Saturday, October 19, 2013
On-Point Insights: The Debt Burden-In The US-Little Known Facts Many ...
On-Point Insights: The Debt Burden-In The US-Little Known Facts Many ...: It is thrice amazing; very disturbing; and somewhat disconcerting; how certain members of either political party would want you to believe h...
The Debt Burden-In The US-Little Known Facts Many People Don't Really Know
It is thrice amazing; very disturbing; and somewhat disconcerting; how certain members of either political party would want you to believe half-trues, exaggerated spins and innuendos about the National Debt Service of the United States. As as you know we recently went through a created-crisis of diatribe with the bells, whistles, filibustering, and posturing regarding "The National Debt Service. Here are just a few Facts concerning the National Debt that that many people don't really know or are conveniently in denial about it.
FACT #1, The U.S. Debt Service Burden is on the decline, that's right-It is actually going down, not up. Here's why. The real measure of the Debt Burden is not the dollar amount but rather the size relative to that of the economy. For example, a rich person or family can handle a huge mortgage that would absolutely wipe out a middle class person or family. Therefore, this example equates to the truth of the matter that a large economy can handle a much larger debt service compared to a much smaller economy.
Economists measure the National Debt Service and/or Burden relative to the Gross Domestic Product GDP. That being said, under President George Bush Jr.Administration the debt service grew rapidly, because of two wars that he created, and he had to deal with a recession since he wiped out the surplus of the balance budget left by President Williams Jefferson Clinton. Due to those aforementioned circumstances this created a situation that propelled President Barack Obama to borrow money to run the government and also to clean up the debacle-of-a-mess left by President George Bush Jr.
REASON FOR THE DECLINE IN DEBT SERVICE
The rapid debt service growth ended more than a year ago. Yes, you got it right-under President Obama tenure. Remember, the wars are being diminished and the troops are coming home and/or being re-deployed else where. A credit to President Obama skillful leadership.
In addition, debt held by the public currently accounts for approx 75% of the GDP. According to the latest projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). It is expected to continue to trickle down slowly to approx 71% of the GDP by 2018.
FACT#2, CHINA IS HOLDING THE U.S. HOSTAGE BECAUSE OF BORROWING....
This is not Fact but a myth: The truth is, China holds a relatively small fraction of the U.S. Debt.
The U.S. Government owes money to anyone who owns saving bonds, treasury bills or any other form of government security. Just about 40% of the total debt is held by individuals and institutions in the U.S. Approx 1/4 of the debt is held by various U.S. government trust funds who are required to invest their money in Treasury Securities. Only about 1/3 of the debt is owned by people and institutions in other countries, of which the largest of that group is China, currently it is approx 7.8% of the U.S. debt.
FACT#3, Debt Crisis and Debt Burden has marked American Politics from the early days of the Foundering Fathers.
One of the biggest National Debt fight took place during President George Washington Era. Alex Hamilton successfully pushed a plan under which the new Federal Government would assume the debt that the States has incurred during the Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison fought the idea. In the end the two sides compromised: Congress approved the debt plan , and Hamilton backed the idea of establishing the Nation's Capital on the ban ks of the Potomac River, rather than in Philadelphia.
FACT#4, The U.S. Government has incurred debt almost all of it's entire historic existence
The Federal Government has been without debt for only one year. As a percentage of the GDP-The debt peaked at the end of World War II.and the U.S. were without any debt part of 1835 and 1836
Sources: Library of Congress archives, Congressional Budget Office, various political research polls, and personal experiential encounter of writer and editor, during tenure with three major corporate 500 companies as Div COO, Div CEO and Executive Management with responsibility for money management and investments initiatives.
compiled/edited/written by; Steve Braxton, former COO,& CEO of Corporate 500 companies and President of various non-profit organizations for public policy, advocacy, Fund Development & Governance procedures
brasr6@netzero.com
http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com
FACT #1, The U.S. Debt Service Burden is on the decline, that's right-It is actually going down, not up. Here's why. The real measure of the Debt Burden is not the dollar amount but rather the size relative to that of the economy. For example, a rich person or family can handle a huge mortgage that would absolutely wipe out a middle class person or family. Therefore, this example equates to the truth of the matter that a large economy can handle a much larger debt service compared to a much smaller economy.
