Thoughts of a conservative mind

A Critique of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Raeann

2011-05-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

When my daughter Raeann had to write a critique for her critical writing class in college on the book Rich Dad Poor Dad. My first Thought was, "wow, what a great book for a critical writing class." This book has been used in companies like AmWay and other multilevel marketing to their neophyte sales staff to give them the motivation to sell their products. My brother became enamored of this

Ten Years of Stock Investing

2011-04-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

I don’t use Technical Charts. Buy and Hold still works, but temporary anomalies do occur, and sectors do fall in and out of favor. Right now, the Health sector and the Energy sector are the places to be.From time to time, a stock investor should check how his stock picks have done. We always hear how this investor has made a killing on this investment or that investment, but we never hear

Propositions for CA elections – my vote

2010-10-13T12:53:00.001-07:00

Proposition 19 - Yes -– The legalization of Marijuana. Marijuana essentially is legal in California anyway. The terminator just lowered the penalty for an ounce of marijuana to a mere 100 dollar fine. I have never been under the belief that pot will increase in usage or lead to other harder drugs. It will however lower incarcerations, and put competitive pressures on the Mexican cartels. It

Elections have consequences – now what? The ramifications of Health Care Reform

2010-03-22T10:28:00.001-07:00

I haven't blogged for awhile, but last night's death knell to freedom prompted me to write this new blog entry.Much of my wife's family came to the United States as political refugees escaping the corruption, socialism and the Daniel Ortega type of liberation theology oppressive style government that was and is Nicaragua. Little did they know that just shy of 32 years would their style of

Pete Stark’s Town Hall Meeting

2009-09-14T15:32:00.001-07:00

If it sounds too good to be true, it isn't true – Judge JudyYou muck up everything you get your hands on – Senior Citizen at Pete Stark's Town Hall Meeting."I wouldn't dignify you by peeing on your leg, it wouldn't be worth wasting the urine" - Pete Stark to Senior Citizen, Town Hall Meeting Don't blame Pete - He just can't help himself.Imagine your representive saying to one of your Senior

Health Care Reform or Bust!

2009-08-24T15:10:00.001-07:00

I have been having a lively debate on facebook with a former high school classmate of mine. He says he is a centrist, but for some reason unbeknownst to me, half the liberals I talk to say they are centrists. On his facebook profile page, his political view states the following, "Whatever causes the greatest good for the greatest number." I suppose that would be my philosophy too. I also

Un Amor Sin Igual

2009-08-17T12:50:00.001-07:00

This post is written in SpanishDecidí encuadernar las cartas de Jeanine y yo que nos escribimos durante nuestro noviazgo cuando ella tuvo que regresar a Nicaragua y yo me quedé en California. Estábamos separados por un año. Escribí esta historia acerca de nuestro noviazgo y la puse enfrente de las cartas para que todos pudieran conocer la historia de nuestro amor.Recuerdo cuán difícil fue en

30 years of suffering for the Nicaraguan people

2009-07-20T12:48:00.001-07:00

Speech given by Daniel Ortega at 30th celebration of the Nicaraguan Revolution July 17, 2009.Because the truth is that our sister republic of Bolivia and Venezuela have come to the aid of the people of Nicaragua – that is the truth. We would be without energy in the entire country. There wouldn't be light in Nicaragua nor would companies be able to function if it were not for the solidarity

Images from a Dallas Texas Tea party

2009-07-15T07:28:00.000-07:00

37,000+ tea party goers in the 95%+ sweltering heat with Michelle Malkin.Michelle Malkin speaking

Uprising in Iran

2009-06-15T07:45:00.000-07:00

Jerusalem post:Without support from the United States and other Western countries, Iranian opposition groups will likely stop demonstrations against the Iranian regime and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's declared victory in Friday's presidential elections, senior Israeli defense officials said Sunday. continueWanna bet Barack Obama will not give any support to the uprisingLet's hope we do not have another

My daughter’s letter to herself.

2009-06-13T14:32:00.001-07:00

Here is an assignment I did not know my daughter had, but it was definitely a good assignment. Her eighth grade language arts teacher asked her students to write a letter to themselves. Four years later, she mailed the letters to the students at the end of their senior year in high school. This was definitely a creative idea by Raeann's language arts teacher Mrs. Sisneros. I liked the

Europe’s turn to the right

2009-06-10T12:22:00.001-07:00

"The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain" Professor Higgins so deftly teaches Eliza Doolittle in the musical "My Fair Lady." But, Sunday, it did not rain in Spain, it poured as the left as we would say in America, "Got its proverbial butt kicked." Barack Obama, are you paying attention?The Spanish newspaper, ABC after Sunday's parliamentary elections read, "Zapatero, the absent leader."

