So one day last week I came home from running errands and my neighbor had kids in their backyard pool (again--it's been fairly much of a daily occurrence, and they love to be rather loud and boisterous). Well the little urchins started doing the MARCO/POLO thing (one weekend they did it for over an hour and it's maddening!) and I said, in a conversational voice (and this is a DIRECT QUOTE), "Hey guys, give it a break. You have no idea how annoying it is to hear marco/polo every 2 seconds." And then I went inside. Well the mom comes screaming over to my house, rang the door bell and went into a tirade about how I yelled at the kids (which I didn't) and how I owe them an apology (which I don't). Well she went into a further tirade about how wonderful her kids were and that I had no right to talk to them. I was stunned--told her I was sorry she felt that way. Finally couldn't take anymore (she went on and on about how respectful they are, they don't come home at 11:30pm playing music (don't know what that is about),  yada yada yada and said "whatever" and closed the door. So her little urchin lied to her. Well the bonus is they haven't been in the pool since then and it's been peaceful around here. Next time I hear them out there with their friends I'll just run the lawnmower next to the fence to have my own friendly noise! Oh ya, and I guess (according to the mom) I'm not supposed to EVER (even if in my own yard) say a word to her kids.

No, I'm not being nasty about it--it is their house and they have the right to have whomever over they want, but PLEASE at a certain point it's annoying and pretty un-neighborly. I'd love to have a 10 foot fence on that side of the yard blocking their trashy above ground pool (no deck and kind of looks like it belongs in a trailer park), but that's obviously not going to happen. But good God people, try behaving like adults and perhaps thinking that your snotty little urchin might have exaggerated a bit! This woman went from zero to 90 is a second without considering that we are pretty darned good neighbors who DON'T make noise and take nice care of our house and yard. Get over yourselves.

Now that's some funny stuff!

Illinois Review

George Bush, Queen Elizabeth, and Vladimir Putin all die and go to hell. While there, they spy a red phone and ask what the phone is for. The Devil tells them it is for calling back to Earth.

Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes. When she is finished the devil informs her that the cost is 6 million dollars. She writes him a check.

Finally, George Bush gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he Is finished the devil informs him that the cost is $5.00.

When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Bush got to call the USA so cheaply. The devil smiles and replies: "Since Obama took over, the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call."

Don't believe this crap

Blago Defense Lawyer Says Client ‘Just Yakking’ as Case Goes to Jury

OH COME ON

So the defense's explanation for Blago is (basically) that he was "accidentally" corrupt. Geez, that certainly doesn't pass the smell test.

CONVICT THIS GUY - SEND HIM TO JAIL - RID THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OF THIS CORRUPT/CREEPY  AND  DISGUSTING PERSON.

Blago is the perfect example of what is wrong with demon-crats and their duped voters. It's time for people to wake up - and I think he provided the caffeine to jog them from their dozing.

Read the stories in the Chicago papers by going to these links:
1. Is Blagojevich a 'silly' victim or a scheming crook?

2. Blagojevich defense gives theatrical closing argument

The DeKalb Chronicle gets it right

Read this editorial--it provides another reason why Quinn has to go. Adios Pat Quinn--time to go.

Our View: A lame way to justify a bad policy | Daily Chronicle

Watch the whole video--stunning

Dittos Katie--I want to see Bill Brady as the next governor also

I love Illinois--really. I'd like to stay here and someday (I wish, I wish, I wish) I'd like to see my wonderful smart offspring staying here also, working here, serving the people of this State and raising a family here. I really don't want to leave--in spite of hating Chicago winters! But Illinois has become a burdensome tax-crazy state. Between real estate taxes and income taxes, and sales taxes I don't know if we'll be able to afford to stay here as residents when we retire. We're no different than other people--we know what's happened to Illinois--we've become a joke throughout the country. So if you want the joke to end, if you want to be proud of Illinois again, VOTE FOR BILL BRADY and every other Republican on November 2nd. Please help us rid ourselves of the crooks (also known as demon-crats) who have turned our state into a financial cess-pool.

And here's a nice change from the usual political bullsh*t

When you hire someone who has no management or executive skills you get.....wait for it.....NO-BAMA

Oil Spill Timeline from RightChange on Vimeo.

No-bama gets called out by Republicans

When Blagojevich saw himself destined to be president

You HAVE to read this story by Chuck Goudie about our former governor Blago. WHY would anyone EVER have voted for that gas bag egotistic first class jerk????? ANYONE who voted for him should seriously sit down, have a drink and then question their sanity--or at least admit their judgment has been WRONG and if they ever vote for a demon-crat again they are STILL impaired.

Read the story by clicking on the title to this entry or clicking on THIS.

Proof positive Giannoulias is a scum sucker

And where has Giannoulias been? Well, how about out of the country: "The Giannoulias Democratic Illinois Senate campaign confirmed Monday--after prodding from the National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee--that Alexi Giannoulias was in Canada on Sunday attending a fund-raiser at a trial lawyer convention in Vancouver that would benefit his Senate campaign."

If that's not a good reason NOT to vote for him, well there are GAZILLIONS of reasons not to vote for him.

(Click on the title to this entry to get the story.)

Vote for Brady because we need to rid ourselves of "that's how it works" Quinn

We need a new governor, and it's not a guy named Quinn

William Shatner has it right about guns--"THANK GOD FOR GUNS"

The voters ARE turning against no-bama

55 Percent of Likely Voters Find ‘Socialist’ an Accurate Label of Obama?

Does continuing to renew unemployment benefits encourage people to NOT look for work?

