Oct 28, 2008
I'm Just Saying-Part 2
Seriously, lets be rational here!
It's time to live and let live!
We've got bigger issues to fry!
(See 10/10/08 I'm Just Saying-Part 1)
Response
A Response To "Election Day" Posted-10/25/08.
Most importantly, VOTE INTELLIGENTLY!
To vote intelligently means and requires looking at:
1) the candidate's actual and genuine qualifications and track record;
2) the candidate's true character ---his integrity and honesty in his past and present dealings;
3) the candidate's true substance---[do his present speeches and promises go hand in hand with his actual past actions and performances?].
Finally. . .what does the candidate really stand for? Remember! Talk is cheap and appearance can be very deceiving. The devil can appear like an "angel of light" when in fact what he actually has in mind is only his personal selfish ends at the cost of disaster and destruction to all others.
From My Good Friend, RT
Most importantly, VOTE INTELLIGENTLY!
To vote intelligently means and requires looking at:
1) the candidate's actual and genuine qualifications and track record;
2) the candidate's true character ---his integrity and honesty in his past and present dealings;
3) the candidate's true substance---[do his present speeches and promises go hand in hand with his actual past actions and performances?].
Finally. . .what does the candidate really stand for? Remember! Talk is cheap and appearance can be very deceiving. The devil can appear like an "angel of light" when in fact what he actually has in mind is only his personal selfish ends at the cost of disaster and destruction to all others.
From My Good Friend, RT
From Sunday's Televised "Meet the Press
Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag. Obama Explains National Anthem Stance Sun, 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. At the very least, "Stand and Face It"
Senator Obama Live on Sunday states , "As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides, Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it. "We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we as a Nation of warring people, should conduct ourselves as the nations of Islam, whereas peace prevails. Perhaps a state or period of mutual concord between our governments. When I become President, I will seek a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation have placed upon the nations of Islam an unfair injustice. My wife disrespects the flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She has her views and I have mine". Of course now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right. This could possibly be our next President. I, for one, am speechless.
Dale Lindsborg,
Washington Post
The General also stated to the Senator that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171... During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. At the very least, "Stand and Face It"
Senator Obama Live on Sunday states , "As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides, Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it. "We should consider to reinvent our National Anthem as well as to redesign our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we as a Nation of warring people, should conduct ourselves as the nations of Islam, whereas peace prevails. Perhaps a state or period of mutual concord between our governments. When I become President, I will seek a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation have placed upon the nations of Islam an unfair injustice. My wife disrespects the flag for many personal reasons. Together she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past, many years ago. She has her views and I have mine". Of course now, I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put aside my hatred. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path of hope. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right. This could possibly be our next President. I, for one, am speechless.
Dale Lindsborg,
Washington Post
Happy Halloween
An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests,
the last of which had left his bodily systems extremely upset.
Upon making several false alarm trips to the bathroom,
he decided the latest episode was another and stayed put.
He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was
embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational.
In a complete loss of composure he jumped out of bed,
gathered up the bed sheets, and threw them out the hospital window.
A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him.
He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms violently
trying to get the unknown things off, and ended up with the soiled sheets
in a tangled pile at his feet.
As the drunk stood there, unsteady on his feet, staring down at the sheets,
a hospital security guard, (barely containing his (laughter),
and who had watched the whole incident, walked up and asked,
'What the heck is going on here?'
The drunk, still staring down replied:
'I think I just beat the shit out of a ghost.'
Unknown Author
An Open Letter
Hi, everyone! The 2008 election has me very worried because there are so many things to consider. For example, character, integrity, and honesty. Do they matter anymore? I hope voters will open their eyes.
About a year ago, I was all for Obama. But since then, I have changed my mind three times. I have also watched the various TV news channels, jumping from one to another. I must say this has driven my husband crazy. But, I have felt very little "middle ground" to work with in viewing MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and the other TV network's news.
About six months ago, one question which has bugged me has been: "where has all of Obama's really money come from?"
My husband and I have four daughters whom we sent to college. We are middle class, and money has been tight. We (my husband and I as well as my girls) have worked hard, and there were lots of student loans.
Then, I started looking into Obama's life by reading various sources.
Around 1979, Obama started college at Occidental in California He has been very open about his two years at Occidental. He claimed that he tried all kinds of drugs and "wasted a lot of his time", and even though he had a brilliant mind, he did not really apply himself to his studies. 'Barry' (the name he preferred to use as a young undergraduate) during this time had two roommates, Muhammad Hasan Chandoo and Wahid Hamid, who were both Muslims and who were born and raised in Pakistan.
During the summer of 1981, after his second year in college, he made an 'around the world' trip stopping to see his mother in Indonesia, making a stop in Hyderabad in India, spending three weeks in Karachi, Pakistan where he stayed with one of his roommates' family, and then finally going off to Africa to visit his father's family.
My question is: where did he get the money for the trip? He must have had a rich source. Neither I and my husband nor any one of my children would have had money for such a trip when they where in college.
When he came back to the USA, he started school at Columbia University in New York. It is at this time that he wanted everyone to call him Barack instead of Barry. And of course, everyone knows that the tuition at Columbia is not cheap, to say the least. Again, where did he get the money for tuition and other expenses? Student loans? Maybe.
After Columbia, he went to Chicago to work as a community organizer for an annual pay of $12,000.00 a year. Why Chicago? Why not New York where he was already living. Reportedly, 'by chance', he met Antoine 'Tony' Rezko, an Arab born in Aleppo, Syria, and a real estate developer in Chicago. (According to recent news report, Rezko has been convicted of fraud and bribery. Rezko, was also previously named "Entrepreneur of the Decade" by the Arab-American Business and Professional Association.) About two years later, Obama entered Harvard Law School. Again, everyone knows that tuition in Harvard Law School is not cheap? Again, where did he get the money for Law School? More student loans?
After Law School, he went back to Chicago, where Rezko offered him a job, but which he turned down. Instead, he took a job with Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland. But it is interesting to note that they represented 'Rezar', Rezko's firm.
Rezko was one of Obama's known major financial contributors when he first ran for public office. In 2003, Rezko also threw an early fundraiser for Obama which The Chicago Tribune reporter, David Mendelland, claimed was instrumental in providing Obama with 'seed money' for his run for the U.S. Senate.
In 2005, Obama purchased a new home in the Kenwoood district of Chicago for $1.65 million (which was less than the original asking price). If Obama had all the "student loans", once more where did he get the money for the million-dollar property?
On the same day that the Obamas got their property, Rezko's wife, Rita, reportedly purchased the adjoining empty lot. The London Times reported that Nadhmi Auchi, an Iraqi-born billionaire, loaned Rezko $3.5 million three weeks before Obama's new home was purchased. Obama met Nadhmi Auchi many times with Rezko.
