of your dog, and change plans. The dog needed a safe environment with frequent potty breaks for stress colitis. For the rest of the trip, put the luggage on the luggage rack and the dog inside the vehicle.

The Mass ASPCA stated that this act is illegal under Massachusetts law, but the statute of limitations has passed.

Mitt Romney has described his kennel luggage as air-tight, saying that Seamus “climbed up there regularly. He enjoyed himself. He was in a kennel at home a great deal of the time as well.” Russell Cummings, an aerospace engineer, has calculated that Seamus experienced about 10 pounds of air pressure per foot against his head while on top of the car.

And did Seamus climb up on top of the car regularly? Quite the canine athlete! Actually, Irish setters are athletes, gorgeous dogs with endless energy. I know. I owned one. They are the clowns of the hunters, running, playing, frolicking. I think Seamus’s energy could have been irritating to Romney if the dog was not properly exercised, and thus the crate solution. Irish setters don’t belong in crates.

Fracking and Methane Puddles

If they are not going to stop the fracking they need to become more responsible and take more safety precautions!




http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2012/07/30/in-northeast-pennsylvania-methane-migration-means-flammable-puddles-and-30-foot-geysers/

In Northeast Pennsylvania, Methane Migration Means Flammable Puddles And 30-Foot Geysers

July 30, 2012 | 8:25 AM

By Scott Detrow

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A Leroy Town­ship, Brad­ford County res­i­dent lights a sam­ple of methane gas on fire. The gas has been bub­bling into pud­dles and creeks for more than two months.

Last Sep­tem­ber, Chesa­peake Energy CEO Aubrey McClen­don declared to a Philadel­phia energy con­fer­ence that the prob­lem of methane migrat­ing through the ground near nat­ural gas drilling sites had been fixed.  “Prob­lem iden­ti­fied. Prob­lem solved,” he told an industry-heavy crowd at the Philadel­phia Con­ven­tion Center.


For the rest of this story go to the above link! 
 

50th Annual Hamburg Sidewalk Sale

Looking for some great deals? We are just 2 weeks away from the 50th Annual Sidewalk Sale in downtown Hamburg! Join us!

 This week Americans watched in horror as a oil pipeline burst in the Yellowstone river exposing America's First National Park to the toxic waste of oil goo.

TransCanada's Gulf Coast Project Receives Final Permit Approval

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/27/transcanada-gulf-coast-project_n_1711024.html?ncid=txtlnkushpmg00000040

Russ Girling, TransCanada's president and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
 "The Gulf Coast Project and the entire Keystone system will further help the U.S. achieve true energy security," I continue to believe Americans would prefer to consume their crude oil from domestic producers and from Canada rather than higher-priced oil from countries that do not share American values."

 I sure would love to hear what American values he is speaking of, wouldn't you? 


I value the mission statement of the Green Party! http://www.gp.org/index.php

What Would President Abraham Lincoln Think?

"When any church will inscribe over its altar, as its sole qualification for membership, ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself,’ that church will I join will all my heart and all my soul."
- Abraham Lincoln

 

Mississippi Church Refuses to Marry Black Couple

There are way too many SELF RIGHTEOUS So called Christians in this country. http://news.yahoo.com/mississppi-church-refuses-marry-black-couple-205218322--abc-news-topstories.html

The Independent Artist

Chick Fil A ~ Opec ~ Willy Wonka Photo

Now this is a GOOD one! Because so many speak of Muslims as though they are the plague, yet they do not believe in abortion or homosexuality. So if a person is a Self Righteous Zealot as those who hung Christ on the cross, then they will think it is fine to condemn others. In my opinion Chick Fil A just shot themselves in the foot by making a personal belief statement tied to a business. If they have share holders and I were one of them, I would have sold them because I wouldn't want to lose money. It was BAD BUSINESS to make any non business statement. I don't believe that passing judgement on others is our own right as a Christian. You can lead more people away from Christ by acting self righteous. If you want to lead people to Christ read his words, live as he did, and leave the judgement up to GOD.

PA Bills That Will Hurt Higher Education!

 Each of these bills (HB 2442, 2443, 2444, and 2446) will independently harm the State-owned universities, whom you have been entrusted as a steward for the People of this Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

My grand children's chance of a higher education greatly depends on the failure of these bills!

