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To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (14516)	1/17/2009 4:35:54 PM
From: jj99	1 Recommendation Respond to of 50424

I hope Congress doesn't let the Death Tax go back into effect. There is no reason to tax anyone that heavily, especially when it can have such negative effects on small- and medium-sized family-owned businesses. With the economy in a poor state, and with even the most optimistic estimates for the recovery saying it won't be a quick process, I think we need to do what we can to help those businesses. They have always been the engine that helps drive job creation. The Death Tax would really stifle that. I encourage everyone to contact their Congressional representative to tell them to repeal the Death Tax permanently. If you want to see what it can truly cost, I noticed that the Friends of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a Death Tax calculator up that will let everyone see the staggering impact of it. Here's the link - friendsoftheuschamber.com

To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (14516)	1/17/2009 5:02:24 PM
From: No Mo Mo	Respond to of 50424

"Anyone have any ideas, or comments for doing that?" Talk directly to them? Start with Paul. See if he, or they, are even up for that kind of cooperation. They must have tried to rally whatever support they could during the election. No sense re-inventing that wheel. In the meantime...I'm moving to Nepal.

To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (14516)	1/18/2009 3:03:57 AM
From: roguedolphin	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50424

Jim Puplava interviews Gerald Celente of The Trends Journal January 17, 2009 "Who is going to rent all the forthcoming vacant commercial real estate?? Answer: NO ONE".... ...also tells Jim Puplava we will see a revolution in America in the near future.... ...an EXCELLENT INTERVIEW... ...the gory details follow. (listen to the interview on the link) financialsense.com The purpose of trend forecasting is to provide insights and directions in anticipation of what the future may bring – and to be prepared for the unexpected. Gerald Celente, a second-degree black belt Close-Combat martial artist, well understands the importance of proacting rather than reacting: "The first rule of Close Combat is to attack the attacker. Action is faster than reaction. The same holds true for the future. You know the future is coming … attack it before it attacks you." trendsresearchFounder of The Trends Research Institute in 1980, Gerald Celente is a pioneer trend strategist. He is author of the national bestseller Trends 2000 and Trend Tracking (Warner Books). Gerald Celente's on-time trend forecasts, vibrant style, articulate delivery and vivid public presence makes him a favorite of major media. The world's only trends analyst covering 300 diversified trends fields, Gerald Celente and the Trends Research Institute provide trend research studies and consulting services to businesses and governments worldwide. Celente also designed the nation’s first professional course in trend forecasting. In addition to providing specialized trend research services, Mr. Celente is called upon by businesses, governments and associations to deliver keynote addresses and seminar presentations worldwide. Gerald Celente is recognized by the major media as the truth in trends.

To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (14516)	1/18/2009 4:53:17 PM
From: onward1	11 Recommendations Respond to of 50424

When you are stuck in a traffic jam next year and see six union construction workers standing on the side of the road all making $50 an hour watching one guy with a jack hammer working, know that your tax dollars have been spent wisely. Likely the job will be non-union. Of the six guys watching, there will be one supervisor, one foreman, a safety rep from the company, an engineer, and two govt inspectors. One inspector will be a Homeland security guy. When they aren't watching they will be in the trailor holding a special meeting of how to get more safe productivity out of that guy on the jackhammer while swilling coffee and supporting at least three donut houses. Assuredly they will be making more than $50.00 an hour each. The job will be run by Halliburton and will not have to be bid.