October 20, 2009
The war-weary Marine asked, "Ma'am, may I have that seat?"
The French woman sniffed and said to no one in particular, "Americans are so rude.. My little Fifi is using that seat."
The Marine walked the entire train again, but the only seat available was under that dog. "Please, Ma'am. May I sit down? I'm very tired."
She snorted, "Not only are you Americans rude, you are also arrogant!"
This time the Marine didn't say a word; he just picked up the little dog, tossed it out the train window and sat down.
The woman shrieked, "Someone must defend my honor! Put this American in his place!"
An English gentleman sitting nearby spoke up. "Sir, you Americans seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. You hold the fork in the wrong hand. You drive your autos on the wrong side of the road. And now, sir, you seem to have thrown the wrong bitch out the window.."
H/T to Jack Keel
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Adam and Eve said, 'Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.'
And God said, I will create a companion for you that will be with you and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.'
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.
And it was a good animal
And God was pleased.
And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail
And Adam said, 'Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.'
And God said, 'I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you,
his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.'
And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them.
And they were comforted
And God was pleased.
And Dog was content and wagged his tail.
After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said, 'Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.'
And God said, I will create for them a companion who will be with them and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration.'
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.
And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings.
And Adam and Eve learned humility.
And they were greatly improved.
And God was pleased . . . . .
And Dog was happy. . . .
And Cat didn't give a shit one way or the other....
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October 14, 2009
These are possibly the 5 best sentences you'll ever read. This is one paragraph that should be in every book in every school room in every city in every state in our great Union ... Our educators should make a lesson plan on this one statement and instill these words in the minds of all students.
1. You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity.
2. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving.
3. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else.
4. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is the beginning of the end of any nation..
5. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.
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Seems that Management is afraid that "someone might be offended" by the display of any flag, whether it's the American flag, a military branch flag, or even just a sports team; and the ban extends even to those flags or even decals of flags displayed on vehicles.
The person Leftist PC/Multiculturist Whiner responsible for making the decision refuses to make any comments on the matter to the press.
I don't know about you, but anyone telling me I have to remove the American and PGR flags proudly waving from the back of my motorcycle would best watch out lest they get run over by said motorcycle when I ride off ignoring their BullCrap.
Here are some of my fellow PGR riders...I would dare that PC Whining piece of crap masquerading as a human being tell us as a group to remove our flags from our bikes. In fact, I think it might be apropos for any PGR unit in the area to hold a military memorial service in front of the Oaks Apartment rental office in Albany, Oregon.
The sensory overload of that much patriotism in open view would surely cause severe apoplexy in said PCWPOC, and, for the record,I personally think that would be a GOOD thing.
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A:What's the main problem with Barack Obama jokes?
A: His followers don't think they're funny and everyone else doesn't think they're jokes.
Q: Why does Barack Obama oppose the Second Amendment?
A: It stands between him and the First.
Q: What's the difference between Rahm Emanuel and a carp?
A: One is a scum sucking bottom feeder and the other is a fish.
Q: What's the difference between Greta Van Susteren and Barack Obama?
A: Greta only talks out of one side of her mouth.
Q: What does Barack Obama call lunch with a convicted felon?
A: A fund raiser.
Q: What's the difference between Obama's cabinet and a penitentiary?
A: One's full of tax evaders, blackmailers and threats to society. The other is for prisoners.
Q: What's the difference between a large pizza and the typical Obama backer?
A: The pizza can feed a family of four.
Q: What's the difference between Simba and Obama?
A: Simba is an African lion while Obama is a lyin' African.
Q: If Pelosi and Obama were in a boat and it started to sink, who would be saved?
A: America!!
Q: What do you call the US after four years of Obama and the Liberal congress?
A: An Obama-nation.
Q: What's the difference between Obama and Hitler?
A: Hitler wrote his own book.
Q: What's another difference between Obama and Hitler?
A: Hitler got the Olympics to come to his country.
Q: Why doesn't Obama pray?
A: It's impossible to read the teleprompter with your eyes closed.
- Barack Obama: He has what it takes, to take what you've got!
- Barack Obama's campaign slogan, "Yes we can" has become, "Yes you will!"
- No one wants to see GM's new convertible, the Pelosi, with its top down!
- The liberals have asked us to give Obama time. 25 to life seems appropriate
- Obama doesn't want terrorists tortured. He wants to torture American taxpayers instead.
New Barack Channel (NBC)
Another Barack Channel (ABC)
My Seriously New Barack Channel (MSNBC)
A woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed to be far too qualified for the job. The foreman frowned and said, "I have to ask you this; "Have you had any actual experience in picking lemons?"
