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Lead The World

The world is looking for a leader

Once again we are at a point where the entire world seems to be asking for someone to take the helm and guide us back toward the light.

The old ways of stacking up troops to oppose the troops of another are no longer effective when everyone has the same capacity for harm.

Does it take more courarage to use violence than it does to try and reconcile?

How can we say without trying?

No nation should be dominated,or left behind.

We should spend our treasure on helping build schools,and shelter in the world's poorest regions,including our own.

If we gave aid to those allies who seek a positive outcome, we could seperate those who are meerly thugs, from those who want to live in peace.

First,we must realize that we cannot be masters in another man's house.

Give a date certain for withdrawal and you will cut the ability of the criminals to recruit in half.

You remove what they have been called to resist.

Fix the problems at home,and then extend a helping hand open to the developing countries

Friends working on saving our one and only planet.

All this can be done...if we simply take the lead.

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Afpakistan

I don't Get It

Let me get this straight. We are paying american blood and treasure to the waring factions to try to get then to reconcile?

How can a nation intervene in every conflict at once?

This is a lot like what we did to the british.

We ran,hide,shot from behind trees,and tried to wait out the invaders.

We didn't fight fair...according to the rules.

The same thing in Viet Nam.

Look man, if you chase me into my house,you are in danger.

I know where everything is.You are lost.

They will take your money,and still hate you.

We have sayings in this nation such as"Don't Tread On Me",and "Live Free Or Die"

No force on earth could occupy this land.So it is with others

They can't defeat us...but they can out last us.

Spend your treasure in the open to have the host nation  deliver the criminals to you.

Our presence can only serve to agitate an already ancient fued.

Limping from one war to the next is very dangerous,and costly.

Spend your wealth to help the poor and bring progress to all the world.

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Cycles

From Boom To Bust

All thru our history we have gone from the highest peak,to the lowest valley.

Each generation has it's own new inventions.

With each invention comes a rush to get in on the groundfloor before the building starts to rise.

This is our true nature.We are never staisfied with just enough.

This is why we never have a very long period of "prosperity"

As soon as we get used to one way of doing things,someone has another idea.

We can't know  whether that idea is good,or bad unless we try it.

So, we are a work in progress....we are working on something.

This social experiment will sometimes be a little disconcerning,but we will make it to the goal if we just don't quit.

There are many people still alive who made it thru worse days than these.

This generation had to learn again why a monopoly is not good for anyone.

Somewhere some unknown person is working on the next new idea.

If we take a lesson from history we will ride out the storm,and wait in hopeful expectation the dawning of a new day.

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Pull Down The Stronghold

WE Compromised

This nation was built on faith,hard work,and determination by people united in a common cause.

The world had never seen such,nor will it ever again.

Simple faith filled people let the enemy dominate the mountaintop.

We failled to be watchful and deligent.

Now, we must retake the high ground,for everyone knows that battles are most easily won by he who controls the high ground.

The greater good of the commonwealth of human energy is not served by selfish greed....

it is served best by an enlightened body making decisions based on the common good.

Remember with justice for all?

We cannot take back the stronghold without binding the strong man first.

Put back the regulations that were in place to prevent the domination,and you will have bound once again the strong man,and can then easily retake the mountaintop.

Our ancestors...our children...and our children's children are depending on our winning the battle at all costs.

And WE will.

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

This is my land

Taking it back by faith

We have been blind to the fact that you...you,there behind this mass illusion, have been manipulating us to be the workforce you use to hoard all the wealth.

The money you gamble with is our money.

If we all went to the bank today,you would be out of business tomorrow.

We will pay no more attention to the little minions you send to control this system with guns,smoke,and mirrors.

We see you clearly now.Our eyes are wide open.

The wealth will be transfered to the control of the people,or we will take it back by faith.

There is no lack.No shortage.We have abundant supply.

Return to the role of servant....or face the fact that we can get along without you very well.

Jeff Jones

The House Of Jeffness.org

Open Letter To President Brother Man #5

Mr. President,
As you outlined your ideas on which course the nation should take, I was happy to see the different  points of veiw being addressed in a civil adult manner.
The looks on people's faces said to me that WE need someone a bit paternal.

