VINDICATION IS HERE or (goodbye tea party)

   Can you feel it? That certain uneasy feeling that you are about to be forced to eat your own words, to have to admit that everything you've been spewing out of your mouth is nothing but bullshit. That you have once again been played the fool by your own party? You know, the party that told you to say that the ACA would fail miserably.

    I'm just kidding of course, conservatives never admit they were wrong, hell, if they did, then that's all they would be doing, no, they just move on to something else to bitch and whine about, as long as that doesn't get anything accomplished that is.

    With current news reports of insurance company scams nationwide being the overwhelming cause of people getting their policies cancelled, and supposed dramatic rate increases, my guess is that the conservatives will need to find new bitching points. And with the ever advancing ease that people are able to compare their options, they are being amazed at how much less they are going to have to pay for health insurance that actually has some quality to it, not the crap they were being sold before.

   With every passing day the success stories of Obamacare keep growing exponentially, and just knowing that the conservatives are cursing and grinding their teeth over it gives me more pleasure than I can convey.

    As I have said before, the point of no return has been passed, the GOP/Tea party are a wreck, maybe a train wreck, hahahahahaha.... Anyway, as I was saying, the GOP/Tea party bet the farm, and lost, every election from now through 2016 will be an exercise in failure and humiliation for them, and though I would normally try to empathize and give some type of comfort to the losing side, to this bunch I say, "good, you got what you deserved, you self righteous, self centered ignorant bigots".

    And just so you know, in your honor, I will whistle a chorus of Dixie every time I think of your pathetic asses.

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RELAX AND ENJOY THE SHOW

  

    If there still remains anybody who thinks that the GOP/Tea party scandal search teams will somehow bring about the demise of either the ACA, or the President himself, do yourself a big, big favor, stop listening to those who would wish it possible, it isn't.

    The fear mongering, lie spreading, truth twisters known as the GOP/Tea party have been trying to nail President Obama on anything and everything since before he even took office, and they have yet to prove any wrongdoing on his part, but not for lack of trying, just for lack of culpability.

    The GOP/Tea party have shown everybody in the USA what they represent, a group of narrow minded bigots whose self imposed ignorance figures in perfectly with the way they would like to run this country, by forcing their so called morals and beliefs down the throats of every person in America.

    After being exposed as the American taliban that they are, the Tea party has even resorted to villifying those in their party who don't agree with their treason, who don't want the total destruction of the government, who don't fall in line like good little Nazi's.

    The GOP/Tea party has lost most of its support from businesses that now look to the more moderate Democratic party, this will continue because the far right will not stop its insane behavior until it is dead and buried, which it is fast approaching.

    So don't be upset when you see inflammatory articles touting Presidential scandal, that's just the death throes you're hearing from a small contingent of misguided racists, bigots, and ignorant idiots who are grasping at imaginary straws.

    The ACA (Obamacare) will become an overwhelming success, tens of millions of Americans will get healthcare for the first time, many more millions will see their insurance premiums reduced, at the same time that their coverage improves, and all the lies and scare tactics that the GOP/Tea party have been spreading will be exposed as the fearmongering propaganda that it is.

    Oh, and one more thing we'll see is the vast reduction of outrageous profiteering that the insurance industry, drug companies, and others have been strangling this nation with for decades. BTW, if you haven't figured it out by now, that is exactly why the ACA has been fought against so vehemently.

    So as I have said before, relax, sit back and watch the idiots run and scream in their futile attempt to stop the inevitable, it is very entertaining, and a well deserved end to those unpatriotic douchebags that would let America burn to the ground.

 

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STAND ASIDE, THERE'S WORK TO BE DONE HERE

   OK, I'll probably take a lot of heat for this one, but W.T.F., that never stopped me before,

   I have been criticized more than usual lately by mostly Libertarians, they say things like,"Obama is forcing healthcare on this country", and, "Obama wants to financially ruin America", and, "Both party's are only a smokescreen to hide what's really going on".

   These are but a few of the responses I receive (unrequested) when I present any positive news of our Presidents actions, or negative news of the GOP/Tea party,

   The Libertarian ideal is indeed a very enticing scenario, minimal government intrusion, freedom from societal limitations, a true Utopia, but just like Utopia, it is unrealistic, and no matter how hard we close our eyes, or how many times we click our heels together, it just would not work.

