In a move that surprised absolutely nobody, our glorious commissioners have raised property taxes by the maximum allowed by law. This will be the first of many yearly increases.
The lone vote against the increase was by none other than Greggy Skrepenak who also happened to utter the most staggeringly stupid comment of 2008. He actually said "The purpose of the reassessment was not to increase tax revenue". What in the hell was it for? Tax fairness? What a sick joke. Of course the purpose was to increase tax revenue by bringing property values up to date. What did Greg think would happen when properties that haven't been reassessed in over 40 years get brought into line? Tax decreases? In the words of Bugs Bunny, What a maroon!!!
I supported the reassessment and still do. What I want the county to do is to start trimming the fat. I know you want an example or two so here's a couple;
1. Let's get rid of certain park managers that only work 1 day per week for a bit over $40k per year.
2. Let's look at certain departments cough, Recorder of deeds, cough that have 5 managers and one worker. Does it really take that many to manage one person?
3. Examine every department and get rid of all the extra positions, like cough Sam Guesto, cough.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
$350 Billion of Bailout Money Gone
Nobody knows where it went except maybe the bankers that spent it and they aren't telling. This is exactly what I wrote would happen and why I was and still am against government bailouts. The bankers had the raw balls to say that they aren't doing dollar in/dollar out accounting of the money. Hello, farktards, that is taxpayer money that you are being so cavalier with. I hope that the government has auditors climb so far up those bank's asses that they come out of their noses. Any irregularities or bonuses paid out of the bailout money should result in indictments.
By the way, care to guess where the Big 3 will be spending their money? If you guessed the UAW Pension Fund, you win.
By the way, care to guess where the Big 3 will be spending their money? If you guessed the UAW Pension Fund, you win.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
In Honor of Arlen Specter Being Villified for Telling Jokes
People in this country need to lighten up and grow a sense of humor. Did anybody hear Corbett rant and rave about this? I could literally hear him foaming at the mouth through the radio. So, for good old Corbett and everybody else that lacks a sense of humor, these jokes are for you.
Why are there only two pall bearers at an Italian funeral?
There's only two handles on a garbage can.
What do you get when you cross a Puerto Rican and a Polish person?
A graffiti artist that does his work on chain link fences.
Why do Mexicans drive low-riders?
It makes it easier to pick the veggies.
How do we know that Adam was white?
Did you ever try to take a rib from a black man?
What's the hardest part of eating vegetables?
The wheel chair.
What do black folks use for porch monkeys?
Statues of little Italians.
How did the first Italian get to America?
He swam. the rest walked on the dead fish.
Four older Jewish ladies were having lunch at an expensive inn.
The waitress asked them if anything was alright.
What do you get when you cross an Apache and an Irishman?
A drunk that can't hold their liquor.
How does a white person start an ethnic joke?
By looking over their shoulders.
If a redneck couple get divorced, are they still brother and sister?
For the record, between my wife and me, we have Polish, Italian, and Indian covered so spare me the ration of shit some of you may give.
If I have failed to offend everybody, please add your own in the comments.
Why are there only two pall bearers at an Italian funeral?
There's only two handles on a garbage can.
What do you get when you cross a Puerto Rican and a Polish person?
A graffiti artist that does his work on chain link fences.
Why do Mexicans drive low-riders?
It makes it easier to pick the veggies.
How do we know that Adam was white?
Did you ever try to take a rib from a black man?
What's the hardest part of eating vegetables?
The wheel chair.
What do black folks use for porch monkeys?
Statues of little Italians.
How did the first Italian get to America?
He swam. the rest walked on the dead fish.
Four older Jewish ladies were having lunch at an expensive inn.
The waitress asked them if anything was alright.
What do you get when you cross an Apache and an Irishman?
A drunk that can't hold their liquor.
How does a white person start an ethnic joke?
By looking over their shoulders.
If a redneck couple get divorced, are they still brother and sister?
For the record, between my wife and me, we have Polish, Italian, and Indian covered so spare me the ration of shit some of you may give.
If I have failed to offend everybody, please add your own in the comments.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Throwing Shoes and Inept Secret Service Agents
Regardless of how you feel about Pres. Bush, this shoe throwing is an insult to our country. Imagine, if you will, that we start hurling rotten tomatoes at every visiting dignitary that we don't like. The world would rightly be outraged. Yet, many in the world are lauding the cornhole that threw his shoes at the President of the United States!!!
I have never made it a secret that I think Obama will be the worst thing to happen to America since the plague but I would write the same thing were it to happen to him when he becomes president.
As for the illustrious agents that were on the protective detail that day, they should be fired for cause and gross dereliction of duty. I cannot fathom how the guy nearly hit the pres. not once but twice before one of them even moved.
Update: It appears the shoe throwing cornhole "fell" down some stairs at the jail and has a broken arm, broken ribs, and numerous cuts and contusions to his face.
I have never made it a secret that I think Obama will be the worst thing to happen to America since the plague but I would write the same thing were it to happen to him when he becomes president.
As for the illustrious agents that were on the protective detail that day, they should be fired for cause and gross dereliction of duty. I cannot fathom how the guy nearly hit the pres. not once but twice before one of them even moved.
Update: It appears the shoe throwing cornhole "fell" down some stairs at the jail and has a broken arm, broken ribs, and numerous cuts and contusions to his face.
Friday, December 12, 2008
The UAW Kills the Auto Industry Bailout
In a totally not surprising move, the union refused to make any concessions thereby killing this ridiculous plan. Perhaps the union needs a history lesson. Take a look right here in NEPA. Techniglass begged the union there for concessions for three years. The union refused and actually asked for more from the company each and every year for those three years. Where is Techniglass now? That's right, the company closed the local plant. I know, no big deal, right? Wrong!! Down the drain went a couple thousand very good jobs from the area.
The funny thing is, they were only asked to match the non-union shops pay scale. How much of a cut were they asked to take from their hourly rate? Nothing. The concessions were to the pension and benefits plan. I hope they are happy as clams when they are unemployed. The other funny thing is, I would bet if the union members were allowed a choice to either keep their jobs by making concessions or lose them by refusing, I would bet a huge sum that they would want to keep their jobs. The union leaders and negotiators did the country a favor and a great disservice to their membership.
The funny thing is, they were only asked to match the non-union shops pay scale. How much of a cut were they asked to take from their hourly rate? Nothing. The concessions were to the pension and benefits plan. I hope they are happy as clams when they are unemployed. The other funny thing is, I would bet if the union members were allowed a choice to either keep their jobs by making concessions or lose them by refusing, I would bet a huge sum that they would want to keep their jobs. The union leaders and negotiators did the country a favor and a great disservice to their membership.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
I am sicker than Barney Frank at a wienie roast
Sorry for the lack of updates but I am really ill. When I am lucid enough (read when the medication wears off) I'll write. Thanks for your patience.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Gun owners should be afraid of Obama
Please read this article. After you read it, I'll probably see you down at Advanced Arms in Pittston. Tell Chris that Zen sent you!!!
http://www.alternet.org/rights/109841/untold_story_of_election_2008:_the_death_of_the_nra/
http://www.alternet.org/rights/109841/untold_story_of_election_2008:_the_death_of_the_nra/
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Luzerne County Property Tax
In today's Times Leader, our favorite cornhole, I mean commissioner, Greg Skrepenak announced his support for a couple new taxes. He would like the county to introduce a 1% sales tax as well as a 1% income tax. His rationale, to hopefully lower property taxes. I call bullshit. This a blatant attempt to pander to the county's senior citizens as they would not be affected by his new taxes. Greg, do you really think all the older folks are going to forget all of your peccadillos? Think debit cards, no bid contracts for your pals, the 58 million dollar juvie center lease, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc. You may get a few of them to support you because they think their tax bill may go down. The problem there Greggy, is that when they find out that there will in fact be a 10% tax increase for fiscal year 2009 and after that the sky is the limit on increases, I think they'll be forming a lynch mob.
If you don't know what I mean by the aforementioned property tax increases, you haven't been paying attention. That is how it works. The first year they are limited to a 10% increase only. After that, they have no such restriction on increases. This is why the County needs to cut deeply into the budget fat. Will they? Probably not. Will they make the token cuts they are proposing permanent? Even less likely.
The real problem with Scrap's proposed new taxes is who those taxes will hit the hardest. The new sales tax will far and away hit the poor the hardest. The income tax coupled with the sales tax will be a heavy burden on the middle class.
Granted, I never played football without a helmet on like Greg but wouldn't it be better for the county to get rid of all the fat before laying siege to the poor and middle class? It is a fact that there are departments at the court house that have 5 managers and one worker bee. Why not start there?
If you don't know what I mean by the aforementioned property tax increases, you haven't been paying attention. That is how it works. The first year they are limited to a 10% increase only. After that, they have no such restriction on increases. This is why the County needs to cut deeply into the budget fat. Will they? Probably not. Will they make the token cuts they are proposing permanent? Even less likely.
The real problem with Scrap's proposed new taxes is who those taxes will hit the hardest. The new sales tax will far and away hit the poor the hardest. The income tax coupled with the sales tax will be a heavy burden on the middle class.
Granted, I never played football without a helmet on like Greg but wouldn't it be better for the county to get rid of all the fat before laying siege to the poor and middle class? It is a fact that there are departments at the court house that have 5 managers and one worker bee. Why not start there?
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Everything you ever wanted to know about the mortgage meltdown
All the liberals, progressives, and Democrats can try to blame the current economic crisis on Bush all they want. The facts paint a much different picture of who is responsible.
Start at the bottom.
IBD takes a look at the root causes of the subprime mortgage meltdown and the related financial crisis.
Part Five
Saddest Thing About This Mess: Congress Had Chance To Stop It
Could the crisis at Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac and the subprime meltdown have been avoided? The answer is yes.
Part Four
Congress Pushed Fannie, Freddie In Wrong Direction During 1990s
It was October 1992, nearly 15 years before the housing meltdown and subprime crisis. Republican Rep. Jim Leach of Iowa was on the floor of the House, talking about something that no one at the time seemed to care about: the potential danger that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac posed to the economy.
Part Three
How A Clinton-Era Rule Rewrite Made Subprime Crisis Inevitable
One of the most frequently asked questions about the subprime market meltdown and housing crisis is: How did the government get so deeply involved in the housing market?
Part Two
Good Intentions Paved The Road To Subprime-Stoked Meltdown
For those looking for a real start to today's financial meltdown and government rescue, you need to go back — way back — to 1977, and the Jimmy Carter presidency.
Part One
'Crony' Capitalism Is Root Cause Of Fannie And Freddie Troubles
In the past couple of weeks, as the financial crisis has intensified, a new talking point has emerged from the Democrats in Congress: This is all a "crisis of capitalism," in socialist financier George Soros' phrase, and a failure to regulate our markets sufficiently.
Special thanks to D.M. for a great find!!
Start at the bottom.
IBD takes a look at the root causes of the subprime mortgage meltdown and the related financial crisis.
Part Five
Saddest Thing About This Mess: Congress Had Chance To Stop It
Could the crisis at Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac and the subprime meltdown have been avoided? The answer is yes.
Part Four
Congress Pushed Fannie, Freddie In Wrong Direction During 1990s
It was October 1992, nearly 15 years before the housing meltdown and subprime crisis. Republican Rep. Jim Leach of Iowa was on the floor of the House, talking about something that no one at the time seemed to care about: the potential danger that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac posed to the economy.
Part Three
How A Clinton-Era Rule Rewrite Made Subprime Crisis Inevitable
One of the most frequently asked questions about the subprime market meltdown and housing crisis is: How did the government get so deeply involved in the housing market?
Part Two
Good Intentions Paved The Road To Subprime-Stoked Meltdown
For those looking for a real start to today's financial meltdown and government rescue, you need to go back — way back — to 1977, and the Jimmy Carter presidency.
Part One
'Crony' Capitalism Is Root Cause Of Fannie And Freddie Troubles
In the past couple of weeks, as the financial crisis has intensified, a new talking point has emerged from the Democrats in Congress: This is all a "crisis of capitalism," in socialist financier George Soros' phrase, and a failure to regulate our markets sufficiently.
Special thanks to D.M. for a great find!!
Monday, December 1, 2008
I Heard You Paint Houses
I picked this book up over the weekend. It is basically the story of Russell Buffalino, Jimmy Hoffa, and Frank Sheeran. If you haven't read it yet, I recommend you pick up a copy. There are many local references and it really delves into the mindest and and actions of organized crime. It also sheds a rather unpleasant light on unions and just how incomparably corrupt they were and still are. Perhaps those in power that are going to bail out the UAW should read this book before doing so.
Update: Guess who got elected to his first term as a Senator thanks to the teamsters union pulling some outrageously bad tricks? I'll give you two hints. His name rhymes with slidin' and his new title rhymes with twice resident!!!
Update: Guess who got elected to his first term as a Senator thanks to the teamsters union pulling some outrageously bad tricks? I'll give you two hints. His name rhymes with slidin' and his new title rhymes with twice resident!!!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Obama Joke
Pinocchio, Snow White, and Superman are out for a stroll in town one day. As they walked they come across a sign: 'Beauty contest for the most beautiful woman in the world.'
'I am entering,' said Snow White.
