Fun with (/at the expense of) Liberals...

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Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped.

· At 5, began studying under his cousins tutor.

· At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French.

· At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages.

· At 16, entered the College of William and Mary.

· At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe.

· At 23, started his own law practice.

· At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses.

· At 31, wrote the widely circulated "Summary View of the Rights of British America" and retired from his law practice.

· At 32, was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress.

· At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence.

· At 33, took three years to revise Virginias legal code and wrote a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom.

· At 36, was elected the second Governor of Virginia succeeding Patrick Henry.

· At 40, served in Congress for two years.

· At 41, was the American minister to France and negotiated commercial treaties with European nations along with Ben Franklin and John Adams.

· At 46, served as the first Secretary of State under George Washington.

· At 53, served as Vice President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.

· At 55, drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of Republican Party.

· At 57, was elected the third president of the United States.

· At 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation's size.

· At 61, was elected to a second term as President.

· At 65, retired to Monticello.

· At 80, helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine.

· At 81, almost single-handedly created the University of Virginia and served as its first president.

· At 83, died on the 50th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams

    Thomas Jefferson knew because he himself studied the previous failed attempts at government.  He understood actual history, the nature of God, his laws and the nature of man.  That happens to be way more than what most understand today.  Jefferson really knew his stuff.  A voice from the past to lead us in the future:

    John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

    "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

    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.

Of course this isn’t happening the way millions of travelers describe it. (BS)  There are hundreds of opinions, stories, video, images, jokes and cartoons on the subject.  I’d hope I can link as many of those items as possible so I’ll try at least a few to get the ball rolling.  But, did anyone ever really stop to think that this symptom is a smoke screen for the real problems???

Why are there such extreme “security measures” in the first place?  Because we’re afraid of terrorists killing people on planes, or worse, using planes as missiles against hardened targets like on 9/11.  These processes need to be perfect to prevent this from happening, but they aren’t.  They can never be.  The only way to prevent it is to stop using airplanes.  Well, with everyone complaining and threatening to drive, take a train or stay home, this could be the effect the “terrorists” actually wanted in the first place.  Make us work less, play less, travel less, and even shut down the airline industry.  Although the TSA and Homeland Security may be willing accomplices, the fact is that the real enemy is still our enemy, radical Islam.

To the point.  Get rid of illegal aliens.  Stop terrorists before they get on transport headed to the U.S.  Scan packages, crates, luggage, and containers travelling within and toward the U.S.  Verify that people are who they say they are (no plastic masks.)  Kill Osama Bin Laden and anyone who works for him and anyone who takes his place, and that’s just a start, of course.  There are plenty of other solutions no one wants to know about like allowing passengers to follow the second amendment and carry weapons…unless they are suicidal.  Scan clothing for chemicals associated with banned substances or volatile chemicals, etc.

There will always be a way to beat the system, whatever system is in place.  To be politically correct yet grope young children or keep nude photos of anyone and everyone that passes through a body scanner is worse than unethical, immoral, and illegal, it is unconstitutional as well.  Why don’t we shoot someone carrying a bomb in their underwear, on-sight?  Because it would be unethical, immoral, illegal, and unconstitutional.  Or is it because it is politically incorrect?

For now, the only answer is to shut down the airlines in the only PC way we all know how.  Support the unions and regular business fliers and refuse to fly or at least refuse the body scan (opt out) for the public groping option that will shut down security screening and/or delay flights.  Here is some more thorough reading on the topic…

Opting-Out of a Full-Body Scan? Get Ready for the TSA's New Molestation Pat-Down

Opinion: New TSA Security Measures Go Too Far: Seen Naked or 'Enhanced' Pat-Down? I'll Drive, Thanks

Public Protests as TSA Torpedoes Constitution

I suggest business travelers try to work more with technology and conduct remote conferences or work remotely via telecommuting.  Vacationers might consider driving since trains are expensive and buses, lets just not go there.  Rent a car if necessary, especially if you would have done it at the airport of your destination anyway.  Then, fight back by having PROFESSIONALS run TSA, make the Airlines take care of their own security, and remove PC from security once and for all.  What are your thoughts?  Who has a related site to link here?  I’m not looking forward to MY next flight…are you?

