Altho the "Cash for Clunkers" is making headlines and the news media is having a hayday oohing and ahing about the economic benefits, this is another ridiculous Democratic ploy headed for the pits!  This Obama creation "Cash for Clunkers" is only another feeble last fling to distract Americans, economists and Republican leaders. 

What is happening at this time is a parallel to the Freddy and Fannie mess that the Democrats created when they instructed lending institutions to lend money for homes to those with bad credit, no credit and no jobs. 

Who is actually benefiting from this ridiculous farce?  The automobile manufacturers probably would be first in line to raise their hands, some of them are elated and consider this icing on the cake after the bailout monies they've received.  The new car owner might come in second, but he or she may find that in the not too distant future they have been the victims of another government scam. 

Questions to ponder: (1) How many of the people utilizing the "Cash for Clunkers" program have the credit and job security to warrant purchasing a new car, (2) Why are we throwing more monies to the auto manufacturers, and (3) Who is really paying for this "Cash for Clunkers" program.  After you answered the above questions, you may just feel like throwing up....

The Democrats have blind sided us once again; we're the victims and our pocketbooks are dwindling.  It would behoove all of America to demand an accounting of monies spent thus far from the Obama economic recovery plan and lastly we need to see the original economic package and then make a decision if we in fact want to proceed with a bill that is laden with pork barrel requests and promises. 

As Always, Annie

Before everyone gets on the Obama bandwagon on healthcare reform, it might be wise to examine the problems in the Whitehouse. The government must clean their own house first and quit throwing boulders. We need to eliminate a vast amount of redundant healthcare programs that are devouring the public’s dollars. 

Too many programs, too many ill advised decision makers and a runaway government that is going to jam a new healthcare reform program down our throats just like they did with the recent “doomed to go bust” stimulus package. Hopefully, this time around we will stand up and do more than grumble.

Obama and friends aren’t capable enough or knowledgeable enough to purpose or implement any new healthcare reform program. Until the government is downsized extensively and the pork barrel problems are eliminated, our fair-haired politicians need to back off on anymore of their fantasy like reforms. 

Just one rather large example of a runaway government would be the “Medicare Program” that is without a doubt mismanaged and out of control. Its financial stability is being totally ruined by a bunch of people on a spending spree!  

One of Medicare’s most recent and very costly programs that they are trying to implement is a new bidding process for durable medical equipment companies. 

One must understand that: (1) Durable medical equipment results in about 2% of Medicare spending, (2) DME companies have been beaten up over the past few years, because Medicare keeps whittling away at their reimbursement rates, (3) This bidding program had so many flaws our government finally had to insist that it be discontinued for the interim. 

In the meantime millions of dollars have been spent on the bidding process that is without merit and endangers our loved ones and is on hold. So once again Americans pay for others ill planned ideas which have cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

Those brilliant pencil pushers in the Medicare office have spent years reducing physician fees – is it any wonder that our young medical students don’t aspire to become a PCP or Primary Care Physician?   Home health care, nursing homes, group homes have taken a tremendous hit, because the decision makers at Medicare don’t have a clue how to manage the program. They’re constantly grasping at straws!

One must wonder why or how the Medicare Program lost its stability and strong foundation. Every day is a new day at the Medicare offices, new rules, new laws and total lack of direction. The only thing that group is capable of doing at any given time is spending taxpayers money come hell or high water. 

Grab yea ole mouse and research the scam and fraudulent actions of Medicare – it’s your money and mine and we should care! Medicare is out of control, their fraud prevention programs are so very costly and their excessive waste of our monies will sooner or later be the demise of our Medicare Program. 

Next time you read statistics on Medicare fraud – ask these questions. How much money is Medicare spending on fraud prevention? Why are inexperience headhunters hired to handle fraud prevention? Who’s minding the shop while you play cowboys and Indians?

At Medicare the right hand doesn’t have a clue what the left hand is doing and you can take that to the bank. We need competent, bottom line medical professionals to get our program back on track – men and women who have the nerve to say “no” to Medicare spending spree. 

So when we hear healthcare reform from Obama’s lips, let’s smile and say, “Not until your Whitehouse is downsized and in good working order. Thanks, but no thanks Mr. President.   As Always, Annie

It has been brought to our attention that you have spent half of the “bail out’ money.   Please quit holding your hand out – we’re tired of bailing you out. It’s time to put your best foot forward, if you have a best foot and give us an actual accounting of the 350 billion dollars you’ve spent thus far.

There’s plenty of reason to believe it wasn’t used for the homeowners or the middle class. It seems to me, you’ve once again put Americans at risk!

Dodd, Pelosi, Reed and  Paulson, you are employed by us (American people) and it appears that we need to place you on a 30 day plan or possibly can you. 

Paulson, you’ve got your nerve playing around with our money!   It’s time to step down from your cushy position as Treasury Secretary and let some one who is honest, qualified and places their country first take the reins.

You’re a disaster that’s already happened and we need to investigate your various money activities before you go. 

Pelosi you’re so far left of center that you probably suffer from migranes and amnesia. To have you in charge of our government and money is more than a little bit scary.  

Every time you open your mouth, I cover my ears, because what you say and do are entirely different.   Maybe you’ve worn out your welcome at the White House and it’s quite possible you should look for a new employer!