A biiter pill was swollowed.
There will be no magic sollution,yet when told,none fainted.
We have heard,and been heard.
The perilous journey has begun....but ,could you point the way for common people to find a way to keep their tax dollars near home.
Let the people we deal with have a face we can go see to try to negotiate in times of trouble,instead of being treated as just another number.
Finally sir,nelp us find a way to work toward change at our local neighborhood level
If the nations leaders are confused,how do you think we feel?
WE can do the work...can you make it plain?
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

More Moral Fiber

Constipation

Our nation is plugged up and sick because as Hamilton said,"The nation has a case of gallopping consumption,and if not treated soon,the patient will die."

Everybody wants more,bigger,better.

How much stuff can we worship?

While worshipping the idol of bling,we have lost our moral compass.

.

50 to 60 million people are not poor enough for welfare,yet not rich enough to withstand even one short illness,or setback.

We need a strong dose of moral fiber to clear us out so that we can return to regularity.

WE are full of it.

Our schools are long on technical skills......but short on morality.

The brilliant minds on wall street forgot, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, that this nation was built on,without them,we aren't so smart are we?

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Tesla Master of Energy

Free Energy

Early on in the industrial revolution, a man named Testla proved that light could be produced from the energy that surounds us all the time.

Experiments were done,papers were written.Nothing happened to develop this energy as a source for power.

Why?

The petrochemical-industrial complex had already put a lot of money into burning fossil fuels,and internal combustion.

The energy that surrounds us is free for all.

Oil means profit.

People knew that someday all this pollution would build into a green house effect,but that was far in the future.

Let future generations deal with the aftermath of greed,and hubris.

There is money to be made.

Well,the future is now.

It is time to invest in new ways of powering our world.

There is money in innovation......Let the dinosaurs be.

INVEST IN NEW TECHNOLOGY NOW!

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Is Your Bank Safe???

Every Friday Night

At closing time on friday nights the FDIC moves in to take over banks who have failed due to risky bets.

These banks are warned in advance by a court order to cease and desist.

This information is not shared with the customers,or employees of the bank.

There are three ways to close a bank

1.Close the bank,and pay off depositors.

2.Take over of operations by FDIC.

3.Sell the sick bank to the highest bidder,who is quaranteed up to 80% of it's deposits by FDIC.

Last year 25 banks failed.

This year we already have 16 failed banks.

Dozens more will fail this year alone.

The FDIC expects to spend 65 billion dollars on closing failed banks over the next five years.

Allowing banking institutions to grow too large is the same as letting the other monopolies who have tried to hold the nation hostage to it's demands have their way.

Teddy Roosevelt was a trust buster for this very reason.

Too much power in the hands of too few,always leads to abuse.

Let these paper tigers fail,and replace them with smaller,easy to regulate community banks.

Keep your money in your neighborhood......fix your own potholes with local labor.

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Open Letter To President Brother Man #4

Open Letter To President Brother Man #4

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Date Listed: Mar-20-09

Mr president,
I think the time has come to put the nation back on the gold standard.
We can all see what happens when speculators are left unchecked by any body that represents the interests of the common people.
We will not make it thru another crap shoot where the house gets to do it over everytime they lose a bet.
If markets around the world could come together to put a fair market value on an ounce of gold we could easily determine what goods and services are really worth.
We have inspectors who go around taking inventory of nuclear weapons because no one doubts that we could all perish in an instant without sane leadership.
No more tricks for the holding of power and knowledge.
Let all have a change at being what they were sent here to be.
Not everyone went to law school,but we are fooled by lawyers everyday who are supposed to represent us.
Return to ways of commerce that common people can work,and succeed in.
The people have lost confidence in paper and plastic.
Our resouces are huge.Find them....refine them...sell them at fair market value.
Make our nation once again...the world's gold standard.
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

Free Jazz Dowloads

Write reveiws!
If you will write a reveiw of my album on CD Baby.com , I will give you a free download.
There is no better way to get free exposure for your own business , or ideas than by writing reveiws.
They are posted all over the net and many people like to read what other people think.
In addition, you will be exposed to some of the world's greatest independent artists.
I hope you will give us a listen at www.jeffness.org
Thanks
Jeff Jones
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THe Brenan Brothers @The House Of jeffness.org

Brenan Brothers @ The House Of Jeffness.org

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Say Man…..I was Just listening to Craig and Jim Brenan from Alberta ,Canada.
These cats are co-leaders of a Jazz combo called “ The Brenan Brothers” Band.
Super-hip  young cats that have really heard and felt the music that has come before them.
Trombonist Craig , and , Saxophonist ,  Jim have achieved a blues laden laid back funky nasty Jazz style that has all of the 60’s genre right down to the pigfeet and beer.
The supporting cast of , Rubim de Toledo Bass , Terrell Stafford  Trumpet , Dana hall , Drums, and Jamie Saft , Keyboardist/Producer, ,deliver a drive that makes the horns and the listener have to hold on for dear life.
For a top grade musical experience check out this group.
SUPER CHOPs!

