Inflation is often described as “too few dollars chasing too few goods” While that may be an oversimplification of a complex issue, it captures an important truth: prices rise when the supply of money and purchasing power grows faster than the supply of products and services available for purchase. Let’s see how the FAIRtax addresses the “too few goods” side of that equation by encouraging more production.
The current income/ payroll tax system taxes wages, profits, interest, dividends, capital gains and business income. The FAIRtax removes federal taxes from the production process and places the tax at the point of final retail sale. By doing so, the FAIRtax would stop penalizing work, savings, investment and business expansion.
Under our present system, businesses face corporate income taxes, payroll taxes, tax compliance costs, depreciation rules and other federal burdens that raise the cost of producing goods. Those costs are built into the prices we pay. They also discourage investment that would otherwise increase factories, equipment, inventory, transportation capacity and employment. As the saying goes, “the more something is taxed, the less you get of it”. Continue reading
Sabel Trail Transmission Line which is the gas line but they want to hide the name Gas Line is trying to intrude again. They say they want our approval to use our land again. They came onto our land the first time and started doing studies on turtle and lizards with no regard to the land owner. They even sent a turtle handler??? I met him when I went and ask each one of them what their title was while they were all in my woods leaning up against a truck.
I recently had a visitor in my drive way by one of the Sabel Trail Gas Line employees. He told me he was a preacher from two county’s away. He was surveying how people felt about the gas line. He took notes when I said I was going to lawyer up. But I am waiting until I see the pathway, but they have already expressed the fact that they want to go along side of the existing gas line which through my farm on two parcels. They want permission now to survey and come on my land. They said they would not start the project until 2029. Don’t believe it. They have never told the truth before. I think they are saying that because an attorney would not want to wait three year for their money. Continue reading
I have been wondering about the success of Marion County. When our country was in a slump and the economy was down \Marion County was doing OK not great but money was moving. I ask how and why? Well we had many seniors spending retirement checks and no one was talking about the thousands of Veterans receiving and spending their checks. Back then the horse industry was not growing like it is now. Now the Horse industry is turning over a lot of money.Now we have the World Equestrian Center, (for horses and people) which s turning out to be entertainment, hotel stays, restaurants and many things that go with that. But we have the Florida Horse Park which caters to a little bit different crowd of horse competitions that are very popular. I think they have national competition in horses jumping coipition s and all the things that go along with it. The two venues are totally different the only thing that is the same is they compete with Horses. Here are the stats about Marion County that is online.
The numbers can be confusing because some of the numbers overlap. But we have a lot of people spending a lot of money! Our county seems to be poor because the powers to be keep raising our taxes instead of lowering them! The invisible expense is the mortgage insurance. Every time the County raises the value go your home your insurance goes up. It has put people into a poverty level they never expected to be. Some their mortgage payment has gone up just because of the value increase the county has put on their homes to charge them more money so they have it to spend! Publishers note The numbers I have heard for veterans are 28,000??? Continue reading
(OCALA, FL) Sept. 16, 2026 – Ocala Fire Rescue and Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at Arnold Truss Manufacturing, located at 2250 NW 42nd St. The emergency call was received at 5:38 p.m., reporting flames engulfing the commercial structure.
Ocala Fire Rescue’s Engine 1, Squad 7, Ladder 3, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer responded. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved medium-sized sawmill shed, with access restricted by a bolted gate. The Safety Officer assisted Engine 1 in cutting the chain to gain entry while additional crews conducted a secondary 360-degree assessment of the structure.
Marion Country Fire Rescue crews from Stations 1, 11, 19, and 21 arrived shortly after, established a water supply, and aided in the fire attack.
Because of severe fire conditions and a partial collapse of the structure, crews transitioned to a defensive strategy to extinguish the fire. Despite these challenges, firefighters had water on the fire within four minutes of arrival.
The fire was under control at 5:56 p.m., preventing the flames from spreading to surrounding structures.
No injuries were reported.
I have added publisher notes all through this that did not appear in the Gettysburg address but should have!
Citizens have rights and freedom in this country because those who came before you and fought for your freedom and some died! Don’t take voting lightly.
The phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” defines a true democracy where the power of the government comes from its citizens and serves their interests. Abraham Lincoln famously popularized these words in his Gettysburg Address!
What Each Part Means
- Of the people: The government gets its power and authority from the citizens, not from a king, queen, or ruling upper class. The people who run the government are regular citizens from the same community. (Publishers Note added) NOT THE MAYOR! They must have worked in the united States on a regular job for at least five years before running for office and must swear allegiance to the United Staes Constitution! A Free election means by the citizens vote not visitors!
