The Truth concerning how Obama Care has made it through the Senate

Sen. Max Baucus, Democrat, Montana is Fit-Shaced on the Senate Floor. Ranting. I guess the mandatory 3 martini lunch will be part of our new health services. If we are as lit as he is we'll never care what they are doing to our nation.

Christmas attacks from the LEFT increasing every year

It seems every Christmas the progressive Left find something new to complain about. Past items include Christmas Trees in Government buildings, store greeters are to say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas and schools now have "Holiday" programs.
The latest one to kick up in the wind is boycotting the Salvation Army. It seems the Salvation Army (a Conservative Christian Church Organization) does not approve of homosexuality. They utilized their right to free speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion to make it clear that the Church does not look favorably toward the gay and lesbian belief system. Surprise Surprise Surprise Gomers. The church typically follows what is written in their Holy Bible, with strict reference to homosexual behavior. Ungodly churches who claim to be Christians are allowing homosexual unions, but that doesn't make it right. So basically the GLBT groups are boycotting the bell ringers as is their right, and then taking credit for the lack of donations this year. Wonderful, their leader is in the White House, shows where we are headed when the voting public can't see donations are down because of a bad economy.
I do have links to the aforementioned diatribe written by a GLBT sympathizer, but frankly I find it as one sided as what I have written. You see the "Can't we all get along" Diversity crowd has one agenda and it is theirs. As long as we all bow down to acceptance of their foulness we can all get along. In light of Diversity, let us approve gay marriage, put gay men on one island and gay women on another island. First island to reproduce will get to come home for a genital recheck....
By the way I don't hate gay people, I disapprove of their actions and the way they are trying to make a lifestyle choice a mainstream acceptable behavior to young people.

A new era

After a couple of years with a schizophrenic blog, bouncing from political rants followed by family updates or vice versa. I decided to start a new Family orientated blog. 4TZNR
I plan on leaving the existing family content on burnindaylight for a while longer, or until I can figure out a way to transfer it to the new blog, whichever comes first.
I will be posting here on occasion as warranted by the actions of the political powers that be.

Halitosis

Are these people that oblivious to their rotten breath?
Four times this week I have had to deal with customers who must have eaten dog shit on the way to work. In each case I had to have conversations with these people lasting 10 minutes or more. I understand garlic breath after an executive lunch, I even get cigarette breath, but for crying out loud, BRUSH YOUR FANGS!!!!!!! Eat a mint do something. My next and only option is to projectile vomit on them to make them smell better.

Worlds Shortest Books

THINGS I DID TO DESERVE
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

by Barack Obama
____________________________________________
OTHER BLACK PEOPLE I'VE MET WHILE YACHTING
by Tiger Woods

______________________________________________

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY

by Jane Fonda & Cindy Sheehan.
Illustrated by Michael Moore

________________________________________
MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS &
HOW I HELPED AFTER KATRINA
by Rev Jesse Jackson & Rev Al Sharpton

_______________________________________

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BILL
by Hillary Clinton

________________________________
Sequel:
THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY
By Bill Clinton

___________________________________
MY LITTLE BOOK OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
by Osama Bin Laden

___________________________________
THINGS I CANNOT AFFORD
by Bill Gates

____________________________________
THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY
by Dennis Rodman
_________________________________
THINGS WE KNOW TO BE TRUE
by Al Gore & John Kerry
_____________________________________

AMELIA EARHART'S GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC

___________________________________
A COLLECTION of MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES
by Dr. J... Kevorkian
__________________________________

TO ALL THE MEN WE HAVE LOVED, BEFORE .......
by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnel

_______________________________

GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE
by Mike Tyson

__________________________________

THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY

_______________________________________

MY PLAN TO FIND THE REAL KILLERS
by O. J. Simpson

_________________________________________
HOW TO DRINK & DRIVE SAFELY
by Ted Kennedy

______________________
MY BOOK OF MORALS
by Bill Clinton with introduction
by the Rev. Jesse Jackson





************************************************** *****
AND, JUST ADDED:
Complete Knowledge of Military Strategy!
By Nancy Pelosi

Getting back in gear

It seems my posting has slowed way down recently, and I can only blame Facebook. If you aren't from Arizona, I don't know you. Really. Why would I include people I see day to day on my Facebook list? For me it is really great to reconnect with people I have known since 2nd grade, but haven't talked to in 22 years.
Aside from all of that. We have finished Tyler's football season where he was awarded "Most Improved Linebacker". Which is to say he realized he wasn't getting out of practice for every little booboo and started hitting. He finally came home with a battle bruise that luckily didn't turn into a blood clot, but looked like it had to have hurt when he earned it. This was a proud moment for him, and he was happy to show off his newest and best battle wound. LOL, he is getting tougher as each year passes.

Clackamas High school made it into the second round of 6A play-off Football before losing to Centennial in a mud bog on Centennial's home field.Clackamas Touchdown Club I try to be involved as much as possible with our local youth programs as it keeps me anchored to what is great in life growing up.
As an example I bring up my Alma Mater, Cactus High School. Without checking my yearbooks, I believe Coach Larry Fetkenheir started as Head Coach at Cactus in 1984. Here we are 25 years later with him leading the Cobras to State again. I really should research how many times the Cobras have been in the playoffs, and gone to State. I do recall The Cobras under Coach Fetkenheir haven't missed a playoff yet, or had a losing season. I will check into this to be sure though.
Cactus Cobras Going to State
I remember as a Senior he took our Football team to State where we lost to Gilbert, but we were there. No I wasn't a football player, which I regret in some respects, (I ran cross country, very well too I might add... mid 15 minute to low 16's, 3 mile races and 4:40- 4:50 mile times in track.)
Nostalgia is fun, and I encourage everyone to seek it out and enjoy it. While I hung with the popular crowd, I wasn't THE popular guy, I was ME, and friends with a lot of people who were real and sincere. We always knew where to go when things were happening, and when the nights were slow we invented shit to do.

Climategate

While information is still coming out, that which has been revealed is a bombshell.
Apparently the top scientific experts on Global Warming have nasty little emails that have been hacked. The information in these emails is very revealing as to the Inconsiderate Truth. I am still researching to get my facts right, without jumping to conclusions, but YOU have been SNOOKERED LIBS. To the tune of billions of dollars. When you drink the kool-aid, be prepared for the hangover. When will the main stream media come out with the full report? When the true agenda is brought to the surface, what will the ramifications be? Where do we stand as a developed nation? This really is bigger than any other scandal we have seen.
Here is one article that has been written on the subject, which contains more information than I have been able to verify.