"Well, as a matter of fact, I have!" she replied. "I've been divorced three times, owned 2 Plymouths, and I voted for Obama."
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October 11, 2009
I called Lifeline.
Got a freakin' Call Center in Pakistan.
Told them I was suicidal . . .
They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck.....
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October 10, 2009
H/T to Rurik
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October 08, 2009
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Bringing 1000+ page bills up for a vote before even the representatives, much less their constituents, have a chance to study them should never be the order of the day.
Yet, Congress is fighting even the least opportunity to give those affected by upcoming legislation to even have a chance to read the proposals before they may be enacted into law.
Reps. Brian Baird, D-Wash., and Greg Walden, R-Ore., are circulating a petition among House lawmakers that would force all pending legislation be posted on the internet at least 72-hours before a vote on the legislation could take place.
I believe that this should be the bare minimum.
We are SUPPOSED to be a participatory form of government, but such participation is impossible if the contents of proposed legislation is unavailable prior to a vote; thus giving over great power to those in positions of leadership in both the House and the Senate.
This is not a political Party issue, at least it shouldn't be, unless those in the current majority Party don't want input from the minority Party or their constituents.... if that is the case, then I fear that we have taken one long step away from being a Republic and heading towards a tyrannical form of government our Founders would certainly not recognize.
Resident Obama ran on the statement that his would be "the most open Administration ever", it's time for him to back that statement up with action.
72 hours of reflection is not too much to ask when it is the life of every being in this country that will be affected.
It behooves all Patriots to take heed of what is going on, for the day may be coming sooner that we would like to believe to have to use the reset button of the Second. Amendment.
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October 07, 2009
Two things to remember:
1) The HIGHEST net profit made by ANY Insurance company in 2007 was 3%...name any other business that operates on that low a profit margin. (most grocery stores operate on at least a 4-5% margin, if they want to stay in business)
The MSM and the Leftists trying to take control of our health care system always report the profit made by a particular company, but unless that figure is expressed as NET PROFIT MARGIN (ie, that profit that is left after total expenses,expressed as a percentage of funds risked) that figure can highly misleading. Saying company X "made $3Billion in profits" means nothing unless you also consider how much company X RISKED in that same time span to earn that profit. Remember that Government does not EARN one red penny itself, it can only tax YOU to get revenue to spend; and if it falls short of it's needed operating capital (UNLIKE an Insurance company, which would be forced out of business BY LAW if it's on hand assets fall below a mandated level), it simply raises the taxes you are required to turn over for it's use.
2) Just WHICH insurance entity carrier refused payment for treatment the greatest amount? According to the AMA, in 2008 it was Medicare...by a margin of almost DOUBLE (1.7%) of ALL other major Insurance entities COMBINED:
So the next time you hear about a politician pontificate about a "heartless Insurance Company", remember that to be TRULY "heartless"; you need the power of Government to REALLY achieve it.
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"No commander in uniform should ask his soldiers to die for a strategy he doesn't think is winnable -- or for a President who lets his advisers and party blame a general for their own lack of political nerve." --The Wall Street Journal
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In 1777, the second Battle of Saratoga began during the American Revolution. (British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered 10 days later.)
In 1949, the Republic of East Germany was formed.
In 1985, Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro in the Mediterranean. (The hijackers, who killed an elderly Jewish American tourist, Leon Klinghoffer, surrendered two days after taking over the ship.) And no, we STILL aren't at war with Islamic Fundamentalists...
In 2004, Two bombs exploded at a gathering of Sunni Muslim radicals in Multan, Pakistan, killing some three dozen people. And still no war against I F...
Starting to see a pattern here..
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The Battle Hymn of the Obamatons
Barack Hussein Obama is the coming of the Lord!
He has taken oÂ’er the banks where all the capÂ’tÂ’list wealth is stored,
He runs all the auto compÂ’nies save those bastards out at Ford!
His lies keep rolling on!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Barack Obama is our ruler!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His lies keep rolling on!
I have seen Him at the podium ‘fore a thousand sycophants,
They have built Him fine Greek columns lit with million wattage lamps,
He creates a carbon footprint like a herd of elephants:
Hypocrisy marches on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Barack Obama is our ruler!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Hypocrisy marches on.
I have heard fiery gospel of his bully Chief of Staff,
"If you criticize my boss then you shall surely feel my wrath!
YouÂ’ll be branded as a racist, and your home be burnt to ash.
