Words From The Lake

Va. SPCA exec's dog dies after 4 hours in hot car

2009-08-27T06:24:00.002-04:00

"No charges" for being responsible for the death of her own dog.

I'm sorry, but I do NOT believe the story presented by the husband that HE put the dog in the car without telling his wife and that is how this death happened.

Did she leave her cell phone or ipod in the car for 4 hours? I doubt it.

She should be forced to at LEAST resign her position as CEO of the SPCA....how can she be allowed to continue otherwise? Why doesn't she just move a little further south to Michael Vick's town where she will no doubt be given a parade in her honor?

Google Censorship of ALIPAC?

2009-08-20T17:03:00.006-04:00

Too effective against illegal immigration???

This is the second piece of news I've received on this topic this week. I just did a quick check and yes, again, the site is listed as..."may harm your computer" by Google and my Firefox browser is also blocking the site.

If you take this in a positive vein, it may be the new sincerest form of flattery. Apparently ALIPAC, a small, North Carolina-based group, must be having an impact - somewhere - where I don't know because all I can see are more handouts and more catering to illegals.

However, if this blockage is true and for the political reason that President Obama and his well-heeled Google executive friends are getting ready to force "amnesty" down our throats, then Google, as we've known it, has ceased to exist.
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ALIPAC
Google Censors Illegal Immigration Information On Web

For Immediate Release

August 20, 2009

Contact: Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC), WilliamG@alipac.us, (866) 703-0864

ALIPAC is issuing an emergency broadcast to our 25,000 supporters and media contacts across the web, blogosphere, and talk radio channels in America!

WARNING! Google is now blocking the worlds largest archive of information about the negative impact of illegal immigration on American citizens from view via false warnings of Malware. The ALIPAC site is not infected and is safe for use.

Public access to the extensive information archived by ALIPAC over the last five years has been blocked on Google, by Firefox web browsers, and on Twitter!

"Google's own software admits we have no viruses or malware on our site," said William Gheen of ALIPAC. "The readings indicate that Google scanned our site on the 19th and we were clean and now they are arbitrarily blocking us for the second time this week. Our technicians tell us our site is clean and Google will not offer us any explanation or assistance despite mulitple attemps to reach out to them."

ALIPAC is now declaring an emergency and making the claim that the blocking of alipac.us is politically motivated and involves wrongful acts by Google employees or the broader influences withing the Google corporation.

All other major online virus protection services are declaring that ALIPAC.us is not infected including Norton Antivirus, McAfee, and AVAST.

Google Inc. Chief Executive Eric Schmidt is an active member of President Barack Obama's campaign. Google has also hired the widely discredited left wing progaganda group called the Anti Defamation League to police political content on Google and Youtube. Google employees that are H1B visa holders replacing American workers are regularly seen on pro Amnesty websites plotting against ALIPAC!

"We are seeing a clear and orchestrated pattern of censorship across American emanating from the Obama administration and the Open Borders Lobby that plans to launch new AMNESTY legislation within two weeks," said William Gheen. "If you type in 'illegal immigration' on Google you see large advertisement expenditures from multiple multi million dollar groups that support AMNESTY for illegal aliens. They are trying to silence Glenn Beck and Lou Dobbs and have them fired! We support Glenn and Lou and now Google is putting an electronic muzzle on our website without due cause!"

ALIPAC is asking for emergency assistance from talk radio shows and members of the media to warn the public. Activists are asked to share this emergency alert with others via online posts and e-mail forwards.

All Americans that support free speech and are against amnesty for illegal aliens are asked to abandon use of Google or any advertising on Google and switch to another search engine.

"We need everyone to fight back and speak out while they can," said William Gheen. "Google is the most powerful site on the web, but they can be bypassed and defeated."

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC plans to seek the assistance of attornies and members of law enforcement to help restore public access to the world's largest archive of information about illegal immigration prior to the launch of new amnesty legislation.

For more information or to schedule interviews visit www.alipac.us or one of our sister sites at http://www.LastAmericans.us or http://www.endillegalimmigration.com

So now I'm a "demogogue"?

2009-08-11T09:10:00.003-04:00

Obama predicted that he would be successful but acknowledged challenges, saying, "I've got a lot on my plate."

He added that there would almost certainly be "demagogues out there who try to suggest that any form or pathway for legalization for those who are already in the United States is unacceptable."

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Illegal activity is illegal activity Mr. President. I'm not sure why YOU are so willing to talk about condoning it....or were you just pandering to the crowd?

Your family dog may be smarter than your toddler

2009-08-09T07:02:00.002-04:00

This is not news to CoCo.....

A tax on taxes and a pox on North Carolina

2009-08-05T07:18:00.003-04:00

"There is no pork in this budget for those of you who worry about such things," Hackney said

This is, unfortunately, my local representative's quote and another sign that North Carolina really IS becoming North "Taxolina." That Joe Hackney can be so condescending is not a surprise either. For someone who attends so few sessions and actually casts so few votes, he should really just continue to be seen and not heard. Hearing him does not help his image.

The budget proposal includes a one-cent increase in the state sales tax rate, raising it to 7.75 cents in most locations. It also would impose a 2 to 3 percent surcharge on the income tax liability owed by individuals with a state taxable income of $60,000 or more and couples with a state taxable income of $100,000 or more.

This is a tax on taxes.

They can call it a surcharge if they want but a tax it is. Just as all those illegals in North Carolina costing taxpayers millions if not billions per annum can be called "undocumented" - they're still illegal and still sucking funds from the State. This is how the State plans to pay for it all.

For those who don't read the full article, Health and Human Services is to be cut 29% and education, 10%...so the old "for the children" is nothing more than a lie....

Will have to dig deeper in the paperwork to see if the tax on affiliate sales - which cost many micro businesses their income a month ago - was left in this budget. My guess, based on North Carolina's money-grabbing, is "Yes."

Secretary Vilsack abusing the environment with taxpayer dollars

2009-07-27T16:34:00.004-04:00

Who died and made Vilsack GOD?

Last Friday, President Obama’s Interior Secretary overturned a Bush-era forest plan that would have allowed thousands of acres of ancient-growth forest in Oregon to be clearcut. Greenpeace has been campaigning against the plan, called the Western Oregon Plan Revisions, since 2004.

That very same day, Obama’s Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced he had approved the use of taxpayer dollars to clearcut the ancient roadless forests in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska.

The Tongass is the crown jewel of America’s National Forests. It is the last great temperate rainforest in the U.S. and, in addition to the Alexander Archipelago wolf, the Tongass is home to grizzly bears, black bears, bald eagles, wolverines, black-tail deer, and timber wolves.

But the Obama administration’s reckless decision threatens more than just the Tongass it sets a dangerous precedent by allowing the first roadless area logging in the country since the Bush administration. By allowing chainsaws and road building in the Tongass, the Obama administration has drawn into question its commitment to protecting the future of 58 million acres of the last roadless wildlands in the United States.

From Greenpeace.org......

Suspended QB Vick met with Goodell on Wednesday, AP sources say

2009-07-24T07:38:00.004-04:00

Doing "his time" - half spent at his mansion in Virginia - when "time" is merely a slap on the wrist since many humans think animal suffering is not relevant - is not good enough.

Michael Vick is STILL the same low-life he was when he participated in and financially supported these crimes against animals. His celebrity should be used against him instead of for him and Roger Goodell needs to get a long and loud message for considering ANY level of reinstatement of Vick in the NFL.

Boycott the NFL and specifically any team that believes this person is necessary in the NFL. There are many other QBs out there who deserve a chance at success - Vick had his chance and he blew it. He wasn't a very good role model prior to the dog-fighting conviction.

Money? Vick needs a way to pay his debts? He can afford to hire a personal trainer RIGHT NOW - that doesn't sound like someone who is hurting financially to me....

FDA considers ways to short-circuit electronic cigarettes

2009-07-23T08:56:00.002-04:00

What "tests"? Cited but not cited....typical FDA BS.....

"Tests show that e-cigarettes contain "known carcinogens and toxic chemicals," including diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze, officials announced Wednesday during a teleconference. The FDA notes that the products have no warning labels."

So even if this were true - which is NOT proved, nor is it documented anywhere...is the FDA just worried about the lack of warning labels? Otherwise, what the HELL is the difference between what they are spouting here about e-cigs and regular cigarettes they have NOT banned?

This is the total hypocrisy of the FDA....Gestapo mentality to support corporate greed...

