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 Our congress is now officially a bunch of buffoons. No surprise here, right?

One side blaming the other, when neither one is looking out for us. They are only looking out after their special interests.

One thing I have been saying for years is that if we were to focus on getting American healthy, we would cut billions of dollars in spending.

But no, our congress, the FDA, the UDSA, are more concerned with protecting big industy profits. They are constantly going after supplements and natural foods instead of trying to keep people off the sick rolls. How much money do you think we would save?

Oh, and how about making rich people pay their share of taxes? I’m not saying corporations since any little increase in their expenses and they pull up and move overseas. We can’t afford any more of that. Talk about being held hostage… But the wealthy should have to pay their fair share too.

Just those 2 moves would put us on the fast track for paying off some of this debt.

And here’s a good one – cut congressional benefits. All of our employers are cutting benefits. Why shouldn’t they live with the same consequences that we have to live with?

Most of them should be given their pink slips tomorrow. Where else can you do such a piss poor job and not lose your job? Even the newly elected ones have been a disappointment. You would have thought they would carry our gauntlet, but no…

Warren Buffet has another idea –

“I could end the deficit in 5 minutes. You just pass a law
that says that anytime there is a deficit of more than 3% of
GDP all sitting members of congress are ineligible for
reelection.” ~ Warren Buffett 7/8/11

What ideas do you have? Share them in the comments –

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From unstoppable spending, to the debt ceiling, to protecting big industry at all costs, our government seems totally out of control.

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The America I grew up in never would have stood for this. In the old days, if anyone even suggested that your rights were being stepped on, there were riots in the streets.

Now, everyone is so sedated – no one seems to really care.

Where is our pioneering, fighting spirit?

Have they managed to kill it for good?

Is everyone just willing to lay down and take it?

There are bills pending that aim to remove all meaningful supplementation, remove farmers markets and organic farmers, and hand us over to big business like sheep to the slaughter.

Meaningful supplementation has been taken away in Europe. The amount of nutrients you can get in the form of supplements without a prescription is the highest amount you can take with no reaction. That means the amount you are legally allowed to take does nothing.

Now I know that most of you take some sort of supplements in an attempt to try to stay healthy and ward off disease. How do you feel about that being taken away?

There should be riots in the streets – Yet, there’s barely a wimper.

(Please note that I am speaking metaphorically and not promoting riots in the streets)

How many people have died from supplements?

One in 2009.

And how about our beloved farmers markets and roadside vegetables stands where we can get the freshest, greatest tasting fruits and vegetables in season? Not to mention the selections of local honey, home-made jams, and other delectible goodies.

Where have all the outbreaks come from? Was it local farms?

No, it was industrial farms.

But under the guise of food safety, our government aims to remove all food that is not traceable by their bureucratic methods. No small farmer can afford to jump through these hoops, and they know it. This will leave only the big money making industrial food producers.

What’s even worse about all of this is that in a time where we should be encouraging familes to find ways to support themselves, the big government is moving in to make it all but impossible.

In a time where we should be encouraging people to live healthier and ward off expensive medical costs, big government is quietly removing your best chances.

There should be riots in the streets – Yet, there’s barely a wimper.

If any one of us did such a piss poor job at work, we’d be out of a job. Yet they get their nice salaries, benefits, living expenses, gym memberships, kick-backs, pay-offs … Did you know that 58% of our congress are millionaires?

99% of them should be handed their pink slips tomorrow.

Think they’re really looking out for you?

I shouldn’t be afraid to speak out – yet in light of many of the things I see going on – I am a little.

When I was growing up, no one would consider leaving this country – well, except for draft dodgers. This was the land where dreams came true.

Now I’m amazed at how many people are talking about leaving the country – while they still can.

If there was a war here, we’d be in sorry shape. Half our population can’t even muster up the energy to move off the couch. I can picture it now – “hey honey, turn up that volume. With all these bombs, I can’t hear a thing”

There are a lot of people trying to make things better. I get tons of requests to sign petitions every day. All you have to do is click your mouse and fill in some info, yet most people won’t even do that. I’m not saying to sign every petition that comes your way, but at least participate in the issues that are important to you. If not you, the future of your kids.

What have we become America?

Are we still brave, proud, and free?

Is there a snowballs chance in h*ll of saving this country?

Or will we blindly continue down the slippery slope to socialism?

Make Congress live like the rest of us

FDA Copies the European Union and Slips In One of its Deadliest Weapons

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 OK, so Obama provided his birth certificate to put an end to silly distractions from the real issues. He’s right about that.

But the fact is – our government did not get the message during the last elections. Both sides are guilty of runaway special interest and lobby protectionism at the expense of we the people.

We the people need to send a louder message.

My grandmother used to say it was time for a new batch of people.

We need a new party.

We need a government that will –

Put the rights of the people ahead of corporations

Encourage small business growth that has been the cornerstone of this country instead of protecting big industry.

Put a stop to monopolies

Encourage a healthier more vibrant population instead of protecting drug and chemical companies at the expense of their constituents.

Be forced to live the way their constituents live. No special insurance, lifetime pensions, and such to protect them from the legislation they pass on the commoners. What’s good for one is good for all, don’t you think?

Jail all officials and corporate executives guilty of causing harm to the general population. Our jails couldn’t hold all of them… 

A Government By the People and For the People. The way is is supposed to be.

Is there someone you would put in office? Can we find real leaders?

Could you think this kind of thing really happen in American? http://www.naturalnews.com/032203_Maxam_Nutraceutics_FDA_raid.html

Or this? http://www.naturalnews.com/032202_vitamin_D_deficiency_disease.html

It appears that Congress hasn’t gotten the message.

Not only have they snubbed their nose at the outcry over food safety, but they have padded the newest Omnibus bill with tons of earmarks and land grabs. These guys want to go out with a bang. I can’t believe what I’m hearing!

Are they banking on people being too busy this time of year to pay attention or care?

Are they so arrogant that they are just going to do what they want regardless of how the people feel?

Have you ever seen anything like this?

Incredible.

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