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Why is it that Obama is suddenly African American?

All I've heard all day, is the African Americans saying how proud they are (now) of their race.

He's half White !! He's not African American !!

It's ashame that the minority vote, which turned out in numbers, only voted for him because he's "African American". Who's Racist ?

One lady even went as far as to say.."now he can bring up issues for the African Americans"

What the heck is that about?

HE'S BI RACIAL !! HE'S NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN !!!

It's sickening to see the media putting such garbage on the air.

VENT HERE...

What is the problem with taxing only on what we buy, but not what we make?

Doesn't that ensure every illegal, drug dealer, and everybody else that spends money in our country is paying taxes?

Do away with the IRS?

Why is this a problem???

I had to write this after hearing so much of the candidates talk about taxes....and what huge breaks there going to give.

My wife has a small business. It's new, just getting off the ground. After this years taxes,her taxable income was only $2200. Since she is self-employed, her tax on that income is $1900. You read it right. She's allowed to keep $300. Doesn't that just want to make you go out and start a small business? I think she needs a bail out....but not 7 billion....just a few thousand will do.

Oh..and since she owes the IRS now...her "stimulus check" went to the money she owes. 

What a great system !!! Steal from the poor & bail out the rich!!!  Then they can continue to party.

What's your take??

Does it matter who wins when it comes to the little guy??

On October 23, 1983,  241 service member gave their life in the Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut. While we remember so many other heros that died while serving our country, I believe we tend to forget this act of terror.

As the service members slept in their barracks, a suicide bomber drove his vehicle into the barracks completely destroying the building killing almost all inside. This cowardly act changed families forever including myself.

Although I was not in Beirut, I lost my one time division officer, Lt. James Surch USN. He was a previously enlisted man & was well liked by all aboard our ship, the USS Juneau. He was 25 days away from returning to San Diego to retire.  He and his wife to be, had just purchased a home where they could live out the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, this never came to be.

I also lost a classmate from high school. Lcpl Richard "Ricky" Morrow, who graduated High School in 1982, was at the beginning of life and his career in the Marines. I've talked with his then girlfriend a few years ago. She thinks about him everyday. He was the love of her life, and they planned to marry. Once again, this never came to be.

So, please take a brief moment to think about the lives that were taken on that day, Oct. 23, 1983 and families that continue to be affected to this day. Since so many things never came to be, in so many ways, the least we can do is remeber our fallen heros from horrible day.

This is my contribution.

Thanks

Did anybody watch the VMA's?

The VMA's aired the other night, and it was the worst one yet. The guy they had hosting didn't draw a laugh all night. It was extremely boring and not well planned at all. The new face of music (that's what they call it...music) sux.

I think there was maybe 2 or 3 SONGS all night. The rest was mumbled words by various artists (that's what they call them) that... only those with a secret language could understand. No wonder kids can't spell or even speak correctly today!!

Whomever did the pushing to get that host should be executed....oops....fired.

Let me know how you felt after watching ?

Did you find the host an absolute idiot ?

Here we go again.... another election and the endless commercials about how bad the other guy is.

If both candidates are as bad as the other says, why aren't they both in jail instead of running for President?

I've heard the word "CHANGE" so much, I'm sick.

The only thing that's going to change is the Office of the President. If you REALLY think there is going to be change....I have a bridge for sell.

We've heard the same promises over and over, election after election, decade over decade.....and NOTHING CHANGES.

Taxes are still high, Our security sucks, Our borders are revolving doors & we continue to be the "World Police".

Things will only get worse and promises will be broken. But hey, we're used to it. Stick it to us again...we're tough.

What's you thoughts?

I've been sitting here thinking about the Presidential race. Let's be honest...neither candidate is worth much. So, I began to wonder about writing in Hillary.

WOW, just think if all 18 million people that wanted Hillary on the ticket, wrote her in at the polls. Imagine how this would turn the election upside down.

I know it would ensure Obama would not be elected, but I'll just stick to the topic.

What do you think would happen if Hillary received millions of write in votes ?

Would you consider writing in Hillary ?

