John Edd I have watched you for years and it's not going to seem right not seeing you there. But I hope you have a nice retirement and get to do things you would like to do . I'm going to miss you.  Good luck.

I am writing this in the hope that someone out there will understand and agree. I have been a victim of violence many times. Not something that I am proud of. But also not something that has given me faith in the people that our taxes pay to “PROTECT AND SERVE” us. I was abused many times by my EX husband. The last time that he hurt me was almost deadly. First of all it took “Our Finest” 45 minutes to get to the scene from the time my sister made the first call. When they got there my face was bloody and beaten, my shirt ripped open, my hair in a ball in y hand that he had ripped out, broken beer bottles ALL over the floor. But because I didn’t stay still long enough to let him cut me, it was considered 2nd degree domestic violence instead of attempted murder. Opps my bad! I’ll stay still next time. He got 6 month for his 2nd offence towards me. And do you think that I was notified 3 months later that they had let this man, that so clearly loved me to DEATH, was let out of jail. NOOOO, I didn’t find out until he showed up on my door step earlier than I had thought. I was a victim of rape. My neighbor, (an ILLEGAL ALIEN from Peru), whom I had known for a year. (Never really buddy buddy, but a simple hello, how are you, in passing.) He came to my apartment one night, my 3 small children asleep in the next room, and raped me in my living room. I didn’t scream or fight because that was what had been taught to me in my self defense class that I took after my EX got out of jail. Plus my children (2 of them girls) were sleeping and I could only imagine what he would had done to them if they came in. But I DID tell him NO!!!! He took it anyway and then left. It was almost midnight when he left. I didn’t call the police until 6 am. Mostly because I didn’t want to disrupt my children. I was upset and didn’t want them to be victims as well. So I took them to the daycare as soon as it opened at 6. Well because I waited to call, didn’t fight him, and knew him before hand it was my word against his. The detective was horrible to me. And this was hard to believe because she was a woman too. I was a good mother first and foremost and therefore I was discredited. The DA’s office turned it to the grand jury. They in turn threw it out because of the detective’s story. So an Illegal Alien rapist is running the streets of Mobile because of the people we pay to uphold the law. They protected him more than they protected our own AMERICAN citizens. Where is the justice for the victims? They want us to report these crimes, but yet they do nothing but drag the victims through the dirt. What do you think we can do?

the representatives in d.c need to get a understanding of american ppl. especailly here in alabama. us males dont have rights and the laws need to be change to protect us males.

 

I strongly agree with the band on sagging pants I heard on one blog it was taking away their constatutional rights but it isn"t ther is a law about nudity and indecent exposer if the law sees you taking a leak on the streets you can be fined, so what is the difference with you walking around with your crack or underwear showing. You are exposing your body to the public just like if a woman was walking down the steet with no top on, she would be arrested. That is what is wrong with America now, it has gotten away from God and clean living.

I AM GLAD SOMEONE IN AMERICA HAS THE NERVE TO MAKE SAGGING A LAW. i'm not racial and this will apply to all races. I don't care to see anyone elses underware especially in public. This is a good example of where America is going if we let morals slip by the wayside. If someone wants to express themselves, pick a way that won't embarass people around them.

I received this email today. Looks like the Washington Tea Party is about to begin.

Rick

What can it hurt...have a nice day.. 

 IF THIS IS NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA, DELETE IT, IF IT IS COMPLY! 


There's a storm abrewin'.  What happens when good, responsible people keep quiet?  Washington has forgotten they work for us.  We don't work for them.  Throwing good money after bad is NOT the answer.  I am sick of the midnight, closed door sessions to come up with a plan.  I am sick of Congress raking CEO's over the coals while they, themselves, have defaulted on their taxes.  I am sick of the bailed out companies having lavish vacations and retreats on my dollar.  I am sick of being told it is MY responsibility to rescue people that, knowingly, bought more house than they could afford.  I am sick of being made to feel it is my patriotic duty to pay MORE taxes.  I, like all of you, am a responsible citizen.  I pay my taxes.  I live on a budget and I don't ask someone else to carry the burden for poor decisions I may make.  I have emailed my congressmen and senators asking them to NOT vote for the stimulus package as it was written without reading it first.  No one listened.  They voted for it, pork and all. 

O.K. folks, here it is.  You may think you are just one voice and what you think won't make a difference..  Well, yes it will and YES, WE CAN!!   If you are disgusted and angry with the way Washington is handling our taxes.  If you are fearful of the fallout from the wreckless spending of BILLIONS to bailout and "stimulate" without accountability and responsibility then we need to become ONE, LOUD VOICE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM EVERY CITY, TOWN, SUBURB AND HOME IN AMERICA.   There is a growing protest to demand that Congress, the President and his cabinet LISTEN to us, the American Citizens.  What is being done in Washington is NOT the way to handle the economic free fall.


