HELLO........WAKE UP PEOPLE!!

Is everyone living under a rock? Where is the outrage that our government is thinking about arming the rebels in Libya? Who are these rebels? Are they part of the Muslim Brotherhood? Are they associated with Al Qaeda? Why am I the only one asking this question? Where in Gods green earth is the so called investigative reporters? Yeah I know,they are trailing Charlie Sheen's every move....because Charlie getting high and making an ass out of himself will put me and my loved ones in danger,and yes we should cover him. NOT! I just wish the media covered the comings and goings in Washington as they do train wrecks as Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen. If so, the politicians would not be getting away with running this great Country into the ground. I really want to understand why we are helping the people of Libya,when the Iranian people were begging for our help,no, more like pleading? Why not,Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Tunisia,Yemen,Bahrain or for that matter North Korea? Why Libya.....they were not a threat to America or the African region for that matter. Iran is a threat to America,their people and surrounding region,yet we put on blinders and bow to them. Why? How do we send our brave men and women into harms way,WITHOUT consulting Congress? President Obama thought it was ok to consult with the United Nations and the Arab League.....but NOT the United States Congress? What really makes me outraged is, President Obama made these decisions while on vacation in Brazil, and it took him ten days to speak on this very important matter. How would you feel if you were a parent, or spouse of a loved one who was sent into harms way,but our Commander in Chief was not around to explain why he was doing this? President Obama who campaigned against President Bush's choice of going into Iraq with all his slogans and rhetoric, and made it a focal point of his campaign....at least President Bush went before Congress. This is just another example of this administration going around the Constitution. President Obama said there would NOT be any boots on the ground,but he just deployed 2000 Marines to Libya.......what the hell for? Can someone PLEASE in the media ask this all too important question? Maybe a analyst from ESPN can ask him,we all know how Obama likes talking to the sport guys.

Has anyone seen or heard from Eric Holder lately? Where is he,and what purpose does he serve? I know his job title is Attorney General,and that title implies he is chief law enforcement officer....but where in the job description it says:enforce certain laws,and put blinders on for others? Nowhere to be exact.Curious since he has taken this job,he has called us cowards,turned his back on the Constitution,but then who hasn't in this administration? He refused to charge the Black Panthers with video tape proof of voter intimidation because, in his words not mine,"bringing charges would demean his people". His people? What the hell is that? Does he or does he not work for all the people in this Country? Why no charges against Obama's trusty neighbor and his wife? Remember them? William Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn from the Weather Underground....yeah maybe they only killed a couple of cops,blinded one, and destroyed government property.But as Obama loves to say, he was 4 when this happened,so he shouldn't be blamed. Well we are not blaming you, we are judging you by the company you keep....and for the record,the company you keep would make Saul Alinsky smile,but ANYONE who loves this Country,it makes them cringe.That is a discussion for another day,back to matter at hand. Ayers and Dohrn have helped in the funding of the Flotilla that tried to go to the Gaza Strip carrying ARMS to attack Israel.They are on tape bragging about this, and nothing happens.No media coverage of this,wait there was coverage,but somehow they felt compelled to leave out the facts of what really went down, and WHO was funding this operation. The media loved showing how Israeli soldiers were defending themselves,but of course they didn't use the words defending,but more like attacking innocents on a boat carrying arms into a area where they were told to turn around by the Israeli Army.My personal opinion,they should of just sunk the boat....what would of been lost? Nothing but some freedom hating individuals.As Valerie Jarrett's hero Van Jones loves to say,"ends justify the means". Here I couldn't agree more.Now Stephen Lerner,who has visited the White House,more than once has also been caught on tape stating that he wants to bring down our financial system and banks,and hopefully that would bring down our Country. His plan is for this to take place in May,he goes in detail on what he will do and what is needed. But yet again, there is silence coming out of the DOJ. Why? Because friends of this President who hate this Country and what it stands for, get Carte Blanche treatment. This is TREASON plain and simple, and what will it take for this Attorney General to do his job? I know he has been busy looking to charge Roger Clemons with perjury,because the ex ball player lied to Congress about steroid usage.You can threaten a white person on how to vote,fund violence,plan and plot to bring down a institution, but God forbid you lie to the idiots in Congress, the full force of the Department of Justice will be on your ass. It doesn't matter that the idiots in Congress lie to us on a daily basis,what matters is that Roger Clemons "lied" about steroids.

This administration has been talking for days of threatening to shut down the government if a budget for 2010 isn't done. Are you kidding 2010.....why is it taking so long? This administration has had a majority in both the House and Senate for two years, and NOTHING was done. Why? Politics maybe? Of course, politicians,on both sides of the aisle love to play politics with our lives and mostly with our Country.This Country is broke, and there is no two ways about it. There is no more money to borrow,so we have to make cuts to put our House in order. Every American does this every month to run their household,but somehow our government believes in the mentality we need to spend our way out of debt.This is nonsense and plain stupidity of Harvard graduates who work in and around this White House.There is fraud and waste knee deep in our government,but no one wants to clean it up. I propose that we abolish ALL pensions for past and present elected officials. Talking about a ponzi scheme this is one for sure. A elected official needs to serve just one term,and they are entitled to health care and a pension the rest of their lives.Our Founders had in mind,that the elected SERVE the PEOPLE, not PEOPLE SERVE the ELECTED.Now both sides want to spew their rhetoric, but forget about the job they were elected to do.We need a budget,like last year,so quit your belly aching and do your job.President Obama has said that only the essential would be paid,and who would this might be? Well somehow it isn't our brave military,but the corrupted pigs in Washington who have made this mess we are in today.Who is more essential than the military? No one is, and that is for damn sure.Our military,who are the BEST in the WORLD,should vote first and be paid first,end of story, not the other way around, as it has been in the past. Politicians on the other hand,should be paid according to what they do, and NOT on what they DON'T DO. If there is not a balance budget every year,then they should not be paid.Majority of the politicians only care about greed and power,and that is why there are so many career politicians......and they need to go. As I write this a deal was made and a shut down was diverted. President Obama said," today we acted on behalf of our children",is he kidding? With the money he has spent and the debt he has brought to every child in this Country is $30,419.00,and we should be thankful? Can you imagine what the number would be if no cuts were made and he was allowed to spend spend and spend? The children of the future are screwed and all they did was be born to a bankrupt society. Lucky them...NOT! As I listen to Rep.Boehner and Senator Reid with their respective speeches, and give themselves accolades on what just happened,they also give kudos out to certain people, stating how hard they worked and the time put in. I would like to remind Reid and Boehner,they got us in this mess,and they are doing what they are paid to do,as well as their staff. Both Reid and Boehner,should of apologized to the American people for what they have put us through,but of course they did not. They don't deserve kudos, they deserve a swift kick in the ass!!

HOPE AND CHANGE?

Yesterday was our Nations birthday.......and sadly 26% of this Country did not know that we fought Great Britain for our independence,how sad is this?This is the fault of our education system as well as families for not teaching these very important facts to their children.Growing up my Father always expressed how great this Country is,and how lucky we are to live in such a place.He stressed nothing is given to you,you want something,you should work hard to get it. But in today's logic,people are standing around waiting for a handout,and BELIEVE they are deserving of one.This same 26% that didn't know our history,I am sure are the same kind of people who voted for Barrack Obama as President, because it was the cool thing to do.........well how is that unemployment working out for you......is that cool?We are a very privileged Country,and we have taken our liberties for granted for too long.We have become lazy where it is easier to stay on unemployment or go on welfare than to actually put down the remote, get off the couch and go look for a job.Yeah sure there are some who actually need help,but the great majority are content to be on some government assistance of some kind.

I feel bad for my friends and relatives who actually believed the the bull that candidate Obama spewed for over 2 years.These are educated people,but sadly,lazy educated people.I am talking about some who believed EVERYTHING that was spoon fed to them,instead of researching what he is saying,or just take a look at his prior bleak voting record.Here are just a few of the broken promises.
Iraq,out-NO
Friends around the globe-NO
No new taxes on anyone making under $200,000-NO
Israel-NO
No Lobbyist-NO,matter of fact,record amount of lobbyist in this administration.
No Back Door Deals-kidding,this is Chicago style politics 101
Work with both sides of the aisle-NO
ALL Bills debated on CSPAN-just Health Care,BUT after some fighting for it
Bills to be posted on the Internet for 5 days before voting-3 days now after calling the Presidents bluff.
General Petraeus nominated by Pres.Bush-matter a fact re appointed by Pres Obama
Patriot Act-MORE intrusive than when Pres Bush was in office
Transforming America-SADLY YES
Transparency-HELL NO

These are just a few that candidate Obama promised,can you see why I feel bad for my friends and relatives? He said he wasn't a regular politician,that is why you should trust him.In actuality,he is worse.He is a typical Chicago politician,says one thing in front of the camera,and then does the exact opposite when the cameras are gone.He only became the Illinois Senator after playing very DIRTY CHICAGO STYLE POLITICS with some of the most corrupt in Illinois:Daley,Madigan,Mell,Axelrod,Rahm,Jarrett,and too many more to list.

