An Unwelcomed Visitor

September 13, 2007 S.E. Texans were awoken to the sounds of howling winds and falling debris. Humberto hit as a category 1 hurricane after a short run as only a tropical storm. The damages were minimal and most all of the utilities in the greater area were restored with-in 4 days after the unexpected hurricane blew through. It just goes to show that not even the best meteorological equipment can accurately predict the weather. There was one casualty due to the strong winds collapsing an awning and taking the life of a Bridge City, Texas man. Having gone through hurricane Rita just 2 years back taught hurricane awareness to nearly all living in the Golden Triangle and the lessons learned shone through. Many thanks to the local authorities, utility companies and the residents of South East Texas for the cooperation in handling this small but none-the-less natural disaster.

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I Hope This Makes You Mad!!!

If seeing the images of the planes flying into the World Trade Center towers or into the Pentagon or seeing the location of where flight 93 crash landed in the Pennsylvania field no longer brings your blood to a boil, SHAME ON YOU. This is one of the most tragic days in American history. But if you think for a minute that al-qaeda has forgotten then you need to think again. For the terrorists September 11, 2001 was a huge victory. And they have been planning new attacks since. One such attack has already been put into what could be called a dress rehearsal. In Beslan, Russia a coordinated attack lead by Chechin warlord Shamil Basayev sent his jihadists to slaughter schoolchildren, teacher and staff were torched, raped and killed. In efforts to bring public awareness to what muslim extremist are planning here on our public schools and more importantly to our children, mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters a book title "TERROR AT BESLAN" by Jack Giduck details the horror that took place in predominantly Christian North Ossetia. You can read an exert of the book by clicking on the link and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Just as with the attacks on September 11, 2001 they are not targeting any one particular individual, they are going for mass casualties. The terrorist are not sleeping or sitting back waiting for their chance to attack, they have planned and are waiting for the signal to put into motion their assault. To learn about the "Perfect Day", as it is being called, go to www.glennbeck.com and read was is being planned against us. Sign up for his free news letter and read his special report on The Perfect Day. This is not a name that was given by Glenn Beck but rather learned from intelligence collected from detained terrorist. I hope that if you read this post and and decide to read Glenn Becks report or go as for as to buy Jack Giducks book you will learn what is being planned and will prepair for what will not be the perfect day.

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Weighing the cost of war.

I have made it clear in prior post that I do not fully agree with the U.S. occupation in Iraq. With the recent video of O.B.Laden surfacing in the media, it is more clear that U.S. and coalition forces should have been placed through-out Afghanistan where that coward Bin Laden stays hidden in the mountainous terrain. In the past, reports of the Iraqi liberation have given hope that after Suddam Hussein was removed from power would give the Iraqi's security and bring democracy to the people. Present reports have showed that the state of the country is in greater despair. But it is not only the Iraqi's feeling the losses, the latest reports are showing that the war is costing Americans 12 billion dollars a month and with the latest casualty data now at 3740 of U.S.troops as of September 5, 2007, this is the ultimate price paid. For a complete break-down of the current situation in Iraq click and read the article from Deborah White. I am not completely against war. War has established this countries independence from the British with the Revolutionary war. The Civil war brought about the end of slavery. All other battles, with their relevancies, have had definate impact on the structuring of this country. But the war in Iraq has no true barring on what happened on U.S. soil on September 11, 2001. With the last video of O Bin Laden, with a full black beard that he apparently received from a bottle of Just For Men, speaking of the current market situation and the housing sector is evident that he is still alive and with his statement that al-qaida is reinvigorated is more proof that the war should be fought in Afghanistan. Fighting in Iraq has been bloody with a death toll already at 18 since September 1, 2007. Insurgence has increased since the deployment of 20,000 U.S. and all-the-while al-qaida has been rebuilding. There is no real improvement in the Iraqi government and there is no end in sight to the war. Pray for our troops, pray for their safety and pray that they will come home. War is ugly, ugly has a face and osama bin laden is that ugly face. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.

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Mexican Congestion

September 1st brought about new laws in the state of Texas. It changed several laws already in the books. Laws such as the right to protect your home (or the Castle Law), the right to carry a non-concealed gun in your vehicle and the law that allowed you to take defensive driving for speeds 25 miles p/hour above the posted speed limit, now it will immediately go on your record. But a new law that will affect the nation allows mexican truck drivers to drive freely through U.S. highways from mexico. With this law, only trucking companies that are F.A.S.T. certified (Free and Secure Trade)will participate in the pilot program. Also these companies must participate in the C-TPAT program (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. There will be inspections at every border entry into the U.S. which will be on the mexico side of the border. The same border which millions of illegal mexicans have crossed to come into the U.S. to escape oppression from the impoverished country that is mexico . The mexican truck drivers that will be coming into the states will not be able to speak or read the english language. Most of these same drivers won't be able to read the highway or street signs that is necessary and required for safe driving. From the many familiar stories of illegal mexican drivers involved in accidents in-which most of them are not licensed and insured just adds to the delima of them being here. But I suppose that these drivers are driving the routes that American drivers just won't do! Now who is looking out for the good of the American people? Yep, the same politicians that, unfortunately, we elected into office. Let's keep these men and women in mind when, during the next elections are held for their jobs, they are asking for your vote, let's send them down the F.A.S.T. path to the unemployment line.

