545 vs 300,000,000

This is a copy of an email sent to me by one of our business partners. I do not know the original author. If i did I would be sure to give them credit for this GREAT piece. Please read the whole thing and remember it next time you vote.

545 vs 300,000,000
EVERY  CITIZEN NEEDS TO READ THIS AND THINK ABOUT WHAT THIS JOURNALIST HAS
SCRIPTED IN THIS MESSAGE.  READ IT  AND THEN REALLY THINK ABOUT  OUR CURRENT
POLITICAL DEBACLE.

Charley  Reese has been a journalist for 49 years.
545  PEOPLE
By Charlie Reese

Politicians are the only people in the world  who create problems and then
campaign against them.

Have you ever  wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are
against deficits, WHY do we have deficits?

Have you ever wondered, if  all the politicians are against inflation and
high taxes, WHY do we have  inflation and high taxes?

You and I don't propose a federal budget.  The president does.

You and I don't have the  Constitutional authority to vote on.
appropriations. The House of  Representatives does.

You and I don't write the tax code, Congress  does.

You and I don't set fiscal policy, Congress does.

You  and I don't control monetary policy, the Federal Reserve  Bank does.

One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one  president, and nine Supreme
Court justices equates to 545 human  beings out of the 300 million are
directly, legally, morally,  and individually responsible for the domestic
problems that plague  this country.

I excluded the members of the Federal Reserve  Board because that problem
was created by the  Congress.   In 1913, Congress delegated its
Constitutional duty  to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered,
but private, central  bank.

I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a  sound reason..
They have no legal authority.  They have no  ability to coerce a senator,,
a congressman, or a president to do one  cotton-picking thing.   I don't,,
care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash.  The politician
has the power to accept or reject it. No matter what  the lobbyist promises,
it is the legislator's responsibility  to determine how he votes.

Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy  convincing you that
what they did is not their fault.    They cooperate in this common con
regardless of party.
What  separates a politician from a normal human being is an  excessive
amount of gall.   No normal  human being would have the gall of a
Speaker, who stood up and criticized the President for creating
deficits..   The president can only propose a budget.    He cannot force,
the Congress to accept  it.

The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the  land, gives sole
responsibility to the House of  Representatives for originating and
approving appropriations and taxes   Who is the speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi.  She is  the leader of the majority party.  She and?
fellow House members, not the president, can approve any budget they want.
If the president vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto if  they agree
to.

It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 300 million can  not replace
545 people who stand convicted -- by present facts -- of  incompetence and
irresponsibility.   I can't think of a  single domestic problem  that is
not traceable directly to those 545 people.  When you fully  grasp the plain
truth that 545 people exercise the power of the federal  government, then it
must follow that what exists is what they want to  exist.

If the tax code is unfair, it's because they want it  unfair.

If the budget is in the red, it's because they want it in  the red ..

If the Army & Marines are in  IRAQ ,  it's because they want them in IRAQ,

If they do not  receive social security but are on an elite retirement plan
not available  to the people, it's because they want it that way.

There are no  insoluble government problems.

Do not let these 545 people shift  the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire
and whose jobs they can  abolish; to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they
can reject; to  regulators, to whom they give the power to
regulate and from whom they can  take this power.   Above all, do not let,
them con you into  the belief that there exists disembodied mystical forces
like "the  economy," "inflation," or "politics" that prevent them from doing
what they take an oath to do.

Those 545 people, and they  alone, are responsible.

They, and they alone, have the  power.

They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the  people who are
their bosses.

Provided the voters have the  gumption to manage their own employees.

We should vote all of  them out of office and clean up their mess!

Charlie Reese is a former columnist of the Orlando Sentinel  Newspaper.

What you do with this article now that you have  read it.......... Is up to
you.


This might be funny if it weren't so darned true.
Be sure to read all the way to the end:

          Tax his land,
          Tax his bed,,
          Tax the table
          At which he's fed.

          Tax his tractor,
          Tax his mule,
          Teach him taxes,
          Are the rule.

          Tax his work,
          Tax his pay,,
          He works for peanuts
          Anyway!
          Tax his cow,
          Tax his goat,
          Tax his pants,
          Tax his coat.,
          Tax his ties,,
          Tax his shirt,
          Tax his work,,
          Tax his dirt.,

          Tax his tobacco,
          Tax his drink,
          Tax him if he,
          Tries to think.,

          Tax his cigars,,
          Tax his beers,,,
          If he cries
          Tax his tears.,,

          Tax his car,
          Tax his gas,
          Find other ways,
          To tax his ass.,

          Tax all he has.,
          Then let him know
          That you won't be done
          Till he has no dough.