We all heard of the Hope and Change mantra,but come on......HOPE? Vice President Biden just said this past week,"there is NO WAY we will be able to recoup the 8 million jobs lost." Where the hell is the Hope there? Presidents and their administration for years have said because we are Americans,we can do anything,this is the land of opportunity.That is why millions have come here, to live in the GREATEST Country in the world,and also to LIVE the American dream.This administration is good on crushing dreams,and slowing the entrepreneurial spirit.This Country was built on small businesses,but the Bills and legislation being passed have slowed growth in this Country to a snails pace.This administration has taken over auto companies, car dealerships,banks and a insurance company,with the excuse,"too big to fail."History and facts tell us,the less government in our lives,the better for the Country. The Health Care Bill that was passed with backroom deals,bribes and threats, and is nothing more than rationing of care and bankrupting the Country at the same time.Don't believe me,put down your people magazine,shut off Oprah, and read the Bill and the Facts. Facts are a crazy thing, they don't lie,but talking heads out of Washington do.Now this crazy energy Bill going around,changing its name every chance they get,but what doesn't change,is what is inside.If this Bill passes,no kidding,this will change America as we know and love it.This Bill reads like a scary science fiction novel......your government will control your electrical usage,with a special device they will install in your home......pretty crazy huh,well sadly it is in the Bill.Don't believe me,again read the Bill.

We have witnessed, to get a job or an appointment with this administration, you had to either have played basketball with the President, attended Harvard with him,or traveled in the same questionable circles in Chicago.Qualifications don't really matter,it is who you know, and that is the Chicago way.Qualifications?Hell,if he cared about qualifications,why does his economic recovery advisory group, only consist of 17% of any REAL business experience? Wouldn't it be nice to have people in there that have ran companies,and know what it is like to balance a business checkbook? Just saying,but then again,I didn't go to Harvard.This President has played political payback,instead of doing what is best for the Country since the day he took office.He appointed Harold Koh,a Harvard friend,to the State Department who believes we should govern at times by Sharia Law,no joke,but then again he nominated a woman,Elena Kagan,Chicago friend,who thinks the Constitution should change with the times.But then again Candidate Obama on local Chicago radio station said the same thing.I don't know about you,but 234 years the Constitution has served us well.This is just a sampling of the scary people in the White House and surround our president.Sounds crazy,Google his staff and his inner circle,and a scary science fiction movie might be to lenient,it is more of a horror story in the making.

I know politics is tough,and you need thick skin to last,thin skin people no need to apply,unless you are Barack Obama. The media has coddled him for 2 years during the campaign,and a year or so of his Presidency,and even talked about the thrill up their leg they have gotten.But no media outlet has the guts to question his appointments,numerous broken promises,and just pure lack of leadership.When a pundit does make a call,he or she is being called a racist,and not being fair.Sorry it isn't racism,it is someone asking an important question about the state of our Country,but that race card is getting really tiring,and some point the questions need to be answered.We were led to believe that we elected the smartest man to be in the White House,but this same man blames everyone else, but him,thinks the Statue of Liberty didn't come from France,and that we have 57 states, in the United States.The Christmas Day bombing incident,took him days to respond,the Gulf leak spill days to respond, but couldn't say who was actually in charged, because that changed on a daily basis,floods in Nashville,never responded,Arizona Law SB 1070, responded with false facts and propaganda.But this a President who never missed a round of golf,vacations, hobnobbing with the celebrity elite,or anything that doesn't actually have to do with governing.

Now we are all experiencing the Change he promised,and I have to tell you,it is scaring the crap out of me.We are not a perfect Country,but the next best thing.Our liberties and freedoms are being played with,and I don't like it.I don't like being told I MUST have health care and how much,or face possible jail time......I don't think that the government should mandate every house in this Country have certain kinds of windows,insulation,appliances,flooring before I can sell my home........I don't believe the government should be able to install a device to monitor my electric usage.......I don't believe the government should tell me what I could or could not eat......it is my body,but then again,it is ok to kill an unborn baby,but not ok to put that cheeseburger in my mouth........This isn't CHANGE,this is friggin Russia in the making!

This is the United States of America,and if you DON'T like what the Constitution,the Declaration of Independence and our Flag stand for,fell free to GET THE HELL OUT,and move to a Communist Country where you will feel more at home, and take your HOPE AND CHANGE with you!

THANK YOU!

I would first like to start out by saying,"THANK YOU,ONE AND ALL".

These past 23 years have been a remarkable ride,and I enjoyed every minute of it.But I want to thank you for the love,flowers,cards,and wine,but more importantly for the kind words and wishes you have given me.I am truly blessed to be able to have met so many wonderful people through the years. I have made lasting friendships,and memories that would not of been possible if not for this special little store.Grand Slam was just not only a place to get your latest movie,but a place to stop and talk,and share a story or two.We have shared stories,recipes,talked current events,and talked what was going on in our lives.At some stores,you are a name and number,but at Grand Slam,you were my family and always glad to see you walk through the door with a smile and whatever story you wanted to share.Over the years I have asked some to leave and not return,or just revoked their membership,because I felt their attitude,and comments didn't belong.I felt it was my job to protect who came and went here.It was a honor to have your loyalty to me,so I always wanted my customers to feel safe and not intimidated.You all know I am a small,but spunky and I speak my mind,but you ALWAYS knew I had your best interest at heart.Grand Slam lasted for so many years,because of you,you made my job easy.I loved what I did,and the interacting with each and everyone of you.No other store does,or WILL EVER have the same interactions I had with you. First, they probably would be sued,and second, mine came from the heart,and at other businesses you are a just a name and number.

Over the past 23 years,many things have occurred,deaths,marriages,breakups,births,or just plain life.Grand Slams journey began in November of 1987.The first year,we were across the street,Victor was my landlord,but more than that,he was a wonderful soul who always made me smile.I knew Victor since I was a young little tot on Racine/Grand.Whenever I needed to cross the big ole Grand Ave,Victor would hold my hand,and cross me. As I grew into an adult,Victor was the same great soul,and typical old school Italian.Sadly,he is no longer with us,but he left behind a wonderful family I love dearly. Antonella and Tina your Dad was a great man,and his goodness shines through you.

Lena,Ashley,Nicole,Jazzy,and Adriana,I like to think of them as "Tootsie's Angels".When I look at each of these five young girls,I see a young me. They are honest,smart,have guts,stand up for they believe is right,don't pick fights,but WON"T run from one either.They get these characteristics from their parents,who I have known for many many years,who are also loyal and honest.I will miss my talks with them,or even my yelling at them.They knew I only wanted the best for them,and also had the permission to give a swift kick if necessary. Thankfully it never came to that. Girls,you know I am never to far away if you need me.

Over the years I have told stories of the neighborhood that once was. Some seem to think because homes now cost $300,000- to a million,that it is a better place to live. I say sorry,homes don't make neighborhood,people do.Don't get me wrong there are some great people here,like Cassie who owns the Green Grocer. She had a dream,and we were lucky enough for her to open her store in our magical neighborhood.You can not only get the best produce there is,but the way she treats each and everyone of us that walks through her door,you are not a customer,but a friend.That is the same kind of friendliness we were all raised with in the old neighborhood.I also like to tell you about Alex,who has Alfie and Honey,who we all love and adore,and is married to Pete.You see,Alex tries to come off rough and tough,but in reality she has a heart of gold,and always willing to lend a helping hand. Alex is the one who when the big snow fall comes,she is shoveling in front of old man Rocco's house,not because she was asked too,but because she thought it was the right thing to do.At holiday times, she always inquires about a family she can help with food or whatever.This is just a couple of examples of some of the great people who have moved into our hood.We are lucky to have them.But there are still wonderful people here,who were raised here,one in particular,that is Anabell. Anabell we all know is a sweetheart,but more importantly a great friend.I have known Anabell since she was a teenager,but became close friends when we both were helping out at Santa Maria. Anabell is someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand,and never asking for anything in return.She has always been there when I needed her most,in particular one day in November of 2008.Comanche my beautiful Siberian Husky got sick all of a sudden,and then took a turn for the worst.It was her and Aurellio, who I occasionally tease,but I love him dearly,who took Comanche to the vet,and stayed with him as he went to the Rainbow Bridge in the sky.She did this because I could not bare it.Friends like that are not only rare,but a gift,I don't only feel lucky to call her friend,but a great friend indeed.They have a son Daniel,who is my God-Child,and I only want the best for him,but I am sure he is relieved some what that the store is closing,because dusting movies as a punishment never went well with him.

As this chapter of my life ends,and another begins,I like to give a big I LOVE YOU,to ALL "the old neighborhood friends". I have said it once,I will say it again,there are no better people than the people from Grand Avenue.We were a family within a family.Our families gave us the greatest gift,they gave us Grand Avenue,and with that we got one another.It is a special bond,yet so hard to explain to people from the outside.That said,friends from long ago have stopped by to share memories,say hellos and goodbyes,and watch another milestone pass us by.Before Grand Slam,this was the Bamboo Hut,two stores that brought great joy to the neighborhood .It was the neighborhood who made the Bamboo Hut and Grand Slam a success.

So at this time,I once again want to THANK YOU for your patronage for the past 23 years of business,but more importantly I want to thank you for your friendship. I am honored to have met each and everyone of you.

