Hi everyone, I was scanning through some links this morning and I found a CBNC Economic Poll (no, I do not get all my facts from Fox News only :) ...) that I found fascinating. I'm a nerd; I love looking at polls, graphs, and stats like these. Below is a link to the poll conducted regarding the current economic conditions, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies/Hart Research on September 9th and 12th. To me it's obvious American's know something's afoot, that this "recession" is far from over, and that allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire may not be the best decision. This poll also brings to light the fact that the economy, the existence of jobs, spending and deficit are among main concerns. The first link is to a write up about the poll, a summary of the results, and the second is to the poll and graphs themselves.
Poll: Extend Bush Tax Cuts
Complete Economic Poll Results
I just found another little joyous tidbit on Theblaze.com (really--check this site out).
Once again it's the omittance of that nasty word "illegal" that brought my attention to Former Secretary of State Colin Powell. He states that "illegal immigrants do essential work in the U.S"... and he knows this, because they "work on his house."
Well that's just great. Way to support legal citizens working in the landscape/yard care industry, when unemployment is in the double digits. I just cannot comprehend what is so difficult to realize that those illegally here are breaking the law. Don't call me anti-immigration; I'm definitely not. But go through the naturalization process. If you're going to do something so important and pivotal as seek a new, better life in the United States, do it right! I do believe we could make the naturalization process and the process of obtaining a Green Card more accessible to those wishing to come to the US. Don't say I don't show sympathy for folks who wish to come to America because conditions in their country of birth are less than desirable...I do. Millions of immigrants saw, and still do see, America as a "shining city on a hill" and continue to risk everything to get here. I think people from around the world who desire a second chance on America's shores should have the opportunity to enjoy the rights we do...and I wish them the best, and if given the opportunity I would help them to the best of my ability to get settled and start a life here...but, not if such a person were breaking the law and taking a job from a legal citizen.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/powell-says-illegal-immigrants-do-his-home-repairs/
I could discuss that all day, but I wont...no, I just want to share with you a few words from our White House "Science Czar" John P. Holdren. He seems like a really fun guy. According to a book he wrote in '73, he'd like to work to "de-develop" the United States and believes that "wealth distribution is absolutely essential in order to provide a decent life for everyone." Oh my. Can I please tell this loon that I'll keep my money, you keep yours, and the quality of my life is up to me and is a result of the decions I make. Personal responsibility. Thank you very much, have a nice day. I really feel like our environmental well being is in the hands of a great guy now. Don't you? Such a relief. (please note sarcasm).
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/wh-science-czar-use-free-market-to-de-develop-u-s-wealth-redistribution-absolutley-essential/
Well, that is all for today, thanks for reading... I'll leave you with a final quote, one of my favorites..."The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money." -Alexis de Tocqueville (Democracy in America)
Gotta love Alexis. :) Have a great week, everyone!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Long Time No See!
Hi everyone! It's been way too long since I last posted anything here. Time flies when you're having fun, I suppose! I wanted to post a quick update tonight, while I had a little time.
First I want to express my regret that I did not post anything regarding September 11th. I had planned to, but that day was really hard for me. I did not lose anyone that I knew in the attacks, but it still really gets to me, especially with my family's direct connection to the aviation industry. I was in 3rd grade in 2001; I really didn't understand what really happened, what was lost, and what was really attacked that day. Every year since I find myself reading more and more in depth about 9/11, looking at pictures, watching videos. Sounds morbid, maybe, but I think it's my way of understanding, and not forgetting. And I'll admit, I usually cry every year on September 11th. I'll also admit that I can be rather emotional, so I can only imagine the utter devastation and emptiness that families of victims experienced and are reminded of every day. President George W. Bush summed it up best, "... for those of us who lived through these events, the only marker we’ll ever need is the tick of a clock at the 46th minute of the eighth hour of the 11th day." Regardless of your opinions of GWB, read his speech to Congress and the American people... http://www.greatdreams.com/bush_speech_92001.htm .
Never forget.
On a lighter note, (sort of) I want to share something with you that I have found interesting.
For a man that has proved to be so, so skilled in reading off a teleprompter, he may have slipped up this time. Or did he? I'm not sure. But it's awful fishy to me. In a speech to the "Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute" he started quoting the Declaration of Independence (wow--didn't see that one coming). Now let's see how many of you are history nerds. Choose the phrase that is correct (aka exact text of the Declaration of Independence)...
A: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
B: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are crated equal. Endowed with certain inalienable rights: life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Which one did Mr. O use? Guess. B.
He omitted the word "creator." Go figure. Watch the video for yourself...
This just sounds a little fishy to me. First of all, if I were president, and I forgot the lines of one of--if not the--most important statements in all of American history, I would die of embarrassment. I would, I'd just die. If you're President, you might want to know what our founding documents say. (But, that's right, Obama is the one that said our Constitution is "flawed"...) And if he just chose to leave the word "creator" out... hmmm. And we all know his talent for reading teleprompters.
(http://www.theblaze.com/stories/revisionist-recitation-obama-omits-creator-while-quoting-declaration/)
That's all for tonight... I hope to post again soon. In the meantime, check out TheBlaze.com for some really revealing stories everyday... it's where I found the one posted above. Have a great week!!
“The man who fears no truth has nothing to fear from lies.” -Thomas Jefferson
First I want to express my regret that I did not post anything regarding September 11th. I had planned to, but that day was really hard for me. I did not lose anyone that I knew in the attacks, but it still really gets to me, especially with my family's direct connection to the aviation industry. I was in 3rd grade in 2001; I really didn't understand what really happened, what was lost, and what was really attacked that day. Every year since I find myself reading more and more in depth about 9/11, looking at pictures, watching videos. Sounds morbid, maybe, but I think it's my way of understanding, and not forgetting. And I'll admit, I usually cry every year on September 11th. I'll also admit that I can be rather emotional, so I can only imagine the utter devastation and emptiness that families of victims experienced and are reminded of every day. President George W. Bush summed it up best, "... for those of us who lived through these events, the only marker we’ll ever need is the tick of a clock at the 46th minute of the eighth hour of the 11th day." Regardless of your opinions of GWB, read his speech to Congress and the American people... http://www.greatdreams.com/bush_speech_92001.htm .
Never forget.
On a lighter note, (sort of) I want to share something with you that I have found interesting.
For a man that has proved to be so, so skilled in reading off a teleprompter, he may have slipped up this time. Or did he? I'm not sure. But it's awful fishy to me. In a speech to the "Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute" he started quoting the Declaration of Independence (wow--didn't see that one coming). Now let's see how many of you are history nerds. Choose the phrase that is correct (aka exact text of the Declaration of Independence)...
A: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
B: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are crated equal. Endowed with certain inalienable rights: life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Which one did Mr. O use? Guess. B.
He omitted the word "creator." Go figure. Watch the video for yourself...
This just sounds a little fishy to me. First of all, if I were president, and I forgot the lines of one of--if not the--most important statements in all of American history, I would die of embarrassment. I would, I'd just die. If you're President, you might want to know what our founding documents say. (But, that's right, Obama is the one that said our Constitution is "flawed"...) And if he just chose to leave the word "creator" out... hmmm. And we all know his talent for reading teleprompters.
(http://www.theblaze.com/stories/revisionist-recitation-obama-omits-creator-while-quoting-declaration/)
That's all for tonight... I hope to post again soon. In the meantime, check out TheBlaze.com for some really revealing stories everyday... it's where I found the one posted above. Have a great week!!
“The man who fears no truth has nothing to fear from lies.” -Thomas Jefferson
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