Now, we have Obama running for President. Valerie Jarrett, who was Michelle Obama's boss, is now one of Obama's chief advisors, and Obama allegedly does not make any major decisions without first talking to Jarrett.
Who is Valerie Jarrett really? She is an Iranian born in Shiraz, Iran. Do I see a pattern here? Or am I just making silly connections?
On May 10, 2008, The New York Times reported that Robert Malley, an advisor to Obama, was 'sacked' after the press found out he was having regular contacts with Hamas, which controls Gaza and which is connected with Iran.
And recently buried towards the back part of several US newspapers was an article stating that Iraqi news reported that during Obama's visit to Iraq in September, he asked the Iraqi leaders to do nothing about the war until after he is elected US President, and he will "take care of things".
And by the way, remember the college roommates from Pakistan? They are in charge of generating the 'small' internet campaign contributions for Obama. Where is that money coming from? The poor and middle class in this country? Or could it be from the Middle East?
On September 7, 2008, The Washington Post posted an Obama verbal slip that was made during a TV interview with George Stephanopoulos on "This Week". In talking about his religion, Obama said, "...My Muslim faith...' When Stephanopoulos tried to clarify the slip-of-the-tongue, Obama said that he made a mistake; he meant "Christianity". Was it really a mistake?
Also, according to The Daily News, Obama visited Pakistan in 1981; The Washington Times also said so on September 7, 2008, and The New York Times on May 10, 2008.
All of the above information are available in the internet. Anyone can check and confirm them. They are even on Wikipedia under Barack Obama; Tony Rezko; Valerie Jarrett.
After discovering all of the above bits of information, for some reason, the thought which has kept buzzing in my mind is: "Beware of the enemy from within!"
About a year ago, I was all for Obama. But since then, I have changed my mind three times. I have also watched the various TV news channels, jumping from one to another. I must say this has driven my husband crazy. But, I have felt very little "middle ground" to work with in viewing MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, and the other TV network's news.
About six months ago, one question which has bugged me has been: "where has all of Obama's really money come from?"
My husband and I have four daughters whom we sent to college. We are middle class, and money has been tight. We (my husband and I as well as my girls) have worked hard, and there were lots of student loans.
Then, I started looking into Obama's life by reading various sources.
Around 1979, Obama started college at Occidental in California He has been very open about his two years at Occidental. He claimed that he tried all kinds of drugs and "wasted a lot of his time", and even though he had a brilliant mind, he did not really apply himself to his studies. 'Barry' (the name he preferred to use as a young undergraduate) during this time had two roommates, Muhammad Hasan Chandoo and Wahid Hamid, who were both Muslims and who were born and raised in Pakistan.
During the summer of 1981, after his second year in college, he made an 'around the world' trip stopping to see his mother in Indonesia, making a stop in Hyderabad in India, spending three weeks in Karachi, Pakistan where he stayed with one of his roommates' family, and then finally going off to Africa to visit his father's family.
My question is: where did he get the money for the trip? He must have had a rich source. Neither I and my husband nor any one of my children would have had money for such a trip when they where in college.
When he came back to the USA, he started school at Columbia University in New York. It is at this time that he wanted everyone to call him Barack instead of Barry. And of course, everyone knows that the tuition at Columbia is not cheap, to say the least. Again, where did he get the money for tuition and other expenses? Student loans? Maybe.
After Columbia, he went to Chicago to work as a community organizer for an annual pay of $12,000.00 a year. Why Chicago? Why not New York where he was already living. Reportedly, 'by chance', he met Antoine 'Tony' Rezko, an Arab born in Aleppo, Syria, and a real estate developer in Chicago. (According to recent news report, Rezko has been convicted of fraud and bribery. Rezko, was also previously named "Entrepreneur of the Decade" by the Arab-American Business and Professional Association.) About two years later, Obama entered Harvard Law School. Again, everyone knows that tuition in Harvard Law School is not cheap? Again, where did he get the money for Law School? More student loans?
After Law School, he went back to Chicago, where Rezko offered him a job, but which he turned down. Instead, he took a job with Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland. But it is interesting to note that they represented 'Rezar', Rezko's firm.
Rezko was one of Obama's known major financial contributors when he first ran for public office. In 2003, Rezko also threw an early fundraiser for Obama which The Chicago Tribune reporter, David Mendelland, claimed was instrumental in providing Obama with 'seed money' for his run for the U.S. Senate.
In 2005, Obama purchased a new home in the Kenwoood district of Chicago for $1.65 million (which was less than the original asking price). If Obama had all the "student loans", once more where did he get the money for the million-dollar property?
On the same day that the Obamas got their property, Rezko's wife, Rita, reportedly purchased the adjoining empty lot. The London Times reported that Nadhmi Auchi, an Iraqi-born billionaire, loaned Rezko $3.5 million three weeks before Obama's new home was purchased. Obama met Nadhmi Auchi many times with Rezko.
Now, we have Obama running for President. Valerie Jarrett, who was Michelle Obama's boss, is now one of Obama's chief advisors, and Obama allegedly does not make any major decisions without first talking to Jarrett.
Who is Valerie Jarrett really? She is an Iranian born in Shiraz, Iran. Do I see a pattern here? Or am I just making silly connections?
On May 10, 2008, The New York Times reported that Robert Malley, an advisor to Obama, was 'sacked' after the press found out he was having regular contacts with Hamas, which controls Gaza and which is connected with Iran.
And recently buried towards the back part of several US newspapers was an article stating that Iraqi news reported that during Obama's visit to Iraq in September, he asked the Iraqi leaders to do nothing about the war until after he is elected US President, and he will "take care of things".
And by the way, remember the college roommates from Pakistan? They are in charge of generating the 'small' internet campaign contributions for Obama. Where is that money coming from? The poor and middle class in this country? Or could it be from the Middle East?
On September 7, 2008, The Washington Post posted an Obama verbal slip that was made during a TV interview with George Stephanopoulos on "This Week". In talking about his religion, Obama said, "...My Muslim faith...' When Stephanopoulos tried to clarify the slip-of-the-tongue, Obama said that he made a mistake; he meant "Christianity". Was it really a mistake?
Also, according to The Daily News, Obama visited Pakistan in 1981; The Washington Times also said so on September 7, 2008, and The New York Times on May 10, 2008.
All of the above information are available in the internet. Anyone can check and confirm them. They are even on Wikipedia under Barack Obama; Tony Rezko; Valerie Jarrett.
