> > > ...our government gave the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG instead to us as a 'We Deserve It Dividend'.
> > >
> > > To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bon-a-fide citizens 18+.
> > >
> > > Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child.
> > > So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
> > >
> > > So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion which equals $425,000.00 to every person 18+ as a

> > > 'We Deserve It Dividend'.
> > >
> > > Of course, it would NOT be tax free. So let's assume a tax rate of 30%. Every individual 18+ would pay
> > > $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
> > >
> > > BUT it means that every adult 18+ would have $297,500.00 in their pocket. (A husband and wife would
> > > have $595,000.00).
> > >
> > > What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
> > >
> > > Perhaps you would pay off your mortgage (housing crisis solved), repay college loans (what a great
> > > boost to new grads), or put away money for college (it'll be there), or save in a bank (to create
> > > money to loan to entrepreneurs), or buy a new car (creating jobs), or invest in the market (capital drives
> > > economic growth), or pay for medical insurance (improving health care) or to enable deadbeat dads
> > > to come clean.
> > >
> > > Remember this is for every adult citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers
> > > and every other company that is cutting back, (and of course, for those serving in our armed forces).
> > >
> > > If we're going to re-distribute the wealth, let's really do it...instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00
> > > ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
> > >
> > > If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U. S. citizen 18+!
> > >
> > > As for AIG, liquidate it. Sell off its parts. Let American General go back to being American General.
> > >
> > > Sell off the real estate; let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
> > >
> > > Here's the rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
> > >
> > > Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work???"
> > >
> > > But can you imagine the coast-to-coast block party!
> > >
> > > Can you spell economic boom?
> > >
> > > I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion 'We Deserve It Dividend' more
> > > than I do the geniuses at AIG, (or the government for that matter).
> > >
> > > Remember, The plan only really costs $59.5 billion because $25.5 billion is returned instantly (like a rebate)    > > > in taxes to our Uncle Sam.
> > >

> > >

Ladies this has to be read, laughed at and passed on.  There is not a woman
alive today who won't crack up over this!
I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the week.  Early
one morning, I received a call from the doctor's office to tell me that I
had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 am.  I had only just packed
everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45am.  The trip
to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn't have any time to spare.  As
most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making
such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full
effort.
So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was
sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in that area to make
sure I was at least presentable.  I threw the washcloth in the clothes
basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment.
I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in.
Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I undressed, hopped up on the
table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I was in
Paris or some other place a million miles away.
I was a little surprised when the doctor said, 'My, we have made an extra
effort this morning, haven't we?'  I didn't respond.  After the appointment,
I heaved a sigh of relief and went home.  The rest of the day was normal
... Some shopping, cleaning, cooking.  After school when my 6 year old
daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, 'Mommy, where's my
washcloth?'
I told her to get another one from the cupboard.
She replied, 'No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my
glitter and sparkles saved inside it.'
Never going back to that doctor.  Ever. Needless to say, that didn't happen to me, but I laughed until I cried, and I hope the rest of you get a kick out of it.  Have a happy day.

Mom Test I was out walking with my 4 year old daughter. She picked up something off the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. "Why?" my daughter asked. "Because it's been on the ground, you don't know where it's been, it's dirty, and probably has germs," I replied. At this point, my daughter looked at me with total admiration and asked, "Momma, how do you know all this stuff, you are so smart." I was thinking quickly. "All moms know this stuff. It's on the Mom Test. You have to know it, or they don't let you be a Mom." We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but she was evidently pondering this new information. "OH...I get it!" she beamed, "So if you don't pass the test you have to be the dad." ''Exactly," I replied back with a big smile on my face.

1.
A good head to be able to evaluate the quality of ideas and
suggestions presented to him.
2.
A good heart to be able to be compassionate and fair with the
people.
3. A good spirit to be able to hear the voice of God.
Some paths
God will lead you down don't make head and heart sense at the
time.
4. A good eye to be able to see things other people cannot.
5.
A good tongue to be able to communicate the vision to the
people and motivate them to follow.
6.
A good hand to be able to do the things that need to be
done. Knowing the right way is not the same as doing it.
7. A good foot to set an example for the people.
A minor flaw
can outshine a major mission in the eyes of small minds.

1. A day without sunshine is like night.
2. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
5. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.
14.
OK, so what's the speed of dark?
15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
17.
How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
19.
What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?
20.
Why do psychics have to ask you your name?
21.
Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the heck happened?'
22. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapeno's.
What you do today, might burn your butt
tomorrow ! ! !
LOL ! !

Dan was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business.
When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed a wife with which to share his fortune.
One evening at an investment meeting he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
Her natural beauty took his breath away.
"I may look like just an ordinary man," he said to her, "but in just a few years, my father
will die, and I'll inherit 20 million dollars.
"
Impressed, the woman obtained his business card and three days later, she became his stepmother.
Women are so much better at estate planning than men.
LOL ! ! !

Women over 50 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them.
A friend of mine confused her Valium with her birth control pills... she has 14 kids but doesn't really care.
One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a woman gain 5 lbs.
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely.
The best way to forget your troubles is to wear tight shoes.
The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.
Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.
Sometimes I think I understand everything, and then I regain consciousness.
I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting fire to my pants.
Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks 2 sizes!
Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like... 'You know sometimes I forget to eat!' ......Now I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name and my keys, but I have never forgotten to eat.
You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat!
The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him.
I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast.
Are they kidding? That's my idea of a perfect day!

