Help stop the $1500 per family energy tax increase. watch the video and sign the petition
Harry Reid calls George Bush’s mother a bitch!
6 new flying toys for your toybox
10 Interesting Angels and Demons
Saturday, May 30, 2009
White House Superceeds US Constitution
Do you remember that document written long ago guaranteeing Americans freedom of speech. The White House has just superceeded it!
White House moves to restrict criticism of stimulus projects
Once again, I am so angry, I will refrain from sharing how I feel and what I think on this subject... Now I'm starting to understand why the government is building detainment compounds in America... reeducation camps! May they burn in hell!
emphasis added by Denney Crane
White House moves to restrict criticism of stimulus projects
"First, we will expand the restriction on oral communications to cover all persons, not just federally registered lobbyists. For the first time, we will reach contacts not only by registered lobbyists but also by unregistered ones, as well as anyone else exerting influence on the process. We concluded this was necessary under the unique circumstances of the stimulus program." writes White House “special counsel to the president for ethics and government reform, Norm Eisen, in the spirit of transparency as always”“We were all told by the president that the stimulus package would result in millions of shovel-ready jobs and a boost to the economy. Should that not happen as soon as promised, don't make a stink. It's not going to be permitted. So after this, you may not see any criticism here… yeah, right” ... Bob Parks
Once again, I am so angry, I will refrain from sharing how I feel and what I think on this subject... Now I'm starting to understand why the government is building detainment compounds in America... reeducation camps! May they burn in hell!
emphasis added by Denney Crane
Pop term of the day: bing
meaning prison or jail
Just got up out the bing doing state time - Akon "Ghetto"
Unpopular News
Judicial Watch Obtains Obama Commerce Department Documents Detailing ACORN Partnership for 2010 Census
Liberals keep racism alive and well in America
Black Panthers that blocked voting polls were cleared by political appointees in Obama’s Justice Department
Pentagon planning military command for cyberspace. Let the cyberwarefare games begin!
The truth about ObamACORN
New York pension fund loses 26%...here’s your redistribution of wealth New York!
Liberals keep racism alive and well in America
Black Panthers that blocked voting polls were cleared by political appointees in Obama’s Justice Department
Pentagon planning military command for cyberspace. Let the cyberwarefare games begin!
The truth about ObamACORN
New York pension fund loses 26%...here’s your redistribution of wealth New York!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Email of the day
President Barack Obama said in Turkey, "We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. We consider ourselves a nation of citizens who are bound by ideals and a set of values."
I found this very interesting. Do you know the Preamble for your state?
Alabama 1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble
We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble
We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom...
Colorado 1876, Preamble
We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe...
Connecticut 1818, Preamble
The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy…
Delaware 1897, Preamble
Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences....
Florida 1885, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble
We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble
We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble
We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble
We, the People of the St ate of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble
We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble
We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties.
Louisiana 1921, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble
We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity. And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble
We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble
We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction…
Michigan 1908, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble
We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble
We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness. Establish this Constitution...
Montana 1889, Preamble
We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution.
Nebraska 1875, Preamble
We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble
We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V
Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble
We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble
We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.
New York 1846, Preamble
We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble
We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those...
North Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble
We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common.
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble
Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this…
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2.
All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences…
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble
We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble
We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble
We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, does ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble
We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties.
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III.
That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble
We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble
Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble
Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man.
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI
Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other…
Washington 1889, Preamble
We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution…
West Virginia 1872, Preamble
Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble
We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility...
Wyoming 1890, Preamble
We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution...
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! (Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.)
GOD BLESS AMERICA
What if Cheney's right?
The former veep had lots of reasons to cross swords with Obama yesterday, writes The Daily Beast’s Reihan Salam. The biggest one may be: He’s setting himself up if Obama fails to protect America from another attack.The question everyone wants to know is: What's Dick Cheney up to? Well, he's up to a lot. He's fighting a bureaucratic war from the Bush administration. He's firming up his support within the GOP. And he's laying the groundwork for a new campaign that poses a terrifying question: What if Cheney's dark vision of the war on terror is right?