After discovering all of the above bits of information, for some reason, the thought which has kept buzzing in my mind is: "Beware of the enemy from within!"
Unknown Author
Oct 26, 2008
Election Day-November 4th
This elections season has been a very interesting one. There are many firsts in this campaign … We have an African American man who’s won his parties nomination … the first in our countries history! We have a Anglo American woman who is on her parties ticket for Vice President. This has truly been a history making year and as American’s we should be proud of our ability to brake away from the past “norms.” We still have a ways to go, but, hey!, at least we as a nation have taken the first step in blurring the lines between color and gender.On a personal note, I’m glad that this election season is coming to an end cause frankly I’m over it! Nonetheless, no matter where you reside, there are issues that you will be voting for that will either affect your life or someone else's directly or indirectly. Therefore, it is extremely important that all of us understand the issues clearly and as to the ramifications those issues will have should you vote for or against them on election day. So here are some things to think about before you enter that voting booth:
1) Don't vote based on color ... This election has got to be a colorblind vote.
2) Know what your voting for ... Understand the issues and vote your conscience and not with your emotions or party affiliation.
3) Vote what you believe ... Example: Don't say your for gay rights then vote against it. Put your vote where you mouth is!
4) Do not vote for discrimination in any form ... In this respect, discrimination amendments to any Constitution is down right wrong ... Using any Constitution to protect those who discriminate is not the American way and should not be voted for under any circumstances. Leave HATE at home!
5) JUST VOTE!
Happy Voting!
Oct 25, 2008
Free Loaders!?!
If you think that the Iraq War alone is costing the USA too much, and while the news media have been hammering the general public with propaganda that the Iraq War and war on terror are bankrupting the USA, read on. The article below should be forwarded over and over again until the reader gets sick of reading it. URLs for verification of all the facts in the article are included.
1. Between $11 and $22 billion are spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by each state governments. Multiply the above figure(s) by 52, that is a total of between $572 billion and $1.14 trillion per year for all 50 states. Verify HERE
2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs, such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens and their children. Verify HERE
3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens. Verify HERE
4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for non-English speaking children of illegal aliens. Verify HERE
5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent on the education of the American-born children of illegal aliens known as "anchor babies". Verify HERE
6. $3 million A DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens. Verify HERE
7. 30% percent of all federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens. Verify HERE
8. $90 billion a year is spent on illegal aliens for welfare & social services. Verify HERE
9. $200 billion a year in suppressed U. S.wages are caused by illegal aliens. Verify HERE
10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate of two and a half times that of white legal aliens. In particular, the children of illegal are contribute to additional crime problem in the U.S. Verify HERE
11. During the year of 2005, between 4 to 10 million illegal aliens crossed the US southern border, and there are as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from terrorist countries. Also, several million pounds of drugs: cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S from the southern border. Verify at: Homeland Security Report HERE
12. The National Policy Institute estimates that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period. Verify HERE
13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $45 billion to their countries of origin. Verify HERE
14. Nearly 1 million sex crimes have been committed by illegal immigrants in the United States. Verify HERE
You can do the math, and figure for yourself the total amount the government misappropriates taxpayers' money!
Are our government officials and bureaucrats really so stupid that they are willing to [mis] appropriate that much U.S. taxpayers' money on illegal aliens?
If this doesn't bother you, then just read and move on. On the other hand, if this raises the hair on the back of your neck, forward it to every legal resident in the country including every member of Congress in Washington, D.C. and every State Congress in the USA for as long as it takes to restore intelligence in our policies, and until the government bureaucrats become fully and properly responsible in the way they treat public funds.
Source Unknown
1. Between $11 and $22 billion are spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by each state governments. Multiply the above figure(s) by 52, that is a total of between $572 billion and $1.14 trillion per year for all 50 states. Verify HERE
2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs, such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens and their children. Verify HERE
3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens. Verify HERE
4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for non-English speaking children of illegal aliens. Verify HERE
5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent on the education of the American-born children of illegal aliens known as "anchor babies". Verify HERE
6. $3 million A DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens. Verify HERE
7. 30% percent of all federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens. Verify HERE
8. $90 billion a year is spent on illegal aliens for welfare & social services. Verify HERE
9. $200 billion a year in suppressed U. S.wages are caused by illegal aliens. Verify HERE
10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate of two and a half times that of white legal aliens. In particular, the children of illegal are contribute to additional crime problem in the U.S. Verify HERE
11. During the year of 2005, between 4 to 10 million illegal aliens crossed the US southern border, and there are as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from terrorist countries. Also, several million pounds of drugs: cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S from the southern border. Verify at: Homeland Security Report HERE
12. The National Policy Institute estimates that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period. Verify HERE
13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $45 billion to their countries of origin. Verify HERE
14. Nearly 1 million sex crimes have been committed by illegal immigrants in the United States. Verify HERE
You can do the math, and figure for yourself the total amount the government misappropriates taxpayers' money!
Are our government officials and bureaucrats really so stupid that they are willing to [mis] appropriate that much U.S. taxpayers' money on illegal aliens?
If this doesn't bother you, then just read and move on. On the other hand, if this raises the hair on the back of your neck, forward it to every legal resident in the country including every member of Congress in Washington, D.C. and every State Congress in the USA for as long as it takes to restore intelligence in our policies, and until the government bureaucrats become fully and properly responsible in the way they treat public funds.
Source Unknown
Holiday Wish
Due to increasing age, forgetfulness, and my decreasing ability to send cards on time here is my card to cover every Holiday ..
Speeding Ticket
I got stopped for speeding yesterday ... I thought I could talk my way out of it until the cop looked at my dog in the back seat.
Stupid & Blind Voters
Whether or not you like Howard Stern, watch the attached video clip anyway.
The clip shows Howard Stern asking African-Americans in Harlem about why they are not voting for McCain, and then Stern purposefully falsely claimed McCain's views "to be Obama's", and asked the interviewees whether they agreed. . .and they agreed wholeheartedly and are voting for Obama not knowing that the views are actually McCain's.
To view this clip click HERE!
The clip shows Howard Stern asking African-Americans in Harlem about why they are not voting for McCain, and then Stern purposefully falsely claimed McCain's views "to be Obama's", and asked the interviewees whether they agreed. . .and they agreed wholeheartedly and are voting for Obama not knowing that the views are actually McCain's.
To view this clip click HERE!
F.Y.I.
George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six years, the economy was fine. A little over one year ago:
1) consumer confidence stood at a 2 and 1/2-year high;
2) regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) the unemployment rate was down to 4.5%;
4) the Dow Jones hit a record high of 14,000+;
5) Americans were living it up---people were buying new cars, taking cruises and overseas vacations! But Americans wanted change. So, in 2006 they voted in a Democrat-controlled Congress and sure enough, America got change.