After half an hour she comes out and they ask her,'Well, how'd ya do?' ' First Place ', said Snow White.
They continue walking and they see a sign: 'Contest for the strongest man in the world.' 'I'm entering,' says Superman and after half an hour he returns and they ask him, 'How did you make out?' ' First Place ,' answers Superman.
They continue walking when they see a sign: 'Contest! Who is the greatest liar in the world?' Pinocchio enters. After half an hour he returns with tears in his eyes. 'What happened?' they asked. 'Who the hell is Obama?' asked Pinocchio.
'I am entering,' said Snow White.
After half an hour she comes out and they ask her,'Well, how'd ya do?' ' First Place ', said Snow White.
They continue walking and they see a sign: 'Contest for the strongest man in the world.' 'I'm entering,' says Superman and after half an hour he returns and they ask him, 'How did you make out?' ' First Place ,' answers Superman.
They continue walking when they see a sign: 'Contest! Who is the greatest liar in the world?' Pinocchio enters. After half an hour he returns with tears in his eyes. 'What happened?' they asked. 'Who the hell is Obama?' asked Pinocchio.
Obama's Spread the Wealth Pencil Sharpener
A nice free gift for taxpayers, so only 53% of Americans will get one.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Baby Left to Die in Berwick
As many of of you have seen on the news or read in the newspaper, a newborn was left in a plastic bag outside a home in Berwick Pa. on Saturday. The high temp on Saturday was right around 32 degrees. Miraculously, the baby survived. This isn't what I want to write about. I want to write about the reactions to this story by some of our local talk show hosts.
Ultra-liberals Nancy and Kevin Lynn, and mostly liberal Steve Corbett were shocked and saddened by the story as most people would be. I question them as to why that was their reaction. They may have supported different candidates for President but all 3 are pro-abortion and want absolutely no restrictions on abortion. Nancy and Kevin's hero, Barack Obama, has consistently supported live birth abortion. For those that don't know what that is, that is when a baby survives the abortion procedure but is left to die without any care or comfort given to it. I ask anybody that voted for Obama or is pro-abortion; Didn't the woman that abandoned that baby do the exact same thing?
Make no mistake, I think what this woman did is disgusting. I think live birth abortion is disgusting. I just wonder how it is that the left wing crowd could be shocked or saddened by this woman's actions.
Ultra-liberals Nancy and Kevin Lynn, and mostly liberal Steve Corbett were shocked and saddened by the story as most people would be. I question them as to why that was their reaction. They may have supported different candidates for President but all 3 are pro-abortion and want absolutely no restrictions on abortion. Nancy and Kevin's hero, Barack Obama, has consistently supported live birth abortion. For those that don't know what that is, that is when a baby survives the abortion procedure but is left to die without any care or comfort given to it. I ask anybody that voted for Obama or is pro-abortion; Didn't the woman that abandoned that baby do the exact same thing?
Make no mistake, I think what this woman did is disgusting. I think live birth abortion is disgusting. I just wonder how it is that the left wing crowd could be shocked or saddened by this woman's actions.
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Right Way to Bail Out Ford, GM, and Chrysler
The government shouldn't bail them out but if they are going to (and they are), this is how they should do it.
Instead of the $25 billion bandaid, which is really only meant to bail out the union's bloated pension and benefits fund, they should help the big three get what they need most, customers for their product. Once the parties involved agree to a 40% pay cut for every single employee, at least until a return to profitability, to get rid of all the private jets and other extravagant bullshit they have, and present a revamped business plan, the government should offer a one time $20,000 tax credit to anybody that buys a new GM, Ford, or Chrysler. Here's why;
1. If they sold even 1 million cars (extremely unlikely), and every person that bought one was in the highest tax bracket (even less likely), it would cost only $7 billion. (20,000 x 35% x 1,000,000)
2. Instead of just saving the union pension fund, it would save the union jobs and it would save thousands of jobs at dealerships across America. More people still working are more people to help fuel the economy
3. The newer cars get better fuel economy, less emissions, and much safer than the older cars that people would be getting out of.
4. The massive sales increase would generate the revenue those companies need to survive.
Makes sense to me, how about you?
Instead of the $25 billion bandaid, which is really only meant to bail out the union's bloated pension and benefits fund, they should help the big three get what they need most, customers for their product. Once the parties involved agree to a 40% pay cut for every single employee, at least until a return to profitability, to get rid of all the private jets and other extravagant bullshit they have, and present a revamped business plan, the government should offer a one time $20,000 tax credit to anybody that buys a new GM, Ford, or Chrysler. Here's why;
1. If they sold even 1 million cars (extremely unlikely), and every person that bought one was in the highest tax bracket (even less likely), it would cost only $7 billion. (20,000 x 35% x 1,000,000)
2. Instead of just saving the union pension fund, it would save the union jobs and it would save thousands of jobs at dealerships across America. More people still working are more people to help fuel the economy
3. The newer cars get better fuel economy, less emissions, and much safer than the older cars that people would be getting out of.
4. The massive sales increase would generate the revenue those companies need to survive.
Makes sense to me, how about you?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Auto Industry Bailout
The bailout of the auto makers is a sham. The only thing that is being bailed out is the United Auto Workers Union. This union has literally destroyed the American owned auto companies. Their cost of labor averages $71 per hour. Compare that to the non-union shops that build cars here, Nissan, Honda, BMW, Toyota, Lexus, etc, whose cost for labor averages $44 per hour. Makes me wonder why the big three can't compete. Take it a step further, the union has bloated benefits and retirement packages that would've sunk those companies eventually even if the economy had stayed strong. Just for you curious folks, the cost of those packages adds literally $2000 to the price of a union made car.
The real question is why is our government even contemplating the bailout? The answer of course is the unions have bought and paid for more politicians than you can shake a stick at. Care to guess how much the UAW gave to Obama? They will get what they want but it will not fix the problem. The auto industry needs customers to buy their product. This bailout, sure as shit, will not do a thing to attract buyers. The end result of the bailout will be the big three continuing down the road to doom. They will not change their business model. They won't be able to curtail labor costs. They won't be able to lower production costs. They won't change their management people or style. The end result is that they will fail anyway. It will just take longer. The proof of this, you ask? Not a single non-union auto maker has asked for help. Guess why? They don't feel they need it.
As I think the government will be bailing out the big three no matter what the people want. I think said bailout should include the following;
1. Massive concessions from the unions so that their cost of labor is in line with the non-union shops. As well as their bloated retirement plans be brought into line with the rest of the industry.
2. Management must also make massive concessions. No more private jets at their beck and call and paid for by the company.
3. Comprehensive changes to marketing, design, and materials sourcing.
4. It should be structured as a loan not a freebie.
The real question is why is our government even contemplating the bailout? The answer of course is the unions have bought and paid for more politicians than you can shake a stick at. Care to guess how much the UAW gave to Obama? They will get what they want but it will not fix the problem. The auto industry needs customers to buy their product. This bailout, sure as shit, will not do a thing to attract buyers. The end result of the bailout will be the big three continuing down the road to doom. They will not change their business model. They won't be able to curtail labor costs. They won't be able to lower production costs. They won't change their management people or style. The end result is that they will fail anyway. It will just take longer. The proof of this, you ask? Not a single non-union auto maker has asked for help. Guess why? They don't feel they need it.
As I think the government will be bailing out the big three no matter what the people want. I think said bailout should include the following;
1. Massive concessions from the unions so that their cost of labor is in line with the non-union shops. As well as their bloated retirement plans be brought into line with the rest of the industry.
2. Management must also make massive concessions. No more private jets at their beck and call and paid for by the company.
3. Comprehensive changes to marketing, design, and materials sourcing.
4. It should be structured as a loan not a freebie.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Real Economy
Rightwinger wrote a good article yesterday. Unfortunately, I completely disagree with him and thought I'd show the real picture. Does this look like a healthy economy to you??
Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide A company spokeswoman said The company hasn't revealed which stores will be shuttered.. It will let the Stores that will close this fiscal year know over the next month.
Eddie Bauer to close more stores. Eddie Bauer has already Closed 27 shops in the first quarter and plans to close up To two more outlet stores by the end of the year.
Cache closing store s. Women's retailer Cache announced that it is closing 20 to 23 stores This year.
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines closing 150 stores nationwide The owner Of retailers Lane Bryant , Fashion Bug , Catherines Plus Sizes will close About 150 under performing stores this year..The company hasn't Provided a list of specific store closures and can't say when it will offer That info, spokeswoman Brooke Perry said today.
Talbots, J. Jill closing stores. About a month ago, Talbots announced that it will be shuttering all 78 of its kids and men's stores. Now the company says it will close Another 22 under performing stores.. The 22stores will be a mix of Talbots women's and J. Jill , another chain it owns. The closures will occur this Fiscal year,according to a company press release.
Gap Inc. Closing 85 stores. In addition to its namesake chain, Gap also owns Old Navy and Banana Republic .The company said the closures all planned For fiscal 2008 - will be weighted toward the Gap brand.
Foot Locker to close 140 stores. In the company press release and during its Conference call with analysts today, it did not specify where the future store Closures - all planned in fiscal 2008 - will be.. The company could not be Immediately reached for comment.
Wickes is going out of business. Wickes Furniture is going Out of business and closing all of its stores. Wickes, a 37-year-old retailer that targets middle-income customers, filed for bankruptcy Protection last month.
Goodbye Levitz / BOMBAY - closed already. The furniture retailer, which is going out Of business. Levitz first announced it was going out of business and closing all 76 of Its stores in December. The retailer dates back to 1910 when Richard Levitz opened his First furniture store in Lebanon , PA. In the 1960s, the warehouse/showroom concept brought Levitz to The forefront of the furniture industry. The local Levitz closures will follow the shutdown of Bombay.
Zales, Piercing Pagoda closing stores. The owner of Zales and Piercing Pagoda previously Said it plans to close 82 stores by July 31. Today, it announced that it is closing Another 23 under performing stores. The company said it's not providing a list of specific Store closures. Of the 105 locations planned for closure, 50 are kiosks and 55 are Stores.
Disney Store owner has the right to close 98 stores The Walt Disney Company Announced it acquired about 220 Disney Stores from subsidiaries of The Children's Place Retail Stores. The exact number of stores acquired Will depend on negotiations with land lords. Those subsidiaries of Children's Place filed for bankruptcy protection in late March.. Walt Disney In the news release said it has also obtained the right to close about 98 Disney Stores in the U.S.. The press release didn't list those stores.
Home Depot store closings (E. Brunswick, Rt 18 just put up their closing sign) ATLANTA - Nearly 7+ months after its chief executive said there were no plans To cut the number of its core retail stores, The Home Depot Inc.announced Thursday that it is shuttering 15 of them amid a slumping U.S.economy and Housing market.The move will affect 1,300 employees.. It is the first time The world's largest home improvement store chain has ever closed a flagship Store for performance reasons. Its shares rose almost 5 percent. The Atlanta-based company said the under performing US.stores Being closed represent less than 1 percent of its existing stores . They Will be shuttered within the next two months.
CompUSA (CLOSED) clarifies details on store Closings Any extended warranties purchased for products Through CompUSA will be honored by a third-party provider, Assurant Solutions. Gift cards, rain checks, and rebates purchased prior to December 12 can be Redeemed at any time during the final sale.. For those who have a gadget Currently in for service with CompUSA, the repair will be completed and the gadget will be returned to owners.
Macy's - 9 stores
Movie Gallery - 160 stores as part of reorganization plan to exit bankruptcy. The video rental company plans to close 400 of 3,500 Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video stores in addition to the 520locations the video rental chain closed last fall.
Sprint Nextel - 125 retail locations New Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse appears to have inherited a company bleeding subscribers by the thousands, and will now officially be dropping the ax on 4,000 employees and 125 retail locations. Amid the loss of 639,000 postpaid customers in the fourth quarter, Sprint will be cutting a total of 6.7%of its work force (following the 5,000 layoffs last year) and 8% of company-owned brick-and-mortar stores, while remaining mute on other rumors that it will consolidate its headquarters in Kansas . Sprint Nextel shares are down $2.89, or nearly 25%, at the time of this writing.
J. C. Penney, Lowe's and Office Depot are scaling back
Ethan Allen Interiors: The company announced plans to close 12 of 300+stores in an effort to cut costs.
Wilsons the Leather Experts - 158 stores
Pacific Sunwear will close its 154 Demo stores after a review of strategic alternatives for the urban-apparel brand. Seventy-four under performing Demo stores closed last May.
Sharper Image: The company recently filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that 90 of its 184 stores are closing. The retailer will still operate 94 stores to pay off debts, but 90 of these stores have performed poorly and also may close.
KB Toys posted a list of 356 stores that it is closing around the United States as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. To see the list of store closings, go to the KB Toys Information web site, and click on Press Information
Dillard's to Close More Stores Dillard's Inc. said it will continue to focus on closing under-performing stores, reducing expenses and improving its merchandise in 2008. At the company's annual shareholder meeting, CEO William Dillard II said the company will close another six under performing stores this year.