Economists measure the National Debt Service and/or Burden relative to the Gross Domestic Product GDP. That being said, under President George Bush Jr.Administration the debt service grew rapidly, because of two wars that he created, and he had to deal with a recession since he wiped out the surplus of the balance budget left by President Williams Jefferson Clinton. Due to those aforementioned circumstances this created a situation that propelled President Barack Obama to borrow money to run the government and also to clean up the debacle-of-a-mess left by President George Bush Jr.
REASON FOR THE DECLINE IN DEBT SERVICE
The rapid debt service growth ended more than a year ago. Yes, you got it right-under President Obama tenure. Remember, the wars are being diminished and the troops are coming home and/or being re-deployed else where. A credit to President Obama skillful leadership.
In addition, debt held by the public currently accounts for approx 75% of the GDP. According to the latest projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). It is expected to continue to trickle down slowly to approx 71% of the GDP by 2018.
FACT#2, CHINA IS HOLDING THE U.S. HOSTAGE BECAUSE OF BORROWING....
This is not Fact but a myth: The truth is, China holds a relatively small fraction of the U.S. Debt.
The U.S. Government owes money to anyone who owns saving bonds, treasury bills or any other form of government security. Just about 40% of the total debt is held by individuals and institutions in the U.S. Approx 1/4 of the debt is held by various U.S. government trust funds who are required to invest their money in Treasury Securities. Only about 1/3 of the debt is owned by people and institutions in other countries, of which the largest of that group is China, currently it is approx 7.8% of the U.S. debt.
FACT#3, Debt Crisis and Debt Burden has marked American Politics from the early days of the Foundering Fathers.
One of the biggest National Debt fight took place during President George Washington Era. Alex Hamilton successfully pushed a plan under which the new Federal Government would assume the debt that the States has incurred during the Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison fought the idea. In the end the two sides compromised: Congress approved the debt plan , and Hamilton backed the idea of establishing the Nation's Capital on the ban ks of the Potomac River, rather than in Philadelphia.
FACT#4, The U.S. Government has incurred debt almost all of it's entire historic existence
The Federal Government has been without debt for only one year. As a percentage of the GDP-The debt peaked at the end of World War II.and the U.S. were without any debt part of 1835 and 1836
Sources: Library of Congress archives, Congressional Budget Office, various political research polls, and personal experiential encounter of writer and editor, during tenure with three major corporate 500 companies as Div COO, Div CEO and Executive Management with responsibility for money management and investments initiatives.
compiled/edited/written by; Steve Braxton, former COO,& CEO of Corporate 500 companies and President of various non-profit organizations for public policy, advocacy, Fund Development & Governance procedures
brasr6@netzero.com
http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com
Sunday, September 8, 2013
On-Point Insights: The available 'Health study' that reveals Little k...
On-Point Insights: The available 'Health study' that reveals Little k...: In this modern technological age there are lifestyle changes that can help those who so desire to live a more healthier and longer "Qu...
The available 'Health study' that reveals Little known facts for staying healthy & Vibrant.
In this modern technological age there are lifestyle changes that can help those who so desire to live a more healthier and longer "Quality of Life'. I want to share some insights about Dr. Haengwoo Lee, a biochemist who for the pass 15 years has conducted a clinical study on two major food supplement products that has impacted lives in a myriad of positive ways.
1. Seanol, a rare seaweed extract from Ecklonia Cava that has proven to be 100 times more powerful than land-based antioxidants. It has proven to stay active in the human body for over 12 hours compared to land-based antioxidants than remain in the body for only 30 minutes. Due to the product Seanol being made up of a special Polyphenol antioxidant that give the body an effective 40.0% Lipid {fat} soluble, according to Dr. Lee research and clinical study.
Seanol is unlike any other land-based antioxidant, in that., it is a 'Water Soluble' and contains protective compounds that can get into the body in the following ways:
~Fatty tissues of the brian
~Penetrate all three layers of the cells in the body
~To include both inside and outside
~It contains oil-based cell membranes
~And it interact with DNA
Seanol is the only FDA approved Ecklonia Cava Marine-algae extract available for lifestyle use
2. Calamarine, a deep sea omega discovery that delivers 85% more DHA Omega-3 to the heart, brain, joints, and eyes. It is known during the clinical study to combat fatigue,poor memory, vision problems, joint pain, mood swings and depression.