May God Bless you and your family today and everyday.
Tootsie

February 2,2010 :The Day The Republican Party Died

I sit hear amazed that the corrupt political machine once again won,and us, the average Joe was kicked to the curb.This all in the name of power,greed and ego, and nothing to do with serving the people.

We had a chance to send a message to Party leaders,local and national,that our state can not be bought. But silly me,I forgot this is Illinois,where anything goes.I guess the more dirty baggage you have the better.The politicians wear their corruption on their sleeve like it is something to be proud of.I have never seen more people energized for an election to get the old school corruption out, and new honest blood into the system.The average Joe,(you and I), really never had a chance.How do we compete with a open checkbook from the National Republican Party?How do we compete with the many state employee foot soldiers working to get the vote out?I said it before,I will say it again,the National Party has no business getting involved with local primaries.My question is,if the Party say they represent all Republicans,then why did they work so hard to squash the other candidates?Are not primaries set up, for the people to choose who we want to represent us? Then why back in August did Michael Steele say on the Wade&Roma show the "full force of the Republican Party will help Kirk"?How is this fair to the other candidates,but more importantly, is this fair to the people of Illinois?

This past primary I asked many friends and relatives to vote Republican,so they can cast a vote for Patrick Hughes for Senator.It is a funny thing to ask a Democrat to ask for a Republican ballot,it is like asking then to put their hand in fire.They are all smart thinking people, and they knew what this election means to them and their families.They also knew Patrick Hughes was the candidate who would vote NO on Cap&Trade and help slow down these job killing policies coming out of Washington.They put party aside,and voted what was best for their family. And to all of you,THANK YOU.

Now to the registered Republicans,who voted for Kirk,Topinka,Brady,Dillard and McKeanna,I say shame on you!You people are the real kool aide drinkers. Because of your lack of common sense, we the people of Illinois,for the next few years will have to continue to grab our ankles.Happy? Please tell me how you can vote for a candidate,who purposely ignored debates? A candidate who voted YES to Cap&Trade, and let us not forget,a Bill HE DID NOT READ.How do you vote for a man who doesn't believe in the sanctity of life?The most precious Gift God can give us.Here is man who will fight for trees and flowers,but will vote against saving an unborn baby.I believe when people are more concerned with Jim living with Joe, and Mary living with Lisa,than protecting a unborn child, you have lost your way,and don't know right from wrong.The registered Republicans of Illinois, who vote party regulars,you let your state down.Are you that insecure in your own life you are not able to think on your own?Are you not able of telling a good candidate from a bad candidate, that you need that small piece of paper to tell you who to vote for?For Gods sake,this is the United States of America, and we have that right, a right that you have taken for granted.There are people around the world who have died for that right,and here we can only muster a 35% turnout?I don't know what is worse,people too lazy to take 5 minutes to cast a ballot,or someone who needs to be told on who and what to vote for.Either case it is reprehensible.

So today,Wednesday, what did we get?Well we got more of the same.We elected a man to be our candidate for Senator, who didn't do a good job as a Congressman, and runs from his own record. We have Judy Topinka,and as I write this a heated close race between Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard.What have all these politicians have in common? They have corruption around them,one way or the other.Come November,it really doesn't matter who wins on either Party,because they are all the same.

We had a real chance for change,not the bad change that President Obama and his policies have given us so far,but a change in how politicians will actually serve the people.Patrick Hughes and Adam Andrzejewski, they were the real change we can believe in, they were the hope the state of Illinois needed. I guess the Party leaders, local and national got nervous when you hear candidates say they were going to change the business of politics in Illinois, by opening things up,audit departments, and so on and so on.What were they so afraid of? What are they hiding? God forbid to have our elected officials have to answer to us,what a crazy concept huh?The old Party bosses think they know better, they are an elitist crew, and they do what they choose and don't worry about us,the people.Any wonder why Illinois politicians are thought of in a bad light, and why so many ended up in jail?

I ask all self thinking Republicans not to cast a vote for Mark Kirk.Don't scream and tell me Kirk will slow down the Obama agenda,remember this is the same man who voted YES to Cap&Trade, and also known as Pelosi's favorite Republican.We need to send a message to the Party, that they can not walk all over us and our vote.Just remember if the National Party wasn't involved in this past election,and Kirk and others had to depend on local money,I guarantee a different out come.

This might be a slight setback, and just that a setback.We have to continue to get our message out there, and hold politicians feet to the fire.It hasn't even been a year yet, that the Tea Parties and Grassroots organization were born.We have only just begun. The corrupt politicians might think they won the battle,but I guarantee you, we will win the war.

God Bless the United States of America.

Why We Must Defeat Mark Kirk

This coming Tuesday,February 2,is primary day here in Illinois.Primaries are usually a second thought,but this primary is quite important.The most important seat in this election I believe is for President Obamas Senate seat. We need someone who will look out for all the people of Illinois,not just the selected few.I believe our Country is in peril,so it is very important to get someone in there who will look out for us,but more importantly look out for the Constitution of the United States.


To my friends and family who find it hard to vote Republican,I urge you,no I beg of you to vote for Patrick Hughes for Senate.He is a family man,who believes in life,our 2ND amendment rights and more importantly,he believes in the Constitution.All these and more are being taken for granted by the politicians in Washington,both the Republicans and the Democrats. Patrick Hughes will beholden to us the people,not the dirty Illinois Republican Party or special interest groups.He will listen to the voters,not like Mark Kirk who turned his back on the people of Illinois. Mark Kirk knew his 10Th district and the rest off Illinois was against Cap&Trade,but his special interest friends wanted a Yes vote,and a Yes vote they got.As someone who worked the phones calling Kirk for 2 weeks to oppose this Bill,I know first hand the anger that was out there against this disastrous Bill.This Bill will raise our utility prices in our homes from $2,000.-4,000 more per year,there is a call for a Green Audit on every home before it can be sold,and it also calls for the government to install a device on our automobiles as they will charge a fee for the distance we travel. This is just a small snippet into this 1500 page Bill,a Bill Mark Kirk DID NOT READ, but did vote YES. Is this the kind of Senator you want? Who only listens to the special interest,and ignores the constituents he was sent to represent?

Mark Kirk voted that parents NOT be notified when their minor child is to have an abortion,but your child at school can not get an aspirin without a note from the parent. Where is the logic here?

With a Mark Kirk vote,is also a vote for the continue backroom political deals with a Party who forgot what Republicans stands for.We need to take the Party back from politicians like Kirk, who don't believe in small government,low taxes,life, and upholding the Constitution.Our Founders believed that politicians should be servants to the people,and not the other way around.

So on Tuesday,February 2ND, PLEASE vote for Patrick Hughes,a candidate for the people and also the ONLY candidate who will vote NO on Cap&Trade.

We Will Not Be Silenced

As the Holidays and 2009 come to a close, we should take stock in our lives,our family and our everyday decisions.We should ask ourselves was 2009 what we hoped,and what do we hope to gain in 2010? As our Country is headed for some trying times,I can only hope that people remember what really is important with them, as well as their families.We have become a Country of entitlement, and laziness, sorry, but that is the truth.Our parents, and their parents before them,worked hard and provided for their families,and didn't ask for a handout. They did what had to be done to put food on the table.They worked one job or many,just to do what was expected of them,taking care of ones own family. They didn't believe it was the governments responsibility,but their own. Our parents and grandparents took pride in their families,not in the materialistic sense as you see today,but a sense of pride in the family they were raising. Their priorities was making sure there was food on the table,and their kids had a warm coat to wear.They were not stuck on a brand label,or the new in thing to wear. What was important was, is it clean and does it fit?They were smart enough not to succumb to others telling them what they should or should not wear.I remember my Father asking me why we he should pay to advertise someone else goods,he thought they should pay him if they wanted their goods worn.Needless to say, I didn't get what I asked for.Today parents are preoccupied on buying their kids "things" than parenting.If parents spent the same amount of time with their children,as they do in searching for the new "in item", I believe so many families wouldn't be so dysfunctional.Today parents can't think for themselves,they let outside outlets dictate whether or not they are a good parents. It doesn't make you a good parent to buy a PS3 or X-box,but it does make you a bad parent if your child isn't doing his/her best in school and you still reward them.It doesn't make you a good parent to buy the newest fashion item,but it does make you a bad parent when your child doesn't respect herself or her parents.Parents today need to take full responsibility for their children they bring into this world,that is the most important job they could have.Their job is to raise well adjusted functioning human beings.A parents job is to make sure their child goes and finishes school,and if they fall behind,a parents duty is find the tools that will help them.But somewhere along the way,parents no longer feel that way. They think it is the job of teachers and society to form their child,sorry,society didn't bring that child here,you did.I have witnessed parents buying things just so they didn't have to deal with their parental duties.These same parents think buying their kids whatever they want,makes them a good parent. Sorry,it not only makes you a bad parent,but a lazy one also. What have they taught their kids by these actions? You can get whatever you want,and you don't have to work for it.Why should a kid do good in school, or not act up after school, when they know they will be rewarded for doing nothing.And that is where we are at today,people believe they are entitled and someone else should pay.