And dear Mr. Dodd, you are definitely joined at the hip with Freddie and Fannie – actually you and Mr. Obama have that claim to fame.

Overnight, you created two alien funds, which are actually pretty bogas, (1) the Housing Trust Fund, and (2) the Capital Magnet Fund. Tell us Mr. Dodd, who is the recipient of these two funds? Is it Mr. Obama and his community organizers?

Hate to bring it up Paulson, Pelosi, Dodd and Reid, but this AIG resurrection is a farse too – that will backfire on the taxpayers. 

Let’s see, correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe AIG received an 85 billion installments from us in September and than another installment for 37.8 billion the first part of October.    

So outside of the AIG’s freeze of 600 million dollars to their executives, how have they used the remainder of our monies?  We can’t hear you!

Didn’t AIG take their team to a special hideaway in Arizona spending over 343,000 of our bail out money to conduct a seminar for their financial planners? Hey get a grip, pitch a tent, rent a room at Pizza Hut, but quit spending tax payer’s dollars for their personal Tea Parties! 

Within months, they’ll be knocking at our door, looking for more free handouts; hopefully you’ll tell AIG we want our money back ASAP.   Why would anyone think they’re capable of restructuring and becoming a reputable institution again? Have you called for an audit, or a new business plan or an insight into their daily business affairs?

Did you have any binding agreement with the institutions that you’ve loaned our money to – did you insist on a new feasible business plan? What rate of interest are they paying us? 

What happens in case of default? In other words, was all this 650 billion handed out as gifts or is each recipient paying us back in the near future?

To all of those companies who have lined up at the White House asking for a fuel injection - get rid of their jets and other amenities, cut out the ridiculous corporate salaries and perks, restructure your  business, quit paying your ridiculous corporate salaries  and get a life, we’re tired of being the guinea pigs. 

Yesterday, our government representatives were fighting over saving the Big 3 – what’s there to think about… They have mismanaged their money for years, in need of a critical restructuring and they have the guts to fly to Washington in their own little personal jets for a pow-wow. 

Here’s what I think – let those who have mismanaged their businesses hitchhike, ride the bus or walk from now on. When they stick their grubby hands out for more, just say “no.” 

Pelosi, Paulson, Dodd and Reid, if by chance you remain in the White House after this scandal is over, remember America is getting its voice back and we’re watching every move you make.  You’ve had your chance and you blew it! 

America can’t restore its once strong foundation or recover from this economic crisis with the likes of you messing around in our government. 

“May God Bless Each and Everyone.”

See you @ http://www.yourannie.com

As Always, Annie

Listening this morning to FOX, CNN and NEWSMAX certainly drove home the fact that America has been placed in the hands of a novice person, without a track record. It occurred to me at this same time that not one of us are privy to what goes on behind closed doors as President Bush and Mr. Obama meet. 

The Liberal News Media will downplay Mr. Obama’s responsibilities at this time – they jump on their old outdated worn out gibberish by blaming the Bush Presidency for the recession, high oil prices, the war in Iraq and auto industries downfall.

Think first about the things we really don’t know on Monday, November 10, 2008. Let’s discuss the important political maneuvers that are happening in front of our eyes. 

What could President Bush and Mr. Obama be discussing as we speak? My guess is Mr. Obama is trying to pass the buck without getting his butt in a crack – same as he did in the Senate with the no votes and present.  Silence and indecision are two of his quirks that he uses to obtain a “get out of jail free” card.

Obama talks a good talk, but the walk isn’t quite as cocky as it was during his Presidential campaign.  His first speech to us was after the election was a bunch of rhetoric once again, without meaning –he’s worried about his kid’s new dog being hypoallergenic.  There are 57 plus million people in America who don’t really think a dog for the kids is a priority at this time!

Obama mentioned his not so famous “stimulus package” that we kept questioning –we don’t know where the money is coming from for this package, but we’d like to be the first to know.

Mr. Obama keeps saying he’s going to help the middleclass by raising taxes on the investors and medium size businesses. Why does Mr. Obama think raising taxes will help us in anyway? 

What are Pelosi, Frank, Dodd and Reid doing with our “Bail Out” money and why are they hinting that they need more money from Americans? 

Why did Mr. Obama meet behind closed doors in Iraq begging them to wait until he’s inaugurated?

Why didn’t FEC put a freeze on his campaign money until they completed their investigation? 

Why didn’t the Democrats vet Mr.Obama – we don’t know the answer, but we are starting to realize the importance of vetting a Presidential candidate.

Why did CNN and their liberal buddies refuse to disclose the real information about their candidate’s past, his track record in the Illinois Senate or US Senate and his questionable radical friends? We don’t know, but money has probably been flying under the table at a fast rate of speed. 

None of us know why the housing market went down the tubes and is still declining daily. Many of us realize that the Democrats led us literally by the hand into this economic crisis. We’re starting to get a vision of who caused this housing problem.

Little do we know about the “Bail Out” monies – who has been the recipients, why were they the chosen ones and why is their still a freeze on consumer’s credit? 

Is the “Bail Out” an answer or a band aid? Should we help the auto industry at this time – they have known for a jillion years that alternate fuel, better gas mileage and controlling their inventories, cash flow and investments is crucial to the success of all businesses in a high tech society.

