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Joined 24 months ago from Plano, Texas. Last activity 12 days ago.

I enjoy woodworking, creating furniture, restoring & refinishing furniture, Restoring all types of Antiques.

When I lived in New York I was a firefighter for 15 years, serving in an engine company, before moving to Texas.

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  • 2

    Immigration Bill the Solution, Not

    4 weeks ago

    The topic of immigration is a difficult one, it tugs on many shirttails. It's a subject that has ups and downs, good and bad, innocent and criminals, and of course the underlying human emotion. It's hard to talk about immigration without human emotion; after all, immigration is about people.

  • 6

    Planned Parenthood Gone Wild

    7 weeks ago

    The Florida legislature held hearings to discuss a proposed bill to require abortionists to provide medical care to an infant who survives an abortion. They heard the testimony of a representative for Planned Parenthood who gave their position on the bill. To say that testimony raised a few eyebrows with the legislators and the general public in attendance is an understatement.

  • 13

    The America Speaks out Protest

    7 weeks ago

    It is been over five months since the Presidential election, I'm noticing a change in people's attitudes. It seems that people are becoming more disillusioned, angrier with the antics they are witnessing in Washington DC. While it did not seem possible before the election, the rhetoric and bickering is getting more intense and has reached new levels.

  • 10

    Sequestration Hit, Yet We Live

    2 months ago

    I went to bed Thursday evening February 28, 2013 and I have to admit I was quite nervous. As I laid there tossing and turning my mind was going wild. I was thinking of everything I heard that was leading up to what was called sequestration day. The more I thought about it, the more anxious I became. Soon anxious gave way to fear and the more I thought the more the fear grew. Then I began severe night sweats, start to bite my nails. I just couldn't help it, how will I face this, something so deva

  • 3

    They Cannot Even Complete a Birthday Report On Time

    2 months ago

    My kingdom for someone in Washington that can balance a checkbook! Ok, a little dramatic, but the search for answers to motivate Washington to cut spending, eliminate waste and fraud as well as become fiscally responsible, it has become obvious from the President on down they cannot accomplish this task.

  • 9

    Obama Learning Disabled

    11 months ago

    I have watched for the last 3 1/2 years a man called Barack Hussein Obama try to fulfill the job he was elected to do, President of the United States. At times I have sat in disbelief of the policies and procedures of this President. I have come to the conclusion that President Barack Obama is severely learning-disabled. It could be ADD, ADHD, or could just be something else. How else can you explain the actions of someone who claims to be a graduate of Harvard, a constitutional professor,

  • 11

    Calling Out Harry Reid

    12 months ago

    Everyday Congressmen and Senators get onto the floor of their respective chambers and give speeches on different topics. Then they'll gather in the rotunda to give news conferences blaming each other for the issue at hand doesn't get resolved. Of course now that it is campaign season, they give broader speeches, and at times their speech has nothing to do with the issue at hand for which they were supposed to be addressing. I want to make it clear that both sides are guilty of this, but am only

  • 8

    Walker Being Recalled

    12 months ago

    Well the Democrats and the unions are at it again in the state of Wisconsin. They haven't learned their lesson, they still want to be divisive, and of course they still want to waste money. I'm talking of the recall election of Gov. Scott Walker. The last attempts at a recall on the senators and congressmen of Wisconsin was a failure to the tune of $30 million spent by them. I have no idea how much they're spending this time, but the unions are bragging they are spending more that last election,

  • 18

    Can Republicans Win the Presidency in 2012

    12 months ago

    Do Republicans really have a chance at winning the Presidency in November of 2012? President Obama surely has made it easy enough for almost anyone to defeat him. Pick an issue and you will find nothing that Obama can campaign on. In fact in his speech kicking off his reelection campaign, president Obama did not mention one thing that he accomplished during his first term. All he did was lodge attacks against the Republicans and why it would be so terrible to elect those bad boys.

  • 10

    Are Ron Paul Supporters Stealing the Nomination

    12 months ago

    Does your vote really count? We have all heard the stories over the years, stuffed ballot boxes, ballots destroyed, ballots thrown out, ballots just not counted, and of course the most famous are those hanging chads. We all have the right to vote, its part of what our founding fathers fought for in establishing this new great nation. Every November we the people go to the voting polls whether it is a presidential election, midterm elections for Senators and Congressmen, governors, mayors, judge

  • 20

    The Ho-Bots Are Coming the Ho-Bots Are Coming!!

