Speak Out 1/30/09

Money supply: Hmmm....the same place they got the money for the $750 Billion shirt and tie bailout?

Pay it back: Frankly, I'd be more pleased to see a good ole fashioned hangin'.

Getting it right: Some say, "He has a face like Boris Karloff." And some say, "He likes to walk around town with a kool-aid mustasche." I wonder if he likes tropical punch...or cherry?

Jackson fireworks: Mt. Pile?

Card tampering: I had the same thing happen to cards I sent and received. Can we all say, "Investigation by the Post Master?"

Skate park: Skate Park? They'll put their eye out!

Reason to tip: Good, you go for it then!

Ending, or beginning?: Oh please spare me your dramatical whinging.

Respecting life: It is sad, sad the GWB and the Republicons didn't take care of this from 2000-2006. Hmm...why not? They had all the power then.

He did his job: Bad job? As in his 33% approval rating when he left office? Yeah mate, sorry to tell ya...that's not exactly michelin star material.

Nothing wrong: LOL! WOW! I've haven't seen anyone put themselves "out there" like that since crazy Minnesota republican congress woman, Michele Bachmann. Well, of course you have Ann Coulter, but utter non-sense is what she is paid to say.

But...I can't forget Palin's unforgetable follies regarding her comments about what she reads, and the Grammy Winning statement about all her Russian/Alaskan Airspace foreign policy experience. Pure Entertainment! Perhaps Pudgebaugh needs to start having special guests like these on his show? It would be a laugh a minute!

Sports lessons: How I envision this is purely comical.

Watch out folks! My arrogance is in rare form today!

Money supply

The same place we always do we will go even deeper in debt. Even though I prefer tax cuts as opposed to the “stimulus plan”, anything we do will result in more borrowing I am afraid. Not an expert like some on here.

Pay it back

They should not have gotten it in the first place and trying to track it all down will be no more successful than the flawed “plan” to disburse it. Maybe the government has learned a lesson though at our expense; naw.

Getting it right

Why do you people keep reading David Limbaugh and even worse, paying attention to what he says?

Skate park

So go to the meetings and tell someone who can do something about it.

Reason to tip

I always tip the server who brings food to my car, it is well worth it and I don’t care if the smile, say hi, or just throw it through the window, keeps me from having to get out.

Ending, or beginning?

Too much blame on Bush and too high of expectations on Obama though I do hope I am proven wrong.

Respecting life

Actually I think it is about half and half and is too complicated for me though I am opposed to abortion personally.

He did his job

While I supported George Bush, like many I was disappointed in many of his policies. Only history can tell how good or bad his administration was.

Nothing wrong

Either you are being sarcastic or you are delusional.

Turnip (not making fun) Just interested how you came up with the posting name "turnip." Actually, I'm quite fond of those buggers.

Red,

I have this uncanny ability to cause "New" Republicon posters to appear all the time. Megnanaman is just another one of the countless forum assassins that's been paid a bounty to snuff me out.

Also...since you have one on your avatar. Are you able attach snow plows or scoops to those Multipurpose Utility Vehicles? Or am I better off buying one of those 2000 series John Deeres and putting a scoop and a mower attachment on it? I can get a 4x4 JD with scoop and mower for about $17,000. (I think) Big Red looks like it starts at $12,000.

DUHHHHH, it werent me last nite. I not a retard, I a person....

DUHHHHHHH

-- Posted by cycle_ride on Fri, Jan 30, 2009, 10:43 am CDT

LOL! That's exactly what I thought the person in Sexy_Thang's avatar might talk like.

Meglo,

Yes, you can put a snow plow or even a bucket on the front which you raise and lower with your winch. They really are only good for snow and loose material and will not handle dirt work or heavy loads. If you are looking for a multi purpose machine that will do a little work and then can be used for play then a Rhino, Polaris Ranger, Kawasaki TeraX, Mule or any of the other UTV’s will work fairly well, but if you are looking for something just for work, you are probably better off with a 4WD John Deere or a Kubota due to the additional power and better torque. I use a small utility tractor with a front loader and box scraper for this stuff and then I put a mid mount sixty inch mower for the summer and remove the attachments.

We have a John Deere and a Kubota that have worked very well.

Sorry for the double posts, gremlins I guess.

And how p-l-o-w is a bad word I will never know.

I must have broken something, I'm out.

