WELCOME TO OPINIONS BASED ON FACTS (OBOF)
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Published
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OVERVIEW
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Dec. 28, 2010
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 1
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Dec. 30, 2010
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 2
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Jan. 10, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 3
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Jan. 17, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 4
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Jan. 24, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 5
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Jan. 31, 2011
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!!SOCIAL SECURITY PART 6
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Feb. 07, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 7
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Feb. 14, 2011
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SPECIAL ISSUE
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Feb. 18, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 8
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Feb. 21, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 9
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Mar. 01, 2011
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SOCIAL SECURITY PART 10
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Mar. 07, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 1
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Mar. 14, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 1A
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Mar. 21, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 2
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Mar. 25, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 3
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Mar. 29, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 4
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Apr. 04, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 5
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Apr. 11, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 6
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Apr. 18, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 7
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Apr. 25, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 7A
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Apr. 29, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 8
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May 02, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 9
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May 09, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 10
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May 16, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 11
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May 24, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 12
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Jun. 06, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 13
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Jun. 20, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 14
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JULY 05,2011
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SS & MORE PART 14A
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JULY 18, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 15
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JULY 19, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 16
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AUG. 03, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 17
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AUG. 15, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 18
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Aug. 29, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 19
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Sept. 12, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 20
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Sept. 26, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 21
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Oct. 10, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 22
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Oct. 24, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 22 EXTRA
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Nov. 04, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 23
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Nov. 07, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 24
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Nov. 21, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 25
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Dec. 05, 2011
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SS & MORE PART 26
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DEC. 19, 2011
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Anniversary Edition.
2. The meaning of Christmas.
3. Good & bad news.
4, I can't believe what has happened to the people in our country.
5. A parting thought.
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"VOTE AN EDUCATED VOTE"
What is an educated vote? It is one that has been made with as much knowledge, based on facts, not misinformation, that an individual can obtain.
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Anniversary Edition
The first posting on this blog was December 28, 2010. Since that date, and as of yesterday, December 18, 2011, there have been 2,009 hits since the beginning. This is very gratifying.
It's rather interesting to note that in the total number there have been 62 from Malaysia , 19 from Russia , 16 from Latvia , and 14 from Germany Denmark , United Kingdom , Hong Kong , Philippines , and Portugal
At the same time, however, the number of readers have recently fallen off some. It is still about 200 a month, but that is down about 100 from what it had been for about the last five months. Yes, that is disappointing, but I have to think about why?
I guess it could only be one of two things or both. Either the subjects that I write about or the manner in which I write. If some of you are unhappy with either of these possibilities, I can only say that you are as much at fault as I am. You have not bothered to write any comments telling me how you feel. So, until I hear from any of you to the contrary, I will continue as I have. Apparently, most of you are satisfied and I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
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THE MEANING OF
C H R I S T M A S
There seems to be a number of different meanings of Christmas. The tradition, of course, of Santa Clause and the excitement of the children on Christmas morning as they go from one gift to another to see what all that Santa brought them. For adults with children, watching them is as exciting as the children are experiencing. Tis the time for joyful feeling and singing.
Yes, that is all true for most of us, but not for all. This year is "the not filled with joy year" for more in our country than before, as we know that the poor in our midst are more than before in recent years
BUT what about the real meaning of Christmas. Why do we celebrate at Christmas time? Why on December 25? It's because that is when the Christ Child was born, who became Jesus and his teachings are what we should be celebrating and committing ourselves to live by. Love thy neighbor and do unto others as you would have done unto you.
Whether you believe in a supreme being or not, you must find, that this simple teaching is a great one to live by. Can you imagine what it would be like, if everyone in the World lived by this teaching? Oh, what a glorious, glorious World this would be. That, of course, will never happen, but we, you and I, can bring the World just a little bit closer to that by the way we treat each other every day. That, to me, is the real meaning of Christmas.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas
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A New Year filled with happiness & prosperity.
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GOOD NEWS & BAD NEWS
I suppose, after what I have just written above, it might be best to just sign off for this time. It is a pretty good thought to finish with. But there are a few points of importance that I just must write a little bit about. But don't loose sight of the real meaning of Christmas.
EXTENSION OF THE PAYROLL TAX CUT
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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
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2012 BUDGET
Well, we start off with some good news. Just 27 hours before we would have another government shut down, Congress agreed to a $1.043 trillion budget for the remainder of fiscal 2012.
The bill was, finally agreed to by the Congressional leaders, after the Democrats removed the extension of the payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits. This means that we will not be operating all year on short term extending resolutions, as we have this past year.
During the coming, and last, week of this Congress, they will try to put together a bill extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, for 60 days. That will continue these items, until the next Congress, when everyone has had a cooling off period and things may look a little different. Next Congress starts in January.
This Congress, finally is governing as it should be and acting like leaders. I am afraid that we can't look forward to much of that in 2012, however.
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I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY!!
I am completely floored. I simply can not believe how gullible our people have become. The snake oil that was suppose to cure everything, that the old peddlers in the Old West sold, didn't hold a candle to the snake oil that Newt Gingrich is selling.
Folks, here is a man, who lied so much, that he was banished from being Speaker of the House of Representatives and from the House, itself, and was fined $300,000 besides.
Here is a man, who has had three wives, which, in and of itself, is alright, except each was his mistress, prior to divorcing the one before, then marrying the next.
Here is a man, who was caught sitting in the passenger seat of his car, in his driveway, in the daytime, with a woman, who turns out to be another man's wife, with her head in his lap. It doesn't take much imagination to realize what was happening.
This, was reported by Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence
Now, Gingrich is saying that he apologizes for past errors in judgment and that he has repented and asks for everyone to trust him.
Here is a liar of the first class. He has done absolutely nothing to prove that anyone can or should trust him. His entire background proves he is the most underhanded, deceitful con artist who was ever in Congress, in recent memory. If he wants to get back into politics, then he should run for Congress and spend some time proving that he can be trusted, before he tries for the most powerful position in the World.
AND HERE HE IS, THE FRONT RUNNER IN THE GOP CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. WHAT KIND OF A ROLE MODEL IS THIS FOR, NOT ONLY OUR KIDS, BUT FOR ALL OF US?
It is reported that people think he is the smartest, of all the candidates. I don't doubt that one bit. Anyone who is able to get the public to believe that a man of his background should be President, must be very smart.
Now the polls show he has a large lead nationally, but in Iowa Iowa
I am not as concerned about Gingrich beating Obama as I am about us simply having a man like this even running for President in our Country. What can the rest of the World think of us. If a person believes in this man, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell them. It is just that far- fetched.
I PREDICT THAT GINGRICH WILL START TO LOSE HIS LEAD IN THE NOT TO DISTANT FUTURE. EVEN THOUGH, HE WOULD BE THE EASIEST FOR OBAMA TO BEAT, I SURE HOPE MY PREDICTION IS RIGHT.
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A PARTING THOUGHT
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. Sophia Loren
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If the good Lord is willing and the creek don't rise, I'll talk with you again on Tuesday January 3, 2012 if not before. It does appear, as though there may be some things happening in congress this week. If it is of interest I will post an EXTRA.
Floyd
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