Four years of not knowing where we’re headed, how we’re going to get there and what to expect when we arrive isn’t exactly my idea of security – it’s more like a fast game of Russian roulette and I didn’t raise my hand as a player. 

Would I have written this editorial if Senator McCain was taking over the helm? You bet, because we’ve had way too many years of big government, crooks and shysters – it’s time for Americans to regain their voice. 

At least, Senator McCain has an awesome track record is more than knowledgeable in foreign affairs and would be brave enough to ruthlessly downsize the government, get rid of earmarks, control the special interest groups and the Supreme Court.

What’s that about 57 states and one or two left to go – excuse me Mr. Obama but you’re shirt tail is showing. Maybe you were born in Kenya!

“May God Bless America.”   http:www.yourannie.com

As Always, Annie

We've plodded through the many changes over the past 60 plus years and after pointing fingers at the meddlers, peddlers and gov – it’s time to make the necessary changes to restore the once strong foundation.

I only included meddlers, peddlers & gov because they are a part of our history in the USA.  They have been responsible for shaping much of our Nation!  Do I have a bunch of answers, cures or band aids to offer parents, grandparents and concerned citizens?

Not really, but looking back in history it is apparent that our ancestors came from all walks of life and yet they unanimously agreed on two thins: (1) The solid foundation for America must be “One Nation Under God, and (2) Liberty and justice for all would be the cement that would keep the United States alive and well.

As we look back over the past 60 plus years, it’s important to realize that nothing was really broken and we didn’t ask anyone to fix it, but “they” did.  So now we’re faced with a weak government, too many special interest groups with their fingers in our pot, and once again parents are being controlled – no in control.

Parents and grandparents have been left with a mess, that’s for sure and we have to assume some responsibility for creating the mess.  Each one of us as individuals can make the conscious decision that we want our country back on it’s once strong foundation – with “God” guiding us all things are possible.

Yep, we can even move mountains!  “Decisions” should be determined by what is in the best interest for families and children.  Our children should always be our priority and we need prayer in the schools, the Ten Commandments visible for all (they’re really a roadmap for men, women and children.)

Remember, we’re not going to make anyone pray, nor will they be forced to read the Ten Commandments, but the flipside is this - prayer, the Ten Commandments and One Nation Under God is the legacy left to us by a forefathers.

No man, woman or child has a right to tamper with this legacy!  Discipline must be returned to parents, schools and all of our society.  Immorality should be addressed as a Nation and our leaders must be honest, men and women who realize that it’s not about them, but about our children and country…

“They” can continue tooting the same old horn and playing the same old tune about keeping religion and politics separate. So keep them separate, but don’t meddle with our beautiful America that thrived and prospered for years as “One Nation Under God.”

It’s a tried and true concept that works for all – and frankly for those who don’t like the concept, it’s probably time for them to take a hike, go out to sea or find another country.

We need to take care of our troops, their families and let them know daily how proud we are of them and their patriotism. You better believe they’re in Iraq because they want us to be safe!

These are the young men and women who can and will help us restore our country; they will give others outside of our country a chance to experience a better life.  

In closing, some very dangerous red flags are showing their evil eyes in our Nation.  Self-centered, prideful, pleasure seeking and materialistic nation become divided and eventually crumble.  Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

History shows that nations without codes of conduct or real human values become extinct.  The Roman Empire, the Soviet Union and other Nations fell due to a decline in morals, values and a corrupt group of leaders kindled by inflation. The wealthy citizens of Rome were prideful, materialistic and pretty much what I call pleasure seekers!

Here is a letter to ponder from Charles Carroll to James McHenry, written around November 4th, 1800. What this letter discusses isn’t news, but its reliable information you can take to the bank.

Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion whose morality is so sublime and pure…are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments.” Bernard C. Steiner, “The Life and Correspondence of James McHenry,” (Cleveland: The Burrows Brothers, 1907). P.475 “God Bless Each and Everyone”    http://www.youranie.com 

As Always, Annie

PS   It’s time America to gets back to the basics of love and restore our country as “One Nation Under God With Liberty and Justice for All."  It really boils down to the hard raw basics – it’s not about you and it darn sure isn’t about me;  it’s about our children and their children.

Resume is a document that describes an applicant’s experience and skills along with an educational background.  A person’s background or past is crucial – you don’t hire a rapist or ex con to run a reputable business.    Resumes are very important tools for employee and employers. 

Those who work for us in the government are our employees – we’re supposed to be their employer. We (Americans) not only deserve, but need to know all pertinent information regarding our federal representatives.   We must know the character, reputation and background of those representing us!

Like I’ve mentioned many times during the presidential campaign, if only Hillary Clinton would step forward and speak to all of America and by golly she did just minutes after Obama won the election. Hillary realizes from past experience with this man that our country needs more than a smooth talking lawyer – we need real leadership.   Why didn’t the Democratic Camp vet this man or even look at a resume or CV.  

When a large company like Chase, Kodak, Koch Industries or Ernst and Young hire a COO or CEO for their company; the first thing required is a cover letter including a resume. Why a resume, because that gives them some vital facts about this person. 

After they choose several candidates for this position, they have several more face to face interviews.  Do you think any reputable well established company would hire a leader without a background check, an employment history or a proven track record – absolutely not?  

The resume gives a snap shot of this person that tells them about the applicant’s work history showing former employment (who they’ve worked for) – how long they were employed with the company, salaries and lists accomplishments and position held while in the employment of the company. 

