tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92272882024-03-05T07:43:42.727-05:00The Redhead Agenda"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" - A 30 yr old female American's opinions of current events and politics.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-10812209744836080252017-12-11T23:36:00.001-05:002017-12-11T23:36:54.749-05:00Preserving Our Freedom You know... it's not about who we voted for, or didn't vote for... it's not about if we are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or Independent... It's not even about being "right" or who lost and who won.<br />
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All that matters is doing what's best for our country and her people. Country above party, Country above self. Anyone who wants anything else doesn't have this country's best interests at heart. We all love this country, otherwise we wouldn't be here.<br />
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The Founding Fathers and those that served in government shortly after them did it risked a lot personally to hold that position. Earlier on, they risked their lives to build this country up from the bottom. Later Presidents, Senators, and Congressmen served as a public servant. They didn't do it for fame, money, or for a career. It was a temporary position, dedicated only to serving the country and took valuable time away from their families. They risked and gave up everything so we could have what we have today.<br /><br />Crowd sizes and approval ratings are trivial things. Only meant as a guide post, never meant to be watched constantly or to be brought into the main focus of everything. The best Presidents I've ever seen took them into consideration, yet never used them to point them in the right direction. The Presidency shouldn't be a popularity contest. Sometimes the greatest leaders need to do unpopular things. The best leaders will follow their own heart and listen to the advice of their advisors, not the polls. Clinton and Obama always watched the polls like a hawk and did things in order to increase their numbers, not necessarily what was best for the country.<br />
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Where we get into problems is when the President starts blocking information in the country. Our country was built on freedom, and that's evident in the 1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech. Truth... Lies... It doesn't matter. That is up to us to decide what's true, what's false, and what we want to believe. NOT the Government's job. <a href="http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2017/12/11/three-days-after-trump-rally-accurate-crowd-size-count-remains-unavailable/941973001/">When the President restricts releasing crowd size numbers</a>, we should all raise an eyebrow and pay attention, because that isn't right regardless if he's Obama, Bush, Clinton, or Washington. This is not okay, even if you voted for Obama, Bush, Clinton, or Washington.<br /><br />When in a speech, the President calls the people who disagree with him or his agenda, or even people just doing their job ".<a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/12/09/trump_same_failed_voices_that_opposed_me_are_same_people_who_undermined_the_credibility_of_institutions.html">..bad people. These are very, very bad and evil people. They know who they are</a>", then we should be alarmed. Such words and actions lead down a very dark direction that we don't want our country to go in. No one should - regardless of who they voted for or what party they belong to. We are better than that. We aren't "us vs. them", we are united as one - The United States of America. Uniting people from different backgrounds from all over the world, uniting people from different regions across this great country, and uniting people from different faiths. These are the values we were founded on, and we need to be vigilant enough to protect them, ourselves, and our country.<br /><br />As John Adams<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7151782-posterity-you-will-never-know-how-much-it-cost-the"> penned in a letter to his wife</a>, Abigail:<br /><br />
<i>"</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present Generation, to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make a good Use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it."</i><br /></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">Let's all thrive and work together to preserve our freedom for all of us, above everything else that divides us. Especially, lest people like John Adams regret risking everything in order that we should have it. Let's not let anyone take that away from us.</span><br />
<br />Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-41901936908741458502017-01-26T23:19:00.002-05:002017-01-26T23:19:19.431-05:00Ch-Ch-Changes!For years, I've considered myself to be a libertarian, with a conservative leaning. Why? Because frankly, I found liberals to be much less tolerant and accepting than the conservatives. The conservatives welcomed me (for the most part. There was always a wacko or two) and either turned a blind eye to or were accepting of my socially liberal viewpoints.<br /><br />A lot has changed in 8 years....<br /><br />If you had told me 8 years ago that I'd find myself on the more liberal side, I would have told you that you were lying. If you had told me that the liberals were the more tolerant and accepting group, I would have thought you were crazy.<br /><br />Yet here we are...<br /><br />I didn't vote for Trump and I don't especially like him. No, that doesn't mean I voted for Hillary or would have preferred her. I think we got absolutely screwed in our Presidential choices and the two remaining ones were abysmal. And no, I didn't let the "fake news" lie to me about Trump. My decision came from watching his embarrassing and classless performance in the debates. In short, a President should be a leader who conducts himself in a professional manner while respecting his fellow candidates. Trump, in my opinion, didn't fit that definition. His demeanor towards others and his ego cost him a vote from me. Plain and simple.<br /><br />Well, my conservative buddies weren't happy about that. I "wasted my vote" or I "wanted Hillary to win" --- blah, blah scare tactics and insults. If he was that great, you could win me over talking about his merits. But since he has none, his supporters need to bully people into voting for him (I'm getting Deja Vu. <a href="http://hazaasrants.blogspot.com/2012/03/romney-guilt-trip.html">Romney Derangement Syndrome</a>, anyone?). After he won, the tone darkened. Poor winners were screaming about the poor losers. Drunk on power, some even went so far to say that this was "Trump Country" now and the non-supporters needed to get out. A conservative friend said this to me. Yeah, really.<br /><br />And that was the day I dropped the "conservative" label. These people no longer represented me. I'm disheartened by their actions and crushed by their "it's our turn now, get over it" attitudes. They hated it when Obama's supporters did that, so I have no idea why they would want to do it back to other people.<br /><br />The America I know and love has a long standing tradition of free speech and the right to vote however you choose. If we start ousting people just because they didn't vote the "right" way, then we've lost everything this country was founded on. That isn't the United States I know or ever want to know. <br /><br />Since then, I've found myself finding more comfort with my more liberal friends. Will I take on that label next? No, I think I'm done with labels. Our country needs less labels. We fight over the ones were already have, and they cause too many problems as is. I'm still me.<br /><br />It's getting harder and harder to wade through all of the muck in the media and the drivel from Trump's mouth. I had an idea that we need a media station that is staffed by people from all different parties and present the news from differing sources/viewpoints, so you get a more well-rounded view of what's going on. So why not here and on the fb page? We need more hard facts about what's going on, and less alternative ones.<br /><br />If lying and passing executive orders is wrong for Obama, then it's wrong for Trump, too. I'll do my very best to be as impartial as I can be. Trump isn't the son of Satan he's portrayed as in the media, however, he doesn't do himself any favors either.<br /><br />I'll still rant and I'm sure I'll still call the jokers up in Washington cute little nicknames. However, for the most part, I'm changing the format over to scrubbing the internet clean of the lies as much as I can. As always, many different sources will be referenced, and I'll display them side by side. I'll give my own opinion, of course, and will just provide you with the tools to come up with your own.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-90577147633931655832016-11-11T22:03:00.002-05:002017-06-08T14:52:30.675-04:00P.E.D.T. and AftermathThe world is in shock because Donald Trump just accomplished what few thought he could do: survive the other Republican nominees, stay the frontrunner most of the time, win the nomination, and beat Hillary. An amazing accomplishment, no matter who you are or how much I may or may not like you.<br />
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Like many other of my cohorts, I stayed up late to watch the election and it did not disappoint. I fought sleep twice in order to find out who won and finally gave in at 1:30am Eastern time. It was as exciting as Game 7 of the World Series.<br />
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Being a libertarian, I'm in one of the odd camps. I knew going into the election that my candidate was most likely not going to win and I had trouble deciding which of the two evils was worse. And I couldn't hold my nose and vote for one of them and be able to live with myself. I know I would have been disappointed, no matter the outcome. I watched Trump start with a great lead, and then Hillary caught up, surging ahead. Then Trump would surge, then Hillary. Finally, Trump got in the lead again... and that's where I woke up to him in the same spot.<br />
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I was scared; shocked. For myself, for my friends, for my family... For my country. There's no way this man is now President-Elect.<br />
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The internet and Facebook, which were alive with nervous energy on Election Night, erupted into chaos, anger, and a myriad of various other emotions.<br />
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Name-calling, mass deletions based on how people voted, tears, cheers, more name-calling, life-long friends going separate ways... It broke my heart to see grown adults acting this way. It especially broke my heart to see my friends, family, colleagues acting this way.<br />
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One friend who was Pro-Trump ordered everyone who didn't support Trump to leave the country because this was "Trump Country" now. Another said anyone who supported Trump was no longer their friend and to delete them, without discussion. I'll admit, I cried and tried calming people down, encouraging acceptance and positivity. Then came the groups who fought against that, and called the people who cried "crybabies" who didn't get their way and said those who were calling for peace never wanted to get along before, so why start now? Protests started happening in major cities (mine own included) and even "Death to Whitey" was spray painted on buildings.<br />
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Trump will be President, for better or for worse. It's happening and we might as well use this time to get used to it. I'm not happy about it, however, if I want to talk about love, acceptance, and tolerance, then I need to give the guy a chance. I hate being wrong, but I'm willing him to prove me such.<br />
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We need realize that we are Red, White, & Blue, not red or blue. If we really want to move forward and help our Country, then we need to work together. ALL. OF. US. You know - I listened to Trump acceptance speech and it impressed me. Where was that guy during the election? I liked when he said that we need to come together and work together, whether we voted for him or not. I really liked that. Obama never said anything like that. I just wish Trump's supporters (and Hillary's) would adhere to it. <br />
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I like what Trump (PEDT) has done so far to prepare for the role. His ideas like the Wall and others still scare me. Walls can be used to keep people in, as well as keep people out. His attitude towards others who are different scare me. Maybe he'll change his tune... who knows? I'd like to think the Ghosts of Presidents Past, Present, and Future visited him the night after he got elected and talked some sense into him.<br />
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We're the USA. We're going to be okay - just as long as we stick together. It doesn't mean that we'll sit back and let Trump do whatever he likes either. I'll be watching him with a critical eye, and with an open mind. </div>
Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-25618946762150090652015-08-11T12:29:00.000-04:002015-08-11T12:29:56.659-04:00Megyngate and The DonaldThis seemed like the perfect occasion to dust off the old blog and get it running again. The whole debacle has my blood pressure rising and my fingers have gotten itchy to write again, so here I am.<br />
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I turned into the debate to check out supposedly the "top 10" of what the GOP has to offer this time. Trump's addiction to being in the media every day and being constantly talked about certainly falls in line with the stereotypical politician these days. However, I think he needs a filter if he ever seriously wants to become President. He has no control over his mouth and admittedly, his lack of tact makes for amusing reality TV, it has no place in the White House. I'd like to think we can all agree on that, especially already having someone like that for the past 8 years.<br />
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Anyways, back to the debate-<br />
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Although I'm not a fan and would probably have to close my eyes if it came down to me actually voting for him, I surprisingly came to enjoy hearing when it was Trump's turn to speak. I never knew quite what he was about to say, and loved the reaction the audience gave him - loud cheers building up to a crescendo and then coming back down that hill with boo's. Certainly shook up what's normally a snooze-fest, especially for the 1st debate. He had some good ideas in there too and said what other people were afraid to say. I walked away thinking higher of him than I previously did, even though I think he won't last long.<br />
