Conservative Thread: We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once

[Tink & Goofy]

How about some Famous Dave's?

 

[breezy1077]

How about some Famous Dave's?

Yes, please!!!

 

[Soarin08]

Breezy and T&G- you ladies outdid yourselves!!! Wow!!!!! BBQ just happens to be one of my favorite kinds of food!

 

[Disneycrazymom]

Thank-you I love famous Dave's!

For all our June travelers - Southwest just opened flights until June 26. Too much for us right now and I guess we will drive (I hate to drive, DH loves to drive) We always decide by the price of the flights. If they are only 20% more than driving I win but not this trip I don't think!

 

[#1hockeymom]

Hi y'all. Good news/bad news

Good news: My daughter's cheer team won 1st place at their competition this weekend!

Bad news: Her nose was broken during the practice right before they competed. She was a trooper and did compete. She's a base and the flyer slipped and her foot hit Rie right in the nose. The doc said she may or may not need surgery. We have to wait 10 days to see if her septum moves back into place after the swelling goes down. As for the break, it should heal fine on it's own.

Congrats to her team! What a wonderful accomplishment! On her nose... not so good. I hope she feels better soon. That is great she can do her classes by eschool. AWESOME!

If a broken nose is not bad enough, the poor kid gets a head cold too!

Hope she is better soon!



News for today:
The Government is looking at taxing cow flatulence!

EPA's Air Pollution Target: Flatulent Cows
Agency May Tax Livestock Farms For Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Farmers Furious

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 5, 2008


For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if the federal government decides to charge fees for air-polluting animals.

Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion, which they contend is a possible consequence of an Environmental Protection Agency report after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that greenhouse gases emitted by belching and flatulence amounts to air pollution.
"This is one of the most ridiculous things the federal government has tried to do," said Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks, an outspoken opponent of the fees.

EPA officials insisted Friday that the lengthy, highly technical report, which mostly focuses on other sources of air pollution, does not include a proposal to tax livestock.

But the American Farm Bureau Federation said, based on federal agriculture department figures, it would require farms or ranches with more than 25 dairy cows, 50 beef cattle or 200 hogs to pay an annual fee of about $175 for each dairy cow, $87.50 per head of beef cattle and $20 for each hog.

The executive vice president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Ken Hamilton, estimated the fee would cost owners of a modest-sized cattle ranch $30,000 to $40,000 a year. He said he has talked to a number of livestock owners about the proposals, and "all have said if the fees were carried out, it would bankrupt them."

Sparks said Wednesday he's worried the fee could be extended to chickens and other farm animals and cause more meat to be imported.

"We'll let other countries put food on our tables like they are putting gas in our cars. Other countries don't have the health standards we have," Sparks said.

The farm groups say the fee would apply to farms with livestock operations that emit more than 100 tons of carbon emissions in a year and fall under federal Clean Air Act provisions.

EPA officials said the agency has not taken a position on any of the matters discussed in its response to the Supreme Court ruling. And John Millett, a spokesman for EPA's air and radiation division, said there has been an oversimplification of the EPA's document "to the point of distortion."

"EPA is not proposing any type of tax on livestock," he said.

The EPA briefly mentions "raising livestock" in its report on ways to regulate greehnouse gases under the provisions of the Clean Air Act. Paul Schlegel, director of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said it determined the possible fees that could be imposed by using Agriculture Department statistics on the amount of greenhouse gases that come from livestock and applied it to the EPA's permitting rules.

It seems there is an ulterior motive, to destroy livestock farms.Perry Mobley, Alabama Farmers FederationFarmers from across the country have expressed outrage over the EPA report, both on Internet sites and in opinions sent to EPA during a public comment period that ended last week. Many call it a "cow tax" and say the EPA proposed it.

