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A Controlled Society…Just My Thoughts…(A Poetic Rant)

WE, THE CONTROLLED

 

The weak are controlled and the strong are vilified in today’s society

We walk through life, allowing the environment to dictate our course

Individual thought seems lost, dependent upon the voices of others

Surrounded by moral decay; we justify it by blaming those around us

 

We focus on the darkness as we push the light of day into a dark void

The good is often dismissed, yet we blame others for our blindness

Controlled and limited from an understanding of what is before us

By those who deceive us and promote a false sense of future hope

 

We look behind us and fail to see the lessons that should have been learned

We look far into the future and see what may be or what could have been

Our basis for the evaluations, both past and future is of a confused nature

And in the process, we fail to live for today and contaminate the present

 

We are smothered with a combination of silence and a deception of the truth

Focus remains clouded and our goals and our motivations become stagnant

Those in power tell us all will be well; we should just trust their direction

And as we do just that, the silence and the darkness become a way of life

 

The weak become defenseless; those who try to be strong become resentful

The two levels collide, and those in power pretend to exhibit concern

A division of society, working against itself; coexistence is impossible

The ultimate distraction is created, and it is dependent upon our vulnerability

 

THOSE WHO CONTROL

 

Mentality is based on outside entities, as opposed to the individual mind

Our thoughts are deemed irrelevant and dismissed by those that control

Individual responsibility and even success is viewed as an arrogant display

The less fortunate are told of the evil of those that exhibit personal growth

 

The security and prosperity of us all has been laid in the hands of a few

Moving in a stealth mode, a vow of secrecy, they manipulate life, itself

Monetary supply has never really been a concern to those who control

If you are very still, you may be able to feel them reaching into your pocket

 

The ability to trust common man has been tarnished by presence of evil

Those who wish to be trusted are the ones who are dismantling morality

Good and evil have crossed lines; an intentional confused state implemented

Stipulations have been invoked to create a lack of understanding of both

 

THE DECEPTION

 

A wealth of propaganda is used to steer us in an unknown direction

Those who tell us they care are merely placing all into a massive mold

Humanity by design, yet the actual human concept is not a consideration

We are led farther into the darkness, with a false promise of light

 

UNEXCUSABLE

 

Endless wars, and rumors of wars are common with our worldly existence

Unjustified battles, unnecessary deaths, yet it is only a business to them

We are told that inhumane conditions are simply not to be allowed by others

So we inject our own inhumane conditions as a cure for the same element

 

PITTING ONE AGAINST THE OTHER

 

The less fortunate need help, so let’s allow the nation to suffer in the process

Instead of a goal that actually helps those in need, we vilify the successful

Poverty remains strong, they insist upon it with their implemented programs

Giving them only enough to survive, but never to advance from the darkness

 

NO REPRESENTATION

 

Representation is non-existent, I cannot remember a time it was not true

Movement is determined by their own rules; laws that interfere are ignored

Our foundation has been deemed insignificant and has been set quietly set aside

They know what is best for us, so we should just sit back and remain silent

 

AND THEY CONTINUE TO DO AS THEY WISH

 

The weak get weaker, and will remain within a controlled environment

The successful will continue to be vilified, and to be deemed irrelevant

The division grows; and in the process, our nation will continue to decline

Everything is going precisely as those in charge have determined it to be

 

While we all are forced to suffer, those in control do as they wish

 

NOTE:  I want to make it clear that I am certainly not suggesting that the gloom and doom represented in this write applies to all of us, for it certainly does not.  I am speaking of a collective American society, as it relates to what we face, as individuals, and as a nation.  Consider it a poetic rant.  I may post another write to explain how I refuse to allow any of this to have a real impact on my life, other than the natural concern for all of us, as a nation. 

 

Vic Damico 2012

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I am keeping the blog open for now, but use it to make suggestions on how to deal with the problem.  The administration says they are going to keep the site clean, so we can work with them to help.  Vic

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The following is my personal opinion as to why President Obama should not be trusted by anyone, either the right or the left.  Czars are not a new dimension to our government, as other presidents have appointed them, but Obama has taken it to a new level.  Czars should never have been allowed, period, as they represent a manipulation of our Constitutional foundation.