Car dealers, franchised and independents, are closing at an escalating pace. While it is not uncommon for independents to close, it is very rare for franchise dealers to close. Normally, they are sold or absorbed into larger chains. Not long ago, most franchises were worth millions. The domestic brand franchises now are worth nothing. The largest GM dealer in the world closed last month. Ask any Ford dealer how much they are in their pocket every month just to stay open. Ask any Chrysler dealer the same question. The largest dealership in NEPA has 15 franchises. In normal times, they sell between 600 and 1000 cars per month. They sold under 200 new cars in October.
The talking heads like Rush want to paint a rosy picture of the economy. I say they should pry their heads out of their asses. We are not only in a recession, we are at the doorway to a full blown depression.
Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide A company spokeswoman said The company hasn't revealed which stores will be shuttered.. It will let the Stores that will close this fiscal year know over the next month.
Eddie Bauer to close more stores. Eddie Bauer has already Closed 27 shops in the first quarter and plans to close up To two more outlet stores by the end of the year.
Cache closing store s. Women's retailer Cache announced that it is closing 20 to 23 stores This year.
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines closing 150 stores nationwide The owner Of retailers Lane Bryant , Fashion Bug , Catherines Plus Sizes will close About 150 under performing stores this year..The company hasn't Provided a list of specific store closures and can't say when it will offer That info, spokeswoman Brooke Perry said today.
Talbots, J. Jill closing stores. About a month ago, Talbots announced that it will be shuttering all 78 of its kids and men's stores. Now the company says it will close Another 22 under performing stores.. The 22stores will be a mix of Talbots women's and J. Jill , another chain it owns. The closures will occur this Fiscal year,according to a company press release.
Gap Inc. Closing 85 stores. In addition to its namesake chain, Gap also owns Old Navy and Banana Republic .The company said the closures all planned For fiscal 2008 - will be weighted toward the Gap brand.
Foot Locker to close 140 stores. In the company press release and during its Conference call with analysts today, it did not specify where the future store Closures - all planned in fiscal 2008 - will be.. The company could not be Immediately reached for comment.
Wickes is going out of business. Wickes Furniture is going Out of business and closing all of its stores. Wickes, a 37-year-old retailer that targets middle-income customers, filed for bankruptcy Protection last month.
Goodbye Levitz / BOMBAY - closed already. The furniture retailer, which is going out Of business. Levitz first announced it was going out of business and closing all 76 of Its stores in December. The retailer dates back to 1910 when Richard Levitz opened his First furniture store in Lebanon , PA. In the 1960s, the warehouse/showroom concept brought Levitz to The forefront of the furniture industry. The local Levitz closures will follow the shutdown of Bombay.
Zales, Piercing Pagoda closing stores. The owner of Zales and Piercing Pagoda previously Said it plans to close 82 stores by July 31. Today, it announced that it is closing Another 23 under performing stores. The company said it's not providing a list of specific Store closures. Of the 105 locations planned for closure, 50 are kiosks and 55 are Stores.
Disney Store owner has the right to close 98 stores The Walt Disney Company Announced it acquired about 220 Disney Stores from subsidiaries of The Children's Place Retail Stores. The exact number of stores acquired Will depend on negotiations with land lords. Those subsidiaries of Children's Place filed for bankruptcy protection in late March.. Walt Disney In the news release said it has also obtained the right to close about 98 Disney Stores in the U.S.. The press release didn't list those stores.
Home Depot store closings (E. Brunswick, Rt 18 just put up their closing sign) ATLANTA - Nearly 7+ months after its chief executive said there were no plans To cut the number of its core retail stores, The Home Depot Inc.announced Thursday that it is shuttering 15 of them amid a slumping U.S.economy and Housing market.The move will affect 1,300 employees.. It is the first time The world's largest home improvement store chain has ever closed a flagship Store for performance reasons. Its shares rose almost 5 percent. The Atlanta-based company said the under performing US.stores Being closed represent less than 1 percent of its existing stores . They Will be shuttered within the next two months.
CompUSA (CLOSED) clarifies details on store Closings Any extended warranties purchased for products Through CompUSA will be honored by a third-party provider, Assurant Solutions. Gift cards, rain checks, and rebates purchased prior to December 12 can be Redeemed at any time during the final sale.. For those who have a gadget Currently in for service with CompUSA, the repair will be completed and the gadget will be returned to owners.
Macy's - 9 stores
Movie Gallery - 160 stores as part of reorganization plan to exit bankruptcy. The video rental company plans to close 400 of 3,500 Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video stores in addition to the 520locations the video rental chain closed last fall.
Sprint Nextel - 125 retail locations New Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse appears to have inherited a company bleeding subscribers by the thousands, and will now officially be dropping the ax on 4,000 employees and 125 retail locations. Amid the loss of 639,000 postpaid customers in the fourth quarter, Sprint will be cutting a total of 6.7%of its work force (following the 5,000 layoffs last year) and 8% of company-owned brick-and-mortar stores, while remaining mute on other rumors that it will consolidate its headquarters in Kansas . Sprint Nextel shares are down $2.89, or nearly 25%, at the time of this writing.
J. C. Penney, Lowe's and Office Depot are scaling back
Ethan Allen Interiors: The company announced plans to close 12 of 300+stores in an effort to cut costs.
Wilsons the Leather Experts - 158 stores
Pacific Sunwear will close its 154 Demo stores after a review of strategic alternatives for the urban-apparel brand. Seventy-four under performing Demo stores closed last May.
Sharper Image: The company recently filed for bankruptcy protection and announced that 90 of its 184 stores are closing. The retailer will still operate 94 stores to pay off debts, but 90 of these stores have performed poorly and also may close.
KB Toys posted a list of 356 stores that it is closing around the United States as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. To see the list of store closings, go to the KB Toys Information web site, and click on Press Information
Dillard's to Close More Stores Dillard's Inc. said it will continue to focus on closing under-performing stores, reducing expenses and improving its merchandise in 2008. At the company's annual shareholder meeting, CEO William Dillard II said the company will close another six under performing stores this year.
Car dealers, franchised and independents, are closing at an escalating pace. While it is not uncommon for independents to close, it is very rare for franchise dealers to close. Normally, they are sold or absorbed into larger chains. Not long ago, most franchises were worth millions. The domestic brand franchises now are worth nothing. The largest GM dealer in the world closed last month. Ask any Ford dealer how much they are in their pocket every month just to stay open. Ask any Chrysler dealer the same question. The largest dealership in NEPA has 15 franchises. In normal times, they sell between 600 and 1000 cars per month. They sold under 200 new cars in October.
The talking heads like Rush want to paint a rosy picture of the economy. I say they should pry their heads out of their asses. We are not only in a recession, we are at the doorway to a full blown depression.
Monday, November 17, 2008
How's the economy?? No, Seriously.
Okay, I know, the economy sucks right? Well my mutual funds are down and..........well, my mutual funds are down. So, I guess I should just go hide in a hole somewhere.
Once again the media is hammering the poor economy point and getting everyone to jump on the "bailout bandwagon". Now GE needs money, there are other labor unions needing money(kind of a coincidence since they all supported Barry), and the whole world's going to Hell in a handbasket. That's IF you believe everything the media tells you.
In case you haven't done this, go out near the malls this coming weekend. I went out Saturday up to the Viewmont Mall area then to Montage. The amount of traffic and packed stores told a different story. I went in to Sam's Club and gave up waiting in line because almost every patron had carts and flatbeds packed with product.
The shops at Montage were filled with shoppers carrying bags from store to store.
Last time I checked, these weren't signs of a struggling economy.
And as for the credit crunch, here's another story for you. I went in Guitar Center and a certain instrument caught my eye. They were having a special with the "Guitar Center" card. I told the salesman I'd take one. He said "oh, with the whole bad economy and credit thing maybe we should make sure we can get you approved first." I just laughed and said "sure, whatever you want." Long story short, I had no problem getting approved for quite a nice amount. So, I'm not a victim of this credit crunch or this "tanking economy" either. And from the looks of all the happy shoppers, the only victims are those people who are believing what the media is telling them without finding out for themselves.
Friday, November 14, 2008
The best email this week for gun owners
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. (waiting for attack)
The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either... The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.
1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
3. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.
4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45?' The Ranger responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'
6. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my shotgun.'
7. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!
But wait, there's more! I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did. She said 'Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!' To which I said, of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!' She then asked, 'Are you that afraid of someone evil coming into your house?' My reply was, 'No not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too.' To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank.
Thanks RW!!!!!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Gun Sales are Through the Roof
I don't care which gun store you go to, you will find they are completely sold out of semi-automatic rifles and high capacity pistols. I was at Advanced Arms in Pittston on Saturday. This is a great store and they specialize in the above mentioned guns. They don't advertise, at least not that I've seen, yet there were 23 people in the store looking to buy. If you've seen any news reports, this is a national phenomenon. The real question is why?
Is it because people are certain that Obama with a rubber stamp congress will ban them? I'm certain that's part of it. Is it the fear of Obama forming his own private army that he affectionately calls his "Domestic Security Force"? I would bet that's part of it too. Is it a fear of increased crime as the economy continues to fail? Sure is. The distressing thing is that pres. elect Obama already wants congress to pass special legislation to stop all these gun sales. This was reported last night on network TV news. The moment he said that he further increased demand. The one industry he is having a positive effect on, he wants to crush. Ironic, heyna er no?
I recommend to all, if you're even thinking about purchasing, DO NOT WAIT!!!!!!!! Head on down to Advanced and see Chris. They will steer you in the right direction.
Is it because people are certain that Obama with a rubber stamp congress will ban them? I'm certain that's part of it. Is it the fear of Obama forming his own private army that he affectionately calls his "Domestic Security Force"? I would bet that's part of it too. Is it a fear of increased crime as the economy continues to fail? Sure is. The distressing thing is that pres. elect Obama already wants congress to pass special legislation to stop all these gun sales. This was reported last night on network TV news. The moment he said that he further increased demand. The one industry he is having a positive effect on, he wants to crush. Ironic, heyna er no?
I recommend to all, if you're even thinking about purchasing, DO NOT WAIT!!!!!!!! Head on down to Advanced and see Chris. They will steer you in the right direction.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
You Can't Handle The Truth
From A Few Good Men. I think Jack's line when he says "I'd rather you just said thank you" pretty much sum up what we all need to say to veterans.
As the old saying goes "if you can read this, thank a teacher. If you're reading it in English, thank a veteran".
Do I come off as insensitive?
Ok, I'm sick of these bailouts!!!
First of all, the mortgage bailout. When I bought my house I used my head. I didn't overextend myself. And when the slick mortgage salesman said "hey, how about this mortgage where you just pay the interest and never pay on principle?" I laughed at him. Even though I could have bought a bigger house, I'm not gullible. So, why the hell should I be the one to suffer now?? Why is this becoming the standard for America? The people who use their head and who do things right get penalized while the people who know they're taking a gamble and not doing the right thing keep getting bailed out. It's over and done with. It just pisses me off.
So this brings us to the autoworkers. The "Big Three". Hey, guess what? There are more than three auto manufacturers out there.
Why aren't we hearing Toyota and Honda crying and on their knees begging???
Let's look at a few things.
Obama spent election day at the UAW headquarters making phone calls asking people if they voted (for him). Of course, the unions endorsed Obama because, among other things, he's want open voting when workers are voting on unionizing or not. Imagine the harassment and violence that's going to occur when unions don't see names on the sheets once voting begins.
Now that Obama is going to get a green light on every liberal agenda he can think of, the "Big Three" are begging for a bailout. They're out of money. They're out of money because of the unions. Now "we the people" have to bail there asses out. And I don't want to hear shit about the ripples. Just like with the housing industry. If they're producing too much and still charging a premium it's their own fault. Nobody pays the piper anymore for their mistakes. Just the taxpayers.
Toyota has 2 vehicles that are union made. The Tacoma and Corolla. Why isn't Toyota crying??? Why are they not even being mentioned.
The Big Three run network TV adds every commercial break along with sponsor every NFL event out there. They piss money away. I know the commercials aren't the reason for the crisis but guess what? If I don't have money to pay the mortgage I'm not going to go out on a spending spree every day. Common friggin sense!!!
So, Obama is going to make sure we bail out the Big Three. Another entitlement!!
All of you people who voted for Barry really don't get it. He thinks all of America wants his liberal plan pushed through and it's not fair since most of the people who voted for him are not paying any taxes anyway.
Ya know, "natural selection" happens in the business world too. The problem is this country has gotten so use to bailouts it doesn't exist. So when the shit hits the fan and businesses that didn't really deserve to be in business in the first place realize they're screwed without more money, the government has to bail them out again.
Screw that!!!!! This is not Communism, this is not Socialism, this is Capitalism. We need to start acting like it again.
A Great E Mail I Received Today
Fellow Business Executives:
As the CFO of this business that employs 140 people, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barrack Obama will be our next President, and that our taxes and government fees will increase in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, I figure that the Clients will have to see an increase in our fees to them of about 8% but since we cannot increase our fees right now due to the dismal state of our economy, we will have to lay off six of our employees instead. This has really been eating at me for a while, as we believe we are family here and I didn't know how to choose who will have to go.
So, this is what I did. I strolled thru our parking lot and found 8 Obama bumper stickers on our employees' cars and have decided these folks will be the first to be laid off. I can't think of a more fair way to approach this problem. These folks wanted change; I gave it to them.