Laura Hull@The House of jeffness.org

Laura Hull @ The House Of Jeffness.org

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Laura Hull
Luara Hull has the same full from the gut power that came out of Rosemary Clooney, Carmen Mcrae  .  and  , patsy  cline.
This rich , sultry,  album has the sound of Manhattan Café Society down to a T.
With her jazz ensemble she is wowing audiences all over the east coast.
Give this one a listen.

In-A-Way@The House of jeffness.org

In-A-Way @ The House Of jeffness.org

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In-A-Way
If you like soulful Gospel acapella vocals this group has all the goods.
Beautifully arranged   flawlessly executed parts blend to make a rich tapestry of fresh new tones.
This is good music to start your day of right.
Jeff Jones
The House Of jeffness.org

Keisha Mcfarland@The House of jeffness.org

Keisha Mcfarland @ The House Of jeffness.org

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Keisha Mcfarland
Gospel   fusion  at  its  best. 
Plenty of punch from this Georgia peach.
Keisha has obvious fun delivering this package of abundant joy to the world.
One of my favorites when I need a little extra lift.
Well worth a listen.
Jeff Jones
The House Of jeffness.org

Ralf Buschmeyer@The House of jeffness.org

Ralf Buschmeyer@The House Of Jeffness.org

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Ralf  Buschmeyer @The House Of Jeffness.org
Canadian guitarist Ralf Buschmeyer has put together a very interesting mix of jazz, blues ,and funk styles all done in fresh new way.
Take a listen to how he plays off the bass and drums to give the listener a feeling of motion.
This is definitely the music I like to hear when I just want to feel good and groove.
For a   fun time check out   Boos Delight.
That song makes me laugh out loud it is so well done.

June April@The House of jeffness.org

June April@The House Of Jeffness.org

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June April@The House Of Jeffness.org
June April’s music features an infectious neo-soul groove right out of Harlem.
Strong, yet,  sensitive , April  uses her vocal talent to express her wide range of intense inspiring thoughts.
Try listening to Fear Vs. Faith.
You’ll agree with me that this is a brave new voice in Jazz.

Ron Kaplan@The House of jeffness.org

Ron Kaplan@The House Of Jeffness.org

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Ron Kaplan@The House Of Jeffness.org
©1999 Kapland Records
Press Release: 
RON KAPLAN
One of today’s finest singers of jazz standards, Ron Kaplan has carved out an exemplary career over the course of five albums by following in the footsteps left by legends such as Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett. One of Kaplan’s best albums, LOUNGING AROUND, captures the mood and ambience of a small, hot jazz combo as if they were mesmerizing a martini-sipping crowd at an intimate lounge in any city, U.S.A.
Although recorded before his last album, SALOON, the LOUNGING AROUND CD had limited distribution (mostly sold at concerts) when originally released and it eventually went out of print. Now remixed, remastered and substantially restructured, LOUNGING AROUND is receiving its first national distribution and full marketing campaign.
Ron Kaplan's LOUNGING AROUND and his other CDs are available at online sites (such as cdbaby.com, towerrecords.com), digital download locations (including iTunes.com, rhapsody.com) and Kaplan's own ronkaplan.com.

