Friday, January 30, 2009

Women’s Intuition or Gut Feeling?

Do you believe it? Do you trust what it’s trying to show you? There have been plenty of times when I wanted to believe that mine was mistaken, but it hasn’t failed me yet! It seems to me that my intuition is trying to show me what my head knows but my heart doesn’t want to recognize.

It’s not only in the case of say,the feeling you get when your man is cheating on you, but it’s with anything! I can feel when the electric bill is on the way and it’s too high, I can feel when something is going to go wrong on the car, I can usually feel when something bad is going to happen. It’s not only the bad things though, but its funny those are the ones that stick out in my mind.

Is women’s intuition the same as “First mind is always right?” Not exactly… Is “Gut Feeling” the same as “Intuition”? I guess so, you can call it that. It’s the feeling you get in the pit of your stomach, usually when something isn’t right. Oprah says that God speaks to you in a whisper and she says to trust “the feeling”.

I love this article by Rabbi Ritchie Moss. He writes –

Why Men Aren’t Blessed With Women's Intuition

QUESTION: Recently you wrote that women are relationship beings and men are loners. Well if women are such relationship experts, why can't my wife communicate clearly and just say what she means?

It was her birthday yesterday, and when I mentioned it last week, she said: "Don't you dare do anything for my birthday!" So I didn't.

Now she won't speak to me. I did exactly as she said and I'm in trouble! Am I missing something?

ANSWER: Yes, you are missing something. It's called women's intuition. Your wife has it, and you never will.

Men are literalists, women are intuitive. It's been that way since the beginning of time.

It all started with Adam and Eve. When G-d told Adam: "Do not eat of the fruit of knowledge, because if you do you will die", he took it literally.

But Eve read between the lines. She understood that when G-d says don't eat, he really means: "Eat, but I didn't tell you to."

Eve sensed that G-d wanted humans to experience mortality and fallibility and wanted them to know both good and evil, but he didn't want to force it on them he wanted them to choose it.

She used her intuition to uncover what G-d really meant. That's why she ate of the fruit.

Eve acted intuitively because that's how she was created. The verb used to describe G-d creating Eve was "Vayiven", which literally means G-d built Eve, but can also be translated as "G-d endowed Eve with intuition".

She was given an additional insight to be able to read between the lines, and understand what lies behind the words people say.

To this day women possess this ability, to intuit hidden messages and sense what is below the surface.

And sometimes they mistakenly expect others to have this insight too.

When your wife told you she doesn't want anything for her birthday, she thought you would hear not her words but her inner intention.

What she meant was, "I don't want to tell you what I want for my birthday, I want it to come from you”.

But being a man, not blessed with women's intuition, you took her on face value, and did as she said: nothing.

Women's intuition is a wonderful gift, but your wife will have to learn that you simply don't have it.

Her female friends might know exactly what she means even when she doesn't say it, but you, her husband, will only ever hear what she says and act accordingly.

You must let her know that you may never learn to read her mind, and teach her to say exactly what she means and give you clear instructions.

This is not because you are not in tune with her, and not because you don't love or understand her. It is because you are a man. And that's all you need to be.

Let me know what you think…

Juan Williams on The O'Reilly Factor


What is Juan Williams talking about? I’ve never once heard Michelle Obama say anything negative about America. Have you? “… blame America. I’m the victim..” What are they talking about? Did something happen that I’m unaware of? In listening to Michelle’s speeches, I’ve never once heard her talk badly about America. Mary Katherine Ham also stated that "[S]he's got to not drop sound bites like she did during the campaign that were not helpful to her husband, because, frankly, if you want to be an unpleasant, heavy-handed first lady, you're going to -- well, you'll end up like Hillary Clinton.” End up like Hillary Clinton? What? End up being Secretary of State? Okay, I don’t see anything wrong with that! This is the first show I've seen that Bill O'Reilly wasn't an ass! Yes, he asks the tough questions that everyone wants to know the answers to, but there are ways to do that without being an asshole!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Family Trajedy

Holly-ism: “A lot of people find themselves on slippery slopes. But the first step on a slippery slope isn't as slippery as the avalanche at the bottom!”

