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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Faces of The Fallen

It may seem that I have pattern going with my recent posts. If it has not become apparent to the readers my posts have reflected on the soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not all of them but some, so as I thought about what subject I wanted to write on today it wasn't very hard to come up with the topic. On the evening of Friday Aug. 24, 2007, the day after Spc. Kamisha Block was laid to rest, HBO aired a program called BAGHDAD ER. The images depicted in the film were horrendous, very graphic, made my stomach turn and nearly brought me to tears. In the opening scene an Army nurse was placing a soldiers dismembered arm into a toxic bag for disposal which was amputated from the blast of an IED (improvised explosive device). The rest of the documentary was just as gut wrenching. While watching the program I began to feel a new sense anger towards the war and an even greater sense of anger towards the insurgents. But as I watched the ER Doctors and nurses in action it brought out a new kind of human being, a human with real super strengths that cannot matched by the average ER team. I am sure that doctors and nurses here in the states have seen horrible trama but with the conditions the doctors and nurses are working in in Baghdad would make even the best surgeons here bow the heads in respect. The Washington Post online pays tribute to the Fallen soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan with it tribute "Faces of The Fallen". It is emotionally powerful and it gives you a true perspective of just how real this war is by giving its visitors a visual account of the now 4,129 soldiers KIA. Please, keep these men and women in your thoughts and prayers as you wake up each day in peace. Don't take for granted that the trip to the store for that needed gallon of milk or loaf of bread will be made without incident. And if the member of the family or family friend is about to be deployed, charish every last moment with them, tell them you love them and tell them Thank You. Keep them in your prayers and ask God to keep them safe and bring them home. If you happen to stumble upon this and you are in the military, Thank You, God Bless you and God Bless America.

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A Fallen Hero

In the small south east Texas town where I live it has a very tarnished past. A past that by no means is anything to be proud of, through the years following desegregation and then a failed attempt by the government to move blacks into the towns housing projects. The people in this town have worked hard at trying to clear the past by creating a more positive future. But often times, with every step we take forward, either the news media or an individual who has no real knowledge of the people in this town knocks us ten steps back. There are great people in this town. People that to many in one way or another are personal heroes. There are doctors, lawyers, policeman and fire fighters. There are even a few country music recording artists whose names are Clay Walker, Tracy Byrd and George Jones. But there is another kind of hero and they are the men and women who are serving in the armed forces. These Heroes give us much to be proud of. Sadly on August 16, 2007 SPC. Kamisha Jane Block 20 died while serving her country north of Baghdad in a non-combat-related incident. The incident is still under investigation by the U.S. Army. Quoting the website www.militarycity.com article: "Block, a Vidor native, joined the military in July 2005 as a military police officer and was assigned to the 401st Military Police Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, since January 2007. She was deployed to Iraq in May. Block’s military awards and decorations included the National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism (Service) Medal and the Army Service Ribbon". Kamisha is loved by many people and it showed with the attendance of her funeral and a funeral procession that was nearly a mile long. Kamisha defines the word HERO. She selflessly joined the military to server her country just as she was know to help her commuity. On a personal note; Thank you Kamisha for your service. You have made America proud. Your death has touched a nation. You are in our hearts. Our prayers go out to your family. You have given Vidor something to be proud of. God Bless You Kamisha and God Bless America.
If you would like to view and sign Kamisha's Guest Book, click the link to the left.

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Bush Uses Wounded Iraqi Vets to Promote War

Before President Bush sent our military troops into Iraq he first sent Sect. of State Colin Powell before the U.N. to make his (Bush's) case for going into war with Iraq, a war in which Powell tried to persuade President Bush not to enter into, a war that Powell did not believe in. Now, nearly 4 and a half years into the war, President Bush is trying to make his case to the American people that this is a just war by using wounded and disabled Iraqi war vets to promote his cause. In efforts to promote his war, former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer is leading the group "Freedom's Watch" using "Pro-War ad" videos of Iraqi war veterans. One of the videos is of John Kriesel, a double amputee, stating that if we, the U.S., was to pull out of Iraq then the wounds he received would have been for nothing. When Fleisher was asked the name of the wounded soldier he was unable to name him stating that "he didn't have te soldiers name in front of him". Fleischer and his team are spend $15 million dollars to air the pro-war videos. Would you think that for 15 mil. you could at least remember the names of the people with whom you are using to promote the war.
$15 million dollars for one month of running the videos in 20 state must seem to ease the guilt of burden for those in power, one month to propagate a war, the rest of John Kriesel's life without legs. Just think of how many people that $15 million dollars could help, help cover some long term medical bills, help with the families that are left behind. It's a shame that there has to be a cost on war and it is even more shameful when the price paid is American lives.

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Harboring terrorist, sanctuary cities, what's the difference?

