We have been subjected to the ads of presidential candidates for almost a year. To think that this will continue, on an increased basis, for almost another year once the primary elections are over, is enough to drive one mad. At this writing, the supposed "front runners" are sitting Congressional senators. To me this means that nothing will change in Washington if either one wins the office. Of course, they harp on the fact that they are knowledgeable, as they have been in the Senate so many years and know what is going on. They will be making all kinds of statements of what they will do for "you." I only think of what they have been doing for "us" these past many years. Such as taking $1.96 trillion from the Social Security Fund since 1968. From 1968 to 1999, ( a 12-year period), they took $830.8 billion From 2000 to 2006, they have taken $1.14 trillion. ...more

January 14, 2008

"The Income Tax Relief Measure Comes at Expense of Debt" article in last Friday's paper, by Jim Abrams, clearly defines the policy and lack of principles of the Senate regarding tax cuts, spending increases and who pays the bills. Further, to have this White House praise the 100 senators' actions opposing the 435 representatives of the House's action, confirms our bankrupt policy. That this action could have closed loopholes to pay for the $50 billion peoples' programs only confirms that it is the working class wage tax that pays the national debt. The Senate and White House strenuously continue to protect the loopholes in the $200,000 range, which is the rule of thumb when big money is involved. It's a double win strategy for the Republicans in a losing year in that, like Sherman's scorched Earth policy, it leaves little in the treasury for the incoming "public servants," which may or may not be a blessing. ...more

December 11, 2007

•Hanukkah begins at sundown Tuesday. •Step back in time via the Henry B. Plant Museum's Victorian Christmas Stroll to experience how the holidays were celebrated a century ago. It's open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children 3 to 11. ...more

December 3, 2007

Joe Johnston III of Brooksville has been reappointed to another three-year term on the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council. ...more

November 24, 2007

The House on Tuesday agreed to name the largest room in the new Capitol Visitor Center in honor of the slaves who helped build the U.S. Capitol. Under the measure, the room would be called Emancipation Hall. ...more

November 14, 2007

It would be nice if the president could read this, to let him know about my grandchildren and my great-grandchildren. Why is there not going to be any money for them to go to the hospital when they get sick? All because of the president. They all have theirs up in Washington, D.C. If they have free insurance, then why can't my grandchildren and great- grandchildren have it, too? Or maybe it's because their dad and mom don't not make the money like they do in the Senate. The ones in the Senate can give themselves a $4,000 raise whenever they want. Maybe if you did not give yourselves raises in there, then you would be able to help us. That is what you are there for. I was doing good until you took my pension away from me. I am a disabled Korean Veteran, or did you forget about the ones who died for you at the time? Look what you did for all of us who went over there and came home; now there isn't any health insurance for our grandchildren, and no jobs for us. They are all overseas now. I need help! ...more

October 9, 2007

Recently Sen. Hillary Clinton said that she if elected president she would give $5,000 to each child for college education. Here are a few facts: ...more

October 3, 2007

The House voted Tuesday to expand health insurance for children, but the Democratic-led victory may prove short-lived because the margin was too small to override President Bush's promised veto. ...more

September 26, 2007