A very touching video.

We recently had Senator Jim Jeffords of VT change from Republican to Independent, caucusing with the Democrats.
Joe Lieberman was forced to change to Independent from Democrat, caucusing with the Democrats, because he lost the Democratic primary and knew the people of CT would re-elect him.
Bob Barr has changed his registration from Republican, heading up the [...]

July 4th is just around the corner.
A day known for picnics, vacations, fireworks, patriotic music and this:

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume [...]

Will the real mood in the room please stand up?
On CBS’ “Early Show” former Clinton chair Terry McAuliffe said there was “a great feeling in the room” at the Mayflower Hotel, added: “I love Barack Obama.”
ABC’s “Good Morning America” said there was “serious tension in the room” during Thursday’s meeting, but Stephanopoulos said Obama [...]

Charles Schultz’s Philosophy
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name any ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name [...]

That’s how much was raised for Care packages in one day on a web-a-thon, with a lousy background and lousy sound!
The original goal was $500,000, but the American people came out for the troops, as we always do.
God bless our troops and thank you for your contribution.

*Update* In the event you are experiencing difficulty accessing the Move America Forward webpage to donate, you may also do so here.
Sue

In the first ever ruling by the Supreme Court gun rights, the SCOTUS has voted 5-4 that the Constitution allows the right of hunters and homeowners to bear arms.
The court’s 5-4 ruling struck down the District of Columbia’s 32-year-old ban on handguns as incompatible with gun rights under the Second Amendment. The decision went further [...]

I received the following information in my morning email. Please do what you can to help.
Right under the calendar is a widget that will show how much is being raised when the telethon begins. Please come back to check on it after you have made your donation.
With any success I’ll be [...]

Many people are certain El Presidenté Jorgé Arbusto George McChimpy Shrub Bush/Hitler, aka President George W. Bush has great mystical powers.
Just ask them and they’ll tell you with straight faces he’s the world’s biggest criminal, worse than Hitler, Stalin or Saddam Hussein.
Not only is this seemingly friendly, family man with a beautiful and gracious wife [...]

What a terrific form of storytelling country music is today and has always been.
This recent Trace Adkins recording is no exception:

Enjoy!

I don’t know what denomination this is, but I know some it is not. It may be Baptist as it is full immersion baptism in the strongest sense of the word.
Watch the second boy get baptized.

The wall has been hit.
This he said, he said, they said, she said election cycle has taken its toll.
Later will be soon enough (for me) to have the desire to read one more word about either of the two men who are the leading contenders for the big chair. Heck, it seems [...]

This parody of Jimmy Dean’s Big John was produced by the “Texans for John Cornyn”. touting the Senator’s campaign for re-election: HT:Hot Air

Rather enjoyable as campaign ads go I suppose, but even better is this video which is a tribute to a true “Big John.”

We live in an age where scams and identity theft are a serious problem. Many lives are altered forever each year by those who prey on the innocent.
An example of the just how despicable these individuals are is detailedhere.
A scam using the American Red Cross brand is conning military families into believing that a [...]

There are many, many children who cut their teeth, so to speak, on Sesame Street.
Heck, there are lots of adults I have known over the years who have gotten one of the catchy tunes performed by those crazy Muppets stuck in their head for days on end. Those who know me well [...]

The following are the most recent national campaign ads the two presumptive presidential nominees have approved for distribution.
First, John McCain’s ad which began airing this past week:

Now Senator Obama’s ad which will begin airing on Friday:

Now, if you knew absolutely nothing about these two individuals would either of these ads sell you on their capacity [...]

This may be the first pledge Obama has broken but he’s not president yet. Usually they wait until elected to show their true colors.
In a web video to supporters — “the people who built this movement from the bottom up” — Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, announced this morning that he will not enter into [...]

In a speech in Springfield, MO, yesterday John McCain called for the nation to get back into the nuclear power business and find a way to make coal cleaner.
Sen. John McCain called Wednesday for the construction of 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030 and pledged $2 billion a year in federal funds “to make [...]

Whenever I hear of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas I’m always skeptical. Here’s the main reason:
A long-sought truce between Israel and Gaza militants went into effect early Thursday, with the aim of halting militant attacks and a bruising Israeli blockade that have made life unbearable for people living on both sides of the border.
A [...]

~J~ told us the other day of family situations which will she says will limit her posts for a while.
The summer is a difficult time for most and with all the additional yard work and outdoor activities added to my usual schedule I felt as though I must also say that posts will be very [...]

Last evening CBS ran a special offered by the AFI which listed their selection of the top ten movies in ten categories.
As they covered “Courtroom Movies” I could think of many which might qualify, but this scene from the original version of Twelve Angry Men, one of the winners, stands out in my opinion [...]

My bet is Congressman Murtha will go into hiding over the next few days.
After all, he won’t want to be questioned again about why yet another Marine’s charges have been dropped in relation to Haditha.
Charges against the Battalion Commander of the Haditha Marines have been dropped.
While it remains to be seen if the [...]

Here’s a duckling snoring. Sooo cute!

Yesterday there were many pieces written by bloggers addressing the situation the AP has created over copyright infringement.
While I appreciate the time and effort in each of the above links and many others, this has to be my favorite of the day.
Thanks to Mr. Simon we have discovered once again the [...]

Loved this movie and Aretha stole the show in this scene.
Just a little something to [hopefully] bring a smidgen of enjoyment to your day.

Perhaps not so interesting in the sense that Barack Obama has added former Clinton aide Patti Solis Doyle to his staff but more intriguing as to the position she will assume:
FLINT, Mich.– The Obama campaign announced on Monday that it has chosen Patti Solis Doyle to a key general election post, making her the first [...]

Enjoy!

Much of the same could be said for a woman!
Video courtesy of Paul Aldrich

Relax, kick back and enjoy your special day!

A heartwarming tribute to his Dad from Colin McNickle:
He taught me that the only acceptable handshake was a firm handshake. “And look into their eyes,” he said.

When I read or hear a statement such as this:
“If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun,” Obama said. “Because from what I understand folks in Philly like a good brawl. I’ve seen Eagles fans.”
it just adds to the list of things which leave me less than inspired about our choices [...]