Ok this poem is very somber, and is not the greatest for the season; unfortunately Our Idiot President got us into this unnecessary war, first due to Oil, then do to Halliburton and all it subsidiares, so Cheney, Bush, and 100's of War Mongers can make tons of money by putting our young military men in the 'line of Fire'. The title of this poem is...... "WAR AND KILLING" by John M. Roberts Why, I've often asked myself, must people fight and kill; Will they ever stop, or go on, till everything is destroyed and all life is still. Don't they ever stop to think, that by destruction and killing, nothing will they ever gain; No matter what they feel is a worthy cause, all that will be, is grief, suffering and pain. Fighting in the jungles, on the grassy plain, or on the sand; Nothing is worth so much, that it would cause the death of even one woman, child or man. No reason that man can give, can be reason enough for all this strife; For no reason is good enough, to wantonly take another life. To bathe the earth with blood,where man once toiled; Will forever be remembered for, from now until eternity, the earth with man's greed and hate, will be soiled. If man always lives by hate and makes others feel his wrath; He will destroy everything and everyone, that happens to cross his path. If he would only stop to think, long enough to realize; That no matter what he gains, it's really worthless, if any person dies. I beg of you to heed these words, before it is too late; To feel love, compassion, and cast away from your mind and hearts, all those feelings of malice, avarice and hate. If you choose to go on with your killing, because it's an urge you cannot deny; then I suggest, that all of you who want war, gather together and kill yourselves, so that on one else will have to die. Sorry, but I just had to get it out, I hope maybe some people will read, understand and act......NOW. thank you.
ANSWERS TO AMERICA'S PROBLEMS
HERE I AM ATTEMPTING TO ANSWER AND PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO THE BIG PROBLEMS FACING AMERICA, WHICH NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH....WONDER WHY? I will be adding to this blog, over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for each installment, and feel free to comment. Please forgive typos. Johnny
Some More Information on the National Healthcare Plan-- How It Can Be Done
Ok people you will have to bear with me, because when I first figured this all out, it was for the last election, and I have lost all my notes; therefore, am doing my best to put this down, just from memory. Now for those that have read the other part, with the financing and payments to be made, let's look at how the other money will come into play. First of all, since we are going to have a National Health Care Plan, all other Federal and State Plans can be done away with. That means Medicare, there are at least 50 million that are receiving it in some fashion, lots of money there, in premums being paid-(at least 400Billion I would think).. there is also Medicaid, the Federally funded State program, more Billions there. Then there is the real Deluxe program, the Federal Employees Medical Plan, you know the one that all Congress etc. have, wonderful plan, but very costly to the taxpayers; I estimate another 100 Billion there at least. Ok so now we have at least 500 Billion dollars, probably a lot more, but I don't have access to these exact figures. As you can see there is an abundance of money for the National Health Care Program. I estimate that startup costs will be about 300 billion, now this figure may go up a bit, but not much, if all the rest of the program as outlined in the other blog here are followed, to control costs. Ok, there you have it, the impossible can be done, and without increasing taxes on the working population, you know the other 85% who really support this country, and would like something really tangible back for all their hard work. Now this plan is all inclusive, it will cover everything within the guidelines of the National Health Care Plan, with will cover all medical expenses 100%, and all prescriptions with no donuts or anything like that going on either. Why all these years those in Washington and elsewhere said this could not be done, is just a lie. It is because too many are in the pockets of the drug and medical industries, getting their palms greased. It can be done, and will not cause any damage to the economy either. This Fund will pay for itself, and be sure that all those that do not have Medical coverage, or cannot afford it get it... This is one of the Best things for this Country, we are the only civilized nation in the world that does not have some kind of National Health Care system for its citizens, even Cuba has one. So think people, think and then let those out there Know that you want this, and want it before the end of 2008; it can be fully functional before the end of 2008. Do not let the politicians tell you it can't be done, it can...and don't let them get away with a proposal like Hillary Clinton, saying she will work on it, and have some kind of program in place within her first term. It can up and full functional and covering all those that want this total coverage well before the end of 2008. For all those that do not want this, like the rich people who think such a program is beneath them, they can still buy their own coverage from the Insuerance companies. Well that is about it, there will be more coming on other problems, like the Illegal alien problem, those stupid people in Washington, D.C. have absurd proposals, and will get nothing done. the fence, is also absurd, what we need is a solution , one that is fair, and easy to implement, and at the same time, does not take 10 yrs or more to fully become viable. Well thank you all once again, this is the Lone Wolf signing off. John M. Roberts once more, please forgive any typos, not the best typist. |
