You know we love to delve into politics now and again...
Sarah Palin makes it soooooo....easy.
Does she really know her .....American History?
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Monday, June 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Thanks......Mr. President....We Support You!
In the aftermath of the killing of Osama bin Laden.....We sometimes delve into the political chaos ...
And in doing so.....we would like to say a ....."thank you" to President Obama.
We all remember that 11th day of that fateful September morning....
Three political cartoons to show our support:
And in doing so.....we would like to say a ....."thank you" to President Obama.
We all remember that 11th day of that fateful September morning....
Three political cartoons to show our support:
Friday, April 22, 2011
A Different Kind of Race
Once known as the "fastest man alive"....Carl Lewis is attempting a different kind of running in a different kind of race.
Politics....
Courtesy.....Huffington Post:
TRENTON, N.J. -- Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis should be allowed to continue his bid for the New Jersey Senate because Republicans have failed to prove he doesn't live in the state, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Administrative Law Judge John Schuster III recommended that a petition to strip Lewis' name from the June primary ballot be dismissed.
The judge cautioned that he had not found that Lewis, among the greatest athletes of all time, had attained residency status – only that the challengers didn't meet the burden of proof that he lives elsewhere.
"Petitioners have not met their burden to demonstrate respondent has not attained resident status to seek state Senate office," the judge wrote in a 10-page ruling issued Wednesday.
Lewis, who as a track star in the 1980s and '90s was noted for his blistering pace and dominance of the long jump and 100-meter dash, is a Democrat making his first run for elected office. Republicans challenged his bid to run in the primary by claiming he had not lived in the state the required four years.
The judge, who heard the case only a day before he issued his nonbinding decision, said the time constraints prohibited a record from being fully developed. That could be significant as his initial decision on Lewis' political future is forwarded to Republican Secretary of State Kim Guadagno, who's required to adopt, modify or reject it by Thursday's deadline.
Guadagno's decision can be appealed to the Appellate Division.
Lewis said Wednesday that he was pleased with the judge's decision and was confident the secretary of state, who's also the lieutenant governor, would uphold it.
"The voters want to know where the candidates stand on the serious issues facing New Jersey and their visions for the future," Lewis said. "They're not interested in partisan sideshows that distract from that important discussion."
Politics....
Courtesy.....Huffington Post:
Carl Lewis Senate: Runner Cleared To Seek Office In New Jersey
By ANGELA DELLI SANTI 04/20/11 07:33 PM ET 
TRENTON, N.J. -- Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis should be allowed to continue his bid for the New Jersey Senate because Republicans have failed to prove he doesn't live in the state, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Administrative Law Judge John Schuster III recommended that a petition to strip Lewis' name from the June primary ballot be dismissed.
The judge cautioned that he had not found that Lewis, among the greatest athletes of all time, had attained residency status – only that the challengers didn't meet the burden of proof that he lives elsewhere.
"Petitioners have not met their burden to demonstrate respondent has not attained resident status to seek state Senate office," the judge wrote in a 10-page ruling issued Wednesday.
Lewis, who as a track star in the 1980s and '90s was noted for his blistering pace and dominance of the long jump and 100-meter dash, is a Democrat making his first run for elected office. Republicans challenged his bid to run in the primary by claiming he had not lived in the state the required four years.
The judge, who heard the case only a day before he issued his nonbinding decision, said the time constraints prohibited a record from being fully developed. That could be significant as his initial decision on Lewis' political future is forwarded to Republican Secretary of State Kim Guadagno, who's required to adopt, modify or reject it by Thursday's deadline.
Guadagno's decision can be appealed to the Appellate Division.
Lewis said Wednesday that he was pleased with the judge's decision and was confident the secretary of state, who's also the lieutenant governor, would uphold it.
"The voters want to know where the candidates stand on the serious issues facing New Jersey and their visions for the future," Lewis said. "They're not interested in partisan sideshows that distract from that important discussion."
Saturday, March 19, 2011
World War III?
World War I.....and World War II.....were started innocently enough....
Could this be.........World War III?
Just asking.......
Could this be.........World War III?
Just asking.......
- March 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Hump Day.....News & Views
A rainy day in Georgia......
In this small, southern , college town.....it has rained.....all day.
This great nation withstood yet another election day. And no buildings were burned......no one killed....no uprisings....
Just the beauty of the democratic process......By the people......of the people.....for the people.
Whether you are a Republican or Democrat......We're all Americans...and the system works.
The people speak.
"Stuff".........we're following:
We're kind of glad.....it's all over.
In this small, southern , college town.....it has rained.....all day.
This great nation withstood yet another election day. And no buildings were burned......no one killed....no uprisings....