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Another thing surprised me during the debate - the amount of animosity Megyn Kelly had for him. Ok, so you don't like the guy. But you are a moderator and a journalist - you are supposed to remain impartial. You are there to ask questions so the general public gets answers and to break up fights should there occur. That's it.<br />
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In the above clip, she asks him about comments he's made about women in the past. Is he a pig? Probably. Has he said nasty things towards women? Don't doubt it for a second.<br />
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But then in the middle of her question, he quips, "Only Rosie O'Donnell", followed by the crowds laughter. "No, it wasn't", Kelly responds back. She began the questioning lightheartedly, but as they continue, her gaze darkens and she seems annoyed by the continued cheering/laughing behind her. She smiles like a crocodile, as if thinking that she needs to take this clown down a notch or two. She puts up a finger like a teacher trying unsuccessfully to get control of her unruly classroom, glares at him with daggers in her eyes and says "For the record, it was well beyond Rosie O'Donnell".<br />
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Not professional. At all. I even said it at the time too - "Whoa, if looks could kill! Look at those daggers she is shooting at him". And who is watching this for your opinion? No one. Go back to asking the questions.<br />
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Unfortunately, it doesn't end there - "Your Twitter account has several disparaging comments about women's looks...[...] Does that sound to you like the temperament of a man that we should elect as President, and how will you answer the charge from Hilary Clinton, who is likely to be the Democratic nominee, that you are apart of the War on Women?".<br />
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Disgrace. Hard hitting journalism, my ass. He's not on trial, Ms. Kelly, and you are not a defender of all women to go for his jugular, just because you are personally offended. You want sexism? I don't think women make good moderators. They are too emotional and have trouble staying centered. To be fair, not all men should be moderators either. The two that were with her kept their composure better, but not by much.<br />
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(Side note: poor Bernie Sanders through all of this. Everyone on that stage just cast him aside. haha)<br />
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It's not your place to judge him. He said it was one women, not all. Move on. You didn't question anyone else's motives or actions on that stage. Your current temperament isn't that of a professional journalist. And this "War on Women" crap - are there sexist people out there? Yes. Does sexism exist? Yes. But if you go looking for it and assume that every downfall in your life happened because you just because you are a woman, then yes, you will believe there's a "war" on you. Brush it off, ignore it and be successful anyway. A few off-color remarks from the Donald does not make a "War on Women".<br />
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His comments on being politically correct and not having time for it is spot on. No, we don't have time for it. Let's talk about something important. You know, something that will actually impact this country?<br />
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He even recognized how poor she was treating him and called her on it. Good for you, but not very professional. This is where their feud goes back to the sand box.<br />
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I'm not saying he's right - he's not professional either. But it's not right when you poke the bear and then cry that the bear bit you. He's Donald - fire at him and he's going to fire back. Afterwards, he came out with his now infamous remark that "<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2015/08/07/trump-says-foxs-megyn-kelly-had-blood-coming-out-of-her-wherever/">You could see that there was blood coming out of her eyes, there was blood coming out of wherever"</a>.<br />
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Now I used "daggers", he used "blood". Same meaning though. I was happy to see I wasn't the only one who noticed the looks she gave him. When I first read this, I read "blood coming out of wherever" meant that she was so hostile that she had blood coming out of every pore. None of this menstruating nonsense. What kind of sicko immediately jumps to that conclusion?? I guess it could... but it's a stretch and honestly not where my mind went first.<br />
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Apparently every white male out there did though. Ew, guys, really?!?! I never once thought that he was calling her hormonal. And we all know Trump - he's not one to mince words. He says what he means and if you call him on it, he freely, unapologetically admits it. He denied it and said he meant "nose". I believe him. The man's not smart enough to say things that require that much thought or deciphering.<br />
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One would think (and hope) that in a perfect world that the squabble would end there, but no.<br />
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Erick Erickson of RedState, here in Atlanta, was holding a forum where all of the Top 10 candidates could talk about their platforms. Enraged by Trump's comments towards his friend (that he thinly veils about being offensive towards women), he dis-invites Trump... and invites Kelly instead. What is this? A serious political event or a whiny girls' tea party? Did I miss something - is she a candidate now? How disrespectful and catty.<br />
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Erickson first made the announcement on Twitter and then <a href="http://www.redstate.com/2015/08/07/i-have-disinvited-donald-trump-to-the-redstate-gathering/">blogged </a>about it. To further illustrate what class he has, he even made <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/08/politics/ted-cruz-redstate-gathering/">an announcement</a> to the crowd at his little girly get-together AND played the clip for everyone!! Are you kidding me... If you were really that offended, you'd dis-invite him, let everyone know why and then be done with it. Not carry on with this nonsense. Was your event about letting all of the candidates talk or about Donald? Congrats, you gave him free press...<br />
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And then he has the gall to interview all of his guests and ask what they thought about Trump's comments. I'd be offended if I was one of them - go all the way there, thinking this is a place where I can get more of my ideas out there and all you want to do is talk about another candidate. What a waste of time.<br />
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I'd say Erickson isn't a professional journalist either, but... he never claims to be, so at least he has that going for him. He's a radio talk show host, and blogger. He has a right to talk about anyone he wishes and to invite them to his event. But geez... do you hate the guy or do you love him?? I'm confused... make up your mind. Although interestingly enough... it came out after that Erickson, himself, had also made <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/08/redstate-hypocrisy-donald-trump-critic-erick-erickson">disparaging remarks towards women</a>. Why is it that the person who is always so "OFFENDED" by someone else's actions/remarks/etc is usually guilty of the same thing?<br />
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Anyways, so all of the <a href="http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/GOP-candidates-respond-to-Trumps-blood-comment-321257121.html">other candidates have some forward in defense of Kelly</a> and have more of less ordered Trump to apologize. Hey... all of you know that Hillary is just loving this, right? All of the Democrats are just having a ball laughing at all of your inter-squabbling. This disgrace is a perfect example of why we can't have anyone of quality run for President - they don't want to put up with this mess and it's sad. THIS is why you are losing voters.<br />
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Aaand of course it doesn't even end there. I'm embarrassed for all of you, I really am. Kelly airs her opinion below:<br />
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Kelly says her question about Trump's electability and his thoughts towards women was "a tough but fair question", enough though he felt she was "attacking him" and thought "the question was unfair". She goes on to say that he did interviews, in which he attacked her personally. Kelly claims "not to respond" but yet... here she is, responding,<br />
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She mentions that he will not apologize and proclaims happily, "And I certainly will not apologize for doing good journalism". You should, Ms. Kelly, to the American people and to the other candidates on the stage, for having to watch that abysmal display of unprofessionalism under the guise of "good journalism". "So I'll continue to do my job," she continues, "without fear or favor". If you were doing your job, this whole thing probably wouldn't have happened. "This is a tough business", she says, breaking out that admonishing teacher voice of her's - as though Trump's problem is that he can't handle toughness. Although I do agree with one thing she did say "It's time now to more forward and let's get back to the news".<br />
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P.S. Mark Levin, thank you sooooooo much for being apparently the only voice of reason in this whole mess. Glad to see I'm not the only one <a href="http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2015/08/09/mark-levin-fox-news-megyn-kelly-hosted-a-national-enquirer-debate-not-a-republican-debate-owe-american-people-an-apology/">who thought the debate was a debacle.</a><br />
<br />Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-9881930758738022932013-03-24T11:57:00.000-04:002013-03-24T11:57:07.117-04:00Sequestration's Effect on AviationObama and his cohorts have certainly made this whole sequestration business <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/5/email-tells-feds-make-sequester-painful-promised/?page=all">as painful as possible</a> for the aviation community.<br />
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-Air shows on military bases have been canceled <br />
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-<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/22/faa-to-close-14-air-traffic-towers-citing-sequester/">149 air traffic control towers are closing around the US</a><br />
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As an aviation geek, I'm especially upset by this news - it was going to be my first year to see the Thunderbirds preform. My own personal feelings aside, what does this mean for the rest of the people and the economy?<br /><br />Air shows on military bases opened them up to the public for one or two days, presenting the rare experience to civilians to be present on a military base. Apart from the coolness-factor, it was a huge recruitment tool to get little kids and young adults interested in the military and aviation. The Blue Angels' and Thunderbirds' performances also served the same purpose - coolness factor and recruitment tool. <br />
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Whether on military bases or not, air shows bring in people from out of the area. They travel in from long distances, sometimes even out of state to attend air shows. In state, I have traveled 2.5 hours to attend an air show. They spend their money and boost that particular area's economy. Usually the biggest headliners are the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. Their name draws in people from hundreds of miles. Smaller air shows will still continue, but without their biggest headliners, the number of attendees will go down. <br />
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Not only will this affect local economies, but will also harm local small airports (who are already struggling to stay alive in most cases) and small business owners who rely on those airports being open. The aviation community is like an eco-system. When one animal (Blue Angels/Thunderbirds) goes extinct, then the whole system feels the domino effect. The perfect balance is disrupted and the whole system suffers.<br /><br />What about future pilots? All I ever hear around airports is talk about a pilot shortage. I fell in love with airplanes at an airshow, watching the Blue Angels no less. What about other who have yet to discover their love of aviation in the same way? What about the kids who did discover they loved aviation from an air show, grew up, trained really, really hard to become a Blue Angel and now have their dreams dashed because the Sociopath-in-Chief wants to teach us all a lesson like we were bad children??<br />
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This doesn't even begin to cover the Air Traffic Control tower closures. Sure, if you have an airport that has one plane landing/taking off per year, by all means, close that monetary black hole. The government says that the towers being targeted by a random process and it's "non-political". BRAVO SIERRA. The government claims the towers that are closing have "low to moderate traffic". Again, leave it to the government to have no concrete definitions of "low to moderate". One airport close to me, RYY McCollum Field, is scheduled to close. According to <a href="http://www.airnav.com/airport/KRYY">AirNav data,</a> RYY had 169 air operations (planes landing or taking off) per day. I know that number has increased since then, as McCollum has been getting busier the last couple of years. Plus, they have jets and military traffic landing and taking off from there. Closing the towers from an airport that has operations like McCollum will cause significant delays and is a safety hazard at the very least. <br /><br />At most, other people recognize it as a safety hazard as well and steer clear of it. The flight schools close due to lack of business, or move... as one at McCollum is doing. After all, who wants to train a new pilot at an uncontrolled airport with high-moderate traffic with jets and military planes coming and going? Less traffic also means less business to the Fixed Base Operators, who provide gas and other services for pilots, and to the restaurants which are located there. Just like the air shows, there's a delicate balance that will be disrupted if this is allowed to happen at busy airports. Airports could potentially close. Wonder if Mr. "jobs created or saved" Obama will take responsibility for those lost jobs?<br /><br />I'm not usually one to buy into conspiracy theories, but I believe without the shadow of a doubt that all of this mess was created to deliver a message and this was confirmed yesterday with the re-release of the newest tower closure list - two towers of the most quintessentially aviation centered airports are closing: Lakeland, FL and Oshkosh, WI. The biggest airshows of the year are held in those two locations. Take a look at the AirNav stats - <a href="http://www.airnav.com/airport/KOSH">Oshkosh</a> has 249 air operations per day and <a href="http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLAL">Lakeland</a> has 208. Both also indicate jets and military traffic. Safety issues aside, it's to drive the point home. Lakeland's tower is set to close on the first day of their air show. Coincidence? I think not. <br /><br />At the EAA (Experiemental Aircraft Association)'s meeting the other night, one older pilot spoke up and said he's not worried, as he doesn't think the closures will happen, due to safety issues. The rest of us weren't so convinced. But that is Obama's way, isn't it - create a crisis, get people all in a frenzy, and 'solve' it at the 11th hour. I'm hoping he'll do that this time as well and keep the busier airports on the list open, like McCollum, Oshkosh and Lakeland. Besides, if he really wants to stop wasteful spending in aviation, I have a suggestion for him - quit burning holes in the sky with Air Force One and stay home!<br />
