Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Helping Each Other/ Freedom Ride January 18th
It's really hard living in today's society, especially when you have been use to living by and with the simple things from the past, you know things little honesty, integrity and of course a man's word being his everything. Though it is more difficult now, there are still some good people around, it just takes longer to find them and for them to earn a little of your trust.
Since I started my magazine "Cochise CHOPS ", there has been at least three more that's started up, now I'm not for sure exactly how they are all doing financially with their ventures in this over crowded field of "Biker Magazines", but monetary wise, I'm struggling, yet that isn't going to slow me down, as if it's God's will to publish a magazine then it cannot fail. So why am I telling you this? Because I want you the reader to know that this is a hard way to try and make a living, and because the times are hard, I feel we should try to help each other. Maybe I can't write a check, (well I could, but it may bounce...HaHaHa) to help someone out, but I can do this, help them from time to time with their magazine. As I've stated before in CHOPS, I have no competition, as I do my own thing and let the chips fall where they may, and I believe each publisher should do the same. I'm not concerned with what Florida Biker Digest or Full Throttle is writing about or doing, because I have enough of my own work load and hardships to deal with, rather than spending a lot of my time thinking that "They" are getting all the business, etc. Believe me when I say that in this area of vocation, you have to just do your own thing and from time to time help a friend when you can, for you see what goes around comes around. Some call it Karma, I call it God's will. And that's why I'm writing this article for Scott of Beach And Biker Babes Magazine.
The first thing I noticed about his magazine, other than the girls, was his mag's focal point was geared more towards the Daytona Beach area lifestyle, which does include bikers, but not limited to. We have many rags that all they do is the motorcycle deal, and that's cool, but again, we are not all the same in our thinking and writing. Scott's focal point engulfs many ideas of our lifestyle here, and though he touches on certain bike happenings, he isn't stuck just there. It's the same with my publication, which offers you a variety of subjects to examine, like old cars, old trucks, old bikes, and old people, all that are not politically correct, amen? My objective today is to give Beach And Biker Babes a little more depth in the motorcycle scene, not because I'm an expert, but just because that's where my mind is right now. He has given me the green light to write on what I want, so I chose my favorite subject, FREEDOM. Oh yeah, I need to mention that if you purchase a full page ad in Scott's magazine, we will put a business size ad in mine, and vice a verse.
Anyway, last month we had a Freedom Ride that started at Mosquito Cove in Port Orange and went South to Earthquake Magoons. I counted about 70 bikes at the Cove, and I believe approximately 50 rolled out with us. (It was funny as riders wanted to know where they needed to pay their money for the ride. I just laughed, not at them but at the mind set we have established here in Florida, a place where it seems people are always charging something to do nothing). We were not protesting anything in particular, rather we were trying to birth an embryo of men and women who are sick and tired of the anti biker laws here in Florida, and hoping that that embryo will grow and give birth to a large body of people who ride motorcycles and that vote.
On this first ride we didn't break any laws, rather we just had a peaceful 20 minute ride, to let those who showed up see that we have a right to ride together, and to also give us some insight on how this American right to peacefully rebel doesn't make you a bad person. I wouldn't be afraid to say that at least 30 people came up to me at Earthquakes and asked, "When is the next one? I want to call some friends and invite them." And though I had invited some elected officials, none showed up, but I believe as we progress in the months ahead that we will be noticed by those, with whom we pay their salaries, and I'm not speaking of just police officers, who many are just as confused about the newest anti-biker malarky as we are, in particularly the vertical plate fine of $1,000.00.
We have planned the second Freedom Ride for January 18th, on a Sunday, so more people can come out and join us. Though the details are not totally complete as of this writing, we will be getting out flyers soon or you may call Scott here, or me at (386) 690-6270. We will be starting at a public place somewhere around Daytona and ride South. Believe me Destination Rossmeyer's doesn't need anymore business or recognition, so we'll ride South, maybe even to my new building where I publish the magazine. If any bars or businesses want to get in on this, like offering up their place, you need to call soon, and of course advertisers will be given TOP priority. If a place is to big or important to advertise, then they don't need a hundred or more people there drinking and eating, remember, I'm for the little, local man. If our Freedom Rides bring you business, then you should be appreciative and offer the riders a little something, even if it's a Save A Lot cola and a hot dog.
The Freedom Rides are free, but we do need to get riders to join ABATE, if they don't already, so we need someone present to sell memberships. If we end up at my place, Scott says he will help me furnish you all a meal, so right now we are trying to nail down a good starting place. I feel by including this magazine and any others it will only broaden our cause, and get the word out that we are fed up with these bull shit, uncomprehendable laws, made up and enforced by pompous ass politicians that not only doesn't know a moped from a motorcycle, but also their arses from a hole in the ground. Let's work together to get this ignorant vertical license plate FINE overturned. If we need to run only horizontal plates that's cool, it's the fine that is the dumbest nonsense I've experienced in my life time. And I can say, in closing, that many people out of state have already said they will not be back here because of this agressive law, but would spend their money in Myrtle Beach, Laconia and Sturgis instead.
As I wrote in another article last month, if Florida's higher echelon of overpaid elected officials, here in the Sunshine State doesn't want "bikers" then just put signs up at the borders that say, "Motorcyclist, We Don't Want You Or Your Money. Go Home." Because that is exactly what the $1,000.00 fine for a stupid vertical license plate is saying.
Ride Fast & Hard & Let The Chips Fall Everywhere,Cochise http://www.cochisechops.com cochiseCHOPSmagazine
Since I started my magazine "Cochise CHOPS ", there has been at least three more that's started up, now I'm not for sure exactly how they are all doing financially with their ventures in this over crowded field of "Biker Magazines", but monetary wise, I'm struggling, yet that isn't going to slow me down, as if it's God's will to publish a magazine then it cannot fail. So why am I telling you this? Because I want you the reader to know that this is a hard way to try and make a living, and because the times are hard, I feel we should try to help each other. Maybe I can't write a check, (well I could, but it may bounce...HaHaHa) to help someone out, but I can do this, help them from time to time with their magazine. As I've stated before in CHOPS, I have no competition, as I do my own thing and let the chips fall where they may, and I believe each publisher should do the same. I'm not concerned with what Florida Biker Digest or Full Throttle is writing about or doing, because I have enough of my own work load and hardships to deal with, rather than spending a lot of my time thinking that "They" are getting all the business, etc. Believe me when I say that in this area of vocation, you have to just do your own thing and from time to time help a friend when you can, for you see what goes around comes around. Some call it Karma, I call it God's will. And that's why I'm writing this article for Scott of Beach And Biker Babes Magazine.
The first thing I noticed about his magazine, other than the girls, was his mag's focal point was geared more towards the Daytona Beach area lifestyle, which does include bikers, but not limited to. We have many rags that all they do is the motorcycle deal, and that's cool, but again, we are not all the same in our thinking and writing. Scott's focal point engulfs many ideas of our lifestyle here, and though he touches on certain bike happenings, he isn't stuck just there. It's the same with my publication, which offers you a variety of subjects to examine, like old cars, old trucks, old bikes, and old people, all that are not politically correct, amen? My objective today is to give Beach And Biker Babes a little more depth in the motorcycle scene, not because I'm an expert, but just because that's where my mind is right now. He has given me the green light to write on what I want, so I chose my favorite subject, FREEDOM. Oh yeah, I need to mention that if you purchase a full page ad in Scott's magazine, we will put a business size ad in mine, and vice a verse.
Anyway, last month we had a Freedom Ride that started at Mosquito Cove in Port Orange and went South to Earthquake Magoons. I counted about 70 bikes at the Cove, and I believe approximately 50 rolled out with us. (It was funny as riders wanted to know where they needed to pay their money for the ride. I just laughed, not at them but at the mind set we have established here in Florida, a place where it seems people are always charging something to do nothing). We were not protesting anything in particular, rather we were trying to birth an embryo of men and women who are sick and tired of the anti biker laws here in Florida, and hoping that that embryo will grow and give birth to a large body of people who ride motorcycles and that vote.