Can anyone say, "Jon Voight for President?"

2009-06-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

Brokaw compares Israel to the NAZIs

2009-06-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

The only word for this is "Unbelievable."Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the EconomyPowerline states the following:Much has been made of President Obama's "on the other hand" transition, in his speech yesterday, from the Holocaust to the travails of the Palestinians. Some thought that he implied a kind of equivalence. But the appalling Tom Brokaw reminded us that it

A First in Barack Obama's Poll numbers

2009-06-05T08:45:00.000-07:00

Rasmussen, the most accurate of the polling organizations shows Obama's approval ratings and disapproval ratings to be equal - a first.The President’s ratings have slipped since General Motors filed for bankruptcy to initiate a new government bailout and takeover. Just 26% of Americans believe the GM bailout was a good idea and nearly as many support a boycott of GM products. It remains to be

Obama’s message to Islam

2009-06-04T19:27:00.001-07:00

"Fight and slay the pagans wherever you find them, and see them, belittle them and lie and wait for them in every strategy of war." (The Koran Sura 9 Verse 5)Note: The majority of Muslims in Western countries are not radicalized because they are not influenced by the propaganda of the Middle East, however this does not mean we should not monitor the Mosques in the United States for

Oh, The naiveté of it all

2009-06-02T11:50:00.000-07:00

What does this mean? We are giving Tehran til the end of the year to come up with a Nuclear Weapon. Obama is continuing the footwork of Clinton and BushPresident Barack Obama suggested that Iran may have some right to nuclear energy _ provided it proves by the end of the year that its aspirations are peaceful.In a BBC interview broadcast Tuesday, he also restated plans to pursue direct

Bill O’Reilly’s War of Words.

2009-05-29T11:57:00.001-07:00

Two blogging sites I frequent quite often are Michelle Malkin's sites www.michellemalkin.com and www.hotair.com. On both of these sites, Michelle offers in depth analysis from a conservative perspective of the political world. They are both great sites.The other night while watching "The O'Reilly factor", O'Reilly decided to dump on www.hotair.com by pointing to one derogatory remark on the

Soaking the rich – part 564

2009-05-27T10:30:00.001-07:00

California keeps raising its taxes thinking in its delusional liberal mind that somehow this will extricate the state from its ills. New York was jealous of California, so after California raised its tax rate, New York raised its tax rate. New York is now going to attempt to impose a 2% millionaire tax on "New Yorkers" who earn more than 200,000 dollars a year. The top tax rate will be 8.97%

The gloves are off – Obama vs. Cheney

2009-05-21T17:41:00.001-07:00

me"To the very end of our administration, we kept Al-Queda terrorists busy with other problems. We focused on getting their secrets, instead of sharing ours with them. And on our watch, they never hit this country again." Dick Cheney.Dick Cheney was scheduled to speak weeks in advance at the American Enterprise Institute this morning in defense of the Bush Administration's policies war on

Let's just finish off the auto industry once and for all.

2009-05-19T11:35:00.000-07:00

The car of the futureI am sure glad I have two relatively new cars purchased within the last couple of years, because I saved myself 1,300 dollars per vehicle.Who thinks this increase in car prices Obama has pledged is not a tax on the little guy? Obama was only suppose to tax people who made $250,000 a year or more I thought. By the time it is all said and done with I can guarantee it will be

Guatemala on the verge of collapse

2009-05-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

After the release of a video from the recently assasinated Attorney Rosenberg, Gutatemala has been in a state of crisis. Even the FBI has now become involved.videos

Eurovision - and the winner is "Fairytale" from Norway

2009-05-16T19:15:00.000-07:00

The Winner of the 54th Eurovision contest - Norway - Fairytale by Alexander RybackAlexander Rybak won (with 387 points) the 54th Eurovision in Russia 2009, singing Fairytale, a song inspired by Russian and Norwegian folk music. The song was composed and written by Rybak himself. The song is performed with the modern folk dance company Frikar. The song has received good reviews with a 6 out of 6

Guatemala in Crisis – What President Colom of Guatemala and The Cosa Nostra have in common.

2009-05-15T14:40:00.001-07:00

videos belowI was translating the entire two videos to English when I realized the Guatemalan newspaper, El Periódico had already done it. Talk about recreating the wheel.Guatemala is in the middle of a crisis that seems to have stepped out of the script of a Hollywood movie. Any producer would be envious of the script unfolding in the tiny country of Guatemala. The sad fact is this script is

The press conference that didn't work or Maybe there should be a "truth comission"

2009-05-14T18:57:00.001-07:00

Nancy Pelosi didn't know anything. Pelosi didn't know anything about waterboarding. The CIA lied. Who do you believe?

