I was over at fark.com the other day reading comments on a post about the killing of “Abu Alzarkowi-terrorist thingee”. Although most everyone agrees the death of this scumbag was a good thing, the thread quickly dissolved into a partisan “Shoot-Out” between the “neocons & libs” (far left -vs- far right).

I have come to realize that the “Libs” hate President Bush with the same kind of passion if not worse than the “Neocons” hated Clinton during his tenure. One can just feel the pure, unadulterated, vile hate and resentment “oozing” from their posts. Of course the “neocons” get a chuckle out of this and are always posting one liners mocking the attitude that everything is “Bush’s fault” or “Blame Bush”.

Someone then posted this wonderful pun that had me chuckling incessantly because it’s so true… the mainstream media is packed full of “Libs” and he can do nothing right in their eyes…

Bush and the Pope are fishing in the middle of a lake.

The Pope loses his hat.

Bush gets out of the boat, walks on the water to grab the hat and return it to the Pope.

The headline the next day reads “BUSH CAN’T SWIM!”

I just came across an interesting news story that I’ve been previously unaware of. Apparently, back in the late 1800’s during the Spanish American War, our Government enacted a luxury tax of 3% on all long distance calls placed in the United States. Billions if not Trillions of dollars in taxes have been collected on that premise over the last century. Since the telephone can hardly be considered a “luxury” nowadays, folks have taken the I.R.S. to “task” over this in the courts and have won over and over on appeal. It appears that “Uncle Sam” has finally conceded defeat and the tax will be eliminated and Billions of dollars refunded. Does this mean we can expect another check in the mail?

I’ve yet to see anything the “Government” can do that the private sector can’t do twice as efficiently for 1/2 the cost. This in my mind, is the “EVIL” of Government. We in essence give politicians an “Open” checkbook with very little accountability. Our politicians create a huge bureaucracy around whatever they do and our tax dollars get squandered away.

We all watch “Special Reports” on 60 minutes when a Charity gets investigated and we are appalled to find out that only 25 cents of every dollar donated actually goes to the “cause”. I often wonder how much of our tax dollars go towards doing something productive.

I’m not going to be that “hard core” Republican screaming for tax cuts nor am I going to be the “Left Wing” Liberal trying to create a Government Program for everything under the sun. All I’m saying is that I think Uncle Sam needs some liposuction to get rid of all his “pork” and we need to get back to basics and eliminate the deficit so we don’t mortgage our children’s future.

I’ve been ranting for quite a while about how our Government is really not serious about researching alternative fuel sources other than oil. It is my firm belief that Capitol Hill has been “Bought & Paid For” by special interest groups. No serious laws get passed, no serious money is allocated for research, all we get is a little bit of “Lip Service” from the President every year in his State Of The Union Address about how we need to do this.

Meanwhile, we continue to put money into the coffers of the Middle East. This is the same region of the world that is sending our Soldier’s home in body bags. Ironic, isn’t it? The fuel our country so desperately craves is fueling their war against us as well.

Who is swallowing the “Kool-Aid” that these people in the Middle East like us? They hate us! We represent everything that is unholy to them. They despise our culture, attire, morals, art, media, literature and code of laws. We are the “Great White Satan” to them. Your average radical Arab feels no remorse in killing a United States Citizen. In fact, they see it as their Duty for God. We are not “human” to them, we are akin to one of their sheep or camels. This is what we are up against folks. We’ve taken an area of the world with an archaic mentality and infused it with a huge flow of cash.

We cannot be compatible with these people. They are hundreds of years behind us in “Evolution” if that is what you wish to call it. Think about it, there was a time in the United States were Women were treated more like property than an equal. It was less than a Century ago that women won the right to vote! It really wasn’t that long ago that stealing a Man’s horse would earn you a hang-man’s noose in the center of town. Our Civilization has grown past this value system where as the third world mentality in the Middle East has not.

So it’s all about the Oil folks, it really has always been about the Oil. The “Great White Satan” has to flex its military might to protect our “Interests”. But I ask you, does it have to be about the Oil? Here, watch….

This Video.(sorry about the quality)

Here’s a fella that’s taken water, the earth’s most abundant and clean resource. Three fourths of the planet is covered in it… and he’s figured out a way to make a vehicle go 100 miles on a half cup! He seems to be just your “Average Joe” Inventor. It appears that this endeavor might have started in his basement. One would think that something this spectacular would have come from the endless resources of our Government. One would think that a discovery this groundbreaking would be front page news in every media outlet across the world.

