I think this will always be a somewhat solemn day for me. Here's a couple videos to bring you back to that day (if you care to go back) and a song I still find fitting.
Friday, September 11, 2009
8 Years Ago...
A year ago today, I posted the following on this blog. All that's changed is the passing of another year. I can still remember the day quite vividly and rather than try to reinvent the wheel, what I said last year pretty much sums up my thoughts and feelings surrounding this day.
I remember 9/11/2001 like it was yesterday. I remember where I was when I heard about the first plane hitting the World Trade Center. I was in college and my wife (then my fiancee) was at work. She called me in a panic, telling me to turn on the TV to CNN. I started watching just in time to watch the second plane hit live. Then came the report about the Pentagon. Then came the report about Flight 93. I watched those towers fall.
My cousin/roommate and I spent the vast majority of the next few days glued to the 24-hour news channels. It's so strange that it took a day or two to realize we were living through what would go down as a major moment in history. It was brought to my attention when I went back to class that many professors did not see fit to cancel classes on 9/11. That was a major surprise to me. I learned more in those two days after the attacks than I did throughout high school. Not only about how our government works, but what it really means to be an American.
Maybe people haven't forgotten in terms of the historical events that took place, but they have forgotten the helpless emotions that take hold when one realizes how fragile and precious our freedom and liberty really are, and to what lengths some will go in an attempt to destroy them. There was one shot in this program that particularly stands out in my mind. The camera was looking down from about the 3rd or 4th floor of an apartment building. On the street there was a flock of people running from left screen to right, fleeing the devastation at the towers. Making their way through the people, walking the opposite direction, were the brave FDNY firefighters as they moved in toward the towers, preparing to go up and save as many as they could. Many of these heroes did not come back out alive. It really made me stop and think.
We live in the most blessed country on the face of the Earth. We have freedom to pursue our passions, worship our God how we choose, and build a life for ourselves and our families that is limited only by our own desire and ambition. But those freedoms penned into our founding documents are worthless without the dedication and sacrifice of certain people. Without selfless first responders like police officers, EMTs, and firefighters, as well as those in the military which defend our freedoms from enemies both foreign and domestic, we would be lost. Thank God for each of you, we owe you a debt we can never repay.
God Bless America.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Happy Weekend!!!
This weekend, we're going back to a little SNL Celebrity Jeopardy. I was up in tears the other night laughing at this. By the way, NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SMALL CHILDREN. There's your warning. For music, you're always safe with a little Jerry Jeff.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
No Shame
As everyone who has access to a newspaper, computer, TV or iPhone knows, Senator Ted Kennedy passed away early this morning. The Kennedys have seen more tragedy than a Shakespearean play, and my condolences go out to his family.
Although I'm not sure why, I found myself a little taken aback when after less than 24 hours, the Democrats are already using a dead man's memory to try to resurrect the government health care bill. I remember when Rush first mentioned months ago how this would eventually be called the "Ted Kennedy Memorial Health Care Bill" and how Dems would be talking about "getting this done for Teddy". He caught all kinds of hell for it. Here's a quick example from none other than Media Matters.
Say what you will about Rush, but he's got the left pegged.
Although I'm not sure why, I found myself a little taken aback when after less than 24 hours, the Democrats are already using a dead man's memory to try to resurrect the government health care bill. I remember when Rush first mentioned months ago how this would eventually be called the "Ted Kennedy Memorial Health Care Bill" and how Dems would be talking about "getting this done for Teddy". He caught all kinds of hell for it. Here's a quick example from none other than Media Matters.
Say what you will about Rush, but he's got the left pegged.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Happy Weekend!
You can't go wrong with Craig Ferguson and a gator puppet named Wavy. For music, this week is one of my favorite songs dedicated to my little girl, who will be 6 months old on Sunday. Sorry for any ads at the beginning. Happy 6-month Birthday Little A! Have a great weekend!
Obama's Blame Game
This from Bloomberg. Caroline Baum goes through 4 people or groups of people that Obama is pointing fingers at and blaming for the current public opinion of his health care plan, rather than admitting that maybe Americans just don't want what he's selling. I think she left out a major recipient of Obama-blame: George Bush.
I've said before that I don't believe Obama to be a strong leader. One of the easiest ways to tell if someone is ready for real leadership is to watch how they handle criticism and tough questions. A true leader, especially a sitting US President, does not continually throw out his predecessor as the reason why things aren't going well, why the public doesn't like what he's doing, etc. This shows a lack of class, character, and leadership. I'm sorry to keep repeating myself in muliple posts on this, but this seriously rubs me the wrong way.
