Politics and religion.

[RICHARD]

And if you read your history you will find this... is the blood of the brave people who founded the United States of America. You know the Revolutionary War?

No, I don't know the Revolutionary War, can you hum a few bars for me?

Being a first gen Cah Lee fuh Nee Uhn, I really appreciate the government, no matter how crappy and corrupt it is. God knows where I could have ended up on the planet. And it's not blind loyalty or partisanship.

It's realizing that it's not a perfect union - but a whole lot better than say...Venezuela? Cuba? China? Mexico?

What about religion in the Middle East? No problems there.

One of the things that tickles me to no end is the test given to the people who want citizenship. It's a simple test that not too many Americans can pass.

The day my dad came home with his U.S. flag in hand and a smile on his mug was the day that I took my citizenship that much more seriously.

Most people can trace their roots some 200 years here in the States. Good for you. Could it be that your citizenship is so rooted that you can take your country for granted?

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C&S,

My racism is based on whatever car Mark Martin is driving and where he finished on the track.

I tend to stand with my feet on both sides of the aisle. That gives everyone a good shot should they feel the need to kick me.

I like to think I am a realist. That way when the fit hits the shan I'm not crying about losing or rubbing the loser's nose into it.

I wear my patriotism on my shoulder and lapel, hat and car. It's hanging in my garage and the walls of my home.

It's win and lose, good and bad. I am really proud to be an American and think that if you want to change the system, you should at least try to be part of it-not act like a slug who refuses to at least has a little decency towards it or respect for it and the people who might put him there.

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The saddest part about election slogans and mottos is the "Looking for Change" ideal.

There are two trains of thought on this.

The Typical American Voters who donate their change to someone who is using their money to get into office.

And the Typical American Homeless, who are looking to get donations of change outside of buildings and offices.

They are both looking to get high on other people's money.
They'll both lie to you when you ask them what they are going to do with your money.
And they'll both forget you as soon as you grease their palms.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

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The saddest part about election slogans and mottos is the "Looking for Change" ideal.

There are two trains of thought on this.

The Typical American Voters who donate their change to someone who is using their money to get into office.

And the Typical American Homeless, who are looking to get donations of change outside of buildings and offices.

They are both looking to get high on other people's money.
They'll both lie to you when you ask them what they are going to do with your money.
And they'll both forget you as soon as you grease their palms.

The change I'm looking for, but know we will probably never see, is a government who works for the people not special interests. For the family who have a tough time paying for soaring gas costs and feeding their family, not the fat cats who have more money than God.

[RICHARD]

The change I'm looking for, but know we will probably never see, is a government who works for the people not special interests. For the family who have a tough time paying for soaring gas costs and feeding their family, not the fat cats who have more money than God.

That is why I like the idea of the limits on donations.

But, the way huge companies get around THAT is offering to make donations in the name of their employees.

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Here's an interesting point about the gas problems we are having.

Gas (barrels of oil) prices dropped 10 bucks in the past week.
Why? People are being smart and cutting back on the use of gasoline.
My idea? Boycott one company and one company only.

They get a glut of oil and MUST cut their prices. The other companies have to follow suit in order to be competitive.

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The 'change' that is promised really isn't crystal clear.
It's like promising everyone a trip somewhere. You get everyone on the plane and you can't go anywhere because the pilot didn't think about where he was going....I'll be danged if I am going to show up for a trip with an unknown destination.

When was the last time a president followed thru on his promises after /he got into the Oval office?

[Edwina's Secretary]

Most people can trace their roots some 200 years here in the States. Good for you. Could it be that your citizenship is so rooted that you can take your country for granted?

Don't take that citizen test yet!

This is simply...wrong. Most immigration in this country took place in the late 1800's and the 1900's. Being able to trace your roots back more than 200 years is rare enough to have its own clubs...DAR and SAR...and Native American Tribes!

Some people don't know who Che is...some don't know US history!

How about Kid Rock for president? I believe he meets your Sartorial Requirements? Kid Rock

[RICHARD]

How about Kid Rock for president? I believe he meets your Sartorial Requirements? Kid Rock

Kid rock?

I don't even have an iPod, so what makes you think I have a kid Rock?

He's too Southern for me.

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P.S. my Dad came after the 1800's - Dad was part spainard and mexican. does he qualify as typical white dude?

[Edwina's Secretary]

P.S. my Dad came after the 1800's - Dad was part spainard and mexican. does he qualify as typical white dude?

As long as he wears politically correct jewelry....

[RICHARD]

As long as he wears politically correct jewelry....

What is it with you and jewelry?

Are you a TYPICAL woman who likes shiny things?

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I saw a great film clip from the Easter Sunday service from the Church of the Ex-Spiritual- Advisor-But-Still-My-Pal Wright....

Apparently the rev Moss, Wright's off-the-bench substitute, did a nice sermon about the "lynching" by the media of the church.

He also wanted donations and pushed the sale of his sermon on DVD-Oh, BTW the money goes to defend the church against the attacks in the media.

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What government office do you think the rev Jerry Wright would have been tapped for under a BO regime?

Will that change for the new president? I mean I got kinda used to living under a regime-I hope it don't change.

[Edwina's Secretary]

There you go again RICHARD...babbling in RICHARDspeak!

Let's recap....RICHARD starts a thread about the political correctness of the jewelry of a presidential candidate.

When he doesn't like the responses he accuses ME of liking "shiny things."

Yes I do. Yellow gold, diamonds, sapphires, rubies. I'll pass on the emeralds.

However, there is no hidden message in my jewelry...no political statement -- no support of this or absence of support of that.

Sometimes jewelry is just....jewelry!

BTW...did you see Pastor Hagee's Easter sermon?

[caseysmom]

Yes ES you are just a silly women worried about jewlery Just kidding I saw how that one got turned around.