Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time to pay the Qwest DSL bill
A little backgrond, my dad worked for Qwest for 36 years. I figure his employment put me through college so I have a little loyalty. I even went so far as to have my payment pulled out of my checking account using the account/routing numbers to save them the credit card fee...
Anyhow this month I go to pay my Qwest bill because I like to have control over when I pay that way if there is something I don't like about the bill, it is easier to not pay it than try to get them to credit your accout back. I go to pay my bill the same way I always have and guess what pops up? We are now charging a $1 convenience fee unless you want to setup auto pay or pay by check. Who the hell do these clowns think they are making it convenient for? I gurantee that if everyone started paying by check it would cost Qwest way more than a dollar to process it compared to my electronic payment.
Maybe I'll let it stew a little while or maybe I'll bundle and save with Comcast.
Assholes
Anyhow this month I go to pay my Qwest bill because I like to have control over when I pay that way if there is something I don't like about the bill, it is easier to not pay it than try to get them to credit your accout back. I go to pay my bill the same way I always have and guess what pops up? We are now charging a $1 convenience fee unless you want to setup auto pay or pay by check. Who the hell do these clowns think they are making it convenient for? I gurantee that if everyone started paying by check it would cost Qwest way more than a dollar to process it compared to my electronic payment.
Maybe I'll let it stew a little while or maybe I'll bundle and save with Comcast.
Assholes
Thursday, February 18, 2010
How dare they invest in business?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20100218/pl_bloomberg/ahzu17yy1hva
Almost three-quarters of the highest earners’ income was in capital gains and dividends taxed at a 15 percent rate set as part of Bush-backed tax cuts in 2003, the statistics show. Of the 400 earners, 289 paid a total effective federal tax rate of 20 percent or less in 2007, the last year for which figures were available, the data show.
Lets tax the people that are investing in business in this country. Redistritbute it and piss our future down the drain. I challenge the rich to pull all of their money out of muni bonds, US stock and bonds, and put the money into some type of asset that isn't beneficial to America. Liberals just don't get it, what do they think the rich are doing with the capital gains? A. Putting it under their matress. B. Maybe investing it back into the economy?
Remember kids every government job that is created eliminates a private sector job. The government pays that person around 60k a year with benefits. The taxes to pay for that have to come from somewhere.
Almost three-quarters of the highest earners’ income was in capital gains and dividends taxed at a 15 percent rate set as part of Bush-backed tax cuts in 2003, the statistics show. Of the 400 earners, 289 paid a total effective federal tax rate of 20 percent or less in 2007, the last year for which figures were available, the data show.
Lets tax the people that are investing in business in this country. Redistritbute it and piss our future down the drain. I challenge the rich to pull all of their money out of muni bonds, US stock and bonds, and put the money into some type of asset that isn't beneficial to America. Liberals just don't get it, what do they think the rich are doing with the capital gains? A. Putting it under their matress. B. Maybe investing it back into the economy?
Remember kids every government job that is created eliminates a private sector job. The government pays that person around 60k a year with benefits. The taxes to pay for that have to come from somewhere.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Dumbshits
If the governor tells you he is going to veto a bonding bill if it has some expenditure he doesn't like and you tell him he is out of touch your a dumbass. Why not leave the fucking thing out of the bonding bill?
Just like the end of session last year here in Minnesota. He told you no tax increases, what did you dipshits do? You put the tax increases in and he vetoed it.
Just like the end of session last year here in Minnesota. He told you no tax increases, what did you dipshits do? You put the tax increases in and he vetoed it.
Unions, Corporations, and free speech
Becker is a National Labor Relations Board nominee who is seen by critics as too pro-labor. His nomination is incredibly important to Democrats' labor union base, which has spent in excess of $300 million to elect Democrats over the past several years.
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2010/02/brown_surprise_seat_me_now.php
We don't want campaign contributions from special interest groups like unions oops slip of the tongue corporations. There is no difference in the two.
Still, Brown's team insisted that Feb 11. was the target date -- on Tuesday. Democrats said the sudden change of heart had the hallmarks of a Republican plot. But they insisted that there was nothing they could do.
