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Catholic Nun Says, “Paul Ryan Budget is Un-Christian” (2)
Catholic Nuns Shock Paul Ryan
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Paul Ryan is shocked by Nuns who label his budget: “Un-Christian.”
Happy Presidents Day, Barack Obama!
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THE FIRST FAMILY
Today’s holiday is for celebrating all of the US Presidents, but, I dedicate this post to President Barack Obama, the 44th President and the first African-American President of the United States. When we first met Barack Obama, he was delivering a memorable speech at the Democratic Convention. It was a great speech that was delivered quite effectively. We knew that this attractive Democrat would/could have a significant place in the Party. Little did we know that Barack would quickly seek the highest office in the land. His campaign blazed new trails and showed us how, the “little people” can use a grassroots inspired to get a win for their champion who later anointed himself, “The Warrior of the Middle-Class.” The issues of the poor and “very poor” are always on his mind unlike the Republican Party!
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It has been hard for our president. I think for the first time in his life, Barack Obama personally experienced the ugliness of racism in America. Heretofore, this smart bi-racial man had lived a life without overt racism, as far as I know. Barack’s very birth was attacked in a campaign whose most ardent attacker was a so-called “birther” and real estate mogul from New York who failed in his bid to run for the nomination as a Republican for the office Barack Obama now enjoys. The 112th Congress had began with an announcement that Republicans in The Congress would wage a campaign to make Barack a one-term President. Those marching orders came from sour, Republican and “Poor-Johnny-One-Note,” Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the Senate:
President Obama tried in vain to negotiate with the Republican leaders in The Congress as previous white presidents had done. They departed from history and blocked his every step, bringing the government twice to the brink of shutdown. The people did not approve of this entrenched gridlock. [Today that Congress has the distinction of having the lowest approval-rating of any Congress in history: "10". This Congress has been dubbed a "do-nothing Congress."] Slow to overreach, President Obama could not let Congress’ inaction leave us without governance. He decided to use all of the Executive Powers given to him by The US Constitution to advance his agenda and to keep the country running for all the people. In small measure, this blog has spoken of the accomplishments of President Obama. The economy is steadily improving and the so-called “job creators” are beginning to hire. The Republican primary has shown us that their candidates have no answers to our problems. We witness them resorting—as they always do—to the political footballs of social division: abortion, race, religion, gays, etc. I think that Barack Obama deserves a second term to finish cleaning up the mess, (e.g., 2 wars) of the previous president, to see the success of his own agenda and to secure a distinguished and exemplary place in history. This November 6, 2012 is the day all fair-minded Americans will get a chance to say, “Yes, President Obama. I vote for your re-election because it is the right and American thing to do. ‘Changing horses in midstream is not a good idea.’ Be our president for another 4 years!” —GoodOleWoody
Swearing in of President Barack H. Obama with Mrs. Obama at his side.
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JOBS = A NEW WPA(?)
