Good Bye 2009

For those who have read this space in the past, you are aware that tradition demands that we look at the year that is ending.

With tongue in cheek, a combination lock on my wallet, fear of death from eating non sustainable foods, raw eggs, rare meat or non organic fruit, choking on polluted air, burning up as the earth warms or being eaten by impending socialism and the swine flu. I bravely look at 2009's award winners!

THE BIGGEST LOST OPPORTUNITY AWARD

Hands down, this belongs to the newly inaugurated President of the United States. History was made, a minority was elected as president. The opportunity to destroy myths and prejudice were in his hands. To this point, he has failed miserably.

All that has been proven is that a Community Organizer is not equipped to lead anything larger than a city block. More about this on Jan. 18 when we present the year one report card.

THE HERO(S) OF THE YEAR AWARD

THERE ARE TWO RECIPIENTS - First as always the brave men and woman of the US Armed Forces. Without them I would not be free to write this piece and you would not be able to read it. When you see a member of our military thank them, it means more than you know.

SULLY - Yes the pilot who landed his plane in the Hudson river. His calm decision making, quick action and professionalism deserve this award. And all of this was accomplished while he was admittedly "scared to death".

DUMB AND DUMBER AWARD

AGAIN WE HAVE TWO WINNERS, BOTH FROM "THE FRIENDLY SKIES".

First the pilot and co-pilot who crashed their commuter plane into a house during a snow storm in Buffalo, NY. They are no longer with us nor are their passengers. Tragedy is not funny, however the cockpit tapes indicate that the "mile high" club was being attended.

The pilot and co-pilot in charge of the Northwest flight that over flew the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles. There are no words to describe this type of idiocy. Maybe it can be blamed on George W. Bush!!!!!

SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Another no brainer. The White House Beer Bash. Cambridge, Mass. police are still idiot's the Harvard professor has kept his position and the Cambridge police officer is still putting his life on the line to protect him. HOW IS THAT CHANGE YOU CAN COUNT ON WORKING OUT FOR YOU? Looks more like bigotry than change.

THE KAOPECTATE AWARD

There were so many deserving nominees, it was almost impossible to eliminate them all. After much consternation I have selected the following, for their ability to upset my stomach and keep me in the bathroom:

Vice President Joe Biden - Hopefully there will be a cure for foot and mouth disease before he is out of office. Has anyone seen the V.P. overseeing the stimulus money??? MORE CHANGE THAT YOU CAN COUNT ON!

Speaker Nancy Pelosi -She is an expert at un truths, but accusing the CIA of lying really crosses the line. Apparently, The Speaker can't tell the truth from a face lift. If she wants to look at a fabricator she should look in the mirror, if she can stand it!

Sen. Harry Reid - The next time he is right will be the first! To the people of Nevada, Please get this guy a job cleaning casino bathrooms next year. He has demonstrated that he knows how to "shovel" stuff.

Former Vice President Al Gore - I am amazed that this guy is still in the public light. From inventing the Internet to producing a computer generated film. His chutzpah in continuing the charade(s) is amazing!

I need the bathroom!!!!!!!!!!!

WILLIE THE ACTOR SUTTON AWARD

FYI - Willie "the actor" Sutton was famous for having the ability to break out of any jail in the US. In essence, he could get away with anything:

AND THE WINNERS ARE - Bill Mahre who referred to the president and his wife in ethnic slurs. Which I will not repeat. Mr. Mahre is a "lefty" he can say or do anything and get a free pass! CAN YOU SAY DUEL STANDARD?

Congressman Charles Rangle - Tax evasion investigation and generally inept, yet he too gets a free pass. Lets fantasize about him being Caucasian and Republican!!!!!!! Hey Chuck who pays for those $2,000.00 suits?

THE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Again this year it is Tiger Woods. We knew of his golfing skills, we now know that his accomplishments on the links were achieved while his mind was elsewhere. IT'S HIS BUSINESS - LETS LEAVE HIM ALONE. Remember, a cover up begets a cover up!

THE BIG HEART AWARD

Jay Leno for giving the people of Detroit Michigan three free shows. Good work Jay, hopefully the audience understood your jokes.