A Republican plot or a Democrat plot? Maybe we can jam more shit down the peoples throats before the Republicans can filibuster.
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2010/02/brown_surprise_seat_me_now.php
We don't want campaign contributions from special interest groups like unions oops slip of the tongue corporations. There is no difference in the two.
Still, Brown's team insisted that Feb 11. was the target date -- on Tuesday. Democrats said the sudden change of heart had the hallmarks of a Republican plot. But they insisted that there was nothing they could do.
A Republican plot or a Democrat plot? Maybe we can jam more shit down the peoples throats before the Republicans can filibuster.
Joe Klein Time Magazine
And therein lies the crisis of democracy that our country faces: a moderate-liberal President, willing to make judicious compromises, confronted by a Republican Party paralyzed by cynicism and hypocrisy, undergirded by inchoate ideological fervor.
And Pat Robertson is a moderate-conservative.
Since when is a socialism considered moderate?
And Pat Robertson is a moderate-conservative.
Since when is a socialism considered moderate?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
What does one TRILLION dollars look like?
All this talk about "stimulus packages" and "bailouts"...
A billion dollars...
A hundred billion dollars...
Eight hundred billion dollars...
One TRILLION dollars...
We'll start with a $100 dollar bill. Currently the largest U.S. denomination in general circulation. Most everyone has seen them, slightly fewer have owned them. Guaranteed to make friends wherever they go.
A packet of one hundred $100 bills is less than 1/2" thick and contains $10,000. Fits in your pocket easily and is more than enough for week or two of shamefully decadent fun.
All this talk about "stimulus packages" and "bailouts"...
A billion dollars...
A hundred billion dollars...
Eight hundred billion dollars...
One TRILLION dollars...
We'll start with a $100 dollar bill. Currently the largest U.S. denomination in general circulation. Most everyone has seen them, slightly fewer have owned them. Guaranteed to make friends wherever they go.
A packet of one hundred $100 bills is less than 1/2" thick and contains $10,000. Fits in your pocket easily and is more than enough for week or two of shamefully decadent fun.
Believe it or not, this next little pile is $1 million dollars (100 packets of $10,000). You could stuff that into a grocery bag and walk around with it.
While a measly $1 million looked a little unimpressive, $100 million is a little more respectable. It fits neatly on a standard pallet...
And $1 BILLION dollars... now we're really getting somewhere...
Next we'll look at ONE TRILLION dollars. This is that number we've been hearing about so much. What is a trillion dollars? Well, it's a million million. It's a thousand billion. It's a one followed by 12 zeros.
You ready for this?
It's pretty surprising.
Go ahead...
Scroll down...
Ladies and gentlemen... I give you $1 trillion dollars...
(And notice those pallets are double stacked.)
The area this occupies is just shy of 5 acres, with one hundred bills stacked 6 feet in height.
So the next time you hear someone toss around the phrase "trillion dollars"... that's what they're talking about.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Start off new year with some pet peeves
1. People that drive slow/won't get over in the left lane.
2. Assholes at the grocery store who stop their carts parallel to other carts so I can't get my cart by.
3. People that stop and gawk in flowing aisles in stores.
4. People that lick their fingers to get sauces off of them, thanks for spreading your germs to me asshole. Ever heard of a fucking napkin?
5. People that get on a elevator and decide it is a good time to make a phone call.
6. People that talk on their cell phones while checking out/ordering food.
7. Having to pay for other peoples shit through taxes.
8. Automated menus especially when you pick the right path and it still doesn't give you the right God damned destination. When I have to call your company like five-ten times a tax season why don't you give a automated tree to look at so I could just start mashing on numbers on my phone when I call in so I don't have to wait for you to say with help with .... stick your fucking dildo in my ass.
to be continued...
2. Assholes at the grocery store who stop their carts parallel to other carts so I can't get my cart by.
3. People that stop and gawk in flowing aisles in stores.
4. People that lick their fingers to get sauces off of them, thanks for spreading your germs to me asshole. Ever heard of a fucking napkin?
