You Can't Fix Stupid, But You Can Vote It Out

I would gladly give credit for the above slogan to whom credit is due, but frankly I am not sure who that would be. But the point is more important anyway. We have a chance to make our voices heard soon. In fact, if we are really upset with the current Administration and Congress, we have an OBLIGATION to do something about it.

I strongly urge everyone who is in fear for the very fabric of this nation to get to the polls in November. Off-year elections typically have much lower voter turn out than presidential elections. We must make 2010 the exception...We MUST! Do not vote for the name you recognize or that you hear the most on TV. Do your homework THEN vote on the person who will truly represent you.

How does all this relate to the slogan?

Well, simply put..."STUPID" is in control of Congress as we speak. Have your senator and congressmen been in office year after year? If so, have these people really represented you? Really? If you are satisfied with your politicians, read no further. If you, on the other hand, you want change NOW, then you know what you have to do. VOTE

By the way, do not trust party "labels." As far as those who have been in office for years, for decades, are concerned, there is no difference, for the most part, in the platforms of those who claim to be Democrats, and those who claim to be Republicans. When all of us can understand this, then, and only then, can we truly open the way back to a government that is "of the people, by the people, AND FOR THE PEOPLE!"

In case you have not noticed yet, the current Congress does not represent the majority of the people nor do they show the least concern for what you and I, "average" Americans, want and need from our government. Did you want or ask for bailouts of the auto industry? Did you fear for the livelihood of the poor bankers and ask for a bailout of the financial industry? Were you afraid that the minions on Wall Street would starve, so they needed a bailout too?

I truly doubt that anyone of you supported any of these programs when they were shoved down our throats. So please, look around. Take a good look at who is in office now. Do a little research on your senator and congressmen. It is easy...they put all this on their own websites. Many of them are crowing right along with President Obama about all these great programs and the "recovery" our nation is currently undergoing (in a really subtle way, apparently). How did your representatives vote on these issues? If you are upset and disappointed with your representation, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

And, don't let the passing of time dim your memory! November is just a few weeks away.

I urge you to join me as we VOTE STUPID OUT OF OFFICE!

The Long Weekend

I am so ready for Labor Day. I must admit that I am not going to sit and ponder the "true meaning" of Labor Day, although I know the origin of the occasion to some degree; that it was originally a day to honor organized labor (unions). Ironically it became a national holiday for employees all over the nation, most of whom are actually ambivalent or even outright opposed to unions. I am sure most of us very rarely thank the union organizers for our "last Monday holiday of the vacation season."

Enough background! I am leaving the Third Coast and going to Central Texas for the long weekend. Lots of barbequed ribs, deviled eggs, and of course, banana pudding. Practically the whole family, or really a mix of three or four families, will be together for three long, wonderful days. This type of scene of course will be played out all over the United States. Most families have at least one weirdo that makes any get-together interesting. Unfortunately the Meeks-Franks-Perryman-Snoddy-Henry (forgive me if I left anyone out)family has more than its share. And Labor Day is sure to bring out the best in all of us.

To add even more gasoline to the mixture, the daughter is bringing her soon-to-be (?) fiancee to the festivities. We are all anxious to meet him. And out of fairness to him, we want him to meet all the weirdos early on, so that he can make an educated decision, and also (I am sort of kidding about this) (maybe) so that he may pull up stakes and run when he meets Lurch, Uncle Fester, Thing #1 and Thing #2, and of course, Uncle Rod (the one we worry about the most).

All kidding aside, each holiday gives us an opportunity to reunite with our families, and that is really what I am waiting for. Relatives from all over Texas will arrive, and we will also see our loved ones who still reside in the old home town. Lots of love, laughter, and yes, a little bit of weirdoisms...all of this makes up the joy of the holiday.

So I hope each one of you will have your own visits to make, your own family reunions, maybe even at your house, if your are the "family anchor." The glad reunions, the food, and all the fun, maybe that is the "true meaning" of Labor Day after all!