Gary Senise - for all that he does for our troops.

THEY LEFT US IN '09

Paul Harvey - GOOD DAY we now know "the rest of the story" and thanks.

Bea Arthur - She made us laugh - she will be missed.

Ed Mc Mahon - From Baltimore to Philadelphia, New York to L.A. From wealth to the sad ending. A unique personality. Heeers to you Ed.

Farrah Faucett - Perhaps the first sex symbol since Monroe! Class to the very end!

Harry Kalis - The voice that succeeded Facenda. He was one of the best at drawing word pictures for over 30 years. Harry you will never be "OUTTA HERE".

Unis Kennedy Schreiber- She never let her name or social position stand in the way of her dream of bringing pride to those who needed it! The "special Olympics" are truly special because of her.

Oscar Mayer - He was far more than a "worsht macher". He was to food processing what Henry Ford was to the car. A live hog went in one door and hot dogs, bacon, etc. went out the other. We can also thank him for heart burn and cholesterol.

Walter Cronkite - Age took it's toll, he was the "most trusted man in America", back in the day. We will never forget him on that fateful November afternoon, "The president has died". Or the hot July afternoon, no words, just his expression when man walked on the moon.

TED KENNEDY - You either loved him or hated him, there was little mid ground. No matter which side of the scale you were on, you had to respect his desire to serve. Frankly, he was never my favorite, we did agree on good scotch and his propensity for woman!

DAILY NEWSPAPERS - the Chicago Tribune, L.A. Times and other big hitters are in some form of bankruptcy. The N.Y times is struggling as well as their subsidiary the Boston Globe. Frankly, good riddance to them all. They have reaped what they have sewn.

MICHAEL JACKSON - we can't take anything away from his on stage talent. We can feel badly for the lack of a childhood. Was it all really worth it?

Finally, I look back at The stimulus plan which seems to need Viagara to get started, David Letterman who thought that rape was a joke until he got caught with his hand in the (you fill in the rest). Crises which should never be wasted and a beauty pageant contestant who lost her crown because she spoke her true feelings!

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND LETS LOOK AHEAD TO 2010 LATER IN THE WEEK.

WHAT'S YOUR PRICE?

For the past few months I have not been able to provide the type or quality of thought that the readers of this spot deserve. The reasons for my "block" are not important, what really matters is that I'm ready to go. There is a clear mission which I intend to pursue, with facts, fun and vigor.

I cannot get into the meat of today's topic without mentioning the announcement that Susan Sarandan and Tim Robbins have split. No real surprise, Tim's prescription for Viagara could not be extended, and Susan has run out of cosmetic surgery options.

A personal note to Susan and Tim, you are proof that misery loves company.

WHAT'S YOUR PRICE?

Rather than join those who have attacked, questioned or exposed the inadequacies and "mis-speaks" in the numerous Health Care Reform proposals, I prefer to address the manner in which votes were purchase in The Senate.

Webster defines prostitution, as selling yourself for physical pleasure to the opposite or same gender. The buyer is generally referred to as The John (or I suppose that you could also say a Jane).

Although there have been numerous purchases, I want to look at just two.

Harry Reid is the John and Senator Landrieu the seller

Senator Landrieu (D. LA) - received $300M dollars in aid for storm repairs. Lets see, the storm took place over 5 years ago, billions of dollars have been spent and except for a small part of New Orleans, most of the damage has been repaired.

Pray tell, where will all the money go? History tells us that the State of Louisiana is among the top 5 most corrupt states in the nation. Perhaps, Mayor Ray (school bus) Nagen can find a use for the money? A new parking lot for school buses or empty house trailers might be nice.

Senator Landrieu got the money and she the John got her vote!

Senator Reid remains the John, but this time Senator Nelson (D Neb.) the seller.

This deal is really great, Senator Nelson succeeded in getting his state an exemption from future increases in Medi-Caid payment. Essentially, Nebraska will be getting services without sharing in the increased costs forever. A great free ride.

The concession which refers to government paid abortion may well be the largest concession given to any politician. I have always 12believed that if I had nothing to do with the pregnancy, I have no responsibility for the cost of it's outcome.