   It is true that we have had a few Libertarians as President in the past, but that was over 150 years ago, in an era that was totally different from today.

   The complexity and massive intricacies of modern society make the idea of the "every man for himself" philosophy, and the "you do your thing and I'll do mine" mantra an absurd pipedream.

   Yes the idea of pure freedom is appealing,and yes the thought of everybody seeing to each others needs is a pleasant thing, but we live in a world of fellow human beings, and one thing about human beings is, we are a selfish species, we will look out for numero uno , and we will reach out to help others in varying degrees, but 99 times out of 100, that will happen only after our own needs and wants are satisfied.

   I am not condemning humanity for that, far from it, it's survival of the fittest and all that stuff, and I know there are people who do truly care about the well being of their fellow humans, but to count on every person in this nation to "do the right thing", is about as far fetched as you can get.

   And no matter how pleasant a place America would be in the Libertarian world, it just isn't going to happen, and that forces us to deal with the realities of today, and to accept them as they are, or to change them in a way that has some chance of being successful, not by pretending that somehow we can turn the clock back and return to an era long since past. 

   If it were a matter of the balance of power remaining static, then fine, chase your pipedream, I hope you catch it, but unfortunately, that is far from what's happening today.

   There exists a party that is under the control of the elite 1% of this nation, and in that party lies a sub party that acts as a force bent on bringing our nation to its knees.

   Those would be respectively, the GOP, and the Tea party.  The GOP partnered up with the Tea party for two reasons, they needed to expand their ever shrinking base of supporters, but mostly, they are both funded by the elite people and corps. in America, and have a similar agenda.

   As recently witnessed, the Tea party is an out of control group of misguided bigots, who are now running roughshod over the GOP pussies that are too scared to oppose them, they value their job a lot more than they value America.

   Now these GOP pussies and the terrorist acting Tea party puppets all took an oath, an oath that they are now breaking, making them dishonorable traitors, and they wear the title proudly.

   So while the Libertarian party would just sit back and watch the show, there is a drastic need for those who recognize what the GOP/Tea party is doing to step up to the plate and defeat these treacherous bastards, and to stifle them permanently.

   So while I understand that the Democratic party is flawed, and it too has its own corruption to deal with, it is at least fighting "FOR" the average American, not "AGAINST" them, and President Obama has proven over and over that he is trying to better our lives, not enslave us.

  Every progressive thing suggested is shot down by the GOP/Tea party, they would rather see America burn to the ground than to see our President succeed, and if you can't see past your face enough to realize that, then I have no use for your views or critiques, please keep them to yourself.

   Some of us are trying to get something accomplished.


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AN URGENT MESSAGE TO MODERATE CONSERVATIVES

   If there are any sane, intelligent, reasonable, and patriotic Conservatives left in America, please come back to reality and do something about your political party.

   If you value the integrity, honor, and reputation of the Conservative movement, please reel in the lunatics that are currently claiming that title.

   If you would like the Conservative movement to continue as a viable political entity in this land, then please oust the un-American  traitors that are committing despicable acts in your party's name.

   If you honestly love this country, please contain those in your party who openly seek to destroy any semblance of government in America.

   The American(?) Tea party has not only hijacked your party, it is using extortion to keep the entire body of your elected legislators to agree with their outrageous demands.

   Your elected congressmen and senators are too scared of a small group of radicalized zealots who are funded by the Koch brothers and other mega wealthy sources, for them to do anything but fall in line, or they risk getting primaried at home.

   The Tea party has shown over and over that it is more than willing to destroy everything around it if they can't get their way, including America itself.

   They give lip service about being patriotic, while at the same time they are involved in actions that totally undermine the democratic process that this nation was founded on.

   Those Tea party individuals are under the control of the most elite 1/10th of 1% of the richest members of our society, and they don't even know it.

   So it's up to you, the moderate, well informed conservative to step up and reign in those that are destroying not only your party, but America as well

   The Democratic left and Conservative right have always had a balancing effect on each other, and this nation has grown and prospered throughout the years with that in place, but these Tea party terrorists threaten to dismantle every part of this country, and if they are not stopped soon, the GOP will feel the wrath of the nation and cease to exist.

   The normally apathetic of you must rise up and defend your values and beliefs, do not let the Tea party rule over you, they are the American taliban, and they will be defeated, it's up to you to decide whether or not the entire GOP goes with them.