After leaving the White House, Cheney has waged a low-intensity guerrilla campaign against President Barack Obama. But what most observers fail to understand is that this follows directly from Cheney’s high-intensity guerrilla campaign against President Bush that lasted for most of his second term. At the start of his speech yesterday afternoon, Cheney noted that he doesn't speak for George W. Bush. And that might be the understatement of the year.
only with Dick Cheney as the new Jerry Falwell.
Though it's hard to imagine that President Bush is thrilled about every aspect of Obama's defense policy, it for the most part represents a faithful continuation of the kinder, gentler policies Bush pursued during his second term, many of which the former vice president bitterly opposed. After 9/11, Bush was more Cheney than Condi: aggressively unilateral, dismissive of diplomacy, eager to use force. After 2006, as the violence in Iraq threatened to consume his presidency and as Congress and the courts horned in on national-security policy, Bush was more Condi than Cheney. As a candidate, Obama condemned the first Bush and he essentially pretended that the second one didn't exist. Another way of putting this is that Obama declared war on Cheneyism.
While the former president has told the press that his successor "deserves my silence," Cheney has filled the vacuum left by a national Republican leadership in freefall, sensing that only he has the toughness and the credibility to fire back at Obama. We often hear that Cheney is a political liability for Republicans. But according to a new CNN poll, there's been a dramatic eight-point increase in favorable views of Cheney since he left office. While 55 percent of the country still wants him to crawl into the dark hole from whence we found Saddam, 37 percent want him to babysit their child. Well, not quite. It does seem, however, that Republican voters are rallying around the former vice president. Cheney is laying the groundwork for a critique that will have more resonance when the Obama White House, which now seems so deft and effective, stumbles.
For Cheney, the fact that there were no post-9/11 terror attacks on his watch is adequate proof of the value of his policies, including his zealous advocacy of the coercive interrogation techniques Obama has condemned and outlawed. To put it bluntly, the fact that there was no major terrorist attack after 9/11 during the Bush years will be used as a powerful political weapon for many years to come, particularly if al Qaeda manages to kill civilians on American soil ever again. Perhaps Cheney won't explicitly say, "I told you so" if that dark day does come, but he just might. It's worth noting that the absence of a major attack since 9/11 is, as President Bush used to remind the public, not something we can count on, whether or not we waterboad high-value targets. Al Qaeda has inspired a decentralized, world-spanning movement that is constantly plotting new and creative ways to murder Americans, whether in Bali or Mumbai or, chances are, an American city near you. The truth is that we've been lucky.
The real driver of America's homeland-security success has been the military's talent for killing and capturing members of al Qaeda and its allies at a ferocious clip. The Obama White House has embraced this approach with gusto, which is why neoconservative hawks have given the president the benefit of the doubt. To the consternation of international human-rights watchdogs, the new national-security team has sharply increased its targeted killings in al Qaeda strongholds. A number of Democrats, including many who backed Barack Obama during the campaign, have argued that calling the fight against al Qaeda a war is a mistake. It's clear, though, that Obama himself rejects that view, and that he is willing and eager to use the war-making powers he's inherited from Bush, including the use of military detention without trial and military commissions and other measures that fill civil libertarians with hair-pulling rage.
So why does the fight over Guantánamo and waterboarding matter when Obama has adhered so closely to a Bush-era strategy? National security has become part of the culture wars, only with Dick Cheney as the new Jerry Falwell. It doesn't matter that Obama is escalating the war in Afghanistan or that he's embraced rendition. To Cheney, Obama's anti-torture stance represents the moral vanity of a naïve one-worlder.
We'll be hearing much more about this new culture clash. During the hearings on Obama's first Supreme Court appointment, Republicans will spend more time hammering the Democratic nominee on Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and Boumediene v. Bush than about Roe v. Wade. At the moment, Obama looks untouchable. But the politics of national security could prove his undoing.
by Reihan Salam
Do liberals support Islamists?