          When he screams and hollers;
          Then tax him some more,
          Tax him till
          He's good and sore.
          Then tax his coffin,
          Tax his grave,
          Tax the sod in
          Which he's laid.

          Put these words.
          Upon his tomb,
          Taxes drove me
          to my doom...'

          When he's gone,.
          Do not relax,
          Its time to apply
          The inheritance tax.
          Accounts Receivable Tax
          Building Permit Tax
          CDL license Tax
          Cigarette Tax
          Corporate Income Tax
          Dog License Tax
          Excise Taxes
          Federal Income Tax
          Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
          Fishing License Tax
          Food License Tax
          Fuel Permit Tax
          Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)......
          Gross Receipts Tax
          Hunting License Tax
          Inheritance Tax
          Inventory Tax
          IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
          Liquor Tax
          Luxury Taxes
          Marriage License Tax
          Medicare Tax
          Personal Property Tax
          Property Tax
          Real Estate Tax
          Service Charge T ax
          Social Security Tax
          Road Usage Tax
          Sales Tax
          Recreational Vehicle Tax
          School Tax
          State Income Tax
          State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
          Telephone Federal Excise Tax)
          Telephone Federal Universal Ser vice FeeTax
          Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
          Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge=2 0Tax
          Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
          Telephone State and Local Tax
          Telephone Usage Charge Tax
          Utility Taxes
          Vehicle License Registration Tax
          Vehicle Sales Tax
          Watercraft Registration Tax
          Well Permit Tax
          Workers Compensation Tax

         STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100,
years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.  We had
absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and
Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What in the hell happened? Can you spell 'politicians?'
And I still have to 'press 1' for English!?

I hope this goes around THE USA at least 100 times!!!  YOU can help it get
there!!!
          GO AHEAD - - - BE AN AMERICAN!!!

Persistence Trumps Talent

The person that tries and fails then gets back up and tries again is usually in a better place than the person who succeeds right off the bat. Why? They’ve picked up lots of little intrinsic skills along the way and they’ve learned that it’s okay to fail.

In other words, passion trumps talent. If you love something enough that you’re going to keep at it even after failing over and over again, you’re going to succeed over the long run. Each failure will teach you something, and that passion will keep you moving forward.

-Repost from The Simple Dollar by Trent

Washington DC Fly-In

I recently flew to Washington DC for the Health care Fly-In. The idea was to get visits with your Representatives and explain why a government run health system is not such a great idea. I was not able to see our local reps, but I was able to talk with a number of people and share my views. The big thing that I got while on the trip was a flow chart of how the proposed government run program would work. If it was not so scary it would be funny. It sort of reminds you of a Rube Goldburg type design on steroids. I am providing a link so you can have a look. Make sure that you are sitting down. Keep in mind that anything the government has ever done they have done with massive cost overruns. I would at least double or triple any number they give you. The only Government program that actually is effective is our military and that suffers from the massive overruns just like all the other programs. Where is that money coming from. Debt and more debt. Who will pay that debt? Ask you representatives and ask your president. Watch out for the smoke and mirrors and next time an election comes around vote on your principals.

Dress for Sales Success

Here is a great repost:

The success of any personal encounter begins the second someone lays eyes on you ... often long before either of you speaks. A professional image - appearance and behavior - helps start the experience in the right vein since people decide 10 things about you within 10 seconds of seeing you.

The business casual look that really took hold in the 1990s workplace has made it more difficult to look as professional and powerful as before B.C. While some laud the trend, others think it shows less respect for self and others.

Dress for the occasion.
If the occasion is business,
Then dress as if you mean business.

Women frequently suffer more negative career consequences from business casual dress than men because they have far more choices. Women often choose leggings, stirrup pants, mini skirts and skorts. For men, casual typically means pants and a shirt or sweater. Their biggest fault may be to choose jeans or sweat pants or muscle T-shirts.

Learning the art of impression management - planning how you look and how you act to get a certain reaction - is sure to impact your career or business more favorably!

You tell others how to treat you. Your business associates and coworkers mirror whether you want to be treated as Number One or Number Ten in your area of expertise and how much respect you want.

How You Do It - Appearance-wise
Color, style and fit provide the one, two, three punch in your appearance arena. Color affects people physically and psychologically, and business casual doesn't change that.

Color

Dark colors - black, navy and darker shades of gray - psychologically connote power, authority, knowledge, responsibility, and success.

Brown shows that you are dependable and stable - however you lack power and authority.

White is a good choice for a blouse or shirt since it connotes clean, formal and sophisticated.

Pastels denote softness and femininity.

Every color has a message of its own. How you put them together sends your message.

