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Je veux que vous parlize avec le President!

We need all concerned citizens to seek to get the President of the USA to listen to the true needs of the people!

Date: 9/22/2009 03:46:00 GMT…

We are at a juncture in the history of the USA, where the sitting President, needs to understand the needs of the people! He is responsible to the people; not the people to him!

” Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country! ” a True-ism

The general political conscience today, is that anything is “OK” to say; as long as you can just get your [which profits certain people] agenda through! This tends to have no concern for practicality, common sense, intelligent thought, the majority of the Citizen’s choice, or for the most part any real good overall practical purpose; based upon the decision(s) of those directly involved!

When did we get so far as to allow those elected to believe; that they alone know what is best for the nation… Rather than the true concept of the USA, which is the government is of the people, for the people, and by the people!

I guess they forgot that! HUH!

Write, call, email, send a telegram, to the President… This must stop or there will be a break down in this government; because many people [Tax Paying Citizens] are mad and upset that things have gotten so messed up!

Let’s get the attention of the President; because he is the servant of the people…

Do you part let the President know how you feel, before it is too late!

Don’t become Obama-ized; just because he could sweet talk the tail off a Jack-ass, does not make he any less a man, like the rest of the citizens… He is just a man…

Besides talk is cheap as my Grand mother used to say! Action gets the pie baked, talking only gets you hungry!

Our president did not encourage participation in the National Day of Prayer. He called it an event. He thinks it should be private prayer instead of Public Prayer. Yet the so called Government policy of separating “Church” & State is being blurred to accommodate the Muslin minority; with special prayer rooms and times in the public schools… Very Odd behavior and a true double standard!

In 1952, President Truman established one day a year as a National Day of Prayer. In 1988, President Reagan designated the first Thursday in May of each year as the National Day of Prayer. All presidents since then have observed the Day of Prayer for our nation by participating in a ceremony for the event. However, since becoming President of the USA , President Obama has stated publically that America is no longer a Christian nation. And this past May, President Obama cancelled the ceremony at the White House for the National Day of Prayer.

I have recently learned that on Friday, September 25, 2009, a National Day of Prayer for the Muslim religion will be held on Capitol Hill, near the White House.

If this disturbs you, as it does me, check out the website below, and pass this along to other Christians that may not be aware of this. At the bottom of the page on one of the icon links, this statement is written in capial letters:

“OUR TIME HAS COME”

Click on some of the icon links, such as “Program”, “How to Get Involved”, “Sponsors”, “Transportation”, etc. Once you click on the link, scroll down to read the page.

The website is:

www.islamoncapitolhill.com/

It appears that we are speeding towards a one world government and closer to the Second Coming of Christ; at a rapid pace. I remember reading about the children of Israel who turned from God time and time again, only to realize their mistake and pray for forgiveness. Each time, God would forgive them and they would walk with him for a time. So, I am going to ask you to join me in praying for our nation every day. God is in control!!!

May God Have Mercy On America & Protect Our Troops

In Texarkana recently, there were signs in people’s yards that said, ” America , prayer our only hope” with 2 Chron. 7:14 underneath. We certainly need God’s help!

While I have no idea who started this, but I certainly agree with this e-mail. I heard a preacher on TV tonight who said if we pray for our nation that things will turn around. After a day of contemplation and soul searching, I have decided to reach out to my friends and relatives and ask you to do something that has been troubling me for a long time.

Our nation is / has been on the slippery slope for a long time. If you look around you will find corruption, greed, moral decay, and a steady move away from the things that made the USA great. The principles upon which this nation was founded are no longer our backbone. However, we can reverse this trend.

2 Chron. 7:14 in God’s word he states, “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

I am convinced that we must pray for our nation and its leaders and ask for forgiveness. So I ask you to join me in this plea to our Lord.

Would you please send this to people in your address book (send it to all of them, if possible); ask them to pray EVERYDAY…

If you do and they comply, we will lift up millions and millions of prayers a day to our Creator. He will hear us and in faith will answer. God save the Nation that follows HIM!

FairTax: The Only Tax That is Fair for Tax Payers

Right now our government has an unfair tax code. If a person or corporations /company has more money than the present tax code allows,  they must find legal ways around paying more taxes using “loop holes.” With the FairTax code, all tax payers will pay taxes based on what they spend, not what they earn. This will eliminate the income tax, IRS, and overall filing of taxes every 15^th of April. There are many benefits to the FairTax that will be advantages for most tax payers. America does not need income tax; America needs the FairTax. What exactly is the FairTax?