So, here's the plan.  On April 1, 2009, all Ameicans are asked to send a TEABAG to Washinton , D.C.   You do not have to enclose a note or any other information unless you so desire.  Just a TEABAG.   Many cities are organizing protests.  If you simply search, "New American Tea Party", several sites will come up.  If you aren't the 'protester' type, simply make your one voice heard with a TEABAG.  Your one voice will become a roar when joined with millions of others that feel the same way.  Yes, something needs to be done but the lack of confidence as shown by the steady decline in the stock market speaks volumes.

This was not my idea.  I visited the sites of the 'New American Tea Pary' and an online survey showed over 90% of thousands said they would send the teabag on April 1.  Why, April 1??  We want them to reach Washington by April 15.   Will you do it?  I will.       Send it to;    1600 Pennsylvania Ave.     Washington , D.C. 20500 .. 

Forward this to everyone in your address book.  Visit the website below for more information about the 'New American Tea Party'.  I would encourage everyone to go ahead and get the envelope ready to mail, then just drop it in the mail April 1.  Can't guarantee what the postage will be by then, it is going up as we speak, but have your envelope ready.  What will this cost you?  A little time and a 42 or 44 cent stamp.

What could you receive in benefits?  Maybe, just maybe, our elected officials will start to listen to the people.  Take out the Pork.  Tell us how the money is being spent.  We want TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.  Remember, the money will be spent over the next 4-5 years.  It is not too late.

We are all supposed to be Americans and here we are tearing each other down.There will always be liberals and people that do not agree with you.I for one do not agree with some of Obamas policies and the people he put in office.I will try my best to help and make the US the great country it once was and we can not do that by bashing each other.Everyone has an opinion does that make them wrong? Lets try to find common ground and go from there and we will see the change we all want.

Where is this money coming from?  Is the U.S. borrowing money from another country to stimulate our own economy and if so, who do we have to repay?  What did we promise in return for this money?

In my personal opinion the judge who ruled out religion in schools is wrong... no it should not be mandatory for children to participate in religious activities in schools but it should be a choice.... basically he is taking away our constituional rights.. freedom of religion and freedom of speech and they are mandatory... he should be insuring our children's future  and right to choose not stripping it from them... whats next taking the bible out of the court room? what are we going to swear on? the Karan? no wait a comic book... when you take God out of something you take out the truth and justice and there is no truth and justice without him... but everyone should have the right to choose what they believe in... its freedom for all not just some.

I think it is ridiculous to associate the Azalea Trail Maids with slavery or any thing racially tinted!! These girls work very hard to qualify and earn this title and represent their communities and schools.  The NAACP is only looking for something to complain about...possibly because it wasn't HIS idea to begin with!  Get on to more important things and leave this issue alone!

how dare the naacp, try to stop the azalia trail maids going to the white house!! who do they think they are? this is part of our history!! it is not part of slavery!!  get off your high horse and get over yourself!! and get out of the way of the south and our pride. you took away our rebel flag, now the maids, no i don't think so!! back off!!

Having been born in New Orleans, Louisiana and subsequently moving back to Mobile, Alabama on numerous occasions I consider myself to be akin to both origins. Often-time I wonder why Mobile must attempt to emulate such larger cities as my home town (New Orleans) and New York. By having attempted to recapture the origin of Mardis Gras back to Mobile after many of our ancestors moved to New Orleans, we have failed to make Mobile the origin and center of such celebration. However much we try we must admit that it is in New Orleans that the center of Mardis Gras is ...even though it might not have originated there as it did with Mobile drunks marching and staggering down a few streets (probably including Government Boulevard at that time) striking trash cans with sticks. By creating the Moon Pie concept Mobile, once again, is emulating another greater and larger city: New York. New Orleans does not appear to be too concerned with emulating New York City as does Mobile with its "Pie In The Sky". Mobile strikes me as a medium sized city that wants to emulate other larger, greater sized, cities so as to become great without having established its own greatness, independently. Why, therefore, I ask, should Mobile, Alabama emulate other great cities such as the very city that it created by its own ancestors moving and settling New Orleans? Many of those very ancestors moved back and forth from Mobile to New Orleans for decades. Why should Mobile be so ashamed for not being as great a city as its very own created sister city? This, to me, is akin to a mother being ashamed of her son or daughter. I think that the answer is that Mobile has yet to learn how to be great on its own. I contend that Mobile, Alabama should re-direct its priorities towards finding its own "real" greatness by finding the lost ruins of Mabila, Alabama and making this the greatest event of the twenty-first century. With Greatest Regards, A New Orleans' born Citizen of Mobile Alabama and proud of being from both great cities ...the origin of New Orleans came from the citizens of Mobile having moved to the banks of the Crescent City. Don't be ashame of giving birth to your great city ...be proud of it! Once You do you will need no false prides such as "a pie in the sky".

