During this time I have been out of work I have been put to the test of walking by faith. This test is not for the faint of heart. You will have many difficulties and trials.
First you must master the Jobs Boards. No longer do you walk into a store and fill out a application. I first encountered this before Christmas when a manager said the only way she could read my resume' was through the computer. The first application and resume' took me several days as I could not even remember my work experience. Hint - {I started working in 1966.}
Several days latter I finally triumphed and filled out almost 20 pages for one job, only to be told when I went back to the store that they we hiring back their college age people for Christmas.
This was only the beginning of my journey through the dark black hole of the job boards. Next, with frustration I headed out and just went into stores filling out applications and giving them my resume.
Finally coming to my wits end I saw a company on the TV and walked in the next day and asked them if they were hiring. To my surprise they said "yes".
Later, three weeks later their name appeared on my caller ID
Still, it really isn't full time work. I finally have realized where our President has lead this country, because 13 million others are with me in this walk of faith and desperation.
Little does it seem he know or cares, with 16 vacations and hundreds of campaign fund raisers, I am convinced that he is not spending too much time on this. Perhaps I seem a little sharp in my assessment, but it is me who has to come up with the monies to exist. Thankfully there have been several who have helped me on my journey or my story could be worse. Nor is it yet over.
Today I read 88 million are not now in the work force. God Bless them and may God please help our country to get back on it's feet.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Things Are Getting a Little Harry on the Presidential Trail
Well. it gets crazier and crazier as we are going along. For the election of elections, this has been a whirlwind of negative adds and false accusations to moon colonies and forgotten poor people. And it will probably get worse before it gets better. And from all of this we are supposed to filter our thoughts and come up with the leader of our country.
Sometimes you think this is nuts and it makes no sense. What does all of this have to do with picking a president? But when you come down to the final count you realize usually the American people chose the right candidate for the job. One thing President Bush used to say or something like it. When it comes down to the end you can't fool the American people. Well, most of the time.
So as we are bumbling through this presidential season just remember at the end we will come up with the right man or woman {someday} to fit the time we are in. And it will make sense and we will put them in office.
It's the American way and it works. And the world watches us every time we do it, wishing they had the democracy we have. Why I believe we have the greatest democracy. We are the only country with 50 self governing states. I believe this is why we are so stable and able to endure so much. So let Gov. Brewer stand up to the President and say I will defend my border. It's her State, not his. This is the greatness of the American way.
This is why I love America and proud to be part of her. We will see her rise again but even in our present state we are still the greatest country in the world.
Sometimes you think this is nuts and it makes no sense. What does all of this have to do with picking a president? But when you come down to the final count you realize usually the American people chose the right candidate for the job. One thing President Bush used to say or something like it. When it comes down to the end you can't fool the American people. Well, most of the time.
So as we are bumbling through this presidential season just remember at the end we will come up with the right man or woman {someday} to fit the time we are in. And it will make sense and we will put them in office.
It's the American way and it works. And the world watches us every time we do it, wishing they had the democracy we have. Why I believe we have the greatest democracy. We are the only country with 50 self governing states. I believe this is why we are so stable and able to endure so much. So let Gov. Brewer stand up to the President and say I will defend my border. It's her State, not his. This is the greatness of the American way.
This is why I love America and proud to be part of her. We will see her rise again but even in our present state we are still the greatest country in the world.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Will the Real Romney Please Stand Up?
There is no question Romney won tonight. But how much more do we really know about him? The same problem he had in 2008 is resurfacing. Questions as to how liberal is he? We know the state where he was governor Romneycare was his signature project even though now he is playing it down. Although he is trying to paint himself as a fiscal conservative it's hard for him to get his feet in those conservative shoes. There is a reason he just can not get the polls to show he is the clear winner. And some of the same issues are repeating, he sounds plastic, too polished, and not like a real person. You walk away from him asking who is the real Romney? Will the real Romney please stand up?
Perry's problem is he is not showing himself as a good debater. Whether he is freezing up, or not able to get the facts out, or whatever it is, it is clearly hindering his candidacy. We can see from his record he created far more jobs in Texas than any candidate on the floor. And he has a fairly good record of conservatism in cutting taxes and growing jobs. Anyone with that record should be the front runner.
We still do not know that much about the Hermanator, he is interesting, says things most people only think and takes some pretty good stands on conservative principles, but 999 has a lot of problems. It raises taxes. On a family of three making $50,000 a year they will be taxed several thousand more, which will eliminate the Bush tax cuts. A vat tax of 9% will be on everything you buy. That is an extra tax we don't even have right now. This plan does not really display conservative ideals. As more economist study it, it has more and more problems, and more taxes for us.
The only true debater on the floor is Newt, but these sessions with short answers cramp his style and he can't show his true colors. He probably has more solutions to job creation than any of them on the floor tonight.
It's not that I am against any of them, I'm not for them either and thousands of other conservatives who are looking at these same candidates. But one of these men in the front is more than likely our next president and I will vote no matter who gets the nomination because we can't have four more of what we have been through. And I will stand strongly for that nomination, that candidate whoever it may be.