Eurovisión: There must be another way – Noa and Mira (Israel)

2009-05-14T11:12:00.001-07:00

Noa and Mira - There must be another way.Eurovision is a singing contest among most of the countries of Europe. When Eurovision is on, the entire continent of Europe becomes fixated to their television sets. I still remember when Mocedades won Eurovisión in 1973 with its song Eres Tú. In 1973, Spanish was never heard on American radio stations, but a disc jockey heard the song, played it and

Barack Obama and Notre Dame University

2009-05-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Barack Obama who is the most radical president this country has ever known on abortion is going to give a commencement address at the Catholic University of Notre Dame. The university intends to give Barack Obama a doctorate for his appearance. According to Catholic doctrine, Canon law (that body of law which governs Catholicism) states that abortion is "a Mortal Sin" and excommunication is the

Siemens – Time to divest

2009-05-12T15:01:00.001-07:00

Siemens, located in Germany, operates in three sectors, industry, energy and healthcare. 54% of its revenues comes from the industrial segment. Since I have owned it, I have lost about 36%, but it looks poised for a rebound. The last quarter was a strong quarter for Siemens. Siemen's plans to announce a 50 million wind power factory in Kansas. Siemen's will most likely be a recipient of the

Obama gets it wrong

2009-05-11T14:04:00.000-07:00

I posted a letter from a Hedge Fund Manager , Clifford S. Asness on Friday. Here is an interview with Morningstar with the Hedge Fund Manager

Sin Nombre – A movie review

2009-05-11T07:35:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite movies of all time is El Norte. Filmed in 1983, El Norte recounts the story of a brother and sister from Guatemala who make a dangerous and arduous trek to the North in search for a better life. Each immigrant who leaves his or her country in search of a better life from Latin America has a story, and El Norte puts a face to these immigrants.Sin Nombre, Spanish with English

A letter from a hedge fund manager to the Obama administration

2009-05-08T11:11:00.000-07:00

I decided to post this letter from a hedge fund manager from www.stumblingontruth.com because it demonstrates the strong arm tactics employed by the Obama administration.Unafraid In Greenwich ConnecticutClifford S. Asness, Ph.D.AQR Capital Management, LLCLast updated: 5/5/2009Updated versions available at: StumblingOnTruth.comThe President has just harshly castigated hedge fund managers for being

Special Election - California

2009-05-06T08:27:00.001-07:00

"Arnold Schwarzenegger, the best governor the states contiguous to California have ever had" George WillAn incompetent governor + an incompetent legislature = A special election with six incomprehensible and inane propositions that will have the effect of helping California sink deeper into the abyss.I have written about California's woes here and here When Governor Davis was recalled, the

100 days, 1,360 days to go oh my!

2009-04-30T16:13:00.001-07:00

I have never known someone who loves the limelight as much as Obama does. This guy seems to be on television about every week. In fact, he has caused American Idol to change its airing night during his last two press conferences. He was on again last night on American Idol night, but American Idol was not postponed. I realize Barack Hussein Obama (who is mad I said Hussein?) is America's and

Specter tried to block party switching

2009-04-28T14:57:00.000-07:00

It is obvious to anyone who has an ounce of intelligence that Arlen Specter is changing political parties for political preservation because Rep. Pat Toomey was giving him a run for his money. Polls showed that Arlen Specter was slipping big time against his Republican rival by some ten points. Alan Specter said the following:"Since my election in 1980, as part of the Reagan Big Tent, the

Obama's new buddy - Daniel Ortega

2009-04-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

Just a sample of what Obama's new buddies are likeSpanish belowDear Daniel Ortega and FSLNI was in Nicaragua in 1986-87, 6 months, to build a school in El Carrizal near La Cruz de La India, lived with a very poor family; I was very pleased with this family. This year, 22 years after I returned to visit them, it was a great pleasure to review them, but a huge disappointment to see that there lives

Clueless to the sensitivity of New Yorkers

2009-04-27T15:27:00.000-07:00

Stupid is as Stupid does.Barack Obama continues to be clueless to anything related to 9/11. This time its to New Yorkers near ground zero.NEW YORK (April 27) - A Boeing 747 used by the president was escorted over lower Manhattan by an Air Force fighter jet Monday as part of a government photo opportunity and training mission, causing a brief panic among office workers near ground zero.Workers

The CIA Memos – What was Obama thinking?

2009-04-27T12:23:00.001-07:00

I have just finished reading the entire 40 page CIA interrogation memo, and there are some observations I have made. The notion that the United States tortures is a political charade of immense proportions. These documents should never have been released, and the only people who will benefit from the disclosure of these documents are Al-Queda and other Islamic extremist groups looking to

The effect of the stimulus on Caterpillar - oops the wrong way.