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ULTIMATE HATE

   While watching Ted Cruz spewing out lies on T.V., I recognized an emotion building inside of me that up to now could only be triggered by seeing and listening to 1 of 2 people, and I use the term "people" in the broadest sense of the word.

   Those two are George Bush Jr., and Dick Cheney.

   Even the utter loathing and disgust I experience  at the likes of Sarah Palin, Karl Rove, Grover Norquist, Michele Bachmann, Rush, Bill, Sean, or the Fox news channel can't stir the type of complete and total hatred I feel toward those two murderous traitors to America.

   And trust me, that says a lot.

   But now it appears that a third vile and unholy monster has arisen from the slime to test my ability to forgive and empathize .

   I recognized that old feeling after hearing Cruz spewing out his evil lies for about 5 minutes, as soon as I was imagining how enjoyable it would be if I could just reach my hand through the T.V., grab Cruz by the throat, and punch him in the face for about a week and a half.

   These are not emotions I enjoy feeling, I try very hard to not hate, but when I see somebody like Cruz, or Bush, or Cheney, destroying our nation in the fulfillment of their self serving evil agenda, I just don't seem to have any control of it.

   However, unlike the continual angst and anger I feel toward Bush and Cheney's ability to escape the justice they have coming to them (so far), I find the pure hatred that Cruz stirs in me, can be overcome by sitting back and watching the total destruction of the entire GOP that Cruz has effected.

   The pure pleasure I get from seeing the GOP/Tea party imploding into obscurity is enough to bring me back to optimism and good spirits.

   Just imagining the utter turmoil and infighting that is taking place throughout the conservative party brings a smile to my face.

   And I believe that when America finally hangs Bush and Cheney as the traitors they are, then I will finally be rid of this ultimate hate.

   

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THANK YOU TED CRUZ AND YOUR TEA PARTY

   I have great news for all the folks on the left, you can now relax and unwind a while.

   Do you know that feeling of anger you get when hear some douchebag like Limbaugh or Hannity spewing out lie after lie?

   How about that feeling of total frustration you get when trying to explain anything logical and honest to a Tea Party ignoramus?

   Are you disgusted when you hear that the house GOP's are voting to repeal Obamacare for the umpteenth time?

   Does the word filibuster now make you sick?

   Are you tired of being treated like a complete idiot by the GOP and its ridiculous blame game?

   Well these few things I just listed, along with the many, many, many more despicable actions that the GOP has perpetuated can now be viewed in a new light by the Liberal/Progressive/Democratic voters.

   The reason we can take a different stance on all these GOP transgressions, is because Ted Cruz and the Tea party have gone so far over the limit with their absurd behavior, that conservatives can't even stand each other anymore.

   Even the most thick headed ignorant Republican can't help but see what a destructive and useless entity that party has become.

   The GOP/Tea party has managed to alienate just about every voting group in America, and the few inbred bigoted racists they have left as a base don't have the votes to elect a dog catcher.

   The complete implosion of the conservative party is a self inflicted event, they have managed to pull off something those of us on the left only dreamed about doing,destroying the lie machine known as the GOP.

   Whatever rhetoric and accusations that they spew out now are nothing but wasted breath, they do not possess one ounce of credibility in the eyes of the nation, and any trust of them has long since gone away.

   So, short of some earth shaking scandal involving every democrat in America, the left will easily win every national election for the foreseeable future.

   That is why I say, relax, enjoy the show, the GOP is very entertaining when they're like this, pretty funny too, I can hardly stop laughing at them and their televised squabbling, just like a reality show.

   But above all, remember to thank personally those who made this dream come true, Ted Cruz, and the American Tea party.



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WHY I AM NO LONGER A REPUBLICAN

   That's a serious statement, just what does it take to cause a forty year long GOP supporter to decide that he has been backing the wrong party?

   Mostly it took opening my eyes and ears to what was going on around me, and actually investing the time and energy to investigate the facts, instead of taking the word of someone who says they have only my best interests at heart.

   Except for an elite group of manipulators and the puppets they employ, I can easily imagine that the vast majority of GOP supporters are like I was, my dominant political position was "O.K., I'm busy, so go ahead and do the things you promised you would do, I trust you to do the right thing".

   My wake up call began in earnest with the Bush Jr. Presidency and has continued on to the present.