Perry's problem is he is not showing himself as a good debater. Whether he is freezing up, or not able to get the facts out, or whatever it is, it is clearly hindering his candidacy. We can see from his record he created far more jobs in Texas than any candidate on the floor. And he has a fairly good record of conservatism in cutting taxes and growing jobs. Anyone with that record should be the front runner.
We still do not know that much about the Hermanator, he is interesting, says things most people only think and takes some pretty good stands on conservative principles, but 999 has a lot of problems. It raises taxes. On a family of three making $50,000 a year they will be taxed several thousand more, which will eliminate the Bush tax cuts. A vat tax of 9% will be on everything you buy. That is an extra tax we don't even have right now. This plan does not really display conservative ideals. As more economist study it, it has more and more problems, and more taxes for us.
The only true debater on the floor is Newt, but these sessions with short answers cramp his style and he can't show his true colors. He probably has more solutions to job creation than any of them on the floor tonight.
It's not that I am against any of them, I'm not for them either and thousands of other conservatives who are looking at these same candidates. But one of these men in the front is more than likely our next president and I will vote no matter who gets the nomination because we can't have four more of what we have been through. And I will stand strongly for that nomination, that candidate whoever it may be.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
I Disagree With Rush...
Rush said today that Republicans don't want a conservative. That is the reason they can't find a candidate. That is opposite of what the problem is. They can't find a candidate that is conservative enough. The American people do want a conservative, but they don't see one. People are more aware than ever of conservatism. It's been talked about, written about, more than ever the last two years.
But what is before us. Conservatives? Not really? So far the only true conservative is Bachmann. She actually understands what it means.
Look at Romney, is he a conservative? Not really. Romneycare is costing the people of his state more than they have ever spent on health care.
Do they see it in Perry? No. He was one of the five states that took the largest amount of stimulus money to save his state. Does that sound like a conservative?
Cain has a flat tax, but he still has an income tax. The idea of the flat tax is to get rid of the income tax. They are just being taxed more.
Even if Christie comes into the race, he believes very similar to what Perry believes about immigration.
The problem is these three top candidates are not conservative enough. I'm not sure even politicians understand conservatism. Even if they tout conservatism during their campaigns, they spend like crazy once they get in.
Americans want a conservative that cuts spending, cuts government, and cuts illegal immigrants. Is there one out there? I am beginning to wonder.
We're done with moderate Republicans who make themselves conservatives on the stump, and then spend like there is no tomorrow once they get in.
For once we aren't going to have the wool pulled over our eyes. Where looking for a conservative. Is there one out there?
But what is before us. Conservatives? Not really? So far the only true conservative is Bachmann. She actually understands what it means.
Look at Romney, is he a conservative? Not really. Romneycare is costing the people of his state more than they have ever spent on health care.
Do they see it in Perry? No. He was one of the five states that took the largest amount of stimulus money to save his state. Does that sound like a conservative?
Cain has a flat tax, but he still has an income tax. The idea of the flat tax is to get rid of the income tax. They are just being taxed more.
Even if Christie comes into the race, he believes very similar to what Perry believes about immigration.
The problem is these three top candidates are not conservative enough. I'm not sure even politicians understand conservatism. Even if they tout conservatism during their campaigns, they spend like crazy once they get in.
Americans want a conservative that cuts spending, cuts government, and cuts illegal immigrants. Is there one out there? I am beginning to wonder.
We're done with moderate Republicans who make themselves conservatives on the stump, and then spend like there is no tomorrow once they get in.
For once we aren't going to have the wool pulled over our eyes. Where looking for a conservative. Is there one out there?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
I'm Gaining Confidence in the GOP Presidential Election
The more of these debates we have the more confidence I have that we are going to win in 2012. Some say why so many candidates? The more candidates we have the more ideas we have to get this nation back on it's feet and running again. For the first time today I saw the headline "Is Obama the Underdog?" Two and a half years ago with his high ratings you would never think to see something like that in print.
There were highlights in the debate many made by Newt, this was his night for one liners. Megyn Kelly asking him if he could answer the question, and Newt responding, not if you ask the question that way.
Romney was more on his feet, he is gaining confidence in his debating and learning to avoid the Healthcare questions. Second half Perry came in that Romney was two sided. A good point but it didn't come out clearly like it should have. Romney realizing he had the upper hand slammed Perry on Social Security. Second time in the evening he came in scoring. Romney takes a great stand on Israel.
Best laugh of the night by Gary Johnson " My Neighbor's 2 dogs have created more shovel ready projects than the president."
The most heart felt moment when Herman Cain described his fight with cancer, explaining private health care companies saved his life. His 9/9/9 is gaining interest and his answer the main thing we need to get this country back on track, leadership!
Bachmann didn't get many questions for some reasons, in my opinion she needs to talk about more things than Obamacare.
Santorum was the other candidate who had a better night, making strong stand on staying in Iraq and Afghanistan until we win.
A second round at Perry when they came in on him about illegals getting college tuition we can't get for our own children.