    12 months ago

    Robots and machines came to prominence in the early 1900s during the industrial revolution here in America. From robotic arms spot welding on the automotive assembly line, to the arms packaging products in boxes for shipping, robots have improved our way of life tremendously.

  • 21

    Obama Leaves Tombstone Arizona Without Water

    12 months ago

    Last year Arizona was suffering from a huge devastating forest fire that was named the Monument Fire. It destroyed thousands of acres and many homes. Before Arizona could even lick its wounds along comes a series of monsoon type heavy rain storms ending on July 26, 2011.

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    Trayvon Martin This Was Not About Race

    13 months ago

    Let’s state clearly, that we, the public, still do not know all the facts surrounding the killing of a 17-year old, who was walking back from a convenience store when he was noticed by the 28-year old neighborhood watchman. The incident was sad, tragic, unfortunate, devastating, awful, and a whole lot more, but what it wasn’t, it was not racist. What we have is a tragic set of events that caused these two to meet with a horrible outcome. What there is are a ton of questions about that evening,

  • 4

    Obamacare Unconstitutional Then What

    13 months ago

    Its quiet now, the lawyers are finished. Both sides gave the good fight; both gave their arguments with passion. It is up to the Supreme Court Justices now; they will decide the fate of Obamacare. Of course both sides are confident, both feel they will prevail. But in reality, only one side will. There is one question that has not been asked or answered ever since the legislation has been challenged even at the lower court levels. That is what will happen if Obamacare is found unconstitutional,

  • 43

    A President Can Influence Gas Prices

    14 months ago

    I am never amazed to the limits some go to misrepresent an issue. Gas prices are once again going up, in fact let’s be honest, they have gone up since Obama took office. I read an article stating Obama has no impact in oil prices; the blame is all on the Republicans and oil companies. There are many reasons that contribute to the cost of gas, and the President and his actions or lack of actions also is contributing factors.

  • 3

    Iran Secret Nuclear Test

    14 months ago

    Much has been said about Iran and their nuclear ambitions. This is not a new discussion nor has it been exclusive to the Obama administration. The Bush and Clinton administrations had the same concerns but the issue is much graver today than it was...

  • 11

    911 First Responders Need Your Help

    9 months ago

    September 11, 2001 was a heart stopping moment in our countries history. It was a heinous attack of innocent people on our soil and it invoked and incredible amount of emotions within us all. We witnessed a nation that came together in our moment of...

  • 9

    Congress Barbershop Bailout

    15 months ago

    I have exposed many different wasteful items in the budget. The way congress can come up with to spend our money is incredible. Now under Obama, not only does the waste continue but the cost of bailouts has been placed on our backs like a saddle is...

  • 6

    Sports Rivalry, New York vs. Boston

    15 months ago

    It is a natural thing in sports that two teams become rivals over time. Usually this is sparked by the number of times each team meats each other. But generally it is limited to the two teams within one sport. But there is one rivalry that is bigger...

  • 6

    Major Ed Too Tall Freeman an American Hero

    16 months ago

    August 20, 2008 was a quiet day for the most part. The day came and went with no fan fare. There were many things in history that happened on August 20. 1641 - Scotland and Britain signed the Treaty of Pacification. 1741 - Danish navigator Vitus...

  • 13

    Reforming the Presidential Nomination System

    16 months ago

    It seems that election cycle campaigning is entirely too long and an unfair process.

  • 18

    Martin Luther King, Has His Dream Come True?

    16 months ago

    Another year has passed and we are coming up on another Martin Luther King Day. I know many will see this as a black holiday and not as a day to honor a man who fought for his ideals, his vision, and his principles. The country was different then,...

  • 6

    Are Your Electric Rates Going Up Soon?

    16 months ago

    Your electric rates will be rising due to the new EPA regulations, namely the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.

  • 37

    Obama cut taxes for 2012, or Did He

    17 months ago

    The debate is over, well for now. Congress has left town for the Christmas holidays and the President has gone on vacation to be with his family for holiday. Now the American people can celebrate the season with peace of mind that they will not have...

  • 19

    Obama Wins, How the Hell Did That Happen

    17 months ago

    My friends and readers all know that I am an independent through and through. But I do admit I will not vote for Obama nor do I want to see him get re-elected. But I have mentioned on my show and in several writings that I do have fear he can get...

