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Taxes, taxes, taxes

So, as I emotionally prepare for a Democratic president, I have some question for my readers:

  1. Who is going to pay for socialized medicine?
  2. Do you think capital gains and dividend taxes are fair? (I hope you answered number one first!)
  3. Are you supportive of having 50% or more of your income and profits confiscated?
  4. Do you think I’m overreacting?

Happy Monday everyone!
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Creative Commons License photo credit: Stillframe

Trying a little too hard maybe?

Dignity’s definitely overrated when you’re running against a Gen-Y-supported candidate I suppose.

Seriously, does anybody like this?
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Happy Super Tuesday!

Ron PaulObamaHappy Super Tuesday everyone!

I can’t caucus in Kansas until Saturday, but today I’m quietly pulling for Barack Obama and Ron Paul. Obama because he’s not Hilary. Paul because he is awesome, albeit slightly to totally crazy-sounding.

Who has your support on this most exciting Super Tuesday in recent years?
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Are you serious?

Hillary Clinton might be willing to garnish the wages of individuals who refuse to buy health insurance.

Making sure everyone is covered is NOT the government’s job.

In other “are you serious” news, John McCain has declared he would veto any tax increases, including a repeal of the current tax cuts. Tax cuts that he voted against. Twice. McCain is saying whatever is necessary to win the Republican nomination.

For some of our elder-readers, has there ever been an election where both parties’ front runners are equally as capable of ruining our country?

See the full story here.

Happy Monday everyone.
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Monday Musing

Ah, happy Monday my blog-friends. I know that I’m not supposed to blog about the fact I haven’t been blogging, but I am coming off of nearly two weeks without a post; I think something must be said. First, I have been busy. My new job is going really well – I’m going gangbusters (I don’t actually know what that means, but I adore the word). I’m fortunate to be working with some exciting clients and some awesome folks. Secondly, I’m in my blogging Dip. I need to press through the lack of inspiration, meaningful content and desire to blog so I can continue bringing hard-hitting commentaries and posts o’ inspiration. Please bear with me and send encouragement as I work to overcome my Dip.

Some examples of the needed encouragement include an email I received from one George W. Bush through my speaker info request form. Thank you to whomever sent it my way.

Speaking of “email,” I received a hilarious Spam the other day that I can’t wait to share with you. I’m not quite ready yet, but will be soon, I promise.

Speaking of “not quite ready yet,” I can’t believe how well Ron Paul is doing. Second in Nevada, ahead of Giuliani in South Carolina…it’s amazing! There’s no way he’ll win, but at least he’s sticking around long enough to broadcast his ideals – ideals that are much needed in the political non-speak so often trumpeted during the debates. If you’re rich and into giving your money to hopeless causes, you should throw some money his way during today’s fund raiser.

Speaking of “hopeless causes,” how are you handling this writer strike? Anybody started resorting to extreme measures like reading or exercising or talking to loved ones? Yeah, me neither, but I’m getting ridiculously close.

Speaking of “ridiculously close,” Breathe is beginning anew. After our initial misstep, we are pressing on to realize this vision. Since we don’t have a venue for our weekly gathering (a not-too-long-but-relatively-boring story) we are starting smaller and more intimately. Stay tuned for details.

Speaking of “details,” I’d better get ready for work.

What are you musing about this Monday? My poor transitions? The state of the strike? Share!
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Monday Musings on Tuesday

  • I have finally decided who will receive the coveted Todd Blog Presidential Endorsement: Congressman Ron Paul. Paul’s libertarian stances on taxation, the war and personal liberties match up quite well with my own. While I struggle with Paul’s statement that we caused 9/11 (which, I believe, was taken out of context), I believe that he is straightest-shooting politician on the Republican side. For those who plan on supporting Mike Huckabee, please know that he is not a true conservative candidate. While he is certainly socially conservative, his fiscal view and record are anything but. Don’t let Chuck Norris sway you.
  • I’m tired of singing songs that I don’t really understand or mean. For example, we sang “Heaven Came Down” on Sunday at my church. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice, fine song. But I don’t really know what I’m talking about. What does “glory filled my soul” mean? Also, what is “There’s a Stirring” about? When I die? When I come to know Jesus? And finally, does Jesus really “still feel the nails” every time I fail?
  • I heard a commercial for an upcoming Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson concert in Wichita. The announcer said, “Reba and Kelly Clarkson, on stage together, at last” as if people were waiting and asking for this duo. I just thought that was funny.
  • I can’t stand the “Christmas Shoes” song. Apparently, by 8:50 a.m. this morning, this dreadful song had been requested three times! Oh Wichitans, you disappoint me. That said, here, without further ado, is the Christmas Shoes music video:
  • I’ve talked about Cute Overload before, but if you haven’t visited, you simply must. If you use an RSS reader, you should add it to your feeds. Getting a daily overload of cuteness makes everyone a little more cheerful.

So, what’s going on in your world this Tuesday?