Remember the old saying, King BO. Whenever you point a finger at someone else, you've got 3 more pointing back at you. Possibly a thumb too, but whatever.
I've said before that I don't believe Obama to be a strong leader. One of the easiest ways to tell if someone is ready for real leadership is to watch how they handle criticism and tough questions. A true leader, especially a sitting US President, does not continually throw out his predecessor as the reason why things aren't going well, why the public doesn't like what he's doing, etc. This shows a lack of class, character, and leadership. I'm sorry to keep repeating myself in muliple posts on this, but this seriously rubs me the wrong way.
Remember the old saying, King BO. Whenever you point a finger at someone else, you've got 3 more pointing back at you. Possibly a thumb too, but whatever.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
From the WSJ
This is an opinion piece from the August 12 Wall Street Journal by John Mackey, Chairman and CEO of Whole Foods entitled The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare. It gives his opinion on other ways to accomplish health care reform without resorting to the government taking it over, directly or indirectly.
Politicians on the left have taken to saying that the GOP is the party of "no" and has no ideas of its own. The suggestions put forth here show that that's not the case. In fact, I've heard all the ideas presented in this article for quite some time now, but Mackey really sums it up quite nicely and succinctly. When you add to that he has the experience of actually running a large company and having to figure out how to efficiently provide health benefits for thousands of employees, I think he's worth listening to.
What are your thoughts?
Politicians on the left have taken to saying that the GOP is the party of "no" and has no ideas of its own. The suggestions put forth here show that that's not the case. In fact, I've heard all the ideas presented in this article for quite some time now, but Mackey really sums it up quite nicely and succinctly. When you add to that he has the experience of actually running a large company and having to figure out how to efficiently provide health benefits for thousands of employees, I think he's worth listening to.
What are your thoughts?
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Happy Weekend!!!
Here we have the quote of the week from Craig Ferguson. It's at 4:50, or feel free to crack open a beer and watch the whole thing. As for music, how about a little Steve Earle? Have a great weekend!
Friday, August 14, 2009
This Week in Politics
Given that the numbnuts who make up the US Congress are out on their August recess, there's not much new in the way of politics to discuss other than the wonderfully entertaining town hall meetings. Citizens are still attending these meetings with their representatives in droves and making their voices heard in a major way. I've never seen American citizens rise up to take on the political elite the way they are currently doing, and it's honestly a pretty cool thing to behold.
Of course, Democrats have taken to calling the citizens of this country who disagree with the government health care plan they're trying to ram down our throats:
The White House also published its "snitch email address", which is where people are supposed to forward emails from their friends, family, etc. that speak negatively about the health care reform effort he is trying to push through.
We were also told by Obama that those in Congress opposing him should sit down and shut up.
Funny, I seem to remember this being spoken by his Secretary of State during the Bush years.
Ah well, what really took the cake and illustrated the disconnect with reality that most of these politicians have happened right here in Texas. Good old Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston decided it was more important to be on the cell phone than listen to one of her constituents. Not sure if she was ordering Chinese takeout or what, but here you go:
Wow. Just, wow.
Of course, Democrats have taken to calling the citizens of this country who disagree with the government health care plan they're trying to ram down our throats:
The White House also published its "snitch email address", which is where people are supposed to forward emails from their friends, family, etc. that speak negatively about the health care reform effort he is trying to push through.
We were also told by Obama that those in Congress opposing him should sit down and shut up.
Funny, I seem to remember this being spoken by his Secretary of State during the Bush years.
Ah well, what really took the cake and illustrated the disconnect with reality that most of these politicians have happened right here in Texas. Good old Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston decided it was more important to be on the cell phone than listen to one of her constituents. Not sure if she was ordering Chinese takeout or what, but here you go:
Wow. Just, wow.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Happy Weekend!!!
I saw this commercial on the TV at my office and it cracked me up. Hope you enjoy it. As for the music, a little explanation. I was traveling all week this week. It's absolutely amazing how quick my 5-month old daughter is changing. In just the last few days, she tried swinging at the park for the first time and found she likes it, she's started sitting by herself on a routine basis, and she's now falling asleep on her own at night. Sorry it's a little nostalgic, but I couldn't resist. Have a great weekend!
It Won't Be Like This For Long
It Won't Be Like This For Long
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Mark Levin Clip
Heard this last Friday on Levin's show and was hoping someone would put it on Youtube. Give 'em hell Mark!!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
New (Old) Obama Footage Found
Obama's been trying to say that his plan has never involved a "government takeover" of health care. Portions of this video that popped up over the weekend seem to say otherwise. Your thoughts?
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