Romney will not call Obama a socialist, who is he trying to win there? He was the winner tonight, but did he have enough to knock Perry off his crumbling pedestal?
The debate was good, however I still do not know who I'm going to vote for, nor if I really learned that much more in the debate.
There were highlights in the debate many made by Newt, this was his night for one liners. Megyn Kelly asking him if he could answer the question, and Newt responding, not if you ask the question that way.
Romney was more on his feet, he is gaining confidence in his debating and learning to avoid the Healthcare questions. Second half Perry came in that Romney was two sided. A good point but it didn't come out clearly like it should have. Romney realizing he had the upper hand slammed Perry on Social Security. Second time in the evening he came in scoring. Romney takes a great stand on Israel.
Best laugh of the night by Gary Johnson " My Neighbor's 2 dogs have created more shovel ready projects than the president."
The most heart felt moment when Herman Cain described his fight with cancer, explaining private health care companies saved his life. His 9/9/9 is gaining interest and his answer the main thing we need to get this country back on track, leadership!
Bachmann didn't get many questions for some reasons, in my opinion she needs to talk about more things than Obamacare.
Santorum was the other candidate who had a better night, making strong stand on staying in Iraq and Afghanistan until we win.
A second round at Perry when they came in on him about illegals getting college tuition we can't get for our own children.
Romney will not call Obama a socialist, who is he trying to win there? He was the winner tonight, but did he have enough to knock Perry off his crumbling pedestal?
The debate was good, however I still do not know who I'm going to vote for, nor if I really learned that much more in the debate.
Monday, September 12, 2011
447 Trillion To Be Added To Super Committee's Spending
Well, you had to know the money has to come from somewhere. The president has added a new load on the committees shoulders. 447 Trillion dollars to provide jobs and other spending to aid the governments overburdened load. Who would have thunk it? I did. My first question and everyone else's was where is the money coming from? This bankrupt, debt laden government, heck no? But only Obama would have the nerve to try it. and oh the cry from the left if the super committee doesn't do it.
Sen Rob Portman " It appears President Obama is once again abdicating responsibility for his plan, pushing it off on the deficit reduction committee.
I don't know about you but this quickens my ire. This will increase the 1.5 trillion-which the president presented to the super committee in August and raise it 447 Billion more making it 2 Trillion dollars. Now we need to do 2 Trillion in cuts to make the balance needed to reduce the deficit.
Again Portman said "I had hoped he would have gone in the opposite direction, which is to reduce the deficit and the debt, rather than add to it.
Could we think anything less of our fearful leader? Now we know how WE WILL pay for the presidents proposal.
Sen Rob Portman " It appears President Obama is once again abdicating responsibility for his plan, pushing it off on the deficit reduction committee.
I don't know about you but this quickens my ire. This will increase the 1.5 trillion-which the president presented to the super committee in August and raise it 447 Billion more making it 2 Trillion dollars. Now we need to do 2 Trillion in cuts to make the balance needed to reduce the deficit.
Again Portman said "I had hoped he would have gone in the opposite direction, which is to reduce the deficit and the debt, rather than add to it.
Could we think anything less of our fearful leader? Now we know how WE WILL pay for the presidents proposal.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Happycamper is Becoming a Little Happier
I'm starting to get a little happier with Gov. Rick Perry entering the race. Things are looking better on the GOP side. Last nights debate showed a stronger positive side, a more motivated group of presidential hopefuls. I enjoyed the back and forth between Romney and Perry which started out almost immediately showing the evening was going to have some fire. With Bachmann and Newt also in the mix, and Newt keeping everyone straight.
Romney and Perry are the top winners, according to the polls today, with Perry at 27% and Romney at 22%. Bachmann and Newt showed a good second string in case something should happen to Romney or Perry along the presidential trail.
Romney is strong with facts and figures for economic growth showing his mind power with no notes nor teleprompter needed. Perry showse his strength by standing strong on what he believes especially about social security.
Bachmann reassured her belief in getting rid of Obamacare, but said it would take more than wavers to dismantle the monstrosity of a bill. Newt is keeping everything straight, including the press and shared some facts and figures of his own. If the winner of the race to the white house doesn't use this man on his team they will be loosing a great asset to a new administration.
All in all I am a little more happier than I was a few months ago. I still don't know who I will vote for but I am definitely a happy camper at this time.
Romney and Perry are the top winners, according to the polls today, with Perry at 27% and Romney at 22%. Bachmann and Newt showed a good second string in case something should happen to Romney or Perry along the presidential trail.
Romney is strong with facts and figures for economic growth showing his mind power with no notes nor teleprompter needed. Perry showse his strength by standing strong on what he believes especially about social security.
Bachmann reassured her belief in getting rid of Obamacare, but said it would take more than wavers to dismantle the monstrosity of a bill. Newt is keeping everything straight, including the press and shared some facts and figures of his own. If the winner of the race to the white house doesn't use this man on his team they will be loosing a great asset to a new administration.
All in all I am a little more happier than I was a few months ago. I still don't know who I will vote for but I am definitely a happy camper at this time.
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