As history shows, leftist beliefs have spawned mass carnage and misery. Put into practice, they have caused the deaths of millions. Until now, it has been extremely difficult for rational people who value personal freedom to understand the motivations of those who live in comfort and yet embrace monstrous dictators, ideologies, and policies that leave only death and destruction in their wake.
In United in Hate, Dr. Jamie Glazov presents startling new insights into the toxic beliefs and torturously contorted thought processes of the leftists who lust to destroy the very freedoms that allow them to exist. Glazov explains the Left's love for and deification of totalitarian ideologies, from Marxism to radical Islam, with clarity and candor.
Why does the leftist believer reach out in solidarity to the most gay-hating, womanhating and minority-hating force on earth?
Why does the "progressive" heap adulation upon regimes under which he himself would be annihilated?
Why do radical feminists, who supposedly value women's rights, ignore the suffering of millions of women living under Islamic gender apartheid?
In this groundbreaking examination, Dr. Glazov at last reveals the vile and morbid forces that impel so-called "progressives" to embrace not just murderous ideologies such as Marxism and radical Islam, but the systematic elimination of all those standing in the way of their new utopia.
Two part video on You Tube
In United in Hate, Dr. Jamie Glazov presents startling new insights into the toxic beliefs and torturously contorted thought processes of the leftists who lust to destroy the very freedoms that allow them to exist. Glazov explains the Left's love for and deification of totalitarian ideologies, from Marxism to radical Islam, with clarity and candor.
Why does the leftist believer reach out in solidarity to the most gay-hating, womanhating and minority-hating force on earth?
Why does the "progressive" heap adulation upon regimes under which he himself would be annihilated?
Why do radical feminists, who supposedly value women's rights, ignore the suffering of millions of women living under Islamic gender apartheid?
In this groundbreaking examination, Dr. Glazov at last reveals the vile and morbid forces that impel so-called "progressives" to embrace not just murderous ideologies such as Marxism and radical Islam, but the systematic elimination of all those standing in the way of their new utopia.
Two part video on You Tube
Pop term of the day: tweetless
Refraining from tweeting. Finding that you have nothing to tweet or write. Drawing a blank when contemplating your Twitter page. Also used when one is stunned or surprised by something viewed on Twitter.
I'm tweetless after hearing that Aston Kutcher has stopped evangelizing Twitter.
With nothing to do but describe my latest latte buying excursion I suddenly found myself tweetless.
That boring Oprah was mercifully tweetless today.
Fridays should be interesting...and fun!
Amazing Firefight At Night-Afghanistan
A memorial you may not have seen
Live and work in the USA… the green card lottery
San Diego County officials have threatened to fine a local pastor and his wife for holding unauthorized Bible study sessions in their home.
Stars drink taps dry at 'Inglourious Basterds' bash!
Ghost fishing is so not cool!
Is your home protected from Joe Biden? h/t Terry Ann
A memorial you may not have seen
Live and work in the USA… the green card lottery
San Diego County officials have threatened to fine a local pastor and his wife for holding unauthorized Bible study sessions in their home.
Stars drink taps dry at 'Inglourious Basterds' bash!
Ghost fishing is so not cool!
Is your home protected from Joe Biden? h/t Terry Ann
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Some very good reads
Trading Morals for Dollars in a Recession
Here’s what Chuck Norris has to say about honoring Veterans. h/t Bryant Family
Islam: the Religion of Peace
Okay, Cheney what if is right?
Here’s what Chuck Norris has to say about honoring Veterans. h/t Bryant Family
Islam: the Religion of Peace
Okay, Cheney what if is right?
Indiscriminant sex...
10 incredibly bizarre sexual practices
The Dallas Principles… Gay, bisexual and transgender people demanding special civil rights . More here…
Meet the sexy girls who play the ultimate fantasy football!
The scandal unfolds… Dirk’s stripper girlfriend is just more proof that Darwin was right… Orangutan face
Germany’s top 100 sexy women!
Gay diplomats to receive equal benefits soon, more Obamination!
The Dallas Principles… Gay, bisexual and transgender people demanding
Meet the sexy girls who play the ultimate fantasy football!