FDA now wants to ban e-cigarettes

2009-07-23T07:34:00.009-04:00

Here they go again...the good old FDA is now worried about smoker's health. This will be the first time, EVER, that this has happened. Too bad that the same methodology used to allow cigarette manufacturers to ADD addictive and carcinogenic substances to tobacco, is now used to decide something they have NOT studied, MUST be bad - and banned. Following the money has never been easier.

FDA Chantix Handling Betrayed Public Health

This is what the FDA has had to offer smokers who do want to quit. A rushed-through drug that they then found causes aggression and depression and actually does NOT even stop people from smoking. Patches? They don't work - period. A study was just released several months ago that specifically stated that nicotine patches have less than one-half the nicotine they would need to aid smokers, even if you buy the nicotine patch process as a non-smoking aid. I don't. But they keep selling them - a two week supply running somewhere around $58 - with a manufacturing cost of $10...follow the money - and the FDA smoke and mirrors....

FDA "Hazy"...

This was their level of comment back in March 2009. They were hazy for sure, but this article again promotes the myth that nicotine patches are "safe and highly successful" to stop smoking. Now, since there has been plenty of time for Pfizer and others to work the FDA about e-cigarettes, the rumblings begin to get louder and more aggressive. Perhaps the FDA en masse is taking Chantix?

The latest from the FDA...

It worries me that the FDA - the minions of tobacco companies, patch and gum makers, and pharmaceutical pill-pushers, has taken aim at e-cigarettes. Why?

No more "smokes" - no more revenue for the State and Fed - no more patches needed...

Because after smoking for 35 years, I stopped smoking 11 days ago - three days after receiving my e-cigarette package.

I haven't had the slightest desire for a smoking cigarette since. Is my body still getting nicotine? Yes. But am I getting the 3500+ approved chemicals, 200+ known by the FDA to be carcinogenic, in each non-smoke e-cigarette? No. Does the FDA care that I've been able to stop smoking where patches and gum have repeatedly failed? No.

After buying useless patches for nearly three months - am I having to support Pfizer by buying more of them for what - life? No. Does the FDA care about this? YES!

The fact that I've been successful this far is bad, bad, bad news for the FDA. Someone actually stopped buying the cigarettes that fund so much of the state and federal programs no one wants anyway by punitive taxation on cigarettes.

According to my calculator, I've now NOT smoked 269 cigarettes and saved $66.00 - entirely thanks to the e-cigarette. My e-cigarette costs will be covered very soon with this kind of financial recovery.

Do I plan on using the e-cigarette for life? No. I don't. But I have removed some of the major habits, chemicals, and obstacles by quitting "analog" cigarettes - a step in the right direction.

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UPDATE - Still not smoking after 1 month and 12 days, thanks to the electronic cigarettes.

1078 not smoked and nearly $270.00 saved.....

UPS makes $750K grant to National Council of La Raza

2009-07-20T08:47:00.001-04:00

Oh great - more free handouts from US corporations and this time to La Raza.

Looks like UPS needs to go on the Food Lion - Corporate Food Stamp, No E-Verify, and Handouts List....

Hispanic worker deaths up 76% since 1992

2009-07-20T08:02:00.003-04:00

So what? I'd have to ask USA Today why this is big headline news.

First...their percentage of the population is up accordingly.

Second...they make the decision to come to the country illegally and they take the jobs they think they can get while being "undocumented". As far as I can see, they are operating under their own choices.

Third...while this number screams for yet more concern for poor Hispanics, their injuries since 1992 have NOT stopped them from sending...

$290,240,000,000 to Latin America since 2001.

So those "low paying, risky jobs" are actually working pretty well for them.

USA Today is becoming "Poor Hispanics" Today and the above info proves, poor Hispanics, don't exist in the US.

But there are a lot of poor taxpayers who do NOT get a headline...

Record-Breaking Dog Fighting Raid Leads to Nearly 500 Rescues

2009-07-17T13:57:00.001-04:00

And now, for some good news - and hopefully a lot more arrests!

10 arrested in ICE-led operation targeting gang members for deportation

2009-07-17T13:37:00.003-04:00

Now this is what they are supposed to be able to do.

In North Carolina, by contrast, Chatham County refuses to work with ICE and Governor Perdue gives the Hispanic Liaison $140,000 to "study" Latino gang activity.....

It would have been cheaper if they just read the ICE web site once a day....

Senate Republicans Won't Block Vote on Sotomayor

2009-07-17T08:50:00.005-04:00

"...she revealed little about the type of justice she would be, declining to disclose her views on the most significant and polarizing legal matters working their way through the courts."

Why is this deemed acceptable for a Supreme Court nominee?

What's the rush? There are too many factors about this person and her real leanings to rush this nomination process. The fact that the GOP fights every other thing that crosses their path makes one very suspicious....

This woman, and her La Raza backing, should not be able to invade the Supreme Court of the United States...between their illegals and their Latin gangs, we're under siege already...

Food Lion caters to Latinos

2009-07-15T02:11:00.003-04:00

Oh yes they do...but they can't seem to carry the Food Lion dog bones I've been feeding dogs for more than 10 years. They are focusing on the "Latino" market - of course Latinos already HAVE two stores in this area - catering to, you guessed it, Latinos.....

And here is most of the problem: "Marketing manager Daniel Herrera"

What else is Marketing Manager Herrera going to suggest but MORE catering to Latinos? The entire US does nothing day in and day out but cater to Latinos.

But check out their new shopping aisles...the food is called "Spanish", not Latino, and not Mexican. Sorry - these people are NOT here from Spain.

I am forced to witness the catering being done when they stand in line in front of me and pay with food stamps - which many get over $1000 per month to spend, and then they leave the parking lot in a Cadillac Escalade - and not the base model!

Food Lion can rot in hell for the way they have snubbed their nose at long-term CASH paying customers to "cater" to this population - 50% of which is illegal in my local area.

I handed my FL card to the local store manager - in two pieces... deliver THAT to corporate and your marketing manager.....

Law puts Corolla horses off limits

2009-07-15T01:54:00.001-04:00

It's about time...since most humans have no common sense and some idiot girls from Virginia are actually lethal....

Study recommends total ban on smoking for soldiers

2009-07-12T08:33:00.002-04:00

HA! Good luck enforcing THAT!

Interesting that they release this "study" info while most of our GI Joes are overseas doing the government's oil protection dirty work.

Nicotine withdrawal and automatic weapons...Pentagon you are as ignorant as usual...

Mexican police, soliders killed in multi-city attacks by drug gang

2009-07-12T08:24:00.002-04:00

And this is EXACTLY what they will be doing soon in US cities since too many people are too busy aiding and abetting the Mexican criminals already here.

Who wants this level of violence imported when the US is more than capable of growing it's own...

(Illegal) Jobless finding new work on farms

2009-07-11T20:31:00.003-04:00

"However, about 70% of the nation's 1.6 million farmworkers may be in the country illegally and present fake documents when applying, says Craig Regelbrugge of the American Nursery and Landscape Association. He says most of the people looking for farm work are probably illegal immigrants."
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This is so publicly known - even by the American Nursery and Landscape Association. But since the State and Federal government REFUSES to enforce usage of the E-Verify program, this gets coverage as another news topic instead of being reported on as the illegal behavior it really is.

That's why good old Lupe and Joe Cruz are "working".....

How your iPod could cost YOU big time? Stupid ad of the day...

2009-07-11T00:58:00.002-04:00

How Your iPod Could Cost You Big Time

Driving while distracted by cell phones, food and even your iPod increases the chances that you’ll be in an accident. Find out what that could mean to you when it comes to insurance costs.

Are you kidding? How about those who have to drive around these idiots?

Appeals court expands lawmakers legal protection

2009-07-11T00:49:00.002-04:00

Politics and lobbying as usual and nothing ever changes. I get caught, I reimburse my travel expense, and then say I did nothing wrong - or rather make sure I use the rules so no one can further investigate what I did.

Politicians=corruption
Lobbyists=corruption
Government=corruption

And there you have it - welcome to the USA....

Frankly Mexico, I don't give a damn...

2009-07-10T08:36:00.000-04:00

With USA in a recession, rural Mexico feels the pain

Enough said.

Politician's Brains....

2009-07-08T08:30:00.003-04:00

I've come to the conclusion that some sort of warped, Vulcan mind-meld takes place once a person wins political office.

Here's the latest example:
"Perdue wants 1¢ sales tax hike"

According to the article, this increase will be "temporary" until sometime next year. The last time this happened to North Carolinians was during the run of Governor Easley - who is of course being investigated for "good old boy" connections - well after the deeds have been accomplished and the money - gone.

