Goose Bumps

February 6, 2009

Just got back from Philadelphia. My son and I had a chance to visit some of the awesome sights in the historic downtown area. Independence Hall, City Tavern, Liberty Bell and Ben Franklin's Post Office. We took the 12:15 tour of Independence Hall and our tour guide was Thomas Daniels.

Thomas told a very passionate story of our Founding Fathers, it really sent chills down my spine. I wonder how many times he has told that story? There we were, standing a few feet from the very spot were the Declaration of Independence was voted upon. Truly amazing!

Every citizen should visit this wonderful place and hear what Thomas has to say.

Drawing a line!

This is were I draw the line. Those of us that believe in freedom of speech, press and religion should be packing our bags for Washington.

I was going to be somewhat tolerant about the liberal agenda but mess with my freedom of speech and guns, watch out!

For those of you who support this wacky idea, you should reflect on the sacrifices that your ancestors have made. Everyday you pass or talk to someone who has served this nation proudly and defended the freedoms that our Founding Fathers provided for us. Do you not realize that if you support this idea that you are spitting in the face of us veterans. What if it is your brother, sister, dad, mom or cousin? Some families have made the ultimate sacrifice, are you going to spit in their face? Are you willing to go that far?

In the words of Hank Williams Jr: I got a shotgun, rifle and a four wheel drive! It's heading eastbound toward Washington, it seats six. Anybody want a ride?

Is it time?

For those of us that remain, is it time to circle the wagons? For those of us that believe in government fiscal responsibility, is it time to load our guns and stand for what we believe? Is this the reason why the Founding Fathers authored the Second Amendment? To protect ourselves from an invasive and intrusive federal government?

Do you have the balls, like the great founders of this country, to stand up for your God given rights? To stand up for Freedom, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

The size of government has been growing at a historic rate for the past 10 years and it is about to grab us with its iron fist. For those who supported the Bush Stimulus package, and those who support the new BHO Stimulus package what is your reasoning? Isn't your freedom more precious than a handout?

I am ready to defend the great Constitution! I am ready and willing to sacrifice it all for the future of my children. Are you? If we don't act now our children will have to carry the weight of the largest debt in human history on their shoulders.

For those of you that believe that the government is the answer to all of our promblems, please post your comments and describe a successful government program. I look foward to your thoughts.

Please follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHRxfn-DTV4

The definition of deficit.....

Straight from the dictionary:

def⋅i⋅cit

1.	the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount.

2.	the amount by which expenditures or liabilities exceed income or assets.

3.	a lack or shortage; deficiency.

4.	a disadvantage, impairment, or handicap: The team's major deficit is its poor pitching.

5.	a loss, as in the operation of a business.

Straight from the horses mouth:

Gov. David Paterson of New York said 43 states now have budget deficits totaling some $100 billion as tax revenues plunge.

"It's clear that the federal government needs to step in and jump-start the economy," said Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts.

Straight from my mouth:

This has been probably the toughest year for me and my family. My wife lost her job in December 2007 and it hasn't been the same since. I'm not blaming anyone for our hardships and I'm not asking for any government bailout. My point is; we had to cut back! Put on the brakes! Circle the wagons! We didn't spend our way out of a personal recession!

We are actually looking for ways to reduce household expenses. The thermostat stayed on 63 this winter, my daughter is learning to sew, we planted a garden this past summer and have plans to triple it in size and I'm learning to hunt. We are also contemplating on turning off cable and our telephone, keeping the Internet as our source of entertainment and communications.

We are the prime example of spending money and not saving enough during the good times. So how can spending more (money that we don't have) improve our situation? I'm confused, anyone care to help me on this one?

What do you plan to do in 2009? How are you going to make a difference?

Is it just me?

