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Not too lean, anymore, but former mean fighting Marine!
I got on late and missed the fireworks (from the looks of it, it really was a major conflict tonight!).
So, I thought I'd add some comic relief. Ever notice how much a person who gets into the WH ages so fast. I mean faster than those soap opera kids who turn 16 in 3 years.
Just mouse over their pictures...
How the candidates will look in four years
So, I thought I'd add some comic relief. Ever notice how much a person who gets into the WH ages so fast. I mean faster than those soap opera kids who turn 16 in 3 years.
Just mouse over their pictures...
How the candidates will look in four years
Who are you really mad at?
Whites?
Blacks?
America?
God?
Parents?
Spouse?
Government?
Other country?
Hillary?
Obama?
Bush & Co?
Bill?
Rev. Wright?
Lincoln?
Media?
Education?
Wages?
Insurance?
I see everyone is mad but I think it is anger that has been brewing for a long time. For yourself, what started your anger?
Whites?
Blacks?
America?
God?
Parents?
Spouse?
Government?
Other country?
Hillary?
Obama?
Bush & Co?
Bill?
Rev. Wright?
Lincoln?
Media?
Education?
Wages?
Insurance?
I see everyone is mad but I think it is anger that has been brewing for a long time. For yourself, what started your anger?
And are no longer here for us to learn from:
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.
And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?
A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.
It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago,
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?
He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY
© 1987 A. Lawrence Vaincourt
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.
And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?
A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.
It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago,
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?
He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY
© 1987 A. Lawrence Vaincourt
Time to catch up on some DVR activity. Discovery-Health is having a segment on Primordial Dwarfs.
show us where Obama has instituted change in his Congressional Senate and Illinois Senate career? Read More »
So I don't have to keep reading the trash that Liz spews out, I thought I might add a touch of truth. Because, someone needs to stop the stupid talk and sit down and look at what is really happening before making broadstroke statements of impending doom:
Boston Globe
2 Apr 2008
Is NAFTA good or bad for US Workers and the US Economy?
With Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tussling over the relative merits of the North American Free Trade Agreement, this Boston Globe column, in which Canadian Trade Minister David Emerson is quoted, is useful as quick background reading. NAFTA, signed by former President Bill Clinton and ratified by the US Congress in the mid-1990s, sought to bring down trade barriers amongst the Mexican, Canadian, and United States’ economies. A common lament amongst those in rust-belt states and along the Mexican border is that the agreement has sent millions of jobs formerly held by Americans to Canada and Mexico. Emerson cautions us to be wary of this claim, parsing the logic:
“I strongly believe that the growth in protectionist sentiment is somewhat misplaced and irrational. It’s people who are concerned about the loss of jobs over the last 10 years which largely …quot; analytically …quot; has been shown to be driven by technology,” he told reporters.
“To the degree that it’s the result of liberalized trade, it’s more to do with the Asian dynamos like China and India and Vietnam, and countries like that. It’s not NAFTA that is hurting the North American worker. It’s not,” Emerson said.
“In fact, NAFTA is probably the friend of the North American worker because it enables us to achieve a level of efficiency and competitiveness that helps us take on the real competitive threats.”
Emerson said he had urged his counterparts in Canada’s 10 provinces to stress this message in dealings with the governors of U.S. states and members of the U.S. Congress.
“When you recognize that 39 out of 50 states have Canada as their number one export market, you start to realize governors and congressmen at the local level have an awful lot at stake, and we need to make sure they understand that,” Emerson said.
“Premiers and provincial ministers are very good, they have lots of contacts. The federal government cannot do it all.”
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has expressed confidence that, despite the rhetoric, the North American Free Trade Agreement will not be reopened. Emerson was not quite as confident.
“We’ve all been hearing the comments of presidential candidates, of congressmen. Protectionist forces have been gathering steam for some years and they’re showing no signs of abating,” he said. Read More »
Boston Globe
2 Apr 2008
Is NAFTA good or bad for US Workers and the US Economy?
With Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tussling over the relative merits of the North American Free Trade Agreement, this Boston Globe column, in which Canadian Trade Minister David Emerson is quoted, is useful as quick background reading. NAFTA, signed by former President Bill Clinton and ratified by the US Congress in the mid-1990s, sought to bring down trade barriers amongst the Mexican, Canadian, and United States’ economies. A common lament amongst those in rust-belt states and along the Mexican border is that the agreement has sent millions of jobs formerly held by Americans to Canada and Mexico. Emerson cautions us to be wary of this claim, parsing the logic:
“I strongly believe that the growth in protectionist sentiment is somewhat misplaced and irrational. It’s people who are concerned about the loss of jobs over the last 10 years which largely …quot; analytically …quot; has been shown to be driven by technology,” he told reporters.
“To the degree that it’s the result of liberalized trade, it’s more to do with the Asian dynamos like China and India and Vietnam, and countries like that. It’s not NAFTA that is hurting the North American worker. It’s not,” Emerson said.
“In fact, NAFTA is probably the friend of the North American worker because it enables us to achieve a level of efficiency and competitiveness that helps us take on the real competitive threats.”
Emerson said he had urged his counterparts in Canada’s 10 provinces to stress this message in dealings with the governors of U.S. states and members of the U.S. Congress.
“When you recognize that 39 out of 50 states have Canada as their number one export market, you start to realize governors and congressmen at the local level have an awful lot at stake, and we need to make sure they understand that,” Emerson said.
“Premiers and provincial ministers are very good, they have lots of contacts. The federal government cannot do it all.”
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has expressed confidence that, despite the rhetoric, the North American Free Trade Agreement will not be reopened. Emerson was not quite as confident.
“We’ve all been hearing the comments of presidential candidates, of congressmen. Protectionist forces have been gathering steam for some years and they’re showing no signs of abating,” he said. Read More »
A rebuttal to Liz's post.
There is always an enemy to fight!
Hunger,
Wages,
Work ethics,
Rights (race, gender, orientation),
Ignorance,
Education...
Please feel free to add on to the list!
Don't be fooled! Fighting is not about war. It is about representing those of us with a small presence. A voice so small that it cannot be heard outside of our house. It's about someone who is willing to be hated in order to help the little people. A fighter will make the little peoples voice be heard and is willing to do that at all costs! Even if it means losing the Presidential nomination. Women's rights? African-American rights? Gay rights? Check, check, check!
A fighter does not mean no negotiation! It means that they are even more determined to negotiate. It does not mean a fist fight or a war. It means sitting down and writing out hundreds of bills and resolutions, tiredly pushing the people to change their hearts, minds, then votes to do the right thing. It means staying on the forefront of issues and standing up when things need changing. It means making a small change, knowing that it isn't perfect yet, but understanding that getting the foot in the door is the first and most important step in the process.
Peacemaking will always happen with a fighter. President Bill Clinton was a fighter AND we had the world in our palm. Show us a better peacemaker AND world leader. Then show us just a peacemaker.
You can have just your peacemaking. I want a fighter!
For my very small voice.
There is always an enemy to fight!
Hunger,
Wages,
Work ethics,
Rights (race, gender, orientation),
Ignorance,
Education...
Please feel free to add on to the list!
Don't be fooled! Fighting is not about war. It is about representing those of us with a small presence. A voice so small that it cannot be heard outside of our house. It's about someone who is willing to be hated in order to help the little people. A fighter will make the little peoples voice be heard and is willing to do that at all costs! Even if it means losing the Presidential nomination. Women's rights? African-American rights? Gay rights? Check, check, check!
A fighter does not mean no negotiation! It means that they are even more determined to negotiate. It does not mean a fist fight or a war. It means sitting down and writing out hundreds of bills and resolutions, tiredly pushing the people to change their hearts, minds, then votes to do the right thing. It means staying on the forefront of issues and standing up when things need changing. It means making a small change, knowing that it isn't perfect yet, but understanding that getting the foot in the door is the first and most important step in the process.
