99ers Debate In A Nutshell

To put this whole debate in a nutshell. Both parties want to help out the 99ers. The Republican Party and some in the Democratic Party want to help out the 99ers buy paying for it out of cuts or the unused stimulus money. Now most Democrats in Congress want to extend benefits for the 99ers by taking more money from your children,grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Democratic Party in Congress have no problem stealing from the next generations. I can't believe that Democratic voters think this is moral and what they want from their Democratic Party reps. Who would want their government stealing from their children? I would be amazed if there is even one 99er out there that doesn't see a problem with taking from the children instead of making cuts to less valuable government pork. If you need help finding stupid government spending that should be cut first, just Google it. It will make your head hurt. And the failed stimulus bill has more then enough left to cover the cost of unemployment extensions. If you want to save the Democratic Party then you need to call them and talk some sense into them. When I say "you" I mean Democrats. It's time you Democrats talk to your party. They can't win this one. They will also loose the tax hike battle as well. There is no way anyone in their right mind will side with with them while getting the largest tax hike in our history. We will all get the largest tax hike in our history just because the Democrats in Congress and Obama want to tax(punish)the "rich" and small businesses. If you think the Democratic Party can win those two battles over the Republican Parties common sense solutions please tell me why? I can't wait to hear it.

Conservatives are from Earth, Liberals are from Uranus

Liberals are so far out there on everything they say and are so full of crap it's hard to believe they're from this world.

After Buyer is finally permitted to speak on this video, there is a short gap before Richardson is told to call a recess. Keep watching the bottom of the screen then for an entertaining gesture of exasperation by Buyer, who leaves his seat to walk by where he knows the main House camera is pointing.

So pay attention to the quiet mini-demonstration that begins around 3:23.  And then don’t miss the last few seconds!


 Can we believe anything they say when they rig our government?
A microphone accidentally left on during Tuesday’s Senate session caught one Democratic senator complaining that the agenda is “all rigged.”

After voting on the Food Safety Act, a microphone picked up Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) complaining that the process of setting the agenda during the lame-duck session is “rigged.”

“It’s all rigged. The whole conversation is rigged,” he said. “The fact that we don’t get to a discussion before the break about what we’re going to do in the lame duck. It’s just rigged.”
 Bennet Chief of Staff Guy Cecil stood by the remarks.

“It’s something he’s been talking about from day one,” Cecil told the DC. “The whole process being rigged against having a real conversation about tax cuts, the estate tax and the defense authorization. We’re not having a lot of those conversations. It’s just a symptom of Washington being broken.”

Think of this as an open thread today. Post what you want.

How Will Cutting Off Our Offshore Oil Drilling Effect Our Recovery?

Obama administration officials will announce Wednesday afternoon they will not allow offshore oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico or off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts as part of the next five-year drilling plan, according to sources briefed on the plan, reversing two key policy changes President Obama announced in late March. Is this really the time to cut our oil production? What good can come from this? Who are we enriching by stopping our own oil production? This president has done everything he can to harm our recovery. It's time to get ready for a depression in this country thanks to this admin.

Police Kick Blogger Out of Public Event for Recording Van Jones

Did we become a communist country over night? What were they hiding from the public at this public event? Van Jones used to be in the Obama admin. He is a self proclaimed communist and has said many controversial things over the years. So what was he saying to the lefties in the crowed that was worth infringing on this bloggers rights at a public event? What have we become?

Can GM Recover With A Lie?

When GM first showed the world and investors in GM the new Volt they said it got 230 MPG.  The EPA mileage rating for the Volt now stands at 93 mgp, significantly less than previous predictions.  The Volt‘s rating comes just days after Nissan’s own electric vehicle, the Leaf, received an estimated 99 mpg rating.
This lie will come back to haunt GM when the investors of this stock sell. I know the unions are buying up the stock in hopes of pushing the value of the stock up. As more and more investors find out this information on how they have been manipulated we will start to see how the American people have been taken for a ride yet again. Let's just watch how this story starts to unravel. One thing an investor hates is a company that lies. All I know is this company has a lot of weight in our stock market. If GM and the unions get caught pushing up GM stock values then the market wont be a good place to keep your money. If the Republican Party was smart they would start looking into what stocks the UAW is buying as well as how GM got the MPG wrong by over 50%. Just remember the Democratic Party and the UAW are the ones in control of GM and we know what their M.O. is.

TSA Controversy a Union Ploy?

Remember when the progressive left complained non-stop about warrantless wiretaps and the Patriot Act? It seems they no longer fear government overreaches because the same people who were screaming are now cheering on the new TSA procedures. One possible reason? The TSA recently won the right to unionize, and the AFL-CIO is running to the defense of TSA agents who are getting lots of heat. Was this a ploy by the unions?