When President George W. Bush sent American forces in to Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power one main reason was to keep weapons of mass destruction out of the hands of terrorist and states that harbored terrorist. Syria, Lybia and Iran are known safe-houses for providing a gateway for terrorist to easily slip into Iraq. Here in the United States we are faced with a similar threat of safe-houses known as "Sanctuary Cities". These sanctuaries allow illegal immigrants to walk freely and does not allow for any local or federal officials to investigate their immigration status. August 4, 2007, in Newark, New Jersey, three college students were shot and killed execution style by Jose Carranza an illegal immigrant from Peru. Carranza was already freed on bail for 31 counts of sexual assault to a kindergarten aged child and also for an assault in a bar fight. These are terrorist that are on American soil. They cross the border, just as the terrorist crossing through Iran into Iraq, with intentions to kill, traffic drugs and bring with them various forms of weapons of mass destruction. How can a country, such as the U.S., allow this type of terrorist activity happen to occur on its on soil while fighting against terrorism on another countries soil. Is it solely for the votes that a presidential candidate is afraid that they will lose? Why is President Bush offering amnesty to the millions of illegals here? The majority of them do not contribute to the economy but rather send most of what they make to their families outside of America and never pay state or federal income taxes. They utilize our hospitals and never pay the bills they incur. Through the no child left behind act, they send their children to school and take away from positions that could be filled with children of U.S. families. They are destroying this country economically causing us to pay for the debts that they create and when these cities protect them they are harboring law breaking illegal immigrants. They have more rights than you and I and are protected by governing laws that do not protect you in their countries. The local government officials in these cities should be removed, just as Saddam Hussein was removed, for harboring illegals. So I ask you, "What is the difference between countries that harbor terrorist and cities in our own country that provide sanctuary to illegal immigrants"?

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Putting a Face on the War

No matter what side of the political fence you stand on with the war in Iraq the harsh reality is that our men and women are dieing. We hear about it on nearly a weekly, some times on a daily basis that members of our armed forces are losing their lives from either a road side bombing or hostile attacks from Al Qiada or other radical faction. In the latest count, as of August 19, 2007, according to the A.P. is 3706 members of the U.S. military deaths., 3046 had been results of hostile actions. Regardless of how they died the facts speak for themselves. In the "Faces of the Fallen" which is an exhibit in the gateway of the Arlington National Cemetary, is a gallery exhibition of 1319 military service members that have died in Afghanistan and Iraq since the open of the war in March 2003. Most of the portraits are of paintings of over 200 artists from across the country. 45000 people visit the memorial each month and of to date over 650,000 people have visited the exhibit. There is a very emotional picture gallery. Please visit the gallery.
I have never been in favor of the conflict in Iraq. I have never been convinced that our occupation in Iraq has been for the attacks on 9/11 with Osama Bin Ladin staking claim to them. Most of the propaganda spewed from the Bush administration has been proven to be poor intelligence which relates to udder lies, lies which have brought us, the U.S. and other countries into war. Appaerntly I share this same opinion with Vice President Dick Chaney. He too did not agree with our occupation of Iraq. In the video he talks about America avoiding going into Baghdad during Operation Desert Storm. I wonder what caused him to change his mind. He seems to know what was good for the country back in 1994. Take a moment to watch this short video and also take a moment to say a prayer for all of the service men and women for their safety and that a troop withdrawal will happen soon. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.

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What do our cell phones say about us!

In today's fast paced life-style cell phones have become an integral object in our lives. When choosing a phone we look for features including size and functions as well as color. But what does the phone say about you? Is it an expression of your personality, can it say anything about your career? For some their cell phone might even give them a secret identity (More on that later). I have the LG VX9900, aka the ENV. It has the flip screen, full qwerty keyboard, 2 mega pixel camera, capable of video, two LCD displays and stereo speakers which with V-Cast has relatively decent sound considering the audio is coming from the phone. But for those that know me can relate the phones features to the geeky side of me. I am a techie, I like things with buttons, switches and knobs, colorful displays and sound. I also carry a Motorola's i58 sr as my work phone. This is an ugly yellow, dull, boring and featureless phone. What does that say about my career.....lol My wife and a few friends use Motorola's i 730 which features two way walkie talkie, and a color flip display. Not loaded with features, but with its ability to call in the super heroes at the press of a button is really cool(inside joke). So, what does your phone say about you? Does it identify who you are or does it keep your identity a secret?

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Americans unite during time of tragedy.

We have all seen the pictures, neighbors helping neighbors, strangers becoming friends and even heroes. At times it seems as though we aren't divided by color or ethnic backgrounds. The lines of race are erased. We are now faced with a new kind discrimination, no longer racial as much as it is religious discrimination. Take the war in Iraq as an example; it is a jihad, a religious war, as claimed by the radical Muslims. They do not take into consideration the color of ones skin. The jihadist want to take away our freedom, they want you dead if you disagree with their beliefs. These facts are taken from the Koran (Qu'ran). When the terrorist flew the planes into the World Trade Center towers they were not committed to destroying any one particular race, they were intent on destroying a free society. A society with diversity, a society with freedom of religion. After the attacks we were a nation of one, "AMERICANS"! And sadly after the debris was cleaned up and removed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. so was the unity the brought this nation together. In a statement made by the new chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party Dennis Milligan said that "there needed to be more attacks on American soil for President Bush to regain popular approval". You can find more on this by clicking here. This is a sick, twisted and vile attempt to gain popularity for President George W. Bush, but sadly this is what brings the American people together, tragedy. Hurricanes, terrorism, flooding, wild fires, bridges and mines collapsing, all these tragedies have united us in one way or another. We save or attempt to save, we give support whether it be housing, food, medical aide or financial aide. As Americans we give to those who are in need, not based on race but because we are a giving nation. A caring nation. Let's stand together as one. Drop all of this hyphenating BS and be AMERICANS. Be proud of who you are, be proud of your heritage and know that when you lay in your bed at night to go to sleep just know that when you wake up in the morning you will still be who you were the night before, An American. This is the greatest nation in the world, be proud to be here. I will repeat myself from my last post, "GOD BLESS AMERICA".