"It's something that really has a very big potential adverse impact for the livestock industry," said Rick Krause, the senior director of congressional relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The fee would cover the cost of a permit for the livestock operations. While farmers say it would drive them out of business, an organization supporting the proposal hopes it forces the farms and ranches to switch to healthier crops. "It makes perfect sense if you are looking for ways to cut down on meat consumption and recoup environmental losses," said Bruce Friedrich, a spokesman in Washington for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
"We certainly support making factory farms pay their fair share," he said.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, a Republican from Haleyville in northwest Alabama, said he has spoken with EPA officials and doesn't believe the cow tax is a serious proposal that will ever be adopted by the agency.

"Who comes up with this kind of stuff?" said Perry Mobley, director of the Alabama Farmers Federation's beef division. "It seems there is an ulterior motive, to destroy livestock farms. This would certainly put them out of business."


http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/05/tech/main4651448.shtml

I saw/heard this a few days ago. I couldn't stop laughing. I agree with Mobley's statement at the end and it is exactly what DH and I said.

Hey guys, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich — a democrat — was arrested by the feds this morning at his home on corruption charges. He's part of the Tony Rezko scandal that many of you will recall incuded allegations of corruption by Barack Obama. Apparently the feds moved in because there were some shenanigans going on in his selecting the replacement in the Senate of Obama — Blagojevich tried to "sell" the seat to the highest bidder, apparently. This is the political environment our new president comes from. Buckle up. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!

Glad he was caught!

Or my big dually Chevy quadcab with a 454 engine. It's bigger than an SUV.
Don't drive it, though. Not because of pollution but because it sucks gas like barbra streisand drinks the blood of virgins.

LMAO!!

How about some Famous Dave's?

Yes, Please!!

I have news.. yes.. GOOD NEWS!!
HR called me. It doesn't get approval until the board meeting on the 17th *night*, but on the 18th (for two days) I have a job as the ELA interventionist for the remainder of the school year! Yes... that means my benefits are back! I've been saying major prayers before each hockey game.

ELA interventionist probably means no classroom and a floater, but I DON'T CARE! I don't know the school, either, but I DON'T CARE! The answer to my prayers just floated down! THANK YOU, GOD!

 

[Disneycrazymom]

Congrats to you Hockey Mom!

 

[Tink & Goofy]

I have news.. yes.. GOOD NEWS!!
HR called me. It doesn't get approval until the board meeting on the 17th *night*, but on the 18th (for two days) I have a job as the ELA interventionist for the remainder of the school year! Yes... that means my benefits are back! I've been saying major prayers before each hockey game.

ELA interventionist probably means no classroom and a floater, but I DON'T CARE! I don't know the school, either, but I DON'T CARE! The answer to my prayers just floated down! THANK YOU, GOD!

Thank-you I love famous Dave's!

Mmm, me too! Let's go!

Breezy and T&G- you ladies outdid yourselves!!! Wow!!!!! BBQ just happens to be one of my favorite kinds of food!

Yes, ma'am.

 

[#1hockeymom]

I reread, and in my excitement I didn't explain that I'd still have the job from Jan-june. The two days part is due to Christmas break. This also means I get paid for Christmas Day and New Years. Yes, we've lost half my pay this year, but... WE MADE IT!

*huge giant sigh* Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Ok, I'm hungry now!

 

[Tink & Goofy]

I reread, and in my excitement I didn't explain that I'd still have the job from Jan-june. The two days part is due to Christmas break. This also means I get paid for Christmas Day and New Years. Yes, we've lost half my pay this year, but... WE MADE IT!

*huge giant sigh* Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Ok, I'm hungry now!

Have some crablegs in celebration!

 

[breezy1077]

I have news.. yes.. GOOD NEWS!!
HR called me. It doesn't get approval until the board meeting on the 17th *night*, but on the 18th (for two days) I have a job as the ELA interventionist for the remainder of the school year! Yes... that means my benefits are back! I've been saying major prayers before each hockey game.