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Check it out--like a double dose of antidepressant!!

One 82-year-old lady loves Obama and she  may have a very good point.  She says that Obama is amazing, and is rebuilding the American dream!  She gives us an entirely new slant on the "amazing" job Obama is doing, and she says that she will thank God for the President. Keep reading for her additional comments and an explanation.

When discussing Obama, she says

1.  Obama destroyed the Clinton  Political Machine, driving a stake through the heart of Hillary's  presidential aspirations - something no Republican was ever able  to do.

2.  Obama killed off the Kennedy Dynasty  - no more Kennedys trolling Washington looking for booze and women  wanting rides home.

3.  Obama is destroying the Democratic  Party before our eyes!  Dennis Moore had never lost a  race.  Evan Bayh had never lost a race.  Byron Dorgan  had never lost a race.  Harry Reid - soon to be GONE!  These are just a handful of the Democrats whose political careers Obama has destroyed.  By the end of 2010, dozens more will be gone.  Just think, in December of 2008 the Democrats were on  the rise.  In the last two election cycles, they had picked  up 14 Senate seats and 52 House seats.  The press was touting  the death of the Conservative Movement and the Republican Party. However, in just one year, Obama put a stop to all of this and will probably give the House - if not the Senate -  back to the  Republicans.

4.  Obama has completely exposed  liberals and progressives for what they are.  Sadly, every generation seems to need to re-learn the lesson on why they should  never actually put liberals in charge. Obama is bringing  home the lesson very well Liberals tax, borrow and  spend. Liberals won't bring themselves to protect  America. Liberals want to take over the  economy. Liberals think they know what is best for  everyone Liberals are not happy until they are running YOUR life

5.  Obama has brought more Americans  back to conservatism than anyone since Reagan.  In one year,  he has rejuvenated the Conservative Movement and brought out to  the streets millions of freedom loving Americans.  Name one  other time when you saw your friends and neighbors this interested  in taking back America!

6.  Obama, with his "amazing  leadership," has sparked the greatest period of sales of firearms  and ammunition this country has seen.  Law abiding citizens  have rallied and have provided a "stimulus" to the sporting goods  field while other industries have failed, faded, or moved  off-shore.

7.  In all honesty, one year ago I was  more afraid than I have been in my life.  Not afraid of the  economy, but afraid of the direction our country was going.   I thought, Americans have  forgotten what this country is all about. My neighbors and  friends, even strangers, have proved to me that my lack of  confidence in the greatness and wisdom of the American people  has been flat wrong

8.  When the American people wake up, no smooth talking teleprompter reader can fool them!  Barack Obama has served to wake up these great Americans.

Again, I want to say:  "Thank you,  Barack Obama!"  After all, this is exactly the kind of hope  and change we desperately needed!! 

November 2nd is HUGE!!!!

Please encourage others to Vote.

Simply put, elect a TEA Party coalition this November and make a veto-proof majority out of the House and Senate.  Since anything that is DONE today cannot be undone without the States or the President’s help, it’s pretty obvious why they’re cramming everything now.

It’s time to get the “Contract with America” mindset again.  This time, we need to do away with ALL career politicians.  George Washington didn’t need a term limit to leave and remember folks, he could have been King George if he wanted it.  But today, the BASTARDS don’t get the hint.  The machine puts morons on ballots, morons go to the polls and vote for them, and what do you think we’re going to get???  That’s rhetorical so don’t wait for an answer.  Yeah, if I vote for them I am one as well.  I hope it isn’t too late to change.