Duties – this is very important and a good resume includes in detail thie person’s responsibilities and capabilities.  It will mention the number of employees under their supervision and describes their abilities as a supervisor or executive manager. It includes any extra schooling, achievements and promotions received and defines their leadership qualifications. So what happened to Mr. Obama’s resume – why has he insisted on hiding it from us?

He forgot his resume – a man without a past, no employment history and consequently nothing to verify his leadership ability, his experience in foreign affairs.   His speeches are political rhetoric, although eloquent and flowery promising us everything, but the moon. 

Here’s an example of his promises that remain without any substance; they’re just idle words. How many times were we told that 95% of us would receive a tax break or even a 1000 or 1200 dollar check? 40% plus Americans do not pay taxes!!!  He promises to tax the wealthy, only – America you’re in for a big shock if you think that’s a viable solution.

His 60 billion dollar economic stimulus plan – hey people did you just forget that we’ve already committed ourselves for the big 700 billion plus Bail Out.” Just where does anyone think the money for this economic revitalization will come from – did you just raise your hand or did you stick your foot in your mouth?  Unless some American’s have an “inside scoop” that no one else knows about, we’re in deep trouble.

Don’t buy into the tax the rich verb age that Mr. Obama is using. Tax the larger companies all you want to because they aren’t the ones who pay the tax increase – we do. Just go study Reagonomics and you’ll understand why the last thing in the world we need at this time is to raise anyone’s taxes. 

The investors don’t have to leave their money in the US – there are many, many other countries that would love their money.    When businesses are taxed, they just increase the cost of service or product, so guess who pays the piper?  Stop our country from bleeding anymore – dig in your heels, yell, scream, get mad and then do something about it!

We need a freeze on our “Bail Out” money until they get the top world economists in as advisors – Pelosi, Frank, Reid and Dodd don’t have a clue what to do with our money! You can bet that before the New Year arrives, they will spend every dime!   Read what the top economists say about the misuse of our “Bail Out” money. 

Contact CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC and all other news stations – insist that they help us get Obama’s resume. We must know where he’s been the past 20 years, who he’s worked for and where all our money from his many government grants went – it’s my believe that it went to many fake organizations and then was funneled on down to Acorn, The Weathermen and other radical organizations.  Hope I’m wrong, but logic says that I’m not…

Don’t settle for anymore Obama sidesteps – he already is in it up to his elbows because he wants us to believe he is just a next door neighbor of Rezko (wrong.) He sat with Wright his mentor and confidant for 20 years, but he didn’t listen to what Mr. Wright was saying (Wrong.) Sort of remembers serving on the Wood org. with Ayers (who’s kidding who?) Doesn’t remember what happened to his records in the Illinois Senate (thinks he may have thrown them away or shredded them.)  Didn’t have time to lead our country during his US Senate interim – that in itself should be your answer.

Just get online and see the fits he’s giving FEC – his campaign funds are so messed up, many millions came from outside our US and the FEC know that a lot of donations were from dummies like doodad and Mr. Goodwill etc..

Yes, we need to insist on the truth about his citizenship, his land deal with Rezko and his various associations with notorious radicals. It’s most important to get this started before Obama is sworn into office. As American citizens we have the “right to know” all of the above before we finish our final interview with Mr. Obama. Don’t even raise your hand and say there’s nothing we can do – what done can be and should be undone!

Please parents, grandparents and young people, stand up and let Washington hear your voice. Call your US government 1-800-333-4636; send an email to all the elected officials including your governor, President, Representatives, Senators and state legislatures. 

Go to USA.gov for the email addresses. Shoot an email to this lady – she still has time to help us out of this mess:    clinton.senate.gov/contact   

Get President Bush involved – he owes us one!    comments@whitehouse.gov

As always, Annie

About a year and a half ago, I wrote a small book for parents and grandparents. It was a story by a 68 year old grandmother and written for two basic reasons, (1) Bring Parenthood back into style, and (2) Expose the meddlers (special interest groups, lobbyists and pork barrel pigs), the peddlers (Liberal news media) and the Government. 

So today 7 days before the Presidential Election, I took it off my old history shelf and thought I’d share one small chapter with America. As you’re reading this, remember the American Dream – don’t sell the dream for a few idle promises and the Obama philosophy.

One question that keeps running through my mind is, “what were we doing and thinking while they (I’m using this term ambiguously) started chiseling away at our Nation’s foundation.”  Excuse the english pun, but none of us know for sure who "they" really are...

Their intent was to destroy the once strong family unit and they haven’t succeeded – in fact they’ve bitten the “hand that feeds them.”  They forgot that those playing with fire will sooner or later get burned – America’s parents are resilient and frankly have had enough.

Families have been put threw the ringer the past 60 years as we experienced and practiced the new child psychology theory, the women’s movement and the unrestricted world that the “baby boomers” advocated, which included materialism.

Our country went from  “One Nation Under God” to a Heinz mix that advocated and condoned materialism and freedom of “self.”  Yes, we bought into this newfound freedom and enjoyed a few years of unrestricted, undisciplined living, but now we’re at the crossroads and parents are down to two choices; (1) Restore our Nation morally and spiritually or, (2) Let the meddlers and peddlers take over ownership of our Nation.

