|
lao_ye_ye
|
read my profile
sign my guestbook
Name: GUHMike
Country: United States
Gender: Male
Interests: Volleyball, Soccer, CCMC, Lord of the Rings, Various computer games, War movies, Cardinals baseball, Pittsburgh Steelers, Michigan Football
Expertise: none....none at all
Occupation: Other
Industry: Other
Message: message me
Website: visit my website
AIM:  mliang74
Member Since:
4/29/2004
|
|
| this year is definitely interesting
economic issues
tax
Obama: will raise taxes to the incomes over 250K
most likely, capital gains will increase, so will death taxes after 2010, AMT will also go up
most middle class will receive a tax break
my key concern is longer term...with the reforms or the programs he proposes...taxes will have to increase
McCain: will lower taxes, especially to small business ownders
housing
personally I haven't looked into this issue
but i do know this needs to be looked at.
Obama:
McCain: wants to buy out loans straight out. i dont think this makes much sense.
homebuyers don't have any financial responsibility
healthcare
Obama: more healthcare provided to lower class and special
open stem cell research
McCain: really no big change
Nature/Environment
Obama:
McCain:
Again, don't really know alot of this in detail, but I would trust the Dems here more than the Republicans
who are all about GAS, OIL, etc
Abortion
Obama: will repeal third trisemester abortions
McCain: will keep third trisemester abortions illegal
Overall Govt spending:
Obama: overall budget is $250K-$300K billion over budget and will just increase with programs
McCain: will set govt spending limits. $150-200K billion over budget.
Defense
there's sort of been discussion here, but I would feel more comfortable with the Republicans here
Obama has not voted for a lot of defense spending nor protecting military nor follwoing the advice of Generals on the field
Obama: did not serve
McCain: did serve for the US, vietnam vet and hanoi hilton resident
World politics:
I think both would do a good job here, although I think more would choose and opt and feel more comfortable with Obama.
Obama
McCain
Running Mate
Obama: Sen. Joe Biden- lots of exp, defense, military
McCain: Gov. Sarah Palin- lil exp, yeah...thats about it.
I am still undecided. Definitely leaning to Obama
What I do want to say is that America wants change, but will Americans really change themselves
will Americans be okay with higher taxes. we will need it
will Americans be okay with the US Govt running so many different things when they already have messed them up
either under a DEM or a REP President
we will have to face some very big issues
Global Warming and dependency on Oil
Soc Security--it will run out, those under 40...there will be no SS for you.
Economic changes - Balanced budget is needed. period! stop spending things on like wooden arrows.
who proposed that to be added...really!?
| | |
| any guesses on who I'd vote for come election day?
if you want to know my previous voting record
it's been mostly republican, but a few democrats as well.
i did vote from obama as my states Senator
i did vote for mccain twice in the primaries once in 00 and another this year.
I am still quite undecided. I am praying about it.
If you ask me about VP
I would say overwhelmingly to Senator Biden
to vote for Palin is to be crazy.
my VP candidate for the Republican party was Former Sec of State and Fmr Jt Chief Colin Powell
Mitt Romney or Mike Huckabee would have been much better than Palin
please share with me why I should vote for one or the other
and yes...being Christian does not mean voting Republican.
| | |
| be careful of this candy here in the US
http://www.wfsb.com/health/17599817/detail.html#-
its contaminated with the same stuff found in the powdered milk in China
| | |
| well...with all the recent fuss in the global and US financial markets, people start asking me questions about banks and so forth
i'll try to provide some links
1) if you're worried about your specific bank and it's health, here are some links.
http://www.bauerfinancial.com/btc_ratings.asp
and
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/safesound/ss_home.asp
if you're wondering about FDIC and how much it covers, the basics are
$100K in cash
$250K for your IRAs
the FDIC does provide a nice link to help you know how much is protected with all the different accounts in different banks to all of the joint accounts
http://www.fdic.gov/edie/
in case you want to learn more....watch this video
http://www.vodium.com/MP/MPF/1.1.3/mpf.asp?xml=/vs_data/pn100318_fdic_di_2006/84B8FM1Q/mediapod.xml&type=mediapodflash
I do not want to create fear...this is just for information purposes.
I hope this helps you become more knowledgeable and a good steward of God's money that HE has given you.
If you are worried about stuff like this, I would encourage you to pray about it. Seek God and His guidance.
if you have other questions, please feel free to ask.
| | |
| i just found this...
definitely different.
the colors you choose/prefer speak into what you should do as a career
here's what it spit out
introduction
The Dewey Color System® is the world's first and only
validated, color-based personality career testing instrument. Based on
our experience and your interests, your best suited occupations are listed
below.
-
Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Key Words:
Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional
These
original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a
great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being
creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something
new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places
where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas. CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested
careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative
Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior
Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher,
Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect,
Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor,
Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer. CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider
workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic
qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow
self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature. Suggested
Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior
decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls;
institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools.
Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries,
and galleries.
-
2nd Best Occupational Category
You're an ORGANIZER
Key Words:
Self-Control, Practical, Self-Contained, Orderly, Systematic, Precise, and Accurate
These
conservative appearing, plotting-types enjoy organizing, data systems,
accounting, detail, and accuracy. They often enjoy mathematics and data
management activities such as accounting and investment management.
Persistence and patience allows them to do detailed paperwork, operate
office machines, write business reports, and make charts and graphs.
What do you think?
if you are interested in taking the test, go here http://www.careerpath.com/
| | |
|
