The Conservative Thread: Back to Basics. Pass the Lasagna and Have a Flower!!

[mfd25wife]

Yeah!! Glen Beck was on Fox & Friends this morning, too.

SD, I hope you'll feel better soon. It's been running through our house, too. But, there's a lot a work with it so I'm not surprised.

I saw they got AIG exec's on video partying again.

I have mixed feeling about the Big 3. I don't see any way not to help them, but I feel like we are constantly throwing money to the wind, not just to them but all of them. My company filed for bankruptcy in January. It was not fun. We hope to come back out by the end of the year, which is better than projected. Now, ours did hurt people at the magnitude the auto industry would. I have to admit until listening to Glen, I didn't think about the re-tooling for hybrids that congress required of the auto plants causing a lot of their financial problems. I still don't see them being managed well so they would probably be in trouble regardless. Like it or not, if in this economy, a person can buy a Toyota made in the US vs a GM made in the US at a higher price, many will pick the Toyota.

I am frustrated at hearing people at work complain about our raises, though. Yes, they are low. No, they do not cover the increase in the insurance premium and deductible. I'm living it. I know. But, I have a job. I finally had to tell them that while I understood, we have had to lay off so many people this year in the US and Canada, and I believe overseas. I know one person in our plant told me a week or so ago that he and two others lost their current jobs but could go back to their previous jobs at a pay cut. No, they definitely are not happy. But, they are happy they did not get totally laid off. Maybe I should not have said anything to the people complaining, but I just got tired of hearing how bad it is when at least we have jobs. I wish it was better too, but all I have to do is watch the news or even look think back to our closed or cut back plants to see it can be worse. Heck, we laid off some in our own plant and they are mad that the insurance is going up. Ok. I'm sorry to vent.

Here's my flower to you for listening.

 

[agentpleakley]

Hiyaz Hockeymom.

Okay, totally OT but since this is kinda my "home" here, I wanted to share a funny with you guys. I posted a picture of my grandson for you guys when he was born. My daughter is Caucasian, and the baby's father is half Puerto Rican and half Japanese. Anyhow, so last night they were over here for my daughter's birthday, and the baby's father tells me that one of his uncles (not one of the Japanese ones) was over to see the baby last week, and was admiring him and cooing over him, then suddenly asked, "Why does the baby look Asian?" He said they all stared at him for a minute and then just burst out laughing. Ummmm....because HE IS??? Maybe he meant that he wondered why he didn't look more Caucasian since my daughter is so light skinned and blue eyed. My grandson has black hair and definitely looks just like his daddy. It just came out SO funny! I've been giggling about it all day.

Not just you. I was thinking the same thing. I am 40 years old and I can't remember a President Elect ever acting this way before. It is kinda weird if you ask me. Shouldn't he be off having a last vacation before the new job or something?

I'm 40 years old and I can't remember a P.E. ever acting this way either. But, then again, he is ready to "RULE." If that doesn't send shivers down the spine of every American who values freedom and democracy, I don't know what does.

Not trying to be a thread hog, but I have a question, and this is the only place on the CB I feel safe asking it. .

I will try to explain what I heard as best I can ha ha. Feel free to ask questions and I will try (keyword is try lol) to clarify.

Did anyone hear today all the talk about the Dems "discussions" on private 401K's and retirement plans? I only caught the last bit of a snipit, but it was something to the effect of they want to 'confiscate' 50% of all private retirements upon death and redistribute it and give the other 50% to our heirs??? Has anyone else ever heard this and can someone please tell me I heard it wrong? I am hoping it was just an over zealous radio news guy. They were pretty clear that it was just simply being "discussed"...not sure what they meant by that either.

Yes, I heard about this and it scares the bejeebies out of me.

Hey, AP, I must have missed a post from you in the chaos (man we talk a lot). Does SD's post above mean that things went well with your issue at work? I really hope so.