Within the past year:
1) consumer confidence has plummeted;
2) gasoline sky rocketed to over $4 a gallon (altho' very slow dropping but only probably until after the election. After the election, watch out! It will not be surprising if gasoline prices soar again to possibly $5.00 per gallon or more. The oil companies are known for being greedy, and have to recoup any loss with vengeance!);
3) unemployment rose to 5.5% --- a 10% increase;
4) Americans have seen their real estate property values drop, and prices are still dropping;
5) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure---the number is rising;
6) the Dow Jones has dropped to record lows. About $2.5 trillion have evaporated from stocks, bonds, & mutual funds;
7) most Americans' cruise & overseas vacations and buying of new cars are on hold, and the automotive, retail, and travel industries are reporting big losses.
YES, in 2006 America voted for change, and America surely got it! The President has NO control the above issues. The Democrat-controlled CONGRESS does.
REMEMBER! It is Congress who enacts the nation's laws and formulates the nation's policies! The President only executes what Congress passes and approves. Without Congress' approval, the President can not do things on his own.
What has the Democrat-controlled Congress done in the last two years to prevent today's crisis? Evidently, with the present state of affairs, very little, but actually it looks more like nothing! Now, the Democrat Party's candidate for President claims that he is for change. With a Democrat-controlled Congress which has been responsible for America's problems today? What kind of change is he talking about? ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS!
Source Unknown
1) consumer confidence stood at a 2 and 1/2-year high;
2) regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) the unemployment rate was down to 4.5%;
4) the Dow Jones hit a record high of 14,000+;
5) Americans were living it up---people were buying new cars, taking cruises and overseas vacations! But Americans wanted change. So, in 2006 they voted in a Democrat-controlled Congress and sure enough, America got change.
Within the past year:
1) consumer confidence has plummeted;
2) gasoline sky rocketed to over $4 a gallon (altho' very slow dropping but only probably until after the election. After the election, watch out! It will not be surprising if gasoline prices soar again to possibly $5.00 per gallon or more. The oil companies are known for being greedy, and have to recoup any loss with vengeance!);
3) unemployment rose to 5.5% --- a 10% increase;
4) Americans have seen their real estate property values drop, and prices are still dropping;
5) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure---the number is rising;
6) the Dow Jones has dropped to record lows. About $2.5 trillion have evaporated from stocks, bonds, & mutual funds;
7) most Americans' cruise & overseas vacations and buying of new cars are on hold, and the automotive, retail, and travel industries are reporting big losses.
YES, in 2006 America voted for change, and America surely got it! The President has NO control the above issues. The Democrat-controlled CONGRESS does.
REMEMBER! It is Congress who enacts the nation's laws and formulates the nation's policies! The President only executes what Congress passes and approves. Without Congress' approval, the President can not do things on his own.
What has the Democrat-controlled Congress done in the last two years to prevent today's crisis? Evidently, with the present state of affairs, very little, but actually it looks more like nothing! Now, the Democrat Party's candidate for President claims that he is for change. With a Democrat-controlled Congress which has been responsible for America's problems today? What kind of change is he talking about? ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS!
Source Unknown
Oct 19, 2008
Pro-American?
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told a fundraiser in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday night:
"We believe that the best of America is in the small towns that we get to visit, and in the wonderful little pockets of what I call the real America, being here with all of you hard-working, very patriotic, very pro-America areas of this great nation," she said.
"This is where we find the kindness and the goodness and the courage of everyday Americans," Palin added.
On Friday, Palin clarified her comments.
"It's all pro-America. I was just reinforcing the fact that there, where I was, there's good patriotic people there in these rallies, so excited about positive change and reform of government that's coming that they are so appreciative of hearing our message, hearing our plan. Not any one area of America is more pro-America patriotically than others," she said.—CNN 10/17/08
Here we go again! As our current administration has tried to get us to believe and has been successful to a point; that if you don’t agree with them you’re unpatriotic, it seems to me that this same old bullshit is going to prevail in the next administration. I believe, Palin’s explanation falls short of honesty and sincerity. And frankly, I don’t believe she’d make a good president in the event, god forbid, McCain should not be able to fulfill his presidential duties. The venom that has been spewing from Palin’s mouth leaves me frigidly cold to the Republican parties agenda. Course, I’m not all that hyped up over the Democratic party agenda either.
Honestly, I’m very disconnected with this election. I simply don’t see a positive future for our country in either party. As a nation, we’re monetarily broke! Our system has run a muck! Our representatives are so disconnected from their roots and people! Illegal’s get preferential treatment, services and protection! Those who seek to destroy our way of life are protected under MY/OUR constitution! … what’s up with this? I tell you, I clearly don’t see where “We the people” really matters anymore. Yup, I’m feed up and totally disillusioned in the “political system.”
What’s even scarier for me, since the stock market CRASH’S (this word has been quietly uttered) in recent weeks, I also see America fading away. Words like global economy, world bank, socialization , global recovery, to mention a few, doesn’t set well with me. I’m beginning to see a one world government, one world economy, one world banking system, all of which seems to be a global response to eradicate the current global economic crisis. I tell you, we’re living in what could turn into We The World rather than “We The People” and I’m uneasy with what I see coming down the road. I’m just saying!
As for whom I’m going to vote for? Paris for president and Britney for vice president … LOL. Hey, don’t knock it! Our current representatives aren’t any better!
"We believe that the best of America is in the small towns that we get to visit, and in the wonderful little pockets of what I call the real America, being here with all of you hard-working, very patriotic, very pro-America areas of this great nation," she said.
"This is where we find the kindness and the goodness and the courage of everyday Americans," Palin added.
On Friday, Palin clarified her comments.
"It's all pro-America. I was just reinforcing the fact that there, where I was, there's good patriotic people there in these rallies, so excited about positive change and reform of government that's coming that they are so appreciative of hearing our message, hearing our plan. Not any one area of America is more pro-America patriotically than others," she said.—CNN 10/17/08
Here we go again! As our current administration has tried to get us to believe and has been successful to a point; that if you don’t agree with them you’re unpatriotic, it seems to me that this same old bullshit is going to prevail in the next administration. I believe, Palin’s explanation falls short of honesty and sincerity. And frankly, I don’t believe she’d make a good president in the event, god forbid, McCain should not be able to fulfill his presidential duties. The venom that has been spewing from Palin’s mouth leaves me frigidly cold to the Republican parties agenda. Course, I’m not all that hyped up over the Democratic party agenda either.