He imposed a "temporary" tax increase in 2001.

We're still paying it. Politicians, during the mind-meld, must lose all regard for honesty, or the truth, or a lie being just what it is, a lie.

In the meantime, spending is out of control and government grabs at taxpayer dollars is about as transparent as I have ever seen it - this is saying a lot.

There has to be a better way to run a country. We, the taxpayers, pump billions and billions of dollars into local, state and federal governments and for what? The "we need more" mantra. And they whip out "the children" like they are really just the poster children for taxpayer fraud.

Anytime they want more money from you...these "children" get mentioned. This has no effect on me since I have no children and I am paying a huge portion of my local taxes for "schools". This is in an area that has LESS non-immigrant children than 3 years ago - but MORE immigrant children and yes, I mean Hispanics and yes, in my town, half of them are illegal or anchor children.

So Governor Perdue, put away the "children" flag...it won't fly here.

Until you cut funding to illegals and you limit government spending, you won't get any additional $$ from me...if I have to move from the State of North Carolina to make it happen.

I'd really like a move to Switzerland but their immigration laws are too strict...

Go figure....

Palin: Politically speaking, 'If I die, I die.'

2009-07-07T08:22:00.005-04:00

One can only hope....

Apparently the "Gone Fishin'" sign is really true this time....

Also spoken by Palin, "I'm not a quitter, I'm a fighter."

No Sarah, you did quit. How much more obvious can you be?

According to her lawyer, "The governor needed a break after being "on duty now for two and a half years solid," he said."

Well, last time I checked, a Presidential term was for 4 years. I think this proves Sarah is NOT a fighter and can NOT handle even a run for the VP slot, NOR the Governorship and most certainly not a run for President of the United States.

Bad news on her (former) Lt. Governor as well - they've had more than a sip of that Kool-Aid...

D.C.'s Marion Barry arrested again

2009-07-06T08:49:00.004-04:00

But they keep on voting him in...

Incredible...and no mention of Jesse Jackson in this article...also incredible since he is the world's most diverse ambulance chaser....

Boycott tourism in these States...

2009-07-06T07:25:00.008-04:00

Tourists pay price as states jack up taxes to balance budget

Are we not all tired of reading links like that above?

States spend and spend and spend and taxes keep going up and up and up. And no real benefit to MY life is noticed. More money goes to support the pet-projects of local governments or, to support the illegal immigrants they keep forcing upon us. Other programs they choose to fund make no sense to the average taxpayer and there goes another $5 or $10 or $15 million.

Local, State and Federal government in the US is completely out of control

You can't stop paying ridiculous taxes because they will come and take away either you or some of your property. So much for liberty.

But what you CAN do is NOT support States who are purposely and publicly using YOU, in this case tourists to their States, to fund more of their stupidity.

The latest group to avoid includes the following who recently upped State hotel and other tourist services taxes to fund God only knows what:

•Hawaii. The hotel room tax increased from 7.25% to 8.25% on Wednesday and will rise to 9.25% in July 2010.

•Nevada. The room tax will increase up to 3 percentage points, to a maximum of 12%. In Las Vegas, the hotel tax jumps from 9% to 12%. Reno's tax was already 12% and is not scheduled to change.

•New Hampshire. The tax on rooms and restaurant meals rose from 8% to 9% and was extended to include recreational vehicles at campgrounds.

•Massachusetts. Cities were given authority to raise the hotel tax from 4% to 6%, in addition to the state tax of 5.7%. Taxes on eating out will rise from 5% to 6.25% statewide, plus another 0.75% if cities choose.

•New York City. The city, which raised its hotel tax March 1 to 14.25%, not counting other fees, will start charging more for Internet reservations.

Any person using common sense would want to avoid being robbed and that's what these States want to do to tourists.

Now THIS is scary...Sarah please go away...

2009-07-05T20:17:00.002-04:00

Gov. Palin hints at national ambitions, political future

Please, someone dangle another shiny ball in front of Sarah's eyes and distract her from her national aspirations.

The LAST thing this country needs right now is the shrill Sarah telling us how we should be living. She is a divisive element we just don't need and she does not have either the knowledge or background required to even assume she'd be able to run this country. The fact that she considers herself capable is proof enough.

BARRIER ISLAND ECO TOURS - Blacklist

2009-07-05T20:07:00.005-04:00

This is anything BUT an "Eco" tour - don't let them fool you.

Do NOT support this business in North Carolina.

The introduction of tame horses into the small area left to the wild horses exposes the wild horses to risk of harm and disease.

There are some instances where humans and density is just not required. This is one of them...

http://corollawildhorses.blogspot.com/

Alaska Gov. Palin, ex-VP nominee, resigning

2009-07-04T17:28:00.003-04:00

So, on top of all her other failings, she's a quitter.

Her attitude is that she is not as "popular" as she thought so she doesn't want to be governor any longer. Her decision not to run for re-election means there is nothing in the Governorship for her so out she goes with short notice - and with little concern for citizens of the State of Alaska.

Either that or someone somewhere has convinced her she can run for President - meaning it will take every second available to educate her so she can handle even the most simple of questions. Questions of the type she was not able to handle during the VP "tour".

The fact that she alludes to her "family" is a joke. She had no problem turning her back on the state AND her family when she thought she could be Vice President. This is the same schizophrenic behavior she exhibits towards the issues along with other political decisions she has made in the past...ask former Senator Stevens, who she was "for" or "against" depending upon the media...

She's most interested in extending her 15 minutes or so of fame. Not doing anything of value for this country.

Not sure about her Lt Governor's record, but I am sure animals everywhere in Alaska, and more than a few humans, are breathing sighs of relief.

American Doctors Busted for Fraud, Conspiracy in HIV Treatment Scam

2009-07-01T14:45:00.004-04:00

Disgusting.

How many people walked around thinking they had HIV and were being drugged for it when they never had it in the first place?

How many more were paid to pretend they had been diagnosed so insurers could be bilked? We ALL pay for this in the long run...even those of us without health insurance!

Are these good old American doctors?...

Dr. Carmen del Cueto
Dr. Roberto Rodriguez

Or some more of this "cultural diversity" we are all supposed to be embracing?

From: The Health Ranger

The bright side of living in North Carolina

2009-07-01T06:56:00.002-04:00

Where some people DO know how to take care of problems. Too bad none of them hold public office.

Please sign the NC Affiliate Tax petition

2009-06-30T09:39:00.003-04:00

Stop this from happening in YOUR State!

In signing this petition, I am formally stating my complete and total opposition to North Carolina Senate Bill 202, specifically Sections 27C.2(a), 27C.2(b), 27C.2(c), and 27C.2(d), which can be found on pages 268 and 269 of the following document: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2009/Bills/Senate/PDF/S202v6.pdf

I firmly believe that these proposed tax changes will directly result in the loss of income for countless small businesses and individuals throughout the state of North Carolina.

I oppose the above referenced sections of North Carolina Senate Bill 202 and do not wish to see these portions of the proposed law enacted.

Protest Here

Blue Nile cuts ties to North Carolina affiliates

2009-06-30T09:32:00.001-04:00

North Carolina - the most backward-thinking State in the US.....

This is nothing short of terrorism of North Carolina businesses.

"Amazon 1, North Carolina 0" - You think this is funny?

2009-06-29T11:56:00.004-04:00

It appears you do.

Even with a name like Rick Aristotle Munarriz - you apparently do NOT live in the confused and screwed-up State of North Carolina. Since you do not and since you are not out of business this fine Monday morning, please keep your smart-ass reflections to yourself.

You are only making it worse for those of us who have worked hard to build businesses which you, AND the State of North Carolina AND Amazon, apparently do not appreciate.

Associates who have been sending sales to Amazon - some in large volumes for years - have to reflect not only on the brush off we are receiving by the state we unfortunately reside in - we have Amazon to thank as well.

It will be very interesting to see how many "laughs" are to come once this little tax deal idea - ignorant as it is since it decreases taxable revenue income - spreads to all the other little States of Confusion.

Amazon Cuts North Carolina Affiliates to Avoid Tax

2009-06-29T08:55:00.005-04:00

Is there a worse state to live in than perpetual confusion?

How about the State of North Carolina? Today, both are the same.

Amazon closed ALL associates programs for anyone located in North Carolina because the ignorant and desperate legislature wants to tax money that can't really be tracked in the first place.

