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A proud American

I received this in an email today and could not help to pass it on.

At a time when our president and other politicians tend to apologize for our country`s prior actions, here`s a refresher on how some of our former patriots handled negative comments about our country.

These are good

JFK’S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60′s when DeGaule decided to pull out of NATO. DeGaule said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible.

Rusk responded “does that include those who are buried here?

DeGuale did not respond.

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When in England , at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.

He answered by saying, ‘Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders.

The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.’

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There was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American. During a break, one of the French engineers came back into the room saying ‘Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft carrier toIndonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he intended to do, bomb them?’

A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: ‘Our carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting victims and injured to and from their flight deck.

We have eleven such ships; how many does France have?’

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A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the U.S. , English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing with a large group of Officers that included personnel from most of those countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English. He then asked, ‘Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?’

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied, ‘Maybe it’s because the Brit’s, Canadians, Aussie’s and Americans arranged it so you wouldn’t have to speak German.’

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AND THIS STORY FITS RIGHT IN WITH THE ABOVE…

Robert Whiting , an elderly gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane. At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry on.

“You have been to France before, monsieur?” the customs officer asked sarcastically.

Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.

“Then you should know enough to have your passport ready.”

The American said, ‘The last time I was here, I didn’t have to show it.”

“Impossible. Americans always have to show your passports on arrival in France !”

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, ”Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn’t find a single Frenchmen to show a passport to.”

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If you are proud to be an American, pass this link on!

I am proud to be of this land, AMERICA

Christmas incident was “screw up”?????

This may be the understatement of the new decade. Christmas incident was “screw up” – Obama said

Oh, a “screw up”…
Heck , at least it wasn’t serious.  :P
Nice work Mr President…

Come to think of it, the big “screw up” happened last November and will continue to baffle us for another 2 1/2 years.
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“incident”? An incident is when a waiter spills water on your lap, not what you call a terrorist attack that failed only because of the terrorist’s incompetence!

Furthermore:

From the “Jeff Ring” urban dictionary.

A “screw up” is…
when you leave the dog food in the shopping cart.
when you bring a pitching wedge into the sand trap.
when you lock your keys in the car.
when your wife doesn’t put the seat back up when she is done.
when you buy 2% instead of whole milk.
when you leave your phone on during a meeting.
when you get in an elevator that is going down, and you want to go up.
when your puppy pees on the floor because you didn’t bring him out.

A “screw up” is not…
when the president bows to everyone.
when you call your wife your girl friend’s name.
when you run a red light and hit someone.
when an Al-Quada trained terrorist on a watch list boards a plane with no luggage, carrying a bomb, without a passport, attempts to detonate the bomb… and by shear incompetence on his part… burns his private area instead of killing 300 people.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who wanted this change.

Thanks a bunch and enjoy the flight.

I still feel sick

Seems like the Democrats have the 60 votes to ram health care up our butts. So, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who voted this money from my pockets by electing these criminals. Thanks a bunch.

The health care bill would create a new stream of government subsidies to help people buy health insurance, largely through private plans. The subsidies would be available to those buying coverage through a new insurance supermarket called an exchange.

How would these subsidies be paid for? You and I will pay for them, silly!

Isn’t America great? Land of the free and the home of the screwed.

Before you vote again pick up a copy the the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution and brush up on proper voting techniques.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!

christmas-eveYes, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on this the holiest of christian holidays. I heard a wackjob today saying we are celebrating the “winter season”. That person must like shoveling snow or is a witch… either way it’s Christmas to me and most Americans.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I won’t be overly offended if you say “Happy Holiday”, since “Holiday” means holy day. Happy Holy Day” That sounds nice. I may reply with a “God bless you”. But, “seasons greetings” is pushing it.

So, this Christmas let’s stick with “Merry Christmas”.

And for my Jewish friends, Happy Chanukah, and best wishes for your celebration of the two miracles.

Jeff and family.

A real plan to ponder

Mr. President,
A fix for $40 million.

Please find below my suggestion for fixing America ‘s economy.  Instead of giving billions of dollars to companies that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan. You can call it the “Patriotic Retirement Plan”:

There are about 40 million people over 50 in the work force.  Pay them $1 million apiece severance for early retirement with the following stipulations:

1) They MUST retire.  Forty million job openings – Unemployment fixed.

2) They MUST buy a new American CAR.  Forty million cars ordered – Auto Industry fixed.

3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage – Housing Crisis fixed.

It can’t get any easier than that!!

P.S. If more money is needed, have all members in Congress pay their taxes…
Mr. President, while you’re at it, make Congress retire on Social Security and Medicare. I’ll bet both programs would be fixed pronto!

What a laugh!

And quite frankly… a value at twice the price!

So, what could you do with $700 Bbbbbbbbbbillion to stimulate things?

Let’s discuss it! The Modern Constitutionalist.com

Change is certain

A few upsetting facts:

  • Unemployment is hovering around 10% of our population.

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  • Iran and North Korea are threatening the world (yup, us also).
  • Government takeover of our health care system (the good, bad, and the ugly).
  • The war in Afghanistan…
  • Tax payer funded bailouts…
  • Redistribution of wealth…
  • New taxes fees on middle class households.
  • What the heck is a czar?
  • Jerry (my dog) pee’d on my rug.

What would you do to address these problems?

A. Go to Copenhagen and press flesh for the Olympics to be held in your wife’s hometown that will inevitably cost tax payers  (yup, you and me) BILLIONS?

B. Get off your butt and bring the dog out before #2 ends up on the floor also…

**********UPDATE 02 OCT 2009**********

I should have taken Jerry out.   ) :

New project

I am putting together a new web site for learning about Town Meetings and the local political process.

I have helped to form a group called The Clinton Local Accountability Improvement Group

We are a group of concerned citizens who are focused on bringing accountable leaders and policies to our local government here in Clinton, Massachusetts.

Whether it is excessive taxation and spending or unethical behavior of our town’s leadership, the Clinton Local Accountability Improvement Group is here to help.

The Clinton Local Accountability Improvement Group seeks to educate the public by presenting the facts and resources available in one place for the voters of Clinton . We believe that an educated voting public will make the best decisions for our community.

With an emphasis on Local Elections and Town Meetings we have a voice, and with your participation, we can improve our community.

That is from the “About” page. Lots of work to do.