On this first ride we didn't break any laws, rather we just had a peaceful 20 minute ride, to let those who showed up see that we have a right to ride together, and to also give us some insight on how this American right to peacefully rebel doesn't make you a bad person. I wouldn't be afraid to say that at least 30 people came up to me at Earthquakes and asked, "When is the next one? I want to call some friends and invite them." And though I had invited some elected officials, none showed up, but I believe as we progress in the months ahead that we will be noticed by those, with whom we pay their salaries, and I'm not speaking of just police officers, who many are just as confused about the newest anti-biker malarky as we are, in particularly the vertical plate fine of $1,000.00.
We have planned the second Freedom Ride for January 18th, on a Sunday, so more people can come out and join us. Though the details are not totally complete as of this writing, we will be getting out flyers soon or you may call Scott here, or me at (386) 690-6270. We will be starting at a public place somewhere around Daytona and ride South. Believe me Destination Rossmeyer's doesn't need anymore business or recognition, so we'll ride South, maybe even to my new building where I publish the magazine. If any bars or businesses want to get in on this, like offering up their place, you need to call soon, and of course advertisers will be given TOP priority. If a place is to big or important to advertise, then they don't need a hundred or more people there drinking and eating, remember, I'm for the little, local man. If our Freedom Rides bring you business, then you should be appreciative and offer the riders a little something, even if it's a Save A Lot cola and a hot dog.
The Freedom Rides are free, but we do need to get riders to join ABATE, if they don't already, so we need someone present to sell memberships. If we end up at my place, Scott says he will help me furnish you all a meal, so right now we are trying to nail down a good starting place. I feel by including this magazine and any others it will only broaden our cause, and get the word out that we are fed up with these bull shit, uncomprehendable laws, made up and enforced by pompous ass politicians that not only doesn't know a moped from a motorcycle, but also their arses from a hole in the ground. Let's work together to get this ignorant vertical license plate FINE overturned. If we need to run only horizontal plates that's cool, it's the fine that is the dumbest nonsense I've experienced in my life time. And I can say, in closing, that many people out of state have already said they will not be back here because of this agressive law, but would spend their money in Myrtle Beach, Laconia and Sturgis instead.
As I wrote in another article last month, if Florida's higher echelon of overpaid elected officials, here in the Sunshine State doesn't want "bikers" then just put signs up at the borders that say, "Motorcyclist, We Don't Want You Or Your Money. Go Home." Because that is exactly what the $1,000.00 fine for a stupid vertical license plate is saying.
Ride Fast & Hard & Let The Chips Fall Everywhere,Cochise http://www.cochisechops.com cochiseCHOPSmagazine
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Short Cuts
SHORT CUTS
"Laura Bush presided over the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony last week on the South Lawn. The ceremony was especially moving this year. The Nativity Scene depicts Three Wise Men from Detroit asking the Baby Jesus for his first miracle." --comedian Argus Hamilton
"What 'entitlements' for some people mean is forcing other people to work for their benefit. As a bumper sticker put it: 'Work harder. Millions of people on welfare are depending on you.'" --Hoover Institution economist Thomas Sowell
"If it were up to me, I'd reverse things entirely. I'd give Social Security to the young, as they're the only ones who can possibly support themselves on it, and I wouldn't set them on their career paths until they were at least 30 and ready to settle down. Under my system, there'd be no retirement age. Old folks, as we all know, are the only people really eager to serve in the work place, and the only ones who, in response to a customer's complaint, would never think of saying, 'Why are you telling me? I only work here!'" --columnist Burt Prelutsky
"The lesson seems to be: If you get away with murder, make a point of being on your best behavior. People may not be so forgiving the next time around." --columnist James Taranto on O.J. Simpson's Las Vegas sentencing
"Laura Bush presided over the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony last week on the South Lawn. The ceremony was especially moving this year. The Nativity Scene depicts Three Wise Men from Detroit asking the Baby Jesus for his first miracle." --comedian Argus Hamilton
"What 'entitlements' for some people mean is forcing other people to work for their benefit. As a bumper sticker put it: 'Work harder. Millions of people on welfare are depending on you.'" --Hoover Institution economist Thomas Sowell
"If it were up to me, I'd reverse things entirely. I'd give Social Security to the young, as they're the only ones who can possibly support themselves on it, and I wouldn't set them on their career paths until they were at least 30 and ready to settle down. Under my system, there'd be no retirement age. Old folks, as we all know, are the only people really eager to serve in the work place, and the only ones who, in response to a customer's complaint, would never think of saying, 'Why are you telling me? I only work here!'" --columnist Burt Prelutsky
"The lesson seems to be: If you get away with murder, make a point of being on your best behavior. People may not be so forgiving the next time around." --columnist James Taranto on O.J. Simpson's Las Vegas sentencing
Jay Leno On Barry's Statement
Jay Leno:
President-elect Barack Obama was on "Meet the Press" [Sunday] and he told the American people the economy was going to get worse before it gets better. That's what he said. It's going to get worse. See, that's when you know the campaign is really over. Remember before the election, "The audacity of hope!", "Yes, we can!", "Change we can believe in!" Now it's, "We're all screwed, good night, thank you! It's going to get worse!"
What a difference a couple of weeks makes. Remember last month, the three auto company heads flew to Washington in private jets looking for their bailout? Remember they own the private jets? Well, this time, the three CEOs drove in their own hybrid cars; 520 miles they drove in their own hybrid cars. See, you know what I think the government should have done here? Make it like "The Amazing Race." You drop these guys off, no money, no transportation, give them some tools, they have to build a car. First one to Washington, they get the bailout.
This year, the Treasury Department is holding its annual holiday party inside something called the cash room. You know what that is in Washington, the cash room? That's a big room where the Treasury Department holds all its cash it has on hand. Of course, these days it's empty, so plenty more room to party.
President-elect Barack Obama was on "Meet the Press" [Sunday] and he told the American people the economy was going to get worse before it gets better. That's what he said. It's going to get worse. See, that's when you know the campaign is really over. Remember before the election, "The audacity of hope!", "Yes, we can!", "Change we can believe in!" Now it's, "We're all screwed, good night, thank you! It's going to get worse!"
What a difference a couple of weeks makes. Remember last month, the three auto company heads flew to Washington in private jets looking for their bailout? Remember they own the private jets? Well, this time, the three CEOs drove in their own hybrid cars; 520 miles they drove in their own hybrid cars. See, you know what I think the government should have done here? Make it like "The Amazing Race." You drop these guys off, no money, no transportation, give them some tools, they have to build a car. First one to Washington, they get the bailout.
This year, the Treasury Department is holding its annual holiday party inside something called the cash room. You know what that is in Washington, the cash room? That's a big room where the Treasury Department holds all its cash it has on hand. Of course, these days it's empty, so plenty more room to party.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Freedom Ride
Saturday December 13th, 2008. Leaving Mosquito Cove, in Port Orange (Corner of Ridgewood & Nova) @ 2 PM, Riding to Earthquake Magoons in Edgewater, Located on Park Avenue.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sex On The Fence
Sex On The Fence:
The husband leans over and asks his wife, Do you remember the first time we had sex together, over fifty years ago?We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made love to you? Yes , she says, I remember it well.
OK, he says, How about taking a stroll around there again and we can do it for old time's sake? Oh Jim, you old devil, that sounds like a crazy, but good idea!
A police officer sitting in the next booth heard their conversation and, having a chuckle to himself, he thinks to himself, I've got to see these two old-timers having sex against a fenceI'll just keep an eye on them so there's no trouble So he follows them.
