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COMMON SENSE RUNS AMUCK!

The HOT question…how did we get into this mess? Simple…where has common sense run??? It obviously hasn’t taken residence with most Americans, or our national leaders. Repeating history may not be such a bad idea, in some instances. Common Sense must have had its “hay day” during the “Greatest Generation”, and before, because there isn’t much evidence of it today. Common Sense…please return to help us!

“Keeping up with the Joneses” has always been an issue with Americans. Somewhere along the line, it wasn’t good enough to “keep up” with them, but to surpass them 100%! How many times have you seen the “BIG” house with hardly any furniture, or it is freezing in the winter! How many rooms can one person be in at a time??? Do many thousands of square feet do we REALLY need? Did the “banker” truly twist your arm to buy the house you knew “in your gut” you really couldn’t afford?? If you didn’t think about the cost of homeowner’s insurance, utilities, property taxes, etc…were you totally prepared to buy a house in the first place? Common Sense keeps us “real”, and ultimately a lot happier.

In every day decisions that affect our lives, we’re no better. How much common sense does it require to realize high school graduates do better financially than dropouts? It’s a free education in America, and for low income, even college is attainable. If a household is in a lower income level…how much common sense does it require limiting the number of children you have? Can we afford pets, if we have a hard time buying food for the table? Do we have to have a cell phone for every family member or cable TV?…well, soon you will need a converter box for a TV without cable.   Is the brand new car calling your name, or can you get a better deal on a used model? 

When we can’t live within our means, we have no one to blame but ourselves. There is much finger pointing, but ultimately, we are responsible for the choices we make. Our forefathers knew the meaning of hard work, and they didn’t have food programs, welfare, Medicaid, Social Security, or Government Bailouts….they had Common Sense! Pray it finds us once again, and kicks the “Joneses” out of the neighborhood!   

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WHO WILL REFILL THE COOKIE JAR?

Now that we have experienced deception in Congress that we’re all aware of…where will it stop? Nancy and gang screamed for BAILOUT, and as most screaming babies do…they get their way, because it is much easier to “give in” that take any other action! She shut up…for a moment, and then she started whining again…now it’s the Big Three Automakers, and I understand Detroit wants a cookie, and heaven knows, California wants cookies with sprinkles on top!

My cookie jar has a bottom, and when that last cookie is eaten, I have a few choices. I can leave the jar empty, buy more cookies, or wait for someone else to buy cookies. What do you think will happen? Let me guess??  Congress and their fearless leader will take control of all the successful cookie companies and demand they keep the cookie jar full. Everyone loves their cookies, and they make tons of money by selling their cookies, so it is only “fair” they keep the cookie jar full.

The cookie jar stays empty…oh my, there will be “cookie withdrawal”! That instant satisfaction from a sweet sugary dessert will be denied, and someone might get cranky! What to do? Maybe they will have to settle for a cracker, or heaven forbid…a piece of fruit! They get desperate and try to make their own cookies. In doing so, they come up with the BEST cookie recipe ever. Adversity spurs creativity!  

IF I buy more cookies, the same scenario continues to take place. The jar is empty, and I’m always expected to refill it. I’m tired of being the “cookie keeper”. I have to take my time and gas to go get the cookies, pay for the cookies, and put them in the jar. It’s time to put the lid on the cookie jar Nancy, and slap the first hand to open it.

WE THE PEOPLE of the UNITED STATES are ready for Congress to be responsible to US! You gave away seven hundred billion dollars of our money to someone who has total control to spend as he sees fit. He has already changed plans, from what was told to the people in the beginning, and you continue to ask for more. Where does it end…there are no bottomless cookie jars! How can we have faith in those who rush in and act so irresponsibly? It’s obvious…THE GOVERNMENT NEVER BUYS COOKIES…YOU JUST EAT THEM! 
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NANCY PELOSI...BAILOUT...BAIT & SWITCH

Nancy, Nancy, Nancy! Get a grip on your job! Take control and do something productive! Are you just a puppet to all the testosterone?? You continue to feed Americans one plan after another, and you have no idea what you’re doing! You jumped in and stuffed a 700 billion bailout down our throats…telling us it would be used to buy bad mortgages…NOW you want to bail out the big three auto makers, credit card companies, yada, yada yada! Where does it end???? Is your objective to bankrupt the Country???? You need a car sales job…what wonderful training you’ve had!

