My Opinion Is Important

Our Solders......

2012-01-31T09:54:00.000-08:00

Many argue that having the lives of thousands of young adults destroyed — or lost — is the price of preserving our freedom. And during World War II, when America was a very different nation, most people had no trouble buying into that proposition. But in today’s corrupt, semi-socialist America, the biggest threat to our freedom comes not from abroad, but from the criminal class in Washington — and, unfortunately, no one is talking about invading the nation’s capital.

America?

2012-01-31T09:51:00.000-08:00

It's believed the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of democracy, with some forty percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase.

Again?

2012-01-22T09:40:00.000-08:00

The postal department has once again added insult to it's customers. Not only are they down sizing by cutting jobs and closing certain offices, now they are doing this. Starting Sunday, the price of first-class postage increases from 44 cents to 45 cents. The cost of mailing a postcard is also going up to 32 cents, a three cent increase. Meanwhile, the cost of mailing a letter to other countries will increase 7 cents, to $1.05.
The government is hoping the price hike will help with billions in projected losses this year. It's my opinion, they need to do something. It goes with the territory as with our esteemed government, this branch must upgrade as well.

Law and Order: SVU Marathons

2012-01-20T08:15:00.000-08:00

Guest post written by my buddy Keith Kramer
I am firmly convinced that there is nothing greater in this world than an all-day marathon of any show revolving around a crime. Law and Order: SVU? Criminal Minds? NCIS? It doesn’t matter. Any of them will do. While not a lazy person by nature, an all-day crime show marathon renders me completely incapable of moving from my couch except to grab a snack. Now, if one of these marathons is running on a Saturday, I force myself off the couch to get out of the house to complete whatever errands need running. On a Sunday though? All bets are off. Sunday is the day of rest, yes? I prefer my “rest” in the form of complete immobility for nine to ten hours on the couch, thanks. I am well aware that watching this many straight episodes of a television show revolving around someone’s mental illness, or the axe murderer running around Manhattan is probably not healthy, but it is a compulsion. Turning on my Direct tv guide and seeing one of these marathons? Awesome.

Military Pay?

2012-01-20T08:12:00.000-08:00

CINDY WILLIAMS was appointed by Obama as an Assistant Director for NATIONAL SECURITY in the
Congressional Budget Office. Ms. Cindy William wrote a piece for the Washington Times denouncing the
pay raise(s) coming service members' way this year citing that she stated a 13% wage increase was more
than they deserve.

A young airman from Hill AFB responds to her article below. He ought to get a bonus for this.

Ms Williams:

I just had the pleasure of reading your column, "Our GI's earn enough" and I am a bit confused. Frankly, I'm
wondering where this vaunted overpayment is going, because as far as I can tell, it disappears every month
between DFAS (The Defense Finance and Accounting Service) and my bank account. Checking my latest
earnings statement I see that I make $1,117..80 before taxes per month. After taxes, I take home $874.20.
When I run that through the calculator, I come up with an annual salary of $13,413.60 before taxes, and
$10,49040 after.

I work in the Air Force Network Control Center where I am part of the team responsible for a 5,000 host
computer network. I am involved with infrastructure segments, specifically with Cisco Systems equipment.
A quick check under jobs for "Network Technicians" in the Washington , D.C. Area reveals a position in my
career field, requiring three yearsˆ™ experience in my job. Amazingly, this job does NOT pay $13,413.60 a year.
No, this job is being offered at $70,000 to $80,000 per anum...I'm sure you can draw the obvious conclusions.

Given the tenor of your column, I would assume that you NEVER had the pleasure of serving your country in
her armed forces.

Before you take it upon yourself to once more castigate congressional and DOD leadership for attempting to get
the families in the military's lowest pay brackets off of WIC and food stamps, I suggest that you join a group of
deploying soldiers headed for AFGHANISTAN ; I leave the choice of service branch up to you. Whatever choice
you make though, opt for the SIX month rotation: it will guarantee you the longest possible time away from your
family and friends, thus giving you full "deployment experience."

As your group prepares to board the plane, make sure to note the spouses and children who are saying good-bye
to their loved ones. Also take care to note that several families are still unsure of how they'll be able to make ends
meet while the primary breadwinner is gone. Obviously they've been squandering the "vast" piles of cash the
government has been giving them.

Try to deploy over a major holiday; Christmas and Thanksgiving are perennial favorites. And when you're actually
over there, sitting in a foxhole, shivering against the cold desert night, and the flight sergeant tells you that there aren't
enough people on shift to relieve you for chow, remember this: trade whatever MRE's (meal-ready-to-eat) you manage
to get for the tuna noodle casserole or cheese tortellini, and add Tabasco to everything. This gives some flavor.

Talk to your loved ones as often as you are permitted; it won't be nearly long enough or often enough, but take what
you can get and be thankful for it. You may have picked up on the fact that I disagree with most of the points you
present in your oped piece.

But, tomorrow from KABUL, I will defend to the death your right to say it.

You see, I am an American fighting man, a guarantor of your First Amendment right and every other right you cherish.
On a daily basis, my brother and sister soldiers worldwide ensure that you and people like you can thumb your
collective noses at us, all on a salary that is nothing short of pitiful and under conditions that would make most people
cringe. We hemorrhage our best and brightest into the private sector because we can't offer the stability and pay of
civilian companies.

And you, Ms. Williams, have the gall to say that we make more than we deserve? What do you think someone should
be paid to defend your life, and the life of your family?