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Ugochi@The House of jeffness.org

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Ugochi@The House Of jeffness.org
This Chicago native is an international singing sensation who has been performing her original style of song and word poetics since she began her musical journey over ten years ago.  
I love” Fame Game”.
The interaction and movement form section to section by this group is something rare to hear in American music.
Some part of your body and your soul will move when you hear this ,or  you ain’t with the living .
Pure energy and excitement!!
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

Christian Natta @The House of jeffness.org

Christian Natta @The House of jeffness.org

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Christian Natta@ The House Of jeffness.org
From Argentina we bring you the very unusual sounding trumpeter-arranger
Christian Natta
Conservatory trained and well traveled this international student of the world takes his classical music training and combines it with elements of many different styles.
If Lenny Bruce was an arranger of music, he would have thought like Christian Natta
Jeff Jones
The House Of Jeffness.org

Candida Rose@The House of jeffness.org

Candida Rose @The House of jeffness.org

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Candida Rose @ The House Of Jeffness.org
Candida Rose has performed at noted Boston area jazz clubs such as The Good Life, Ryles Jazz Club, and Scullers Jazz Club. As part of the Manny Santos Quintet she has performed for Boston's prestigious "Steppin' Out" gala alongside artists such as the Ramsey Lewis Trio, Oleta Adams, Bobby Caldwell, and Andre Ward. She also performs at Capriccio's in downtown Providence, RI and has performed at Foxwood's B.B. KING Nite Club in Connecticut.
Whether at a gospel revival, jazz night, or Cape Verdean fundraiser, Candida Rose continues to amaze audiences with her diverse vocal performances. But more importantly, she reaches out with her heart and soul and touches everyone in her presence. Wherever you happen to catch her performance, be prepared to catch your breath!!
   
Jeff Jones
The House Of jeffness.org

Rik Mol@The House of jeffness.org

Rik Mol @The House of jeffness.org

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Rik Mol @ The House Of jeffness.org
This 22 year old trumpeter from the Netherlands studied privately with the great Wynton Marsalis.
Rik’s music is deeply rooted in Jazz, Pop, and European Classical styles.
One of the most   promising trumpeters in Europe today
Jeff Jones
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Tim Ballard@The House of jeffness.org

Tim Ballard@ The House Of Jeffness.org

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Tim Ballard
Easy Does IT
This is one of the finest musical efforts I have heard from any independent artist in over 40 years.
Easy does it does it for me.
This production has been recorded and mastered to the highest standards available with today’s technology.
Tim’s mellow voice puts me in mind of the great male vocalists of who have given renditions of the great American songbook.
Listen for just a minute and you hear the influences of the musical standard bearers that shaped Tim’s own original approach to Jazz and pop standards.
The choice of tunes gives the album a unique credibility seldom achieved by today’s artists.
Rich orchestrations played in an impeccable manner support Tim’s rich full tone as he glides effortlessly over some of the most demanding charts ever written by our finest composers.
Songs such as; Midnight Sun , Don’t Misunderstand , and Angel Eyes bring back memories of a time when vocalists spoke to the heart of life with style and grace.
I highly recommend this very attractive album.
Jeff Jones
The House Of jeffness.org

David Widelock@The House of jeffness.org

David Widelock @ The House Of Jeffness.org

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“MEMORIES OFA SURPRISE”-SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR CD BY DAVID WIDELOCK This CD is David's second solo acoustic guitar compilation. It features 6 original compositions as well as David's usual eclectic mix of tunes by Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Marcus Miller, Randy Newman, and Lerner and Lowe. All arrangements are by David except for a version of "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face", which uses Wes Montgomery's arrangement. the music is performed on nylon-string and 12-string guitars. This CD is available at http://.cdbaby.com/cd/wideloc... and at all major digital outlets. A versatile guitarist who is at home with jazz, latin, funk and rhythm and blues styles, David has been performing in the San Francisco Bay Area since the early 70’s. Famed Brazilian guitarist Luis Bonfa called David “a giant of the 12-string..one of my favorite guitarists”. previous recordings: “Too Many Vitanins”, David Widelock Trio, 1985, Beegum Records “Really”, Brubeck & Widelock Duo, 1991, Jazzpoint Records “Giraffes In a Hurry”, Brubeck & Widelock Duo, 1993Melt 2000 Records “Monk/Not Monk”, Brubeck & Widelock Duo, Beegum Records, 2000 “The Trouble With Fribbles, solo guitar, 2004, Beegum Records

Bailout Blues

Bailout Blues

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It's the taxpayers money
It seems to me that the same people responsible for needing bailouts ,are the same ones who caused the trouble.
Yes, we should help with a bridge loan at simple interest,but not at the price they dictate.
These people are in no position to dictate terms.
We can still turn this into a win-win situation if it is handeled like a business deal.
The taxpayer should have a chance to cash in on some profit for putting up new money at a new negotiated price and rate of interests we can all live with.
The numbers submitted .before were based on facts that were untrue,or at least should have been known to be untrue.
Leave the foundation in place,pull down the rot,and build anew.
Everyone shares the burden   & nbsp; everyone should share in the profit.
Jeff Jones
The House of Jeffness.org
They don't deserve a bonus of any kind.