Is it just me or do you see a resemblance between the Star Wars saga and today's political environment? Is George Lucas the all knowing prophet? Think about it, a senator becomes the Supreme Chancellor (Palpatine) and is granted the highest power in the universe by the governing body (Galactic Senate). Who would have known that he was also the Emperor of Empire. Kinda scary! He controls the Trade Federation, the Bankers Klan, Techno Union and eventually the Clone Army (Stormtroopers).

Meanwhile, there is the Rebel Alliance with the assistance of the Jedi Knights trying to bring balance to the galaxy. I had this thought while watching one of the newest movies in the saga and then I started to assemble the cast:

The Dark Side

Senator Palpatine/Emporer: Barack Obama
Darth Vador: Rahm Emanuel
Count Doku: Joe Biden
Jaba the Hut: Bill Clinton
Gardulla the Hut (Jaba's wife): Hillary Clinton

The Rebels

Luke Skywalker: Bobby Jindal
Princess Leah: Sarah Palin
Han Solo: Shawn Hannity
Chewbacca: Mike Huckabee
Yoda: Ron Paul!
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Pat Buchanan?

Just to name a few, please help with some additions or comments. Remeber a great debate has two sides, it's what keep the balance in The Force!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Not the Government's Job

President Elect Obama says ‘Government can’t do everything’ when it comes to raising a good society. This is the best damn thing I have ever heard come out of his mouth. Now if we can just get him to understand it is not the government's job to do a lot of things.

Couple of quick thoughts and questions to ponder..........Who has the best medical system in the world? Who has the shortest wait time with the best technology? Who has the most qualified and educated doctors, specialist and staff? We do! So why do we need socialized medicine and/or national health care? Really, should I have to pay for someone who eats fast food several times a week and smokes two packs a day to have a bypass?

What industries are remaining that don't have government connections and/or funding in some way, shape or form? I'm having a hard time assembling a list. Does anyone know what the governments true role should be?

The hole is getting deeper and wider.

Please post your comments, let's get the debate started!

With economy in shambles, Congress gets a raise!

OK, let me see if I get this correct. Millions of dollars (my bad, trillions) that comes from tax collection (that's us) has gone to private industries as a bailout. President Bush has now extended billions to the auto companies and now Congress agrees to a pay increase. What the hell is going on! This is the second time that Chrysler has been rescued by the government! How many of you drive Honda's out there? You should be really pissed! Your elected officials voted to increase their pay while telling the management of private industries to decrease theirs.

Under the new administration should I expect a check from my Congressman or Senator? Consider it a refund for the terrible job that they are doing? Maybe I should sit back and wait for the new administration to spread the wealth a bit. Either way, we are traveling down a dark and narrow road, unless of course you want the mightiest and most free nation in the history of mankind to become socialist. Not me, I would rather be free!!!!!!

What we Need!

What this country needs is a good, ole fashion butt spanking. I'm not talking about terrorist attacks, I'm talking about when your dad gets home from work spanking. We have lived beyond our means and not been responsible for our actions. We buy, buy, buy! which keeps sending money to Chinese manufacturers (because we don't make anything). We keep running up our debt as our kids watch as we use plastic everywhere we go. My son asked the other day, why we don't use money? Why do we use cards?

It's all because we have become lazy. We need a good butt spanking and then get our asses back to work.

My simple thoughts

I don't claim to be a complicated person nor one of much intelligence but I do believe that I have a passion to help get this once mighty nation back on track. Is it going to be easy? No way! Will people have to make sacrifices? You bet! Are the people of today tuff enough and willing to make these sacrifices? I don't think so!

Think about it....Most of the great soldiers who fought for the freedom of this land, from the British, did it without boots in the middle of winter. Would you put yourself through that kind of environment? They were cold, wet, hungry and frostbitten and they still pushed forward. All for what? a paycheck? a new government owned home? Free food? I don't think so.... They did it for freedom, liberty & the pursuit of happiness!

Again I ask, are you willing to give up certain privileges of today to secure our freedoms for the future? The test is coming soon.....Will you be ready? We don't know what the future holds but, we can prepare ourselves.

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