I am 47 years old, and I can not believe how times have changed since I was a kid. I loved Christmas time, and all its beauty,the trees,ornaments and the lights.I especially loved when neighborhoods of houses would decorate with all their festive lighting.How beautiful and magical it looked.I remember going to visit Santa, and telling him what I wanted. Then as an adult taking my nieces Dana and Michele also to see Santa, and looking at the beautiful Christmas windows at Marshall Fields.What wonderful memories they were,but I also remember hearing Merry Christmas in and out of the stores.There was nothing wrong or PC about saying it,it was that time of year,and the right thing to say. Now we live in a PC world, and it doesn't matter that the majority of Americans believe in Christmas,but the PC police want us to say "Happy Holidays".I am sorry it is Merry Christmas, and to my wonderful Jewish friends,Happy Hanukkah.This is what is wrong with society,people want to nit pick on things that make the majority of us happy,and start a fake debate that my happiness makes someone else uneasy.We are a large Country,with all kinds of likes and dislikes, and like our parents before us,learn to get along.Now a poll was just taken, and it said 93% of the Country believed in God . Isn't that wonderful? I think so,but the 7% that don't,want to change the rules for everyone.Have you noticed over the years, little by little they are trying to take God out of our lives?Yes we prospered as a Nation, but the morals and humanity of people have fallen dramatically. I wish I was an adult in the 50's or 60's,how simple life seemed.People appreciated what they had, and didn't take the simple things for granted, as we do today. There was more of a family structure then, were as now, families just seem to pass in the night.I want to live in the 50's-60's but with today's technology of the Internet.Having this magnificent tool at my finger tips is truly remarkable.I was not into social networking,but during the election I gave it a whirl to see what it was like,and there is no turning back now.I have met so many like minded people like myself, who love this Country,two in particular,Cynthia from Ohio, and Jeff from Washington, I think of them as my Internet Angels.These are just two of many who are trying to keep others informed on what is happening around us. At first I thought we were a silent minority,but come to find out,far from a minority, more like ,we have become the majority.It is a good thing we have other outlets from where we get our news, and that we are not dependent only on the mainstream media,who lately seem more like state run media.To the 7% out there,God Bless the Internet.I know the 7% have their panties in a knot now, trying to figure why I said that. Well,I thank God everyday for the blessings He has given me,and in one of those blessing was being introduced to the Internet,where I have come to blog about our Country,and the direction I feel we are headed.

I would like to take this to time wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.We might have lost this round of the Health Care Bill,but we will win the war on saving our Country from these elitist politicians who put their agenda a head of the Country.They have awoken the sleeping giant,or let the Jeannie out of the bottle,or whatever you want to call it.The year 2010 is going to go down as the year of the American people. We are going to vote out those politicians,both Republicans and Democrats, the same politicians who have treated the Constitution like a piece of trash,and forgot the representation we were looking for, was not how fast they can line their pockets with bribes.We have had it with Chicago style politics,where it is their way or the highway. We are through with the secret backroom deals,especially when this President campaigned on transparency,but then again he is a Chicago politician who talks out of both sides of his mouth.We are through with the bullying, and the thuggery that is taken place in Washington right now.This administration is forcing Senators and Congressman to further this White House's agenda,even though it isn't what their constituents want.We are going to get the word out about what really is going on in Washington. We will be emailing,face booking,twittering, phone calls, and mailings. The word will get out, and the American people will know the talking points that the White House is spewing,is only words with NOTHING to back it up.So after we clean houses in 2010,next stop is changing the Obama's address back to Chicago.

So again,Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. May God Bless each and everyone of you and your families.

Domestic Terrorst from our own Government?

What has happened to the elected officials we send to Washington?Do they loose compassion for the human race when they breathe that Washington air? Did they forget their job is to represent the people, and not to advance their own agenda? I am sorry to report this what has happened. There is a community in Huron California, right now unemployment is at 40% because our government shut the water off to this community, are you ready for this, to save the Delta Smelt. I am not lying, I wish I was.Our government has ruled that the fish are more important than the people and the land in this community.This area was called the Bread Basket of the World, because they are the capitol of the world for,cantaloupe,almonds,artichokes,strawberries,and olives. These products,one or more are in our households, they feed our families ,yet the government still believe that the smelt is more viable then the people and their livelihoods. Thousands of people are standing in food lines for hours, so they can put food on the table, remember no fault of their own, but the fault of environmentalist, and our government.How could this happen, in this day in age?A farmer, Mr. Soto said,"we did everything right, we don't want a hand out, we just want the government to turn the water back on".Why are the politicians so concerned about giving illegal aliens health-care, but turning their back on legal immigrants who just want to work and support their families?Where are the politicians that want to be front in center on camera for the illegals, but are nowhere to be found for citizens that want to pull their own weight?There is half a million acres of land that has been idle due to the draught,and farms that have been in families for generation are threatened to be gone.How is this happening in America? You expect this from a third world country, but not America. Are we not home of the free, and land of opportunity? So I thought.Why has Nancy Pelosi,Speaker of the House,refused 6 times to bring this measure to the House Floor?People are starving, and loosing their livelihood and this isn't important? But admonishing Joe Wilson for yelling,"you lie", is? Where are her priorities? What about our President, where is he? Fifty two Mayors in the surrounding area have sent a letter to the President to explain the dire straits this community is in, and still no water. Is this the Hope he was talking about, because if it is, we are doomed.The Liberals and the environmentalist have for 10 years trying to turn this area into a desert.The government ruled on on June 6,2009 that delivering water to these farms will hurt the whales.For Gods sake, what about the people? What has happened to the people of this Country, when we don't value life, it is the greatest gift from God, we should treasure it, not hurt it.Last night in Washington,the Hispanic Caucus Gala took place. I just read about all the power and glitz,Mark Anthony,J-Lo,John Leguizamo,Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayer, to name a few. All I can say, is SHAME ON YOU!! There are people in Huron, California who are suffering, yet they are living it up in Washington.President Obama, said,"Our destiny is shared,we are all Americans". Yeah, then who are the people in California? You see, it takes something like this to show politicians and others their true colors. President Obama, other politicians and some celebrities, are elitist like I have said before. They don't care about you and I, unless there is a camera around, and sorry to say, if they have anything to gain from the situation.My God, how does the President has no face, standing in front of the Hispanic Caucus Gala, knowing full well he cut off water to a largely Hispanic community, and taking away their livelihood for a smelt.Does this man think, he can actually walk on water, and do whatever he chooses with no repercussions? This is beyond shameful. This is unacceptable behavior from the President of the United States.Is there a bigger picture in the plan here?Last night the ex-mayor of that community was on,Mr. Autry,he believes the government is killing the farming community, so they can start up their solar farm.I hope this isn't true, but reprehensible would be a under statement if it is. We have to take into account this green movement that they are shoving down our throats.Their energy bill mandates what kind of bulbs, windows, insulation, heating, air conditioning, and energy consumption we will use. They keep telling us we should be off of foreign oil, but won't allow drilling here, but as of today we are getting more oil from Countries that just want to harm us.If we allow the government to control the most fertile ground in this country, that grows are food, where will it stop? Are we going to import are fruits and vegetables like oil? The toys that are imported,that are children play with, are not safe. Why would that be any different with our food?When is the government control over our lives going to stop? What community will they go after next? When you have someone like Cass Sunstein in this government, who believes animals should have more rights than humans,what chance do we have? I will tell you. We are AMERICANS!! We will stand up and be heard, and yes they will hear us. This is our Country also. Remember, the politicians as well as our President is a servant to us? We will not be, today or ever, be a servant to the politicians. So please call Washington, and DEMAND they turn the water back on in Huron California, 202-456-1414. If we don't stop them here,what area of our lives will they go after next?

He Lied,Enough Said!

