Mysterious Ways of the Lord
I never thought I would enjoy watching the news about an airplane crash.
But the Lord works in mysterious ways, and with a sense of humor!
First: No one died!
Second: The passengers standing on the wing appeared to be walking on water!
Third: It removed Obama from the headlines for 24 hours!
Fourth: No one in the government could take credit for the miracle! AND
Fifth: It wasn't George Bush's fault!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Don't Need No Stinkin SSN
Republican claims stimulus would aid illegal immigrants
The Associated PressPublished: January 29, 2009
WASHINGTON: The $800 billion-plus economic stimulus measure making its way through Congress could steer government checks to illegal immigrants, an anonymous top Republican congressional official asserted Thursday, even though nonresident aliens were excluded in the bill.
The legislation, which would send tax credits of $500 per worker and $1,000 per couple, expressly disqualifies nonresident aliens, but it would allow people who do not have Social Security numbers to be eligible for the checks.
Undocumented immigrants who are not eligible for a Social Security number can file tax returns with an alternative number. A House-passed version of the economic recovery bill and one making its way through the Senate would allow anyone with such a number, called an individual taxpayer identification number, to qualify for the tax credits.
A revolt among Republican conservatives to similar provisions of a 2008 economic stimulus bill, which sent rebate checks to most wage earners, forced Democratic congressional leaders to add stricter eligibility requirements. That legislation, enacted in February 2008, required that people have valid Social Security numbers in order to get checks.
The Republican official voiced concerns about the latest economic aid measure on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Today in Americas
Obama settles into a more informal White House
U.S. stimulus plan components vary in speed and efficiency
Obama plans to broaden faith-based office
Republicans have already blasted the package for including what they argue is wasteful spending and omitting tax cuts for wealthier people and businesses they say are needed to jump-start the anemic economy.
Not a single Republican voted for an $819 billion version of the plan when it passed the House on Wednesday.
Republican senators arranged a midday news conference to voice their concerns.
The Associated PressPublished: January 29, 2009
WASHINGTON: The $800 billion-plus economic stimulus measure making its way through Congress could steer government checks to illegal immigrants, an anonymous top Republican congressional official asserted Thursday, even though nonresident aliens were excluded in the bill.
The legislation, which would send tax credits of $500 per worker and $1,000 per couple, expressly disqualifies nonresident aliens, but it would allow people who do not have Social Security numbers to be eligible for the checks.
Undocumented immigrants who are not eligible for a Social Security number can file tax returns with an alternative number. A House-passed version of the economic recovery bill and one making its way through the Senate would allow anyone with such a number, called an individual taxpayer identification number, to qualify for the tax credits.
A revolt among Republican conservatives to similar provisions of a 2008 economic stimulus bill, which sent rebate checks to most wage earners, forced Democratic congressional leaders to add stricter eligibility requirements. That legislation, enacted in February 2008, required that people have valid Social Security numbers in order to get checks.
The Republican official voiced concerns about the latest economic aid measure on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Today in Americas
Obama settles into a more informal White House
U.S. stimulus plan components vary in speed and efficiency
Obama plans to broaden faith-based office
Republicans have already blasted the package for including what they argue is wasteful spending and omitting tax cuts for wealthier people and businesses they say are needed to jump-start the anemic economy.
Not a single Republican voted for an $819 billion version of the plan when it passed the House on Wednesday.
Republican senators arranged a midday news conference to voice their concerns.
More from Michelle Malkin, i am freezing and obarfy is cozy
Obama’s thermostat setting: “He likes it warm;” Prediction: Mrs. Obama will shop for cardigans today
By Michelle Malkin • January 29, 2009 11:10 AM
Looks like another case of more “shared sacrifice” for thee, but not for He.
After lecturing us all to turn down our thermostats to “72 degrees at all times” on the campaign trail, The One moves into the White House and promptly cranks up the heat to tropical temperatures! (Hat tip - Ed Morrissey)
Ain’t that special:
The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy when, on his first full day in the White House, President Obama was photographed in the Oval Office without his suit jacket. There was, however, a logical explanation: Mr. Obama, who hates the cold, had cranked up the thermostat.
“He’s from Hawaii, O.K.?” said Mr. Obama’s senior adviser, David Axelrod, who occupies the small but strategically located office next door to his boss. “He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there.”
And then he has the nerve to lecture East Coasters to toughen up over the winter weather?
Love the smell of orchids heavy with the scent of eco-hypocrisy…
Wonder what the temp was at the cocktail party last night?
