November 11, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

With most Americans realizing it is a good idea to promote healthy living amongst our children one would think those who want to be a social leader would have no problem with our schools cooking better meals; however, it seems that Sara Palin would rather believe she knows better what is good for your children than the Doctors and leading Health Experts. Yet, I wonder if anyone told her that some cookies can actually kill them. So should she leave the cookies alone?

Yes, it seems that in her zealous to down talk the government she forgot that handing out sweets to a bunch of children without their parents consent is not the same thing as the schools offering cookies during lunch. So what about the children who cannot eat nuts or eggs or any of the number of ingredients that are in those cookies, did she know which children not to give the cookies to or even offer them an alternative?

No, the problem with the idea of telling children they should not allow their local school boards offer them a healthy meal might make a good 30 second sound bit for Radio and TV against the Establishment; however, I wonder what the Mother Grizzly is going to do when her own children start eating nothing but junk food for their school lunch. Because if they don’t want the local school board to offer healthy meals, I guess she is telling her own children that it is ok to get the school to offer unhealthy meals. So what would her idea of a school lunch be?

A bag of cookies, a soda, and some French fries along with a greasy cheese hamburger might be a Childs’ idea of a good lunch, but I doubt if a parent concerned about their children health would want them to have a steady diet of these food items. No, it seems to me that Sara Palin was thinking more about her childhood and how the schools offered lunches that only meet he calorie count and nutrient values which have lead to America having an obesity problem.

Thus, maybe before she should offer the children dozens of cookies in order to make a political statement she should first talk about how being overweight and not eating your fruits and vegetables can lead to major health problems your government and parents have not told you about.

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November 8, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Does anybody really think the Pundits and Reporters of Cable TV learned a thing from the 2010 Elections? Because why they already have Representatives Boehner and Pelosi changing Seats of Power without being sworn in or elected, it seems they also believe they can get the American Voters to agree that the Seats of Powers in the new Senate don’t need to be voted upon either. Yes, IMHO it seems the Status Quo would rather see Washington gridlocked than accept the fact that with 60 plus new seats in the House of Representatives the Tea Party could demand their candidate be considered for either the Speaker of the House or the Minority Speaker of the House since without the support of the 60 neither the Democratic or Republican Party holds majority. So let us talk about changing Washington Today.

Now, I am only entitled to My Opinion; nevertheless, I could easily make the argument that Representatives Boehner and Pelosi are both part of the Establishment which has failed Americans. And why they both hold the ability and skills to do the job, they are both short of the experience in today’s technology to successfully move America into the 21^st Century. Depending on how the new 60 plus Representatives would caucus when seated at the beginning of the new Congress I am almost certain they could produce a set of candidates for the Speaker of the House and Minority Speaker of the House which would not only be qualified for the job, but have the confidence of Business and the Public. For why I’m not sure what would happen if neither the Democratic or Republican Party would hold the majority, I have to ask the question. What would happen if the Tea Party Representatives would join the ranks of the Independents in Washington?

Could that suddenly mean the Democratic Party was still in charge of the House of Representatives? Would it possible mean the Republicans would have to cater to the Tea Party Members in order to gain the majority? Yet, should the moderates of both political parties decide to join the 60 plus newly elected representatives as Independents is it possible Americans could see the making of a new national party who has the leadership and vision to move America forward. And why it might be a hard thing for the Cable Pundits and Reporters to grasp, the American Voter can demonstrate through history that it would lead to the Peaceful Exchange of Power in the country.

So before you go listening to your favorite cable pundit or reporter tell you that the writing is already on the wall and nothing can be done. Call up your newly elected Representative and Senators so they may know how you feel about Wall Street and Washington wanting to play musical chairs in Congress before Americas’ Elected Officials is sworn in and seated. Because why I personally have nothing against Representatives Boehner or Pelosi, given their track record over the last few years are they being sworn in as Speaker of the House and Minority Speaker of the House of “We the People” going to change Washington Today?