He was terminated. It was the straw that broke the camel's back so to say. I'm just glad that the PTB are not going to sit back and let PTS intimidate others.

I got this from the Family Research Council
http://www.frc.org/

A number of us were surprised yesterday to hear that Republican Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) was stepping down from his leadership position in the House. Congressman Blunt, widely respected as a man of wisdom and experience, has been a good friend to me and to the family. He was the main architect of several of the GOP's biggest legislative successes this year, including provisions that protect U.S. taxpayers. It is expected that Congressman Eric Cantor (R-Va.) will succeed Blunt as Whip, who we believe would be a good choice. Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) is also stepping aside from the third highest ranking minority position, Republican Conference Chairman, and may well be replaced by a good friend, the well-respected Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.). Finally, there is talk that former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele is in line to take over the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. Each of these conservatives has shown a commitment to the values that were once the GOP's guiding light. By embracing these leaders, perhaps the Republican Party will rediscover its true voice and return to the fundamental principles that brought it such success.

I like Michael Steele. I have a lot of hope in him to get control of the GOP.

That is what I 've been hearing everywhere also. Sooooo many people on this side were ticked at the bailout.

YEP!!

Yeah!! Glen Beck was on Fox & Friends this morning, too.
SD, I hope you'll feel better soon. It's been running through our house, too. But, there's a lot a work with it so I'm not surprised.

I saw they got AIG exec's on video partying again.

I have mixed feeling about the Big 3. I don't see any way not to help them, but I feel like we are constantly throwing money to the wind, not just to them but all of them. My company filed for bankruptcy in January. It was not fun. We hope to come back out by the end of the year, which is better than projected. Now, ours did hurt people at the magnitude the auto industry would. I have to admit until listening to Glen, I didn't think about the re-tooling for hybrids that congress required of the auto plants causing a lot of their financial problems. I still don't see them being managed well so they would probably be in trouble regardless. Like it or not, if in this economy, a person can buy a Toyota made in the US vs a GM made in the US at a higher price, many will pick the Toyota.

I am frustrated at hearing people at work complain about our raises, though. Yes, they are low. No, they do not cover the increase in the insurance premium and deductible. I'm living it. I know. But, I have a job. I finally had to tell them that while I understood, we have had to lay off so many people this year in the US and Canada, and I believe overseas. I know one person in our plant told me a week or so ago that he and two others lost their current jobs but could go back to their previous jobs at a pay cut. No, they definitely are not happy. But, they are happy they did not get totally laid off. Maybe I should not have said anything to the people complaining, but I just got tired of hearing how bad it is when at least we have jobs. I wish it was better too, but all I have to do is watch the news or even look think back to our closed or cut back plants to see it can be worse. Heck, we laid off some in our own plant and they are mad that the insurance is going up. Ok. I'm sorry to vent.

Here's my flower to you for listening.

DId you get the feeling that he was really for Sarah running in 2012 -- almost as a 3rd party candidate?


John McCain's website has some cool new merchandise -- Sarah 2012 items and Conservatism shirts, etc.

 

[rie'smom]

Hiyaz Hockeymom.

Okay, totally OT but since this is kinda my "home" here, I wanted to share a funny with you guys. I posted a picture of my grandson for you guys when he was born. My daughter is Caucasian, and the baby's father is half Puerto Rican and half Japanese. Anyhow, so last night they were over here for my daughter's birthday, and the baby's father tells me that one of his uncles (not one of the Japanese ones) was over to see the baby last week, and was admiring him and cooing over him, then suddenly asked, "Why does the baby look Asian?" He said they all stared at him for a minute and then just burst out laughing. Ummmm....because HE IS??? Maybe he meant that he wondered why he didn't look more Caucasian since my daughter is so light skinned and blue eyed. My grandson has black hair and definitely looks just like his daddy. It just came out SO funny! I've been giggling about it all day.