Climategate by James Delingpole

Semper FI Maggots

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 234 YEARS

I TAKE THIS TIME TO POST IN AN ERA WHEN THE FUTURE OF THESE UNITED STATES AS THE FOUNDING FATHERS SET FORTH ARE IN JEOPARDY. RECENT POLITICAL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION ARE IN MOTION TO BREAK APART THIS ONCE GREAT REPUBLIC. PEOPLE THINK WE ARE A DEMOCRACY, BUT IN TRUTH WE ARE A DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. UNFORTUNATELY THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE IS NO LONGER HEARD OVER THE CASH FLOW FROM LOBBYISTS AND FRINGE GROUPS WHO CARE LITTLE ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION UPON WHICH THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED. TAKE THIS TIME TO REMEMBER FALLEN MARINES AND PRAY THAT THOSE WHO ARE ALIVE TODAY STILL REMEMBER THE OATH THEY TOOK TO SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THESE UNITED STATES FROM ALL ENEMIES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.



America remains free due to the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of a few, proud men and women who continue to hold the protection of these freedoms above themselves.

"For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know" Author unknown (scrawled on a bunker outside Khe Sahn, RVN.

"They that would give up essential liberty for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety." Benjamin Franklin...

America...you could learn so much from so few who do so much with so little, and yet are so content...its a shame you are not. One day these freedoms will be stripped, taken...from within...but having attended the Marine Corps Ball in VA Beach this past weekend to celebrate our birthday with the latest generation of America's Finest, I can say with much confidence that all who were in attendance stood tall and shouted loudly in unity "not on my watch". Thank God for the United States Marine!!!
J.P Williamson SGT and good friend USMC

My views of todays political climate

It really has been awhile since my last real post.

Recent events indicate David Letterman is a major scumbag (he handled it smartly, but is still a scumbag for cheating on his "wife") which leaves Sarah Palin plenty of ammunition if she were to sink to that libtard's level.

The Messiah couldn't persuade the Olympic Committee to hail Chicago for the next available Olympiad, not surprising since his health care plan is failing miserably, and even those in congress who like it, can't read it word for word and understand what it means, who and what it covers, and what it will cost.

The Messiah is handling foreign relations in perfect accord with his nemesis Jimmy Carter, keep your guns and ammo close by, we may need it. DELTA FORCE WHERE ARE YOU!!???

John McCain is looking for a more center minded Republican Party for the next election. Does the old bastard realize that is exactly why HE lost the last Presidential election? We don't need Republican Candidates, we need CONSERVATIVES, more fiscally and less morally. Everyone, DEMS AND REPUBS have proven failure in the moral issues on a national political scale.

Lastly I hope the Messiah and his ruling wife realize how much they owe in carbon credits to Al Gore for taking separate private flights just hours apart to the Olympic committee meetings.

BUD- WEI- SER

I really don't remember where I got this, but this Bud is for You, have another 6er or more, the image improves....

The Obama Indoctrination Speech

So for a couple of weeks there was a lot of noise about the Chosen One speaking to our kids in school via a speech over the tv. I for one did not support the idea then, and now after the speech find it to be a bunch of crap. Yes fecal matter, horse shit, cow dung, whatever. As anyone with any intelligence knows, he heard the outcry and changed his speech. The funny thing is his speech sounded like a Conservative Republican, and the Dems won't admit it. "BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF, IT IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL TO TRY HARD TO SUCCEED SO THEIR DREAMS MAY COME TRUE AND LEAD THEM TO A MINDLESS BRAIN-FUCKING IN THE STATE RUN UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE, BLAH BLAH BLAH". Meanwhile during his campaign the anointed one was the one to give us what we need, no-one shall want again. "If Obama gets elected I won't have to worry about my rent, or car payment or groceries it will be given to my fat lazy ass".
It all boils down to one thing. The Rock Star status of the Pontiff must be maintained so that simply by name recognition his approval rating goes up, and he can be elected again. (looking ahead).
In reality kids K-6 should know of the President, but they do not need to be a tool of the office of President regardless of party affiliation. Grades 7-10 should be up on National and world events, complete with forming their own judgement without Acorn-holio inviting himself into their lives. Grades 11-12 should be aware and have an unbiased instruction into gov't so that when they turn 18 they can make a real choice without the "Stockholm Syndrome" coming into play.

To put it short and sweet, libtards should keep their liberal agenda out of schools, and the conservative right will pray that we don't have to shoot you.

Time to play catch-up

It has been awhile since I updated with life in general, so here is my best attempt to catch up.

Baseball season ended with Football Camps starting right up for Tyler. He wanted to play safety and wide receiver, both of which are do nothing positions for his age group. He got drafted and the head coach has him playing Nose Tackle and Strong Side Linebacker, depending on the defensive formation. It is a far cry from Wide Receiver, but then again Tyler is not built for speed. He earned his position by being aggressive and hitting hard, likely one of the top 5 tacklers on his team. I also got drafted to be the lineman and defensive coordinator. Yea me, I wanted to be the Safety and Wide receiver coach. Has anyone around here seen pictures of me when I played football? I think Travis weighs more than I did. Regardless the "big guy" is now learning and coaching strategies for the "big kids".

Travis has started his Fall baseball league. It is not as serious as the spring/summer league, mainly just for practice. He has been wearing a support boot on his foot, he sprained his ankle playing wiffle ball during our camping trip to Lake Billy Chinook. He played the first few games with the boot on, and has just this week been allowed to take it off. His fielding was great at second, we will see if his batting improves now.

We had one final camping trip last weekend to Prineville Reservoir. I don't know if it was the place, the people, or the amount of time spent there, but it was likely the BEST camping trip ever. We went from Thursday and stayed to Monday. This helped to make the trip less stressful. We burned nearly 50 gallons of gas in the boat towing the kids around. We even got Trudy up on ski's twice. Sorry, the only pic I got was on my cell phone, very poor quality.
Labor Day is here, and in true NW fashion the weather sucks!!!!!! Guaranteed to to have crappy weather on a holiday in the NW.

BTW we do have pictures of Travis, but he won't smile. It is a cross between wearing braces and being 14 1/2. Remember that age? Waiting patiently for him to come out of his funk.

Constipation

If you are bothered by occasional or frequent constipation, look in the
MIRROR and repeat the following phrase three times in succession when
symptoms occur:

"My present and future financial and personal well being are totally in
the hands of…

Barack Obama

Joe Biden

Harry Reid

Nancy Pelosi

Tim Geithner

Rahm Emmanuel

Chris Dodd

and Barney Frank!"

If that doesn't scare the shit out of you, then you are probably
destined to be backed up for the rest of your life.

There is no need to thank me for this advice; I'm just doing it as a
public service.

The Messiah will speak...

Correct me if I'm wrong, you left wing progressives. If it were GW speaking to the kids on Tuesday Sept 8th, you would be pissed. Frankly I don't know why. GW always kept it directed towards accomplishment and achieving your goals. Yet here we sit with the Obamination planning a speech directed at our children for what is really a hyped up campaign speech with little substance and much rhetoric. A BRAINWASHING if you will. The man has accomplished NOTHING even with a like minded house and senate. (Really sounds like the Oregon Legislature of the last 30 years.)I will not allow my kids to listen to the Dribble of a Marxist. (Do some research libtards). They are going to school on Tuesday Sept 8th with a note for a dismissal between the hours of 9-10 am. The Commander of Quiffs will not affect or control my children. My kids know how to shoot straight, they just need the right target...