That is so true! Have you ever found yourself in a situation that is totally spiraling out of your control and you have little, if any, power to stop it on your own? Oftentimes you need help from others to stop this from happening, but how do you get the courage for that?

I guess this is what happened to a family in Wilmington, California who found their situation spiraling out of their control and the father decided to kill his entire family including himself! Is this what this world is coming to? Both of the parents had lost their jobs and were already behind in their mortgage payments. Was this the only way out though? They had 5 children, two sets of twins: Brittney – 8, Jaszmin – 5, Jassely – 5, Benjamin – 2, and Christian – 2! (May they rest in peace!)

Are things really this bad in America that instead of asking for help we end it all? Was every avenue traveled? I guess we will never know, but I can’t help but to think that maybe he wanted to take his family out anyway and decided to blame this on the economy. He faxed suicide notes to the TV stations saying that him and his wife made this decision, but did they discuss this? Maybe he is blaming her to cover his own guilt, which is why he decided to kill himself too…

I don’t know, I’m just as much in the dark about this as everyone else, but the kids are who I feel for and the rest of the family members feeling the pain right now…

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Obama's Speech at the Inauguration

My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.

Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.

So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.

That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.

These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land — a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.

Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met.

On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

We remain a young nation, but in the words of scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.

For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.

For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.

Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.

This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions — that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.

For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.

Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions — who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.

What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them — that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works — whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account — to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day — because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control — and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart — not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.

As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our founding fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.

Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.

We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort — even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.

For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.

To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.

As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages. We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment — a moment that will define a generation — it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.

For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.

Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends — hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility — a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.

This is the price and the promise of citizenship.

This is the source of our confidence — the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.

This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed — why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.

So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:

"Let it be told to the future world ... that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet (it)."

America, in the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations."

Congratulations America!

It’s here! The day has come that I and many Americans have been waiting for ~ The Inauguration of President Barack Obama! Congratulations to all who have voted for this momentous event for America! Congratulations to all who thought this day would never come! Congratulations to those of you who thought from the beginning that this could happen! Congratulations to those of you who didn’t want this to happen, after all, he’s your president too! Congratulations to all children who thought that they would never be President, because after today, you know you too, can dream!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Bush's Farewell Address


Just in case, like me, you had something more important to do than watch this. Here is the speech that Bush gave last night as his "Farewell Address." Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah - ahhh you get the point...

Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your president. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.

Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people. Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation. And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.

Tonight I am filled with gratitude — to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration; to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life; to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna; to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime. And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me. I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits. And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.

This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house — September the 11th, 2001. That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor. I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock. I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon, and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93. I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son's police shield as a reminder of all that was lost. And I still carry his badge.

As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11. But I never did. Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation. I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.

Over the past seven years, a new Department of Homeland Security has been created. The military, the intelligence community and the FBI have been transformed. Our nation is equipped with new tools to monitor the terrorists' movements, freeze their finances and break up their plots. And with strong allies at our side, we have taken the fight to the terrorists and those who support them. Afghanistan has gone from a nation where the Taliban harbored al-Qaida and stoned women in the streets to a young democracy that is fighting terror and encouraging girls to go to school. Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States.

There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions. But there can be little debate about the results. America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe — law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Our nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger. I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families. And America owes you a debt of gratitude. And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your commander in chief.

The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems. Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience and marks unbelievers for murder. The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God, and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.

This is the belief that gave birth to our nation. And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens. When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror. When people have hope in the future, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism. So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights and human dignity. We're standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to dying patients — to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria. And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.

For eight years, we've also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home. Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools. A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled. Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes. The addicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs. Vulnerable human life is better protected. Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled. America's air and water and lands are measurably cleaner. And the federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts.

When challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them. Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy. These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted. All Americans are in this together. And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth. We will show the world once again the resilience of America's free enterprise system.

Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I've always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some of the tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.

The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.

While our nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack. Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again. America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict. But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them. We must resist complacency. We must keep our resolve. And we must never let down our guard.

At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose. In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward. But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism. Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger. In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad. If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.

