Understand?? . . .

 (from http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-13/ryan-farther-reaching-than-romney-on-taxes-without-detail)
". . . Yet Ryan, 42, goes further than Romney, who would cut individual tax rates by 20 percent, drop the corporate tax rate to 25 percent and eliminate the estate tax and alternative minimum tax. In his 2010 “Roadmap for America’s Future,” Ryan proposed eliminating taxes on corporate income, estates, dividends, interest and capital gains. He would simplify the individual income tax system into a two-rate structure topping out at 25 percent and impose what is effectively an 8.5 percent value-added tax.

“You could not do that without substantially shifting the tax burden to the middle class and below” and reducing tax burdens on affluent households, said Edward Kleinbard, a tax law professor at the University of Southern California. “Those are just inescapable facts.”. . . "

(excerpted, paraphrased & abbreviated from http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/08/13/681111/paul-ryan-has-acted-on-every-anti-gay-belief-mitt-romney-has/?mobile=nc)
'. . .In fact, Ryan has a voting record to reflect every anti-LGBT position that Romney has taken. Here’s a recap:

    Banning state-level same-sex marriage
    Supporting a federal constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage
    Defending discrimination against same-sex couples (Defense of Marriage    
    Act)
    Ryan voted to limit funding to the Justice Department that might be used   
    to oppose DOMA by the Obama administration
    Opposing federal non-discrimination protections-voted to kill the  
    Employment Non-Discrimination Act in 2007-then, ultimately voted for it.
    Opposing repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
    Opposing hate crimes protection. . . '


[For those of the 'right' persuasion who profess to be "Christian", beat these quotes out of your bible. ]


John 13:34-35 ESV A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

1 Timothy 5:8 ESV But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 John 3:17-18 ESV But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

Philippians 2:4 ESV Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Ephesians 4:32 ESV Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Matthew 25:40 ESV And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Galatians 6:9-10 ESV And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Matthew 25:31-46 ESV “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, ...

James 1:27 ESV Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Matthew 25:40 ESV And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Galatians 6:9-10 ESV And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Matthew 25:31-46 ESV “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, ...

James 1:27 ESV Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 4:16-21 ESV And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. . .

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Friends in Frederick. . .

. . . this Monday night. . .   

                                                                                Photo by Todd C. Walker
(from Rod Deacey)
"At Brewer’s Alley Songwriters’ Showcase this Monday, August 13, we are delighted to welcome back, all the way from Atlanta GA, international touring singer-songwriter JEFF TALMADGE! Jeff has been playing at my shows in Frederick since WestSide café days, and never ceases to amaze me with new songs that sound as if they have been around forever, as comfortable as an old shirt, and filled with experience, revelations, joy and sorrow… His voice is warm and friendly, like sitting around a woodstove on a winter’s night, and his guitar-playing is impeccable  -- Blissville! As an extra treat, T.Edwin Doss will be joining Jeff for a couple of songs (I think T’s car drives itself to Frederick now, as many times as he makes the journey!).

    For the Dog Days piano prelude this week, JIMBOW will be tickling the ivories, or in this case, the plastics, and utilizing a short length of Bunsen burner tubing to add his Melodica to the mix … As usual, come early to find good seats for the evening and to catch the entire prelude. You can come upstairs at 7:15 pm (maybe 5 minutes or so earlier than that if Rob is ready; performers can come up when they arrive).

      For three-song cameo performers this week, we have some blues from the fabulous McTELL BROTHERS, J. KOLB from Annapolis, and Todd’s Pick this week is DAN KENNY. As time permits, we will be also hearing from the usual crew; poet JOHN HOLLY reciting his poems between other performers, and TODD C. WALKER himself, who also takes photos, helps emcee and helps run sound. TOMY WRIGHT is here this Monday, too, so we can expect some Tomy songs towards the end of the evening….

     MISTER RON GOAD has come down from the mountain, so he and Tomy will be creating the wall of percussion that we have come to love and expect… Singing in front of these two gentlemen is like sliding down the laundry chute at the Ritz-Carlton, from the penthouse to the basement, and landing in one of those large, padded wicker baskets they have… It’s an exciting ride!

    Ron is relieved to be back in civilization and circulation again; he managed to deal with two problems at once. He invited his overly-aggressive bookie to a weekend camping and fishing in the woods to make peace with him, and presented him with the cash that was owed together with a large bag of Snickers bars… There was a bit of a ruckus in the night, and in the morning neither the bookie nor the Snickers bars could be found… Ron drove home.

      If you feel like some acoustic music this afternoon, to fill the void where synchronized swimming, etc. used to be, why not drop by Todd C. Walker’s Sunday Songwriters Songfest at Frederick Coffee Company around 4 pm? Today’s songwriters are the terrific Russ Haire, the ubiquitous T. Edwin Doss and the wonderful Woody Lissauer (who creates many musical multiples of himself – you’ll think you are listening to the Beach Boys and the Beatles at the same time…)! This coming Thursday, also at FCC, our own John Holly hosts another poetry evening, 7 pm – 9 pm – all are welcome to listen or to read!