2009-04-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

In January, Caterpillar laid off 22,000 employees. CEO Jim Owens said he would rehire many of those employees back once he received stimulus money, but then recanted. It even prompted Obama to speak at a manufacturing plant at Caterpillar.Caterpillar CAT reported a first-quarter loss of $0.19 per share April 21; its first quarterly loss since 1992. The results highlight the challenges the

World, please love me – I am only human and besides I am better than Bush.

2009-04-21T15:22:00.001-07:00

So as dusk falls, and Obama silently leaves Latin America, he leaves with a somber heart as he ponders," Why did Daniel Ortega say that about America when I was sitting right there? Why did Hugo Chavez hand me that anti-American book so the world could see. Don't they get it? I just want them to love me. I am not Bush. Bush did mean things and I am a nice guy – can't they see that?" L

Please help pay off Hillary's debt

2009-04-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

The Clintons are now offering prizes to help pay off Hillary's debt.you get to 1) Spend the day with Bill Clinton2) Attend the American Idol Season Finale3) Spend the day in Washington DC with James Carville or Paul BengalaI think I will pick number two or maybe I will keep my money. Here is the letterDear XXXX, Imagine yourself walking into an exclusive event in New York accompanied by none

Tea Party, USA

2009-04-15T16:22:00.000-07:00

Tea Parties to protest government bailouts and government spending are sprouting up all over the U.S..Pajama Media states why he is attending a tea partyLikewise my participation is not an act of opposition to the Obama administration. I go out to the tea party to represent the things that I’m for. I’m for capitalism and the free market, not merely against government paternalism that dictates

Goodbye to Mari Trini

2009-04-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

Muere Mari Trini.Mari Trini, one of my favorite singers of the 70s from Murcia Spain, after a long illness, died today.Listen to Amores by Mari TriniListen to Ayúdala by Mari TriniListen to 1972 Interview (in Spanish) by Mari TriniMari Trini reciting poetry (1973 - Spanish)

Guest faints on Fox News

2009-04-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

While I was watching this, I knew there was something wrong with the guest as he was talking with Glenn Beck. You can see him wavering before anyone realizes what is going on. I have a neurological disorder www.episodicataxia.org, and what he was doing to keep standing looked like what I do before I crash and burn. I don't usually like talking about my disorder, but when I saw this I felt like

A Hero Freed

2009-04-12T12:06:00.001-07:00

Captain Richard Phillips was finally freed after a tense standoff with the U.S. Navy. The captain is a true hero who traded his life for that of his fellow crewmen. US Navy seals used a daring rescue plan and with lightening speed overtook the Somali pirates in the dead of night. Four pirates were killed and one pirate was wounded. Captain Richard Phillips was unharmed. The AP reports that

Not Guilty

2009-04-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

A dutch television station says that Osama Bin Laden is not guilty of the 3,000 murders at the World Trade Center.Hollywood Reporter: A Dutch TV jury has found Osama bin Laden not guilty of the Sept. 11 attacks. In the conclusion Wednesday night to the show "Devil's Advocate" on Dutch public broadcaster Nederland 2, the jury of two men and three women, along with the studio audience, ruled there

Raeann's Graduation from High School

2009-04-09T12:59:00.000-07:00

This is to announce Raeann's graduation from High School on June 20, 2009Make a Smilebox slideshow

Obama’s European Vacation

2009-04-08T14:10:00.001-07:00

"There have been times when Americans shown arrogance, and been dismissive even derisive" were the words of Barack Obama in Strasbourg France. I have never heard a president talk this way about our country. I have never heard another chief of state talk this way about his/her country. Obama continued to rapturous applause, "The United States does not and will not torture." The United States

It has begun

2009-04-07T11:40:00.001-07:00

I will cut tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending. I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems. I will not weaponize space. I will slow our development of future combat systems Barack's pledge on cutting defense is coming to fruition. Defense Secretary Gates has begun the process of decimating our military. His proposed military cuts include the following (check out

A Fond Farewell

2009-04-03T09:56:00.000-07:00

George Clooney's politics aside, I have to say I will miss ER. I have been a faithful viewer from the beginning to the end. It's weekly audience shrank to 9 million viewers, but I was still one of the faithful.I loved the fast paced drama of the series. What I didn't know about the drama was what the Mercury News reported today.Written in the mid-1970s by the late Michael Crichton as a film

Power Over Death

2009-04-02T13:20:00.001-07:00

"If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain" 1 Corinthians 15:14 I thought since Easter will soon be upon us, I would write a piece on the resurrection of Jesus.The one event I will always remember as a young child growing up in a staunch conservative Catholic family of fourteen is the Stations of the Cross which we attended every Lenten season. My