According to the book FairTax: The Truth, the FairTax is a collection of fundamental economic principles—and American societal goals—that are fixed and unchanging (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008). The FairTax replaces 67,000 pages of statues and regulations, which are very confusing and no one can say that they understand all 67,000 pages. The new plan has 133 pages, a little easier to understand, and will do away with the IRS, income taxes, export taxes, and the need to file taxes every April, 15^th. Using what is called an embedded tax system, 22% of everything we buy is currently paid by consumers at the point of sale in embedded taxes (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008). The income tax causes the price of all goods and services to be inflated. Who really pays for the corporation’s taxes, we do. The FairTax is suggesting that we move to a 23% national sales tax, which would do away with the 22% embedded tax which we already pay. This is not a Flat Tax system. With the FairTax anyone earning up to the poverty line, will receive a rebate of the sales tax to ensure that low-income Americans can buy necessities tax-free (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008). Never having to file taxes again and it strengthens our economy, sign me up. How does the FairTax strengthen our economy?

In our country we have a national population of 300 million people. We know that not every person in our country pays income taxes. With the FairTax every person will pay 23% sales tax without any loopholes to help them. The FairTax pays the Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. This means that even drug dealers and terrorists will be helping to fund our federal tax burden every time they purchase anything. Every year we have 50 million tourists that visit America. Under the FairTax they will be supporting our federal tax burden too. This new tax income will help to fund programs like:

· Social Security

· Medicare

· Medicaid

· SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

· WIC (aid to women and infant children)

· TANF (your basic welfare)

· SCHIP (an expansion of the food stamp program)

This is a win, win situation for us. Why would we not want to get this started now? You might want to ask your congressman/congresswoman where they stand. If they do not support the FairTax, then what do they support? We need a new a new tax system now.

“America can’t survive under the current tax system.” (Boortz, & Linder, 2008) Why would someone make a claim like this? Is it for personal gain? Maybe they just want to have something to complain about? The FairTax has taken over 18 years and millions of dollars to come up with a competent plan that can save this country from an uncertain future of predicted downfall and chaos. This did not happen overnight. One thing is sure, if we continue to go down the same path we are on, we are in trouble.

The U.S. Government and Accountability Office (GAO) completed a survey in 2006 that said if we continue to tax at the current level of the economy, with same amount of discretionary spending, by the year 2040 the entire federal revenue stream will not be enough to pay just the interest of the federal debt (Walker, March 9, 2005). This means that in 30 years, if things do not change, every single cent that the federal government takes in as taxes will be spent on paying the interest for the national debt. No money will be available for any other government programs, not even Social Security or national defense. This would be the end of our great nation if this were to happen.

Now we know that we only have 30 years to fix this ever growing problem. Why would some in Washington want to stop the FairTax? The answer is always the same, power and money. With thousands of lobbyist in Washington, the special interest groups, who have more money than the average American tax payer, control the topics of debate on Capitol Hill. The lobbyist’s clients benefit the most from legal loopholes in our current tax system. These clients are big businesses/organizations and wealthy individuals who own the big businesses. If we were to change to the FairTax, these businesses and organizations would go from paying 10% in annual taxes to 23% like everyone else (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008). That sounds fair to me. Why should large corporations and organizations get to pay less in taxes when they make the most? This is just another reason why we need the FairTax. What about savings and investments?

Under the FairTax anyone who earns interest or capital gains would get to keep all that they earned. This would change a lot of things. People would not have to put money into a special account like 401K, to avoid paying taxes. Investors would be free to invest anywhere they want without any penalties from the federal government. Isn’t this a true definition of free investing? Imagine how many more people would put their money into saving or investment. This alone would boost the economy. What about investors from other countries? They would see a better opportunity to make a better return on their investment without worrying about how much taxes they would owe. Right now there is an estimated 12 billion dollars in offshore banks that would be brought back to America’s economy with the FairTax (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008). This money would no longer have to hide from our federal government. Everyone could keep their money in our banks without fear of over taxation. More businesses would move their factories to the U.S. for a favorable tax system. The FairTax is the only option on the table that can both expand our tax base and grow our economy, while we work to fix our many other problems.