THE BIG 3 BAILOUT

 

 

    I have an answer for the big three bailout, I am sure that all parties involved will be happy with; most importantly the tax payers. I recommend that the US Government use $30 billion from the $700 billion pot of money used for the AIG bailout. This money should not be given to the companies through the back door but put it in on the front end by issuing Big Three Automobile coupons totaling $30 billion to randomly selected families who earn less than $150,000 per year. The coupon should cover tax/ tag/ title and insurance 60months. This will give the Auto industry the boost that they need while at the same time helping other hard working Americans and maybe even cleaning up the environment by getting some older smoking automobiles off the road too.

 

 

For your consideration, ACR

 

Boycott Greedy Automakers - but wait, we already are!

 

That's right!  And notice I didn't say boycott US auto workers.  There are so many things that are screwed up about what Joe is doing.  He's pointing the finger in the wrong direction and hurting Alabamians in the process.  Yeah, it makes perfect sense to attack another state and other US autoworkers just because you, personally, do not agree with a Senator (One Person!)- That was sarcasm Joe. Wake up Joe!

 

 The reason the big three are failing is because they make a less reliable, less fuel efficient and less attractive product.  Part of what makes this country great is that it is a free market and if you are unable to keep your business going because people choose a different manufacturer and you don't change your design with the times....then you should go out of business, not expect a government bailout.

 

 Joe’s website states…“To those hard working people in Alabama, we apologize for the boycott and the loss of income and future employment from this boycott but please understand that it is within your power to elect a representative who has America’s best interest in mind. “

 

 

Well Joe, this is what I say ....To those hard working people in Detroit, we apologize for the boycott of your manufacturer’s vehicles and the loss of income and future employment from this boycott but please understand that it is within your manufacturer’s power to design a vehicle that has America’s best interest in mind.

 

 

Ford has a 65mpg car in Europe but chose not to build that car in the US because it would have to spend money on a new motor plant.  While I'm on Ford, my first new truck was a 2004 F-150 (5.4 v8, nothing special or sport about it) that I loved, at first.  It cost me $120 for spark plugs after 35,000 miles, and the front brake rotors cost me $600.  All because it was a new, revised, model year.  Thanks to getting screwed for having to buy Ford only parts for my truck, I got rid of it at 60K miles and bought a Nissan.  There is a reason that Toyota, and Nissan are not going bankrupt!

 

 Also, Joe, you are pointing the finger in the wrong direction in another way.  We make our industries conform to OSHA and minimum wage standards, why not make other countries do the same and let's see how long they can be competitive!  Let's also do away with the tax breaks the overseas companies are given and lighten the tax burden on US products being shipped overseas.  Heck if you look at how a company gets taxed and the deterioration of the US work ethic, no wonder they go overseas.  The workforce out of high school isn’t getting any better and stop blaming the Teachers, IT”S THE PARENTS AND KIDS.  Don’t call me unpatriotic, I’m just wish the Government and its citizens would stop pointing the finger and get brutally honest.    

 

  Don’t get me wrong, I hate it for everyone that has or will lose their job because of a company going bankrupt, my heart really goes out to them.  But unless your company is make changes to produce a product that someone wants to buy, how do you expect to stay in business?  The big three companies have known for decades that we need more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and they have turned their backs to its consumers until it is too late.  We should return the favor.

 

This is, by far, the most solemn holiday season I can recall.  We're staying home for the holidays, we had Thanksgiving at home, and we will gather with family by phone rather than in person - travel is too much. 

This website actually has a poll to see how the average household's holidays are being affected due to the downturn of the economy.  Check it out and cast your ballot.  The results can hopefully be used to urge Obama to make the economy his top priority once he takes office in January.

http://www.friendsoftheuschamber.com/email/email4.cfm?i
d=175

Oh, but the bottom line?  The holidays are not about how much you buy and how much you spend.  They are always about the real reason for the season.  Now, what happens after?  That's what we need to sound off on.