Dr Lee has created a bonus to work even more favorable in the body. He has put together Seanol, Calamarine, with high dose of vitamin D-3 to form a combination food supplement products called Marine D-3. Therefore, Marine D-3 is the newest supplement on the market to fight against the following ailments:
~Age-related illinesses and
~High Blood Pressure which aide in lessened the chance of a heart disease that may cause heart attack
~Others life threatening diseases and/or disorders
The product is available on Amazon.com. you can order just the Seanol or you can get the combination product Marine D-3 at www.marined3.com/bp/order (877) 436-3824
Note: just to share, not to promote or endorse encourage you to read all available the study and the product
and then to make your own informed decision. Be Blessed
Steve Braxton
Member of clergy, life coach and published author
brasr6@netzero.com
http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com
1. Seanol, a rare seaweed extract from Ecklonia Cava that has proven to be 100 times more powerful than land-based antioxidants. It has proven to stay active in the human body for over 12 hours compared to land-based antioxidants than remain in the body for only 30 minutes. Due to the product Seanol being made up of a special Polyphenol antioxidant that give the body an effective 40.0% Lipid {fat} soluble, according to Dr. Lee research and clinical study.
Seanol is unlike any other land-based antioxidant, in that., it is a 'Water Soluble' and contains protective compounds that can get into the body in the following ways:
~Fatty tissues of the brian
~Penetrate all three layers of the cells in the body
~To include both inside and outside
~It contains oil-based cell membranes
~And it interact with DNA
Seanol is the only FDA approved Ecklonia Cava Marine-algae extract available for lifestyle use
2. Calamarine, a deep sea omega discovery that delivers 85% more DHA Omega-3 to the heart, brain, joints, and eyes. It is known during the clinical study to combat fatigue,poor memory, vision problems, joint pain, mood swings and depression.
Dr Lee has created a bonus to work even more favorable in the body. He has put together Seanol, Calamarine, with high dose of vitamin D-3 to form a combination food supplement products called Marine D-3. Therefore, Marine D-3 is the newest supplement on the market to fight against the following ailments:
~Age-related illinesses and
~High Blood Pressure which aide in lessened the chance of a heart disease that may cause heart attack
~Others life threatening diseases and/or disorders
The product is available on Amazon.com. you can order just the Seanol or you can get the combination product Marine D-3 at www.marined3.com/bp/order (877) 436-3824
Note: just to share, not to promote or endorse encourage you to read all available the study and the product
and then to make your own informed decision. Be Blessed
Steve Braxton
Member of clergy, life coach and published author
brasr6@netzero.com
http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 10, 2013
The Violation of "Civil Rights" is deeply rooted in the Transporting of Slaves from Africa to the United States
The discussion on the concept of Jubilee and the Abolition of 'Slavery to Freedom' wound not be complete without the inclusion of Africa, the place where the history of African Americans began
Africa was the seat of civilization, a continent with an array of vast empires. Among its inhabitants were a myriad of people with a plethora of gifts and talents. Such as prophets, teachers, business men and commerce icons. Many leaders in Africa had distinguished themselves with visionary acuity, knowledge, wisdom, prowess and highly skilled attributes.These established empires were known to have maintained their respective prominence by becoming aggressive traders in the wide world and by expanding their territories through deliberate maneuver of conquest in faraway lands of cities.
In their quest to seek and do successful commerce albeit sometimes in the midst of the throes of wars the African people began a migratory process that led them away from their original regions. Which resulted in an eventual spawn of powerful Kingdoms especially in West Africa, Ghana, Mali, Songhay, and the Mossi States who are among the most notable.
Ghana dates back to the seventh century. It was comprised of a major well-organized empire, which possessed effective systems of democracy. Its vast riches came from an abundance of gold, a lively slave trade, mining, farming, and artistry. But due to later internal strife, invasions from neighboring rival states and severe climate changes caused Ghana to decline and fall in the 13th century.
Entering The Period of the "Diaspora"
It is significant to examine the African culture and trace the Diaspora from Africa to the Western Hemisphere because it provides a fuller clearer understanding with respects to the importance and proclivities of Jubilee. It also provide an historical link and cultural. identity to the people we now know as African Americans.