The elderly couple walks haltingly along, leaning on each other for support aided by walking sticks Finally, they get to the back of the tavern and make their way to the fence The old lady lifts her skirt and the old man drops his trousers As she leans against the fence, the old man moves in. Then suddenly they erupt into the most furious sex that the policeman has ever seen This goes on for about ten minutes while both are making loud noises and moaning and screaming. Finally, they both collapse, panting on the ground.
The policeman is amazed. He thinks he has learned somethingabout life and old age that he didn't know. After about half an hour of lying on the ground recovering, the old couple struggle to their feet and put their clothes back on.
The policeman, is still watching and thinks to himself, this is truly amazing, I've got to ask them what their secret is. So, as the couple passes, he says to them, Excuse me, but that was something else You must've had a fantastic sex life together Is there some sort of secret to this?
Shaking, the old man is barely able to reply, Fifty years ago that wasn't an electric fence! Submitted By Kandy
The husband leans over and asks his wife, Do you remember the first time we had sex together, over fifty years ago?We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made love to you? Yes , she says, I remember it well.
OK, he says, How about taking a stroll around there again and we can do it for old time's sake? Oh Jim, you old devil, that sounds like a crazy, but good idea!
A police officer sitting in the next booth heard their conversation and, having a chuckle to himself, he thinks to himself, I've got to see these two old-timers having sex against a fenceI'll just keep an eye on them so there's no trouble So he follows them.
The elderly couple walks haltingly along, leaning on each other for support aided by walking sticks Finally, they get to the back of the tavern and make their way to the fence The old lady lifts her skirt and the old man drops his trousers As she leans against the fence, the old man moves in. Then suddenly they erupt into the most furious sex that the policeman has ever seen This goes on for about ten minutes while both are making loud noises and moaning and screaming. Finally, they both collapse, panting on the ground.
The policeman is amazed. He thinks he has learned somethingabout life and old age that he didn't know. After about half an hour of lying on the ground recovering, the old couple struggle to their feet and put their clothes back on.
The policeman, is still watching and thinks to himself, this is truly amazing, I've got to ask them what their secret is. So, as the couple passes, he says to them, Excuse me, but that was something else You must've had a fantastic sex life together Is there some sort of secret to this?
Shaking, the old man is barely able to reply, Fifty years ago that wasn't an electric fence! Submitted By Kandy
The History Of The Middle Finger
The History of the Middle Finger:
Well, now, here's something I never knew before, and now that I know it, I feel compelled to send it on to my more intelligent friends in the hope that they, too, will feel edified. Isn't history more fun when you know something about it?
Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore they would be incapable of fighting in the future. This famous English longbow was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as 'plucking the yew' (or 'pluck yew'). Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French, saying, See, we can still pluck yew!
Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say, the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodentals fricative F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute! It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows used with the longbow that the symbolic gesture is known as 'giving the bird.' And yew thought yew knew every plucking thing Have an awesome day!!!!!
Well, now, here's something I never knew before, and now that I know it, I feel compelled to send it on to my more intelligent friends in the hope that they, too, will feel edified. Isn't history more fun when you know something about it?
Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers. Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow and therefore they would be incapable of fighting in the future. This famous English longbow was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as 'plucking the yew' (or 'pluck yew'). Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French, saying, See, we can still pluck yew!
Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say, the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodentals fricative F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute! It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows used with the longbow that the symbolic gesture is known as 'giving the bird.' And yew thought yew knew every plucking thing Have an awesome day!!!!!
BAIL OUT
THE BOAT RACE:A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (Ford Motors) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their Peak performance before the race.
On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.
The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to Investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A Management team made up of senior management was formed to nvestigate and recommend appropriate action.
Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 7 people Steering and 2 people rowing.
Feeling a deeper study was in order; American management Hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of Money for a second opinion.
They advised, of course, that too many people were steering The boat, while not enough people were rowing.
Not sure of how to utilize that information, but wanting To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing Team's' management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 2 area steering superintendents And 1 assistant superintendent steering manager.
They also implemented a new performance system that would Give the 2 people rowing the boat greater incentive to work Harder. It was called the 'Rowing Team Quality First Program,' with meetings, dinners and free pens for the Rowers. There was discussion of getting new paddles, Canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for Practices and bonuses. The pension program was trimmed to 'equal the competition' and some of the resultant. Savings were channeled into morale boosting programs and Teamwork posters.
The next year the Japanese won by two miles.
Humiliated, the American management laid-off one rower, Halted development of a new canoe, sold all the paddles, and Canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The Money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as Bonuses.
The next year, try as he might, the lone designated rower Was unable to even finish the race (having no paddles,) so He was laid off for unacceptable performance, all canoe Equipment was sold and the next year's racing team was Out-sourced to India .
Sadly, the End.
Here's something else to think about: Ford has spent The last thirty years moving all its factories out of the US , claiming they can't make money paying American wages.
TOYOTA has spent the last thirty years building more than a Dozen plants inside the US. The last quarter's Results:
TOYOTA makes 4 billion in profits while Ford racked up 9 Billion in losses.
Ford folks are still scratching their heads, and Collecting bonuses... And now wants the Government to 'bail them out'.
IF THIS WEREN'T SO TRUE IT MIGHT BE FUNNY
Regards, Dave"Big Dog" Breiner a.k.a." Roktman" Submitted By Nelson
On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile.
The Americans, very discouraged and depressed, decided to Investigate the reason for the crushing defeat. A Management team made up of senior management was formed to nvestigate and recommend appropriate action.
Their conclusion was the Japanese had 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 7 people Steering and 2 people rowing.
Feeling a deeper study was in order; American management Hired a consulting company and paid them a large amount of Money for a second opinion.
They advised, of course, that too many people were steering The boat, while not enough people were rowing.
Not sure of how to utilize that information, but wanting To prevent another loss to the Japanese, the rowing Team's' management structure was totally reorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 2 area steering superintendents And 1 assistant superintendent steering manager.
They also implemented a new performance system that would Give the 2 people rowing the boat greater incentive to work Harder. It was called the 'Rowing Team Quality First Program,' with meetings, dinners and free pens for the Rowers. There was discussion of getting new paddles, Canoes and other equipment, extra vacation days for Practices and bonuses. The pension program was trimmed to 'equal the competition' and some of the resultant. Savings were channeled into morale boosting programs and Teamwork posters.
The next year the Japanese won by two miles.
Humiliated, the American management laid-off one rower, Halted development of a new canoe, sold all the paddles, and Canceled all capital investments for new equipment. The Money saved was distributed to the Senior Executives as Bonuses.
The next year, try as he might, the lone designated rower Was unable to even finish the race (having no paddles,) so He was laid off for unacceptable performance, all canoe Equipment was sold and the next year's racing team was Out-sourced to India .
Sadly, the End.
Here's something else to think about: Ford has spent The last thirty years moving all its factories out of the US , claiming they can't make money paying American wages.
TOYOTA has spent the last thirty years building more than a Dozen plants inside the US. The last quarter's Results:
TOYOTA makes 4 billion in profits while Ford racked up 9 Billion in losses.
Ford folks are still scratching their heads, and Collecting bonuses... And now wants the Government to 'bail them out'.
IF THIS WEREN'T SO TRUE IT MIGHT BE FUNNY
Regards, Dave"Big Dog" Breiner a.k.a." Roktman" Submitted By Nelson
Friday, October 24, 2008
Better than a Flu Shot
Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all. One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea. As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cut-glass bowl sitting on top of it. The bowl was filled with water, and in the water floated, of all things, a condom! When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosityabout the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist . 'Miss Beatrice', he said, 'I wonder if you would tell me about this?' pointing to the bowl. 'Oh, yes,' she replied, 'Isn't it wonderful? I was walking through the Park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter.'
