Television Is Often, A Vast Wast Land.

  I usually, don't watch much television. I watch the news,  or maybe,  a History channel documentary and that's about it. Recently, I was channel surfing, just to see what my television had to offer. Well, on one channel, a sitcom was on the plot was very basic the dad was a moron, the kids were smart mouthed, mom was in charge but she let dad think he was. Dad was too stupid of course,  to know what mom was doing. The message was clear,  all men are stupid, I guess I didn't get that memo. On another channel,  I saw a program dedicated to finding out,  who fathered  different women's babies. First,  they had to find out,  who cheated on who, and how many cheaters there had been. Once they figured all that out,  they reveled who fathered whose baby. I thought, Isn't this wonderful,  then, I changed the channel. I found eight programs all dealing with going to some Judge's make believe court. Goodness,  I never knew so many people needed to sue somebody. I tried to find a decent movie to watch but they were either all  reruns,  or to stupid,  to watch in the first place. In the end, I just turned the television off.
  I guess, I really haven't watched much  television since the A-Team went off the air! I just haven't found anything beyond the news, or sports, that is worth watching. The so called, reality shows don't reflect any reality I've ever lived, and my life has somehow, managed to go on without knowing who won American Idol. Benjamin Franklin once said, 'Dost thou love life?' 'Then, do not waste time, for that is the stuff, that life, is made of.' I haven't gone to see a movie, or watched much television since the early eighties. In my opinion sadly, I haven't  missed all that much. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just some words, to think on.

Fake Parents

  I heard a story on the news  recently, that really troubles me. It seems, a mother entered her four year old daughter,  in a beauty pageant. To be honest with you, I'm not a big fan of these types  of events  especially,  for young children. apparently,  for whatever reason, the little girl needed to dress like Dolly Parton. I have nothing personally, against Miss Parton however, I don't think any,  four year old needs to have her out fit enhanced,  with fake breast and a fake backside,  in order to look like Dolly Parton..  another outfit,  worn at the pageant was so outrageous,  that it made the contestant,  look like a prostitute. Having these types  of  Images pushed on our children,  at such an early, and impressionable age,  I  have to tell you,  I find this, unacceptable as a parent. I believe that parents who permit this,  are irresponsible,  to say the least, and as parents are about as fake, as the breast,  and backside,  the parent,  stuffed,  the the little girls outfit  with. I feel this way because, those  parents who enter their children in these beauty pageants do this only for their own financial advancement with no thought,  of the possible,  psychological and emotional damage that could seriously affect the development of their children's personality.

  Our society places too much pressures on little girls to grow up too fast as it is. Between television, movies, shopping malls, Barbie dolls, and fashion models and pier pressure from other girlfriends, your little girl's childhood innocence doesn't stand a chance. I have a nine year old daughter who often talks as if she is nineteen. I have to remind her however that she is only nine. Can you imagine, the fun I'm going to have when she turns about fourteen? Wow! it scares me just to think about it!! As parents, if we are not careful, our children will grow up too fast  with a fake perception of reality. That is why we as a society don't need adolescent  adults to become fake parents. We need solid parents to teach our young girls what is important,  is the values they  develop,  on the inside,  and not, rushing, physical development on the outside. as always, my friends, these thoughts remain just some words, to think on.  

Your Labor Is Not In vain

  I remember my first job,  I was a junior counselor at a camp for the handicapped. I fit right in,  and felt right at home. I have cerebral palsy,  so I was able to relate to the needs of many of the campers. I remember how happy I was,  to receive my first real paycheck. The check was for forty dollars. I remember I was upset because I thought I had been cheated. the check said,  I earned forty dollars but, I only cashed a check for twenty seven dollars and fifty cents. It was then, I had my first introduction to the government, and state,  and federal income tax.  .I remember how hard the work was,  both mentally, and physically. I remember how tired I was,  at the end of that first week and yet, it felt good to be tired. I had earned my own money. I discovered a new feeling as well, something I had not felt until receiving that first paycheck, It was a feeling of pride and self worth,  what I was feeling,  for the first time,  was self respect. I had a new confidence, I asked a girl out, the next week and I was able to pay for her meal. I finally knew what it felt like to be a man. That was one feeling  I truly enjoyed and never forgot.
  I remember how worthless my Dad felt when he grew to old to move freely soon,  he was unable to drive, finally,  as cancer took over his body, all dad could do was sit,  and remember all the things he once was able to do not surprisingly, he died a few months later a tired and broken man. What I learned was, it is good for a man or woman to work. When a parent gives there children everything the could ever want and ask nothing of their children in return,  they teach their children,  to expect everything to be given to them on a silver platter. Have you ever noticed that pampered,  spoiled,  very rich kids are seldom satisfied?  I believe that's because everything has been handed to them thus, they never know the joy that comes from work,  and sweat,  and the feeling of accomplishment that comes with knowing,  you have earned,  what you have made. I think those,  who have never had to work for anything are deprived,  because they never experience the joy,  that comes from knowing, no matter how hard the work may be, their labor is not, in vain. as always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just some words, to think on.