If you have a better idea, let me know.
As the CFO of this business that employs 140 people, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barrack Obama will be our next President, and that our taxes and government fees will increase in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, I figure that the Clients will have to see an increase in our fees to them of about 8% but since we cannot increase our fees right now due to the dismal state of our economy, we will have to lay off six of our employees instead. This has really been eating at me for a while, as we believe we are family here and I didn't know how to choose who will have to go.
So, this is what I did. I strolled thru our parking lot and found 8 Obama bumper stickers on our employees' cars and have decided these folks will be the first to be laid off. I can't think of a more fair way to approach this problem. These folks wanted change; I gave it to them.
If you have a better idea, let me know.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Obama to Ban Domestic Oil Drilling in Western USA
In what is sure to be of no surprise to anybody in America, Obama announces that one of his first decisions will be to use executive powers to stop the drilling for oil and natural gas in Utah and Montana.
I am certain that the price of oil will drop when he issues that order, not! The majority wanted him. I wonder if they still will as gas prices move back to $4 per gallon.
I am certain that the price of oil will drop when he issues that order, not! The majority wanted him. I wonder if they still will as gas prices move back to $4 per gallon.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Major Rules Changes for Golf
THE USGA WOULD LIKE TO INFORM ALL GOLFERS There are some MAJOR rule changes to the game of golf, this may occur sometime after November 4. This is only a preview as the complete rule book is being written now. Here are a couple of basic changes.
Golfers with handicaps: - below 10 will have their green fees increase by 35% -
between 11 and 18 will see no increase in green fees -
above 18 will play for free and even get a check from the club/course played
The $ amount put in for bets will be as follows:
-for handicaps below 10 an additional $10
-between 11 and 18 no additional amount
-above 18 you will receive the total amount in the pot and you do not even have to play.
The term "gimme putt" will be changed to "entitlement" and will be used as follows:
-handicaps below 10, no entitlements
-handicaps above 11 to 17, entitlements for putter length putts
-handicaps above 18, if on green, no need to ever putt, just pick it up
These entitlements are intended to bring about fairness in scoring so that the final scores of all players will be about the same.
In addition, a Player will be limited to a max of one birdie and/or sixpars, any excess must be given to those fellow players who have not yet scored a birdie or par. Only after all players have received a birdie or par from the player making the birdie or par, can that Player begin to count his score again.
The current USGA handicap system will be used for the above purposes but the term "net score" will be available only for scoring those players with handicaps 18 and above. This is intended to "redistribute" the success of winning by making sure that in every competition the above 18 handicap players will post only"net score" against every other player's gross score. These new Rules are intended to CHANGE the game of golf. Golf must be about Fairness Only, it should have nothing to do with Ability.
Golfers with handicaps: - below 10 will have their green fees increase by 35% -
between 11 and 18 will see no increase in green fees -
above 18 will play for free and even get a check from the club/course played
The $ amount put in for bets will be as follows:
-for handicaps below 10 an additional $10
-between 11 and 18 no additional amount
-above 18 you will receive the total amount in the pot and you do not even have to play.
The term "gimme putt" will be changed to "entitlement" and will be used as follows:
-handicaps below 10, no entitlements
-handicaps above 11 to 17, entitlements for putter length putts
-handicaps above 18, if on green, no need to ever putt, just pick it up
These entitlements are intended to bring about fairness in scoring so that the final scores of all players will be about the same.
In addition, a Player will be limited to a max of one birdie and/or sixpars, any excess must be given to those fellow players who have not yet scored a birdie or par. Only after all players have received a birdie or par from the player making the birdie or par, can that Player begin to count his score again.
The current USGA handicap system will be used for the above purposes but the term "net score" will be available only for scoring those players with handicaps 18 and above. This is intended to "redistribute" the success of winning by making sure that in every competition the above 18 handicap players will post only"net score" against every other player's gross score. These new Rules are intended to CHANGE the game of golf. Golf must be about Fairness Only, it should have nothing to do with Ability.
Friday, November 7, 2008
New Mental Disorder Found in Obama Supporters
There is a very serious medical condition recently discovered in nearly 100% of fanatical Obama supporters. Click the link, watch the news video!!!
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/obama_win_causes_obsessive??utm_source=slate_rss_1
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/obama_win_causes_obsessive??utm_source=slate_rss_1
Shop at Sears!!!!!!!!
Sears shows what it means to support our troops. At a time when we just elected a new president that has nothing but disdain for our men and women in uniform, I thought I'd remind you that no matter who is in the big chair, you need to support our troops. You also need to support businesses that support the troops. Sears is one of those businesses.
I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn't always my first choice. Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven't withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years.
I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves. Pass it on. I checked this before I posted it.
Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to show them as Americans, we do appreciate what they are doing for our military!!!
It's Verified ! By Snopes.com at: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp
I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn't always my first choice. Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven't withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?
How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up.
Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years.
I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves. Pass it on. I checked this before I posted it.
Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to show them as Americans, we do appreciate what they are doing for our military!!!
It's Verified ! By Snopes.com at: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp
Just a Typical White Person Clinging Guns and Religion
As any that know me know, I happen to own a few firearms. The two above are what I am adding to my collection. The top is an H&K SL8. Bottom is a Sig 556 in SWAT configuration. I have never owned a Sig rifle before so this one will be my first. I have collected HK's for some time and think they make some of the finest weapons money can buy. A friend bought one of the Sig 556s and loves it, so I thought I'd be a copy cat. I will be adding a Holo sight to the Sig and optics to the HK. If anybody out there has an SL8, let me know what you think of it.
I think "black" guns are going to be the best, safest investment you can make right now and probably will be for some time.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
A Little Test for You
Read it until the end and please put your answer in the comments. I will either acknowledge the correct answer or put it in the comments tomorrow if the correct answer isn't there.
I was raised in one country but my father was born in another. I was not his only child. He fathered several children with a number of women. I became very close to my mother because my father showed little interest in me.
Then my mother died at an early age from cancer.
Later in life, questions arose over my real name. My birth records were sketchy and no one was able to produce a reliable birth certificate.
I grow up practicing one faith, but converted to Christianity because this was widely accepted in my country. But I practiced non-traditional beliefs and did not follow mainstream Christianity.
I worked and lived among lower-class people as a young adult before I decided it was time to get serious about my life and I embarked on a new career.
I wrote a book about my struggles growing up. It was clear to those who read my memoirs that I had difficulties accepting that my father abandoned me as a child.
I became active in local politics when I was in my 30s and then burst onto the scene as a candidate for national office when I was in my 40s. I had a virtually non-existent resume, very little work history, and no experience in leading a single organization. Yet I was a powerful speaker who managed to draw incredibly large crowds during my public appearances.
At first, my political campaign focused on my country's foreign policy. I was critical of my country in the last war. But what launched my rise to national prominence were my views on the country's economy. I had a plan on how we could do better. I knew which group was responsible for getting us into this mess.
Mine was a peoples campaign. I was the surprise candidate because I emerged from outside the traditional path of politics and was able to gain widespread popular support. I offered the people the hope that together we could change our country and the world.
I spoke on behalf of the downtrodden including persecuted minorities such as Jews, but my actual views were not widely known until after I became my nations leader. However, anyone could have easily learned what I really believed if they had simply read my writings and examined those people I associated with. But they did not.
Then I became the most powerful man in the world.
Who am I? .
I was raised in one country but my father was born in another. I was not his only child. He fathered several children with a number of women. I became very close to my mother because my father showed little interest in me.
Then my mother died at an early age from cancer.
Later in life, questions arose over my real name. My birth records were sketchy and no one was able to produce a reliable birth certificate.
I grow up practicing one faith, but converted to Christianity because this was widely accepted in my country. But I practiced non-traditional beliefs and did not follow mainstream Christianity.
I worked and lived among lower-class people as a young adult before I decided it was time to get serious about my life and I embarked on a new career.
I wrote a book about my struggles growing up. It was clear to those who read my memoirs that I had difficulties accepting that my father abandoned me as a child.
I became active in local politics when I was in my 30s and then burst onto the scene as a candidate for national office when I was in my 40s. I had a virtually non-existent resume, very little work history, and no experience in leading a single organization. Yet I was a powerful speaker who managed to draw incredibly large crowds during my public appearances.
At first, my political campaign focused on my country's foreign policy. I was critical of my country in the last war. But what launched my rise to national prominence were my views on the country's economy. I had a plan on how we could do better. I knew which group was responsible for getting us into this mess.
Mine was a peoples campaign. I was the surprise candidate because I emerged from outside the traditional path of politics and was able to gain widespread popular support. I offered the people the hope that together we could change our country and the world.
I spoke on behalf of the downtrodden including persecuted minorities such as Jews, but my actual views were not widely known until after I became my nations leader. However, anyone could have easily learned what I really believed if they had simply read my writings and examined those people I associated with. But they did not.
Then I became the most powerful man in the world.
Who am I? .
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Obama Administration and the Future
Now that he's won and has an incredible majority in the House and Senate, let's see just what he accomplishes. Who will they blame? I guarantee the excuse will be " We inherited this from Bush". Unfortunately for them, that won't begin to cover the monumental failures and shortcomings of his presidency.
I think there are going to be a great many that are sorely disappointed in the outcome. The main stream media sold their credibility so that he would be elected. Sooner, rather than later they will turn on him as they are so want to do with all presidents but even more so now. You see, they will have to go after him and report the negatives, if for no other reason than to try and get that credibility back. It won't work. The more rabid on the left that believed all of the chosen ones promises are in for a shock when he can't deliver a quarter of those promises. Those same people will turn on the press and ask the question; "Why didn't you tell us?". The MSM will never really be trusted again and frankly, that's a good thing.
I have some predictions of what he will in fact accomplish. Contrary to what many of my fellow conservative contemporaries are saying and writing, I think the damage Obama will do to our country will very likely destroy America. The standard line is that America is just too big and powerful to be brought down in 4 years. The problem with that is that the fall started quite some time ago. Before Bush and his failed, yes I said failed, policies, our country started the slide. We continually elect leaders that do not have their constituent's nor the country's best interests at heart when they enact legislation. They openly admit to it at every turn and yet we re-elect them. They openly steal our tax dollars, what do we do? re-elect them of course. They take bribes in the form of campaign contributions from the organizations they are supposed to oversee, and vote in the interests of those people instead of doing the right thing. Our leaders are doing their best to govern by popular opinion and spin, rather than by what is right. They have sold themselves and our country to the highest bidder. This is what started the end. Below is what will finish America as we know it. In no particular order.
TCO's open hand foreign policy will erode America's position as a superpower and embolden our enemies. Some of the effects of his foreign policy will be Iran becoming a nuclear power. Couple that with his plan to reduce our support of Israel and you will see an entirely new conflict in the middle east. Iran will be emboldened by this and will use tactical nukes to keep its stated mission of destroying Israel. Israel will of course use its own nuclear weapons in an effort to save themselves. The difference being that Israel has far more nukes at their disposal and when it comes to self preservation, they will not hesitate in the least to use them against all threats. The supply of oil from the middle east will drop to a trickle. Guess what that will do to the price of fuel.
There will be at least one terrorist attack in America during his first term. America will not respond to that attack.
Congress will back away from off shore drilling and revert to Pelosi and Carney's plan to only allow it 50 miles from the coast. No company will bother drilling there as there is little or no oil there. Fuel prices will do what?
For the first two years of his presidency, he will rubber stamp legislation that the left has been trying to get done for quite some time. We will see sweeping changes to our gun laws. Handguns of any type and semi-automatic rifles will see the most dramatic change. They will either be illegal for a citizen to possess or extremely difficult and expensive to purchase. He will pass draconian legislation that will make doing business for our corporations so difficult that even more will go offshore.
The last two years will be spent very moderately in hopes of re-election. This will not help. The people will remember how bad it is and who got the country to its lowest point.
My crystal ball has gone cloudy. Much of this will be avoided if TCO leads from the middle. I sincerely hope I am wrong about all that I wrote here. I just don't believe in my heart that I am. TCO has been a lifelong hard core liberal and it is extremely unlikely that he will change now. To the contrary, I think he will go even farther to the left.
I think there are going to be a great many that are sorely disappointed in the outcome. The main stream media sold their credibility so that he would be elected. Sooner, rather than later they will turn on him as they are so want to do with all presidents but even more so now. You see, they will have to go after him and report the negatives, if for no other reason than to try and get that credibility back. It won't work. The more rabid on the left that believed all of the chosen ones promises are in for a shock when he can't deliver a quarter of those promises. Those same people will turn on the press and ask the question; "Why didn't you tell us?". The MSM will never really be trusted again and frankly, that's a good thing.
I have some predictions of what he will in fact accomplish. Contrary to what many of my fellow conservative contemporaries are saying and writing, I think the damage Obama will do to our country will very likely destroy America. The standard line is that America is just too big and powerful to be brought down in 4 years. The problem with that is that the fall started quite some time ago. Before Bush and his failed, yes I said failed, policies, our country started the slide. We continually elect leaders that do not have their constituent's nor the country's best interests at heart when they enact legislation. They openly admit to it at every turn and yet we re-elect them. They openly steal our tax dollars, what do we do? re-elect them of course. They take bribes in the form of campaign contributions from the organizations they are supposed to oversee, and vote in the interests of those people instead of doing the right thing. Our leaders are doing their best to govern by popular opinion and spin, rather than by what is right. They have sold themselves and our country to the highest bidder. This is what started the end. Below is what will finish America as we know it. In no particular order.