Red,

Glad to see I'm not the only one have troubles with double posts.

It's a tough decision. In the city as you know..."fun vehicles" have been banned. I like the looks of those small utility tractors, but frankly...my biggest job is clearing my 40'+ drive. (probably closer to 60' if I include the back.)

My lawn is moderate, but I have to use a push on the hills and my rider gets the rest done within an hour. Have thought about putting in a good size garden though. And I know there is a tiller attachment for those JD SUT. Do those come in diesel? I probably could have made a lump of cash clearing out drives in my neighborhood though.

Men will argue about which are the worst and best presidents until the cows come home. I have done this myself at times.

"The government consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they have only a talent for getting and holding office." -H.L. Mencken

Here we go, for Blogbudsmans refreshing entertainment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRkWebP2Q0Y&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nokTjEdaUGg&feature=related *snicker* Putin rears his head. LOL! What an idiot!

ohh...s.c.r.e.w. it! Roll all the footage. LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrzXLYA_e6E&feature=related

Just curious... why are the Democrats and the Liberal Media so obsessed with Palin?

I am fully aware of what mental retardation encompasses.

I used what is viewed as an offense term. In the context of what was occurring last night, it was appropriate.

Just curious... why are the Democrats and the Liberal Media so obsessed with Palin?

-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Fri, Jan 30, 2009, 12:02 pm CDT

Wheels, it's like has been mentioned about going to movies during hard economic times. Times are touch now, and we need a good laugh. LOL! Tina Faye was funny, but Sarah Palin is a natural. LOL!

Mega,

I'm a fan. You're just the type of middle of the fence sarcastic fella we need to run against JA Emerson next time. How can I help?

:O)

Sincerely,

Have Wheels,

A book could probably be written on that if you could find an unbiased social scientist; good luck with that.

I like Sara Palin.

Without starting a political argument, the fact that we have lawyers in the top three most powerful positions in this country is worrisome to me; don't like lawyers.

JustUs

My humble, but comedic arrogance wouldn't allow me waste taxpayer money on tom foolry and grandstanding. LOL! Additionally, I'm not quite ready to place myself under the guillotine. However, when ever JAE wants to retire and spare us all the continual degradation please go right ahead.

But...to keep things fun. Anytime you're willing to chuck up $100,000, I'll slap "MEGALOMANIA" on some red, white, and blue political signs and fly Sarah Palin in to serve ale and turkey legs at a high falooted fundraiser.

Of course, she'll have to agree to wear a 17th Century low-cut wenches dress and keep her pie whole shut. "Better Seen and not heard" is what I always say. Infact, that would be a great political platform and slogan to run on.

Red

I think she has potential but, I believe there is going to be an all out effort to politically smear her over the next four years.

The media does not get excited about putting a man, who according to his own statements, is not smart enough to figure out his own taxes in a place of power but Palin concerns them to no end.

I just wanted to take a minute to thank the wonderful guys at Ameren UE who worked so hard today to restore power to my home. Thanks guys/gals.

And YOU seem to be the only one concerned with it.

Turnip,

The slang use of the "r" word has been unacceptable for decades. Any individual choosing to use this word, knows exactly what he/she is doing and simply does NOT care how it affects individuals or their families.

Turnip,

I have a minor in Psychology, but it is old and outdated, so out of curiosity and so as not to make a fool out of myself, not always possible, I did a quick search of the use of the word "retard" and came across a series of You Tube videos entitled "The Retarded Policeman" in which the main character is Josh Perry a high functioning individual with Down Syndrome who says he is not offended and does not feel exploited. I believe the word “retard” was recently used in a movie starring Ben Stiller and there was some backlash, but I don’t know if was taken out or not.

It seems as though in our society some words are acceptable in some contexts and not in others and often even take on an entirely different meaning no longer connected to their origin. For some this is all very simple and for others not so much. I find some of the tolerance level is probably generational as what I find offensive is often accepted by my children.

Have Wheels,

I remember a lot of “rising stars” such as Harold Ford who showed great promise and who were proclaimed to be destined for greatness and now you hear nothing about them.

I will not be surprised if Blago is not convicted as I suspect they may have jumped the gun on this one.

Without starting a political argument, the fact that we have lawyers in the top three most powerful positions in this country is worrisome to me; don't like lawyers.

-- Posted by Red_Rhino on Fri, Jan 30, 2009, 12:25 pm CDT

Hmmmmmm.....