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SOLUTIONS, AMERICA'S NATIONAL HEALTHCARE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE & More
NOTE--REMEMBER THE CLINTON STUDY TO TRY AND IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL HEALTHCARE PLAN THE FIRST YEAR THEY WERE IN OFFICE. HILLARY AND OVER 100 "EXPERTS" DID A
THREE MONTH STUDY, TO FIND A WAY TO IMPLEMENT THIS PLAN, THEY FAILED (actually it took 3 years, and still failure, because she tried to work with them, not tell them, this is the way it will be, as it has to be done. SO BEWARE OF THOSE THAT SAY IT CAN'T BE DONE, OR THAT THEY NEED TO DO A STUDY...THIS IS BUNK THE PLAN AS OUTLINED WILL WORK, AND THE FUNDING WILL BE THERE FOR IT THE KEY IS IN HAVING THE SHORTFALLS COVERED, THEY WILL BE WITH THE FLAT TAX PLAN AS WELL AS SOC. SEC. BEING FUNDED FULLY ...Read on The Nat's Health Care should be paid for this way. Everyone who signs up for the program, and I venture to say, that will be close to 143,000,000 people will pay 2% of their gross pay into the system, this is for adults, % add. for each child to be covered in the system. Average taxpayers will find their tax savings will cover this cost' in most cases. This will be.a full benefit program; full. 100% ' coverage inc: prescriptions. This amount of money will cover the system for the most part, the added taxes can cover shortfalls, for example; a family of4makingless than $45,000 a yr.gross will not have to pay into, the system, they get it for free. A NATl0NAL HEALTH CARD is' issued with primary personal info on the card already , that can be ;,scanned. Also one set of forms to be used Nationwide in all health care facilities,will again save Millions of $. I am on Soc. Sec. Disability and paying 5% of my check~'for Medicare, this is too much. Costs can be controlled by Central buying by the Fed. Government. For example all drugs can be purchased for millions; at a fair cost, let's say the current charge for a pill is now, 47 cents, but it costs only 17 cents to mfg. then. the new cost that the government will pay, should e maybe 30cents for this pill (all this information can be fed into the computer. system, and fair costs can be; figured out for each and every item. . this will allow plenty of profit for the drug companies.: The DRUG Advertisements NEED TO BE PROHIBITED, this is a waste of $,and would better used to keep costs down, the, Doctors know what medicines are out there. This can~'be done in 'Regions, an Easterf1!1 Central & Western region, to keep ,costs controlled &'yet provide fair $$ to each region, since the costs vary; This.,same buying power"can be used all the way down the line, instead of. 1 CAT scan machine, the gov't , buys for the region, say 12 machines at a much reduced price. All these things are dropped shipped directly to the needed facility. This will save paperwork again... By the way, the Ins. companies can still make $; selling expensive Policies to the Rich, who do not want the Government Heath Care' plan; and by using them regionally. to process health care claims" paying them a set price for< each one they process., therefore not adding, this to the duties of the Government.In addition, there must be a GOVERNMENT MALPRACTICE INSURANCE PLAN implemented to control costs of Malpractice Ins. AU those that participate will pay greatly reduced premiums, and a maximum cap will be in place of $10,000,000'for any one person to receive, with any associated. legal costs' added to this. This will help all those in the medical profession; and help keep them where they are needed, and in the medical fields. .It will be necessary to place any and all medical -," malpractice suits in a special database, and all those that are sued; , and if they are found guilty will be placed on probation, and careful watched and monitored for a;year, before being reviewed to decide if they can be removed from their probationary,status. ,If you want,more information, then contact me, I will be glad to elucidate more to you;; My name is JOHN M. ROBERTS, Any questions, contact me,various problems 'facing, this country.Oh by the way, get the troops out;, before 12/08, esp:the National Guard, they were never.trained for War. We free Iraq,and got rid Of Suddam,it is.up to them now stop the Billions wasted there, gotherei',they(have.. Millions in $,in Oil We can loan them dollars against the oil I send us the Oil, and we will ;send you ,the $$$. This possible if ,. guaranteed~against their oil reserves: In addition a WATCHDOG team of Reg. Americans, should be put into place to: Watch over Spending, ,to make sure,the Tax $$are being spent the correct way, without waste; such as the waste & ripoffs in.the present Medicare.system, which, amounts to over 12 to 15 Billion each year minimum;:, In addition, there will have to be a National Works' Program Implemented;,to put those that-cant find jobs back to work;,and get the infrastructure of this country-totally back to the level.it Should.be' in all states', coast, to coast Another thing that needs to-be investigated is the. Lottery 'ih all states, since these Were:suppose to take care of all. Education expense shortfalls.. Money..from the Casinos that- is taken in is enormous, for example, in the State Of Missouri, they supposedly paid over $239,000,000 in taxes;' I wonder where