Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Current Status
I must apoligize for my lack of attention to my blog. Bad time of year for me as the cold weather aggravates my heart conditions and it's been really cold this far south. Coldest teperatures since 1977 according to the Charlotte News. Nothing compared to up north, more than enough for me. Conditions under control with additional meds, but the meds really knock me out.
So patience my friends and thanks for all your comments. I'll be posting as I can.
PS, Can set up additional authors if anyone's interested?
So patience my friends and thanks for all your comments. I'll be posting as I can.
PS, Can set up additional authors if anyone's interested?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Change We Need
Change is coming, of this there is no doubt. We have a brand New Year and in a matter of days we'll have a new President and a Congress that will work with him. They'll certainly have their work cut out for them. The problems facing this Country have been brewing for decades. Not to rain on anybody's parade, but solutions will be some time in coming.
The Big Question now is where to we go from here? I've been checking the blogs and news from both sides and what I'm seeing is the same old same old. Lots of wringing of hands, complaining and blaming everything and everybody. Enough already! Time to take a collective deep breath and get on with the business of making this Country of ours a better place. What's needed is new ideas, new thinking for this new era. The President Elect and the Congress will, I'm sure, do everything in their power to get our Country back on track, but they cannot do it alone.
Who else then? YOU ! The worst thing I've seen over the past decades is the general feeling of hopelessness that's brought about the malaise of Apathy. An epidemic that is so prevalent everywhere. What can I do? I'm just one person. Or that's not my problem. The list goes on. Yes, only one person, but multiply that one by tens of millions and we've got a big problem. A problem in that special interest, the corrupt and the inept wind up with the power to do whatever they want.
What can you do? For starters get informed. Read the blogs, news feeds and newsletters on-line. Check out the latest news on TV and maybe even read a book and not just the news that agrees with your point of view. It's hard with the hectic life of today's world I know, but try. Get involved. Write a Congressman, check out the Government web sites or back your local candidate for Mayor. Comment on a blog. Little things yes, but remember the multiplier.
Me, I'm a big fan of the blogs. I think it's the ultimate vehicle for free speech. Think about it. A place where anyone can be heard and read by thousands, sometimes millions of people. I'm constantly amazed at the thoughts and insight not only in the articles, but many times in the comments. Case in point is B_Hoskins' comment at my Happy New Year Graphic:
"We need a new paradigm for society. The capitalists tell us that capitalism makes us all richer, that a rising tide lifts all boats. Well, that water has alligators up to my ass and something needs to be done.
The value of people's work is the value of the work to the community, not what people are willing to pay. An artist is worth more than a bad doctor. A businessman is nothing but greed set on a shrine.
We need a better system of allocating resources."
This is exactly what we need more of. People coming up with new ideas for new solutions. This is the Change We Really Need.
The Big Question now is where to we go from here? I've been checking the blogs and news from both sides and what I'm seeing is the same old same old. Lots of wringing of hands, complaining and blaming everything and everybody. Enough already! Time to take a collective deep breath and get on with the business of making this Country of ours a better place. What's needed is new ideas, new thinking for this new era. The President Elect and the Congress will, I'm sure, do everything in their power to get our Country back on track, but they cannot do it alone.
Who else then? YOU ! The worst thing I've seen over the past decades is the general feeling of hopelessness that's brought about the malaise of Apathy. An epidemic that is so prevalent everywhere. What can I do? I'm just one person. Or that's not my problem. The list goes on. Yes, only one person, but multiply that one by tens of millions and we've got a big problem. A problem in that special interest, the corrupt and the inept wind up with the power to do whatever they want.
What can you do? For starters get informed. Read the blogs, news feeds and newsletters on-line. Check out the latest news on TV and maybe even read a book and not just the news that agrees with your point of view. It's hard with the hectic life of today's world I know, but try. Get involved. Write a Congressman, check out the Government web sites or back your local candidate for Mayor. Comment on a blog. Little things yes, but remember the multiplier.
Me, I'm a big fan of the blogs. I think it's the ultimate vehicle for free speech. Think about it. A place where anyone can be heard and read by thousands, sometimes millions of people. I'm constantly amazed at the thoughts and insight not only in the articles, but many times in the comments. Case in point is B_Hoskins' comment at my Happy New Year Graphic:
"We need a new paradigm for society. The capitalists tell us that capitalism makes us all richer, that a rising tide lifts all boats. Well, that water has alligators up to my ass and something needs to be done.
The value of people's work is the value of the work to the community, not what people are willing to pay. An artist is worth more than a bad doctor. A businessman is nothing but greed set on a shrine.
We need a better system of allocating resources."