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Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-32325443580577947992012-11-12T22:06:00.000-05:002013-03-24T12:04:21.255-04:00A House Divided...If you have 'liked' my fan page over on Facebook, you'll already know that I was horrified to hear that 15 states had filed petitions on Whitehouse.gov to <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/15-states-including-texas-have-filed-a-petition-to-secede-from-the-united-states-1">secede from the United States</a>. It absolutely blew me away and scared me to pieces. I know things are bad and I am not happy with 4 more years of Obowma. But have we really reached the "irreconcilable differences" part of our relationship? Is it really time to divorce the USA?<br />
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Besides, it can't be possible, right? Obama will just laugh off this little stunt with his divisive, condescending laugh and be done with it. As far as I know, if something like this were to actually happen, then the individual states would have to go through voting processes through their own bodies of government. Such a dire and serious thing couldn't only be determined by a petition alone. There's no way. <br />
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Tonight, I read online that <a href="http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/12/15117305-petition-for-texas-to-secede-from-us-reaches-threshold-for-white-house-response#comments">Texas has reached the number of signatures</a> required to bring the petition to Obama's attention. It absolutely broke my heart to read that headline. It brought me to tears to read the comments: "Time to separate all Liberals from Conservatives whatever it takes" and "Let all those anti-American traitors who want to secede from our glorious nation go".<br />
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In all honesty, I'm finding it harder to get along with liberals since the election. They are hyped on power and are convinced they are invincible now. As far as they are concerned, my stuff is ripe for the taking and no one will stop them now. Sentiments of "we will tax you and you will like it because we won" are running rampant. I hate standing by and watching as companies, especially aviation companies, lay off workers. Even I am guilty of putting an automatic "moocher" label on everyone I know who voted for Obama. And I'm guilty of fantasizing about all of the conservative like-minded people running off to an island and leaving the rest of them to their pettiness. <br />
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As much as I hate watching my beloved country crumble before my very eyes, secession is the absolute end of our country as we know it. There's got to be another solution, even though I don't know it. We need to tread carefully before proceeding and use this only as the most absolute last resort. Are we to that point yet? I don't know. I'd like to think there's still hope. I'd like to think we can heal this chasm in our country...but that might only be desperate youthful idealism speaking. <br />
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Revive the Tea Party. Flood town hall meetings again. Write/call/visit our representatives. Blog up a storm. Something. Anything. Fight against the media and stop them from polarizing us further. Hold them accountable. Focus on what brings us together, rather than allowing Obama and the media rip us apart. Half of all of my friends are liberal; there must be a way to work this out. <br />
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We're the United States and we're the best country in the world. I pray with all my might that this is just an empty gesture and nothing more. I don't have all the answers and quite honestly, I'm at a loss of what to do. But I do know that destroying our country from the inside out isn't it. I'm not giving up on her just yet. Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-33477149539324084602012-11-10T23:18:00.000-05:002012-11-10T23:18:52.039-05:00Happy Dependence Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So Obowma, Our Dear Ruler (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5oKD98lv58">ready to rule from day one</a>!), has been elected again. "Free stuff" has won over hard work and self-reliance. The Gimme-Gimme's from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2gvY2wqI7M">the 47%</a>, in addition to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/obama-elected-2012_n_2084515.html">3%</a>, reelected him. <br />
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Now I don't only blame the moocher class that make up the 47%. We also need to look at the failed GOP party and the media for choosing such a weak candidate as Mitt Romney. He's run 4 times and now has lost 4 times. He even lost to McCain last time, for goodness' sakes! Enough is enough. Time to get a quality candidate in there. Not a "moderate" to make everyone happy and maybe not even someone who is experienced in politics. Let's get some Joe the Plumber types in there. Let's get some people who have business sense and know how to budget/spend wisely. I also blame the GOP males who beat this abortion horse to death every election. We have Roe v. Wade - you are never, ever going to ban it and you only ostracize female voters away by saying you are going to try!!! Women, those in my age group especially as unfortunately as it may be, vote with their ovaries and their emotions. Say any dunderhead comment about abortion and rape and you've lost them. I think I read that 67% of women in my age group voted for Obama. Regrettably, the women in my age group aren't well informed about politics and will only hear the stupid stuff you say as the MSM replays it over and over and over. Who cares if unemployment in your state is 1%, who cares if you've had a balanced budget for the last 10 years - those women will only hear the one stupid remark you made. That's evident in the guys who lost their seats. The majority of them were shoe-ins to get reelected... until they shoved both feet into their mouths with the rape comments. <br />
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As much as I was disheartened by Obama's reelection, I was more upset to what it symbolized. People were cheering and hugging one another, excited by what they might get - more food stamps, free cell phones, free healthcare... Is this what we've really become? Electing a candidate on the promise of more free stuff? Your ancestors would be proud.<br />
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<br />My ancestors fought hard to come to this country. They wanted a better way of life for themselves and their children. They looked for a place to start over; a place of opportunity for those that would take it; a place that was a bastion of freedom. That place was America. My Father's ancestors were brave enough to come to this country before it was the USA and they were part of the group that founded this country. They felt like they were over-taxed and wanted to practice religion as they saw fit. My Mother's family is a bit newer to this country and immigrated here from Australia when she was 2 years old. It took them years to come to this country legally, even though my Grandfather was American. After they finally arrived, he had to work 3 jobs to support himself and his family and he was grateful to do so. No whining about how one is supposed to survive on minimum wage, no going on strike for a higher wage/more benefits. They lived in small apartments and didn't demand a large house. A house was a luxury to be earned. From what I hear about the time, they weren't alone.<br /><br />Now we've become a nation of moochers. A nation where you get a medal for picking your nose because you are "expressing yourself". A nation where people get Nobel prizes for their potential. One of the 10 commandments has become "Covet thy neighbor's big screen TV". Why work when you get can something for free? The irony that the moochers don't get is - 1) nothing in life is free; you are taking from someone else and 2) you can earn "free" things by working hard for them. If you put in the time and the effort and place your self up for success, opportunities will appear to fall magically into your lap. <em>Taking something by force which someone else has rightfully earned will not present you with opportunities. <br /></em>I was in a Dollar Tree just the other day when I heard a woman remark loudly from the line behind me, "I just don't see what's so wrong with taxing the rich!". Let's see... how about they rightfully earned it, it's not yours to take and the gov't will be coming for you once they run out of the money taken from the "evil rich". She went onto say how they were the worst people and she knew too, because she worked in Buckhead (affluent area in the Atlanta area). She even turned her nose up like a pig to describe them. People gathered around and listened to her, nodding in agreement. She then said how she hated working in Buckhead. <br /><br />I'm glad I kept my cool and didn't say anything to her at the time, but sweetheart, who do you think is providing you with your paycheck? That's right - the same people that are going to lay you off when they are taxed at 50%. <br /><br />I found out with absolute horror that I'm being taxed higher than I thought I was the other day. Must have moved into a new bracket because "I'm an evil rich and I can handle it". Percentages are one thing; numbers are quite another. Doing simple math, I actually found out I'm taxed higher than I thought I was, even percentage-wise - 39%. The bonuses that I receive are taxed at almost 50%. One of my co-workers called me "rich" the other day with nasty overtones. I laughed and said that I was pretty sure she earned more than I did. She said probably, but I could afford flight lessons, so that made me rich. The logic is certainly mind-blowing, isn't it? <br />
<br />The "tax the rich" lie is the most prominent one that President Pinocchio tells- "Tax the rich who can handle it and we'll be able to reduce the deficit". Sounds great. Too bad he's advertising the deficit as a 5ft deep hole. Tax those evil rich, who probably didn't earn it anyways and we can fill this hole. That "hole" is actually a bottomless pit and will never be full, as far as he's concerned. Tax the stuffing out of the rich - oops, looks like it was bigger than we thought. Let's tax the middle class. Oops, still not full. But wait, these important programs, like studying the mating habits of ladybugs on rainy Tuesdays need more funding!!! <br /><br />We're not going to reduce the deficit by taxing people more and more. We need to stop spending. NOW. <br /><br />Like any other reasonable person, I know we need taxes for road improvements, schools, etc. What I've not happy about is when you take my money forcibly and spend it endlessly on stupid stuff we don't need. For the record, I'd much rather Obowma spend my money on playing golf, rather than giving it to the moochers or to countries that would like to see us crumble. Keeping him on the golf course is the best investment. Making him unemployed would be a better investment, but the moocher class has spoken. <br /><br />Thanks to them, in the last few days, Obama has:<br /><br />1) <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/07/us-arms-treaty-un-idUSBRE8A627J20121107">Gone to the UN about adopting their gun control</a> and is <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/feinstein-rumored-to-be-pushing-semi-auto-ban-if-obama-reelected">discussing assault weapons ban</a><br />
2) <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/john-kerry-susan-rice-seen-as-replacements-for-hillary-clinton">John Kerry and Susan Rice on the short list for replacing Hillary Clinton as Sec. of State </a><br />3) <a href="http://usdailyreview.com/downgrade-days-after-being-reelected-obama-faces-tough-news">Another credit rating downgrade on the horizon of 'fiscal cliff'</a><br />4) <a href="http://www.globalresearch.ca/obama-bombs-yemen-hours-after-winning-reelection/5311059">Bombed Yemen</a><br />5) <a href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/13596-obama-reelection-boost-gun-stocks-and-sales">indirectly (or directly...depends on how you want to look at it), increased gun sales</a> and <a href="http://nation.foxnews.com/2012-presidential-election/2012/11/09/obama-reelection-triggers-massive-layoffs-across-america">caused mass layoffs in companies (a lot of them aviation) around the country</a><br />
And before the re-coronation - <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/28/local/la-me-anti-muslim-filmmaker-20120928">Filmmaker arrested for "violation of probation".</a> I call BS on that one. They arrested him for his film about Muslims that no one ever saw. After the re-coronation, but not directly involved, Gen Patraeus <a href="http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/petraeus-resigns-cia-affair/2012/11/09/id/463573">resigns, citing extramartial affair</a> and <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/general-petraeus-resigns-and-will-not-testify-benghazi-hearing">will not testify at Bengazi hearing</a>. Don't know about you, but I smell a rat and his cheesy tail is hanging out of the White House. I believe freedom of speech is fading right before our eyes.<br />