The scandal unfolds… Dirk’s stripper girlfriend is just more proof that Darwin was right… Orangutan face
Germany’s top 100 sexy women!
Gay diplomats to receive equal benefits soon, more Obamination!
Pop term of the day
California's propositon 8 (the bill to make gay marriage illegal), as described by opponents of prop 8. Creates the word "hate" when read aloud.
I voted no on prop H8 because I am against hate.
What a load of crap!
Police behaving badly
Does this look like a tragic accident to you?
"The King County sheriff's office says it has nearly completed its investigation into the severe injury an Edmonds man suffered when he was wrongly arrested this month, and all signs point to it as a "tragic accident." **This video contains violent imagery."
I know we are all human and make mistakes, but if you choose to wear a badge and carry a gun, I believe you should be held to a higher standard. Mistakes like these cost lives or permanent injury. This was no accident, it was intentional. Just because the officer didn't expect him to hit his head and get knocked out doesn't make this an accident. If the young man who was injured here was your son, would you be very forgiving? This is America ~ innocent until proven guilty!
h/t to Silicone Alley!
"The King County sheriff's office says it has nearly completed its investigation into the severe injury an Edmonds man suffered when he was wrongly arrested this month, and all signs point to it as a "tragic accident." **This video contains violent imagery."
I know we are all human and make mistakes, but if you choose to wear a badge and carry a gun, I believe you should be held to a higher standard. Mistakes like these cost lives or permanent injury. This was no accident, it was intentional. Just because the officer didn't expect him to hit his head and get knocked out doesn't make this an accident. If the young man who was injured here was your son, would you be very forgiving? This is America ~ innocent until proven guilty!
h/t to Silicone Alley!
Very Unpopular News
IRS revenues dropping rapidly…
Democrats consider a national sales tax to pay for massive Obama debt…
American flag offensive to Mansfield Texas hospital employees and patients
Send a letter to Washington, get an FBI visit
MoveOn.org are a bunch of ideological hypocrites and donation whores; pure, simple, end of discussion .
DALLAS - A federal judge imposed what could amount to life sentences on three former leaders of the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF) on Wednesday for illegally routing more than $12 million to Hamas .
Democrats consider a national sales tax to pay for massive Obama debt…
American flag offensive to Mansfield Texas hospital employees and patients
Send a letter to Washington, get an FBI visit
MoveOn.org are a bunch of ideological hypocrites and donation whores; pure, simple, end of discussion .
DALLAS - A federal judge imposed what could amount to life sentences on three former leaders of the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF) on Wednesday for illegally routing more than $12 million to Hamas .
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Email of the day...
control is working in America, nothing will!
Dear America,
Recently, Chrysler, LLC notified Rogers Dodge, Inc., in Alvin, Texas of their anticipated closing of our dealership. Chrysler has pled their story quite publicly for several months in support of their request of billions of taxpayer dollars. This is our story.
We occupy a 3-year old Dodge-designed building for which we paid cash when it was built. It was appraised at $3,700,000 in 2007. We qualified as a Five Star dealer for the 2009 calendar year. We have remained profitable through all of this downturn. We have in excess of $1,000,000 in working capital in our dealership. We are selling at or above market share. We pay $75,000 per year in local property taxes and collect millions of dollars annually in state sales taxes. We employ 38 Alvin, Texas residents who all pay property tax, sales tax and income tax.
The owner, Mr. Peter Mankins, my uncle, owns 6 other dealerships, and has no liens on any of his properties or franchises. He has maintained a car dealership in Texarkana, Texas since the late 1960s. He purchased that dealership from my grandfather, who purchased it from my great-grandfather, who rode shotgun next to his father when he was 9, as they were settling the Oklahoma Territory. My great-grandfather started in the automotive business in the early 1900s as a motorcycle repairman, which eventually segued into an International Harvester franchise, and, subsequently, a Pontiac franchise. I have a large family, almost all of which are connected with auto dealerships in one way or another. I state all of this so that there is no confusion by Chrysler or the bankruptcy court or the US government over whether we are a group of half-committed dealers - we are not short-term auto dealers/we are committed over several generations. Chrysler and its dealers have been portrayed in the media as regressive small-town morons. Speaking solely for the dealers, I assure you this is not the case.