Contact the House Government Committee — and tell your Representative

It is critical that we contact members of the House Government Committee today (6/12/12) to stop HB 2442, 2443, 2444, and 2446.  In the coming week, we need to contact our legislators so that the bills do not continue in the process of becoming law.  Many lawmakers are trying to limit the amount of multi-recipient email messages so you will need to send some of them individual messages.  I am providing a sample letter and clickable contact names below.
Now is the time to be active!
In Solidarity,
Lisa Millhous, President of WCU APSCUF



TO:  Members of the House Government Committee (clickable links after message)
SUBJECT:  Vote No on HB 2442, 2443, 2444, and 2446
Dear Members of the House Government Committee –
Each of these bills (HB 2442, 2443, 2444, and 2446) will independently harm the State-owned universities, whom you have been entrusted as a steward for the People of this Commonwealth.  Together with the other bills of the so-called “keep tuition affordable” legislative package they jeopardize my ability as a faculty member to help my students achieve their full potential.  Without funding and the ability to generate funding there is no way that we can maintain our quality.
These bills will have far-reaching ramifications and deserve thoughtful debate.  Please take the time to be a good steward of our public resources and consider the destructive outcome that could occur as a result of these bills.
I urge you to vote NO for HB 2442, 2443, 2444, and 2446.  These bills are not ready to leave committee.
Sincerely,

http://apscufwcu.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/contact-the-house-government-committee-and-tell-your-representative/

" Human development is about much more than the rise or fall of national incomes. It is about creating an environment in which people can develop their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accord with their needs and interests. People are the real wealth of nations. Development is thus about expanding the choices people have to lead lives that they value. And it is thus about much more than economic growth, which is only a means—if a very important one—of enlarging people’s choices."The United Nations

 A Dictatorship results from a weakness in a government sometimes due to financial crisis which a dictator sees and takes advantage of. This usually happens with an uninformed and uneducated public who is persuaded by the dictator. Once the dictator takes hold they rule by threats on peoples lives or livelihoods so no one will confront them. Any one who confronts them is dealt with quickly and severely so everyone else gets the message not to mess with them. The dictator knows if he or she lets opposition grow they will be gone. 

Ex. Saddam Hussein, Hitler, Stalin the list is endless there are many today

 "Seven of the ten least healthy states also ranked in the top ten poorest states, including Mississippi, which is both the poorest (according to current U.S. Census numbers)  and unhealthiest state this year. Mississippi ranked lowest in the country in math and science education."http://voices.yahoo.com/connections-between-poverty-education-health-10649785.html

Wise Words From Kahlil Gibran

Jesus came not from the heart of the circle of Light to destroy the homes and build upon their ruins the convents and monasteries. He did not persuade the strong man to become a monk or a priest, but He came to send forth upon this earth a new spirit, with power to crumble the foundation of any monarchy built upon human bones and skulls.... He came to demolish the majestic palaces, constructed upon the graves of the weak, and crush the idols, erected upon the bodies of the poor. Jesus was not sent here to teach the people to build magnificent churches and temples amidst the cold wretched huts and dismal hovels.... He came to make the human heart a temple, and the soul and altar, and the mind a priest. Kahlil Gibran

Cyber Bullying Is Addictive Dysfunctional Behavior

http://www.12step.org/

 Twelve Step programs are well known for their use in treating addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. The first 12 step program is not just for alcoholism and drug abuse, but also for  various other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors.

The Twelve Promises: 

If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through . . .

1. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
   
2. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
   
3. We will comprehend the word serenity.
   
4. We will know peace.
   
5. No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
   
6. That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
   
7. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
   
8. Self-seeking will slip away.
   
9. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
   
10. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us.
    
11. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.
    
12. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
    

Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.

God,
Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the Courage to change the things I can
and the Wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace.

Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it.

Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;

That I may be reasonably happy in this life,
and supremely happy with Him forever in the next.

Amen.

U.S. Senate Monday July 16 Disclose ACT

Please note: On Monday, the Senate will hold a cloture vote on the DISCLOSE ACT -- which would require all sources of political funding be disclosed. No more corporations, Wall Street banks, and billionaires hiding behind the allegedly non-profit and non-partisan Chamber of Commerce, or Karl Rove's conglomerate of non-profits, or the string of Koch-brothers political fronts.

Tell your senator you have a right to know who's buying our democracy. Organize and mobilize others to do the same.