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    A Response to Welfare and Entitlements

    17 months ago

    I was talking to my friend Jim on the phone and he brought up the subject of some ones Article on HP. I went and read it. I wanted to make a comment but the writer makes it clear he censors what he believes are views from the right, or my guess is...

  • 13

    Not Being Energy Independent is Costing Us

    16 months ago

    I wrote an article about creating some jobs quickly and those jobs I wrote about were mostly in the energy industries. Now I was not backing the industry over any other, I was just looking at the political landscape and was searching for something...

  • 13

    Obama Poor Leadership Continues

    17 months ago

    Oh, Sorry, I did not see you stopping in. I am deep in study as I am reading the Constitution, and the Presidential Oath of Office. I am looking for the sentence where is says” that I will faithfully execute and screw up the United Sates of...

  • 14

    Update More False Unemployment Numbers

    17 months ago

    I will continue to update you on these false numbers the Whitehouse puts out. Well it looks like Obamanomics is going strong. The new unemployment rate has come out today claiming the unemployment rate has fallen from 9% to 8.6%. According to the...

  • 29

    Can A President Stop An Election?

    18 months ago

    There has been a lot of talk and writings on a secret motive to not have elections in November 2012. This talk was low key until North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue suggested suspending Congressional elections for two years so that Congress can...

  • 4

    A Response to Famous Quotes

    18 months ago

    I came across a small article called famous quotes that did not make sense. I say small article because the author only spoke of two quotes. Whether or not one may find these quotes famous or not is another question. The author cites a quote from...

  • 7

    Occupy Wall Street Not the 60s

    19 months ago

    The Wall Street protest is entering its third week. There has been some news coverage but not much. It started relatively peaceful, but as of late, they have outsiders coming in and inciting them. So as a result, the protest is not as peaceful, and...

  • 8

    Salaries Down, Prices up, Jobs Not the Only Problem

    20 months ago

    There are many theories as to why the middle class is slipping away. Some believe it is because they are taxed too much. Some say it is because Congress spent too much and we now have a huge deficit to pay for. Some say it is because we like...

  • 14

    She Wondered What I was Risking My Life For

    15 months ago

    I was in a forum and having a discussion with a fellow HP member. Now this was not a serious debate or anything.I had started the forum by leaving a link to a beautiful song. The respondent said, as she has before, she refuses to listen to anything...

  • 16

    USPS Current Problems

    20 months ago

    I recently read an article about the current situation of the USPS (United States Postal Service). He claims that it is the best business model in the country and that the minor problems they are incurring are President George W. Bush’s fault. I...

  • 6

    New York Drill Competition Racing

    20 months ago

    In New York State, there is a combination of paid and volunteer firefighters. That is no different than any other state. But there is something that makes them different than all other states. The volunteer service has a Fire Department Drill...

  • 7

    What's Going On In School Today

    20 months ago

    What is going on in the schools today? Teachers sleeping with students, students sleeping with teachers. Parents yelling at teachers and administrators, teachers and administrators yelling back, Kids bringing weapons to school, teachers bringing...

  • 3

    Continued Obamacare Problems Come Out

    21 months ago

    Companies are about to face big questions in the challenging Obamacare system, to drop or not to drop, that is the question. Well this is not Shakespeare but it is a tragedy. A sad collision course plotted by the Obama administration. Towers...

  • 6

    Darth Sith Obama

    21 months ago

    President Obama thinks he is a Sith Lord and Darth Vader all in one. Well just let me say he” don’t know the power of the voter side”.

  • 19

    Mrs. Obama was not Proud of America

    21 months ago

    I wonder if Michelle Obama is still proud for the first time. Remember back on the campaign trail when she said “it was the first time I was ever proud to be an American”. That statement did not go over well for a few people. Of course, the...

  • 15

    The Opposite Of Progress Is Congress.

    21 months ago

    A tentative agreement has been reached maybe( it still has to pass Congress, there appears to be some resistance) on raising the debt limit. Now the media is spinning it as to who can claim a victory and of course Obama came out in his announcement...

  • 28

    What is Love?

    16 months ago

    May we all find someone special that reaches us in ways no one else can. There is nothing better on this Earth. Sharing with each other. Growing with each other. Loving each other. Love is unending. A friendship set on fire. It may not be a first...

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