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About Me

I was conceived July 4, 1776 when the Thirteen Colonies declared their Independence from Great Britain. I was not born until Sept 3, 1783 after The War of Independence, the Revolutionary War, when the British king George III and U.S. leaders signed the Treaty of Paris. That is a 7 year gestation, longer than it takes to make an elephant. It was worth it. Don't forget that. It was 80 years later (that's four score if you're counting) Nov 19, 1863 that President Lincoln uttered brief remarks at the dedication of a portion of the Gettysburg Pennsylvania battlefield that suffered 51,112 casualties during the Civil War. Here he offered a plea or challenge to us the people that this "government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." Now, yet, still, as it has always been, freedom is not free. Freedom is not without its responsibilites. Don't forget that either.

My Interests

Environment, Health and Nutrition, Travel, History, Reading, Theology, the Arts, Home and Garden, presently scanning hundreds of old photos. What can we learn from the past?

I'd like to meet:

Those who realize the gifts and responsibilites of being/becoming citizens. Those who flee from tyrants. Those accomplished in their field and innovators. People who are willing to work hard with long range plans to make a good place for our little ones who can grow up to meet the challenges of life without the guidance and handouts from Big Brother or Sister, or a State Religion.

Music:

Many kinds from Bluegrass to Jazz to Rock to Classical, much more!

Movies:

In America, Millions, Deer Hunter, Clockwork Orange, too many to list

Television:

almost never

Books:

History, Religion, Gardening, Art, Cormac McCarthy out west, too many to list

Heroes:

Quiet heroes, Hard workers, American soldiers, People of character, Those who commit their thoughts and words to deeds. Those who understand that through nothing they deserved, they were born in a free country and if they want that country to long prosper, they are responsible to vote out the politicians who misguidedly believe that this is the government of the politicians, by the politicians, for the politicians and big business. Those who understand that this IS a government of the people, by the people and if it isn't working they are responsible for that failure and aren't doing what needs to be done.

My Blog

Senators who voted for bailout

Here is a list of your senators who voted for the 700B bailout with the 150B pork in case you want to contact them.Democrats - YesAlaska, Hawaii; Baucus, Mont.; Bayh, Ind.; Biden, Del.; Bingaman, N.M....
Posted by United States on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:04:00 PST

171 Who Voted NO to final bailout. THANK YOU!!

You can thank these in the US Congress who voted NO to the BAILOUT. They held firm, They did not cave to the hundreds of extra earmarks. They voted as you asked, to let YOU keep YOUR 700 billion, and...
Posted by United States on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:20:00 PST

CONGRESS Who Voted YES to send you down the Creek.

This is the majority of Congress who decided that they could spend YOUR 700 BILLION DOLLARS better than you despite the record numbers of you writing for them to say no to the Wall Street Paulson Dodd...
Posted by United States on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:14:00 PST

These senators voted NO to bailout

By a large majority, on 10/1/2008 our Senators sent us a gigantic BOHICABend Over Here It Comes Againas they shoved us further down the socialistic and bankrupted path.Following is the short list of S...
Posted by United States on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:52:00 PST

Still hot around the collar

Still sending emails daily to members of Congress and others for good measure.Here is the latest:I am copying this to you Mr President. Perhaps you will understand, though I doubt it.(To Nancy Pelosi)...
Posted by United States on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:17:00 PST

NO NO NO To Bailout

This is what I wrote my US Senators and reps. Google "Contact Senator" to find yours.NOT WITH MY MONEY SIR. Thank you. I do not want the negligent (at best) characters on Wall st to be bailed out. I w...
Posted by United States on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 PST

9-11

9-11 almost seven years ago, still raw, still brings me to tears, and anger and pride, in different waves. I was at work that day in Florida, it was a glorious September morning. Arriving at the offi...
Posted by United States on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:12:00 PST

Im so excited! I just cant hide it!

I did not do my homework adequately so that when I heard the name Sarah Palin yesterday morning I was caught off guard. But I quickly learned enough about her to realize why the fact that she would be...
Posted by United States on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:03:00 PST

Obamanomics

Outside Independence Hall when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 ended, Mrs. Powel of Philadelphia asked Benjamin Franklin, "Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?"With no hesi...
Posted by United States on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:27:00 PST

Overseas Military Vote--- DIFFICULT

GETTING THE MILITARY VOTE From the PatriotPost.USA measure that sought to better enable members of the military serving overseas to cast their votes failed miserably in the House this week. Not one D...
Posted by United States on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:28:00 PST