Warning ! Ground Zero God Not Welcome Here.

  I recently went on U Tube and made myself,  watch recorded video clips of the events of September 11, 2001. I have to tell you,  seeing the terrible events of that day a fresh and anew, still,  filled me with shock and  intense anger. I know as Americans, after ten years there is a tendency to want to forget such tragic events. I have to admit to you,  the sight of watching helpless victims jump from the towers of the World trade Center while it was still standing well, let's put this way,  I have trouble sleeping sometimes once I see something,  I can never forget it.That's why I was so disappointed,  when New York Mayor,  Michael Bloomberg decided in his infinite wisdom,  that no Clergymen of any kind would be represented at the nine eleven Memorial next Sunday. As I consider this decision however,I have to say I'm not that surprised. As I see it, God hasn't been wanted or welcome in many aspects of American society for many years now.
  Sadly,  many Americans don't want God in any aspect of government, America kicked God out of the public school system along time ago now. I have to tell you, what scares me the most,  is that God,  many times,  is not even welcome in many of America's churches. Many preachers have watered down the consequences of sin, the reality of Hell, and you never hear real sermons on the holiness of God,  and the true need for righteous daily, living.In short, Americans may, have a form of godliness but, many times Americans deny God's existence either through their actions,  or over all indifference. I hope Mayor Bloomberg will reconsider his decision on allowing Clergy to be present at the nine eleven Memorial next Sunday, otherwise, the nine eleven Memorial will be just, one more place where God is not wanted or welcome. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just some words, to think on.

From Hero To Zero

  Do you remember back in 2008 when then, candidate  Obama was running for President? Remember those breath taking speeches? Remember how the young people thought he was almost,  a political messiah? I have to admit, Obama could give a great speech! Okay, fast forward to now! What a difference nearly, three years makes. Now, each time President Obama opens his mouth, well,  let's just say his credibility is a lot like a movie title I saw once, Gone In Sixty Seconds! Seriously, now, when President Obama gives a speech,  it just sounds like recycled,  political rhetoric that the American people have heard over and over for months now. The blame game,  that President Obama seems more than content,  to continue to play,  to be honest, is wearing very thin now. President Obama's political tactics of late, reminds me a lot, of Baskin Robbins flavor of the month except President Obama, has what I call, his, blamer,  of the month! It seems to me for months now,  President Obama blames the failure of his economic policies on everything and everyone except himself. President does not seem to have the ability to accept the responsibility for his own actions, President Obama will never truly,   be a leader until he learns that ability.I have to tell you, I don't look for anything new in the Presidents up coming speech on job creation. I think it will be more, of what I've heard before. President Obama's talk is cheap,  but   the terrible affect it has had on our nation's economy,  is not! Did you hear the latest jobs creation report for the month of August? The number of Jobs created for the month of August was an astounding, zero!
  Barring some kind of economic miracle,  between now,  and election day in 2012 I think President Obama is going to have quite a tough mountain to climb as far as getting reelected  is concerned..The young people that once,  thought of  President Obama as some kind of new messianic economic hero, don't have time to follow him anymore. I think they're too busy looking for jobs, even some in the Black Caucus are becoming some what, disillusioned with the President. I t appears, that President Obama's political and economic credibility of late, is a lot like the latest monthly report on jobs, in short, President Obama has gone from an  economic hero,  to an economic zero. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just some words, to think on.

The Easiest Club To Join.