- By the people: The citizens create the government and control it through voting. The people choose their leaders in free and fair elections and take part in the political process.
For the people: The government exists to help and protect the public. Its rules and actions are meant to support the safety, rights, and well-being of all citizens, rather than serving just one powerful person or group.
Cross Florida Barge Canal in the 1970’s Started harassing the Marion County residents (Me they wanted to go through my farm) After great stress and a hard battle it was Halted in 1971 with the intent to look at it again in a few years.
Turnpike Extension 2015 started harassing residents Through great stress to the residents of Marion County and me Again they wanted to go through our farm!
A second attempt was made. Marion County Residents fought it to a stand still. Again they wanted to go through my farm.
Commissioners voted no build!
Then came the Sabel Trail Gas Line. A man came on my land and I threw him off. I did not know but he was the project engineer. It did not matter he had no business my property. My wife and I have been living and working on this property for 56 years. The lawyers moved in, the county folded, the state folded or approved it maybe it was their idea. Well I lost the battle, the gas line went in.
Again they come back they think because they paid me for a one time easement that now they can come back and push me around again and put a second gas line in my land. If that gas line ever exploded we would be dead now they want double jeopardy. Continue reading
Bring Down Cost!
By TomL
The price of beef as we remember just a few years ago. Is there a middle man? Is there a middle country? Are we being squeezed by China / Tyson Beef? The answer is a decade ago it started and yes we were and are being invaded. Remember China said the perfect way “to take over a country is take it without firing a shot!” They are imbedding themselves into our country. STOP THEM!
Here is what I think the answer is. Follow me now. People who want to be considered Agriculture must have acreage, Raise beef cows for self consumption and to sell at the market or private transaction. For instance you raise 5 steers, someone wants to buy a beef cow for the freezer. You sell a beef steer and send a copy to the state to prove you are raising to sell and to consume yourself. Continue reading
By Renée A. La Forest
Just before sunset on a Sunday evening in The Villages, I put a cardboard box on my front porch before heading through the garage to take it to the street for trash pickup. The box couldn’t have been there for more than a minute. When I came around from the garage, it was occupied. Sitting quietly inside was a young bird, fully feathered, with wide, dark eyes and soft brown-gray markings.
In Florida, I suppose I should be grateful my surprise passenger had feathers.
One minute there was an empty box. The next, there was a bird sitting in it. I would eventually give him an appropriate name: Houdini. He did not appear injured, but he wasn’t exactly flying either. He hopped, ran and made short, determined jumps.
More importantly, the sun was going down. Had this happened earlier, I could have backed away and watched. Instead, darkness was approaching, and I had to decide whether leaving him there was safest. I coaxed him, without touching him, into a larger box and placed it on my screened lanai for the night, protected from predators and my dogs. I didn’t give him food or water. Mostly, I left him alone. Continue reading
LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is back for a second year, providing tax relief on firearms, ammunition and a wide range of hunting, fishing and camping supplies through December 31. The Governor also broke ground on the new Florida Archery Center at Tenoroc in Lakeland, expanding opportunities for Floridians to participate in shooting sports and enjoy the outdoors.
“Since I became governor, we have enacted billions of dollars in tax cuts. This year’s hunting, fishing and camping sales tax holiday—ongoing through December 31—will provide Floridians with even more tax relief,” said Governor DeSantis. “We are proud to protect Floridians’ Second Amendment rights while helping hunters, anglers, and sportsmen keep more of their hard-earned money.”
The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday began September 1 and runs through December 31, 2026. During the holiday, Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on eligible firearms, ammunition and hunting, fishing and camping equipment.
Eligible purchases include:
Ammunition;
Firearms, including pistols, rifles and shotguns; Continue reading
Since 2022, nearly 12,500 new law enforcement officers across the state have received bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program, totaling more than $83 million.
LAND O’LAKES, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $10 million in bonuses to 1,506 new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program, including 38 new recruits in Pasco County. Since 2022, nearly 12,500 new law enforcement officers across the state have received bonuses through the program, totaling more than $83 million.
“In 2022, while some cities were reaping the disastrous results of “defund the police” experiments, I signed landmark legislation to strengthen law enforcement recruitment and retention in Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “In the four years since, we have awarded nearly 12,500 bonuses totaling more than $83 million to our law enforcement officers. We have also made record-breaking investments in officer pay, benefits, training, and protections for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the people of our state. We continue to build on this foundation to keep Florida the most law enforcement-friendly state in the country.” Continue reading