ELA interventionist probably means no classroom and a floater, but I DON'T CARE! I don't know the school, either, but I DON'T CARE! The answer to my prayers just floated down! THANK YOU, GOD!

YAY God!!!

 

[#1hockeymom]

*still happydancing* Thanks, everyone! I am on cloud nine! No, I will not go out on a spending spree. I need the board to approve this, first, but if HR called me its a REALLY GOOD SIGN! I've been calling HR every week since June. It was really nice to get a call coming the other way!

 

[MeghansMommy]

I'm not a big eggnog fan, either. I don't like eggs so I can taste them in it. Maybe it would hep if I drank the one with a bottle of rum, savvy?


I'm watching this commercial for sinupret...have ya'll seen this? I'll paraphrase it here:
Daughter: "I love you more!"
Mom:"No, I love you more because I got you some liquid to squeeze up your nose and liquify your boogers so they drip down the back of your throat! Next I'll give it to your father so he stops wiping his on the sofa!"

Doing some cookie baking...chocolate chip, peanut butter and snickerdoodle.

Ewwww. What the heck are they trying to sell with that commercial? Never seen it (and hope I don't).

If a broken nose is not bad enough, the poor kid gets a head cold too!

Hope she is better soon!

News for today:
The Government is looking at taxing cow flatulence!

EPA's Air Pollution Target: Flatulent Cows
Agency May Tax Livestock Farms For Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Farmers Furious

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 5, 2008


For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if the federal government decides to charge fees for air-polluting animals.

Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion, which they contend is a possible consequence of an Environmental Protection Agency report after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that greenhouse gases emitted by belching and flatulence amounts to air pollution.
"This is one of the most ridiculous things the federal government has tried to do," said Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks, an outspoken opponent of the fees.

EPA officials insisted Friday that the lengthy, highly technical report, which mostly focuses on other sources of air pollution, does not include a proposal to tax livestock.

But the American Farm Bureau Federation said, based on federal agriculture department figures, it would require farms or ranches with more than 25 dairy cows, 50 beef cattle or 200 hogs to pay an annual fee of about $175 for each dairy cow, $87.50 per head of beef cattle and $20 for each hog.

The executive vice president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Ken Hamilton, estimated the fee would cost owners of a modest-sized cattle ranch $30,000 to $40,000 a year. He said he has talked to a number of livestock owners about the proposals, and "all have said if the fees were carried out, it would bankrupt them."

Sparks said Wednesday he's worried the fee could be extended to chickens and other farm animals and cause more meat to be imported.

"We'll let other countries put food on our tables like they are putting gas in our cars. Other countries don't have the health standards we have," Sparks said.

The farm groups say the fee would apply to farms with livestock operations that emit more than 100 tons of carbon emissions in a year and fall under federal Clean Air Act provisions.

EPA officials said the agency has not taken a position on any of the matters discussed in its response to the Supreme Court ruling. And John Millett, a spokesman for EPA's air and radiation division, said there has been an oversimplification of the EPA's document "to the point of distortion."

"EPA is not proposing any type of tax on livestock," he said.

The EPA briefly mentions "raising livestock" in its report on ways to regulate greehnouse gases under the provisions of the Clean Air Act. Paul Schlegel, director of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said it determined the possible fees that could be imposed by using Agriculture Department statistics on the amount of greenhouse gases that come from livestock and applied it to the EPA's permitting rules.

It seems there is an ulterior motive, to destroy livestock farms.Perry Mobley, Alabama Farmers FederationFarmers from across the country have expressed outrage over the EPA report, both on Internet sites and in opinions sent to EPA during a public comment period that ended last week. Many call it a "cow tax" and say the EPA proposed it.