Nancy Reagan's letter of forgiveness

You might recall that John Hinckley was a seriously deranged young man who shot President Reagan in the early 1980's.

Hinckley was absolutely obsessed with movie star Jodie Foster, extremely jealous, and in his twisted mind, loved Jodie Foster to the point that to make himself well known to her, he attempted to assassinate President Reagan.

There is speculation Hinckley may soon be released as having been rehabilitated. Consequently, you may appreciate the following letter from Nancy Reagan to John Hinckley:

To: John Hinckley
From: Mrs. Nancy Reagan

My family and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our fine country's spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know there is a nonpartisan consensus of compassion and forgiveness throughout.

The Reagan family and I want you to know that no grudge is borne against you for shooting President Reagan. We, above all, are aware of how the mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. We are confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family to join the world again as a healthy and productive young man.

Best wishes,
Nancy Reagan & Family

P.S. While you have been incarcerated, Barrack Obama has been banging Jodie Foster like a screen door in a tornado. You might want to look into that.

NEW California Poll

The latest telephone poll taken by the California Governor's office asked whether people who live in California think illegal immigration is a serious problem:


29% responded, "Yes, it is a serious problem."

71% responded, "No es una problema seriosa."

Met a retired Major League Ball Player today

Even though he isn't a Hall of Famer, it was pretty cool to meet John Jaha, his son is on Tyler's football team. I talked to him breifly after practice tonight, and introduced him to Travis. Travis was stunned at first, but handled it well. He said it is very nice to meet you and put his hand out to the major leaguer and shook his hand. I was impressed, and proud at the same time. Travis has the same Brewers card as in this post. I'm sure he will be taking it to practice to have it autographed. Too Cool!!!!!!

You grew up in the 80s in Phoenix if you...

I came across this list while facebooking with friends from High School. Times and places are relative only to those who lived it. Other heat references are just like DUH...

A list of all things people remember about growing up in Phoenix, Arizona in the 1980s.

You grew up in the 80s in Phoenix if you...

1) Would have done anything for a Ladmo bag.
2) Tried to fry an egg on the sidewalk.
3) Can still remember the words to the hepatitis song. (See video below if you need a reminder.
4) Spent way too many summer days in a mall.
5) Remember KZZP.
6) Went ice skating at Metrocenter.
7) Get irritated when people say "yeah, but it's a dry heat.
8) Have red burnt cheeks in ever childhood picture.
9) Had a pool in your backyard.
10) Vacationed in San Diego or Rocky Point.
11) Know what it feel like to come out of an icy cold movie theater into 110 degree heat - I miss that feeling!
12) Saw your mom drive with potholders.
13) Know what "tubing" means.
14) Have been "ice blocking.
15) Have a T-shirt that says "I survived the hottest day in Phoenix history" referring to that summer day in 1990 when it got up to 122 degree in the shade.
16) Consider yourself a "Zonie.
17) Ever put Christmas lights on a cactus.

19) Burnt the bottom of your feet running out to get the mail because you were too lazy to put on shoes.

20) Know some Spanish even though you never studied it.
22) Enjoyed making song requests at Organ Stop Pizza.
23) Got in trouble for leaving crayons in the back seat of the car.
24) Are not intimidated by a Super Big Gulp.
25) Your heroes were Kevin Johnson (KJ), Mark West, and Tom Chambers.
26) Had to pay full replacement price for the rented VCR tape you left in your car.
27) Shopped at Goldwaters, Broadway Southwest, Federated or Diamonds.
28) Remember Dave Pratt the Morning Mayor on 98 KUPD.
29) Can count the number of times it snowed in Phoenix on one hand.
30) Stood in line to watch movies at the original Cine Capri.
31) Snow Cones and brain freezes made summer worthwhile.
32) Cried when Wallace and Ladmo went off the air
33) Went to Pistol Pete's pizza, ShowBiz pizza, and can recall Tex Critters at MetroCenter
35) Remember Gemco
36) Ate at Furr's Cafeteria
38) Saw your first concert at the Arizona State Fair
39) Remember the Madhouse Macdowell (Purple Palace)
40) Remember Suns Fever
41) Recall Thunder Dan
42) Mourned the loss of Cotton Fitzsimmons
43) Believed in the 100 year flood
44) Did the hokey pokey at Great Skate.
45) Cruised Central, Metro or Mill Avenue.
46) Worried about drive by shootings at school.
47) Remember only TWO freeways either the I-10 or I-17.
48) Remember who Rose Mofford or Evan Mecham is.
49) Know what Sonoyta Motors is.
50) Know what Price Club is (and when there was only 1).
51) Had Dimension Cable.
52) Know what the Phoenix Gazette is.
53) Went to Legend City or Compton Terrace.
54) Know what Yellow Front, Lucky's, Smittys, AJ Bayless, are.
55) Suffered with a swamp cooler.
56) Went boogie boarding on irrigation day.
57) Fished in the canal.
58) Went to the hot air balloon races at Thunderbird.
59) Thought 19th Ave and Cactus was in the boonies.
60) Speaking of the boonies - drank in the desert with the rest of your high school friends until the bright light of the helicopter came blaring down.
61) Were ever excited about your appearance on "Pets on Parade.
62) Suffered the consequences of leaving your sister's favorite vinyl record in the car.
63) Remember your parents voting (or not voting for) for the monorail.
64) Thought Big Surf was Rad!
65) Danced at Club Rio.
66) Remember Tex Earnhardt and his "No Bull commercials"
67) Attended a birthday party in a railroad car at the McDonald's on Bethany Home and 23rd Ave.
68) Remember the Dr. Demento show on KZZP every Sunday night.
69) Burned your hand trying to open your locker at school.
70) Locking your car doors as soon as you got south of Bethany Home.
71) Wished you lived in California.
72) Didn't believe that High schools actually had indoor halls and full size lockers like they do on TV.
73) Didn't go to the park until AFTER dark.
74) thought sweatband were not just a fashion statement.
75) Your Hypercolor T-shirt was permanently a different color under your arms.
76) Knew not to shoot at a Saguaro because it could fall over on you and kill you.
77) Thought Flagstaff was REALLY cold.
78) Always saw at least 10 people you knew on Mission Beach (San Diego)
79) Knew who worked on Van Buren.
(I feel compelled to add the note "speak for yourself!" here)
80) Remember when the Roadrunners were the only hockey game in town
81) Remember when Buckeye was BFE
82) Wore dock siders in the summer even though you had really bad feet sweat.
83) Went to see Santa @ Westridge Mall (that was the best one with the whole set up).
84) Remember when Ahwatukee was a retirement community half way to Tucson.
85) Remember 50 cent movie Tuesdays at Valley West Mall
86) Have a scar on the back of your thighs from the 3rd degree burns sustained from the metal clip your seat belt clicked in to. No protection given from the OP short ,shorts.
87) Remember the orange trees planted all the way down the middle of Black Canyon Freeway (Now called I-17).
88) Ever get your butt and legs burned by metal slides at the Whataburger across from Metrocenter? (What sadist would put metal slides on a kids playground in Phoenix????!!)
89) Remember when Sun City wasn't connected to the rest of the valley?
90) Ever have brunch at Mother Tuckers?
91) Remember when it only took 2 hours to drive to Flagstaff
92) Going to slide rock in Sedona and hoping it wasn't closed due to high levels of bacteria in the water!
93) Remember when Terminal 2 was the only passenger terminal at Sky Harbor and you had to walk on the tarmac.
94) Got free tokens at the Valley West Mall arcade for good grades on your report card
95) Celebrated a birthday at Ed Debevick's
96) Thought Bobby McGee's was the coolest restaurant ever
97) Ever rode the "crack the whip" ride at Encanto Park.
98) Ever got attacked by a jumping cactus
99) Know what to do when you hear a rattle in the desert.
100) Used to shop at LaBelles, eat lunch at Liberty Bell Pizza or get soda at the U-TOTEM on Cactus.
101) Remember the commercial about Valley Fever..."Dustyyyy, dustyyyy, dustyyyy"!
101) Remember when you could get 2 tacos and a small drink at Taco Bell for $2
102) Had hot air balloons land in your backyard when you lived on 75th Ave and Bell by the orange groves known now as "Arrowhead Mall"
103) Witnessed the shock when the "art" on the 51 when installed. (Referring to the lovely toilet and large silver sphere.)
104) Had the bell run for their birthday at Farrell's (Christown)
105) Remember going to the Phoenix Firebirds baseball games
106) Remember Dewey Hopper-the weather guy who always wore school t-shirts,
107) Watched World Beyond on Sat. mornings.
108) Ate at Bob's Big Boy.
109) Enjoyed three scoop ice cream cones at Thrifty's.
10) Ever shopped at Pic n Save (aka "Pick Your Nose")