Originally Posted December 29, 2010
Works Progress Administration: Millions of Jobs
Mr. President:
“The Works Progress Administration
(renamed during 1939 as the Work Projects Administration; WPA)
was the largest New Deal agency, employing millions to carry out public
works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects. It fed children and redistributed food, clothing, and housing. Almost every community in the United States had a park, bridge or school constructed by the agency, which especially benefited rural and Western populations. Expenditures from 1936 to 1939 totaled nearly $7 billion.[1] By 1943, the total amount spent was over 11 billion.[2]
(renamed during 1939 as the Work Projects Administration; WPA)
was the largest New Deal agency, employing millions to carry out public
works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects. It fed children and redistributed food, clothing, and housing. Almost every community in the United States had a park, bridge or school constructed by the agency, which especially benefited rural and Western populations. Expenditures from 1936 to 1939 totaled nearly $7 billion.[1] By 1943, the total amount spent was over 11 billion.[2]
Created by order of President FranklinDelano Roosevelt, the WPA was funded
by Congress with passage of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935 on April 8, 1935. The legislation had passed in the House of Representatives by a margin of 329 to 78, but was delayed by the Senate.[1] The WPA continued and extended relief programs similar to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), which was established by Congress in 1932 during the administration of Roosevelt’s predecessor Herbert Hoover. Headed by Harry Hopkins, the WPA provided jobs and income to the unemployed during the Great Depression in the United States. Between 1935 and 1943, the WPA provided almost eight
million jobs.[3] Until ended by Congress and war employment during 1943, the WPA was the largest employer in the country. Most people who needed a job were eligible for at least some of its jobs.[4] Hourly wages were the prevailing wages in each area;the rules said workers could not work more than 30 hours a week, but many projects included months in the field, with workers eating and sleeping on
worksites. Before 1940, there was some training involved to teach new skills
and the project’s original legislation had a strong emphasis on training.” [Source: Wikipedia]
by Congress with passage of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935 on April 8, 1935. The legislation had passed in the House of Representatives by a margin of 329 to 78, but was delayed by the Senate.[1] The WPA continued and extended relief programs similar to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), which was established by Congress in 1932 during the administration of Roosevelt’s predecessor Herbert Hoover. Headed by Harry Hopkins, the WPA provided jobs and income to the unemployed during the Great Depression in the United States. Between 1935 and 1943, the WPA provided almost eight
million jobs.[3] Until ended by Congress and war employment during 1943, the WPA was the largest employer in the country. Most people who needed a job were eligible for at least some of its jobs.[4] Hourly wages were the prevailing wages in each area;the rules said workers could not work more than 30 hours a week, but many projects included months in the field, with workers eating and sleeping on
worksites. Before 1940, there was some training involved to teach new skills
and the project’s original legislation had a strong emphasis on training.” [Source: Wikipedia]
Mr. President: I am simple senior citizen. I know you are having a hard time trying to solve our problems with a major focus on jobs. The WPA was before my time, but, I have read about it on the INTERNET. It was a large program created by the President at the time through EXECUTIVE ORDER. You have that power…to create a NEW WPA and create millions of jobs in this country to finally do something about the infrastructure and to give the nation a re-birth. It would be very complicated to do it now, I suppose. And, growing the government like this would be fought by republicans. Perhaps something like the WPA is doable. Please take a moment to view my video. I am just frustrated when I see the daily reports on unemployment and the economy. I just know that through the WPA people who wanted a job had a job. I am sure you will have some grand design in your next State of the Union address. I look forward to that. God bless you and God bless America!
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3 Hour Medley of Christmas Music
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Democrats, we are the champions!
“LIFE IS NO BED OF ROSES”
William Shatner & State Farm® present “Eat, Fry, Love,” a turkey fryer fire cautionary tale
Survive Thanksgiving
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SANTA IS ONLY 4 WEEKS AWAY
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Have you been bad…or good?
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
SERMON: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
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Aretha Franklin’s Gospel Greats 1999 album are songs that were originally released as a double LP in 1972, Amazing Grace cracked the Billboard Top Ten upon its release, making it one of the bestselling gospel records of all time. Grace was recorded in a large Baptist church with an ultra-enthusiastic, loving audience in the pews and a full, funky, band as well as the Southern California Community Choir under the direction of her mentor Rev. James Cleveland. Her voice is melismatic and intensely emotional, yet pure and controlled–as if she were directly channeling the Holy Ghost. Aretha’s father, the brilliant preacher Rev. C.L. Franklin, makes a brief, proud appearance, remarking how “she has never left the church!” Highlights include the beautiful “Wholy Holy,” an 11-minute, heart-stopping “Amazing Grace,” and Inez Andrews’s stirring song “Mary, Don’t You Weep.” Way more than a return-to-the-roots record, the set is an inspired gospel-soul workout that arguably showcases Aretha’s strongest singing ever. Parts extracted from review by Mike McGonigal.
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