The Great State of Nebraska, home of Boy's Town, Warren Buffett and the now closed race track named Aksarben, elected a great Senator.

I take my hat off to both Senator's Landrieu and Nelson, they did their job, by serving the people of their states. Unfortunately, the leader of the Senate, Harry Reid (D Nev.) again proves his desperation to please the puppeteers that pull his strings has no boundary. We can only hope that Senator Reid can get a job in a casion in 2011, maybe he could be in charge of hiring cocktail waitresses?

Finally, how come we hear nothing about the price paid for the votes of Senators Specter, Casey, Menendez, Lautenberg, Snow, Lieberman, or Schumer. Apparently they serviced the John for free.

It's great being back - A Happy Holiday to all and to all a good night.

Will be writing again on Monday December 28.

IT'S REALLY GETTING BORING!

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF THERE WAS ANOTHER WORD FOR SYNONYM, OR IF VEGETARIANS CAN EAT ANIMAL CRACKERS?

LETS GET SERIOUS

The summer is finally over, schools have opened, traffic is getting back to normal but the boring rhetoric continues.

What rhetoric you ask?

Lets start with the automobile dealers who are waiting to get their "clunker" money from Washington! Did they really think that it would be paid in 10 days? Each vehicle required volumes of paperwork (we used wasted more trees than it was worth) alone will take weeks for ACORN employees to decipher, let alone process.

Then the check request will go to the Treasury Dept. who is still trying to "spent" Trillions in already committed dollars. Finally, the checks will be cut and mailed. Yes mailed through the postal service! You do the math, most dealers will be lucky to get paid (accurately) by the next leap-year.

Next lets look at the Czars, not the ones that once controlled Russia, but those who are lurking around the White House. Do we need them? Who are they? What are their qualifications? and how much are they being paid?

The U.S. is essentially broke, pretty soon The Statue of Liberty will be standing on a street corner in Beijing with a sign stating " WILL CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS FOR AN EGG ROLL". Yet we have added over 30 highly paid, questionable "CZARS" to the already bloated federal payroll.

Lets get "real", a former union president is advising the Treasury, seem logical. A person who may not even have a drivers license is running the Auto Industry, that also makes sense. But the best was the avowed Communist who resigned from the position as "GREEN JOBS CZAR".

Finally, do we really need CZARS for the Internet, The Great Lakes, and The FCC?

Finally, haven't we all had enough of "Town Hall" meetings? They aer not meetings, they are photo ops for cable networks and fodder for future political use. Our freedom of speech (while we still have it) is best expressed in the voting booth in November. The opportunity for REAL change is available to all of us, LETS USE IT AND THROW THE _ _ _ S OUT!

To gove or not to give, that is the question

JUST ANOTHER INDICATION OF THE DUMBING DOWN OF AMERICA!

I recently had need to get blood drawn for a few tests. Although I have gone through this procedure numerous times I never knew that the person drawing the blood was called a Phlabotomist.

I would have thought that they could find a better title for this profession, perhaps Igorarator, Fangmeister, Stickeroo, Draculamaniac or the ever popular Veinfinder. All of these names seem far more appropriate than Phlabotomist.

What was even more disturbing was the sign listing do's and dont's that was facing me as I waited to get punctured. Just a few tid bits that made me more than quizy!

BE CAREFUL - Why should the Phlabotomist have to have a sign reminding her/him to be careful? Do they stab themselves? Do they use the needles more than once?

TALK TO THE PATIENT - Why, I'm there to get my blood taken not to hear about what they did last night!

WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR - Have you ever seen a "blood taker" with a helmet, goggles, or boots? I think not!

ASK FOR HELP - They are kidding, right? First why should they need help? If they need help, who do they call, another Phlabotomist who may also need help?

As if this was not enough, the Phlabotomist who was preparing to take my blood, had a problem finding the right test on the computer. She asked me for help! I guess that ask for help and talk to the patient are synonymous.

The next time that you have to get a blood test, you might consider having the Phlabotomist take a written exam first.

RESPECT FOR OTHERS

There is no secret that I am less than enamored with the present administration in Washington, but you would think that a freshman Congressman would have a bit more sense.