For all of the caucuses in DC today we need just one to make a real difference, the TEA Party Caucus.  Right now, real conservative Democrats, Independents, and Republicans can start it and sign up others.  Take a pledge and, don’t worry, we can hold their feet to the fire.  Come November, we can score them and vote IN the RIGHT folks and get rib of the riff-raff.  After WE the PEOPLE are heard; the Constitution restored; IRS, Dept. of Education, and other illegitimate agencies are abolished, then they can consider leaving office or installing Term Limits.

My agenda is Term Limits first, just in case anyone asks, but I know there are more pressing matters that could make that fight moot very soon.

At the very least, anyone who has NOT upheld their oath of office to protect the Constitution should be jailed, then officially removed from office.  Today would be good time for that to start.

Thank you for considering my rant.  Valid comments, pro or con, will be considered and approved.

Here’s a headline that caught my attention.

China warns against Obama-Dalai Lama meeting

It has finally come to this.  China OWNS Obama, as it owns most of the US (or that’s what it seems.)

Quick solution:

• Destroy China?! I don’t think so, even if we wanted to, it was practical, and they’re as bad as we think.

• Stop paying them back!? No again.

• What about the UN!?!  There’s a joke in there somewhere.

No, nothing that simple.  It’s as if I just realized that my kid’s cell phone bill is way out of control, and it’s my fault, so I’m embarrassed and don’t know where to turn.  The simple answer, on the cell phone issue, is take away the cell phone.  With China, it’s like Washington is our child and the cell phone bill is thousands of times larger than our own mortgage.  That’s embarrassing.  So sit back, here’s the answer…or at least the start of one.

Start by telling China to “Shut the F… Up!!!”

Next, either throw ALL of the “Bums” out of Washington or sit down and let them know they are all going to be out of work this coming November, so that they should start looking for a new job NOW!!!  Anything illegal will put them in jail, so be careful.  Fire everyone from useless, bloated Departments such as Education, Labor, Transportation, Energy, Agriculture, HHS; and dozens of Commissions and Committees.  Oh, and with no “employees”, close them all.  Of course, what happens when these useless, bloated entities stop spending money? We will have just increased the unemployment roles.  That’s scary, isn’t it?  Then we’ll need to get business back in full force, so cut the capital gains taxes and income taxes.  You think to yourself, why would that help these people who were working for these useless, bloated agencies?  I don’t think it would but anyone with marketable skills could find work, get some additional training and find a job, or just start a business.  The rest, why would we really care!?  If they had no skills why were they working for US in the first place, and why were we paying them???

Libtards and Progressives, get off the manure pile you’ve created and start making America Great again.  Yes, I mean move to Cuba.  Or maybe take your bleeding hearts to Mexico and help them out, and bring a few million expatriates with you while your at it.  But stop screwing us over.  Your days are numbered anyway.  You won’t win by “Evolution” since we’re awake now, and “WE” would kick your A$$es if you attempted a Revolution.

Now, as I said, this is just a start.  Few believe this is even possible, but how did the U.S. survive so long without all of the NEW and IMPROVED entitlement programs, Departments and agencies, only to get MORE screwed up after each and every one was tried?  Everyone know by now that most of the Federal Government bloat was create to “slowly” take over the government and expand it to the point where all of our lives are completely controlled by these institutions.  So, like an eye-sore of an old fence we’ve inherited from the previous owners, it’s time to take it down…all of it, and get back to where we are thriving again in Liberty, in Commerce, and in Health.  We can then pay our debts and leave the rest of the world to fend for themselves.  Oh yeah, the UN…Relic.  Send it to Europe where it belongs and stop giving them my money.

This Message is a Little Disturbing

It was sent to (apparently) Parents in the school district.  I’m not sure if this response is warranted or appropriate, which is why I’m doing it before I think to hard about it. The reason for the message is obvious to me.  However, not for the surface reason we might think.  There is this thought that there is an epidemic of a serious nature that our kids are involved in and they may need to be controlled or cured.  No, that’s definitely not the reason.  It is PURELY for the School’s “Public Information Officer” to show that she has control of our kids and is asking for “Help” protecting them.

