It's past time to mind our own business

I'm miffed that we are getting involved with the Ukraine and Russia conflict! It is none of our business and we need to stay out of it. I'm ticked that secretary Kerry is going to offer $1 billion dollars in aid?! Where did that money come from? Last I checked we were trillions of dollars in debt and were trying to cut billions of dollars from our budget. How do we suddenly have $1 billion lying around?

While I'm at it; we need to stop getting involved with other countries conflicts. It is their problem and we don't do ourselves many, if any, favors by jumping in. I feel like we come in and start to bully sides to our advantage and we really just need to stay home minding our p's and q's.

That said it's time to bring our boys and girls back home. Even if it means destabilization of another country. I feel bad because we most likely added significantly to the destabilization but we truly don't belong there.

These nations have existed for thousands of years, long before the US, they have had conflicts and wars etc and have either fallen or conquered without us. They are "big kids" they do not need some pimpled faced adolescent country telling/forcing them to live a certain way.

It is sad to see what they are doing to themselves but perhaps that's what needs to happen in order for them to make the necessary changes.

2012

It's another election year and as usual the canidates are tearing each other, their parties,and in a way our nation apart.

Let's here your comments/ideas for who would be the best presidential canidate from each party and why. Also, not everyone's ideal candidate will get the nomination so give me your best guess for who you believe will get the nomination whether they should or shouldn't and why you think it will turn out that way.

As for me:

Obviously President Obama is going to get the Democratic nomination, nothing more to say there.

I believe that Romney is the best and most likely candidate to get the Republican nomination. I think he is the best suited for the economy and the least likely to be a puppet. ( I can honestly say that my backing of Romney has nothing to do with religion. I was skeptical of him at first.)

If Romney can't get it then Paul would be my second choice but I know that would be a very long shot!

I can't stand Gingrich! I think he is a joke and doesn't stand a chance against Obama based on his values and integrity issues. Plus, I don't have a burning desire to live on the moon ;)

Santorum scares me. I think he is a bit naive on what it's going to take to be a president of this great nation.

Remember to play nice and no attacking! We can be mature adults having a mature political conversation without hurting feelings or tearing each other down :)

That said, let the blood bath begin!!

How can we make ourselves heard?

Before I launch into my latest rant I want to preface it. I am in no way suggesting that the "wrong" person was elected. I feel that regardless of my opinion I need to stand up and support our Commander in Chief, whomever it may be. My concern lies with the Electoral College. I recently came across some statistics that should cause everyone who votes some concern. Let me share them with you:

Professor Joseph Olson of Hemline University School of Law, St. Paul , Minnesota , points out some interesting facts concerning the Presidential election:

Number of States won by: Democrats: 19 Republicans: 29

Square miles of land won by: Democrats: 580,000 Republicans: 2,427,000

Population of counties won by: Democrats: 127 million Republicans: 143 million
Here's a map of how the election went:

In a few states the Electoral College did what their constituents wanted. However, I have a hard time believing that the "voice" of the people was truly heard in most areas.

We are a country founded upon the voice of the majority, the voice of the people. We elect officials who will represent our voice, if that voice, the voice of the majority is not being heard, it's time to take the attitude that we can make a difference and to start stepping up.

I have written letters to my representatives, I urge you to do the same. And if they don't listen to the voice of the majority, it's time to find someone who will.

Not to scare anyone, but don't discount the fact that the person who will listen just might be YOU!

I want a better America. If we don't stand up for our rights, no one will.

Signs of the times . . .

I've been thinking . . . a lot has been changing around me. In my community and in the world. I am speaking specifically about the war between Israel and Gaza. What's next?

National Debt: Who's in charge of our money?

When I read about bills asking for any amount of money I always wonder "why so much?" And I think "who crunched the numbers and came up with that amount?"I have a theory about who figures out how much money is needed for whatever project we feel the federal govt needs to fund and who knows, they may be in charge of knowing where all the money goes too. Watch on:

Even though this isn't the case, the reality is: we are a nation in financial bondage and we have a government that wants to do something about it. So, they decide to help people who are facing foreclosure save their houses, well, maybe those people can't afford their house and would profit better if they would live within their means. Let's help people not to spend money they don't have. Let's educate people on budgets and how to cook, let's start a club: How not to keep up with the Jones (no matter how great they are). I look around me and there are young married couples trying to jump into a lifestyle they cannot support. It's okay to be poor! Being poor is the new rich! There's a sense of wealth being poor but debt free, no you can't afford a cruise or European holiday, but there's no stress of creditors, or wondering how you're gonna make a payment each month. So do yourself (and in a way our country) a favor, get out of debt and stay there and start a savings account with the money you used to pay to creditors. If you do that you'll have a better sense of freedom, happiness and peace in your life. I promise you that!

Prop 8

Okay, I wasn't going to write anything on this but I can't help speaking up after all the hate I have read as a result of Prop 8 passing.
Seriously, how can anyone take a group seriously when they react in such a hateful manner? I read some posts by a person I don't want to name they were downright rude! This is the way politics goes! One side wins the other loses, it's a democracy (well, sort of). The point is that it doesn't matter where the majority of the money that supports a side comes from. Money does not (or at least it shouldn't) buy votes! The bottom line is the number of those for Prop 8 were greater than those opposed, this is how a side wins, they outnumber the others in votes.
It's time to stop being sore losers and embrace the defeat. A prime example of how a party should react to loss is when Mitt Romney ( a Mormon) lost the bid for President. You better believe the Mormon's didn't go storming the castle because their guy lost! No, instead they got behind the other guys and tried to make a difference there.
I don't deny that hate may be found on both sides of this issue, bottom line is that it's wrong. Regardless, it is wrong!
Please, stop attacking. It's sad to see a nation such as ours divided over such petty issues. In an effort to accommodate and make everybody happy, an impossible feat, we have created division and unhappiness. It's time to just STOP! And to try and live in harmony one with another.
Another thing that weighs heavily on my mind is the cry that people's rights are being infringed upon. Do they not realize that when they go about trying to change things they inevitably end up infringing upon other people's rights? Primarily the rights of the majority. A principle upon which our country was founded was by the voice of the majority, this is not to say minorities may not speak up or do not have a voice, it is simply saying that as long as the majority feel one way, the minorities either need to deal with it or do their best to sway others to create a majority in their favor.
Now you've heard where I stand, I'd like to hear what you have to say on the issue. Please be courteous and refrain from needless attacks, profane language, and/or inaccurate accusations.

New President

Fellow Americans,
Yesterday a new man was elected as President of our great nation. If he is the best we have then God help him . . . I know I will heed the advice of my local religious leader who encouraged us to stand behind the newly elected Commander in Chief regardless of whether or not we voted for him. I pray that he will be true to his words and plant his feet on solid ground. I hope that he lays a firm foundation at the base of his economical solutions so that we don't fall victim to another crisis such as the one we are currently in.
I did not vote for Barack Obama, I feel that worse could have happened. However, I will do my part to maturely and effectively be productive in doing what I can to help our nation rise above its current issues. I encourage all to do so.
This means it's time to go "pro-active"! Learn the issues, form your opinion, and provide ideas for solutions.
Write to you local representatives, tell them your concerns and propose a solution, or offer to provide any help they may need to go forward with another solution. Be responsible and help dig America out of its hole!
I love America! I love my freedom! I love this great land and I know it can be better if we just stand up and fight for it.
God Bless America!