<br />And probably much more... Guess Big Bird and the MSM didn't tell you about all of that, did they? <br /><br />So go ahead, Moochers, continue to sit on your bottoms and take and take and take. Some 1%ers have taken off for <a href="http://conservapedia.com/Galt's_Gulch">Galt's Gulch</a>; some are about to leave. Who are you going to tax the pocket lint out of now? Take away my 1st and 2nd Amendment rights, but I'll fight with whatever I have left to defend my independence. My ancestors did their part. Now I need to continue to do mine. <br />
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<br />Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-25895031356321856472012-10-16T23:53:00.000-04:002012-10-16T23:53:18.716-04:00Notes from the 2nd Presidential DebateWell, that was quite a spirited difference from the snooze-fest from before. Thought I was watching a sports match at some points. I seriously thought one of them was going to slug the other when they went toe-to-toe. Lots of aggression.<br /><br />Notes below:<br /><br />-Romnley? Did anyone else hear the mod say that?<br /><br />- Obummer's starting off more aggressive already. Good for Romney for taking him to task about his comment ((Hmm, what comment? Wish I had written that down. Will have to watch a replay later)).<br /><br />-Whoa, "that policy" (auto industry) that's been in place the last 10 years? Who has been in office the last 4? Let's start taking some responsibility now.<br /><br />- Can <u>ONE</u> person just please just answer the question?!?! <br /><br />-Anyone notice how Obama always talks in terms of future/potential jobs? It's never present or concrete jobs... just mythological jobs. Whatcha gonna do, wave a magic wand or something? You just can't pull jobs out of thin air you know... "Our plan will create 1.2 million jobs". From what?? <br /><br />-Obama headshake while Romney was speaking!!! YESSSSSSS!!!! And a smirk!!! Yes! Yes! Keep reacting, you idiot!!! Take a page from Biden's handbook of debate! PLEAASE!<br /><br />-Obama says he's consistent. I laughed out loud. You bragged that you'd bankrupt the coal industry. Why are you saying you'd save them now? <br /><br />-Oooooh, toe to toe w/ finger pointing! They are getting sooo aggressive! Who else thinks this'll be a hockey game by the end? "No it isn't" and "it's not true" aren't viable, legitimate responses in a debate. Kerry should have taught you better.<br /><br />- Gas prices were low because we were on the verge of collapse? Do you understand economics even just a little bit? Is anyone out there really buying this??<br /><br />- Nooo, Romney, don't raise to the bait. Stay cool! Obama's shooting himself in the foot. Keep calm."<br /><br />-We're going to continue to pay the majority of taxes??? Ohhh Romney... how could you?<br /><br />-"If we're serious about reducing the deficit"... followed by some wealth envy BS. QUIT SPENDING!!!!!! THAT'S how you reduce the deficit.<br /><br />-"Gov. Romney I'm sure you have a reply". Snarky mod. Can we please get a referee who isn't in Obama's pocket? Just once?<br /><br />- YES!!!!!!!! Snarky Obamasmile!!! Keep it up! KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!<br /><br />-Of course Big Bird came up. When's the 47% line going to come in? I'm waiting for it...<br /><br />-And "we'll get specifics after the election" from Obama about Romney. I nearly chocked. C'mon dude, you and your cronies did that about Obamacare. Really??<br /><br />-Don't get defensive, Romney. Obama ain't "too polite" now, is he? No, no, no, don't talk over him. <br /><br />-Obummer, if you care so much about income inequality, then how come women are paid less in your administration?<br /><br />-Don't smile while Obama's answering, Romney. Take cues from Ryan.<br /><br />-What does healthcare and contraceptives have to do with how much women do or don't get paid?<br /><br />-Ohh Romney, don't act out because of Obama. Only makes you look bad. Keep cool.<br /><br />-Blame Bush. Wealth envy. We've heard it already. Move along.<br /><br />-Well, I must say this is by far the most lively "town hall meeting" I've seen since McCain went on his tirade again "tea party hobbits". There's those mythical jobs being brought up again. The way he talks about them, I have expect them to come in the middle of the night and be under my pillow when I wake up in the morning.<br /><br />-"Osama Bin Laden is dead". Of course. Arrogant asshole. Ignoring the mod to get his answer in. Shut off his mike already.<br /><br />-Welllll, Romney just shot down that question about illegal aliens. At least pander to them alittle...considering that woman was probably one. LOL neither of those buffoons can get that woman's name right. BS about the flow of illegals being less than before. They are all criminals; not just those "committing crimes". <br /><br />-Attacking Romney at every answer is making him look horrible and desperate. "You lie", "no, you lie", "no, you lie" is getting old. You both lie. The Arizona law <u>SHOULD</u> be the model for the nation. Don't back away from that Romney.<br /><br />-Whoa, they are feisty! Give them a hockey stick or a ball or something - this would make a good sports match.<br /><br />-Obama interrupting. Damn he's frustrated. He's floundering. Arizona's law IS America's law. Listen to the mod. Quit ignoring her, you arrogant nincompoop.<br /><br />-Answer the question on Libya. On the phone with them right away??? You were sleeping through the attacks when they happened!! Romney put out a press release because you didn't say or do anything!!! Who is he shaking his finger at? Don't talk down to people, like Clinton did.<br />Good Romney, stick it to him about going to Vegas and on talk shows instead of putting our embassy's security first! <br /><br />-The riot was NOT about a video and it did take awhile for Obummer to say it was terrorist act.<br /><br />-Divisive smile. Keep reacting, Obama, keep reacting...<br /><br />-Nice job about Romney pointing out how Obama just keeps attacking him. Wish you'd answer the question instead of giving your platform/talking points again.<br /><br />-You believe in self-reliance, Barry??? I call BS on that one. The hell you do. You punish it.<br /><br />-THERE IT IS!!! The 47% line!!! Ohhh you sneaky bastard, inserting it into the last word too. Shame on you. Romney probably won't get a chance to respond to it...<br /><br /><br /><br />MUCH more spirited. Glad it wasn't a snooze-fest. Wish Romney had kept his cool more and it would have made Obama look like that much more of a goon. Some good zingers. Lots of lies (as always). Substance - eh... toss up. Both lie, both regurgitate their talking points and there's no new information. On style? Obama fought dirtier. There were points where both seemed to be caught off guard and went on the defense. Each side will say his own side won. Neither acted real presidential - was it just me or did they not shake hands at the end? If so, I didn't see it... I think Romney won. And we really need to get some impartial moderators to run debates. <br />-<br /><br />Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-83918017158116389852012-10-11T22:59:00.000-04:002012-10-11T22:59:03.189-04:00VP Debate Notes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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- Ryan was calm, cool and collected throughout the whole debate... but didn't answer the question. Actually niether really answered the questions.<br /><br />-WTF is that hag moderator? Does she know what it means to "moderate"? <br /><br />- Biden smiles and laughs when Ryan zings him (or Obama). And "Bebe" Netanyahu? Bebe?? Really?? How disrespectful...<br /><br />- Biden doesn't think Iran's a threat, really? Has he not been paying attention? "Having the world behind us matters". Of course they are behind us, when we are leading. But having them agree with all of our choices isn't plausible. <br /><br />-"The president doesn't bluff". HAHAHAHAHA<br /><br />- Ugh! NOBODY answers the questions!!!<br /><br />-Yawn. Wealth envy. No don't "level the playing field". Leave my money alone, you fiscal vampire! I pay my fair share enough already!<br /><br />- Ooo, Biden's going to come off looking bad with all of his facial expressions and laughing. <br /><br />- "Sometimes the words don't come out of your mouth the right way" - NICE zinger! Go Ryan!<br /><br />- Letting the auto industry go bankrupt doesn't mean you don't care about it. Good try, Biden.<br /><br />-The debt occurred on BOTH of your watches. Quit blaming each other and take responsibility. What has been done can't be changed, let's work towards fixing it. How are we going to fix it? <br /><br />-Ryan asked for stimulus two times and is saying right now that the stimulus was bad. Booo, Ryan.<br /><br />- Biden, Medicare is NOT a guarantee. Like social security, it's going to run out if we don't do something.<br /><br />-Mod: "Something tells me I won't get a simple answer". haha Dayum!<br /><br />-Liked Ryan's answer on taxes - "Watch out middle class - you are next". True, true.<br /><br />-What an asshole. Quit interrupting, Biden. And nice "moderator" - you are supposed to be impartial!<br /><br />-It's a debate, not an argument, boys!<br /><br />-What's with this "friend" business from Biden??<br /><br />-Biden scoffing at "Republicans working with others". Asshole, like you work well with others.<br /><br />-"They do not need it. We can't afford it". It's <em><strong>their</strong></em> money. Period.<br /><br />-Did Biden just flip off Ryan? Just pointed at him with his middle finger...<br /><br />-"Moderator" wouldn't let Ryan respond. Whose side are you on?!?!<br /><br />-Talk 'personally' about abortion? They're DUDES! They have no personal stories about abortion...<br /><br />-Closing statements:<br /> Biden blames Bush. Surprise. Enough of this "level the playing field" BS. The individual needs to level the playing field for themselves. Everyone is playing a different game. It's not the government's job to "level the playing field".<br /><br /> Good for you, Ryan, for thanking Biden. Very nice and classy. "Will not blame others" =)<br /><br /><br />Overall, Ryan was on the defensive, but I think he held his own and stayed quite cool. Biden lacked style and kept interrupting/laughing. It was very distracting. In any case, MUCH more interesting than the Presidential debate. Wish they'd be more of a debate format than a town-hall chat. <br /><br />-</div>
Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-30221657191852375462012-07-17T21:53:00.000-04:002012-07-17T21:53:46.241-04:00Success is not a four-letter word<em>"If you've been successful, you didn't get there on your own. You didn't get there on your own."</em><br />
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Let me tell you a little something about success. It's subjective. My version of success might be different than someone else's. Some people think of it as a destination or something to achieve. Some people think it's a lifestyle, much like happiness, and just live it. One thing we can all agree on: we all want it. Or... at least we all say we want to be successful. <br />
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Obummer's remarks are an insult to successful people everywhere. It makes my blood boil just to read them. I hope it was just another off-telepromptor moment because his comments just get worse from there:<br /><br /> <em> "I’m always struck by people who think, well, it must be because I was just so smart. There are a lot of smart people out there. It must be because I worked harder than everybody else. Let me tell you something — there are a whole bunch of hardworking people out there. (Applause.)</em><br />
<em>If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve got a business — you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen. The Internet didn’t get invented on its own. Government research created the Internet so that all the companies could make money off the Internet."</em><br />
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I think I just killed a few brain cells by copying and pasting that. Gawd... who does he think he is?!?! Some sort of a god?... Oh, wait. What nonsensical bravo sierra. I wonder if his ears listen to the crap that spills out of his mouth.<br />
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To be successful in whatever endeavor you choose, one needs to have the determination, perseverance and drive to make it through. You will have to make sacrifices and give it all you've got. Will people give you a hand up (note: NOT a hand-out) and give you a leg up? Maybe, maybe not. If they do, you should be grateful. But know that YOUR success is because of YOU and no one else. Yes, they helped you and that shouldn't be taken lightly by any means. However, YOU crossed the finish line; YOU accomplished your goal. <br />
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I know people that can receive every hand up and leg up in the world and still won't make it. Why? Because as I said before, you need a certain amount of determination, perseverance, drive and sacrifice to make it. Some people just don't have it. Those that want to succeed will, help or no help. You can still be successful without help. Sure, it might take a little bit longer and might be a little bit harder, but it can still be done. The main ingredient in determining YOUR success is YOU. Can happen without help. Cannot happen without you.<br />
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Obama, my ancestors might have helped to create this great country in which I live, but I thrive because of me. <br />
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I've been thinking about making a post on this for awhile, as I am tired of people trying to guilt me into voting for him. All of the talking heads are doing it. Even my favorite radio talk show host, Neal Boortz, gets an eye roll or glare when he brings it up. No, Mittens is not the best person for the job. No, I don't want him as President. "But do you want Obama instead?" That's rubbish. #1 - it irks me when people ask questions that they already know the answers to just to make their point. It's rude and classless. If you have met me for 5 minutes, then you will know that I do not want Obama to win. #2 - I wasn't talking about Obama, I was talking about Romney. They were not the same person the last time I checked. I CAN dislike Romney without wanting Obama to get a second term.<br />
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There has yet to be a candidate, save Herman Cain, that I have ever voted FOR. Usually, I am casting a vote AGAINST someone else. I voted against Al Gore. I voted against Kerry. I voted against Obama. Unfortunately, that's not the sad part in all of this. The sad part is that I'm not alone. I'm not alone by a loooooooong shot. It seems all we ever do is vote against people and I'm tired of it! You shouldn't celebrate too much, Mittens, they aren't voting FOR you; they are voting AGAINST Obama. Is it too much to ask for ONE candidate that I can vote FOR?<br />
