Friday, August 12, 2011

Republicans: with mechanized workforces, outsourcing, importing cheap goods; how does trickle down help us now?

It's really pretty simple. Let's say I currently pay $125,000 in income taxes (lots of people actually do pay that much) and I get a cut of $25,000. Do I go out in the backyard and bury the 25K? No, I either put it in the bank - making money available for the bank to loan to people for lots of reasons or invest it - making money available for a corporation to expand and hire people or buy municipal bonds - making it possible for local govts to build infrastructure or spend it on things I want/need. Maybe a new car, maybe a boat, maybe take a vacation, new clothes, go out to dinner more ofter, new furniture, etc, etc. You will note that all of these mean jobs for other people who make more money and pay more taxes. That is why lowering tax rates ALWAYS results in increased revenues for the govt.

How to Drink more Water?

I dont drink that much water at all. I always want the sugary drinks like gatorade or soda. But Ive noticed alot of symptoms of dehydration, and i need to drink more water. Whenevr i try to drink water, i end up not liking the taste or craving sugar. How do i stop this, and drink more water?

Is it normal to have a craving to have a baby?

I am 18, and of course at this point I do not want to have a child and am not planning on having children until I am married and in my late 20's but every so often I have the craving to have a baby and be a mother, is this normal?

What is wrong with me that I want to be in love?

I realize that being in love, feeling passionate and excited ... Is for men only. Women are supposed to crave being loved and adored, not to crave adoring someone. What the he'll is wrong with me and how can I fix myself?

Water traveling along heating duct work in the third floor of my side split home?

I have a 4 level side split home, the kind with a full basement (4th level) and a partially underground 3rd level that is finished. We have a re-occurring issue with a trickle of water coming into the basement via a heating duct that goes under the floor of the 3rd level and services the rooms on the 3rd level. The duct work comes into the basement via an interior wall, and there is NO OTHER WATER in the basement (it's bone dry). The water comes in when we've had a lot of rain / soil moisture. We removed the duct work, and the water is traveling along the vent from the far end of the house. It looks as if there is no "cap" on the end of the duct, which abuts against the foundation wall. The ductwork has a small layer f sediment in it. Where is the water coming from? The duct is below grade and is likely below the footings of the house. There is not crawl space. I am having two sides of my foundation excavated, re-tiled and water-proofed. It that going to solve the problem? I am frustrated because I pointed out to various people that the water was trickling out via the duct work, and that I felt the water was coming in via a weak point and going down the path of least resistance. Nobody took the duct work of to look before starting this job, and I was told the issue was the result of blockage of the weeping tiles and possibly a crack below the ground. There is no crack, and the tiles, although they have some sediment, are less than 1/4 full. The soil around the house is not even terribly wet (despite all the rain). Mt neighbor has a downspout that goes directly into their drainage below ground (which is not legal anymore) on the side of the house where we seem to have a problem (maybe). Is it possible this is contributing to my woes??? Does anyone have any idea what is going on? I'd rather not rip up the floor of the 3rd level, as it has only recently been finished - and I am going to be selling my house.

What can I expect in Phoenix Arizona?

omg!, i went to Phoenix this spring break for my JROTC comp. it was super beautiful, the back ground of the whole city was mountains, & the sun rise was beautiful. the only thing is it really reall hot over there so drink a lot of water& wear a lot of sun screan b/c you will get burnt& pass out if you Dnt drink a lot., its a very clean city. i think you will love it.

Do Republicans lie about taxes?

They don't lie. The lie about shared sacrifice from the president in the face of 1 in 2 American receiving a government check and half of Americans paying no income taxes is PROOF.