all this money-is really going,. not into.the programs it should,like Education, 'and Social Services it seems, The, Homeless situation needs to be addressed on a federal level, I think too, since the states have seemed to continue to ignore this problem, for the ,past 250r,30 years. It will be necessary to overall the entire Social Service System also; Welfare as it is now, needs a lot of overhauling, this can be done by meeting With all the governors' at once, and implementing changes that will 'benefit those that is really.need it,at the time they need have idea sort this too~.,I hope you read and follow through with this.,The Politicians do not understand that couples that wish to live together in a "LEGAL" fashion; whether it is called marriage, or just a !'Legal Union;'whereby these couples have all the legal'"rights that,so called "normal" male/female couples ,have. The Federal Government has no business trying to regulate this kind of thing;. this infringes on personal. rights Protected, by' the constitution; Give all those gay couples the right to Legal.Unions, so that that they have the,Protection under the law that the more conventional couples have. ,When we talk, about. national' security and we talk about unemployment, hammer on the fact that national security can be maximized AND the- issue ,unemployment can be resolved by rebuilding' American towns and cities. All the money,currently lathered on military spending could be-more then be well invested right here at home. There are so many important public improvements that cry for our attention ,and commitment from rebuilding roads, bridges; & railways to 'the erection of more mass transit systems; clinics,schools f and parks '... which takes lots of people and lots of hard work.lt's: how we.built this country; 'and it's how you create jobs! Note: by rebuilding, the infrastructure of.America,and arming American citizens al1 want a stronger economy; a better education and a much better health care system. We can stand up for ourselves against the challenges and oncoming external threats. The simplistic tactics of sending military troops in a dangerous mentality fashion, especially since troops in this, so called "war" are heavily populated with reservists who were, civilian parents torn ,from their spouses and children to fight this questionably urgent.military action; these troops are inadequately trained for this type of combat action. These are reservists., and National Guard,Troops should remain home, to ,Guard America, that is where they are needed,and should be used. We need 'a more intelligent, comprehensive, multifaceted{approach to~maximize national security that includes a plan to rebuild, strengthen. and maintain a strong America. If we can accomplish this we can then afford ,to be a strong ,international neighbor:and 'friend to:undeveloped countries. but let's do this with an example of how to achieve, and share the benefits of real freedom and democracy. In addition, somebody needs to question the Bush Administration regarding ' this; why didn't we destroy,the poppy fields in Afghanistan when we had the,chance?? Not only do these fields continue to' supply two thirds of the world's heroine, but they also, provide hundreds of millions.of dollars to the terrorists,. IT IS, TIME THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAD A REAL VOICE IN THIS COUNTRY, IF, they did and were the one's really deciding what happens in this country, then we would have a true democracy, and not just a republic, ruled by the rich, for the rich. One that is truly governed by the People (the other 85%). The time to stand up is now, if you agree with my ideas, then vote for John Edwards, as President, and Obama, as vice president....this is I predict the winning ticket, and the choice of the Democratic Party. WHY SHOULD THE RICH ALWAYS BE THE ONES THAT CONTROL AND RULE THE GOVERNMENT, WHEN IT IS THE MAJORITY THAT SHOULD BE RULING. I ASK THAT ALL THOSE HARD WORKING AMERICANS THAT WANT CHANGE, CHANGE THAT WILL FINALLY BENEFIT THEM, CHANGE THAT WILL FINALLY GIVE THEM SOMETHING BACK ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, FOR ALL THE TAX MONIES THEY PAY INTO THE SYSTEM. IT IS THE AMERICAN WORKER THAT HAS MADE THE COMPANIES RICH, IT IS THE AMERICAN WORKER'S SWEAT THAT HAS MADE THESE PEOPLE RICH. Are those that make truly enormous amounts of money, like corporate CEO's, and t.v. stars, and sports stars, who make millions of dollars a year, going to starve because they are finally paying their fare share? One that is making say 12 million a year, are they going to say they can't live on the remaining money they have after paying their fare share of taxes? This person who would now have to pay less than 2 million dollars now in taxes, would they say they can't live on the remaining $10 Million; Yeah, my heart bleeds for you people. It is TIME THAT THESE PEOPLE START PAYING THEIR FARE SHARE, THEY GET RICH OFF THE BACKS OF THEIR WORKERS, FANS, ETC.; SO LET'S TELL THEM, TO START PAYING WHAT THEY SHOULD BE PAYING. Regarding companies that are not making the amount of money they think they should be making, and want to move their business overseas, which usually translates to Profit Margins; will have to be addressed. Any time an American company thinks they want to mover their operation overseas, this should be stopped immediately. From now on they will have to apply to the Federal Government, and state clearly their exact reasons why they feel they need to do this. Then the Federal Government, should send in a team, maybe two or three individuals who are specialists in computers and number