Why would businesses want to move to America? One reason would be import taxes would be higher coming in from other countries. Another reason is that paying zero on export taxes only makes sense for any business to want to set up shop in America. We would be the world’s tax haven for businesses. The FairTax would make our country the most desired country to have a business in. What would happen to our economy if 400-500 companies who have businesses in other countries for tax purposes would move to America because of the FairTax? America would have one of the most successful economies in the entire world. This would take only a matter of months to bring money to our country from overseas, said Alan Greenspan when asked about the impact of the FairTax to the world’s economy (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008). Who supports the FairTax?

Aside from the millions of American taxpayers that support the FairTax, there are some key organizations that give full support and backing to the FairTax. Americans for Fair Taxation, National Taxpayers Union, Nation Small Business Association, National Professional Organization of CPA’s, and H&R Block all support the FairTax (Boortz &, Linder, 2008). The question was asked, why would a company like H&R Block want to help eliminate income taxes? The answer is simple; right now H&R Block makes 50% of their income from investments. They would rather be investing their clients’ money instead of filing taxes for them. If companies and businesses who deal with taxes are for the FairTax, then what is holding us back from using the FairTax? What is taking us so long to change to the FairTax?

The sad facts are that there are many in Washington who still opposes the FairTax. The main reasons that there is opposition to the FairTax are ignorance, politics, and greed. None of which will help our country. According to www.FairTax.org, there are 88 congressmen/women for and 88 against the FairTax. All of the rest do not know where they stand. According to www.BeaconHill.org, “Sales Tax Hike Will Destroy Jobs and Investment…” This is evidence of ignorance. If the institute would do some research about the FairTax, it would see that jobs and investments are exactly what the FairTax will promote. The web site www.money.cnn.com has this to say from critics of the FairTax,

Critics claim the FairTax has two major flaws: It wouldn’t work in practice and, even if it did, it wouldn’t raise enough money. The first problem has to do with the fact that people cheat on their taxes; they do it now, and they’d find ways to do it under a sales tax. With all of the taxes we’d owe being lumped into one big sales tax, lots of people might be tempted to try evading it, with black markets springing up everywhere. (September 7, 2005)

Again, this does not sound like these critics have really done their research. The National Association of Realtors has expressed a hatred of the FairTax stating, “It will fight the FairTax until the end.” (Boortz, &, Linder, 2008) It is not by chance that The National Association of Realtors has its headquarters in Washington D.C. Sounds like a good place for lobbyists to set up camp. Linder said five of the nation’s largest insurance companies sent their CEO’s to his Washington office to express their concerns about the FairTax. He had the chance to ask them if their product had any value to the American people. They all responded, yes. He then asked why does your company need tax advantages to sell life insurance. Could you not find a way to sell it based on the merits of the insurance itself? With that realization, the meeting came to an end. (2008) Are you starting to see how this tax problem is handled in Washington? It sounds like greed is everywhere and the solution is whoever has the most money wins. Corporate greed is another concern expressed by the opponents of the FairTax.

Right now, opponents of the FairTax are trying to find new ways that will tear it apart or discredit it. One of the ways is the issue of corporate greed. They claim that corporations will not lower their prices due to the removal of embedded taxes. I agree with Boortz & Linder when they say that consumers would not let that happen. (2008) Most companies would drop prices to be competitive and the companies who try to be greedy would soon go out of business. This is common business practice. Consumers would start shopping with the companies which had the better prices. Why would they pay more if they did not have to? There are still many other claims from the FairTax opponents.

Another claim that the opponents of the FairTax make is that the sales tax would be 30% at the register not 23% total. This is just wrong. If anyone would do the proper research, they would find that 23% is the total tax which would be inclusive not exclusive. The example given in the book FairTax: The Truth: if a product costs $100, $23 would go to the federal government for taxes. This is clearly a 23% tax, not 30%. What the opponents of the FairTax want you to believe is that the same product would cost $130 under the FairTax instead of $100. Be careful of lies and deception. Where ever they get there information or lack of, it is not true. Listen to what Jeff Schnepper of MoneyCentral.MSN.com has to say:

The Fair Tax is a whole different game. Instead of taxing income, this tax would hit consumption. Its proponents want to substitute what’s often described as a flat 23% national sales tax on nearly all goods and services. But that 23% figure is a mirage. You’d actually pay 30% at the cash register, according to the proponents’ Web site. (January 29, 2008)

He does not have his facts straight. Calling the FairTax a flat tax is entirely wrong. This shows so much of very little research. It is like calling a pancake, a waffle. Sure both can be eaten for breakfast and are flat, but they are different in many ways. That’s why they have different names. Then, if you click on the link he so graciously provided for us, it will take you to the FairTax.org website. At the website, the information does not support what was stated in the article. Did he get the information wrong on purpose or by accident? Either way it is false. Some have asked the question will 23% be enough to fund current spending.