Honestly, I’m very disconnected with this election. I simply don’t see a positive future for our country in either party. As a nation, we’re monetarily broke! Our system has run a muck! Our representatives are so disconnected from their roots and people! Illegal’s get preferential treatment, services and protection! Those who seek to destroy our way of life are protected under MY/OUR constitution! … what’s up with this? I tell you, I clearly don’t see where “We the people” really matters anymore. Yup, I’m feed up and totally disillusioned in the “political system.”
What’s even scarier for me, since the stock market CRASH’S (this word has been quietly uttered) in recent weeks, I also see America fading away. Words like global economy, world bank, socialization , global recovery, to mention a few, doesn’t set well with me. I’m beginning to see a one world government, one world economy, one world banking system, all of which seems to be a global response to eradicate the current global economic crisis. I tell you, we’re living in what could turn into We The World rather than “We The People” and I’m uneasy with what I see coming down the road. I’m just saying!
As for whom I’m going to vote for? Paris for president and Britney for vice president … LOL. Hey, don’t knock it! Our current representatives aren’t any better!
Recent Comments
The following, no joke!, are comments I've received about my blog and I just wanted to share a few with you ... I've also taken the liberty to respond in parenthesis.
"As a Christian I know your going to hell" - Frank
(According to scriptures, a lot of so-called religionists are going to hell)
"You liberal minded asshole" - Susan
( At least I'm not stuffy)
"If there are any fags in heaven, I'd rather not be there" - Jason
(If there are individuals like you in heaven, I'd rather not be there either)
"Your are an abomination to God" - George
("Judge not unless ye be judged")
"I'm never visiting your blog again cause you aren't normal" - Andrew
(Have a good life!)
"I don't understand how you live a life of sin and believe that God loves you" - Mary
("Jesus loves me this I know for the bible tells me so ...")
"Your mother should have aborted you and save the world from your faggot ways" - Jean
(Thank God abortion wasn't legal then as it is today and that your not my mother)
"Homosexuals should be rounded up and put in concentration camps" - Francis
(At one time we were, but we survived)
"God hates you and so do I" - Sam
("God loves you and so do I")
And last but not least:
"Killing fags should be legal" - Dennis
(The Ten Commandments states; "Thou Shalt Not Kill" ... guess there's a reason for this?)
You know, it's ok that we don't agree with each other's way of life or thoughts ... thank God it's the American way! This is what makes our Nation the freest place on earth to live and the envy of the world. This is why some are out to destroy our way of life and thought cause we are "... one nation under God indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all." And as the old adage goes; "sticks and stones may brake my bones, but words will never hurt me."
To all that sent me your comments, thank you!
"As a Christian I know your going to hell" - Frank
(According to scriptures, a lot of so-called religionists are going to hell)
"You liberal minded asshole" - Susan
( At least I'm not stuffy)
"If there are any fags in heaven, I'd rather not be there" - Jason
(If there are individuals like you in heaven, I'd rather not be there either)
"Your are an abomination to God" - George
("Judge not unless ye be judged")
"I'm never visiting your blog again cause you aren't normal" - Andrew
(Have a good life!)
"I don't understand how you live a life of sin and believe that God loves you" - Mary
("Jesus loves me this I know for the bible tells me so ...")
"Your mother should have aborted you and save the world from your faggot ways" - Jean
(Thank God abortion wasn't legal then as it is today and that your not my mother)
"Homosexuals should be rounded up and put in concentration camps" - Francis
(At one time we were, but we survived)
"God hates you and so do I" - Sam
("God loves you and so do I")
And last but not least:
"Killing fags should be legal" - Dennis
(The Ten Commandments states; "Thou Shalt Not Kill" ... guess there's a reason for this?)
You know, it's ok that we don't agree with each other's way of life or thoughts ... thank God it's the American way! This is what makes our Nation the freest place on earth to live and the envy of the world. This is why some are out to destroy our way of life and thought cause we are "... one nation under God indivisible, with liberty and Justice for all." And as the old adage goes; "sticks and stones may brake my bones, but words will never hurt me."
To all that sent me your comments, thank you!
Breaking The Chain!
My Pledge
From This Day Forward ...
I Will Not Smoke
In My House or My Car!
Updated 10/25/08
Oct 17, 2008
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Yes, the economy sucks ... BIG TIME! But what’s worse is your handling of the bike rallies. Because of your insistence to rid Myrtle Beach of all bike rallies, I’ve been laid off. Had you left the rallies as is and not insist on chasing them away (most bikers attending this year's fall rally boycotted Myrtle Beach ... no thanks to you!) I would have still been working and not have to face my own recession. I don’t suppose you have a bail out plan for those of us who lost our jobs because of your mad and crazy dictatorial Nazi like house cleaning of bikers, who, by the way, drop thousands of dollars while visiting our fine city? Oops, I did it again ... that's right, you really don't care!
Now that I and other’s like me don’t have jobs, not only does the local economy suffer, but so does the city and state because we have less spending power. And because we spend less collectively the city and state looses out on tax revenues. Guess you’re going to have to raise taxes AGAIN in order to offset lost taxes. Won’t you be popular when election time comes around?
Speaking of election’s, can’t wait till we get the chance to VOTE YOUR ASS OUT of office! Meanwhile, don’t turn Myrtle Beach into a NO FUN CITY because our economy depends on tourists coming here to enjoy and have some fun. Oops! Dang it, I forgot! You’re the other gray haired guy … wonder what Paris Hilton would have to say about you?
Remember earlier I mentioned about a bail out plan? Since I’m unemployed because of you and your cronies I’m asking your office for a bail out amount of $10,000.00 to hold me over till April … typically this is when the tourists begin returning to our area ... if they return. Oh, that’s right, we’re supposed to take care of you … not the other way around! Again, I can’t wait till election day when we can boot your ass to the curb and vote for someone who is a bit more progressive and breaths life back into Myrtle Beach.
Yours Truly,
On Thoroughly Displeased Citizen
Now that I and other’s like me don’t have jobs, not only does the local economy suffer, but so does the city and state because we have less spending power. And because we spend less collectively the city and state looses out on tax revenues. Guess you’re going to have to raise taxes AGAIN in order to offset lost taxes. Won’t you be popular when election time comes around?
Speaking of election’s, can’t wait till we get the chance to VOTE YOUR ASS OUT of office! Meanwhile, don’t turn Myrtle Beach into a NO FUN CITY because our economy depends on tourists coming here to enjoy and have some fun. Oops! Dang it, I forgot! You’re the other gray haired guy … wonder what Paris Hilton would have to say about you?
