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Post by megk31 on Feb 3, 2018 5:35:55 GMT
This is a conservative thread to allow those with conservative views to express themselves. We welcome Republicans, Tea Party folks, and those who believe in the Constitution as written, not as interpreted by liberal judges. If you have liberal views we invite you to participate in a civil and respectful conversation. We would respectfully request that if you cannot post in a respectful and civil manner to refrain from doing so until you can. Good discussions are great - insulting arguments are not. We welcome discussions about our weight loss journey
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Post by megk31 on Feb 3, 2018 5:46:51 GMT
I will open the thread for one more month. I usually check the news every day to see what is happening. So much of what is happening is difficult to understand but I do know that there is a lot happening with Washington DC that I don't like. So I am listening and I really don't like what I hear. I will repeat what I have said before When once we practice to deceive, Oh what a web we weave. I think it will be a long time to sort it all out. Meanwhile I do not intend to get into any arguments or start calling people nasty names. Surely people can express their views without getting nasty.
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Post by glrogers67 on Feb 4, 2018 3:38:46 GMT
I agree life is too short to get bogged down in useless arguments and name-calling, although I have been guilty of both at times. I keep Fox News on virtually all the time but don't sit down and watch it all the time. I am quite disturbed by all the corruption I see in our government. I believe the latest revelations are only the tip of the iceberg. Judging by the reactions of the Democrats we must be getting closer to the truth. I would like nothing better than to see the Clintons put away for life along with all their corrupt cronies.
For me personally, life is good. I have my Dial retirement money tucked away in an IRA for pretax investment and a Roth IRA for after tax investment - never realized the difference before. I got a $45 / month raise in my SS, more than ever under Obama. When I retire in about 2 1/2 years my SS will be maxed out and I can start drawing equivalent to my Walmart income from my investments so I should be set for life. I hope my ex-wife has enough sense to invest some of her half of my Dial money. I know she got it because she paid off one of the credit cards I still get notifications from.
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Post by glrogers67 on Feb 4, 2018 4:08:07 GMT
FYI the full text of the Nunes memo is on the AMAC website:
amac.us/monumental-nunes-memo-released-read-full-text/
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Post by megk31 on Feb 6, 2018 3:20:52 GMT
Hi Gary, I am glad your finances are going well and that you can look forward to a comfortable retirement. I don't think I got a raise from SS but I will have to check it out. I know my health care went up but as I have very good health care I will remain where I am. I could have a lower cost plan but I am at a point in my life where I will need the best care I can afford. I certainly got my moneys worth last year. Where is the best place to invest money?
I mostly listen to Fox news but I don't watch all the time and I also get news reports from other sources. Mostly I am holding my breath to see what happens. The fact that there is so much corruption in our government really bothers me. It is difficult to know who to believe or who to trust. I guess we follow the money and see where it leads. I think it will lead to the Clintons but I can wait until all the information comes out.
I listened to part of Tuckers show tonight when he was interviewing the Episcopal Priest. Tucker was so right in what he said about the liberals causing a decline in the Episcopal church. So many of the priests have left the church also families with children. Take care. |
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Post by glrogers67 on Feb 6, 2018 4:13:46 GMT
I have most of my money invested in various mutual funds and bonds at Edward Jones investments but I like the Ty Young advertisements too. I keep a diversified and balanced portfolio in case things like what happened today in the stock market takes a bite. My gf doesn't think I should be in the stock market at all - she considers it gambling but bonds have such a low return that I keep some in mutual funds too.
I too watch the upheaval in various churches and am reminded of the scripture in Ephesians chapter 4:
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
I believe if we follow the living prophets and apostles we can't go wrong.
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Post by martha111 on Feb 28, 2018 5:17:21 GMT
Hello guys. So I have not been on these boards in ages. We had a lot going on last year but all good stuff. I’ve missed seeing you every now and then Meg. I do see Hary on FB. I will try to get back here tomorrow evening.
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