My husband's grandmother on seeing my DSIL's new baby daughter who looked like her daddy for the very first time:
" Don't worry honey, her looks could change."

Not trying to be a thread hog, but I have a question, and this is the only place on the CB I feel safe asking it. .

I will try to explain what I heard as best I can ha ha. Feel free to ask questions and I will try (keyword is try lol) to clarify.

Did anyone hear today all the talk about the Dems "discussions" on private 401K's and retirement plans? I only caught the last bit of a snipit, but it was something to the effect of they want to 'confiscate' 50% of all private retirements upon death and redistribute it and give the other 50% to our heirs??? Has anyone else ever heard this and can someone please tell me I heard it wrong? I am hoping it was just an over zealous radio news guy. They were pretty clear that it was just simply being "discussed"...not sure what they meant by that either.

This is the kind of thing that if passed, the next president-Republican-can get rid of with HIS executive privilege!!!!!!

 

[NC State]

I couldn't find them...what's the web site?

 

[dreamergirl78]

Hi everyone. I just wanted to stop in and say Happy Veteran's Day!! And a special thank you to our troops and their families. God bless them all!!!

 

[Mikelly1221]

Happy Veteran's Day everyone!

 

[Mahnahmahnah]

Someone called it my 'Stack O Pugs' I had to bring it back!


I love the pile o' pugs.

Was that you, NJ?





Happy Veteran's Day everyone

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
Ronald Reagan

 

[mrsdon]

Oh -- update: victory at work --- troublemaker was terminated today!!!

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Way to go AP
Not that I am ever happy that any one loses their job, but when you are harrassed, justice needs to be served.

 

[njzieglers]

Was that you, NJ?

coulda been.

 

[pepperw23]

My youngest is on his segment 1 permit. I have to say he's doing better than My DD did! Except for the garbage can making my car look "hockeymom tough", we haven't had any other incident. Meanwhile, the almost 23 year old found another deer to run into. I swear she's like a deer magnet!

I was glad to read it all ended up working out okay though.

My poor A/C unit (it is big and sits on the ground of our driveway) has taken quite a beating over the past 3 years or so with two learning to drive.

My husband's grandmother on seeing my DSIL's new baby daughter who looked like her daddy for the very first time:
" Don't worry honey, her looks could change."



This is the kind of thing that if passed, the next president-Republican-can get rid of with HIS executive privilege!!!!!!

First, congrats on the new Niece!!!!

So true about the next Republican President. That is of some comfort. I mentioned it to my DD(17) Her take on it was "We'll that is stealing...cause it's not theirs!!!" Out of the mouths of babes.

 

[mrsdon]

I'll bring the feathers!

I'm a 66 model Debbie/Deborah! I tried to change my "name" to deby in fourth grade and my parents said I could live in the tree out back. I decided the tree didn't look good and spelled my name correctly after that. LOL
__________________
Im a 61 Deborah/Debbie
In the 4th grade, I was Debbie #4. Not even a last name, just Debbie #4
I wanted to change my name in 6th grade to Duffy. I think that lasted 2 days
LOL
I cant believe it, but I'm the only Debbie working in my store

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Obama needs to learn how to be "Presidential"...


BUSH ANGER: OBAMA AIDES LEAK CHAT DETAILS
Tue Nov 11 2008 09:28:10 ET

Just hours after President Bush and President-elect Obama met in the Oval Office of the White House, details of their confidential conversation began leaking out to the press, igniting anger from the president, sources claim.

"Senator Obama would be wise to keep close counsel," a top Bush source warned.

"BUSH AND OBAMA AT ODDS OVER AID FOR AUTO INDUSTRY," splashed the NEW YORK TIMES in an exclusive Monday evening, quoting "people familiar with the discussion."

The two met at the White House in private, without staff.

"Bush indicated at the meeting that he might support some aid and a broader economic stimulus package if Obama and congressional Democrats dropped their opposition to a free-trade agreement with Colombia," claimed the TIMES.