Remember earlier I mentioned about a bail out plan? Since I’m unemployed because of you and your cronies I’m asking your office for a bail out amount of $10,000.00 to hold me over till April … typically this is when the tourists begin returning to our area ... if they return. Oh, that’s right, we’re supposed to take care of you … not the other way around! Again, I can’t wait till election day when we can boot your ass to the curb and vote for someone who is a bit more progressive and breaths life back into Myrtle Beach.
Yours Truly,
On Thoroughly Displeased Citizen
Oct 16, 2008
Politics
A sort of precocious and inquisitive little boy went to his father and asked, 'Dad, what is politics?'
His Dad replied, "Well, son, let me try to explain it this way. . .I am the head of the family, so call me the president. Your mother is takes care of all the household chores and the money, so call her the government. Mom and I are here to take care of you and your needs, so we will call you the people. The nanny can be considered the working class, and your baby brother, can be called the future. Now think about all of that and see if it makes sense to you."
So the little boy went off to bed thinking about what his Dad had said.
Later that night, he heard his baby brother crying, so he got up to check on him. He found that the baby evidently must have had diarrhea because the diaper was loaded with plenty of fecal matter which must have made him really uncomfortable. So, the little boy went to his parents' room where he found his mother very sound asleep. Not wanting to awaken her because the last time he did, he got yelled at, he went to the nanny's room. Finding the door locked, he peeked into the keyhole, and saw his father in bed with the nanny. Being just a kid and not knowing what else to do, he went back to his bed.
The next morning, the little boy told his father, 'Dad, I think I now understand politics.' The father said, 'Very good, son. So tell me what you think politics is all about.' The little boy replied, 'The president is screwing the working class while the government is sound asleep. The people are being ignored, and the future is in deep shit.'
Author Unknown
His Dad replied, "Well, son, let me try to explain it this way. . .I am the head of the family, so call me the president. Your mother is takes care of all the household chores and the money, so call her the government. Mom and I are here to take care of you and your needs, so we will call you the people. The nanny can be considered the working class, and your baby brother, can be called the future. Now think about all of that and see if it makes sense to you."
So the little boy went off to bed thinking about what his Dad had said.
Later that night, he heard his baby brother crying, so he got up to check on him. He found that the baby evidently must have had diarrhea because the diaper was loaded with plenty of fecal matter which must have made him really uncomfortable. So, the little boy went to his parents' room where he found his mother very sound asleep. Not wanting to awaken her because the last time he did, he got yelled at, he went to the nanny's room. Finding the door locked, he peeked into the keyhole, and saw his father in bed with the nanny. Being just a kid and not knowing what else to do, he went back to his bed.
The next morning, the little boy told his father, 'Dad, I think I now understand politics.' The father said, 'Very good, son. So tell me what you think politics is all about.' The little boy replied, 'The president is screwing the working class while the government is sound asleep. The people are being ignored, and the future is in deep shit.'
Author Unknown
Bail Out?
In 1990, the government seized the Mustang Ranch, an erstwhile thriving brothel in Nevada, because of tax evasion.
The government took over the cat house's formerly lucrative operation, and tried to run it. Well, as it turned out, the government failed, and it finally closed down!
And now, we are entrusting the country's economy to a pack of nit-wits who CAN'T even make money running a whorehouse and selling booze?
Author Unknown
The government took over the cat house's formerly lucrative operation, and tried to run it. Well, as it turned out, the government failed, and it finally closed down!
And now, we are entrusting the country's economy to a pack of nit-wits who CAN'T even make money running a whorehouse and selling booze?
Author Unknown
American Generosity
A category 5 hurricane has hit Mexico. One and one-half million people are presumed dead and another 2 million injured. Parts of the country are totally devastated, and the Mexican government does not know where to start rebuilding. The rest of the world is in shock.
Canada is sending troops to help the Mexican Army control lawlessness --- rioting and looting. Saudi Arabia is sending oil. Other Latin American countries are sending supplies. The European community (except France ) is sending food and money.
The United States, not to be out-done, is sending one and one-half million Mexicans to replace the dead ones.
Author Unknown
Canada is sending troops to help the Mexican Army control lawlessness --- rioting and looting. Saudi Arabia is sending oil. Other Latin American countries are sending supplies. The European community (except France ) is sending food and money.
The United States, not to be out-done, is sending one and one-half million Mexicans to replace the dead ones.
Author Unknown
The Question
Why was the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) formed during the Carter administration more than 20 years ago? The answer is really very simple, but I bet only a few [if any] remember the reason why the DoE was formed.
THE ANSWER:
The reason the Department of Energy was formed was to lessen U.S.A.'s dependence on foreign oil.
PLEASE NOTE:
Now, we are in 2008, more than 20 years later . . . The annual budget for the U.S. Department of Energy is $24.2 billion a year; it has 16,000 federal employees, and approximately 100,000 "contract" workers. The cost of gasoline per gallon is $____ [whatever the cost is in your city/town]. And the U.S.A. is still dependent on foreign oil.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY?
Source Unknown
THE ANSWER:
The reason the Department of Energy was formed was to lessen U.S.A.'s dependence on foreign oil.
PLEASE NOTE:
Now, we are in 2008, more than 20 years later . . . The annual budget for the U.S. Department of Energy is $24.2 billion a year; it has 16,000 federal employees, and approximately 100,000 "contract" workers. The cost of gasoline per gallon is $____ [whatever the cost is in your city/town]. And the U.S.A. is still dependent on foreign oil.
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY?
Source Unknown
Who I Am Makes A Difference!
Blue Ribbon Story
Because of who you are, you have made me a better person ...
pass it forward today to someone in your life.
Because of who you are, you have made me a better person ...
pass it forward today to someone in your life.
Oct 10, 2008
I'm Just Saying-Part 1
I'm just saying ...
It's time to end inequality!
Click on the YouTube link to view California's Prop 8 Vote
(See 10/27/08 I'm Just Saying-Part 2)
Oct 9, 2008
Oct 8, 2008
Changes Made
After many requests and complaints about mixing spiritual and secular short movies under one section (Short Clips), I've decided to moved most of the spiritual short movies from under the "Short Clips" section to the "Spiritual" section.
Personally, I don't understand why it's so important to divorce one from the other since life is one big mesh of both spiritual and secular. Nonetheless, I'm exhausted from all the negative emails and decided to "make happy" those who find it "so important" to keep the two separated.
Perhaps, someone could explain this theory to me, thus shedding some positive insight on why it's so important to not mesh spiritual with secular material? But, before you do, please explain why in Christian book stores you can find fiction and gun totting toys, including secular artist that sing about sex, booze and divorce mixed in with "spiritual material"?
