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Saturday, December 2, 2023

DEMONRATS & SOCIAL SECURITY

History Lesson on Your Social Security Card: Something to Ponder

Just in case some of you young whippersnappers (and some older ones) didn't know this.

It's easy to check out, if you don't believe it. Be sure and show it to your family, and friends. They need a little history lesson on what's what; and it doesn't matter whether you are Democrat or Republican. Facts are Facts.

Social Security Cards up until the 1980s expressly stated the number and Card were not to be used for identification purposes. Since nearly everyone in the United States now has a number, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message, NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION was removed.

An old Social Security card with the "NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION" message:

Our Social SecurityFranklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) Program. He promised:

1) That participation in the Program would be completely voluntary,

Today … No longer Voluntary

2) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual incomes into the Program.

Now 7.65% On the first $90,000.

3) That the money the participants elected to put into the Program would be deductible from their income for tax purposes each year.

Today … No longer tax deductible

4) That the money the participants put in went to the Independent 'Trust Fund' rather than into the General Operating Fund, and therefore, would only be used to fund the Social Security Retirement Program, and no other Government program.

Under Johnson the money was moved to The General Fund and spent willy nilly; and the demonrats continue to bleed the Social Security funds dry to fund their pet projects.

5) That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income.

Under Clinton & Gore up to 85% of your Social Security can be taxed.

Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are now receiving a Social Security check every month -- and then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of the money we paid to the Federal government to 'put away -- you may be interested in the following:

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Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the Independent 'Trust Fund' and put it into the General Fund so that Congress could spend it?

A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the Democratically controlled House and Senate.

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Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?

A: The Democratic Party.

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Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social Security annuities?

A: The Democratic Party with Al Gore casting the 'tie-breaking' deciding vote as President of the Senate, while he was Vice President of the U.S.

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Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving annuity payments to illegals entering this Country at exactly America's retirement age … and refusing to become Citizens?

A: That's right!  Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.

Illegals moved into this country at age 65, and began to receive Social Security payments!

The Democratic Party gave these AMERICAN RIGHTS BENIFITS to them, even though they never paid a dime into it!

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Then, after violating the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!

And the worst part about it is uninformed citizens believe it!

If enough people receive this, maybe a seed of awareness will be planted and maybe changes will evolve.

It's worth a try.

How many people can YOU send this to?

Actions speak louder than bumper stickers.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

HOLIDAY SEASON ~ 2023

Today I took the packages I wrapped the other night, to the UPS Store.

13 minutes from our front door.

Alone.

On a city roadway - not a freeway, but wider than any 'regular road' I've ever driven. It was a little intimidating, but Elohim was faithful to infuse my spirit with "peace that passes all understanding" :-)

Holland would have joined me, but I need to know how to navigate these addresses on my own. I want him to know that when I strike out on my own (as I'll have to eventually - grocery shopping, clothes shopping, ect.), I'll get from A to B without getting lost.

So, Holland and Bleu stayed home … and I learned to blend with frog-hopping traffic, without suffering a migraine headache.

Going to the UPS Store today for shipping.
A 7-lane roadway … and I'm peaceful while driving it; Elohim really worked a miracle with me on this ;-)

I got a text from Pam showing me the tree she has this year, replacing the big one she usually puts up - and that text inspired me to design something for our Yuma Holiday Season~2023 :-)

Pam's tree.

Packages stamped and sent off, I drove home to pick Holland and Bleu up, for a trip to Wal*Mart; and as I drove I thought how comfortable I was driving this extra-large 'highway' in Yuma: I also thought of how comfortable I am considering Yuma my new hometown (city, actually - and I'm okay with that!). I've always avoided cities, and never ever thought I'd be comfortable living in one, but I really do feel that I could be very happy living here, in Yuma-AZ.

I like the laid-back atmosphere. I like the gentle, swaying palm trees. I like the weather. I like the excitement of starting a new life, in a new place; I like the adventure a new life embraces.

Holland was surprised - but happy too - when I mentioned that to him, at home. He likes Arizona: and I know we'll be spending at least six months here, every year - longer stays are totally doable :-)

We spent big at Wal*Mart: correction - I spent big. But in my defense, it's the holiday season ;-)

We got the groceries went for … and a "few extra's": a perking coffee pot we've been looking for in every Wal*Mart, from coast to coast. A coffee grinder to grind the beans we bought a few weeks ago, that will smell and taste wonderful using that perking coffee pot, tomorrow morning. I also bought 2 skeins of yarn to use for the holiday project I have imagined completed; I'm in the process now of designing it as I work it into being (no, I'm not telling - you will know when it's completed ;-)). And I saw a heated massaging pad and a heated massaging foot bath tub, that I bought on the spur-of-the-moment for Holland; the heated pad will help relax his aching back … and it will also keep him warm into the wee early morning hours, when he's being a night owl; and the heated foot bath will also add comfort. And I grabbed some holiday trims to liven up our living quarters this holiday season - we don't do the santa thing or the tree thing, but pretty lights for my birthday month will go up … and the other holiday trims will be used to trim my current project, underway. On our way home, we stopped and grabbed a chinese supper to eat at home.

