Obama must think the entire USA is driving around on flat tires.
Read the entire post by John Hinderaker as he skewers Obama again.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Evangelicals Wary of Romney
Is it just evangelical leaders who are intolerant of Mormons? Or are there some evangelicals who actually implement the teachings of toleration that their ministers preach (but don't practice themselves)? Evangelicals have much in common politically with LDS, but I guess emotion is gets the best of evangelicals.
$128 Round trip airfare to Atlanta!
Okay,
For what it costs to fill up both my cars you can come visit me! Continental has this air fare through June of 09! Here is the link...http://wc.airfarewatchdog.com/t?r=1547&c=1128600&l=42827&ctl=261A67C:8B28D0
Brian
For what it costs to fill up both my cars you can come visit me! Continental has this air fare through June of 09! Here is the link...http://wc.airfarewatchdog.com/t?r=1547&c=1128600&l=42827&ctl=261A67C:8B28D0
Brian
LA Earthquake
Don't know if you heard that there was a pretty good size earthquake in Los Angeles today. Emily was 30 minutes from the epicenter and had her first ride. She was at work and is fine. Personally, I hate earthquakes. They really freak me out!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Iraq War
This war really stinks. Bryce, Christine's fiance has been home for a couple of weeks on his mid-deployment leave . He goes back this Saturday morning. The moral of the soldiers over there is so low. Nothing like it was 5 years ago. Bryce hasn't said much at all about the war while he's been home, just little bits here and there. There is no great progress being made there like the news make it sound. Eventhough, Bryce's assignment as a body guard for a sergeant major does not put him on patrol looking for the bad guys, he has had close calls and seen things I never want my boys to see. The politics over there can never be as democratic as our government is dreaming of. We need to bring our soldiers home and use the millions of $$$ spent on the war on our own economy and on veterans benefits!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Family Reunion
What are your opinions about a family reunion in 2009? Where do most of you would prefer to have it? Lets talk.
Mom
Mom
Spanglish
I just came back from an overnight layover in Cancun, Mexico. Why is it that it seems all Mexicans in Mexico speak English or try to speak English to me but here in Georgia I cannot find 1 in 5 that speak English?
Friday, July 25, 2008
Crickets...
Many of us stated that we were enjoying the email discussion we were having, but the minute I set up a website for such a purpose, everyone goes silent and all I hear is the chirping of crickets.
Maybe I should write something very controversial so as to rekindle the discussion.
One aspect of our family is that we are so afraid of hurting someone's feelings that we are reluctant to give an opinion.
Consider the housing crisis.
It is thought by many that home mortgage lenders are guilty of handing out loans to people who had no business receiving them, preying on the little guy by charging high fees and interest.
That may be true, but it is not widely known that just a few years ago Congress pushed the industry to ease the requirements for a mortgage. Lenders did so, and now Congress complains that the industry is using bad judgment or is preying the little guy. It is a repeating pattern of our Congress to push a policy and then blame an industry for the result of that bad policy.
Oil is another example. Congress (mostly Democrats) blame big oil for the high gas prices. Congress routinely subpoenas oil executives for show and calls for investigations of gouging, but nothing is ever proven. In other words, the Democrats block drilling, block nuclear power plants, block the construction of refineries, restrict the production of coal, and otherwise obstruct the production of energy. When prices rise because of low supply, they blame the oil companies.
It's like banning the production of apples and then complaining that apple sauce costs so much.
Maybe I should write something very controversial so as to rekindle the discussion.
One aspect of our family is that we are so afraid of hurting someone's feelings that we are reluctant to give an opinion.
Consider the housing crisis.
It is thought by many that home mortgage lenders are guilty of handing out loans to people who had no business receiving them, preying on the little guy by charging high fees and interest.
That may be true, but it is not widely known that just a few years ago Congress pushed the industry to ease the requirements for a mortgage. Lenders did so, and now Congress complains that the industry is using bad judgment or is preying the little guy. It is a repeating pattern of our Congress to push a policy and then blame an industry for the result of that bad policy.
Oil is another example. Congress (mostly Democrats) blame big oil for the high gas prices. Congress routinely subpoenas oil executives for show and calls for investigations of gouging, but nothing is ever proven. In other words, the Democrats block drilling, block nuclear power plants, block the construction of refineries, restrict the production of coal, and otherwise obstruct the production of energy. When prices rise because of low supply, they blame the oil companies.
It's like banning the production of apples and then complaining that apple sauce costs so much.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
VP Choice
I think it is important to understand that most of the blame of the condition of our country lies on the Congress in power and not the executive branch. Although the president sets policies, he is still bound by the laws set by congress and they have to enact any bill for him to sign.
With that said, I think who they each select for VP will be very telling of how they will set policy. Who will be their advisors. Lets see how that swings the votes.
Back to my first thought...Energy example. The governor of Alaska wants to open Anwar for drilling. So do the locals and people of Alaska by an overwhelming margin, so do most Americans at this point. Bush administration wants to drill in Anwar yet the Democratically controlled congress (Obama included) will not allow this. I thought they were to do the will of the people and not the will of the party.
With that said, I think who they each select for VP will be very telling of how they will set policy. Who will be their advisors. Lets see how that swings the votes.
Back to my first thought...Energy example. The governor of Alaska wants to open Anwar for drilling. So do the locals and people of Alaska by an overwhelming margin, so do most Americans at this point. Bush administration wants to drill in Anwar yet the Democratically controlled congress (Obama included) will not allow this. I thought they were to do the will of the people and not the will of the party.
The Obama Balloon
I marvel at the media hysteria over Obama. The MSM has basically finally admitted to their bias.
This phenomenon is similar to a balloon into which the media keeps pumping air. The balloon is getting bigger and bigger, and I am anxious to know at what point it will explode or go shooting off making a rude noise as it goes.
This phenomenon is similar to a balloon into which the media keeps pumping air. The balloon is getting bigger and bigger, and I am anxious to know at what point it will explode or go shooting off making a rude noise as it goes.
A Discussion Room
To all who have been participating in our email discussion.
I have decided to set up a website for discussion, which currently deals with politics, but our discussions need not be limited to politics.
I have set everyone up as an author, so you can post as you please.
However, only authors can see and post, so if you know someone else who would like to participate, just let me know and I will give the permission to read and post.
I have decided to set up a website for discussion, which currently deals with politics, but our discussions need not be limited to politics.
I have set everyone up as an author, so you can post as you please.
However, only authors can see and post, so if you know someone else who would like to participate, just let me know and I will give the permission to read and post.
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