Latest Stimulus Bill Impossible to Read Before Vote

Hello, friends, and happy Valentine's Day. I don't mean to sound like a Ron Paul sycophant, but he's really the only one I can see that speaks the truth and works for the people. So, you can expect me to post a lot more from him.

Apparently, the latest stimulus bill was over 1,000 pages long, and it was not available for everyone to read in time for the vote. Yep...that's the kind of "change" we need. Pfft!

Here's what Congressman Paul had to say yesterday:

New Hampshire Standing Strong!

Way to go New Hampshire! Taking back it's state's rights from the federal government. They've brought forth a resolution, "affirming States’ rights based on Jeffersonian principles." Of course, this resolution is very constitutional and it serves as nice warning to our ever-growing federal government.

Hearing news like this gives me great hope for the future of the United States of America. There are a handful of other states that have drafted/declared somewhat similar resolutions, but this one takes the cake; and it draws a clear boundary line for our federal government.

Please take a few minutes to read over this historic resolution. Here's the link again: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HCR0006.html

God bless America!



***UPDATE: Unfortunately, this resolution was shot down. However, it's just the beginning! Slowly but surely, this movement is catching on. I'm sure we'll see more resolutions/legislation like this.

Ron Paul Stands Up for America!

I love this guy! Dr. Paul has actually proposed the abolition of the Federal Reserve before the House. Here's a link to his speech: Statement on Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act. However, I've posted the entire thing below. Enjoy!

Statement of Congressman Ron Paul

United States House of Representatives

Statement on Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act

February 3, 2009


Madame Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation to restore financial stability to America's economy by abolishing the Federal Reserve. Since the creation of the Federal Reserve, middle and working-class Americans have been victimized by a boom-and-bust monetary policy. In addition, most Americans have suffered a steadily eroding purchasing power because of the Federal Reserve's inflationary policies. This represents a real, if hidden, tax imposed on the American people.

From the Great Depression, to the stagflation of the seventies, to the current economic crisis caused by the housing bubble, every economic downturn suffered by this country over the past century can be traced to Federal Reserve policy. The Fed has followed a consistent policy of flooding the economy with easy money, leading to a misallocation of resources and an artificial "boom" followed by a recession or depression when the Fed-created bubble bursts.

With a stable currency, American exporters will no longer be held hostage to an erratic monetary policy. Stabilizing the currency will also give Americans new incentives to save as they will no longer have to fear inflation eroding their savings. Those members concerned about increasing America's exports or the low rate of savings should be enthusiastic supporters of this legislation.

Though the Federal Reserve policy harms the average American, it benefits those in a position to take advantage of the cycles in monetary policy. The main beneficiaries are those who receive access to artificially inflated money and/or credit before the inflationary effects of the policy impact the entire economy. Federal Reserve policies also benefit big spending politicians who use the inflated currency created by the Fed to hide the true costs of the welfare-warfare state. It is time for Congress to put the interests of the American people ahead of special interests and their own appetite for big government.

Abolishing the Federal Reserve will allow Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over monetary policy. The United States Constitution grants to Congress the authority to coin money and regulate the value of the currency. The Constitution does not give Congress the authority to delegate control over monetary policy to a central bank. Furthermore, the Constitution certainly does not empower the federal government to erode the American standard of living via an inflationary monetary policy.

In fact, Congress' constitutional mandate regarding monetary policy should only permit currency backed by stable commodities such as silver and gold to be used as legal tender. Therefore, abolishing the Federal Reserve and returning to a constitutional system will enable America to return to the type of monetary system envisioned by our nation's founders: one where the value of money is consistent because it is tied to a commodity such as gold. Such a monetary system is the basis of a true freemarket economy.

In conclusion, Mr.[sic] Speaker, I urge my colleagues to stand up for working Americans by putting an end to the manipulation of the money supply which erodes Americans' standard of living, enlarges big government, and enriches well-connected elites, by cosponsoring my legislation to abolish the Federal Reserve.

Christmas Giveaway!

Hey, folks! Long time, no post...I know. Bob, over at www.christianpf.com, is giving away some great stuff for Christmas! Check it out here!

Some lucky readers will be getting blessed with:

• An 8GB iPod Nano
• A 1GB iPod Shuffle
• A 6-month subscription to NeoBudget
• 3 Pampered Chef silicon scrapers (for the chef in you!)
• 2 copies of H&R Block's Taxcut Premium 2008
• C.S. Lewis’ "The Great Divorce" audiobook
• "The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets" by Peter Schiff
• "Overworked, Overwhelmed & Underpaid" by Louis Barajas!

Whew...that's quite the list. :D

Anyway, to be entered, you gotta do what I just did. First, plug Bob's giveaway on your site. Second, go back to Bob's Christmas Giveaway post and leave a comment with the URL of where you mentioned it on your site! Good luck!

Could You Give for 10 days? Plus more!

Now here's something! My brother-in-law, Bob, over at Christian Personal Finance has been inspired to challenge his readers to take one moment each day, out of a 10 day stretch, to bless somebody.

Here's what he has to say about it:

The 10 Day Give Challenge

I got a challenge for you. Could you give something, each day, to a different person, for 10 days? Do you think you are up for it? I hope you are.

What the 10 Day Give is all about

The thing is, I think most people really want to make other people’s lives better, but with everything going on all around us all hours of the day, we just don’t get a chance. This is an opportunity to choose, on purpose, to give of ourselves. There really are hundreds of opportunities that we overlook each day. My goal is to just grab hold of one of them each day.

For some people that means giving money, for others time is far more precious than money, and for others it may mean their gifting or expertise in an area. But, no matter who you are, we all have something to give.

It could be taking someone out to lunch, it could be babysitting for an overworked mom, it can as simple as giving your precious time by taking your mom to the park to talk. There are no rules, no judges, and no right or wrong ways of completing the challenge.

But, I encourage you to sign up for the challenge and decide to give whatever you can - it’s only for 10 days. And who knows, maybe it will become a habit. You can do it whenever, but we are going to be doing it as a group from October 10th - 19th, so we would love it if you would join us!

How you can help or get involved

• You can sign up for the 10DG here.
• You can tell others about it via your blog, Facebook, Twitter, email, or anything else.
• You can put a button on your blog/website to help spread the word (you can get it here)

And a quick video…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNCnsS0Ophw

You can sign up and find out a bit more at the 10 Day Give page.

A true challenge! Nevertheless, I think it's a great idea that will be quite liberating for the giver.

Oh yeah, here's the "plus more" from my post title. It is Friday, and Bob has a new giveaway. This week's prize is a 2-year subscription to SmartMoney Magazine! Cha-ching! Check it out here!