We Need More Skilled Workers
"Equally important, we will promote the concept that essential skilled work is noble, is useful and creates the independent mindset and self-confidence in the individual that has resonated throughout our nation’s history — and can rebuild America with a solid foundation once again."
Take it from a retired college teacher--not everyone should go to college. This notion that each and every kid who goes to school should focus on college is BALONEY. We need MORE SKILLED WORKERS. We need people who know how to build things, fix things, and people who have ideas on how to design things. Those people are crucial. We've become a nation of whiners--too lazy to take jobs that some people think are beneath them. BUNK. I worked in a big box store selling tools and met a lot of different people--some contractors who were amazing folks who knew how to take the rawest material and build wonderful things and some who either knew how to fix stuff or could figure it out. I met just regular people who came in and had no clue how to use a tool or what was the right tool to select for a project. They knew they either took pride in doing something themselves or they just didn't have the money to hire someone to do the job--so they needed stuff to do the job right. Thankfully I am the child of self-made parents--who taught themselves how to do just about everything and worked hard. My dad in particular taught me how to do stuff--I remember him changing an engine in our garage. I learned at an early age that changing the oil in your car wasn't hard and it was a pretty cheap thing to do. My spouse is the product of working class folks too--and today we're both doing pretty well--because we scrimped and saved and knew that if we did stuff "on the cheap" we'd do ok.
More skilled workers--don't ship your kid to college if they're not suited for it. Send them to technical school--teach them how to DO STUFF, not just whine about their lack of talent. Workers have made our country great. We can do it again!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Pajamas Media » Suggestions on How We Should Treat Our Congressmen
Pajamas Media » Suggestions on How We Should Treat Our Congressmen
"Right now, we have all our legislators throwing around trillions of dollars and coming up with new laws to inflict on us (it’s going to be illegal now not to own health insurance; did they even have health insurance when the Founding Fathers were around?). And as we see with people like Charlie Rangel and Maxine Waters, these legislators just do whatever they want and act like they own the country. So basically we traded having one big, petty tyrant pushing us around for a bunch of little, even pettier tyrants all competing to push us around."
"It’s pretty simple: We treat all legislators like lying crooks, because they self-identified as such by running for office; normal people don’t desire to spend other people’s money. Right now, being a representative or a senator is a high-paying, prestigious job that any idiot could do (and some exceptional idiots have done it for years), but if there were a few more drawbacks to being a legislator, maybe the worst of them would stay away. And if they don’t, at least maybe they’ll stay in line more if we let them know we consider them to be the worst of the worst and are keeping an eye on them. Then perhaps they’ll listen to those of us who really are supposed to be in charge in this country, the ones who actually work for a living.
"Right now, we have all our legislators throwing around trillions of dollars and coming up with new laws to inflict on us (it’s going to be illegal now not to own health insurance; did they even have health insurance when the Founding Fathers were around?). And as we see with people like Charlie Rangel and Maxine Waters, these legislators just do whatever they want and act like they own the country. So basically we traded having one big, petty tyrant pushing us around for a bunch of little, even pettier tyrants all competing to push us around."
"It’s pretty simple: We treat all legislators like lying crooks, because they self-identified as such by running for office; normal people don’t desire to spend other people’s money. Right now, being a representative or a senator is a high-paying, prestigious job that any idiot could do (and some exceptional idiots have done it for years), but if there were a few more drawbacks to being a legislator, maybe the worst of them would stay away. And if they don’t, at least maybe they’ll stay in line more if we let them know we consider them to be the worst of the worst and are keeping an eye on them. Then perhaps they’ll listen to those of us who really are supposed to be in charge in this country, the ones who actually work for a living.
This is America: We don’t let tyrants push us around; we push them around. It’s time we remember that."
Treat them like the liars they are and FIRE THEM in November.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Another reason to get rid of Bill Foster (as if we needed more)
If You Like Higher Credit Card Bills - Thank Congressman Foster
"As a Freshman Congressman, Bill Foster joined with his liberal, doo-gooder buddies in Congress and decided to treat the credit card companies like a whack-a-mole game. In that, they passed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) of 2009."