Tolerance or Flatulance?

After many years of standing by my beliefs as a Conservative (not a RINO - Republican In Name Only). I decided to listen to the dribble on MSNBC. It took literally 5 minutes before I decided that the Party of TOLERANCE (LIBS) really utilize no facts on reporting the news. They have their ideas of what is acceptable, ie: general gay ass screwing, gay marriage, free health care, (funded by working Americans) and Barrack is GOD, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. They have drunk the KOOLAID!!!!!!!!!! They have zero substance to their argument, except to choose to denigrate anyone who may disagree with them, and still not bring facts to the table.

BEER SUMMIT!!
Racism issues CAUSED BY A BLACK PROFESSOR, not a white police officer responding to a burglary call, is front page news because the BLACK PRESIDENT DEFENDING THE BLACK PROFESSOR is right to call the white cop stupid for doing his job. While a black elitist wanted to make a huge deal about not wanting to cooperate with local law enforcement looking out for his best interests as a homeowner. There was no racial profiling here. The officer asked the black man to identify himself and the ignorant FUCK decided to make it a race issue.

When questions of ability are brought up, the left wing media can only race bait in response and accuse the other side of being racist. WTF!!!! Has ANYONE listened to REVEREND WRIGHT, the most racist FUCK on the face of the earth. You know, the guy Barry and Michelle sat and listened to every week for twenty years and didn't see a problem with it???!!!
Damn, I love Southern Rock, and Country Music, believe in hard work resulting in rewards, own a gas guzzling hot rod, four wheel drive, a boat, GUNS, and judge people based on who they are, not how much money they make or the color of their skin. RUN ON SENTENCE SO WHAT IT'S MY BLOG! Why can't a Black President learn to keep his mouth shut and stay out of small issues.
Before you scream to the hills ROB IS A RACIST!!! You should know my #1 Choice for the Republican Party has been Allen Keyes for the last two elections.

So LIBTARDS put down the Barry Flavored Koolaid, think about the ramifications of the choices Pelosi, Barry and company are making for you and what it will result in the future for our kids.

Dr. Adrian Rogers - Quote of the Week

"You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out
of prosperity. What one person receives without working for, another person
must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody
anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When
half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the
other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the
idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what
they work for, that my dear friend, is the beginning of the end of any
nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."

* Adrian Rogers, 1931*

High Power El Camino Owned by Soccer Mom in a Volvo

I have to say, the el camino is a four speed with a rev limiter on the motor, but this is funny.

THE TALK

This was captured by one of my team parents during our recent playoff game. Tyler and Dad/Coach at the pitchers mound. It was presented to me framed as a gift, likely the best coach's gift I could ever receive.

SSGT JOHN BEALE

No, I didn't know John Beale, but he is still my brother. I share this video to remind us that there are places in this country that honor our Servicemen. I am ashamed to say, the last time Portland Oregon had this many people show up, it was for an anti- war/military rally downtown. I shed quite a few tears of pride and sorrow while watching and listening to this video. If it doesn't move you, we as a nation are through.

SSGT JOHN BEALE PROCESSION

Travis- Senior National Cavs

Travis's team started slow this year. In fact I figured it was going to be a dismal season. Halfway through they picked it up, they were 2-6, and finished 10-8. Travis battled all season. He was consistent batting #2, and started at 2nd throughout the season. He had his good games and bad, but I tell you what his DAD is PROUD of the effort put forth this year. I never would have believed he was capable of a season this good back when he was in 5th grade.
He will be playing Fall Ball this Fall, and then his final year of baseball unless he makes the Freshman Squad.
His future plans are to go to umpire school, and become an umpire for the league if he doesn't make the High School Team.

Summer 2009 boating

Somehow we have been able to get out in the boat in between all of our baseball games.
Trudy's brother Jeff and his family came up from California and went camping at Detroit Lake with us. We fished and towed the kids around on the tubes. I even water skied for the first time since I was 15. I forgot all the different muscles it uses and suffered for it the next few days.
Portland had a pretty hot day on July 3rd so we went out on the Columbia river for a while. The water was nice early, but got real choppy toward the end of the day. We have a few more camping trips planned, and I will post more pics soon.

Clackamas Midget National Baseball 2009

Well, baseball is finally over for Tyler and I. Our team won 9 lost 2 and tied 1. We placed 8th in the county out of 45 teams. We had to play two qualifying games to reach the county championship tournament. We won our first game, but lost the second one. I went to watch the championship game today, and I truly believe on their best day my team could compete with the two teams playing.
Tyler was my number two/three pitcher depending on the rotation. He played short stop and third base. He also had the second best batting average on the team. While he is no all-star, he definitely has potential, he is very coach-able and learns quickly. While we are sad we didn't make it all the way to County and then State, the team should be very proud of themselves. I hope my players can look back at this year and remember it as the year they fell in love with baseball.
I'll coach again next year, and hopefully be as successful as we were this year.

PEACE OUT!!!!!!!!!