Good Works in Ukraine

2009-03-31T08:54:00.001-07:00

My niece, Jessica has been in the Ukraine for several years now, and I thought I would add this to my blog as she is looking for financial help for her school where she teaches. Jessica is not only a Peace Corps Volunteer, but she is a writer too, and it is enjoyable reading about her experiences. She is from Loveland Colorado, and she blogs about her experiences in Loveland's local newspaper

Lovell Mixon - A Cold Blooded Killer

2009-03-28T13:34:00.000-07:00

BeforeI will not provide a link to the group responsible for organizing the protests in Oakland praising Lovell Mixon for the killing of four police officers. Disgraceful doesn't even begin to describe the actions of these individuals who elevate a cold blooded killer to the position of sainthood. There is no difference between them and the Muslim fanatics who praise suicide bombers.Where are

Obama and invasion of privacy

2009-03-27T14:08:00.000-07:00

The Democrats have always been vociferous about invasion of privacy. There cannot be anything more outrageous, more invasive than this. This is government expansion at its worse

Elections in El Salvador – What they mean.

2009-03-24T15:08:00.001-07:00

This is an in depth analysis of what the recent elections in El Salvador mean to the United States. I have broken down this piece in segments so it is easier to digest. While the United States is embroiled in made up controversies with the AIG bonuses, and while Barack Obama spends trillions of dollars in vain attempts to try and reignite this economy, there is something nefarious going on in

Is Anybody Listening?

2009-03-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

A video on how the recession is touching high school students in Pomona, Calfornia.I vehemently disagree with Barack Obama's policies, but when he saw this video, he included the students in his speech, and he subsequently visited them at Village Academy High in Pomona. I give credit where credit is due. This was impressive. He may have been doing it for political posturing, or he may truly

I am not buying….

2009-03-18T15:49:00.001-07:00

"If it doesn't make sense, it's not true" - Judge JudyThe stock market is up for the fifth day in a row, but I am not buying. In a bear market, there will always be bear market rallies. For years investors have been advised to diversify and to buy and hold in bear markets and in bull markets because this way investors purchase stocks at varying prices. In the long run, the investor should come

The Fed is printing money.

2009-03-16T10:56:00.000-07:00

Part onePart twoWell, Ben Bernanke last night on 60 minutes confirmed what we all knew. While it is the job of the Fed to control the money supply, the Fed is printing money at an unprecedented rate, and the result will ultimately be inflationary. I had to rewind my DVR to hear him say it again. Imagine if you have a bank account, and you run short of funds. You call up your bank and ask the

California’s Foster Youth

2009-03-13T11:09:00.001-07:00

There is much to dislike about the Foster Care system in California, but the proposal in front of California legislators, AB 12 will go a long way in alleviating one of the major pitfalls of the System . As a parent who has been involved with foster youth, and parents of foster youth, I have seen firsthand the downside of the system, but AB 12 could give foster kids a chance in life.Imagine

The Lights are Fading....

2009-03-11T08:36:00.000-07:00

Salon.com is one of those far-left websites like moveon.org or mediamatters.org. So, when one of it's liberal contributors begins to recognize the recklessness of the Obama administration, one has to wonder if the lights are beginning to fade.Camille Paglia in Salon.com, an Obama supporter and a liberal writer makes some interesting observations in her piece "Heads should Roll."Yes, free the

Obama too Tired?

2009-03-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

The Telegraph reports that Barack Obama may have been too tired to properly welcome Prime Minister Gordon Brown.Sources close to the White House say Mr Obama and his staff have been "overwhelmed" by the economic meltdown and have voiced concerns that the new president is not getting enough rest.While I am sure that that is not the real reason Barack Obama gave Gordon Brown less than a stellar

Barack Obama snubs the Prime Minister of Britain and Barack's message to the Stock Market

2009-03-06T11:44:00.001-08:00

"If I had only followed CNBC's advice, I'd have a million dollars today provided I'd started with $100 million." Jon Stewart, The Daily ShowWhen I attended college, I received a scholarship to travel to Spain with the Experiment in International Living. I lived with a Spanish family and learned about Spanish culture or Spanish women as some have suggested. We were advised to find a gift that

Jim Cramer "The Greatest Wealth Destruction by a President"

2009-03-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

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“In God we trust; all others pay cash.” – Berkshire’s annual letter to Shareholder’s

2009-03-03T12:38:00.001-08:00

The annual letter by Warren Buffet was sent to Shareholder's over the weekend. For investors, Buffett's letter is always welcome and an interesting read. Buffett is a liberal, but he is also one of the most knowledgeable minds in the investing world. Buffett's letter not only gives the state of affairs on Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett's company, but it is very instructive on the economy.

