September 25, 2011 by ItheConsumer.

As Washington, Wall Street, and Main Street struggle with the issues facing the Nation I can see how many might look at Congress and wonder why they cannot seem to come ta compromise on what needs to be done in order to solve the problems. However, presented with the fact that Today’s Politicians are limited to protecting Mans’ Unalienable Right to be Ignorant I wish My Brothers and Sisters of the 70’s good luck bridging the gap between the Youth of Yesteryear, the Youth of Today so the Youth of Tomorrow can enjoy the same guaranteed civil and constitutional rights bestowed upon us by our forefathers and ancestors. For though I see it as the Republicans and Tea Party wanting out of fear or greed to protect the Commerce and Industry of the 20^th Century, I see President Obama and the Democratic Party unable to gather the support of Commerce and Industry in the 21^st Century to be able to prove America can build a Green Sustainable Government and Society. And why they take those political positions for a reason, having made a promise the last time America and the World faced such a dilemma. I do hope the following fable will help My Community Elders and Peers realize the Youth of Today are in a much better position to build a Better World than their parents and grandparents were forty years ago. Especially since I know there is an America and World worth fighting for.

For fully aware there are still those in society who do not understand how an American Layman Citizen can stand up to “The Corporation” and Wealthy experts and lawyers in order to speak directly to Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders. I do hope they will seek out those in government and society who can explain it since the Laws of Man and the Laws of Nature forbids me from crossing that line. Because although I have grown up disagreeing with your Parents’ Ideology of a Better World and am still spending a lifetime coming to terms with why Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders have a hell-bent ideology of protecting Mans’ Unalienable Right to be Ignorant. I am encouraged to see their children have come to recognize that at some point even foolishness and stupidity is just plain wrong. Thus, why I cannot promise it will be their generation who will succeed in building a world where every Human is economically viable and financially independent considering the Youth of Today are smart enough not to allow me to bring to market a Zero Weight 100% Traction Electric Vehicle powered by man-made wind which has the capability to pay a 16 year old to drive up and down Main Street. I can demonstrate to My Elders and Peers that it is possible for “We the People” to do so using the tools given to us in Our Founding Documents.

Now, realize that the Members of Congress and the Leaders of Society operate on the ideology of Limited Energy and Limited Resources since no one has proven they have mastered perpetual motion. And while I am certain that it exists in Nature, I’ll let the Children of the 21^st Century explain to their Elders why Mans’’ Quest should be for “Endless Energy and Endless Resources instead of Unlimited Power and Resources. Because while Common Sense prevents me from exploiting those who look into the Unknown for answers, aware Nature has been making endless energy and resources for eons I do wonder just how far My Peers will allow the Children of the 21^st Century to go in building a better world. Because though I respect the things accomplished by oil over the last 100 years, I also recognize that other natural resources are being exploited by some as the energy of the next 100 years. However, given the fact the Members of Congress and Leaders of Societies need to look beyond the next fade I wonder if Today’s Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders can handle the ideology that the sun and wind will never end. As well as My Community Elders and Peers coming to terms with the ideology that energy and resources derived from the sun and wind are free to the masses and never be the sole property of one entity. For why I realize like flying cars the world might not be ready for everyone to own a Personal Renewable Power Plants constructed out of four wind mills and a wind tunnel in their backyard. The ideology does lend itself to solving the problems caused by Commerce and Industry.

For example; we hear the Democrats and Republicans cry that government spending is out of control even though the low tax rate has led to a budget deficit and the national debt growing rapidly over the last few years. However, the one thing we are not hearing is how to increase in Home Security expenses has added to the problem. In fact, certain that exposing the money we are spending on such items would do no good I wonder why the Tea Party would rather eliminate entitlement programs for the poor rather than require those needing the added security to pay for it. Because why I certainly have nothing against the airlines or those citizens who fly every day, I cannot support the idea of keeping the price of tickets low while telling those airline employees they will have to pay more for their standard of living while management continues getting big bonuses which need to be protected by Homeland Security. So why hasn’t the Media addressed this side of the story?

