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I have posted articles concerned with government spending and have received acceptance from a number who have read them, I have not posted on CS blog so I am going to give it a try here.
My proposal is cut the base salary of all elected and appointed federal officials by 20%. There are approximately 600 elected legislators whose base salary is $174,000 each year, now doing a little math I find multiplying $174,000 X 600 (mind you that number is a guestimate) equals $88,200,000 , if we multiply that amount by 20% we find it is $17,640,000. Quite a savings I would say. Now think of the other elected, and appointed people that would be affected, for instance the President and VP, judges (Oh boy , just think of the huge number in that category) , there are a number of ambassadors , I could go on but I need to get some sleep tonight. Back to the 600 + legislators, do you realize we are paying them to become millionaires? On top of that, they do little to earn half that amount of money. They do figure out ways to cut the cost of government , such as cutting the cost of food for the poorest in the nation, or medicine for the elderly, or for schools , and for many other programs, but not one thought to reducing the cost of the elected who are on the gravy train. $174,000, that blows my mind ,when I think of my salary as a teacher ! The above is something to ponder on, and I welcome any response from any of you. studicar P.S. The legislature would have to do the adjusting so don't hold your breath, you might think about who you are going to elect in November!

Here, in one of the best parts of the campaign is the roast Donald Trump made to Hillary, followed by her roast of him. Comparatively few Americans, and very few non-Americans knew about or watched this dinner and the speeches last night, but if nothing else, it shows they aren't really enemies. Hear what they said of each other, Trump first.





Then Hillary replied with her own roast of Donald..





Funny stuff, good digs.

I just came across this article published from Gatestone Institute. Very interesting considering how we are viewed as war monger.



Is the United States Abandoning the Free World?

by Nuhu Othman • October 19, 2016 at 4:00 am

There is great anxiety among Africans who are peace-loving, and who care about democracy and human rights, that after the U.S. presidential election next month, this concern for people who care about democratic values and human rights might stop.

The understanding in Africa now is that the United States is showing signs of feeling over-burdened with taking the lead role in world affairs. But the implication of this abdication is immensely dangerous.

America no longer looks like the country that extended its soft power to Western Europe, in the form of the Marshall Plan, shortly after the Second World War. Was this the same United States that made its hard power felt to rescue the free world and ensure that it remained free? The stabilizing role of the U.S. is needed now more than ever.

We need America's leadership. There is simply no other free country that can adequately provide it, to maintain peace in the continent. Who will be there for us to "talk softly and carry a big stick," where and when it is necessary?




It's weird to come across an article like this after we are accused of meddling the world's affair.

What do you think?

Thanks all for your read and or comments if any.

I owe it to Z, my ignorance is no more.

Be thankful we're still here.

Tomorrow is not a good possibility.

Say I love you, before it's too late.

Me? My flight is in the morning (if still possible).

Go hug all my children.

With the most ridiculous election I have ever witnessed in my life, the current one ranks to be unequaled.

Sure the Bush versus Gore was rigged and what is new? Same inane show is pulling our attention and making us diverted against the real issues that mightily affect our future and the world as well.

Speculations:1. Clinton wins and war explodes between Russia and US.


2. Election is aborted and Obama remains president for life.

3. Trump wins and the world ends.

4. Whoever wins, the US is doomed and China becomes the world leader.

Me? I don't care anymore. The truth is I now believe that the Rotschilds, Rosenthals, Magnin, and the rests of the trilionaire in the world rules.

At least I can, again, be thankful that everyday I wake up, I know who I am and remember what matters to me the most. That is to be good and be positive amidst this situation.

Putin press conference -

"VLADIMIR Putin has warned "we are in grave danger" as he accused the United States of lying over its nuclear capabilities and revealed Russia continues to develop new generation warfare"



West tries to silence Russia -



West tries to silence Julian Assange, Clinton blamed -

Election day is fast approaching and I am sure most have decided who they are voting for in this election. I felt compelled to say something from the heart and hope that it is heard and understood. This election is not like any other election. I feel we are faced with having to choose between two great evils. There is no lesser of two evils for this one. Sorry.
I am sure we have all heard the addage: "The lesser of two evils". Personally, why are we even choosing evil even in the lesser form. Evil is evil, no doubt about it. I don't know about you but I'd rather have a good person for president. We as a people should stop complaining about the president and congress. If you elected people on the basis of the lesser of two evils, then why are you surprised this country is in bad shape. As it stands: In 2015, USA was ranked 28th for healthcare and now in 2016 is ranked 37th. Hmmm. Then there is the jobs, seems we are 19th in the ranking. Hmm. We're 20th in education. Going over the reports and seeing the top 10, I noticed a pattern of "no standardized test". Interesting. And 33rd for environment. Hmmm. You sure you still want to pick the lesser of two evils. I know we are not these other countries but our so called genius here aren't getting the job done. It's time for either new ideas or look at how other countries are doing it and try to shape it to the way we do things here. It's obvious the Department of Education needs to go as they are not doing our kids any real favors. We don't always have to be #1 but maybe strive to be the best we can be and lead a good life. Just saying.
I know everyone has a right to pick who they want to vote for in the election. But don't you think we deserve a morally ethically way of campaigning? My suggestion would be to limit the candidates to their voting record. That's what they should be defending, why they voted they way they did. No more mud slinging. Each candidate should focus on the positive things they voted for. Now if there are candidates that have no held office yet, moderator can bring up something that was voted on and ask the candidate simply, how would they vote on this and why. I see this process as nothing difficult. And as moderators, I think there should be time to be alloted to where we as a country rank in the world on things like: healthcare, jobs, crime, education, etc. Then ask how they would fix the things where we are really ranked low on. Just saying.
With all that said, lets just avoid the democrats and republicans as we all can see nothing is gonna change with them. I say vote 3rd party. I'd like to suggest Green Party candidate Jill Stein. This woman took the time, unlike other politicians, and went to North Dakota. She showed great courage and supported those who are protecting everyones right to clean water. Unfortunately, the peaceful protestors like those of old are being harmed and harrassed by greedy companies and a government that turns a blind eye. I applaude Stein for doing the right thing. Maybe it's time for a fresh approach on government. You can't keep picking between two parties that will do whatever they want once they get into office. Yet you expect a different result. It's insane way of doing things. Like I said, let's give the 3rd party a chance to show what they can do.We all know what the other two are capable of doing.


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An old saying that's so true, to a point, have a look at this picture currently doing the rounds on Facebook -


This man can not be bought, there isn't enough money to do so, in any event why would he need to be these few old families have had complete control for years, under the current system of election for office in the west candidates have to campaign, this costs millions, they don't have that kind of money to throw around, so from the time they first join a political party they will have been watched, like a secret service looks to turn enemies into double agents, the more corrupt, sexually deviant the better, more to hold over them, their career in politics will have been carefully nurtured and every crime duly logged for later use, when the time is right they will be pushed forward to be the new puppet, to enact whatever plan their master has in mind for them, when their time in office is done they'll be rewarded, do you really think banks would pay millions for an old has been politician to give speeches just a way of accounting for their payment for services rendered.

We need untouchable politicians, assuming we don't want to go down the communist route, which has always led to a system just as corrupt, so until we can come up a way finding such people imo our best hope is people with enough money that buying them isn't easy as falling off a log.

does social workers ( foster care,polic. etc) in western world still take " Atrocities " method ?