“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.”

This proverb offers an important piece of advice, especially for today’s uncertain times.  Are you prepared? Is it a good idea to prepare or not? Here’s a useful guide on what you can do:
THINGS TO CONSIDER

• No refrigeration, plan for emergency assuming no electricity.
• Be nutritious, there may be some more physical activity required (i.e. Blizzard requires more shoveling)
• Keep calorie count

FOOD

• Recommend you start with 2-week supply of food
• Good no-cook food items

  
  

  Energy bars / breakfast bars

  
  

  Almonds

  
  

  Peanut butter

  
  

  Tuna packages

  
  

  Canned pasta

  
  

  Dried fruit / canned fruit

  
  

  Dry milk

  
  

  Instant coffee

  
  

  V-8 juice

  
  

• Plan around the way you already eat.
• Build around 3 categories of food

  
  

  Grocery store goods: often inexpensive, and it’s all familiar stuff. (i.e. mac & cheese)

  
  

  Freeze dried foods: lightweight and don’t take up much room; more expensive, but priced out per serving, it’s budget-friendly.

  
  

  Bulk dry food: rice, beans, dehydrated fruits and vegetables, cornmeal, wheat, dried milk, etc.; it will be the backbone of your food storage and last up to 20-30 years.

  
  

• Don’t stock up on it unless you know you like it.
• Look at ingredients.  You don’t want something high in sodium or preservatives.
• Pay attention to shelf life. Take a look at package, can.  Soup doesn’t need water and store this for a few years.  Plastic bags and cardboard boxes – 1 year max.

WATER

• Easiest way to store is by using cleaned out 2-liter soda bottles.  You can easily clean out with hot water, drop of soap.  Rinse thoroughly.  That type of plastic is safe for storage.
• Recommend 2-liter soda bottle per person, per day.  For consumption and washing.
• If a situation where water is an issue, be sure to have stash of paper plates & freeze dried meals.
• If you can heat water, then at least you can enjoy a hot meal (i.e. mac & cheese, pasta, soup)

STORAGE

• 5 main enemies to storing food

  
  

  Temperature: ideal is 40 degrees – 72 degrees.  For every 18 degrees above 72, food will lose it’s nutritional value by half.

  
  

  Humidity: Store food off the floor and away from outside walls.

  
  

  Pests: Keep food in air-tight containers; clean up food particles on the shelves or floor.

  
  

  Oxygen: Use oxygen absorbers, rotate food, vacuum packing food to reduce oxidation.

  
  

  Light: Keep your pantry area dark.  if food is in clear containers, keep them in labeled boxes with lids.

  
  

• Look for places where you can de-clutter (I have water bottles stored under my kids’ beds)
• You can store food in bin under a bed, clear out space in closet and designate a shelf.
• I recommend pieces of furniture that can double as storage (i.e. bench that opens up with a storage component – especially good for small homes).
• Store in a place that you won’t be dipping into constantly.

NON-FOOD ITEMS

• Items like toilet paper can be bulky but can be stored in garage, attic, shed, etc.  Moisture will affect it but temperature won’t.
• Non-food items, purposefully 1-2 weeks supply.
• Go through entire day and jot down every non-food item used – soap, shampoo, contact solution, etc. — and buy extras of those.
• Keep easily organized in buckets (i.e. dental, laundry, etc.)
• Give serious consideration to how your family will cope when power is down — communication, entertainment, pet care, keeping things cool in the home, etc.

Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation
Storage information: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/store.html
Drying information: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/dry.html
Canning information: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html

Crises of Capitalism: Socialists Know Time for Fighting Revolution is Now

The socialist that have taken over the Democratic Party are pushing for a revolution in this country like they have in the EU. When you have the leaders of the Democratic Party and the MSM pushing the far left and moderate left to "fight" the "enemy" what do you expect? If there is any violence or deaths from violence it will be on the hands of the Democratic Party leaders. And we conservatives must go out and protest any violence from the left when it happens.

May God Bless Your ThanksGiving

I'd like to thank God for all the abundant gifts He's given my family and I. I pray for all those around the world that aren't as rich as we are in this great nation. We are blessed by God too such a degree that I forget that all we need is food,water,shelter and His Word. I pray you all enjoy having your family to share and give thanks with. I pray that you all have a great cook preparing your meal. Don't forget to give them thanks as well. Take the time to look into each family members eyes and thank God they are in your life. Your children need to see you on your knees giving thanks to God for them. I'd like to thank all the readers and those that post. I'm enjoying learning the other views on politics and culture. Well I'm the one making dinner. I brewed a special beer and wine just for this day. My sons made the two pumpkin and one apple pie yesterday. I can't wait to try them. God bless you all and keep the politics away from the table. A drumstick to the head can do some real damage. LOL