Can someone please explain to me the thinking of our politicians? Because I truly believe they don't think. They are all about grand standing.They all play these ridiculous games, all the while our Republic is spinning out of control.Yesterday, all day on television the politicians were talking how they wanted to admonish Joe Wilson on the House floor, for his out burst at President Obama during is State of the Union speech. Don't get me wrong,he shouldn't of yelled,"you lie", or anything for that matter.I understand is frustration,because I felt the same as I was listening to him speak. He apologized to the President, and the President accepted his apology. That should of been the end of it, but no,they wanted to make Joe Wilson grovel. With these childish antics you would think there wasn't anything going on in our Country,or no pressing issues.What they should of been doing is proposing legislation in stopping ACORN from getting anymore funding. ACORN has so far received 54 million dollars since 1994, and they are schedule to receive 8.5 billion dollars more,yes that is billions with a "b". There are at least 17 state probes going on as of today, not counting the four videos that were released recently.We have to ask ourselves, why Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, has refused 6 times to bring legislation to the floor to investigate or stop funding to ACORN? Common sense tell us, that either she is in bed with this corrupt organization,covering for someone else,or both. My money is on both.It doesn't take someone with a law degree to figure this out, but the elitist politicians want us to believe they know what is best for us, so in that instance as usual, we end up with the short end of the stick.If the house wants to admonish someone, why don't they start first with Charlie Rangel (NY), and John Murtha (PA).Charlie Rangel "forget to claim money on a rental unit", forgot, try using that excuse with the IRS, see what they tell you. But the kicker here is, Charlie Rangel is on Committee that writes the tax laws,in his defense maybe he was in the bathroom when they wrote that law.This Congressman from New York, thinks the American public is not paying enough in taxes, and believes we should pay more.What does he care, he doesn't pay his, and no one is forcing him either? Now John Murtha has a good idea, he likes pay for play deal. Give Murtha a big donation, and he will award a nice contract to you. Maybe he has something there! How about we only pay our elected officials on the work they actually do on our behalf? Do you think then they would be wasting our time with amendments admonishing Joe Wilson or any other trivia things? Probably not.Yesterday, before the admonish vote,they brought up under section 370,get this:In the House,your not allowed,ready for this, To Call the President a Liar,Hypocrite,Cowardly,Intellectually Dishonest,Giving Aid & Comfort to the Enemy, and my favorite,but don't quite understand why:Alleged Sexual Misconduct on the Presidents Part. What the heck is that? People are loosing their jobs and homes everyday, and this is what our elected officials are doing in Washington?Where is the same hysteria about saying to the President "you lie", then for the radicals that are surrounding the President? Its like all smoke screens and mirrors. Just remember, they are mad for calling the President out,but ignoring the fact that the President did, I will say it,lied.The President talks a great game, I will give him that,but if you talk about something, at least read what you are talking about.The President and most politicians have no idea what is in the health-care bill,because they DID NOT WRITE IT. The lobbyist and SEIU (union) wrote the bill, and just informed the politicians what is inside.Do you know who read the bill? The American people read the bill, in particular seniors. That is why we know what is in store for us, and that the majority of Americans watching the speech felt the same as Joe Wilson. He said what all of us were saying in our homes, on our couches, but the President only heard Joe Wilson. Now because we disagree with the President, it can't be the policies,but race? Please give me a break.How many times are we going to use the race card? Enough is enough. No one cares if the President is black,white,brown,yellow, or purple with pink polka dots. We are saying we are unhappy with this bill, no more like terrified, and we are voicing our opinion. It really makes me crazy when President Jimmy Carter,who I believe is the WORST president in history,says the out burst from Joe Wilson was "based on racism".This is the same knucklehead who left us with double digits unemployment, and interest rates in the twenties.Please, give me a break. What about the other ding a ling,Rep. Hank Johnson said if we don't admonish Joe Wilson," if we don't censure Joe Wilson, the KKK will ride through the countryside". Who are the people who elected this man? Hello, the American public elected a black man, well half black,but whatever. So let me be clear, if anyone disagrees with President Obama, it is because he is black,and not his policies? Give me a friggin break, and please get your head out of your ass and get back to reality.

What the Hell Is Going on In the White House?

Can you please tell me what is going on with our government? Why do we elect Congressman and Senators anyhow? Exactly what are their duties? They campaign on false promises. They only care about themselves, and how to advance their own agenda. Each and everyone of the sitting Congressman and Senators who are up for election in 2010, need to go. I don't care if they are a Republican or a Democrat they need to be kicked out.They have failed their constituents, but more importantly they have failed America.They all took an oath, to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, not to protect their fellow Republicans and Democrats. My question is, why is this? The Constitution is being shredded on a daily basis. It has only been 242 days, and the changes that are being implemented and the people surrounding our President are making my head spin.Why are the politicians silent?Why is the media silent?These are very important questions, and no one seems to want to answer them.What is going on in the White House? Why would they want someone like Van Jones? He is the Green Jobs Special assistant to the President, a self avowed Communist.He says white environmentalist are steering poison into the minority neighborhoods, and that whites are spraying toxins on immigrants working in the field.This is just a tip of this man, a man that Valerie Jarrett said was happy to bring into the White House.What about Cass Sunstein? He is the Regulatory Czar, Chicago boy,he says hunting should be outlawed,pets should be able to sue,and that we should have population laws.John Holdren, Science Czar. He believes in compulsory abortions, and sterilization of woman.Mark Lloyd,FCC Diversity Czar.He authored a book,Prologue to A Farce. Here is a quote from HIS book,"my focus here is not freedom of speech or press, this freedom is all to often an exaggeration ...... blind references to freedom of speech or press." EXAGGERATION! Excuse me, freedom of speech is our right, guaranteed under our Constitution!! But I guess Mark Lloyd who doesn't believe in the First Amendment, has now been hired by our President to overlook what is going on the airwaves.Can this get any goofier? There are at least three dozen Czars in the White House, and the thing you have to remember about Czars, they only answer to the President.They didn't have to go through the Senate, and they also bypassed a FBI vetting.These people were hired this way, because this administration KNEW they would never get through with all their baggage.Where is that transparency that Obama talked about all through the campaign?Why isn't the media holding his feet to the fire?Maybe, because they have been in bed with him from the beginning, they are afraid of the answers.What do you think about Harold Koh? Another friend from Harvard,he was hired to work in the State Department. He thinks, get this, we should follow Sharia Law in some cases. Are you kidding me? We are American. This is America, use American Law, not foreign law.So again, I ask, where are our elected officials, on both sides of the aisle? I hold them all accountable.Why are they not demanding how much are these Czars are getting paid, what are their exact duties, where are their offices, and who works in their offices.Logical questions, right? So why isn't anyone asking? So again I ask, what are the duties of our elected officials? We know they didn't write the stimulus bill, because Unions,lobbyist, and the Apollo Alliance group did.And guess who is on the board of the Apollo Alliance, and who also was instrumental in the writing of the stimulus bill,Jeffrey Carl Jones.Who is that, you ask, well he was co-founders with William Ayers with the Weather Underground Group. This group is responsible for bombings in New York and also the Pentagon.Why is our President, surrounding himself with people that are Communist,Marxist, and Socialist? What is he building? What did candidate Obama mean on October 30,2008, when he said,"we are 5 days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America."You have to ask yourself, does President Obama hate this Country? We all hope he doesn't, but isn't logical to ask, if he does love this great Country, why then does he surround himself with individuals who hate America and want to change it fundamentally? Isn't this the same Country where Barack Obama grew up? He attended Harvard and Columbia Colleges,lives in a mansion,was elected State Senator,Senator, and now President Of the United States? Yeah, it is, so you have to ask yourself, why would President Obama want to change a Country that has been so very good to him? And if he doesn't, again, why does he surround himself with individuals who are Communist,Marxist and Socialist and want to change the America we know and love?Wake up people,remember we are not servants of our government, they are servants to us.Call Washington and demand they answer your questions.We deserve to be heard.If we do nothing,the Country we all know and love will forever be transformed.It is our responsibility, no, its our duty to save the Republic, because our elected officials have turned their backs on us and the Constitution.So please call, and ask why our President is surrounding himself with Marxist,Communist and Socialist. Here are the numbers:202-456-1414/202-225-3121.......Don't believe me, Google the names of the people in this White House and see for yourself. God help us all, and God Bless the United States of America.

Our Disingenuous Chairman

Let me first begin with that I always liked Michael Steele, and I respected him.I thought he was a good choice for Chairman of the Republican party.I thought he was about change to the party, not the same change Obama campaigned on, thankfully.Change about bringing everyone into the party, not just the old boy network. He must be one heck of a politician, because he even had me buffaloed. He talks a good game, but don't they all? I should of known when he was talking on both sides of his mouth about Rush. I didn't put much stock in it at the time, and that was my mistake.But this past Monday, after hearing him on the radio, I have come to the conclusion, the old boy network is still working full force. How disappointing and more importantly disingenuous.Here in Illinois we have a Senate seat up for election in 2010, and the Republicans for the first time in a long time have a shot to get a Republican in there. These are trying times in our Country, and we need to be represented by someone who will represent us, and not for their own political gain.Our primary is February 2,2010, yet the Chairman said on the radio Monday that the party will come out in full force for Mark Kirk.He hasn't won the primary yet, or has he?Something doesn't smell right here in the state of Illinois, and I am looking for answers.Let me just tell you, Kirk isn't the only candidate, but I guess that is what my party wants us to believe. There are at lease 2 other candidates, Eric Wallace and Patrick Hughes, either one is a better choice than Kirk.Now, since I heard Michael Steele talk on Monday, I have been appalled with him and the Republican Party.I feel as an American citizen of this great Country they are taking away my most precious gift, the right to vote.If by chance Kirk is the Republican candidate, I want to be assured he won that process fairly, but not in a calculated way. Don't you think the other candidates are entitled to the same assurance, and more importantly the people of Illinois?When the Chairman of the Republican Party goes on TV and criticizes the Democrats pulling the wool over the American peoples eyes, exactly how does he explain what he is doing to the people of Illinois?I feel as a citizen of Illinois, and very concerned who will be my next Senator, I felt it was my duty to ask the Chairman himself. So I called Washington over and over again till I got a person, not an voice mail. I gave him my name, where in turn, he did not give his. I explained my displeasure in the Chairman with the whole radio conversation. He explained that Michael Steele feels that Mark Kirk is the best choice to win in Illinois.I said, well the people of Illinois feel differently,particularly since he voted YES to cap&trade.I told him about the outrage on the Internet against Kirk, and the talk at tea parties is that we WON"T vote for Kirk no matter what.I also explained to him, that before the cap&trade vote, we flooded his offices here and in Washington with calls, and the true politician he is,he voted against the peoples wishes.He voted for a bill he DIDN'T even read, and if this bill passes in the Senate, the people of Illinois will pay for his mistake.So I ask Michael Steele, and the rest of the Republican leadership,how can you assure the other candidates and the people of Illinois a fair campaign and election? How is this going to be fair to the other candidates, that the full force of the Republican Party, with their unlimited money and foot soldiers will be out against them? Please let democracy work. Let the people of Illinois decide who they want to represent them, not a backroom deal.If Kirk happens to win the primary fairly, then so be it. Then, and only then should the party get behind the nominee.Democracy does work, if you will just give it a chance.

