I just wanted to tell you how great it is to be in touch with you again and hear your advice on life. I hope things are going as well as it seems in your life. Getting back in touch with Joann was such a good thing. It sounded from our last conversation that things were a little bit tough with your mom moving back in.
I just wanted you to know that I think about you and it reminds me of my situation when I moved back in with my mom after my dad passed away in 2001. Param I know sometimes things in life seem a little tough but these are the times that are preparing us for what is to come.
I've been on my own now since I was 20 years old and never truly look back. You are such a good soul and I'm very proud to call you my friend. That area of the country is so expensive to live in people spend most of their lives trying just to cover their basic needs which are usually about 4 to 5 times the cost in different parts the country such as Colorado.
This is one of the one of the many reasons why I decided to move out here for a better quality of life for less cost. This is just a reminder from one that was on the inside looking out at one point that it is more the cost of living that makes living in that area difficult than just life itself which can be a challenge as we all know.
I just wanted you to know that I enrolled in school and plan on finishing my four-year degree which I started over 15 years ago. I am very much looking forward to the new challenge and the results that will change my life once again.
I feel so lucky that I am able to afford the time and resources to accomplish such a daunting task for someone like myself for which school does not come so easily.
I know what it's like to have a mother in your life that is not very supportive. Unfortunately, we can't choose our family but we can choose who we spend our time with. That is another reason why I moved away.
Please don't let these influences poison the wonderful person that I know you are. Much love from your friend Billy.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Declaration of Independence Revisited
Pum’s Re-write of the Declaration of Independence
I underscore here that this little, light-hearted piece reflects a deep respect for one of our greatest Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, who firmly believed that the free transfer of knowledge and real art is the greatest asset of a society.
By my blithe plagiarism, recount what a wonderful man helped build the theoretical foundation of our democracy. Incidentally, because everyone now holds the copyright to the Declaration of Independence, we have every, full right to mimic Jefferson’s words. We have always owned the privilege to preserve, protect, and parrot his ethos.
Declaration of Bounty
Preamble
Why not use our God-given talents to produce bounty for innocent, deserving children? To fulfill a child’s dream and create lifelong reminiscences of “the innocent time,” glory can be our ultimate legitimacy. We hold these truths to be self-evident that our country’s innocence is the source of our souls and the triumph of our hearts.
A Declaration of Privileges
That to perfect these dreams, virtuous foundations created by honest and good people, are orchestrating generous acts for the joy of all hearts. That whenever any Form of scarcity becomes destructive to these ends, it is the Right of the People to abolish this vacuum, institute a constructive body, laying its charity on such principles and molding its potential in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect every person’s (and child’s) safety and happiness.
Generosity, indeed, will dictate that organizations firmly established on these standards shall never be changed or corrupted by less than wholesome causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that children are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But, when a long, model train of shortage, pursuing a different Object verifies a reality that smashes dreams because of relative scarcity, it is our duty, to seal this abyss, and provide new Guards for our childrens’ present happiness and future security.
A Measure of Inadequacy
Such has been the patient suffering of many who are lacking; and such is now the necessity that persuades us to institute a policy of bounty. The history of our country contains the truth of unfulfilled needs and insecurity for many deserving youngsters. The proof is our collective experience that speaks to a potentially candid world.
A Statement of Responsibility
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil [or the un-fulfillment of a delightful vision] is that good men [and women] do nothing. – Edmond Burke
In every stage of our experience, we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms. Our repeated petitions have been unanswered by our own inability to take notice. Non-action should not continue to spank our dreams into bitter un-fulfillment and is an unfit course for good men and women.
We should not continue to be deaf to the voice of justice and consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity . . . .
More to come.
I underscore here that this little, light-hearted piece reflects a deep respect for one of our greatest Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, who firmly believed that the free transfer of knowledge and real art is the greatest asset of a society.
By my blithe plagiarism, recount what a wonderful man helped build the theoretical foundation of our democracy. Incidentally, because everyone now holds the copyright to the Declaration of Independence, we have every, full right to mimic Jefferson’s words. We have always owned the privilege to preserve, protect, and parrot his ethos.
Declaration of Bounty
Preamble
Why not use our God-given talents to produce bounty for innocent, deserving children? To fulfill a child’s dream and create lifelong reminiscences of “the innocent time,” glory can be our ultimate legitimacy. We hold these truths to be self-evident that our country’s innocence is the source of our souls and the triumph of our hearts.