Than we have the economy quagmire. A problem brought about by the need to slow down consumption in order to regain control of the short and long term fundamentals of finance. And though Prudence will not allow me to go into exactly how I know these actions were taken. All one has to do is look back at the events before and after Katrina to see how America and Global Corporations were affected by the sudden change in banking and the higher cost of oil. However, knowing the problem goes back before 9/11 the question Congress and the Leaders of Society has to answer is very different. For aware that the latest PC, TV, or phone is no longer enough to drive consumers wildly to the stores and that higher prices for food and fuel are only adding to corporations being unable to peddle their goods and services. It is not only the need for jobs, but the jobs which will create enough income so the employee does not remain a burden on society that needs to be addressed by Congress. And here is where I have a problem with both political parties. Because while I’ll admit that Americas’ Infrastructure is in need of repair and replacement, I can’t see how the current highway contracting system insures employees will become taxpayers so they may share the burden. A position I might add that the Tea Party has overlooked in their opposition to President Obamas’ Jobs Bill. For how does one go about creating high paying jobs which make profit in a Global Economy where cheap labor and low overhead is King?

Nonetheless, one of the hardest difficulties facing this Congress and your parents is what resource will replace the oil they have grown up on. For why there is a strong move by some conservatives to keep America dependent on oil for the next forty years regardless of the cost to their children. I have not heard a convincing argument given by others on how their choice of resources can provide a long term inexpensive cost of energy. And while that lends itself to keeping the economy from growing and encouraging more debt as the wealth of America is redistributed around the world. The inaction of Congress to confront the Corporate Leaders of Energy leaves open a door which can be used by the average American today.

For like the Farmers of Yesterday who brought their crops to the city in order to sell them to the corporation so they could make a profit in order to pay taxes. Under current law and future farmers can harvest the energy of the sun and wind in order to sell their electricity to the corporation so they can make profit in order to pay taxes. Because although Americas’ Energy Companies might not be able to afford adding and replacing their current generator systems with solar and wind generator system and sell their electricity at a reasonably priced, with the rest of Americas’ Businesses needing a way to stay competitive in the global market while insuring the American Consumer keeps their high standard of living. Short of overcoming the natural political objections to individuals owning their own Renewable Power Plants in their backyard, I’ll allow your Community Elders explain how certain laws can allow the community to set aside land for such activity.

Because although I can’t promise the Children of Today that the Elders of the 21^st Century along with their older siblings and parents will allow them to build a government and society capable of making every Human on Earth economically viable and financially independent since the Elders of the 70’s along with the older siblings and parents of the Children of the 70’s limited their government and society to the sky. However, knowing that as of now no Corporation or Wealth can provide a guarantee that every Human need and desire can be met. I do hope that a 16 year old today can understand why it would not have been a good idea to give their parents the ability to get paid to drive up and down Main Street. For why the political goal is to build a Better World than those in the past, just as your parents and grandparents had to settle for a voluntary recycling program in the 1970’s in order to enjoy the system we have today. So we will see how Man will react to the need for more energy and money.

Given that now there should be no doubt about the ability of Humans to have a government and society which can provide every citizen with the opportunity to become economically viable and financially independent. And while Fear and Greed might prevent such radical ideology from swiping across the land, reminded that it took about a hundred years and a Civil War to end Slavery in America. I do hope the Youth of Tomorrow can convince their Elders and Peers that there is an America and World worth fighting for.

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August 24, 2011 by ItheConsumer.

With Conservatives and Liberals being lead to debate whether solving the debt problem or solving the unemployment problem should take first priority in Congress, I do believe the Powers-that-Be are forgetting about the 800 lb. Gorilla in the room. For why it is certain that My Elders and Peers should not bequest to the next generation a $14 trillion dollar debt. It is equally true that My Elders and Peers cannot limit their children to the same employment structure they grew up with. However, the most important issue they most deal with is the energy source for the 21^st Century needed to achieve a Self-Sustainable World. Because no matter how much we cut government spending or create jobs, the simple fact that the 21^st Century will see limited resources of fossil fuel provides the Common Ground needed to bridge both the generational gap and the natural gap of Labor and Management in my humble opinion.

For though it would be wrong to ask Business Owners, Stockholders, and Management to give up their wages, it is equally a reality that lowering the wages of Labor will only lead to less profits for The Corporation and the Community they serve. And though I realize that it is hard for some people to understand why a corporation is considered a person, I do believe the fact that no matter how hard they try they can never be considered to be Human. Thus, sharing the common ground of being a citizen I do believe the ideology of each generation being able and capable of building a Better World through government and society should help My Brothers and Sisters of the 70’s and their children lay the foundation required to keep the ideology of making every human on earth economically viable and financially independent a shining light of hope and inspiration.