No Asrto Turf Here,Just an American Citizen.

What is wrong with our politicians? Do they really think we are stupid? We might of been guilty at one time of not being to interested in politics,but stupid? No, I would save that branding for people like Nancy Pelosi,Harry Reid, and my hometown favorite Dick Durbin.You know they have been in Washington way too long, when they have lost touch with the American people.They work for us, but I guess they have forgotten.They mock us, and call us names. Why? Because we speak out against one of their pet projects. To them its only a project, but to us, its our lives they are messing with. The politicians won't par take in this health-care bill,so they don't care whats inside. Senior citizens are coming out in droves to town hall meetings to voice their opinion and objection to this health-care bill. And rightly so. They call us astro turf, militias,and people who work for special interest groups. Well I hate to disappoint them,the only special interest group we belong to is, being a American citizen. No party affiliation, just Americans worried about the direction our Country is headed, and trying to get our elected officials to listen to us. People are turning up at these town hall meetings prepared to ask valid questions. They have read the bill, they know whats inside and they want answers.Its sad that the politicians don't even know whats inside this 1081 page bill, because they didn't feel it was necessary,but it is necessary, its their job.Now that Washington has awoken the sleeping giant, people are talking, people are on the Internet to stay in touch with what is going on. Its called being informed.Our President, the man who campaigned on transparency, but I guess the transparency he was talking about,looking into all our lives.President Obama came out this past week and said if anyone gets an e-mail you think has false information about the health-care bill, you should forward it to the White House.I don't know about you, but it sure sounds like a snitch detail. I didn't like snitches when I was a kid, and I sure as heck don't like snitches as a adult, especially ordered by the most powerful house in the Country,the White House.What is the government going to do with all these addresses? Its funny, the same week this started, people all over this Country have received unsolicited emails from an Obama affiliation group, and David Axelrod.Now that sure smells of invasion of privacy, but thats me. Where is the ACLU? You know the same ACLU that said George Bush was invading our privacy with wire taps.They were screaming when Americans had taps on their phones, because they were in contact with Abdul. Well, I am sorry, I said it 8 years ago, and I will say it again. If any person in this Country is having contact with someone who wants to harm us, go and tap away. But just remember this one fact, we can count on one hand the people that were violated, (zero) but this time, it has only been a few days and hundreds of Americans have come forward about this. Where is the outrage? Where is the shock,"how could this happen in this country"?Why is there a double standard for the Conservatives of this Country? Are we not all Americans? Everyday, slowly they are chipping away at our rights.Wake up people, get informed before you wake up one day, and the Country, and your rights, that you know and love are GONE! This is the greatest Country in the world. We are not perfect, but we are the next best thing. All I ask is, please get informed.Stay on top of your elected officials, make sure they are doing what is best for YOU, not for them.You have the most powerful tool in front of you, the Internet. Use is! Remember, this also is our Country, it doesn't only belong to the politicians.It is our responsibility, no its our duty, to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions. John Adams once said,"liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people."

Fishy? Washington is starting to smell like Russia.

How is it that when we start asking questions that concern ALL of us, the White House says we are acting fishy?What is fishy, is that politicians want to intimidate us not to ask questions.But I hate to disappoint them, the more they want me to keep quiet, the more I am going to speak out. What happened to our Freedom of Speech? Did we loose that on January 2oth?That's what it sure feels like.This administration is so coddled, and has been put on a pedestal by the main stream media,that when they hear any disagreements they go ballistic. So now the people of this Country are starting to wake up, and see what really is in store for them and they are frightened, and rightly so.We are speaking out by calling our Representatives, and attending town hall meeting, so our voices are heard. These Representatives work for us, but it seems they have forgotten. The majority of Americans don't want this health-care bill, but the politicians are dead set to forget our wishes.This bill is so bad from every angle, that the politicians want nothing to do with it. Sen. Coburn put an amendment that requires all lawmakers to enroll in the health plan if passed. Guess what? They voted against it.Why? Because they all know its a disaster on all levels.Why is it, that if you are on the left it is your Constitutional right to speak out, but if you are a Conservative,you are part of a mob? By the way we are not a mob, but a scared group of Americans watching are freedoms and liberties slowly going away.The Senators that are mocking these town hall meetings, did they not forget how President Obama got his start? The difference with us, we are civil, where as President Obama has used intimidation and fear to get what he wanted, and sorry to say his antics haven't changed.And to my Senator, Dick Durbin, I do not appreciate when you go on television and say we are a mob, and put together by the insurance industry. No, we are your constituents of Illinois, who pay you to represent us,not sell us out for you your own selfish greed.Senator Durbin,we all know how your accustomed to talking down the military, your very questionable stock trades,anti-American tirades, and typical Chicago thug politics.But for shits and giggles, listen to us, and hear us, quit being Obama's lap dog.I know it sounds like a crazy concept, but maybe once in your sorry career, you can put your job before power and your own selfish greed.You and your Washington cronies have awaken the sleeping monster, and now we are coming after all of you.We the grassroots of America are taking our Country back, the Country that we love so deeply.If politicians won't represent what we WANT, then we will find someone who will!

Six Months To Pick a Dog,Three Weeks To Shove Health-Care Down Our Throats

I understand why the Obamas took six months to choose the right dog for their family. One of their daughters has some sort of reaction to dog fur. Fair enough, and they wanted to choose what dog was right for their family.Shouldn't we all have this same opportunity with our health-care? They get six months, and the politicians want to give us three weeks? Is the Obama family any more important than our families? The politicians in Washington don't care about us or our families, they care about themselves, and lining their pockets at the same time.If this health-care bill is just so wonderful for all of us,I have just one question. Why then are they not signing on to it? Matter of fact, they past a resolution in the house where they don't have to par-take in this catastrophe.This bill is 1018 pages, written by lobbyist, and worded where the average person can't make heads or tails out of it.I am not the only one who say this. Congressman John Conyers of Michigan said on July 27,"what good is reading the bill, if its a thousand pages and you don't have two days and two lawyers to find out what it means after you read the bill".President Obama recently said he didn't know what was inside the bill either.. So shouldn't this make you nervous?These same people who want to shove this down our throats,they don't even know what it says, or repercussions it will have for all of us. They don't care, because it doesn't effect them or their families.Here is a sample of what is inside this fine bill:Health-Care rationed,Sec.122,Pg.29/There will be a Government Committee deciding what treatments and benefits you get. Sec.123,Pg.30/Health-Care for ALL non-us citizens Sec.152,Pg. 50-51/Government will have real-time access to individual finances and national ID Health Care card will be issued. Sec.163,Pg.58-59/Health Commissioner will choose your benefits for you. You will have no say. Sec.142,Pg.42/Governement will limit and reduce physician services for Medicaid. Senior and low income and the poor are affected./Any Non-Resident Aliens exempt from individual taxes. (We Pay) Sec.59,Pg.170/Government is creating an Health-Care Exchange to bring private plans under government control. Sec.201,Pg.72/Government will decide what level of treatment you will have at end of life, according to preset methods.Sec.1233,Pg.430/Treatment of certain cancer hospitals,cancer patients and their treatment are open to rationing.Sec 1145,Pg.272/Government mandates advance (death) care planning consultation. This is end of life counseling, and rationing health care for elderly. Sec.1233,Pg.425./ This is only a small tidbit whats inside the health-care bill. The majority of Americans don't want this, but no one is listening. The politicians that we elect to serve us, have their own agenda, and what is best for us is not on their agenda.We need to call our Senators and
Congressman and demand they vote no for Universal Health- Care.Ask them why they won't participate in this for themselves and their family! The Government is already involved with the post office,Amtrak, Social Security and Medicare. You see what a fine job they have done running these organizations. Do you want these same government bureaucrats to tell you what health benefits you or your family are entitled too? Do you want them to tell you your elder relative is not entitled to anymore help, because at that age, the money won't be spent wisely? Well that's what will happen. This is what is in HR 3200. If you want to be in control of health-care for you and your family,call your representatives, let your voices be heard.Remember they WORK for us! We put them there, we can take them from there.Wake up America, and take your life and Country back. Remember,NOTHING is ever free.If Universal Health-Care passes, then our representatives will have sold our soul to the devil, and God help us all!