Obama and gang are just waiting to pounce on Americans, their children and their country.  We're on the verge of going from a Democracy to Obamanism. 

Blame isn’t the answer and won’t solve our problems! Parents can consider taking the first giant step of restoration by choosing the right leaders for our country.  

Before the election, our Presidential Elects needs to step forward with “real solutions for real problems.”  In plain english, we want to know in detail how they plan on solving America's dilema.  This time patches, quick fixes and band aids aren't feasible solutions.  John McCain and Sarah Palin aren't the "home health aid" squad - nope they're the surgeons that don't believe in "quick fixes."

The American people don’t need more taxation and false promises – parents, grandparents and concerned citizens want a strong honest government that can actually correct the run away problems of oil, health insurance, education and a weak economy that went south a long time ago.

We've got our work cut out for us because during the past 60 years many of us have turned our heads and been content to blame our government, the meddlers and peddlers.  It's unfair to expect John and Sarah to fix everything via the government - we the people must promise to do our part. 

Individually we can take back our rights, roles and responsibilities and build strong family units again!  We can't continue being passive and blame someone for our children’s promiscuous way.  Glenn Beck on CNN has absolutely hit the nail on the head - as individuals we must step forward and make a conscious decision of what road we wish to take during the next 4 years.

We need to make a moral and spiritual stand for our children and our country.  All citizens should consider returning to an old fashioned idea of budgeting – our uncontrolled spending via plastic needs to stop immediately.

We can’t restore our Nation or our families at this time, because we want what we want, when we want it.  Just getting a handle on the spending frenzy will be the beginning of a great new era for each and every family!

The peddlers (news media) need to join hands with us and help us build a strong nation again – citizens are tired of the “trickle down news” that is laced with propaganda and a large dose of bias tossed in... 

We’re capable of making good decisions and tired of being treated like a bunch of preprogrammed robots.  For now let’s revisit where America has been tramping around the past 60 plus years.

Let’s trek back to the 40’s when teachers were faced with minor disciplinary problems such as talking loudly during class, chewing gum, running in the hallways etc.

Now teachers must cope with rape, robbery, assault, drug and alcohol abuse and at times murder.   So what happened between than and now?   Why have teachers and school administrators been a helpless target without any real support from our Nation?

I say this because our US children’s education ranks quite low compared to some other countries.   We talk a good talk, but that’s all it is – just idle gossip.   Our public schools are in a world of hurt and we’re ignoring their cries for help and parental support.

It’s almost like our public schools have turned into baby sitting institutions where we expect teachers to teach if they have time, but lord forbid if they should discipline our kids.

Here’s a news alert, many awesome and dedicated  teachers have received our message and many have stepped down from their teaching positions and others (not qualified to teach) have stepped in as replacements!

Remember when it was decided that teachers should be the ones to teach our kids sex education and at the same time the elementary schools were telling our kids that, “It’s alright for Johnnie to have two daddies or mommies – my little grandson came home from school one day and discussed this new philosophy.

So, grandma tell me why Johnnie has to have two daddies, where’d his Mommy go?   Boy, grandma couldn't come up with any good explanations for that question - so I told my grandson what I believed in my heart and why I believed certain things to be true!

Along the way, many Americans have adopted the attitude that anything goes in our country because we’re in the land of the free.   So it’s easy to understand why morality and spirituality has taken one hit after the other.

We try so hard not to offend anyone and in the meantime our true identity is being lost in the modern mix.   It’s difficult to admit that our complacency and busy life styles kept us totally off guard, but whatever the reason – we certainly were too preoccupied in our own little world!

Although, parents didn’t always agree with the changes taking place in our schools and society;  they didn’t disagree with enough intensity to stop the meddlers.   Was prayer really removed from schools because of a few over zealous teachers and parents or was it's removal spawned by those special interest groups that I refer to as the meddlers?

At the same time we experienced  hoop la about the Ten Commandments and we were told that they needed to go too!   So gradually with the help of a handful of bored cantankerous people, parents are the ones controlled – not the ones in control.

Over a span of many years we have experienced numerous alterations in our society, especially our social environment.   Some of the changes are good, but others aren’t morally or spiritually acceptable.   Progress isn’t progress in the USA – when the family unit is weakened.   It’s regression!

Due to our materialistic binge and newborn freedom of "self," we've treaded into no man's land and we're stuck in the mire!.   As I mentioned earlier our credit card debt alone is enough to confirm that many have lost their ability to budget, let alone save any of their hard earned money.

Materialism is ruthlessly devouring our children and our country;  it has become the dominant stimuli that keeps everyone scrambling and out of balance.   If materialism is the status symbol of a man or woman’s true worth, than our accumulation of “things” must represent who we really are…

When our worth is monitored in dollars and cents, or the degree of fame and fortune achieved – we’ve truly bounced right off the Richter scale.   So my question is, “why are we wasting our time collecting treasures that we can’t take with us at the end of life?

Many have tread the narrow materialistic path only to find out in the last few hours here on “Mother Earth,” that they wasted a lifetime spinning their wheels in the search for peace of mind and happiness.

This is just an observation that I’ve made from my hospice experiences;  believe me in those last final hours the one making his or her final journey isn’t sitting there counting their worldly possessions one by one!