As you may remember, my wife is disabled. She went for a sleep study because she has trouble sleeping at night. She found out that she has sleep Apia. They gave her a C pat machine to use at night when she sleeps. That is a  face mask  hooked to a rubber hose that blows air down her throat while she sleeps . The first night  she wore the mask to bed , I looked over at her , and I thought I was sleeping with a space alien. I am use to it now. 

Father's Day will be here Sunday. May all you father's have a good Father's Day with your children.   I have a son out there some place. I have not seen him since his mother took him and ran off for another man 25 years ago. My son was 5 years old then. He would be 30 years old now. I often think about him , and if I have any grandchildren. Again, happy Father's Day to you all.

  As most of my on line friends already know,my health has not been good lately.  I have a bad heart. I am deaf in one ear. Just 3 weeks ago I had a torn retina on my right eye. They are trying to repair the retina , but I am still blind in that eye. I had some blood tests done this week. The clinic just called me with the results. Guess what? The results shows that I am now diabetic !  They want me to try diet and exercise to control it .If that does not work, they will put me on medications . When will it ever end?!

As you may know, I am a great country music fan. My wife and I saw Carrie Underwood and Josh Turner in concert Friday night. They both put on a good show.  It was hard for me to drive someplace I have never been, with only one eye. Everyone on the freeway stayed out of my way. I just posted 24 of the better photos on this web site. It is not easy taking photos with only one eye either. I hope you like them.

   My wife has driven me 70 miles round trip for the past  nine days to have laser surgery done on my torn retina in my right eye. That is a total of  630 miles!

As to this date,I still can't see out of that eye. I am going to a Carrie Underwood concert next Friday night. I wish I had both eyes to watch Carrie !

    I have to wait until April 14th to see if my eye has healed  enough to remove the cataract that was caused by the laser. After the cataract is removed,I may get my eye sight back. If not, I can wear an eye patch and become a pirate !

You never think about your eye sight until you don't have it! I just lost the sight in my right eye.The retina was torn from my eye. I did not have an accident, it just came off. The are trying to re-attach it ,but they can't promise anything.They  have worked on it 3 times now,and all I still see out of it is  a fog. At least I still  have my left eye to see  out of.They say it will be a long time until I get my sight back in that eye,if ever.

I woke up this morning to find I was snowed in! Just about everything was closed. the banks were closed and the mail man did not even come.

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF A PANDA IN DIFFERENT STAGES OF LIFE.

WHERE IS MY MOM? I AM HUNGRY!

I spent a year fighting in the Viet Nam war 40 years ago. I saw many of my friends fall beside me. I was one of the lucky ones that made it out alive. I just posted over 30 pictures of Viet Nam that I took back in 1969 for you that had a family member in Nam. Yes, WAR IS HELL!

I just got back from my heart cath. This is the 4th one I had to have in the past 2 years. the blockage was not enough to worry about. My kidney exam showed some problem , but they gave me some terrible tasting meds to take for a total of 4 days.That seemed to take care of that.Heart caths are fun. That is where they take a long tube,ram it into your leg and up into your heart.   I can't wait until I need another one.But until then, I get to stay an OLD DUDE a little while longer,and I'm OK are you OK?

I just got back from my heart doctor. My stress  test showed I am having some blockage returning to my heart, and maybe  some kidney blockage.It was 2 years ago when I had a massive  heart attack and about died.I had to have 4 stents placed into my heart.Now I will need to go thru another heart cath and kidney exam.   WHY ME LORD?

My wife and I  are both disabled. We had to refinance our house for the 3rd time just to make ends meet.We get food stamps and state Medicaid for medical bills and drugs. Up until now I was getting $1,300 per month disability.I had to pay  Medicaid $346 out of that just to have medical insurance on my wife and me. I got a $30 increase on my monthly disability last month. Guess what!? The state lowered our food stamp amount and raised the amount I have to pay for medical coverage because I got a whole $30 a month raise!I am now trying to support my wife and I on a whole $15,900 per year.GIVE ME A BREAK!

   I was born in a small town in Ohio about 63 years ago to parents that  both had to work. Since both my parents had to work,I lived with my grandparents until they passed away twelve years later.At twelve years old I moved in with my parents.At twelve years old you never think you will grow old.All you think of at that age is having fun and enjoying your childhood.I could not enjoy my childhood.My father was almost killed in an auto accident. At twelve years old I had to take a paper route and mow lawns to put myself thru school because my father could no longer work.Where did my childhood go?

    At the age of 20 years old,the Viet Nam war was  going on. A lot of young  men  were running to Canada to keep from getting drafted. I proudly  went to Viet Nam  to serve my country.I made it back.Some of my friends did not. I lost my childhood forever.

  After I was out of the Army I  could finally settle down and enjoy  my life while  I am still a young man ? I got a job as a fast food manager. I got married . A fast food manager salary is not  very much. My wife had to work too .

   My wife's father died  and her mother moved in with us until she passed away.

With just my wife and me alone now,we can have some fun together while we are still young and able to enjoy it ?My wife had an accident while we were on vacation at Lake Erie. She became disabled  and unable to work again.I had a heart attack and had 4 stents  placed in my heart.I had to quit work and go on disability.This is not how I planned to spend my retirement with my wife.I am retired,on disability and no money to go any where.I have become an OLD DUDE.