Double Rainbows

This morning as I returned to the beach house from Freeport, I was blessed with the appearance of a double rainbow. So beautiful, and somewhat rare. I had to pause for a moment. Well, longer than that, because I took several photos. To me the rainbow is such a wonder. I know, there is a very simple scientific explanation. But I like to think of the rainbow as a gift from God. Two rainbows equal twice as blessed!

This beautiful sight send me back to my childhood years for just a little while. Surely you remember those times. Back then, you really believed there WAS a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Maybe you believed it was guarded by a mischievous leprechaun.

Did you ever try to get to the end of the rainbow? As a young child, you had not yet learned that the end of the rainbow could be very elusive. Remember when it was just down the road from your front yard? No matter how close you got to it, you could never quite touch it. And the pot of gold? You probably never layed eyes on it, but no matter. You knew it was there, just behind the next tree, just around the next corner. And one day, maybe you would finally catch that leprechaun and steal his pot of gold!

Well, somewhere along the way you grew up, you realized there was no pot of gold, there was no leprechaun, and you could never find the end of the rainbow. But every now and then, some new sight, some magical moment, catches you off guard, takes your breath away...and you believe again, if just for a minute, you really could catch the leprechaun and get his gold...just for a moment...you stood at the end of the rainbow.

It Truly Is A Time For Change

President Obama ran on the theme that it was time for "change." Since his election, to this very day, he has said we (I am not sure which "we" he was speaking of) are ready for "change." On this I agree whole-heartedly with the President.

We (and I mean those of us who are tired of, and afraid of, Mr. Obama's brand of change) are truly ready for CHANGE. In my latest post I went on a rant about Mr. and Mrs. Obama. I have no rant today. Instead, I have a calm and rational plea that I would like to make.

President Obama is our President and there is nothing to be done about that now. BUT, there is something I would like to ask of each of us now:

1. Learn the background and agenda of each candidate that you support. Do not be led by the press or those in power who are promoting a certain candidate. In other words, educate yourself and make up YOUR mind. All of us have one.

2. Make sure you show up to vote, don't just "think" your vote. This may help you feel better, but you will still be in someone else's boat, and at the mercy of those at the wheel.

3. Maybe now is the time for change, in regards to term limits. I have always been opposed to term limits because I wanted to be free to vote for whom I wanted. If a Senator has been in office for twenty years, I might want to keep the Senator if I was pleased with his or her performance. Same with the House of Representatives. But I have revised my opinion in this matter. It appears that the only way to rid ourselves of parasitic government is by turning out the parasites every so often. As it stands now, the incumbent tends to remain that way. YOU AND I SUFFER FOR IT. We (the common, average citizen) are footing the bill for runaway government. And, from hearing various politicos talking, it appears that they believe they are entitled to your money, AND they are entitled TO FORCE THEIR AGENDA ON YOU. The longer they are in power, the more they can force on you. Term limits do not seem like such a bad thing, in retrospect.

4. Please pause with me just a moment, and visualize this idea, and personalize it: The "Government" does not "have money," does not "make money." and does not "create" income. Government DOES tax citizens and businesses, does levy administration fees and fines, and DOES FEED ON ITSELF. That is to say, Government increases exponentially when unchecked by the citizenry.

President Lincoln said most eloquently, and (I believe) meant it most sincerely, that the goverment exists "of the People, by the People, and FOR the People." (My emphasis)

Do you believe, at this moment in history, that our present government is "of the people." In fact, in all but the local offices, goverment is "of" a ruling class that is determined to dictate terms of existence to you and me. This class of people has no concept of what life is like for the average person. If the opposite were true, would it not be easy for "anyone" to run for president, senator, congressman, governor, state representative? Can YOU or I afford to run for any office other than local dog catcher. NO!