5. People that get on a elevator and decide it is a good time to make a phone call.
6. People that talk on their cell phones while checking out/ordering food.
7. Having to pay for other peoples shit through taxes.
8. Automated menus especially when you pick the right path and it still doesn't give you the right God damned destination. When I have to call your company like five-ten times a tax season why don't you give a automated tree to look at so I could just start mashing on numbers on my phone when I call in so I don't have to wait for you to say with help with .... stick your fucking dildo in my ass.
to be continued...
Friday, October 16, 2009
I could have told you it woudn't work
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20091016/hl_hsn/sodataxesnotmakingadentinuswaistlines
I would argue that it never really was about the reducing obesity rates. It is just another tax source for these assholes in office. All it does is screw low income people. Just wait for the fast-food/junk food tax that we will all eventually be paying. You can't compel people to lose weight by taxing the food they eat unless you want to raise it high enough that they cannot afford the food and let them starve. You want to see some results give people incentives to get off of their fat asses and get involved some type of physical activity.
I would argue that it never really was about the reducing obesity rates. It is just another tax source for these assholes in office. All it does is screw low income people. Just wait for the fast-food/junk food tax that we will all eventually be paying. You can't compel people to lose weight by taxing the food they eat unless you want to raise it high enough that they cannot afford the food and let them starve. You want to see some results give people incentives to get off of their fat asses and get involved some type of physical activity.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
So much for campaign promises not to tax middle class
http://www.aei.org/article/101152
I encourage you all who have insurance especially union members to call and complain. Even if your plan isn't currently excise taxable they are only increasing the excise threshold 1% a year with rates going up way over 1% a year it won't be long until you are hit also.
You get what you vote for.
I encourage you all who have insurance especially union members to call and complain. Even if your plan isn't currently excise taxable they are only increasing the excise threshold 1% a year with rates going up way over 1% a year it won't be long until you are hit also.
You get what you vote for.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thought on our latest Nobel Prize winner.
They voted for this on his 11th day in office? For the love of God could this of not of waited three years or is the hardon the rest of the world/media ever going to end?
"He got the prize because he has been able to change the international climate," Nobel Committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland said. "Some people say, and I understand it, isn't it premature? Too early? Well, I'd say then that it could be too late to respond three years from now. It is now that we have the opportunity to respond — all of us."
So what your saying is that if he does nothing in the next three years that he might not deserve it in three years let alone now?
I fucking quit.
update
Compare this to Greg Mortenson, nominated for the prize by some members of Congress, who the bookies gave 20-to-1 odds of winning. Son of a missionary, a former army Medic and mountaineer, he has made it his mission to build schools for girls in places where opium dealers and tribal warlords kill people for trying. His Central Asia Institute has built more than 130 schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan — a mission which has, along the way, inspired millions of people to view the protection and education of girls as a key to peace and prosperity and progress.
All I can say is wow.
"He got the prize because he has been able to change the international climate," Nobel Committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland said. "Some people say, and I understand it, isn't it premature? Too early? Well, I'd say then that it could be too late to respond three years from now. It is now that we have the opportunity to respond — all of us."
So what your saying is that if he does nothing in the next three years that he might not deserve it in three years let alone now?
I fucking quit.
update
Compare this to Greg Mortenson, nominated for the prize by some members of Congress, who the bookies gave 20-to-1 odds of winning. Son of a missionary, a former army Medic and mountaineer, he has made it his mission to build schools for girls in places where opium dealers and tribal warlords kill people for trying. His Central Asia Institute has built more than 130 schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan — a mission which has, along the way, inspired millions of people to view the protection and education of girls as a key to peace and prosperity and progress.
All I can say is wow.
You wonder why I have disdain for the government
http://www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/63818682.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUnciaec8O7EyUsl
Where does common sense come into the equation? Frickin nanny state/nanny city.
Hey you sheep get what you vote for.
Where does common sense come into the equation? Frickin nanny state/nanny city.
Hey you sheep get what you vote for.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thought on cash for clunkers
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Cash for Clunkers, the very successful federal program that has brought car buyers back to showrooms, is about to reach a very rough end of the road.
1. It is good to see giving away other peoples money is such a success. Where did we get the money from? That's right our friends the Saudis and Chinese.
2. These were perfectly good cars what are low income people supposed to drive now that these vehicles are headed for the heap.