"As a Freshman Congressman, Bill Foster joined with his liberal, doo-gooder buddies in Congress and decided to treat the credit card companies like a whack-a-mole game. In that, they passed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) of 2009."
Monday, August 23, 2010
U.S. court rules against Obama's stem cell policy | Reuters
U.S. court rules against Obama's stem cell policy | Reuters
"The court ruled in favor of a suit filed in June by researchers who said human embryonic stem cell research involved the destruction of human embryos.
"The court ruled in favor of a suit filed in June by researchers who said human embryonic stem cell research involved the destruction of human embryos.
Judge Royce Lamberth granted the injunction after finding the lawsuit would likely succeed because the guidelines violated law banning the use of federal funds to destroy human embryos."
HURRAY--a judge with backbone/a judge who understands the US Constitution/a judge who actually follows the law. THANK GOD.
How do you think our economy is REALLY doing?
Economic doldrums leave Americans in no mood for Obama’s liberal agenda | Washington Examiner
"The Arizona law and the ground zero mosque issues are not likely to be dispositive issues in most congressional races this year. But they are additional baggage for the Obama Democrats who find themselves, as the economy languishes, on the defensive on the issues they thought would win over the bitter clingers."
Put me (and a lot of people I know) in the "bitter clingers" category. At this point it's only prayer that will keep our psyches together--we pray we can hang on until November 2nd, and then pray our country won't go down the toilet with no-bama in charge until 2012 when we can vote him out of office.
"The Arizona law and the ground zero mosque issues are not likely to be dispositive issues in most congressional races this year. But they are additional baggage for the Obama Democrats who find themselves, as the economy languishes, on the defensive on the issues they thought would win over the bitter clingers."
Put me (and a lot of people I know) in the "bitter clingers" category. At this point it's only prayer that will keep our psyches together--we pray we can hang on until November 2nd, and then pray our country won't go down the toilet with no-bama in charge until 2012 when we can vote him out of office.
no-bama says: Reality? I don't want no stinkin' reality!
Geoffrey Lawrence: Obama's belief in stimulus spending defies reality | Washington Examiner
"When left free to determine their own consumption, individuals expend resources on purchases they determine to provide highest value."
"When left free to determine their own consumption, individuals expend resources on purchases they determine to provide highest value."
Another reason to clean Springfield of all demon-crats
Gov. Quinn's chief of staff resigns amid ethics probe :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Politics
"SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn’s chief of staff resigned Sunday after the Chicago Sun-Times posed questions about a probe of three politically oriented correspondences sent from his government e-mail account in possible violation of a state ethics law"
"SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn’s chief of staff resigned Sunday after the Chicago Sun-Times posed questions about a probe of three politically oriented correspondences sent from his government e-mail account in possible violation of a state ethics law"
Thursday, August 19, 2010
How do you know when no-bama is lying?
When his lips are moving.....
He just proposed "small business" legislation and said it won't increase the debt. Ya sure. And of course he insinuates the problems with unemployment are all the Republicans' fault. Sorry buddy, not buying that piece of crap. It's all yours no-bama.
And he's going on his 6th vacation of the year.....oh ya, he really relates to the folks in this country. MORON.
He just proposed "small business" legislation and said it won't increase the debt. Ya sure. And of course he insinuates the problems with unemployment are all the Republicans' fault. Sorry buddy, not buying that piece of crap. It's all yours no-bama.
And he's going on his 6th vacation of the year.....oh ya, he really relates to the folks in this country. MORON.
Hey no-bama--I thought your great stimulus plans fixed the economy?
We spent kazillions of dollars and people are STILL out of work.
Weekly Jobless Claims Post Surprise Jump, Hit 500,000 - CNBC
"New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly climbed to a nine-month high last week, government data showed on Thursday, yet another setback to the frail economic recovery.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 500,000 in the week ended Aug. 14, the highest since mid-November, the Labor Department said."
