"Marxism in America" by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) W.G. Boykin

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In this video entitled "Marxism in America", General Jerry Boykin discusses his background and training in understanding Marxist insurgencies and how current government actions parallel Marxist tactics. Click "Share" above to send to your friends.

Think this isn't happening here in the United States?  Listen to the above six minute video and read the below and listen to the respective links, then decide.

Six steps to transition a country to a Marxist / Socialistic one:

1.    Nationalize major sectors of the economy (i.e. the bailouts)

2.    Re-distribution of wealth. 2008 - Donald Berwick, President Obama's nominee to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Health Care is nothing more than re-distribution of wealth.

3.    Discredit the opposition.  Are you a Veteran? Appose Abortion? Appose illegal immigration? See page two of this memo since YOU are considered a THREAT to US Security and considered a Terrorist.  Read this 7 April 2009 Homeland Security document and see Islamic Terrorists are not even mentioned.

4.    Censorship.  The Hate Crimes Legislation that was recently passed targets Pastors and now prevents them from speaking on topics such as homosexuality, same sex marriage, or about Islam and the dangers it presents to America.

5.    The control of gun ownership. The current administration wants to sign the UN Small Arms Treaty which would totally undermine the United States 2nd Amendment.  27 May 2010 New York Times Editorial about gun control 

6.    Create a separate 'police force' or a Civilian National Security Force, larger than the military, whose purpose is to control citizens.  Click this link to hear  President Obama speak on this very issue.

Van Sickle is back

Former Mayor Jack Van Sickle, who was overwhelming defeated in his last effort to run for Lake Wales City Commissioner seat, is now back serving on the Lake Wales City Commission as the Billing and Zoning Czar.

This is an outrage since the citizens of Lake Wales spoke, no shouted, by 84%, to remove Jack Van Sickle from Lake Wales City Commission service.

How can this be you ask?  After all, the largest voting turnout in the history of Lake Wales demanded the ousting of Jack Van Sickle from city government by 84%.  However, Major Mike Carter and the Lake Wales Commissioners, invited Jack Van Sickle back into Lake Wales City Governance and ignored the Citizens of Lake Wales desire to remove Van Sickle from City Government, be it a paid or none paid position. 

If you are as outrage as I am, contact Mayor Mike Carter and the Lake Wales City Commissioners ( www.cityoflakewales.com ), and demand to have Jack Van Sickle removed from Lake Wales City Government.

Richard Earl

Lake Wales

Now read Betty Wojck's (newly elected Commissioner and Joyce Hanlon's, both residents of Lake Ashton, reply to the above letter to the editor.  It seems that Betty still doesn't get it and chooses to ignore the will of the people and their votes. 

What do you think?  If you are outraged by such arrogance, then write Major Mike Carter and the commissioners and demand Jack Van Sickle's immediate removal.

---------------Reply from Betty Wojck--------------------

From: Betty Wojcik [mailto:Betty@lakewaleschamber.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:10 AM
To: rich.earl@verizon.net
Subject: In response to your email

Hi, Richard,

I just wanted to respond to your recent email, in which you stated your concern that Jack Van Sickle has been appointed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board. I do understand your concerns, but there was absolutely no basis for denying Mr.Van Sickle the opportunity to serve the City in this capacity. As a City resident who wants to volunteer his time to serve on this 7-member board, he is filling a vacancy where no one else stepped up, so the City Commission had no other volunteers to consider. He was also recommended for appointment after being interviewed by the Chairman of that particular Board.

The City of Lake Wales has many, many boards and committees on which residents may serve, volunteering their time and expertise. They review various issues and serve mostly in an advisory capacity to the City Commission. But, on all policy issues and major planning and development issues, it will be the City Commission that ultimately makes the decision.

I think it would be great if you encouraged more residents of Lake Ashton to get involved and help us fill the many board and committee seats that remain vacant.

Thanks for your comments.   

Betty Wojcik

Executive Director

Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce

340 W Central Avenue

Lake Wales, FL 33853

(863) 676-3445

betty@lakewaleschamber.com

www.lakewaleschamber.com

---------------Reply from Joyce Hanlon--------------------

-----Original Message-----
From: jhanlon1@localnet.com [mailto:jhanlon1@localnet.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 3:03 PM
To: rich.earl@verizon.net
Subject: Newspaper Article

Richard, everyone in the Lake Wales voting district knows that Mr. Van

Sickle lost the election due to another name that was on the ballot. 

After all the good Mr. Van Sickle did for the city of Lake Wales while

in his tenure, even the good new mayor recognized the value of Mr. Van

Sickle on the city boards or he wouldn't have appointed him.  A public

apology for the insulting article which was degrading both to Mr. Van

Sickle and yourself would be in order and appreciated.

Joyce Hanlon

 

108 Stores with Senior Discounts

Good to know information...

108 Stores with Senior Discounts
Gone are the days of your grandmother’s “early bird special” at the local diner. As our baby boomers reach retirement age, hundreds of retailers are featuring new and improved discounts exclusively for the 60 and older crowd. We have composed a list of senior savings that will help you keep more cash in your pocket. Whoever said getting older was a bad thing, obviously didn’t know about these fantastic senior discounts!
 
Restaurants

• Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
• Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
• Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
• Bennigan’s: discount varies by location
• Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
• Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
• Burger King: 10% off (60+)
• Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
• Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
• Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
• CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
• Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
• Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
• Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
• Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
• Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
• Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
• IHOP: 10% off (55+)
• Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
• KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
• Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
• Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
• McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
• Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
• Shoney’s: 10% off
• Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
• Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
• Subway: 10% off (60+)
• Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
• Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
• TCBY: 10% off (55+)
• Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
• Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
• Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
• Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
• White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail and Apparel

• Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
• Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
• Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
• Big Lots: 10% off
• Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
• C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Clarks: 10% off (62+)
• Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
• Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kmart: 20% off (50+)
• Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
• Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
• Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
• Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
• The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
• Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery

• Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
• American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
• Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
• Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
• Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
• Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
• Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
• Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel

• Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
• Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
• American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
• Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
• Best Western: 10% off (55+)
• Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
• Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
• Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
• Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
• Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
• Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
• Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members
• Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
• Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
• InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
• Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
• Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
• Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
• Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
• National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
• Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
• United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities & Entertainment

• AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
• Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
• Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
• Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
• Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
• U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
• Regal Cinemas: 30% off
• Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
• SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts

• AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
• Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
• Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+)

*Check out our Secret Cell Phone Discounts to view all cell phone discounts available to you!

Miscellaneous

• Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
• Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

Since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public, our advice to men and women over 55 is to ALWAYS ask a sales associate if that store provides a senior discount. That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for you buck.
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