Anyway, I hope this single change will be more appealing to those of you who found it offensive and I apologize for my inconsideration.
Personally, I don't understand why it's so important to divorce one from the other since life is one big mesh of both spiritual and secular. Nonetheless, I'm exhausted from all the negative emails and decided to "make happy" those who find it "so important" to keep the two separated.
Perhaps, someone could explain this theory to me, thus shedding some positive insight on why it's so important to not mesh spiritual with secular material? But, before you do, please explain why in Christian book stores you can find fiction and gun totting toys, including secular artist that sing about sex, booze and divorce mixed in with "spiritual material"?
Anyway, I hope this single change will be more appealing to those of you who found it offensive and I apologize for my inconsideration.
American Indian Style
One evening, a native American (Indian) was propositioned by a prostitute.
'How much do you charge for an hour?' he asked.
'$100,' she replied.
'Do you do Indian style?' he asked
'No' she said. '
I pay you $200 to do it Indian style,' he offered.
'No', she said, not knowing what Indian style is.
'I pay you $300,' he further offered.
'No', again she said.
'I pay you $400,' he said raising the offer even more.
'No', she said.
So finally he said, 'OK, I pay you $1,000 to do it Indian style.'
She thought for a moment and replied, 'Well, I've been in the game for over 10 years now. I've had every kind of request from weirdos from every part of the continent. I don't think Indian style could be any worse.'
So at last she agreed. They did it in every kind of way and in every possible position. Finally, after several hours, they finished. Exhausted, the hooker turned to him and said, 'Hey, I was expecting something perverted and disgusting. But that was actually good. So what exactly is 'Indian style'?'
The Indian replied, 'You send the bill to the government.'
Author Unknown
'How much do you charge for an hour?' he asked.
'$100,' she replied.
'Do you do Indian style?' he asked
'No' she said. '
I pay you $200 to do it Indian style,' he offered.
'No', she said, not knowing what Indian style is.
'I pay you $300,' he further offered.
'No', again she said.
'I pay you $400,' he said raising the offer even more.
'No', she said.
So finally he said, 'OK, I pay you $1,000 to do it Indian style.'
She thought for a moment and replied, 'Well, I've been in the game for over 10 years now. I've had every kind of request from weirdos from every part of the continent. I don't think Indian style could be any worse.'
So at last she agreed. They did it in every kind of way and in every possible position. Finally, after several hours, they finished. Exhausted, the hooker turned to him and said, 'Hey, I was expecting something perverted and disgusting. But that was actually good. So what exactly is 'Indian style'?'
The Indian replied, 'You send the bill to the government.'
Author Unknown
17 Interesting Facts About The Human Body
1. The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
2. A full bladder is roughly the size of a softball.
3. It takes 7 seconds for food to get from the mouth to the stomach.
4. One strand of human hair can support up to 6 lbs. [3 kgs.].
5. Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.
6. The tighter attachment of human muscles to skin is what causes dimples.
7. The average man's penis is three times the length of his thumb. [Guys, stop looking at your thumb! Girls, stop looking at the thumb of the guy next to you!
8. A woman's heart beats faster than a man's.
9. If the average male never shaves, his beard would be 13 feet long when he dies.
10. Men with hairless chests are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver.
11. There are about one trillion bacteria on each of foot---2 trillion in both feet. (Wonder why they smell bad?)
12. The average person's skin weighs twice as much as the brain.
13. When a person looks at someone he/she loves, the pupils dilate, and they do the same when one looks at someone he/she hates.
14. Ears secrete more wax when one is afraid.
15. The body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still.
16. If saliva cannot dissolve something, one cannot taste it.
17. An average woman is 5 inches shorter than an average man.
2. A full bladder is roughly the size of a softball.
3. It takes 7 seconds for food to get from the mouth to the stomach.
4. One strand of human hair can support up to 6 lbs. [3 kgs.].
5. Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.
6. The tighter attachment of human muscles to skin is what causes dimples.
7. The average man's penis is three times the length of his thumb. [Guys, stop looking at your thumb! Girls, stop looking at the thumb of the guy next to you!
8. A woman's heart beats faster than a man's.
9. If the average male never shaves, his beard would be 13 feet long when he dies.
10. Men with hairless chests are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver.
11. There are about one trillion bacteria on each of foot---2 trillion in both feet. (Wonder why they smell bad?)
12. The average person's skin weighs twice as much as the brain.
13. When a person looks at someone he/she loves, the pupils dilate, and they do the same when one looks at someone he/she hates.
14. Ears secrete more wax when one is afraid.
15. The body uses 300 muscles to balance itself while standing still.
16. If saliva cannot dissolve something, one cannot taste it.
17. An average woman is 5 inches shorter than an average man.
Dear Boss,
I have enjoyed working here these past several years. You have paid me very well, given me benefits beyond belief. I have 3-4 months off per year and a pension plan that will pay my salary till the day I die and a health plan that most people can only dream about.
Despite this, I plan to take the next 12-18 months to find a new position. During this time, I will show up for work when it is convenient. In addition, I fully expect to draw my full salary and all the other perks associated with my current job.
Oh yeah, if my search for this new job proves fruitless, I will be back with no loss in pay or status. Before you say anything, remember that you have no choice in the matter. I can and will do this.
Sincerely,
Every Senator or Congressman running for President.
Despite this, I plan to take the next 12-18 months to find a new position. During this time, I will show up for work when it is convenient. In addition, I fully expect to draw my full salary and all the other perks associated with my current job.
Oh yeah, if my search for this new job proves fruitless, I will be back with no loss in pay or status. Before you say anything, remember that you have no choice in the matter. I can and will do this.
Sincerely,
Every Senator or Congressman running for President.
Try that at your job and tell me how it works out.
Author Unknown
My Decision!
I know that many of you won’t agree with my decision. Some of you have already informed me that if I continue to remain faithful to my buddy that you would not continue our friendship. Well, guess that’s just the way life goes sometimes … just wished that if you were truly my friend you would support whatever decision I make. Oh, well, so be it! Guess our friendship wasn’t really all that after all!?!
If I lived my life according to your expectations then I would be doing myself a huge injustice, as well as to whoever I may be involved with … in this case my buddy. Yes, we’re not always going to agree with each other’s decisions or choices. Friendship isn’t about do as I say or else! Instead, friendship is about caring and allowing each person to follow their own heart, right or wrong. If it’s right, we rejoice … if it’s wrong, we comfort. Therefore, all I ask is that you respect my decision, support my choice, and allow me to find happiness that is right for me … in this case, what’s right for me is my buddy who has become my friend and with whom I am in love with.