***
It’s hard to crusade for “green” this and “green” that with the thermostat at 77 degrees, don’t you think. I predict Mrs. Obama will be shopping ASAP for some Jimmy Carter-style cardigans to rectify Obama’s eco-hypocrisy. Copy it well, Michelle:
I guess she better check if her purchases are okay with the black designers association first, though
By Michelle Malkin • January 29, 2009 11:10 AM
Looks like another case of more “shared sacrifice” for thee, but not for He.
After lecturing us all to turn down our thermostats to “72 degrees at all times” on the campaign trail, The One moves into the White House and promptly cranks up the heat to tropical temperatures! (Hat tip - Ed Morrissey)
Ain’t that special:
The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy when, on his first full day in the White House, President Obama was photographed in the Oval Office without his suit jacket. There was, however, a logical explanation: Mr. Obama, who hates the cold, had cranked up the thermostat.
“He’s from Hawaii, O.K.?” said Mr. Obama’s senior adviser, David Axelrod, who occupies the small but strategically located office next door to his boss. “He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there.”
And then he has the nerve to lecture East Coasters to toughen up over the winter weather?
Love the smell of orchids heavy with the scent of eco-hypocrisy…
Wonder what the temp was at the cocktail party last night?
***
It’s hard to crusade for “green” this and “green” that with the thermostat at 77 degrees, don’t you think. I predict Mrs. Obama will be shopping ASAP for some Jimmy Carter-style cardigans to rectify Obama’s eco-hypocrisy. Copy it well, Michelle:
I guess she better check if her purchases are okay with the black designers association first, though
From Michelle Malkin's blog Obarfy celebrates making America a Socialist Country with $100 bee and vodka martinis
Obama celebrates spending binge with cocktails and wagyu steak
By Michelle Malkin • January 29, 2009 06:28 AM
Can the Obama administration be anymore tone deaf? After pushing his $1.1 trillion Generational Theft Act of 2009 through the House last night, the White House apparently decided to throw itself a swank cocktail party. According to ABC’s Jake Tapper, the menu included alcoholic beverages (vodka martinis are an Obama favorite, reportedly) and wagyu steak.
Yeah, “wagyu steak.” $100 per serving delicacy. I had to look it up, too.
On the heels of the most expensive inaugural celebration in American history and passage of a trillion-dollar spending binge that will saddle future generations with unprecedented debt, perhaps President Obama might consider cutting back on such indulgences.
Or is the White House exempt from “shared sacrifice,” Mr. President?
“New era of responsibility?”
Not so much.
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/01/29/obama-celebrates-spending-binge-with-cocktails-and-wagyu-steak/
By Michelle Malkin • January 29, 2009 06:28 AM
Can the Obama administration be anymore tone deaf? After pushing his $1.1 trillion Generational Theft Act of 2009 through the House last night, the White House apparently decided to throw itself a swank cocktail party. According to ABC’s Jake Tapper, the menu included alcoholic beverages (vodka martinis are an Obama favorite, reportedly) and wagyu steak.
Yeah, “wagyu steak.” $100 per serving delicacy. I had to look it up, too.
On the heels of the most expensive inaugural celebration in American history and passage of a trillion-dollar spending binge that will saddle future generations with unprecedented debt, perhaps President Obama might consider cutting back on such indulgences.
Or is the White House exempt from “shared sacrifice,” Mr. President?
“New era of responsibility?”
Not so much.
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/01/29/obama-celebrates-spending-binge-with-cocktails-and-wagyu-steak/
Monday, January 26, 2009
It was a tearful weekend
So I saw Jesus Christ Superstar Thursday night, only here 2 nights, dont know why but oh well. The Theater it was in is an old elegant ornate theater and they have trashed it by replacing those red velvet seat cushioned row chairs with folding chairs with bright pink 3" foam cushions. The chairs were put in rows like sardines and you could not get comfortable at all, thanks a lot jerks.
Ted Neeley, yes THE Ted Neeley still plays Jesus. He has to be in his 60's and when he came out I thought man you have not aged well and he started singing, and his voice well it was not very powerful. Little did I know that not too long into the play he belted out the song like he was 20 again, wow he still has it. Mary was not all that great and her touches and looks at Jesus were a little freaky to me, not what I thought they should be. The person who stole the show was Judas, his voice and acting, well noone on stage could even come close, not even Ted. If you get a chance to see it do so as Judas is worth the price of the ticket. I got to meet him after the show and what a neat guy he is.