Illegal immigrants will be granted amnesty. This will increase the left's voter base. There is zero doubt this will happen.
The USA will abandon Iraq and Afghanistan. This will totally destabilize the region and bring the Taliban back to power.
TCO's proposed trillion dollar spending plan will not come to reality. He will spend a bunch, to be sure, but nowhere near that. What he will do is increase the tax burden on the 53% of us that currently pay all the tax collected by the IRS. This increased burden will lead to massive job losses due to small businesses choosing to save money rather than retain and hire new employees, further shrinking the numbers that pay taxes. The people that drive the economy, those with disposable income, will have less of that money to spend as more and more goes to taxes. Stores of all types will see ever shrinking revenues and will be forced to cut costs. Guess how. As this spirals into a downward helix, the problems created only intensify and will result in The Great Depression II. Don't worry though, there will be universal health care for you when you lose the job that provides you with great insurance.
TCO's open hand foreign policy will erode America's position as a superpower and embolden our enemies. Some of the effects of his foreign policy will be Iran becoming a nuclear power. Couple that with his plan to reduce our support of Israel and you will see an entirely new conflict in the middle east. Iran will be emboldened by this and will use tactical nukes to keep its stated mission of destroying Israel. Israel will of course use its own nuclear weapons in an effort to save themselves. The difference being that Israel has far more nukes at their disposal and when it comes to self preservation, they will not hesitate in the least to use them against all threats. The supply of oil from the middle east will drop to a trickle. Guess what that will do to the price of fuel.
There will be at least one terrorist attack in America during his first term. America will not respond to that attack.
Congress will back away from off shore drilling and revert to Pelosi and Carney's plan to only allow it 50 miles from the coast. No company will bother drilling there as there is little or no oil there. Fuel prices will do what?
For the first two years of his presidency, he will rubber stamp legislation that the left has been trying to get done for quite some time. We will see sweeping changes to our gun laws. Handguns of any type and semi-automatic rifles will see the most dramatic change. They will either be illegal for a citizen to possess or extremely difficult and expensive to purchase. He will pass draconian legislation that will make doing business for our corporations so difficult that even more will go offshore.
The last two years will be spent very moderately in hopes of re-election. This will not help. The people will remember how bad it is and who got the country to its lowest point.
My crystal ball has gone cloudy. Much of this will be avoided if TCO leads from the middle. I sincerely hope I am wrong about all that I wrote here. I just don't believe in my heart that I am. TCO has been a lifelong hard core liberal and it is extremely unlikely that he will change now. To the contrary, I think he will go even farther to the left.
Black President Richard Pryor
To help cheer up those that need it and to congratulate Obama for being the second African-American to be elected Pres.
Here is the first.
The Doors The End
I truly can't think of a more appropriate song to honor Obama's victory and the beginning of the end of America.
I hope I am wrong. I hope he leads as a centrist. I hope our great country will survive.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
black panthers blocking election poll
Another terrorist group is supporting Obama. The Black Panthers are outside polloing places in Philly. They are armed and they are trying to keep whites from voting.
It's Election Day
Of course in Japan it's called erection day.
I was at my polling place at 7:50 this morning and the turnout was incredible! I was number 68 voting in my ward. Normally that is about how many people from my ward vote! I am holding out hope that republicans nationwide will get off their asses and vote. I am hoping against hope that the special koolaid wears off and democrats come to their senses and get out and vote.
If you don't vote, you have no room to complain about the results.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was at my polling place at 7:50 this morning and the turnout was incredible! I was number 68 voting in my ward. Normally that is about how many people from my ward vote! I am holding out hope that republicans nationwide will get off their asses and vote. I am hoping against hope that the special koolaid wears off and democrats come to their senses and get out and vote.
If you don't vote, you have no room to complain about the results.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vote!! Do anything else you can to make a difference!!
Before or after you vote, make a difference!!!
Do what you can. Talk to people.
It's funny how the media is calling the overwhelming turnout in Obama's favor of course. I guess anyone who is out there voting for the first time ever or in awhile can't possibly be for McCain. Don't fret. They can be and many are.
This morning when I went to vote there was no McCain sign at our polling place. There were tons of Obama signs. After I voted I went home and took the sign out of my yard to put it at the polling place.
Any little thing will matter today.
Don't think it's over.
There's a good chance we're going to upset the Obama apple cart!!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Dear Pennsylvania Voter
Dear Pennsylvania voter,
Pennsylvania will very likely be the battleground state that determines the winner of this election. This state has 21 electoral votes that John Kerry barely won by less than 1% in 2004. These electoral votes could change the race for McCain if he is able to win, throwing a huge wrench in the works for the Obama campaign and possibly losing them the election. While there may be many more Democrats registered than Republicans in the state this year, I think the media in general is overlooking some important reasons why a large number of those Democrats will vote for McCain.
First, Hillary Clinton, for some reason, is loved in this state. Her father was from Scranton and she has some roots there, but she never lived in PA. Still the city and surrounding areas are quicker to claim her as “one of us” over Joe Biden, who actually lived in the city until he was 10 years old. In the northeast part of the state we have WILK for talk radio and there is a very influential talk show host, Steve Corbett, who is a lefty and huge Hillary Clinton supporter. In the heat of the primary race he was railing for Hillary and taking all kinds of calls from people who said they would “vote for McCain if Hillary loses” or bring up the PUMA (Party Unity My A**) movement. (Remember, Obama lost huge to Clinton in the PA primary). Just this week Corbett announced his endorsement of John McCain, making it abundantly clear that it was both a result of how Hillary was treated and also a rejection of Obama. ( Reference: http://wilknetwork.com/Irish-For-McCain/3247942 )
Second, while the media will have us believe this is a “bad year for Republicans” nationwide, that is without doubt not the case in PA. In the 10th, 11th, and 12th districts we are expecting Republican challengers Chris Hackett, Lou Barletta, and William Russell to defeat Democrat incumbents Chris Carney, Paul Kanjorski, and Jack Murtha respectively. Carney won a fluke over disgraced Don Sherwood in a Republican district last election, and both Kanjorski and Murtha can’t stop ramming their feet into their mouths. As a resident of the 11th, I feel it is going to be a very good year for PA Republicans.
Third, The congressional election of Jack Murtha is most relevant to the Presidential election because some of his statements have stoked racial tensions in line with the overall racial tones of the Obama campaign. Portraying someone as racist is one of the most harmful things you can do to a person. It is also the greatest insult you could make if it happens to not be true. Barack Obama very gracefully did this and more by saying that because of economic conditions in parts of Pennsylvania, people are “bitter” reducing themselves to what they are most familiar with and treating others who do not look or act like them with “antipathy”. Jack Murtha was more straight forward saying that “there is no question that western Pennsylvania is a racist area”. I can tell you that we do not appreciate anyone calling us racist, especially not one of our own, and we don’t give a rat’s behind what people in San Francisco think about us.
Fourth, Pennsylvania is one of the largest coal suppliers in the U.S. We are currently selling much of the highest quality coal we produce to Canada which has been very helpful to the PA economy, though we are facing challenges from China under cutting prices unfairly. Barack Obama has openly stated his intentions to bankrupt the coal industry by making them buy carbon tax credits to make up for the so called “greenhouse gases” they omit. Joe Biden has stated that there will be no more coal plants built in this country. He said China should build new plants “over there” so that they could keep the pollution and, consequently, continue pressuring our domestic coal companies out of business. A government that is supportive of building new coal power plants that use technology to reduce carbon emissions while helping our domestic industry compete with China will not only help Pennsylvania, it will help the entire country’s economy while contributing to a goal of energy independence. (Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdi4onAQBWQ )
Finally, many Pennsylvanian towns across the state carry long standing reputations for having a strong work ethic as part of our culture. The people who live in these areas are generally happy to help those in need, but don’t think that hand outs from the government help anyone. (There is plenty of evidence that this perspective is correct consistently throughout the history of civilization). Recognition of the failures of Socialism and general disdain for Communism are the prevailing sentiments where I am from. People here are not interested in the kind of change that would even appear to move the country in that direction. And since the subject of Obama’s self revealing stance on redistribution of wealth has become publicly known, I am seeing many more “Another Democrat for McCain” signs planted in front yards. This same subject is what has ignited our grass roots campaigns in Pennsylvania which are growing due to people driving in from across the country or coming in on buses from New York and New Jersey to volunteer in our areas, knocking on doors and making phone calls. I believe this is why our Governor, Ed Rendell, called the Obama campaign back to the state and why Obama continues to spend money here.
Will the impact of northeastern, central, and western Pennsylvania be able to overcome Philadelphia and Pittsburgh? I believe it will. I think the majority of Pennsylvania’s population is not convinced about Obama’s experience or his ability to be President. Remember Joe Biden said that Obama will be tested with an international crisis in his first six months as President. And we don’t want Democrats in total control of Washington D.C. I also think that people in general don’t like foregone conclusions from an insolent media when they haven’t had the chance to be heard yet. We’ll see if I’m right on Tuesday. I am looking forward to the end of this election cycle and the media coverage that came with it, but I fully intend to continue fighting until we win Pennsylvania for John McCain on Tuesday.
If you have friends or family members that have been discouraged in recent weeks about the prospect of the PA election, please pass this message along. We won’t go down without fighting first. And make sure you get out to vote on Tuesday!
Sincerely,
D. the Plumber
Pennsylvania will very likely be the battleground state that determines the winner of this election. This state has 21 electoral votes that John Kerry barely won by less than 1% in 2004. These electoral votes could change the race for McCain if he is able to win, throwing a huge wrench in the works for the Obama campaign and possibly losing them the election. While there may be many more Democrats registered than Republicans in the state this year, I think the media in general is overlooking some important reasons why a large number of those Democrats will vote for McCain.
First, Hillary Clinton, for some reason, is loved in this state. Her father was from Scranton and she has some roots there, but she never lived in PA. Still the city and surrounding areas are quicker to claim her as “one of us” over Joe Biden, who actually lived in the city until he was 10 years old. In the northeast part of the state we have WILK for talk radio and there is a very influential talk show host, Steve Corbett, who is a lefty and huge Hillary Clinton supporter. In the heat of the primary race he was railing for Hillary and taking all kinds of calls from people who said they would “vote for McCain if Hillary loses” or bring up the PUMA (Party Unity My A**) movement. (Remember, Obama lost huge to Clinton in the PA primary). Just this week Corbett announced his endorsement of John McCain, making it abundantly clear that it was both a result of how Hillary was treated and also a rejection of Obama. ( Reference: http://wilknetwork.com/Irish-For-McCain/3247942 )
Second, while the media will have us believe this is a “bad year for Republicans” nationwide, that is without doubt not the case in PA. In the 10th, 11th, and 12th districts we are expecting Republican challengers Chris Hackett, Lou Barletta, and William Russell to defeat Democrat incumbents Chris Carney, Paul Kanjorski, and Jack Murtha respectively. Carney won a fluke over disgraced Don Sherwood in a Republican district last election, and both Kanjorski and Murtha can’t stop ramming their feet into their mouths. As a resident of the 11th, I feel it is going to be a very good year for PA Republicans.
Third, The congressional election of Jack Murtha is most relevant to the Presidential election because some of his statements have stoked racial tensions in line with the overall racial tones of the Obama campaign. Portraying someone as racist is one of the most harmful things you can do to a person. It is also the greatest insult you could make if it happens to not be true. Barack Obama very gracefully did this and more by saying that because of economic conditions in parts of Pennsylvania, people are “bitter” reducing themselves to what they are most familiar with and treating others who do not look or act like them with “antipathy”. Jack Murtha was more straight forward saying that “there is no question that western Pennsylvania is a racist area”. I can tell you that we do not appreciate anyone calling us racist, especially not one of our own, and we don’t give a rat’s behind what people in San Francisco think about us.
Fourth, Pennsylvania is one of the largest coal suppliers in the U.S. We are currently selling much of the highest quality coal we produce to Canada which has been very helpful to the PA economy, though we are facing challenges from China under cutting prices unfairly. Barack Obama has openly stated his intentions to bankrupt the coal industry by making them buy carbon tax credits to make up for the so called “greenhouse gases” they omit. Joe Biden has stated that there will be no more coal plants built in this country. He said China should build new plants “over there” so that they could keep the pollution and, consequently, continue pressuring our domestic coal companies out of business. A government that is supportive of building new coal power plants that use technology to reduce carbon emissions while helping our domestic industry compete with China will not only help Pennsylvania, it will help the entire country’s economy while contributing to a goal of energy independence. (Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdi4onAQBWQ )
Finally, many Pennsylvanian towns across the state carry long standing reputations for having a strong work ethic as part of our culture. The people who live in these areas are generally happy to help those in need, but don’t think that hand outs from the government help anyone. (There is plenty of evidence that this perspective is correct consistently throughout the history of civilization). Recognition of the failures of Socialism and general disdain for Communism are the prevailing sentiments where I am from. People here are not interested in the kind of change that would even appear to move the country in that direction. And since the subject of Obama’s self revealing stance on redistribution of wealth has become publicly known, I am seeing many more “Another Democrat for McCain” signs planted in front yards. This same subject is what has ignited our grass roots campaigns in Pennsylvania which are growing due to people driving in from across the country or coming in on buses from New York and New Jersey to volunteer in our areas, knocking on doors and making phone calls. I believe this is why our Governor, Ed Rendell, called the Obama campaign back to the state and why Obama continues to spend money here.