 

Czars represent a shifting of power that is simply not allowed by the United States Constitution, and I will explain what no one is talking about.  A Czar is appointed by the president, and is only accountable to the president.  Take a look at the list below and see what areas of our lives that are connected to these Czars.  An alarm in your head should sound, alerting you to be concerned, unless you are too naive as to face the truth, and to maybe question Obama's intentions even for a moment.

 

Our government is divided into three separate branches, and it is done for the sole purpose of not allowing one branch of the government to be dominate and simply have too much power. These are the executive, legislative, and the judicial branches.  The appointment of Czars bypasses that "checks and balance" system.  Obama, or any president can appoint a Czar, that represents the legislative or judicial branches of the government, and since the Czar is able to develop and implement actual policy, the power of the legislative or judicial branches is shifted to the executive branch, which gives the president powers that are simply not allowed based on the United States Constitution.

 

Czars are used to manipulate the very foundation of this nation, and in the process, the president has individuals who are to report only to the president, and are only held accountable by the president.  Congress is no longer needed, mainly because the Czars can be used to bypass congress, and they do just that.

 

Auto recovery Czar?  Faith based Czar?  Climate Czar?  FCCHealth Czar?  Cyber Czar?  Weapons Czar?  The president is now in charge of these areas of our lives, and it is not meant to be handled by the president, nor is the president allowed to have complete control, as given to him by the appointment of these Czars.  The executive branch of our government is not allowed to have the power and complete control that is represented by the implementation of these Czars, and this list is only a partial list.  When you hear many of us speak of the control mentality of our government, this is the very thing we are speaking of, and it is getting worse by the day.  One individual should never have this amount of power, and our Constitution was set up to avoid this situation, but apparently the Constitution is no longer a guiding force in Washington.  If you support this manipulation of our government structure, and you do not see a problem with the inevitable consequences, then you are part of the problem.  This massive intrusion invades all of our rights and freedoms, not just one political party, and the agenda represented by these Czars clearly shows that Obama has no more loyalty to the left, as he does for the right. This works against every single one of us. diversity Czar? 

 

AIDS Czar: Jeffrey Crowley

Auto Recovery Czar: Ed Montgomery

Border Czar: Alan Bersin

California Water Czar: David J. Hayes

Central Region Czar: Dennis Ross

Climate Czar: Todd Stern

Domestic Violence Czar: Lynn Rosenthal

Drug Czar: Gil Kerlikowske

Energy and Environment Czar: Carol Browner

Faith-Based Czar: Joshua DuBois

FCC Diversity Czar: Mark Lloyd

Government Performance Czar: Jeffrey Zients

Great Lakes Czar: Cameron Davis

Guantanamo Closure Czar: Daniel Fried

Health Czar: Nancy-Ann DeParle

Information Czar: Vivek Kundra

Intellectual Property Czar: Victoria Espinel

Intelligence Czar: James Clapper

Manufacturing Czar/Car Czar: Ron Bloom

Mideast Peace Czar: George Mitchell

Oil Spill Escrow Fund Czar: Kenneth Feinberg

Regulatory Czar: Cass Sunstein

Safe Schools Czar: Kevin Jennings

Science Czar: John Holdren

Stimulus Accountability Czar: Earl Devaney

Sudan Czar: J. Scott Gration

TARP Czar: Herb Allison

Technology Czar: Aneesh Chopra

Terrorism Czar: John Brennan

Urban Affairs Czar: Adolfo Carrion Jr.