JellyBelly,myDad

Today,22 years ago I lost one of the most important people in my life,my Dad.My Dad was not only a great man,but an honest man.He was by no means a large man in stature,but in my eyes he was bigger than life.There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for me,and I knew he would always be there.He had an answer for everything, and when I would doubt him,he would say,"I am your Father, why would I lie to you"?As a teenager, you think you know everything, and that your parents are just blowing steam, but we don't take in account the life experiences they have lived.I think I am the person today,because of my Dad. My out spoken self, love of family and Country.When I was a teenager, Jimmy Carter was president.How my Father despised this man, for what he was doing to the Country.How he felt he was running the Country into the ground.Unemployment and interest rates were rising.The sparkle and the moral of the American people was fading.Then Ronald Reagan appeared.My Father would tell me," he is going to be a great man,watch and see." I think the reason why my Father liked Reagan, because he showed strength, not the weakness Carter portrayed. My Father was a man with a large heart and a passion for what he believed. He taught me to stand up for what I thought was right,be proud of who I am, and treat people with respect. I feel today our Country is heading down the wrong path, and I feel compelled to speak to anyone who would listen. There are alot of people just like me out there, trying to get our voices heard, we are the new grassroots.The media and the left want to dismiss us, but that's ok, because we are not going away. We just got started.Ronald Reagan spoke on July 17,1980,and today July17,2009 his words speak volumes.He said " work and family are the center of our lives; the foundation of our dignity as a free people. When we deprive people of what they have earned, or take away their job, we destroy their dignity and undermine their families. We cannot support our families unless there are jobs; and we cannot have jobs unless people have both money to invest and faith to invest." This is what the government will do to America if the health-care, and energy bill get passed.They will destroy the family unit as we know it.The media should be reporting the truth of what the real consequence will be if these bills are passed.They are picking what they want to report.When the Congress and the Senate are shoving this health care and energy bills down our throats,where is the reporting? These bills will effect every single person in this Country, but no reporting. Why? They should be going over the pros and cons of each. So the only logical reason for this non coverage is, these bills are bad for America.When they pass through both houses, we will find out what really is in store for us.Is this the transparency that we heard so much about? Just asking. I have always loved my Country, and proud to be an American, but in July of 2001 my eyes were awaken. I took my niece to New York, where we visited Ellis Island. I was excited to walk through the same hallways my Grandfather walked, too come to this great Country.I heard the stories of how all immigrants were treated,like second hand citizens. I cried throughout the whole tour,seeing the pictures,reading the stories.My father always told me stories about the struggle of my Grandfather coming to America.I took it all for granted, until that day,July 2001.I realized what my Grandfather went through, to have a better life. He heard how great America was, and he wanted it for himself. He didn't come here for a handout,he came here for a better life.My Grandfather worked hard,fell in love,got married.He opened a grocery store, a store he had and ran for 60 years.He was the American dream.He believed in this Country, and he knew hard work pays off.We all take for granted what a great Country this is.Most of us haven't struggled for much in our life, matter of fact, its been handed to us. I am not talking handouts, I am talking about being born into a free society.That day, it hit home to me. I would now understand why my Father would keep telling me my Grandfathers story.He wanted to instill in me,hard work pays off,be proud of your Country, but more importantly,be proud of yourself.Now we live in a society where they promote welfare, but not hard work.The media shuns people who say they pay enough taxes, but promotes politicians who turn their backs on their constituents.My Father is no longer here, but if he was here.He would be saddened by the direction we are heading, but hopeful that the spirit of Americans would take their Country back,the same Country that my Grandfather struggled to get to over 100 years ago.

What Justice?

Its another day, and I am shaking my head like,what the heck are they thinking in Washington? But that's it, they are not thinking.Eric Holder, our Attorney General,very educated man,but apparently he wants to be more political, than uphold the law. Remember the law? The job he was hired to do.I know he was appointed by the President,but his job is to uphold the law,and not politicize the office.Eric Holder was involved with 2 controversial pardons with then President Clinton.The first one is with Marc Rich.He was charged with 51 counts of tax fraud,evading $48 million in taxes,as well as running illegal oil deals with Iran during the hostage crisis in 1979-1980.But I guess if you have enough money, as Marc Rich does,you can buy a pardon.Well he does, and he did.His wife Denise,with his money was one of President Clintons biggest fundraisers. And who do you think that financed majority of the Clinton library? You got it,Denise Rich so her husband could come back to America,Oh, I didn't tell you, he took off to Switzerland, and waited for the T's to be crossed, and the I's dotted.I guess its nice to have friends in very high places.The second one is quite disturbing.President Clinton pardoned 16 from the Puerto Rican FALN Terrorist group.This group was responsible for over 120 bomb attacks on U.S. targets from 1974-1983.The FBI,prosecutors, and other law enforcement officials were against this pardon, but Eric Holder rebuffed them. He choose not to uphold the law, or listen to others in authority, but instead oks the pardon for someones political gain. Who you ask, because Clinton was leaving? Well Hillary was going to run for Senator of New York and she wanted the Hispanic vote.So I guess by this logic,votes rule over the safety of Americans.Now fast forward to November 2008, election day. The Black Panthers were at a voting precinct in Philadelphia intimidating voters to vote for Obama.Charges were made in November, now this new administration under the direction of Eric Holder, choose to drop those charges.But now the Black Panthers are restricted from going to that precinct again in the next election.Wow, instead of jail time, they are slapped on the wrist.But you might ask yourself, does Eric Holder go after anyone? Sure, ever hear of Sheriff Joe Arpaio? He is from Maricopa County in Arizona.He is doing his job, along with his deputies, by arresting illegals coming into the United States illegally from Mexico through Arizona. He also is raiding places were illegals are housed. But Eric Holder has the whole justice department after Sheriff Arpaio saying he violated their rights? What rights? It seems we the law abiding citizens are ones whos rights are being being violated.Well the cherry on top of this story is that Eric Holder is now going after Vice President Cheney.There are investigating if Cheney had secret meetings to do with the Taliban and Al Qaeda. You know the groups that want to kill us, but I guess this is the the new m.o., its ok to bring harm to Americans, because we won't charge you, and we will look the other way. But if you are someone who tries to keep America safe, you are charged.Does this make sense? Of course not, but I guess being Attorney General of the Unites States you can pick and choose the bad guys over the good guys.So much for upholding the rule of law. But what else is new, everyday our President, the Senate and the Congress are shredding the Constitution. So why should we be surprised?

Who is looking out for us??

Today the Obama administration announced that terror suspects tried before the Military Commissions can claim some constitutional rights, including protection against evidence obtained through coercion.Are you friggin kidding me? Where in the Constitution does it say, terrorist have rights?What about my rights? Yes, mine. Today politicians are more concerned about a group of terrorist that want to kill us, then the rights of Americans under the Constitution.They are not worried about offending us, the voters,but offending the terrorist.When politicians are elected, they ALL took an oath, and they swore to support and defend the Constitution of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA against all enemies foreign and domestic. Those are the key words:SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION.So my question is, why isn't anyone holding these politicians to it? Maybe their fingers were crossed, and so it didn't count.Yeah, your right its not funny, but they act like kids,who are playing with monopoly money.The trouble is, its our money,our grand children's money, and their grand children's money.They are buying banks,auto makers and ,insurance companies.They are shoving their energy and health-care bill down our throats. And lets not forget about the more than 30 czars that have been appointed, not nominated. Without realizing the consequences of their actions.Because inside all those pretty bills wrapped nicely are presents for politicians who were elected to represent us, but who are selling us out.House Majority Leader,StenyHoyer (D-MD) said Tuesday"that the health-care bill now pending in Congress would garner very few votes if lawmakers actually HAD TO READ the entire bill before voting on it".If you don't want to read the Bills, find another profession. The Declaration of Independence guarantees all of us:LIFE,LIBERTY AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. So between the White House,Congress and the Senate with their UNCONSTITUTIONAL acts, they are infringing on all our rights.Where is the ACLU,too busy worried that Abdul rights were violated?

Happy Birthday America!