Will the impact of northeastern, central, and western Pennsylvania be able to overcome Philadelphia and Pittsburgh? I believe it will. I think the majority of Pennsylvania’s population is not convinced about Obama’s experience or his ability to be President. Remember Joe Biden said that Obama will be tested with an international crisis in his first six months as President. And we don’t want Democrats in total control of Washington D.C. I also think that people in general don’t like foregone conclusions from an insolent media when they haven’t had the chance to be heard yet. We’ll see if I’m right on Tuesday. I am looking forward to the end of this election cycle and the media coverage that came with it, but I fully intend to continue fighting until we win Pennsylvania for John McCain on Tuesday.
If you have friends or family members that have been discouraged in recent weeks about the prospect of the PA election, please pass this message along. We won’t go down without fighting first. And make sure you get out to vote on Tuesday!
Sincerely,
D. the Plumber
Is Anyone Else Out There Afraid???
Ok, I honestly have to say this is the first time in my life I feel so helpless about what may be about to happen. I don't know what kind of Voodoo spell or mind altering subliminal messages were used to sway the masses to Obama.
I've never in my life come across so many people who are just complacent and lazy when it comes to defending their candidate. I've spoken to so many Obama supporters with the hope of getting into an intelligent political debate only to find THEY DON'T CARE. They can't defend their candidate. They can't give you ANY reason to vote for him other than "he's going to change things" or "he's in touch". What a bunch of crap!!!
I keep asking and no one will give me reasons.
Let me poke a few holes in Obama's talking points he's been using:
He's NOT just like us unless many of you reading this live in a 1.65 million dollar house while your brother lives in a hut in Kenya and your aunt lives in the projects. But he claims he's his brother's keeper?? Gee, I shudder when I think of how he's going to take care of all of us.
He is NOT who the people wanted. Hillary lost the nomination because of early voting even though she won all of the major states like CA, OH, FL, PA, and TX. Honestly, if this "disqualifying" of votes had occurred in the general you KNOW there would have been riots and protests.
He will NOT help this economy at all!!! Taxing the people who already pay more taxes then anyone else will not have a positive effect on ANYONE!! It's basic economics. But the sheep continue to follow.
Sure, the man is charismatic. He's a slick salesman!!! Anyone who is reading this who has ever been involved in sales knows what I'm talking about. His sales pitch is perfect. Tell the "customer" what they're going to "get" if they pick him. And the biggest sales trick of all........"assumed consent". Assume he already got the sale. He already won. Then the easy targets all sit there shaking their head yes and cast their vote for what will be their biggest mistake ever.
If he wasn't sexist, he would have allowed Hillary to be the nominee or what have asked her to run with him. That would have locked the win. If he wasn't sexist, her wouldn't have called female reporters "sweetie" on two occasions.
If he wasn't racist, he wouldn't have made the comments about small town Americans clinging to their guns and religion. Yes, RACIST. It goes both ways people. Small town WHITE American hicks, rednecks, coal miners, take your pick. He was referring to any of you who go to your local church on a regular basis. He was referring to all of you hunters and/or gun owners. He DOESN'T understand any of you.
It's just so frustrating. Ask an Obama supporter about any of the bad stuff and they keep saying it doesn't matter. The man is getting a pass on everything. What he must think of the mentality of his supporters.
I, as a McCain supporter, can make the argument for my candidate. He wants to let all of us keep more of our money because he knows we will spend it wisely. He wants America to be rich again by using our own resources and bringing back jobs by not having the U.S. as the second most expensive place in the world to do business. He has ALWAYS put his country first before himself from being a POW to campaign finance reform. He has a proven track record on all this.
I'll have a clear conscience tomorrow morning when I cast my vote. And once the Dems see it's closer than they thought it would be they'll do what they did in 2004 and go pick up people and offer "smokes for votes" and they'll "discover" stacks of punch cards that conveniently have that one hole punched or dimpled on every card with a vote for Obama. The writing's on the wall. They couldn't pull it off the last two times. This time they have a plan A, B, and C. They'll win. It'll be close but they'll find a way to make it happen.
When it does, I think I'll just quit my job and wait for that government handout. Why should I bust my balls every day working hard so people can sit on their porches and watch me go to work. Drinking and smoking, getting tattoos and fake nails with my tax dollars. That's the life for me. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em right?
I wish I drank the Koolaid. I wish I ignored all of the facts. I wish I could just follow the media blindly and accept everything they feed me. I wish I could be like those of you out there who will be pulling the lever for Obama. But I can't. I just don't get it. And nobody could give me a good enough reason to get it.
I've never in my life come across so many people who are just complacent and lazy when it comes to defending their candidate. I've spoken to so many Obama supporters with the hope of getting into an intelligent political debate only to find THEY DON'T CARE. They can't defend their candidate. They can't give you ANY reason to vote for him other than "he's going to change things" or "he's in touch". What a bunch of crap!!!
I keep asking and no one will give me reasons.
Let me poke a few holes in Obama's talking points he's been using:
He's NOT just like us unless many of you reading this live in a 1.65 million dollar house while your brother lives in a hut in Kenya and your aunt lives in the projects. But he claims he's his brother's keeper?? Gee, I shudder when I think of how he's going to take care of all of us.
He is NOT who the people wanted. Hillary lost the nomination because of early voting even though she won all of the major states like CA, OH, FL, PA, and TX. Honestly, if this "disqualifying" of votes had occurred in the general you KNOW there would have been riots and protests.
He will NOT help this economy at all!!! Taxing the people who already pay more taxes then anyone else will not have a positive effect on ANYONE!! It's basic economics. But the sheep continue to follow.
Sure, the man is charismatic. He's a slick salesman!!! Anyone who is reading this who has ever been involved in sales knows what I'm talking about. His sales pitch is perfect. Tell the "customer" what they're going to "get" if they pick him. And the biggest sales trick of all........"assumed consent". Assume he already got the sale. He already won. Then the easy targets all sit there shaking their head yes and cast their vote for what will be their biggest mistake ever.
If he wasn't sexist, he would have allowed Hillary to be the nominee or what have asked her to run with him. That would have locked the win. If he wasn't sexist, her wouldn't have called female reporters "sweetie" on two occasions.
If he wasn't racist, he wouldn't have made the comments about small town Americans clinging to their guns and religion. Yes, RACIST. It goes both ways people. Small town WHITE American hicks, rednecks, coal miners, take your pick. He was referring to any of you who go to your local church on a regular basis. He was referring to all of you hunters and/or gun owners. He DOESN'T understand any of you.
It's just so frustrating. Ask an Obama supporter about any of the bad stuff and they keep saying it doesn't matter. The man is getting a pass on everything. What he must think of the mentality of his supporters.
I, as a McCain supporter, can make the argument for my candidate. He wants to let all of us keep more of our money because he knows we will spend it wisely. He wants America to be rich again by using our own resources and bringing back jobs by not having the U.S. as the second most expensive place in the world to do business. He has ALWAYS put his country first before himself from being a POW to campaign finance reform. He has a proven track record on all this.
I'll have a clear conscience tomorrow morning when I cast my vote. And once the Dems see it's closer than they thought it would be they'll do what they did in 2004 and go pick up people and offer "smokes for votes" and they'll "discover" stacks of punch cards that conveniently have that one hole punched or dimpled on every card with a vote for Obama. The writing's on the wall. They couldn't pull it off the last two times. This time they have a plan A, B, and C. They'll win. It'll be close but they'll find a way to make it happen.
When it does, I think I'll just quit my job and wait for that government handout. Why should I bust my balls every day working hard so people can sit on their porches and watch me go to work. Drinking and smoking, getting tattoos and fake nails with my tax dollars. That's the life for me. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em right?
I wish I drank the Koolaid. I wish I ignored all of the facts. I wish I could just follow the media blindly and accept everything they feed me. I wish I could be like those of you out there who will be pulling the lever for Obama. But I can't. I just don't get it. And nobody could give me a good enough reason to get it.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Obama is an Asshole, Best Joke on the Internet
A guy was traveling through Mexico on vacation when, low and behold,he lost his wallet and all identification. Cutting his trip short,he attempted to make his way home, but was stopped by a MexicanCustoms Agent at the Tijuana border."May I see your identification, por favor, señor?" asked the agent."I'm sorry, but I lost my wallet," replied the guy."Si, amigo, I hear that every day. No ID, no crossing the border,"said the agent."But I can prove that I'm an American!" he exclaimed. "I have apicture of Bill Clinton tattooed on one butt cheek and a picture ofHillary Clinton tattooed on the other.""This I must see," replied the agent. With that, the Americandropped his pants and bent over in front of the agent."Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, you're right!" exclaimed the agent. "Have a safe trip back to Chicago, Senor.""Thanks!" he said. "But why do you think I'm from Chicago ?"The agent replied, "I recognized Barack Obama in the middle!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Obama speechwriter Defects and supports McCain
I think this is the biggest example of liberal media bias I've seen this election. And that says a lot. Wendy Button, former Democrat and speechwriter for Edwards, Clinton, and Obama decided enough is enough and she can't do it anymore.
"I can no longer justify what this party has done and can't dismiss the treatment of women and working people as part of the new kind of politics."
Those are some strong words. So as not to take up too much space you can click HERE to read the complete text.
I printed it out and plan on showing all of my tree hugging friends. Especially the women who feel Obama and the Dems actually care about them.
Every day I learn something new that makes me lose more faith in this country.
The media has such an influence on our children but they select what they tell them. It's just getting worse.
"I can no longer justify what this party has done and can't dismiss the treatment of women and working people as part of the new kind of politics."
Those are some strong words. So as not to take up too much space you can click HERE to read the complete text.
I printed it out and plan on showing all of my tree hugging friends. Especially the women who feel Obama and the Dems actually care about them.
Every day I learn something new that makes me lose more faith in this country.
The media has such an influence on our children but they select what they tell them. It's just getting worse.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Twas The Night Before Elections
'Twas the night before elections
And all through the town
Tempers were flaring
Emotions all up and down!
I, in my bathrobe
With a cat in my lap
Had cut off the TV
Tired of political crap.
When all of a sudden
There arose such a noise
I peered out of my window
Saw Obama and his boys
They had come for my wallet
They wanted my pay
To give to the others
Who had not worked a day!
He snatched up my money
And quick as a wink
Jumped back on his bandwagon
As I gagged from the stink
He then rallied his henchmen
Who were pulling his cart
I could tell they were out
To tear my country apart!
" On Fannie, on Freddie,
On Biden and Ayers!
On Acorn, On Pelosi"
He screamed at the pairs!
They took off for his cause
And as he flew out of sight
I heard him laugh at the nation
Who wouldn't stand up and fight!
So I leave you to think
On this one final note-
IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!
Special thanks to Randy for sending me this gem.
And all through the town
Tempers were flaring
Emotions all up and down!
I, in my bathrobe
With a cat in my lap
Had cut off the TV
Tired of political crap.
When all of a sudden
There arose such a noise
I peered out of my window
Saw Obama and his boys
They had come for my wallet
They wanted my pay
To give to the others
Who had not worked a day!
He snatched up my money
And quick as a wink
Jumped back on his bandwagon
As I gagged from the stink
He then rallied his henchmen
Who were pulling his cart
I could tell they were out
To tear my country apart!
" On Fannie, on Freddie,
On Biden and Ayers!
On Acorn, On Pelosi"
He screamed at the pairs!
They took off for his cause
And as he flew out of sight
I heard him laugh at the nation
Who wouldn't stand up and fight!
So I leave you to think
On this one final note-
IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!
Special thanks to Randy for sending me this gem.
Who's calling who a RINO?
I have to ask all of you Hackett supporters what you think of his getting Specter to endorse him.
I specifically remember during the primary all of you screaming at the top of your lungs that Arlen Specter was a RINO and Dan Meuser's association with him was reason enough not to support Meuser.
You all called Specter every name in the book. Saying Chris Hackett was a "real" Republican.
So...........anyone???........anyone??
What's up with this?
How does it make you feel now that you all look like idiots because your man totally back doored all of you and aligned himself with Arlen??
I specifically remember during the primary all of you screaming at the top of your lungs that Arlen Specter was a RINO and Dan Meuser's association with him was reason enough not to support Meuser.
You all called Specter every name in the book. Saying Chris Hackett was a "real" Republican.
So...........anyone???........anyone??
What's up with this?
How does it make you feel now that you all look like idiots because your man totally back doored all of you and aligned himself with Arlen??