War Czar: Douglas Lute

Weapons Czar: Ashton Carter

WMD Policy Czar: Gary Samore

9/11 Health Czar: John Howard

Cyber Czar: Howard Schmidt

Oil Spill Czar: Ray Mabus

Economic Czar: Paul Volcker (Volcker is expected to leave the Economic Recovery Advisory Board)

Ethics Czar: Norm Eisen (Eisen was appointed last year to be U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic)

Vic Damico

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Morality Does Not Live In Washington

 

I just need to say something, and honestly I do not care as to the agreement or disagreement it may bring from some, because it is simply true.  I am simply tired of hearing from our government and many individuals throughout our nation telling us we are less than admirable based on clouded, confused societal standards. 

 

If an individual lives a responsible life, and seeks and finds gainful employment and because of that self-motivation, makes an enormous amount of money, it is not the role or the right of the United States government to decide that this individual is greedy, uncaring, or more responsible for the lives of others because he/she is unwilling to just give away the fruits of their individual labor.  While the individual should and may very well help others as he/she can, it is a call that should be made by the individual, not the federal government.  In reality, it is simply none of their business.  Although those of us with a strong faith in God will do what we can to help others, even though we do not see a need to make our personal actions known to others, it is a personal choice, as it should be.  We have a government that tells us that it is our moral and patriotic duty to give our money to those who are less fortunate, but we must funnel it through their hands in order to reach that level of morality.  We are perfectly capable of helping others without the assistance of the government, but for some reason, the government seems to believe they know what is best to do with our money, but again, I say, “It is none of their business.”  The statement by our government, as to our helping being a moral and patriotic thing is just a justification for taking our money, because this clearly shows that they do not understand the meaning of moral obligations.  You cannot dictate morals.   Morals are a personal choice, and it is simply scary for so many of our individual citizens to think that government mandated personal behavior has anything to do with morals.  Once it is mandated, it is no longer a personal choice, and it is not representative of moral behavior.  They take our money, twist it with their deception and corruption, use it for their personal and political agendas, and then have the nerve to say it is somehow related to our moral behavior.  No, it is a way to justify taking our money, and that is the only thing that they are truly concerned with in the whole process. 

 

If I decide to help a family that is down on their luck, I will do so, and I will do so without asking permission from the federal government.  I will not contact the media so that I will receive praise from anyone willing to throw it my way, mainly because that is not my motivation with my giving to those who need help.  With my personal efforts, my money is not washed by Washington, only leaving pennies of each dollar to reach those who need the help, nor will the money be funneled through a corporation or individual that will owe me a favor because of that money trail.  Most of us who give to charitable organizations will not give if the organization has a questionable past or has a history of deception or even fraud.  When the government touches any of our money, regardless of the intended use of that money, it is automatically questioned as being a legitimate cause, and it should be.  With all of the money we have had taken (not given by choice) by our government, we find ourselves in the middle of an economic recession, with no real evidence of relief in sight, and we are $15,000,000,000,000 in debt, or at least that is the amount they are willing to admit.  Why shouldn’t we be skeptical when we are forced to release our money to the federal government? 

 

Washington is full of economic idiots, and they prove that daily with the poor decisions and lack of positive results from every single venture they seem to focus on at any given moment.  Washington has no money, never has, never will.  It is our money, and even though we have been giving them funds from the fruits of our labor since they determined it was their right to take it, they still have no money and if we gave them an additional $15,000,000,000,000, we would break even, but only until they found a way to spend that new addition. 

 

So, I say to the federal government, “Take our money, waste it, use it for your back-room deals, use it for your personal wants and needs, but do not tell us that you know anything as it relates to moral behavior or responsibility.  Morality does not live in Washington.”

 

Vic Damico    

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Ignorance And Dishonesty…A Recipe For Failure…I Needed To Rant…

 

 

After reading several posts on several other sites, it is becoming more and more obvious to me as to the real foundation of the problem with many liberals. (Not all of them)  There is an amazing absence of actual comprehension with the issues that are being discussed, especially with the comparison of the right with the left.  I am witnessing some on the left who are just angry, and even though a lack of understanding of certain issues is quite obvious, it doesn’t prevent them from spewing their biased, confused direction, or to even purposely submit untruths to anyone who is willing to listen, especially with those who are just as confused with the current direction America is being taken by both sides of the political circus we call Washington. 