Your lack of leadership amazes me! No wonder this Congress has been the most ineffective Congress ever! It reminds me of mice on a wheel…running nowhere! Please try to remember WHY you’re there! You are supposed to “represent” “WE THE PEOPLE”, not your own personal agenda!  Most people do not want you controlling our money and spending it any way you want!  You keep changing the plan!  Congress NEVER rushes to move on anything, EXCEPT to spend our money...and the stock market has NOT stopped going down! 

JUST MAYBE…you should not be an “enabler” to everyone who is having money problems! MAYBE some industries need to just go away, because they do not produce a "wanted" product! This Country was built on hard work, not a hand out! WE cannot afford to bailout all people and all industries! 

OH…by the way…other Senators have real people who take comments for their Senator! You have a person who answers, and then they immediately send you to the “comment line”! What a crock! How hard is it to hit the delete button every day???? 

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EYES WIDE SHUT!

Be it ever so subtle, we can expect changes that will affect this nation forever. Socialism is on its way, and you had better be ready! When the Government starts to take your money and invest in banks, car industry, healthcare, etc…then the GOVERNMENT HAS CONTROL! Next thing will be grocery chains, and discount stores, etc. Hasn’t the Postal System taught us anything???? Open your eyes before it is too late!

The GOVERNMENT is only as good as those who run it! Obviously, some of us saw power and greed running amuck with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; and saw how the President Elect benefited from all those loans to people who couldn’t afford them. Now that the Democrats have free reign in Congress, look for more spending than ever, fewer people working than ever (they will all be taken care of by you, courtesy of President Obama). Rights you normally don’t consider abused will make headlines! They will attempt to curtail the freedom to hear conservative messages on talk radio, via the “Fairness Doctrine”. Why do Democrats always use the word “fair” when they want people to think they are doing something for YOUR benefit, when in reality, they normally take something away from you!?! HOW FAIR IS THAT!

Take note fellow Americans of the following passage from Galatians 2:4 (NKJ)

False brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage.) The following is a quote by Rev. Charles Stanley concerning that very passage. “ There is something about freedom that many people, even within the church, simply can’t tolerate. They will try all sorts of tactics, both obvious and veiled, to bring you under their control. Don’t let them.”

Just this morning I heard a woman on the radio, who emigrated here from Cuba in 1961. She was obviously emotional and you could hear the fear in her voice, as she said this is the beginning of Communism. Her plea was for people to wake up and see what is going on before our eyes…but as usual OUR EYES ARE WIDE SHUT!
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VETERANS THANK YOU/ OBAMA PROTECT US!

 Veterans Day…a day to say THANK YOU, for your willingness to defend our Country! How do we feel knowing our Country is less safe than it was week ago? How does it feel to know our military will be noticeably reduced? 

Never underestimate the willingness of our enemies to wait for the perfect opportunity to strike. We have given them this opportunity on a silver platter. Now, we just sit and wait for this attack. I pray Obama will have the ability to handle such a situation, but my confidence is shaken. His proclaimed stance to the world makes me nervous, but we’ll see. I hope he is concerned more about the safety of our Country, than cozying up with those who hate us…time will tell.

For all those who sacrificed so dearly through the years, we are forever indebted to you! Know your fellow Americans are behind you, no matter what! Keep praying our President elect will realize; “Safety First” is more than just a motto! 
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FIVE DAYS AFTER...WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?

I am perplexed as ever concerning how some sectors of the population voted! Now that it’s a done deal, the dissection of voting begins. I’m not a mathematician, or philosopher, but an ordinary American, who wonders if we as a Nation have any loyalties to our core values?

I preface my statements with the only explanation that makes sense. Isaiah 42:20, 21(NKJ) reads, “Seeing many things, but you do not observe; opening the ears, but he does not hear.” That says volumes about this entire election process!

For several years, I have listened to Dennis Prager and Michael Medved. They are two very intelligent men, passionately devoted to Judaism. Although not Jewish, I respect their views, and their respect for Christianity. During this election, I heard countless reasons from these radio hosts, why Jews should not vote for Obama. Obam’s ties with Muslims against Israel should have been enough! Are you comfortable he will come to Israel’s defense if needed? A President who will not defend the rights of an unborn baby, is MORE likely to defend a Country he has questionable allegiance to??? How much does Israel mean to you, if 78% of Jews voted for Obama??? What were you thinking?

That brings up the Catholic vote, and your devotion to life of the unborn. I saw a beautiful pro-life video on the web, directed to Catholics prior to the election. It was moving, and pleaded to the core value of all Catholics to vote in favor of preserving the unborn child. Obviously, 54% of Catholics do not adhere to that “concern”, so deeply held dear by the Church. I wonder if that will be addressed in Mass? What were you thinking?