Obama's Stance on the Second Amendment Explained
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson Issues Open Letter to Nation's Sportsmen regarding Obama's History in the Illinois Senate
CHICAGO, Oct 15, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ --
The following is the text of an open letter to the nation's hunters and sportsmen issued today by Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson:
Fellow Sportsman, Hello, my name is Rich Pearson and I have been active in the firearm rights movement for over 40 years. For the past 15 years, I have served in the Illinois state capitol as the chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. I lobbied Barack Obama extensively while he was an Illinois State Senator. As a result of that experience, I know Obama's attitudes toward guns and gun owners better than anyone. The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama.
Although Obama claims to be an advocate for the 2nd Amendment, his voting record in the Illinois Senate paints a very different picture. While a state senator, Obama voted for a bill that would ban nearly every hunting rifle, shotgun and target rifle owned by Illinois citizens. That same bill would authorize the state police to raid homes of gun owners to forcibly confiscate banned guns.
Obama supported a bill that would shut down law-abiding firearm manufacturers including Springfield Armory, Armalite, Rock River Arms and Les Baer.
Obama also voted for a bill that would prohibit law-abiding citizens from purchasing more than one gun per month.
Without a doubt, Barack Obama has proven himself to be an enemy of the law abiding firearm owner.
At the same time, Obama has proven himself to be a friend to the hardened criminal. While a state senator, Obama voted 4 times against legislation that would allow a homeowner to use a firearm in defense of home and family.
Does Barack Obama still sound to you like a "friend" of the law-abiding gun owner? And speaking of friends, you can always tell a person by the company they keep. Obama counts among his friends the Rev. Michael Pfleger - a renegade Chicago priest who has openly called for the murder of gun shop owners and pro-gun legislators. Then there is his buddy Richard Daley, the mayor of Chicago who has declared that if it were up to him, nobody would be allowed to own a gun. And let's not forget Obama's pal George Soros - the guy who has pumped millions of dollars into the UN's international effort to disarm law-abiding citizens.
Obama has shown that he is more than willing to use other people's money to fund his campaign to take your guns away from you. While a board member of the leftist Joyce Foundation, Barack Obama wrote checks for tens of millions of dollars to extremist gun control organizations such as the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence and the Violence Policy Center.
Does Barack Obama still sound to you like a "friend" of the law-abiding gun owner?
By now, I'm sure that many of you have received mailings from an organization called "American Hunters and Shooters Association(AHSA)" talking about what a swell fellow Obama is and how he honors the 2nd Amendment and how you will never have to worry about Obama coming to take your guns. Let me make it perfectly clear - everything the AHSA says about Obama is pure hogwash. The AHSA is headed by a group of left-wing elitists who subscribe to the British view of hunting and shooting. That is, a state of affairs where hunting and shooting are reserved for the wealthy upper-crust who can afford guided hunts on exclusive private reserves. The AHSA is not your friend, never will be.
In closing, I'd like to remind you that I'm a guy who has actually gone nose to nose with Obama on gun rights issues. The Obama I know cannot even begin to identify with this nation's outdoor traditions. The Obama I know sees you, the law abiding gun owner, as nothing but a low-class lummox who is easily swayed by the flash of a smile and a ration of rosy rhetoric. The Obama I know is a stony-faced liar who has honed his skill at getting what he wants - so long as people are willing to give it to him. That's the Barack Obama I know.
The ISRA is the state's leading advocate of safe, lawful and responsible firearms ownership. Founded in 1903, the ISRA has represented the interests of millions of law-abiding Illinois firearm owners.
Thanks to Bronco Billy T. for sending me this!!!!!!!
CHICAGO, Oct 15, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ --
The following is the text of an open letter to the nation's hunters and sportsmen issued today by Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson:
Fellow Sportsman, Hello, my name is Rich Pearson and I have been active in the firearm rights movement for over 40 years. For the past 15 years, I have served in the Illinois state capitol as the chief lobbyist for the Illinois State Rifle Association. I lobbied Barack Obama extensively while he was an Illinois State Senator. As a result of that experience, I know Obama's attitudes toward guns and gun owners better than anyone. The truth be told, in all my years in the Capitol I have never met a legislator who harbors more contempt for the law-abiding firearm owner than does Barack Obama.
Although Obama claims to be an advocate for the 2nd Amendment, his voting record in the Illinois Senate paints a very different picture. While a state senator, Obama voted for a bill that would ban nearly every hunting rifle, shotgun and target rifle owned by Illinois citizens. That same bill would authorize the state police to raid homes of gun owners to forcibly confiscate banned guns.
Obama supported a bill that would shut down law-abiding firearm manufacturers including Springfield Armory, Armalite, Rock River Arms and Les Baer.
Obama also voted for a bill that would prohibit law-abiding citizens from purchasing more than one gun per month.
Without a doubt, Barack Obama has proven himself to be an enemy of the law abiding firearm owner.
At the same time, Obama has proven himself to be a friend to the hardened criminal. While a state senator, Obama voted 4 times against legislation that would allow a homeowner to use a firearm in defense of home and family.
Does Barack Obama still sound to you like a "friend" of the law-abiding gun owner? And speaking of friends, you can always tell a person by the company they keep. Obama counts among his friends the Rev. Michael Pfleger - a renegade Chicago priest who has openly called for the murder of gun shop owners and pro-gun legislators. Then there is his buddy Richard Daley, the mayor of Chicago who has declared that if it were up to him, nobody would be allowed to own a gun. And let's not forget Obama's pal George Soros - the guy who has pumped millions of dollars into the UN's international effort to disarm law-abiding citizens.
Obama has shown that he is more than willing to use other people's money to fund his campaign to take your guns away from you. While a board member of the leftist Joyce Foundation, Barack Obama wrote checks for tens of millions of dollars to extremist gun control organizations such as the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence and the Violence Policy Center.
Does Barack Obama still sound to you like a "friend" of the law-abiding gun owner?
By now, I'm sure that many of you have received mailings from an organization called "American Hunters and Shooters Association(AHSA)" talking about what a swell fellow Obama is and how he honors the 2nd Amendment and how you will never have to worry about Obama coming to take your guns. Let me make it perfectly clear - everything the AHSA says about Obama is pure hogwash. The AHSA is headed by a group of left-wing elitists who subscribe to the British view of hunting and shooting. That is, a state of affairs where hunting and shooting are reserved for the wealthy upper-crust who can afford guided hunts on exclusive private reserves. The AHSA is not your friend, never will be.
In closing, I'd like to remind you that I'm a guy who has actually gone nose to nose with Obama on gun rights issues. The Obama I know cannot even begin to identify with this nation's outdoor traditions. The Obama I know sees you, the law abiding gun owner, as nothing but a low-class lummox who is easily swayed by the flash of a smile and a ration of rosy rhetoric. The Obama I know is a stony-faced liar who has honed his skill at getting what he wants - so long as people are willing to give it to him. That's the Barack Obama I know.
The ISRA is the state's leading advocate of safe, lawful and responsible firearms ownership. Founded in 1903, the ISRA has represented the interests of millions of law-abiding Illinois firearm owners.
Thanks to Bronco Billy T. for sending me this!!!!!!!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Angry Dems, Steve Corbett and William Ayers stepping on our flag
I have a few questions for all of you Democrats out there and I'm sure any of will you be qualified to answer at least one of these. And I'm not asking to be a smart ass. I'm asking because I'm still trying to figure out the mind of many of the liberal Democrat I come across. So, here goes.
#1. Steve Corbett announced the other day on his radio show he is going to vote for John McCain. Steve is by no means a conservative and he based his decision on who he feels will be the better choice. My question is Why is he getting flooded with hate email and angry Democrat callers yelling at him and calling him names and calling him a racist???
#2. We are told of the accomplishments of Mr. Obama as a Community Organizer in Chicago, a State Senator and now a U.S. Senator. Ok, I've been listening. So why is it being kept quiet that Chicago is now the murder capital of the country? He did such a "bang up" job in IL but now we're supposed to trust him to lead our country?
#3. I have watched footage of Obama addressing supporters and I'm confused by something. He claims he's going to raise taxes on big business and "redistribute" the wealth and of course the crowd cheers. Then, in another clip, he stands there claiming he's going to give "tax breaks" to big business that keeps jobs in this country. Of course, the crowd cheers. ??????? What?????
So, which is it??? Someone please explain this to me.
#4. Obama's campaign is using the excuse Obama was only 8 years old when Ayers orchestrated his terrorism. I was only 3 years old when Charles Manson instructed his "family" to go on a killing spree. If in my adult life, I launched my political career in Manson's living room, worked on various committees with him and attended dinner parties with him, wouldn't the media be calling me out on that?????
#5. Why do all of you Democrats keep claiming Obama is better for us on the economy when he was part of the Democrat controlled congress and ignored the mortgage crisis while accepting more money than any other politician from Fannie and Freddie???? Again, why is he getting a pass on that?
Every question can be answered with "well, that's not important. It's (fill in the blank) that really matters." But the problem is, whatever issue you insert in that blank you get the same answer.
I'm honestly looking for answers to these questions. No name calling. No hatred or anger. I don't know what justifies all of these things being ignored and I need to be enlightened.
So, Dems, pick one, two or all of them and feel free to educate me.
Update On Phil Berg's Lawsuit Against Obama
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/oct/08102712.html%22%3Ehttp://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/oct/08102712.html
You can click the link for the full story or just allow me to sum it up for you.
Judge Surrick (pronounced sure-is-sick), a Clinton appointee, has dismissed the lawsuit in essence, because Obama becoming president is more important than the Constitution of these United States of America.
There is no word on whether a mental health evaluation has been ordered for the judge. The case has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
You can click the link for the full story or just allow me to sum it up for you.
Judge Surrick (pronounced sure-is-sick), a Clinton appointee, has dismissed the lawsuit in essence, because Obama becoming president is more important than the Constitution of these United States of America.
There is no word on whether a mental health evaluation has been ordered for the judge. The case has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
Abraham Lincoln's Wisdom and Obama Has Forgotten It
During this election year let's be reminded of these words:
* You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich.
* You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong.
* You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.
* You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer down.
* You cannot further the brotherhood of man, by inciting class hatred.
* You cannot build character and courage, by taking away people's initiative and independence.*
* You cannot help people permanently, by doing for them what they could and should, do for themselves.
Do you recognize the author?
It was Abraham Lincoln
* You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich.
* You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong.
* You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.
* You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer down.
* You cannot further the brotherhood of man, by inciting class hatred.
* You cannot build character and courage, by taking away people's initiative and independence.*
* You cannot help people permanently, by doing for them what they could and should, do for themselves.
Do you recognize the author?
It was Abraham Lincoln
The Chosen One
Contrary to how Rush and other broadcasters from the right are spinning it, I think we are going to see Obama become president. I think his presidency will be an unmitigated catastrophe for America but that doesn't change what I see happening. I am not clairvoyant or capable of prescient thought. However, I can read the writing on the wall.
In Obama, we have a candidate running for the highest office in the land yet isn't being even remotely scrutinized by the media. Consider the following;
1. He is being sued in Federal Court challenging his eligibility to even hold the office he seeks. Have any of you seen that reported in any major newspaper? seen it reported on any major television news program?
2. His campaign is in bed with ACORN. Last I heard, they are being investigated in 17 states for voter registration fraud. The only coverage this gets is to separate Obama from them when he is in fact paying them millions to do exactly what they are doing.
3. The governor of Pa, Fast Eddie Rendell, has openly called those investigations a Jim Crow tactic. In other words, it's racist. As a matter of fact, any criticism of Obama is called racist in the MSM.
4. He openly promotes the redistribution of wealth, as UN-American idea as is possible. Where is the outrage in the media? from the public?
5. He promises nearly $1 trillion in new spending while cutting taxes for 95% of the population. A fiscal impossibility. Remind me again, was it 20/20, Nightline, or 60 Minutes that pointed that out to the public? That's right, not one journalist nor show did.
The list is positively endless of these points. Any other candidate would have been roasted in the Press for any of those I listed. Can you imagine if John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or any one else being tied to any of those points? Not just tied to one, but they said it out loud to the media, what would've happened? THEY WOULD'VE HAD TO MOVE TO OUTER MONGOLIA TO ESCAPE THE OUTRAGE AND SCORN!!!!!!!! Not our buddy Barry though.
Add to that, this; There will no longer be any checks and balances in our federal government. Obama will have a super majority in the House and Senate. How will any of the left's radical plans for America be stopped? Armed revolt by the citizens? Maybe that's why a prominent tenet of the far left is an unarmed populace. Subjects without guns are a fook load easier to control.
I sincerely hope that I'm just being pessimistic.
In Obama, we have a candidate running for the highest office in the land yet isn't being even remotely scrutinized by the media. Consider the following;
1. He is being sued in Federal Court challenging his eligibility to even hold the office he seeks. Have any of you seen that reported in any major newspaper? seen it reported on any major television news program?
2. His campaign is in bed with ACORN. Last I heard, they are being investigated in 17 states for voter registration fraud. The only coverage this gets is to separate Obama from them when he is in fact paying them millions to do exactly what they are doing.
3. The governor of Pa, Fast Eddie Rendell, has openly called those investigations a Jim Crow tactic. In other words, it's racist. As a matter of fact, any criticism of Obama is called racist in the MSM.
4. He openly promotes the redistribution of wealth, as UN-American idea as is possible. Where is the outrage in the media? from the public?