Just the beauty of the democratic process......By the people......of the people.....for the people.
Whether you are a Republican or Democrat......We're all Americans...and the system works.
The people speak.
"Stuff".........we're following:
We're kind of glad.....it's all over.
House Winners And Losers
Check Out The Full List
Out of a job? Not for long:
Randy Moss CLAIMED By Tennessee Titans
Have a great........"Hump Day"!
Trash talking? Or .....over the line:
Kevin Garnett Denies Opponent's 'Cancer Patient' Claim
I'm .....back!!!!!!!!!
U.S. Olympic Basketball Team's Newest Addition
Let them party....the San Fran way:
Giants Fans RIOT In The Streets
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Real........Studio.....Drama
Being behind a camera.....is no ..."walk in the park"....
We came across these videos.....
Courtesy......YouTube:
We came across these videos.....
Courtesy......YouTube:
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Hump Day.....News & Views
It's still rather hot.....for October.
In this small, southern, college town.......the temperatures are still in the 80's. Quite unusual.....even in the deep south.
Leaves are still turning a burnt orange...and gradually falling.
So .......is it ......"autumn"? Not sure.
What we are sure of ......is......it's Wednesday......."Hump Day".
"Stuff"......we're following.......and you should be too:
Let's give our "thumbs up" to those miners in Chili ......2 months in a hole ....a mile down....Here's to you guys:
And finally .......the photo of the day....Give it up for bing.com.....the best photos ......on the 'net:
"Hump Day" .......things ...I ......think I think:
I think this whole "global warming" mess......maybe true.
I think.....the defending champs......the New Orleans Saints....won't make the play-offs.
I think it's a shame........UGA football players.....don't mind......or ...are too stupid.....to continue ... to drive....."dirty"!
I don't think .....Alabama.....after 1 loss.......on the road...should have dropped to 8th ......in the polls.
I think.......Georgia ......will lose to Vanderbilt ........Saturday....
I think.......I work ......too hard.
I think.......I need a vacation......
I ......know.....I'm tired.
Have a great......"Hump Day"!
In this small, southern, college town.......the temperatures are still in the 80's. Quite unusual.....even in the deep south.
Leaves are still turning a burnt orange...and gradually falling.
So .......is it ......"autumn"? Not sure.
What we are sure of ......is......it's Wednesday......."Hump Day".
"Stuff"......we're following.......and you should be too:
Let's give our "thumbs up" to those miners in Chili ......2 months in a hole ....a mile down....Here's to you guys:
PHOTOS: Thumbs Up.. Miners Emerge To Joyful Nation.. Mistresses, Wives Clash.. LIVE Updates, Video
We welcome......a "Brave New".....manager:
Atlanta Braves Announce New Manager
Sir Charles........"Brett, I got your back":
Charles Barkley Defends Brett Favre, Rips Media On Sexting Controversy
Thumbs up.....to the Texas Rangers....Now go beat those ....."Damn Yankees":
VICTORY: Rangers Win First Playoff Series In Franchise History
You're in our prayers......Tony Gwynn:
Report: MLB Legend Suffering Cancer
They are....indeed serious.....about their dogs.......down here:
Uga VIII Debuts Before Vandy Game
ATHENS - Uga VIII will be introduced to the Bulldog Nation this Saturday during pre-game ceremonies of the Georgia-Vanderbilt game in Sanford Stadium. The 55 pound English Bulldog is the grandson of Uga VI.And finally .......the photo of the day....Give it up for bing.com.....the best photos ......on the 'net:
"Hump Day" .......things ...I ......think I think:
I think this whole "global warming" mess......maybe true.
I think.....the defending champs......the New Orleans Saints....won't make the play-offs.
I think it's a shame........UGA football players.....don't mind......or ...are too stupid.....to continue ... to drive....."dirty"!
I don't think .....Alabama.....after 1 loss.......on the road...should have dropped to 8th ......in the polls.
I think.......Georgia ......will lose to Vanderbilt ........Saturday....
I think.......I work ......too hard.
I think.......I need a vacation......
I ......know.....I'm tired.
Have a great......"Hump Day"!
Monday, September 6, 2010
The True Meaning......Of ...."Labor Day"
Sometimes......we must be reminded of the true meaning of a holiday.......Specifically ....this one:
Throughout the history of Labor Day, which is an American National holiday, it takes place the first Monday of September. Some call it is the unofficial end to summer. Labor Day's true meaning is to honor the everyday working people. The people whose sweat build and maintain the heart of United States. Today Labor Day is as normal as baseball, apple pie and fireworks on the fourth of July, but this was not always so.