Labor Dept. Estimates $7.1 Billion in Overpayments to Unemployed

Overpayment Figure Increases From $4.2 Billion the Previous Year

"Fraud accounted for $1.55 billion in estimated overpayments last year, while errors by state agencies were blamed for $2.27 billion, according to the Labor Department. The department's final report will be released next month. "

In Illinois we are REALLY broke

And here's the story to prove it. Ya, thanks demon-crats. You guys have f***ed us totally. I wish election defeat for EVERY demon-crat.

New Report, More Bad News On Illinois Finances

July 7, 2010

By Bengamin Yount

 

SPRINGFIELD  –  It's pretty much common knowledge that Illinois is broke.  But a new report gives new insight into just how little money the state actually has and how many unpaid bills continue to pile up.

 The July report from Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes' office details the state's fiscal woes.  Too many bills, too little cash, and a new state budget that ignores serious gaps in revenue.

Check out this video by John Boehner

Illegal Immigration Costs U.S. $113 Billion a Year, Study Finds

"The cost of harboring illegal immigrants in the United States is a staggering $113 billion a year -- an average of $1,117 for every “native-headed” household in America -- according to a study conducted by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)."

I'm not willing to pay the tab on that bill. What part of ILLEGAL doesn't no-bama and his thugs understand? And to add insult to the already outrageous bill no-bama and his thugs have filed suit against Arizona today. Shameful.

Thank God for Justice Kennedy

Elections have consequences. Justice Kennedy of the US Supreme Court understands that (even if the dummies who voted for no-bama don't). He said he'll wait for no-bama to be out of office to retire. THANK GOD FOR JUSTICE KENNEDY.

Read the story by clicking HERE

WAYNE ALLYN ROOT: Barack Obama: The great jobs killer

"It's time to call Obama what he is: The Great Jobs Killer. With his massive spending and tax hikes -- rewarding big government and big unions, while punishing taxpayers and business owners -- Obama has killed jobs, he has killed motivation to create new jobs, he has killed the motivation to invest in new businesses, or expand old ones."

The Demon-crat party in America. The party of idiots (and that's insulting idiots)

Remember these arrogant bastards in November. Remember and send them home. DO NOT LET THEM CONTINUE TO KILL OUR COUNTRY.

Oh Pat Quinn, you are such an idiot....

Amid budget woes, state police get hundreds of new cars

"The replacement of some of the state's more than 2,400 cars comes as Gov. Pat Quinn is considering a plan to shutter state police district headquarters and lay off 460 state police employees as part of his bid to close a $13 billion budget gap."

So Mr. Quinn: are you buying those new cars so the troopers can leave them in their driveways or are you going to park them at the closed State Police districts? Geez, what an idiot.

Cardinals' LaRussa supports Arizona immigration law

My husband is a Cardinals fan (he grew up in central Illinois and went to Cardinals games through his life down there). As a Cubs fan it's been "interesting" having a "house divided" in our sports fan-dom, but go to the link and see why we should all support Tony LaRussa. What a good guy!

Cardinals' LaRussa supports Arizona immigration law

Our country loses another good military man because of political correctness

Gen. Stanley McChrystal retires - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com

This sucks. This guy has served his country honorably and well for many years. It's sad to lose him.

General, thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement. Hopefully in a couple years we'll get rid of the joke we have as president and someone who appreciates a good man like you is the commander in chief. Maybe you'll consider coming back to government service then.

I LOVE THIS GUY--this is what REAL law enforcement is like!!!!!

Video: I Thought We Were Broke?

If anyone votes for Pat Quinn they are voting for Rod Blo. Make no mistake, their politics are one and the same.

Horrible, horrible, horrible

Years ago my parents had a condo in Destin, Florida and we used to go there and walk the beaches and enjoy wonderful seafood. We often went up to Pensacola and loved going to the naval base museum and enjoyed the drive down the coast and the pristine white beaches. Watch this video. It saddens me greatly.

Linda Chavez: Obama's oil disaster | Washington Examiner

Linda Chavez: Obama's oil disaster | Washington Examiner

Obama's thuggery is useless in fighting spill | Washington Examiner

Obama's thuggery is useless in fighting spill | Washington Examiner

I still love this guy!

How come we don't have any politicians with this much grit in Illinois? Geez, wouldn't it be nice to have someone with this much backbone running for something in Illinois?

Ya gotta watch this. How did this guy get to be president?

I thought no-bama had fixed the economy?

New claims for jobless benefits rise sharply

(CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO GO TO THE STORY)

Jimmy Carter, clearly the worst president in modern times, must be smiling. No-bama is proving to a catastrophic failure as president. That's why the peanut guy is happy--the history books may treat him kinder considering how REALLY awful no-bama is. Yep, this proves what terrible results you have when you elect a guy who has NO business experience, no executive experience, and is a pinhead professorial type. Geez buddy, LIFE IS NOT SOME CLASSROOM THEORY EXERCISE. He just doesn't get it. How the h*ll are we going to make it through 2 more years of this dunce?

Another reason to like J.C. Watts

Read this column he wrote for a Las Vegas newspaper. He gets it. Here's just a clip: "If the United States was a private company that was jeopardizing its employees due to mismanagement, fraud and manipulating the books, every member of Congress would be screaming bloody murder and the congressional mantra would be, "Throw management in jail."

Read the whole column by clicking HERE.

Scientology--disgusting and disturbing

VERY important date

M

Ya gotta read this

OBAMA: AN INCOMPETENT EXECUTIVE

"But this president is no executive. He is a legislator – he is now pushing new environmental legislation. He is a lawyer – his Attorney General is investigating criminal charges against BP. He is a populist – he is quick to blame BP. He is a big spender – he wants a fund to pay the spill’s victims. He is all of these things. But he is no chief executive and that, unfortunately, is the job he was elected to do."

This is a felony

Read the classic definition of battery by clicking here. What this congressman did is commit a crime and he should be arrested and led away in handcuffs. He acted like a pompous arrogant JERK and was probably drunk--no excuse. He committed a crime.

