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I've watched this thread and it underscores my belief that CHR has a lot of well read and articulate members in areas that go far beyond the fender-wells of a hot rod. I too am sick of the political circus and if it were at all possible to have a handle in the voting booth that said "pull this to remove them all" I'd be sorely tempted to give it a good yank. The career politicians in this country are so out of touch with reality. (Loved the monkey analogy, Richard - it's right on!)

Do you think Nancy Pelosi knows (or cares) what a week of groceries costs for a family of four? Think John McCain has to decide between paying the rent or buying shoes for his kids to go back to school? We've created a culture of "rich-only-need-run" that has truly destroyed the concept of "representing" ones constituent. My representative(s) and senator are not in the same universe as I am - much less planet or heaven forbid, in touch with those they're supposed to represent.

We sorely lack leadership in America. I don't blame all the problems on the current administration, but the buck has to stop somewhere and the current occupant of my White House is a master at blaming everyone else for all that's bad, taking credit where none is due and using the "I" word far to often if reference to grandiose schemes that have no chance of ever being funded without continuing to turn the crank on the federal printing press further devaluing our once proud dollar. His most recent trip to Afghanistan was a political stunt - pure and simple. The troops do not respect him as CIC as they see through the charade. Over Christmas, we had family here and my wife's nephew brought his son - Air Force E-3. I asked him what he thought of Mr. Obama as CIC - he smiled. I probed further and said, "I've not yet met a soldier who respects him." He smiled again and said, "You still haven't". He was professional enough not to bad mouth his CIC, but the message came through loud-and-clear.

While I rarely agree with the New York Times, an article this morning had a great quote from Andrea Saul (a spokeswoman for the Romney campaign) - “President Obama’s policies have brought us fewer jobs, stagnant incomes and higher energy prices.”

Remember that when you vote this fall.....

Bit of a ramble, but hey, I'm among friends.

Regards All,
Glenn

Good one Charlie...........I was going to "Like" the post to commend your posting it, but then it seemed weird to "like" something so infuriating.

Glenn, while not all current military personnel may share the sentiment of the young lad you referenced, there appears to be considerable angst in the SEAL community. It began at a low rumble a year ago with the announcement by the President that had more I's than a potato field, with only scant acknowledgement of the personal risks of the team members directly involved. But they bit their tongues as good military practice requires of a team that operates in tight secrecy, and rode it out. However, this week's actions have rubbed the scab off. Not just the self agrandizement, but also the revelation that a memo had been written prior to the OBL mission that essentially stated the position that if the mission was successful, the Pres would take full credit, while if it had failed in some way, the turd was in Adm. McRaven's pocket (he being the SEAL commander who took charge of mission planning). It's bad enough to motivate many former SEALs to join together to voice their disgust. The dishonest media will portray their actions as another "Swift Boat" operation, and dismiss it as partisan driven. Just as they never acknowledged (or understood?) that John Kerry/Dems bragging up three purple hearts that never required a minute of hospital time was unintentionally demeaning to deserving casualties who may have suffered significantly more. That testifying to some degree of falsehood against the individual soldiers was seen as betrayal, especially to a group of vets who felt they were the scape goats for poor political decisions. The current crop of vocal SEALs will be attacked and demeaned as well. Sad, but predictable. This time around though, there may be an even more significant backlash. Time will tell.

Italian??? My grandmother was from Vibo Valentia.

Originally Posted by cffisher

Italian??? My grandmother was from Vibo Valentia.

Yeah, my mother is from Naples. Hmmmm, I was conceived there.................does that mean I'm an illegal alien or an anchor baby? Okay Mr. Pres. what kind of goodies ya gonna promise me? IRS, time for you to ignore me too!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Yeah, my mother is from Naples. Hmmmm, I was conceived there.................does that mean I'm an illegal alien or an anchor baby? Okay Mr. Pres. what kind of goodies ya gonna promise me? IRS, time for you to ignore me too!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!