Grandma Logic
The doctor that had been seeing an 80-year-old woman for most of her lifefinally retired.At her next checkup, the new doctor told her to bring a list of all themedicines that had been prescribed for her As the young doctor was looking through these, his eyes grew wide as herealized she had a prescription for birth control pills.'Mrs. Smith, do you realize these are BIRTH CONTROL pills?''Yes, they help me sleep at night.''Mrs. Smith, I assure you there is absolutely NOTHING in these that couldpossibly help you sleep!'She reached out and patted the young Doctor's knee.Yes, dear, I know that. But every morning, I grind one up and mix it in theglass of orange juice that my 16-year-old-granddaughter drinks. And,
believe me, it helps me sleep at night.'You 'GOTTA' love Grandmas
believe me, it helps me sleep at night.'You 'GOTTA' love Grandmas
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Logic
Rednecks, Smitty and Booger, are sitting at their favorite bar, drinking> beer.>>> Smitty turns to Booger and says, 'You know, I'm tired of going through life> without an education. Tomorrow I think I'll go to the Community College and> sign up for some classes.'>>> Booger thinks it's a good idea, and the two leave.>>> The next day, Smitty goes down to the college and meets the Dean of> Admissions, who signs him up for the four basic classes: Math, English,> history, and Logic.>>> 'Logic?' Smitty says. 'What's that?'>>> The dean says, 'I'll give you an example. Do you own a weed eater?'>>> 'Yeah.'>>> 'Then logically speaking, because you own a weed eater, I think that you> would have a yard.'>>> 'That's true, I do have a yard.'>>> 'I'm not done,' the dean says. 'Because you have a yard, I think logically> that you would have a house.'>>> 'Yes, I do have a house.'>>> 'And because you have a house, I think that you might logically have a> family.'>>> 'Yes, I have a family.'>>> 'I'm not done yet. Because you have a family, then logically you must have a> wife. And because you have a wife, then logic tells me you must be a> heterosexual.'>>> 'I am a heterosexual. That's amazing, you were able to find out all of that> because I have a weed eater.'>>> Excited to take the class now, Smitty shakes the Dean's hand and leaves to> go meet Booger at the bar. He tells Booger about his classes, how he is> signed up for Math, English, History, and Logic.>>> 'Logic?' Booger says, 'What's that?'>>> Smitty says, 'I'll give you an example. Do you have a weed eater?'>>> 'No.'>>> 'Then you're a queer.'
Monday, October 13, 2008
OIL SPILLS AND KNUCKLE SCARS
OIL SPILLS AND KNUCKLE SCARS
Crouched in front of me,
I'm embraced with cold leather.
The tickle of his beard meets my cheek,
followed by the faint smell
of Budweiser on his breath.
"Are you ready buddy?"
he whispers,
as he lifts me
above the mountains
and rests me atop his shoulders.
Gravel and snow crunch
beneath his weathered,
steel-toe boots
as we reach the old worn shed
where so much love and oil
had been spilled.
The lights buzz on,
illuminating the wooden walls
decorated with posters
mom shouldn't see.
The space heater rumbles,
glowing a fiery red
and dad helps me collect the wrenches
perched high above my reach.
He called it tinkering
but I call it life.
Because greased metal slips,
and knuckles bleed,
but cuts heal
and memories like these,
make the scars worth remembering.
by Cody Curren
Crouched in front of me,
I'm embraced with cold leather.
The tickle of his beard meets my cheek,
followed by the faint smell
of Budweiser on his breath.
"Are you ready buddy?"
he whispers,
as he lifts me
above the mountains
and rests me atop his shoulders.
Gravel and snow crunch
beneath his weathered,
steel-toe boots
as we reach the old worn shed
where so much love and oil
had been spilled.
The lights buzz on,
illuminating the wooden walls
decorated with posters
mom shouldn't see.
The space heater rumbles,
glowing a fiery red
and dad helps me collect the wrenches
perched high above my reach.
He called it tinkering
but I call it life.
Because greased metal slips,
and knuckles bleed,
but cuts heal
and memories like these,
make the scars worth remembering.
by Cody Curren
Thursday, October 9, 2008
A New Twist On Toby Keith's Famous Song!
Got me a new truck!I bought a new Ford F250 and returned to the dealer yesterday becauseI couldn't get the radio to work.
The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated.'Nelson,' the salesman said to the radio. The radio replied, 'Ricky orWillie?''Willie!' he continued and 'On The Road Again' came from the speakers.
Then he said, 'Ray Charles!', and in an instant ' Georgia On My Mind'replaced Willie Nelson.I drove away happy, and for the next few days, every time I'd say,'Beethoven,'I'd get beautiful classical music, and if I said, 'Beatles,' I'd get one of their awesome songs.
Yesterday, some Mexicans ran a red light and nearly creamed my new truck,but I swerved in time to avoid them. I yelled, 'A__ Holes!'Immediately the Iranian National Anthem began to play, sung by Jane Fondaand Barbara Streisand, backed up by Michael Moore and The Dixie Chicks, withJohn Kerry on guitar, Al Gore on drums, Dan Rather on harmonica, NancyPelosi on tambourine, Harry Reid on spoons, Bill Clinton on sax and Ted Kennedy on Scotch.Man:
I LOVE this truck! :-)
The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated.'Nelson,' the salesman said to the radio. The radio replied, 'Ricky orWillie?''Willie!' he continued and 'On The Road Again' came from the speakers.
Then he said, 'Ray Charles!', and in an instant ' Georgia On My Mind'replaced Willie Nelson.I drove away happy, and for the next few days, every time I'd say,'Beethoven,'I'd get beautiful classical music, and if I said, 'Beatles,' I'd get one of their awesome songs.
Yesterday, some Mexicans ran a red light and nearly creamed my new truck,but I swerved in time to avoid them. I yelled, 'A__ Holes!'Immediately the Iranian National Anthem began to play, sung by Jane Fondaand Barbara Streisand, backed up by Michael Moore and The Dixie Chicks, withJohn Kerry on guitar, Al Gore on drums, Dan Rather on harmonica, NancyPelosi on tambourine, Harry Reid on spoons, Bill Clinton on sax and Ted Kennedy on Scotch.Man:
I LOVE this truck! :-)
Village Idiots
From the Hollywood Glitterati: “A woman voting for McCain-Palin is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.” —actress Ashley Judd
“If you’re not going to vote I don’t even know what to say to you anymore. You know you have to vote.” —actor Leonardo DiCaprio Non Compos Mentis:
“You know, the one thing that really gets to me, which I don’t think many people are discussing, but to me sounds like a little bit of a contradiction is being pro-life yet being pro-hunting—unless you are assuming that animals are not alive. That’s such a huge contradiction to me on the McCain-Palin thing. It just doesn’t fit in my book.”
—supermodel Mayra Veronica Experience doesn’t help: “I’ve spent 35 years writing about America and its people and the meaning of the American promise—a promise handed down right here in this city. Our everyday citizens... have justifiably lost faith in its meaning.”
—singer Bruce Springsteen, who has no idea what America means, at an Obama rally in Philadelphia From WAY out in left field: “I’m also worried since it’s October that George Bush will do one of three things: Either find bin Laden, who’ve they’ve had somewhere for eight months waiting to bring out... at the ranch... Or, you know, let’s start a war with Iran. That’s always a possibility. And here’s the third thing and I don’t know much about the Bible and I’m not a big rapture guy but I believe George Bush is, and what better way, if your polls are so bad, than to go out by pushing the button and destroying all life on Earth?” —Hollywood producer and director Barry Sonnenfeld
“If you’re not going to vote I don’t even know what to say to you anymore. You know you have to vote.” —actor Leonardo DiCaprio Non Compos Mentis:
“You know, the one thing that really gets to me, which I don’t think many people are discussing, but to me sounds like a little bit of a contradiction is being pro-life yet being pro-hunting—unless you are assuming that animals are not alive. That’s such a huge contradiction to me on the McCain-Palin thing. It just doesn’t fit in my book.”
