Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Missing the point ...


Republicans are tearing each other into pieces. Why don’t they concentrate on the fact that 36 of Obama’s aides owe $800,000 in back taxes.  Further, Federal employees owe millions. Also, all this talk about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae—Franklin Raines, Tim Howard, and Jim Johnson—where are they?  They received millions taking down the housing market and now are advisers for Obama.  Why are the people who make the policies not held to the same standards?  Is there something the American people are missing?

Handouts breed laziness.  It's that simple. Yes, I believe handouts are un-American. We are founded by a Constitution that promotes equality, justice, and the opportunity to work for our future. Keyword: work. I love how people are finding reason to argue the point that Mitt Romney makes so much money, but how many back taxes does he owe?  Does he donate to charity?  Does Newt Gingrich donate?  Santorum?  Ron Paul?  They all do!  Some donate more than others but that's not the point.  

I grew up in a conservative state and, quite frankly, am embarrassed on how the Republicans are acting. Perhaps the symbol for Democrats and Republicans should switch for this upcoming election in November. After all, Republicans are making a(n) "donkey" out of themselves.

Would also recommend researching government websites on policies rather than relying on someones opinion. So, before you start to rant off who to vote for because of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender, research the information. Yes...in other words-- work.  Don't rely on unbiased opinions and Google research.  Have confidence and rely on yourself.


Also, note that everyone has their own opinions and do not have to think how you think or act like you act.  We are not robots.  We are Americans.  We are bipolar, flip flop on issues, watch movies, and have numerous opinions that we feel the whole world needs to hear. However, we have freedom, have the right to worship anywhere, can give our opinions freely to whomever will lend an ear, AND the United States of America, despite the economic hardship, is still one of the most giving nations in the world.  


Whoa, Big gulps, huh?
Well, see ya later!
(in the words of Lloyd off of Dumb and Dumber)



Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Fulfill One 2012 Goal... check


English Comp or Language Arts has never been a strength of mine... but since this isn't for an in class presentation or for a grade, figure why the heck not!  This is for me to fulfill one of my goals for 2012:  to give my opinion to whomever will listen.  Too often I leave my opinions in the silence just for mind to wrap around concepts or connections within this world, and I never write it down in my own journal.  Typing is much easier and quicker!  We do live in an advanced world and, please correct me if I'm wrong, but we all rely heavily on technology each waking day.
So, this blog will help me fulfill one of my goals.  Too bad it couldn't help my triathlon goal for this summer... can blogs run?