Veterans Day

November 11th, Veterans Day in the Ole US of A. I was talking with a neighbor the other day and the subject of Veterans Day came up. He stated how how his kidswere looking forward to the "holiday". I of course, in my own seldom asked for opinion, corrected my neighbors slip of the tongue and stated that Veterans Day is not a "holiday" it is an observance, a day of comemoration. It is a day we gladly set aside to honor our Veterans from all walks of life, whether their service was in time of war or not. Anyone who wears the uniforms knows full well that at a moments notice they may be called upon to sacrifice their freedom and their life to insure that others can live free. So in America we set aside November 11th as a day to recognize the Bravery, the Honor, the Sacrifice, and the unselfish love of Country these great men and women represent. Without such men and women where would this great Nation be today? Make a commitment to thank a vet on November 11th, and also call your local VFW post just to say thank you. Let them know you care. And begin to live out Veterans Day everyday. When you see a uniformed service person, shake their hand and say thanks. You will be amazed at what that does. Also say thank you to those married to service personnel, they are just as much military as their spouse, and without them holding things together on the homefront, there is no way the soldier, sailor,airman,coast guardsman or marine could function properly. So observe Veterans Day as more than just a day off of school/work, commemorate it as a day of honor to our servicemen and women and their families. And say a prayer for all those serving and who have served. We are a great nation because of them, and we will remain a great nation because of them. So to all who have worn the uniform may I say"Thank you! and God Bless you, be at ease soldier, we hold your family in our arms as you hold the freedom of this nations in yours". God Bless America

We have spoken!

So, November 2nd has come and gone(midterm elections for those wondering, what?) The people of America have spoken, and they have loudly insisted on an end to big Government. This is obvious to anyone looking at the results of the election with an open mind and no agenda. The Republicans in the House had a pickup of 63 seats(not done by either party since 1934, review history to see why.) In the Senate, Republicans picked up 7 seats(not as dramatic as first thought, but big none the less) Republicans were given control over the majority of State houses and Governorships(including those long held as Democrat bastions) A quick look at the political map will show 95% of the states now Red(red=republican/blue=democrat). How and why did this happen you wonder? This happened because Americans, many who have been uninterested and turned off during the election cycle, have become inspired and concerned over the direction our country has taken the last few years. And have become informed and involved. They have taken a stand for our Democratic Republic and decided that enough is enough, it's time to get our house in order. To put up or get out. The perverbial sleeping giant has been awakened. It is now our responsibility to stay awake and to stay informed and involved. As to why this happened, It is obvious to anyone looking at the results of this election with an open mind and no agenda, that this was a clear repudiation of the Presidents agenda.(not the President! simply his agenda!!) Americans have stated firmly we do not won't government control of our lives, we do not want government run health care,we do not wish to bailout failing companies favored by a few in Washington, we do not want to be ignored when we speak simply because you may not agree with what we say, we do not want our Constitution dismantled. We want a Government standing "For the people, by the people and with the people" The results of this election does not say,"Democrats bad, Republicans good" what is says is, "It's not working, and we have asked you to listen to us but you refused, so banished to your room for now until you learn your lesson" The cry a few years ago was "Change" well we are crying again and the cry is still "Change" and so we did. And if we continue to be ignored and mocked we will also throw you out on your butts. So listen up Washington. We sent you there to restore American exceptionalism, to restore Honor, to restore freedom,to restore our Constitution and to abide by its principles, We sent you to Washington to be our voice. Not to make nice with others, not to compromise our principles but to fight to the death for our principles. And if that is too much to ask, well then step aside, there are many who believe that is a small thing to ask. "I regret that I have but 1 life to give for my country" "We pledge our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor" The question to those we sent to Washington, Are theses words you know and understand? Are these words you are willing to live by? If not, we made the wrong choice, if so then stand beside us and stand up for America.