Conservatives who didn’t vote …what were YOU thinking? What better example of cutting your nose off to spite your face! All that Obama stood for was better than your frustration with the Republican Party? As a “conservative” group, you allowed a far left wing “smooth talker” to orchestrate our Country’s decisions for the next four years! Come out of your coma!!!!!

Young people…youth is blissful, and we cannot fault you too much for your idealism. You vote for “Utopia”, and truthfully, that is what we all want…but Utopia will not be found on this earth. As you age, your eyes and ears will hopefully be opened…just ask the young married couple with a new baby…have their concerns and views changed? In you we place the future of this great Nation, and pray you will have better vision than the left wing baby boomers. YOU better be thinking!

The rest got their man…and we will continue to pray for our Country every day, that ears will hear, and eyes will open…when our fearless leader proposes his agenda on us all!

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DID HATRED ELECT A PRESIDENT?

I heard an interesting comment today. “Peoples hatred for Bush was greater than love for our Country.”   That, in combination with the "race factors” explains this election better than most “talking heads” I’ve heard. What a sad commentary for our society, that the liberals have manipulated and encouraged hatred toward Bush, to this extent. The mainstream media has been negative since almost day one, except for the 9/11 reprieves.

The Democrats were so upset how Clinton was treated (although he brought it on himself); they made sure to sling twice as much mud on Bush. Congress heard the same intelligence Bush heard, and many voted for the war, but distanced themselves when it became unpopular with people. Naturally that sentiment was constantly spoon-fed to the public by mainstream media and Hollywood. Dems need to visit You Tube periodically to refresh their memories on how they initially defended the war! Oh, how we forget when it is to our benefit!

It’s amazing how gullible people are when information comes from Hollywood…if it comes from the mouth of a “so called star”, then it must be true! American people need to get a life! Hollywood is so far removed from reality, and spends so much time “playing a roles”, they have no idea who they are or if they are coming or going….except to their shrink. It’s time America looks for new role models…surely we can find some good ones who cling to guns and Bibles! 

Now that “you got us back”, and “got your President”…good luck with that! May the next four years be filled with concern for our Country…Heaven knows we need concern and prayer for our Country. May we be productive in solving problems; and not administering a larger monetary Band-Aid. Place some restraint on Obama, Pelosi, and Reid… as they are a lethal combination!  

Would it be hateful to ask Congress to pay for leasing their own cars and paying for their own gas???? Do you think they would be better “in tuned” to the concerns of the common “Joe”, if they didn’t have so many perks????  Oh, that would be just too much hatred directed toward those who enjoy spending our money!

Hatred…a mighty emotional force…let’s put it aside before we self-destruct.  
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TRUE GRIT or BAIT and SWITCH????

 Chin up conservatives!  Now is our chance to show our "true grit", and dig in!  Did you notice there were no riots after the election???  We let the process work, and whether there was voter fraud involved with "ACORN", we still kept our composure!  WE display our values, and will continue to fight for conservatism.  The election was not a mandate, so Obama has lots of people to represent, who did not cast a vote for him.  It will be interesting to see if he "stands" on his left wing promises, or does a "bait and switch", since he's now President.  It's easy to make hard line promises to "special interest groups", but how easy is it to follow through on all those promises when a large part of the country has completely opposite values???  We'll see soon enough!

He has already claimed he can't fix everything in his "FIRST TERM"!  That didn't take long!  Starting already to lower expectations!  Say whatever to whomever to get elected, then you can do as you pretty well please...sounds like same old politics to me...NOT MUCH CHANGE there! 

Keep close watch!  The least experienced President ever; associates with known US terrorists.... should be interesting to watch!  I imagine SNL will have plenty of material now...if they dare go there! 
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NOW WE ARE ON OFFENSE!

As our nation has voted in a virtually unknown leader, we cling to You GOD, for guidance.  As all generations have experienced from the beginning of time, we have good times, and we have bad times.  This too shall pass, as all things do.  Let us now focus like a laser on his actions as they filter to the top.  We are not a silent minority, and those whom are discouraged, need to fight the good fight!  We haven't died; we are still alive to force opposition to bills that will affect us negatively.  We need to be vigilant and jump immediately on board to let our representatives know exactly how we feel!  Now is not the time to be apathetic!  WE ARE NO LONGER ON DEFENSE...WE'RE ON OFFENSE!
 
