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The population of the United States rose to over 314 million in August, 2012. To our detriment, we pay for more than two million federal workers, most of which earn much more than their public counterparts. From Investors.com: In the 1,420 days since he [Barack Obama] took the oath of office, the federal government has daily hired on average 101 new employees. Every day. Seven days a week. All 202 weeks. That makes 143,000 more federal workers than when Obama talked forever on that cold day in January of 2009. Under Obama the total federal workforce has surpassed two million for the first time since the first Clinton term, now sitting about the 2.2 ,million level. Now comes a new poll revealing that Americans know what's going on. A majority of Americans believes government workers make more money than private sector workers, according to the new Rasmussen Reports poll. Sixty-one percent of private sector workers believe that. Surprisingly, Republicans, independents and Democrats are united in agreement that government employees have it better than private sector workers although, predictably, Dems are slightly less sure. "The federal workforce has become an elite island of secure and high-paid workers, separated from the ocean of average American workers competing in the global economy," according to a report this year by the Cato Institute. That report found the average civilian federal government worker collected just under $84,000 a year in taxpayer money, about $32,000 more than the average private sector worker. That's a total federal worker package of about $236 billion a year. In his public outbursts during the alleged fiscal cliff negotiations, Obama has suggested that talks over federal spending cuts come later after his immediate favored tax increases. Obama has frozen the inflated federal salaries into next spring, while the Republican platform in this fall's campaign called for a 10% reduction in the federal labor force through attrition. The reelected Obama seems unlikely to go along with that idea. Congressional Republicans have also called for firing the thousands of federal employees who are behind in their income taxes but still somehow remain on the public payroll. The latest IRS report said, for instance, that 36 of Obama's White House aides had $833,000 in unpaid back taxes. According to Rasmussen, two out of three Americans are sure that company employees work harder than their lazy lay-about government counterparts. Only five percent think it's the other way around; they may belong to street repair crews (see photo above). Even a plurality (48%) of government employees admit their private industry counterparts do work harder. Read More At IBD: http://news.investors.com/politics-andrew-malcolm/121012-636426-americans-figure-out-public-employees-have-it-better-than-private-workers.htm#ixzz2Eihz5KHZ
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Mitch McConnell, (R-Kentucky), called the President's bluff on a fiscal cliff proposal last week. But Harry Reid (D-Nevada) did not allow a vote, calling it a ‘stunt’. So, when the President blames the Republicans for the nation being propelled off the fiscal cliff, remember this. The 'stunt' planned was for the Republicans to stand their ground and get the blame. Either way, the Republicans will get blamed. I think we should do what the President wants and let the chips falls where they may. I can find no current reporting from CNN, MSNBC or the like. The Huffington Post reporter, Michael McAuliff, is the only reporter who also claims Reid reversed his position on the vote and offered to go ahead with it, but I cannot find that information confirmed anywhere. Great reporting, Mike! Reid together with his 50-member caucus, changed the Senate rules to block Republicans from forcing a vote on the Bill, and to block any proposed amendments after any Bill is approved. After a ruling from the presiding officer that McConnell did not need unanimous consent to force a vote on his motion, Reid appealed. So, why would Reid say, no vote? Could it be that Democrats don't support the President's plan? Yes! Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said Wednesday that President Obama’s plan does not actually balance the budget, saying, 'We all know that. It’s going to take common sense spending reductions. It’s going to take the right kind of revenue policy. So it takes both to get it done. But we’ve got to do it step by step.' Senator Stabenow also said, 'We’ll never get out of debt with 12 million people out of work. So we also have to make sure that we’re doing this in a smooth transition so that we’re continuing to grow as an economy as well.' Senators from Virginia and Louisiana would also vote 'no.' Consider the following in lieu of a list: Administration officials state that the fiscal cliff plan comprised much of what has been in the President's budget proposals, all of which have been soundly rejected by Democratic lawmakers, 0-414. But, 19 House Democrats supported the bipartisan House-passed plan to stop the tax rate hikes on middle class taxpayers and small businesses. Roll Call reports some Democrats are alarmed at “the prospect of voting to raise $1.6 trillion in revenue, provide more government stimulus and permanently minimize Congress’ role in approving debt limit hikes.” This is what this President does. Usurps the power from the other branches of government via executive orders and Bills. Do you remember that the founders established three branches of government to keep the powers of each in check? Obviously, Barack Hussein Obama doesn't think that works well. Forget that this country has stood in good stead for over 200 years! He doesn't want to deal with Congress because they won't do what he wants! The Congressional Budget Office reports that, under current law, federal tax revenues will rise to a record level as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the coming decade. But, annual federal spending will also increase by 55 percent and the ongoing deficits