One way to judge the economic scene is to drive down a major road. Yesterday I drove east on Rt. 64 here in the western suburbs. Time after time I saw empty stores in mini-malls--Charlestown Mall in St. Charles is a ghost town--lots of empty former "big box" locations--big commercial buildings that used to hold thriving businesses are empty. Things are pretty bad folks and they are not getting better.
Here's another story to show how tough times are: Foreclosure numbers stun Kane committee: 3,880 and counting for this year
Weekly Jobless Claims Post Surprise Jump, Hit 500,000 - CNBC
"New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly climbed to a nine-month high last week, government data showed on Thursday, yet another setback to the frail economic recovery.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 500,000 in the week ended Aug. 14, the highest since mid-November, the Labor Department said."
One way to judge the economic scene is to drive down a major road. Yesterday I drove east on Rt. 64 here in the western suburbs. Time after time I saw empty stores in mini-malls--Charlestown Mall in St. Charles is a ghost town--lots of empty former "big box" locations--big commercial buildings that used to hold thriving businesses are empty. Things are pretty bad folks and they are not getting better.
Here's another story to show how tough times are: Foreclosure numbers stun Kane committee: 3,880 and counting for this year
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
This is someone begging to get caught and go to jail !!!
FBI: Bank robber leaves debit card behind - Chicago Breaking News
FBI: Bank robber leaves debit card behind
August 17, 2010 12:15 PM | No Comments
A woman charged with robbing more than $11,000 from a Waukegan bank Monday was captured less than 40 minutes later after leaving, among other clues, her personal debit card on the teller's counter.
Kimberly Ramirez not only left her debit card, charging documents say, she wrote her demand note -- which read "give me what you got" -- on the back of a prescription made out in her name and left it at the Consumers Credit Union, 2750 Washington St., around 12:57 p.m.
When Waukegan police arrived at her apartment building at about 1:30 p.m., Ramirez was outside her unit and told police she'd locked herself out. Inside the apartment, police found almost $10,000 as well as a black hat, sunglasses and black purse identical to the ones worn by the bank robber, according to a criminal complaint.
Waukegan police also spotted a red vehicle that matched the description of Ramirez's getaway car and pulled it over. The driver told police he had picked up a woman at the credit union and had been paid $1,235 to drive her around, cash the police then recovered, according to the complaint.
Ramirez is not the first bank robber to leave her name behind. In Decemberf 2008, a man charged with robbing a Chicago bank wrote his demand note on the back of his own pay stub.
FBI: Bank robber leaves debit card behind
August 17, 2010 12:15 PM | No Comments
A woman charged with robbing more than $11,000 from a Waukegan bank Monday was captured less than 40 minutes later after leaving, among other clues, her personal debit card on the teller's counter.
Kimberly Ramirez not only left her debit card, charging documents say, she wrote her demand note -- which read "give me what you got" -- on the back of a prescription made out in her name and left it at the Consumers Credit Union, 2750 Washington St., around 12:57 p.m.
When Waukegan police arrived at her apartment building at about 1:30 p.m., Ramirez was outside her unit and told police she'd locked herself out. Inside the apartment, police found almost $10,000 as well as a black hat, sunglasses and black purse identical to the ones worn by the bank robber, according to a criminal complaint.
Waukegan police also spotted a red vehicle that matched the description of Ramirez's getaway car and pulled it over. The driver told police he had picked up a woman at the credit union and had been paid $1,235 to drive her around, cash the police then recovered, according to the complaint.
Ramirez is not the first bank robber to leave her name behind. In Decemberf 2008, a man charged with robbing a Chicago bank wrote his demand note on the back of his own pay stub.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Has the White House Gone Tone Deaf?
Has the White House Gone Tone Deaf? CLICK ON THIS TO GET THE WHOLE ARTICLE
"For a country that's hurt, an economy that's limping, and a base that feels bruised, President Obama and his team would do well to descend from that high horse and put their feet back on the ground."