3. Some of these cars only need 2 MPH better gas mileage. How is that considered green? When you figure in the amount of energy it took to mine the ore, transport oil for plastic parts etc... how much do you really think was saved?
4. What are about the muffler shops that put mufflers on these "clunkers"? Is it ok that we maybe putting them out of business?
5. Since these cars are being scrapped without stripping the parts, how is that green? Wouldn't it be better on mother earth if these parts had been recycled?
I guess that it is better to prop up one segment of the auto industry to detriment of the rest of industry including used car lots.
1. It is good to see giving away other peoples money is such a success. Where did we get the money from? That's right our friends the Saudis and Chinese.
2. These were perfectly good cars what are low income people supposed to drive now that these vehicles are headed for the heap.
3. Some of these cars only need 2 MPH better gas mileage. How is that considered green? When you figure in the amount of energy it took to mine the ore, transport oil for plastic parts etc... how much do you really think was saved?
4. What are about the muffler shops that put mufflers on these "clunkers"? Is it ok that we maybe putting them out of business?
5. Since these cars are being scrapped without stripping the parts, how is that green? Wouldn't it be better on mother earth if these parts had been recycled?
I guess that it is better to prop up one segment of the auto industry to detriment of the rest of industry including used car lots.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
WTF?
“If there’s a problem and it turns out that there’s been a fraud … that someone has changed sex, then obviously it would be much easier to strip results,” Davies added. “However, if it’s a natural thing and the athlete has always thought she’s a woman or been a woman, it’s not exactly cheating.”
I'm with you on point that is she's always been a woman cool. If she thought she's a woman? Huh? Maybe some 75th ranked male golfer should come and say he believes he has always been a woman and dominate the LPGA. The only way I agree with the thought she is a woman situation is if the person was a hermaphrodite.
I'm with you on point that is she's always been a woman cool. If she thought she's a woman? Huh? Maybe some 75th ranked male golfer should come and say he believes he has always been a woman and dominate the LPGA. The only way I agree with the thought she is a woman situation is if the person was a hermaphrodite.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Howard how could you say this with a straight face?
"Dean urged the Obama administration to stand by statements made early on in the debate in which it steadfastly insisted that such a public option was indispensable to genuine change, saying that Medicare and the Veterans Administration are "two very good programs that have been around for a long time.""
Apparently he has never been treated by the VA I think they kill more people than the war in Iraq. A friend of the family they neglected to tell him to wear compression socks after surgery... oops sorry dead.
Apparently he has never been treated by the VA I think they kill more people than the war in Iraq. A friend of the family they neglected to tell him to wear compression socks after surgery... oops sorry dead.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I want government telling me how to raise my summer kids
Some maybe here some maybe there. If I had kids. I quit. I am not going to have a dollar left to my name eventually. Thank you Chuck Norris.
http://townhall.com/columnists/ChuckNorris/2009/08/11/dirty_secret_no_1_in_obamacare?page=full
http://townhall.com/columnists/ChuckNorris/2009/08/11/dirty_secret_no_1_in_obamacare?page=full
Isn't paid volunteer a oxymoron
Man these a-holes will do anything to push this piece of crap through.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/08/obama-healthcare-reform.html
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/08/obama-healthcare-reform.html
Friday, July 17, 2009
Why?
Why is this piece of shit getting a jail sentence? I wish they would put him in the general population and let the system take care of him. He deserves to be shot.
http://www.startribune.com/local/51024037.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUl
http://www.startribune.com/local/51024037.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUl
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
New Insurance Plans
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090714/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaul
I would urge those of us in the middle class that have employer provided insurance to contact their legislator and tell them no to this bill. What we will end up having in this country is a two-tiered system. The really rich(including the politicians) will be able to afford a insurance rider and the rest of us will be stuck letting the government decide how much treatment we are able to receive. You think HMO's are bad wait for this crap.
I would urge those of us in the middle class that have employer provided insurance to contact their legislator and tell them no to this bill. What we will end up having in this country is a two-tiered system. The really rich(including the politicians) will be able to afford a insurance rider and the rest of us will be stuck letting the government decide how much treatment we are able to receive. You think HMO's are bad wait for this crap.
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