Government Shutdown Threat Again???

We don't need a government shutdown!  We need to shutdown Congress!  These guys are playing the American People for FOOLS!

We the people of the United States of America, need to begin a campaign to vote all encumbent Members of Congress out of office.  They have no interest in what is good for us, only what is good for them.  They couldn't agree that the sky is blue or grass is green.  Republicans and Democrats alike have lost their ability to represent the people of America.  Some times I wonder if the Comunist of the world haven't financed the election of these people to office with the specific goal of bringing down this great nation.

Execution of Cop Killer

Several witnesses testified under oath during the trial which resulted in the guilty verdict and thus the death sentence.   Now several years later the witnesses are recanting their testimony.  Are they admitting now that they committed perjury during the trial?  If so, they have created a situation where it's possible an Innocent man was put to death.  Why then, are prosecutors not seeking charges against these witnesses who are recanting?

Regardless, if anyone is responsible for a miscarriage of justice in this case, it is the witnesses who are now recanting!

Power Outages

We have had so many power outages in my neighborhood recently that caused me to go buy a generator.  Yesterday, power went out and I waited an hour for it to come back on before I pulled out the generator and started it up.  Ran all the extentions and just as I started plugging things in, the power came back on.  Not complaining about the effort exerted to pull out the generator.  Just glad the power came back on!  Wonder  why the power company is having so much trouble keeping the power going.  I understand when there's a big huricane or snow storm but yesterday there was nothing.

US Economic Recovery

The government put billions of dollars into bailing out the banks!  Those banks have paid back most of that money, so now put that money into, I suggest that a new automobile be developed that gets 50 mpg or better and set up the infrastructure to build it.  I believe this can be done with Turbo Diesel Technology.  No parts of the automobile will be built outside the United States so if you can't get it here now, build a factory to make it.  Make all the factories non union but pay all employees a fair wage with benefits.

Once produced,  give incentive to buy the product.  Forgo sales taxes when purchased or forgo property taxes for the first 3 years of ownership.  Offer free service for the first two years.

Diagnostic Test

I have a diagnostic test today.  Just hoping I can dodge the big C!

Mortgage System Illness

There is something seriously wrong with the American Mortgage system.  My home owner's insurance did not go up, my property taxes did not increase, my interest is 30 year fixed rate, yet my mortgage payment increased by $60 per month this year.  It increased last year as well.  I believe that the 535 members of congress and the president of the United States have sold us out to big business and special interest.  We need to begin a campaign to vote all incumbents out of office and start over.  This seems to be the only way to send them the message that they work for us and not the rich, famous and big business.  Voting them out of office is the only weapon we have to get control of our country back into our hands!

Pledge of Allegiance

Those people who want to ban the pledge in schools do not belong in this country!  If you want to live here and take advantage of the freedom this country offers you have to have some sense of patriotism toward the country.  If they love their country so much why did they leave and come here.  Not teaching our children patriotism will lead to no patriots willing to fight the overthrow of America when overthrow begins.  They will then be complaining about the injustices they face because they destroyed patriotism and American freedoms.  The flag of this country stands for everything the country has to offer and without allegiance to it and the country there is no way the country can survive.

Obama's Job Package

Just stuff that's already been tried and didn't work.  Need to give incentives to all the companies that are sending their manufacturing needs to other countries to meet their manufacturing needs from USA SOURCES.  Americans also need to demand that what they buy is US made by Americans.  That's hard to do.  I recently tried to by clothes from J.C. Penny's and asked for american made and clerk said they don't have anything.  Someone needs to tell me why that is.  Are there any factories in US making clothing?

One place Obama might start if the military.  Restrict contractors from using foreign suppliers.  To steal from Bruce Springsteen, in stead of Born in the USA, I want to see and hear MADE IN THE USA.  I'll buy that!!!

Grandson's Second Day of School

Didn't go so well, he got a red apple for being a bad boy.   Talked to him but school has been out for two days because of rain and flooding so he probably won't remember.

Grandson's First Day of School

My 4 year old grandson started school today.  He was so excited, it was pouring rain but he jumped on the bus without saying good bye. Had lots to talk about when he got home.  He got a green apple stamp which is good they get a red apple if you are bad.

Idea for Job Creation

In the last decade many factories have replaced human jobs with automation.  Now I know that automation in most factories speeds up the process and is in some cases cheaper.  Why are we in such a hurry anyway?  Let Congress pass a restriction for new factories that limits the amount of automation the factory can have.  Hire more people to do the work.

Also bring back all the work sent to Mexico and China.  I know this means we will have to pay more for the goods.  But if we don't,  we will have to pay more in taxes.  Money we don't have because we don't have a job.  So you say if we don't have a job we don't pay taxes, humbug every thing you do is taxed, I'm surprised that the government hasn't levied a tax for every time you make love to your spouse!

Obama Jobs Plan

I havn't seen the plan yet and don't know if it's good or bad.  However, the most important issue in America today is the economy and getting people back to work!  The Republicans know this so why did they even consider asking the President to delay his anouncement until after their debate?  This just proves they have no interest in the country and the people who put them in office and only want to promote their own agenda.  An now there is concern the it may compete with NFL opening season games.  What is wrong with people?  Is football more important than getting a job?

Post Irene Damage and Experience

Power went out about 10:30 PM Saturday the 27th and came back on 7:30 PM Tuesday the 30th.  My wife has sleep apnia and uses a CPAC machine so she rented a motel room while the power was out.  I purchased a small generator which allowed us to save most of our perisable food.

A large tree down the street took out the power and all the neighbors got together and cut away enough of the tree to open the street.  I lost two trees on my property but there was no damage.  Bigest problem was picking up the broken limbs and trash left behind.  I removed about three bushels of trash from my pool.

It's now Thursday and so far no disasters this week.  Maybe it's over!!!