Sadly, I suspect that the people in power haven’t figured out a way to convince us that we need to pay for the water that would fuel our vehicles. See what a pessimist I’ve become?

I’ve been on this planet for almost four decades. One accumulates quite a bit of “life experience” is such a time span. I’ve always preferred people to be direct with me, just tell me what is on your mind, don’t beat around the bush. I’ll deal with it, I promise. One of my biggest peeves, and pardon the crude pun here, is do not “Piss in my face, then try to convince me it’s raining”.

Each year, I get a letter from my employer attempting to “sugar coat” the premium increase for health insurance. It’s really insulting to my intelligence. To read the letter, one would think they are doing me a favor! “We’ve added this benefit and that benefit (which you’ll never use), oh and by the way, you have to pay 30% more this year”. I don’t want to hear their physco-babble nonsense. If the letter was written something like this… “Dear subscriber, unless you are a complete moron and haven’t been watching a lick of news for the past few years, you already realize that health care costs have been spiraling out of control. We as a corporation, are not willing to eat into our profit margin and absorb these costs for you. Effective immediately a 30% increase will go into effect.” You see, I could respect something like that. At least I would know exactly where I stand.

Another of my favorites came from when I was in Management. Each year, when annual increases were due, they would send me a “compensation letter” detailing how much money I made. I’ve always thought a Salary was pretty cut and dry, but to hear them “spin” reality, I actually made twice as much as my paycheck reflected due to all the benefits the company provides.

Politicians are also famous for this. John Kerry cracked me up when he was running for the Presidency. The man had a life-long record of being a far left, socially liberal, anti-war activist and he and his team tried to peddle the line that he was going to “kick ass and take names” in the war on terror. And I won’t leave out Bush either, let’s not forget his famous landing on the Aircraft Carrier with the banner unfurled in the background stating “Mission Accomplished”. It’s been a couple of years since that incident and American’s are still arriving home in body-bags. Oh, or how about the famous line “I’m a uniter, not a divider. That worked out real well, huh?

Some of you may be old enough to remember when Michael Dukakis was running for President. The man was actually doing very well in that particular election until one of his people decided the polls showed America thought him soft on defense. They dress him up all G.I. Joe and snap this photo of him in a tank. Back then, American’s were smart enough to see right through this kind of B.S. and summarily slapped him down like an obnoxious school boy. The photograph is widely considered to be one of the worse public relations disasters in know history!

So anyhoo, this whole rant I’m on is leading up to this story I just came across. Read it then tell me if you’ve ever come across such a silly piece of nonsense in your entire life. And also, please take note that they are presenting this information almost as if it were fact and “dressing it up” with lots of big words and scientific terms to make it sound plausible.

Read The Story Here

Here’s an email going around that Barb sent me. Whenever I turn on the news and hear how the vast majority of the world despises America, the below course of action seems appealing to me no matter how imprudent it may seem!

WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT
TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?

My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of Iraq regime has been completed.

Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete.

This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.

Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain, Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are some of the countries listed there.

The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the world’s nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.

Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war.

The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.

Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.

In the future , together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth.

Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe China.

I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France, Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.

I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don’t care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York!

A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2 Since we are likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not pissing us off for a change.

Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing something with your oil.

Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty - starting now.

We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we’ll be drilling for oil in Alaska- which will take care of this country’s oil needs for decades to come. If you’re an environmentalist who opposes this decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there. They care.

It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, “darn tootin.” Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to eliminate homelessness in America. It is time to eliminate World Cup Soccer from America.

To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thanks guys. We owe you and we won’t forget.To the nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak Arabic. God bless America. Thank you and good night.

Here’s a letter Wendy received that’s making the rounds in email. It brings up the very valid point as to the priorities of our Government. Are we looking out for our own?

Dear President Bush:

I’m about to plan a little trip with my family and extended family,and I would like to ask you to assist me. I’m going to walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico, and I need to make a few arrangements. I know you can help with this.

I plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws. I’m sure they handle those things the same way you do here.

So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Vicente Fox, that I’m on my way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following:

1. Free medical care for my entire family.

2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.

3. All government forms need to be printed in English.

4. I want my kids to be taught by English-speaking teachers.

5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history.

6. I want my kids to see the American flag flying on the top of the flag pole at their school with the Mexican flag flying lower down.

7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch.

8. I will need a local Mexican driver’s license so I can get easy access to government services.

9. I do not plan to have any car insurance, and I won’t make any effort to learn local traffic laws.

10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from Pres. Fox to leave me alone, please be sure that all police officers speak English.