All IS PEACE FULL.
I am helping out Travis's coach in the dugout when suddenly I see Taylor running up with a cute white top emblazoned with sequins with the shape of a peace sign, giant and right smack dab in the middle. W T F !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, don't get me wrong, I don't wish for war at any time, but this sign is relative and derived from the 60's and the anti military movement. IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE IN MY HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some well meaning but thoughtless neighbor passed this little treasure down to my daughter to wear. Being from OREGON, the HIPPIE capital of the world, my wife thought nothing of it. SOOOOOOOOOO, in the second inning I tell Trudy that shirt will be burned before the night is through. HOLY SHIT BATMAN!!!!! HOLD THE PHONE! FELONY IN PROGRESS!!!!!!!!! Libtards in the stands just couldn't understand the significance of this anti military sign. Ohhhhhhhh, but it's for PEACE, FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. It is 100% Anti Military with absolutely nothing to do with relations between nations, and my family will not wear it with my consent.
So with little back up I debate the meaning of such a useless and inflammatory sign. One more indication of the lack of real life education some of these college libtards possess. May my guns save their asses one day................DOUBTFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

The 2012 Pelosi GTxi SS/RT Sport Edition

Obamanopoly

I'm a fan of good board games. Here's the one you are guaranteed to lose at. Unless your name is Barry, and you have now forced 60% ownership onto the American Taxpayers for GM, aka Gov't Motors.

Four - 0 - and 1

Well here we are 5 games into a 12 game regular season. Tyler is one of my top three pitchers, and #2 in batting averages. We tied the first game of the season and have since gone on to win four straight. We have one more team in our league we haven't played. So what it comes down to is with two more wins with 7 games left(all teams play twice) we will qualify for the County playoffs in July. A .500 season gets an automatic seeding, but if we beat every team twice we could win our division and have a #1 seed.
Regardless, I bought all the players pizza tonight after the game. Every game I choose a top player to receive an award, usually candy. Tonight we had at least 4 players excelling, so I treated the whole team to pizza. These kids have really improved and I hope they understand what they have accomplished thus far.

Games:
Clackamas 8, Gladstone 8
Clackamas 18, Putnam 8
Clackamas 15, Milwaukie 9
Clackamas 12, Lakeridge 5
Clackamas 20, Redland 14

Lest We Forget

Memorial Day

"Once each May, amid the quiet hills and rolling lanes and breeze-brushed trees of Arlington National Cemetery, far above the majestic Potomac and the monuments and memorials of our Nation's Capital just beyond, the graves of America's military dead are decorated with the beautiful flag that in life these brave souls followed and loved. This scene is repeated across our land and around the world, wherever our defenders rest. Let us hold it our sacred duty and our inestimable privilege on this day to decorate these graves ourselves -- with a fervent prayer and a pledge of true allegiance to the cause of liberty, peace, and country for which America's own have ever served and sacrificed. ... Our pledge and our prayer this day are those of free men and free women who know that all we hold dear must constantly be built up, fostered, revered and guarded vigilantly from those in every age who seek its destruction. We know, as have our Nation's defenders down through the years, that there can never be peace without its essential elements of liberty, justice and independence. Those true and only building blocks of peace were the lone and lasting cause and hope and prayer that lighted the way of those whom we honor and remember this Memorial Day. To keep faith with our hallowed dead, let us be sure, and very sure, today and every day of our lives, that we keep their cause, their hope, their prayer, forever our country's own." --Ronald Reagan

FIREARMS REFRESHER COURSE

"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not.." Thomas Jefferson

FIREARMS REFRESHER COURSE


1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
3. Colt: The original point and click interface.
4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.
5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?
6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.
7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
8. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any.
9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
10. The United States Constitution (c) 1791. All Rights Reserved.
11. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you not understand?
12. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
13. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
14. Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians.
15. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.
16. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
17. 911: Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.
18. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
19. Criminals love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.
20. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
21. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
22. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.
23. Enforce the gun control laws we ALREADY have; don't make more.
24. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.
25. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.

LET THERE BE ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Never mind we had the longest weekend of baseball. Forget about Travis having a batting average of .625, and Tyler facing 10 batters and striking out 8. Both boys were in separate tournaments this weekend. I can't comment on Travis's play as I was coaching Tyler's team across town.
Back to the title. My team is playing defense, there are two outs with a runner on 2nd in the top of the 3rd inning. On the opposite field they have an announcers booth which is playing music between innings. I look at our game, the pitcher is in the wind-up, Queen is playing on the loudspeaker. The solo guitar riff between "We will Rock You" and "We are the Champions" is blaring. The runner at 2nd and at least half of my team are playing Guitar Hero Air Guitar in the middle of a pitch to the batter!
These are 3rd and 4th graders who LOVE OUR MUSIC. There was no way I could be mad at the team for not being ready for the ball. A few parents and I had a chuckle about the situation and moved on. It is a pretty sad situation when our kids are stealing our music CD's and tapes, even worse when they are Jammin the air guitar in the middle of a baseball game to said music.
BASEBALL ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!

Annoy: to annoy

Ok, latest teen word facts. This word has come up way too many times lately to just float away in the wind.
Apparently it has become a very important he said she said term related to who likes who. In the past few weeks this has become Travis's punchline. Everything "Annoys" him. Not to be outdone, his friends convey the same sentiments, regardless of who the offending person is. I'm here to tell you, this whole "Annoy" thing really bugs the shit outta me. We hear it daily mostly referring to girls in his grade, sometimes its girls referring to him and his friends. Sure the percentages could be skewed, either way the teen speak deciphering has begun.

Previous Post too harsh...

Nah, KISS MY VETERAN, GUN OWNING, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DEPORTING, QUEER BASHING, NON TOUCHY FEELY OBAMINATION HATING, PROGRESSIVE LIBERAL HATING, TEA BAG SUPPORTING REPUBLICAN ASS!!!!!!!!!
Drinks are on me.........

Miss California you go girl!

Gee, Miss (name a state) we are going to put your personal beliefs up for judgement to determine your ability to win a Beauty Pageant.
Hooray for Miss California for standing up for HER beliefs and not bowing down to the NPR listening red diaper doper babies. She has a belief and it is different from homosexual approving left wing wackos. Hey ASSHOLES BACK THE F OFF!!!!!!!!!!
She has freedom of religion and her own personal beliefs. She believes all the Faggots and Lesbos should create individual nations and we will take a population census in 50 years when they no longer exist. There is Darwin failing in your argument about creationism. What gets me is the "heteros" defending the very sick and foul activities of Queers. I don't HATE gays, but I don't need their PRIVATE SEXUAL ACTIVITIES proclaimed as NORMAL for the youth of today to include MY CHILDREN!!
Born Gay? PROVE IT!!!!!!!!! Exactly, it can't be proven anymore than Savior ALGORE(not a typo) and his Glowball warming. Pull your FUGGIN HEADS OUTTA THE ARSE OF EACH OTHER AND THINK FOR YOURSELVES YOU MINDLESS ROBOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kinda proves the uselessness of a brainwashing college education doesn't it.

Earth Day

As a normal person I would assume that this day is for celebrating what the earth has given us. Pretty arrogant huh, the thought that the earth is actually giving us something, with nothing in return. Don't worry Al Gore is paying back with carbon credits. Which means he can be the least green, but if he pays enough it is ok.