MORE

The ASSOCIATED PRESS quickly followed with details of the conversation, citing "aides who described the discussion on grounds of anonymity, citing the private nature of the meeting."

Bush advisers view the leaks as an effort to undermine the president's remaining days in office.

"Senator Obama may not be familiar with a long-standing tradition of presidents holding their private conversations, private," a senior adviser explained to the DRUDGE REPORT.

Developing...

 

[Disneycrazymom]

It is gonna be a long 4 years with the arrogant and unprepared bo isn't it.

Thank-you to all our veterns.

 

[breezy1077]

Obama needs to learn how to be "Presidential"...


BUSH ANGER: OBAMA AIDES LEAK CHAT DETAILS
Tue Nov 11 2008 09:28:10 ET

Just hours after President Bush and President-elect Obama met in the Oval Office of the White House, details of their confidential conversation began leaking out to the press, igniting anger from the president, sources claim.

"Senator Obama would be wise to keep close counsel," a top Bush source warned.

"BUSH AND OBAMA AT ODDS OVER AID FOR AUTO INDUSTRY," splashed the NEW YORK TIMES in an exclusive Monday evening, quoting "people familiar with the discussion."

The two met at the White House in private, without staff.

"Bush indicated at the meeting that he might support some aid and a broader economic stimulus package if Obama and congressional Democrats dropped their opposition to a free-trade agreement with Colombia," claimed the TIMES.

MORE

The ASSOCIATED PRESS quickly followed with details of the conversation, citing "aides who described the discussion on grounds of anonymity, citing the private nature of the meeting."

Bush advisers view the leaks as an effort to undermine the president's remaining days in office.

"Senator Obama may not be familiar with a long-standing tradition of presidents holding their private conversations, private," a senior adviser explained to the DRUDGE REPORT.

Developing...

God Bless our troops!

If this is the leak I heard about - Disgusting! I think extra continuous prayers may be desperately needed for our troops this next 4 years.

 

[studentmom]

Obama needs to learn how to be "Presidential"...


BUSH ANGER: OBAMA AIDES LEAK CHAT DETAILS
Tue Nov 11 2008 09:28:10 ET

Just hours after President Bush and President-elect Obama met in the Oval Office of the White House, details of their confidential conversation began leaking out to the press, igniting anger from the president, sources claim.

"Senator Obama would be wise to keep close counsel," a top Bush source warned.

"BUSH AND OBAMA AT ODDS OVER AID FOR AUTO INDUSTRY," splashed the NEW YORK TIMES in an exclusive Monday evening, quoting "people familiar with the discussion."

The two met at the White House in private, without staff.

"Bush indicated at the meeting that he might support some aid and a broader economic stimulus package if Obama and congressional Democrats dropped their opposition to a free-trade agreement with Colombia," claimed the TIMES.

MORE

The ASSOCIATED PRESS quickly followed with details of the conversation, citing "aides who described the discussion on grounds of anonymity, citing the private nature of the meeting."

Bush advisers view the leaks as an effort to undermine the president's remaining days in office.

"Senator Obama may not be familiar with a long-standing tradition of presidents holding their private conversations, private," a senior adviser explained to the DRUDGE REPORT.

Developing...

Is it 2012, yet?


I watched the interview with Sarah Palin on Greta last night. It was really good! Can't wait to watch the rest of it tonight. Matt Lauer (sp?) did an interview on the Today show, and it just wasn't the same.

AP- thanks for the heads up about the SP merchandise .

 

[tinkryansmom]

Hey gang checking in!

Out of town this weekend - gots alot of catching up to do!!

AP - glad to hear the troublemaker is gone.

Sooo...what else has been going on around here? Guess I will grab a cup of coffee and attempt to catch up.

CA's Prop 8 I see is still a hot topic. Obama fans want a National Holiday. Are the OS still Sarah bashing??

