Random Ramblings
These are just various and sundry thoughts on what is going on in my world right now. Some are irreverant and others are not. Some might just be WAT’s (Wild A--Theories). My wife says I have plenty of them.
My opinion piece in the local paper, which is a pretty big paper, got some good press. I was only saying that we will have to deal with Iran at some point or another. I did it tongue-in-cheek and most of the people who don’t agree with me on the subject thought it was a pretty good work. I hope I can write more. One of the reasons we better deal with Iran is because there is one bunch who will take care of them if things get too bad. I did not even approach that subject. Who might that be? That would be the Israeli’s. We better keep them out of the fray. They fight to win!!
We had class at lunch today. It was Ok, but not great. We had one girl from our group who talked for most of the time. She was well-organized and gave a great presentation. I was impressed. Well, I kind of like this girl to start off with so I would probably be impressed with most anything she did. But she did a great job. After her, one of our “professional” guys gave a short talk\demonstration. He was not the best. He doesn’t prepare for his classes. So it was OK, but not great. We did get a free meal, but it was from Chick-Fil-A!!
Everyday it’s getting to 90°. That’s hot, but that’s the way it is. We’ll have this weather for a long, long time. Also, we are having trouble getting rain. I have my rain-dance gear ready. That means the garden is not doing the best. I will have to watch it closely and water it. Most of my plants are doing OK though, but they would prefer rainwater.
In a discussion at work today someone asked if I thought of my animals as people. What do you mean think of them as people. They are people. I even write stories about them being just like real people. At the last Olympics we won every single gold medal given out. The most amazing performance was by my tuxedo cat, Pierre’. In the 70-m ski jump he jumped in Italy and landed in Switzerland! The officials wouldn’t even let him on the 90-m hill.
The price of gas went down five cents. I sure hope they don’t want to cut out any or all of that $100 they are planning on giving us. I wish we could have some honest discussion on the profits the oil companies make. Yes, they make massive profits from a dollar standpoint. Everyone mentions that. They also make ultra-massive revenues. Their profit margins are not that high. Why doesn’t anyone call my bank to task? They charge very high interest rates on loans and credit cards, but pay near zero percent to me. I’d like to see them have to answer some questions.
It’s mayhaw season back home in Louisiana. My family is harvesting the berries for wine, jelly, and syrup. My brother can make it all for you. The rest of the family does their part also. I miss out on that.
I will continue these ramblings later. I will post this and move on to other fun things. Like sleep after a trip out with my dogs for a last walk. They are people also. Casey once won the Tour de France. She rode the whole 2,400 miles in one day. She averaged a little over 100 mph. She rode down the street to the finish line. The presented her with a trophy for her victory along with a check. She tore the check up and strode over to the River Seine where she flung the trophy and her bike into it! You would have to know my Casey to understand that story. More later!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Monday, May 01, 2006
GOP can’t buy much for $100!
Man, these guys need to learn to pander. You can’t buy much for $100. I am originally from Louisiana. I have stated many times something I heard in a Louisiana History class; “most states tolerate corruption, Louisiana demands it”. So why didn’t the GOP find an old-timey political boss from Louisiana and learn how to buy people off.
First of all the math is all wrong. I have a small truck. It costs me $30 to fill up and I fill up once every two weeks. So I spend $15 per week on gas. An official from the Administration said these high gas prices could be around for three years. So why low-ball me by giving me $100. It needs to be more like $2340. That’s how much I will spend in three years at the present cost. We can revisit the money if the prices rise. But don’t play me for being stupid. I might be kind of stupid, but I ain’t that stupid.
Then the GOP needs to learn to use props when they suggest a program such as this. Go on site and give us some dramtic footage of what you mean to do. Like, show up at the bank and have a few Congressman and Senators giving out money to people who pass buy. Explain to the world that this will be you in a very short time. Don’t let the Democrats gain all the leverage on the issue. The GOP has the upper hand here. The Democrats don’t have any money to give away for such a program. They use their money to keep their base in line.
Also explain the program in terms we all can understand. Don’t give us this “you have to pay taxes to get some money back”. What kind of program is that? Just give the money to everyone. Make sure you are seen advocating giving it away to people who don’t pay taxes at all. Be fair to all Americans.
Make sure Rush Limbaugh is your point man. He might be a little high, but even being high he’s a good man to have on your side. He can reach a lot of people. If he has any of those pills left over maybe they can be sold for extra money to give away also.
Take pages out of the Democratic playbook, but not from recently. Go back about 50 years and try some of those tactics. It worked for a lot of years for them. I don’t see why it can’t work now.
And most of all; try to look concerned. This is poor America here who is getting raped by big and bigger oil. When you get on TV have that “look”. The “look” is one like Bill Clinton would have when he spoke of poor people, or Chuck Schumer when he panders to his base. Look pained. Look like you have constipation. Sit and stand in a strain.
Come on GOP. If you are going to pander to us voters learn to play the game. I am a bit insulted by $100 and I am a good Republican. Up the ante a bit. Promote your agenda using props. Make sure we all get a piece of the action. Hire a good point man. Steal plays from the other team. And most important of all, look like you are concerned. After all, it’s my money you need to give back to me.
Man, these guys need to learn to pander. You can’t buy much for $100. I am originally from Louisiana. I have stated many times something I heard in a Louisiana History class; “most states tolerate corruption, Louisiana demands it”. So why didn’t the GOP find an old-timey political boss from Louisiana and learn how to buy people off.
First of all the math is all wrong. I have a small truck. It costs me $30 to fill up and I fill up once every two weeks. So I spend $15 per week on gas. An official from the Administration said these high gas prices could be around for three years. So why low-ball me by giving me $100. It needs to be more like $2340. That’s how much I will spend in three years at the present cost. We can revisit the money if the prices rise. But don’t play me for being stupid. I might be kind of stupid, but I ain’t that stupid.
Then the GOP needs to learn to use props when they suggest a program such as this. Go on site and give us some dramtic footage of what you mean to do. Like, show up at the bank and have a few Congressman and Senators giving out money to people who pass buy. Explain to the world that this will be you in a very short time. Don’t let the Democrats gain all the leverage on the issue. The GOP has the upper hand here. The Democrats don’t have any money to give away for such a program. They use their money to keep their base in line.
Also explain the program in terms we all can understand. Don’t give us this “you have to pay taxes to get some money back”. What kind of program is that? Just give the money to everyone. Make sure you are seen advocating giving it away to people who don’t pay taxes at all. Be fair to all Americans.
Make sure Rush Limbaugh is your point man. He might be a little high, but even being high he’s a good man to have on your side. He can reach a lot of people. If he has any of those pills left over maybe they can be sold for extra money to give away also.
Take pages out of the Democratic playbook, but not from recently. Go back about 50 years and try some of those tactics. It worked for a lot of years for them. I don’t see why it can’t work now.
And most of all; try to look concerned. This is poor America here who is getting raped by big and bigger oil. When you get on TV have that “look”. The “look” is one like Bill Clinton would have when he spoke of poor people, or Chuck Schumer when he panders to his base. Look pained. Look like you have constipation. Sit and stand in a strain.
Come on GOP. If you are going to pander to us voters learn to play the game. I am a bit insulted by $100 and I am a good Republican. Up the ante a bit. Promote your agenda using props. Make sure we all get a piece of the action. Hire a good point man. Steal plays from the other team. And most important of all, look like you are concerned. After all, it’s my money you need to give back to me.
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