As we address these challenges — and others we cannot foresee tonight — America must maintain our moral clarity. I've often spoken to you about good and evil, and this has made some uncomfortable. But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two of them there can be no compromise. Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere. Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right. This nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth. We must always be willing to act in their defense — and to advance the cause of peace.

President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." As I leave the house he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism. America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself. And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people. This is a nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom. This is a nation where citizens show calm in times of danger and compassion in the face of suffering. We see examples of America's character all around us. And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.

We see America's character in Dr. Tony Rehcasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina. We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society. We've seen it in Staff Sgt. Aubrey McDade, who charged into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.

We see America's character in Bill Krissoff — a surgeon from California. His son, Nathan — a Marine — gave his life in Iraq. When I met Dr. Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son. This good man was 60 years old — 18 years above the age limit. But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine. Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America's wounded warriors — and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.

In citizens like these, we see the best of our country — resilient and hopeful, caring and strong. These virtues give me an unshakable faith in America. We have faced danger and trial, and there's more ahead. But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great nation will never tire, never falter, and never fail.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your president. There have been good days and tough days. But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country, and uplifted by the goodness of our people. I have been blessed to represent this nation we love. And I will always be honored to carry a title that means more to me than any other — citizen of the United States of America.

And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night. May God bless this house and our next president. And may God bless you and our wonderful country. Thank you.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

C.H.A.N.G.E.??

As much as I love the idea of having a black President, I don’t want people to think that all prayers will be answered right off the back, if at all. He can only do what he can do. We will have the same problems we always have had and maybe more will come to the forefront. It’s amazing to me how many people believe that racism will be erased because of his presidency. I see just the opposite happening.

More than ever, racial jokes, comments, and conversations have been pushed more and more and are said openly whereas before, they were said, but done so quietly. The racial conversations being out in the open isn’t always a bad thing. More often then not, these need to occur. But it’s the bashing that I’m talking about here.

Of course, I’m fully aware that whites voted for him just as blacks did to place him in office, but I also am aware of what is said around me too. C.H.A.N.G.E. ~ what Obama stood for throughout his campaign, stood for so many things for some Americans, but some others still uttered: Can’t Help A Nigger Get Elected. Maybe things truly don’t change…

I have advocated during this campaign more than I ever had before. I watched every debate, watched when Oprah endorsed him even prior to him announcing that he would run. I had my heart set on Obama winning! My family, my kids watched with me, just as excited as I was. At the end of one of the debates, my oldest daughter says to me, “Mom, I hope he doesn’t win.” I was crushed and couldn’t understand why she would say such a thing. So I had to ask her, “Why?” She then replied, “Cuz, someone is going to kill him! If they don’t, they will try.” I sat for a minute and then said, “I’m scared too. I hope they don’t.” I had secretly been thinking the same thing the whole time, but never voiced it. It’s not like several well known black men who had very strong views and spoke publicly about those views haven’t been murdered. Hell, even those who aren’t famous get killed in the streets and in their homes everyday! How else was I to answer her? I’m also aware that each group of people, black, white and every group in-between have lost someone in a murder, but I’m not focusing on that at this time.

Inauguration day is just around the corner! I can’t wait! But at the same time, I’m nervous as hell for them and will remain so from now on...

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Nah, nah, nah, nah, HEY< HEY< HEY, GOODBYE!

“We owe a debt of gratitude to Bush for how he dealt with 9/11,” Elizabeth Hasselbeck, Sheri Shephard said “People would respect Bush more if he admitted that he made a mistake on how Katrina was handled.”

Dealt with 9/11? How did he deal with 9/11, by going to war with people who had nothing to do with it? For claiming that people had bombs of mass destruction, uses it as an excuse when in fact they didn’t? Yes, 9/11 happened on Bush’s watch and he had no control over that happening, but damn it, it did! And ever since, we have been in a war costing the country billions and billions of dollars a month!