To note are a few facts concerning earth, our existence and our blame for its demise.
First note is a fact that the level of CO2 in the atmosphere has never officially been measured to a determination of a cause of ozone depletion resulting in direct rays from the sun over-heating the earths surface. Fact #2 said non measured CO2 cannot be determined as to how much ozone is depleted, and if CO2 really is a cause. Fact three: The number of sunspots occurring on the sun has declined since 1992, resulting in COOLER, not warmer average global temperatures. The amount of "brights" or sunspots has a direct correlation to our average global temps.

So erase all that CO2 knowledge crap the MSM sends out and stick to local and verifiable facts. It is actually colder this year than last. Global warming/climate change is just fear mongering to justify higher carbon and fuel costs.

A few quick blurbs

Sorry about the long lay-off. As my previous post indicated, baseball season has begun. Travis' team has been hard at work getting back into spring form. He was hoping to play 2nd base, but will be starting at left field and backing up at 2nd base. The matrix of players just worked out for that result. He will be batting early in the line-up which is good and will provide him more opportunities to score.
Tyler's team of which I am head coach is a full new experience. Just when I think I have a position for each kid, another kid shows major improvement to earn that spot.

Tyler, while a decent pitcher, a great fielder and thrower from short-stop, doesn't seem to remember his assignments. A true case of talent without interest. He bats well on average, but expects to hit home runs every time. As anyone knows who played ball as a kid, this means he is dipping his shoulder, and releasing his follow-through to one hand, expecting contact and the long ball. I can only hope my assistant coach can rescue him, because he won't listen to "dad".

Baseball season aside, I am patiently watching for our democratic republic to fall fully into the lap of a socialist republic. The Obamination has done exactly as I expected so far. Of course the smug progressive libs see no wrong in Trillions of dollars of debt accrued lately, of which our kids, and their kids will be paying down. Great income tax cut Barry, but I can see the energy taxes rising. Where's the benefit? Hell, just bow down to another Muslim, Barry, then tell everyone else how bad America is except you. Fricken Traitor, you ought to be hanged. Back off Libs, he should be hanged for treason, not because he is black, or half-n-half, or whatever he is. Funny thing is I don't think anyone in Washington has a clue right now. When is anyone in Washington going to stand up and publicly denounce the destruction of our country? This isn't a Republican/Democrat issue. It is our preservation as a country. Stop the progress towards a one world gov't. Pat Robertson wrote about it in 1992. I read the book, but was sceptical on a few fronts, but it is working it's way in. We are headed towards a New World Order.

Take me out to the ballgame....

Yes, it is almost spring break and the 2009 baseball tryouts are complete. I was at the high school from 11:30 this morning, until 6:00pm. Then I drafted my team from 7pm until 8:30. I had 4 returning players from last year. I kept two, sent one back down to transitional, and let one go up a level. Soooo, I have Tyler, then my assistant coaches kid, a returning catcher which is a girl, and one overconfident dad, er prospective pitcher.
I evaluated only third graders today expecting all the 4th graders to be taken, Lo and behold there were multiple 3rd graders taken at the higher level, leaving 15 extra 4th graders to play down a level. I picked my kids, four, 4th graders without knowing anything about them.
Quite honestly, next year I will step down as head coach, as Tyler has the ability to play with the top kids of his age level. There are 12 players at the top level, and Tyler is at about 6 or 7. Me being a head coach is only holding him back as he was as good or better than a kid I let go to the next level tonight.

Travis did well with his tryouts and I expect he will get the same coach he had last year, which is a good thing.

At this point we are kissing summer goodbye, until we get over halfway through our season. If we win half our games we are in the playoffs starting the second week of July. Which means our camping reservations are for not. We wish well for the kids, but want some summertime camping relief.

Season Updates will be coming after the first week in May

Why I have guns

Sure, a few of you wonder why I need the multiple types of guns I own. Think about it. I don't know he is coming. I find out at about 2am, surprise on his part. I hear him come in and have multiple choices towards his demise, surprise on my part. Plain and simple, a responsible gun owner will not have just one option of home defense. An intruder will not know his folly until it is too late. Put criminals out of business, by creating an unsafe working environment.

What are people really thinking?

I post this in an honest attempt to get a feel of the voting populous. Really those that actually take the time to read some of my rants not pertaining to family happenings.

We are in a financial crisis, the average American is reluctant to spend, banks are hesitant to loan. The moral climate of our nation in my opinion is in jeopardy.

Now all this being said. Did the citizens of our country vote for Obama based on social values, economic values, or just pure hatred of Bush?
Really, what is the best policies concerning economics? More taxes, more government, more people relying on government? As far as economics I have always stood my ground on what I earn is mine, and giving to fringe groups through taxes is wrong. If they need the money, gain the attention of those interested and raise it, but don't have it taken from us.
Do social issues of gay marriage, and abortion trump the right economic plan? It really seems today that it does. Obviously people hated Bush for the Iraq war and voted Obama in for it. Have any of these people ever served? Do they really know what is happening over in Iraq?
I really am curious as to these answers.
I have a very plain belief system.
Financially, more government revenue is generated through higher employment and lower taxes.
Socially, abortion is an individual decision, but I would be against it.
Marriage is a Holy union between a man and woman. Government only got involved as a means to attain money from the process, and provide documentation for tax purposes.
If gays wish to have the same legal rights, grant them, ie justice of the peace, just like a man and woman without religeon. They will then be partners. It is their infraction into religeon that is not tolerated. We can love them, but do not have to accept their ways.
Comment portion is open, feel free to answer up.

Article from the New York Times in 1999 predicting todays economic disaster

This article talks about the disaster created by the likes of Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Maxine Waters, Chuck Schumer, etc......you know, the people who have skated out of any blame and are "helping" us fix the problem.

September 30, 1999

Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending

By STEVEN A. HOLMES

In a move that could help increase home ownership rates among minorities and low-income consumers, the Fannie Mae Corporation is easing the credit requirements on loans that it will purchase from banks and other lenders.

The action, which will begin as a pilot program involving 24 banks in 15 markets -- including the New York metropolitan region -- will encourage those banks to extend home mortgages to individuals whose credit is generally not good enough to qualify for conventional loans. Fannie Mae officials say they hope to make it a nationwide program by next spring.

Fannie Mae, the nation's biggest underwriter of home mortgages, has been under increasing pressure from the Clinton Administration to expand mortgage loans among low and moderate income people and felt pressure from stock holders to maintain its phenomenal growth in profits.

In addition, banks, thrift institutions and mortgage companies have been pressing Fannie Mae to help them make more loans to so-called sub prime borrowers. These borrowers whose incomes, credit ratings and savings are not good enough to qualify for conventional loans, can only get loans from finance companies that charge much higher interest rates -- anywhere from three to four percentage points higher than conventional loans.