5. He promises nearly $1 trillion in new spending while cutting taxes for 95% of the population. A fiscal impossibility. Remind me again, was it 20/20, Nightline, or 60 Minutes that pointed that out to the public? That's right, not one journalist nor show did.
The list is positively endless of these points. Any other candidate would have been roasted in the Press for any of those I listed. Can you imagine if John McCain, Hillary Clinton, or any one else being tied to any of those points? Not just tied to one, but they said it out loud to the media, what would've happened? THEY WOULD'VE HAD TO MOVE TO OUTER MONGOLIA TO ESCAPE THE OUTRAGE AND SCORN!!!!!!!! Not our buddy Barry though.
Add to that, this; There will no longer be any checks and balances in our federal government. Obama will have a super majority in the House and Senate. How will any of the left's radical plans for America be stopped? Armed revolt by the citizens? Maybe that's why a prominent tenet of the far left is an unarmed populace. Subjects without guns are a fook load easier to control.
I sincerely hope that I'm just being pessimistic.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Obama's Secret Service Protection Vehicle
The Secret Service as you well know are the best prepared organization in America. In the event that Senator Obama is elected President, they have ordered a fleet of vehicles based on his specifications.
2009 Cadillac Escalade $63,900
6.2 Liter V8 included
Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission included
Level 7 Armor $79,425
Suspension lowered 4" and all shocks replaced with gas adjustable $9,865
27" Hoopty Alloy Wheels $12,100
12- 8" LCD Televisions mounted throughout interior $2,400
Dvd Player with Xbox 360 and Playstation III $1,950
Constant Motion Satellite Television Reception $41,000
Tintinnabulation Inducing 3,000,000 watt sound systemw/enhanced bass $16,000
1 pair Fuzzy dice for windshield mounted mirror $1.95
cost per unit $226,641.95
A Great E Mail and the Book of Revelations
A lot of Americans have become so insulated from reality that they imagine that America can suffer defeat without any inconvenience to themselves.Pause a moment, reflect back.These events are actual events from history.. They really happened!!! Do you remember?
1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by a Muslim male extremist.
2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by Muslim male extremists.
3. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by Muslim male extremists.
4. During the 1980's a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by Muslim male extremists.
5. In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by Muslim male extremists.
6. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old American passenger was murdered and thrown overboard in his wheelchair by Muslim male extremists.
7. In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at Athens , and a US Navy diver trying to rescue passengers was murdered by Muslim male extremists. ( remember the pilot of this flight was from Richmond , MO )
8. In 1988 , Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by Muslim male extremists.
9. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by Muslim male extremists.
10. In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by Muslim male extremists.
11. On 9/11/01, four airliners were hijacked; two were used as missiles to take down the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by the passengers. Thousands of people were killed by Muslim male extremists.
12. In 2002 the United States fought a war in Afghanistan against Muslim male extremists.
13. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by-- you guessed it-- Muslim male extremists.
No, I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you? So, to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to profile certain people... Absolutely No Profiling!They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal of Honor winner and former Governor Joe Foss, but leave Muslim Males alone lest they be guilty of profiling.
According to The Book of Revelations:The Anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40's, of MUSLIM descent, who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, he will destroy everything.
And Now: For the award winning Act of Stupidity Of all times the People of America want to elect, to the most Powerful position on the face of the Planet -- The Presidency of the United states of America .. A Male of Muslim descent who is the most extremely liberal Senator in Congress (in other words an extremist) and in his 40's.Have the American People completely lost their Minds, or just their Power of Reason ??? I'm sorry but I refuse to take a chance on the 'unknown' candidate Obama...
1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by a Muslim male extremist.
2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by Muslim male extremists.
3. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by Muslim male extremists.
4. During the 1980's a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by Muslim male extremists.
5. In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by Muslim male extremists.
6. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old American passenger was murdered and thrown overboard in his wheelchair by Muslim male extremists.
7. In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at Athens , and a US Navy diver trying to rescue passengers was murdered by Muslim male extremists. ( remember the pilot of this flight was from Richmond , MO )
8. In 1988 , Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by Muslim male extremists.
9. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by Muslim male extremists.
10. In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by Muslim male extremists.
11. On 9/11/01, four airliners were hijacked; two were used as missiles to take down the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by the passengers. Thousands of people were killed by Muslim male extremists.
12. In 2002 the United States fought a war in Afghanistan against Muslim male extremists.
13. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by-- you guessed it-- Muslim male extremists.
No, I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you? So, to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to profile certain people... Absolutely No Profiling!They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members of the President's security detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal of Honor winner and former Governor Joe Foss, but leave Muslim Males alone lest they be guilty of profiling.
According to The Book of Revelations:The Anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40's, of MUSLIM descent, who will deceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, he will destroy everything.
And Now: For the award winning Act of Stupidity Of all times the People of America want to elect, to the most Powerful position on the face of the Planet -- The Presidency of the United states of America .. A Male of Muslim descent who is the most extremely liberal Senator in Congress (in other words an extremist) and in his 40's.Have the American People completely lost their Minds, or just their Power of Reason ??? I'm sorry but I refuse to take a chance on the 'unknown' candidate Obama...
Monday, October 27, 2008
Where's the Outrage???
This letter was sent to the Wall Street Journal on August 8, 2008 by Alisa Wilson , Ph.D. Of Beverly Hills , CA .
On July 31, 2008, the Wall Street Journal had an article titled, 'Where's The Outrage?'
Really. I can tell you where the outrage is. The outrage is here, in this middle-aged, well-educated, upper-middle class woman. The outrage is here, but I have no representation, no voice. The outrage is here, but no one is listening - for who am I? I'm not a billionaire like George Soros that can fund an entire political movement. I'm not a celebrity like Barbra Streisand that can garner the attention of the press to promote political candidates. I'm not a film maker like Michael Moore or Al Gore that can deliver misleading movies to the public. The outrage is here, but unlike those with money or power, I don't know how to reach those who feel similarly in order to effect change.
Why am I outraged? I am outraged that my country, the United States of America , is in a state of moral and ethical decline. There is no right or wrong anymore, just what's fair. Is it fair that millions of Americans who overreached and borrowed more than they could afford are now being bailed out by the government and lending institutions to stave off foreclosure? Why shouldn't these people be made to pay the consequences for their poor judgment?
When my husband and I purchased our home, we were careful to purchase only what we could afford. Believe me, there are much larger, much nicer homes that I would have loved to have purchased. But, taking responsibility for my behavior and my life, I went with the house that we could afford, not the house that we couldn't afford. The notion of personal responsibility has all but died in our country.
I am outraged, that the country that welcomed my mother as an immigrant from Hitler's Nazi Germany and required that she and her family learn English now allows itself to be overrun with illegal immigrants and worse, caters to those illegal immigrants. I am outraged that my hard-earned taxes help support those here illegally;That the Los Angeles Public School District is in such disarray that I felt it Incumbent to send my child to private school, that every time I go to the ATM, I see 'do you want to continue in English or Spanish?' that every time I call the bank, the phone company, or similar business, I hear 'press 1 for English or press 2 for Spanish.' WHY? This is America , our common language is English and attempts to promote a bi- or multi-lingual society are sure to fail and to marginalize those who cannot communicate in English.
I am outraged at our country's weakness in the face of new threats on American traditions from Muslims. Just this week, Tyson's Food negotiated with its union to permit Muslims to have Eid-al-Fitr as a holiday instead of Labor Day. What am I missing? Yes, there is a large Somali Muslim population working at the Tyson's plant in Tennessee . Tennessee , last I checked, is still part of the United States . If Muslim's want to live and work here they should be required to live and work by our American Laws and not impose their will on our long history.
In the same week, Random House announced that they had indefinitely delayed the publication of 'The Jewel of Medina,' by Sherry Jones, a book about the life of Mohammed's wife, A'isha due to fear of retribution and violence by Muslims. When did we become a nation ruled by fear of what other immigrant groups want? It makes me so sad to see large corporations cave rather than stand proudly on the principles that built this country.I am outraged because appeasement has never worked as a political policy, yet Appeasing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is exactly what we are trying to do. An excellent article, also published recently in the Wall Street Journal, went through over 20 years of history and why talking with Iran has been and will continue to be ineffective.
Yet talk, with a madman no less, we continue to do. Have we so lost our moral compass and its ability to detect evil that we will not go in and destroy Iran 's nuclear program? Would we rather wait for another Holocaust for the Jews - one which they would be unlikely to survive! ? When does it end?As if the battle for good and evil isn't enough, now come the Environmentalists who are so afraid of global warming that they want to put a bag tax on grocery bags in California; to eliminate Mylar balloons; to establish something as insidious as the recycle police in San Francisco. I do my share for the environment - I recycle, I use water wisely, I installed an energy efficient air conditioning unit. But when and where does the lunacy stop? Ahmadinejad wants to wipe Israel off the map, the California economy is being overrun by illegal immigrants, and the United States of America no longer knows right from wrong; good from evil.. So what does California do? Tax grocery bags.So, America , although I can tell you where the outrage is, this one middle-aged, well-educated, upper middle class woman is powerless to do anything about it. I don't even feel like my vote counts because I am so outnumbered by those who disagree with me. Alisa Wilson , Ph.D.Beverly Hills , California I also agree, Carol Ross
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
On July 31, 2008, the Wall Street Journal had an article titled, 'Where's The Outrage?'
Really. I can tell you where the outrage is. The outrage is here, in this middle-aged, well-educated, upper-middle class woman. The outrage is here, but I have no representation, no voice. The outrage is here, but no one is listening - for who am I? I'm not a billionaire like George Soros that can fund an entire political movement. I'm not a celebrity like Barbra Streisand that can garner the attention of the press to promote political candidates. I'm not a film maker like Michael Moore or Al Gore that can deliver misleading movies to the public. The outrage is here, but unlike those with money or power, I don't know how to reach those who feel similarly in order to effect change.
Why am I outraged? I am outraged that my country, the United States of America , is in a state of moral and ethical decline. There is no right or wrong anymore, just what's fair. Is it fair that millions of Americans who overreached and borrowed more than they could afford are now being bailed out by the government and lending institutions to stave off foreclosure? Why shouldn't these people be made to pay the consequences for their poor judgment?
When my husband and I purchased our home, we were careful to purchase only what we could afford. Believe me, there are much larger, much nicer homes that I would have loved to have purchased. But, taking responsibility for my behavior and my life, I went with the house that we could afford, not the house that we couldn't afford. The notion of personal responsibility has all but died in our country.
I am outraged, that the country that welcomed my mother as an immigrant from Hitler's Nazi Germany and required that she and her family learn English now allows itself to be overrun with illegal immigrants and worse, caters to those illegal immigrants. I am outraged that my hard-earned taxes help support those here illegally;That the Los Angeles Public School District is in such disarray that I felt it Incumbent to send my child to private school, that every time I go to the ATM, I see 'do you want to continue in English or Spanish?' that every time I call the bank, the phone company, or similar business, I hear 'press 1 for English or press 2 for Spanish.' WHY? This is America , our common language is English and attempts to promote a bi- or multi-lingual society are sure to fail and to marginalize those who cannot communicate in English.
I am outraged at our country's weakness in the face of new threats on American traditions from Muslims. Just this week, Tyson's Food negotiated with its union to permit Muslims to have Eid-al-Fitr as a holiday instead of Labor Day. What am I missing? Yes, there is a large Somali Muslim population working at the Tyson's plant in Tennessee . Tennessee , last I checked, is still part of the United States . If Muslim's want to live and work here they should be required to live and work by our American Laws and not impose their will on our long history.
In the same week, Random House announced that they had indefinitely delayed the publication of 'The Jewel of Medina,' by Sherry Jones, a book about the life of Mohammed's wife, A'isha due to fear of retribution and violence by Muslims. When did we become a nation ruled by fear of what other immigrant groups want? It makes me so sad to see large corporations cave rather than stand proudly on the principles that built this country.I am outraged because appeasement has never worked as a political policy, yet Appeasing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is exactly what we are trying to do. An excellent article, also published recently in the Wall Street Journal, went through over 20 years of history and why talking with Iran has been and will continue to be ineffective.
Yet talk, with a madman no less, we continue to do. Have we so lost our moral compass and its ability to detect evil that we will not go in and destroy Iran 's nuclear program? Would we rather wait for another Holocaust for the Jews - one which they would be unlikely to survive! ? When does it end?As if the battle for good and evil isn't enough, now come the Environmentalists who are so afraid of global warming that they want to put a bag tax on grocery bags in California; to eliminate Mylar balloons; to establish something as insidious as the recycle police in San Francisco. I do my share for the environment - I recycle, I use water wisely, I installed an energy efficient air conditioning unit. But when and where does the lunacy stop? Ahmadinejad wants to wipe Israel off the map, the California economy is being overrun by illegal immigrants, and the United States of America no longer knows right from wrong; good from evil.. So what does California do? Tax grocery bags.So, America , although I can tell you where the outrage is, this one middle-aged, well-educated, upper middle class woman is powerless to do anything about it. I don't even feel like my vote counts because I am so outnumbered by those who disagree with me. Alisa Wilson , Ph.D.Beverly Hills , California I also agree, Carol Ross
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
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