A1C Michael Bragg, Hill AFB AFNCC

Walgreens Prescriptions

2012-01-13T19:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Negotiations by Walgreens and Express Script have fallen through and they will no long work together. Walgreens is no longer part of Express Scripts’ pharmacy provider network as of Jan. 1, 2012. Express Scripts acts as a middleman between pharmacies. Most payers don’t see the rates Express Scripts pays to Walgreens. They only know what they pay Express Scripts. When they do see what Walgreens is paid, many health plans and employers are making decisions to continue to ensure access to Walgreens because they find the prices to be competitive and believe that they can lower overall health care costs.

An individual can join the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

during a special January promotion for only $5, or $10 for a family membership, and receive savings on more than 8,000 brand name and all generic medications. Walgreens did this in an effort to prevent our country’s military personnel from being caught in the middle.

Walgreens also offered to contract separately with Express Scripts for Tricare from other Express Scripts commercial business, but these offers were rejected. This company wants you to use their own mail order pharmacy business instead of your community pharmacy. Community pharmacies are a valuable presence in your neighborhood. You can give support to Walgreens on Facebook as well as Walgreens on Twitter because of the magnitude confusion this situation has caused. What better was to stay updated than to check this out on these two networks.

What Do You Think?

2012-01-13T13:22:00.000-08:00

"The United States’ score dropped because of increased regulations and growing government spending. The report comments that these government policies have 'discouraged entrepreneurship and dynamic investment within the private sector.'"

I found this on Facebook and thought it was good information...........

The Deficit?

2012-01-05T10:30:00.000-08:00

Why not just pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more
than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible
for re-election?

This is one idea that really should be passed
around.

Congressional Reform Act of 2012

1. No Tenure / No Pension.
A Congressman/woman collects a salary while in office and receives no
pay when they're out of office.
2. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social
Security.
All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the
Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into
the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the
American people. It may not be used for any other purpose.
3. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all
Americans do.
4. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise.
Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.
5. Congress loses their current health care system and
participates in the same health care system as the American people.
6. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the
American people.
7. All contracts with past and present Congressmen/women are void
effective 1/1/12. The American people did not make this
contract with Congressmen/women.

Congress made all these contracts for themselves. Serving in
Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers
envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their
term(s), then go home and back to work.

America Think!

2012-01-02T09:51:00.000-08:00

Remember, not only did you and I contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K over your working life, that's close to $220,500.

If you calculate the future invested value of $4,500 per year (yours & your employer's contribution) at a simple 5% interest (less than what the govt. pays on the money that it borrows), after 49 years of working you'd have $892,919.98.

If you took out only 3% per year, you'd receive $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years (until you're 95 if you retire at age 65) and that's with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit! If you bought an annuity and it paid 4% per year, you'd have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month.

The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madhoff ever DID.

Entitlement my ass, I paid cash for my social security insurance!!!! Just because they borrowed the money for other government spending, doesn't make my benefits some kind of charity or handout!!

Remember Congressional benefits ---- free healthcare, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days.

Now that's welfare, and they have the nerve to call my social security retirement payments entitlements?

We're "broke" and we can't help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, or Homeless
Yet in the last few months we have provided aid to Haiti, Chile , and Turkey . And now Pakistan ......home of bin Laden. Literally, BILLIONS of DOLLARS!!!

Our retired seniors living on a 'fixed SS income' receive no additional federal aid nor do they get any financial breaks, while our government and religious organizations pour Hundreds of Billions of $$$$$$'s and Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!

They call Social Security and Medicare an entitlement even though most of us have been paying for it all our working lives and now when it's time for us to collect, the government is running out of money. Why did the government borrow from it in the first place? It was supposed to be in a lock box, not part of the general fund. Sad isn't it?

Let's clean house in November 2012 and get folks elected that respect Seniors rights.

Think About It..........

2012-01-02T09:48:00.000-08:00

THE ONLY THING WRONG WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S CALCULATION OF AVAILABLE SOCIAL SECURITY IS THEY FORGOT TO FIGURE IN THE PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THEY EVER COLLECTED A SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK!!!!

WHERE DID THAT MONEY GO??????

It does touch a nerve in me, how about you? This is another example of what Rick Perry called "TREASON in high places" !!!

Hubby and Me

2011-12-15T09:26:00.001-08:00

Thanks for the guest post by Rosario Fernandez
My husband and I searched for weeks for the best Dish Deals in the area because he HAD to get the channels that had all his football games before we moved into the new house. I mean, I guess I get it – I’m pretty addicted to Gray’s Anatomy but geez, if I heard one more word about the bowl games or the Superbowl I was going to scream. I love my husband but it seems like for 5 months out of the year all he thinks about is who’s playing who and what games are on and what his Fantasy roster looks like. I’m like, it’s great to like sports and all but at the end of the day you’ve got to enjoy spending time with your family (read: wife) than you do football. I love that there are so many things we have in common but at the end of the day if we don’t talk about them at all then it doesn’t really matter what you’ve got to share between each other!

Twas The Night Before Christmas.......

2011-12-15T08:24:00.000-08:00

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE.

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE.

NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.

WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND.

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,
I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.

THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.

WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED?

I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.

SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.

I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.

THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY.

THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
'SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;

I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS.'

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP.

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.

I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT.

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.'

ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,! AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.'

This poem was written by a Marine...........

Last Nights Football Game

2011-12-12T07:56:00.000-08:00

I call it lowdown and underhanded, the way a certain coach did at the final seconds of the game. Intentional "icing" of the kicker, by the other teams coach, is definitely un-sportman like, mean and lowdown. It shows you that people can't play fair, no matter what they do.......