It's funny when they start eating their own

Read this from today's Illinois Review (CLICK HERE)

Great quote from Mark Rhoads: "There is a growing realization that a former part-time University of Chicago law lecturer who never ran a business and a former ineffective state senator and lazy US Senator is in way over his head when he tries to take on the highest administrative public job in the country."

Unfortunately the dope people elected as president of our wonderful country is going to muck up things SO BADLY for 4 years. The good is that people might finally see "the emperor has no clothes" -- in other words realize how horrible liberals/progressives are for our country (and the world) and that voting for someone based on feelings and some nebulous concept of hope and change is STUPID. Maybe people might take voting more seriously. The sad thing is that the socialist no-bama is going to screw us for 4 years (and beyond if we can't repeal no-bama care).

We gotta get a new governor

The Day After Tomorrow from Republican Governors Association on Vimeo.

And this is another reason I love Dragnet

Why can't we get someone in Illinois who will have the courage to stand up and say these things?

Christie speaks in Washington DC, calling Newark schools 'absolutely disgraceful'

"That's what we do. We're Americans."

New babies in Illinois

My brother-in-law's son and his wife just had a baby in central Illinois. Little Liam Timothy Kimmel (and a last name I won't reveal) was born by C-Section, and born with $10,000 of Michael Madigan's debt. THANKS Mr. Madigan and all you scum-ocrats. This kid is already burdened by the  scum-ocrats in Washington, DC. and now he has the scum-ocrats in Springfield piling on more debt. Geez.

Dumbo-crats and debt

US DEBT CLOCK

Yep, no-bama is all about redistribution of YOUR wealth

Private pay shrinks to historic lows: "Paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year, a USA TODAY analysis of government data finds."

Here's the link:   Private pay shrinks to historic lows

Here is the Arizona legislation concerning ILLEGAL immigration

GO TO THIS LINK (SENATE BILL 1070) for the Arizona law on ILLEGAL immigration. When you read it you will be better informed than no-bama, the AG, and the Homeland Security Secretary (and probably most of this disturbing president's administration). Obviously they don't have the time or the inclination to actually read the bill to have the facts, not the bull-sh*t they're tossing around.

"The legislature finds that there is a compelling interest in the cooperative enforcement of federal immigration laws throughout all of  Arizona. The legislature declares that the intent of this act is to make attrition through enforcement the public policy of all state and local government agencies in Arizona. The provisions of this act are intended to work together to discourage and deter the unlawful entry and presence of aliens and economic activity by persons unlawfully present in the  United States."

And then it says VERY CLEARLY:

A PERSON IS PRESUMED TO NOT BE AN ALIEN WHO IS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES IF THE PERSON PROVIDES TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR AGENCY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. A VALID ARIZONA DRIVER LICENSE.

2. A VALID ARIZONA NON OPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE.

3. A VALID TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD OR OTHER FORM OF TRIBAL IDENTIFICATION.

4. IF THE ENTITY REQUIRES PROOF OF LEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES BEFORE ISSUANCE, ANY VALID UNITED STATES FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ISSUED IDENTIFICATION.

So here is pretty important stuff for the police officers to consider:
"A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY NOT CONSIDER RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS SECTION EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ARIZONA CONSTITUTION."

Seems pretty clear to me. I might only have a Master's Degree in Law, but that law is pretty darned explicit in it's requirements. So why the hoo-haw about it? Yep, pure politics on the part of demon-crats. Maybe a few of them should actually READ THE LAW and take a spin through some police training manuals which are very specific about forbidden behavior.

I think this tailgate is making a statement

This says a lot about the immigration issue in Arizona

The more they threaten the more people will push back and enforce the immigration laws. If only we had a president who would get off his ass and actually ENFORCE the federal laws--ya, like that's gonna happen!

Go to these websites and watch the video
wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html
wsbtv.com/video/23438712/index.html

Watch the video and see what you think

YA GOTTA WATCH THIS VIDEO--CLICK HERE

Another Blago program that costs us ba-jillions and is unnecessary

From today's Illinois Review (LINK HERE)

"The Illinois Auditor General's findings on the 2005 All Kids program showed serious inconsistencies that is prompting a call for more investigation from House Republicans. Last week, the Auditor General found the controversial program, first initiated by the impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich, cost taxpayers in excess of $70 million, is not run efficiently, allowing coverage when it should be terminated, and 70 percent of All Kids' medical claims were for undocumented immigrants. 
Auditor General William Holland's All Kids' findings of  showed:

• In FY09, 94,525 children whose family income was greater than 200% of the federal poverty level or were classified as undocumented immigrants were enrolled in the expanded All Kids program.
• Total claims paid in FY09 for the expanded All Kids enrollees were $79.1 million. HFS received approximately $8.9 million in premiums from enrollees, thus making the net cost of the All Kids expansion approximately $70.2 million.
• HFS does not terminate All Kids coverage when the enrollees fail to pay premiums as required by administrative rule and statute. 

• Annual reviews of All Kids eligibility – also called redeterminations – were not being adequately implemented by HFS.
• Only one pay stub is used to check income eligibility and no cross-reference to other state records occurs to double check income level.
• HFS paid nearly $50,000 in claims for individuals who exceeded the age limit.
• 43% of enrollees did not provide proof of birth and 6% of cases could not have the identity of the enrollee confirmed.
• 70% of the medical claims incurred were for citizens with undocumented citizenship, although due to program integrity deficiencies, some legal immigrants were actually misclassified as undocumented (thus failing to earn federal match).
• The results of the audit were delayed because it took HFS more than 6 months to provide some of the requested data.
• HFS paid a third party contractor over $8 million from FY 2006 – FY 2008 for marketing of the program (initial RFP stated that the marketing contract would be $3 million). 