   While still giving lip service about protecting the Country and its people, Bush/Cheney/GOP were in full speed ahead mode to fulfill an agenda that was planned out long before, a very self serving agenda.

   What has taken place since can only be described as an all out assault on America by the GOP and the elite puppet masters that control them.

   You would have to be almost purposely ignoring the obvious facts to not see that the GOP is exclusively serving the masters who bought and paid for them, and that is not anyone with an income of less than 7 digits, not including the decimal point.

   Some people say," Well the Democrats are just as corrupt as the Republicans are ".

   WRONG !!!      WRONG !!!      WRONG !!!

   Yes, there are of course corrupt Democrats, but the immensely overwhelming evidence of political corruption is very easily witnessed belonging to the GOP, and they don't seem mind us seeing it.

   Apparently, the GOP thinks that as long as they continue spewing out lies and false accusations, that nobody will notice their deception and misdeeds.

   The belligerent arrogance they so readily display is a tell tale sign of their opinion of the intelligence of the average American citizen.

   They scramble to enact legislation that curbs the ability of minorities to vote in the name of reducing voter fraud, when no fraud exists.

   They redistrict the nation to ensure that the GOP 
candidates get overwhelming advantages.

   They openly state their intention to block any and all legislation proposed by Obama in an effort to make him look like a failed President.

   They spread vast amounts of propaganda trying to keep Obamacare from becoming a reality.

   They have ongoing congressional hearings trying to implicate President Obama in whatever scandal they can manufacture.

   The list of GOP abuses goes on and on and on.

   So while the GOP is busying itself in the pursuit of besmirching Obama and the progressive left, what's happening in Washington D.C.?

   ABSOLUTELY    NOTHING  !!!

   In their agenda fulfilling adventures, the GOP has been responsible for killing bills that would create millions of American jobs, rebuild Americas aging infrastructure, and provide oversight on industries that nearly destroyed the economy.

   Oh yes, and lets not forget that they were the ones responsible for the down grading of Americas bond rating for the first time in history.

   These are not deep dark hidden secrets that got leaked out, these are easily verified FACTS that anyone who wishes to can look them up online.

  That is todays GOP leadership, a group of bought 
and paid for flunkies that think we are all so stupid that we can't see what they are doing, and the sad part is, they are right, way too many people still believe that the GOP is fighting for the average American, when the truth is just the opposite.

   Unfortunately, the lies and propaganda that the GOP and its diabolical ally, Fox News constantly drill into the heads of their ignorant drone like followers seems to keep them from opening their eyes and minds to the reality of the situation.

   Nobody has their eyes closed now, due to the terrorist wing of the GOP known as "the Tea party", and its self appointed leader, Ted Cruz, we can all see pretty clearly that America and its people are the last thing these traitors care about, they are more than happy to watch it burn, because they can't get their way, just like a spoiled little child.

   Though I am disgusted with the GOP and their outrageous behavior, I take comfort in knowing that their devoted base is being constantly chipped away by their arrogance and deception, and that even with the vast amount of money supplied to them from their elite masters, winning an election will be next to impossible for them.

   At least, I hope it does.

   


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DOUCHEBAGS THAT NOBODY SHOULD ASSOCIATE THEMSELVES WITH

   Having oneself associated with certain people or groups speaks volumes of that persons character, intelligence, honesty, and integrity.

   It is with that in mind that I would suggest that if you have any honor and self respect that you would like to keep, you would be wise to distance yourself as far as possible from the following douchebags.

  

    Mitch Mcconnell, A sniveling, whining master at the art of lying and truth twisting, his pathetic acts of pandering to whoever is in charge shows what a hypocritical coward he really is. A true puke.

   Reince Priebus, the chairman of the GOP, is a shining example of his parties policies of deceit and fact manipulation, like a true republican, this goofy named A-hole can spew out lies en masse'.

   Perhaps the largest source of pure propaganda to exist since Nazi Germany, this absolutely vile and reprehensible arm of the GOP absurdly purports itself to be a "fair and balanced news organization", when in reality, their thinly veiled allegiance is to the conservatives and the elite. The spokesmen of Fox News, ie Limbaugh, Hannity, Oreilly, etc., are nothing more than self absorbed bigoted racists that enrich themselves while dividing this nation.