The Godhead marches on."
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Barack Obama is our ruler!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
The Godhead marches on.
He started his career out thinking “ACORN’s really sweet!”
He gave them lots of campaign funds, but He doesnÂ’t know they cheat!
They abet tax fraud and hookers but donÂ’t lay that at his feet!
Barack is marching on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Barack Obama is our ruler!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Barack is marching on.
When He speaks His soaring Voice is like the dawning of the day,
Though His mighty TelePrompTer tells Him all the words to say,
He offers many promises, and may get to them someday,
His voice keeps droning on.
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Barack Obama is our ruler!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His voice keeps droning on.
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The Democrats are proposing that government gains at least some measure of control over what amounts to 1/6th of our national economy;and in a manner that will affect EVERY single Citizen (and probably most Illegals too), it behooves every single one of us to become informed and keep an eye on what is being proposed and the probable effects of those proposals.
Don't take ANYONE'S word on it;do your own homework and use some common sense when you think about what the probable results of any particular legislation will be.
Will President Obama Veto Health Reform?
by Newt Gingrich
With the Senate Finance Committee poised to pass health care legislation, the final contours of the bill that could come out of Congress are starting to come into focus. The bill will contain new taxes on the middle class. It will add to the deficit. And it will put government bureaucrats between Americans and their doctors, among other things.
So it's not too early to ask the obvious question: Will President Obama veto health care reform?
It's worth asking because so many of the costs to taxpayers the President has repeatedly promised won't be in the legislation are, and so many of the benefits are not.
What follows is a list, in no particular order, of the contradictions between the President's promises and the reality of Democratic health care reform. Add them up and it's hard to see how President Obama doesn't reject the bill Congress seems likely to send him.
Contradiction #1: From a Promise Not to Raise Taxes
on the Middle Class to $2 Billion in "Penalties"
As far back as the campaign, President Obama promised he wouldn't raise taxes on Americans making less than $250,000.
But an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found that at least 71 percent of the individual mandate penalties in Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus's (D-MT) bill would be paid by Americans earning less than $250,000. In fact, the nonpartisan analysis found that, of the $2.8 billion in penalties the bill imposes on those who do not purchase health insurance, a full $2 billion will be paid by taxpayers earning less than $120,000 for a family of four.
The Senate Finance bill also levies $215 billion in new taxes on employers and health insurers for offering high-value insurance benefits, which will surely be passed onto all consumers.
Republicans tried to ensure that President Obama's words would not ring hollow by offering an amendment that said: "This amendment provides that no tax, fee or penalty imposed by this legislation shall be applied to any individual earning less than $200,000 per year or any couple earning less than $250,000 per year." Democrats defeated it.
Contradiction #2: From a Promise to Reject a Bill That "Adds One
Dime to the Deficit" to $239 Billion Added to the Deficit
In his speech to the Joint Session of Congress, the President was adamant: "I will not sign [a bill] if it adds one dime to the deficit, now or in the future, period."
And yet House bill H.R. 3200 will increase the deficit by an amazing $239 billion over the next decade.
The Baucus bill pretends to be deficit neutral but it's an accounting gimmick. "It pays for itself" by forcing a new $250-300 billion unfunded mandate on the states. And it doesn't include nearly $300 billion that will be spent to adjust physician payments in Medicare.
Contradiction #3: From a Promise That "If You Like Your Current Plan
You Can Keep It" to Half of Medicare Advantage Benefits Being Cut
In his speech to the Joint Session of Congress last month and elsewhere, the President has reassured nervous Americans that if they like their current coverage, his reform will let them keep it.
Unless you happen to have Medicare Advantage, that is.
Or employer provided insurance.
The director of the nonpartisan CBO testified before the Senate that, under the Senate bill, the benefits of seniors under Medicare Advantage would be cut in half.
And an analysis of the House bill found that 88 million people will lose their current insurance under government health care.
What's more, both bills would disrupt vision care for more than 100 million Americans.
Contradiction #4: From "If You Like Your Current Doctor
You Can Keep Your Doctor" to Squeezing Doctors and
Hospitals Until They Reduce Patient Access
Here's what three doctors who are former chairmen of the American Medical Association (AMA) say about the cuts to Medicare in Democratic health reform bills:
"Now the government is saying that additional Medicare cuts are coming-thus forcing doctors to try and make up the difference in volume, by seeing more patients. If you ask patients about this, they understand that more volume means less time with the doctor. That's something that all patients and doctors should oppose. In time, it will be difficult to find a physician."