 

This is what happens when demon-crats have total control of government. This should really remind everyone why they should vote them out of office.

Can we get this guy to move to Illinois and run for office?

I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!

And you wonder why all the landscapers are named Jose or Jesus....

Read this story: Landscapers find workers choosing jobless pay

"In a state with the nation's highest jobless rate, landscaping companies are finding some job applicants are rejecting work offers so they can continue collecting unemployment benefits.

It is unclear whether this trend is affecting other seasonal industries. But the fact that some seasonal landscaping workers choose to stay home and collect a check from the state, rather than work outside for a full week and spend money for gas, taxes and other expenses, raises questions about whether extended unemployment benefits give the jobless an incentive to avoid work."

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100510/BIZ/5100335/#ixzz0ndpqcWsw

I've been inundated with pamphlets left on my mailbox and front door by Hispanic landscapers. They obviously WANT TO WORK. On the other hand, there are people I know who have been unemployed for a long time and keep collecting unemployment when there are jobs out there to be had. Sure they don't pay as much as they'd like to get, BUT THEY'RE JOBS. So why do people keep collecting those unemployment checks? Is it just too easy--do people just have a sense of entitlement that leads them to take the money because somehow "the man" screwed them so they should get paid for doing nothing--or are they just lazy? Does that mean I think all people who get unemployment are lazy? HELL NO. I even got unemployment once, but it was back in the day when you ACTUALLY had to prove you were seeking work (and I did get screwed over by a school district). As quickly as I could stop taking that check I did. 

On a side note, I was shopping at a local Goodwill store the other day (yes, they are great places to shop and I frequently donate items) and noticed a large amount of Hispanics shopping there also. Smart people getting good bargains. And then I went out to get in my 6 year old car and watched a young Hispanic couple with a baby get into a large GMC new shiny SUV. Hmmm, I guess I wondered how they afforded that when most people can't. Ok, so maybe they're white collar professionals with 6 figure jobs....NO. My thoughts were that they were working for someone for cash and not paying taxes. When you don't pay taxes you can afford a lot of things us dolts who pay big bucks to the state, local and federal governments can't afford. Now maybe I'm wrong. Maybe, but I doubt it. 

How does this relate to the story above? Check out all the (hardworking) landscapers. Do you think they are all documented tax-paying folks? Do you think they are covered by workers' comp and insured through their companies? I'd bet all the Sanchez/Lopez/Hernandez guys who leave the pamphlets on our doors and mailboxes hire people who are not documented and don't pay taxes. So here's my question: WHO CHECKS THAT? Does the Illinois Revenue Department or Ill. Dept. of Labor or US Dept. of Labor check? WHO CHECKS? Maybe prices to get your yard dethatched or mulched or your driveway sealed would be higher, but wouldn't the need for welfare programs and unpaid bills be less? Hmmmm, just asking.


Go to this link:  http://www.borderinvasionpics.com/index.html#FeaturedTop
Go down to the middle of the page and click on any of the videos and watch all the people illegally crossing our borders. So No-bama, it ain't funny. DO YOUR JOB AND PROTECT OUR BORDERS.

Gotta get this t-shirt!

Shut up no-bama--it's not funny

GM's Ed Whitacker "lies" (but the schmucks who buy GM cars might believe him)

On old friendships that should end

The other night I had a long involved dream about a girlfriend of mine from high school that motivated me to send her a message on Facebook saying hi, giving some chatty family news, and asking how she and her family were. She lives out east and we haven't seen each other for at least 30 years. She moved to my little town during high school from New Jersey and we became instant friends, probably due to our each taking high school French. She was always different than those of us from the little town, probably because her roots were in the east rather than the boring-blue collar-patriotic-middle American town that I grew up in. I always appreciated how hard it must have been to blend into our tightly knit school group-that she must have felt she'd landed on another planet. She went on to attend the U of I and move in with the young man who eventually became her husband. I went to another state school. My friend was always much more avant-garde than me--the shacking up thing bothered me but it was her life and none of my business. She only married when they had kids but never changed her last name--again, just not my kind of decision, but her life. She and her eventual husband moved back east to the bastion of liberalism known as Massachusetts--I'm sure she felt more at ease there and it more easily reflected her political and social views. I always though she was one of those people who's so far to the left that her car doesn't turn right (yes, pun intended).

Of course she has a right to her opinions as I do to mine but I'm not sure she thinks I have any valid opinions. I just don't think our high school friendship has survived adulthood. I just don't think there's a place in my heart for her anymore. She has shown herself to be the classic liberal. When a conservative goes to them with an open hand in friendship they respond with a clenched fist. They may disagree, but they have to call you hateful or be angry about your policy disagreements. By the way, my friend who is a pacifist and belongs to some "universalist" church (pardon me, but I just think that kind of church just refuses to pick a side--oh well, another disagreement), but she is the one who after high school worked in a factory that made bombs for the defense department. Her husband works for an "evil" insurance company. She is the typical liberal hypocrite who looks down at their nose at anyone who doesn't share their political views but lives their lives like anyone just trying to be successful in this wonderful capitalist country.

Her message back to my chatty "how ya doing" message was distressing and I've had to take a couple days to tamper down my anger and disappointment. She said she had trouble "processing" the "politically charged comments (I) posted on facebook around the time of the health care debate" and that my comments lacked "good taste and a sense of respect with people with whom (I) disagree(d)..." Ah yes, the liberal reveals herself with a dismissive comment when I just thought I'd say hello. Yep, typical liberal.