They're pinheads. They think the earth revolves around them--they have no clue how to run anything, how to do anything but campaign. They have no real skills. They're screwing our country into the ground. Every time I see another Prius or piece of crap car with an Obama sticker on it I yell--"So how's that hopey-changey thing working for ya? Out of work, scrambling to make your house payment or in foreclosure? Yep, probably. Idiots. Anyone who voted for this moron is an idiot.
"For a country that's hurt, an economy that's limping, and a base that feels bruised, President Obama and his team would do well to descend from that high horse and put their feet back on the ground."
They're pinheads. They think the earth revolves around them--they have no clue how to run anything, how to do anything but campaign. They have no real skills. They're screwing our country into the ground. Every time I see another Prius or piece of crap car with an Obama sticker on it I yell--"So how's that hopey-changey thing working for ya? Out of work, scrambling to make your house payment or in foreclosure? Yep, probably. Idiots. Anyone who voted for this moron is an idiot.
No-bama and his criminal buddies
American Thinker
"Putting it as politely as possible, the reckless corruption and ineptitude of this administration knows no bounds. There is nothing to be said for this carnival of clowns except that they must be voted out of office as soon as possible, followed immediately by a nationwide RICO investigation into their extensive, willfully destructive, corrupt activities. It seems apparent that nothing will stop these people short of jail."
"Putting it as politely as possible, the reckless corruption and ineptitude of this administration knows no bounds. There is nothing to be said for this carnival of clowns except that they must be voted out of office as soon as possible, followed immediately by a nationwide RICO investigation into their extensive, willfully destructive, corrupt activities. It seems apparent that nothing will stop these people short of jail."
Examiner Editorial: New fairy tales from Obamaland | Washington Examiner
Examiner Editorial: New fairy tales from Obamaland | Washington Examiner
Another example of why we need to GET RID OF THESE PEOPLE IN CHARGE. Time for election defeat for DEMON-CRATS.
Another example of why we need to GET RID OF THESE PEOPLE IN CHARGE. Time for election defeat for DEMON-CRATS.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
"What is wrong with Chicago?"
Another child is killed in a predominantly black neighborhood in Chicago. Let's be honest folks, it's not white people or Chinese or Hispanics going into those neighborhoods and killing kids--it's black on black crime. That's the plain facts. Here's another horribly sad story of another black child (but the fact that she's black is irrelevant--except to point out the obvious situation that no one in Chicago wants to admit) who is murdered in her own neighborhood. So horribly sad.
Gunfire kills girl, wounds cousin: 'What is wrong with Chicago?'
Gunfire kills girl, wounds cousin: 'What is wrong with Chicago?'
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Why do some cheer stupidity?
GOPUSA » Commentary » Sowell: Cheering Immaturity
"One of the many disservices done to young people by our schools and colleges is giving them the puffed up notion that they are in a position to pass sweeping judgments on a world that they have barely begun to experience. A standing ovation for childish remarks may produce "self-esteem" but promoting presumptuousness is unlikely to benefit either this student or society."
"One of the many disservices done to young people by our schools and colleges is giving them the puffed up notion that they are in a position to pass sweeping judgments on a world that they have barely begun to experience. A standing ovation for childish remarks may produce "self-esteem" but promoting presumptuousness is unlikely to benefit either this student or society."
What are they smoking? Thinking that spending more will solve the problems is CRAZY TALK
Stimulus spending has killed the ‘reality based community’ | Washington Examiner
"The various economic “stimulus” proposals have, by all accounts, failed to pull the U.S. economy out of recession. Regardless of whether they’ve had a positive effect on jobs or the economy at large, at least one sector of America has been irrevocably damaged by the stimuli: the “reality based community.”
"The various economic “stimulus” proposals have, by all accounts, failed to pull the U.S. economy out of recession. Regardless of whether they’ve had a positive effect on jobs or the economy at large, at least one sector of America has been irrevocably damaged by the stimuli: the “reality based community.”
Monday, August 9, 2010
Important Message from the White House on Racism
Yes, this is how no-bama views us and what we believe in.