Freshman Congressman John Adler, representing New jersey's 6 th District which encompasses a number of heavily Jewish communities, had his staff send a "robo call" to all registered Democrats on a Saturday morning. The call invited all residents to a "Town Hall" meeting in one hour.

Not only was no real notice provided, but a large number of residents were observing their Sabbath, did not receive the call and could not have attended in any case.

Congressman Adler, has voted the straight Pelosi line, with no regard for his constituents and now slapped them in the face by limiting his "open" meeting to his own party and then only those who were Christian.

Hopefully, Congressman Adler's sophomore term will never materialize.

See you all on Friday!

Hillary and Michael

IF IT TAKES A LOT OF WORDS TO GET YOUR THOUGHT ACROSS - GIVE IT MORE THOUGHT.

IT IS POSSIBLE TO LEAD A COW UP STAIRS, BUT NOT DOWNSTAIRS. I'm sure that you will all sleep better tonight!!!!

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLIARY CLINTON AND THE TRANSLATOR.

Secretary of State Hilliary Clinton really "lost it" last week when a translator used her husbands name rather than President Obama's when asking a question.

The Secretaries outburst was appropriate, she is The secretary of State and not her husband. She should not be seeking council from him or any other "outsider". The real question is, how often do translators make mistakes?

In today's world, the slightest "slip of the tongue" could have disastrous consequences. Obviously, more attention has to be paid to the selection, training and overseeing of all translators.

Secretary Clinton, looking haggard, tired and about ready to pass out, found the strength to respond to a comment that was tasteless (if it were true). Had the statement been translated properly (asking if President Obama was in agreement) Secretary Clinton would not have been able to answer. I doubt that The Secretary and The President have shared two words in weeks.

MICHAEL VICK AND MY BELOVED PHILADELPHIA EAGLES.

I heard the news that Michael Vick had signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles at half time of their exhibition game on Thursday night. It had been a long and strength sapping day, this was news that I did not need to hear.

Although pets are not a part of my life, I wish them no harm and feel that Vick's actions were at best deplorable. Yes he served his time, was the 2 year sentence really enough for the crimes committed? That is not my call, the judge did what he felt was right!

Yes, people who have served their time do deserve another chance, a chance to EARN the respect of society, to PROVE that he is remorseful, to HELP those going down the wrong path to find a NEW WAY and to ply his trade and make a living. But not on my beloved EAGLES or in my beloved home town.

I have been an avid EAGLES fan for 60+ years, have lived through the good and the horrible, have laughed, screamed and sobbed. Now that I have been to Wrigley Field all that I need to do before I leave this earth is see MY EAGLES win a Super Bowl. But, at what cost?

Prior to him entering the NFL, I told my sports ministry that this was a BAD guy, with great speed and athleticism but not a quarterback. Sorry to say, he proved me right on all counts.

Michael, prove me wrong, earn our respect, ply your athletic skills for this great city. If you are a changed person, you could not be in a better city. You will be embraced by millions. If you have not changed, you will be hear about it load and clear.

IS BILL MAHRE CORRECT?

A Quote from - Fredrick Douglas a former slave in Washington, D.C. 1883!

" No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened about his own neck".

This quote is particularly appropriate for today's subject. Is Bill Mahre correct when he called the American people "stupid"? This comment was made on CNN (the Communist News Network). When asked if it was possible for Sarah Palin could win the presidency.

Bill Mahre and I will never meet for dinner. Beers maybe, but never dinner, I have a weak stomach! I do respect the fact that he is very smart when it comes to taking care of himself as well as quick witted.

Mahre's statement may very well be correct, and here's why?

1. We have allowed our political system run amok for far too long:
We should not have law makers in place for 20+ years. Things change, they have not!
We should not continue to allow these same law makers to oversee businesses that they know nothing about. Just look at the Postal Service!!!!
We should not have presidential campaigns that run for over two years, cost over 0ne billion dollars and have debates that are really infomercials.
Our time is far more valuable than that

2. We should not have allowed "political correctness" to take over the already tenuous decision making process in D.C. and change the meanings in Websters dictionary. There are far too many "slanted" laws on the books.

3. We should not take 10 second sound bites as "gospel". GET THE FACTS. There are reputable, independent web-sites such as factcheck.org that have the truth.