The materialistic struggle is dangerous because its one of compromise – in order to be a participant we must sacrifice “self.”   No doubt materialism boosts the weak ego and serves as a powerful message for those in search of false “Gods.”

But what about our heart and soul – do we really think being a worshipper of materiality is going to bring us eternal peace of mind and happiness?   How did we arrive in this precarious position - could the reason be our desire to give our children a better life?  The question here is what is "a better life?"

Many of us chose a lifestyle that forced us to jump on the fast track in search of a better life for ourselves and our children.   We had a burning fear of being left behind!

While we spent years trying to keep up with the “Joneses” - our children were sort of raising themselves and about the same time, we started hashing around the problems that our ‘latch key” kids were experiencing.

Shortly thereafter we were hearing about teen pregnancies and serious problems in our schools, but few of us really took the time to figure out where we’d gone astray.  It was much easier to place all the blame on "they!"

Don’t assume that I’m pointing my finger in a better than thou attitude – nope, I was one of the baby boomers and I’ve been there and done all of the above!  I’m hoping that as a Nation, we can address some of these problems and restore our countries’ foundation and I'm here to help all of you.

Our children don’t need more gifts – they need us minding the home front and keeping our families safe.   To all of the meddlers and peddlers – get a life, do something constructive or just flat “Get Out Of Dodge.”   Our Country needs the two mavericks.  http://www.yourannie.com

As Always, Annie

Slander is the oral communication of false statements that are harmful to a person's reputation.   You be the judge, jury and decision makers - remember we should choose leaders who place country, families and the welfare of our Nation first.

The many derogatory statements about Sarah just don’t hold water, because they’re what we know as propaganda or better yet blatant lies. But, really the fact that the liberalists and Democrats are spending so much time on Sarah is great – they can’t get rid of her and they know she’ll stand toe to toe with John McCain as he removes the crooks, special interest groups, lobbyists. 

CNN and their cronies have had a hay day making fun of Governor Palin and if they haven’t noticed that she’s still going strong. Sarah is a wife, a mother, sister and fellow American – she’s on a mission for her country, family and Senator McCain. Sarah is showing America that she is a leader and capable of taking on the many responsibilities of Vice President. 

The low blows and hits she’s taken since joining Senator McCain’s camp just keep coming. They talk about her dress, her hair, her talk, her walk and poke fun at her special needs baby and pregnant teenage daughter. None of these things have anything to do with her qualifications as an awesome leader!

They are obsessed with this All American woman and angry because no one knew who she was, where she came from and where she’s going. Those who enjoy defaming Sarah are the ones who are jealous, envious and lack a “life.” 

They are the ones who feed on propaganda and lies; they have found a lady who isn’t an insider or a “push over” that money can buy;  they’re beside themselves and “hell bent” on destroying her. Sarah just isn’t one of the good ole Washington Gang  that they hang out with!

She’s just Sarah Palin, a wife and mother who loves her country – she’s real, she’s  just like millions of other professional women and she doesn’t deserve the “hatchet.”  

This Alaskan Governor is a proven leader and executive – her approval rating tells it all.   She has taken Alaska to new heights and has proven that a budget can be balanced. 

Sarah was the first woman to hold the office as Governor of Alaska and in less than two years under her leadership, Alaska invested $5 billion in state savings, corrected the education funding and established an Alaskan Petroleum Systems Integrity Office to observe and maintain oil/gas equipment. No wonder Sarah has the highest approval rating of any governor in our history!

Her top priorities have been education along with workforce development, public health and safety including a transportation and infrastructure development. Sarah remembered and cared for the Seniors by providing support for low income elderly Alaskans. 

Don’t forget Governor Palin’s Alaskan natural gas pipeline – Obama was so intrigued and amazed that he added her pipeline into his energy bill.  Until Sarah arrived on the scene Obama kept changing his energy plan, or maybe he never had a real energy plan, one never knows. 

If you go to your US government site, you’ll find the Bridge to Nowhere wasn’t Palin’s pet puppy – she inherited that problem and eventually said, “thanks, but no thanks.” The media just can’t get their story straight, can they? 

Then Obama and gang threw the “troopergate” dager at Sarah and the funny thing is – that didn’t work either. Here’s the rest of the story, October 10, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin’s communications director Bill McAllister released the following statement on the report issued today from Steve Branchflower:

The so-called ‘Troopergate’ incident began with Governor Palin’s removal of Walt Monegan as commissioner of public safety. Today, investigator Steve Branchflower vindicated the governor by finding that she acted within her constitutional authority to remove ‘at-will’ employees. Statement from Bill McAllister and can be seen on State of Alaska’s website Oct. 21, 2008 – very easy to verify if you just use your little “ole mouse.”

The Sarah bashing never stops – today the news media was criticizing Sarah for her new wardrobe and several weeks ago they made fun of her old wardrobe. She dammed if she does and dammed if she doesn’t! 

These petty liberalist don’t like the way she talks, walks and can’t stand the fact that she’s not one of the “elite” crowd. They’re scared of Sarah because her agenda is her country and they hate her because she’s woman, wife, mother and most of all one of you.

Sarah holds her head up high and proudly supports her Presidential Elect – she’s proud of Senator McCain and ready to assist him in cleaning up our government, improving our economy, creating an energy efficient Nation and most of all she believes in the principals set down by our forefathers, “One Nation Under God With Liberty and Justice for ALL.” 