Did We Mention Mississippi?

Did We Mention Mississippi?

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Did   we   mention   Mississippi&n bsp; ?
All along the southern gulf coast people are still trying to live in slender fema trailers.
Money meant for emergency relief was diverted to fill in land to rebuild casinos,luxury hotels,and a new airport facilities.
The people displaced by Katrina still have gotten no aid to rebuild what was lost because of this storm.
If there is money to build a casino,why can't the people be allowed to put back their neighborhood as good, or better than it was before?
Jeff Jones
The House of Jeffness.org

Bring Back The Rule of Law

Bring Back the Rule of Law

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Bring back the rule of law
King George the 43rd was wrong.
If a person is suspected of, but, not yet charged with a crime,
does the American president have the right to arrest, and   detain that person, without warrant from a court of law indefinitely, without bringing charges and allowing for a defense.
Under U.S. law isn’t that called kidnapping.
Is   this why enemy combatants are not detained on U.S. soil?
Without the rule of law could anyone of us be arrested and detained in the same manner?
YES!
Without the rule of law…… we are a nation of hypocrites.
Jeff Jones
The House Of Jeffness.org

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While Walking Down Main Street

While Walking Down Main Street

 

The smart guys with   all the answers were starting to get on my nerves.

Seemed like a good time for nice long walk.

 

While walking along main street  , I saw a wide variety of shops.

Some had hand made goods, others sold fresh produce.

I saw books for sale, and artwork, and supplies.

 

It occurred to me that wall st. is a long way from main st., the capitol farther still.

The big companies played us like big mouth bass, but the owner of the neighborhood business didn’t.

 

I hope more people think about supporting that local person trying to make a living, and build their dream.

Buy from the little guy.

 

We can support what we think is best. No matter what the smart guys say.

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Darfur

Darfur
The 1St  genocide of the 21 St. Century
The world’s great powers failed to stop the 1st   .  genocide   of the 21st. century.
People are waiting 3 to 4 weeks in blazing, killer, sun   , with little food , or water for a chance at placement in a refugee center.
The U.N. has known about the crisis since at least 2003 after 21 security   council resolutions calling for action were filed.
Nothing has  Happened.
 
The Sudan and China are working to exploit the profits from oil
Resources belonging to Sudan.
The government of Sudan and China are working to exploit profits from oil reserves controlled by
Sudan.
Rebels are being used as thugs by the  Sudan to rape and murder the people driving them north.
The Sudan shares portions of the oil profit with the rebels, thus insuring the Sudanese governments hold on power and money
The Sudanese government denies that any of this is going on.
Action has been delayed in hopes of reaching a lasting peace settlement for control of the south of the nation.
Meanwhile, the darkest people on the face of the earth are left to be raped   , and ,murdered
4 – 4/1/2 million of the darkest
People on earth, forced from their homes,over 200,000 have died.
Would this allowed in Europe?
The worst death toll since Rwanda
Jeff  Jones  The House Of Jeffness.org

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Tears For New Orleans

Tears For New Orleans

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Tears  For New Orleans
Katrina..An American Tragedy
FEMA HAS NO EVACUATION PLANS
In The aftermath of Katrina FEMA official in the New Orleans office are being accused of deliberately holding up over 68% of the federal aid funds sent for disaster relief.
A dozen employees at that office are claiming that they have been intimidated and abused when attempting to use the funds as intended.
When asked by Bill Whitaker of CBS news what could be the reason for this one employee spokesman said that in his opinion the management wants to hold on their jobs.
Some managers are receiving $100,000 per year plus retirement benefits as long as the recovery efforts are kept dragging along.
Mayor   Ben   Morris of Slidell La.  Is   still  running  his city out of a trailer next to the rail yard.
 
Buses were available
City had no drivers
No plans for evacuation
People Trapped
No food or water for days
Abandoned nursing homes
7 Years After 911 Almost All American Cities Still Do Not Have Resilient And Interoperable Communication Systems To Allow First Responders To Talk To Other Agencies during A Disaster.
To make matters   worse  ,  local manager Doug Whitman is being investigated for sexual harassment , and abuse of employees drawing 30 employee complaints to date.
Joseph Cao who is investigating these allegations was quoted as saying “shame on FEMA.”
Estimates given say the recovery may take up to 15 years if this current trend continues.
More reason to write your congressman.
 