Your thoughts are appreciated.

I've heard for many years that Disney gives health coverage to "Life Partners", but not un-

married Male/Female relationships. My "other half" works at Blockbuster and they have

the same policy. We have been together for 10 yrs, but don't have the same benefits as

gay couples. What's up with that??

Is this really true about Disney ?

If so, isn't this discrimination based on gender ?

Shouldn't a reporter jump on this story?

As I was forced to go to the Magic Kingdom yesterday, I was still looking forward to the

Haunted Mansion & Pirates of the Carribean.  While going through these 2 rides, I

noticed 2 or 3  nooses hanging or projected.  So, I asked my self..."Self, should this be

construed as racial?" After all, the noose is deemed racial for anybody else, why not

in this case?  I knew then, a blog was in order.  (I'm playing devils advocate here)

Where is Disney's sensitivity??

Should they be made to take them down?? or Is it just a decoration?

What makes this different from halloween decorations?

Did you know that the FEMA trailers, that were passed out during Katrina, are being

taken back? Initially, FEMA gave the people that had them the opportunity to buy them

@ $1200. I know this because I have friends that were directly affected. NOW, FEMA

is taking all the trailers back & the people that bought them are being refunded their

money as the trailers are to all be destroyed.

I smell a rat !  I'd bet and arm & a leg something is WRONG with these trailers.  I would

also bet it has to do with the materials used to make them. 

What's your take?

I caught part of a story today that mentioned some churches are installing ATM's to make it easier for parrishoners to give. LOL......This is for real.  The thought .......that people use their card so much these days..they forget to bring cash to church. (I'm sure they don't forget)

WHAT A CROCK !  WWJD? he would slide his card of life through the ATM.....located in the back of the church....

OK..I'm ready for some great feedback....especially you...NORTH

I can't stop laughing myself......sucker born every minute.

I just went to CompUsa and made one (1) small purchase. When I got my receipt, I was amazed how long it was. (I've received them in the past...today it bothered me..lol). Anyway, when I got home I just had to do it......I measured it. The reciept for ONE item was 25 inches long.

 What the heck is going on with that??

Is this a total waste of money & paper??

Know of any other stores that waste like that??

I'm thoroughly disgusted & at my wits end !!

In San Diego, the PUBLIC schools  are allowing Muslims to pray during the day. The are making foot baths and special rooms for them to honor ALLAH. HOWEVER, NO OTHERS in the same schools can pray if they're other than Muslim. That's right....the good ole' USA is afraid to step on toes again.

This is simply insane to me !!  How can this be..the last time I checked this was AMERICA, not some Muslim nation.

How dare this be allowed in our own back front yards?

What do you think should be done about this situation?

Should religious leaders like (Jesse & AL) raise some hell?? (They do any other time.)

I'm sure you've all seen the story about the 2 little kids that have been charged with sexual assault.

The Crime : Running down the school hall and smacking the butts of 6 girls.

They were arrested from the school AND face prison time !!!  THIS IS NUTS !!!!

Because on of the mother's is speaking out about the ridiculous nature of this "crime", the State prosecutor is upset & may try to push it even harder.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR COUNTRY !!!  IT MUST BE FIXED !!

The laws have gotten so out of hand  we don't which way is up.  From racial profiling to illegals to this nonsense. The friggin cereal companies even took away "children attracting" characters.

What do you think about this situation with the kids ?? (I think @ 10yrs old)

Can kids EVER be kids again??    or    Is that era completely gone& our kids are getting ripped off?

I can't remember the county, but one of the counties in Florida just recently had a sting on contractors working without a license. I know it's a good thing, but not the way it was handled.

They used 140 hours of time to do this X 10 or 12 police officer. So, that's around 1400 man hours.   They plan this elaborate scheme to enforce the law...and it's only a misdemeanor !

I think 1400 man hours could have been geared toward more important things...like felons. If your going to have a sting, why on something like this? These guys will be out that night, pay a fine and do it again.

I would bet the fines imposed on these people don't even come close to the money & time wasted on this sting.

What's your take?