   Paul Ryan typifies todays Republican political candidate, he condemns every plan Obama wants to institute in rebuilding  America, yet the offers  he proposes as an alternative, are at best unrealistic, and usually non-existant. This jerks a true loser.

   Ted Cruz is such a douchebag, that even the other douchebags hate him. This conceited A-hole has devoted all his time trying to look important which he isn't.Though born in Canada, This un-American wants to be President in 2016, good luck butt head.

   Louie Gohmert is a racist, a bigot, and perhaps scariest of all, a complete and total lunatic, this idiot will just explode, and start ranting and raving about things that are so outrageous, that all you can do is shake your head and laugh, he is a buffoon.

   Darrell Issa  has spent all of his time, and tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, trying to scandalize Obama with anything he can think of, instead of doing the job he was sent there to do. He is among the sleaziest politicians out there. He is an arsonist who burned down his own business to collect the insurance. He easily qualifies for grand douchebag.

   Michele Bachmann, what can you say about this brainless idiot that hasn't already been said? She has the intelligence of Jello, the oratory skills of  W,  the charisma of rocks, and the self righteous attitude of a Spanish inquisitor. A waste of any air breathed.

   The Tea party is a group of bigoted losers that were formerly GOP bigots. Their entire mission is to block all progressive legislation, and if possible, to shut down the government entirely. Traitor is a fitting title for this collection of scum that tries to convince others that they want to protect America from the evil liberals. All of them are douchebags.

   And finally we have the G.O.P., though in years long past, this party was an honorable and integral part of the American political landscape, it has for some time now proven itself to be nothing more than a paid tool of the elite masters that it serves so well. Through decades of deceit and manipulation, the powers that be have created a political monster that willingly does its masters bidding, and it does so without regard to any collateral damages, up to and including America itself. The personification of evil has enveloped the GOP and its messengers of hate so much that they are more than willing to let this nation burn to the ground if they don't get their way, as they have been so often showing us.  They are the true terrorists we should be scared of.


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THE STORY OF DOUCHEBAGISTAN Chapter 4 "More Ministers"

   Because of the mass amount of inbreeding in the Cheney line there were many members of his family  that worked for him.

   The number of royal ministers he appointed to oddly named departments reflects that fact.












   Minister Trump is the keeper of birth records for Douchebagistan

   Though its his only duty, he struggles with understanding how it works on a daily basis.

   His hobbies are being a dick, and pretending he's not gay.









   Minister Issa is responsible for the false accusation department. 

   Issa is very prolific in his job, and the accusations he comes up with almost sound possible.

   His hobbies are burning down buildings and filling out claims.










   Minister O'reilly is the royal court whore.

 His duties are to use his mouth daily to be sure all the royals are sated.

 His hobby is ad nauseam.










   Minister Adelson is the royal purchaser of politicians.

    His duties are to gather as many Republican politicians together as money can buy.

   His hobby is being creepy. 












   Minister Boehner is the official court crier.

   His duties remain unclear due to his not seeming to be able to accomplish anything at all.

 His hobbies are beating dead horses, and whining that no one wants to play with him anymore.








  Although these ministers are the inbred relatives of king Cheney, they are all true blue Douchebags through and through.

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WHY I AM A PROGRESSIVE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT

   As I write my various blog entries I am often confronted with a situation that arises. That is my intense dislike for certain people or events that those people perpetuate.

   I say "intense dislike" because the word "hate" is repulsive to me. It conjures up images of evil and darkness in my mind. Images I feel are unhealthy and unproductive.

   However, throughout the bible the word "hate" appears to describe many things, such as "hate the sin, not the sinner". And so I am in the process of accepting the word "hate" as long as it is used in the proper context.

   That being said I am now faced with the enormous challenge of separating my hatred of the GOP/Tea Party and its divisive, dishonest, intolerant, bigoted, racist, anti-American mission, from the individuals it has appointed to bring that mission to fruition.

   I have at this time "not" succeeded in doing so.

   When I see Darryl Issa manipulating testimony in an attempt to falsely incriminate the President in wrongdoing I get angry.

   When I watch Mitch Mcconnell flagrantly lie I get offended.

   When I see John Boehner refusing to bring proposed legislation for a vote I get hostile.

   When I see the Senate GOP filibustering all democratic actions and Presidential appointments I get outraged.

   When I see an entire nation held hostage by a small group of equally small minded traitors I get disgusted.