''Fannie Mae has expanded home ownership for millions of families in the 1990's by reducing down payment requirements,'' said Franklin D. Raines, Fannie Mae's chairman and chief executive officer. ''Yet there remain too many borrowers whose credit is just a notch below what our underwriting has required who have been relegated to paying significantly higher mortgage rates in the so-called sub prime market.''

Demographic information on these borrowers is sketchy. But at least one study indicates that 18 percent of the loans in the sub prime market went to black borrowers, compared to 5 per cent of loans in the conventional loan market.

In moving, even tentatively, into this new area of lending, Fannie Mae is taking on significantly more risk, which may not pose any difficulties during flush economic times. But the government-subsidized corporation may run into trouble in an economic downturn, prompting a government rescue similar to that of the savings and loan industry in the 1980's.

''From the perspective of many people, including me, this is another thrift industry growing up around us,'' said Peter Wallison a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. ''If they fail, the government will have to step up and bail them out the way it stepped up and bailed out the thrift industry.''

Under Fannie Mae's pilot program, consumers who qualify can secure a mortgage with an interest rate one percentage point above that of a conventional, 30-year fixed rate mortgage of less than $240,000 -- a rate that currently averages about 7.76 per cent. If the borrower makes his or her monthly payments on time for two years, the one percentage point premium is dropped.

Fannie Mae, the nation's biggest underwriter of home mortgages, does not lend money directly to consumers. Instead, it purchases loans that banks make on what is called the secondary market. By expanding the type of loans that it will buy, Fannie Mae is hoping to spur banks to make more loans to people with less-than-stellar credit ratings.

Fannie Mae officials stress that the new mortgages will be extended to all potential borrowers who can qualify for a mortgage. But they add that the move is intended in part to increase the number of minority and low income home owners who tend to have worse credit ratings than non-Hispanic whites.

Home ownership has, in fact, exploded among minorities during the economic boom of the 1990's. The number of mortgages extended to Hispanic applicants jumped by 87.2 per cent from 1993 to 1998, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. During that same period the number of African Americans who got mortgages to buy a home increased by 71.9 per cent and the number of Asian Americans by 46.3 per cent.

In contrast, the number of non-Hispanic whites who received loans for homes increased by 31.2 per cent.

Despite these gains, home ownership rates for minorities continue to lag behind non-Hispanic whites, in part because blacks and Hispanics in particular tend to have, on average, worse credit ratings.

In July, the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed that by the year 2001, 50 percent of Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's portfolio be made up of loans to low and moderate-income borrowers. Last year, 44 percent of the loans Fannie Mae purchased were from these groups.

The change in policy also comes at the same time that HUD is investigating allegations of racial discrimination in the automated underwriting systems used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to determine the credit-worthiness of credit applicants.

Nanananananana Batman....

Batman

Baseball season is kicking up and I run across this article. All I can say is WOW!
I'm sure dude had issues, but as a whole I would feel pretty awful if I had signed the deal

MEXICAN WORDS - READ OUT LOUD TO UNDERSTAND

My dad had full crews of LEGAL mexican immigrants working his Landscape business in the 80's, These are pretty spot on.


1. *Cheese*
The teacher told Pepito to use the word cheese in a sentence. Pepitoreplies: Maria likes me, but cheese fat.

2. *Mushroom*
When all my family get in the car, there's not mushroom.

3. *Shoulder*
My friend wanted 2 become a citizen but she didn't know how to read so Ishoulder.

4. * Texas *
My friend always Texas me when I'm not home wondering where I'm at!

5. *Herpes*
Me and my friend ordered pizza. I got mine piece and she got herpes.

6. *July*
Ju told me ju were going to that store and July to me! Julyer!

7. *Rectum*
I had 2 cars but my wife rectum!

8. *Chicken*
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.

9. *Wheelchair*
We only have one enchilada left, but don't worry wheelchair.

10. *Chicken* *wing*
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.

11. *Harassment*
My wife caught me in bed with another women and I told her honeyharassment nothing to me.

12. *Bishop*
My wife fell down the stair so I had to pick the bishop.

13. *Body wash*
I want to go to the club but no body wash my kids.

14. *Budweiser*
That women over there has a nice body, budweiser face so ugly?

I'll Wait

In addition to communicating with the local Air Traffic Control facility, all aircraft in the Persian Gulf AOR are required to give the Iranian Air Defense Radar (military) a ten minute 'heads up' if they will be transiting Iranian airspace..
This is a common procedure for commercial aircraft and involves giving them your call sign, transponder code, type aircraft, and points of origin and destination.
Overheard was this conversation on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai . It's too good not to pass along.

The conversation went something like this...
" Iranian Air Defense Radar: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Radar: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter, Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Radar: (no response ... total silence)

Portland Sucks... documented

Portland Sucks

As if I should have to share this with any of you, especially after all the bitching I do about this place. Not surprising at all. What I find ironic, is that this town is touted for best liveability, most friendly (if your a lib or gay) and etc etc blah blah blah. Basically Portland is full of crap. If I could sell my house tomorrow I would be on my way back to Phoenix. Three months of hot weather and 9 months of beautiful weather vs. 9 months of shit weather and 3 months of unpredictable nice weather. I'll take the three hot months thanks.

My thanks to neighbor Jen's blog that I found this on.


And here’s their complete list of unhappy cities:


1. Portland, Oregon

2. St. Louis, Missouri

3. New Orleans, Louisiana

4. Detroit, Michigan

5. Cleveland, Ohio

6. Jacksonville, Florida

7. Las Vegas, Nevada

8. Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee

9. Cincinnati, Ohio

10. Atlanta, Georgia

11. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

12. Sacramento, California

13. Kansas City, Missouri

14. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

15. Memphis, Tennessee

16. Indianapolis City, Indiana

17. Louisville, Kentucky

18. Tucson, Arizona

19. Minneapolis, Minnesota

20. Seattle, Washington

Apparently I'm not educated???

Sorry I don't have an education resulting from some professor marking his little grade book that I stayed within his beliefs in my final paper resulting in an "A". I have too much dignity to receive a grade for not having a thought of my own. I did attend the school of hard knocks starting at about age 15. I didn't have a silver spoon stuck up my ass, but if I did I can guarantee my GPA would be in the top 2% of my graduating class. Frankly I can make as much or more money without a college degree as most people living in my neighborhood.
So libs, next time you question the education of others keep in mind that you could have saved $50k on a piece of paper with $5 in late charges at the local library. (Yeah it was an attempt at a "Good Will Hunting" quote, but I think the point was made) Yes Matt Damon is a left wing wacko, so just stick to his character in the movie.

While we are pointing out Democrat and Republican differences, we can bring up the Oregon un-employment rate. Right at double digits isn't it?
Isn't it in the top 5 in the US? Hasn't Oregon been controlled by Democrat Governors, Representatives, and bureaucrats for the last 20+ yrs? So why would Oregon's employment problems be blamed on Bush? Sorry you can't place the blame there.
It has been the legislatures tax and spend ideology forcing corporations providing jobs, out of Oregon. Land use laws engineered by the "Greenies" propelled the cost of housing so far up it hyper-inflated the cost of living and then allowed unions to raise the pay scales beyond what is reality in both private sector and gov't jobs. If anyone with any brains looked close enough at their property tax forms, it would be obvious the land is the real cost. The price of building materials are less than half. So keep building your light rail, WES, and city buses. Stack the Pearl District condos even higher. Stay "Green"! Then move your sorry asses out of the countryside and enjoy your new tax and spend city.