And here's what the executive director of the Mayo Clinic said: "We will have to violate our values in order to stay in business and reduce our access to government patients."
Contradiction #5: From a Promise that No Government Bureaucrat
Will Stand Between Patients and Doctors to a Medicare
Commission With the Power to Deny Treatment
Just this week, in a speech to doctors gathered in the White House Rose Garden, President Obama reiterated his pledge not to let a Washington bureaucrat get between a patient and their doctor.
But the Senate Baucus bill creates an "Independent Medicare Commission" with the ability to deny benefits to the elderly or the disabled based on a government calculation of the costs versus the benefits.
Contradiction #6: From a Promise to "Slow the Growth of Health
Care Costs For Our Families" to a New Tax on Hearing Aids,
Wheel Chairs and Breakthrough Drugs
In his speech to the Joint Session of Congress, the President pledged to "slow the growth of health care costs for our families, our businesses and our government."
But the Senate bill contains a tax on medical technology companies and drug makers that will raise the cost to American families for thousands of drugs and devices, including pacemakers, eyeglasses, hearing aids and powered wheelchairs.
Contradiction #7: From a Promise that Health Care Reform Will
Fix the Economy to New Taxes on Small Businesses
One of President Obama's main rationales for health care reform is that it is necessary for economic recovery.
Working against this promise is the provision in the Senate bill that will tax small businesses - the engine of American economic growth and job creation - that can't afford to purchase health insurance for their employees. It's hard to see how the economy recovers when small businesses are prevented from hiring new workers by a new government tax.
Contradiction #8: From Insuring All Americans to Leaving 25 Million Uninsured
One of President Obama's three basic goals for health care reform is to provide insurance to those who don't currently have it.
That's the promise. The reality? The CBO has determined that the Senate bill will leave about 25 million nonelderly Americans uninsured.
I could go on, but I think the point is made. The differences between what Americans have been promised from health care reform and what they are getting go beyond the usual give and take of Washington.
A Congress controlled by the President's party is producing health care legislation that blatantly contradicts his most basic, often repeated, promises.
What will the President do? Will President Obama veto health care reform?
Stay tuned.
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October 06, 2009
where Barack Obama is trying to gather more support for his Health
Plan.
Once he discovers the cowboy is from President Bush's
home area, he starts to belittle him by talking in a southern
drawl and single syllable words.
As he was doing that, he kept swatting at some flies
that were buzzing around his head.. The cowboy says, "Y'all havin'
some problem with them circle flies?"
Obama stopped talking and said, "Well, yes, if that's
what they're called, but I've never heard of circle flies."
"Well Sir," the cowboy replies, "circle flies hang
around ranches. They're called circle flies because they're almost
always found circling around the back end of a horse."
"Oh," Obama replies as he goes back to rambling.
But, a moment later he stops and bluntly asks, "Are you calling
me a horse's ass?"
"No, Sir," the cowboy replies, "I have too much
respect for the citizens of this country to call their President
a horse's ass."
"That's a good thing," Obama responds and begins
rambling on once more.
After a long pause, the cowboy, in his best Texas
drawl says, "Hard to fool them flies, though."
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October 05, 2009
"Do not blame Caesar, blame the people of Rome who have so enthusiastically acclaimed and adored him and rejoiced in their loss of freedom and danced in his path and gave him triumphal processions. ... Blame the people who hail him when he speaks in the Forum of the 'new, wonderful good society' which shall now be Rome's, interpreted to mean 'more money, more ease, more security, more living fatly at the expense of the industrious.'" --Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.C.)
Think of this quote the next time Teh One makes a public policy speech...
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Outside England 's Bristol Zoo there is a parking lot
for 150 cars and 8 buses. For 25 years, its
parking fees were managed by a very pleasant
attendant. The fees were 1 for cars ($1.40),
5 for busses (about $7).
Then, one day, after 25 solid years of never missing
a day of work, he just didn't show up; so the Zoo
Management called the City Council and asked it
to send them another parking agent.
The Council did some research and replied that the
parking lot was the Zoo's own responsibility.
The Zoo advised the Council that the attendant was
a City employee.
The City Council responded that the lot attendant
had never been on the City payroll.
Meanwhile, sitting in his villa somewhere on the coast of Spain
(or some such scenario), is a man who'd apparently had a
ticket machine installed completely on his own; and then
had simply begun to show up every day, commencing
to collect and keep the parking fees, estimated at about
$560 per day -- for 25 years.
Assuming 7 days a week, this amounts to just over
$7 million dollars!
......
And no one even knows his name.
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