  When I see Tea party legislators creating as much turmoil as possible in order to shut down any progress that might be made I get furious.

   When I watch the GOP representatives in the House pandering to their base by voting to repeal Obamacare more than 50 separate times in 5 years I get overwhelmed.

   When I hear Republican spokesmen applauding the murder of an innocent black teenager I am dumbfounded.

   When I hear just about anything Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'reilly, Sean Hannity, or any of the cesspool of FOX NEWS puppets espouse I go over the edge.

   It's at these times that I find great difficulty in controlling my "intense dislike" for those who are touting the GOP/Tea party message.

   I view those individuals as a cancer. Spreading their hate, lies,  and fear mongering in an effort to divide Americans. To achieve an agenda that will put power in their hands. Power that they have proven time after time they will use and abuse to fulfill their self serving goals.

   Ironically I "hate" the fact that they are able to bring me to a state of "hatefulness". That strikes me as a success for them and success is the last thing I would want for their kind.

   Just as a cancer doesn't care about the eventual death of its victim these insidious traitors don't give a damn about an America for us all. They are trying to create an America for themselves and their bigoted brethren. An America that is owned and operated by only the wealthiest and most powerful among us. And as far as they're concerned the rest of us can just drop dead.

   That is why I am a progressive liberal Democrat. Not that we are perfect. We aren't, nobody is. But the term "progressive" means advancing, going forward, evolving. The term "liberal" means open minded, accepting of diversity, willing to listen to others opinions.

   This nation was conceived in the idea that it was an enlightened entity. That we would be a beacon of light to the rest of the world as to how people should live together. 

   Our forefathers wrote out a road map to guide us in our journey. A quest for unity between us all. An ever evolving, ever advancing journey toward a "more perfect union".

   
That is the agenda of a "progressive liberal democrat". To encourage each other that we are all equal in the eyes of God. That we can all share in the American dream. That when we help our fellow human being we help ourselves and our country at the same time.

   The GOP/Tea party touting themselves as patriotic Americans is the pinnacle of hypocrisy and arrogance. They represent exactly what our founding fathers fought against. Much as their prescribing
to being "Christians" is easily proven disingenuous by their very obvious hatred of others not like them. And their incredible comfort and expertise in lying and spreading false rumors.

   The deviant behavior the GOP/Tea party so willingly engages in  while touting their "Christian morals" should cause any true believer to easily see through their facade of moral righteousness and expose them as the bigoted hypocrites they really are.

   As of this moment the GOP/Tea party faithfuls are fighting for their lives. After being exposed as the frauds, liars, and traitors they really are they have nothing left to do except to try and make the American public believe that both parties are equally corrupt and cause mass apathy among the voters.

   The GOP/Tea Party have passed the point of no return. America has already shown them that their type of political terrorism will not be tolerated. And with each failed attempt to get their RWNJ candidates elected they will spiral further and further into oblivion. Which is exactly where they belong.


   As I gleefully watch the GOP/Tea party destroy itself  I will continue my efforts in separating the sin from the sinner. But  they sure aren't making it easy.



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Mitch the bitch finally puts
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Look, if you're not worth at
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This is the reason that I will 
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I feel pretty, oh so pretty, I feel pretty as pretty can be..........









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WHEN TRUST IS BROKEN

   I recently experienced two of my young family members taking a bottle of soda  out of my truck without asking me if they could. When asked if they were the guilty party , it was of course denied. After a couple of days my brother was able to coax a confession from them. They apologized to me and I would let my brother decide any punishment for them. I did however resolve to explain to them exactly what their actions cost them, it cost them my trust, and that the road to rebuilding ones trust is long, difficult, and not guaranteed of success.

   As I contemplated on how I could best get my message across to them, I became more and more aware of just how important trusting was for the human race, that it touched every aspect of our lives, and if we were suddenly without it, we would not be able to function.

   When we are children we trust our parents to care for us and keep us from harm. We send our children to school trusting they get a good education. We trust when our light turns green that the lights on the other signal turn red. It goes on and on and on, virtually everything we encounter requires a certain amount of trust.

   I believe that a large part of the blame for the enormous amount of apathy that the people of America are experiencing are the direct result of trust being broken.

