An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Archive for August 2011
Saturday Afternoon – Melting In Texas – No Laundry Time
Matt Damon Does Not Understand “Job Creation” – Blue Collar Republican
America Humiliated – Had Enough Therapy?
How the End of NASA Affects US National Security – Canary In The Coal Mine
How The Liberal Media Places the Deception Game – Political Pistachio
Installing common sense in DC – MacBourne’s Musings
Izlamic Terror in the U.K. or “Kissing”? – Woman Honor Thyself
Philly To Address Flash Mob Attacks – Support Your Local Gunfighter
Obama is Unfit To Govern (in Time of Trillion-Dollar Deficits) – Gay Patriot
One Man Stand – Badger Blogger
Obama’s trickle-down misery – Nonsensible Shoes
Boom…More Stocks…Boom…More…Boom…Dear Lord! Video – Maggie’s Notebook
The EPA Nation-Killing Machine – Family Security Matters
CANADA: Conservative commentator attacked by muslim mob for taking pictures – Bare Naked Islam
A special prosecutor is needed to investigate corruption in the Holder Justice Dept. – A Charging Elephant
Video: Liberals blame non-existant peak energy, not Obama policies, on killing economy – The Blog Prof
But, But… A Free Press is Supposed to be a GOOD Thing? – This Ain’t Hell
Beat Whitey Night In Wisconsin – The Political Jungle
Rhetoric v. Substance – Digital Publius
Gore FAIL – Gore starts cussing in climate talk – Watts Up With That?
The OIC Calls the Shots – Gates of Vienna
Cyber Insecurity – Be Sure You’re RIGHT, Then Go Ahead
Palin: If We Were Really Terrorists, Obama Might Want to Pal Around With Us – Michelle Malkin
Copter downing in Afghanistan kills 30 Americans
Insurgents shot down a U.S. military helicopter during fighting in eastern Afghanistan, killing 30 Americans, most of them belonging to the same elite unit as the Navy SEALs who killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, U.S. officials said Saturday. It was the deadliest single loss for American forces in the decade-old war against the Taliban.
One large nuke. One large field of glass. Problem solved. There are no innocents. There are no civilians. There is a cesspool that needs to be cleaned in the most extreme manner possible.
They can kill our heroes, but they aren’t going to bring back that piece of garbage Osama bin Ladin! That particular piece of sh*t is burning in hell. Many others need to join him.
I honor our men and women of the military, and those who have given their lives to keep us safe.
Typical Male Teen
Phone and earbuds. Makes for some interesting attempts at conversation. Heh.
What A Hypocrite!
Obama ‘Disappoint-Mints’ Pulled After Lawmaker Complains
The University of Tennessee bookstore has quit selling packages of breath mints that satirize President Barack Obama after a state legislator complained
The box bears a picture of Obama and is labeled “disappoint-mints.” Officials pulled the product after Democratic state Rep. Joe Armstrong visited the bookstore and told the manager he found the mints offensive.
And of course, he found NO offense when the same store sold the same thing with Bush’s name on them. But THAT’S different, right? Can we say HYPOCRITE? Yep…I knew we could!
The Facts of Life for Liberals
A First! Truth From The White House!
(Honestly, the only job Obama thinks about is his own. From his policies, it’s quite obvious he doesn’t give a damn about yours!)
“The White House Does Not Create Jobs”
The Foundry
Never were truer words spoken. At yesterday’s press briefing, White House spokesman Jay Carney admitted: “The White House does not create jobs.” As the Examiner’s senior political columnist Timothy P. Carney (no relation) later noted, conservatives should greet this statement as “a true and long-awaited admission of government’s limits.”
Despite the now-admitted fact that the President does not create jobs, President Obama continues to manipulate the economy from the West Wing, offering “stimulus” here, threatening higher taxes there, and picking and choosing which industry can thrive and which cannot under his watch.
The government cannot create private-sector jobs, but it can strongly affect the conditions for job-creating economic growth. But instead, the Obama Administration has helped create the conditions to stifle job growth. This morning, the unemployment rate was 9.1 percent. The positive news was that the unemployment rate went down from 9.2%.
An Explanation Is In Order
Yes, it is true, I AM an idiot! What on earth made me think I could drive over 700 miles and not suffer too much?? Gracious sakes!
My intent was to stop frequently, but what do you do if there is no where to stop? Interstates are mostly on, but did you know on U.S. highways, there aren’t nearly as many C-stores as you’d think! Of course, when you aren’t looking for them, they are all over the place. When you are in desperate need……ZILCH! sigh…
So, yes, I am an idiot!
Day one was the worst because I had to make numerous stops before I could even get on the road. There must be a law or something that if you are in pain, the person in line in front of you waiting to check out is going to be a total bozo, or the person checking them out has no clue what they are doing. After 20 minutes of waiting, basically patiently, I had to gather my stuff up, and go to a different line. Naturally, that check out person was slower than molasses, but at least I finally got out of the store. In tears, but out! By the time I had my needed purchases loaded up in the truck, I had turned into a massive puddle! Temperature of 102 with humidity ranging somewhere around Turkish bath!