 

There is a serious problem with this ongoing political game, and it is destructive behavior toward the good of the nation, even if the individual or individuals behind it do not understand the consequences of their dishonesty or ignorance. 

 

If you do not understand the issues, you cannot accurately inform others of those issues, and in fact, you create further confusion and ignorance as you claim to have good intentions.

 

If you are so biased with your support for your political party (right or left) that you are willing to say or do anything to promote or support your chosen political party, then you are creating an illusion that you are being honest, and you are not even being honest with yourself, much less to others.

 

If you are so ignorant with the actual meaning of socialism that you do not know what it means, or if you think Obama’s version of socialism is better or more citizen friendly than past examples of socialism, then you should not try to explain it to others, unless you are trying to confuse those whom you are addressing.

 

And for those who attack the Tea Party Movement, your ignorance is glowing with your every insertion of your misguided hatred.  The actual premise behind the Tea Party Movement is to get back to the original foundation of our nation based on the United States Constitution.  If you do not agree with that premise, then man up, and say so, but your weak attacks based on false statements and interpretations is really getting old, and shows more ignorance from those behind the attacks.  Don’t destroy our foundation just to support those who are working constantly to weaken or change that foundation. 

 

I am still seeing those who have an undying loyalty to Obama, even after his recent signing of the NDAA bill, which is just as treasonous as the Patriot Act or the Military Commission Act of 2006, which was signed by George W. Bush.  All three bills spit in the face of the United States Constitution, and are representative of the most intrusive components upon the U.S Citizens in the history of this nation, and even this will not wake people up from this political daydream. 

 

In the last decade, we have witnessed complete ignorance, or intentional intrusions with economic decisions that have actually hindered the natural economic process that would have given us automatic relief from this recessed economy.  Nothing that Obama has done has helped to create jobs, or to improve the overall economic situation in America, and there is no one who will come forward with an example to prove me wrong.  That is because no example exists without inserting untruths, which are flowing like wine with Obama’s campaign speeches. 

 

And here is a special message…”Class Warfare” is alive and well, and it remains alive and well, even if you present it as a conservative talking point.  Whether something is real or not is not dependent upon your false statements or how well those talking points serve you as political statements.  The poverty level is being kept in check to ensure that those within that part of society will vote for those who promise them what is needed to make their lives easier to navigate.  The upper incomes are still under constant attack, as if personal success is a thorn in the butt of American economics.  The middle-class is presented as the target for all of the praise and all of the government focus, when in reality, they are the most delusional part of our society for believing that the current administration gives a damn about the right or the left, much less an isolated section of our society. 

 

The health care program is basically a method of turning over the control of the industry to the United States Government.  It violates the Constitution, and even those in Washington know this.  The delay, or the ongoing battle of its legality is not based on merit, and never has been.  It is simply buying time, as those in Washington either interpret the plan into an acceptable standard as it applies to the Constitution, or to implement the plan, regardless of the legality based on the Constitution.  It was never about health care, and those who see this as a good plan simply do not understand the plan.  I have read it in its entirety, so I am not simply following the words of others with my comprehension. 

 

We do not need immigration reform, and amnesty should not ever be a consideration as a problem-solving component.  All we need is in place.  Enforce the existing laws.  I will make my thoughts very clear.  I do not care what race, what nation, or what gender is represented.  It is simply not a factor when it comes to legal immigration.  Enter our nation by a legal manner, which is currently quite clear, or stay out.  Those who enter should be sent back to their origin, period.  We do not need to add to our population those who enter our nation by spitting on our laws as they enter.  This is not rocket science, but it is one of Washington’s finest political tools, and is always a determining factor with the elections.  You do not enter my house without knocking on the door.  Do not enter my nation without proper procedure.  It is just that simple.