To date no Federal , State or
Municipal agency is charged With
Implementing a plan for the
Evacuation of any city hit
By major Disaster
Jeff Jones
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On Rain Clouds

On Rain Clouds
As I emerged from one of my   working    fevers,    I decided to go out for a walk by the ocean.
I was happy to see the little children playing along the shore.
The old folks walking and talking about who knows   what.
I felt refreshed in knowing that in spite of all our preoccupation with the struggles of life the ducks still swam.
The birds still soared beneath the rainclouds unconcerned with how much we have destroyed.
In spite of all the efforts to make a sewer of our world   , the kids still played , and the time of the singing of the birds is near.
Although the sun is not yet shining   , the old boy is waiting there.
Behind     t he    rainclo uds.
Jeff Jones
The House of Jeffness.org

So What!

So what!

 

 

 I'm just siiting here listening to a personal party shuffle that I made from free downloads I got from The House Of jeffness.org.check this out.......I put people from all over the nation, and the world together in one place so I can have my pick of some of the world's greatest artists on one giant radio station from itunes,music submit.stumbleupon, and CD BABY.com.

 

This  is way to mellow,but you know I  could  be ranting about the economy,or why I'm not rich....But instead, I'm just sitin' here diggin' the sounds.

 

SO What!

 

This is free radio site designed for my taste,and the people who know what good music is supposed to sound like.

 

SO What!

 

I'll get back to asking why later,but right now I'm just sittin" here digging the sound.

 

You can join me.It's free.

 

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

Open Letter To President Brother Man #3

Open Letter To President Brother Man #3

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Date Listed: Mar-10-09

Mr. President,
I wish to trun now to the subject of money.
I assume sir, the you subcribe to the notion that we live in a nation of ideals.
The  waters are often troubled,and the.
 current is not always predictatble.
Therefore, I do appreciate your taking into consideration as many points of veiw as you can..
I would ask you kind Sir, to consider a few more.
Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Jefferson who went before you as you know, were.of different minds about the role of government, as in how to pay for a war that was just won at great cost
in blood,and treasure borrowed.
There was a pressing need to repay this debt if the nation were to have any hope of enjoying good standing in the world.
WE wanted to be credit,and trustworthy.
But, how to do this?
Should we trust the system to revive itself from some embedded program stored on a hard drive,or paper, for a time such as this?
I think not Sir.
I think you have been held in the wings for times such as these.
It is a crap shoot.Whatever you decide to do,someone will disagree.
Well, some things we cannot change,we shall just have to  adjust ourselves to them.
Returning to the aforementioned difference between these two leaders,I hold with Mr. Haniltom who stated his belief,the the federal government should buy up the all the debt incurred by each state.
Assumtion
Mr. Jefferson held that the government should be run by citizens,and not by professional politicians.
He felt a man should spend part of his life in the fields producing,and part of his life serving his country in government..
AS you know, a compromise was reached.The government assumed this toxic debt which
 was so  burdonsome to individual states.
And the capitol was moved from New York to a lttle hamlet by the potomac river.
I think Sir, that another such compromise would be a far better solution than giving money to the same people who took avantage of every opportunity to increse their profit at the expense of the  comon good.
Consider this if you will SIr.
This nation always seems to find resources to  do the thngs that are most emergent,although we never quite reach a full consensus.
So......Why not buy this debt directly from the nations strategic gold reserve.
No more fake paper assets,and accounting tricks to avoid paying each ones fair share.
While at this point Sir,I might point out that I believe that when Mr. Lincoln called for an income tax,it was an emergecy measure.
  The civil war is over.
Does it really work to penalize success to the point that companies seach shelters,and offshore labor?
Proposition:
 1.Return to the gold standard.
2.Assume the national debt
3.Reform the tax laws,closing all loopholes
We have reached the point that propping up a paper tiger is going to be more expensive that simply paying the debt without interest,at a negotiated price based on a percentage of the debt,not the inflated price of the original speculators who created these pools.
I suggest paying 10-30% on the dollar.
Under better rules and over sight by congress,these ill companies will stay in busines long enough to recover.
They will repay the debt at simpe interest, thus restoring the nations treasury commitment.
No  one losses.
A scam was pulled on the people.We do not have to pay the price dictated by those who are asking for bailouts.
When the common  person is in trouble there is no bail out.
Only foreclosure,and bakruptcy.
Please don't leave the same foxes in the henhouse.
Make America once again the gold standard of the world
With sincere respect venerable Sir,
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

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When Are Going To Do Something About It?