If Sarah was male instead of female, a suit with a few wrinkles or an obsolete tie would be ignored as a man thing, but lord forbid a woman must look like a fashion model and act like a programmed robot. 

If I were Sarah, I’d thumb my nose at CNN and the liberal news media. Next, I’d put on a comfortable pair of leviis, grab an old sweatshirt that says “America Rocks” throw a baseball cap on and continue on my campaign. 

Sarah needs to talk with the people, tell them exactly why she admires and supports John McCain. Most of all Sarah just needs to be Sarah Palin and continue placing her country, families and children first on the priority list. 

There’s no need to compare her with Obama – there’s no comparison; Sarah is a proven leader and a great maverick. Maverick, because she doesn’t like the insiders and elite who have been responsible for trashing America; she will stand shoulder to shoulder with John McCain as he cleans up the government and restores our Nation to a strong foundation.

John McCain knows she’s an asset to his campaign – he knows her many strengths and John has plans for Sarah in the White House. Unlike Biden, Sarah’s not a second thought or puppet – she’s real, she’s a fighter and she loves all of you out there in America Land. “May God Bless Each and Everyone.”  

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As Always, Annie

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to choose the right man for President of our United States – he must be courageous, qualified to lead and committed to his country and people. 

He must have previous leadership experience and be able to pass a stringent background check, because a man’s true “character” should be the deciding factor for this race. America must have a man who believes in the principals set forth by our founding forefathers, “One Nation Under God With Liberty and Justice for All.”

If you were looking for a guide to lead you out of the jungle; you’d hire one who had previous experience and was adept at fighting off the lions, tigers and bears. If you hired someone to run your household or your business; you would do a background check on this person and verify their track record. If you are looking for someone to watch over your children; you wouldn’t want a baby killer or a predator that preyed on your children’s mind. 

So electing our next President must be based on priorities; (1) Your children’s safety, (2) Your families security, (2) Your countries safety, and most importantly, (3) A man who places his country first. 

“Change” seems to be a keyword in this Presidential Race, but are you prepared for higher taxes, less freedom and a dictator that wants to share your hard earned dollars and spread the wealth (whatever that may mean.) Just how much “change” are you prepared to endure?   The Obama change or philosophy  is based on the “Rules of Radicals” – is America ready for this?

John McCain refers to “Change” as restoration – restoring our country so families may once again live the American Dream, keeping us safe from terrorists, removing the special interest groups and lobbyists and giving us back our “voice.” 

John is prepared to stand toe to toe with the bad guys and fight for our freedom – he’s not following a radical agenda. Nope, he’s one of us and places America at the top of his priority list.

The big differences in these two men are change, character and reputation; Americans can opt for a power monger or a man who will restore our once strong Nation. Senator McCain is a man of entitlement and believes that America should be placed back in the hands of the people.

 For we are entitled to know what your government is doing with your money at all times!   We’re tired of the leaders who pass our money out the back door to the shysters, lobbyists and special interest groups. 

We’re tired of the horrific surprises and lack of accountability in Washington and at this time “we’re on a need to know basis” and as we speak, Pelosi, Obama and “Buds” aren’t on the same page with America. They are busy creating another cover up to protect their backsides and going to try a slam dunk on America & the Republicans” once again. 

Don’t sit back and allow this to happen, send emails to Washington, contact your Senators – jump, yell, scream or do whatever it takes to stop their political scams. During this bail out or rescue plan, no money should pass their hands without the consent of Americans. 

 Do I know all of the answers, absolutely not, but I do know the Democrats haven’t acted in a responsible manner and aren’t qualified to handle our hard earned money. They aren’t leaders – they’re scam artists. 

It’s Our Call

Fellow Americans, we’re down to the wire on making a wise decision about our next President of the United States. We have exactly two options left at this time: (1) Bury our head in the sand, keep sweeping crap under the rug and let the extreme “Liberal” News Media choose our next leader, or (2) We can do our homework and equip ourselves with the “truth” before we go to the Polls on November 4^th, 2008.

Americans certainly are known for their complacency and inability to make wise decisions – we’re a Nation who has willingly leaned towards materialism and concentrated on “self.”  We’ve allowed special interest groups to chip away at our rights and we’ve been so beaten up by these groups that we’ve assumed a very precarious passive attitude.  

We’re so afraid of stepping on someone’s toes that we say, “Let everyone do whatever they want to do even though it’s harming our families and children.” Prayer has been removed from schools, the Ten Commandments chucked out of the Courthouses, our teachers have been stripped of any authority, our morals stink and now we’re blaming the Government for our present dilemma.

In answer to the above, put prayer back in schools for those who do not wish to pray can twiddle their thumbs or take a potty break. Put the Ten Commandments back into our Courthouses, no one is going to twist someone’s arm and make them read the Commandments. Give our teachers back the control they should be endowed with so they may teach, mentor and discipline our children. For Pete’s sake, lets get a Supreme Court that makes wise and honest decisions for our country – there is a majority of hard working citizens that need to be considered, before the court just arbitrarily hands down another stupid decision.

The subject of morals is a touchy one, but when you think of a society that advocates shacking up, treats divorce like it’s a fashion show – tired of the old outfit, just trade it in for a new model and allows the kids to run the family household, we’ve got more than a little problem. Excuse the ramblings on of a 68 year old grandmother of seven, but I love my children, their children and my fellow Americans!