Style
Here again business casual takes its toll, if it's power and professionalism you want to convey.

A suit coat with long sleeves, slightly padded shoulders and a collar make you appear one-third more powerful. (You sales will come easier when you know when to take your suit jacket off in a sales call and when to put it back on!)

Shoulder pads add authority.

Pleats and darts add bulks.

Vertical lines formed by classic three-button jackets contribute to the illusion of heights, as do pin stripes.

Single-breasted jackets with a center vent are best for men and women of average height. Double-breasted jackets complement taller people.

Fit
Few people have "hanger figures." Almost all of you need help to make your clothes look as if they were made for you. Many stores offer free tailoring. If not, find a neighborhood tailor who can do wonders with a nip here and tuck there. Take the shoes and any other items you will wear with the garment so your tailor can work with the real thing.

Knowing that you have chosen the right color, style and fit for the occasion will give you increased self-confidence and add immeasurably to your presentation ... of yourself and your products and services.

What you wear reveals eight things about you

Self-esteem
How you dress is your love of self made tangible to the world. When you wear ill-fitting, soiled, torn, tattered clothing, it can make others aware of a poor sense of self-worth. What people see on the outside lets them know you feel about yourself on the inside. Image is the tip of the iceberg, yet it adds immeasurably to helping people understand what's going on inside you.

Self-respect
How you wear it and what you choose to wear show others how much you respect yourself. Few people come even close to naturally having a "perfect" shape or size. Those who respect themselves know how to dress to emphasize strengths and minimize body flaws. Respect for self is lacking in women who in the workplace wear skirts that are too short, necklines that are too low, pants that are too tight; for men who wear long pants that are too "short," ties with spots, jeans with holes; and with anyone who gains weight and then wears clothes that used to fit. Self-respect plays a big part in knowing/wearing the acceptable thing socially and professionally. .

Confidence
The way you carry yourself contributes greatly to the air of confidence others perceive. What you wear also contributes to that look of confidence. When I wear a hat, inevitably men and women will say to me they love the confidence I portray. Some women say they would love to wear hats but are afraid they can't carry it off. Men and women both say how it completes a woman's outfit. Your goal is to create an aura of confidence and assuredness when you walk into a room. Make sure your clothing contributes its part!

Organizational skills
Even people who don't like to file or plan the details of an event need to appear organized in their clothing color and style choices. You want to create a unified look from head to foot, without calling attention to any one item or color. Frequently in my "Polishing Your Professional Presence" workshops, I will ask attendees up front to describe what they think our time together will be like ... knowing they have been sizing me up, even though I have only said a few words.

I remember the man who said, "organized, because everything from your suit to your blouse to your shoes to your hose to your jewelry is coordinated and looks as if it came together."

Recruiters tell me they use appearance to judge organizational skills. If they know where the potential employee parked, they may send someone to walk around the car to see if it looks clean and orderly ... or if it resembles the refuse bin for a fast-food restaurant or the repository for a week's clothing that needs to be taken to the cleaners.

Soundness of judgment
Knowing and wearing the right outfit for the right occasion is an important indicator of whether you can make the right decisions at work, too. When I owned a business leads group and held after-hour events, most of the attendees wore suits or business casual wear. The member who owned a singles dating service and came attired in black velvet slacks, a rhinestone-studded strapless top and a black shawl turned more than one eye! She may have been dressed appropriately for one of her events, but not for a business event. She made a statement, and judging by all the comments I received, I doubt it was the one she wanted to make. Know when to wear a suit, business casual or formal attire to blend in appropriately.

Attention to detail
About 90 percent of your body is clothed in business - the remaining 10 percent of your impression is made through your grooming and includes manicured nails, trimmed mustache and beard, lack of a 5 o'clock shadow, neat and attractive hair style and the right amount of makeup and jewelry that can be seen and not heard.

Creativity
While some jobs allow more creative expression than others, all of them permit you to individualize at least a bit. Express your uniqueness through a special tie and matching hankie, a scarf or a special or exquisite piece of jewelry. Maybe your mark will become the special way you tie a scarf or how you find just the right one to complement or coordinate with your suit and blouse ... or maybe a pair of cuff links that looks expensive yet apropos for your important meeting.

Reliability
The sum of the above adds up to how reliable you are ... from the big picture to the details. Can you be counted on to look and behave in a professional manner wherever your job takes you?

Lillian D. Bjorseth, according to the The Chicago Tribune, is a "networking expert". The Association Forum of Chicagoland calls her "the business networking authority". She's a speaker, trainer and author who helps entrepreneurs through Fortune 100 employees build high-value relationships by honing their business development, business networking and communication skills. For more information, visitwww.duoforce.com.