11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.

12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, and don’t enforce any labor or tax laws.

13. Please tell all the people in the country to be extremely nice and never say a critical word about me, or about the strain I might place on the economy.

I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all the people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that Pres. Fox won’t mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely.

However, if he gives you any trouble, just invite him to go quail hunting with your V.P.

Thank you so much for your kind help.

Sincerely,

“A Concerned Citizen”

A while back, I was surfing fark.com and came across a thread there debating illegal immigration as it concerns our country. I enjoy lurking there but never participate because most of their posters lean far left. It’s just a “flame war” waiting to happen.

Anyhow, I grabbed a “poem” (for lack of a better word) that someone had pasted into the discussion. I can’t say that I agree with the racist tone of it, but it brings up many valid points in my opinion. I’d be interested to hear everyone’s take on it!

I cross the border, poor and broke
And go to see employment folk.
Nice man treat me real good there
Say I need to see Welfare.

Welfare man say, “Come no more
We send the cash right to your door!”
Pretty soon, got plenty money,
Thanks to you, American dummy.

I call up family in homeland
I say, “Come here, quick as you can!
Welfare check will make you wealthy
And Medicare will keep you healthy.”

They swim the river, come in trucks
And buy big house with Welfare bucks.
Kid need dentist? Wife need pills?
Medicare pay all the bills.

We bring all women we can find
And keep them pregnant all the time.
Each new baby bring a raise
And sucker white man always pays.

Now everything is looking good
And soon we own the neighborhood.
Each day more folk moving in
But white man’s patience wearing thin.

Soon the white man move away
I buy his house, and there I stay.
Move in brother, charge him rent
And in the yard, put up a tent.

This USA is wonderful place
Much too good for white man race.
If he no like it, he can go.
Plenty room in Mexico.

Polly is on a “provide Mike with content” roll. She sent this to me which I found extremely powerful!

You probably missed it in the rush of news last week, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American.

So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is … so they would know when they found one. (Good one, mate!!!!)

” An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani, or Afghan.

An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans.

An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan. The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses.

An American is also free to believe in no religion. For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God.

An American lives in the most prosperous land in the history of the world. The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence, which recognizes the God given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness.

An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return.

When Afghanistan was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country!

As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan. Americans welcome the best of everything ? the best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best services. But they also welcome the least.

The national symbol of America, The Statue of Liberty, welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America.

Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11, 2001 earning a better life for their families. It?s been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists.

So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself. Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American.

We are already starting to to get deliveries of Christmas merchandise at my store. Directly after Halloween, just about all retailers will go into a FULL OUT Christmas merchandising mode. As you can imagine, it’s what we call our “Bread and Butter” time of the year. The Christmas selling season can make or break a retailer.

I’m really looking forward to Christmas this year owing to my new and improved work schedule. In past years, as a Store Manager, the season meant 60 hour work weeks and the pressure from the top to do “More With Less”. This will be the first time since I was a teenager that I’ll plug along only having to work 30 hours, and having 3 days off per week!

I want to go to the Octoberfest this year, the Renaissance fair, take the boys to a corn maze, the pumpkin patch, sledding, have a few snowball fights, and build snowmen. I want the boys to be able to come in from a stupendous day of fun in the snow to a warm fire, a hot cup of cocoa and the smell of wonderful food in the air. These are the things they will remember about their childhood. I want to be able to drive the boys through town during the evening to see all the wonderful Christmas lights, nativities, and decorations the residents and town have put in place. The stores will be full of awesome displays of toys and food, the Salvation Army bell ringer will be in front of the grocery store and the spirit of Christmas will be in the air.

Sadly, I think this might become a thing of the past. Every year I watch the news and I hear stories of the A.C.L.U. trying to remove all traces of Christianity from our society. We of course have the Pledge of Allegiance issue, the wording of our currency, Ten Commandments in Courthouses, etc… But it seems they especially go on the warpath at Christmas time trying to eliminate Christian Floats from parades, Nativities from public squares and they don’t want anything labeled Christmas. A Christmas parade must be renamed “The March of Good Will” and such nonsense as that.

Hello folks? It’s CHRISTmas that we are celebrating here! If you take away the premise of the festivities, what the heck are we running around being all joyous about?

Teee heeee! This is funny! Sky News ran a story about a government official from Kenya offering former President Bill Clinton 40 goats and 20 cows for Chelsea’s hand in marriage. If only the South African official had kept more abreast of the news, he could have gotten off much cheaper. Two interns and a box of cigars would have done it I think!

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