—supermodel Mayra Veronica Experience doesn’t help: “I’ve spent 35 years writing about America and its people and the meaning of the American promise—a promise handed down right here in this city. Our everyday citizens... have justifiably lost faith in its meaning.”
—singer Bruce Springsteen, who has no idea what America means, at an Obama rally in Philadelphia From WAY out in left field: “I’m also worried since it’s October that George Bush will do one of three things: Either find bin Laden, who’ve they’ve had somewhere for eight months waiting to bring out... at the ranch... Or, you know, let’s start a war with Iran. That’s always a possibility. And here’s the third thing and I don’t know much about the Bible and I’m not a big rapture guy but I believe George Bush is, and what better way, if your polls are so bad, than to go out by pushing the button and destroying all life on Earth?” —Hollywood producer and director Barry Sonnenfeld
Insight
“Votes are collared under democracy not by talking sense but by talking nonsense.” —H. L. Mencken
“Probably the most distinctive characteristic of the successful politician is selective cowardice.” —Richard Harris
“The short memories of the American voters is what keeps our politicians in office.” —Will Rogers
“Probably the most distinctive characteristic of the successful politician is selective cowardice.” —Richard Harris
“The short memories of the American voters is what keeps our politicians in office.” —Will Rogers
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
From A Tired Nurse
Hello Mr. O'Reilly, I am a nurse who has just completed working approximately 120 hoursas the clinic director in a Hurricane Gustav evacuation shelter in Shreveport, Louisiana over the last 7 days. I would love to seesomeone look at the evacuee situation from a new perspective. Local and national news channels have covered the evacuation and "horrible" conditions the evacuees had to endure during Hurricane Gustav.True - some things were not optimal for the evacuation and theshelters need some modification. At any point, does anyone address the responsibility (or irresponsibility) of the evacuees?? Does it seem wrong that one would remember their cell phone,charger, cigarettes and lighter but forget their child's insulin?? Is something amiss when an evacuee gets off the bus, walksimmediately to the medical area, and requests immediate free refills on all medicines for which they cannot provide a prescription or currentbottle (most of which are narcotics)?? Isn't the system flawed when an evacuee says they cannot afforda $3 copay for a refill that will be delivered to them in the shelteryet they can take a city-provided bus to Wal-mart, buy 5 bottles ofVodka, and return to consume them secretly in the shelter?? Is it fair to stop performing luggage checks on incomingevacuees so as not to delay the registration process but endanger thevolunteerstaff and other persons with the very realistic truth of drugs, alcohol and weapons being brought into the shelter?? Am I less than compassionate when it frustrates me to scrubemesis from the floor near a nauseated child while his mother lies nearby,watching me work 26 hours straight, not even raising her head fromthe pillow to comfort her own son?? Why does it incense [sic]me to hear a man say "I ain't goin'home 'til I get my FEMA check" when I would love to just go home and see mydaughters who I have only seen 3 times this week?Is the system flawed when the privately insured patient must finda way to get to the pharmacy, fill his prescription and pay his copaywhile the FEMA declaration allows the uninsured person to acquire free medications under the disaster rules?Does it seem odd that the 20 nursevolunteering at the shelter ispaying for childcare while the evacuee sits on a cot during the day as theshelter provides a "day care"?? Have government entitlements created this mentality and am I facilitating it with my work?? Will I be a bad person, merciless nurse or poor Christian if Ihesitate to work at the next shelter because I have worked for 7days being called every curse word imaginable, felt threatened andfeared for my personal safety in the shelter?Exhausted and battered but hopefully pithy,Sherri Hagerhjelm, RN
Two Beers
THE JAR OF LIFE
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in aday are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.
A professor stood before hisphilosophy class and had some items in front of him. Whenthe class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large andempty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golfballs. He then asked the students if the jar was full. Theyagreed that it was.
The professor then picked up abox of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jarlightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between thegolf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar wasfull. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up abox of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sandfilled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar wasfull. The students r esponded with an unanimous'yes.'
The professor then produced twobeers from under the table and poured the entire contentsinto the jar effectively filling the empty space between thesand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said theprofessor as thelaughter subsided, 'I want you torecognize that this jar represents your life. The golf ballsare the important things---your family, your children, yourhealth, your friends and your favorite passions---and ifeverything else was lost and only they remained, your lifewould still be full.
The pebbles are the otherthings that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everythingelse---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into thejar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for thepebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If youspend all your time and energy on the s mall stuff you willnever have room for the things that are important to you.
'Pay attention to thethings that are critical to your happiness.Spend time withyour children. Spend time with your parents. Visit withgrandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take yourspouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always betime to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care ofthe golf balls first---the things that really matter. Setyour priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised herhand and inquired what the beer represented. The professorsmiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'
The beerjust shows you that nomatter how full your life may seem, there's always roomfor a couple of beers with a friend.'
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in aday are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 beers.
A professor stood before hisphilosophy class and had some items in front of him. Whenthe class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large andempty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golfballs. He then asked the students if the jar was full. Theyagreed that it was.
The professor then picked up abox of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jarlightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between thegolf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar wasfull. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up abox of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sandfilled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar wasfull. The students r esponded with an unanimous'yes.'
The professor then produced twobeers from under the table and poured the entire contentsinto the jar effectively filling the empty space between thesand. The students laughed.
'Now,' said theprofessor as thelaughter subsided, 'I want you torecognize that this jar represents your life. The golf ballsare the important things---your family, your children, yourhealth, your friends and your favorite passions---and ifeverything else was lost and only they remained, your lifewould still be full.
The pebbles are the otherthings that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everythingelse---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into thejar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for thepebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If youspend all your time and energy on the s mall stuff you willnever have room for the things that are important to you.
'Pay attention to thethings that are critical to your happiness.Spend time withyour children. Spend time with your parents. Visit withgrandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take yourspouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always betime to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care ofthe golf balls first---the things that really matter. Setyour priorities. The rest is just sand.'
One of the students raised herhand and inquired what the beer represented. The professorsmiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'
The beerjust shows you that nomatter how full your life may seem, there's always roomfor a couple of beers with a friend.'
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Hussein
'From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United State Senator, to the time heannounced he was forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he logged 143 daysof experience in the Senate. That's how many days the Senate was actually insession and working. After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he wasready to be Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World, and fill the shoes ofAbraham Lincoln, FDR, JFK and Ronald Reagan. 143 days. I keep leftovers in myrefrigerator longer than that.'
Thought for the day; Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant', Is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'!
Thought for the day; Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant', Is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist'!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
What Pisses Willie Off
1. People who say we don't deserve cheap gas, because gas has been high in Europe for years. This is America not Europe!
2. People who say we should all ride scooters or go cart cars because they get better mileage.
3. People who tell me how great a place Canada or Europe is to live. Well go the hell back there if you like it so much.
4. People who piss and moan but never vote or those that only just believe the media's every word, like lost sheep.
5. People who think gun control works.
6. People who want everybody to think the same. No independent thought process.
7. People who honestly think that politicians do not lie.
8. People who really believe that the two party system works.
9. People who really do not think that Walmart has not been the biggest importer of Chinese goods.
10. Then there is the crowd of tree huggers who blame the auto industry for global warming and for ever other damn thing, yet there is no concern that China destroys everything and the same people wants to give a big chunk of the USA TO THEM!!!
11. People who believe there is a gas shortage, listen we have plenty, but the environmentalist wont let people drill in or around the USA yet there is no concern that China drills of the coast of Florida.
12. People who think taking GOD and discipline out of schools was good for America.
13. People who don't think we are in a world of shit, and those who think this whole thing is not caused by greed, and driving prices sky high.
