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My World, My Opinion…

Ha, Ha, Ha, A Bush Library for $300M? January 5, 2009

Filed under: Political - Oh, don't get me started..., Silly Stuff — News Writer @ 2:50 am

bushwhackedDo we really need another Presidential Library? Do we need another structure for George Bush when daddy already has a library? Why not double up? Like father, like son, the apple don’t fall from the tree and waste not, want not, does not seem to fit the bill for this first-first family, which has come in last!

Bush, Sr. has a library and museum in College Station, Texas. Now, I ask anyone, do we really need two libraries for the first-first family? It’s absolutely comical to think that Bush will also add that extra special touch by including a Policy Institute within his new world. Just what the hell is a Policy Institute?

neworleansThe price tag for this venture is 300 million dollars and will be raised through donations. Is this some type of joke? If Bush is going to go out and raise 300M to build another Comedy Central then I certainly hope that Americans will NOT give their money to such a wasteful cause. If Bush was any kind of man, he’d double-up with dad at College Station and raise the 300M for the homeless or, better yet, GO RAISE 300M TO HELP RE-BUILD NEW ORLEANS!

Yeah, Mr. President, you remember New Orleans don’t ya? It’s that place you visited with your FEMA Director - the one you commended on doing such a great job. How about redeeming yourself Mr. President? How about doing GOOD work in your retirement years by going to New Orleans and helping the re-build effort? Oh, I forgot, out of sight - out of mind. All those homeless folks will just have to find a way to get by.

soldiersIf you do build a library, maybe you should include some books about crisis management? Better yet, how about putting some of those weapons of mass destruction (found in Iraq), on display in your museum? Then again, there don’t appear to be any WMDA’s laying about the place to put on display - just thousands of dead American soldiers.

If it sounds like I’m a bit peeved at this nonsense, I am. What’s more disturbing about this Library idea is that if the Bush Library is actually built (and he manages to convince people to donate 300M) then the taxpayers of America can (once again) foot the bill by ponying up the money to operate this venture for many, many, many, many years to come.

carterWhen I met President Bush and shook his hand, I must say that his weak handshake did not instill any confidence in me nor my belief in his abilities. When I left the room, people asked me what it was like to speak with the President of the Free World and shake his hand. I said “we’re in a lot of trouble” and he didn’t prove me wrong in eight years. The Bush family should do the “right thing” and take some lessons from Jimmy Carter, go build something that actually does something for the human race - NOT for yourself - and your own vanity.

Just a head’s up - the world does not need another library - we have this thing called the Internet.

 

Obama, Bush, Gaza, Travolta… January 5, 2009

Filed under: Death, Family, Life, Love, Political - Oh, don't get me started... — News Writer @ 12:11 am

airObama..
I’m getting this feeling that Obama us going to be a pretty cool President. As a matter of fact, it’s almost as though one feels as though they will finally have a President who actually listens to the people - for a change.

I was reading today that Obama had his first real Air Force jet ride and ordered a burger and fries for lunch (once on-board). OK, maybe we don’t need to know his daily eating habits, but, I think he’s that type of guy. He’s the type of guy who will ask for a burger and fries, fish and chips or steak and potatoes. He does not seem to be like any former Presidents we’ve ever had. He rolls up his sleeves and digs right in.

One last word. I really don’t care what Obama spends (go for a trillion) to get people in this country back to work. Considering how much Bush and Company wasted during the eight years, whatever Obama spends to get this country back on track is fine by me - remember, you have to spend money to make money.

jebThe Bush Clan..
I also read today that Father George thinks that Jeb is ready for the Oval Office. No, sorry George, you and your clan had your chance and screwed up any possible Bush legacy. I think when history remembers the Bush clan, it will be a lesson in what not to do when running a country. I think the Bush clan has reaped the rewards of politics for generations to come.

I also think that on the day that Bush has that ride in the limo with Obama (one last time) he can take a good long look at the man sitting next to him and maybe, just maybe, finally come to the realization that the world has finally changed. Then again, Bush is not known for coming to terms with his failures and will move to build a library and corral the cows (or whatever they do in Crawford).

gazaGazooks!
I don’t think there’s any hope for the Israel/Gaza conflict. When the killing is done, then it will finally be over, however, the killing never seems to end. Folks, you’re in the Holy Land, start acting a bit more caring toward each other. Both sides are in the WRONG - there’s no RIGHT in the killing of women and children (let alone, your fellow man).

michaelTravolta…
I can’t think of anything worse than losing a child, let alone, your only son. Travolta is fine man with a lovely family. I think his best film (many may disagree) was “Michael” and he was not only endearing in that film but, I think that the character he played was spot-on, as to who he really is. Who he is “now” is a man who has lost a huge piece of his soul and I hope he recovers and continues his career, even in the wake of his loss. Condolences to the Travolta family.

OK, that’s my weekend take…

 

So, he Madoff with your money???? December 31, 2008

Filed under: Life — News Writer @ 2:57 am

Hate to say it but, it serves you right. All those millionaires who handed Madoff their money to fulfill their need for greed got taken. It’s about time you all got a dose of reality. No more private jets, million-dollar homes, $2500.00 dinners and endless credit lines. Just how stupid could all of you be? A guy gives 10% per year returns for like “ever” and then you wonder what went wrong? 