So,

"In an e-mail Amazon sent early Friday morning to North Carolina affiliates, the company informed them that their accounts would be closed as of June 26. "This is a direct result of the unconstitutional tax collection scheme expected to be passed any day now by the North Carolina state legislature (the General Assembly) and signed by the governor," reads the message."

...with the stroke of a pen - or rather before, since Amazon acted on Friday, June 26th, many self-employed, independent business owners in the State of North Carolina, are out of business this morning, June 29th, 2009.

We can't go to the State for unemployment of course since most of us are self-employed. What better segment of the WORKING, income-tax-paying citizenry for the State to attack?

Living in North Carolina with it's over-indulgence of illegal immigrants was bad enough.

This is quite probably, enough to make many legitimate and legal businesses - take their tax money and run...to another State...

Say it loud...I'm legal and proud...

2009-06-24T11:53:00.003-04:00

Sneaking into the White House tomorrow will be the following alleged representative of LEGAL US citizens:

Senators: Robert Menéndez, Patrick Leahy, Charles Schumer, John McCain, Mel Martínez, John Cornyn, Jeff Sessions.

House Members: Lamar Smith, Zoe Lofgren, Xavier Becerra,Howard Berman, Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Luis Gutiérrez, Nydia Velázquez, Adam Putnam, Anthony Weiner.
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This push for ANY additional privileges for illegals must be stopped - and the illegal immigrants must be removed from this country - or the country will soon cease to exist as we've known it. It's more than half-way disappeared already....

Until every legal citizen has a job and health benefits - illegals and those who hire them and those political officials who pander to them, are nothing but terrorists.

La Raza Demands Obama's Health Reform Plan Cover Illegal Aliens

2009-06-23T09:00:00.006-04:00


Tired of reading "La Raza" and "Demands" in the same sentence

"On Monday, June 15, the National Council of La Raza (La Raza), an open borders advocacy group, issued a statement calling upon Congress to ensure that illegal aliens are given health benefits if and when Congress considers health care reform."

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I'm not sure what they are calling for now.  They are already bankrupting the country, getting free food, free medical - you know, all those things legal citizens don't have access to.  Now they are calling for some sort of "Official" assurance.

We don't need official assurances...we already KNOW you are illegal!!!

Great coming from people who are making out like the Frito Bandito on government handouts.  La Raza translation for legal US citizens - "Terrorism from within"...

Once again - animal protection laws mean nothing in the US

2009-06-22T07:34:00.005-04:00

NYC to euthanize thousands of geese.

Canada geese are protected under federal law.

But apparently this means nothing if enough "humans" complain because we now have federal agencies - meaning those paid for by taxpayers - breaking their own law. The Fish and Wildlife Service did not respond to an email as to WHY this is being allowed as the ONLY response these idiots can come up with for this confrontation between humans and geese.

This will NOT solve ANY problem they are having and they know it - but they're doing it anyway because that is what stupid humans do.

I'm boycotting New York until I can figure out whether they might have any problem with me. I'd hate to be rounded up and gassed.

Apparently, a law-less state...and those shown in the picture SHOULD be being arrested for violating a federal law...

Democracy is dead.....at least in North Carolina

2009-06-19T21:26:00.003-04:00

RALEIGH -- North Carolina lawmakers shaping a compromise to reform a law allowing cities and towns to annex neighboring property owners against their will have so far ruled out allowing a local vote. A House judiciary committee Thursday made public revamped legislation that lawmakers hope will reduce complaints from property owners forced to join a municipality.

Oh no - of course no one should be able to complain about being sucked up by a town so we can pay even more taxes - without representation.

Lawmakers will consider more than two dozen amendments and try hammering out legislation Tuesday. The measure doesn't allow affected residents to vote on whether to accept annexation, something sought by protest groups. That idea is opposed by municipal officials who say local voting would thwart expansion.

No, let's nip that in the bud...we can't have people actively protesting annexation after the fact. Especially those of us who particularly bought our property because it was NOT in the town idiots jurisdiction...

These officials - being pimped by the Municipality overlords - should be run out of the state on a rail - today....

Texting-while-driving ban becomes law

2009-06-19T20:55:00.003-04:00

But not until 1 December so all the slow people have time to grasp the concept and text about it...

Senators complained it was wrong to pass a law that is difficult for police to enforce, but supporters have said there is value in sending a message.

Get a grip people - it's a law - not an email request.

"It's all about safety, and I think we have a lot of law-abiding citizens," said Ron Wyatt, president of a local chapter of the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police. "If people know it's illegal, we'd hope they'd abide by those rules."

You mean like the half-million illegal immigrants in North Carolina? Does this mean they can still text while driving, without a valid license, or insurance....?

Obama: 'Committed to passing comprehensive immigration reform'

2009-06-19T20:35:00.004-04:00

Can you say "Unconstitutional"?

He can NOT decide that people in this country illegally are suddenly "legal."

Some legal citizens might want to look into "impeachment reform"....

I am SO glad this dude did NOT get my vote....and McCain would have been worse.

Amazing how much free time these politicians have to spend at HISPANIC events...no wonder the country is in the shit...

Woman charged in wild horse's death

2009-06-19T19:34:00.002-04:00

Rot in Hell Kendra James of Haven Circle, Chesapeake, Virginia

You have to be the most ignorant 21-year old ever, and that's saying a lot, if you were not aware you needed to tell SOMEONE that you ran a horse down and broke it's leg with your little SUV.

This is one sick person who left the horse to suffer and die.

It might be wise for you to stay out of North Carolina....

And no, this person had to be found by police. She's still too stupid to think she did anything wrong and she can't believe three months later that she was supposed to report the incident.

Idiot!

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Original story from wral.com.....

COROLLA, N.C. — Authorities are looking for the driver of an vehicle they think struck a wild horse that had to be euthanized after its leg was broken on the North Carolina Outer Banks.

The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk reported Wednesday that the horse named Spec was struck hard enough to break its left hind leg during the night Friday or early Saturday. Karen McCalpin of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund says there were hoofprints and all-terrain vehicle tracks in the area and it looked like ATV riders chased the horse onto the beach.

“This horse doesn’t spend time on the beach. That’s why I feel he was chased," McCalpin told WRAL News.

A herd of wild horses lives in the Corolla area.

McCalpin says the horse tried to drag itself over sand dunes back to its home area but collapsed after about a mile.

Two other horses have died under similar circumstances in recent months, she said.

“I’m not naive enough to think they will step forward, but I’m hoping someone else would turn them in because somebody needs to be held responsible,” she said.

FDA Threatens to Seize All Natural Products that Dare to Mention H1N1 Swine Flu by Mike Adams the Health Ranger

2009-06-19T09:26:00.001-04:00

FDA Threatens to Seize All Natural Products that Dare to Mention H1N1 Swine Flu by Mike Adams the Health Ranger

Terrorized yet again by a government agency WE, the taxpayer, have to fund....

The AP - Aiding big Pharma

2009-06-19T06:47:00.003-04:00

"Homeopathic drugs may harm"

So this is the headling on a story from the Associated Press relating to recent problems with Zicam.

First, I'm not sure how issues with Zicam automatically mean the purported (by the headline), all homeopathic drugs may harm. McDonald's hamburgers will harm if you eat too many for too long. The daily evidence is hard to miss. But I don't see the AP slamming those en mass - pun intended...

Second, somehow or another this now means that ALL homeopathic remedies are up for grabs as being bad for you.

Any consumer ignorant enough to believe this is probably taking 3 or more big Pharma drugs already.

This is biased reporting and a biased headline geared to scare the same people who are already taking stuff they haven't bothered to research. It is also to grant a headline to the FDA who in their perfect world, would outlaw vitamins since a healthy person taking them needs no other "drug."

Read between the lines....

Horse protects owner from snake...

2009-06-14T15:19:00.003-04:00

Too bad humans are running down horses at Corolla with ATVs and leaving them to suffer and die.

Animals deserve better from a lot of humans they meet.

Looks like old Sadie has had the right kind of human contact....

Those in jail should be working - not partying...

2009-06-13T07:00:00.006-04:00

"Inmate's behind-bars bar mitzvah rattles chain of N.Y. officials."

Okay Mayor Bloomberg... while you and your ban of players are out plotting and planning to gas 2000 geese just because you can and because the Fish and Wildlife service has decided to look the other way, doesn't mean you can now allow partying in prison too.

Apparently NY officials are focused too much on some things and not at all on others.

How are you supposed to deter crime when potential criminals not only get free food and shelter, free medical and dental, AND can throw big parties (including banned cell phone usage), while in prison?

THIS is prison?