Do you believe, at this moment in history, that government is BY THE PEOPLE? Seventy percent (or more) of the people are against the mosque being built near ground zero. Are any politicians coming to our aid? Right! Eighty percent of the people are against "government" insurance. Just look at where our "representatives" stand on this issue. "Bailouts" from the government to giant corporations? Same thing. "The People" were violently opposed. And now, BP has quietly "turned over" the cleanup fund to the "government." Guess what? BP HAD money. But with the "government" administrating the cleanup effort, do you really believe BP will spend anymore of its own money? Really??

Do you believe, at this moment in history, that our goverment is FOR the people. With more than seventy percent of the people displeased with Congress, and sixty or more disappointed with the president, I would have to say "no" on this one also. Government goes on, and GROWS ON, IN SPITE OF THE WISHES OF THE PEOPLE.

Well, this blog is finished. The choice is yours: Complain and BOHICA, or DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. Please make your voice heard at the polls this time. Both in November, and in 2012.

A Time for Change and Hope

These words were President Obama's constant chorus throughout his campaign, and he continues to regurgitate them as his administration wears on. Well, Mr. President, I for one, AM hoping for Change and damned quick. I know, we have to wait until the next election, but that will be relatively soon, though relatively NOT SOON ENOUGH!!

This president constantly refers to the "the failed policies of the Bush Adminstration" as the cause of all the problems this nation now faces, even though the the King of Change and Hope has occupied the White House for two years. As the nation sinks deeper into Recession (we don't call it Depression, do we?), as our foreign policy crumbles, and as we bow ever further over to the demands of Muslims and illegal aliens in this nation, I become more and more certain this is not the "Change" we have "Hoped" for, Mr. Obama. I am also positive, Mr. Obama, that you cannot and will not deliver any hope to me. How can a Muslim, who has loudly proclaimed his disdain for America as we know it, POSSIBLY offer any acceptable Change or valid Hope to me, a PROUD AMERICAN?

As for change, the abuse of American tax dollars by the First Lady is a first, a most UNWANTED CHANGE. We learned after the fact that Mrs. Obama had traveled to Spain. There was nothing wrong with a First Lady ambasador trip. But, Mrs. Obama took SIXTY of her relatives with her. That is a first. Mrs. Obama's entourage rented seventy rooms at approximately $2500 per night PER ROOM. That is definitely another first. Is this the Great Obama Change and Hope in action?!

Did you know that after Mrs. Obama returned, the President and Mrs. Obama then took a vacation to Martha's Vineyard? At least she did not take the sixty relatives with her, as far as we have been told. If Hilary Clinton had taken the same Spanish vaction, there would have been a brief public uproar. God help us at the clamor and outrage if Laura Bush had even suggested such a trip!

The Army Special Forces soldiers have a most appropriate acronym: BOHICA. It simply means "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again." Sounds tailor-made for the times of the current administration. I wonder how many more times we (those who are not Obama-parrots and worshippers) must BOHICA before 2012.

I am not only angry at those who ignored all that was known about Obama and voted for him anyway; at the media that forced Obama on us because he was black, not because he was a good leader; at other people who wanted to be "big" and elect our first "black" president regardless of the harm that would befall this nation; but also at myself and others who did not do more to bring Obama's true (lack of) character into the limelight.

A terrible mistake was made in 2008, but in all honesty, the other choice was not a lot better, though much more palatable in retrospect. After all, McCain was NOT a conservative or middle of the road conservative, he was just this side of liberal democrat and we all knew that, too. Now, it falls on those of us who care to salvage the nation in 2012. We must have a candidate who is committed to America, a man who will not turn his back on the flag, and a man who will actually lead in times of crisis. Although I said "man," a qualified woman would fit the bill just as well. Race would not be a factor, but love for this nation of ours is a must.

Who can forget Mrs. Obama's infamous words, "NOW I am proud to be an American!" If Mrs. Obama was NOT proud to be an American BEFORE, WHAT IN GOD'S NAME WAS KEEPING HER IN THIS GREAT NATION all the years BEFORE 2008?!!