crunching, to see what can be done to save costs. For example in most cases where there are a number of vice presidents receiving absurd salaries, these individuals should be terminated, the U.S. Government runs with only one President, and One Vice President; so any company could run the same way. Then continue and go from there, to see what else is a problem, then come up with solutions, to save these jobs. There are always answers, usually relatively simple ones, that can be gleaned from using Common Sense, and Basic Intelligence; which the government, always seems to have a short supply of. ALL THOSE THAT AGREE WITH AT LEAST THE MAJORITY OF WHAT I HAVE WRITTEN HERE, SHOULD MAKE THEIR AGREEMENT KNOWN TO JOHN KERRY, AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WITH EMAILS AND LETTERS; AND ANY OTHER WAY THEY CAN. THIS IS OUR COUNTRY, OUR AMERICA, LET'S TAKE IT BACK, AND MAKE THIS COUNTRY GREAT AGAIN, MAKE IT THE COUNTRY THAT ALL OTHERS WILL ENVY, AND WANT TO EMULATE. LET'S ALL WORK TOGETHER, AND BE ONE ENTIRELY. LET'S GET AWAY FROM ALL THE INFIGHTING, AND LET'S RETURN TO THE WAY IT USE TO BE REGARDING ENGLISH AS THE PRINCIPAL LANGUAGE SPOKEN IS THIS COUNTRY. THIS IS NORTH AMERICA, IT WAS ALWAYS ENGLISH THAT WAS OUR LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS, IN THE WORKPLACE, AND UNIFORMLY SPOKEN ACROSS AMERICA AS THE PRINCIPAL LANGUAGE- WE NEED TO RETURN TO THAT ONCE MORE. WE ARE ALL AMERICANS, NOT AFRICAN/AMERICAN, NOT SPANISH AMERICAN, NOT IRISH/AMERICAN, NOT A CHINESE/AMERICAN, NOT A GERMAN/AMERICAN..IF YOU WERE BORN HERE, OR BECAME A U.S. CITIZEN, THEN YOU ARE JUST AN "AMERICAN". . WITH NO ONE THINKING THEY ARE BETTER, WE ARE ALL "ONE", WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER GOD. Stop the fighting among ourselves, UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. We have the strength to be so much more, we have the money to be so much more, it is time that money was used to make this country, and it's people Great once more. SO LET'S ALL STAND TOGETHER, AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR AMERICAN, AND OURSELVES, LET'S ALL PULL TOGETHER, AND PAY OUR FARE SHARE TO MAKEOUR COUNTRY TRULY THE BEST IN THE WORLD.. REMEMBER THE ONES WHO REALLY NEED THE CARE, THE OLD FOLKS; OF WHICH WE ALL WILL BE SOMEDAY THE ONES IN NURSING HOMES, BEING UNDERFED, UNDERCARED FOR, MISTREATED, ABUSED IT SHOULD NOT BENECESSARY FOR THESE PEOPLE TO SELL THEIR HOMES AND EVERYTHING, SO THEY CAN PLACE A PARENT, A HUSBAND OR WIFE, OR EVEN A CHILD, WHO REALLY NEEDS THIS KIND OF CARE TO GET IT THEY SHOULD GET IT, AND WILL GET IT, WITH THIS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE PROGREAM. UNDER THIS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAM, ALL HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES AND CLINICS WILL BE CHECKED EVERY 6 MOS. OR IF THEIR IS A MAJOR COMPLAINT AGAINST ANY HOSPITAL, OR NURSING HOME OR EVEN CLINICS. THERE SHOULD BE A NATIONAL HOTLINE IN PLACE THAT CLEARLY PUTS INFORMATION AT ANYONES FINGERTIPS REGARDING ANY DOCTOR OR OTHER HEAL THE CARE WORKER WHO HAS HAD ANY CHARGES OF MALPRACTICE, OR SIMILAR CHARGES PLACED AGAINST THEM, THE OUTCOME, AND THEIR STANDING IN THE NATIONAL HEAL THE CARE PROGRAM AT ANY GIVEN TIME INCLUDING IF THEY ARE ON PROBATION, BEEN REINSTATED OR TOTALLY OUTLAWED FROM PRACTICING MEDICINE, NOT ONLY IN THE STATE WHERE THE CHARGES STARTED, BUT IN THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES; SO THEY CANNOT EVER AGAIN HURT ANYONE. RIGHT NOW, THIS INFORMATION IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NOR IS IT READILY AVAILABLE EVEN TO ALL THOSE THAT NEED TO BE AWARE OF IT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD, OR TO THE AUTHORITIES. YOUR MEDICAL IDENTIFICATION CARD WILL HAVE ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION ON IT, BLOOD TYPE, ANY ALLERGIES, ANY MEDICAL PROBLEMS, ANY MAJOR HEALTH CONDITIONS, SUCH AS HAVING A PACEMAKER, DIABETES, OR OTHER LIFE THREATENING CONDITION, THAT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS NEED TO KNOW, BEFORE THEY PROVIDE ANY EMERGENCY TREATMENT. IT WILL ALSO HAVE A "KEY" TO ACCESS ALL YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS, WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED ONLY AFTER YOU SIGN A CONSENT FORM TO RELEASE THE REST OF YOUR PERSONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION THIS WILL HELP SAVE LIVES. ALSO ON THIS CARD WILL BE ANY CURRENT MEDICATIONS & DOSAGES ANY INDIVIDUAL IS TAKING, TO AVOID ANY PROBLEMS WITH OVERDOSING, OR CONFLICTS WITH ANY MEDICATIONS THEY MAY BE ON; AGAIN SAVING MANY LIVES NOTE: CORPORATIONS HAVE COMPLAINED FOR YEARS ABOUT THEIR MEDICAL INS. COVERAGE COSTS FOR EMPLOYEES FOR. WELL WITH THE NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLAN THEY WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY PRIVATE INS. COMPANIES EXPENSIVE PREMIUMS. IF THEY SIGN UP WITH THE NATIONAL PLAN, THEY WILL ONLY HAVE TO PAY 2% OF THEIR NET PROFIT INTO THE SYSTEM, TO HELP COVER COSTS OF THIS NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM; A REDUCTION OF AT LEAST 10% OR MORE OF THEIR PRESENT COSTS. MORE TO COME, be sure to check all the other pages here for more information, poems (to come) and other things of interest Thank You All; remember this is for US, this is for All Americans, this is for the UNITED STATES this is the right thing to do. John M. Roberts By the way this holds true for the National Health care Program too, their will be ONE UNIFORM FORM, WITH 5 COPIES BUilT IN, that will be used Nationwide in all hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices nationwide.