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Presidential debates to be spoken in spanish.

In another let down by the politicos running for the office of the President of the United State of "America", the spanish network Univision plans to make its own history by airing the first U.S. presidential debates in Spanish Sept. 9 and 16 in Miami with a few candidates agreeing to attend. And in the right corner wearing the "RED" trunks we have John McCain, he comes in with no wins, 2 losses and a consistent 3rd in the polls. John McCain, as of the latest press release from the time of this writing (8-08-07; 12.45 a.m.), is the only republican to commit to the all spanish language debate. Not a very smart move in a positive direction for someone who, by the general consensus, has no chance of winning the office. On the Democratic side, only New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd have agreed to appear at the Univisión debate. Neither of these two are showing strong standings in the polls which would in no way sway the decision of the American voters. It would though only have a negative impact on their campaign. Why would any true Red Blooded American hurt their chances by doing these debates. This is America, the same piece of land where our fore-fathers generations before us fought and died, to give us freedom and liberty. The same piece of land in which we fought the mexican army during the battle of the Alamo and also San Jacinto. The politicians are simply just handing it back to them, again at the cost of the American people. I will not vote for any of the candidates with whom attend the debates. I do not see this as an opportunity for any of the candidates to reach out to the hispanic community, to me it is an act of treason. This is AMERICA not Meximerica, and while I am on the subject, this in not Africamerica either. Now I am not saying that we should not be proud of our heritages, America is very diverse in culture, I am simply saying if you're an American citizen you are an American. If you are here illegally, gain legal status, the legal way. I know how this country was founded. I know that our ancestors were immigrants as well. The path to legal citizenship was different then from what it is now. I am sure the Native Indians felt the same way we are feeling now. And not to exclude the now generation of American Indians, I am sure that they still have a grudge against the white man. If you want the debates being held on Univision to be spoken in spanish then maybe you might consider voting in the next Mexican Presidential election, I am sure that Felipe Calderón would appreciate your vote. Just make sure your Mexican citizenship is of the illegal status. Before I go, I have one otherthing I would like to say " GOD BLESS AMERICA", and if that makes you mad, oh well.

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Play for a chance to WIN

AMD is giving us a chance to win some great prizes and a virtual house by playing this fun game. Click here for your chance to win before the game ends on September 3, 2007. You can find the
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A Prayer For Minneapolis

On August 1 2007 a 500 ft section of the Mississippi bridge collapsed bringing death and destruction to many passengers as they crossed the bridge during rush hour traffic. A press conference by Presidnt George W. Bush was aired on television and radio that lasted about 5 minutes. 1 minute was dedicated to stating that robust efforts would be made to rebuild the bridge and get life back to normal for the people in the affected Minneapolis area. The remainder of the telecast was used to tell the nation how the democratic party was planning on creating more taxes and how it would cost the tax payers billions more per year. He also ripped congress a new a#*hole for not moving on with spending bill legislation. I was listening to the Joe Pagliarulo talk show when the news break was made and had the same opinion about Bush's news conference; "What the hell was that about"! This goes out to anyone that might read this and who knows me, DO NOT INVITE HIM TO SPEAK AT MY FUNERAL. As for now, I am going to go to bed and say another prayer for the Minn. bridge victims and their families. Good Night.

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Tour de Dope

It seems to me that, with all of the drug scandles in the sports world, the more physically fit your body weaker is the mind. I am not speaking of the week-end warrior, I am speaking about the professional athletes. I learned a hard lesson a long time ago in grade school while taking a test I didn't prepare for, sitting next to Lori Taylor in history class. I needed an answer and with her test page in view I " looked it up" and much to my surprise she didn't know the answer either. Well the teacher, Mr. Jones, figured that I was the cheater and I failed the test. "Fail to plan then plan to fail", a personal quote from me to you. The Tour de France is definately a true measure of athletic ability. 21 days of some of the toughest kilometers that will test a mans true strength, commitment and passion for glory. Just finishing the tour should put a yellow jersy, maillot jaune, on every riders back but only one gets to wear it knowing that he did not just do his very best but with a great team they did their very best as well. I am glad to see that the cheaters, the dopers got expelled from the tour. I hated to see that it affected the whole team, such as Team Astana and Alexandre Vinokourov, see related article , but 1 bad apple can spoil the bunch. I love the sport of cycling and will ride as long as my legs will pedal me, only I will be riding drug free.

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