Just curious... why are the Democrats and the Liberal Media so obsessed with Palin?

-- Posted by Have_Wheels_Will_Travel on Fri, Jan 30, 2009, 12:02 pm

I really wanted to let this slide, but I am only human...

Nobody is obsessed with Palin, embarrassed would be a more accurate term. Embarrassed that a finely polished political power would make such a mistake.

I think the whole "you betcha" and "wink, wink" was demeaning to the entire female gender and cheapened the impact her position could have had.

Lastly, I think (yes, my opinion only) that the way the conservative sect followed her weakened the entire party, and that may be why some from the liberal side do not want anyone to forget her name.

Okay....attack away.....

Theorist,

Yes, hmmmm, and it has nothing to do with the individuals themselves or their political affiliation as I think Obama is a good man though I disagree with him politically. I don’t like Joe Biden and have mixed feelings about Hillary Clinton.

Have Wheels,

I am inclined to believe that they rushed the arrest to prevent Blago from actually appointing anyone at which point it would be too late, but I am certain that there are things we/I don’t know. I really don’t think Obama’s staff was involved to any extent beyond normal politics. Of course I suppose “normal politics” like many things could be embarrassing enough. At this point Blago could say anything he wanted to and no one would believe him, so I don’t know if anyone is worried. I am not to the point that James is, but I have less and less regard for politicians with each passing day.

Regards the Palin thing, call it what you like, I call it as I see it, and that is an obsession. They jumped oh her before she had a chance to open her mouth not withstanding the fact as the Governor of Alaska she had about twice the approval rating of the Bush administration and congress combined.

And the Hmmm on Red's statement about lawyers, perhaps he feels the way I do, about 98% of them give the rest a bad name.

How about Carolyn Kennedy's embarrassing inability to make a complete sentence? You know... you know. Why not obsess on that awhile?

Turnip,

I remember when “impact” did not mean what it now does. Often word usage becomes prominent in our culture long before it becomes formalized in a dictionary and we get new ones added each year. I don’t like this but it does happen. As a young man we frequently used the word “q-u-e-e-r” to describe an odd or unusual acting person. Over time it became unacceptable with an entirely different meaning.

I have many problems with “political correctness” as I believe the “intent” is far more important than any word and also find it disturbing that someone is judged more harshly for a word they say than for an action which would demonstrate something entirely different. I believe as a society that we have become too judgmental and all too quick to judge based on very little information. Is there a difference between calling someone a retard who is obviously not and calling someone with a developmental disability the same thing and why and to what extent? I also come to this from a different perspective of an individual of a generation that used terms such as retarded, moron, cripple and so on as that was the language of the time. I am probably not making sense.

I still like Sarah Palin, so I guess you and others will have to describe me with less than glowing and admirable terms.

"Delusions of genius and world conquest"...ahh yes, Palin and I may have more in common than I think. I should have NEVER of resisted the urge to vote for her solely based upon her "Grrrrr Baby" looks. How blinkard I was by common sense. I should ALWAYS let my little head do the thinking when it comes to politics. After all, the school board and JAE have proven it. You don't need a brain to be a politician. ;o)

You make PERFECT sense Red. Well said.

(Now I have to drag myself back to the cave. Going to fire up a cig, watch some porn and call a lawyer about going on disability/medicaid.)

Pups

I have no like or dislike for Carolyn Kennedy, but it makes as much or more sense to be beating up on her as on Palin.

And you are correct she would have not been a good pick. Her name recoginition would have been the only thing that counted.

And she had a tax problem, something that all too many of the politicians who think it is patriotic for us to pay more taxes seem to have. How do they slide by without paying until their appointment or suggestion of an appointment causes them to be vetted and found out. And some still win a high office in spite of the fact.

I am sick to death of politicians.

Red,

To answer your question about... Is there a difference between calling someone a retard who is obviously not and calling someone with a developmental disability the same thing and why and to what extent?

I'm sure it would depend on who you hears the comments. My ex-financee's sister was mentally disabled. IF a MAN had called his sister a "retard", he would have been punched in the nose (probably several times).

When we first started dating I used the "r" word as slang and was promptly educated about how it made him and his family feel to hear this word used in this manner.

Of course, me being me...I asked for more information...he said the "hurtfulness and insensitivity" caused his heart to sink and a deep ache in the pit of his stomach--being a man you will appreciate the rest of his description more than I--like someone had kicked him between the legs.

