Cheap Gas

Typically in my neck of the woods, gas prices have been between $4.02 to $4.10 for the last month or so. I have gotten lucky and found it for $3.89 a couple of times. Today, while out running some errands, we decided to make a pass through the main drag in town to see who had the cheapest gas. I was shocked when I saw this sign. $3.69 ? Really ? I checked, and the other three stations were selling gas for the same price. Well, I filled up, and wondered how can this be ? I do know oil prices have dropped a little. I also know that the debate on energy, and drilling, and our reserves has stopped for the summer. Could it be that the speculators have made enough money ? Could big oil have run out of room to put all those zero's on their paychecks ? I heard there was a secret that has come out of the Obama camp that could save us all some gas. Take a look.............



That's brilliant ! Why haven't we thought of this sooner ? Yeah, right. We all know about he air in the tires, and the tune ups. What I want to know is what happened in 5 days time that gas prices in my area dropped 30 cents. I'm not complaining, but I want it to continue. Congress is on summer break, Maybe that has something to do with it. Let's see if the gas prices continue to drop while they're gone. YA HEAR THAT GW ? GO AHEAD AND ENJOY THE BREAK

Oh, Sorry to disturb you. Carry on............

Attack Ads

I knew they were coming. I knew that they would contain everything but the facts that we need to hear. Is this what politics has come down to ? I saw this ad for the first time today and had to share.



Could this be anymore outrageous ?
Do we really need the " Sainted one " image
shoved down our throats anymore ?
I do not want any candidates opinion
of another offered to me as a reason to
give him my one and only vote.
What I need to know is what they will do to
repair our economy ? What are they planning to
do about the waste full spending in government ?
I want to know if there is a way to end the war
and stop the destruction. If we have a real purpose
to be over there fighting, then tell me what it is,
and how you plan to get the job done.
We are not ignorant people, and the "scare tactics "
are not working anymore. I have no intention to
vote based on ghost stories, or tales of monsters
under my bed. I will, however, make my decision
based on who I think will make the decision to put America first, and to the person
who can speak to us as intelligent people, and not sheep. We are the most advanced, intelligent
and informed group of voters to ever go to the polls. Instead of rock videos and Paris Hilton, how about real information. Come on guy's, give it to us. We can handle it

Tough Enough ?

This is one of the more colorful characters who have become legends of the Old West. "Hanging Judge Roy Bean," remains one of the most fascinating. Calling himself the "Law West of the Pecos," he is said to have kept a pet bear in his courtroom and sentenced dozens to the gallows, following his motto "Hang 'em first, try 'em later." One of many hanging judges in the days of no lawyers, no insanity defense, no plea deals, and definitely no appeals. It was a tough world back then, and the law was just as tough. Today, the accused are offered every opportunity for defense. True there may be some that are wrongly convicted of something, but when the verdict of guilt has been admitted, what happens then ? Well, let me tell you about a news story I read today. This is a true story, and the headline was " Mother gets 1 year for abuse, neglect " I read further and find that this woman, who was intoxicated with a .26 blood alcohol content, threw her 3 year old daughter into the center of a pool because the little girl had pulled and ripped her shirt. When realizing that the mother was not going to help the child, who had sunk to the bottom, a 7 year old girl dove in and brought the baby to the surface for air. The child was unresponsive, and her lips were purple, so OTHER CHILDREN in the home called 911, and worked to revive the child. Now wait, it gets better. While the 3-year-old was en route to the hospital, the mother sat on the couch, drinking a beer, and, still angry, kicked her 1 year old daughter across the kitchen floor, according to witness statements. In court, the mothers lawyer argued that she was not in her right mind when the incidents occurred and that she has come to realize her mistakes and is ready to get the help she needs. I can only think of one way to help a person like this, but what has outraged me the most, and inspired me to use this story as my topic today, is the fact that she was sentenced to ONE YEAR in prison. WHAT ? Did I miss something ? What was that judge thinking ? I read further and found that the guilty plea was entered because of a deal that was
made between between the defending attorney and the prosecutor. I ask myself why. Was this 3 year old girl not worth the time or money to prosecute this worthless piece of trash ? Is her life worth only a year ? And to make it worse, the judge sat there on his bench and allowed it to happen. I know we have come a long way since the days of the wild west, and I know that we have evolved in the last few decades into a more civilized society, but it is still a cruel world out there, and there are still many uncivilized people. Has the law gone soft ? Can they still dispense justice in a manner that the punishment will fit the crime ? Are the judges tough enough ?

Found in my mail today

I was sent an email today from a friend that really got my attention. I did a little research on the info that was sent, and thought it was worth talking about here today. He sent me to.......

http://web.welcomebackveterans.org/index.jsp

It talks about helping our returning soldiers with getting mental health treatment, and into family support programs. It discusses helping our returning veterans with physical limitations find and keep jobs. It offers them everything they need to return to a normal life. I give a lot of praise to these foundations that offer this kind of support to our servicemen. Our federal government should be ashamed that organizations like this one needs to exist. If you get a chance today, please clink the link and have a look.

If we lived in TV land

When I got up this morning, I got my coffee together and looked out the kitchen window. It seemed a little dark, so I thought rain is on the way. I walked into my living room and turned on my TV to catch the weather on the morning news. I was instantly smothered with the coverage of the attacks both candidates are guilty of, and said NOT TODAY ! I flipped through the channels until I could find something far away from politics, and let my mind have a little relief. I did find some comfort in some old cartoons, and a stray Andy Griffith show. One of the good ones too, with ole Barney flippin out over something. I sat there most of the morning watching reruns, and flipping back and forth between cop shows, and court shows, and a few talk shows. Isn't TV land great ? Most of the characters problems were solved in 30 minutes, and the good guy always got the bad guy. It was then that I started to think. What if ..............................................

We got one of the tough guy cops to run for President. A no nonsense guy that gets things done. Honest, and up front about everything he says ?

Not only would he have to be tough and honest, but he would have to be smart. Someone that can look at a person while they are speaking, and see the lies coming out, someone that can solve the mysteries in D.C. , and bring out the truth

I am beginning to like that type of candidate. Tough, honest, and not afraid to get to the truth!

And an equally tough running mate who is fearless, and demands respect !

The TV land candidate would also be willing to help people. someone who really understands when people need help, or are just looking for a handout

And a VP that knows what there job is, and is willing to support the president, not do stupid things that could make them look bad

Without a doubt, they would have to know whats happening in our country. Someone who is up to date with current events, and speaks regularly with the big decision makers

But still TOUGH !







They would have to be able to speak to the people. They would need to be able to tell us the truth, no matter how bad it was

Tough, honest, smart, not afraid to find the truth, can speak to the people. Maybe the wrong Law & Order guy stepped up





Oh well, we got who we got, and it's to late for a write in now. Lets all sit back and prepare for the mud slinging, and name calling, and skeletons, That these two men are sure to drag each other through. Hey, they are allowed to act like that. They are running for President . You know, highest job in the land, symbol of democracy.