Another gem from Karen (thanks!)
EIGHT THINGS GOD WON'T ASK WHEN YOU MEET HIM FACE TO FACE:
1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove. He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
2. God won't ask the square footage of your house, He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
3. God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
4. God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
5. God won't ask what your job title was. He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6. God won't ask how many friends you had. He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7. God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived, He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
8. God won't ask about the color of your skin, He'll ask about the content of your character.
1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove. He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.
2. God won't ask the square footage of your house, He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
3. God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.
4. God won't ask what your highest salary was. He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
5. God won't ask what your job title was. He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6. God won't ask how many friends you had. He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7. God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived, He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.
8. God won't ask about the color of your skin, He'll ask about the content of your character.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
This shows how incredibly pompous these people are
1. Spanish police close public beach Michelle Obamas 250k Spanish-holiday
2. Obama Choppers Six Miles For Economy Comments
3. Spanish police cleared off a stretch of beach for U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha to relax by the Mediterranean Friday after a busy day of sightseeing.
4. White House calling: Please will you make a coat for Michelle Obama
In the mean time there's this story:
2. Obama Choppers Six Miles For Economy Comments
3. Spanish police cleared off a stretch of beach for U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha to relax by the Mediterranean Friday after a busy day of sightseeing.
4. White House calling: Please will you make a coat for Michelle Obama
In the mean time there's this story:
U.S. Employers Shed Jobs
Unemployment Rate Held Steady at 9.5% in July
And they wonder why people are increasingly angry at them. They are either incredibly insensitive, stupid or just don't give a flying f*ck.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Hey Quinn and no-bama----is this that recovery you promised us?
Record number of Illinois families on food stamps - Chicago Breaking News
Record number of Illinois families on food stamps
The number of Illinois families receiving food stamps has reached its highest level ever.
More than 780,000 Illinois families got food stamps in June. The Illinois Department of Human Services says that is up 11.9 percent from a year earlier.
More than 780,000 Illinois families got food stamps in June. The Illinois Department of Human Services says that is up 11.9 percent from a year earlier.
Applications for the program jumped even more -- 27 percent.
The food stamp program is formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
A family of three can be get up to $526 in monthly benefits, depending on their income and expenses. The average in Illinois is $296 a month.
-- Associated Press
The food stamp program is formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
A family of three can be get up to $526 in monthly benefits, depending on their income and expenses. The average in Illinois is $296 a month.
-- Associated Press
Check out this map to see what the "per capita" debt is in your state
Here in Illinois it's $1856. So if I send them a check for that amount they'll stop taxing me? YA SURE--this demon-crat run state will tax you if you stand, sit, die, live, run, walk, drive, skip, jump----get the point? They'll tax you for THINKING ABOUT TAXING. So what's the answer? STOP SPENDING MONEY ON STUPID STUFF like they do here and also on the federal level. Stop trying to pay for stuff that government should have no business being involved in.
So go to this link: Your share of the state debt
So go to this link: Your share of the state debt
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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.
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."
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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
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
Our View: A lame way to justify a bad policy | Daily Chronicle
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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.
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.)
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.)
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Does continuing to renew unemployment benefits encourage people to NOT look for work?
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. "
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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.
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
Monday, July 5, 2010
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."
Friday, July 2, 2010
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.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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.
"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
Cardinals' LaRussa supports Arizona immigration law
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
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.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
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?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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?
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
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.
Read the whole column by clicking HERE.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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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.
Monday, June 14, 2010
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).
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).
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
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' |
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
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.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Yep, no-bama is all about redistribution of YOUR wealth
Here's the link: Private pay shrinks to historic lows
Friday, May 21, 2010
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:
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.
"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.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
This says a lot about the immigration issue in Arizona
Go to these websites and watch the video
wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html
wsbtv.com/video/23438712/index.html
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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:
• 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).
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.
• 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.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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."
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.
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.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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.
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!
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!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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.
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!
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!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
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.
Friday, April 9, 2010
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