This will cut down confusion, it will save trees, and make things a lot easier, and more economical too. This is just one cost cutting measure that will be implemented. My other proposal will be to have all doctors, all hospitals, all clinics fill out information sheets, that will contain information such as the costs they encountered the past year, what they paid for implements, all the things they purchased to do their job, and what they charged their patients for these things, and services. A detailed report of what they charge for the various services and surgeries they perform. A full detailed report from all hospitals as to what they paid for everythign they use in the hospital, and what they charged for these same things, when billed to their patients and insurance companies. A full detailed report on salaries they paid to all of their employees, according to the position they have there. Then all this information will be fed into computers, to come up with the average charges they are paying and charging for all these things. Then the country will be divided into three regions, the East, the Midwest, and the West. Adjustments will be made for each region, and cost and charges for all services will be determined for all these services, so that we have a uniform service charge throughout the region. Once this has been done, under the National Health care Plan, these payments will be made according to the information we have determined for the "average" charges for each service or procedure. This will help control costs, as will bulk buying for each region. Now one of the key issues will be controlling the prescription drug costs, this can easily be done by contacting the major drug manufactures, and telling them you want to have the exact costs involved with each and every drug the manufacture; this won't be hard, they will have these figures on hand already. Now after compiling this information, they will send in , and once again we put the computers to work, comparing the costs on each and every drug. We then contact the drug manufactures and tell them what we feel is a fair price for each drug they sell. Now this will be for each drug company, who are in competition with each other. If they cooperate, we can split the buyng amongst them, if not, then one company may very well get the bulk of that business; leaving the other drug company to find some other outlet for the sale of their drugs. In other words, we now will have a large membership, I would guess somewhere around 143,000,000 people that will sign up for the National Healthcare Plan; this gives us the strength to negotiate fair prices therefore we control the costs. Now in closing, I feel that if those who at first thought my ideas were unfair to them, that these same people think of the country as a whole, and think of what is good for the country as a whole, what is good for the American people, what is good for America. Are they going to say; they don't want to see a National Healthcare Plan, that they don't want to see deficit cut down to a nondeficti situation, and start building a surplus again, within the first four years of a new administration? Are they going to say it would be wrong to start now, in rebuilding the country's infrastructure, to make sure all schools have the funding they need to provide the kind of education we should be providing to all who want it? Are they going to say, it is wrong to be part of the once again...GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD? The Republicans have put us so far into the deficit hole, it is unbelievable, and we as Americans, don't like being in the hole.. Give us the opportunity to make this country great again, give us the opportunity to put all Americans who want to work, to work as quickly as possible. Give us the opportunity to give the American People what they deserve--a true democracy, governed by the majority, a healthcare plan they can be proud of, a tax system that is finally fair for all. These things willi give this country pride, it will give Americans more money to spend, and they will be paying taxes also, they will be able to feed and clothe their families better, to enjoy life in the U.S. better; they will once again feel worth and pride in themselves, and in this country, Then we can go to work on rebuilding the way other countries view us. We are not the World Leader, as we once were; we need to be again. I have thoughts on these things too, as to what we need to do regarding this. I IMPLORE ALL AMERICANS TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN, IT IS FOR THE GOOD OF AMERICA, AND ALL AMERICANS. IT IS WHAT WILL BEGIN TO PUT THIS COUNTRY BACK ON TOP ONCE MORE. SO LET'S PULL TOGETHER AMERICA, THINK UNITY, THINK WHAT IS BEST FOR ALL. Let's not waste time, we need to make these changes effective before mid 2008. I know the rich people out there will hate this, but it is not just their Country, it is Ours, we built it, with sweat, hard work, and they got rich on all our backs. THANK YOU. John M. Roberts |
The Broken, Old World Income Tax System--How it Needs to Be Changed for the Majority-the other 85%
 Hi there everyone, the Lone Wolf here again, thought I would tackle the Federal Income Tax System, which favors the rich, and makes the working poor, pay too much. I have a system, which will speed the system up by at least 1000 percent, it will be environmentally friendly, will make it so easy for anyone to fill out their Income Tax form. That's right, I said Form, one, just one for everyone, one form, one page. think how simple it would be for anyone to fill out their taxes, everyone no matter what they make, would use the same form. So you are wondering, how will this form work for everyone; it allows only one kind of deduction, that is for members of the family. That is it, list your Total Income, now list your family members as deductions, and that is it; subtract the difference, then pay your taxes, which now will be on a graduating scale, based on total Income. This total income will include any renumerations given to that wage earner, for the rich folks,that would include stock options, boats, vacations, vacation homes etc. etc. Everything they are given, will be given a monetary value, and they will pay taxes on these too. Now you are asking what kind of Federal Income Tax Plan would make it so that the working poor, pay less, and the Rich pay a lot more, especially compared to what they are paying now. The plan I have in mind, would be a Flat Tax Plan, with a graduating scale depending on how much one makes. It would work like this.... The wage earners who make less than $100,000 a year would pay a Flat Tax of 10%, of their total Wages, that is the Gross. For example, a family making $45,000 would deduct for family members, say 4, at what $750 each, that would be a deduction of $3000, now deduct this from the $45,000, and taxes for this family would be $4200. The average family now is paying about 22 percent of their income, this would be $9900 before deductions; in the vast majority of cases, this would mean a reduction in taxes of at least 45%. Now for the Second step up.. those making $100.000 to $250,000 would pay 15 percent of their total Gross Income, all taxes are based on Gross,minus only the deduction for family members. The Third step now goes from $250,000 to $100,000,000 (that's One Million dollars), those in this catagory, will be paying 20 percent of their Gross, again deducting only for family members, no other deductions allowed... The final Stage, would be the last one, in this one all making over One Million Gross, this includes a lot of those big shot CEO's, and your sports stars, as well as movie stars, and big singing stars. They will pay 25 percent of their Gross Income. I know, they will have to give up one of their 3 homes, or maybe can't buy that bigger boat, or can't afford that $3000 a day hotels, or some other fineries...poor them. If you make Millions, then you can afford to pay a lot more, finally they will paying their Fair Share. They have been getting away with murder for too many years, now it is time to pay what they should really be paying. They make their big bucks off the back of the workers, most of them in the under the $100,000 catagory.. This new Tax System, will save thousands of Trees, we need a lof them. It will save thousands of hours of needless time, preparing those taxes. It will at the minimum, a savings of at least 10 Billion dollars, in costs associated with checking them, in Washington, D.C.; money that can be used for much better things, like social programs that have been cut, or eliminated. This money can also be used to bring down the deficit, or to replenish the depleted Social Security Fund. Now the loophole, that a lot of the rich will look for, will be closed, that is turning their Personal family into a Corporation, trying to avoid paying their fair share. Those that have not had such a thing in place for a least a year prior to the date of this new Tax System, will be out of luck; they will not be able to try and hide, by starting one now. There will be no other options, they will pay according to their Gross Income, and that is that. This new Tax System, will put enough money in the coffers, that there will be a Balanced Budget, and the Deficit will be gone, within two years, as well as more than enough money to Get the Social Security System back in the black till at least 2050. There will also be enought money to institute all needed social programs, for the poor, and the disadvantaged, Veterans, as well as the older population. In Addition, they need to change the cutoff point of $97,500 for those putting money into the Soc. Sec. System; all those making more, should continue paying into this system for the good of the general population, based only on how much money they make, with no cut-off point. Well folks, this will solve all the money problems, and get rid of the giant deficit that Georgie has left us, as well as finally making sure, that the Rich, really pay their Fair Share of the Federal Income Taxes. I think this same system, should be used in each and every state, for the State Income Taxes. Well that is it for me, John Roberts has given his solution to this one too.... |
Hillary For President?