   Look at our police departments, when I was growing up we were told that the police were our friends and if we needed any help, then just call them and you will be rescued. Well, the age of cell phones that record video has proven that those galant knights in blue seem to not only regularly exceed their authority, but are complicit in breaking more laws than anyone else. And now with illegal traffic stops for ID checks, they are part of an ongoing enterprise that flaunts their disregard of Constitutional laws.

   We trust that when we go to the market to purchase our groceries that the products we are offered are wholesome and safe, only to find that 90% of that food has been genetically modified, and the meats and dairy come from animals filled with growth hormones and antibiotics.

   Millions of people save money for decades to insure they can retire with dignity, they trust bankers to watch over their retirement funds and keep them safe, then those bankers invent complicated schemes with which to manipulate those funds into generating huge bonuses for the bankers and brokers, and then the bubble bursts, millions of people lose their life savings, pension funds get bankrupted, millions lose their homes, and the bankers say, "Oh, we're sorry, but there's nothing we can do for you", all the while these fat cats are tucking away millions in bonuses in their off shore accounts.

   We elect representatives to send to Washington D.C., we trust them to speak and act on behalf of  those people that sent them, we trust that their actions will be motivated solely by the desire to fulfill the solemn oath they took to "protect, preserve, and defend our Constitution", and instead we get lawmakers who are so deep in the pockets of big banks and corporations that daylight can't enter. They blatantly lie to us while filling their greedy pockets courtesy of their crony co-conspirators.

   When everything you thought you could trust turns out to be just groups abusing that trust to enrich themselves, I suppose apathy is the only thing you can do to keep from giving up all hope, so it should come as no surprise that some people take for granted that their leaders are not to be believed or trusted, and after all, who can blame them.


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   Hey, welcome back. You did a great job over there. Too bad about your arm, but at least you still have the left one, thank God. I guess it's true, the third time is the charm. Here you make it back home twice without so much as a scratch, and then the third time you get deployed --BOOM!-- goodbye right arm. What a pisser that must be to you.



   Look on the bright side! You could have been one of the guys you saw get their head blown off, or that corporal you told me about who helped you out of the burning Humvee, and then had his legs blown off. From your letters I thought Iraq sounded bad, but it's got nothing on Afghanistan, huh?

   The way you described the aftermath of those suicide bomber attacks was more than I could handle. Just the idea of seeing babies and little children lying all around me, with their heads split open or their little arms and legs ripped off their tiny little bodies. Or especially the little girl you told me about; the one who had all her clothes and hair burned off her body and her skin was charred black, and all she could do was cry out for her dead mother. Man, I'll tell you what, I have no idea how you could forget an image like that, I get nightmares of it, and I wasn't even the one who saw it.

   But hey, at least losing that arm bought you a ticket back home. This time for good.

    I guess going back to being a carpenter isn't really an option for you anymore, but I'm sure you'll find something out there once the economy picks up. In the meantime, just kick back and relax. In about nine months, your interview with the Veterans' Affairs Department is scheduled, and if they approve you for partial disability, you can maybe move out of your folks basement. Then things will be looking up, huh? Anyway, again, welcome back.

   The way we treat our returning veterans is appalling. This nation should hang its head in shame for the abuses piled upon these heroic warriors. In some parts of the country returning vets who have suffered disabilities while serving our great nation are told that there is a waiting list of nearly two years before their case is even heard -- not approved -- just heard.

   Recently it was announced that due to sequestering, many programs designed to help veterans and their families were being slashed. Programs that would assist these vets with integrating back into a society far removed from that of the one they were living in recently. Tuition assistance programs for the children of those killed protecting us.

    How any member of our government can validate the type of treatment our returning heroes are being subjected to is beyond my understanding.

   Statistics show that an alarming number of these veterans are committing suicide daily, why would that be?

    Because of the horrible things they were forced to witness; because of unending stresses; because of multiple deployments; the list goes on and on.

   The job that these people were tasked to do in the name of the United States of America was done on their part with honor and excellence. The politicians who so bravely sent the sons and daughters of others to die in a foreign battlefield are now engaged in political gamesmanship for reasons of selfishness that belie their stated concerns. It's bad enough their partisan behavior punishes the citizenry they were sworn to protect, but the outrageous idea that we would give to those soldiers anything less than the very, very best we can offer, after they were willing to give ALL for us, is shameful.

   These people went into harm's way for us, they now need our help and understanding. As a nation, if we refuse them this help, then I'm sure God won't see any reason to bless us.

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