A Declaration of Privileges
That to perfect these dreams, virtuous foundations created by honest and good people, are orchestrating generous acts for the joy of all hearts. That whenever any Form of scarcity becomes destructive to these ends, it is the Right of the People to abolish this vacuum, institute a constructive body, laying its charity on such principles and molding its potential in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect every person’s (and child’s) safety and happiness.
Generosity, indeed, will dictate that organizations firmly established on these standards shall never be changed or corrupted by less than wholesome causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that children are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But, when a long, model train of shortage, pursuing a different Object verifies a reality that smashes dreams because of relative scarcity, it is our duty, to seal this abyss, and provide new Guards for our childrens’ present happiness and future security.
A Measure of Inadequacy
Such has been the patient suffering of many who are lacking; and such is now the necessity that persuades us to institute a policy of bounty. The history of our country contains the truth of unfulfilled needs and insecurity for many deserving youngsters. The proof is our collective experience that speaks to a potentially candid world.
A Statement of Responsibility
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil [or the un-fulfillment of a delightful vision] is that good men [and women] do nothing. – Edmond Burke
In every stage of our experience, we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms. Our repeated petitions have been unanswered by our own inability to take notice. Non-action should not continue to spank our dreams into bitter un-fulfillment and is an unfit course for good men and women.
We should not continue to be deaf to the voice of justice and consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity . . . .
More to come.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
We Can't Wing It Anymore on Power Sources
My dear friends, Grueling effort and no breaks.
Has not Japan's recent nuclear meltdown (with, now, four nuclear reactors) proven that we are all vulnerable (and don't think that this does not affect everyone on the planet - because the pollution into the oceans will penetrate every living thing through known ocean current patterns)?
Remember Chernoble and Three Mile Island? Nuclear energy is a ready source for power. But, it's up to you. Whether we will, collectively, find a solar power solution (which is free and silicon is also plentiful for photovoltaic cells).
But, if we want to live in a decently, harmonized world; let's all go solar.
There are too many dangers in transporting nuclear waste to secure depositories, primarily, because, during transport itself, there are dangers of spillage and, then again, deposits are generally still radioactive for at least more than 217+ years: Pu-239 decays to U-235, which has a very long half life (roughly 109 years).
Cheers,
HippoParamus
P.S.: 109 years means that nuclear waste is still radioactive even after that time has elapsed (109 + 54.5 + 27.25 + 13.625 + 6.8125 + 3.41 + 1.7 + .85 = 217.1475 years). But then, calculate in that India has at least 56 nuclear reactors (potential - Tsunamis abound?); America has at least 104 reactors; and the list goes on and on.
Do the math, dudes! Nuclear waste will never be un-radioactive for more than your grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-childrens' lives - and even beyond that. I just got tired of using the word, "grand," for each generation is only, on average, 25 years in length.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
What a Loss for Humanity
Ladies, Tomboys, and Gentlemen:
I forwent on this one painting that my heart still pines for to this day. It was 3K back in 1993 (and, I was only making 24K/year at the American Institute of Physics on 1630 Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC).
It was a 6' by 6' painting of an Old American Indian Man's Face with all his elegant, deep wrinkles and piercing azure blue eyes so wherever one went in the gallery, his eyes still gazed upon the onlooker.
Golly gee whiskers, I miss it! What a masterpiece! Truly!
Now, getting to serious matters and not worrying about the past: working today on the largest physical security contract in US (approximately 300 mil. to 400 mil.) to protect all the 12 Federal Circuit and District Courts in tandem with the judges.
I'm the luckiest dude on the whole face of the planet: best family, best friends, and best career!
Still want to overturn Richardson vs. US (1974), which basically disenfranchised every American Citizen of one's Constitutional Right to have an "accounting" of each Federal Government Agency.
I know how much money they (the Federal Government) spend and waste because I write those contracts and responses to RFPs. "A mil. here and a mil. there; a bill. here and a bill. there; a trill. here a trill. there." It's endless.
It's truly so sad. Alas!
But, it's up to each and everyone one of you whether to decide to fight for your Constitutional Rights or be vacated into a vacuum of waste and overexpenditures - because if the American economy fails than the world economy fails and everything will go into more disarray.
