NEWSLETTER!

XANTHUS LETTER

JUNE 2010 (Happy Flag Day) (Happy Father’s Day too)

"When you subsidize poverty and failure, you get more of both."- James Davidson, National Taxpayers Union

-Tacitus"The more corrupt the state, the more it legislates."

- Unknown "A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own."

"The The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." -Winston Churchill

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STRESS

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, 'How heavy is this glass of water?' Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.' He continued, 'And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, the burden will become increasingly heavy and we won't be able to carry on.' 'As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can.' So, my friend, put down anything that may be a burden to you right now. Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while. Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

Just accept that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue.

Always keep your words soft and sweet -just in case you have to eat them.

Always wear stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. *Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be "recalled" by their maker.

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, It was probably worth it.

It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to be kind to others.

Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.

Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.

Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird,sleep late.

The second mouse gets the cheese.

When everything's coming your way, you're on the wrong side of the road driving in the wrong direction.

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person.

Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp; some are pretty; and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colors; but they all have to live in the same box. *A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.... I did...

JUNE REMINDERS

The weed abatement letters are coming in. The Fire Department has been reminding us that fire season is here for the past three months now. Please remember how important it is to think about the safety of your home and family before the real dangerous fire conditions arrive..... any time now.

Father’s day is celebrated this month. Are you making it a big enough priority to properly honor your father or making certain to be available for your kids to honor theirs? What about Flag Day? Does anyone actually celebrate Flag Day anymore? Are you still working on your health? How about your happiness? (You can work on that too) Did you plan that vacation that you can’t afford and don’t have the time to take yet?

CONFESSIONS OF A REDNECK

(Charlie Daniels Soap Box) (although I have not verified that he actually said this, I believe that he did and am sharing it with you because I find it entertaining.... you can believe what you want)

Did you ever notice that when liberals start criticizing conservatives, they start out by telling us how intellectually inferior we are? Have you noticed how angry it makes them that anybody, as intellectually lacking as we are should have the audacity to question them and their superior intellect? They know what's good for us lesser beings and that if we weren't such a bunch of uncultured rednecks, we would see the error of our ways, we would just drive our pickup trucks, drink our beer, clean our guns and leave the weightier things like governing to them.

It's called arrogance folks, it's called condescension, and it is pervasive in the Obama Administration. They are bound and determined that they are going to have their way whether "We The People" want it or not.

Let me say at the outset of this statement that I very much believe in education, but what is happening in the universities of this nation these days has more to do with indoctrination than it does with education. Just because somebody has a college degree doesn't mean he or she has any practical sense. They could well be what Ronnie Van Zant used to call an "educated fool". The limits of my educational credentials would be a 12th grade diploma and I was lucky to get that. By the time I got into high school I was a lot more interested in fiddles and guitars than I was in diagraming a sentence or what some long dead poet had to say. But for the past several decades through the blessings and grace of Almighty God, I have kept at least twenty-five people gainfully and steadily employed. We have a health insurance program and a 401k plan for our employees. We have never missed a payday and I have watched many of my people literally grow up, get married, buy homes, have and educate children and in a few cases some of them have grandchildren.

