here we go...

Let the lies and hypocrisies begin.
Read and be amazed. Obama hosting pricey party in a dicey economy

Unemployment is up. The stock market is down. Let's party.

Add to that the massive costs of security and transportation — costs absorbed by U.S. taxpayers — and the historic inauguration will produce an equally historic bill.

So after first saying he had to raise taxes, then trying to come up to McCain's level he changes his speech and says he wouldn't be raising taxes. OH! SURPRISE, he will be raising taxes. just out.
Thus the article.
btw, did you know Pres. Bush did not have a big inauguration party 2nd go around? yeah.

In 2005, Reps. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., and Jim McDermott, D-Wash., asked Bush to show a little less pomp and be a little more circumspect at his party.

"President Roosevelt held his 1945 inaugural at the White House, making a short speech and serving guests cold chicken salad and plain pound cake," the two lawmakers wrote in a letter. "During World War I, President Wilson did not have any parties at his 1917 inaugural, saying that such festivities would be undignified."

Obama's inauguration committee says it is mindful of the times and is not worried people will see the four days of festivities as excessive.

and I understand opposing sides would argue "Well this is history! He is allowed to have a big bash!" Yeah, ok sure, but $150 MILLION?!?! Again, where's your head.

A messiah he is not

Now I really am not intending to turn this into a Obama-hatin blog. ...no, really.
What I want to do is call attention to a lot of these issues Obama stands for that I feel have gotten swept under the rug.
Is it really just because he's black that he was rushed to the front of the celebrity hoop-la? His socialist and very liberal views surely can't agree with 80% of Americans.
Now keep in mind, I am currently temporarily stuck in the Chicago area, of which they have at least 3 stories about Obama on each newscast. It makes me want to barf. I don't care how Michelle does her hair or who is making decorations for the "obama bus" to Washington DC for the inauguration.
His campaign p.u.s.h. (pardon the pun) was "hope" ... well I'm not feeling very hopeful.
I disagree with many of his views: his lack of urgency to fight the terrorism, his willingness to allow any abortion possible, his lack of experience(!), his ease of flip-flopping. Talking out of both sides of his mouth, just to have the support of anyone. And then there are his known relations that he tried to deny and sweep under the rug as if it's not a big deal to been in close proximity & work with William Ayers, known terrorist. Michelle's college thesis sure said a lot of how 'patriotic' she is [not].

It's a lot of hype, and I don't buy into it. I have a lot of reservations about this one. Lets all just watch and see. He can't even pick someone suitable for the positions a president-elect chooses.

and oh my word, I can't believe this blog is for real. Someone truly thinks he is the messiah. What is our world coming to?!?! All I can say right now is this has already gone WAY too far. (that pic is from the site)
the following is a quote from this obscene webpage, and it's not a joke. (they walk among us) Obama could do the most horrendous thing and she would still devote her life to him. THIS IS CULTIC. (and just plain stupid)

I have thrown myself into a new world—one in which fluffy chatter and frivolous praise are replaced by a get-to-the-point directness and disciple-like devotion. It’s intense and intoxicating. ...

... I have to confess I felt a certain shame that the dress I wore—a bright-red Prada number from next season that my former boss, Carol, insisted I buy the day before—cost more than the $1,000 ticket to the event itself. ... How this paid off I’ll share in a moment. ...
I was on my feet as Senator Obama entered the room. Fate had blessed me in this moment, as I realized that the aisle that was keeping me from my seat was created for him and his secret service escort to make their way to the stage. Within seconds, he was a few feet from me. Cameras were flashing, everyone was cheering, and I knew this was my moment. I pushed my way up to the barricade as he shook hands with as many people as time would allow. I squeezed up front, but Obama was moving quickly and just passed me by. Then, in a moment of divine intervention, he saw me, clad in my red stop-sign of a dress, back-tracked ever so slightly in his procession, grabbed my hand, and gave that brilliant smile of his. I literally said out loud to the woman next to me who witnessed my good fate, "I’ll never wash this hand again."

also on that page, apparently Spike Lee suggests to have Obama's own timeline because he's going to change everything. As in B.C. / A.D. .....PEOPLE!?!?! c'mon!! Jesus is God's only Son. Have you already switched your allegiance?
As I come across more scripture explaining Jesus is THE only Savior, he died on the cross for our sins and no one else has done what he did to take away the sins of the world, I will have to write down the reference so I can give you a link here. The virgin birth was non-mistakable and can not be re-done. Prophesy was fulfilled. And no one can try to repeat that, not even be a runner-up. Not even any loosely suggested, far-strung attempts at making a connection between Obama and savior-like speech.