Seems more as if we on the outside - thanks to our government for the last 8 years - are more in prison than those who have committed crimes. This does not take into account the 25+ million illegals who apparently aren't REALLY illegal, just "undocumented."

This has to be a joke, but the punchline never comes....

Disgusting, stupid and inhumane

2009-06-12T08:03:00.004-04:00

"Their goose is cooked! City to kill at least 2,000 geese near LaGuardia, JFK over bird strike fears."

Is this supposed to be funny? It isn't.

And nice going Department of Agriculture:

Deputy Mayor Ed Skyler said the city will contract with the U.S. Agriculture Department to round up the geese and share the cost with the Port Authority.

Some morons decided to build an airport in a KNOWN migratory path and now this is their solution to the "problem"? Let's just gas 2000 geese.

If society will truly be judged by how it treats it's animals, these people will surely rot in hell.

Guess this, from APHIS, has no real meaning either:

Feeding of waterfowl may contribute to the problem of waterfowl conflicts with humans. In addition, migratory and nonmigratory Canada geese, like all native waterfowl in the United States, are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and State laws. Under these laws, it is illegal to hunt, kill, sell, purchase, or possess migratory birds except as permitted by regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

The real LaRaza - "For The Race everything. Outside The Race, nothing."

2009-06-11T08:19:00.004-04:00

"Chicano is our identity; it defines who we are as people. It rejects the notion that we...should assimilate into the Anglo-American melting pot...Aztlan was the legendary homeland of the Aztecas ... It became synonymous with the vast territories of the Southwest, brutally stolen from a Mexican people marginalized and betrayed by the hostile custodians of the Manifest Destiny." (Statement on University of Oregon MEChA Website, Jan. 3, 2006)

Read 'em and weep - those of you who are so anxious to grant full citizenship to these illegals who are already raping and pillaging everything they can get from American taxpayers.

This is nothing more than terrorist activity and terrorist mentality.

President Obama is meeting with this group and others like them in Washington, DC June 17th - to hear once again, only their side of the story.

Representatives of the US taxpayer will seemingly be those who FAVOR mass citizenship giveaways - NOT those who are actually representing the wishes of the majority of Americans who do not want to make "illegal" - legal.

Email, call or write your Senators now....If you don't know how, find out here:

FAIR - Federation for American Immigration Reform

Our tax dollars are funding trips to DC for these illegals thanks to grant giveaways from the American Red Cross and the US Chamber of Commerce.

Here is a download of "corporate partners" of this organization

Don't you want to be heard too?

What are you - American taxpayer - getting from the "bailout'?

2009-06-09T06:16:00.004-04:00

"The federal government has committed $2 trillion in financial help to Citibank, AIG, General Motors, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other large corporations and financial institutions. Now, the same thing is happening locally. Prominent businesses are seeking — and in some cases getting — cash, tax forgiveness, loans, loan guarantees and other types of aid to help survive the recession."

And part two of this particular scam:

"The developer wants the City Council to increase his property tax exemption on the homes from 50% to 100%. The change will reduce taxes by an additional $2.2 million over 15 years. Mayor John Brennan supports the deal: "Any time someone wants to invest $38 million in our city, I'll bail them out," he says."

I wonder how many tax dollars he got last year???

So you, Joe and Jane taxpayer, can just figure out some way to reduce YOUR spending and try to hang on to YOUR home. You as an individual are NOT important to your government except at tax time. We are NOW more concerned about "creating jobs" for the masses - than doing anything to help you with YOUR little problems...

This is such crap, nothing short of fraud, AND criminal.

Once you give businesses money - a lot of it - for screwing up - they become addicted. The trickle-down to lesser greedy business entities is in full swing. They will bring this country to a state worse than 1929 before they are finished - and the wealthy few will get even richer for it.

This is beyond politics - which is the haze the government and media cast over everything. What politics has to do with it is that the Bush administration got away with scamming the country for 8 years with no penalties paid for doing so. The word "illegal" in the country now means nothing.

This is a cold war against the American taxpayer.

Videos renew debate on military use of animals

2009-06-05T16:58:00.002-04:00

As if there should need to be a debate. The military is currently creating enough "patients" already without having to do obscure experiments using animals.

Does this look like fun to you?

The military breaking it's own "code of conduct" in this instance? Nah, can't be - look how honest they've always been about everything else they do.

Ask Pat Tillman's family...

Siler City Sanctuary

2009-06-04T11:54:00.005-04:00

The good old, ever-present with their hand out, Hispanic Liaison....

And here they are again - recipients of the latest tax dollar handout in Chatham County, North Carolina where the Board of Commissioners recently decided NOT to "participate" in the ICE assistance program (after being "talked to") by the Hispanic Liaison people but NOT in an open forum with county citizens.

So first, we don't want these poor Hispanics to be "profiled" - meaning they can be as illegal as hell but we don't want to bother them. But today they get a grant (read taxpayer dollars) of nearly $140,000 to fight their OWN gang problems!

So my tax dollars can NOT be applied to getting some enforcement in this county against those perpetrating illegal activities, but they CAN be used to stop their gang problem in THEIR community.

It is also noted that the local law enforcement agency got $70,000 in THEIR fight against crime - one HALF of what the Hispanics were able to grab.

The Hispanic Liaison is sucking dry every tax dollar not already given away in food stamps and free health care - for illegals. I've already stopped donating to United Way since they give them money too - probably NOT what most people donating to United Way had in mind...

Disgusting....

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Electronic Monitoring Initiative $70,000.00
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County Latino Youth Gang $51,556.68
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County Assistance to Latino Victims of $87,500.00
County Total: $209,056.68

Authorities seek men who beat dog with machete

2009-06-04T08:05:00.003-04:00

I hope these people are caught, or their bodies are found. The world is full of a lot of sick people and many dogs and cats do not have a great home like I do...

Help Buddy...

Jolie jumps past Oprah to nab top spot on Forbes celebrity list

2009-06-04T07:52:00.003-04:00

Thank GOD - I am so sick of hearing about Oprah. I could care less what she says, does, reads, or buys. Her life is not my life.

Interesting that Madonna seems to have jumped in this list due to her crap tour, her 3rd world adoption, and her divorce. Looks like she can come up with controversy as long as it makes her money - good thing since talent is not available.

Lying to Tillman's mother....

2009-06-03T07:48:00.004-04:00

The military and the US government completely failed Pat Tillman and his family.

After giving up a lucrative NFL career and joining the military, Tillman is gunned down in 2004 by friendly fire. As if this was not bad enough, the Army, violating it's own protocols, refused to admit to the cause of Tillman's death when it happened, and also lied about it to his family at his memorial service. McCain was present there for a photo-op but was apparently too busy to provide this family with any assistance in getting to the truth and having it made public.

This is outrageous treatment of the memory of a US soldier and the family and life he left behind.

It's a shame that someone like Dick Cheney, who lately has so many comments to make about so many things, could not have focused his swarm of contacts to get this resolved for this family. 5 years is too long to wait have the truth of the matter acknowledged.

Cheney speaks - again and again and again...

2009-06-02T06:57:00.003-04:00

How odd that someone who has such obvious contempt for American citizens and who has spent a career working under the "I know more than you do so trust me" mantra - expects anyone to either care what he thinks now or, to listen to his commentary.

He's still a bully and still trying to run the show - or at least make sure controversy around those NOW running the show will distract people from finding answers about the covert administration he basically ran.

It's too late Dick - your slip is already showing...Hussein was to be taken down because he embarrassed "Daddy" Bush...

This is the unfortunate way of government - like tying the ability to carry loaded weapons in national forests to a credit reform bill....the more confused things are, the better politicians like it and the more "reasons" they can front for what they are going to do anyway...

Pitiful....

The Murder of Dr Tiller....

2009-06-01T13:28:00.002-04:00

This is yet another dire result of "fanatical" thinking...that it is in any way justifiable to go into Dr. Tiller's church, where he is serving as an usher, and kill him.

The fool who did this just created a martyr....

Support the Corolla Wild Horses

2009-05-31T07:06:00.003-04:00

Find and convict those who are willing to harass these horses to death.

There are some sick humans that need to be removed from the planet....

Saving turtles from slaughter...

2009-05-29T15:38:00.001-04:00

The world needs more people "crazy' like Lakhan Baptiste.

Leap in U.S. debt hits taxpayers with 12% more red ink

2009-05-29T07:31:00.002-04:00

Wake up people...those who voted TWICE for Bush in particular. What a joke that you are NOW making yourselves heard after being asleep for 8+ years.....