    Ex-Frederick singer-songwriter, raconteur and all-round cheerful person David Morreale is hosting a new event at Mick’s American Bistro – The Hardcore Troubador’s Tuesday Night Social Club and Open Mic, 7 pm – 10 pm. I’m playing there this week – come and check it out! David had a song challenge – to write a song about nothing – which I’ve done, so I’ll be singing that, among other sparkling gems from my back catalogue… Should be fun!

    Please come out and join us at Brewer’s Alley this Monday to hear JEFF TALMADGE, plus our terrific line-up of cameo performers! We’ll have another great evening of music in Frederick’s best listening room!. . . )"

I'll be there next week.

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Juvenal said the population (in its complacency) now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: BREAD and CIRCUSES
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Also, add August 31st to your calendar at Bread & Circuses when OHO is joined by Lisa Griffee and Matt Graboski for an evening of folk-art-jazz-prog rock originals and some special cover tunes
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©1989 Raymond M. Jozwiak





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Vision . . .

 . . . ???

Shouldn't the PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE have the vision for the country and the Vice Presidential candidate SHARE it?

". . . I don't think I have anything for you on the V.P. running mate. Other than I-- I certainly expect to have a person that has a strength of character, a vision for the country, that, that adds something to the political discourse about the direction of the country. I mean, I happen to believe this is a defining election for America; that we're going to be voting for what kind of America we're going to have. . . "

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Part . . .

. . . of the problem in our current political process. . .

 

(a recent, random Tweet . . . )
". . . Obama for America: Stay Up on the Latest Presidential Dispatches       
Election day is still three months away, so if you haven't picked your pony, it's almost time to put your money on either Obama or Romney. Just in time to help you decide, the incumbent has released a…"

Contrary to popular belief, and what the press tells us, there are in fact, several other available options.

(from http://2012.presidential-candidates.org/)
Declared 2012 PFP & Socialist Presidential Candidate
Political Activist Stewart Alexander
In terms of hedging your bets, the 59-year old former radio talk show host has it down pat and probably created a little bit of history for himself in the process. Alexander has declared his candidacy for the Oval Office seat with two different political parties; the Socialist Party and the Peace and Freedom Party. This will be Alexander’s first attempt for the office after a failed Vice-Presidential bid in 2008.

Declared 2012 Libertarian Presidential Candidate
Former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson
The former Libertarian Republican Governor does not attend church, is pro-choice, anti-big government, pro-immigration, an outspoken critic of the war on drugs and favors legalizing marijuana. He led New Mexico for eight years, during which time the state saw no tax increase, and he vetoed over 750 separate pieces of legislation to keep the government from growing. However, his views on civil liberties, foreign policy and drugs may be difficult for many conservatives to reconcile with.

Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Katheryn Lane
The 45-year old Indiana-born mother of three believes in the need for the neutrality of a presidential candidate. However, she realizes that under the current political system, the deck is stacked against any independent running for the office, which explains her reason for registering her candidacy under the Republican banner. Lane also believes that her status as a non-career politician, coupled with her first-hand experience in the private sector, makes her uniquely suited for the job.

Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Andy Martin
The self-professed People’s Attorney General and Internet Powerhouse is famously remembered as the source of the chain mail and online reports questioning the citizenship of President Obama and the claim that he was a Muslim. The 66-year old Martin filed his papers as a candidate for the next presidential election on Feb 8, and was quoted two weeks later saying, “Obama
plays for keeps. He plays rough, and that's the only way to beat him, and I'm the only one that is tough enough to do that."
   
Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Jimmy McMillan
The former mayoral, gubernatorial and senatorial candidate for the Rent Is Too Damn High Party announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination on December last year. Explaining his decision not to contest the Democratic nomination, a party he was formerly registered with, karate expert McMillan was quoted as saying "the rent is too damn high." The flamboyant Vietnam veteran also gave some words of advice to President Obama, “If you don’t do your job right, I am coming at you!"
   
Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Career Flight Attendant
Tom Miller
Tom Miller feels that the country is being destroyed from within chiefly through a series of failed fiscal and immigration policies; a state of affair brought forth by an entrenched political elite. Miller sees himself as a representative of the people, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers themselves, and offers a solution-based approach to tackle the multitude of issues facing the nation. Ultimately, he hopes to re-empower the American people around the concept of small government.
   