4. We should not accept the duel standard in the media and D.C. That allows slanderous, personal and obscene affronts against woman and minorities on the right to go by the boards. While ANYTHING said against anyone on the left becomes fair fodder.

Although there is more, it is enough to say that a nation who allowed themselves to be fooled by a "Community Organizer" financially backed by a multi billionaire (George Soros) and directed by two political hacks trained by the Daly machine. May be proof enough, that we might well be stupid.

Lets remember, that what goes around comes around. We can only hope that the present group in D.C. realizes that the chain they are trying to put around our ankles may also be around their necks.

A FEW THOUGHTS

THE THREE R'S - RESPECT FOR SELF
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTIONS

THE POOR HOT DOG - Last week a group in New Jersey went to court in an attempt to have hot dog package labels carry a warning indicating "hot dogs can cause cancer".

As a resident of the "peoples republic of New Jersey", which is on the brink of bankruptcy, has some of the highest taxes in the nation, a Governor who did not wear a seat belt, a number of mayors and clergy in jail for accepting bribes, laundering money and selling body parts. I resent my tax money being wasted on tying up the court system with such a ridiculous suite

Hot dogs make no health claims, clearly state their ingredients and nutritional information and frankly are not good for you, but they will not kill you. As with anything, eaten in moderation will have little effect on your health. If a person ate 10 hot dogs a day for an extended period, they would get sick. The same can be said for almost any food.

Whoever this group of weirdo's are, I sincerely hope that they drop the case. If they do not, they should find a suitable replacement to go with apple pie and Chevrolet, to eat at ball games and to barbecue. LETS GET TOGETHER TO SAVE THE WIENER!!!!!!!!

LETS GET SERIOUS

The most recent "crises" which needs "immediate" attention is HEALTH CARE.

Realistically, the health care, medicare and medicade systems need to be looked at. 90% of Americans ARE insured, assuming a total population of 320M +- that leaves about 32M (not 45M) uninsured - miss speak.

Of those who are presumed to have no insurance about 40% can afford it but choose not to purchase insurance. That leaves about 16M uninsured (est.) many of who are not in the country legally. IS THERE REALLY A PROBLEM?

Never the less, there will be some type of bill that will/could dramatically change the way we are taken care of!

I have not read all 1100+ pages, but I have read enough to know that there is NO PROVISION to cap or control frivolous law suits. Controls on "torte" would dramatically reduce the cost of services as well as the need for additional testing.

The most disturbing part of the massive bill was the insertion of Q.A.R.Y. What is Q.A.R.Y. you ask - QUALITY ADJUSTED REMAINING YEARS, this is the system of determining whether a patient should receive surgery or other services based on their "remaining years of quality years". In effect, a board of political "hacks" will be deciding whether a person will live comfortably or in some cases live at all.

IF BARACK TAKING LESSONS FROM JOE?

Wednesday nights Presidential press conference was as boring as usual, 11 questions in 57 minutes. The average answer was 5+ minutes in length. This was more like another campaign speech than a Presidential press conference.

Vice President Bidens perpencity for idiotic statements seems to be rubbing off on the President. The hi lites of the evening were:

DOCTORS MAKE DECISIONS BASED ON PAYMENT. It's a good thing that the President has a personal physician. It is fair to say there are not many doctors who want this type of patient.

THE CAMBRIDGE POLICE ACTED STUPID - The chief law enforcement official in the nation, degraded a police force while admitting that he DID NOT have all of the facts. Whether the police were right or the involved perpetrator was right is not relevant. A President and supposed leader should not act in such an aggorant manner.

WHAT A DAY

TIME FLIES LIKE AN ARROW - FRUIT FLIES LIKE APPLES.

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE WOMAN WHO WAS ENGAGED TO A MAN WITH A WOODEN LEG? SHE BROKE IT OFF!

JUNE 2O, 1968 was a day like no other. After years of watching serials at the movies featuring space cadets, flying around in rocket ships. Fighting aliens, always winning and returning home safe and sound. This it was for real.

In 1969, color television was still in it's infancy. In order to get color the screen had to be demagnetized. A technician would visit your home and run a strange looking machine over the screen and "POW" you had color.