will require continued debt limit increases by Congress to the tune of $4.25 trillion. So, no matter how much money taxpayers give, the government will continue to outspend us. Senate Democrats have rewritten the package to pay for its stimulus provisions with a 5.6 surtax on annual income above $1 million. Now, that's 'super-wealthy'. I wonder how many people and companies will fit this criteria. The UN has a problem with promoting its stance on abortion. While the UN Human Rights Council has stated abortion is not morally objectionable, at the same time it denounces abortion for sex selection as a violation of human rights. Add to these contradictory statements the fact that in the United States, one who murders a pregnant woman is guilty of two murders. Additionally, the UN is ignoring a 2009 report by the world's largest abortion provider, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), that reveals an alarming "surge" of maternal deaths in South Africa (20%) from 2005-09 in, in conflict with the pro-abortion slogan that liberal abortion laws decrease maternal mortality. The United Nations is also guilty of assisting China in enforcing its “one-child” policy through forced abortions, involuntary sterilization, kidnapping of “illegal” children, and other brutal tactics. An investigation by the Population Research Institute (PRI) revealed evidence of UN complicity in the atrocious human rights violations, utilizing U.S. taxpayer dollars to do so. In October, 2012, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution endorsing a new set of guidelines asserting that abortion is a human right. The Council has been trying to get the Treaty (signed by President Obama in 2009) through the U.S. Congress, despite the fact that the “technical guidance” paper used in designing the resolution was rejected in 2011 by the UN General Assembly. And, twenty of the 47 Council members submitted written oppositions that accompanied the text when the UN General Assembly considers this updated proposal for adoption. The UN agenda is revealed in the fact that only abortion rights groups such as Amnesty International, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Ipas, and the Center for Reproductive Rights, were consulted although recommendations were made to seek input from pro-life groups and those who want to protect the rights of conscience for healthcare providers. It seems that the UN strategy to reduce global population doesn't require approval by member nations which is the reason the U.S. Senate did not ratify the Treaty. “This unelected bureaucratic body would pass recommendations that would be forced upon the United States if we were a signatory,” Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) argued, adding that the treaty would infringe on U.S. sovereignty. I hate to tell you, Senator, but the UN is already infringing on our sovereignty. Every day, the media reports that the U.S. financial situation is in dire need of substantial tax increases or the 'fiscal cliff' - i.e., bankruptcy - is in our future. President Barack Obama doesn't want to cut any budget items and Speaker Boehner says the Republicans won't agree to tax increases without budget cuts, as well. I have news for you: there are already substantial tax increases in 2013. So, the tax increases the President and Congress are 'fighting' over will put the U.S. among the top ten (possibly top five) most heavily taxed nation in one fell swoop. (As of 2011, the U.S. was 15th.) Be prepared. The tax increases President Clinton proposed and Congress ratified in 1993 were retroactive. If you didn't increase your withholdings during the year to estimate what would be due, a $500 penalty was imposed. In the midst of this insanity, Mr. Obama is putting together a climate treaty requiring, for the first time, cuts in fossil-fuel emissions from both the U.S. and China. This in addition to UN efforts. Over 190 nations via envoys are meeting at the United Nations to establish a treaty that would supersede limits on emissions for industrial nations under the Kyoto Protocol, which the U.S. never ratified. Carbon emissions come from burning fossil fuels. People create carbon emissions each time we drive, fly, turn on a light, and simply live our normal 21st century lives. It isn't just about the coal industry anymore. Countries are ranked based upon the most fossil fuels on a per person basis by the U.S. Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, part of the U.S. Department of Energy. Qatar tops the list (14.58 metric tons per person), followed by Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands Antilles and Bahrain. The U.S. is No. 12 on the list, with 4.9 metric tons (4,900 kilograms) of carbon emitted per person, but this is due to our higher population. Forget the fact that it was proven the global warming data was falsified. This is just another way to get back at the United States for being successful. Whether we'll be able to afford to drive to work, light our homes, cook food, or brush our teeth is up in the air at this point. Fact: The UN member nations are taking control whether Americans agree to it or not. Fact: This creates the first world government. Fact: Despite decades in which the U.S. financially supported the rest of the world, they hate us. Fact: The United Nations has been trying to tax the U.S. for its 'carbon footprint' for awhile. Fact: Mr. Obama is enabling their efforts, as well as giving the UN authority over American guns, and giving the UN access to our elections. Fact: Every Constitutional right you ever had by treaty and executive order (bypassing Congress - thereby bypassing you) Fact: Your taxes are about to skyrocket, if the media keeps this quiet and the Congress doesn't do anything. If you think you don't earn enough money to pay these taxes, think again. The carbon footprint tax is levied on a country, based on its emissions. Every man, woman and child will bear the cost both in taxes and cost of living. Enjoy your new world, Progressives! |
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