OK, here’s the real problem: My kids have cell phones for emergencies and for the simple fact that if and when they need to make contact with us, the RESPONSIBLE parents, they can.  My son received so many unwanted text messages from a single girl last spring that I had that service turned off.  Did you know you can BLOCK text messages?  Really!?  Why don’t you then!? OK, not my problem.  If you’re NOT a responsible parent, it’s also NOT my problem until it affects my family or crosses some other threshold.  Is there some LAW in the works here?  Did the school want to stop this “behavior” without help from the Local, State, or Federal authorities? Why present this to the Kids?  Was it to show them how good kids can make a mistake that they can help them avoid, or is it like sex education and were just explaining it so they can take better pictures???  I’m not being obscene or pig headed, I just want to know who gave these IDIOTS a degree, a job, and the RIGHT to infect MY KIDS with this garbage!?!?  If my kids knew anyone involved in this crap, I’m 90% sure I would have heard about it already.  If not, then I’m NOT the responsible parent I espouse to be.

Here is the lesson kids should be taught in school: Education!!! More...

To be clear here, Anyone who uses the term “Undocumented Immigrants” is necessarily a moron. If for one second you believe you can placate the immigrant communities or thinking-people, who realize that this term is simply the PC form of “Illegal Aliens”, then you my friend are in dire need of mental help.

Yes, Illegal Aliens should be deported, but first they should taken from our prisons and put to work building our WALLS between Mexico and the US.  If they feel the punishment to be too harsh, let them build the wall between Canada and the US, which would be a whole lot longer.  When they are finished, they can go “home”, even with their non-naturalized children, born to non-citizens, who are also NOT legal Unites States citizens.

Of course if we need more help, we can always use guest workers to build the walls, and they can even earn a reasonable wage, before they are also deported.  Hopefully, they are already on the list to become Legal immigrants, or else, too bad, get in the back of the line.

That’s not the whole problem, even if the wall was difficult to traverse, and ALL illegals were deported, we would still need a policy to keep them out and give them no reason to come back…illegally.  Anyone who hires illegals should be put in jail for a minimum sentence.  You can force them to sponsor the aliens they hire and be responsible for them until they become legal, almost like marriage…just a thought.

Here’s an idea, if we removed all of the illegals from this country who are working in jobs “no American would take” we would NOT have an excuse to give a helping hand to those who won’t take a job.  Don’t tell me I’m not compassionate.

Our next Congress and President should fix this problem directly.  Stop playing games with people for votes.  Legal immigrants would love their families to come here to enjoy the American Dream, but MOST play by the rules only to be spit on by Libtards and Progressive morons whose only goal is their control of everyone else.

Happy Thanksgiving America,

no matter where you were born…(and are living here legally.)

Political Parties in the United States

II  Early Nonpartisanship

The framers of the United States Constitution made no provision in the governmental structure for the functioning of political parties because they believed that parties were a source of corruption and an impediment to the freedom of people to judge issues on their merits. James Madison argued in his The Federalist “No. 10” paper against a system in which “factions” (his word for parties) might be able to seize control of the government. George Washington, in accordance with the thinking of his fellow Founding Fathers, included in his Cabinet men of diverse political philosophies and policies, rather than narrow his choices to those of a single political outlook.

"Political Parties in the United States," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2009
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Not that I am as astute as one of the Framers, but I think many of us came to this realization, if not this year, rather recently.  Many Democrats may have had their eyes opened earlier this decade while it took last year's (2008) election cycle and aftermath to realize that it’s one big happy family in Washington DC.  The Two Party system is really just one BIG Party…and We’re paying the bill.

Yeah, yeah, I’m trying to make a T-Shirt slogan, and maybe not even doing a great job at it, but, hey, I’m not Ronald Reagan…I just like to share my views when I think I’m Right and want to find people who agree with me.  In this case, I really rather care NOTHING for people who don’t.  If we’re after the same thing(s), we can work together to bring about the rebirth of freedom FROM tyranny in Washington and then we can debate how to fix the rest of the country…WITHOUT the Government getting in the way.