Declared 2012 Democratic Presidential Candidate
Current President of the United States
Barack Obama
Born to a Kenyan father and an American mother, the former constitutional law professor, lawyer, community activist and financial writer came into national prominence with a show stopping keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, befitting his reputation as a brilliant orator. In 2008, after a hard fought win against Hillary Clinton to secure the Democratic nomination, the then Senator from Illinois crushed Republican John McCain to become the first African American to claim the presidency, concluding his meteoric rise to the pinnacle of American politics.
   
Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
U.S. Representative from the State of Texas
Ron Paul
The former medical doctor officially announced his candidacy for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination on May 13, 2011. The 75-year old Texas Congressman will once again center his campaign on the theme of liberty, human rights and financial market reforms. With his small but vocal pockets of supporters spread all over the country, the Libertarian leaning Republican is set to be one of the most controversial characters on the campaign trail.
   
Declared 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
Stephen Rollins
Stephen Rollins is an actor, writer, producer, director and business owner. The 37-year old, who once played for the New Jersey Rock n' Rollers in the RHI league, has a vision and a goal to restore our American Identity and return the country to its glorious roots. It is time to restructure our budget, tax code, education, and energy plan. It is time for someone with a bold plan and the will to fight for bold solutions. Let’s put party politics aside and do what’s right for this nation. Let’s restore our American Identity. It is time for Stephen Rollins.
   
Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Former Governor of Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
John McCain's defeat to Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election signaled the reemergence of the former Massachusetts Governor as a serious contender, and clear favorite, for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. The Harvard man has been comfortably leading almost every poll since then. He was knocked off his perch for about two months by Texas Governor, Rick Perry, during the summer of 2011. However, he has since recovered and has once again returned to his seat at the top of the leader board.  While his ideology and personal beliefs may be subject to debate, his knack for business is beyond question – and his across the board appeal makes him a dangerous opponent for President Obama.

Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Matt Snyder
Matthew Bradley Snyder is a supporter of people, not parties. He believes in the passion that stirs the heart of the common man. It is not political ambition, but personal experience, that enflames that passion. A president should exude it, not emulate it. Snyder is a true representative of the people.
   
Declared 2012 Democratic Presidential Candidate
Pro-life Activist
Randall Terry
At a glance, it may seem a little odd for a pro-life and anti-LGBT candidate to run for the Democratic nomination. A closer look however, would tell us that an estimated 30-40% of Democrats actually shares the 52-year old Terry’s views. And for those who consider this as nothing more than a publicity stunt by an anti-abortionist radical, think again. Randall Terry is planning to spend close to $3 million for a 30-second slot in the 2012 Super Bowl.
   
Declared 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate
Danny Woodring
Danny Earl Woodring, a 63-year-old Vietnam vet (DAV) and recipient of the Purple Heart, has joined the race for the presidency as a write-in independent conservative. The telco consultant is running his campaign exclusively from the internet and welcomes assistance from volunteers. The father of five and grandfather of eight currently resides in Palm Bay, Florida, with wife Ina.
   
Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate
Businessman

Vern Wuensche
Wuensche ran for President in 2008, garnering a tenth place finish in both the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, despite spending only $36,000. In 100 days, the owner of Houston’s third oldest construction company, visited over 6,000 local businesses and churches in 242 towns in both states. He believes that businesses survive and thrive chiefly through the caliber of those who runs them and thus, these executives are perfectly qualified for a public office shorn of proven management experience

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Unsavory. . .

. . . characters. . .

Be on your guard
Watch over your shoulder
Mind every step that you're planning to take
But remember
You called them
Unsavory characters

Yes you're entitled
Speak as you wish
Just give some thought if your statement is true
And remember
You called them
Unsavory characters

Might you consider
Someone else different
Just to appreciate not criticize
There's no need for
your saying
Unsavory characters

What have they done
What have they taken from you
What have you won
Tarnishing innocent reputations
Does it make you feel good
Right
High
Holier

Sit in your perch
High up in your tower
All by yourself is there comfort in that
But remember
You called them
Unsavory characters

You can see much
And you can see many
Living their lives in a harmony foreign someone
Who called them
Unsavory characters

©2012 Raymond M. Jozwiak

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Another . . .

 . . . project. . .

Every hair on your head
Has got to be in place
For the camera
Every place you happen to be
The people stare

You are not the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
But oh
How you wanted to be

Don't equate each little thing
That happened in the past
To the present
Don't expect each person to see
The things you see

You are not the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
But oh
How you wanted to be

Do you ever think of anyone else
Does concern come crossing your mind
There's enough conceit under your own belt
To last a lifetime

If your dream should ever come true
I'll see that spiteful face
On the cover
Of a tabloid where the headline reads
She wants to be

Nothing but the main attraction
Nothing but the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
But oh
How you wanted to be

You are not the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
You are not the main attraction
But oh
How you wanted to be
But oh
How you wanted to be


The Main Attraction
©2000 Raymond M. Jozwiak




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