It is purposely obtuse to act as if the new president has created all these obligations since January. Even an idiot should know that can not be the case.

But, people who sit by and allow the Patriot Act will no doubt drink the Kool-Aid for a lot of other political shenanigans as well....

No wonder this country is in the shit....and George is back home in Texas trying to figure out what comic books to add to his presidential library...

Sarah Palin - Alaska's Folly

2009-05-28T11:01:00.003-04:00

How to ruin a state in no time at all...it's animals, it's environment, and it's people...

And by the way...it's tourism.....

Read it here!

Alaska - ruining the environment and terrorizing it's citizens

2009-05-25T08:53:00.002-04:00

Alaska prosecutes man who feeds wild bears

What better distraction from the disaster Palin has made of the State of Alaska than to focus on citizens to beat-up on? Typical of every playground bully.

She and Cheney must be clones....

Gasoline prices swing higher before holiday

2009-05-23T09:08:00.000-04:00

This is news????

NFL - "Walk on" re: Michael Vick

2009-05-21T06:31:00.003-04:00

The Humane society may be willing to be convinced, but I am not.

Michael Vick got too light a sentence for his involvement in the death, torture and cruelty of hundreds of dogs - for profit. Who knew Guantanamo II was in Virginia? Apparently the light sentence - no more than a slap on the wrist - will be followed by more hand-holding - from very surprising sources.

Now he's out of jail - early, and living at home - at his 7,000+ square foot mansion. He's meeting with the Humane Society to discuss some vague plan about involving HIM with YOUTH regarding dog-fighting. Are you INSANE?

Wise up Humane Society, you are going to put an African American professional football player in an inner city environment to discuss dog-fighting? All those kids will see is a brother who committed criminal activity, spent minimal time in jail, got out early, and is living in a mansion in Virginia. If the NFL lets him play football again - that will be the final message these kids receive.

It's acceptable to participate in dog fighting...it's condoned not only by the NFL, but also by the Humane Society who will help you appear to do penance for your crimes.

And to you, Tony Dungy, who spouts that Vick deserves a "second chance"...He needs to prove he can become a decent human first before he gets a second chance at anything else - and proving it will take a lot longer than a few months and a few trips to urban areas which will no doubt be heavily covered by the media.

Maybe he should focus on that $20 million he owes. He wouldn't owe THAT if the NFL hadn't paid him so much money in the first place...now the NFL is supposed to help him pay back something ELSE to society? This is sociopathic thinking....

Cheney's Latest Bait & Switch

2009-05-20T08:10:00.003-04:00

Pelosi: Under water...

How much is Dick Cheney like a playground bully? A lot if you ask me.

He sticks his nose into something and as soon as what he starts begins to turn back on him, he turns and runs, and looks to shift the blame. For someone to be so skilled at this behavior, he must have been doing it for life.

His latest is the Nancy Pelosi redirect. Cheney and his "I'll hit you if you don't" media machine felt things were getting a little too close to old Dick and his buddy, the war criminal, GW Bush. 'Let's find someone else and focus attention on them."

Unfortunately for Pelosi, by showing in the past that she would bow to the Cheney whip, she has left herself wide open to be the latest scapegoat. Cheney could apparently NOT find a way to make waterboarding a fault of Bin Laden and WDMs.

What a joke all these politicians are...they are so transparent and the media is again nothing but puppets.

Stupidity - too many choices...

2009-05-15T08:31:00.003-04:00

There haven't been any posts to this blog for awhile. The choices of topics that showed clear stupidity by politicians and government is just overwhelming How to choose one above all others for a day or week?

Let's just view a picture instead:

Taxpayers, YOU are the spider.....

The (II) CLU

2009-04-26T08:09:00.007-04:00

"The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina wants about 2,000 of the 40,000 or so pages gathered at the Alamance County Sheriff's Department in response to the ACLU's request for documents related to the 287 (g) immigration enforcement program."

Or the"Illegal Immigrant" Civil Liberties Union as they are known in NC.

But they are now whining about how much they have to pay to have these documents copied.

I, an individual and a LEGAL RESIDENT paid 25 cents per page while fighting a proposed quarry in the county next to Alamance. Not sure why the ACLU thinks they should pay less.

ACLU - you are so transparent. Your "fight" is nothing more than to protect people who should not be in the country - how ridiculous a purpose is that?

Great win for Mark Martin....

2009-04-20T07:16:00.004-04:00

Martin savors long-awaited return to victory lane

As I said before, all Martin needed was a decent-handling car and an engine that would make it through the race...glad Hendrick was paying attention!

From March 1, 2009

2009-04-19T16:22:00.001-04:00

She added with a sigh, "It's not right what they're doing -- separating families."

2009-04-14T16:24:00.003-04:00

Oh please...no more of the poor children. What is the slant of this article in aid of...?

Let's see, my parents, or at least one of them, were involved in illegal activity but apparently they had time to stop and have me, the new child, who is now a US Citizen. Eventually one or both of my ignorant parents got caught and hey - maybe even deported - a unique happening right now in the US. What am I, the child going to do? WHINE about how "they" are doing wrong by sending my illegal immigrant parent BACK to Mexico.

There is a simple answer - GO WITH THEM.

I am so sick of this entire subject and the lack of info provided in this article about the MASSIVE drain these people are putting on cash-strapped Americans.

Long-term horse neglect at NY "Center Brook Farm"

2009-04-14T07:34:00.007-04:00

Shocking cruelty case finds 177 horses mistreated at NY farm.

Mr. Paragallo has been charged with 22 misdemeanor counts of Failure to Provide Sustenance. Each charge carries a minimum sentence of up to one year and/or up to a $1,000 fine.

This is NOT my idea of a farm and horse racing appears to be the dirty and cruel business I always suspected it was...

"Failure to provide sustenance"...he would not even feed them.

There is a very easy answer to this person's abuse of horses. Put him in a small stall with the meanest, most mistreated horse the state of New York can find. The horses on this owner's farm are too weak and too starved to fight back.

These horses did NOT get this way overnight. If there is no regulation to protect them then the "farms" should be put out of business.

Donate to help care for these horses:

Piracy & hostages - do like Caesar...

2009-04-13T07:02:00.002-04:00

Julius Caesar had the answer to this problem.

When he was captured by pirates and held hostage he swore, when the ransom was paid and he was released, that he would come back and kick some ass. He did - he crucified them all. I believe piracy was not seen as much of a money-making opportunity after that. This world has gone too soft on criminals - at every level.

Family, academy, express relief after captain's rescue

Woman tries to steal food from polar bear...

2009-04-12T07:34:00.003-04:00

This should be the title of the article - NOT "Polar bear attacks..."

If she shows up at my house and gets between me and my dinner, I might stick a fork in her myself.

Stop trying to always make the animal the one at fault.

Polar bear attacks woman at Berlin Zoon

Island DIY: Kauai residents don't wait for state to repair road

2009-04-10T07:17:00.001-04:00

This is a GREAT story...

Immigration "reform"?

2009-04-09T08:23:00.004-04:00

Obama to Push Immigration Reform Bill Despite Risks

This is not "reform"...it is a discussion about legalizing people who have committed a crime against the laws of this country. It is as simple as that. All the rest is just noise.

A good "call" against Antarctic tourism...

2009-04-07T06:34:00.006-04:00

Clinton calls for stricter Antarctic tourism limits

Between the decrease in "The Ice" and the potential problems of people visiting it, I think this call against Antarctic tourism is a good one.

Having watched some of the preparations the military go through before making the trip south from Christchurch, NZ, I can not see the average traveler as ever being "prepared" in case of emergency.

I also don't want to see McDonald's and Starbucks there either...they've taken over enough of the planet already...

Taxing smokers to death...

2009-04-01T09:03:00.005-04:00

If the tobacco and chemicals added by the manufacturer don't kill you, paying ridiculous taxes for the benefit of other people's children, will. If you are a single taxpayer, this is just more of the same.

This is a punitive tax on a targeted group. Manufacturers raised their prices nearly two months ago to cover any potential decrease in sales due to the new tax.

I'd like to see them try this with milk...

Mexico borders as a "good" example?

2009-04-01T08:26:00.003-04:00

More cameras for Canada border

Incredible. A border control program that is full of "holes" is being used in positive comparison to the border patrol with Canada?

Is Homeland Security now drinking their own Kool-Aid?

Did jaguar Macho B have to die? Apparently not...

2009-03-31T08:52:00.005-04:00

The snaring itself was illegally done. The animal was dehydrated.