I decided I would make it into Louisiana, and find the first available motel. RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT! Are you aware that there is about 40 miles of NOTHING? Now, ya know. Finally make to some town that starts with an A, not all that far from New Orleans, and the first place I stopped was totally non smoking. Yeah, like THAT’S gonna happen. Informed the young lady that if Holiday Inn keeps that crap up, we’ll be doing business with a more rational chain. She had the decency to look embarrassed. I wasn’t rude. Just explained that if I am paying for something, then I should be able to decide whether or not I want to smoke, and whether or not I want to use my husband’s hard earned money with their credit card. Funny how the parking lot was mostly empty. Hmmm…
I found a Comfort Inn who has not bowed to the politically correct nannies, and booked the room. Of course, I was starving by this time. I hadn’t eaten anything in about 7 hours. McDonald’s, right next door! So, instead of going up to my room with my stuff, I…yeah…I drove over there. Did you seriously think I was going to walk? Pfft! Pain is NOT my friend!
Now, I don’t mean to disparage the good folks of Louisiana, but if you have a machine that does all the work for you, and you don’t really have to think, why does it take 5 minutes to figure out the change? *shakes head* Friendly folks there though, so I didn’t get my knickers in a twist, although I was more than ready to end that day ASAP!
I get back to the motel, after having to turn the opposite direction and find somewhere to turn around. Got my stuff, grabbed my bag of Michelle Obama’s disapproved fast food, and waddle myself up to my room. The key didn’t work. sigh… I waddle myself back down to the desk, explained to the nice lady, got a new key, and waddled myself back up to the room. The key didn’t work. Ok, I’m getting a tad stressed. I waddled myself back down to the desk, pleading my case, got another new key, waddled back up. There was a little guy I had seen outside cleaning the entrance area that rode up the elevator with me. I smiled. He smiled. I got to the room, tried the key…..nothing. The little man kind of chuckles, indicates he can help. Ok. at this point…kicking the door open wouldn’t have bothered me. Remember, I am exhausted, and in a great deal of pain. He took the key, turned it over, and opened the door.
Not ONE word Chris!!!!! *glaring*
Yep….idiot!
A good night’s sleep would have done wonders at this point. Well, one of these days, I just might get one. 
Day 2, I was going to be traveling along I-10, so there should be plenty of rest areas where I can stop, get out of the truck, and walk around a bit. Makes sense, right? Two words – Atchafalaya Basin! It goes on FOREVER! I was outside Lake Charles before I could actually make a pit stop. I suppose I could have attempted to exit before then, but when you are constantly surrounded by HUGE semis, it’s a little difficult to even see an exit until you are right up on it. Where on earth did they all come from, and where in the world were they all going in such a hurry? Jeeeez!
Well, I made it my destination, basically in one piece, and haven’t moved much since. Couch. Bed. Back to couch this morning. 
But hey….I’m showered and dressed and ready for a day of…..couch! Can’t believe those kids are still asleep and the dogs are outside! Thank you Lord!
Legalized Nightmare
I Am An Idiot!
That is all!
Road Trip!
Yep! 5 weeks after having trauma done to my bod, I am getting behind the wheel of my trusty ol’ truck, and heading towards the Southwest. That would be Texas. I will be making frequent stops, and taking lots of Tylenol Arthritis, and stopping for the night when I can’t take it anymore. It typically takes me 2 days of 6 hours behind the wheel to get to Brat and Ick’s, but this time? Who knows. Might not have any trouble at all, and it’ll still take me 2 days of 6 hours of driving. Then again, I might find myself taking a week to get there. MIght as well take a covered wagon. Heh. Yes, I’m aware, it can be done in one day. I’m old. I don’t drive straight through anymore. I don’t have to. Motels are our friends!
Odds are, I won’t be posting anything while on the road. Well, especially when I’m driving, but I think I’m going to leave the computer in the back end. Trying to lug me, plus an overnight with a cane is going to be interesting, as is.
Immigrants Are Legal….Illegal “Immigrants” Are Criminals
Why Does America Welcome Immigrants?
The Foundry
Across the country, lawmakers are working to limit illegal immigration and reform policy so that more individuals can honorably and legally become American citizens. Last year’s notorious immigration battle in Arizona was met with hostility from pro-illegal immigration forces who misunderstood the Founders’ intent for a legal and meaningful naturalization process into America.
Now, the same kind of battle is heating up in Alabama. With an estimated 120,000 illegal immigrants (according to the Pew Hispanic Center), Alabama leaders felt the federal laws weren’t protecting the state adequately. Considering the population has increased fivefold what it was 10 years ago, one can sympathize.
To Do List #1
Destroy It Before It Destroys Us
I’m Not Disappointed. I’m FURIOUS!
Our Work Has Only Begun
The Foundry
My fellow conservatives,
Americans are disappointed. They are disappointed that the debate over our debt limit was about the needs of politicians instead of the needs of the country. They are disappointed with a broken government that refuses to fix itself. And they are disappointed that the Budget Control Act that passed the House last night and is likely to pass the Senate today does not make the transformative changes this nation requires.
There are several elements of this plan that are simply unacceptable, even when framed inside the narrow political confines that limited a better outcome (i.e., the White House and Senate are still controlled by spend-tax-and-borrow liberals).
I Hate Monday! Rehab Version
Did I survive? I’m not sure yet!
Who comes up with this stuff? Doubtless some doctor with a sadistic side!
I drove myself to town, did a little shopping for some much needed shorts, popped half a pill, and headed to P/T. The usual Marquis de Sade wasn’t there, so a different guy played head torturer. He lived up to the name! It’s been many a year since a total stranger has made me cry. 
I then drove myself home, grabbed the frozen Kayro syrup, popped the other half of the pill and have decided it may take a while before I know if I will make it. I’ll let ya know.