 

I could go on for days with these examples of how pure ignorance, or lack of common sense is preventing our nation from its full potential, or how it is a source of constant declination of all that makes our nation great, but I think this is an adequate start.  Ignorance and lack of honesty is the cause of what is happening to America. 

 

America is still the greatest nation in the world.  Stop playing games that will inevitably change that status. 

 

Vic Damico

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Obama meets with AIPAC and Benjamin Netayahu…My Personal Prediction…

On Sunday, President Obama will address the annual conference of the American Israel Political Action Committee, (AIPAC) and once again, the president will improvise, since his understanding, and even support of Israel has been somewhat questionable in the past.  Then, on Monday, Obama will meet with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who outranks him both mentally and morally with issues concerning Israel’s future. 

Obama has a problem.  He has always weighed his possible approval of all involved against the actual concerns of the issues at hand, but in an election year, he had better be careful, or his true self may surface.  When you consider this evil entity of Iran, and how it concerns our greatest ally in Israel, playing politics, with Obama being the master of political illusions, this meeting may very well work against him.  Obama seems to believe that as long as he tells the people what they want to hear, truth or not, they will continue to stand by his side with support.  Do not underestimate Benjamin Netanyahu, my friends.  This man represents all Obama wishes he could be, and his love for Israel represents something that Obama never has and never will feel for America.  

This is my favorite quote from Benjamin Netanyahu…

“You don’t need to do nation building in Israel; we’re already built. You don’t need to export democracy to Israel; we’ve already got it. And you don’t need to send American troops to Israel; we defend ourselves.” Benjamin Netanyahu

The truth is that Benjamin Netanyahu does not need Obama’s permission or help to do what is needed to protect the nation of Israel, and he will tell Obama that to his face if needed, and with the above quote, he has already done so.  When you have a love for your nation, and you are loyal to the people of that nation, you do what is right, what is honorable, and you do so without political games or a search for personal approval.  No, that is a component that has, or will never be a part of Obama’s life lessons.  Obama could learn much from Benjamin Netanyahu, but he will be far too busy with concerns of how his words are received for personal praise, than the implementation or even the truth (or lack of truth) behind those words that will project from his narcissistic mouth. 

I wrote this mention of the upcoming meetings with President Obama, with the AIPAC and with Benjamin Netanyahu, personally for a specific reason.  I wish to make a prediction with the outcome of these meetings.  President Obama will either insult America, or he will insult the people of Israel (maybe both) in the process, and it will happen because of a simple reason.  Obama will speak with a goal of creating praise and approval for himself, and will place that goal above the good of America, of Israel, or the common ground that connects the two. 

Vic Damico  

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Washington Just Wants Your Money…We Are Nothing To Them…

 

When those in Washington present the illusion that they care about the people, this is what they are considering as a true connection between them and us.  We are a source of income to them, and nothing else even remotely matters.

 

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Tangible Taxes
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

 

If you notice, I did not include Federal Income tax within the list.  There is not a single document that makes it legal for our government to require that we pay taxes on our income.  Through the years, both government officials and the Internal Revenue Service have been questioned of the legality of the taxation, and they have yet to present us with any evidence that the tax is required by past or present legislation.

 

Not one penny of our federal income taxes go to paying for any of the services to the people of this nation, as justified by the government in order to collect those taxes.  The taxes benefit absolutely no one but the banking industry, which would also include the evil entity called, “The Federal Reserve.”  All of the federal income tax collected goes to paying only the interest of the money borrowed from the banks, which are basically holding our national debt.  By paying only the interest, each year we pay the banks, but continue to owe the entire amount that was borrowed.  This means that forever, the federal income tax will pay interest to the banks, and we will never owe less than we originally borrowed.  Is this really the mentality we need to control the finances of an entire nation? 

 

NOTE:  The 16^th Amendment was never properly ratified by all of the states, so the citizens of this nation are not required to pay income taxes based on our own laws.  Our government has been deceitful to us for many decades, and they will continue to do so, as they depend upon our ignorance and unwillingness to doubt their selfish motives.

 

Vic Damico 

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