They should have taken better care of their money!!!They don't bail out their customers!Why should we pay for their mistakes?They show no pity for their customers in trouble,we have the right to not bail them out of their problem!!!The government does not bail us out,why should we help them?They should have seen this coming.The auto industry should have taken better care of their finances!!!They are not reliable to take care of themselves.they should suck it up like everyone else!!!!!!!!

CAUSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL ON SNOW RD HAS TOLD THEIR STUDENTS THEY WILL BE DISCIPLINE  IF THEY MENTION OBAMA' S NAME OR ANYTHING ABOUT THE ELECTION WHILE AT SCHOOL.  THIS IS HISTORY AND WILL BE IN THE HISTORY BOOKS THAT OUR KIDS WILL BE USING SOON. HOW IS THIS RIGHT. OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS.

It was no accident that planted Lincoln on a Kentucky farm, half way between
the lakes and the Gulf. The association there had substance in it. Lincoln
belonged just where he was put. If the Union was to be saved, it had to
be a man of such an origin that should save it. No wintry New England Brahmin
could have done it, or any torrid cotton planter, regarding the distant
Yankee as a species of obnoxious foreigner. It needed a man of the border,
where civil war meant the grapple of brother and brother and disunion a
raw and gaping wound. It needed one who knew slavery not from books only,
but as a living thing, knew the good that was mixed with its evil, and knew
the evil not merely as it affected the negroes, but in its hardly less baneful
influence upon the poor whites. It needed one who knew how human all the
parties to the quarrel were, how much alike they were at bottom, who saw
them all reflected in himself, and felt their dissensions like the tearing
apart of his own soul. When the war came Georgia sent an army in gray and
Massachusetts an army in blue, but Kentucky raised armies for both sides.
And this man, sprung from Southern poor whites, born on a Kentucky farm
and transplanted to an Illinois village, this man, in whose heart knowledge
and charity had left no room for malice, was marked by Providence as the
one to "bind up the Nation's wounds." - Mark Twain   January 13, 1907

I am so angry that this blog will probably sound more like a heated rambling than a well written diatribe so bare with me....

 

I don't want to know who you voted for.  However if you ask me I'll proudly tell you, and I'm quite sure it would come as no surprise anyhow.  My stepmom told me "We knew you were a Republican by the time you were 11, we never had to worry about you."  Those of you who know me can attest to this. 

I don't know what coverage you watched of the election, but I watched Fox News, that's the news station I always watch.  I've never been fond of Shepard Smith, but as with most people I disagree with, I still respected him.  After last night, I hold no more respect for Shepard Smith.  He's a Southern Democrat to the letter and that is fine.  But last night he used his Mississippi home as a credential to judge the South as a whole.  His comments were judgmental and drew the image of the Southern States simmering in their own juices over an "African-American" president.  All the attention was focused around America's first black president.  And then Smith said the unthinkable...."All of you Conservatives who are sitting there angry, get over yourselves, please!"  WHAT?

I voted for McCain.  I did not vote for Obama.  He scares me.  I did not vote for him for a multitude of reasons and not because he SAYS he's black (p.s. in case you haven't heard, he's not black, at best he's Mulatto, now his wife on the other hand is black)  So, why does he scare me? His socialist views for the economy, his plans for healthcare, his anti-federalist approach to law-making, his lack of experience, his views on Social Security and immigration, his views on Church and State, his stand on the war in Iraq, the numerous lies and befuddlement of the truth, his Muslim heritage, his voting record, and most of all  his stance on abortion, and his absurdly self-righteous defense of Roe vs. Wade.  Are those enough reasons?  I'm an intelligent woman who has been fortunate enough to EARN a higher education.  I'm pretty opinionated too, so if I don't like you, I can find many more pertinent reasons than your race.  BUT, apparently if I don't like Obama, I'm a racist.  Also apparently I'm too Southern (not hardly), too Conservative (nah), too white (hey I'm a pretty good butt shaker), or maybe just plain too Amanda (that's it).  In any case GETTING OVER MYSELF is not an option.  It's a sad day to be a white Republican, not because we are all racist bigots but because if we didn't vote for Obama, we suddenly are now.

And by the way, Ralph Nader is my new hero.  At least someone is not afraid to anger the new mainstream!!

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

I'm sure Obama's WHITE grandmother would be very proud.  She raised an intelligent man and taught him to stand up for what he believes, whether I agree with him or not, you got to admit, the man has gusto.  Oh, wait a minute what was that word I typed in all caps??  WHITE.  You mean he's not black???  Really??

President does not make law, he makes policies. Congress and Senate passes laws. Seems people seem to blame the wrong person for what is wrong in this country. Democrats have control of both houses.