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October 29, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

With all the talk from all the candidates and incumbents this election do you find it strange that none of them have even mentioned once how they plan to use their office to move America forward? Yes, despite all the $4 billion dollars of ads, despite all of the debates, and yes even despite the entire political stumping are you aware that not one has stated how they will improve Healthcare, increase jobs, or deal with the global oil crisis. No, instead the American Voter has been feed a steady stream of glitter and personal attacks verses being educated by the Media and PACs. So what is missing from this election?

Do you believe your candidate or incumbent knows that future health care costs can be reduced by simple allowing our health classes in high school to teach our students how to be better informed patients? Or how we can use the latest technology to enhance are 911 Emergency Services in a manner that will eliminate or reduce unnecessary ER visits. Instead the American Voter is given the choice to select a candidate/incumbent who wants to repel Healthcare reform altogether or do nothing to improve the system.

And what about the jobs, with nearly 10% unemployment you would think the candidates and incumbents would at least be talking about how America can jump start the Green Economy that the Children of the 21^st Century will need. No, I doubt if the American Voter can give me one example of how their candidate/incumbent plans to open a factory in their district which will not only pay Livable Wages, but produce a product that will help the American Family reduce their budget. No, instead it seems like the American Voter is given the choice to select a candidate/incumbent who wants to ship their job overseas or just talk about jobs that require higher education.

Then there is the energy problem and the fact Americans are paying for both sides of the global war on terror. Yet, where are the candidates/incumbents who are leading the way for business and consumers to build and use renewable energy. No, instead it seems like something as important as National Security has taken second seat as the American Voter is exposed to story after story of personal attacks and negative advertisement. So how is the American Voter supposed to choose a candidate/ incumbent when even the Media and PACs could not tell you where they stand on the issue?

Thus, I ask again what is missing from this election which has seen $4 billion dollars wasted. Could it be the Establishment are not educated on the endless opportunities available to the American Voter to address the Issues the candidates/incumbents say they are so worried about? Should it be the fact that the Leadership of the Political Parties is not educated on the latest technology available that will allow America to end the global war on terror and leap years in front of the global competition? No, although we have grownup learning to blame everyone else for our problems I do believe what is missing in this election are the Civil and Religious Leaders who knows America has the Knowledge and Wisdom it is going to take in the 21^st Century to deal with the Issues of the 20^th Century unable to be answered by the Youth of the 60’s and Silver Spoons of the 70’s.

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October 26, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

With the 2010 elections’ growing near it has just occurred to me that both political party candidates have not addressed the changes on Main Street. No, we hear talk about the economy and how jobs are the number one issue; however, what jobs and more important how will these jobs help build the future America needed to promote Freedom and Prosperity? Now I know the Democrats are going to say President Obama has been on the campaign trail for the last few weeks talking nothing, but jobs and the need to put Americans back to work. Yet, while that is true he has not said what type of jobs, but only we are going to need a workforce highly trained in math and science. And the Republicans, well let us just say that if Main Street needs another two years of a Do-Nothing Congress than according to Senator Mitchell they are your political party. However, what does all this money being spent on the 2010elections has to do with keeping pace with Americas’ Main Street?

Yes, high energy costs have caused the prices of everything to go up and still Wall Street Experts are talking about another 10% increase just in food prices in 2011. Yet, even in the Democratic talk about jobs or the Republican talk of no jobs they forget the fact the Working Class Americans are already struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. So where are the Big Ideas from the Grass Roots and Washington to deal with another 2 years of watching more and more Consumers become Window Shoppers?

Cannot even the President of the United States of America realize that the greatest part of the economy in the 21^st Century is going to come by showing Main Street how to trim the fat out of their budgets? For just as government has to learn to cut abuse, waste, and fraud so does the common household. Because why it may be hard to ask raises with high unemployment, I do believe Main Street could save millions if not billions on extending the home energy efficient programs for the next 2 years. And how about a tax credit for those who trade in their gasoline cars for electric hybrids and other forms of public transportation. Yet shamefully IMHO no candidate or incumbent has even mentioned a word on how just these two programs could help those living on Main Street.