Change we can believe in Japanese Style

2009-02-26T14:27:00.000-08:00

The Good, the Bad and the Ugl(ier) – Obama’s Address to Congress

2009-02-25T13:35:00.001-08:00

"We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before." Barack ObamaIf I were to grade Obama's speech last night, I would give him a 95. I do not know who the speechwriter was, but he wrote one heck of a speech. There was an optimistic tone in Obama's speech, a change of pace from his usual blame-bush, talking-down-the-economy diatribe that has

California Commits Suicide

2009-02-20T09:32:00.001-08:00

California is on its way to self-destruction. The Budget which was just passed by both houses means that a family of four will be paying approximately $1,500.00 more in taxes at time when California can least afford it and in an economy that Obama has repeatedly equated to a quasi-Great Depression. Why doesn't California understand that when you raise taxes, the ones you want to stay, leave?

Barack Obama Opposes "The Fairness Doctrine"

2009-02-18T18:04:00.000-08:00

Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and a myriad of Democratic pols have been pushing for reinstating "The Fairness Doctrine." "The Fairness Doctrine" is anything but fair. It is just a way of suppressing free speech. It is the liberal's way of muzzling conservative talk radio. Of couse, that begs the question, what about MSNBC? PBS? the New York Times? Different view points from the entire political

Drinking the Stimulus Kool-Aid

2009-02-17T12:57:00.001-08:00

The stock market continues to tank as President Obama signs his massive generational theft act. Today it is almost 300 points down since the market opened. Keynesian economics has never worked, and it won't work this time. On November the 4th, the day a gullible public elected a radical leftist to the White House, the Dow Jones stood at 9654. Today the Dow sits at 7,552, a drop of 2,102

Todos Somos Marta

2009-02-16T15:54:00.001-08:00

The worst fear of a parent is the loss of a child. As a parent of an 18 year old daughter, I understand how hard it is to keep your daughter safe when she sometimes does not understand the dangers of society. I cannot imagine losing a child. The disappearance and tragic death of 17 year old Marta del Castillo has shocked the country of Spain. Her disappearance has been dominant in the Spanish

The Theft of America by Barack Obama

2009-02-10T10:44:00.001-08:00

An era of progressive change is within reach, no longer an idle dream, just look at the new lay of the land, a friend of labor and its allies sits in the White House. Sam Webb, Chair of the Communist Party, USALie of the day: "This Bill does not have a single earmark in it." Barack ObamaWe are about to witness one of the greatest tragedies in American History – the fleecing of America. We are

Nancy - the queen of dumb or Let me pick a number out of my hat.

2009-02-04T10:57:00.000-08:00

How has this nation even survived? If we don't pass Barack and Nancy's non-stimulus stimulus plan 500 million Americans lose their job a month (source: Nancy Pelosi)Well how about this - if we pass the non-stimulus stimulus plan, a billion Americans will lose their job a month (source: Me). Wait - stop the presses, Isn't the population of the US around 300 million people. So according to

Free Breakfast Anyone?

2009-02-03T15:53:00.001-08:00

And so it was, in these times of economic woe, we gazed in wonderment at the Denny's free Grand Slam Breakfast ad that was aired during the third quarter of the Super Bowl. Was it true? Was Denny's really going to give out free breakfasts? Come in for a free Gran Slam Breakfast the ad would say as it beckoned fans of all ages. Free breakfast – now that is an advertisement. An estimated one

He is the Man Who Makes My Cup of Tea Every Morning.

2009-01-27T08:38:00.001-08:00

Note: The video may be a little shaky at times but I didn't have a tripod.Saturday, we decided to drive to Danville, an hour away to see the celebration of U.S. Airways pilot Captain Chesley "Sulley" Sullenberg lll, the man responsible for ditching an Airbus 320 on the Hudson River and saving 155 passengers from the cold and frigid waters of New York – an amazing feat. After the plane landed,

The Coronation of “The Anointed One”

2009-01-20T11:59:00.001-08:00

I understand the historical nature of Barack Obama's inauguration. I understand the euphoria African-Americans must feel with a black man as president. I understand the wave of optimism sweeping the country because we have broken the racial divide. I can even understand some of the frenzy the media has showered over this man, but is it me or has this guy been elevated to the position of a god?