She knows nothing really about me. Here's a flash for my dismissive liberal friend:
I'm a nice person who anguishes over cruel comments people make. I'm a good Roman Catholic who contributes to my church, goes to mass regularly, and has raised my off-spring to be a good Catholic moral person. I adopt dogs and contribute to a number of animal rescue organizations. I volunteer my time to groups that need help. I vote, I obey the law, pay my taxes, save my money, pray regularly and love my family. I believe deeply in the US Constitution. I have a husband who loves me and 33 years later still calls me a couple times a day from work just to say hi and share whatever news there is. My offspring still texts me regularly and when there's a chance chats incessantly about little stuff that makes us both laugh. My friends enjoy chats, lunch, and whatever time we can spend together. People respect my opinion, my political work, and whatever help I can extend when they need a hand. I'm nice and have a good personality (they used to say that about the ugly girl you tried to introduce to your friend, but take my word when I say I'm not ugly--I'm known to look pretty good and definitely younger than my age--must be the good genes!). I am not quick with forgiveness but try every day to be a better person who truly lives the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm interesting and yet boring. Really.

I cherish my years in public service but almost 20 years in education dealing with snotty liberals like my friend makes me realize how happy I am to be separated from them--away from their myopic hateful attitudes and the angry way they live. They disguise themselves as caring compassionate people but expect the rest of us to pay their way because it's their right to be taken care of. Nope, I'm happy to be away from that. Yes old friend--I know your kind because I worked with them for a long time. It was horribly difficult to be in an academic setting with them because they openly campaigned to make the students just like them--they betrayed the educational philosophy they espoused by promoting their social and political agendas. I was open about being a conservative but every day worked to be non-partisan and even handed in my academic life. I was openly patriotic and followed the law forbidding political partisanship while the liberal academics around me didn't. It was a struggle.

Ok, maybe I'm overreacting. That's always a possibility but I don't think so. I'm saddened by my old friend's comments and have come to the conclusion that something I read a while ago is true--when people are destructively negative, when it causes you unnecessary distress you need to cut them out of your life. Maybe my old friend doesn't understand that in Facebook if something bothers you it is possible to "hide" those posts or "de-friend" someone. So I'm going to de-friend her. Sorry buddy--you're gone. I will pray for you, your 90 year old mother, and the rest of your family. Really. I just don't need hypocritical cruel people in my life--maybe she'll get that but she probably won't. She'll think I'm just another evil conservative that is too thin-skinned and can't deal with her version of "truth" (the rest of us know it as LIES) she and her liberal buddies throw at us people. I am a Republican who believes in the ultimate goodness in us all but understands that some people would rather see evil in us. Their sad ideology clouds their vision. I just don't want to deal with that overwhelming sense of sadness that my old friend dumps on me. So goodbye old friend. I wish you well and I'll pray for you, but I don't think you're really a friend anymore. Sometimes the past is just not enough.

My favorite protest sign

Big pro-tax increase in Springfield?

Just a thought---how much did it cost school districts across the state to pay for substitute teachers (at a cost of $75-150/day) for all the teachers who took the day off to "rally" in Springfield to raise our taxes? Hmmm, good question. All those union officials who were there--have they taken a pay cut for their services? If each of the people who was there pushing (rather threateningly) for an income tax increase would donate $10 to the State of Illinois that might pay some of the UNPAID bills (for services ALREADY rendered) the state has.

When even the mayor of Chicago says the governor hasn't made enough cuts to the state budget you know there is a problem.

Time to fire Quinn. Time to fire any state legislator who promotes a tax increase.

GM paid off their loan with YOUR money and here's how

How Did GM Pay Off the Loans Early?
By Stephen Markley
"Following GM’s announcement today that it has repaid the $5.8 billion in U.S. and Canadian loans months ahead of schedule, you may be wondering how exactly the automaker managed this. The answer is a $16.4 billion escrow account set up by the Obama administration during GM’s bankruptcy. Those funds are in exchange for the GM shares that make up part of the government’s stake in the company. 

The Treasury Department had to figure out how much of a cushion the company would need after emerging from bankruptcy. The escrow account was set up when the government bought a 61% stake in the company, but there was a string attached: GM had to get the Treasury Department’s OK before spending the money.
Thus far, it used the fund to pay out $2.7 billion for the Delphi bankruptcy resolution and previous loan repayments. Rules required any money left in the account by June 30 to be used for loan repayment. With the loans fully repaid, restrictions on the escrow fund will be lifted and GM will be allowed add the remaining $5.5 billion to its reserves.
So what’s the bottom line?
Essentially, GM no longer needs emergency government aid to stay afloat. While the taxpayer still has a sizable investment wrapped up in the automaker, GM has returned to decent health for the time being."

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/21/1590569/how-did-gm-pay-off-the-loans-early.html#ixzz0lq3H2YN4

So all these stupid GM commercials by Whitacre (the CEO) are bogus. They just took borrowed money from one pocket and put it in another--a typical liberal accounting fraud. Don't fall for the lie. Buy a Ford--they didn't take a dime of government money and build a quality vehicle at a good price. Or buy a Hyundai like I did....made in America!

The liberals are the real racists

Maybe a few of the morons who voted for no-bama are starting to realize that elections have consequences

Millions face tax increases under Dems budget plan
"WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate promise to cut the deficit by almost two-thirds over the next five years, but their budget plan could threaten about 30 million people with tax increases averaging $3,700 in 2012 and after because of the alternative minimum tax."

and this: Obama suggests value-added tax may be an option
"WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that a new value-added tax on Americans is still on the table, seeming to show more openness to the idea than his aides have expressed in recent days."

But morons will be morons, and of course they think everyone else should pay more and more and more--but perhaps now that it's looking like even they (the morons who voted for demon-crats--including the idiots who voted for Bill Foster) will be paying more and getting less (more lazy slugs getting things for free) they might wake up and realize how they screwed up. November is coming. Those people who voted for the criminals stealing our government from us have a chance to redeem themselves and kick the demon-crats from office.

