Category Archives: Political

Oil Spill

This is just sad. It is very hard to believe that they can do nothing to stop this. A crying shame.

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Prohibition, Marijuana And Taxes~~A History Lesson

Okay, I know that you are shaking your head right now, wondering, just what the hell is he talking about now.  It is okay.  I get that a lot.  Do you shake your head a lot?  Just a fair question in … Continue reading

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So Very Presidential

First, he bashes and blames the Republicans for fighting health-care and continues to bash Bush for everything else, even though we are well over a year into his time on the job. He then calls out conservitive radio talk show … Continue reading

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It’s Tax Day!

Yes, we all had to file our taxes today.  BOO.  But this year, I actually got a refund from the Feds!  Yeah!  But the refund might cover what I had to pay to the state.  BOO.  I also had to … Continue reading

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On The Tens

So you want me to talk politics?  Ask and you shall receive!  And as always, be very careful what you wish for.  I know that for a fact because when I was young and dumber than I am now, I … Continue reading

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YOWZA!

I see that Sarah has not gone into retirement and starting eating Bon-Bons and watching Soaps!  I have to ask, as this magazine is due out this week and she just did an appearance on Oprah, why is this woman … Continue reading

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I Gotta Say Something Here

As many of you may know, I do not like to write about politics on this site.  There are three main reasons for that.  One, I just don’t follow along closely enough to comment on most stuff.  In other words, I am … Continue reading

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Let’s do the math

Obama marks his 100th day in office tomorrow.  Every President is supposed to be evaluated on thier first 100 days.  So I found this little look into the numbers that Obama has put up so far.  Very telling if you … Continue reading

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Only in this New Hope Age

  I missed paying my taxes by this much. Timothy Geithner was approved to be the Head of the Treasury.  This is the guy that failed to pay his taxes from 2001 to 2004.  He repaid his taxes for 03 and … Continue reading

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A New Day, A New Hope.

I have to admit, I missed it.  Sorry, I had other things going today, but the presidency passed to Obama from   Bush as the bell struck noon, marking one of democracy’s greatest displays of people governing themselves,  the peaceful transfer … Continue reading

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I think they are related!

    What?  Can’t you see it?   If I were the crawfish, I would be insulted.  By the way, when you eat crawfish, you eat the tail and suck the head.  As if a you need to tell a … Continue reading

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Quite an exclusive club

  I can not remember five living presidents and all in the same room!  Easy day for the Secret Service!   I don’t know if the US has every had this many living presidents.   Someone should look that up!  By the … Continue reading

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Not here, Not today

Mr. Roland Burris was turned away from Congress today.  He didn’t have his paperwork in order.  And this coming from a government run by red tape.   He evidently was lacking proper signatures and a proper state seal. I actually think … Continue reading

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A really stupid criminal.

  Wow.  Now here is a stupid criminal who really is the top of all lists when it comes to stupid criminals, and the good folks of Illinois elected him to office.  I am referring to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich who … Continue reading

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Time to get ready, kids.

Here she is, my friends. In all of her glory, ready to take over the job of secretary of state. I guess here was a lot a deal making and it had mostly to do with Bill Clinton. Here are … Continue reading

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And now something good to say about Obama

Whew, Iwas really beginning to wonder about myself.  I have been wallowing here in self-pity, knowing that I may have made a mistake about voting for Barrack (yes, we are on a first name basis or at least as far as I … Continue reading

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What have I done????

I should have known. I should have known, its okay, don’t let me off easy.  I should have known.  It seems to be so clear to me now! Hillary  is going to be the next secretary of state.  I should … Continue reading

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Who was it?

In the previous post I mentioned that H. Ross Perot was the first Independent candidate for President that may have made a difference in he out come of an election in my generation.  Can anyone tell me who the first … Continue reading

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Election 08/Part I/The Veeps

Well, here goes I, down the slippery path of political opine.  I really never wanted to get this serious, but what the hell, here I go. I plan on hitting on a few issues that strike a chord with me … Continue reading

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First, issues with the issues.

In Ohio, we will have five state issues that we will have to vote on.  Issues can be quite confusing.  I am going to try to do my best to wade through it and then give my recommendations.  I still … Continue reading

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News Flash!

Here is something I would never thought I would see in modern politics!  McCain says Obama will \’say anything\’ to win ! I am not kidding, read the article for yourself.  Just where does Old John get the gumption to say … Continue reading

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The last laugh…

   It looks like Old john is getting really desperate.  It seems that Old John is so far behind in fund raising that he sent a request for funds to the Russia ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin.  Imagine his surprise.  … Continue reading

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A quick informal Toph poll

I went to Newark today to see my dad.  He says Hi, by the way.  Anyway, I decided to make the trip more interesting, I would try to count political ad yard signs to see what the general public was … Continue reading

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Powell endorses Obama

I have to say that I didn’t see this coming.  I wasn’t looking either, but Colin Powell endorsed Obama yesterday and today, Obama is saying he might use Powell as an advisor.  Now this is a brilliant move on the part … Continue reading

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Old John Rocks!

Found this little gem this morning. It is just another breakfast treat served to you by Toph! You have to say he can sure carry a beat!

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