Here is a list of Senators:

 http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm/

In Berks County Pennsylvania click here:   Topic Campaign Finance  Subject: Monday July 16 Disclosure Vote Message: Our government should require all sources of political funding be disclosed. No more corporations, Wall Street banks, and billionaires hiding behind the allegedly non-profit and non-partisan Chamber of Commerce, or Karl Rove's conglomerate of non-profits, or the string of Koch-brothers political fronts.

http://www.toomey.senate.gov/?p=contact

UPDATE:  http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/238281-senate-launches-rare-all-nighter-to-protest-gop-on-disclose-act

 From: 
 http://www.facebook.com/RBReich

Robert Reich

Senate Republicans blocked the DISCLOSE ACT. No surprise there, but they should be held accountable. They're making a mockery of our democracy, once again. Their logic? That required disclosure of the names of wealthy or corporate political donors might cause them to be intimidated, and therefore infringe on their First Amendment rights. I don't know many billionaires who intimidate easily, especially when it comes to making large political contributions. And I've never heard of an intimidated corporation.

I've Seen This Before, Faux Followers

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/07/11/limbaugh/


This story doesn't surprise me one little bit! I  have seen this on the local level too!

More Slanted Propaganda Floating On Facebook Debunked

States will have to set up their own health insurance exchanges, Medicaid will be expanded by 16 million low-income people, and Americans will have to buy health insurance (for many, with a government subsidy) or pay a penalty of 1 percent of their income to the IRS. Employers who have more than 50 employees and don't offer insurance will also begin to face a penalty. Insurers will no longer be able to turn away people with preexisting conditions, or charge people higher premiums based on their gender or health.
Only about 6 percent of the population will actually be required to buy health insurance or face a tax under the mandate, since most people already have coverage or will get it through Medicare, according to the Urban Institute.

Many of the more popular provisions of the law have already gone into effect, including a regulation saying insurers have to let children stay on their parents' plans until they are 26 years old, which 2.5 million Americans have already taken advantage of. Insurers can also no longer turn away children with preexisting conditions, and sick uninsured people can buy coverage in high-risk pools set up by the government.http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/supreme-court-upholds-obamacare-individual-mandate-tax/story?id=16669186#.T_697oHPSuI

Here is a link to the ACTUAL BILL H.R. 3590 :  http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111hr3590enr/pdf/BILLS-111hr3590enr.pdf

CAR AIR-CONDITIONING - VERY IMPORTANT!

CAR AIR-CONDITIONING - VERY IMPORTANT!

My car book says to roll down the windows to let out all the hot air out before turning on A/C.

WHY ?

Car Air-conditioning -

No wonder more folks are dying from cancer than ever before.  We wonder where this stuff comes from but here is an example

that explains a lot of the cancer causing incidents.

 

Many people are in their cars first thing in the morning and the last thing at night, 7 days a week.

As I read this, it makes me feel guilty and ill.

Please pass this on to as many people as possible. Guess it’s not too late to make some changes.Please do NOT turn on A/C as soon as you enter the car.Open the windows after you enter your car and then turn ON the AC after a couple of minutes.Here's why:

 

According to research, the car dashboard, seats, air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin

(carcinogen - take time to observe the smell of heated plastic in your car).In addition to causing cancer, Benzene poisons your bones, causes anemia and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. Can also cause miscarriage.

 

Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. Ft.A car parked indoors with windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene.

If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg,

40 times the acceptable level.
People who get into the car, keeping windows CLOSED will inevitably inhale, in quick succession, excessive amounts of the toxin. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver.  What's worse, it is extremely difficult for your body

to expel this toxic stuff.

So friends, please open the windows and door of your car - give time for interior to air out - dispel the deadly stuff -

before you enter.

Thought: 'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation

to share it with others.'
This is what snopes.com says:

 

It is not the air conditioning in the car but the Benzene producing agents that cause cancer.

 

Check it out:  http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/benzene.asp

We Are The People

I saw this photo on my Facebook way this morning.

"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
John F. Kennedy

If you know this story,  no one in Oz could actually help Dorothy find her way home. Her lesson was that she had the power to help herself all along the way. The truth is we have grown to think that our government is there to make our lives better when in fact we are here to make life better for ourselves and not allow the Big Corp. government to run our lives.  We are the people, we have to start in our own home, our own family, and make that difference.  It is all too common place that we make mistakes in our lives and expect others to correct them.  How often have we said, "Dear God help us make this right." When we should be saying, "Dear God show us the way so we can make this right."  

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3, 5-6