"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Why the S&P downgraded the U.S. debt – putting it all into perspective:
• U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
• Federal budget: $3,820,000,000,000
• New debt: $1,650,000,000,000
• National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
• Recent budget cut: $38,500,000,000

Let's remove 8 zeros and pretend it's a household budget:

• Annual family income: $21,700
• Money the family spent: $38,200
• New debt on the credit card: $16,500
• Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710
• Total budget cuts: $385

Do you still wonder why we are in trouble? MH

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Have You Forgotten?



Let us never forget how we felt that day. How we as Americans came together to support and pray and help and encourage one another. If we ever forget our enemies have won. Let us not give them that satisfaction. Let us be forever UNITED.

Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me. - Isaiah 46:9

May we all take comfort and also take heed in those words. He is God and there is no other!

MH