Kick out: Foster, Quinn, Giannoulous (or however you spell that crook's name) and every other demon-crat stealing our government every time they open their mouths. FIRE THEM.

Brilliant idea that will make these guys LOTS of money

Get this trial going quickly

Yesterday afternoon Illinois's ("alleged" criminal) ex-governor Rod Blago came out of his lawyer's office and announced that prosecutors are liars and cowards. (Great way to sweet talk the people who are aiming to put you in jail you dumbo.) Geez, I watched his statement (it was painful) and came away with this thought: WHO THE HELL VOTED FOR THIS BOZO????? This guy is a sadistic evil thug (even though he's kind of a mini-me) who is so incredibly self-absorbed. It's really icky to watch him. Get the trial started. This guy needs to go to jail.

It's REALLY disturbing, but if you had any thoughts that this guy would somehow get elected to ANYTHING again, this video shows you why he should go to jail.



By the way, if the prosecutors have (and we all suspect they do) hundreds or thousands of hours of taped phone conversations, why would they play it all in court? What juror wouldn't fall asleep while listening to that crapola? I'd convict him just for putting me through that!

Get rid of Bill Foster in November !!!

Reject big spending demon-crats in November!!!
On our "rejection" list: Pat Quinn & Bill Foster

Illinois unemployment edges up to 11.5%

Oh, ya, we're really thriving here in Illinois. Yep, that hope and change crap is really working well here in the Land of Lincoln.  Read the story in today's Chicago Tribune: "The Illinois unemployment rate edged up to 11.5 percent in March, the highest level since July 1983, the Illinois Department of Employment Security reported today. The seasonally adjusted rate was one-tenth of a percentage point higher than in February, and continued to outstrip the national rate, which was 9.7 percent in March." CLICK HERE for the link to the story.

Let's hope Foster is "down the drain"

Bye bye Bill Foster.

You gotta watch this

I never knew how smart Jon Voight was. I think I'm going to have to watch some of his movies now.

Just a few points I'd like to rant about

Just a few random points this wonderful Sunday night....

• Saturday Night used to be funny. They used to have gifted writing and true comedians who didn't use the show to promote some political party or some leftist philosophy. RIP SNL because you've allowed yourself to be hijacked by crap. Gilda Radner (loved Rosanne Rosanna Danna--"it's always something") and Jim Belushi are probably spinning in their graves and ashamed of how this show has declined. Just saw a clip of Tina Fey (get a life Tina) again doing the Sarah Palin thing. Geez, talk about crap. I guess she has exhausted all her brain power on that stuff. No, I don't watch the show anymore because it's crap. I think their ratings reflect their decline into crap-town. I also won't go see any movie she's in or tune into any tv show she does. I think the "Tina Fey is a genius" thing is also crap. Tina, move on and come up with something that's remotely funny.
• What a beautiful weekend. God blessed us with good weather and we sure enjoyed it. Josef's Deli has fired up the Saturday barbeque again (much to our delight) and we LOVE their burgers. Also brought home some wonderful Italian sausage we had for lunch today. UMMMMMMMMM good.
• Good weather means long walks with the dogs. Enough said--always good.
• We enjoyed watching Phil Mickelson win the green jacket at the Masters' Tournament today. Good job Phil. He played a charmed tournament. Wow, love that lefty!
• Hurray for the return of THE TUDORS tonight on Showtime. Even though you know how it's going to end it's a fab experience watching this wonderfully staged production and enjoying scenic Ireland where it's filmed. Hopefully we'll get back there sometime again and see more of the country side.
• Watched a Patricia Cornwell made for tv thing last night called "Risk." Geez, couldn't have had any worse acting. Bad bad bad. Don't waste your time. She had a cameo fairly soon into the thing but that was the best part. What does that tell you? Don't bother with it.
• Looking forward to Cubs baseball which HAS to get better. Come on guys, it's the beginning of a new season and hope springs eternal. Go Cubs Go!
• Jim Edgar---please go away. Don't you understand that you are past history and clueless as to what the ENTIRE state needs. Maybe in your little Charleston corner of the world you're still a big deal, but you're not anywhere else. Evidence of this is the fact that your hand picked guy, I USED TO BE JIM EDGAR'S CHIEF OF STAFF (aka Kirk Dillard) LOST and is not the candidate for governor. Nobody cares about you anymore. Go away. Take a clue from Jim Thompson who has gracefully shown the role an ex-governor should have. Jim Edgar--you're starting to be more like Blago--an attention hog. Please fade away into retirement, unless you want Republicans to lose--and if you do then really, GO AWAY.
• Cong. Bill Foster has been going around his district telling us all how much his wisdom and judgment is SO MUCH better than anything us lowly people might have. He's also had his lackeys writing letters to local newspapers telling everyone how smart and courageous Bill was in voting for the health care sham legislation. Geez, little did we know that Foster is so much superior to us and we should just sit back and let him and Pelosi and Durbin lead us (over the cliff) and just sit back and take it. I DON'T THINK SO. Foster, get prepared for your coming loss. You do not speak for us--you are not smarter than us--and you did not vote your district and have never voted your district. You will soon be out of a job, so get ready.

No-bama's still talking crap

And here's Andrew Klavan showing you.

It's a bleak financial picture thanks to demon-crats (and anyone else who wants to give everything away)

It's a good day for Michigan, and that makes it a good day for America

Stupak is "retiring." He should just admit that he's a hypocrite and a liar. Thank goodness he's not going to be in Congress anymore.

Also, Linda Douglass--the political hack No-bama employed to encourage snitching on your neighbors, is leaving the White House.

Let's see if we can keep encouraging all the leftists to "retire."

Your new "free" no-bama pad is coming!