So as we wait for the Bold Plans of President Obama and the other Presidential Candidates of the 2012 Elections, I hope my conservative and liberal pundits can look beyond the civil discourse of today in order to embrace what can be done to solve the Issues of the 20^th Century and help America an Humanity prepare for the Human and Natural Events of the 21^st Century. For although it is true that an event can destroy the entire world in a split second, taking from the heritage of our forefathers and ancestors to look beyond death and gloom and knowing My Elders and Peers as well as their Children won’t accept my version of a better world. Let me inspire President Obama and the other Presidential candidates of 2012 by pointing out some things that can be done to deal with the issues of Debt, Jobs, and Energy.

First, knowing that our government agencies replace their vehicles on a regular basis I do believe simply by the President sighing an executive order can make the procurement office purchase electric vehicles from American Automotive Manufactures. For not only would this save millions on fuel expenses in the federal, state, and local budgets, but the savings could be used to pay down the national debt. Additionally, it would provide good paying jobs and increase the revenue for our government; however, by purchasing the equipment to charge the electric vehicles from American Manufactures more jobs, revenue, and savings can be made. For through I personally like the idea of a zero weight 100% traction electric vehicle powered by man-made wind, I do believe purchasing cars like the Chevy Volt would send a strong signal to the market that America is serious about putting over a million electric cars and trucks on the road in the next ten years.

Second, in the sprite of reducing expenses I do believe the President should sign an executive order mandating that all federal building temperatures be set at 78 degrees in the fall, summer, and spring as well as in the winter months setting the thermometers at 68 degrees. And while some may complain I do believe the savings over the course of ten years would be substantial. In fact, I would go so far as requesting from Congress that new building codes ne put in place requiring the cooling/heating lost be kept to a minimum for all new or remodeled federal buildings.

Third, knowing all public buildings generate tons of trash each year I do believe the President should ask Congress to pass into law that all who receive federal funding be required to introduce a 100% recycle policy which would include using the organic waste to produce electricity on site or through a federal certified waste treatment facility. For why I do believe such a move could be done by issuing an executive order, seeing the impact it would have in the daily operations I do believe the Members of Congress should be held accountable; given the fact, some Presidential Candidates and members already in Congress has introduced a bill which would allow light bulbs be produced which use more electricity.

Fourth, knowing the President is going to need a big ticket item in savings I do believe introducing to Congress a bill which would limit travel pay for the Members of Congress and federal employees to the lowest coach price the day of travel because I do believe the American Voter can hold their elected officials accountable for the vote they will make on such a bill. For though I do not think such a clean bill on the subject would pass the House and Senate, I do believe the political blowback it would create will make for interesting conversation amongst the Media Pundits.

Fifth, while far off the radar, but a huge expenditure over the years I do believe the President should request that all Black Projects be reviewed so that Congress can make changes needed to save money and be sure the projects reflect the threats of the 21^st Century. For though America should not give up her stance when it comes to being the World Super Power, even I have to question if America needs better airplanes, tanks, and other 20^th century weaponry. And why I am sure many Members of Congress will fight hard for such items being produced in their state and district, I do believe a blue ribbon commission made up of the top generals of West Point and their civilian counterparts can help save America billions of dollars over the next several years.

Sixth, aware of the fact many contracts come in over budget I would hope the President would consider heavier penalties to include non-payment given proper review. For why we all know there is waste in any program, the idea that a corporation can put in a low bid, but over the years increase the price to well over even the highest bid at the time should be dealt with harshly.

Seventh, knowing Americas’ infrastructure has been neglected over the last forty years and knowing that one of the reasons is the fact most over the age of 50 never believe the Human Race would make it to the 21^st Century I do believe the President should inspire Americas’ Institutions to develop new technology to replace our outdated sewer, water, gas, roads, and other infrastructure that will not only cost less, but take advantage of the bio-knowledge we have acquired over the last forty years. Because why we have not figured out how to build a community that adds positively to their environment, seeing that such technology will go a long way in Mans’ Quest to travel among the stars. I do believe the added value would be inspirational in getting more Americans willing to invest in such projects.

