Insurance, Urine & Chicken - oh my!

The following came from various friends or relatives.  Unless posted, I don't know who the original authors are, but I do agree with their thoughts.


1.  Paradoxical Thought of the Day....

"Fathom the odd hypocrisy that the government wants every citizen to prove they are insured, but people don't have to prove they are citizens."                           Ben Stein             

2.  TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE.   A bit crude - but makes too good a point not to pass on... 

Like most folks in this country, I have a job.  I work, they pay me.  I pay my taxes & The government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.

In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem).

 

What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test.  So, here is my question: Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check?   Because I have to pass one to earn it for them?

Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet.  I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sit on their BUTT doing drugs while I work.

Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?

I guess we could call the program "URINE OR YOU'RE OUT"!

Something has to change in this country - AND SOON!

P.S. Just a thought, all politicians REP or DEM, Should have to pass a urine test too! 

And finally, just to show that I have other interests other than bashing liberal government policies.  Enjoy the following:

3.  My Favorite Animal

Our teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken."

She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else in the class laughed.  

My parents told me to always be truthful and honest, and I am. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. 

I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA.  He said they love animals very much.

I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef. Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was.  I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, just like she'd asked the other children.  So I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken.

She sent me back to the principal's office again. He laughed, and told me not to do it again. I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am.  Today, my teacher asked us to tell her what famous person we admire most.

I told her, "Colonel Sanders."

Guess where I am now... 

Oops, am I now bashing liberals in general.  By the way, in other posts I've mentioned my hikes in the Grand Canyon.  I was once asked if I had ever eaten a rattlesnake.  I've seen a few down there.  The answer is yes.  The follow-up question/comment was:  "How did it taste?  I've heard they taste like fried chicken."  My answer - "No, they taste more like California Condor, but if they're seasoned well, they taste much better than Grey Wolf"  


Enjoy!

Obamacare and the Farr West Utah City Council

What does Obamacare have to do with actions taken by the Farr West City Council?  More than you might think!

People across the U.S. are divided on their opinion of Obamacare, with conservatives generally believing that it is unconstitutional and the methods by which it was enacted fraudulent.  Secret meetings, behind the scenes arm twisting, the Louisiana Purchase, the Cornhusker Kickback were just some of the tools used to enact this bill.  Now waivers or exemptions are being given for special groups.

Those in favor of the bill are generally liberal and, in my opinion, believers in the Nanny State.  They have the belief that the government is better equipped to make decisions for the individual than the individual is. (Ever hear of Mustang Ranch in Nevada.  The government can't even run a whore house profitably, what makes anyone reasonably think they can run healthcare).  A former worker of mine (yes, I actually hired him) is convinced that universal health care with solve everyone's health problems because everyone will have access to health care.

What does this have to do with little Farr West, UT?  I recently received a notice in the mail along with my water and garbage bill.  The city is "exploring the possibility of offering residents a city-wide recycling program."  The notice goes on to state that "ALL" residents with be charged $3.15 per month "regardless of participation."

The notice included a form where households in opposition to the measure could submit a declining vote to the city.  If 20% or more of Farr West households vote against the measure, the program will not be implemented.  If less than 20% of households respond, then the program will be implemented and everyone will be charged.

Here's the RUB:  I have to complete the form and either hand deliver it or mail it (at my expense) to the city.  Now I'm not opposed to getting involved.  I've attended and spoken at city council meetings before. But they've stacked the deck in the favor of a business that wants a handout from the citizens of Farr West!

1. If you are an "Equal Pay" customer, you probably don't even open the bill, let alone read it.
2. Most people don't respond to the "garbage" the receive in the mail.
3. 20% must respond negatively, why not make it 80% must respond affirmatively?

I'm proud to have sent in by declining vote.  Will it make a difference?  I hope so, but realize that it will probably not, because they've stacked the deck. They asked for reasons why I was opposed.  I used the front and back of the little form that I voted on.  My reasons are as follows:

1. This action exceeds the role of Farr West City government.
2. The Farr West City should not be endorsing a particular business.
3. The Farr West City should have requested all households to respond, not just the households against the measure.  You've stacked the deck in Econo Waste favor.
4. Negative impact on organizations that recycle as part of fund raisers.
5. Econo Waste will make profit at the expense of those who don't want to participate.  Is the mayor or city council receiving a kickback from this action?
6. It should be a completely voluntary action - not another government mandate.  Sounds like another incarnation of the Obamacare health care bill
7. Econo Waste should give each household that particpates a $3.15 credit on their bill.  They make money recycling and charge us for it.  Sounds like misguided government to me.

The only difference between Obamacare and the Farr West City Recycling Program is the magnitude.  A school teacher once shared a paraphrased quote with me.  She said: "Those that willingly give up a little bit of freedom for a little bit of security, will end up with neither."  I might add that "they deserve neither."

This is just another example of how government, at all levels, believe they know what is best for the individual and will do all they can to tilt the scales in their favor.  It's time to vote out the mayor and city council of Farr West even if this action doesn't pass.  The very action of stacking the deck in favor of a proposal is grounds for impeachment due to unethical behavior.