You Got to Be Kidding?!?

Is this what they meant by stimulous package?

So Much for The Contract with America...

I just wonder what all the critics of the Bush admistration think about the new rules (with rather Draconian results) that are being created by Pelosi?

Tax Cut Myth

If I just listen to the political ads, I would think that George W. Bush cut the taxes on the rich and soaked the middle class with taxes. But that is not the case. As a matter of fact, according to the the IRS and Wall Street Journal, the very rich are paying a huge hunk of the burden. Here are some interesting numbers: 97% of the taxes are paid by the top 50% of income earners. 86% of the taxes are paid by the top 25% and this is an increase from 84% prior to the Bush administration. Finally, 39% of the taxes are paid by the top 1% of the rich people in this country.

How much more patriotic can the rich people be?

It's the Little Things...

I found this story about how the DNC handle the flags after their convention rather disturbing. I also question the choice of credential design used at the DNC convention. All this goes to what I can only conclude is a lack of respect for our flag and for our country. You have a potential first lady who has only become proud of her country when her husband became the Democratic nominee.

Flag Etiquette
STANDARDS of RESPECT

The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

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  The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.


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  The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.


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  The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard


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  The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.


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  The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.


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  The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.
The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.
When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

Oil from Bug Poop

I really don't know what the big deal is about bacteria that give off "oil" as a waste product. Washington D. C. has been giving off hot gas for years!!

Sobering Video

Newt Gingritch offers some thoughts on the war on terror and how displaced from reality we are. I think he makes some good points regarding the nature of these Muslim terrorists and how our secular logic does not apply.

The apology

Here is a link to a cartoon from the Mike Thompson Blog.

Taking a page from the James McGreevy play book, Kwame used his wife to gain sympathy from the people of Detroit.

Ultimately, he will have to answer to the real issue of lying under oath ultimately costing the city nearly 9 million dollars.

For the past week, this scandal has really taken the focus off the issues of the city and for that reason, this mayor should step down. His actions has called into question everything he has done in the past and what he may do in the future.


Below is the "apology" offered by the mayor:



And finally..here is some art work from a co-worker:

Hillary's Campaign Car

I have to thank my buddy Joe for sending this too me:



If Hillary were to design a car, based on the way she lays out her campaign message, this is what it may look like.

You figure out which way she's heading.

Citizenship

Both Huckabee and Ron Paul have suggested that the Constitution should be amended eliminating birthright to citizenship. At first I was completely against this idea, but after reading what the 14th Amendment really meant in historical terms, I am thinking that this should be considered.

The 14th Amendment was ratified on July 9, 1868 and it was intended to secure rights for former slaves, people who were brought here against their will. According to some Houston hospitals, administrators estimate that 70 or 80% of the babies born have parents who are in the country illegally. The birthright citizenship is being used fraudulently and is taxing the resources of the United States.

Even (illegal?) Aliens get in on the political frey!

My friend Leo has posted a commentary by what I am assuming is an illegal alien. I doubt he (perhaps she) has a green card.

The Attack Ads Must Stop!!!

They have gone too far!

Chuck Norris Endorses Huckabee

Maybe Obama has Oprah, but Mike has Chuck!