We did spend big today.

But it is the holiday season: and the big items that came home with us were reasonably priced, and can be used all year/every year as long as they last.

We spent big this holiday season, but we keep an eye on the bottom line, and aren't seriously hurting money-wise. We can afford to add a little comfort to our lives, at this stage of our lives :-)

A 'holiday' something for Holland.
'East Asian Buffet' Supper; more American than Asian, but still good.
A perking coffee pot that we can use outdoors, too ;-)
Coffee grinder.
Trims for this 2023 holiday season …
Elmo & Patsy - 'Percy the Puny Poinsettia' 1979 song:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jisjx9r_mmM)
Seasonal project underway.

RELIGIOSITY

While it is true that the ultra-religious sector of society put Yeshua on the Cross … it is not true that they "killed Him": Yeshua's MAIN PURPOSE to visit Earth the first time, WAS to face hatred, persecution, and go to Calvary.

But even though the ultra-religious sector put Yeshua on the Cross, they COULD NOT KEEP a good man down 😉

Yeshua faced Death - and paid the penalty; BUT HE ROSE AGAIN ON THE 3rd DAY 😁👏😘

He still fights religiosity WITH His own (The Church = Bride of Christ) AGAINST those (IN and OUT of church buildings) who oppose The Truth which is Him, and Elohim's Word.

Religiosity kills.

Yeshua gives Life 🤝❤️

TIME IS SHORT~LIVE IN THE MOMENT

Charlie Chaplin lived 88 years. He left us 4 statements:

(1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.

(2) I love walking in the rain because no one can see my tears.

(3) The most lost day in life is the day we don't laugh.

(4) Six best doctors in the world...:

1. The sun

2. Rest

3. Exercise

4. Diet

5. Self-respect

6. Friends

Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life...

If you see the moon, you will see the beauty of God...

If you see the sun, you will see the power of God...

If you see a mirror, you will see God's best creation. So believe it.

We are all tourists, God is our travel agent who has already identified our routes, bookings and destinations... trust him and enjoy life.

Life is just a journey! Therefore, live today!

Tomorrow may not be.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

STOMPER THE ELK & LYNN CHESTNUT

My friend Crystal, and my husband Holland are cousins; and they both knew Lynn Chestnut, and were familiar with his crazy antics.

Crystal posted a video she found showing Lynn being mauled by a frustrated buck - as usual when I hear these stories of Lynn being told, I start laughing just think of the sheer stupidity it takes to live on the edge of edginess. I also thought to myself, "this is the same time as last year that Crystal is sharing this story with me"; so, I went online and found the post on my 'East of Eden' Blog :-)

This is my Blog Post from last year … at this time, this year:

PAINFUL LAUGHTER - Nov. 28, 2022: (https://jeastofeden.blogspot.com/2022/11/painful-laughter.html)

Below is the original video I found online, that the Chestnut's shot for a TV spot … Holland says the elk, shown in the background, is the elk named Stomper - that Lynn saddled and rode:

Lynn and Rosemary Chestnut's deer mauling video: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khKrd1RNy2U)

And these are my videos I made while Holland was telling me again about the Lynn Chestnut escapades; the stories always crack me up ;-)

Lynn Chestnut Elk story.
Saddling an elk.
Riding an elk for personal entertainment; and TV {fame}.
'Stomper the Elk'; Lynn Chestnut private wildlife rodeo.
'Don't stop filming!'
Lynn sold the elk for a monied kill (sorry about the ending - Bleu was active).

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY!

November 27th: Holland got his Christmas Gift early :-)

I mentioned the other day that Holland doesn't do christmas … but he has had a wish for a long time (to get the RV and 4x washed and waxed); and has been trying to find a way to make that hope become a reality.

This morning, Elohim intervened, and granted Holland his wish ;-)

We didn't even have time to change out of our PJ's …

5th wheel power-washed and waxed: a direct answered prayer: happening "in the  moment".
Washed top to bottom; and slide out's, too.
Rinsed before waxed 
Bleu hiding on the upper floor landing - he's not sure what to think of all the activity.
They even washed & waxed the 4x.

The house had to be closed tightly - it got kinda hot and stuffy … so the guys sported their red bandana's ;-)

 Both are looking pretty spiffy - Holland very happy with the outside busy work ;-)
Bleu finally came down off the upper floor ;-)

While the house and truck was drying, Holland whipped up one of his specialty juices (recipe pulled together 'on the fly'):

Holland creating one of his tasty juices …
He just can't stop 'stirring things up'; LOL
Holland's own juiced smoothie recipe; Pomelo & Banana combo.

An hour later, the hand waxing began:

Waxing is underway …
Bleu doesn't know which window to keep an eye on.
He was curious - but he also knows House Rules. LOL
Elohim hears us … and He always delivers if our requests won't handicap us.
They agreed to come back next month to wash & detail the 4x - at a very good price; $49!

MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY :-)