Initial jobless claims increase

Hey no-bama, I thought the economy was doing so much better and your phony stimulus plan was turning everything around and there were HUGE numbers of people getting new jobs because of it? WHAT--all a lie? I'm shocked that a demon-crat would lie to us! Hey readers: Aren't you shocked at how deceptive demon-crats are? (ya, sure)

Check out the news here: Jobless Claims Rise 18,000 in Latest Week

About 47 percent will pay no federal income taxes at all for 2009

My husband and I pay federal taxes----PLENTY of taxes----but too many people don't. If you want to be part of this country, if you want our economy to thrive (because it isn't now) you need to pay taxes. NO, not punitive, unnecessary, or ridiculous taxes--but you need to pay your fair share. Unfortunately too many don't. Ridiculous.

Read the article here:

Nearly half of US households escape fed income tax

Who's the radical?

Found this on ILLINOIS REVIEW--I'm going to post it but here's the link:

Tell me again "who's the radical?

If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one.
If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.
If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
If a liberal is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church.
A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a conservative reads this, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh.
A liberal will delete it because he's "offended". 

This guy is no different than any other demon-crat in Congress.

They just pissed on the Constitution with this illegal takeover of health care and they have no respect for the will of the people.

And Gian....wants to be elected so he can be more like his demon-crat cronies

And you wonder why a bank fails? Well, read this story in the Tribune about the demon-crats buddy (and US Senate nominee) Alexi Gianni....

$20 million in loans to felons

Broadway Bank lending, when Alexi Giannoulias was senior loan officer, detailed

"The family bank of Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias loaned a pair of Chicago crime figures about $20 million during a 14-month period when Giannoulias was a senior loan officer, according to a Tribune examination that provides new details about the bank's relationship with the convicted felons."

The US Senate already acts like a bunch of criminals (just watch Dick Turbin & his demon-crat buddies) so why shouldn't the demon-crats embrace Alexi as someone just like them?

Should I have told my kid this when she was growing up?

That's what socialism gets you. Lazy people get what you worked hard to earn. Welcome to the new no-bama Amerika.

Welcome to legalized robbery

Someone finally called him on his *rap talk

Democrats to America: Drop dead

Read the entire article in today's Washington Examiner (click on the title and you're linked) but here is the final paragraph:

"A fast-track challenge to Obamacare’s constitutionality will likely reach the Supreme Court in coming months. The justices will have multiple issues to consider, including the unprecedented federal mandate that all individuals buy approved health insurance, the undeniable inequity of the many corrupt bargains used to buy votes for the measure, and the banana republic parliamentary tactics used by the Democratic congressional leadership. Whatever the high court’s decision, it won’t be nearly as unpleasant as the verdict many Democrats will hear from their constituents in November."

Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/Democrats-to-America-Drop-dead-88785812.html#ixzz0iuHmII4f

Traitor = Demon-crat

• Bill Foster is a traitor to the people of the 14th Congressional District.
• Demon-crats are traitors to the senior citizens of this country.
• Demon-crats have put into motion the minimization of the United States of America.

Welcome to the beginning of the dismantling of the greatest medical care in the world courtesy of the Demon-crats.

NO senior citizen should EVER vote for a demon-crat again, EVER AGAIN. They have voted to gut Medicare and allow for some bureaucrat to decide if you should take a pain pill rather than get the treatment you need. YOU ARE DISPENSABLE according to demon-crats.

Welcome to the Socialist Republic of America, courtesy of No-bama and his creepy cohorts.

It's a sad day for the freedom loving people in this wonderful country.

Shame on ANYONE who voted for no-bama. SHAME ON YOU.

Fraud, deception and lies--welcome to the Demon-crat party

What happened to my country?

This is a sad time for America. We have become a nation of enablers and criminally dependent. Every day I wake up to another bunch of whiners, another group of folks with their hands out, and another outrageous attack by Demon-crats on the US Constitution. It's all too depressing.

I used to teach the US Constitution to my Political Science classes. It's unbelievable that ANY Demon-crat can possibly suggest what they are doing to my country is constitutional. It's unbelievable that in spite of the overwhelming number of people who have rejected this horrible health care legislation and yet No-bama and his co-conspirators will jam it down our throats. It's outrageous and horribly horribly sad for my country.

Shame on them. Shame on the people who elected them. Shame on the people who support this assault on democracy.

I just tried to call Cong. Bill Foster. His line is busy. He's a coward. He needs to be voted out of office for betraying our district. SEND HIM EMAILS (here's the link: Contact Foster)

Sarah Palin knocks 'em dead on Leno's show

Watch it all the way to the end. She does stand-up----and she's GREAT!

Interesting visitors

Welcome to the opposition! Someone at Congressman Foster's office is a regular visitor to my blog. Hmmm, trying to figure out what us crafty Republican women are thinking? Well if you don't know you're really clueless.

• We think you're not what our district wants. 
• We think you're too liberal. 
• We think you vote with Pelosi and Durbin, which is exactly what put this wonderful country's economy in the crapper. 
• We think we're tired of No-bama apologizing for our country, when he SHOULD be bragging about our generosity and our compassion. 
• We KNOW we won't be voting for you because we want Foster to lose his job--and join the ranks of unemployed he helped get that way by his wanton and ignorant voting for stupid deficits, stupid bailouts, and budget busting spending.

So welcome Foster-ites! We're pretty transparent here. We will work VERY hard to relieve Foster of his job because he has done nothing but harm this district and we need someone in that job who actually has a clue about a budget.

We're supporting Randy Hultgren. 

I've got to go see this movie when it comes out

Hey, with all the talk of the crummy economy (I would have said something else but I gave up swearing for Lent--and that's none too easy!) I just happened to see this trailer for a new movie. I was scanning through Brietbart's "BIG HOLLYWOOD" site (GO HERE FOR THE LINK) and saw this. You ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO WATCH IT. It sure looks good, and what the heck, I kind of like Brendon Fraser and Brooke Shields. Watch the trailer, and I defy you not to laugh.

