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Posts by verklaring

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  • Liquid nicotine: Just a teaspoon could kill

    03/24/2014 1:03:00 PM PDT · 70 of 380
    verklaring to Tolerance Sucks Rocks

    E-liquid comes in child proof bottles.

    The quit smoking “Nicorette” products : gum, candies, mist, etc. do not come in child proof containers. They have the same candy flavours and their Nicotine content is higher than most e-juice. They are also sold over the internet.

    A distorted half truth is a deliberate lie.

  • 10 Points to Consider in the Great Natural Gas Vehicle Debate

    07/12/2013 9:41:05 AM PDT · 43 of 55
    verklaring to thackney
    Point 11. Natural gas in the form of propane, the most common version of this, says liquid at -30C or -22F. That is, it will not vaporize to run the engine. Schools here in Canada with buses running on propane shut down when it is that cold because the buses will not run. The same would be true for other vehicles.
  • George Zimmerman: A Pointless Trial [the Peruvian Hispanic "Not Guilty"]

    07/10/2013 1:07:59 AM PDT · 6 of 56
    verklaring to Moseley
    "...Hispanic (Peruvian) Zimmerman..."

    Whose great grand father was black, or african-Peruvian...

    Just as Obama's mother was white and his father an afro-arab–Black.

  • Going Galt: More Americans Vote with their Feet against Obama (Beware of exit taxes, though!)

    05/11/2013 11:42:46 PM PDT · 5 of 27
    verklaring to SatinDoll
    The problem is particularly serious for Americans who live and work overseas. The United States is one of the few nations (and the only developed_nation) to have “worldwide” taxation, which means overseas Americans have to pay tax to the IRS....

    This includes: Missionaries, Pastors, Aid Workers, Humanitarian causes of different kinds from disasters, diseases, students, teachers etc. And their children who are USA citizens.

    It is for anyone working in this area, a real problem – taxes in two countries– and is not an joke.

    If you think personal income taxes are a pain, try adding the laws of two countries, documentation, currency conversion ( a real challenge) and the level of paper work involved.

    Some of the people are seriously looking at this are simply doing so because of the overhead: legal requirements, particularly if they are a spouse, committed aid worker or missionary, and will probably die where they are currently resident when they retire.

    The legal authority and power of a country stops at its border. Why should some one have to file documents, pay taxes,etc. in the USA when they do not live there and receive no benefit of any kind! just so they can visit their elderly parents?

  • Are all the federal bureacracies controlled by the Democrat Party?

    04/26/2013 8:14:28 PM PDT · 5 of 53
    verklaring to cradle of freedom

    “How long have the Democrats owned our national bureaucracy?”

    At least since FDR

  • Chinese army helicopters violated Indian airspace: sources

    04/23/2013 11:07:40 PM PDT · 26 of 31
    verklaring to Jyotishi
    known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

    LOC - line of control

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apddqw6Ks4g

  • Ten Key Points on Islamic Blasphemy Law and Non-Muslims

    03/15/2013 10:39:03 AM PDT · 10 of 15
    verklaring to bayouranger

    An interesting list. There are more utterances against denigrating the “prophet” than that which they call “god.” Islam is muhammad worship.

    In the Christian faith you are called to deal with the prophets, kings, priests and others honestly, including their sins. You may not denigrate almighty God or Jesus the Christ of God. But you must condemn: Noah’s drunkenness, Moses anger, Aaron’s making a golden calf, David’s adultery, Peter’s denial, Paul’s persecution of the church.

    Since Muhammad is not a sinless savior, you must lie about who and what he was or it destroys his prophethood.

  • Philly Passes Resolution Calling for Reproductive Healthcare Funding ("atmosphere was celebratory")

    02/15/2013 4:33:16 PM PST · 3 of 12
    verklaring to Kid Shelleen
    "reproductive health care and reinstate insurance coverage for abortion care for every woman who needs it, --snip--"

    Reproduction is having a baby.

    Abortion is having a corpse.

    Interesting how they constantly lie to cover what they are talking about.

  • OUTRAGE! BofA Freezes Licensed Gun Manufacturer’s Deposits “We Believe You Should Not Be Selling

    01/06/2013 12:55:39 AM PST · 17 of 82
    verklaring to lowbridge

    1) breach of contract

    2) sedition

  • First bill introduced in 113th Congress, H.R. 35: Repealing 'Obamacare'

    01/05/2013 10:48:53 AM PST · 7 of 29
    verklaring to Libloather

    “... despite his reelection.”

    Seems they were elected or reelected also.

  • Can a $1 Trillion Coin End Debt Ceiling Crisis?

    01/04/2013 8:32:30 PM PST · 38 of 44
    verklaring to Red in Blue PA

    A Trillion dollar coin that contained 1 trillion in platinum at the current value of the metal would require more platinum than has ever been mined.

    Minting a coin which in which the face value does not reasonably reflect, when issued, the value of the metal in it is either counterfeiting or it has no more value than a paper dollar.

  • Obama: ‘I Cut Spending by Over a Trillion Dollars in 2011’

    12/30/2012 11:44:58 PM PST · 7 of 67
    verklaring to chessplayer
    "President Barack Obama said that he cut spending by more than $1 trillion in 2011. "

    If he did the debt ceiling would not have been reached.

  • Obama: ‘I Cut Spending by Over a Trillion Dollars in 2011’

    12/30/2012 11:44:58 PM PST · 8 of 67
    verklaring to chessplayer
    "President Barack Obama said that he cut spending by more than $1 trillion in 2011. "

    If he did the debt ceiling would not have been reached.

