This is from a few months ago.
December 31, 2007
December 28, 2007
December 23, 2007
More Government Intrusion Into Our Lives
President Bush signed the energy bill in which incandescent light bulbs (the ones we have been using all our lives) will begin to be phased out in 2012, with a complete ban finalized in 2014. Manufacturers will be forced to switch to compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, which can cost more than six times as much as the common incandescent bulb. While CFL bulbs are much more energy efficient, to maintain the bulb’s longevity and achieve maximum efficiency, consumers must adhere to proper operating suggestions made by Congress, such as leaving the bulb turned on for at least 15 minutes.
Needless to say, this is all a violation of both our property rights and the U.S. Constitution, but since when has that ever mattered to Congress?
What does matter to Congress is that all the big guns in the lighting industry are behind this legislation, sending hefty contributions to politicians in exchange for politicians’ regulating their competitors out of business. The biggest promoter of the ban-the-bulb bill is Philips Electronics, which just so happens to be planning on phasing out production of incandescent bulbs by 2016. By forcing its competitors to do the same thing, Philips need not fear a loss of revenue to producers of cheaper incandescent bulbs.
We call ourselves a free people, but how free are we when we can’t even decide what light bulbs we want to use in our homes?
December 22, 2007
What a noble cause! (Not really)
Texas
In what some have dubbed the "pole tax," the Lone Star State will require its 150 or so strip clubs to collect a $5-per-customer levy, with most of the proceeds going to help rape victims. The tax goes into effect on New Year's Day.
In what some have dubbed the "pole tax," the Lone Star State will require its 150 or so strip clubs to collect a $5-per-customer levy, with most of the proceeds going to help rape victims. The tax goes into effect on New Year's Day.
December 21, 2007
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December 18, 2007
December 17, 2007
December 15, 2007
December 12, 2007
December 1, 2007
November 28, 2007
November 27, 2007
Napolitano: A Nation Of Sheep
And, speaking of our freedoms being in jeopardy, google "HR 1955" or "S 1959"
Christmas in the City that Never Sleeps???
Just a shout out to everyone that Scott and I will be in Las Vegas for Christmas this year.
We arrive late Friday night and will be leaving on Christmas Night at 6 pm. We at the Hilton.
We arrive late Friday night and will be leaving on Christmas Night at 6 pm. We at the Hilton.
November 26, 2007
Nationl Anthem Fenway Park
An austistic man sings the national anthem on Disability Awareness Day at Fenway Park, and gets the giggles. It's cute!
November 24, 2007
November 17, 2007
November 16, 2007
Sorry Violet, the FBI seized your Birthday gift.
Yep, I bought 10 of these Ron Paul silver dollars on October 26th. I thought that was plenty of time for them to arrive so I could give one to Violet for her birthday in December. On November 14th, I received notification that the FBI and Secret Service raided the Liberty Dollar headquarters and confiscated Violets coin. But don’t worry precious Violet, you have done nothing wrong. Auntie Tavia has joined a class action lawsuit to recover your goods stolen by the US government.
November 13, 2007
Priority Test
We often get in situations when we make decisions without a second thought and this is the right moment to find out what type of person we are.
If all of the following things were occurring simultaneously, in what order would you take care of them.
Think about what you will do first, then second and so on. Click on comments to see what it means. (And, let us all know how it turned out and if you think it is correct.)
The baby is crying.
The clothes are hanging outside and it has started to rain.
The water is running from the tap.
The doorbell is ringing.
The phone is ringing.
If all of the following things were occurring simultaneously, in what order would you take care of them.
Think about what you will do first, then second and so on. Click on comments to see what it means. (And, let us all know how it turned out and if you think it is correct.)
The baby is crying.
The clothes are hanging outside and it has started to rain.
The water is running from the tap.
The doorbell is ringing.
The phone is ringing.
November 9, 2007
Joke / Riddle Time
What twists and turns through a town, but never moves? (Shavawn told me this one.) Answer is in the comments.
Everybody add one.
Everybody add one.
November 5, 2007
We did it!! Record-breaking day for Ron Paul!!
Ron Paul sets new donation record! Supporters planned to donate $100 to Ron Paul's campaign today. We wanted to break the existing daily record of this 2008 election cycle. And, we did it (with four hours left to go)!! 30,000+ donations came in online today, for a whopping total of $3.2 million dollars!!!
Last quarter Ron got a lot of television publicity because he raised $5 million. But, we've already surpassed that amount this quarter with $6.3 million.
This quarter the goal is $12 million and we are half way there already!
He may not get the nomination, but his message of freedom, peace and prosperity will be heard by more people and will help pave the way for the next candidate who espouses following the constitution and restoring our freedoms.
Last quarter Ron got a lot of television publicity because he raised $5 million. But, we've already surpassed that amount this quarter with $6.3 million.
This quarter the goal is $12 million and we are half way there already!
He may not get the nomination, but his message of freedom, peace and prosperity will be heard by more people and will help pave the way for the next candidate who espouses following the constitution and restoring our freedoms.