This coming Saturday, he and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary. Like it is said; “the first year is the roughest.” How true this is! In the past year we’ve had our share of emotional ups and downs. We’ve had individuals who have tried to come between us. Yes, at times it has been painful, it has been challenging, it has been difficult. When I could have used some positive caring and support from my friends, it wasn’t there, which, above all, left me feeling alone and disappointed. Nonetheless, all I can say is; it’s all good! No matter what, we’ve weathered our differences and obstacles … this relationship works for us. And last but not least, during this past year we’ve had our share of exciting and memorable moments. If I had listened to and acted upon the negative I would have missed out on making memories that allows life to be a little less complicated and a whole lot less stressful.
Yup, this relationship works for me, it is good to me, and I look forward to each day ahead as our friendship continues to grow. Therefore, I ask for you to find it in your heart to support my decision and choice … remember, sometimes you can’t help who you fall in love with. In this situation, it’s all good!
(Follow up from Aug 10 "Poll Response")
If I lived my life according to your expectations then I would be doing myself a huge injustice, as well as to whoever I may be involved with … in this case my buddy. Yes, we’re not always going to agree with each other’s decisions or choices. Friendship isn’t about do as I say or else! Instead, friendship is about caring and allowing each person to follow their own heart, right or wrong. If it’s right, we rejoice … if it’s wrong, we comfort. Therefore, all I ask is that you respect my decision, support my choice, and allow me to find happiness that is right for me … in this case, what’s right for me is my buddy who has become my friend and with whom I am in love with.
This coming Saturday, he and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary. Like it is said; “the first year is the roughest.” How true this is! In the past year we’ve had our share of emotional ups and downs. We’ve had individuals who have tried to come between us. Yes, at times it has been painful, it has been challenging, it has been difficult. When I could have used some positive caring and support from my friends, it wasn’t there, which, above all, left me feeling alone and disappointed. Nonetheless, all I can say is; it’s all good! No matter what, we’ve weathered our differences and obstacles … this relationship works for us. And last but not least, during this past year we’ve had our share of exciting and memorable moments. If I had listened to and acted upon the negative I would have missed out on making memories that allows life to be a little less complicated and a whole lot less stressful.
Yup, this relationship works for me, it is good to me, and I look forward to each day ahead as our friendship continues to grow. Therefore, I ask for you to find it in your heart to support my decision and choice … remember, sometimes you can’t help who you fall in love with. In this situation, it’s all good!
(Follow up from Aug 10 "Poll Response")
Oct 3, 2008
The Bush Stamp
Bush became a HERO, he wants a postage stamp issued with his picture on it. So, he instructed his people, stressing that it should be of high international quality. The stamps are created, printed, and released. Bush is very pleased, but within a few days of release of the stamp, he is hearing complaints that the stamp is not sticking, and becomes frustrated. He calls the people responsible and ordered them to investigate the matter. The checked the matter out and reported the problem to Bush. The report stated that “there is nothing wrong with the quality of the stamp, the problem is people are spitting on the wrong side.”
Author Unknown
Author Unknown
Oct 2, 2008
General Eisenhower's Warning
It is a matter of history that when the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, found the victims of the death camps, he ordered all possible photographs to be taken and for the German people from surrounding villages to be ushered through the camps and be made to bury the dead. He did this as a warning to future generations. General Eisenhower said:
'Get it all on record now, get the films, get the witnesses because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.' General Eisenhower's warning has become reality!
Recently, the United Kingdom removed the Holocaust from its public school curriculum because it 'offends' the Muslim population which claims it 'never occurred'. This is a frightening reality that is gripping the world and how easily one country is giving into it.
It is now more than 60 years since the end of World War II.
Now more than ever with Iran , among others, claiming that the Holocaust is just a 'myth', it is imperative to make sure that the world never forgets.
This is in memory of the 6 million Jews; 20 million Russians; 10 million Christians; and 1,900 Catholic priests who were beaten, burned, experimented on, murdered, raped, starved, and humiliated while the German people looked the other way!
This needs to reach as many people around the world as possible! Be a link in this memorial chain and help distribute this message around the world.
Who knows how many years from now will it be before someone will also claim that the attack on New York's World Trade Center 'NEVER HAPPENED' and it should never be told because it offends some Muslims in the USA and the world?
Now, please pass this on!
'Get it all on record now, get the films, get the witnesses because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.' General Eisenhower's warning has become reality!
Recently, the United Kingdom removed the Holocaust from its public school curriculum because it 'offends' the Muslim population which claims it 'never occurred'. This is a frightening reality that is gripping the world and how easily one country is giving into it.
It is now more than 60 years since the end of World War II.
Now more than ever with Iran , among others, claiming that the Holocaust is just a 'myth', it is imperative to make sure that the world never forgets.
This is in memory of the 6 million Jews; 20 million Russians; 10 million Christians; and 1,900 Catholic priests who were beaten, burned, experimented on, murdered, raped, starved, and humiliated while the German people looked the other way!
This needs to reach as many people around the world as possible! Be a link in this memorial chain and help distribute this message around the world.
Who knows how many years from now will it be before someone will also claim that the attack on New York's World Trade Center 'NEVER HAPPENED' and it should never be told because it offends some Muslims in the USA and the world?
Now, please pass this on!
The Journalist
A man is walking by the zoo when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to devour her right in front her screaming parents.
A biker on a Harley is passing by and notices the scene. He runs to the cage, and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back, letting go of the girl, and the man brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.
A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the man, says: "Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I’ve ever seen a man do in my whole life."
"Why, it was nothing," said the biker, "really, the lion was behind bars and I knew God would protect me just as He did Daniel in the lions den long, long ago. I just saw this little kid in danger, and acted as I felt was right."
"I noticed a Bible in your pocket," said the journalist.
"Yes, I'm a Christian and was on my way to a Bible study" the man replies.
"Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow papers will have this on the first page."
The journalist leaves. The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on first page:
'Right Wing Christian Fundamentalist Assaults African Immigrant and Steals His Lunch!'
Author Unknown
A biker on a Harley is passing by and notices the scene. He runs to the cage, and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back, letting go of the girl, and the man brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.
A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the man, says: "Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I’ve ever seen a man do in my whole life."
"Why, it was nothing," said the biker, "really, the lion was behind bars and I knew God would protect me just as He did Daniel in the lions den long, long ago. I just saw this little kid in danger, and acted as I felt was right."
"I noticed a Bible in your pocket," said the journalist.
"Yes, I'm a Christian and was on my way to a Bible study" the man replies.
"Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow papers will have this on the first page."
The journalist leaves. The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on first page:
'Right Wing Christian Fundamentalist Assaults African Immigrant and Steals His Lunch!'
Author Unknown
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