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I was more inspired to write about the Romney Guilt Trip this morning when I read this article on PJTV: <a href="http://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2012/03/17/romney-derangement-syndrome/">Romney Derangement Syndrome</a>. Yet another person jumping on the RGT bandwagon. I like what another poster wrote in her comments on Facebook - "Don't hate him. Just hate the thought of having to settle with him as candidate". EXACTLY! Why should we settle? Our country deserves better than that! We need to encourage decent people to run for office and protect them from the media. We had that in Herman Cain and we lost him because we didn't refuse to settle for the media's bullcrap. The media isn't a person; it shouldn't get to vote in our elections. <br />
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Romney is a used car salesman. He says all the right things at the right time and talks a big game. I truly, honestly liked the things he said in the debates. However, on the other side of that, what he said contradicted what he's done. I trust actions over words. Politicians only "change" when it comes around to election time. He's proud of Romneycare and kept referring to it as one of his accomplishments. He defended it strongly during the debates. Why in the world would he work towards repealing Obamacare?<br />
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Plus, all you need to do is look at his personality. I didn't like the way he treated his fellow candidates during the debates. That alone tells a lot about a person. He's arrogant like Obama. He's an ass, like Obama. In looking over my notes about the debates, he had the gall to hint that any person who was against his health care plan "didn't care about those without insurance". Who does that sound like?<br />
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He paints himself as a "Washington Outsider" when he is far from it. In Jan 16th's debate, Romney said the government should be able to detain American citizens that they deem "dangerous" without a trial. Again, who does that sound like? He's pandering to people by pretending to be something he is not. People want a "Washington Outsider", so he's trying to play that up. He's closer to what Gingrich calls him - A Massachusetts Moderate. (And I'm disagreeing with him on the "moderate" part)<br />
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They are both progressives and Mittens' people don't even deny that. They are soooooo convinced he's "The One" (again, familiar?) to defeat Obama. Romney can't even hold his own against Santorum and the Romney-ites expect him to win against Obama?!?! Gimme a break! He was mediocre, at best, during the debates and just barely won his own state. And <strong><em>I'm</em></strong> the one with Romney Derangement Syndrome? Don't think so. <br />
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We need to stop holding our noses and voting for people, only because we are against someone else. Both parties are crashing and burning. It's beyond time to go to a 3rd party. People are hesitant because they said it will take away votes from the GOP and Obama will win. But what if ALL of us Anti Romney's and Luke Warm Romney-ites jump ship and go 3rd party? It'll shake up the system and tell the media (and establishment) that we aren't voting for your crappy candidates anymore. We want a REAL candidate. We want someone with visions and answers. We want to stop voting against someone and start voting for someone...guilt aside.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-56505220265289075272012-01-19T21:59:00.000-05:002012-01-19T21:59:14.972-05:00Thursday Night's Debate ThoughtsApparently, I need to go back to watch the beginning to see Newt go after the "moderator". Seems he asked Newt about his ex-wife and Newt slammed him. Awesome!<br />
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Jumping in 30 minutes late. Just now hearing Romney's answer about Obamacare, which I like, but I'm wary. Romney is the one who wanted Romneycare. Actions speak louder than words.<br />
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Gingrich - the voice of reason. People are skeptical of Washington. Ooo, nice slam against Obama offering health insurance to kids under 26. "Elect us and we'll provide jobs so your kids will move out".<br />
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Niiice, Santorum, pointing out that Romney has nice words, but has stood by Obamneycare. I think if something happens to Gingrich in this race (Heaven Forbid), then he'll be my next choice. I like health savings accounts, although think that should be up to the people and government shouldn't have a hand in it at all.<br />
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Ewww, Romney is defending his universal health care plan. Ewww, ewww, ewww!!!! This bugger is going to get the nomination, isn't he?? You arrogant $%^&!!!! Hinting that those that don't agree with his plan "don't care about people who don't have health insurance". Spare me. You sound like Obama. Get off the stage!!<br />
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Nice, again, Santorum, pointing out Romney's hypocrasy! I'm liking him more and more.<br />
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Romney talks a big game, but all I see is a wolf in sheep's clothing. They are all sure getting heated up, aren't they? The three of them anyways.... Poor Ron Paul is getting ignored in the corner. "Congressman's getting lonely down here" - referring to Paul.<br />
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Ouch! Look at Santorum and Gingrich going at it! Poor Ron Paul is like the little kid that no one will pass the ball, too. I'm sorry - he may have good ideas, but when I hear him talk, all I see are his supporters, running around in tin foil hats.<br />
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HAHAHAHA omigosh!!! Will you look at the three of them staring at Paul when he goes off on his tangent about military spending overseas?!?! They are all looking like he took off his pants and is running around the stage in women's underwear!! haha Classic. This debate is better than any reality TV show out there.<br />
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Oh, Romney, quite trying to paint yourself as a "Washinton outsider". Gimme a break. I realize that's the most popular thing to be, but, honey, you are anything but. All the "Washington Outsiders" are gone. <br />
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Romney talks a good game, but would you ever be fooled if you didn't know his record. Good gawd.<br />
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Yeah, why the hell are people so preoccupied with releasing tax records?? Who cares???? Let's get to some real issues. I do like Romney's idea about releasing them when they are down to one nominee. I think it's an absurd practice, personally. Quit making a big deal out of nothing. This is bullcrap.<br />
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The rest of the candidates think Paul is insane.<br />
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"You are asking a Conservative about the economic standings of Hollywood". Way to go, Newt!<br />
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Ohhh, Santorum. I'm sooo disappointed in you!! There ARE laws against pirating and copywrite! Government shouldn't stick their nose in this and we aren't saying "anything goes" on the internet. Hands off!<br />
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Point for Paul - "This bill is not going to pass, but watch out for the next one." <br />
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Eh... I like most of Gingrich's "amnesty" plan, but I disagree that you can't sever ties with illegals that have been here 20+ years. Doesn't matter. If they cared about staying, then they would make sure they stayed here right. Don't give me the crap about splitting up Grandmothers & Grandfathers from their grandchildren. That's a liberal tactic.<br />
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I'll admit, I liked Santorum's answer about illegal immigration the best thus far. If they have been here for 25 years, then they have also broken other laws - they've worked for that time and probably have stolen someone's social security card. Good point. <br />
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YES!!!!!!!!!! Newt resolving to drop the lawsuits against the states that are defending our country from illegal immigration!!!<br />
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Poor Paul. Shame on the "moderator" for skipping over him and shame on him for the crowd having to call attention to him. <br />
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I'll have to watch Gingrich go after the moderator tomorrow. Jamie Dupree of WSB said it was not to be missed. <br />
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Anyone else watch Romney each time he speaks and think "Please not Romney, please not Romney, please not Romney"?? <br />
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Wonder who will drop out next? I'm thinking Santorum or Paul, but it won't be for awhile... They'll hang in there a bit.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-77662352340352339462012-01-19T14:11:00.000-05:002012-01-19T14:11:09.382-05:00Monday's DebateA few thoughts at Monday's debate:<br />
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<ul><li>Rick Perry needs to go. What's that rubbish about "demanding" Romney release his income tax records? </li>
<li> Does Rick Perry remind anyone else of a younger Mr. Rogers? All that's missing is the vest. Oh crap, he's a pilot...</li>
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Ohhhhh, I spoke too soon - "I think the noise you are looking for is a gong". Got to hand it to Perry for that one. Nice, witty response.</li>
<li>Oh geez, Ron Paul... "a golden rule in foreign policy"??? How can people like this guy?!?!</li>
<li><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">And as much as I rag on Romney, he had a pretty good answer about going after our enemies and strengthening our military so much so that no one will dare mess with us.</span></li>
<li><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Booo for Romney wanting to detain American citizens w/o a trial if they are deemed "dangerous" by the president. Thank you, Santorum. </span><br />
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<li><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Wow... Gingrich is on fire during this debate! Did you just hear his response about improving unemployment by teaching skills to workers so one day they can own the job? Wow, just blew me away.<br />
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<li><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Romney is certainly an artful dodger, isn't he? (And a little bit arrogant, too.)</span></li>
<li><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Wow, is that <strong>really</strong> Santorum going after Romney? "I'm looking for an answer to the question first". He's on fire, too. I'll admit, I never saw that coming. Have to admire him for that. Romney looked like a deer in headlights. "I'm asking you to answer the question. That's how you got the time {for the response}. It's actually my time." Way to go, Santorum!</span></li>
<li><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Am I ever sooooo glad that Bachmann is out of these debates. My poor ears finally got a rest!<br />
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I'll take his challenge. I will research Newt in depth, backwards & forwards, to prove that he is NOT like Barack Obama. I've already posted about how the global warming charge against Newt was bogus and will continue to make posts about his record to show why he's the best guy for the job... or I just might end up changing my mind in the process. Who knows? <br />
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But shame on Beck for stooping to that level. Hey Beck, you know only progressives use the race card, right? You sure you are a "true" conservative?Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-17114493598777162992011-12-04T09:44:00.000-05:002011-12-04T09:44:37.890-05:00Gingrich and Global WarmingNow that Herman Cain is out of the race, I'm turning more of my attention to my #2 choice - Newt Gingrich. I realize some of us have our reservations, especially when it comes to his views on Global Warming and other things. So I had to see this Global Warming ad for myself.<br />
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Now what concerns me more about that ad is Pelosi smiling (looks like an alligator after it spotted its lunch), the fact that they are so 50's family sitcom sickeningly sweet to one another (that smile they gave each other made me gag) and the overall scariness of it. I've been reading a Stephen King book before bed and I guarantee you that this ad will give me more nightmares than that book.<br />
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That said, in all fairness, even thought he referenced global warming, the main point of this ad was to get together and clean up the Earth by cleaner, cheaper energy sources. Everyone can agree to that. Global Warming or not, we do need to keep the Earth clean. I don't think this ad is as damaging as some people like to point out.<br />
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He says it was "the dumbest single thing" he's done in recent years. Also, that he isn't sure whether the Earth is warming or not, which is good. He's not pushing his views on anyone else and says we should listen to both sides. He also reiterated what I said above, that all Americans should find cleaner energy sources. He says "I do not think you should have a gigantic, central government model of a solution". Also said that he has studied the Earth's temperatures and they go up and down over time. Plus, he voted against Cap & Trade. <br />
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Doesn't seem like he's "in favor" of Global Warming to me. He's fairly honest about it actually. He basically says he's not sure about it (and I think he's more doubting that believing), he definitely isn't for taxing the stuffing out of us in the name of it, yet believes that we still need to protect the environment and find cheaper/cleaner energy sources. I see absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, I think I just <em>warmed</em> up to him a little bit more... <br />
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Well, too little too late it seems. <a href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/03/9190219-cain-suspends-campaign">Herman Cain has suspended him campaign</a>. I came home and saw the news when I hopped onto my computer, almost an hour after the announcement. My heart sank. <br />