Tango Mike

2011-12-06T18:58:00.001-08:00

Free Food?

2011-12-06T16:13:00.000-08:00

You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found and will gladly help anyone in need; but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.

2011-12-06T16:12:00.001-08:00

You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.

You Do Not.........

2011-12-06T16:11:00.001-08:00

You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.

Jobs

2011-12-06T16:10:00.001-08:00

You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job and will gladly help you along in hard times; but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.

Happy?

2011-12-06T16:09:00.001-08:00

You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.

2011-12-06T16:08:00.003-08:00

This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back from wherever you came.

History

2011-12-06T16:08:00.001-08:00

You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, tough.

He Survived.......

2011-11-24T06:48:00.000-08:00

2011-10-02T07:45:00.001-07:00

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." – Thomas Jefferson

Yet Another Quote

2011-10-02T07:41:00.001-07:00

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." – Thomas Jefferson

Just Statements

2011-10-02T07:40:00.000-07:00

"It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world." "When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe ." -- Thomas Jefferson

JFK

2011-10-02T07:36:00.001-07:00

A voice from the past to lead us in the future:

John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

Thomas Jefferson

2011-10-02T07:35:00.001-07:00

Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped.

At 5, began studying under his cousin's tutor.

At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French.

At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages.

At 16, entered the College of William and Mary.

At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe.

At 23, started his own law practice.

At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses.

At 31, wrote the widely circulated "Summary View of the Rights

of British America” and retired from his law practice.

At 32, was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress.

At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence.

At 33, took three years to revise Virginia’s legal code and

wrote a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom.

At 36, was elected the second Governor of Virginia succeeding Patrick Henry.

At 40, served in Congress for two years.

At 41, was the American minister to France and negotiated commercial treaties with European

nations along with Ben Franklin and John Adams.

At 46, served as the first Secretary of State under George Washington.

At 53, served as Vice President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.

At 55, drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of Republican Party..

At 57, was elected the third president of the United States.

At 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation's size.

At 61, was elected to a second term as President.

At 65, retired to Monticello .

At 80, helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine.

At 81, almost single-handily created the University of Virginia and served as its first president.

At 83, died on the 50th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams Thomas

Jefferson knew because he himself studied the previous failed attempts at government. He understood actual history, the nature of God, his laws and the nature of man. That happens to be way more than what most understand today. Jefferson really knew his stuff.

TracFones

2011-09-10T22:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TracFone for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I found that the only way to control my cell phone expenses was to go the "pre-pay" way. When looking at my recent cell phone bill, I began to see the Light about exactly how much I was spending on those service plans. It didn't take me long to realize that I needed a TracFone plan I could control and have things limited to my needs. My finances are considered "fixed income", so therefore I must have control over my spending.
For Real TracFone customers there are no contracts, no credit checks, no activation charges or cancellation fees. plus great nationwide coverage and excellent reception/connectivity. There are several different brands and style of phones to choose from with So many features extra. As customers you can stay in touch with your kids and other family members during the hot days of summer.

I found that through the actual airtime I needed, I could be a person totally in control. All I need to do is is buy one of their phones, then activate it. I know that I can have the convenience of buying airtime when I need it. suggest that you consider looking into this service, if you are looking to have something you can control.

911

2011-09-08T17:17:00.001-07:00

Get Straight Talk

2011-08-28T16:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I began to see the light about exactly how much I was spending on those cell phone service plans. It didn't take me long to realize that I needed a plan I could control and have things limited to my needs. My finances are considered "fixed income", so therefore I must have control over my spending. I found that the only way to control my cell phone expenses was to go the "pre-pay" way. This company offers plans that have caught my attentions with everything you need and I'm ready to take the bait Hook, line and sinker like a hungry fish. Shopping for great deals meant that I had to spend time online doing constructive research. I found Straight Talk and took the time to look at all the options offered. As you know mom knows best and when my teenager wants to call a friend I'm thankful that I choose a great plan which allows so much more. I needed a company where there is everything you need and no contracts, no surprise bills and no credit checks. I wanted to get great nationwide coverage and excellent reception and connectivity.

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Tell Me About It......

2011-08-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Socialism ?

2011-08-21T08:48:00.000-07:00

This video is something to think about, even though it's not actual footage of the great man........

A New Article

2011-08-15T16:50:00.001-07:00

Hi Nita Watson,

Your content has been published on Associated Content from Yahoo!.

Old Trees

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8184475/old_trees.html

I have written another article and if you read it I hope you will enjoy it......

2011-08-01T12:31:00.001-07:00

Hi Nita Watson,

Your content has been published on Associated Content from Yahoo!.

My Hobby

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8101211/my_hobby.html

Straight Talk Service Plans

2011-07-31T07:02:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I found that the only way to control my cell phone expenses was to go the "pre-pay" way. When looking at my recent cell phone bill, I began to see the light about exactly how much I was spending on those service plans. It didn't take me long to realize that I needed a plan I could control and have things limited to my needs. My finances are considered "fixed income", so therefore I must have control over my spending.

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Perry Against Gay Marriage

2011-07-30T08:10:00.000-07:00

Texas Governor Rick Perry, repeated his personal opposition to gay marriage in a speech to conservatives in Denver Friday. He didn't backtrack on his statement last week in Aspen that New York's recent decision to allow gay marriage is "their business." That's despite a direct attack earlier in the evening from a rival GOP presidential hopeful, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who took Perry to task for the comment.
Perry simply told the crowd that the traditional definition of marriage "suits Texas and this governor just fine." Atta Boy, Governor!