It's about time

2009-01-19T11:43:00.000-08:00

This should have been done a long time ago, but it's better late than never.WASHINGTON (AP) - In his final acts of clemency, President George W. Bush on Monday commuted the prison sentences of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents whose convictions for shooting a Mexican drug dealer ignited fierce debate about illegal immigration. Bush's decision to commute the sentences of Ignacio Ramos and Jose

Police Shooting in Oakland

2009-01-16T08:06:00.001-08:00

The killing of a young 22 year old African-American male in the Oakland Bart Station on Jan 1st was a tragedy of unprecedented proportion. When you look at the video of the shooting, you cannot but put your hands up in dismay and think that this was a premeditated murder where outrage was justified. According to the examiner, the police tried to confiscate video phones. Nice try – Doesn't

24 – Jack Bauer is Back

2009-01-14T09:12:00.001-08:00

California – Paradise Lost

2009-01-12T09:11:00.001-08:00

Santa Cruz is only about an hour's drive from where I live. I love to eat on the wharf with an ocean side view by the boardwalk. It is one of those many pristine places that beckons visitors who come from miles around to see what California has to offer. I have posted several pictures. The first one is of the restaurant where we ate, and the second one is of my daughter standing on the wharf.

Wicker or Rattan Conservatory Furniture in the UK

2009-01-12T09:07:00.001-08:00

How do you relax after a long day? Do you come home and lay on a nice comfortable sofa or do you prefer lounging about in a nice comfortable chair. If you want to relax in style and comfort, there is only one place that offers exquisitely designed Conservatory Furniture. 2furnish's Conservatory Furniture offers you a variety of comfortable choices. 2furnish offers you the finest cane,

Learning Spanish with real life experiences

2009-01-07T15:24:00.001-08:00

Learning a foreign language can be a daunting challenge, but it is also a rewarding experience. Certain words become seared into your mind because of some incidents that happen along the way. And, so it was with me….I was in Segovia Spain during one of those wet and rainy nights common in Segovia the Summer of 73. I was accompanied by two Segovian ladies, one on each side. I carried the

Al Franken steals the election.

2009-01-05T16:17:00.000-08:00

Who says we aren't like Nicaragua? or any other third world country for that matter?Minnesota Board Calls Senate Race for Franken - yeah rightMichelle Malkin also has the scoop.The Wall Street Journal in a piece entitled Funny Business in Minnesota states the following:Minnesotans like to think that their state isn't like New Jersey or Louisiana, and typically it isn't. But we can't recall a

Another year gone

2009-01-02T13:56:00.001-08:00

Well, I decided to join in the fun and festivities and go to a New Year's Eve party with my brother. His wife is from Mexico, so we went to the New Year's bash from her side of the family. Her relatives and siblings total a small city. The music was loud, and the food plenty. The music was so loud; you could not hear yourself think. "How are you doing?" one would ask in Spanish, "The weather

Arnold Scharzenegger - the Al Gore of California

2008-12-22T13:39:00.001-08:00

Sometimes you want to just take a politician, pick him up and shake him. That is how I felt when watching Arnold Schwarzenegger last night on 60 miutes trying to blame the wild fires in California with correspondent Scott Pelley on global warming.The wildfires in California have nothing to do with global warming. It is just an excuse for Schwarzenegger to continue this road to perdition during

Your place to shop for police and security gear

2008-12-22T13:06:00.001-08:00

If you need any type of police gear or security gear, L.A. Police Gear, Inc Headquarters is the place. L.A. Police Gear was founded by Los Angeles area Police officers and serves the general public, military personnel, security professionals and police officers.Security is paramount to L.A. police gear and the company not only sells to cops as you may think, but the company sells to everyone.

Congratulations Jacque

2008-12-19T12:50:00.000-08:00

Congratulations JacqueYou had many tragedies befall in your short life. Today you passed the nursing boards. You have overcome those obstacles. You did it! Click on the link to see your RN number. Your parents must be proud. Monique would be proud. I am proud.

Throwing pancakes at the wall Bernanke style

2008-12-18T18:01:00.001-08:00

"I've abandoned free-market principles to save the free-market system" President George W. Bush"Obama's stimulus plan makes as much sense as paying my wife and kids to work for me to increase the cash flow in our household"A reader from the wall street journal Isn't that an astounding admission from a President of the United States? In other words, we have turned to socialism to save the

Report wrong numbers

2008-12-17T19:32:00.001-08:00

How many times have you received a call from some unknown caller? It was probably that telemarketer or some another annoying call that has been bothering you for weeks. How often did you want to find out who it was and couldn't? Now you can. Phone number reporting has become easy with reportphonenumbers.com. Enter the number and see what other users have reported about that number. Any

Not another Christmas newsletter

2008-12-17T12:47:00.001-08:00

Christmas 1964This year passed by all too quickly. We have seven in school now and it really doesn't seem possible. Marjorie is a freshman in High School, Cathy in eighth, Andy in seventh, Mark and Matthew in fifth, Christopher in second, and Cecilia in first. They are enrolled in four different schools, but all leave approximately the same time every morning…..That was the first paragraph of