Most of the Africans who were enslaved in the United States came from the western part of Africa. Many from the area near seacoast, from Senegal River in the north to the area which is now known as Angola, Others came from Zaikre, Nigeria, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Liberia and Sudan. Among the ethnic groups were the Wolof, Mandingo, Bambara, and Yoruba. There was a large population of Muslims, as well as the Akan, Kru, Ibo, and various Kongo people.
Since the beginning, African slaves worked without pay, grueling and inhumane conditions, no freedom of movement, family disruption and separation. In many instances ties to tribes, language, education, religion, and culture all yielded to the necessities of American Slavery and post slavery "Jim Crow' laws. No state in the union had been immune from the practice of involuntary servitude. It took a "Civil War" from 1861 through 1865 (4 years) to free slaves from permanent bondage in the United States of America.
For more details see: "The Alleged Curse on Ham by Gene Rice
History records: Approximately 9.56 million Africans survived the "Middle Passage"and were enslaved in the Western Hemisphere-trip from Africa to West Indies and South America
Estimated Slave imports into the Americas (1451-1870)
~British North America 339.000
~Spanish America 1,552,100
~British Caribbean 1,665,000
~French Caribbean 1,600,000
~Dutch Caribbean 500,000
~Brazil 28,000
~Old World 175,000
Totals: 9,566,100
Africa was the seat of civilization, a continent with an array of vast empires. Among its inhabitants were a myriad of people with a plethora of gifts and talents. Such as prophets, teachers, business men and commerce icons. Many leaders in Africa had distinguished themselves with visionary acuity, knowledge, wisdom, prowess and highly skilled attributes.These established empires were known to have maintained their respective prominence by becoming aggressive traders in the wide world and by expanding their territories through deliberate maneuver of conquest in faraway lands of cities.
In their quest to seek and do successful commerce albeit sometimes in the midst of the throes of wars the African people began a migratory process that led them away from their original regions. Which resulted in an eventual spawn of powerful Kingdoms especially in West Africa, Ghana, Mali, Songhay, and the Mossi States who are among the most notable.
Ghana dates back to the seventh century. It was comprised of a major well-organized empire, which possessed effective systems of democracy. Its vast riches came from an abundance of gold, a lively slave trade, mining, farming, and artistry. But due to later internal strife, invasions from neighboring rival states and severe climate changes caused Ghana to decline and fall in the 13th century.
Entering The Period of the "Diaspora"
It is significant to examine the African culture and trace the Diaspora from Africa to the Western Hemisphere because it provides a fuller clearer understanding with respects to the importance and proclivities of Jubilee. It also provide an historical link and cultural. identity to the people we now know as African Americans.
Most of the Africans who were enslaved in the United States came from the western part of Africa. Many from the area near seacoast, from Senegal River in the north to the area which is now known as Angola, Others came from Zaikre, Nigeria, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Liberia and Sudan. Among the ethnic groups were the Wolof, Mandingo, Bambara, and Yoruba. There was a large population of Muslims, as well as the Akan, Kru, Ibo, and various Kongo people.
Since the beginning, African slaves worked without pay, grueling and inhumane conditions, no freedom of movement, family disruption and separation. In many instances ties to tribes, language, education, religion, and culture all yielded to the necessities of American Slavery and post slavery "Jim Crow' laws. No state in the union had been immune from the practice of involuntary servitude. It took a "Civil War" from 1861 through 1865 (4 years) to free slaves from permanent bondage in the United States of America.
For more details see: "The Alleged Curse on Ham by Gene Rice
History records: Approximately 9.56 million Africans survived the "Middle Passage"and were enslaved in the Western Hemisphere-trip from Africa to West Indies and South America
Estimated Slave imports into the Americas (1451-1870)
~British North America 339.000
~Spanish America 1,552,100
~British Caribbean 1,665,000
~French Caribbean 1,600,000
~Dutch Caribbean 500,000
~Brazil 28,000
~Old World 175,000
Totals: 9,566,100
Saturday, August 3, 2013
On-Point Insights: Ministry & Mission:Touching Over 100 Nations
On-Point Insights: Ministry & Mission:Touching Over 100 Nations: This weekend I was honored to meet, greet, the founder, board members and key leaders and tour "Latter Rain Ministries" {LRM} in L...