We want what we want, when we want it regardless of consequences or affect our actions have on our families and country. Look at our plastic debt at this time due to our uncontrolled frenzied spending – the excessive credit card debt is one of the biggest factors leading to “bankruptcy” in the US.

Hey Mr. Biden and son, did you know that credit card companies are responsible for one of the biggest scams in our country – the crafty credit companies slipped in families back doors offering some of the lowest interest rates in history. We took the low interest bate and are in debt up to and including our armpits. 

Although Mr. Obama participated in some not so great lobbying adventures for Biden – he still talks out of the other side of his mouth, saying he’s going to attack these special interest groups with all four feet! Here’s another of the famous so called “changes” Mr. Obama is talking about to Americans – only problem is, its after the fact!

It’s human nature to put our screw ups on someone else’s shoulders. We have the nerve to blame our government, the leaders and everyone except ourselves – many statistics by consumer credit counselors show the magic number (14) as the number of credit cards per family. 

If there’s any doubt in your mind about our frenzied credit card buying, just copy “The Nilson Report” into your browser and check our uncontrolled buying spree compared to other countries. Now, with a housing crisis we’re in deep “doo doo” because America just forgot to assume parental and consumer responsibilities via of a budget.

We’re faced with a horrific government “bail out” for the shysters who gave unsecured loans to families and these same companies invested in risky stocks, because there wasn’t any security measures in place.  So a large part of the financial burden that we will all have to share can be traced directly back to parents, grandparents and all other American citizens, not just the fair haired government leaders.

So choosing a leader to clean up our foolish spending and buying beyond our means is more than a little tricky – it’s like a teenager asking Dad and Mom to lie about their activities and keep than out of jail. The “Dad” we select to lead this country must be able to grasp the big picture and insist that we get a handle on our artificial Gods (Materialism and Self.) 

Take a look at Obama – he’s darn sure about change, but is it the change America needs? He voted against against the Amendment for the Foreign Intelligence Security Act, wasn’t exactly interested in protecting his country against terrorists and the “bad guys.”

Voted for a 60 billion increase for the Child’s Health Insurance program and neither Senator Obama or the Democrats had a clue how Americans would pay for this bill. This mind set by the Democrats is what I call “Look good for America.” Obama’s philosophy about watching out for America’s pocketbooks just doesn’t exist.

Our government can’t keep voting for more spending when unless they know where the money is coming from and it darn sure better not be American families – we’ve got our own problems to correct. 

Mr. Obama didn’t want to extend the Bush tax cuts for the “Middle Class” and he has nerve enough to say he’s worried about the “Middle Class.” Why should he worry, our taxes are going go up, up, up and he’ll laugh all the way to the bank.

So according to the government online sites, Obama has missed voting over 46 % of the time – is this the man who should be our leader?  If he can’t handle his job as Senator, why would one think that he has any real leadership potential at this time? 

Then one must check about his ability to budget during his Senate interim – you’ll find Barack is in a run away mode when it comes to budget. Get online and check out his house deal in 2005 and while you’re at it see who his buddy was when he purchased this grandiose “Mansion.”   Don’t forget to see what Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden really think about the “piggy pot.”

Remember, Obama’s Jumbo Home Loan in 2005 for 1.3 some million and all of the scuttlebutt about his preferential treatment by his little buddy Northern Trust. Believe the FEC and US Senate Ethics Committee had to be called in on this small purchase by Barack.

Remember the “change” Obama talks about in all of his campaign speeches, he has decided in 2009 he’d get a handle on his pork barrel requests. During 2006 and 2008 he requested over 860 ml. in pork barrel and that folks is a leader, who is responsible and cares about country. Check out VP Elect Biden’s wee pig requests amounting to the tune of over a quarter-billion in fiscal 2009. 

America, this Presidential isn’t a beauty contest, nor a lottery – it’s one of the most important decisions you will make for your children and country. Do you want a leader or do you want a follower? One places country first and one spends all of his waking moments sweeping his garbage under the rug. 

The Democrats and liberal News Media are armed with brooms, shovels and propaganda – they are afraid to address the real issues honestly, why are they afraid to bring Mr. Barack Hussein Obama’s political shenanigans to the forefront? 

Doesn’t it occur to anyone how strange it is that all of these people Obama was associated are conveniently relegated to the ancient history shelf. Don’t you want to know more about Acorn, Weathermen Underground and a host of other radical groups who are attached with Senator Obama at the hip? 

It’s time to get over the “he said – she said” malarkey – do your homework and see who has the ability to lead our country during this horrible recession. What man has proven leadership abilities? What man has fought for his country and stood toe to toe with Republicans and Democrats? What man places country first?

Words are so cheap, you know and it’s time for Americans to take on the awesome job of restoring our Nation back on its once solid foundation. Our Forefathers gave us an awesome legacy and one of the strongest foundations in all history – “One Nation Under God With Liberty and Justice For All.” 

Those are our rights, don’t sit back and let anyone continue to chisel away at our foundation – it’s time to get rid of the “Meddlers (special interest groups), Peddlers (Biased News Media) and the crooks in the Government. It won’t be easy, but it’s worth it for your children and their children!

As Always, Annie