Veggie friend....

It says, "The years teach much which the days never knew" a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

You are correct, it is too small to read, thus very ineffective. Thanks for asking!

Turnip,

I understand what you are saying. And I kind of knew someone would catch on to the not being a politician a plus. But I didn't want to use 'experience' cause that would open up a whole different can of worms I didn't want to play in.

Cycle posted...."Perhaps swimming, adultery, alcoholism, flying aircraft or getting assassinated?"

Lets see, was he talking about the Kennedys or George W.?

Laughing......Oh right, the flight logs are missing....laughing

Melange,

She is not the only one that has been 'appointed' when a political spouse has died. Though I don't completely understand the point, but am guessing it is a way of the party of the deceased to keep control of said position.

Turnip, Mélange, Theorist et al

I’ve been up in the woods enjoying some of the scenery and missed some interesting discussions. I just threw some stuff out for consideration as I often enjoy mental exercise just for the sake of it. Many subgroups use language that I would not, but I don’t judge them by my standards. I am always interested in the seemingly double standard of those who preach diversity who simply cannot stand it. We are asked not to judge aboriginal tribes and unique cultures and customs by our own standards and values yet we insist on doing the very same thing to people and groups we find distasteful to our own beliefs in this country and our communities. We make fun of “red necks”, “hillbillies” and people who say “gosh darn” as a part of their day to day communications and then condemn someone for saying something we find disparaging when others do not. We have become too judgmental and take life way too seriously. We look for insults, slights or misunderstanding where none exists. Yes, sometimes they are there, but that is life. To ignore an insult or give it no value is probably the best defense.

Oh and as to "qualified politician", that may or may not be a good thing.

BTW...what is the 'r' word?

Jean Carnahan is the "r" word?

Honestly, I think Caroline Kennedy WOULD have made a great candidate. While Caroline Kennedy may not have political experience, she does have character, integrity, and some common sense.

Sarah Palin, on the other hand, was a self-absorbed political absest. Hockey Mom, Flute Player, Moose Burger eater, and Miss Hogbottom of the local county fair doesn't mean she has any of the things I've previously listed.

The fact is, the woman is evasive, a liar, and flip flops on her values. (aka...bridge to no where, and previously being a successionist.)

She killed herself politically when she attempted to use good looks and cheesy charm to swindle herself into the White House. While my respect for John McCain "waivered" at best, I have now lost COMPLETE respect for him for even entertaining this idea. I pray the voters of Arizona will vote him out next election. (Don't be surprised if both Palin AND McCain get political boots from their states) Palin cost him the election, he ultimate cost himself the electiong by even picking her.

Poor Poor judgement. 80% Alaska approval ratings?? Yeah...after the truth has emerged, she's sitting around 49%. She'd be better off posing for Playboy and writing a book. She'd make more money, and probably even get a movie deal. After all, that's what glam/cam hogs want.

Rick,

For some reason that is one area (Presidency) where they have made arrangements for someone other then the spouse to take over. Though I think I would have been happy with Barbara or Laura if something had happened to their husbands while in office. But I think that's just me.

Red,

I guess I did. hehe...Learn something new every day! I always thought Emerson was assigned the seat...I just learned she actually ran as an independent to get the seat. Thanks for pointing out my void of knowledge. :-)

Sorry to offend, not my intent...hehe...hum...maybe I should start copying/pasting this disclosure that on all my post. :-)~

Seriously, guess sometimes I view the world threw my rose-colored glasses. Wouldn't it be nice, IF one knew something would definately offend or be hurtful to another, that perhaps one might try not to say or do it?

Then again, ~sigh~ I'm in the extra-sensitive sub-group. :-)

i think when Emerson died his wife got the sympathy

vote ...did she have any political experience ?

i disremember ...

Sorry to offend, not my intent but Obama stinks ...

lets see how this goes over...

Me'Lange , none of my business , but what happened to

your avatar with see no evil , speak no evil , hear no evil ?

Megal asked for the snowman...I'll change it back...one of these days.

Always been drawn to that saying...has been one of my favorites since high school. Even have the Boyd's Bear version of "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil" sitting on my computer desk.

Megalomania...i don't know either of them personally .

if her name wasn't Kennedy she wouldn't be taken seriously ..

McCain made Palin famous...