Yes, you would think a candidate or incumbent would have picked up on the slogan of “Buy Local” which is becoming more and more present in our restaurants and grocery stores. Yet, again we hear of no such ideas coming from Wall Street or Washington. Nevertheless, in the old fashion idea of Neighbor helping Neighbor and the savings on fuel costs as well as machinery you would think some politician would realize that communities in their district could help each other by the simple effort of improving and marketing the local Farmers Market.

So as Americans run to the polls to cast their vote allow me to ask one simply question. Are Wall Street and Washington keeping pace with Main Street?

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October 23, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Chris Mathews asked the other day why doesn’t America build things anymore. Well, as a pundit from his generation I would hope that he would remember that their generation thought it would be a neat idea to help other nations by allowing their citizens build the things Americans needed. And why there are other reasons such as pollution, resources, and world-wide hunger. I do believe the idea held by most Americans at the time was they were going to trade in their dirty 40 hour work weeks for a more glamorous job in the Service Industry.

And though we have seen a setback in that goal, I do believe it is up to the Youth of the 21^st Century to take charge of their parents political parties and demonstrate that a Service Based Economy can work for every American. For why hard work should never be walked away from, making the necessary tools to do the jobs Americans don’t want to do is going to take a little more Thinking Power than the Youth of the 60’s and Silver Spoons.

So what will it take in America to build an economy that is sustainable and which political party will lead the way? For why the Children of the 21^st Century must first deal with their parents’ ideology of a limited world, following in our ancestors footsteps which innovations must Americas’ Commerce produce today so that the Generation of the 22^nd Century may enjoy the same guaranteed civil and constitutional rights as the Children of the 20^th Century. For why it was in good intent that the America released its’ hold as the Worlds’ Industrial Power some 30 years ago I do believe one of the life lessons both political parties can walk away with knowing is that the Janitors’ Job is just as important as the CEOs’ Job when it comes to making any Corporation work like a well oiled machine.

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October 20, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Having been seen at my local VA Hospital yesterday I am happy to sat that things are not as bad as some of the Doctors would have lead me to believe. Yet, still needing surgery and a very long rehab to deal with my health I can tell the idea of going to the ER and coming out after heart surgery does wear on your mind and spirit. So while limited to what I can do and unsure of exactly how I am going to get the help I need. The idea I will be around in November to see the results does give me happiness. Thus, thank God for second opinions and level heads. Now we can only hope America as Individuals, A State, and a Nation can use the final remaining weeks to make the same call. For though it is important that we begin to solve some of the Generational Issues of the last 30-40 years, so IMHO Congress and the Citizens sent to Washington by “We the People” in 2011 needs to learn how to address the problems just as efficient and noble as a Doctor and their Patients address the Health Issues and Care that effects us all.  

Yes, having started blogging 4-5 years ago myself I have come to find out why we really may think of ourselves as Conservatives or Liberals, Democratic, Independent, or Republican the only true measure we have in judging others is through the communication of friends. And why I realize that sometimes even I step to harshly on the line, I do hope that through the Election of 2010 and Beyond “We the People” can show the Media Pundits on the Left and Right of things why The Elders of the 70’s told the Children of the 70’s why the Sky is the limit.

For bound by Faith, Hope, and Pride as an American Layman Citizen and Given the Guaranteed Civil and Constitutional Rights as an Unlearned Unbridled Anti-Authoritarian Child of the 70’s by Freewill and Self-Nature by My Community Elders and Peers what seems a lifetime ago. I may not be permitted to say what is or is not Unalienable Right for the Human Race nor what Politically Unalienable Correct is by what I have discovered in the Founding Documents set forth by the Founding Fathers of America or the Ancient Ones of Songs found in the Upanishads of Sanskrit. Nevertheless, having seen enough things that I can’t and won’t attempt to explain and provided an insight into Human Nature that I can only begin to explain I look forward to the days where My Brothers and Sisters of the 70’s can walk hand in hand with the Children of the 21^st Century toward a World, A Nation, and a State where every Human is given the opportunities to achieve the title of becoming an Economically Viable and Financially Independent Citizen of the Culture of their own Beliefs, Convictions, and Values. So Vote America Vote, but keep this in mind. You can never travel a straight line without given up on your options. So walk Left and go Right or walk Right, and go Left because somewhere in the middle exists an unexplainable gift that I do believe Our Forefathers and Ancestors would smile upon.

