Thanks, George W. (& thoughts on the state of the union)

Just wanted to write a quick note at the end of our President's time in office. A little thank you note.

W.-
Thanks for keeping us safe from another attack, I was sure we would have another something happen after 9/11. I'm sure the people under Sadam appreciate not being killed by their evil dictator anymore too. I'm sure that that jerk who throw his shoes at you secretly appreciated the fact that he wasn't instantly taken out and hung for committing such an act. It is a bit ironic.

I know that in the future, when the ridiculous hatred towards you has been purged and the ever negative, radical, conspiracy theorist, confused, whiny, paranoid and bitter feelings have had time to fade and such people find something new to complain about or have had to face the fact that other things/people affect our world besides you, then you will be seen as a decent President and man. You have not been a failure and disgrace, you have done much good. I know that your keeping the country safe will be seen as a huge accomplishment by historians. I could care less what some of the other countries of the world think and I'm glad you didn't allow them to dictate what we do here.

I appreciate that you weren't afraid to make tough choices that you knew some people wouldn't like. You did what you thought was best for us. Thanks for pouring water down KSM's nose, thanks for listening to phone calls that caused suspicion, thanks for not giving terrorists and any random person in this world trying to kill others the same rights, protection and freedom that we law abiding citizens of the U.S. enjoy. Thanks for not caring what the media or crazed bloggers say and write about you but doing what you thought was necessary. The disapproval of such people/outlets has only increased my appreciation and belief that you're doing something right.

Thanks for trying to help stop the craziness in the home mortgage industry. All efforts to stop the nonsense of no money down and low interest loans were shot down and you were told you were against affordable housing. You were told there wasn't a problem. Now you're blamed for the problem by those like Barney Frank who created it, but I know it wasn't your fault. I know that there are many issues we are dealing with as a country that are not your fault, even though everyone else tries to convince me otherwise. To accept the idea that people are responsible for themselves, for their own choices and consequences, is to be in the minority.

To sum up, G.W., thanks for keeping it real and keeping me safe. I don't mind the way you talk even if sometimes it didn't sound like a Harvard professor. I don't care that you said 'use the google', or whatever it was. That was good times. I know that your actions are what counts and you've done good in this world that is appreciated.

I saw an article on MSN today about the good you've done in Africa against AIDS. This must truly be an impressive thing you've done to get MSN to stop the bashing and hateful obituary writing they and most other media here are looking to run up until the moment you leave for Texas. Thanks for the ignored good you did there, I'm sure the people actually living there appreciate it too. So keep your head up and go enjoy some well deserved R&R.

Your Friend,

C

Thoughts in closing:
Our country has changed and will now continue as a place filled with people blaming others for their own problems and looking to the government to be their babysitter. More and more people will learn and accept the idea that the government should do everything for you. Future President Obama in his recent speech said that the government is the only thing able to fix our problems. He is the anti-Regan, who said that the government was the problem, not the solution. And our country has evolved to accept and crave this new President's view of the government. People thought Bush had too much power? hmm, so the answer is to give the next one even more?

In our time of wealth and growth we have learned to take everything for granted, to always expect that what we want will be provided for us. We've evolved into a gluttonous place where humans are actually trampled to death by other people trying to buy a flat screen TV- and further into a country where these same people take their new TV home, clean the blood off to watch a movie and complain the whole time about how hard their life is and that they need help from the government.

We have seen money spent at an insane rate in recent months to avoid the inevitable consequences of the mess we've made of our businesses and economy. Businesses expect to be provided with what they need to continue to live, even if it is continuing an unsustainable and lame business model, and many have been given money. Obama promises to give about $1 trillion more despite it being unclear whether the money used thus far is going to do anything. I fear things will only be made worse and our problems postponed.

Our government has become a group of inbred career politicians, and we've just given a single party the power to do almost anything they want. It should be interesting, I just hope that when it comes time for questions or criticisms that there will be people willing to step up. Bush cannot be blamed forever.

shelving idea i like

I saw this shelf on apartment therapy, talking about using found objects and recycling to make different shelving/ storage space. I really like the idea of using different pieces to make a new and interesting one, and since my goal is to make everything in our house I wanted to post this and have it as a reminder and source of inspiration down the road. peace

what's up with Obama?