And Katrina, don’t even get me started on how bad that was handled! Bush didn’t even land during his initial helicopter ride over New Orleans. His first speech from there didn’t occur until WEEKS after the incident. People had to wait for at least 4 days to get food and water delivered to them. The work to rebuild the city of New Orleans by the government hasn’t really even started yet; it still looks like a third world country down there. The work that has been done there has been completed mostly by the residents. Yes, the rebuilding of the levee system has begun, but little else – such as schools, police and fire stations. Unfortunately, 705 people are still reported as missing and 275,000 homes were lost. Thousands of people are still living in trailers. 1,836 people died in this horrible storm. Bush claims in his speech on Monday that the government WAS NOT slow in reacting to the storm because they pulled off 30,000 from rooftops. That did not begin until 4 days AFTER the storm hit! If that’s not slow then I don’t know what is! He still can not own up to his mistakes now, 3 years later… 80 percent of New Orleans was under water, 80 percent!

If we can come up with $700 billion to bail out the banks and the auto industry, what about the economy of New Orleans? These people who are being bailed out have caused their own situations, not the people of New Orleans and Mississippi who were hurt in a natural disaster! Shouldn’t something be done to help these people?

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Ann Coulter on The View


If there ever came a time that I would meet someone behind a restaurant, grease my face with Vaseline and put my hair in a ponytail to give someone a serious beat down, it would be with Ann Coulter! The things that this "lady" has the nerve to say just sent hate chills up my spine! How could she say the things that she does? The attitude that Whoopi, Barbara, Joy, Sherri even Elizabeth give her are justified. I wish there was a phone number that could be given during the show so that she would have to answer questions from the audience who are sitting there listening to her view. Yes, she has the right to have her opinions, I just disagree with everything that she says. She has no children, yet comments on people who do, namely single mothers. She also comments on mixed (black and white)Halle Berry and Obama etc. who identify themselves as black. Watch the video and let me know what you think!

Friday, January 09, 2009

My Little Lady

The oldest of my children turn 15 today! You don’t realize how old you are until your children hit their milestone birthdays such as teenager, Sweet 16, 18, 21 and so on… She isn’t hitting a milestone age, but she might as well be! I remember when she was just a baby (a good baby too)! Those years have come and gone and it’s amazing to look at her and see what a wonderful lady she has grown up to be! She learned things so easily – potty trained, to tie her shoes, to ride her bike, to swim… What can I say, I was and am blessed!

Monday, January 05, 2009

Conglomeration

I haven’t been able to write here since 2008, so let me first say “Happy New Year” to all of you reading this!

Let me first start out by sending my condolences to both Dr. Dre and John Travolta for the loss of their sons. Dr. Dre’s son died about 4 months ago, but the autopsy just came back with his death being ruled as a drug overdose. I’m sure that wasn’t the best news to hear for that family and also causes them to mourn the loss all over again. John Travolta’s son died in his arms last week after hitting his head in the bathroom from falling down from having a seizure. My thoughts are with both of these families.

Roland Burris being chosen as the new Illinois Senator by Governor Rod Blagojevich is something else I wanted to discuss. My feelings are all over the place on this move. I know that with Obama leaving the seat that he was the only black Senator, however, is Burris a good choice for the seat? I know that Blagojevich has not been convicted of a crime as of yet, but should he still be able to appoint someone to that position? His choice on who should have the seat has been tainted from jump and unfortunately Burris will bear the brunt of a lot of criticism just by being chosen by Blagojevich. No, it’s not fair, but that is how things are. Burris being 71 is also a little scary but with the remainder of the term only being 2 years that makes me feel a little better about things. I know Blagojevich was trying to keep the seat “black,” but I don’t think that is right either. Should he place someone in the seat JUST BECAUSE he’s black? For all I know Burris could be a great choice, however the manner in which he attained the seat bothers me.

Obama is planning on meeting with legislators today to push for his stimulus package for individuals and businesses. This one will be different from those that we are used to – “The Check”. The way he is interested in doing it is increase the amount of money that working people bring home in your check instead, like a payroll tax credit. For working couples it will be $1000 and for individuals $500. He is also considering a tax break for businesses who reported a loss in 2008. He also would like to establish a new credit for those businesses that create jobs or who avoid layoffs.

I know I’ve mentioned a lot of things here this time. Let me know what you think!