Category: Prudently Jealous

A Teacher’s Letter to Obama »

I am posting here a letter which Right Wing Rocker posted. I have no idea if this is from an actual teacher, I only know that I agree with the sentiments. Everyone should read it. April 17, 2009 The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington , DC 20500 Mr. Obama: I have had it [...]

The Star Spangled Banner »

The Story Behind Our National Anthem I found this beautifully told story of Francis Scott Key and the night which inspired him to write our beloved anthem. There are few things which touch the heart like this song and the story behind it. I have only heard parts of it in the past. My thanks [...]

Obama and the Chrysler Dealership Closure List*UPDATE* »

The buzz on the blogoshere is this; The Chrysler dealership closure list may make sense after all. After a cursory check of names on the list, it seems there are lots of GOP donors. hmm. At this time it is still inconclusive. There will be more on this in the coming weeks, I am sure…see [...]

Lest We Forget »

Today is Memorial Day. A day set aside for remembering those who have paid such a price for our freedom. So many have left behind spouses, children, parents to fight our country’s battles. Here I post the famous letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby who was believed to be the mother of 5 sons [...]

Montana get your gun! »

If this be true-which I will not be checking, I may be moving. See this aricle at HotAir.

President Obama Didn’t Know Anything About It-Again »

So that is the story.  Again.  This week his Obaminess did not know that one of his planes would be flown over NY terrifying people on the ground.  He knows as much as we do.  He did not know that AIG would give out bonuses.  He did not know how offensive it would be for [...]

From Republic to Despotism »

‘Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.’ ~ Aristotle ~ Just something to ponder. Where are we?

Obama’s First 100 Days of Disaster-*Update* »

While the media will today be salivating all over themselves to report on the extraordinary first one hundred days of the Obamination, some folks will be protesting!  Yes, that’s right regular folks once again will take to the streets to protest the celebration of 100 Days of Obama.  See here at Gateway Pundit. Hopefully the [...]

And…uh…uh…A Teleprompter malfunction »

I just cannot help myself. Forgive me. What a gifted speaker we have for a President.

Senator Arlen Specter leaves the Republican Party »

Well, finally Arlen Specter shows his true colors. As if we hadn’t seen them before. He was never a Republican in anything but name. Being challenged by a seemingly conservative and being pummeled in the polls, grasping to keep a seat in the Senate, any seat at all, he is leaving the Republicans Party.  I think [...]

GOP congressman Barrertt booed at SC tea party »

I saw this article by Allahpundit over at HOTAIR. The video below accompanies the write up. Barrett’s vote for the bailout is catching up with him. Hopefully all of congress is paying attention because their votes will be catching up with them as well. Keep their feet to the fire folks!

My first political protest-Beaverton Oregon Tea Party »

Yesterday marked a first for me. I attended a protest. Having never been to one, I was actually nervous to see what kind of freaks would be there! I mean I did not want to be there with a bunch of kooks!  Guess what?

An Old Favorite »

The simpicity here is beautiful. The growing frustration among the populace today is also simple. I will be attending a tea party here in Oregon. I am going with the hope of finding people who understand that the spending needs to stop. We do not need to be taxed anymore, we need the government to [...]

Defensive Barney Frank taken on by Harvard Student »

How dare this young Harvard man ask Barney Frank the question no one else would! Good for him!  Things got uncomfortable for Frank and it is about time!  Listen to how the audience laughs when Frank belittles this man for asking a question.  Bravo to this student for keeping his cool and also cheers to [...]

Our Paternal Government »

“I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on the objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” James Madison-1792, in disapproval of Congress appropriating $15,000 to assist some French refugees “I cannot find any authority in the Constitution for public charity. [...]