Millions of Americans, myself included bought color sets just to see man walk on the "real" moon". We sat around the set as the count down to landing continued. 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2- we all held our breath 1 - THE EAGLE HAS LANDED. These words are not a famous as some others, but they set the country on it's ear.

Smiles, laughter and tears, the entire gamut of emotion ran through all of us. Truly a dream come true.

It is unfortunate that today's generation(s) do not really appreciate the event, it's enormity and the bravery of those who made it happen. I get the feeling that today's generations somehow would find something to complain about this marvelous event. Too bad, they will never know what they missed.

The "THRILL OF VICTORY" followed in later years by the agony of defeat.

As with the day JFk was killed, the shuttles blew up and the buildings fell, those who saw it will always know where they were on July 20, 1969.

More later in the week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

READING WHILE YOU SUNBATHE CAN MAKE YOU WELL RED.

IS A WILL A "DEAD GIVEAWAY"?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA

We celebrate far too many holidays in this countries. It seems like we pay people "not to work" for a day in celebration of almost anything. Soon we will have take your mailman to lunch day, treat your landscaper to drinks day, bring your homeless friend to work hour, and the ever popular avoid the Acorn census taker marathon.

In my opinion, there are three truly celebratory occasions in this country. Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Independence Day.

Lets start with a visit to The Constitution Center on your next visit to the Philadelphia area. There is no better place to learn how we grew from a "rag tag" group of rebels to the most powerful, most democratic and the free est nation in the world. After the visit you will understand the blood, sweat and tears that it took to build this great nation.

Independence Day 2009, will be different than most. we are not yet broke, but we are well on the way. Unemployment, spending and arrogance by the government are at record highs. Citizens in many cities will again peacefully demonstrate against impending record tax increases. Yes, tea parties just like we had in the Boston Harbor 200 years ago.

We are still at war in the Middle East, and facing threats from North Korea, Iran and possibly Russia and even Venezuela. Our "footing" has moved from aggressive to passive. This year our government appears to be more interested in owning banks and auto companies than in standing up for freedom.

With all of the "doom and gloom" that we are fed by the desperate press (many are bankrupt), politicians, former vice presidents (global warming had made Al Gore $100 M). Lets light the grills, dip the chips, drink lemonade, iced tea and perhaps adult beverages, enjoy the fireworks and Thank GO_ that we live in this country - THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, BAR NONE.

ENJOY THE DAY.

WHAT A WEEK

MEANINGLESS FACT - A woman's heart beats faster than a man's! Frankly, who cares?

Why is there a light in the refrigerator and not in the freezer

THE WEEK THAT WAS

People come and people go, but this week three very familiar names left for good.

ED MC MAHON - I remember Ed when he did local TV work in Philadelphia. In those days, Ed and the late Ernie Kovacs and "Uncle Pete Boyle" appeared on the old black and white 12" screen and brought sunshine to the day.

Ed went on to gain fame with Johnny Carson before falling on hard times. Ed led the perfect life and earned it.

FARRAH FAWCETT - Beautiful, talented and seldom controversial. She played the weakest (typical blond) on Charlie's Angels. Farrah brought warmth and charm to all of her professional endeavors. The world could use more people like her.

MICHAEL JACKSON - Maybe the greatest entertainer of our times, bar none! I recall taking my then 8 year old daughter to see The Jackson's at the Silver Dome in Pontiac Michigan. As we entered this massive facility all that I could see were youngsters, dressed like Michael down to his signature white glove, hair curled and all. What I saw was 'a rock and roll model".

Michael's life took numerous dramatic turns, health, physical appearance, law suits, financial disaster. I will not look back to the foibles that he was accused of. Rather I choose to remember the tremendous talent who "tripped the light fantastic" that night in Pontiac Michigan.

CAP AND TRADE

Since returning to this site, I have chosen to avoid the present political, economic and foreign affairs positions that the US finds itself in. However the most recent attempt to pick the pockets of all Americans must be addressed.

CAP AND TRADE - Under the guise of working towards a green world, to stop global warming (if there is global warming) and reduce our reliance on foreign oil. The present administration is attempting to enact the largest tax increase in history.