  Hey! have you heard? There's a new club to join. Membership is free,  and apparently,  you don't have to meet any qualifications,  except one. What is that qualification? All you have to do is.  disagree with any,  aspect of President Obama's liberal socialist spending agenda,  and you become an automatic member of  The Racist Club. You don't need any experience to join this club. You don't  even have to have any kind of resume to prove you've had a history of  being a  racist. There are many ways to gain membership in this club. One way to be granted a life time membership in this club is,  to make it known.  that you support,  the Tea Party in any fashion, once this is known among liberals,   you'll gain automatic lifetime membership in The Racist Club. I'm sure, Indiana's Democratic Congressman  Andre Carson,  will be more than happy,  to give you his personal recommendation,  for lifetime membership. I am confident, that Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters,  will second the motion for your membership,  should you need a second vote. Recently, Congressman Carson stated in a meeting of  the  Black Caucus,  that he believed,  many in Congress,  and the members of the Tea Party in general, wanted African Americans to be considered,  second class citizens The Congressman, further stated,  there was a desire among many in the Congress, and the Tea Party to return n to the days of Jim Crow policies and the Congressman also stated,  many in the Congress , and the Tea in particular,  would like to see his fellow African Americans,  and his  fellow Caucus  members,  hanging from trees. Wow! What a broad,  assumption, from a Congressman with such a narrow,  mind! Here is another sure fire way to be granted lifetime membership in The Racist Club, all you have to do is,  let it be known in liberal circles, that, you don't believe in global warming, just sharing this opinion among the liberal elite, will assure your lifetime membership in The Racist Club. Recently, Vice President Al Gore stated,  that the liberals must win the conversation on global warming.The Vice president went on to say, that those who don't believe in global warming, are basically,  fostering,  a better, brand of racism. I have to admit to you, I can understand why,  Vice President Gore believes in global warming, all you have to do is hear him speak,  and you'll soon realize that Vice President Gore is not much more than,  a big bag of  hot air! Perhaps , I am too hard on the Vice President  After all, he did,  invent the internet you know, although,  no one's been able to prove that either!
  Look, I realize there will always be pockets of racism even in this great country of ours.I don't believe however, that anyone should be branded a racist,  just because,  they dare,  disagree with someone's liberal political opinion after all, freedom of speech,  and the right, of political dissent, are two  of  the  many  factors,  that make  America,  so great in the first place. I will never apologize for the right to express my own opinion, even if, it differs from those with a liberal point of view, and I will not tolerate,  being branded a racist simply because,  I don't agree with a liberal  viewpoint, and neither my friend,  should you. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just some words, to think on.

Hand Up, Or Hand Out?

  America has a long history of giving to those in need.I am proud of the way,  America  quickly respones   to the needs of other countries. I remember how Americans were so willing,  to give the country of  Haiti a helping hand. Americans donated millions of dollars for disaster relief .I think of  Japan, I feel confident in saying,  we are still helping them recover from their recent disasters. Here at home,  America takes care of her own. If your unemployed,  we have seemingly,  endless, unemployment benefits. You need a place to live? Your in luck,  we have HUD or section eight housing all based on your income. If you already have a mortgage payment you can't make, no problem, the government is making it nearly, impossible,  for your home to go into, foreclosure I am told that process,  once begun,  still takes at least, a year. You need food ? We have food stamps You need transportation?  We have buses, and various other organizations that will see you get where you need to go. All of these government services are great! I am thankful we have them.
  Recently however, I heard Denis Miller say the following, 'America used to be a hand up nation but now, America has become more of a hand out nation.' I hate to say it, but, I believe Mr. Miller, speaks the truth! We have in this country,  right now, people who live together and choose not to marry, because they would have to do without their food stamps. We have people in this country,  right now,  who have no intention of seriously looking,  for work as long as their unemployment benefits hold out. I believe Donald Trump is correct when he says, America has become a debtor nation and economically, speaking, that makes America a deader, nation! Look, I'm all for helping someone out,  when they are truly,  in need. Americans have always answered the call when we have folks who are truly without, I believe America always will continue,  to answer the call of those in need, I  don't think however, that anyone who is healthy and could work, should expect to sign up for a lifetime of government hand outs! As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just some words, to think on.