When are we Going To Do Something About It

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Hey you......yeah you,I'm  talking to you.
I have told you several times  that some people have stolen the public funds,raped the horses and rode the woman.
After all  my yelling I haven't heard anything from anybody.
I feel I'm talking to myself.
Well,maybe I am,but sooner,or later someone will hear my muttering and say,
You know,I think that crazy man over there said something we maybe should listen to before we send him to the nuthouse.
We can always send him there later,after all....the drug companies do need to
get more money so they can find more ways of sending the rest of us there to keep him company..
Thinking about all this stuff is just too much work,so why don't we just act like we can't hear what he is saying.
Heaven forebid that we should awake to what has been going on and actually take action.
Or....are we the crazy ones for not doing something about sitting here nicely while the house burns down around us.
I don't know....but, maybe you better give me another beer before the TV comes back from commercial.
If somebody is going to do something about it....it ain't gonna be me.
I might have to admit that we have been had...that would just be too much for me right now.
I am too busy working,and falling further behind on my house note.
Let somebody else do something about it.
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

Tax Tricks

Accounting and law firms are in the business of showing S corporations how to fool the IRS into letting them keep from paying capital gains taxes on the money they make from taking your money.
This is basically stealing from the Treasury,the money you pay in every year.
If these firms did not help corporate crooks trick the dumb ass IRS,every tax payer could receieve at least 15% more tax releif from what they now overpay,and we would have no budget deficit.
Where did the budget surplus go.American big business stole it.
All these crooks are amazingly silent on the subject of the deficit because they know you were not told about this scam.
Please write to your congress person to demand that these loopholes be closed.
We must get angry before anyone will begin the work of tax reform.
Right now,you pick up the tab for what we need in this nation,while the rich pay zero.
When will you say that you want a full accounting of why we went from a budget surplus to a budget deficit.
Clinton left a surplus.Bush left a deficit.Now you know where the money you paid went.
What are you willing to do about it.They are laughing at us while millions lose all the money they worked hard for,and used legitimate deductions to protect.
If congress will not act.VOTE EVERY ONE OF THEM OUT!
Your grandkids could do a better job than this.They are not dumb.Just crooks in business suits.
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

Calling On Kat

Thank you so much Jeff - I do want to also meet you some day to express my gratitude for your assistance to us, so please let me know when you will be in Denver?  Your care and concern from afar touches my heart and mean so much to me.  I look forward to continuing to grow a good professional relationship with you and please know that you can call on me anytime.

Best wishes,
Kathryn

Dear Kat,

 

There is something you can do for me.

 

For a very long time now I have been hard at work trying to let people know  just how much we need beauty in this world.

 

The beauty of song,and poetry,and painting.

 

It seems that the world just keeps on trying to blow itself to hell thru greed and violence.

 

There is only so much one old man can do.

 

But, will you do this one thing for me.

 

When sometimes I cease my endless fussing,and try to fall asleep upon my cot.

 

I wonder if anybody ever gives a damn about the musing of one lonely soul.

 

The fight has been long, and soon the time of midight shall overtake me.

 

I have no fear of going into the dark night,for I know that I am destined to be drawn into the beautiful light.

 

But what about the children....how will they know what to say and what t do?

 

I depend upon loved ones like you.

 

You who have fought with me...yes and cried for me.

 

Please tell them what I tried to do...what I tried so hard to make them see.

 

Maybe the world will never know,or ever remember what we do here this day,but I know that you know.

 

And that means more to me than I can ever say.

 

That's all I have to say about that.

 

With all my love,

Jeffness

 

Jeff Jones

The House of jeffness.org

 

 

Calling On Kat

Calling On Kat

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Thank you so much Jeff - I do want to also meet you some day to express my gratitude for your assistance to us, so please let me know when you will be in Denver?  Your care and concern from afar touches my heart and mean so much to me.  I look forward to continuing to grow a good professional relationship with you and please know that you can call on me anytime.