Hello once again, I happened to tell my wife about 6 mos. ago, that I thought the Democratic ticket for President and Vice President would be Edwards and O'Bama, not Hillary Clinton. My reasoning for this, is because I believe most Americans are tired of the "insiders", they want totally new blood, that has not been tainted by Washington politics. New Blood of Intelligence, strong leadership capabilities and probably most important, those that can forge new friends and alliances with all countries out there, that we have to deal with. A President who wants to talk first, not sabre rattle, then talk of war, long before anything else has really been tried... Under Bush we have come to the point of being perceived as "weak", the supposed stongest nation in the world, and we cannot even defeat a 2nd rate country like Iraq; I am sure all the world s very disapointed, and maybe laughing at us and of course at our idiot President, little George Bush, who sure showed Daddy...Oh by the way, did you know that back in spring of 2003 Iran, (check Frontline on PBS )offeered the U.S. a complete Peace Treaty, this is still when the Clerics were in charge, under the Komaini, who was the real leader back then still.... The U.S. totally ignored it, so that is what led to the way Iran thinks of us now, and why they have such a bad attitude towards us, that and of course the Iraqi War..... Ok back to Hillary, forget the fact that Hillary Clinton seems to be leading in the polls, I still believe she is two-faced, and will forget the "people", this is the other 85% of the population. she recently stated she would have a Nat'l Healthcare Plan of some kind in effect sometime during her first term.... Where have we heard this before? If you are paying attention, Hillary's last attempt involved over 300,000 pages of nonsense, because she tried to make Deals with all those involved, the Pharmcudical companies, the Insurance companies, and all others,; this is not the way to do it, you don't make 'deals' with them...you tell them, this is the way it is going to be....I will fully explain this later in another blog... A Nat'l Healthcare Care should be one of the 5 Top Priorities for the first year for our next president, and can be in effect in as little as 6 mos, and up to a full running program in under a year.. In another blog, I will explain My Healthcare Plan for the Nation, including how it will work, the approximate cost (under 300 Million); we have spent at least 1.6 Trillion on the War in Iraq so far, and this is believed to be conservative..... It always seems the administration cannot find the funds for such a program, or for the other over 150 programs that have either been cut, or eliminated....but they can always find the money for WARt...why is that? I also believe she is relying on Bill Clinton too much, who will really be President her or him? They will be so busy arguing, they won't really get anything done.... Think about it, and the odds of a Hillary actually being given the nomination, I think are less that 50%. We need a strong team, of intelligent men, who think with their minds first, who willlook out for the American "people" first, who know how to really negltiate, and get things done... Well enough of this for now, have something else to address, in next blog. Thanks John Roberts a.k.a. The Lone Wolf
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Some Thoughts regarding Global Warming, Solutions
Some thoughts regarding Global Warming, Solutions
 Hi once again, there has been a lot of talk about cleaning up the atmosphere, yet very little has been done about it, and there is a solution already available, that will eliminate at least 50% of polution, smog, and really make a dent quickly in cleaning up the air, especially in cites, mainly large cities of a million or more. This solution will also save at least 50% of our fuel, that is right we can save at least 50% of our oil, gas etc.... which should give us an abundance, bring oil and gas prices down drastically, and give our economy a great one great boost... You sit there wondering what could this miracle thing be...well let me tell you this, in 1997, GMC already tested, with real drivers, this wonderous thing....it was the Electic Car. Yes you are wondering is this true, well what happened to it...then? Let me tell you, they manufactured about 400 of them, it had one flaw at the time the batteries it was using only allowed a driving range of about 200 miles; of course this was still plenty for 95% of commuters. There was a better battery available, but Gm along with oil companies kept it quiet, by buying the company. This new battery, had a range of at least 600 miles, making it perfert for commuting, as well as most day trips.. So you are asking what happened, well first of all, see if you can find on showtime, or maybe on the net.. "Who Killed the Electric Car"? This gave the complete story, and in the end, even though the car looked sharp, could do highway speeds, and worked really well.... they tested it, in a limited capacity for aobut 2 yrs. They would only lease the car, and after the lease expired, they would not even allow these drivers of these cars (who by the way, were mostly celecbrities), to buy them. They recalled them all, and destroyed most of them.... Now you ask why, well this care needed no brakes, no oil changes, no oil filters, and of course no gasoline....so think , guess who was behind it all, the end of the Electric car, and all it could do. By the way, there were over 4000 people who signed up to get one, but they were all ignored. The reason GMC gave for the end of this wonderful car, there was not enough interest in it.. It was by the way, only marketed in California, and only through a few dealers. So there you have it people, once again Big Oil companies rule; they say there is a shortage, the rob us blind, by jacking up the gas prices, along with heating oil and propane. The shortages are caused by them, no new refineries have been built in the U.S. since the late 70's. Then when something appears that will suddenly put those enormouse Profit Margins of over 350 Billion dollars in a bind; they say Kill It, so it did die. The average driver drives about 340 miles a yr. in commuting back and forth to work, think of the savings in oil, think of the savings to the environment, think what the end of gas and oil shortages would mean to all of us. These cars could be subsidized by local city and county government, to help people buy them...the money they now spend on pollution controls of various types, could be used to help people