14. And people that says something about you riding your gas eating Stroker or your SUV, and those who say you live in a too big of a house with a garage bigger than you need, and those who ask why do you need 4 Harleys or a few guns or you eat to much and you want to watch sports on the big screen? Just remind them this is America and if you want it, you pay for it. We are assured the right to pursue happiness!!!! So tell them to go hug some more trees. God Bless America!!!
Willie
2. People who say we should all ride scooters or go cart cars because they get better mileage.
3. People who tell me how great a place Canada or Europe is to live. Well go the hell back there if you like it so much.
4. People who piss and moan but never vote or those that only just believe the media's every word, like lost sheep.
5. People who think gun control works.
6. People who want everybody to think the same. No independent thought process.
7. People who honestly think that politicians do not lie.
8. People who really believe that the two party system works.
9. People who really do not think that Walmart has not been the biggest importer of Chinese goods.
10. Then there is the crowd of tree huggers who blame the auto industry for global warming and for ever other damn thing, yet there is no concern that China destroys everything and the same people wants to give a big chunk of the USA TO THEM!!!
11. People who believe there is a gas shortage, listen we have plenty, but the environmentalist wont let people drill in or around the USA yet there is no concern that China drills of the coast of Florida.
12. People who think taking GOD and discipline out of schools was good for America.
13. People who don't think we are in a world of shit, and those who think this whole thing is not caused by greed, and driving prices sky high.
14. And people that says something about you riding your gas eating Stroker or your SUV, and those who say you live in a too big of a house with a garage bigger than you need, and those who ask why do you need 4 Harleys or a few guns or you eat to much and you want to watch sports on the big screen? Just remind them this is America and if you want it, you pay for it. We are assured the right to pursue happiness!!!! So tell them to go hug some more trees. God Bless America!!!
Willie
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
The Urine Test
The Urine Test
Like a lot of folks in this country...I have a job. I work, they pay me.I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.
In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a Random urine test, with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes To people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check Because I have to pass one to earn it for them?Please understand, I have no problem with Helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with Helping someone sitting on their butt and using drugs. Could you imagine how much money the state would save If people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
From Kandy
Like a lot of folks in this country...I have a job. I work, they pay me.I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.
In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a Random urine test, with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes To people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check Because I have to pass one to earn it for them?Please understand, I have no problem with Helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with Helping someone sitting on their butt and using drugs. Could you imagine how much money the state would save If people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
From Kandy
Jay Leno
Jay Leno: Well, [last week] Congress officially apologized for slavery. Not a moment too soon, huh? You hate to see these things fester until there’s a lot of animosity. Thank God they nipped it in the bud like that. ... Congress is going on a much-deserved break. They got so much done this year. They don’t even call it a vacation; they call it a recess. Let’s see who gets recess: kindergarten, Congress and juries. The three you can’t trust to make an adult decision. ... Barack Obama may still pick a woman for VP, but not Hillary Clinton. Yeah. Well today, a top Hillary Clinton supporter named Lanny Davis said it was “inconceivable” that Obama would pick another woman over Hillary, to which Bill said, “It’s not that inconceivable.” ... Yeah that’s the big talk, they say Barack Obama could decide to go with another woman. See that’s what killed John Edwards’ chances of being VP—he decided to go with another woman. ... Barack Obama told Tom Brokaw the other day on “Meet the Press” that what he’s looking for in a VP is a person who will tell him when they thought he was wrong, to which President Bush said, “Trust me, that gets old really fast.” ... Beijing skies are so polluted that Chinese authorities are planning emergency measures for the Olympics. For example, protesters will now only be run over with hybrid tanks
Been Busy & Stressed Out
Bear with me on the magazine. It is about to get to the point where we are going to see a huge change in it, because I feel like I'm finally getting some "real" people wanting to help. It's a pain in the butt being a one man show, but I feel it will pay off soon.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
GOVERNMENT???
GOVERNMENT
“There’s a weird irony at work when Sen. Barack Obama, the black presidential candidate who will allegedly scrub the stain of racism from the nation, vows to run afoul of the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery. For those who don’t remember, the 13th Amendment says: ‘Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime... shall exist within the United States.’ In Obama’s mind it must be a crime to be born or to attend college. In his speech on national service... at the University of Colorado, Obama promised that as president he would ‘set a goal for all American middle and high school students to perform 50 hours of service a year, and for all college students to perform 100 hours of service a year.’ He would see that these goals are met by, among other things, attaching strings to federal education dollars. If you don’t make kids report for duty, he’s essentially telling schools and college kids, you’ll lose money you can’t afford to lose. In short, he’ll make service compulsory by merely compelling schools to make it compulsory. ... This is the problem with national service mania: It seeks to fix what ain’t broke. No, national service isn’t slavery. But it contributes to a slave mentality, at odds with American tradition. It assumes that work not done for the government isn’t really for the ‘common good’.” —Jonah Goldberg
“There’s a weird irony at work when Sen. Barack Obama, the black presidential candidate who will allegedly scrub the stain of racism from the nation, vows to run afoul of the constitutional amendment that abolished slavery. For those who don’t remember, the 13th Amendment says: ‘Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime... shall exist within the United States.’ In Obama’s mind it must be a crime to be born or to attend college. In his speech on national service... at the University of Colorado, Obama promised that as president he would ‘set a goal for all American middle and high school students to perform 50 hours of service a year, and for all college students to perform 100 hours of service a year.’ He would see that these goals are met by, among other things, attaching strings to federal education dollars. If you don’t make kids report for duty, he’s essentially telling schools and college kids, you’ll lose money you can’t afford to lose. In short, he’ll make service compulsory by merely compelling schools to make it compulsory. ... This is the problem with national service mania: It seeks to fix what ain’t broke. No, national service isn’t slavery. But it contributes to a slave mentality, at odds with American tradition. It assumes that work not done for the government isn’t really for the ‘common good’.” —Jonah Goldberg
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hussein Obama's Finances
The New York Times is certainly not a right wing group. Even their own investigation supports
the theory that enemies may have planted
one of their own in position
to be president.
Clearly, some of his money is coming from overseas -- Obama is being financed by enemies of America...
Obama's Troubling Financing
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by Maureen Dowd
Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating phone call I have received during this election cycle came this week from one of the Obama's campaign internet geeks. These are the staffers who devised Obama's internet fund raising campaign which raised in the neighborhood of $200 million so far. That is more then twice the total funds raised by any candidate in history – and this was all from the internet campaign. What I learned from this insider was shocking but I guess we shouldn't be surprised that when it comes to fund raising there simply are no rules that can't be broken and no ethics that prevail. Obama's internet campaign started out innocently enough with basic e-mail networking , lists saved from previous party campaigns and from supporters who visited any of the Obama campaign web sites. Small contributions came in from these sources and the internet campaign staff were more than pleased by the results. Then, about two months into the campaign the daily contribution intake multiplied. Where was it coming from? One of the web site security monitors began to notice the bulk of the contributions were clearly coming in from overseas internet service providers and at the rate and frequency of transmission it was clear these donations were 'programmed' by a very sophisticated user. While the security people were not able to track most of the sources due to firewalls and other blocking devices put on these contributions they were able to collate the number of contributions that were coming in seemingly from individuals but the funds were from only a few credit card accounts and bank electronic funds transfers.