This bill is 1300+ pages in size (has no pictures) and is impossible to understand. What we do know is, ALL means of energy will be taxed, end of story. Rich poor, Caucasian, Negro, Asian, Hispanic, legally in the country or not, old or young, employed, unemployed or retired, man or woman. WE WILL ALL PAY TO USE ELECTRICITY, FUEL ETAL.

Manufacturers will be forced to pass the costs on to their customers, leave the country or close their doors. ENORMOUS INFLATION IS ON THE HORIZON

I AM SICK AND TIRED OF HEARING THE FLAGELLANTS BEING SPEWED BY THIS ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE GUISE OF "HELPING US". If they want to help us, I suggest that they leave us the He_ _ alone!

Have a great week end.

I AM REALLY STIMULATED!!!!!

Have you ever wondered why people eat natural foods, when many people die of natural causes?

WHAT THE STIMULUS PACKAGE WILL BRING TO ME!

Now that I have had an opportunity to completely read the stimulus package (the first one that is). I am really excited to have the following services provided.

I CAN GET TATTOOS REMOVED FOR FREE - Of course I do not have any "tatts".

I CAN JOIN A BRAND NEW YMCA THAT WE ARE PAYING TO BUILD IN MICHIGAN. What happened to the separation of church and state?

I CAN SLEEP WELL KNOWING THAT THERE WILL BE A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF HOG ODOR IN THE MID WEST.

I CAN TRAVEL THE SENATOR BYRD HIGHWAY TO NOWHERE IF I EVER GO TO WEST VIRGINIA.

I CAN FEEL SAFE IF I EVER TRAVEL OVER A 100 YEAR OLD BRIDGE IN KANSAS THAT IS CLOSED.

I CAN ENJOY THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM NOW THAT IT WILL BE DIGITAL.

My car lease is up in a year, I can't wait to buy a new Cadillac or Chrysler. Oil changes will be done by Barney Frank, washes and detailing by Charlie Rangle, financing with the help of Chris Dodd. and insurance made possible by Timothy Geitner.

Frankly, would you trust any of the above with your trash, let alone your money and safety?

It's been a while

After numerous e-mails, post cards, smoke signals, phone calls and water balloons, demanding my return. I'm back. Modern technology has forced me to take a new address which is smo1942@blogspot.com.

DRIVING A PICK (ME) UP TRUCK

I recently had the need to drive a pick up truck for a day. Having been raised in the "city", having no idea why anyone would ever need such a vehicle let alone one with large tires which made it necessary to have a step ladder to get in.

Prior to this adventure, I thought that it would make sense to add accrudaments to the vehicle as well as my wardrobe in order to get the true experience. Hard as it is to believe, I could not rent a gun rack for the back window, fuzzy tails for the rear fenders, a "rebel" license plate or a washable tattoo that said MOM with a big red heart.

So here I go, wearing a dress shirt, tie, winged tip shoes and plaid pants, sitting 10 feet off the ground, starting the journey.

The first thing that I noticed were the interesting things "stored" in the drivers area (I guess that's called the cab). First an exciting assortment of almost empty soda cups from an assortment of fast food establishments. It was obvious that many were well aged, after all "Gino's" .15 hamburgers has been gone for at least 30 years and I can barely remember the Hot Shoppe. The soda containers were accompanied by a number of empty beer cans, you would thinf that they wouls have been redeemed for the deposit.

Apparently, if you spend a lot of time driving one of these, you need extra clothes. On the floor was a lively assortment of colorful sets of underwear. I still can't understand why there were both men's and woman's sets? Either I'm just naive or they got the truck from Bill Clinton.

Behind the seats were an assortment of well used, soiled rags. Some had catsup and mustard stains, others oil and grease stains and others were, to say the least "non descript".

I will say that you meet the most interesting people when you drive one of these, many of them wave at you using just one finger, others just yell out of their car (or pick me up) windows. The nicest person that I met worked at the gas station. You see, we could not find the gas tank and the attendant could not communicate in English. He just stood there and smiled, maybe it was the plaid pants.

Well, now I can remove drive a pick (me) up truck off of my "bucket list".

WELCOME BACK!