I also saw Gran Torino. This has to be one of the best Clint Eastwood's movies in my opinion. A very powerful movie but so true of what America has become and what the Senior Citizens must feel. Here is a white man in his 80's who is the only white guy left in his neighborhood, houses built in the 60's, he raised a family there, once a place where you knew everyone and helped each other out. Now he is surrounded by people from Laos along with the gangs they brought. He struggles with this the whole movie. I understand where he comes from, this is America and we have certain things we do here, and when immigrants come here and think we should conform to them, well that ain't right. This is America and English is our official language, we don't kill chickens in our backyard and we respect each other or we should. Go see the move and don't judge it til you see the whole movie.
Ted Neeley, yes THE Ted Neeley still plays Jesus. He has to be in his 60's and when he came out I thought man you have not aged well and he started singing, and his voice well it was not very powerful. Little did I know that not too long into the play he belted out the song like he was 20 again, wow he still has it. Mary was not all that great and her touches and looks at Jesus were a little freaky to me, not what I thought they should be. The person who stole the show was Judas, his voice and acting, well noone on stage could even come close, not even Ted. If you get a chance to see it do so as Judas is worth the price of the ticket. I got to meet him after the show and what a neat guy he is.
I also saw Gran Torino. This has to be one of the best Clint Eastwood's movies in my opinion. A very powerful movie but so true of what America has become and what the Senior Citizens must feel. Here is a white man in his 80's who is the only white guy left in his neighborhood, houses built in the 60's, he raised a family there, once a place where you knew everyone and helped each other out. Now he is surrounded by people from Laos along with the gangs they brought. He struggles with this the whole movie. I understand where he comes from, this is America and we have certain things we do here, and when immigrants come here and think we should conform to them, well that ain't right. This is America and English is our official language, we don't kill chickens in our backyard and we respect each other or we should. Go see the move and don't judge it til you see the whole movie.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Lest We Forget
Today as American goes to the toilet and flushes itself out into the ocean, we should remember why America became America. So in honor of one of the true comedians we have ever had Red Skelton, his interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance:
The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.
Now, more than ever, listen to the meaning of these words.
”I’ve been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you.
If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word?”
I
me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge
dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
Allegiance
my love and my devotion.
To the flag
our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there’s respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job!
United
that means that we have all come together.
States
individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that’s love for country.
And to the republic
a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it’s from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation
one nation, meaning “so blessed by God”
Indivisible
incapable of being divided.
With liberty
which is freedom – the right of power to live one’s own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation.
And Justice
the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
For all
which means, boys and girls, it’s as much your country as it is mine.
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country and two words have been added to the pledge of Allegiance…
UNDER GOD
Wouldn’t it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools too?
God Bless America!”
The following words were spoken by the late Red Skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.
Now, more than ever, listen to the meaning of these words.
”I’ve been listening to you boys and girls recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you.
If I may, may I recite it and try to explain to you the meaning of each word?”
I
me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge
dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity.
Allegiance
my love and my devotion.
To the flag
our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there’s respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job!
United
that means that we have all come together.
States
individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that’s love for country.
And to the republic
a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it’s from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation
one nation, meaning “so blessed by God”
Indivisible
incapable of being divided.
With liberty
which is freedom – the right of power to live one’s own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation.
And Justice
the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others.
For all
which means, boys and girls, it’s as much your country as it is mine.
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country and two words have been added to the pledge of Allegiance…
UNDER GOD
Wouldn’t it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools too?
God Bless America!”
Monday, January 12, 2009
Was Thomas Jefferson a Prophet?
My aunt sent me this.
Thomas Jefferson could be called a prophet.
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe .
Thomas Jefferson
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson
No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
Very Interesting Quote
In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:
'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.
Thomas Jefferson could be called a prophet.
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe .
Thomas Jefferson
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson
No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
Very Interesting Quote
In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:
'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.
Send Sarah a Card
http://www.readmylipsticknetwork.com/sarah_palin/birthday.htm
Sarah Palin's birthday is February 11, go to Read My Lipstick for an address to send her a card. Let's see how many cards we can send her.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Pelosi Does It To Us Again
Subject: Fwd: Windfall Tax on Retirement Incom
>
> Adding a tax to your retirement is simply another way of saying to the
> American people, you're so darn stupid that we're going to keep doing this
until we drain every cent from you. That's what the Speaker of the House is saying.