There are still approximately 10,000 Russian ICBMs trained on the US. And, BTW don't think that China doesn't have Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Be scared! Be very scared! I haven't mentioned regional conflicts now have I?
Again, if the American economy fails, then we will have World War III and nuclear destruction. And, again, if we don't do anything about it, we are surely collective dolts, indeed! But, I have faith, my friends!
I'm really just a puppy: "I love everyone!" Everyone is beautiful to me for they are each God's work of art. Please don't let "fear, uncertainty, and doubt" destroy our world community. I'm rooting for everybody!
Cheers,
Hippo
BTW: I will argue the overturning of Richardson vs. US in front of the Supreme Court myself with the help of a legal team because our mutual goal should be preservation of our own Courage, Character, and Consistency; our collective integrity and spirit.
Why do you think I write my blog?
I forwent on this one painting that my heart still pines for to this day. It was 3K back in 1993 (and, I was only making 24K/year at the American Institute of Physics on 1630 Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC).
It was a 6' by 6' painting of an Old American Indian Man's Face with all his elegant, deep wrinkles and piercing azure blue eyes so wherever one went in the gallery, his eyes still gazed upon the onlooker.
Golly gee whiskers, I miss it! What a masterpiece! Truly!
Now, getting to serious matters and not worrying about the past: working today on the largest physical security contract in US (approximately 300 mil. to 400 mil.) to protect all the 12 Federal Circuit and District Courts in tandem with the judges.
I'm the luckiest dude on the whole face of the planet: best family, best friends, and best career!
Still want to overturn Richardson vs. US (1974), which basically disenfranchised every American Citizen of one's Constitutional Right to have an "accounting" of each Federal Government Agency.
I know how much money they (the Federal Government) spend and waste because I write those contracts and responses to RFPs. "A mil. here and a mil. there; a bill. here and a bill. there; a trill. here a trill. there." It's endless.
It's truly so sad. Alas!
But, it's up to each and everyone one of you whether to decide to fight for your Constitutional Rights or be vacated into a vacuum of waste and overexpenditures - because if the American economy fails than the world economy fails and everything will go into more disarray.
There are still approximately 10,000 Russian ICBMs trained on the US. And, BTW don't think that China doesn't have Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Be scared! Be very scared! I haven't mentioned regional conflicts now have I?
Again, if the American economy fails, then we will have World War III and nuclear destruction. And, again, if we don't do anything about it, we are surely collective dolts, indeed! But, I have faith, my friends!
I'm really just a puppy: "I love everyone!" Everyone is beautiful to me for they are each God's work of art. Please don't let "fear, uncertainty, and doubt" destroy our world community. I'm rooting for everybody!
Cheers,
Hippo
BTW: I will argue the overturning of Richardson vs. US in front of the Supreme Court myself with the help of a legal team because our mutual goal should be preservation of our own Courage, Character, and Consistency; our collective integrity and spirit.
Why do you think I write my blog?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Taxes Revisited
And, they always want to grab what's not theirs. Colonel House (advisor to Pres. Wilson) convinced the President and the American citizens in 1913 to institute the first Federal Tax at 1%. Colonel House promised that Federal Taxes would never exceed 1%. Well, we know that was a vacuous promise.
But, he couldn't forsee FDR's four terms in office and what would follow thereafter.
Twenty-five years ago, one out of every five dollars that anyone earned went to the Federal Government; now it is more like one out of three dollars earned so that's roughly 33% plus add in 8.5% for Social Security (if you're self-employed, it's 15%); so, thus and therefore, we're now up to between 40-48+% of annual income. Now, add in state and local taxes at around 6% of annual income; so we're now at 46%-54% of annual income.
All in all, by the time we pay all federal taxes and state taxes (mind you, we really start out at about 97% of income because of state taxes on sales receipts for food, gas, clothing, whatever, etc.). We're now at 49%-57%.
Then add in all state and local taxes for electricity, gas, cell phones, water, etc. So, we're now at 50%-58% of annual income.
So, you thought you were rich? You're only rich if you are poor; that's an oxymoron, I know.
That's how Obama gets his votes by milking the middle class and the rich to feed the poor, who are generally inefficient, hateful of themselves, and always willing to take a handout. I'm not saying that everyone who is poor is self-loathing but the large majority are, alas!
That was his strategy to run slightly left of center, and then to raise taxes because he is essentially a Socialist and perhaps a Communist. He wants the system to implode. That's why the Federal Debt now exceeds 14 Trillion dollars - more than GDP; Cloward and Pivens Strategy to make America destitute and turn into a Communist State.