Veterinarians were in a REALLY big hurry to put him down when the autopsy shows no signs of kidney failure...the alleged diagnosis.

Perhaps injuries during the illegal snaring AND dehydration were in fact Macho B's only issues?

How can humans be so damn stupid sometimes? There was NO NEED or REASON to hurry this irreversible decision.

Macho B in snare. Photo courtesy of Arizona Game and Fish Department.

WRAL says illegals are leaving anyway...

2009-03-26T08:52:00.004-04:00

So why is the ACLU making such a fuss about "profiling"? Why so much money and time spent defending illegal people and illegal behavior.

This is the problem. These people should not be deciding, because they don't like the "economy", to leave the Country. They should be getting deported - on an hourly basis.

Go back to Mexico if you are not here legally. I'm tired of supporting you.

Can't seem to get a headline about THAT problem though...

"Comments" block - News & Observer, Raleigh, NC

2009-03-26T08:08:00.003-04:00

I've been commenting on the biased reporting done by the Raleigh, North Carolina News & Observer reporter, Kristin Collins for nearly a year. Every article she has written is in regard to illegal immigrants and every article has some spin applied to the headline to press her case that illegal immigrants deserve more of everything than any legal citizen or immigrant. It has been blatant biased reporting.

This morning's article is titled:

"ACLU seeks deportation data"

Once again, the slant is towards the poor illegal immigrants and how the local counties around Raleigh are working with ICE to profile and deport these poor, poor souls.

I saw one of them just yesterday riding into the parking lot of a local grocery store in a huge Ford F350 with the dark window tint and chrome and fancy rims---they checked out in front of me and used food stamps...yes, that's MY profiling...

Apparently I am not the only person who does not like the biased reporting. I went to comment on this latest article and guess what? I read this instead:

The commenting function on this story has been turned off because of abuse.

Well, yeah...if the paper will continue to let a reporter plant biased stories about the plight of people illegally in the US, I guess she, or they will have to expect the heat.

The article infers that local police officials have been profiling. What legal citizens will be angry about is that the ACLU - formerly the AMERICAN Civil Liberties Union and now known to some as the HCLU - HISPANIC Civil Liberties Union - is trying to force police departments to compile and turn over ALL info on any contact with ICE and anything else to do with immigration.

This is something police departments have a RIGHT to do and it is the law.

The ACLU and the News & Observer AND Kristin Collins are ALL supporting and now protecting illegal activity in the US. When they don't like what legal citizens have to say about it, they turn off the "comments" function". This is how we, who are footing the bills for ALL these groups and people, are treated.

I guess "freedom of speech" in this instance is by subject only as decided upon by this newspaper.

Goodell: Vick must show 'remorse' to play in NFL again

2009-03-26T07:29:00.002-04:00

Can you say "blacklist?"

I promise I will never watch an NFL game again if Vick is reinstated.

Vick was remorseful once he got caught. This little "operation" was putting money in his pocket - he showed no remorse about that.

I'd check his Meyers-Briggs - he's exhibited pure sociopath behavior. If he was not, he certainly would not be writing a book about his "experiences" to put more money in his pocket and to make more dollars from the death and suffering of hundreds of dogs.

Not one, not two...HUNDREDS...

Mexican border - Why NOW?

2009-03-25T07:52:00.004-04:00

Obama to beef up Mexico border policy

The gates are already open and the criminals and their behavior are already in the US.

While I applaud anything that stops the flood of illegal immigrants into this country, it annoys me that it takes some drug cartel/violence escalation in MEXICO to get someone moving.

Does this mean US citizens need to get more violent about the illegals already in our country in order to get the government working on THAT side of the problem?

Komodo dragons kill Indonesian fisherman

2009-03-25T07:12:00.002-04:00

This dragon means business. If you're stupid enough to go in a "No Trespassing" zone when you know this dude might be lurking, then God help you for your stupidity.

Hope they don't kill the dragon for defending his, or her, territory...

U.S. - with firms - to buy 'bad' assets

2009-03-23T05:29:00.005-04:00

"WASHINGTON (CNNMoney.com) -- The Obama administration on Monday will formally unveil a program to help banks clean up their books by subsidizing private investors' purchase of troubled assets."

Subsidizing private investor's purchases...

"Under the new Public Private Investment Program

(What is a "Public Private Investment Program?" It's either "Public" or Private", right?),

taxpayer funds will be used to seed partnerships with private firms to buy up assets backed by mortgages and other loans."

Using taxpayer dollars...

So when you write that check in April or look at how much money you've paid in to the government this year out of your income, know that what is not already used to support illegal immigrants, is being used to prop up wealthy real estate investors.

This starts off a work week on a useless note. Maybe by the time I get to Thursday, I will be working for me - not illegals, and not wealthy, greedy, ignorant investors.

Sarah Palin - One Sick Bitch

2009-03-20T07:44:00.007-04:00

From: Defenders of Wildlife

There is NO REASON IMAGINABLE for this level of violence against ANY LIVING THING!

When people think of Alaska, they think of its amazing wildlife and natural beauty. But Alaska has a terrible secret: Each year, the state permits private citizens to chase down and kill dozens of wolves using low-flying aircraft and high-powered rifles.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and anti-wolf officials in the state have worked hard to obscure the truth about the aerial gunning program, even going so far as to earmark $400,000 in state funds to "educate" Alaskans about the state's baseless aerial gunning program.

This woman must be stopped - she is totally out of control.

Take action, NOW!

Something has to change and fast....

2009-03-19T17:19:00.003-04:00

Climate is #1 threat to polar bears

Photo: By Jonathan Hayward, The Canadian Press/AP

I can not believe anyone can look at this picture and not want to do whatever they can to help these animals. However, if the comments on USA Today are any indication, many of the uneducated have swallowed the Kool-Aid and feel that higher gas prices will be the major human "cost."

This is not only a selfish but short-sighted and erroneous response to the problem. No matter the ignorance of Governor Palin who decides that there is and then isn't global warming based on her current self-interest, there is the potential loss of this great animal, forever, in North America.

The storyline fed to many is that Exxon and every other gas and oil lease company in the US HAS to drill and explore and rape and pillage the land in order to keep fuel prices down. This is not true. Every consumer has a huge ability to make long-term decreases in what we use which lessens the power of the fictitious stories fed to the masses by the oil and gas industries.

It may be easier for some to play deaf, dumb and blind...dumb being the operative word if corrections are not made in the way we make use of the natural resources we have available. Time will soon be running out for more than polar bears if not.

Mexican's Bully Mentality

2009-03-17T07:44:00.004-04:00

Mexico to raise tariffs on US exports

Mexico' officials are going to raise tariffs on 90 exports to the US because:

"The new trade measures are in retaliation for the cancellation earlier this year of a U.S. commercial trucking project and will target U.S. industrial and agricultural products delivered to Mexico, Mexico's state-run news agency said."

Meaning: We fought so hard to keep their unregistered trucks from driving on US roads beyond a specified commercial zone.

These are trucks that are not required to comply with US rules for emissions, insurance or anything else the average legal American driver is required to meet. This would have been simply an approved method for allowing more Mexican illegal activity in this country and it was rightly, denied.

It shows the bully mentality of the Mexican government, which already has the US supporting so much of it's "native" population, that their first response is retaliatory. Their Export Secretary sounds like he has drug cartel training. NOT what we want in this country - enough already...

Too bad no one in a role to make a difference will just tell them to keep their exports until they can act more civilized.

Nothing but contempt for all legal US citizens

2009-03-15T09:25:00.003-04:00

Citizens, illegal immigrants jostle for jobs

Once again, this particular reporter for the Raleigh, North Carolina News & Observer conveniently adds and then deletes the word "illegal" before the word "immigrant" - depending on what slant she wants to promote. This is a major part of the problem revolving around this whole issue of immigration.

Legal US citizens should NOT:

be footing the bill for illegal's health care
be taxed for schools for illegal's children
be competing for jobs with illegal workers
be expected to condone illegal activity through enforced taxation
be TOLD that we "need" illegal workers
be treated with such total contempt and lack of respect

I am not an idiot and neither are you. I know what the word illegal means and I know I am not supposed to take part in anything that is. Now, my country, the United States of America, is telling me that not only is illegal GOOD for me, but that I have to support it with my tax dollars.

The government confirmed this again this past week by removing the requirement for employers to use the E-Verify system before getting any stimulus (read tax) dollars. This means an employer can get free money and STILL not have to use the system to verify a legally-hired worker - and they do NOT have to use the very system OUR tax dollars paid to have developed.