Net10

2011-07-28T16:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Net10 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I found that the only way to control my cell phone expenses was to go the "pre-pay" way. When looking at my recent cell phone bill, I began to see the Light about exactly how much I was spending on those service plans. It didn't take me long to realize that I needed a plan I could control and have things limited to my needs. My finances are considered "fixed income", so therefore I must have control over my spending. I found that through the real NET10 customer actual airtime I needed, I could be a person totally in control.
I know that I can have the convenience of buying airtime when I need it and if I'm lazy then I can get the auto fill that this company offers.
All I need to do is is buy one of their phones, then activate it. On the screen it will tell me when my minutes will expire and that will help me keep up with my account. I suggest that you consider looking into this service, if you are looking to have something you can control.

Perry 2012 ?

2011-07-28T07:43:00.000-07:00

There are a few people in the Republican establishment having problems with the lack of enthusiasm being generated by the field of 2012 GOP hopefuls. So when a somewhat new face from an significant state says they will "think about" running for president, those same people take heed. He has made a statement that he wouldn't run, now let's see if he sticks to that. The idea that Perry should seriously consider a presidential candidacy has got a buzz going. It appears likely the Texas governor will launch a White House bid. Perry’s lastest actions have become eerily reminiscent of the front porch strategy that former Gov. George W. Bush employed in 1999 at the governor’s mansion ahead of his own presidential run. Perry is casting a Texas-sized shadow over the GOP race. When you think about it, that's a mighty big shadow. Is America ready for another Texas President?

Biden?

2011-07-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

Did you know that there are many people in America, who don't even know what the Vice President's name is? I suppose he just hasn't made the impact that other Vice President's have made. Isn't it odd that back during the campaign era the government officials were worried that he would always be outspoken? It came to my attention, that every time he would speak, he would constantly repeat himself. I didn't enjoy listening to him talk back then, and I'm sure he won't hold my attention now.

Cheap Eyeglasses

2011-07-18T15:03:00.001-07:00

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A Plan

2011-07-18T12:36:00.000-07:00

A so-called "cut, cap and balance" plan is favored by some Republican freshmen in the House. It would allow the government to borrow an additional $2.4 trillion, but only after big and immediate spending cuts and adoption by Congress of a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. President Barack Obama would veto the plan if it lands on his desk. A plan sure to stall in the Senate, where majority Democrats say it would lead to decimating budget cuts. This is just some more of his crappy actions, to cause undue rhetoric in front of the American people.

The Weight Show

2011-07-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the article from Isaiah Gaines
One of my least favorite shows that ABC has come out with recently is that new one about fat people losing weight. I mean- seriously- all you have to do is start working out and stop shoving food in your face and you should be able to drop those 200 extra pounds. Sorry, I’m not trying to be really mean- but I don’t think that you should have a whole show about how someone started running and not eating ten hamburgers a day and then lost weight. I would so much rather watch “Extreme Home Makeover” or anything else, really. Anything, really, that requires skill to do. Even with all of that being said, I still record it on my list of things to watch. My Satellite listings (which I got through http://www.TVBYDIRECT.com) includes all of the makeover shows and most of the reality shows that ABC airs. I’ll be interested to see how long that this weight-loss show lasts, because I think that a lot of people don’t really like the whole premise of it.

2011-07-14T09:58:00.001-07:00

We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress. - Will Rogers

Rusty

2011-07-11T08:48:00.000-07:00

The local electric company has let this power box, go such a long time and now it's all rusty. Why can't they use some of those high charges they put on our electric bills to update these things?

2011-07-01T15:13:00.001-07:00

The following post was found in an email sent to me.........I thought it fitting to share it with you.....my readers.

Real American Hero!

2011-07-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

"Shifty" By Chuck Yeager

Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy

Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st

Airborne Infantry. If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the

History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10

episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them.

I met Shifty in the Philadelphia airport several years ago. I didn't

know who he was at the time. I just saw an elderly gentleman having

trouble reading his ticket. I offered to help, assured him that he was

at the right gate, and noticed the "Screaming Eagle," the symbol of

the 101st Airborne, on his hat.

Making conversation, I asked him if he'd been in the 101st Airborne

or if his son was serving. He said quietly that he had been in the

101st. I thanked him for his service, then asked him when he served,

and how many jumps he made.

Quietly and humbly, he said "Well, I guess I signed up in 1941 or so,

and was in until sometime in 1945 ..." at which point my heart

skipped.

At that point, again, very humbly, he said "I made the 5 training

jumps at Toccoa, and then jumped into Normandy . . . do you know

where Normandy is?" At this point my heart stopped.

I told him "yes, I know exactly where Normandy is, and I know what

D-Day was." At that point he said "I also made a second jump into

Holland , into Arnhem ." I was standing with a genuine war hero ...

and then I realized that it was June, just after the anniversary of

D-Day.

I asked Shifty if he was on his way back from France , and he said

"Yes... And it 's real sad because, these days, so few of the guys are

left, and those that are, lots of them can't make the trip." My heart

was in my throat and I didn't know what to say.

I helped Shifty get onto the plane and then realized he was back in

coach while I was in First Class. I sent the flight attendant back to

get him and said that I wanted to switch seats. When Shifty came

forward, I got up out of the seat and told him I wanted him to have

it, that I'd take his in coach.

He said "No, son, you enjoy that seat. Just knowing that there are

still some who remember what we did and who still care is enough to

make an old man very happy." His eyes were filling up as he said it.

And mine are brimming up now as I write this.