Give Bill Foster (aka Pelosi's yes-man) a talkin' to

Go to this and tell Burns and Foster (but PARTICULARLY Foster) what you think of how they're spending our money.

Mayor Burns to Host  "Meet Your Mayor" Event Feb. 27, 2010

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns has scheduled a Meet Your Mayor event for Saturday, February 27th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Geneva's City Hall Council Chamber (109 James Street) in downtown Geneva.  Burns' Meet Your Mayor events are held periodically for residents and local business owners to visit with Burns to informally discuss issues of importance, ask questions relative to pending city action and to learn first-hand the goings-on at the City of Geneva.   In addition to the Meet Your Mayor event, Burns has agreed to reserve the Council Conference Room for 14th Congressional District Representative Bill Foster to host his own Congressman on Your Corner event at the same time. People interested in meeting one-on-one with Congressman Foster can do so by coming to Geneva's City Hall from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 27th.

Temple Grandin--what a woman!

On a more positive note (yes, we need something positive), please read this interview in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal with Prof. Temple Grandin. She was the subject of a wonderful HBO movie staring (of all people) Claire Danes. Ms. Grandin was born with autism and thanks to a WONDERFUL mother who encouraged her, tutored her, and encouraged her she has lived a great life and is a professor at Colorado State University. She has written 10 books and uses the profits from her books to sponsor students ("Ms. Grandin lives in a simple apartment in Fort Collins, Colo., and has used the profits from her books to put students through school. "Four PhDs I've already done, I'm working on my fifth right now. I have graduate students at Colorado State—some of them I let in the back door, like me: older, nontraditional students. And I've gotten them good jobs.") 

Her advice:
"It's about hard work. Young children need 20 or 30 hours a week of one-on-one time with a committed teacher or mentor. Money, Ms. Grandin says, should not be an obstacle. If you can't afford a professional teacher, find volunteers through your church or synagogue, she says. Parents need to teach 1950s-style social rules "like please and thank you, basic table manners, how to shop."
There have to be high expectations. She's worried about the "handicapped mentality" that she thinks is increasing. "When I see these kids with 150 IQ and their parents want to put them on Social Security [disability], it drives me nuts." These kids "will come up to the book table and start talking about 'my Aspergers.' Why don't you talk about becoming a chemist, or a computer programmer, or a botanist?"

If you get the chance, watch "TEMPLE GRANDIN" on HBO. It's a truly great experience.

I thought the recession was over? OH COME ON!

New home sales hit record low in January

New home sales plummet 11.2 percent in January to annual rate of 309,000, lowest on record

 

Who said the economy was doing SO MUCH BETTER?

US Jan mass layoffs edge up on weak manufacturing

"WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The number of mass layoffs by U.S. employers edged up in January as manufacturers stepped up job cuts, data showed on Tuesday, but probably not enough to alter views that the economy is on the brink of creating jobs."

Go to THIS LINK and you'll see the article.

Are we ever going to REALLY do something about the infrastructure in this country or don't we have the will to be honest about the problems we have?

Obama's stimulus package, one year later: Too much quick fix; too little long-term infrastructure

After a third of a century being married to a civil engineer I know a thing or two about the need for a financial real nationwide  commitment to the rebuilding of the infrastructure of this country. Read the story in the Chicago Tribune (LINK HERE).

" The American Society of Civil Engineers puts the bill’s infrastructure spending at $71.8 billion, or less than one-tenth of the package. And, as a look at Obama’s home state of Illinois reveals, much of the money being spent is simply fixing existing infrastructure rather than building a new framework." (LINK HERE)

What condition is our infrastructure in? GO TO THIS LINK for information from the American Society of Civil Engineers. They give America's infrastructure a "D." Think about that when you drive on a bridge, drink publicly supplied water, flush the toilet or pass a levee that holds back a body of water.

 Here's what they say about Illinois: 

Illinois

Top Three Infrastructure Concerns:

1. Roads
2. Bridges
3. Mass Transit

Key Infrastructure Facts

• 18% of Illinois’ bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
• There are 187 high hazard dams in Illinois. A high hazard dam is defined as a dam whose failure would cause a loss of life and significant property damage.
• 9% of high hazard dams in Illinois have no emergency action plan (EAP). An EAP is a predetermined plan of action to be taken including roles, responsibilities and procedures for surveillance, notification and evacuation to reduce the potential for loss of life and property damage in an area affected by a failure or mis-operation of a dam.
• Illinois’ drinking water infrastructure needs an investment of $13.5 billion over the next 20 years.
• Illinois ranked 7^th in the quantity of hazardous waste produced and 6^th in the total number of hazardous waste producers.
• Illinois’ ports handled 117 million tons of waterborne traffic in 2005, ranking it 8^th in the nation.
• Illinois reported an unmet need of $4.9 million for its state public outdoor recreation facilities and parkland acquisition.
• 34% of Illinois’ major roads are in poor or mediocre condition.
• 43% of Illinois’ major urban highways are congested.
• Vehicle travel on Illinois’ highways increased 29% from 1990 to 2007.
• Illinois has $13.41 billion in wastewater infrastructure needs.

So why are we piddling around with resurfacing some roads (other than the opportunity for No-bama to have that pretty "Recovery Act" sign put up to give him some political cover) when we should be REBUILDING roads from the base up and spending  money on REAL projects that would guarantee safety for the public?

Look at this link (HERE) for some REAL SOLUTIONS the ASCE has put together. Unfortunately we don't do long term planning in this country--we just wait for something to collapse or for some unfortunate incident (loss of life) before we take real action. Enough of that stupidity.