Remember the Bible? The infallible Word of God?? read it lately?
John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Exodus 20:3 & Deuteronomy 5:7 "you shall have no other gods before me"
Matthew 24:23-25
2 Thessalonians 2:9-11
1 John 4:1-3

(not the exact verses I was thinking of, but nonetheless, they speak the truth!)

All I'm saying is what I'm seeing all over the tv, on the web... this is way to cult-like and too much messiah emphasis. And all I am trying to do with my posts, is call their attention to the mis-leading hype, not to be carried away with the "thrill of history," and keep Jesus the true center of your life. (one and only center, that is)

power hungry, press loving obama- ur mama

this is a P.S. but instead of post script, it will be a pre-script.
Why did NBC cut out reporting commentary after Bush's final address to the plane crash? It was 7:15pm, and they had already reported about the crash during the earlier newscasts. Don't get me wrong--I am super glad every single person survived; the pilot did an awesome job of saving thousands of lives. It was what could have been quite disastrous, but he really did an incredible job of landing the plane. (picture from reuters.com)

I just want to point out the blatant and obvious (to me) one-sided bias stance the media (major networks) takes in politics and reporting-- from newspapers to magazines like Time (Obama is on it for the 14th time), People, GQ, Vanity Fair, Men's Vouge, Rolling Stone ... Newsweek, Wired, Vibe, it's a celebrity status people are loathing all over him. Why? I do not see any other reason than because of his race. I don't get it. He doesn't have enough experience to even be his own body guard. I personally, would like to see a tribute to Bush on a cover. And would have to add it should be tastefully done. Sad that would need to be said, but I'm not sure they would give him due credit. The man did a great job, he deserves huge props, and a lot of respect. I could go on...

Also, I will point out Obama's old '07 Chrysler 300 (with major bling wheels) is up on ebay for ONE MILLION DOLLARS. US News & World Report link here's a clip:

A Chrysler 300C owned by Obama until 2007 is currently for sale on eBay. The list price? Well, it's a little over the $15,100 Kelley Blue Book says a 2005 300C in good condition should fetch. About $85,000 over.

Obama had sold it for a Ford hybrid. You know, because it's all for show.
here's another link from Star Tribune in Minneapolis
umm... and media was all over Sarah Palin for selling the Governor's plane?
Who's the money hungry one?!

Here's another point to prove biases "Bush Saved 10 Million" story on CNN website. We don't hear about that.

Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says George Bush's AIDS policy has saved millions in Africa. ... And lead the world we did. No president in history had made such a commitment against a single disease.

Playback 8 years ago: let's review what it was like when the Clinton's left the White House. They took all the W's off of the keyboards, pasted things onto the desks, stole a bunch of stuff, cleaned out and trashed Air Force One.
I know the Bush's are classy people and that is a very important quality for the leader of our country to possess. Because they live public relations for that term, and shmoozing doesn't always work for all cultures. But a true genuine spirit and kindness can be identified no matter the language barrier.

Bush will be missed. I felt safe knowing he was our Commander in Chief.

This makes me upset as well: Geithner neglected to pay his taxes from '01 - '07 is NOT an "honest mistake" and Obama wants to elect him for the top tax guy to lead the Treasury Department? Are you kidding me? That's hypocrisy! People would easily say, "If he didn't pay his taxes, why should I?" That's so messed up. Where's the integrity?

What I get irritated and irked by is the double standards. It's exactly what Representative Steve King, Congressman from Iowa stated when he was on Hannity 1.16.09. Democrats flip out and have tantrums over things Repulicans do/say. But then, when they go and do the same thing -- why is it okay then?
I'm not a big "Republican vs. Democrat" (I'm not hung up on titles) what I care about are the issues, be fair, call it like it is, treat people the way you would want to be treated. I just don't get the double standards, and I don't like it much.
Just like Andrea Tantaros said later on the show during the Great American Panel "is that what Obama is bringing us? 'Common mistakes'?" You bet it sends a message to the citizens of the United States. How do you expect to reinforce: No one is above the law.

So those are my opinions. It's my blog, I can.

Moose in the basement

base jumping in norway

ever dreamt you were flying?
this is CRAZY!!!

wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.
how about this for taking a risk?

