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9:08 pm
June 26, 2009
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TheGuru
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Post edited 2:31 am – June 27, 2009 by TheGuru
I don't want anyone to misunderstand me, for my condolences go out to the Jackson family. Michael Jackson's life was a tragic arc of great success, failure and possibly the chance for a comeback in the works.
However, is it just me or do you also find it ironic to think that more people are interested and are paying attention to the death of Michael Jackson than they will ever pay attention to what our elected officials are doing right now in Washington? Especially since what they do in D.C. has a far greater impact on our lives?
Is the average citizen so shallow that the media will be able to push everything that happened today off the front page? Will Rep. Boehner's attempt to filibuster the vote and educate the public on the last minute 300-page ammendment to the bill? Will the people ignore the fact that once again Democrats who voted for the bill could not have possibly read the bill which was well over 1,300 pages? Will we ignore the fact that Pelosi's new tactic for passing legislation is to “fast-track” bills to eliminate debate and prevent rational arguments to prevail?
This bill was a huge nail in the coffin of the American Economy and the only good news is that the Democrats will own it, the bad news is we will be footing the bill. I feel sorry for Michael Jackson's family. I feel terrible for the American people.
Am I wrong for feeling this way?
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7:47 am
June 27, 2009
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PrintDawg
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No you are not wrong about the lack of interest in Washington's antics. Apparently the general public thinks all thinks political really do not have meaningful impact on their lives and that is tragic. But this apathy among the citizens is an opportunity for Tea Party to educate, motivate and mobilize the citizens once again so we can take our country back. We all have to step up and take responsibility but it can be done!
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9:03 am
June 27, 2009
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PrintDawg
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BTW, I did send an email thanking all that voted No and I also sent a shame on you note to Bennie Thompson for his Yes vote. We have to be nice when writing these people but in this case we need to let them know we won't forget to remind his constituents who is responsible for their high home heating & cooling bills along with $4 & $5 per gallon gasoline. We may have lost this battle but there are others coming.
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1:26 pm
July 8, 2009
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Citizen Duke
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With all respect due the Jackson family for their loss .
This message surely does reveal the shallowness of our value system in this country.
Lets put things into perspective:
While the focus today, tomorrow and for the next God-knows-how-many-days will be the death of a pop culture icon of , to say the least , of minimal morals ; while many will mourn, wail and quite literally make fools of themselves over it and while as many will speak endlessly about it, allow me, if only for a moment, to remind us all that others have died this month; others whose lives were cut short; others who leave behind loved ones and whose families will dearly miss them; families who'll suffer with much more dignity and honor than we'll be exposed to on the tube in the recent and coming days.
Yes… it's true… we've suffered a great loss… but forgive me when I tell you that I'm not talking about the king of pop music.
These American military members died in Iraq this month:
Specialist Christopher M. Kurth
Specialist Charles D. Parrish
Lance Corporal Robert D. Ulmer
Staff Sergeant Edmond L. Lo
Specialist Chancellor A. Keesling
And these members of our U.S. Armed Forces died in Afghanistan this month:
Specialist Munguia Rivas, Rodrigo A.
Command Master Chief Petty Officer Garber, Jeffrey J.
1st Sergeant Blair, John D.
Staff Sergeant Melton, Joshua
Sergeant 1st Class Dupont, Kevin A.
Specialist O'Neill, Jonathan C.
Chief Warrant Officer Richardson Jr., Ricky L.
Specialist Silva, Eduardo S.
Lance Corporal Whittle, Joshua R.
Staff Sergeant Beale, John C.
Specialist Jordan, Jeffrey W.
Specialist Griemel, Jarrett P.
Specialist Hernandez I, Roberto A.
Sergeant Obakrairur, Jasper K.
Staff Sergeant Hall, Jeffrey A.
Private 1st Class Ogden, Matthew D.
Private 1st Class Wilson, Matthew W.
Let's remember and honor this day those whose deaths are truly impacting and really meaningful .
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