Commercial concrete construction

2008-12-16T12:28:00.001-08:00

Concrete Contractors Interstate dba Single Eagle Inc, (CCI) was established in 1986 and its offices are located in Poway, San Diego County. If you need concrete in San Diego, CCI is a diverse commercial concrete construction and general engineering firm with 20 years of excellence and experience.CCI) understands the importance of meeting schedules and meeting the demands of periods of rapid

Severance rewards lack of integrity

2008-12-15T18:23:00.000-08:00

This is the editorial written by my brother Andy Dias, a teacher in the Alum Rock School district, to the San Jose Mercury and published in the Sunday paper December 15, 2008. Andy's editorial was in response to a $294,000 severance package plus benefits negotiated by Norma Martinez with the Alum Rock School District Board and reported by the San Jose Mercury on December 03. The San Jose

High Quality Inexpensive Eyeglasses

2008-12-15T13:12:00.001-08:00

Are you still looking for ways to get through this bad economy? If you wear eyeglasses like I do, then optical4less is for you. Here is one site that finally will give you a decent price on glasses in good times and bad.Have you ever gone to your optician only to purchase a pair of eyeglasses that was much more than you expected to pay? That need no longer be the case. You can now order high

The Mortgage Crisis Keeps on Coming

2008-12-15T11:05:00.001-08:00

Watch CBS Videos OnlineEveryone should have watched the second segment of 60 minutes last night. If you missed it, you have a chance to see it by clicking on the above embedded link.I have been following Whitney Tilson for some time now. He is one of the few analysts that had this subprime mortgage crisis right. In my posting Fixing the Financial mess in four easy steps, I quote Whitney Tilson

Bailout killed – It’s about time!!

2008-12-12T11:38:00.001-08:00

Lie of the day: "I dread looking at Wall Street," "It's not going to be a pleasant sight." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Does anyone really think Harry Reid cares what the stock market does? I don't. The stock market was down several hundred points in the morning, but has recovered substantially since. Even the market realizes this isn't the end of the world. The automakers should go

A Christmas Newsletter - Christmas 2008

2008-12-12T08:14:00.001-08:00

(English Version) Part 1 is a reprint of Black Friday. If you read part 1, skip to part 2.Part 1 – Black FridayI told myself I was not going to do it. I was going to stay home and sit back and avoid the throngs of people at the malls. I was going to avoid the meandering circuitously through parking lot after parking lot searching for that one elusive parking space. I was not going to engage

Dong Yun Yoon

2008-12-11T23:15:00.001-08:00

I can't even imagineSend Donations toDong Yun Yoonc/o Rev. Kevin LeeKorean United Methodist Church3520 Mount Acadia BlvdSan Diego, CA 92111

Una Carta Navideña - Navidad 2008

2008-12-11T08:04:00.001-08:00

Navidad 2008 (versión en español) Cada año, escribo una tarjeta navideña y se la mando a todos mis parientes y amigos y amigos de antaño para mantenerme siempre en contacto. Ésta es una tradición americana que a veces hacemos en vez de sólo mandar una sencilla tarjeta de navidad. La carta que sigue es la carta que yo mandé Parte 1 – El Viernes NegroMe dije que no iba a ir de compras. Me iba a

Peter Schiff on the economy

2008-12-09T10:30:00.000-08:00

I wonder if this is how Jesus felt? This is Peter Schiff on the economy before the subprime meltdown. Picked this up from bloggingstocks.com. Peter was laughed off the stage from every roundtable he was on, but he proved to be quite prescient in his predictions. This is a must watch video.

La Purísima / La Gritería, Nicaragua

2008-12-08T08:14:00.001-08:00

A Spanish reporter during la Griteria in Leon NicaraguaVideo part 1Part 2 Below / Parte 2 abajoYesterday, December the 7th was the celebration of La Gritería in Nicaragua. I wrote the following several years ago when I attended this unique celebration throughout Nicuaragua. The First is in English, the Second in Spanish. English The firecrackers went off at 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

Justice Served

2008-12-05T18:14:00.000-08:00

Isn't Karma sweet. No amount of whining will help now.After hearing a statement of remorse from Simpson, whose voice quavered as he spoke, District Judge Jackie Glass imposed a sentence that will keep the former football star behind bars between nine and 33 years.“I’m not here to try and cause any retribution or any payback for anything else,” the judge told the packed courtroom before

Do we feel safe now?

2008-12-05T08:33:00.001-08:00

This should give everyone pause. John Brennan, ex-CIA director withdrew his name from consideration as CIA director. Brennan stated: "It has been immaterial to the critics that I have been a strong opponent of many of the policies of the Bush administration, such as the preemptive war in Iraq and coercive interrogation tactics, to include waterboarding," Brennan said, referring to a