Shifty died on Jan. l7 after fighting cancer.

There was no parade.

No big event in Staples Center .

No wall-to-wall, back-to-back 24x7 news coverage.

No weeping fans on television.

And that's not right!

Let's give Shifty his own memorial service, online, in our own quiet way.

Please forward this email to everyone you know. Especially to the veterans.

Rest in peace, Shifty.

Chuck Yeager, Maj. General [ret.]

P.S. I think that it is amazing how the "media" chooses our "heroes" these days...

Michael Jackson & the like!

"SHIFTY" - an incredible American hero
SHIFTY DIED JAN 17, 2011..........May God rest his soul.
Please do me a favor and pass this on so that untold thousands can
read it. We owe no less to our REAL heroes..

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

Here We Go Again

2011-07-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

Moammar Gadhafi threatened Friday to carry out attacks in Europe against "homes, offices, families," unless NATO halts its campaign of airstrikes against his regime in Libya.
Gadhafi spoke from an unknown location in a likely sign of concern over his safety where he delivered the warning in a telephone message played to thousands of supporters gathered in the main square of the capital Tripoli. "If we decide to, we are able to move to Europe like locusts, like bees. We advise you to retreat before you are dealt a disaster."
This threat came just four days after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Gadhafi, his son Seif al-Islam and Libyan intelligence chief Abdullah al-Sanoussi for crimes against humanity. This is one arrogant, stupid, dangerous man! He's definitely pushing his luck, just like a few other dictators.

America

2011-06-29T16:13:00.000-07:00

2012

2011-06-29T16:09:00.000-07:00

I'm wondering what's going on with the potential candidates for the presidency? Why, are they waiting until now to get their hats in the ring? I saw Obama do a "take off" long before the year of the actual elections. He made sure everyone knew his name, and saw plenty of him. He gave his statements about the Bush government and made sure to put a slogan out there. "Yes we can!" Well, I see a bunch of people talking smack, but none that are actually doing much campaigning to make a good showing. What are we in for on this election? Surely, it's not going to be Obama .........again?

What Next?

2011-06-17T07:28:00.000-07:00

Can you imagine what we the American people are up against this coming election? I need to know more about the one's who are wanting to be elected. You need to know more about them as well. It's not been looking very good, with the people who are placing their hats in the the political ring. I'm wondering if any of these contenders are any better than the one we have in office at present? I'm not impressed with any of them.

Rick Perry ?

2011-06-03T09:57:00.000-07:00

Perry got a buzz going last week after a speech in Dallas gave him major support and radio host Rush Limbaugh praised the governor pushing the idea that Perry should seriously consider a presidential candidacy.
There are a few people in the Republican establishment having problems with the lack of enthusiasm being generated by the field of 2012 GOP hopefuls. So when a somewhat new face from an significant state says they will "think about" running for president, those same people take heed. He has made a statement that he wouldn't run, now let's see if he sticks to that.

Green Beret

2011-05-30T07:50:00.001-07:00

Soldier Boy

2011-05-30T07:47:00.001-07:00

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Gotta love our soldiers........

Visit

2011-05-24T11:19:00.000-07:00

Word has it that the President and First Lady are on a 2 day visit to the United Kingdom. The President and the First Lady on Tuesday travel to Buckingham Palace as guests of Queen Elizabeth. yesterday also met with Prince William and Kate while there.

Congrats

2011-05-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

It's really great when you see your child accomplish good things that will better their futures.
Cadet Cameron Welicka (L) of Woodbridge, Virginia, and his father, Cmdr. Valerian Welicka, celebrate at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement exercises in Leamy Hall Auditorium in New London, Connecticut May 18, 2011.

Stephen Colbert, Comedic Genius

2011-05-17T09:10:00.000-07:00

Guest written by our friend Trent Horton
Every night at 11:30, I make a point of being in front of my Direct television. Most people are watching Letterman or Leno, but I want to see someone else. In my mind, Stephen Colbert is one of the best satirists of our time. Even more importantly, the audience is never sure when Colbert is making fun of the conservatives the audience thinks he's mocking or if he's making fun of his audience's viewpoint. He so thoroughly gets into the act that he becomes! his persona. The viewer is left to wonder how he acts outside of camera, but Colbert has been careful never to reveal that.
Even though I occasionally enjoy listening to Bill O'Reilley and may grudgingly watch Glenn Beck if there is nothing else on, I find Colbert's take on their acts refreshing. I really loved it when I was watching his show on my satellite television and he said he loved Glenn Beck's sanity and feared for it. He even broke down in the trade mark tears for which the conservative pundit is famous.
I don't get all of my news from Comedy Central. Doing so is irresponsible, but I can at least turn on his show and laugh about many of the day's events. Certain things should not be taken seriously.

2011-05-13T10:34:00.001-07:00

God is busy right now

If you don't know GOD, don't make stupid remarks!!!!!!
A United States Marine was taking some college courses
between assignments. He had completed 20 missions in Iraq
and Afghanistan . One of the courses had a professor who
was an avowed atheist, and a member of the ACLU.

One day the professor shocked the class when he came in.
He looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, "GOD, if you are real, then
I want you to knock me off this platform... I'll give you exactly 15 min."

The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop. Ten minutes
went by and the professor proclaimed, "Here I am GOD, I'm still waiting."

It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got
out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him;
knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold.

The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently.

The other students were shocked and stunned, and sat there
looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to,
noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked,
"What in the world is the matter with you? Why did you do that?"