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I know I haven't been around a long time, but Herman Cain has been the ONLY candidate that I have ever supported whole-heartedly. He's the first candidate I've ever donated money to their campaign. Every other candidate that I've ever supported was because they were the lesser of two evils. I didn't believe exactly what they had to say, but at least they weren't the other guy. I've always casted a ballot to keep out someone else, but never in support of someone. When Herman announced that he was running for President, I was encouraged that I'd actually get to cast a ballot for someone I actually wanted to become President. <br />
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I firmly believe Herman is innocent of all the charges against him. And I think it's unfortunate that people would so ruthlessly go after someone and attempt not only to ruin their character, but ruined their relationship with their family, just to win a political race or to get their name out there. It's shameful. Now that Cain will have more time on his hands, I'd like to see him go as ruthlessly after these women and sue the pants off of them. But I have a feeling he won't - he doesn't strike me as being vindictive like that, although he has every right to be. <br />
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I never got to post about why I thought he was innocent of the charges: <br />
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#1 No evidence. Not one woman ever had any substantial evidence, except the last one with text messages (which I always found weird... how many of us have parents, relatives, etc who are Herman's age that use text messages? Not saying there aren't and that he doesn't text message, but I'd guess very few 60-70 year olds text. It's just odd, like I said.) <br />
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#2 - The first accusers vanished when he went down in the polls. Things kept getting curiouser and curiouser. <br />
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#3 - One small boost in the polls and then this "13 year affair" stuff breaks. <br />
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#4 He was a prominent radio talk show host for years. Where were these ladies then? <br />
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#5 As Boortz points out, isn't it odd that all of these women came from Cain's years working for the Restaurant Association? If he really was a womanizer and had a problem, then wouldn't they come from different jobs? (Boortz also points out almost tongue-in-cheek that Cain had his radio show during the supposed 13 year affair. His radio show was on early evening/nighttime. Not exactly a good schedule for dating/going outside one's marriage.)<br />
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#6 I realize that it's possible that my favoritism towards Cain makes me blind to the truth. We may never know. But on a personal note, I was in a long-term relationship where I was lied for maybe 6 years. I also worked in retail during high school and college. I currently work in a school and deal with students' excuses to why they failed/can't show up for class. I think I'm pretty good at being able to tell if someone is lying or not.<br />
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It's certainly a sad day for our country. I'm firmly believe he could have turned things around. He turned at least two near-bankruptcy business around and made them successful. His plans and ideas could have really worked for us. He's the Anti-Obama. He would have put this country back on the right track again. I'm so disheartened by this news. <br />
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I hate the way the media treated him, and are continuing to treat him. They cast him off like a buffoon, made the same dumb jokes that they made about Bush and were horribly, unapologetically racist towards him. I know that's (unfortunately) politics for you, but he did not deserve that kind of treatment. I don't care if he wasn't "the media's" pick for President - he was mine and the pick of so many other people that wanted to have hope (real hope, not hopenchange) in rescuing our country. I don't where they got the idea he was stupid; the man was a Rocket Scientist - literally! Can't get much smarter than that... The despairingly racist comments towards him just broke my heart for him. What do you mean he's "not a REAL black"? Gimme a break... And you guys say conservatives are the racist ones. <br />
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We finally had a chance to bring our country back from the clutches of someone like Obama. Someone who it was PROVEN that he started his campaign with a beer summit in the living room of Bill Ayers AND THE MEDIA IGNORED IT. How many other things has he done that the media has IGNORED? And Herman Cain only has accusations, yet the bury him. WHY?!?!?! What the HELL is wrong with people?? Give a dishonest man pass after pass after pass and go for blood when there's a whisper of a rumor about an innocent man. We are really messed up. We really need to turn ourselves around or we just might see all of that doomsday stuff that Beck's always preaching about actually come to pass. <br />
What's done is done and nothing will change the fact that Herman Cain is gone from this race. It just kills me that those liberals are going to take this as an admission of guilt. It sickens me. <br />
Time to pick up the pieces and move on. Guess that's all we can do. Just need to find someone who can defeat Obama. So once again, I'm back to voting for whomever will stand a chance against Obama. Newt's always been my second choice. He's smart, brings good ideas to the table. He has his flaws, but at least he's not Romney/Perry/Bachman<br />
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Good luck to you, Herman, you'll always have my support, should you ever decide to run again. Hopefully, you'll be able to do more for this country on the outside instead of inside. I bought a t-shirt at the rally when he announced he was running for President and I will continue to wear that shirt with pride.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-1019978989296239422011-10-04T21:46:00.000-04:002011-10-04T21:46:17.970-04:00Robbers Protest HomeownersI was thinking today about how ironic it was that the Wall Street Occupiers were protesting people who work. It's like robbers protesting homeowners. So I sat down and thought about what demands the Local Robbers Union would have for all of us, if they did decide to have such a protest. It's asinine and silly, but I needed to relieve stress from the dirty liberals. This is the last entry I'll write about the Wall Street bums. They'll go away if we stop talking about them and I won't donate any more of my blog to calling attention to them. <br />
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So without further adieu:<br />
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The Local Robbers' Union Demands for Homeowners<br />
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1) <strong>Home Security Systems must be turned off 20% of the time</strong>. It's not fair to have them on all the time and we are at a disadvantage. Homeowners can still have them on 80% of the time and that's more than enough. What are the chances we'll hit your house during the 20% of the time it's off anyways? No one needs it on more than 80% of the time.<br />
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2) <strong>Free health care</strong>. We constantly get injured while robbing your houses - cuts from the broken glass that we smashed in, jumping from second story windows when you come home unexpectedly and your dogs treating us like chew toys. Not to mention all the stress that's involved. It's not an easy job robbing houses and the least you guys can do for us is pay for our health care.<br />
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3) <strong>Nights and weekends.</strong> As previously stated, robbing houses is tough work. Robbers are people too and we deserve to have nights and weekends off. Please plan your vacations accordingly. We have families that we need to support, too. We don't always like sneaking into unfamiliar places in the middle of the night. <br />
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4) <strong>Vacation time.</strong> Robbing people blind is tough work and we deserve a few vacations a year. Of course, we wouldn't be robbers if we could afford those for ourselves, so you would need to provide (at minimum) 3 fully paid for vacations. <br />
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5) <strong>Robbery forgiveness.</strong> If by any chance you catch us in the action of robbing your house, then we need robbery forgiveness. Don't call the cops, don't shoot us with your gun, don't sick Fido on us. Just let us go and we won't steal any more of your stuff, but we get to keep the stuff we already loaded into the truck because it'd be a pain to unload it after we just got everything in there.<br />
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6) <strong>A 30 day return policy</strong>. If by any chance something was broken during the robbery, then we have up to 30 days to return it for a new one and you will upgrade us to a better one for free. If your items were not up to our standards (ex: VCR instead of BluRay, cord phone instead of Iphone), you will provide us with an item of proper quality and mail it to us.<br />
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7) <strong>A fully stocked refrigerator</strong>. Robbers live life on the go and we don't always have time for a balanced meal. It would help if you kept ready-made, portable meals stocked in your fridge for us. Further more, we deserve an hour break for every 8 hours worked.<br />
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8) <strong>Wages</strong>. In robbery, some days are good; some days are bad. No one can expect to support a family on that kind of income, so we need a set wage per hour at least at minimum wage. (This does not include the items we take from you. Those are counted as tips and are not taxable)<br />
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9) <strong>Car insurance</strong>. Not at robbers have cars, but some of us do. It'd be nice if you'd provide us with that as well. Our cars get a lot of damage from high-speed car chases away from the cops and from being in a general rush all the time.<br />
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10) <strong>Remove Home Security Ads.</strong> Take them down. They are degrading to our profession and are very prejudice. We do not wear stripes or always dress in black. Not all of us are brutes who can kick down doors and very few of us run at the sound of an alarm. But remember, if it makes you feel safer, you can still keep it on 80% of the time.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-76170021076365088552011-10-04T14:52:00.000-04:002011-10-04T14:52:02.236-04:00The Wall Street OccupiersSo we saw this movement start as a small protest, which laughably showed up on the wrong street on the first day. These dedicated souls promised to be out there for a month, if needed, to make sure their message was heard. It was then that we witness the ultimate irony: unemployed moochers protesting Wall Street workers.<br />
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I ventured to their <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/610964639/occupy-wall-street-media">website</a> the other day - at the time I visited, they had 756 backers. Also noticed that somehow 756 people raised $30, 507 for their cause. Where do 756 unemployed moochers get that kind of money? It comes out to about $40. 35 for each person and that's just average! Heck, I'm one of the "evil rich" and all I could afford to send Herman Cain was $25. Another lesson in irony for you - just how are anti-capitalistic people obtaining that kind of dough?<br />
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Have you seen some of these videos from the rally? <a href="http://pajamasmedia.com/tatler/2011/10/04/tool-watch-occupy-wall-street-drones-mindlessly-repeat-whatever-frances-fox-piven-says/">A bunch of people chanting what another person says</a>. Warning: There's 8 minutes of it. I couldn't last longer than 2 minutes. Have to hand it to them - I can stomach to listen to Obama longer than that. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yrT-0Xbrn4&feature=youtu.be">There's another one</a>, thankfully shorter and the guys actually does articulate his argument well... Although, he goes off the beaten path to blame the bad economy on Fox News and Conservative Billionaires. (Hey, I said it was easier to listen to... but not by much.)<br />
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And now, released today, their list of "<a href="http://occupywallst.org/forum/proposed-list-of-demands-for-occupy-wall-st-moveme/">demands</a>". I can barely contain my excitement. Unfortunately, I'll only be able to share some gems with you, as I cannot possibly do justice to the whole list. <br />
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"Demand One: Restoration of a living wage. ... Minimum wage must be raised to twenty dollars an hour". Yes... that will get us back to work. So now instead of a business being able to afford 10 employees, he has to cut down to less than half because he needs to pay them $20 an hour. <br />
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"Demand Two: Single Payer Healthcare System". Yeah, yeah, yeah... Seems like this is a staple on every whiney, moocher liberal's list these days. You aren't getting it and we're making sure of that.<br />
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"Demand three: Guaranteed living wage income regardless of employment." There are just no words. You want to be paid for not doing a job? Really? And who's going to pay it - the "Evil rich" (most likely)?? There's not enough money to go around! Did these people get allowances as a kid without doing any work? (probably)<br />
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"Demand four: Free college education." Well, if anyone needs it, they do. They need some kind of education.<br />
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Make sure you are sitting down for this one. This one is my favorite:<br />
"Demand eleven: Immediate across the board debt forgiveness for all. Debt forgiveness of sovereign debt, commercial loans, home mortgages, home equity loans, credit card debt, student loans and personal loans now! All debt must be stricken from the "Books." World Bank Loans to all Nations, Bank to Bank Debt and all Bonds and Margin Call Debt in the stock market including all Derivatives or Credit Default Swaps, all 65 trillion dollars of them must also be stricken from the "Books." And I don't mean debt that is in default, I mean all debt on the entire planet period."<br />
Wow, I can just tell that was written by an early 20-something, can't you? And yeah, we'll forgive your student loans. Just return your diplomas and give back all the things you learned.<br />