> Read below...............
>
> Nancy Pelosi wants a Windfall Tax on Retirement Income. In other words tax
> what you have made by investing toward your retirement. This woman is a nut
> case! You aren't going to believe this.
>
> Madam speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to put a Windfall Tax on all stock market
> profits (including Retirement fund, 401K and Mutual Funds! Alas , it is true
- all to help the 12 Million Illegal Immigrants and other unemployed
> Minorities!
>
> This woman is frightening.
> She quotes...' We need to work toward the goal of equalizing income, (didn't
> Marx say something like this?), in our country and at the same time limiting
> the amount the rich can invest.' (I am not rich, are you?)
>
> When asked how these new tax dollars would be spent, she replied:
> 'We need to raise the standard of living of our poor, unemployed and
> minorities. For example, we have an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants
in our country who need our help along with millions of unemployed minorities. Stock
market windfall profits taxes could go a long way to guarantee these people
> the standard of living they would like to have as 'Americans'.' (Read that
> quote again and again and let it sink in. 'Lower your retirement, give it to
> others who have not worked as you have for it'.
>
> Send it on to your friends. I just did!! This lady is out of her mind and
> she is the speaker of the house
>
> Adding a tax to your retirement is simply another way of saying to the
> American people, you're so darn stupid that we're going to keep doing this
until we drain every cent from you. That's what the Speaker of the House is saying.
> Read below...............
>
> Nancy Pelosi wants a Windfall Tax on Retirement Income. In other words tax
> what you have made by investing toward your retirement. This woman is a nut
> case! You aren't going to believe this.
>
> Madam speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to put a Windfall Tax on all stock market
> profits (including Retirement fund, 401K and Mutual Funds! Alas , it is true
- all to help the 12 Million Illegal Immigrants and other unemployed
> Minorities!
>
> This woman is frightening.
> She quotes...' We need to work toward the goal of equalizing income, (didn't
> Marx say something like this?), in our country and at the same time limiting
> the amount the rich can invest.' (I am not rich, are you?)
>
> When asked how these new tax dollars would be spent, she replied:
> 'We need to raise the standard of living of our poor, unemployed and
> minorities. For example, we have an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants
in our country who need our help along with millions of unemployed minorities. Stock
market windfall profits taxes could go a long way to guarantee these people
> the standard of living they would like to have as 'Americans'.' (Read that
> quote again and again and let it sink in. 'Lower your retirement, give it to
> others who have not worked as you have for it'.
>
> Send it on to your friends. I just did!! This lady is out of her mind and
> she is the speaker of the house
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Home Invastions
I had a home invasion last month, not the kind you are thinking of but so far to the tune of $6,000.00 and 4 racoons and a squirrel. Apparently the racoons are moving into my Housing Edition because some greedy house builders threw them out of their home across the street in a big empty field and now they need a new place to live. I am the 4th house in a year in my block to be invaded. Oh lucky me. Now anyone who knows me will tell you I love animals more than people and racoons are beautiful animals but they are very destructive.
They chewed a hole through my shake shingle roof, another reason not to have that kind of roof, and proceeded to make theirselves at home in my attic. They tore up the hose that connects all the heat ducts before the holidays and so my upstairs is like an icebox because half the rooms have no heat coming into them and believe me when it is -3 outside it gets cold in a house with no heat. They tore up all the insulation, and I don't know what else. They also one night decided to throw everything off my shelves with all my holiday decorations into the middle of the floor, it sounded like they were moving furniture and letting it drop which they kind of did.
So between Critter Control and my insurance it will be all taken care soon and I can't wait to get back to my house being my house and being able to put Christmas away. If you think the little varmints are cute, they are but beware their cuteness sucks you into their evil plan to take over your house.
They chewed a hole through my shake shingle roof, another reason not to have that kind of roof, and proceeded to make theirselves at home in my attic. They tore up the hose that connects all the heat ducts before the holidays and so my upstairs is like an icebox because half the rooms have no heat coming into them and believe me when it is -3 outside it gets cold in a house with no heat. They tore up all the insulation, and I don't know what else. They also one night decided to throw everything off my shelves with all my holiday decorations into the middle of the floor, it sounded like they were moving furniture and letting it drop which they kind of did.
So between Critter Control and my insurance it will be all taken care soon and I can't wait to get back to my house being my house and being able to put Christmas away. If you think the little varmints are cute, they are but beware their cuteness sucks you into their evil plan to take over your house.
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