The Marine calmly replied,
"GOD was too busy today protecting America's
soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid
stuff and act like an idiot. So He sent me."

The classroom erupted in cheers!

Ground Zero

2011-05-05T11:07:00.000-07:00

President Barack Obama pauses after laying a wreath at the National Sept. 11 Memorial at Ground Zero in New York, Thursday, May 5, 2011. I'm thankful that he can do this and show some form of humility.

2011-05-03T16:30:00.001-07:00

Didn't the US say that if a country was found giving sanctuary to a terrorist that they are enemies? It is mind boggling that anyone would question the relationship between the US and the country who did give sanctuary to a terrorist. It's a no-brainer.

Why?

2011-05-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

The news media is telling us that Bin Laden was buried at sea........quickly! My question is......? Why so fast and why at sea? Were we trying to hide something? I certainly hope not, because I would want to know for sure, "that sorry nothing" was totally dead! It gives speculation as to why the actions were made in such a fast and secret manner?

Never Forget !

2011-05-01T20:43:00.001-07:00

OSAMA BIN LADEN DEAD

2011-05-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

The news just broke locally that the US has confirmed the death of Osama Bin Laden and the US Military has his body. It's a great day for the American people and we are finally vindicated to the horrible day of 911. We wait for the actual DNA test to be run, to confirm that it is in fact this person!

Now What?

2011-04-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

The hard part is over and now it's on with the traditional parts of the after stages, considered proper by the monarchy. The honeymoon has been kept secret as was Kate's dress, so now the world waits for views of the young couple and their future together.
The Prince is an active duty search and rescue helicopter pilot with two weeks leave available before he must return to his base in Wales, so the honeymoon trip likely won't be an excessively lengthy one. Time will tell how we these two fare with the new duties they have accepted.

Birth Certificate?

2011-04-27T13:07:00.000-07:00

Ok, and my question is ...why now? Why, did they keep us in suspense for such a long time and why in fact was it necessary to hide it from us the American people? What do you believe, is it real or fake? Sure leaves me wondering about the "why" of things?

Healthcare

2011-04-25T09:48:00.000-07:00

The federal and state governments have begun to put in place other parts of the health care law, including changes in payment rates under the Medicare system for older and disabled Americans and a provision allowing children up to age 26 to remain on the parents' health insurance policies. I can't quite understand the way they are juggling things around? I often wonder, do they really have any idea of what they are actually doing?

2011-04-22T11:30:00.000-07:00

Online Dating

2011-04-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

At least 846 Egyptians died in the nearly three-week-long popular uprising that toppled long-serving President Hosni Mubarak.
I wonder just what these people at these "online dating networks" think they are going to accomplish. I keep getting alias's from men who say they are living here in Texas, they are part this heritage and that heritage. Usually the mother is from Texas and the father is from Egypt or some other country like Australia. These men come under different names and constantly set up new emails with these online dating services. One guy told me he was presently in Egypt! I don't understand how he thinks that I believe anything he says, since it's very hard to get any type of media out of that place, with all the turmoil that's going on. It makes me wonder how he can still be alive or safe with all the shelling they are experiencing?

Kindergarten Student

2011-04-19T10:47:00.000-07:00

Where did this child get the gun it was carrying? Can you imagine the outcome of this situation. News has it, that a student had a gun in it's pocket and the gun fell out while the child was in the lunchroom at Ross Elementary in Houston, TX. Three children were injured, when the gun discharged. Bullet fragments hit the child and two other students when it discharged. None of the injuries were listed as critical. Kindergarten? Now, really!

My Latest Article

2011-04-19T10:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Nita Watson,

Your content has been published on Associated Content from Yahoo!.

Festivals in Dallas

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7981883/festivals_in_dallas.html

I found myself writing for this website and hope to expand as the weeks roll by.

Heroes.....

2011-04-13T17:42:00.000-07:00

This article has been written by a friend of mine, who is very smart and full of wisdom.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7939817/heroes_are_not_born_they_simply_evolve.html?cat=49

I hope you enjoy reading what this person has to say........

Trust?

2011-04-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

I look at this face and wonder..........does it look like a face we can trust? I don't think so!

Whew!

2011-04-12T09:08:00.000-07:00

Well, how nice of the government officials to come to an agreement about the budget. I see that they can actually work together, when it comes down to the pressure points. Everyone is glad that an actual government shutdown was thwarted. There were several who would have suffered loss of salaries, had that happened. Although it has been extended, there still remains a risk that this thing is not finished and looms starkly over our heads. Our esteemed President has now started his push to cut the budget even further. Time will reveal how far this will go.

Shutdown?

2011-04-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

Well, America are we ready for the government to shutdown? They are saying that if this "spending bill" isn't passed then our Federal Government will start a "shutdown" that will affect how our lives are going. In other words, there will be people working without pay, and many offices will close until something happens. Certain areas will remain open, but they say that the one everyone is looking to for their tax refunds, will close and you will be waiting to get your refund, because no one will be working in the IRS office's. Scary, wouldn't you say?

The Address

2011-03-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

Most often when the President comes on the TV I flip to another channel. I did this again last night, because of the political crap involved. I got really tired of his face being right there every time I turned the TV on, so now I just take another route to save my distaste of the person. I realize that he is our President and we must value him as long as he's in office. I hope that very soon, his term will be over and we can possibly move on with a new trustworthy government. Mind you, I am not holding my breath on this one. I don't see many out there who have thrown their hats in the race, that I care to follow.

Sweet Land of Liberty

2011-03-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

No Fly Zone........