BTW: If one takes the "l" out of Cloward; it spells: "COWARD!"
Don't get me started on property taxes for that matter. And, BTW, Social Security is not a fund; they take all the receipts and apply them in that year to Federal expenditures - that's why SS will go defunct/default/bankrupt by 2040 (but probably way before then).
So, essentially, we pay 50%-60%+ income for nothing but roads, public schools, and public libraries. But, it's up to each of you how you're going to deal with the real circumstances of our existence!
With the deepest regards,
Hippo
P.S.: I'm going to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet Rand Paul and whoever else is there. I'm not scared of anyone or anything, my friends. I already know who the next President will be.
P.S.S.: I suggest an A-B Trust if you don't want your children to be double taxed, which, however, is unconstitutional, on estates.
But, he couldn't forsee FDR's four terms in office and what would follow thereafter.
Twenty-five years ago, one out of every five dollars that anyone earned went to the Federal Government; now it is more like one out of three dollars earned so that's roughly 33% plus add in 8.5% for Social Security (if you're self-employed, it's 15%); so, thus and therefore, we're now up to between 40-48+% of annual income. Now, add in state and local taxes at around 6% of annual income; so we're now at 46%-54% of annual income.
All in all, by the time we pay all federal taxes and state taxes (mind you, we really start out at about 97% of income because of state taxes on sales receipts for food, gas, clothing, whatever, etc.). We're now at 49%-57%.
Then add in all state and local taxes for electricity, gas, cell phones, water, etc. So, we're now at 50%-58% of annual income.
So, you thought you were rich? You're only rich if you are poor; that's an oxymoron, I know.
That's how Obama gets his votes by milking the middle class and the rich to feed the poor, who are generally inefficient, hateful of themselves, and always willing to take a handout. I'm not saying that everyone who is poor is self-loathing but the large majority are, alas!
That was his strategy to run slightly left of center, and then to raise taxes because he is essentially a Socialist and perhaps a Communist. He wants the system to implode. That's why the Federal Debt now exceeds 14 Trillion dollars - more than GDP; Cloward and Pivens Strategy to make America destitute and turn into a Communist State.
BTW: If one takes the "l" out of Cloward; it spells: "COWARD!"
Don't get me started on property taxes for that matter. And, BTW, Social Security is not a fund; they take all the receipts and apply them in that year to Federal expenditures - that's why SS will go defunct/default/bankrupt by 2040 (but probably way before then).
So, essentially, we pay 50%-60%+ income for nothing but roads, public schools, and public libraries. But, it's up to each of you how you're going to deal with the real circumstances of our existence!
With the deepest regards,
Hippo
P.S.: I'm going to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet Rand Paul and whoever else is there. I'm not scared of anyone or anything, my friends. I already know who the next President will be.
P.S.S.: I suggest an A-B Trust if you don't want your children to be double taxed, which, however, is unconstitutional, on estates.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Technically and Simply the Best Painting in the World
Salvador Dali’s Last Supper rendition is technically the most perfect in the world. He painted six dimensions on two - technically impossible just like the bumble bee that shouldn’t be able to fly but it does, doesn’t it?
See for yourselves: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dali_-_The_Sacrament_of_the_Last_Supper_-_lowres.jpg
It now hangs in the National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian.
BTW: Gen. Pum Pum has figured out a way to rid Texas of its killer bee infestation. Stupid scientists released killer bees in TexASS from Brazil. Now, they are moving north into Arizona and also towards the Eastern Seaboard.
This one is a freebee (ha! Don’t you love the pun?). The infrastructure is already in place, all we need to do is tune cell tower frequencies to the frequencies of the apiary infestation. Make it so!
With affection,
GPP (alias HippoParamus)
P.S.: It was never about the money. It’s about creativity but you just didn’t know that you had it in you. But, I did!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Alpha and Bravo
"By will alone I put my mind in motion." - Sting in Dune
Now, let's make it better. "By will and faith in tandem, we will make the world better."
Let's move our collective minds to the real goal: global intelligence! But, it's up to you.
With all love,
- HippoParamus
Now, let's make it better. "By will and faith in tandem, we will make the world better."
Let's move our collective minds to the real goal: global intelligence! But, it's up to you.
With all love,
- HippoParamus
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