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But in all seriousness, those of us that went to college all have to pay for our education. How is it "fair" that you expect to get your debts forgiven when I had to pay for my schooling? Yes, college is expensive. That's life. I'm currently taking myself through flight school and paying is one of the worst parts. But if I walked in there and said that they should let me take free lessons, who is going to be there to teach me after the school goes under from lack of funds? Who will repair the planes when they need maintenance? How will we get gas in them to be able to get off the ground? These things cost money and no, I can't steal the money from an "evil rich" to pay for me. They don't want to go to flight school; I do. Therefore, it's my responsibility to pay for it. I don't expect them to take the knowledge from the textbooks and dump it into my head, and I don't expect them to dump money into my pockets. I need to pay for the services rendered. This is how the world works. Yes, it is hard - I know. But it will be worth it in the end. All of that hard work, all of that studying, all of that time and money put in will result in something that I'll be able to be proud of because I accomplished it. Think of "The Little Red Hen" story your Mom read you as a kid. She gathered all the materials, she spent all day in the kitchen, she baked and cleaned when everyone else was out having fun. When all was said and done, she was able to enjoy the pie that she put so much effort into making.<br />
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Hey, Moochers- I've got a solution for all of your asinine demands: GET A JOB. It'll solve all of them. Really, just look:<br />
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1) Living wage of $20 an hour. This one is easy. You go to school, get a degree, and get a job. You either work your way up in this job or work until a better opportunity comes along. Follow these easy steps and you will get $20 an hour one day.<br />
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2) Health care. Cut out the fancy cell phone, cable and other things you don't need. Use that money to purchase health insurance while you are young. Take care of yourself so you get the lowest rate possible. Then go back to #1 and get a decent job. After awhile, you can sign up for the company's health plan and pay even less than you are now. You might even be able to afford cable and Iphones again!<br />
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3) Guarantee <em>yourself </em>a living wage, regardless of employment. I don't care if you are working at McDonald's or on Wall Street. Live within your means and you will always have a "living wage". Budget, save, build your skills, do whatever you can to make sure you are living comfortably no matter where you work. <br />
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4) Free college education - we have it. It's called a library and it's fantastic. You can learn about everything that you've ever wanted to know and it doesn't cost you a dime (unless you return a book late).<br />
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Another way to learn skills for free - volunteer. They are so happy that people are willing to show up that they are willing to teach you anything. <br />
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11) With your spanking new job, snazzy new health insurance and free new skills you learned at the library and volunteering, you can now afford to pay back all of your student loans. Easy, right?<br />
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Moral of the story: Go out and earn your own money. Use your drive and enthusiasm towards getting a job and working hard at it, rather than wasting that energy on complaining about what others have that you don't. You can take all the money from me that you want and you will never be happy until you earn your own.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-71004089394873202362011-08-10T22:30:00.000-04:002011-08-10T22:30:52.122-04:00“Clearly, he’s been corrupted by the ring of power.”Thank you, McCain. You have given me the opportunity I was waiting for. I’m getting tired of talking about Obama and I was thinking that I blog about him way too much. I was hoping someone else in DC would step forward and give me an excuse to blog about them for a bit. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I already gave McCain a jab in my last entry about the “<a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/28/nation/la-na-mccain-tea-party-20110728">TeaParty Hobbits</a>” comment. Didn’t pay it too much attention because as irritating as it was, I mostly laughed it off. Failed Presidential Candidate who didn’t get elected because he was too liberal to be a conservative and he goes off on true conservatives. Cute. Kinda funny (if it wasn’t so sad).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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But then it starts to get irksome when he gives an unapology and <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/mccain-won-t-apologize-calling-tea-partiers-hobbits-173115794.html">goes off on a constituent</a> during a town hall meeting. He unapologizes like Hillary, goes off on people during a town hall meeting like the liberals did and seems to be as classy as Emperor Obama. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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Why is having a balanced budget amendment wrong? I don't care if you think it's impractical. It's NECESSARY. You and the liberals act like you are allergic to balancing a budget. We're spending money so fast that poor George Washington on the dollar bill breaks the sound barrier as he slips through your fingers. WE NEED A BLOODY SPEED LIMIT TO SLOW YOUR SPENDING DOWN! Call us all the names you want; doesn't change the fact that we need to stop spending NOW.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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And what's wrong with that? (Besides agreeing to a debt ceiling increase. It should not have been moved an inch, IMHO.)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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But I digress. Just remember, McCain, some of those "Tea Party Hobbits" were the reason you got as far as you did in the election. Some of them are even probably why you have the job that you have now. And remember that the liberals pull as many punches as they do because you are too busy wrapped up in fantasy tales and calling other people names. The hobbits were the heroes of that story, you know... So thanks for the compliment, even though I know you didn't intend it that way. And give up the ring, Gollum, it's only causing you to be more two-faced than usual. Unfortunately, we're stuck with you on this journey. Here's hoping you don't betray us down the line or try to push us into the fires of Mordor.<br />
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</div>Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-78121393938784242812011-08-08T21:08:00.001-04:002011-08-08T21:09:10.095-04:00Politically Incorrect MondayIn honor of the debt fiasco...<br />
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Although I DO have to hand it to him that he wasn't this sarcastic today during his presser. He got in one zinger about "big government" and again said that the wealthy would have to contribute more (as expected). Didn't take responsibility either... but ya know... can't have your cake and eat it too. <br />
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And the line about how the U.S. will "always have AAA credit" no matter what anyone says - CRAP. Just like saying it doesn't matter if it hit an iceburg and sank, the Titanic will always be an unsinkable ship. Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-79912185173902188002011-08-06T23:13:00.000-04:002011-08-06T23:13:17.332-04:00The US loses it's AAA rating; Libs blame the Tea PartyLeave it to the libs to smoke me out of hiding. Just couldn't take it anymore. All of their (and granted to be fair, the Republicans too) actions have gotten me so smoking mad lately that it was either find some medication to lower my boiling blood pressure or blog. I've still been around, posting a random thought or snarky remark here and there on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Redhead-Agenda/290056320421">Facebook,</a> such as:<br />
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"<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">NEWS ALERT: Apparently with the loss of the AAA rating comes a new definition of racism. You are now a racist if you don't want to spend money that you don't have."</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Which, have no fear, I will get into a bit later. Apart from that, I have been busy off <a href="http://fearconqueress.blogspot.com/">fear-conquering</a> and <a href="http://kitaviatrix.blogspot.com/">becoming a pilot</a> (which only adds to my irkdom with all of the FAA shutdown mess and The Chosen One's "corporate jet owners" foolishness).</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Okay, a few random thoughts to get out before I launch into my rant. I'm sure I've said all of this before, so I won't waste a whole entry on it again, but the monetary-challenged moochers still haven't gotten some of these things through their pretty little heads yet:</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">1) The secret to being rich is to work hard, save as much as you can, and don't spend what you don't have. A budget can't hurt either. And yes, it's really as simple as that. There's no magic money tree and no bag of leprechaun coins is going to fall into your lap out of the sky. Likewise, there's no evil conspiracy by those who are rich to prevent you from doing well for yourself. And yes, life isn't fair, but life is also what you make it.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">2) No, you cannot have my money. I don't care if you think you deserve it more than I do. Nobody deserves my money more than I do, except maybe the people/animals/causes that I choose to give it to. And yes, I am selfish. To quote Hank Reardon from <u>Atlas Shrugged</u>, "What part of 'MINE' don't you understand?'. (Side note: Yes, I read it. Saw the movie too. Poke fun at my reading skills/intelligence all you want, libs. I know differently and don't care. You are making fun of people who read a 1000+ book (AND endured Galt's speech, nonetheless). Who are you to make fun of someone else's reading skills?) Btw, you are just going to make me hang onto my money harder if you go whining to the gov't to take my money away from me. </span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">3) To Obama and his cronies: In what math class were you taught that a person who earns $250k is a "millionaire" or "billionaire"? And to your followers who call me a "millionaire", thanks for the compliment, but in what world does 5 figures equal a million dollars?</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">4) One day you grow up and realize that social classes are not determined by how much you earn. Social classes are a mindset and nothing more. Think and act like you were middle class or upper class and you will be there. Ditto with lower class, which is why some of them will never leave - they don't want to leave. But terms like "upper class", "middle class" and "the underprivileged" (libs would never, ever say "lower class") are just there to build up the war between the classes. The TRUE classes are the Producers, the Looters and the Moochers. And like the other three, these also have nothing to do with what you earn, but a mindset.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Okay, I think that covers everything. So the US has <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/p-reconsidering-u-downgrade-cnbc-001207261.html">lost it's AAA rating</a>. And as much as the libs are foaming at the mouth to <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/4/tea-party-terrorists/">blame the Tea Party</a>...and blame them some more...and a little more. In fact, when I saw the spike in "Blame the Tea Party" rhetoric last week, I compared them to being like roaches when someone turns on the light. I joke, but their juvenile reaction is absolutely, positively shameful. I expect more out of grown adults, especially those representing us in government (as well as so-called "journalists"). Shame on you. You can't take responsibility for your own actions and you turn around and blame others. You spend money like a teenage girl with her parents' credit card, can't keep track of the money you have and dare to ask for more when you aren't even responsible for the money you have! "Oh, but the millionaires and billionaires won't miss it. They've got a couple of hundred thousand just sitting around collecting dust; they don't need it. It's their patriotic duty to pay their fair share". You sit around, doing God knows what, because we know for sure you aren't reading any pesky bills or anything since you don't have time for that. You run your mouth on TV, and avoid town hall meetings so you don't have to own up to what you are doing (or not doing). Some of you are yammering on about how <a href="http://washingtonscene.thehill.com/in-the-know/36-news/3169-rep-hank-johnson-guam-could-tip-over-and-capsize">islands are going to 'capsize'</a>, or making kindergarten presentations about <a href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2009/09/democratic-rep-republicans-want-you-to-die-quickly.html">how the republicans want you to "die quickly"</a>. You are supposed to represent us and work for us. And when people - average, everyday people- get sick & tired of the whole reality-show-worthy circus call you out and ask you to do what you've been sent to Washington to do, you have the nerve to call them terrorists and every other violence-inciting word out there. These are people in your districts and in your states. These are people you represent. These are the people you work for. And you still have a job! Even if I could get away with that at my job, I'd like to think that I've got more class to ever stoop that low. You have the gaul to call us names, to treat us as less than human, to ignore us and turn your backs on us, yet you think you are entitled to our money? Think again. </span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Forget for a minute that you have NO right to someone else's money. Why don't you clean up your act and stop spending billions on cloud watching museums and put that money to good use. Maybe people would be more willing to let their hard-earned dollars go if you were responsible with their money. Enough filling the pockets of illegal aliens or welfare bums. Enough posting signs everywhere that these roads were paid for by the "Reinvestment and Recovery Act". There's a few million that wasn't necessary. </span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Obama, quit demonizing corporate jet owners (that by the way, YOU gave the tax break to in the first place), while you are zipping around in Air Force One, like it was your corporate jet. Stay at home, save some gas and we're got our Air Force One tax break right there. And I think that's great that you've got a couple hundred thousand dollars just sitting around that you don't need. Please be my guest to donate that to the government. Nothing's stopping you. But don't force me at the point of a gun to give up my money that you deem "dispensable income". Stop the "you must give up your fair share so some poor kids can go to college". I am not responsible to send someone else's kids to college, no matter how poor they may be. If they want to go badly enough, there are scholarships and loans, or maybe the parents should be making sacrifices for their kids. It's not being mean or selfish. It's how the rest of us got through college. They can do it too. It builds character and makes them work harder in the end.