They abide by the law, they pay their taxes, they support their families, and are good citizens. As for me I am an unabashed Christian and claim no political party affiliation, I believe in voting for the person, not the party. I own guns and defend my right to do so. I don't think what I weigh is anybody's business but my own and if I'm overweight that's my problem, not the government's. I don't believe in manmade global warming and happen to think that the people who think cow flatulence is going to destroy the planet should check in at the nut house. I don't think it's any of anybody's business what kind of car I drive or how much mileage it gets as long as I don't ask you to help fill the gas tank... and if you want to drive some electric pregnant roller skate that will go all of a hundred miles before it has to be recharged, it's none of my business. I believe that the schools of this nation should first be committed to teaching the three "R's", reading, writing and arithmetic, as the kids are who are coming out of these schools are sorely lacking in them. I believe that the history of this country, and this world for that matter, should be taught as it truly was and not some agenda driven revisionist's version. I believe that the United States of America should be a sovereign nation and that our affiliation in the United Nations is a farce. The U.N., though a noble idea in theory, has turned into a toothless debating society with all the cards stacked against the U.S. I believe that we should stick with our friends and acknowledge our enemies. As in Israel is a friend; Iran is an enemy. I believe in charity but I don't believe in entitlements paid to people who are able to work for a living. I don't believe in a big central government as I don't believe there are that many totally trustworthy people available to run it and not be seduced by the power. I believe that true marriage can only exist between a man and a woman and I need no other authority than the Holy Bible to prove that I'm right. I believe that with a few notable exceptions, the Congress of the United States has turned into a body of political prostitutes who sell their integrity and their honor to get more and more power over the people they are sworn to serve. I have no faith whatsoever that the financial programs the President and Congress have passed will do anything to pull America out of this slump we are experiencing and I believe that the national debt we are acquiring will be a two thousand pound albatross around America's neck for generations to come. I believe we are headed for inflation like we've never seen it before. I believe that as things deteriorate Obama and the Congress will become more and more desperate and try to introduce even more dangerous measures. It is just my hope that by that time the American people will wake up to the point to say enough is enough and elect some fiscally responsible people. I don't believe there can be any such thing as a "jobless recovery" and actually think the two words are a contradiction in terms. I believe that the proposed health care program is not about health care but just another blatant "hurry up" attempt to gain more control by a president who sees his poll numbers sinking. I believe that if the government had announced an across the board tax cut for individuals and businesses for the period of one year that this recession would be all but over by now. That would have worked in a couple of ways. First of all, the government would only have had to borrow the money to sustain itself during the tax hiatus and they wouldn't have had to go to foreign countries to sell treasury bonds, the people of this country would have bought them. The economy of America would have started rebounding the next time workers received a paycheck and the resulting domino effect would have taken off like a freight train. I believe that when America does come out of this slump it will be in spite of the government actions, not because of it... and a few personal notes to you liberals who are kind enough to slum your way through our humble little column. I do own a pickup truck, occasionally chew tobacco, love NASCAR and football games, guns and large mouth bass fishing. I love rednecks and if I was in a pinch I'd rather have one good honest redneck on my side that a whole gaggle of college professors. What do you think? Pray for our troops, and for our country. God Bless America - Charlie Daniels

FROM A RETIRED BORDER AGENT

This letter sent to Tennessee Senator Bill Frist from a retired border patrol agent, and it has more common sense than all the bull being spewed from the Senate, with the exception of a few sensible Senators.