I hope all of you will join me in 2012, not necessarily voting for my candidate of choice, but being DAMN SURE we are voting for an AMERICAN, and not only that, but an American WHO IS ALREADY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. If a man or woman who seeks the office of PRESIDENT is NOT a PROUD AMERICAN, that let all other PROUD AMERICANS UNITE TO KEEP THAT TRAITOR OUT OF THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN THE LAND!

President Obama

President Barack Obama

It still bewilders me after all this time how such a man was elected.

Hilary Clinton was a terrible choice too. And the McCain/Palin ticket was not appealing at all.

Was Obama the lesser of three evils?

If the choice was either Hilary or Barack, it would have been a very difficult decision. Hilary was obviously a return to the Clinton days, only worse. Obama was the unknown...yet not so unknown. By the end of the 2008 Presidential Campaign Barack Obama had spelled out to the nation and the world exactly what he thought about America, freedom, the rights of the people (White people especially), and the irresponsible way he would handle the federal budget, as well as the inevitable tax hikes.

Now, two years into the Obama Administration, Barack Obama has not kept many of his campaign promises other than constant overspending and the endless barrage of proposed taxes. But, what HAS Obama done?

He has made plain that his loyalties lie with something totally foreign to the American nation, its people, and most importantly, its Constitution. He has made it very clear that he does not have the best interest of American soldiers in his heart. He has thumbed his nose at the American flag and refused to take the Pledge of Allegiance. He has several times turned his back to the flag at the moment that honor was due to the Star Spangled Banner. His wife was heard to say, "NOW I can FINALLY be proud to be American." Perhaps Barack himself held the same sentiment...or maybe even now he is not proud to be an "American" but only proud to be "in charge" of America.

How did this man get elected?

Obviously because someone voted for him, and the Electoral College followed suit. This incredible turn of events was made possible when the media, for whatever reason, "decided" that Hilary was not going to win the election. Then the great idea that America could have its first Black president became the media battle cry, also taken up by not a few well-meaning but clearly ignorant voters.

At the same time there was the media campaign against the Republican candidates, and the fact the many conservatives of all political affiliations did not support conservative candidates who were not...well, conservative. After all, McCain had been, not in the too distant past, a key player on the Democrat side of the aisle.

Nonetheless, how could a man like Barack Obama gain the White House?

He was clearly a muslim sympathizer if not an actual muslim. He clearly stood for the opposite of what most people valued in this nation. In his own words during the campaign, he explained his views of the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and inequalities that needed to be "addressed." He had clearly announced his fiscal policies and foreign policies. His views were shown on all the networks, and they were not favorable for the future of this nation. Many people heard and saw his speeches. Many more read the papers. But, never mind all that, here was the chance to show how "big" we were, how much we had "progressed," and so we were expected to ignore his message and elect Barack Obama because he was BLACK!

Now we are all reaping the just deserts for this terrible mistake; those who voted against him as well as those who voted for him. AND WE ARE GETTING EXACTLY WHAT OBAMA PROMISED!!

(Except a brave and honest leader of this nation)

I implore anyone who reads this and who believes, NOT IN MY RANTINGS, but in what we see and hear, especially from Barack himself, and from his minions in the House and Senate, to VOTE ALL OF THE MINIONS OUT this November. Barack is only as powerful as his allies in the House and Senate.

We have one chance to correct our mistake now, before it is way too late.

Heaven help us if we do not SAVE OUR NATION NOW!!!

Return to the Third Coast

How interesting to go the complete circle, again. I am now residing back in Surfside at the beach house, Some'r Surfin.' Removing myself from the workmans comp business I am now looking into other possibilties as well as getting my writing into high gear. I am sure we will return to West Texas some day, but for now I am very happy at the beach.

One of my goals now that I am back down here is to be a little more prolific as to blogging. I am just about finished with the final editing of Bailey Black, that is before I turn it over to trusted persons to proofread the manuscript. I wonder if a manuscript is a manuscript if it exists only in the virtual world. Anyway, the final product will soon be thrust onto the world. Yes!!

Stay tuned...same time...same channel.

Be there.