How tired are you of hearing about BUSH???   How happy I am to have the shoe on the other foot!  Now we can dissect under a microscope all the specifics Obama will promote, and pounce like a cat, if he goes against the Constitution or our core values.  Take a deep breath; pray for our Country, and WATCH!  Organize with others, and be READY!  We are down, but not out!  Be active for conservative values, because the conservative base is starving for conservative representatives who will stand FIRM on issues!  There will be another election in two years...remember 2006!  We can make life VERY UNCOMFORTABLE for Obama.... but information has to get out to the people ASAP, repeatedly, and powerfully!  Take heart, shakers and movers don't quit...they just reconfigure the game plan!
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VOTE FOR SOCIALISM...I PRAY NOT!

At 5:55 AM, I was in line with many other people to vote in a historic election.  Not because of a black President or woman Vice President, but because this election sends a clear shout as to the direction this Country will go...or does it?  Many people in line know exactly what the issues are, and what is at stake.  Others in line only know this is their opportunity to vote for a black President, or possibly a woman Vice President.  HOW SHALLOW to vote on those two reasons alone!  I pray that each voter will take this election seriously, and consider the consequences for this Country, and their individual families.  I sincerely hope those who "know the issues" out number those who don't.  This election is not about black or white, this election is about AMERICA, and ALL SHE STANDS FOR!
IF "We The People" vote for Socialism, which is where Obama will take us....HOLD ON FOR A BUMPY RIDE!   
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I AM A REGISTERED DEMOCRAT...I AM AFRAID of OBAMA!

I have been a lifelong registered Democrat.  Over the years, my eyes have been opened to the fact Democrats typically do not reflect my values.  At one time, I actually thought Obama was a breath of fresh air for the Party, but then I started to listen to his "non mainstream media" comments...such as specific group settings.  In those arenas, he spoke how he would govern as President.  The more I heard, the more afraid I became of his far left wing comments.  All Democrats should know, The Democratic Party is NOT the Party of your grandparents.... those gone before us are probably glad they have been rescued from this election!  Even JFK would have to pull Obama aside and ask him what in the world is he thinking?????  Obama is all about "Ask what your country can do for you, not what you can do for your country!"  He makes promises to everyone, and we all know it is impossible to please everyone, but you'll find that out after the election!

When an Obama supporter called me last Spring, the conversation was simple.  To paraphrase my comment to not support Obama, it went something like this: "He believes in abortion and does not support exclusive marriage between a man and a woman, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.  If I am accountable to GOD for my earthly actions, so how can I stand before HIM one day and explain voting for Obama?"

I am afraid of "WHO" is behind this man!  I do not feel the Democratic Party alone could possibly be this far out of touch with the American people.  His associations with radical people would normally have sent people into a tailspin!  A few years ago, a US Senator dropped out of the race for President because of an "affair", but now a Senator who associates with terrorists gets a free pass????  Have we become so afraid there will never be a black President, we are willing to grab the first person that comes along, no matter what he stands for???  Do we have that little regard for the good of our country?  Are we willing to sacrifice the basic principles on which our Country was founded, to become one more Socialist country?  Have you even considered how he has allowed his Party to say outrageous lies about Sarah Palin, shred Joe the Plumber to bits publicly, and provide a backlash at a local TV station in Florida; because the reporter dared to ask Biden a question concerning Obama's views as related to Marxism????  As an American citizen, are you going to have the freedom to ask questions or have your opinion be heard without repercussions, if Obama is elected?

Are you ready to be sheep that follow the leader off the cliff?  You will be fed ONLY what mainstream media wants you to know...reminds me of the Soviet Union and China.  Obama and Pelosi will make sure conservative talk radio hosts will be no more, when they implement the "Fairness Doctrine".  You will only hear their side with their slick, polished speeches, which will make you want to run and joyfully leap over the side of the cliff!  Do you ever wonder why so much information has stayed under wraps concerning Obama for so long?  No one wants you to know the truth!  Do you wonder WHY Obama encourages Early voting???  It's NOT that you may forget, or you may have a flat tire.... it’s because you will find out he is not the right candidate, and information may be released prior to Tuesday that will make you wish you had voted for McCain!  He gets you on a "high" about voting, and you blindly rush to do what he bids!

Be afraid people...this candidate will promote changes that will affect you, your children, and their children!  The silent majority has to get up, get out on Tuesday and let your voice be heard!  It took one woman to take prayer out of schools, and look where that has gotten us!Do not be deceived by a "smooth talker"...hence why I called my "blog".  I am pointing to all the "smooth talkers" who lead this Country away from Godly values.  Show your "TRUE GRIT", stand up to the mainstream media and Hollywood, and once again tell them you WILL NOT be pushed down the path of destruction!

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