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October 17, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Not sure if I will get another chance to blog before the election since I am going to have to deal with putting my health first. I do hope that every American over the age of 30 will set aside their differences and put the Well Being of the Children of the 21^st Century first. Because like the Children of the 70’s I do believe that those citizens under the age of 30 do need some guidance and wisdom that has come about as the results of the last 30 years; however, I hope America can avoid the natural mistrust that the Children of the 70’s put up with due to their Elders and Parents wanting to put their Beliefs over the Known Self-Evidence of their time. For Although I can stand here today and state for a fact that Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders are doing their best; nevertheless, limited to the Debate of a Better World with My Community Elders and Peers and unable/unwilling to challenge the Youth and Silver Spoons of the 21^st Century to a Political Showdown. I do believe every American Parent and Grandparent would be surprised to know that their Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren seem to understand the Argument of Enlightenment even if at times they disagree with the Authority who wrote it.

So use your vote wisely this November, for why the Candidates and Incumbents may have changed the issues America and Humanity faced in the 20^th Century still remain unresolved and the future of the 21^st Century has yet to be written.  Thus, why we could elect the Leadership that would have us spend endless years fighting a war for energy that nobody can win. November can also represent the day Americans chose to lead the world in a race to become economically and energy independent as individuals, communities, States, and Nations. For just as I cannot find anywhere in the Founding Documents of Man the Right to own a Shirt or a Pair of Pants neither can I find in the Rule of Law where it states Man must pay for the energy they produce and use. And so while it may take the expertise of Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil Right Leaders of the 60’s and 70’s to show the Civil Right Leaders of the 21^st Century how to light up the path to the Promise Land talked about by Martin Luther King so many years ago. Given the choice proposed by Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders this November. Will you chose to be lead by a Government and Society who puts the Human Race above Profits or demand that Profits come before the Manners and Morals of Man?

So wish me luck as I face dealing with My Doctors and the Healthcare System of the 20^th Century. For why these mid-terms elections are not the end of the world as we know it. If change is truly what you believe in and a return to the American Way is what you want to be fact than voting for the candidates and incumbents who can lead America toward the Race to the Top should be easy. For not wanting to wish ill of any candidate or incumbent, I do believe that even the Visional Impaired are beginning to see the road to fear and separation only leads back to where our Parents and Grandparents stood when they allowed the Youth of the 60’s and Silver Spoons of the 70’s the Unconditional Right to govern their own affairs. No, this November will the Leaders of that Era have the same Courage and Conviction it takes to allow the Youth and Silver Spoons of the 21^st Century the same opportunity.

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October 16, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Even though I suppose it was easier for the Youth of the 60’s and Silver Spoons of the 70’s to blame the complexity of their parents and grandparents government and society rather than learn how they could use the Alpha-bit Soup Degree required by the Government and Society of We the People to address the Issues of Man. Let me speak to My Peers and their Children about Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders dealing with the Issues of the 20^th Century and setting the policies of the 21^st Century from strictly an economically point of view.

For just as international and national groups such as Al Qaeda question the Leaders of the 60’s and 70’s ability to deal with World Hunger so it seems international and national groups of the 21^st Century want to question the ability and capability of the Corporation to work in harmony in order to prove Labor and Management can live together being economically viable and financially independent. Because why it might be hard to convince someone making $150,000.00/yr. that they are no better off than a person making $15,000.00/yr. Like the never ending debate between the Rich and the Wealthy it does come down to what Society demands you pay as a Citizen and the Lifestyle an Individual Human can say they live the “High Life.”