Yes, 23% is enough for current spending. Under our current tax code 22% is already being paid. To be fair, the FairTax is not about controlling government spending. It is already an uphill battle for the supporters of FairTax to promote and encourage congress to repeal amendment 16 for a consumption tax. If they were to try to decrease spending at the same time, it would put a stop to all progress of the FairTax. Not many in Washington will be willing to give up their favorite programs for a new tax system. Another claim is that if the sales rate goes higher than 10%, people will not pay.

This is kind of an urban legend. People already pay more than 10% in taxes. With current restaurant and hotel taxes, some states have a 20% tax in those two categories. This has not stopped people from paying taxes at hotels and restaurants. This seems like another way to discourage those who would consider changing to the FairTax. What does this all lead up to? Why are there so many smoke screens around the FairTax? The American public should be educated and given a choice of knowing and choosing a better tax code.

This is a topic that should include the American people. When will we get to vote on this? American people want a simple and fair tax code. Too much money is being wasted and so much time is being spent. This should have been something that our country started many years ago. It is not too late to make a change for the better. With our current economy crumbling around us and the unemployment rising to over 9%, we have to act now. Sure the FairTax is not a perfect plan, not many are. It is a huge step in the right direction. We have to do something like the FairTax if we want our children and grandchildren to have a chance for a better economy and better job opportunities. The current system has failed us. What can you do about it?

Millions of our fellow Americans already support the FairTax. The FairTax is merely a means of moving this great country forward and unleashing its economic potential. This is not for personal gain or something to argue about. It is for the future of this great nation to change the tax code. Now it is time to ask the question, “Do you care?” Here is a better question, “Do you care enough to do something about it?” Where do you stand, FairTax or unfair tax, these are your options.

Reference Page:

Boortz, N., & Linder, J., (2008). FairTax: The Truth. USA: HarperCollins Publishers.

Congressional Scorecard. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from the World Wide Web: http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_main

(May, 2009) Sales Tax Hike Will Destroy Jobs and Investments. Retrieved May 26, 2009 from the World Wide Web: http://www.beaconhill.org/

Regnier, P., (September 7, 2005). Money Magazine: Just how fair is the ‘FairTax’? Retrieved May 22, 2009 from the World Wide Web: http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/06/pf/taxes/consumptiontax_0510/

Schnepper, J., (January 29, 2008). MSN Money website. Retrieved June 15, 2009 from the World Wide Web: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com

Walker, D., (March 9, 2005). Testimony before the Full Committee of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Retrieved May 25, 2009 from the World Wide Web: http://www.gao.gov/

One of the Key Herbs that Prevents and Treats Swine Flu
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
September 03 2009

tulsi, ancient herbAyurveda, India’s traditional ‘science of life,’ has the remedy for swine flu in the form of the basil leaves commonly known as Tulsi.

Tulsi is well known in India for its remarkable healing properties. But the anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves your body’s overall defense mechanism, including its ability to fight viral diseases.
Apart from acting as a preventive medicine, Tulsi can also help a patient recover faster.

Sources:

Yahoo News August 12, 2009

Dr. Mercola”s Comments     Dr. Mercola’s Comments:

It’s no coincidence that Tulsi is known by the names:

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The Queen of Herbs
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The Incomparable One
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Elixir of Life
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The Mother Medicine of Nature
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Holy Basil

The stimulating powers of Tulsi have been recognized by ancient healers and sages, and Indians have long worshipped Tulsi as a sacred plant, using its branches, leaves and fragrance for purification purposes and to heighten spiritual awareness.

One of the reasons why I personally drink Tulsi tea, however, aside from the fragrant flavor, is that it is one of the most effective adaptogens (an agent that helps your body adapt more efficiently to stress) ever known.

But Tulsi also has another very beneficial “side effect,” and that is helping to prevent and treat swine flu.