Dear Senator Frist: There is a huge amount of propaganda and myths circulating about illegal aliens, particularly illegal Mexican, Salvadorian, Guatemalan and Honduran aliens. #1. Illegal aliens do NOT want US citizenship. Americans are very vain thinking that everybody in the world wants to be a US citizen. Mexicans, and other nationalities want to remain citizens of their home countries while obtaining the benefits offered by the United States such as employment, medical care, instate tuition, government subsidized housing and free education for their offspring. Their main attraction is employment and their loyalty usually remains at home. They want benefits earned and subsidized by middle class Americans. What illegal aliens want are benefits of American residence without paying the price. #2. There are no jobs that Americans won't do. Illegal aliens are doing jobs that Americans can't take and still support their families. Illegal aliens take low wage jobs, live dozens in a single residence home, share expenses and send money to their home country. There are no jobs that Americans won't do for a decent wage. #3. Every person who illegally entered this nation left a home. They are NOT homeless and they are NOT Americans. Some left jobs in their home countries. They come to send money to their real home as evidenced by the more than 20 billion dollars sent out of the country each year by illegal aliens. These illegal aliens knowingly and willfully entered this nation in violation of the law and therefore assumed the risk of detection and deportation. Those who brought their alien children assumed the responsibility and risk on behalf of their children. #4. Illegal aliens are NOT critical to the economy. Illegal aliens constitute less than 5% of the workforce. However, they reduce wages and benefits for lawful US residents. #5. This is NOT an immigrant nation. There are 280 million native born Americans. While it is true that this nation was settled and founded by immigrants (legal immigrants), it is also true that there is not a nation on this planet that was not settled by immigrants at one time or another. #6. The United States is welcoming to legal immigrants. Illegal aliens are not immigrants by definition. The US accepts more lawful immigrants every year than the rest of the world combined. #7. There is no such thing as the "Hispanic vote." Hispanics are white, brown, black and every shade in between. Hispanics are Republicans, Democrats, Anarchists, Communists, Marxists and Independents. The so-called "Hispanic vote" is a myth. Pandering to illegal aliens to get the Hispanic vote is a dead end. #8. Mexico is NOT a friend of the United States. Since 1848 Mexicans have resented the United States. During World War I Mexico allowed German Spies to operate freely in Mexico to spy on the US. During World War II Mexico allowed the Axis powers to spy on the US from Mexico. During the Cold War Mexico allowed spies hostile to the US to operate freely. The attack on the Twin Towers in 2001 was cheered and applauded all across Mexico. Today Mexican school children are taught that the US stole California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. If you don't believe it, check out some Mexican textbooks written for their school children. #9. Although some illegal aliens enter this country for a better life, there are 6 billion people on this planet. At least 1 billion of those live on less than one dollar a day. If wanting a better life is a valid excuse to break the law and sneak into America, then let's allow those one billion to come to America and we'll turn the USA into a Third World nation overnight. Besides, there are 280 million native born Americans who want a better life. I'll bet Bill Gates and Donald Trump want a better life. When will the USA lifeboat be full? Since when is wanting a better life a good reason to trash another nation? #10. There is a labor shortage in this country. This is a lie. There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of American housewives, senior citizens, students, unemployed and underemployed who would gladly take jobs at a decent wage. #11. It is racist to want secure borders. What is racist about wanting secure borders and a secure America ? What is racist about not wanting people to sneak into America and steal benefits we have set aside for legal aliens, senior citizens, children and other legal residents? What is it about race that entitles people to violate our laws, steal identities, and take the American Dream without paying the price? For about four decades American politicians have refused to secure our borders and look after the welfare of middle class Americans. These politicians have been of both parties. A huge debt on American society has resulted. This debt will be satisfied and the interest will be high. There have already been riots in the streets by illegal aliens and their supporters. There will be more. You, as a politician, have a choice to offend the illegal aliens who have stolen into this country and demanded the rights afforded to US citizens or to offend those of us who are stakeholders in this country. The interest will be steep either way. There will be civil unrest. There will be a reckoning. Do you have the courage to do what is right for America? Or, will you bow to the wants and needs of those who don't even have the right to remain here? There will be a reckoning. It will come in November of this year, again in 2012 and yet again in 2014. We will not allow America to be stolen by third world agitators and thieves. - David J. Stoddard, US Border Patrol (RET) Hereford, Arizona

Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and to put up with my opinions, my thoughts and my way of thinking. Sometimes events happen that cause me to think differently and I share with you my thoughts in the forum. I appreciate each and every one of you whether or not you subscribe to my way of thinking or not. I am in the real estate business for profit by owning, acquiring, managing and brokering real estate. Please remember me and any obligations you may have when considering the listing of your property for sale or exchange. We have several investors ready to do quick deals. This letter is intended to be a thought-provoking tool to assist you. It does not adequately address any problem or law. Always seek professional help before entering into any legal, tax, or real estate transaction or problem. At Xanthus, we want and appreciate your business and will prove it to you every day.

Until Next Month,

Mark Allen, Broker mark@xanthushomes.com (760) 787-7452 emergency pager

(My cell phone number is (619) 559-7000 but I’m not a technical guy and don’t carry it with me often. Messages left there may go unnoticed for days. My home phone number is (760) 789-4079 but my wife and my kids are notoriously bad at actually giving me messages and I’ve given up being angry about it. Your best bet is to call my office when you want me. I do check my e-mail at mark@xanthushomes.com everyday when I am in town and working and not at all on vacation or when traveling. If you don’t get a response, I have either not gotten it or am out of town.... otherwise I answer all of my messages. I’m still trying to figure out the Facebook thing so if you find me there, know that my daughter decided that I have to have it so she set it up and I’m still trying to figure it out. Please don’t be offended if it appears you are ignored.... I assure you that you are not)

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