Today is not only the 4th of July, it is Independence Day. It is a day we often take for granted.Most people today are thinking about barbeque's, and fireworks. But its more than that.On July 4th, 233 years ago, 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, and a Nation was born.Our Founding Fathers are probably turning in their graves today, watching how our Constitution is being shredded.When our politicians are elected, they take an oath,to protect and defend the Constitution.Where are those politicians today? I am talking ALL politicians, both Republicans and Democrats.We have some politicians today shredding the Constitution, and the others standing by. How do they stand by and let this happen to the greatest country in the world? Where is the outrage?When did people in Government start thinking that we work for them, sorry, its the other way around. You work for us.The Founders carefully integrated the three branches:EXECUTIVE,LEGISLATIVE,JUDICIAL so that each one was coordinated with the others and could not function independently of them.So tell me how we have over 20 czars?Who do they answer too?Not the Senate or Congress, but just to the President. This is Unconstitutional! There is a reason checks and balances were put in place.Where is the outcry from our politicians? More importantly, where is the outrage from my fellow Americans?Our Founders believed that using government to protect equal rights,not to provide equal things. Where in the Constitution does it say that government must provide health care for all, especially the poor? What it does say"under no circumstances is the federal government to become involved in public welfare.The Founders felt it would corrupt the government and the poor.NO Constitution authority exists for the federal government to participate in charity or welfare"So again I ask you, where in the Constitution does it say the government must provide health care, and I MUST take it? I'll tell you, nowhere.Yesterday, they said the Senate has attached to the health care bill, you must accept health care, or be fined $1,000.00.Well I like them to try to force this UNCONSTITUTIONAL bill on me, because I am NOT paying it.The Constitution says I have the right to make personal choices,and my choice is not to take part in their health care catastrophe. The Founders believed in the Four Laws of economic Freedom, one in particular is interesting: The Freedom To Fail.So why are we saving banks,insurance companies and auto makers?The Founders also warned that the only way for a nation to prosper was to have equal protection of "rights,"and not allow the government to get involved in trying to provide equal distribution of "things." They also warned against the pooling of property as advocated by the proponents of communism. Samuel Adams said they had done everything possible to make the ideas of socialism and communism unconstitutional.So why did we pick and choose certain dealerships to close? Again unconstitutional.They didn't have the option of "Freedom to Fail, the government took it from them.Now this Cap and Trade bill is headed for the Senate.This bill if passed will change our lives forever, and not for the better. First our utility bills will go up from $2,000-$4,000 per household, per year. That isn't the worst. The government wants to regulate what kind of windows,toilets, heaters, air conditioners and so on. You don't have a choice here, this is what they are trying to mandate on you, in other words,force on you.I don't think the Founders would be very happy today with the politicians in Washington,I think they would be ashamed and saddened.Wake up America, before our great country we all know as America is gone.Start getting involved. Call your politicians and let them know how dissatisfied you are with their representation.Stand up and be heard.Let them know, we won't take it anymore!

Why Don't They Listen To Us?

Here we go again! When are these politicians going to get it? When are they going to start to listen to us? Yesterday, the Energy Bill came up for a vote. One of the most important bills in American history. This Bill will effect young, and old.White,black,all of America. You would think, a Bill of this size would get some play in the media or newspapers. You would think, right? But sorry to say no coverage. I really don't know whats going on this country. Are the politicians and the media trying to make jerks of us? For one week, the media was talking about National Health care and why we need it.I know that is a very important topic, but what the House was going to vote on was Energy. Where was the coverage?Where is this transparency that Obama wants to keep talking about? He promised the bill would be put online 5 days before it is voted on, so we ALL can take a look at it. It was more like 5 hours. The Bill started out to be around 1201 pages, and then lo and behold over 300 pages were added after 3:00 am. What is that? What are they hiding in this bill? Why in the dark of night the secrecy? Who is going to have anytime to read this? But that's it, they don't want anyone to read it, just vote.I bet with over 400 politicians there, I bet not one read it.These are the people that are trusted to represent us.Answer me this, how do you vote on something, that you don't know whats inside? Do we sign contracts without reading the fine print? No, because we want to know wants in store for us. But politicians don't care about us, they are only out for themselves. And sorry to say, its getting more apparent everyday.Voters have been burning the phones lines talking to their Representative to let them know that they wanted him or her to vote NO. The switchboards were jammed. We were calling their state offices, and their local offices. Our voices we thought, were being heard.Why take our phone calls, if you are not going to listen to the people in your districts?What did you get for selling us out? I hope it was worth it, because come the next election you are gone. One in particular,Congressman Kirk.Yes you, Congressman. How do you call yourself a Conservative when YOU voted YES to the largest tax increase in American history? How Congressman do you explain this? Was selling your soul to the devil (Pelosi) worth it? Today, all people across the board are having a rough time. How will you explain that, come next year when their utilities will almost double each month? When the elderly, and the poor can't turn the heat up to keep warm, or the air to keep cool? Oh, I know, because in this tightly guarded bill, the government will eventually control the thermostat. Sounds nutty huh, but that's only one of many scary things inside this bill.Why do politicians think that we need more government in our lives? Government is the problem, not the solution. The only time I want government around is to keep my friends and family safe.All other times,GET THE HELL OUT!
Please people, we have one last chance to defeat this terrible bill. Call your Senator everyday and tell him or her to vote NO on the Energy Bill.Then tell 5 friends, have those friends tell 5 friends and so on.If this bill passes the Senate, there will be more government intrusion and bureaucracy in our lives, and there will be no turning back.

Wake Up America

Today as I was washing dishes, I had a epiphany about President Obama. I think Obama was a stooge or a tool that the good ole boys used to get him elected.You see, as he was running for President, the old boy network, media, and Hollywood were marketing this man.He had no executive experience,didn't accomplish much as a State Senator, or a Senator.He voted present more times than actually voted.If you looked at his qualifications on paper, you would think this is a joke,this person can never be president. But the marketing paid off, and guess what,we have President Obama.It was slick marketing, they only put out what they wanted seen and heard.The first African American, but in reality, he is half white. A Christian family man,but the fact is, the church he belonged to spewed hatred and racism.How he worked is way up , from meager means.Then to end up running for President of the United States.Sounds nice, but just a few things first. His Grandma worked hard to put him in prep school. He attended Occidental,Columbia Colleges,and Harvard Law. By the way, to this day, all records of Obama are sealed.His grades, writings, and more importantly, who financed his education. It might sound trivia to you, but who does he owe his gratitude too?These important questions need to be answered, just to see what direction he is leading us.He campaigned on change, but did people really question the change he was talking about? No, they didn't.If people really listened to him, to what he was really saying, he would of never won the election.The media turned this election into a movie.Every soundbite,handshake, and every look was orchestrated.The American people were played.Too lazy for themselves to really listen to what was coming out of his mouth. We were spoon fed, what the media wanted us to know.He campaigned on how he wanted to change America? Whats wrong with America? We are not perfect, but we are the next best thing.He wants to change the Constitution.Why?He wants to redistribute the wealth.Why? Because, he thinks we all should be on one level. But I am sorry, I don't work hard, so someone else can take and give to someone who doesn't work as hard.This is America, for Gods sake. We can be or do anything.Just follow your dreams. Hard work really pays off.For all the people out there, that say we don't pay enough in taxes, I say, fire your accountant, and file EZ Form .Give the government 60% or more of your check. Because I think the majority of Americans think they are entitled to their own money, and the government shouldn't be a silent partner in their lives.There are so many things on the horizon. America, wake up and take notice of what is happening.Once these changes are made, there won't be any turning back. Lets start with Cap and Trade, every household in this country, will pay between $2,000.-4.000 more per year.Don't you think your utilities are high enough now? Just wait. What about National Health Care Reform, sounds nice,but one thing. We can't afford it.His own budget office said, it will cost 1 trillion dollars, and still 35 million people won't be covered.Where will this money come from? Well they are throwing around the VAT tax. That is a national sales tax.What do you think this will do to businesses? People will only be able to afford the necessities.This will kill businesses across the board.Think about this, the lottery was established in some states so the proceeds would fund education.Well, we all know how that worked out.Remember how Obama campaigned that 95% of the people will get a tax break? Well it is more like 100% will be affected by this. Is this the change you were looking for? This is not a Republican or a Democrat issue, this is an American issue.We need to stand up and be heard.Our politicians don't care about us,whether they are Democrats or Republicans, all they care about is themselves and lining their pockets for their own good.Stand up America, call your politician and tell them you won't stand for anymore taxes. Enough is enough.Maybe if enough of us stood up, the politicians would get the message and do what they are paid to do:REPRESENT US.

A Sad Day In America

Remember years ago when we watched on TV, a Reagan campaign commercial? Its theme was a new day in America. Well today, is a new day, but a sad day for America. Our country and its greatness is slipping away, all by the hands of the man who took the oath to protect us. Yes that man is President Obama.Today free enterprise is in danger, not because of failed business ideas, but government intervention.Car dealerships across this country are being closed, not because they are not profitable, but because the government says so. Some don't want to say its political, but I am going to say it. It is political retribution from the last election. Did any of you think you would live in a country where government takes away your livelihood at a moments notice? What about the livelihoods of their employees? Well folks you do, and its right here in America.This is not only sad, but very scary.After this, how can we be assured that government will not try to take over another aspect of this country, but wait they have. Remember the banks? Now tell me,why would any American want to go into business, when one day the government can take your livelihood right from under you? I know it sounds bizarre,but its happening as you are reading this.Where is the so-called media covering this? Why only select networks are caring the stories of families loosing everything? How come no TV or print media has went into the background of the Car Czar that Obama appointed?Steve Rattner has a very questionable history, but then again only questionable people are serving the President.But the one important fact about Steve Rattner, he has no car experience.But the experience he does carry, along with the rest of the shady characters in the White House is shaking down and intimidation.I guess these are the new credentials for working for the government.
Its not even six months yet, but sure feels like a lifetime. Our unemployment is 9.4% and rising,interest rates are on the rise,and optimism is falling, not daily but hourly.The Europeans are moving right, as we have taken a HARD LEFT.The Chinese announced today a 47% increase in car sales, and lower taxes.A Russian newspaper has reported that America is on the path to Socialism.Is this the change you wanted? Well this is the change Obama campaigned on, how he wanted to change America,redistribute wealth,and most importantly change the Constitution.And all these things are happening right under your nose.Wake up America, before its all gone.Stand up, and be heard. Call your local and state Representatives.Call your local papers and networks and tell them you demand they start reporting the news.Tell them to quit their love fest with this administration, and report the news.Enough is enough!!