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    #16
    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
    http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2010/...ue-to-prosper/

    The Bureau of Economic Analysis has released its annual data on compensation levels by industry. The data show that the pay advantage enjoyed by federal civilian workers over private-sector workers continues to expand. This state of affairs is a thumb in the eye of the private sector, which continues to struggle with high unemployment. Many private sector employees have been forced to take pay and benefit cuts while continuing to fund generous federal employee compensation with their taxes.

    Figure 1 looks at average wages. In 2009, the average wage for 1.95 million federal civilian workers was $81,258, which compared to an average $50,462 for the nation’s 101 million private sector workers (measured in full-time equivalents). The figure shows that the federal pay advantage (the gap between the lines) continued its steady increase over the past decade.

    http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/wp-co...ven101_new.jpg

    Figure 2 shows that the federal advantage is even more remarkable when worker benefits are included. In 2009, federal worker compensation averaged a whopping $123,049, which was more than double the private sector average of $61,051.

    http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/wp-co...ven102_new.jpg

    The disparity between average federal and private employee compensation has risen dramatically over the decade: from 66 percent in 2000 to 101 percent in 2009. Defenders of generous federal employee compensation point to the higher levels of education in the federal workforce. However, it’s doubtful that education accounts for the growing disparity between federal and private compensation.

    Figure 3 shows that federal employees also enjoy much greater job security (data is from Table 18 here). In 2009, a private sector employee was more than three times more likely to be laid off or fired than a federal employee.

    http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/wp-co...ven103_new.jpg

    A good indicator of the adequacy of federal compensation is the quit rate. Figure 4 shows that in 2009, private sector employees quit at a rate that was more than eight times higher than federal employees (data is from Table 16 here). This indicates that federal employees recognize that the generous combination of wages, benefits, and job security is hard to match in the private sector, so they stay put.

    http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/wp-co...en104_new2.jpg
    Following is one of those idiotic posts that is utterly untrue. I hate these people who turn military service and the sacrifices they make into smarmy, syrupy, tea-jerking sentamentalism. This email is a total fail yet seems to make it's rounds - especially annoying are the posts with the little inspiration web inserts to help us think..

    Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin

    All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms.


    I hope you take the time to read this... To understand what the flag
    draped coffin really means. Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.

    Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?



    Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to
    correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

    The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.

    The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.

    The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.


    The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens
    trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.



    The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen
    Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.'



    The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that
    they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

    The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or outside the boundaries of their republic.



    The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the
    shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.



    The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been
    through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

    The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons
    and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.



    The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.



    The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
    Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

    The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are
    uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'



    After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the
    appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

    There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.

    Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is
    referred to as the symbol of 'Liberty and Freedom.'

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      #17
      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
      In case you didn't notice, the thread was moved.

      Got to be a libtard. They want to shut down any discourse that doesn't agree with their point of view.
      Please stop using the term "libtard." It is offensive to people with certain disabilities. It is as offensive as the word "retard" and use of either word denigrates the same class of people.

      It also makes Sarah Palin's baby Trig cry and that makes mama grizzly upset. You don't want to make mama grizzly upset now, do you?

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        #18
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        #5) People who spend time in forums posting about how the fact that other people spend time in the forum posting.
        6.Idiots who post any kind of crap not related to a soccer forum.

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          #19
          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Right you tool. It's better to let your kids get indocrinated into pathetic federal schooling standards than to take it into your own hands (from someone who paid quite a premium on a house to live in one the better school districts and still sends his kids to private school because I can afford to)
          Tools like you that post stuff like this. Does it make you feel like a big person to anonymously brag about your money on an internet forum, braggadouche?

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            #20
            Originally posted by R. U. Dunn? View Post
            Tools like you that post stuff like this. Does it make you feel like a big person to anonymously brag about your money on an internet forum, braggadouche?
            Helllooooo out there in Lalaland. Did you happen to notice this thread was "dunn" a year ago? So you are reviving it because????

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              #21
              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              Helllooooo out there in Lalaland. Did you happen to notice this thread was "dunn" a year ago? So you are reviving it because????
              Nope. Sorry, bright boy. I hadn't noticed it. Why? Because I just didn't. Go back to sleep.

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                #22
                Originally posted by R. U. Dunn? View Post
                Nope. Sorry, bright boy. I hadn't noticed it. Why? Because I just didn't. Go back to sleep.
                You voted for Obama, didn't you?

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  You voted for Obama, didn't you?
                  Bright Boy, You are Obama, aren't you?

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    Following is one of those idiotic posts that is utterly untrue. I hate these people who turn military service and the sacrifices they make into smarmy, syrupy, tea-jerking sentamentalism. This email is a total fail yet seems to make it's rounds - especially annoying are the posts with the little inspiration web inserts to help us think..

                    Meaning of the Flag Draped Coffin

                    All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms.


                    I hope you take the time to read this... To understand what the flag
                    draped coffin really means. Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.

                    Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?



                    Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to
                    correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

                    The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.

                    The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.

                    The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.


                    The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens
                    trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.



                    The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen
                    Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.'



                    The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that
                    they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

                    The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or outside the boundaries of their republic.



                    The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the
                    shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.



                    The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been
                    through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

                    The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons
                    and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.



                    The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.



                    The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the
                    Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

                    The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are
                    uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'



                    After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the
                    appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

                    There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.

                    Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is
                    referred to as the symbol of 'Liberty and Freedom.'
                    Not mention the fact that the entire flag symbolism thing was invented and utterly without basis in fact.

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