This is exactly what we need more of. People coming up with new ideas for new solutions. This is the Change We Really Need.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Pleasant Surprise
Being a brand new blog I wasn't expecting any traffic for months. I was very surprised to see some comments this early on.
Thank you folks and yes, even my new friend Chubby. A celebration is in order. How about some Ice Cream? Yes Pecan! (ty Renee)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Breaking News
The Great Escape of Ex-President Bush
This could soon be the headline for all the Major Media in the World. In just 12 days President Elect Obama will be sworn in as the President and guess who's worried sick? Yes, efforts to Impeach Bush have just fallen short (ran out of time), but the prosecution will begin in earnest. Bush knows his time is up and Prosecution for his crimes against the American People and his Illegal Wars Against the World will begin.
Finally Justice, well maybe not. I've recently come across some information that is incredible. So incredible that I cannot post the whole story until I get some verification.
Here we go:
Bush will be retiring to a palatial villa somewhere offshore. You heard that right. OFFSHORE where he cannot be prosecuted or extradited here for prosecution. He will be joining other Tyrants of the World on an island paradise. They have spent billions to develop this hideaway and it will have it's own government. They will live out their days like Kings and Queens with every whim and desire fulfilled. All this with the IL-GOTTEN gain of hard working men and women.
That's all I can print for now. If anyone has some information on this please comment or e-mail me.
This could soon be the headline for all the Major Media in the World. In just 12 days President Elect Obama will be sworn in as the President and guess who's worried sick? Yes, efforts to Impeach Bush have just fallen short (ran out of time), but the prosecution will begin in earnest. Bush knows his time is up and Prosecution for his crimes against the American People and his Illegal Wars Against the World will begin.
Finally Justice, well maybe not. I've recently come across some information that is incredible. So incredible that I cannot post the whole story until I get some verification.
Here we go:
Bush will be retiring to a palatial villa somewhere offshore. You heard that right. OFFSHORE where he cannot be prosecuted or extradited here for prosecution. He will be joining other Tyrants of the World on an island paradise. They have spent billions to develop this hideaway and it will have it's own government. They will live out their days like Kings and Queens with every whim and desire fulfilled. All this with the IL-GOTTEN gain of hard working men and women.
That's all I can print for now. If anyone has some information on this please comment or e-mail me.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Truth, Justice & Change
Truth
Truth is we're at the end of an era. An era of tyranny controlled by the few, the powerful and the greedy. It will be described in the history books as the Era of Greed. A time when the almighty dollar was all. When the rights of the hard working men and women of this Country meant nothing. When the poor, minorities and the disadvantaged were less than nothing. Just fodder for the ever growing war machine.
Justice
Well, the time of the tyrants is just about over. The Inauguration of Barack Obama will usher in a new era. We'll have a Champion for the People. At last the United States will be a country that cares about it's citizens. It will be as it should've been from the start, a land of Fairness & Compassion. A land that takes care of it's own, not just the greedy corporate fat-cats. A land where everyone has a chance. A chance to live the American Dream. To have the Health Care we so desperately need. Where all children have access to a good education and yes, even afford a College education.
The Change We Need
Change has been a long time coming, but it will soon be here. Our new President with the help of the new Congress will set about the business of changing this land for the good of all. What's most distressing is the flak I'm reading from the Left & Right about the President Elect. Give him a break people! He's not the President yet! All this nit-picking and griping about his appointments is getting us nowhere. What we need is unity. Let's get behind the new President on January 20 and help him realize His Dreams for America.
Truth is we're at the end of an era. An era of tyranny controlled by the few, the powerful and the greedy. It will be described in the history books as the Era of Greed. A time when the almighty dollar was all. When the rights of the hard working men and women of this Country meant nothing. When the poor, minorities and the disadvantaged were less than nothing. Just fodder for the ever growing war machine.
Justice
Well, the time of the tyrants is just about over. The Inauguration of Barack Obama will usher in a new era. We'll have a Champion for the People. At last the United States will be a country that cares about it's citizens. It will be as it should've been from the start, a land of Fairness & Compassion. A land that takes care of it's own, not just the greedy corporate fat-cats. A land where everyone has a chance. A chance to live the American Dream. To have the Health Care we so desperately need. Where all children have access to a good education and yes, even afford a College education.
The Change We Need
Change has been a long time coming, but it will soon be here. Our new President with the help of the new Congress will set about the business of changing this land for the good of all. What's most distressing is the flak I'm reading from the Left & Right about the President Elect. Give him a break people! He's not the President yet! All this nit-picking and griping about his appointments is getting us nowhere. What we need is unity. Let's get behind the new President on January 20 and help him realize His Dreams for America.