"It's something that really has a very big potential adverse impact for the livestock industry," said Rick Krause, the senior director of congressional relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The fee would cover the cost of a permit for the livestock operations. While farmers say it would drive them out of business, an organization supporting the proposal hopes it forces the farms and ranches to switch to healthier crops. "It makes perfect sense if you are looking for ways to cut down on meat consumption and recoup environmental losses," said Bruce Friedrich, a spokesman in Washington for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
"We certainly support making factory farms pay their fair share," he said.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, a Republican from Haleyville in northwest Alabama, said he has spoken with EPA officials and doesn't believe the cow tax is a serious proposal that will ever be adopted by the agency.

"Who comes up with this kind of stuff?" said Perry Mobley, director of the Alabama Farmers Federation's beef division. "It seems there is an ulterior motive, to destroy livestock farms. This would certainly put them out of business."


http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/05/tech/main4651448.shtml

Sigh. I don't know what to say. Maybe we can give the cows some tums and the politicians who are for this some exlax?

Rie and I say thanks for the !

I hope Rie is feeling better. Poor kid. Congrats on winning though!

Hey guys, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich — a democrat — was arrested by the feds this morning at his home on corruption charges. He's part of the Tony Rezko scandal that many of you will recall incuded allegations of corruption by Barack Obama. Apparently the feds moved in because there were some shenanigans going on in his selecting the replacement in the Senate of Obama — Blagojevich tried to "sell" the seat to the highest bidder, apparently. This is the political environment our new president comes from. Buckle up. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!

But he's bringing us hope and change. Come on Loco - change....hope....what more can you ask for?

NO KIDDING...I love my steak, and no PETA people are gonna tell me I can't have it. I am all over that (@#*$&)$@# organization.

We have 2 dogs and they stay in the backyard...one of them will bark at pretty much anything that moves....like....leaves. Needless to say Nanook is not the quietest dog in the world, but there are lots of dogs in the neighborhood so it's no biggie. I came outside one day mid-afternoon and there were PETA pamphlets plastered on my front door, apparently because I'm being cruel to my dog by having her outside....on a perfectly sunny spring day in Texas. Anyway, There was a number for a PETA headquarters on the pamphlets so I called them and told them that if I caught them on my property again I would shoot first, ask questions later, as per the castle doctrine in Texas, I viewed them as an imminent threat to my home, property, and safety.

They haven't been back since.

On another note...have any of you guys seen these new commercials from a group of Al Gore fans claiming that there is no such thing as clean coal technology? Makes me want to puke.... They're about as bad as WWF, with their sad-eyed hollywood actors claiming that the polar bears need our help, so please send them money. We actually called their number and when they answered, we asked them if the money we were donating was specifically going to go to help polar bears, because we wouldn't want to help save any of the not-so-cute creatures that are ACTUALLY ENDANGERED, as opposed to the cute fuzzy polar bears who appear to be having more sex than ever before, as they've had a 400+% increase in their population over the last 2 decades....they hung up.

Nothing like ruffling the feathers of a few misinformed idiots to start your day

Sigh.

HR called me. It doesn't get approval until the board meeting on the 17th *night*, but on the 18th (for two days) I have a job as the ELA interventionist for the remainder of the school year! Yes... that means my benefits are back! I've been saying major prayers before each hockey game.

ELA interventionist probably means no classroom and a floater, but I DON'T CARE! I don't know the school, either, but I DON'T CARE! The answer to my prayers just floated down! THANK YOU, GOD!

CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! What is an ELA interventionist?

I can't tell you how happy I am for you - and right before Christmas too! Way to go!

Did your son get his snow day? We got ours. My kids (and I) were thrilled, but I think I pulled a muscle shoveling. That snow is heavy!

 

[Tink & Goofy]

Have you told your DH yet? I'll bet he'll be thrilled!

 

[Tink & Goofy]

Ewwww. What the heck are they trying to sell with that commercial? Never seen it (and hope I don't).

It's some kind of nasal spray.

 

[#1hockeymom]

No snow day. After about midnight we only got sleet and rain. I'm scared for the buses on the back roads this afternoon, though. We had so much snow already that the roads are all packed down snow. We had a break in the rain early this morning, but its been raining/sleeting all day... not so good on snow. It makes things called ICE RINKS! We're in the village so I know DS will be arriving home safely w/o having to go on any backroads.