Oh! A great big thank you to our veterans, current troops and their families. THANK YOU!!

 

[Muushka]

Obama fans want a National Holiday.

AAAACCCKKKKK!!

And I saw on another thread someone thought they should end term limits to accommodate this awesome president, who has never done anything and is not even in office yet.

It will be a very LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG 4 years (hopefully 4).

 

[disneyholic family]

Is it 2012, yet?

I watched the interview with Sarah Palin on Greta last night. It was really good! Can't wait to watch the rest of it tonight. Matt Lauer (sp?) did an interview on the Today show, and it just wasn't the same.

AP- thanks for the heads up about the SP merchandise .

i saw the interview too......i also thought it was good!!

 

[mickeymedic]

I'm a 66 model Debbie/Deborah! I tried to change my "name" to deby in fourth grade and my parents said I could live in the tree out back. I decided the tree didn't look good and spelled my name correctly after that. LOL

I'm a purist, too -- Debbie/Deborah all the way. Teachers always spelled it wrong back in the day [Debi/Debby/Debra????] and it's still spelled wrong most of the time.

Debbie - your parents sound like they are as funny as you are!

Too funny...I'm a 64 model Deborah!

Wow - what a popular name here on the Conservative Thread... I'm a 76 model Deborah/Debbie. When I was in grade school I wanted to change my legal name to Debbie because I hated the name Deborah. But as I've gotten older it has grown on me

 

[MeghansMommy]

Hiyaz Hockeymom.

Okay, totally OT but since this is kinda my "home" here, I wanted to share a funny with you guys. I posted a picture of my grandson for you guys when he was born. My daughter is Caucasian, and the baby's father is half Puerto Rican and half Japanese. Anyhow, so last night they were over here for my daughter's birthday, and the baby's father tells me that one of his uncles (not one of the Japanese ones) was over to see the baby last week, and was admiring him and cooing over him, then suddenly asked, "Why does the baby look Asian?" He said they all stared at him for a minute and then just burst out laughing. Ummmm....because HE IS??? Maybe he meant that he wondered why he didn't look more Caucasian since my daughter is so light skinned and blue eyed. My grandson has black hair and definitely looks just like his daddy. It just came out SO funny! I've been giggling about it all day.

Very cute!

Not trying to be a thread hog, but I have a question, and this is the only place on the CB I feel safe asking it. .

I will try to explain what I heard as best I can ha ha. Feel free to ask questions and I will try (keyword is try lol) to clarify.

Did anyone hear today all the talk about the Dems "discussions" on private 401K's and retirement plans? I only caught the last bit of a snipit, but it was something to the effect of they want to 'confiscate' 50% of all private retirements upon death and redistribute it and give the other 50% to our heirs??? Has anyone else ever heard this and can someone please tell me I heard it wrong? I am hoping it was just an over zealous radio news guy. They were pretty clear that it was just simply being "discussed"...not sure what they meant by that either.

Oh, this is scary. I hope this isn't true. What do we do now?

One of my mother's favorite stories is that I went to VBS under an "alias." I really did. Obviously it wasn't "our church" (we actually didn't have one...my parents had different religious upbringings and just didn't do church with us at all), I'd been invited by a neighbor girl to go, and my mother had let me. She went at the end to collect all my little glue and macaroni and bean art, and couldn't find mine anywhere. She finally asked someone, and they said, "OH, Shelly's things are right over here." I NEVER ever went by Shelly. My father wouldn't let anybody call me anything but Michelle. But not only was I "Shelly" at VBS, I gave myself a new last name too. My mother loves this story...the only six year old ever to go to VBS under an alias.

SD, hope you feel better soon.

Too funny!

Hello everyone! Happy Veterans Day!!

So, what's That One up to today? I haven't been watching the news - been catching up on laundry and some housework. I have two kids home kind of sick today, so I think I'll be in the basement filing for most of the day.

Have a great one!