buy these new Electric cars, which by the way, were no more than say a loaded Chevy Malibu. Well People, there you have it, what are you going to do about it? We have a quick fix, that will make a really dramatic difference to all our lives, and most important to our environment, especially around the cities. The technoligy is there, the car has been already designed and built...it is a reality...so where is it? This transition could be accomplished in less than 2 yrs, and it is the fastest most simple, cost effective way of saving at least 50% of our fuel, and cutting emissions by at least 50% almost immediately, at a very small cost to all of us.. Well once again, I have tried to educate you all, and give you something to think about, and something to do something about...so let's get going people, and let your local government officials know that you want this car, let the Federal government know you want this care, and you want it Now... Let's start getting things done., by letting them know, we the 85% of unappreciated Americans, who are constantly taken for granted, are tired of all the nonsense, and a goverment, that is for the rich, by the rich, and of the rich. It is time for the American people to start really letting Washington, and your state and local governments, that you want real change, and you want it now. Bye for now my fellow Ameriacans. John Roberts a.k.a. The Lone Wolf.. |
JUST SOME THOUGHTS RELATED TO VARIOUS THINGS GOING ON
Well it seems that old Hilliary Clinton, may get another chance to run her Health Care program, I heard today, that the old one, has over 3 million pages; what a waste... I will present mine, and it will take no more than a 1/2 dozen pages.... I jsut don't understand, why we can't have a President with some real guts.l Any one that wins the election, can achieve what they really want, what they promise, it all starts for real in the Firs full Nationwide address to the congress and the people. All he or she has to do, is clearly state what they want to do, intend to do, outlining that program, and how it will work...that he will present these items to Congress at the earlist possible date, officially, then give them 60 days to act on them... He will ask the American people to comment on his ideas and plans in the meantime also, and ask them to also write their congreessmen, and senators regarding their thoughts and ideas on what the President has presented to them. Then in 60 days he goes back to congress, and asks them what is the vote, on his plans....If it has been shown that the Ameriacan people support his ideas and plans, then he must have the guts to do the following if it has not been acted upon, and voted on yet. He goes back on the t.v., and clearly tells, the American people his ideas, his bills, his programs have not been acted upon, or were rejected by certain Congressmen and woman....and then Name them on the air, so that all the people know who are the ones, holding up what they Want... This way there will be immediate feedback from the people, and this time the 85% of the people that really matter in this country will really have a true Voice in their government.. and know who is preventing them from getting what the really Want... Of course like I say, it will take a lot of guts by the President to do this, but it will get immediate response, and I am sure also immediate results. BNy doing so, the President can get his idea, programs, solutions into law, and started in motion at least within his first 6 mos...and fully working within his first year..... He should do this each time he has made a promise, and his programs, idea, those that the people back, are made known to the People, so they are made aware of what is really going on, and finally really get things done..... Well enough for now...be back later with more... John M. Roberts |
SOLUTIONS TO AMERICA'S PROBLEMS BY John M. Roberts
Ok getting back to some of the answers or solutions to the problems facing America, and our Presidental candidates today... Let's start with the war in Irag, the war, that Bush and Cheney got ue into for no good reason, Oil, is the reason. They thought, that they would take over the country, and be getting free Oil for their rich oil company friends, who of course would not pass on these savings to us... This was after all the lies about what a killer Saddam was, well Bush and Cheney are worse, they are reponsible for the deaths so far of over 3800 Americans, and over 13000 being maimed... for no good reason, all for Oil.... Of course they told us lots of lies, which were all made up, you notice Powell got out, as soon as he knew this was all; lies, did not want any more of it... Well we are in so deep now, there is no easy way out, and they want I believe another 470 Billion dollars for the war in Irag for the coming year, are they insane? He vetoed a bill to fund child medical care, because they were asking for 45 Billion over the next 5 yrs, but that was too much to 'waste', as far as he was concerned, the war ok, spend it all. This administration has cut or eliminated over 200 social programs since being in office, but the war must go on....the alleged war on terror, what a fiasco, and what a lie.... They created this war, and the Terrorists are flocking too it, while the sucurity of this nation is in dire need of protection, that is does not have. Ok I am digressing again. Ok what to do to end the war in Irag... First off, every nation in the region, the entire middle east, that includes, Irag, Iran, Saudi Arabia, (where by the way, 15 of the 9/11 terrorists came from), Isreal, Syria, Turkey and all other nations in that region, have to send their Ambassadors to a High Summit meeting, to be held in the Middle East somewhere. Then they have to start using some common sense, first to end the war in Irag, then to try and settle all the differences in the Middle East, to work out the other problems facing the region... Ok, the big solution to the war is this, they have to come up with a working plan whereby all three major groups get roughly a third of Irag, making sure that each also gets approximately a third of the Oil revenue... This is the real reason they can't get peace there, they are all worried about losing land and oil revenue... Once that is agreed upon, it is up to the Ambassadors to come up with a new working government for Irag, helping to select leaders who will actually do what they should be doing, that is getting that country back to a more normal state, with a unified government, with representatives from each of the three new regional governments, that