The internet service providers (ISP) they were able to trace were from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries. One of the banks used for fund transfers was also located in Saudi Arabia. Another concentrated group of donations was traced to a Chinese ISP with a similar pattern of limited credit card charges. It became clear that these donations were very likely coming from sources other than American voters. This was discussed at length within the campaign and the decision was made that none of these donations violated campaign financing laws. It was also decided that it was not the responsibility of the campaign to audit these millions of contributions as to the actual source (specific credit card number or bank transfer account numbers) to insure that none of these internet contributors exceeded the legal maximum donation on a cumulative basis of many small donations. They also found the record keeping was not complete enough to do it anyway. This is a shocking revelation. We have been concerned about the legality of 'bundling' contributions after the recent exposure of illegal bundlers but now it appears we may have an even greater problem. I guess we should have been somewhat suspicious when the numbers started to come out. We were told (no proof offered) that the Obama internet contributions were from $10.00 to $25.00 or so. If the $200,000,000 is right, and the average contribution was $15.00, that would mean over 13 million individuals made contributions? That would also be 13 million contributions would need to be processed. How did all that happen? I believe the Obama campaign's internet fund raising needs a serious, in depth investigation and audit. It also appears the whole question of internet fund raising need investigation by the legislature and perhaps new laws to insure it complies not only with the letter of these laws, but the spirit as well.
June 29, 2008
© 2008 -- The New York Times
the theory that enemies may have planted
one of their own in position
to be president.
Clearly, some of his money is coming from overseas -- Obama is being financed by enemies of America...
Obama's Troubling Financing
-----------------------------------------------------------------
by Maureen Dowd
Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating phone call I have received during this election cycle came this week from one of the Obama's campaign internet geeks. These are the staffers who devised Obama's internet fund raising campaign which raised in the neighborhood of $200 million so far. That is more then twice the total funds raised by any candidate in history – and this was all from the internet campaign. What I learned from this insider was shocking but I guess we shouldn't be surprised that when it comes to fund raising there simply are no rules that can't be broken and no ethics that prevail. Obama's internet campaign started out innocently enough with basic e-mail networking , lists saved from previous party campaigns and from supporters who visited any of the Obama campaign web sites. Small contributions came in from these sources and the internet campaign staff were more than pleased by the results. Then, about two months into the campaign the daily contribution intake multiplied. Where was it coming from? One of the web site security monitors began to notice the bulk of the contributions were clearly coming in from overseas internet service providers and at the rate and frequency of transmission it was clear these donations were 'programmed' by a very sophisticated user. While the security people were not able to track most of the sources due to firewalls and other blocking devices put on these contributions they were able to collate the number of contributions that were coming in seemingly from individuals but the funds were from only a few credit card accounts and bank electronic funds transfers.
The internet service providers (ISP) they were able to trace were from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries. One of the banks used for fund transfers was also located in Saudi Arabia. Another concentrated group of donations was traced to a Chinese ISP with a similar pattern of limited credit card charges. It became clear that these donations were very likely coming from sources other than American voters. This was discussed at length within the campaign and the decision was made that none of these donations violated campaign financing laws. It was also decided that it was not the responsibility of the campaign to audit these millions of contributions as to the actual source (specific credit card number or bank transfer account numbers) to insure that none of these internet contributors exceeded the legal maximum donation on a cumulative basis of many small donations. They also found the record keeping was not complete enough to do it anyway. This is a shocking revelation. We have been concerned about the legality of 'bundling' contributions after the recent exposure of illegal bundlers but now it appears we may have an even greater problem. I guess we should have been somewhat suspicious when the numbers started to come out. We were told (no proof offered) that the Obama internet contributions were from $10.00 to $25.00 or so. If the $200,000,000 is right, and the average contribution was $15.00, that would mean over 13 million individuals made contributions? That would also be 13 million contributions would need to be processed. How did all that happen? I believe the Obama campaign's internet fund raising needs a serious, in depth investigation and audit. It also appears the whole question of internet fund raising need investigation by the legislature and perhaps new laws to insure it complies not only with the letter of these laws, but the spirit as well.
June 29, 2008
© 2008 -- The New York Times
Finally...........A Night Out At The Comfort Zone and....
...........NO RAIN, but there wasn't anyone there??? WTF???
Monday, July 7, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Hard Times
Things have been hard this month..............looking forward to a better July.................if you pray, keep me in your thoughts.
Cochise
Cochise
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Great Day
Went to Deltona to cover a Benefit for Nate The Great, a 16 year old young man with a brain tumor. What a good kid!!!! So positive and upbeat. His whole family had a sweet spirit about them. I know that thousands of dollars were raised for medical bills, and I'm sure more will be done. What a blessing. (Nate is in the back on the right).
Then we finished up the day at the Wing House with Willie from Tropical Tattoo and some other friends, just to celebrate life. Food was good, company was great. Thanks Brotherman.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Budweiser Supports Al Sharpton???? WTF???
The “Reverend” Al Sharpton, professional race hustler, is under investigation by the Internal Revenue Service for owing nearly $1 million in federal taxes and $365,000 in New York City taxes. On top of that, Sharpton’s National Action Network owes $1.9 million in payroll taxes and penalties. Several companies that have been subjected to the Sharpton shakedown, including Anheuser-Busch, have received subpoenas for records of charitable donations to his Network. The beer maker gave between $100,000 and $500,000 to his charity last year. Predictably, Sharpton played the victim, saying the subpoenas were part of a “fishing expedition.” That’s what he gets for being such a large mouth, er, bass.
Racist Spike Lee (a supposively director) Says
If Barrack Hussein Obama is elected to be President of America, that we will become a "Chocolate Country".
What would have happened if McCain said that, about becoming a Vanilla Nation? Jesse and Al would be at his house DEMANDING an apology and retraction.
What would have happened if McCain said that, about becoming a Vanilla Nation? Jesse and Al would be at his house DEMANDING an apology and retraction.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
A Sudden Stop
I had a flat tire while traveling down memory lane!!! Had to stop to check what condition my condition was in. Found out that it was a place I needed to be, for awhile. Can you dig it?
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bike Night At The Comfort Zone
I finally got to make this overly talked about event in Deland, FL, though I had to ride there in the rain. I've been told there is usually 300 to 400 bikes present. Last night, maybe 30 or 40.
Met some people from the Biker Or Not deal, some seemed ok. The women talked, the men were stand offish, except for maybe one or two.
Good chilli ride home, from the wet clothes, but a good ride non the less.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Great Weekend
Rode everyday, first time in a long time, due to some health issues. Beautiful weather! Hot Ass Chick on the back! Bike was rocking hard, from about 3,500 RPM's to 6,000 RPM's. A few nice wheelies, and one descent burnout.
I'm just glad I'm a motorcycle enthusiast!!!!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Need A Job?
Sell ads for Cochise CHOPS Magazine where you live. Straight commisssion to start. When I make $$$$, you will make $$$$. Really need people in Florida, Texas, & Kentucky now, but need to get in other states as well.
Call me if interested (386) 690-6270
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
ShadyMayhem
June 16 thru 18, 2008 in Hiltons, VA. In the area stop by. Cochise invites you. BYOB and Grub. All primitive. No Trailers!!!! You have to ride or drive your vehicle!!!
Let It Be Known That Barrack Hussein Obama
Will cause this country great harm, because of his lack of understanding of Foreign Policy. He thinks he can go over there in the Middle East and shuck and jive like Jesse Jackson did, and this war will go away...........it won't!!!!!
All three candidates are Liberals, but remember one thing, McCain knows and is on top of this Iraq war. As bad as I hate to vote for another Bushite, keep this in mind.
All three candidates are Liberals, but remember one thing, McCain knows and is on top of this Iraq war. As bad as I hate to vote for another Bushite, keep this in mind.
Heart Cath Went Fine
No change since 2001, with still only one graft with blockage (50%). Can't figure out the angina nor the shortness of breath, but they are still testing some things. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Heart Cath
The hospital says that the Doctor has to set up the procedure. The Doctor says I have to set up the procedure, because I don't have insurance.
The hospital says, NO, the Doctor has to do it, the Doctor says, NO....................FUCK IT!!!!
I'm through with this shit, fuck'em all. I'd rather die in peace than have to deal with ignorant people.
The hospital says, NO, the Doctor has to do it, the Doctor says, NO....................FUCK IT!!!!