Well to me this means you were indeed undocumented when you were snuck into the country, IMO you would then be an illegal, a minority, and possibly a victim of discrimination because of your origins and ancestry!!!!!!! I'd say contacting the right agency in our government would grant you the free ride with all the fringe benefits, bells and whistles that other illegals so graciously accept!!!!!! Congrats Uncle Bob, you be on the dole in no time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Old news, but saw a poster of this recently and it kicks butt for me - Dana Perrino (Fox News) in an interview with a Navy SEAL discussing all of the countries he had been sent to: "Did you have to learn several languages?"

"No Ma'am, we don't go there to talk."

How's that for straight talk, and a cool head!! Go SEALS!!
Verification - Dana Perino Navy SEAL Interview | Right Now America

Just think of the extra hot rods you could build!

Originally Posted by stovens

Just think of the extra hot rods you could build!

Stevie, considering your last name, if we go back far enough we're probably cousins......................................................................sorry.

I liked this one, too - the little *itch who wrote the Dear John letter tangled with more man than she knew!!

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That is a classic, took part in one of those myself. That is having the last laugh.

Bob I was thinking the same thing, I was born here, but my dad's from a village just outside Naples, thus the last name.

I couldn't pass this one up and felt like some of you folks "needed" to read the entire article:

"The largest tax hike in history is due to strike the United States on January 1, 2013. Known as “Taxmageddon,” it would impose $494 billion in higher taxes on the American people in the first year. So terrible would be its impact that yesterday Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Senate Democrats that the country is headed toward a “fiscal cliff” and that Congress must deal with the impending tax nightmare."

These are some of what will hit you next year:
- Income tax rates shoot up,
- The child credit is cut in half,
- The marriage penalty roars back,
- The capital gains tax rate goes up,
- The dividend tax rate soars,
- The payroll tax rate jumps two percentage points,
- The death tax is restored to its punitive past,
- The Alternative Minimum Tax relief expires, and
- A uniquely pernicious additional payroll tax hike from Obamacare takes effect.

Read and weep: Stopping the Largest Tax Hike in History

Good thing to post Dave. Some have already been aware of this, others it will be a news flash.

As it becomes more well known the responses will be predictable. For those who don't give it much thought there will be the usual calls to "tax the rich" as if they are a bottomless pit of available money. Of course the "rich" (the definition is flexible depending on what the subject matter is, in some cases the "rich" is anyone who has property, savings, or a regular paying job) who earned the money in the first place by doing something of value to their fellow man, have the ability to do something about the situation as well. Here's one example: FACEBOOK CO-FOUNDER GIVES UP U.S. CITIZENSHIP BEFORE IPO « Investment Watch Blog

The French will see this sort of thing too if the new President there does what he says he intends to. You can call these folks greedy, unpatriotic, or some other blather that gets ginned up by those who choose to criticize the productive. Yawn! Is greed doing something of high value to others that they freely exchange value for (most often money, though it could be something else), or demanding that someone who actually earns what they have give it up to those who don't provide value to their fellow man?

How about another tidbit? The National Association of REALTORS is all over this and working to get it repealed before it takes effect, but don't hold your breath. I am very pleased we aren't the only ones who know about this ploy to steal billions from unsuspecting homeowners.

Did you know that if you sell your house after 2012 you will pay a 3.8% sales tax on it? That's $3,800 on a $100,000 home, etc. When did this happen?
It's in the health care bill and goes into effect in 2013. Why 2013? Could it be so that it comes to light AFTER the 2012 elections? So, this is "change you can believe in"? Under the new health care bill all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% Sales Tax. If you sell a $400,000 home, there will be a $15,200 tax. This bill is set to screw the retiring generation who often downsize their homes.

Does this make your November and 2012 vote more important?

Oh, you weren't aware this was in the Obamacare bill? Guess what, you aren't alone. There are more than a few members of Congress that aren't aware
of it either < http://www.gop.gov/blog/10/04/08/obamacare-flatlines-obamacare-taxes-home>

Being an election year, I suppose most politicians are going to be too busy campaigning that all these tax issues, most of which have been pending for a number of years, will just be ignored.... Maybe a tax debacle like this will finally be what it takes to wake people up as to how inept our government has become???? Unfortunately, I doubt anything will be done about any of these tax issues til after the election... As for Obamacare, if we're lucky the Supreme Court will declare the whole bill unconstitutional!!!!