Peacemaking will always happen with a fighter. President Bill Clinton was a fighter AND we had the world in our palm. Show us a better peacemaker AND world leader. Then show us just a peacemaker.
You can have just your peacemaking. I want a fighter!
For my very small voice.
A fun todo and a little break too!
National Priorities Project
It's simple:
Location Type: State
State: Pick your state
Program: Total Iraq War spending approved to date
Trade-Off: All
Then post a comment showing your state! Read More »
National Priorities Project
It's simple:
Location Type: State
State: Pick your state
Program: Total Iraq War spending approved to date
Trade-Off: All
Then post a comment showing your state! Read More »
I had several chuckles about how the government runs (why cry when it won't fix anything!). One example is how we'd barely have enough money all year long for training or parts to replenish equipment, but come August we'd run around like chickens with our heads cut off to spend whatever money was left. The reasoning was, if we didn't spend it then the budget could be cut the next year. Since my best friend was the fiscal clerk, she got the credit card to go shopping and spend up all of the budget. Of course, a lot of it went to paper (which is always in short supply). But lamp shades, buckles, sheets, and desk sets were some items I remember getting.
Well, the other day I went to check on my father, who is a disabled veteran (Agent Orange - Vietnam) and receives his medication through TriCare, the closest base (if available), or the Veteran's hospital.
Wouldn't you know that the TriCare mail order ones are straight from Canada?
Well, the other day I went to check on my father, who is a disabled veteran (Agent Orange - Vietnam) and receives his medication through TriCare, the closest base (if available), or the Veteran's hospital.
Wouldn't you know that the TriCare mail order ones are straight from Canada?
But each slickaroony can go head to head on the pinocchio stories...
Please devote your attention to the front page of factcheck.org.
I am providing their graph for your reading pleasure:
Please devote your attention to the front page of factcheck.org.
I am providing their graph for your reading pleasure:
In the links I post below, you can go right to the candidate and click on the bill amount and go directly to the bill/resolutions page for that candidate. What is TOTALLY depressing for me, is going to my own state's representatives - WHO ARE LAME DUCKS!
That would be Texas, for those that don't know.
http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d110/sponlst.html
110th Congress:
Sponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 109 52 161
BHO 63 57 120
Cosponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 432 131 563
BHO 327 93 420
Cosponsored
Original
Bills Amdts
HRC 243 93
BHO 189 66
Total Bills
HRC = 724
BHO = 540
http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d109/sponlst.html
109th Congress:
Sponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 90 87 177
BHO 66 86 152
Cosponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 497 223 720
BHO 255 172 427
Cosponsored
Original
Bills Amdts
HRC 301 160
BHO 161 125
Total Bills
HRC = 897
BHO = 579 Read More »
That would be Texas, for those that don't know.
http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d110/sponlst.html
110th Congress:
Sponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 109 52 161
BHO 63 57 120
Cosponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 432 131 563
BHO 327 93 420
Cosponsored
Original
Bills Amdts
HRC 243 93
BHO 189 66
Total Bills
HRC = 724
BHO = 540
http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d109/sponlst.html
109th Congress:
Sponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 90 87 177
BHO 66 86 152
Cosponsored
Bills Amdts Total
HRC 497 223 720
BHO 255 172 427
Cosponsored
Original
Bills Amdts
HRC 301 160
BHO 161 125
Total Bills
HRC = 897
BHO = 579 Read More »
Change a website to another dialect.
Put a URL in this website and pick another dialect:
The Dialectizer
Here is one I put in:
Democratic Party Link Read More »
Put a URL in this website and pick another dialect:
The Dialectizer
Here is one I put in:
Democratic Party Link Read More »
The nominations committee has just adjorned and is on it's way in here. This is it... 15, 30, 60 minutes?
We are all walking zombies!
We are all walking zombies!
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