Best wishes,
Kathryn
Dear Kat,
There is something you can do for me.
For a very long time now I have been hard at work trying to let people know  just how much we need beauty in this world.
The beauty of song,and poetry,and painting.
It seems that the world just keeps on trying to blow itself to hell thru greed and violence.
There is only so much one old man can do.
But, will you do this one thing for me.
When sometimes I cease my endless fussing,and try to fall asleep upon my cot.
I wonder if anybody ever gives a damn about the musing of one lonely soul.
The fight has been long, and soon the time of midight shall overtake me.
I have no fear of going into the dark night,for I know that I am destined to be drawn into the beautiful light.
But what about the children....how will they know what to say and what t do?
I depend upon loved ones like you.
You who have fought with me...yes and cried for me.
Please tell them what I tried to do...what I tried so hard to make them see.
Maybe the world will never know,or ever remember what we do here this day,but I know that you know.
And that means more to me than I can ever say.
That's all I have to say about that.
With all my love,
Jeffness
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

Open Letter To President Brother Man #2

Open Letter To President Brother Man #2

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Mr President,
I have been listening very intently to the debate over what you should do  to fix the problems facing our nation.
I have not however heard anyone besides yourself step up to the plate and give us some positive suggestions on what to do.
I therefore suggest that you stay the course.
At least you do have some positive suggestions.
Some be right,some may be wrong,but this is the trouble with a democracy.
We can't have one person tell the nation to meet at the corner drug store at 9am on March 23 2009,and expect everyone to show up.
This is a nation of free thinkers as you well know.
Not one person wants to be told what to do by the government.
Take a lesson from John Kennedy,and FDR.
Ask the nation's citizens to  put forward their ideas on what should be done.
You dont have to solve this nations problems in one sweeping move.
We have a congress that has done nothing besides offer negative commemtary on your ideas ,without offering to carry some of the burden of finding a solution that we can all live with.
I urge you to ignore negative critics,and order the congress to get to work.
WE are a strong people who have faced problems before and survived.
We will survive again.
You do not have to do this in one month,or ten.
Ask the people to participate fully in helping to read the road map.
No one has to be right,or wrong,just sincerely involved in the serious work at hand.
There will never be a time when we all agree on anything,except this one salient point.
This is our nation.This is our problem.
You sir,are doing a wonderful job of moderating the debate.
Ask each one who has an issue with what you propose to put forward their own ideas on what should be done.
This need not cost a lot of money.
You may use my website if you like....it is already payed for in full.
Keep trying.
You are more than equal to the task.
Sincerely,
Jeff Jones
The House of jeffness.org

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Is The Government Spying On You?

Of course it is.If you use the internet,a cell phone,credit card,telegram,or any other form of communication you are not protected from violation of your fourth amendment right to privacy.
There is a room in San francisco at 2nd and Folsom in the a    t    t    building that is being used for the purpose of data mining without a warrant, or reason to suspect wrongful activity by american citizens.
FISA rules  enacted during the NIxon years do not protect innocent persons from unreasonable search and seizure of private records and communications.
The companies you trust to keep your information private have been cooperating with the n  s  a  to collect records on all citizens for the purpose of comparing data for correlation with terrorist watch lists.
This means that when you rent a car,pay a bill or transact any business inside the usa your information is being monitored without supervision of the courts.
The revolutionary war was fought in part because the original founders of this nation wanted to be free from the government being able to  conduct this kind of spying on common citizens accused of no crime.
You are guilty until proven innocent.This kind of activity is going on everyday.
With the current technology available today,even if you have done nothing,there is no way to erase records collected in this manner.
The next time you call your uncle Joe in whatever location he may be in,be it foreign,or domestic,remember,big brother not only is listening and recording your activity,but they can't even control where that information ends up.
It is on some CD,or backup hard drive for all time.
The freedom we thought we all fought for is nothing but another illusion used to convence us that we are living in a democracy.
King Gearge the 43rd and his band of reknown should be jailed for the same reason that Nixon was removed from office.
Demand that congress stop the use of warrantless data mining before we again have to fight for the right to keep our private papers private,and be left alone by the government.
I know about 911,but this is not making anyone safer.Bin Laden knows better than to give his real name and other information to anyone....do you?

To Nationalize or Not To Nationalize

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