According to the article linked above, Tulsi may:

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Improve your body’s overall defense mechanisms, including its ability to fight viral diseases
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Help speed up your recovery process if you do get the swine flu
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Strengthen your immune system

These benefits may stem from Tulsi’s highly complex, unique chemistry. It contains beneficial compounds called phytochemicals — naturally occurring compounds that plants produce to protect themselves against bacteria, viruses and fungi — that interact and have strong antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and immune-enhancing properties that promote general health and maintain your body’s natural defense against germs, stress and disease.

If you are concerned about the swine flu, I would highly recommend trying Tulsi over any of the flu drugs or vaccines now being offered.

Putting Swine Flu into Perspective

Even though swine flu appears to be continuing to spread, you need to know that this is typically a MILD illness. Most cases resolve with no medical care needed whatsoever.

If you are still considering taking the swine flu vaccine, please take a few minutes to get informed on the reasons why I don’t recommend it by reading these important articles:

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Swine Flu is NOT the Problem — It is the Vaccine that May Harm or Kill You
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Squalene: The Swine Flu Vaccine’s Dirty Little Secret Exposed
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Swine Flu Vaccine Makers to Profit $50 Billion a Year!!

Next, stay calm and do not buy into the ensuing paranoia and hysteria. To put this into perspective, look into the past Swine flu epidemic that NEVER materialized … or the Bird Flu Pandemic that never was either.

At the same time, do take care of your health to reduce or eliminate your risk of contracting any strain of influenza.

I am currently consulting with some of the leading experts on a swine flu product that I hope to have by the end of the year that will use completely natural ingredients that build your immune system.

In the meantime, the following 10 steps will typically be all you need to stay healthy, even in the midst of a pandemic:

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Optimize your vitamin D levels.

Optimizing your vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies for avoiding infections of ALL kinds, and vitamin D deficiency is likely the TRUE culprit behind the seasonality of the flu — not the flu virus itself.

This is probably the single most important and least expensive action you can take. I would STRONGLY urge you to have your vitamin D level monitored to confirm your levels are therapeutic at 50-70 ng/ml and done by a reliable vitamin D lab like Lab Corp.

For those of you in the US we hope to launch a vitamin D testing service through Lab Corp that allows you to have your vitamin D levels checked at your local blood drawing facility, and relatively inexpensively, soon. It the meantime, you can also take part in the D*Action Project to have your levels tested as part of a five-year study for public health.

If you are coming down with flu-like symptoms and have not been on vitamin D you can take doses of 50,000 units a day for three days to treat the acute infection. Some researchers like Dr. Cannell, believe the dose could even be as high as 1000 units per pound of body weight for three days.

However, most of Dr. Cannell’s work was with seasonal and not pandemic flu. If your body has never been exposed to the antigens there is chance that the vitamin D might not work. The best bet is to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D around 60 ng/ml.

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Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods. Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness.

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Get Enough Rest. Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you’re tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu. rest.

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Use Effective Tools to Address Stress. We all face some stress every day, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off the flu and other illness.

If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using a tool such as the Meridian Tapping Technique (MTT), which is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma.

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Exercise. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads.

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Take a high-quality source of animal-based omega-3 fats like Krill Oil. It is also vitally important to avoid damaged omega-6 oils that are in trans fats and processed foods as it will seriously damage your immune response.

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Wash Your Hands. Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don’t use antibacterial soap for this — antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Also be careful not to over-wash your hands, which can damage your skin and allow an entryway for pathogens.

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Eat Garlic Regularly. Garlic works like a broad-spectrum antibiotic against bacteria, virus, and protozoa in the body. And unlike with antibiotics, no resistance can be built up so it is an absolutely safe product to use. However, if you are allergic or don’t enjoy garlic it would be best to avoid as it will likely cause more harm than good.

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Avoid Hospitals and Vaccines. In the case of swine flu, I recommend you stay away from hospitals unless you’re having an emergency, as hospitals are prime breeding grounds for infections of all kinds, and could be one of the likeliest places you could be exposed to this new bug. Vaccines, when available, will likely be ineffective and may lead to crippling paralysis like Guillain-Barré Syndrome just as it did in the ‘70s.
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Take a High-Quality Probiotic or eat plenty of naturally fermented foods. Eighty percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system, so enhancing your gut health with probiotics is a very effective method to ward off cold and flu viruses.

Related Links:

Critical Alert: The Swine Flu Pandemic – Fact or Fiction?

Swine Flu Vaccine Makers to Profit $50 Billion a Year!!

Good Bacteria Fight the Flu