Just wanted to post an update on what's going on with Obama. Well, he's been busy not saying anything specific about what he'll do as President because "there's only one President at a time." Maybe he's buying time to sort it out himself, who knows.
But in the meantime, Obama has been picking his cabinet and people to surround himself with for the next 4 years. This means we finally get a glimpse of 'Hope and Change'.

So what does 'Change' look like?



The Clinton years apparently. Did I miss Obama's mentioning a time machine or anything during his many inspirational speeches?? Maybe Obama's taking early steps in combating global warming and protecting the environment by practicing 2 of the 3 Rs: Reuse and Recycling. It really looks like some serious recylcing of Washington politicians to me. I'm excited to hear his choices defended by his many fans. I'm sure Hillary and Bill's come back is a 'stroke of genius' somehow.


Should be fun! Can you say drama?

In other news:


Looking to stay fit and healthy??? Two words: coffee and cigarettes!
Interesting choice. But it's a collector's edition, so I have to buy it.

how Obama got elected

This is way too interesting and funny to not pass on. I recommend watching the whole thing and visiting www.johnziegler.com if you want more on Obama voters, media bias, etc. It's pretty astounding. I know media bias is a myth created by evil conservatives to keep us down, but I think it's pretty clear to me...also clear that many people in this pop culture, American idol landscape we now live in get their information from lopsided sources or SNL skits or people like Bill Maher because it's hip, funny, cutting edge and entertaining. People see things like a candidates clothing more important than their actions, associates, or platforms.



Ok, so I was told the country sucks, so who's in charge of congress? Must be Republicans.

Who said there are 57 states? Well, Palin is an idiot so she must have said it.

Who did something bad or weird? I don't know, so it must be the Republican.

Who is House Speaker? Who is this person? This person? Who did that? Who said that?
Can't say that I know, or even care to know. OBAMA...OBAMA....OBAMA....

hmm...

house i like

at least on the inside. Really similar style to ours, i just wanted to post it so i could find it to check out again in the future. slide show.

are you patriotic now? how about now?

I heard on the radio all this stuff about people in liberal parts of the country buying American flags and wanting to show pride in their country for the first time in their entire life since the election. They mentioned this article from a Seattle newspaper. I think it's a strange thing for people to claim they are now proud for the first time, or that they now love their country, when a week ago they couldn't say that. I've been thinking about lots of stuff lately about this sudden love for your country thing, and also the idea of acceptance- but only when the other person agrees with your point of view. They seem often to be tied together somehow, or at least usually involve a lot of the same people. I bet if you go to places in middle America, 'traditional values' places or 'bitter-clinger' territory as some like to say, places that typically have lots of American flags up throughout their towns and neighborhoods, I bet you will continue to see those flags through the next four years. Even if they didn't vote for the man in the white house, I bet those flags remain. I think they know, as I know, that our country isn't one man. It isn't even 2 people, or even a small group of temporary leaders and governors, it is something much larger and greater.

Dad, I suppose you've taken your flag down right? Have maybe even burned it after seeing the election results? Probably won't even consider taking it out for the next four years? I highly doubt it. I just think it's really funny that papers in Seattle or San Francisco are actually running pieces on properly displaying and caring for the flag because their readers never cared to honor it before and don't even know how. Whatever their reasoning be, I say- 'Welcome! Join us in appreciating our country!" I just hope that that truly is what they are doing, because no matter who got elected, I think it's a pretty great place.

election day positivity

In trying to remain positive while drowning in the Obama worship around me, I look to my new friend Peggy. She seems to be feeling pretty good right now.



I will try to share her sentiments. Perhaps it's true, I may no longer have to pay for my gas. My student loan: taken care of. Rent? gone. That does sound nice. (I mean, look at Obama's illegal aunt Zeituni in the Boston projects, his half brother in his Kenya shack, etc., this guy is benevolent!) Anyways, I learned somewhere that if I have even a seed of hope or faith I should plant that seed within me and see how it develops. Maybe I should try it out. Maybe rich people should be punished and everyone else should depend on Obama to give them those greedy rich people's money. You know, those doctors and lawyers and people who don't deserve their wealth....wait, that's everyone in my own family except for me! HA! Suckers!