They are playing us all as fools. They take our hard-earned money in ever-increasing taxes and use it to constantly bolster people who should not even BE in the United States.

Most of the media is either biased towards illegals or flat out lying about the true cost of this problem. Citizens are forced to pay for illegals, while they send money back to Mexico. Why not? They don't need it here!

I really think it is time for a revolution.....

Increase in foreclosures should be a given...

2009-03-12T07:46:00.004-04:00

Rise in foreclosures a shock

Considering the direction of the finances of this country and it's citizens for the last 4+ years, it is hard to see why anyone would be shocked at the current situation.

Housing valuations went through the roof in 2005 and 2006. People living in the "here and now" and using little common sense, refinanced every dime they could get from their homes - based on unrealistic values provided by the real estate industry and it's appraisers.

Mortgage lenders stepped in to build the calamity by providing easy loans and quick cash to those with minimal proof of ability to re-pay. Why?

Because they received fees from every single loan they placed.

Then the real estate market began to return to reality. However, the economy itself, stressed by the real estate, mortgage, banking and finance anomalies, went into a nosedive. People began losing jobs. All that "cash-out" money is now tied to high interest credit debt - not even tax deductible - as was the mortgage interest.

So now people have a $200,000 mortgage on a house worth $150,000. They have a new car payment and a bunch of new credit card debt for all the new toys they bought.

I'm sorry but I feel NO PAIN for these people. You were living in a dream world when you refinanced - while you were on that Bahamas vacation, I was not. Now you'll have to suffer your own consequences for poor decision-making and for letting yourselves be manipulated by the government, the banks, your realtors, and your mortgage brokers.

Mexican cartels plague Atlanta

2009-03-10T08:19:00.001-04:00

Read this story and then the story prior...need I say more?

We need to push harder for E-Verify usage

2009-03-10T07:55:00.002-04:00

Illegal immigrants might get stimulus jobs, experts say

This is an update to a story I already commented on a week or two ago.

The "update" is that as part of the new stimulus package, the government all but guaranteed employers will not be using E-Verify to establish immigration status.

Why?

They don't have to. It's not a requirement for anyone - whether they are getting "stimulus" dollars or not.

Why did they use our tax dollars to develop this system and then not use it? No stimulus there! It's not as if employers - already benefiting from paying illegal immigrants in an illegal manner, have to pay to use the system. It's FREE!

We can't get rid of illegal Hispanics in the US, but...

2009-03-08T08:19:00.002-04:00

Mullen offers Mexican update to Obama

... we can discuss with the Mexican government on how WE can send military to assist them with their drug war????

WHAT?

If we don't have enough money to get illegal Mexicans in our country OUT of our country, I am sure not interested in going TO their country to help them with their drug wars. The threat of this problem spilling across the border into the US is way too late...it's already here.

The population of Mexico (July 2008) is: 109,955,400*

The number of illegal immigrants of Mexican origin in the United States is roughly 20,000,000, based on the loose estimates the government provides.

So, draw your own conclusions about how much we, American citizens, are already supporting Mexico - with our tax dollars - against our will. The numbers show we are already feeding, clothing, educating and medicating 1 in 5 Mexicans on the planet.

*Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/print/mx.html

I want my mortgage reduced too!

2009-03-06T08:06:00.005-05:00

House passes bill to let judges rewrite mortgages

This is just a really bad move.

Once again, those who mismanaged their lives will be gifted and those who DID manage their lives will be...expected to gift those who erred.

Allows bankruptcy judges to make changes on existing loans only, not future ones. Changes could include reducing the principal or interest rate, as well as extending the length of the loan. They could lower the interest rate to as low as 2%.

This makes no sense and will not solve the underlying problems. It is a gratuitous gift and I don't feel like footing the bill...again.

The goal behind these measures is to ensure homeowners have sought other ways to get relief before turning to bankruptcy. The bill also protects lenders from lawsuits for reasonable loan modifications

This should scare everyone but it will get lost in the weeds of this entire mortgage issue.

Once again, a credit/lending based organization is getting their hands in the bankruptcy process. They lobbied for ten years to restrict bankruptcy protection which they finally got a couple years ago. Now, they want the ability to decide whether or not someone has jumped enough hoops to be allowed certain bankruptcy protections. These are supposed to be ours, by law.

I don't see much of this happening to Mr. Madoff.

I stick behind my prior post.

Nothing but worse and worse news for those of us who have lived frugally. We will get none of the benefits and all the costs of this mortgage nightmare our government regulators allowed to happen.

Blackwater/XE still not out of business...

2009-03-04T16:10:00.002-05:00

Blackwater founder, CEO resigns

Change their business name, CEO resigns...but they are still in business. All we need is to hear about a few WMDs hidden somewhere and they will be right back in the game.

These people need to be permanently barred from government contracting.

Finally, some good news from the White House

2009-03-04T08:05:00.002-05:00

Obama overturns Bush endangered species rule

What a relief to know that Bush & Co are gone. Too bad the "clean-up" of their debris will take a lot longer....

Whoopee...snow in North Carolina!

2009-03-04T05:44:00.003-05:00

In March...

I LOVE snow!!!

I like making little snowballs with my feet. Can't wait to get out for a real run in this stuff. Thank God I don't have to drive. North Carolina snow driving can be a bit weird...few humans seem to know how to do it!

Oil sharks and paybacks...

2009-03-03T08:37:00.004-05:00

Oil company cutbacks may raise gas prices down the road

Very funny..."down the road"

Actually, none of this is funny. The following sentence reveals a lot about the thinking in the oil industry:

"But the oil industry is quietly sowing the seeds for a sharp run-up in gas prices once demand recovers. "

I hope all the uninformed who were chanting, "Drill baby, drill" take note.

What to do now is to make sure there is no recovery in demand. This is the control American consumers rarely take advantage of in time to prevent what we lived through last year. Do it now - exert some control over this out-of-control market.

"We just don't see any reason to accelerate production in a very low-price environment," says Vince White, Devon's senior vice president of investor relations."

They are cutting back exploration and development because they don't think they will make enough money!

These are the same companies who spent millions of dollars lobbying Bush & Co to get them NEW oil leases...now they are doing less with what they already had?

I'm not sure how anyone can not see the blatant greed in this industry.

Permanently destroying our coastlines to benefit companies with this ideology makes no sense to anyone who has any. The self-interest of the industry is clear.

Can Hendrick give Martin a decent engine?

2009-03-01T22:05:00.004-05:00

Two out of three races so far this NASCAR season, Mark Martin has ended up in the garage with a blown engine.

Mark Martin is known for being able to take care of the engine and the tires during races. So Rick Hendrick, what is the problem????

FIND IT AND FIX IT...you're wasting Martin's season otherwise...and his fans are NOT happy...

This pollution should be more than a "concern"

2009-02-27T16:21:00.005-05:00

Concerns over ash pond pollution grows

"By the time that slide occurred, however, the problems that coal-ash residue can cause had already been part of life for nearly two years here at the site of the Gibson power plant, the nation's third-largest coal facility owned by Duke Energy.

Ash ponds — ponds filled with ash waste — at the Gibson plant tainted both a new wildlife sanctuary for endangered birds and the drinking water of the small community of East Mount Carmel in 2007. Two years later, the cleanup is still ongoing."

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This is one of the more ridiculous things I've read lately - and there have been plenty to choose from.

This problem was "concerning" nearly two years ago - when the pollution was discovered. The fact that it is STILL a problem and according to this article NOT being resolved is disgusting - not "concerning."

These people have been living on bottled water all this time. I never read anything about this in the media. The EPA says it has identified 60 sites where pollution is at least suspected - if not a known problem.

What are they? The town crier?

EPA - DO SOMETHING!!!

Fine the crap out of Duke Energy. They bought the plant, they bought the problem but you, EPA are charged with making them clean up the mess - not hide it for two years until a larger disaster occurs.

Incredible...and so much for the "new wildlife sanctuary" - even humans can't live there....

No more bailout - fraud should mean jailtime...

2009-02-25T07:52:00.005-05:00

Analysis: Some homes loans were through the roof

Between the greedy mortgage companies who broke their own lending standards, (loan to value, etc), and the borrowers who went after a loan - maybe an adjustable rate loan, with a total amount 4 times their annual income, what can you say but...

FRAUD!

This is consumer level doing exactly what corporate level was doing on Wall Street. And what do they get?

FREE MONEY.

Where is the penalty for crimes committed? And why is this now MY problem too?