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Politicians Plea Was Mis-guided.

Sometimes politicians believe that the voters that place them in office are the same ones who will protect them when they make mistakes inside the public sector. They hold their heads up high, look into the eyes of their constituents and say to them what they (the politicians) believe will pacify the general perception of them-selves to the press and to the public and hope that their fellow politicians will sweep the dirt under the rug. In the case of Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, this proved to be the very opposite. Mr Craig was caught in what has got to be the most humiliating situation that has ever happened to him in entire life. With his voting record consistently against protecting lesbians and gays in the U.S. against hate crimes and then getting caught propositioning a police officer in a public restroom at a L.A. airport is an extreme case of hypocrisy. His finger tapping, wide standing, next stall peeking rest-room behavior has got me to wondering if that is how he delegated his political authority. For someone who denies the rights to others because of their sexual orientation and yet practices deviant behavior himself is at best a hypocrite. I do not agree with same sex partnership, strongly disagree with states the allow same sex marriages. But for a law maker that denies fair and equal rights to lesbians and gays and yet gets arrested for homosexual propositioning is a complete hypocrite. Maybe his plea deal was a bargaining ploy to hide his homosexuality from his family which would save his marriage and protect his family from the humiliation that it would later cause but now it has cost him his job and we don't know the extent of the damages to his personal life. But as for now, he should narrow his stance reguardless of where he is standing whether it be in his home, in front of the camera or in a public rest-room.

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New Orleans disaster, What is Katrina or the Government?

On the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrinas' assault on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, the residents of the Big Easy are still trying to pick-up the pieces and rebuild their lives as well as their city. As the reconstruction slowly progresses, many questions are still lingering as to where the blame ly's in the lack-luster leadership in the evacuation process. It seems that every-one wants a pat on the back but none will accept responsibility for many of the New Orlean residents, or Katricians, being stranded in either their attics, on roof tops or in the Super Dome. But as the pieces are being put back together much of the cost of rebuilding has become a burden on the American tax payers. The levees that were breached were built by the Army Corp of Engineers in the 1960's, designed to withstand category 3 force winds and work that was began to upgrade the levee system was not complete. The money that was allocated for the repaires was moved into a presidential budget for homeland security and into the war in Iraq. It seems that President Bush was more interested in protecting the lives of the Iraqi's than the lives of his fellow Americans. But the blame does not ly solely on President Bush, the levee systems have been compromised since back when Ronald Reagan held the office. President Bush did not cause the levees to collapse, neither did the state government or the local government. What did happen was that the mayor of the "Chocolate City" neglected to use the transit system that was at his disposal. And the residents that stayed behind were just as much at fault. The storm did not just appear. It developed in the Atlantic on August 23, was categorized a hurricane on August 25, and began to approach the Louisiana coast line on August 28. There was 5 days that the refugees had to prepair to evacuate but, just as they were living off the government, they were expecting the government to take care of them getting out of New Orleans. Now, many are wanting the federal government to rebuild their houses or to continue to pay for their rent. Who does the federal government receive its money from? I work 40+ hours a week, I have a mortgage and carry home-owners insurance. On top of paying my own bills I am having to pay theirs as well. It is 2 years since Hurricane Katrina blew through New Orleans, how much longer are we going to have to pay?

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In the news today there were apologies, resignations and a disgusting answer to a question given to Ms. Teen S. Carolina. Michael Vick confessed to the brutal treatment to dog that were force to fight til death and killing dogs that did not fight well. In his apology he seemed sincere but it will not erase the atrocities. More on this later. Over the the week-end Alberto Gonzales gave President Bush his resignation. The controversy surrounding Gonzales' tenure is marred with the controversy and accusations of perjury before congress. His Reagan-esque admissions during his testimony were half truths and Ronald Reagan himself would be very proud, except he can't recall. His resignation is most honorable, at least it will give him credibility. Now Back to Micheal Vick. In his confession he gave a unprepared speech that was somewhat believable and spiritual in retrospect. But the real message was not his confession, it was much deeper than that. It was one the former President Bill Clinton could learn from. When Micheal Vick gave his confession he admitted that he is guilty of his actions instead of trying to hide them. He told the news media that he was in fact was directly involved in the dog fighting ring. Clinton denied his guilt to the very end. Vick also professed that since the charges he has found Jesus. Although he found Jesus a little too late, wasn't he supposed to wait until he is in jail to find Jesus? The big picture is that he admits it, that he consciously thought about his action and was able to admit his wrong doings. Maybe Clinton and Gonzales and all the other ego-power-tripped politicians should learn from him. As for Ms. South Carolina, I don't think there is much hope in her. See for yourself.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

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