And though it is easy to blame the Inequality of the Human Race on material terms or the luxury of services they may receive as a result of Corporate Greed. Explaining truly what it will take from Government and Society to do in order to establish a World of Peace and Prosperity is a great question for the candidates and incumbents to examine and answer. Since, the Environment, Energy, and Economics of a Green Sustainable Society are a matter of numbers and the Freewill of Individuals to own as Individuals, Groups, and Communities in the future. 

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September 21, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Remembering a few years ago when the Republicans pulled the same political trick on the Democratic Party I am impressed  that the current conservatives would rather withhold funding for our military and troops than allow DADT to come to the floor for an up and down vote. So the next time any conservative wants to tell me they support the military and troops more than the liberals I have no choice, but to look at their action today as one who is willing to put their personal beliefs above the needs of our national security.

For already aware that a judge has ruled DATA unconstitutional and having the knowledge that homosexuals have been serving in the military long before it became a political issue in the 1990’s the only reason that I can see for blocking the funding under these conditions is that the Republicans would rather represent only part of their state citizenry while leaving the majority of their citizenry without any representation in Washington.

And why My Brothers and Sisters of the 70’s are going to have to deal with such abuse of power, I wonder if the Conservatives in the 50 States are ready for the Liberals to demonstrate the same type of representation over the next few years. For why I realize this close to the mid-term elections it would be hard for any citizenry of a state to ask their governor to recall their senators. Knowing the VOID Movement can only deal with those up for reelection in November, I do hope every American is enlightened to the fact their Senators are elected to represent All Citizens and not just the selected few of their own choosing.

So why I will admit the Democratic Leadership pulled the same dirty little political trick as the Republicans did when wanting to find our military and troops in Iraq. Unlike the Democrats who put the needs of our military and troops ahead of their special interest groups, I now wonder how Americas’ Military and Troops are going to have the money to continue the war started by the Republicans over 9 years ago? Thus, if I had influence with the Leader of the Senate I would tell him to offer a stripped down version of the bill that would fund the Afghan War, but stop payment on all military contracts not deemed essential to Americas’ National Security.

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July 5, 2010 by ItheConsumer.

Looking for a solution to the Deep Water Horizon Catastrophe I was surprised to find the term Offshore Renewable Energy Farms on a quick Google search. And why I will let others explain why every American should own one, the fact that Today’s Experts have these farms producing energy using only a single resource makes me wonder just how far the Institutions of Higher Learning have come in their Thinking. For just as BP has or will have to come to realize that the stand alone Oil Platform of the 20^th Century will no longer be a viable economic option, I would like to challenge the Thinkers of Tomorrow to develop an ORE Farm worthy of the American Dream.

Now, I recognize those over the age of 30 might have a problem telling someone else the many different sustainable resources found in the Gulf of Mexico which Man can harvest for energy, food, and other items needed by Mankinds’ Government and Society. And though I can only go with hydro, solar, and wind machines as renewable electricity as well as natural gas and oil to provide industrial strength energy. Knowing nothing about Plasma and other Harmonics of the Ocean, I hope Captain Aqua can help the Peers and Community Elders realize the Profits which come from a Gulf and/or Sea Platform which can produce multi-sources of energy with a truly American Twist in the Protection and First Response.

For why I know the Institution of Engineering will tell My Elders and Powers-that-Be I’ crazy to believe some ORE Farm can serve as a harvester of hydro, solar, and wind electricity along with the collection and refinement of natural gas and oil while being nimble enough to assist Emergency Operates in the containment, control, and recovery of oil spills and unauthorized discharges. Yet, given what Man has learned to do with the modern farm tractor over the last 30 years, I can only what attachments and network the Children of the 21^st Century can design and build over the next 50-100 years let alone what their grandchildren can discover and develop.

Because why it might be nice to think that someday Mankind will be able to dismiss the idea of drilling a hole in the ground as routine; however, considering the Human Race has not figured out how to stop blowback even in water wells I do believe a few generations of Higher Learning will be required. And why that is not a bad thing I do believe if the Oil Industry and Renewable Energy System can learn to work together for a Common Goal there is hope that someday Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders can learn to work together in order to help “We the People” build the Best World Ever.

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