Megal,

I was not comparing quality, just circumstances of ascendancy. I have met Jo Ann on several occasions and have never been impressed, but she or whoever handles her knows how to get out and meet the people. She has also answered every communication I have ever sent her. On one occasion she assisted in resolving an issue with BATFE in which they would not respond to any of my communications some of which were of an official nature. I received a response from the Director along with the letter she had sent to them. I have not gotten anything close to this with any other politician.

Red,

Respectfully, I'll give her this. Emerson has pie piped someone to keep getting elected. Don't know how or why...but facts are facts. I'm glad you've had good luck with her, you may be one of the few. Yes, I get "letter" responses from her too. But frankly on the "real" hard issues, she scores subpar. IMO.

Me'lange...LOL! You can change it, I'm tired of snow now. LOL!

Willy, Thanks for that info. I've pretty much decided on one of the JD small utility tractors. I can till, mow, move snow...ect. I'm not much of a "fun" vehicle type guy. I'm more into practicality. Now...getting my hands on one for the right price...will be another story.

Willy, Thanks for that info. I've pretty much decided on one of the JD small utility tractors. I can till, mow, move snow...ect. I'm not much of a "fun" vehicle type guy. I'm more into practicality. Now...getting my hands on one for the right price...will be another story.

Red,

Is that JD 2305 4WD? Or do I have to step up to the 2320 for that? Also, I want a mowing deck to go under the tractor, not a pull behind. These photos are confusing. It shows 2320 pulling a mower. Guess I'll be going to a dealer tomorrow.

What we all really need to do is not concern ourselves with ridiculous politics and who is a conservative and who is a liberal and where and what ties they have to anything or anywhere. Instead we need to worry about fixing the mess we ALL got ourselves into!! Ya'l can continue your rhedoric about DEMOPUBLICANS which is exactly what many of you are, or you can e-mail or write these idiots (every one of them) that are suppose to be fixing a VERY SERIOUS problem up there in our Nations Capital and remind them that this is NO TIME to play politics rather its time to do the PEOPLES WORK! Yep im sick of politics and DEMOPUBLICANS I want to see serious work getting done i

I don't want to hear anymore crap about who is to blame for anything. If we really wanted change we would forget this freakin give away to the wealthy and the idiots who helped get us into this mess and instead give those billions and billions to US the tax payers! By God that would put money EXACTLY where it needs to be most. Frankly if we had that money I would think we would all start spending and buying. Gee I bet if we all did that many of these buisnesses that are failing wouldn't and folks would be going back to work! Just common sense seems to me. Oh well, nothing correct gets done by this Government so as I have said many times along with others here," we would all be better off without it".

This tirade was not meant to offend anyone it is just the Wolf's opinion and nothing more...

An entire days' page cut down to two paragraphs ... You're welcome, all. ~smiling~

The 'obsession' with Palin is not us exactly, but her ... She's the one trying to keep herself 'out there' in the public, the media (really chuckled over someone saying recently that the media should 'leave her alone'--NOT what she wants at all, IMO) ... Umm ... One thought about Palin vs Kennedy ... Palin was (in essence) running for POTUS, while Kennedy was considering a senatorship in order to help keep the Kennedy political dynasty going. IMO, neither lady was/is qualified for the hoped-for positions, not even by osmosis or background -- no more than I considered myself qualified to be an Operations Director after years of not only listening to Pops' work-related stuff but doing tons of his typing, editing, research, etc.

Aw, Willy, you just had to say "...strengthens my belief that politician personally attack the candidates that are better than themselves.", didn't you? Now I'm trying to figure out ... since it seems they all attack the opposition ... which ones really are 'better?' ~sigh~ Perhaps the correct answer is 'None of the above?'

Willy,

I might be seeing this wrong, you have stated on different occassions that we can thank (blame) Carter, Clinton, and Obama (though he has only been in office for 11 days). But between Carter and Obama we had Reagan, Bush and Bush. Only Dem Presidents are to thanked (blamed), even if the current problem fell under a Rep President?

Not argueing, just asking.

Oh, and that 'right lean' article was a full 90 degree right turn. lol

Oh, and remember though I was alive during the Carter years, I was overseas so did not experience the "Carter Crunch" others did. And reading about it or studing it in history doesn't give me the perspective or understanding that you have on it.

Speaking of Carter, I wonder what he thinks about all these poisoness peanuts?