In 19th century America, the industrial revolution was in full bloom, and people were needed en masse to feed the machines of mass production. Millions responded, coming from the farms by the promise of the American dream, a trust in the commonwealth. The people wanted a secure year-round income in an environment sheltered from the often harsh elements. What they found was a life toiling twelve and fourteen hours a day in dingy and sometimes dangerous conditions in factories and underground mines.
From the late 1700s into the mid 1800s working people increasingly joined together in trade unions that would bargain collectively for the benefit of all members. A day to praise the efforts of the everyday people was first suggested around 1880 by Peter J. McGuire, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. However, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Knights of Labor. It celebrated the working man on that date. The idea of celebrating the everyday working man began to spread with the growth of labor organizations. By 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
This holiday is to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community. Labor day is also a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. Parades, festivals , barbeques, this became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women are given to emphasis the economic and civic significance of the holiday.
In the l880's labor organizations began to lobby various state legislatures for recognition of Labor Day as an official state holiday. The first states to declare it a state holiday in, 1887, were Oregon, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In 1894, Congress passed a law recognizing Labor Day as an official national holiday.
Labor Day has come to be recognized in the United States not only as a celebration of the working class, but also as the unofficial end of the summer season. In the northern half of the U.S. the summer vacation season begins with Memorial Day and ends with Labor Day.
Throughout the history of Labor Day, which is an American National holiday, it takes place the first Monday of September. Some call it is the unofficial end to summer. Labor Day's true meaning is to honor the everyday working people. The people whose sweat build and maintain the heart of United States. Today Labor Day is as normal as baseball, apple pie and fireworks on the fourth of July, but this was not always so.
In 19th century America, the industrial revolution was in full bloom, and people were needed en masse to feed the machines of mass production. Millions responded, coming from the farms by the promise of the American dream, a trust in the commonwealth. The people wanted a secure year-round income in an environment sheltered from the often harsh elements. What they found was a life toiling twelve and fourteen hours a day in dingy and sometimes dangerous conditions in factories and underground mines.
From the late 1700s into the mid 1800s working people increasingly joined together in trade unions that would bargain collectively for the benefit of all members. A day to praise the efforts of the everyday people was first suggested around 1880 by Peter J. McGuire, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. However, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Knights of Labor. It celebrated the working man on that date. The idea of celebrating the everyday working man began to spread with the growth of labor organizations. By 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
This holiday is to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community. Labor day is also a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. Parades, festivals , barbeques, this became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women are given to emphasis the economic and civic significance of the holiday.
In the l880's labor organizations began to lobby various state legislatures for recognition of Labor Day as an official state holiday. The first states to declare it a state holiday in, 1887, were Oregon, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In 1894, Congress passed a law recognizing Labor Day as an official national holiday.
Labor Day has come to be recognized in the United States not only as a celebration of the working class, but also as the unofficial end of the summer season. In the northern half of the U.S. the summer vacation season begins with Memorial Day and ends with Labor Day.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Mrs. Obama's.....Vacation
We......just ...don't ....get it!
Why.....all the fuss?
Should our 1st Lady.......check into the ..."Motel 6"?
She is......the wife......of the leader of the free world.
We are......the United States of America.
The richest......most blessed nation in the entire world.
Why.....all the fuss?
Should our 1st Lady.......check into the ..."Motel 6"?
She is......the wife......of the leader of the free world.
We are......the United States of America.
The richest......most blessed nation in the entire world.
No ordinary holidaymaker: Michelle Obama (in bright top with dark belt) is surrounded by a substantial security detail (wearing sunglasses) in the city of Granada, Spain
Quiet moment: Michelle (left) and her younger daughter Sasha toured the stunning Alhambra Palace as part of their visit to Granada
Criticism: The First Lady has been attacked for taking such a lavish and high profile trip at a time of economic difficulty
Fan club: Granada residents hold signs in the street supporting Mrs Obama and welcoming her to their city
Presence: Mrs Obama and her entourage go walkabout in Marbella on Wednesday
Luxurious: The Obamas and their party are staying at the Villa Padierna in Marbella, which is rated as one of the top hotels in the world
Calvacade: The First Lady's convoy arriving in Marbella on Tuesday after she travelled from the States on Air Force Two
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tea Parties....Going Too Far
And ......Republicans....wonder why.....the common man dislikes their divisive actions. This billboard was taken down shortly there after. .....but.....what were they thinking?
Tue Jul 13, 6:30 PM ET
Obama-Hitler billboard yanked after outcry
An Iowa tea party group's provocative sign is quietly replaced after sparking outrage on all sides. » Details
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