</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I highly suspect that we would have lost our AAA credit rating, even if we let the libs have their way. By the way, for the financially-challenged liberals (redundant, maybe?), raising the debt ceiling to pay off the debts we already have is like taking out another credit card to pay off our already increasing debts. Doesn't work that way. And frankly, I'm still appalled at the agreement they managed to reach and am not happy for the <a href="http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/07/mccain-blasts-tea-party-for-foolish-demands-in-debt-debate.html">so-called "conservatives</a>" (yeah, that goes for you, McCain. Loved the "Lord of the Rings" analogy, but please stop watching movies and do your job) who voted for it. We shouldn't have raised the debt ceiling AT ALL. Again, not to be mean, but because we can't afford to do so. Why is it so hard to understand that we cannot afford to spend money that we do not have? (By the way, preventing people from spending money you don't have makes you a racist.) The way to reduce our debts is to stop spending, not by taxing more (or perhaps by taxing the bottom 50% who pay no taxes... Fair Tax?)</span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Just keep in mind that once you open the Pandora's Box to allow the government to tax the "rich" more, then you have allowed them to also take as much as they want from you. You may not be "rich", but the government's definitions are not what we think of as traditional definitions. And one day, the "rich" will run out of money and guess whose door the government will be knocking on? Yours. I guarantee it. </span><br />
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">There, I think my blood pressure has returned to normal. For now. Obugger's good at raising it by flapping his gums, saying the same thing over and over and over, interrupting my radio programs. I'll try not to stay away so long next time (and honestly had no idea so much time had gone by since my last post!). In the meantime, you can catch me on Facebook or one of my other blogs. </span>Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-50992531165269146642011-01-09T13:20:00.000-05:002011-01-09T13:20:14.631-05:00The Arizona Shooting Blame GameThe<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110109/ap_on_re_us/us_congresswoman_shot"> shooting in Arizona </a>yesterday was tragic and my heart goes out to all the innocent victims and their families. No one should ever use violence to express their anger over politics, or anything for that matter. <br />
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Now what upsets me about this whole incident is the fact that the media and the liberals are using it to promote their agenda. Who cares what political party he belongs to? How in the world does that have anything to do with the issue at hand? He's a nutjob. Period. And innocent people were killed or injured because of this nutjob's actions. We need to take the attention off of him and give it to the victims of this tragedy, who deserve it. Squabbling about if he's a Tea Party member or liberal and blaming other people for his actions is a slap in the face to those that suffered from this and are still suffering. <br />
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Unfortunately, people are going to use this incident and the victims to push their Anti-gun laws or "The Tea Party is full of violent nutjobs" myth. They will blame innocent people, like Sarah Palin/Glenn Beck, for "inciting violence". I fear they will use this situation and others like it to build momentum into silencing the Glenn Beck's, Sarah Palin's or the Tea Party. I really fear for my country.<br />
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We already have people that refuse to take responsibility for their own actions. Now we have people assigning responsibility to others for someone else's actions. Sad, sad times. Yes, it was unfortunate Salin Palin had cross hairs over Congresswoman Giffords picture/district/state whatever, but to call for her head over it is just insane. (Btw, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/09/lamar-alexander-media-palin-crosshairs-map_n_806391.html">thank you for the classy act</a>, Senator Alexander)<br />
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My heart just breaks when I read statements like this:<br />
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<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/08/gabrielle-giffords-biography_n_806260.html">"When asked if she had any enemies, Giffords' father reportedly wept. "'Yeah,'" he told The New York Post. "'The whole Tea Party.'"</a><br />
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I may disagree with some of her politics, but I don't consider her an "enemy". My prayers go out to Congresswoman Giffords and her family. May she have a speedy recovery.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-77510917701581513272010-12-14T14:46:00.000-05:002010-12-14T14:46:16.312-05:00So wait... just which one is President again??Last week, Obama held a <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-12-10/bill-clinton-takes-over-press-conference-after-obama-leaves/">press conference</a>, asked Bill Clinton to help him out and then ditched him at the podium <em>to go to a party</em>. <br />
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Sounds like some sort of bad sitcom. I heard this and I swear I started channeling Pelosi - <em>"Are you serious?? Are YOU serious??". </em>He never ceases to shock me. I know he has no class and I know he isn't even remotely prepared to handle the job of the Presidency, but he just lowers that bar on an almost daily basis. <br />
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And what's even more flabbergasting is the number of liberal talking-heads that think <a href="http://www.mrc.org/biasalert/2010/20101213040408.aspx">the move was genius</a>. Can you imagine the reaction they would have had if Bush had held a press conference with his Dad and turned things over to him to go to a golf game or whatever. They'd be calling for his head.<br />
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So I get that Obama has both sides mad at him and he freaks out because he can't handle it, so he figures they will listen to Clinton and drags him into the mix. This is a bad move. People from both sides are going to be mad at you - it's just apart of the job. But what's also apart of the job is taking the lead, communicating with people and trying to compromise. It's apart of being a leader - you take the good with the bad. If everyone's mad at you, you do your best to smooth things out and most likely, they will respect you for having the guts to do so. But Obama chose another path and dragged Clinton into it. They stand at that podium and it reminds me of a 3rd grade group presentation, where you have to stand up in front of the room with your friends for support because you are scared. So they appease the press for a little bit because Obama says he's turning things over to Clinton because he has a party to go to and his wife is waiting. Things go from bad to worse.<br />
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I can't believe the number of things he does that I'd get fired for if I did them at my job. My boss would never stop screaming (after she got over the shock first) if I plunked someone down in my office and told them to take over things because I was late for a party. But that wouldn't happen, because I have more tact than that.<br />
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I'm sure he has a very active social life with parties and golf games and guzzling the gas by traveling on Air Force One, but his job should be his main priority. And press conferences are apart of that job. Parties can wait and people will understand. Don't place someone else to stand in for you, especially behind the Presidential Seal. Clinton is no longer President (although he was quite thrilled or appeared to be enjoying it - maybe because this action proves Hilary right that Obama can't handle the job) and should not be placed in that position.<br />
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This type of action IS NOT the mark of a leader. It's classless and tactless. It shows that this job is not a priority for him and emphasises his arrogance in that he believes his personal life is more important than his professional life. <br />
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"But...uh...you are in good hands." Disgraceful.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-10253717831706531992010-11-15T22:22:00.000-05:002010-11-15T22:22:18.785-05:00A little hard work never killed anyone (except maybe a few liberals...) One of my fellow teachers announced today that she has decided to be a Republican because "how easy would life be to go around believing all you need is hard work to succeed"?<br />
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And how did she get where she is - luck? I know that I'm where I am today by my own merit and effort. And I realize some luck comes into play, but it's mostly 99% hard work and 1% luck. Sometimes you even make your own luck. Sometimes you are only in the "right place, right time" because you placed yourself there in the first place. <br />
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I have worked hard for everything I have. And yes, I'll be the first to admit that sometimes positive things in my life have fallen right into my lap, but have ultimately occurred because my hard work had placed me in the right place/right time for those "lucky" things to happen to me. I don't really believe in the type of luck brought to you by fairies in the night. <br />
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People tell me how "lucky" I was to have saved up money to pay for my surgery back in April. Luck had nothing to do with that. I saved that money and worked hard to do so. <br />
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And any successful person is the same way - talk show hosts, business owners, bloggers, athletes, singers... They put everything into their work and stay completely focused on it. And they make their own luck. (And don't complain if they don't have any)<br />
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If you aren't where you want to be in life, then most likely that's because of you and your choices in life. Not luck (or lack thereof).Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9227288.post-4694935827197992622010-10-30T21:33:00.001-04:002010-10-30T21:43:27.917-04:00Insanity at the Restore the Sanity RallySeems Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert had their <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2010/10/30/130942222/highs-and-lows-from-the-rally-for-sanity-and-or-fear">"political" rally</a> today. No one can tell if it was legit or a joke (probably more of a joke, considering it involved those two).<br />
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But some have used it as a rallying cry against Tea Partiers. "Take THAT, Tea Baggers!", "It's soo refreshing that they can ACTAULLY spell and have teeth!!" and other colorful phrases have popped up on my Facebook Friends' Feed. Someone posted pictures of people at the rally with signs that read:<br />
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And to all of them, I'd like to say that no one has proposed eliminating taxes all together. I know taxes are part of being an adult, cheeky guy on the left, but when <a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nearly-half-of-US-households-apf-1105567323.html?x=0&.v=1">50% of the people don't pay taxes</a> and the top income earners are paying over 60% of the taxes, we have a problem. Especially when the jobs aren't coming from that bottom 50%. Tax the upper income earners (the business owners) more and they'll pass it down to their customers. They'll also be able to hire less, creating less jobs.<br />
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And I don't care if Obama claims that he'll only tax those making over $150,000. Guess what happens when he doesn't have enough money for his schemes and there are no "rich" people left? He'll go after those making less than $150,000. And no, this isn't a scare tactic. I've said it before and I'll say it again - open that door and allow the government to take money from one person and you have allowed them to take from EVERYONE. Don't you get it? It doesn't matter if you make $150,000 or $25,000 - there's always going to be someone who needs your money more than you do, according to the government and they are going to take it from you. <br />
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On that note, what is mine is mine and no one is going to take it from me. Call me selfish, call me whatever names you want. I agree with the quote from the character Hank Reardon from <u>Atlas Shrugged</u>: "Because it's MINE. Do you understand the word?". It's none of the government's business if I earn $10,000 or $100,000. And they have no right to take more money from me just because I "can afford it" just because I have a savings account or 401K., I donate to whom I want when I want and the government isn't going to force me to donate my money to the homeless over a cause that I deem important. Whether I want to spend all my money on gumballs or store it all in the bank is my business (as long as I don't ask others to bail me out). Ask me to help you out and I probably will. Force me against my will to help someone that will not help themselves and I'll get an iron grip on that money. I think I've earned the right to be selfish with my money - what part of <strong>mine</strong> don't you understand? <br />
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Besides, I'm willing to bet that those three pictured don't pay taxes in the first place.Heather Chandlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13806860825950737056noreply@blogger.com1