  • Hoyer compares GOP debt limit tactics to hostage taker threatening to shoot child

    12/27/2012 10:43:48 PM PST · 3 of 23
    verklaring to smokingfrog
    Another straw argument

    "There's no Republican leader that wants to default on our debt,..."

    Failing to increase the debt is not "defaulting" on the debt. It just halts profligate spending.

  • Fed makes new rate pledge,pumps more money into economy (More Stimulus or Bust!!)

    12/12/2012 11:40:25 AM PST · 5 of 37
    verklaring to NormsRevenge
    45B + 40B/mo = 1.02 Trillion debt/2013, which debases the value of US dollar by about 6% or more, raising the price of food, oil and energy, which is not included in the CPI inflation rate and which commodities are traded on the world market.

    The effect is an effective 6% tax increase on everyone by means of the price of gas and food etc. The MBS buying means also that trash mortgages, held by banks are being transfered to the US tax payer, a continuing bailout of the banks (TARP at 800 billion was chump change). The QE programs make the bailout closer to 6 trillion plus.

    It also means the government can continue to deficit spend money it does not have in by way of this hidden tax, in addition to any tax increases. None of this actually helps employment. The continued low interest rates penalize savers and the elderly, genuinely putting granny by the curb.

  • 22 Signs That Voter Fraud Is Wildly Out Of Control And The Election Was A Sham

    11/15/2012 9:45:40 AM PST · 16 of 40
    verklaring to Little Ray

    JFK was never elected, the dead in Chicago gave him Illinois and the election.

    Nixon, who was defeated by this fraud, knew what had happened and it was not uncommon knowledge in the USA at the time.

    My point is this kind of thing has happened before and Obama is going to stay in the White House.

    The voter ID laws are about the only way to fix this, that and fixing the mechanics of voting. Even with these things there will always be an element of fraud.

  • Canada looks to lure energy workers from the U.S.

    11/12/2012 1:38:27 AM PST · 28 of 63
    verklaring to count-your-change

    If you want to research this look up IRS form 2555-EZ, the “Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. “ There are several ways to determine residency. Time/days worked in Canada - USA is only one element. The online manual is written in less than clear legalize - it is a government doc from the IRS. You must be physically present in a foreign country for 330 days, or a true resident. A partial year is prorated.

    We have dual citizenship from living in Canada in the ‘80s and becoming Canadians, though my kids were also born in Canada. You cannot lose your US unless you renounce it. My kids are also dual as they were registered as US citizens at birth.

    We sort of voted in 2008 and then voted with our feet in 2009. You live with the paper work if you live outside the States.

    By the way, we are having an early winter in Alberta, it has been at or about freezing for almost a month with snow on the ground since mid October.

  • Canada looks to lure energy workers from the U.S.

    11/12/2012 1:07:38 AM PST · 20 of 63
    verklaring to Brad's Gramma

    The Canadian government just got rid of the “Long Gun Registry,” for rifles and hunting weapons.

    It is more restricted than the USA. I do not know about hand guns. The RCMP however will also not show up on your door step with a SWAT team to serve a warrant for a house two blocks down the street, and kill your dog if it barks, so some of this is relative.

  • Canada looks to lure energy workers from the U.S.

    11/12/2012 12:57:26 AM PST · 15 of 63
    verklaring to Irenic

    You have to file in both countries. You also have to file documents to indicate bank balances, a separate filing.

    In 2011 if you are a bona fide resident of a foreign country, including Canada - which has certain requirements, your first $92,900.00 USD in this case in Canadian income is exempt (you have to convert CDN $ to US $ to figure this out). Over that amount you have to pay US taxes.

    As to Alberta, Canadian taxes are higher than in the USA, as is the cost of living, though Alberta is better than most. The health care system is not really free, since you pay for it in taxes, nor does it cover everything – there is inexpensive (relative to the USA) supplemental health insurance for preexisting conditions. Health care is run by the provinces, which means more local control. It is not run by the federal government as it is in the UK and which is where Obamacare is heading.

    Housing in Edmonton is expensive. There is a real estate bubble due to the oil patch boom. There is work however. Getting into Canada is not as easy as the article presents, long term the two countries are heading in different directions financially.

    The Canadian national debt is too high, and some provinces, such as Ontario, are also from a conservative view point, though Alberta is not one of them. But this is a relative matter. The CDN national debt is about $18,000/ person the USA debt is $180,000 /person- add a zero.

  • Canada looks to lure energy workers from the U.S.

    11/12/2012 12:57:10 AM PST · 14 of 63
    verklaring to Irenic

    You have to file in both countries. You also have to file documents to indicate bank balances, a separate filing.

    In 2011 if you are a bona fide resident of a foreign country, including Canada - which has certain requirements, your first $92,900.00 USD in this case in Canadian income is exempt (you have to convert CDN $ to US $ to figure this out). Over that amount you have to pay US taxes.

    As to Alberta, Canadian taxes are higher than in the USA, as is the cost of living, though Alberta is better than most. The health care system is not really free, since you pay for it in taxes, nor does it cover everything – there is inexpensive (relative to the USA) supplemental health insurance for preexisting conditions. Health care is run by the provinces, which means more local control. It is not run by the federal government as it is in the UK and which is where Obamacare is heading.

    Housing in Edmonton is expensive. There is a real estate bubble due to the oil patch boom. There is work however. Getting into Canada is not as easy as the article presents, long term the two countries are heading in different directions financially.

    The Canadian national debt is too high, and some provinces, such as Ontario, are also from a conservative view point, though Alberta is not one of them. But this is a relative matter. The CDN national debt is about $18,000/ person the USA debt is $180,000 /person- add a zero.