A Craigslist Thanksgiving meal

A generous Denver couple put a posting on craigslist for Thanksgiving at their home.
Many responded. Very cool story.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,458360,00.html

a little more google searching brought me to Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.
http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/20721.asp Very interesting story.

Today, there are Craigslists in some 550 cities in 50 countries and more than 12 billion page views a month, making it the eighth most-visited English-language site. He's been credited for almost single-handedly killing the newspaper industry by offering free online classifieds. But Craig Newmark's success boils down to what he calls "a pleasant accident."

I've been searching Craigslist lately for a loveseat. I find it interesting to browse the ads just to see what people are selling & how outrageously priced they might have something priced. Craigslist is international by now, and in every US state. Chicago's craiglist has proven unsuccessful for me in selling some things. There's just too many people!

thought I was done with the political stuff, eh?
not quite. my Dad forwards Gary Bauer's emails to me. Thought my readers should see this.

Monday, November 10, 2008
To: Friends & Supporters
From: Gary L. Bauer

Words Matter, Part II

To supporters of President-elect Barack Obama, he is an orator gifted with a silver tongue, JFK reincarnated. We received two disturbing examples over the weekend that suggest his learning curve could be steeper than previously thought.

At a Friday press conference, President-elect Obama was asked if he had reached out to ex-presidents for their advice and counsel. Obama responded, “I have spoken to all of them who are living. I didn’t want to get into a Nancy Reagan thing about doing any séances.” Nancy Reagan never held séances. It was Hillary Clinton who claimed she had “conversations” with Eleanor Roosevelt. Obama reportedly called Nancy Reagan to apologize for his “careless and offhanded remark.” Obama aides said the conversation went well, but aides to Mrs. Reagan suggest otherwise.

Here is a far more serious example. Last week, the president of Poland called Obama to offer his congratulations and seek reassurances that the United States would not abandon its commitment to deploy a missile defense system in Poland. Even with Russia threatening them, the Poles are still seeking U.S. leadership and support.

After their conversation, President Kaczynski released a statement that read, “Barack Obama has underlined the importance of the strategic partnership between Poland and the United States, he expressed his hope of continuing the political and military cooperation between our two countries. He also said the anti-missile shield project would go ahead.” But on Saturday, Obama’s senior foreign policy advisor said, “President Kaczynski raised missile defense but President-elect Obama made no commitment on it.”

This is a very disturbing development. When you start making ambivalent statements to heads of state, you are inviting aggression. The world is still a very dangerous place, and our allies must be able to trust us.


Sarah’s Supporters Speak

Campaign aides who worked closely with Governor Sarah Palin are coming to her defense. And unlike the cowards who have anonymously attacked her in the media, Sarah’s supporters are speaking on the record. Here are some quotes from a Politico story this weekend:

* Steve Biegun, a foreign policy advisor who traveled with Palin, said, “I think she was fantastic. She just brought a special energy to our ticket. Look, I was there at those rallies. … I’ve worked in Washington for 20 years, on the Hill, in the White House and in the private sector, and she ranks at the highest levels of decency, kindness and graciousness of anybody I’ve ever worked with.”

* Nicolle Wallace, a senior adviser to McCain told NBC that Palin was “perhaps the most un-diva politician I’ve seen. The only thing I’ve seen her ask for is a diet soda.”

* Tracey Schmitt, a veteran of both Bush campaigns, said, “Gov. Palin was a breath of fresh air, particularly for those of us who've been living in the Washington bubble… She was tireless on the stump and would have shaken every hand on the rope line if there were time.”

* One Capitol Hill McCain aide pointed out that there is a reason Palin has an 80% approval rating in Alaska.


“Change The Face Of World Politics And Economics”

During the campaign, Joe Biden warned, “It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama. …we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy.” We may not have to wait six months. There are various overseas reports that Al Qaeda is planning a major terrorist attack against the United States – one which will “outdo by far” the atrocities of 9/11 with the objective being to “change the face of world politics and economics.”

This could be a bluff by an organization on the ropes, reeling from a defeat in Iraq, under siege in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it would also be consistent with past Al Qaeda behavior of striking during times of political transition and testing new leaders early. Also consistent with Al Qaeda tactics would be hitting the same targets, suggesting another attack on New York and Washington, D.C., which would symbolically threaten the “face of world politics and economics.”