 Oh, woe is me. It’s about time you came down from your lofty towers into the real world of people who have serviced your needs, cleaned up after you and basically kissed your ass. Of course, youhad to kiss away $50 billion dollars but, that’s what happens when you pull a Forrest Gump selection of chocolates.

I think it’s fitting that a few Hollywood big-shots got their just rewards for a change as well. You make millions upon millions on the trash you produce and then handed over money to the greatest con artist of all time. Now, there’s a movie in there somewhere for you to produce.

Moving on…

How about this broad living above Carnegie Hall wanting $10 million for her rent controlled apartment? I don’t care how old she is (91) just where does she get off living for a measly $650.00 per month above Carnegie Hall and then asking for $10 million to vacate? They offered to move her ass to anywhere she wanted to go (basically) and she’s snubbed her nose at them.

Quite frankly, lady, wake up and smell the Starbuck’s, as your being 91 is no excuse for being a pain in the ass. Pack your crap (your Carnegie memories, as you call them) and get out! In this day and age when people are living in alleys and in cardboard boxes, you have your nerve.

Blago whatever…

Now, here’s a guy who’s digging in and giving everyone the ultimate dare. It’s a bit funny when you think about it. First, get rid of the “do” if you want people to take you seriously and don’t be a wise-ass. If you’re going to sell senate seats then do it the right way - in-private, in a back alley or a dark garage. Did you not learn anything from your time as Governor?

My New Year’s Resolutions..

  • Won’t invest any more than $1.00 in any hedge fund.
  • Won’t piss off my landlord.
  • Won’t sell any seats to anyone.
 

If a Man can Weep… December 31, 2008

Filed under: Life — News Writer @ 2:30 am

What would he cry for? Does a man breakdown in public or in private? Does he look into the deep abyss of sorrow and finally give up? If he’s faced with his own death, what does he see or think in the final moments?

This is what I think of when I read that U.S. deaths in Iraq are down 66% in 2008. While this number is impressive, who does it impress? Does it impress the survivors left behind who had to bear the death of their son, husband or brother? No, I’m sorry but, I don’t think 66% LESS DEATH is impressive nor even worth mentioning. I think that ZERO death tolls work well for all concerned.

Has any reader ever seen a dead body prepared for burial? I have. The eyes upon death are open and the life has been sucked away to a pale blue and the skin is cold and pale. If the body has been decimated by gunshot, explosion or some other man-made device, the pieces left behind are nothing but, remnants of an individual who loved and was loved.  Young men are the greatest loss, as they have not had a chance to be who they could be for 75+ years. They may have never had a family, had a chance to have a family and, what family they leave behind have lost something that NO ONE can relate to as each death is personal.

When I see caskets being carried by honor guard in pomp and circumstance, there is something very wrong with that picture. I can guarantee you that the honor guard carrying their fellow serviceman are extremely grateful they’re NOT the one being carried. One great line (by a great author) is Death Be Not Proud.

Someone (anyone) needs to stop the senseless killing. If I was the leader of this country, I could not sleep, eat or drink until I knew that the very last possible soul in Iraq was back on American soil with their families. My conscience would overwhelm me to the point of the absolute decision to NOT sacrifice MY people for any cause on this planet - that was not a direct threat to the soil on which I live and must protect.

The play for Iraq was nothing more than strategic real estate move to gain easy access to problematic areas. Weapons of mass destruction may have been nothing more than a ploy to gain that very expensive piece of real estate.

We allow others to create a scenario, which leads us to believe that America must fight or take a stand to right a wrong - even if those in control of the creation of that scenario are the ones who gave life to the wrong.

All I know is that every casket that comes back from that God forsaken desert with an American inside - is for nothing. You can’t convince with political rhetoric that it was the right thing to do or, that the end results will win peace and democracy. In fact, peace is nothing but an illusion, which can never be realized and democracy is only for those who wish to partake in its fruits without it being thrust upon them.

Throughout history, this country has sat back while millions were slaughtered by dictators and fascists. In some cases, the slaughtering went on for a long time and then we’d finally take the necessary steps to say “no more”.  However, in general, seems we were just fine with others slaughtering their own until it gets out of hand completely. When I see images of mass graves in Iraq recently uncovered, I think we can all assume that the slaughtering was going on for some time.

Now the Israelis and Palestinians are at it again. They’re just looking for any reason to “off” each other and we’ll sit back until it gets completely out of hand and we’ll  finally say “now, we won’t have any more of that” and have to decide the “side” that best serves our purpose. I say, stay out of it and let them have a go at each other. If both sides are fine with killing innocent women and children then I say, let’s not send any of our folks over there to defend any side, as I don’t want to see another parade of caskets coming home with Americans inside for a cause that can be never be won or even controlled. If people hate each other, they will continue to hate each other, destroy each, blow each other up and take as many innocents along with them to their God.

You see, if people do NOT want peace, want to fight and kill each other, then I say, let them have a go of it with EACH other. We don’t have to be peacekeepers for the world, as there’s no end in sight for peace in this world. There’s no control - just negotiations. You can send all the Rice you want to every part of the world and the result will be a bleeding band-aid.

So, here we are coming into 2009, with 66% less death in Iraq, Israelis and Palestinians killing and bombing and each other, caskets still making their way back from Iraq, with the bodies of young men who just began death before life and an economy, which is defined by the word “bailout”.

Have a Happy New Year.