Eighth, realizing the “No-Nothing Party” wants nothing to do with increase revenue I do believe the President should offer them a package they cannot refuse. For recognizing the states are having trouble balancing their budgets I do believe reducing the amount of money sent to Washington by 5-10% will create the necessary incentive to bring all parties to the table. For though I know many want to see the federal Government operate within a balanced budget, unless the current Members of Congress can prove they can pass a 2012 balanced budget than the point is not worth political crap. For with most Americans turning away from the ideology of “Do what I say instead of what I do” the case can be made that those Members unwilling to move from that position and instead take up the cause of proving our federal government can operate within a balanced budget not mandated by law. I do believe the argument of Political Freewill trumps their position.

Ninth, with Americas’ Healthcare Industry demanding more while delivering less I do believe the President should look for alternative methods for Americans to receive answers to their health and medical questions. In fact, knowing that today’s technology can offer the average patient the ability to a better informed, I do look forward to the day when the Patient and their Family Doctor can enjoy a better relationship. Thus, I believe a National Health and Medical Think Tank commissioned by the President offer Congress a better solution than cutting billions out of Medicare and Medicaid. In fact, knowing the VA hospitals are already engaging in such revolutionary technology I do believe especially remote communities can prosper greatly over the years.

Tenth, recognizing Americans need to save more money than they have since the beginning of the century and aware that Social Security will always be under attack I do believe the President should use the idea of creating an Infrastructure bank as an additional method for Americans to save for their retirement. Because with the idea of changing our Social Security system to better reflect the changes of life and our 401k savings subject to the whims of the Stock Market, I do believe offering the Average American a safe 7% interest investment by building Commerce and Industry a better system can be done.

Now, I don’t expect President Obama or the other presidential candidates of 2012 to copy my ideas completely; nevertheless, I do believe the above ideas should help them develop their own top ten changes needed to help America deal with the Debt, Jobs, and Energy issues of our time. For why I can only imagine how far My Brothers and Sisters of the 70’s will allow their children to go in order to build a better world, aware of certain things that will remain silent I do look forward to seeing just how bold Americas’ Democratic and Republican Civil, Political, and Religious Leaders can be given the end of the world as we know it.

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January 31, 2011 by ItheConsumer.

With the need to replace oil as the primary source of energy I realize that others have their own ideas on how to sell the average citizen the electricity and fuel they will need to power the cars and homes; however, recognizing our leaders are looking for sustainability I do believe Mother Nature has already given Mankind the answer they seek. For though Bio-Mass Material http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomass is still a young industry it does offer advantages that no other resource of energy can match. And in my opinion is an excellent companion to Solar and Wind especially since the trio can mimic what Nature has been doing for billions of years.

Given that producing biomass material either through algae farms or factories plus the gathering of falling foliage can provide the building material needed for the 21^st Century and beyond as well as be composted so that warm moist air and nutrients for the soil ban be returned. Additionally, the residual biomass can be used in furnaces to create steam which can drive generators to burn lights brighter than the sun http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/2007/09/a-light-10-bill.html when neither the sun is shining nor wind is blowing. Because why we may not be able to control the Sun or the Wind which has always presented a problem when it comes to the steady production of electricity, in building a Renewable Energy Plant we already have the technology to combine the trio on a single platform.

For example; today we think of burning organic material http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=biomass_home-basics Solar Energy http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=biomass_home-basics and Wind Energy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_turbine as being separate systems; And while all three have their limitations, together they can create a hybrid system which can work in rain or shine. Since imagine what a system could do if it was made up of a wind tunnel housing several wind mills driven by a solar fan and attached to a light from a furnace which burned residual organic waste to generate steam to drive a generator. For though complex in its figuration and mammoth in its ability to deliver a steady source of electricity I do believe the scaling of such a system could be more than enough to help every Human achieve the goal of becoming economically viable and financially independent while supplying Commerce and Trade with the raw material they need and reducing the impact of our landfills.

Thus, what seems like an impossible task will take a little bit of educating the Old Folks; nevertheless, in teaching how to mimic Nature in order to provide us with the energy and products the Human Race will require for the next 100 years and beyond seems like a good start. However, given that Mankind for centuries has been trained to do things the hard way, don’t think they are going to want to change overnight. For why we are still finding the limitations of Biomass, Solar, and Wind, considering Mother Nature has been using the same combination for billions of years. I truly wonder if the Sky is the Limit?  

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