I'm assuming English/Language Arts interventionist. In our school we used them for reading group intervention, meaning they would come in and take a reading group during the reading block. At the school I am being hired into, I don't know. Sometimes they're even used in team teacher situations, but the "title" means title 1 funds can be used on the salary end. I am just so happy I was called! I will be calling the principal tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have more information.

 

[#1hockeymom]

Have you told your DH yet? I'll bet he'll be thrilled!

He's beside himself in glee! Seriously. Its been rough here. We had just hit up his 401k. You know those retirement funds that lost half their value? Things/communication should be much more calm around here, if you kwim.

happyhappyhappy!

 

[Soarin08]

I reread, and in my excitement I didn't explain that I'd still have the job from Jan-june. The two days part is due to Christmas break. This also means I get paid for Christmas Day and New Years. Yes, we've lost half my pay this year, but... WE MADE IT!

*huge giant sigh* Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Ok, I'm hungry now!

Yayyyy!!!! That is so awesome!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!

 

[MeghansMommy]

No snow day. After about midnight we only got sleet and rain. I'm scared for the buses on the back roads this afternoon, though. We had so much snow already that the roads are all packed down snow. We had a break in the rain early this morning, but its been raining/sleeting all day... not so good on snow. It makes things called ICE RINKS! We're in the village so I know DS will be arriving home safely w/o having to go on any backroads.

I'm assuming English/Language Arts interventionist. In our school we used them for reading group intervention, meaning they would come in and take a reading group during the reading block. At the school I am being hired into, I don't know. Sometimes they're even used in team teacher situations, but the "title" means title 1 funds can be used on the salary end. I am just so happy I was called! I will be calling the principal tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have more information.

Cool beans on the job but stay safe on the roads. we got more snow than ice up here. I was thrilled with the snow day - we had a band concert tonight and I just didn't feel like going. Whoo hoo.

He's beside himself in glee! Seriously. Its been rough here. We had just hit up his 401k. You know those retirement funds that lost half their value? Things/communication should be much more calm around here, if you kwim.

happyhappyhappy!

YAY!!! I'd give you a great big hug right now if I were on that side of the state.

Going to go read more about the Governor of Illinois - there's a big article on AOL now about it. Gonna go check it out.

DD and I have a sewing class tomorrow, so I have 16 squares to make. I'm having so much fun with it! Using a sewing machine is so much fun - (yes, I know - it's sad that I'm 38 years old and I'm just now learning how to use a sewing machine). The boys are watching old Rescue Heroes videos - gosh, I love those toys. Wish they still made them - my four year old is obsessed with them. Thankfully, we kept my other DS's toys (he's 9) so his little brother could play with them. THey are such good toys with a good message.

Have a great day!

 

[Geoff_M]

I have news.. yes.. GOOD NEWS!!
HR called me. It doesn't get approval until the board meeting on the 17th *night*, but on the 18th (for two days) I have a job as the ELA interventionist for the remainder of the school year! Yes... that means my benefits are back! I've been saying major prayers before each hockey game.

ELA interventionist probably means no classroom and a floater, but I DON'T CARE! I don't know the school, either, but I DON'T CARE! The answer to my prayers just floated down! THANK YOU, GOD!

Congrats... There's one for the positive column for Michigan.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

Hey guys, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich — a democrat — was arrested by the feds this morning at his home on corruption charges. He's part of the Tony Rezko scandal that many of you will recall incuded allegations of corruption by Barack Obama. Apparently the feds moved in because there were some shenanigans going on in his selecting the replacement in the Senate of Obama — Blagojevich tried to "sell" the seat to the highest bidder, apparently. This is the political environment our new president comes from. Buckle up. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!

I saw that a little while ago on Fox. Unbelievable!