I'm through with this shit, fuck'em all. I'd rather die in peace than have to deal with ignorant people.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Heart Cath
Preparing to go in this weekend or Monday for the ASAP heart cath, they wanted to do about 2 months ago.
ASAP my ass!!!!
Their euthanizing me man, ain't know no doubt about it.
ASAP my ass!!!!
Their euthanizing me man, ain't know no doubt about it.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
If We Lose This War In Iraq
It won't be like Viet Nam, and just go away. We can't come home with heads hanging low and admit we were over our head in this one, and just let those people get back to what they were doing before we went there, because what they were doing was doing everything within their power to exterminate us, the infidels.
If we stop in the middle of this thing before we erase these radical killers, and pull the troops, those idiots will only follow them here and continue trying to destroy us and our country. They are on a mission, and will not stop unless we stop them.
Think about it.
If we stop in the middle of this thing before we erase these radical killers, and pull the troops, those idiots will only follow them here and continue trying to destroy us and our country. They are on a mission, and will not stop unless we stop them.
Think about it.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Why Should I Complain?
Went on a Benefit Run today, for the magazine. It was for a man who needs a liver transplant, he was at the last stop, and after seeing him, what do I have to complain about?
On the way there I hooked up with some Nam Vet Gray Beards, today I found out one of them, my buddy Moses has MS, what have I got to complain about?
Got home and was doing the Local News for CHOPS, and called someone to find out how another Benefit Run went for another acquaintance, he has inoperable, terminal cancer, 3 tumors in his brain area and one on his neck, the doctor said all you can do is make him as comfortable as possible, what have I got to complain about?
On the way there I hooked up with some Nam Vet Gray Beards, today I found out one of them, my buddy Moses has MS, what have I got to complain about?
Got home and was doing the Local News for CHOPS, and called someone to find out how another Benefit Run went for another acquaintance, he has inoperable, terminal cancer, 3 tumors in his brain area and one on his neck, the doctor said all you can do is make him as comfortable as possible, what have I got to complain about?
Friday, May 2, 2008
Cycle Source Magazine
I believe that I have found not only a cool magazine to read, but some true friends and brothers involved with this "grass roots" mag. I want to personally thank Wildman for being faithful to the purist.
The May '08 Issue was probably the best Mag issue I've ever read of any magazine, and I've been reading bikers rags' since the 60's. This group of people who work at putting this publication out, are made up of people who actually ride, not just when they sponsor an event, but even when it isn't convenient or cool.
If you have never read Cycle Source Magazine, please check it out. It's a biker rag, through and through. You know why? Because they are not into it JUST for the money, rather it's their lifestyle.
Thanks CS crew.
Their Forum
http://www.network54.com/Forum/573611/
The May '08 Issue was probably the best Mag issue I've ever read of any magazine, and I've been reading bikers rags' since the 60's. This group of people who work at putting this publication out, are made up of people who actually ride, not just when they sponsor an event, but even when it isn't convenient or cool.
If you have never read Cycle Source Magazine, please check it out. It's a biker rag, through and through. You know why? Because they are not into it JUST for the money, rather it's their lifestyle.
Thanks CS crew.
Their Forum
http://www.network54.com/Forum/573611/
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Truckers & Fuel Prices & How To Stop This Nonsense
Truckers know what it will take to get these fuel prices down, but I doubt if it will ever happen because of all the suck asses (scared truckers) in the nation today. Though truckers tried to strike recently, the Prez said if they shut down a road, etc, that he would call out a mini Marshal Law against them.
Truth is they know what will bring this country to a halt, and it isn't slowing traffic nor going to Washington...................the answer???? Shut the tankers down (the trucks pulling the fuel tankers to the service station). If no one has fuel to sell, the US of A will come to a stand still.
I saw diesel today for $4.69 a gallon.................Regular gas was $3.59 at the same station.
Remember, if you are wearing it, eating it, driving it or living in it, a trucker made it possible.
Truth is they know what will bring this country to a halt, and it isn't slowing traffic nor going to Washington...................the answer???? Shut the tankers down (the trucks pulling the fuel tankers to the service station). If no one has fuel to sell, the US of A will come to a stand still.
I saw diesel today for $4.69 a gallon.................Regular gas was $3.59 at the same station.
Remember, if you are wearing it, eating it, driving it or living in it, a trucker made it possible.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Money Masters
How International Banks Have Taken Over America.
Google Money Masters For The Truth.
And Honestly, Where Do You Think The Economic Simulant Money Came From That Our Government Is Mailing Us?
If We Are Trillions In The Hole, Who Did We Get It From? And How Do We Pay It Back? And What Kind Of Interest? More US Soil? Companies? Lives?
Google Money Masters For The Truth.
And Honestly, Where Do You Think The Economic Simulant Money Came From That Our Government Is Mailing Us?
If We Are Trillions In The Hole, Who Did We Get It From? And How Do We Pay It Back? And What Kind Of Interest? More US Soil? Companies? Lives?
Euthanized
I think I know what this word means now. When a person is of no good to society they get snuffed, but in America, it is a slow death. Like when you don't have Health Insurance, and no doctors will see you because of it. Poor Americans are sent home to die everyday, because they are poor. Many doctors won't even see a person without insurance, they want you to go to the emergency room, so it will cost you 5 to 10 times more, and where I live most ER docs think you only come to see them for drugs and they send you home also, to slowly die. What has this nation come to?
I'm being euthanized!!!
I'm being euthanized!!!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Gaut
Yesterday was my third straight week dealing with Gaut in my right ankle. The pain has subsided, but still swollen. They say it's due to seafood, alcohol & organ meats, which I have not partaken in, so it just must be meaness trying to work it's way out. Been told that Black Cherries is the cure, I drink the juice, but it doesn't seem to work all the time.........So anyone else got a remedy for this pain in the.......................feet?
Monday, April 28, 2008
My Buddie's Rant On Sending Our Discharged Friend Back To Iraq
Bush & Clinton.......
.......and the corporate executives that they hold so dearly as friends should send their own kids overseas to fight for nothing in in Iraq.
Funny how the price of oil has gone from $36 a barrel 7 years ago to nearly $120 a barrel now because of that m*th*rf*ck*r and his piece of sh*t buddies.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/15/AR2005111501842.html
That's okay, though, we'll get "free" checks (just like peoples on welfare) soon enough from Uncle Sam...I..... wonder who's going to repay the Chinese for lending us that money to begin with?
Never mind, we'll all just go to Walmart and spend it on Chinese made crap anyway.......and then deposit it in pro-Israeli/anti-American banks.
The wool's been pulled over every one's eyes long enough.......it's starting to get itchy and scratchy and when everyone wakes up from this nightmare they'll be hell to pay for our leaders' treasonous behaviour.
.......and the corporate executives that they hold so dearly as friends should send their own kids overseas to fight for nothing in in Iraq.
Funny how the price of oil has gone from $36 a barrel 7 years ago to nearly $120 a barrel now because of that m*th*rf*ck*r and his piece of sh*t buddies.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/15/AR2005111501842.html
That's okay, though, we'll get "free" checks (just like peoples on welfare) soon enough from Uncle Sam...I..... wonder who's going to repay the Chinese for lending us that money to begin with?
Never mind, we'll all just go to Walmart and spend it on Chinese made crap anyway.......and then deposit it in pro-Israeli/anti-American banks.
The wool's been pulled over every one's eyes long enough.......it's starting to get itchy and scratchy and when everyone wakes up from this nightmare they'll be hell to pay for our leaders' treasonous behaviour.
Intellegent Design
Ben Stein eats the lunches of Darwinist, Aethist and the Super Smart on their theory of Evolution, in the documentary EXPELLED. It was good to see the rich, smart and famous squirm. This film is right on.
Road Trip
I'm feening for a road trip, the two lane black top variety. If I was rich I'd hook my son, my step son, a couple of buddies and myself up for a two wheel fix.
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