2011-03-18T08:59:00.000-07:00

The people started celebrating when they were notified that the Libyan foreign minister had announced an "immediate cease fire." The UN Security Council passed a "no fly zone" because of the attacks against Libya's own people from the Muammar Gaddafi's forces. The rebels say that there has still been shelling even after Libya declared the "cease-fire", in their attempt to keep the military intervention from happening.

I wonder how this will affect Gaddafi's decisions, since he's been known as a very radical person.

US Worried........

2011-03-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

The US has chartered planes to remove American citizen's located in the disaster area, because of the growing concern from nuclear fall out presented from the possible reactor's melt down. Some 600 families are being transported out of the affected areas, and it is said that the situation is only getting worse. The State Department has has strongly urged people to defer travel to this area at this particular time. Health and nuclear experts emphasize that radiation in the plume will be diluted as it travels and will have extremely minor health consequences in the United States. Now, what do we do as we get ready for this impending problem? Stay inside while all this is happening? They say that there is possible thyroid problems from the exposure. All we can do is wait out the situation and hope for the best.

Melt Down ?

2011-03-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

The radiation fears added to the catastrophe that has been unfolding in Japan, where at least 10,000 people are believed to have been killed and millions of people were facing a fifth night with little food, water or heating in near-freezing temperatures and snow as they dealt with the loss of homes and loved ones. Up to 450,000 people are in temporary shelters.
The officials at the plant said they were considering asking for help from the U.S. and Japanese militaries to spray water from helicopters into the pool. Experts noted that much of the leaking radiation was apparently in steam from boiling water. It had not been emitted directly by fuel rods, which would be far more virulent. Tuesday's developments fueled a growing panic in Japan and around the world amid widespread uncertainty over what would happen next.
There has been so much speculation about the problems this trauma can cause. I fear that we will not have a complete view of the actual situation when it develops. As of now we can only wait and see the outcome of the horrific event.

Posts

2011-03-15T11:31:00.000-07:00

I could have sworn that I had written and composed recent posts on this blog? I can't seem to find them and wonder what may have happened? I realize that this is a blog of strong opinions, but I am sure there has been more that could have been printed. Today, I wonder if I'm loosing my mind, thinking that I had written posts or made opinions which I now do not see. Wow, I must really be loosing my cool!

Pseudonyms

2011-02-25T09:51:00.001-08:00

Post contributed by Hilton Miranda
Since I submit my articles to magazines under several pseudonyms, it was important to me to find an email hosting company that could accommodate multiple professional email addresses. I didn’t necessarily want any of my clients figuring out that all my emails were linked since I write in different tones for different projects. I also like that the multiple email addresses gives my LLC the appearance of having many different employees. How professional! It’s important in my line of work to be able to keep communication on my terms. I don’t want clients calling me at all hours of the night and I certainly don’t want to spend hours a day weeding through the dozens of emails that come into a central account. Having the multiple addresses is a much better solution for me than one mass catch-all email, since that can be cumbersome and I can’t ever keep track of what’s coming in from which client. All in all, I’m really happy with my decision to pay a little extra for that added sense of anonymity.

The Beat Goes On

2011-02-25T09:13:00.000-08:00

Where is this all going to end? Surly these people know that more and more will be killed before something will evolve. I know that most of these people believe that if they give their lives for something good then they will become a martyr and a hero. I can't see that my life could make me much of a hero, if I died in this manner. There are many protester's and several lives already lost. Where will the hero's be when it's all over? They will not be able to enjoy any type of freedom from this dictator if they are dead.

Gadhafi

2011-02-23T12:47:00.000-08:00

Moammar Gadhafi clamped down in Tripoli, but cracks in his regime spread elsewhere across the nation, as the protest-fueled rebellion controlling much of eastern Libya claimed new gains closer to the capital.

I can remember when my son was on one of the ships that shot at his stronghold in Tripoli a few years back. America, killed several of this man's family and let him understand our distaste of his actions. It seems that he thinks he has enough supporter's to handle the mess that's going on. I believe that as the uprisings progress through out these countries, he will find he has no more control than the other dictators who are experiencing these protests.

Yemen Now Under Attack.......

2011-02-17T09:53:00.000-08:00

Inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, Yemenis have poured into the streets to demand the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh after 32 years in power, the main grievances are poverty and government corruption. Saleh's promises not to run for re-election in 2013 or to set up his son to succeed him have failed to quiet the anti-government storm sweeping Yemen and other nations in the region. Similar protests also swept into Libya and Bahrain this week. The Yemeni president is an important U.S. ally in fighting al-Qaida. The terror group's Yemen-based offshoot has been linked to attacks beyond Yemen's borders, including the failed attempt in December 2009 to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner.
This activity just keeps escalating and filtering from one country or province to another. I wonder where this will all end, considering the amount of pressure being thrust forth by these people.

Egypt Celebrates.......

2011-02-11T12:28:00.000-08:00

Egypt exploded with joy, tears, and relief after pro-democracy protesters brought down President Hosni Mubarak with a momentous march on his palaces and state TV. Mubarak, who until the end seemed unable to grasp the depth of resentment over his three decades of authoritarian rule, finally resigned Friday and handed power to the military.

I'm still wondering why it took these people so long to do this?

Oil Too High

2011-02-11T12:22:00.000-08:00

Three of Russia's top five oil producers were accused Wednesday of fixing prices on the domestic market and following other unfair business practices that saw prices jump 50 percent in three months. The logo of state-owned oil company Rosneft is seen on the roof of gas-filling station near Stalin's time skyscraper in Moscow.