Ministry & Mission:Touching Over 100 Nations
This weekend I was honored to meet, greet, the founder, board members and key leaders and tour "Latter Rain Ministries" {LRM} in Litchfield, IL.Which afforded both the privilege and the opportunity to inner-act with, share, and exchange ideas-and to provide keen insight for futuristic, cutting edge, innovative initiatives. The LRM facility is situated on 10 acres of land rooted in a sub rural area of down state Illinois in the City of Litchfield.The atmosphere is a boast and the epitome that exude the most majestic splendor and beauty nature has to offer. What with the preservation of great, tall sturdy trees, the presence of scattered shrubs, a vastly prominence of landscape of nature's greenery. Immediately adjacent to the 10 acre site is farmland of "Fields of Corn"-almost ready to harvest, that emits into the environment a fresh scent of oxygen to breathe.
LRM primary objective is Ministry, Christian Faith Training, and training Mission Practitioner to be deployed for mission & ministry in the USA and Overseas.Such places abroad as, India, Kenya, Sudan, Japan, Mozambique, Russia, Sri Lanka,Burma, Zimbabwe,Thailand, Burundi, Spain, and others part of the world.
The focus of LRM missions:
>International Children's Ministry Institute
>Christian Training Conference
>Global Teachers Summit
>All Nations Worship Center
>Disaster Response Training
>love-in-action-Unity, Harmony and Togetherness
The Litchfield Campus consist of the following:
~Admin Offices
~Libraries
~Book store
~Food prep and dining area
~Meeting rooms and break-out sessions space
~Peer group assembly areas
~Prayer room for meditation and to commune with God in serene atmosphere
~Auditorium, Worship Area and Chapel
The LRM campus was established in 2010, but the organization has been in existence since 1984, where the initial focus was training offered for Christian faith initiatives and mission work for the USA and Overseas. Most important were to bring people to a faith realization and lead them to accepting faith, repenting and embracing Jesus Christ and the Good News of the Gospel.
The visitation experience was most informative, and the utmost fact finding.for me. The same was expressed
by LRM Founder, Board Members and Key Leaders.
There is a genuine interest to connect for possible future consultancy and advisory initiatives for:
>Advance Series of Leadership Training Traits and Attributes
>Development of projects in the genre of Economic & Social Entrepreneurial Programs, to include Marketing Exposure, Capital Campaign Initiatives, Establishing a Speakers Bureau and Writing the Memoirs of the Founder, Pastor Gwen Moffat Davis.
Compiled: Bishop Steve Braxton, Marketplace Consulting-Unit of Marketplace Outreach Ministries, Inc
sbrax57@gmail.com
LRM primary objective is Ministry, Christian Faith Training, and training Mission Practitioner to be deployed for mission & ministry in the USA and Overseas.Such places abroad as, India, Kenya, Sudan, Japan, Mozambique, Russia, Sri Lanka,Burma, Zimbabwe,Thailand, Burundi, Spain, and others part of the world.
The focus of LRM missions:
>International Children's Ministry Institute
>Christian Training Conference
>Global Teachers Summit
>All Nations Worship Center
>Disaster Response Training
>love-in-action-Unity, Harmony and Togetherness
The Litchfield Campus consist of the following:
~Admin Offices
~Libraries
~Book store
~Food prep and dining area
~Meeting rooms and break-out sessions space
~Peer group assembly areas
~Prayer room for meditation and to commune with God in serene atmosphere
~Auditorium, Worship Area and Chapel
The LRM campus was established in 2010, but the organization has been in existence since 1984, where the initial focus was training offered for Christian faith initiatives and mission work for the USA and Overseas. Most important were to bring people to a faith realization and lead them to accepting faith, repenting and embracing Jesus Christ and the Good News of the Gospel.
The visitation experience was most informative, and the utmost fact finding.for me. The same was expressed
by LRM Founder, Board Members and Key Leaders.
There is a genuine interest to connect for possible future consultancy and advisory initiatives for:
>Advance Series of Leadership Training Traits and Attributes
>Development of projects in the genre of Economic & Social Entrepreneurial Programs, to include Marketing Exposure, Capital Campaign Initiatives, Establishing a Speakers Bureau and Writing the Memoirs of the Founder, Pastor Gwen Moffat Davis.
Compiled: Bishop Steve Braxton, Marketplace Consulting-Unit of Marketplace Outreach Ministries, Inc
sbrax57@gmail.com
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