have been set up. Look at these new regions as simply 'state's, with their own government, and still with a National government, that they all have a voice in... Once this is done, a United Nations Peacekeeping force should be brought in, made up of mainly Middle Eastern persons, with each country in the region, sending troops that will make up this Peace Keeping Force, most of which will be Islamic, probably at least 60% to 70%. This way, there won't be any of the "infidels are trying to take over nonsense". We then can have a graduated pull out of all American Forces, and the token forces that are there with us, with say 1/2 within, 6 mos., this will give those countries time to put togeter the new Peacekeeping force, which should be about 1/2 the size of the exiisting forces there now... They will be there to help the locals protect business, and rebuilding, as well as the general populations, and of course each of the borders, to keep out any futher terroristss, and other undesirables, from infiltrating the country of Irag. The Peace Keeping Force, will also drive out all those that continue to try and stop the Peaceful movement, that the goverment, has agreed to; this of course is once again, to be done with the Irag Army, and Police helping, under the direction of the United Nations Peace Keeping Force. . Within a year, we can have all the American troops out of there, as well as all token allies... We will offer to assist in any way we can, but will not tell them what to do... Once we are gone, so is the excuse that the "Infidels", are trying to take over and run their country. This will allow time to get the New Government of Irag to get it all together, fine tune the agreement, and get the rebuilding in full gear...If they want Peace bad enough, then they should be the ones to obtain it.. We cannot give them Peace, as with all supposed revolutions, it is the People, who really decide, and the People who really make it happen, not the army.... In the meantime, till it is all settled, and the government is fully functional, the United Nations will impose sanctions, as well as guard the ports, to be sure the oil is safe going out of the harbors, which is their main money maker. We need an end to this senseless war, and really get on with the War on Terror, with the battle at home, of really making us safe here.... Getting those great Americans home so they can try to lead normal lives again, and not be fighting a war, that is not our war, and never was... We have enough battles to fight, right here at home, and now. |
Why is it so hard to solve the problems facing America, is really is not hard..
| Last night I watched the Democratic Presidential Debate, and I cannot figure out why it is so hard for even these candidates to come up with real answers and solutions to the problems facing America. It seems that all of them still don't want to really commit themselves, to givig us the answers to real questions, like, how to fix the healthcare crisis in this country, or the totally outdated Income Tax System, or the Irag war. Before I go on with my answers to these and other problems, let me take a moment to digress a bit... I am a 61 yr. old man, who remembers what it was like say back in the 60's and 70's. Bavk then just as it was in the 50's too, the average household only had one bread winner.... Back in the 60's and 70's most people owned a home, had a car, maybe two, or a small boat, had all the appliances, and a big t.v., or two. Mom was home to get the kids off to school, or to watch them, if they did not go to school yet. She was there to give them guidance, to make sure they were safe, and usually prepared supper for all. the husband, the breadwinner, would come home, and they would sit around the table, and have supper together, then usually would relax watching nice family shows, or maybe go out play some ball, or something similar.... Where have those days gone, and why? Back then, this country and the poeple in it, made all the things we needed and wanted. We manufactured, all the appliances, all the cars, all the clothes, all the shoes, all the toys, all of the things we allowed the companies to ship overseas, and the reason for this, I do not understand. We were told, it got to be too expensive, well we did it for over 190 yrs, just fine, we made all the stuff, and we could afford it to, and most of us, were doing just fine.... Oh occasionally, if we really wanted something quite expensive, like a new car, or a pool or something like that, dad would have to get a 2nd part-time job, for a while, or mom would get one.... but we all lived quite well, for middle Americans. Those days have gone, the way of most of the things we grew up with and learned... I remember myself for example, at the age of 20, buying my first brand new car, and paying cash for it, yes rathrer unusual, but I did it... The cost for this brand new 1967 Chevelle Malibu super sport with a 350 engine was only $3300 that included taxes . Now that same vehicle costs about 8 to 10 times that much.....and yet the minimum wage had only gone up about 3 times from back then.....Why is that? I think the answer is contained in one word....Greed. The greed of the American companies to get more profit out of their products. Except for the Automobile companies, which allowed their workers to be making far too much money for what they did, and also gave them fantastic benefits.....and not keeping up with the times, and making vehicles that could really compete with the imports, that were coming into this country, back in the 70's and 80's; well that was sheer stupidity. There is no excuse for what has happened to the rest of the Industry, and manufacturing that this country use to have, whick made better products, and reasonabley priced, that most of us could afford.....We stood by and allowed the big shots at the top of these companies to real fantastic profits, at the expense of the American worker, and we are all still paying for that today. Look at the airlines, gone is Pan American, the founding airline, gone is TWA, and others, why, there was no need for that, but poor management, and greed. Look what they did at American Airlines, and others, they gave wage cuts, to them, stole their benefits, and yet the one at the top get plenty of the cream anyway.. This is true throughout the business world, whether it is a profit or non profit business, the workers do not get a fair share, yet the guys at the top, make fantastic salaries, and get even more fantastic bonuses.....why is that? |
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