Which way is the wind blowing?

"Democrats are apprehensive about Afghanistan, but they're willing to give their president the benefit of the doubt," Schneider said.


It never ceases to amaze me how the liberal machine works. They have nothing to stand for unless it against the conservative agenda. So here we are, the Messiah is in office and planing Bush style troop surges for Afghanistan. Where is all the outrage from the liberal college brainwashed, can't come up with their own agenda, anti-war, prius and volvo drivers? Obviously they have no real agenda except to disagree with any political entity other than the left liberal talking points. While I despise most of what the Messiah stands for I am stuck with him as Commander in Chief. Every individual issue is looked at from the perspective of how will it affect me and my kids.

From the mouths of libs

Leave it to another piece of shit Marxist to take credit for something as a group and be totally wrong. Share and share alike I guess.

First Al Gore invented the internet (actually he invented GLOWBALL WARMING). Then suddenly according to Obamalamadingdong, the United States invented the automobile.
Admittedly I wasn't sure exactly who in Germany invented the automobile, but I knew it wasn't us, and when the Obamination used it in his speech I thought what a total idiot.
So here to clear the air straight from Wikipedia...........

" Although several other German engineers (including Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach, and Siegfried Marcus) were working on the problem at about the same time, Karl Benz generally is acknowledged as the inventor of the modern automobile.[8]

An automobile powered by his own four-stroke cycle gasoline engine was built in Mannheim, Germany by Karl Benz in 1885 and granted a patent in January of the following year under the auspices of his major company, Benz & Cie., which was founded in 1883. "

So for all you Mad Magazine Libs who wanted Alfred E Newman for President, you got him, just a little over baked.

The Messiah has spoken

And he is full of shit!!!!!!!!!!
Since when is the Gov't in the business of creating jobs?
It has always been the entrepreneur spirit that created jobs. This is easiest with gov't out of the way. Ask the Oregon legislature how many quality companies have left town taking the jobs with them due to the taxes levied upon them.
In the plan Obama is talking about, the government will create spending towards projects which will employ a group of people for a short while. When these projects are complete, the jobs will be gone and we will all owe even more. Where is this money coming from in the first place? It is either being printed out of thin air (hello hyper-inflation), or we are borrowing from a country that in reality isn't our friend. China would love to see the US Government bankrupt itself and that is where we are headed.
So all you people who voted for change, you are going to get it.

The United Socialist Republic of America.

They say elephants always remember

They say elephants always remember.

Animals are incredible creatures.



In 1986, Peter Davies was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University .



On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air.



The elephant seemed distressed, so Peter approached it very carefully.


He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it.

As carefully and as gently as he could, Peter worked the wood out with his knife,
after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot.


The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments.

Peter stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled.

Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away.


Peter never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.




Twenty years later, Peter was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teenaged son.


As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and

walked over to near where Peter and his son Cameron were standing.

The large bull elephant stared at Peter, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down.



The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.

Remembering the encounter in 1986, Peter could not help wondering if this was the same elephant.

Peter summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing, and made his way into the enclosure.

He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder.

The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Peter legs

and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly.




Probably wasn't the same f------g elephant.


This is for everyone who sends me those heart-warming bull**** stories.

Winter boat ride

I know its late February, but I needed an excuse to take the boat out. The Chinook Salmon are starting their spring run from the ocean to spawn. I spent the entire last week getting my poles and gear ready. I located some navigation maps for the local Willamette River, and purchased my season tags.
Travis and I had the boat loaded and were off to the river yesterday.
Thankfully the ramp wasn't too busy as the authorities may have a problem with Travis driving the boat or the truck. I managed to back the truck down, get in the boat, start it up, motor off the trailer, beach it, then pull the truck and trailer off the ramp and park it. Reverse that whole process to re-load the boat. FUN.

We headed up river and tried our luck at a couple of deep holes without any hits.
Since the bite was slow, we pulled anchor and motored into downtown Portland. The water was pretty rough when we got out in the open, but the boat handled it well. I just trimmed it up a little, it got on top of the rough water and flew at 45mph.
During our trip we came head to head with the "Portland Spirit" river cruise boat. It was entertaining to watch all the fishing boats yanking their anchors to clear the main channel, with the Portland Spirit blaring on its horn. "Giant Boat has right of way in deep river channel".
We made it back to our fishing spot and got settled in. I had two hits and Travis got one. It could have been a young Sturgeon, or Steelhead.
As we were watching our lines we heard what sounded like a whale blowing out. Right beside our boat was a Sea Lion. they come up river chasing down the salmon. He hung around for a bit, then disappeared. We couldn't get our cell phones out in time to get his picture.
All in all we had a good day out together, and the weather held to be halfway decent.

Democrat Because...

Democrat Because...

I'm a Democrat because I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.

I'm a Democrat because I love the fact that I can now marry whatever I want. I've decided to marry my horse.

I'm a Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't.

I'm a Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.

I'm a Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.

I'm a Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq I trust that the bad guys will stop what they're doing because they now think we're good people.

I'm a Democrat because I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday CAN tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I don't start driving a Prius.

I'm a Democrat because I'm not concerned about the slaughter of millions of babies, so long as we keep all death row inmates alive.

I'm a Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as THEY see fit.

I'm a Democrat because I believe liberal judges need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who would NEVER get their agendas past the voters.

I'm a Democrat because my head is so firmly planted up my own ass, it's unlikely that I'll ever have another point of view.



"A Liberal is a person who will give away every thing that they don't own."

Porkulous

A special thanks to Michael Ramirez for his art inspired rendition of the new Porkulous package guaranteed to feed a nation. Funny, I thought Muslims didn't eat Pork.

Slim pickens

It seems Obama is having a harder time picking his team of tax paying democrats for his cabinet positions than a stuttering 7 yr old in a room full of polio victims hoping to play dodge ball.
At least the kids are honest.
We are in quite possibly the worst economic conditions since 1929, and every other democrat picked for a cabinet position has gained wealth by not paying their appropriate taxes. WTF, the rest of us would be in jail by now. With this kind of record they don't belong in a gov't position anymore.

Sure Obama is taking the heat as he should, but why are these criminals not being held accountable.

Messiah Obama deliveres sixth Superbowl win to the Steelers

What the Hell does Obama have to do with the Steelers ability to win the fricken Super Bowl? He truly must be the Messiah if he was responsible for the Steelers win. Just one more reason I could never vote for him.

Listen to Steeler CEO Dan Rooney accepting the Lombardi Trophy. Dude should have been dead 15 years ago, obviously he doesn't know up from down. More or less equal to every other Obama voter. Visions of Mr Burns from the Simpsons.