It's becoming a mounting situation in many countries, and many people are bearing the brunt of it, because there's no way to control it unless the governments help.

Revelers

2011-02-11T11:24:00.000-08:00

Anti-government protesters celebrate in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt , Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. It is my understanding that these people have endured this for over 30 years. Why only now have they done something to alleviate the problems? They sure waited a long time to get tired of this dictator who has been in power all this time!

What Do You Think?

2011-02-10T11:34:00.000-08:00

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

2011-01-28T09:43:00.000-08:00

The government is stepping on some toes and some of them are our soldiers. Not only are we pissed off about this, so are many soldiers who are serving and want to feel that America is an above reproach country. It's really bothering some of us that our government could consider this in order to pat the "gay community" on the butt. What does this stem from? The fact that most of the politicians are looking to keep their jobs and want to be voted back in for the next term. How horrible that our now serving soldiers have to deal with this problem, when in fact many of them are dealing with death on a daily basis. This isn't right, and I believe that they need to kick those "gay people" in the butts, which is something they'd probably like.

A Soldier

2011-01-26T11:58:00.000-08:00

Many of us know someone, who has a family member in the military. We have been involved in these conflicts and wars for several years. Today, we find ourselves still surviving through another year ahead of us. We know that with all the different areas of the world our troops are located, comes the threat of lost lives. The last 2 years have seen more loss that we care to accept. Our soldiers, are serving in our militarises, for benefits that help them as well as their families. One thing they know is that death is always a factor to dealt with by all in those fields. We Americans would do well, to give as much moral support to our troops as we possibly can. Also, be on a daily prayer vigil for all our men and women who serve our country during these times.

Silence Observed

2011-01-11T09:33:00.000-08:00

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and government employees observe a moment of silence on South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. to honor those who were killed and injured in the shooting in Tuscon, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., is in critical condition after being shot in the head.

Thank you for doing something right for a change.

Gates To Visit

2011-01-08T09:36:00.000-08:00

The United States and China are sometimes global competitors for markets, influence and increasingly for military bragging rights. The United States and China have cooperated on sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, and both nations are discussing working side by side to deter piracy and respond to Asian natural disasters. But the two militaries are engaged in a test of wills in the Pacific, as China begins to challenge the century-old assumption that the United States is the pre-eminent military power there. While it is modernizing, China's military still lags far behind the United States. U.S. officials say they are not concerned about the missile or other advances, but the U.S. Navy is the most obvious target. U.S. officials say it is vital that the two militaries strengthen their limited lines of communication. Washington argues that with better equipment comes greater risk that a misunderstanding becomes deadly or that a minor tiff could spiral beyond control.

Korean Tension......

2010-12-19T09:37:00.000-08:00

Protesters shout slogans during an anti-war and anti-government rally in Seoul December 18, 2010. South Korea will hold a live-fire artillery drill on Yeonpyeong island between December 18-21, which was shelled by North Korea last month, the first such exercise on the island since the attack that the North said was a response to a provocation by Seoul.

Send A Card

2010-12-14T09:12:00.001-08:00

When you have a few minutes, go to http://www.letssaythanks.com/ and send a free, printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas! (Also, take a moment to view "Messages of the Week.")

The mission of Let's Say Thanks is to provide a way for individuals across the country to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a message through this site, you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women.

The postcards, depicting patriotic scenes and hometown images, were selected from a pool of entries from children across the country.

All you have to do is click on your favorite design and either select the message that best expresses your sentiment or draft a personal note. The postcards are then printed by Xerox and mailed in care packages by the military support organization, Give2TheTroops.

Thanks for taking the time to support our servicemen and women!

December 7th, 1941

2010-12-07T08:31:00.001-08:00

2010-12-04T10:41:00.000-08:00

Watch the 87th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 9th at 5 pm ET

White House Tree

2010-12-04T10:37:00.000-08:00

A Christmas tree is set up in the Blue Room of the White House on Dec 1, 2010. 'Simple Gifts' is the Christmas theme at the White House this year.

Court to hear arguments

2010-12-04T10:33:00.000-08:00

The employer sanctions law was intended to diminish Arizona's role as the nation's hub for immigrant smuggling by requiring employers to verify the eligibility of new workers through a federal database. Employers convicted of violating the law can have their business licenses suspended or revoked. The outcome in this case also could signal how the court would handle the controversial and more expansive Arizona immigration enforcement law, known as SB1070, that the administration challenged and a federal judge blocked key components this summer.
Dozens of business raids in metropolitan Phoenix during employer sanctions investigations have led to the arrests of 131 workers who are illegal immigrants on criminal charges, such as using forged documents or stolen identities to get jobs. The law intended to target employers has been used more often against workers.

US Involved

2010-11-27T09:02:00.000-08:00

The U.S. military aircraft carrier USS George Washington sets sail from Yokosuka naval base, south of Tokyo, heading to Korean waters to take part in a joint military exercises with South Korea later this week.

This is where we see what North Korea is going to attempt, because of the threats they have made.

North Korea Attacks

2010-11-27T08:57:00.000-08:00

South Korean marines stand guard near its military base on Yeonpyeong Island November 27, 2010. North Korea fired shells at the island off the peninsula's west coast on Tuesday, killing two civilians and two soldiers and destroying dozens of houses.

US General Walter Sharp, commander of the US Forces in Korea, listens to S.Korean military officers as he visits Yeonpyeong island, on November 26. N.Korea has staged an artillery drill within earshot of a S.Korean island shelled earlier this week, and warned that an upcoming US-South Korean naval exercise heightens the risk of war.