In the past year, we have embarked on several creative initiatives in order to remain profitable and out of bankruptcy court. We have become a very competitive used vehicle internet dealer by patterning ourselves after the most successful used vehicle internet dealers in the country. Selling more used vehicles than new vehicles is one of the stated criteria upon which Chrysler based their decision to close us. Would Chrysler have preferred their dealers join them in bankruptcy court? It was never our desire to allow ourselves to be a burden on the American taxpayers; nor do we plan this in the future. Selling more used vehicles has enabled us to not only avoid layoffs, but to actually grow our employee population from 25 to 38 during the period of May 2008 to May 2009, a 52 percent increase. Further, in the first four months of 2009, our new vehicle sales have increased by approximately 50% by employing the same innovative practices within our new vehicle department. Though Dodge district sales are down by about 50%, our new vehicle sales actually increased comparing April 2008 and April 2009. In our parts department, we have created one of very few eBay parts stores selling new factory parts. We have listed in excess of 4,000 Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep factory parts and are by far the largest internet seller of OEM DCJ parts in the world. This has increased our monthly parts sales by approximately 35% in a short 5 month period. In our service department, we have recently added an additional service advisor, a service manager, and three additional master technicians, have endeavored to maintain the least expensive oil change in town and, effective this month, extended our service hours to 14 hours per weekday and 10 hours on Saturdays. We were on track to move to 24-hour/7-day a week service hours by the end of 2009. Just this month, we hired a graduating University of Houston student as a photographer and videographer. We began the process of taking studio-quality photographs of our inventory, something which no other auto retailer in the country is doing. Evidence of our early progress with this can be found in a slideshow on our homepage at www.rogersdodge.com.
When Chrysler needed dealers to purchase inventory so that the factories could keep operating and their employees could retain their paychecks, we complied and ordered 10 months of inventory. Our interest on inventory swelled from $15,000 monthly to beyond $50,000 monthly. Effectively, we took pay cuts in order to support Chrysler's cause. When Mr. Landry uttered his veiled threat that Chrysler would "remember those who supported us and those who didn't," we felt that we had done our part to support Chrysler and its workers. Now, we realize that we were just supporting our own demise. Last week, we were given three weeks to dispose of five months of inventory. In doing so, we anticipate losing in excess of $1 million - we may actually have to inject capital into our business in order to go out of business. Our $2 million plus in equity in our franchise is now completely worthless. Further, we now face the very real possibility that our new building will sit empty for months or years until someone is willing to purchase it.
Despite all of this, Chrysler is taking our franchise so that it can be given to our neighbor across the street, Ron Carter Autoland. Ron Carter Autoland has the local Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Pontiac, Buick and GMC franchises. They occupy a 40 to 50 year old building that does not comply with any manufacturer's design standards. They have recently moved their Ford, Chrysler and Jeep franchises into the same building, a violation of their franchise agreements with both Ford and Chrysler. They have recently cut their service hours, consolidated their used vehicle operations and laid off many employees. The manager, and a major shareholder, of Ron Carter Autoland is Mr. Cary Wilson, President-elect of the Houston Auto Dealers Association - apparently Mr. Wilson's political affiliation is very important to Chrysler, the bankruptcy court and the US government.
How exactly does transferring our franchise to our neighbor serve Chrysler's stated purpose of thinning out dealer numbers? The franchise will still exist - it will just have a new owner.
Though I am a Washington, DC-educated attorney and former employee of the US Department of Labor and the US Senate and an active advocate of the American way of life, it is difficult for me to view this abrogation of our franchise rights as anything more than a manipulation of US bankruptcy court and law so that Chrysler LLC can transfer wealth between dealers they like and those they dislike, those that have agreed to under-table favors and those that haven't, and to settle old vendettas. This is not the purpose of US bankruptcy protection and, surely, it isn't why the US Treasury has given billions to Chrysler to keep them in business.
This is our story; however, it is, unfortunately, not unique. Allowing this manipulation of US bankruptcy law will set a precedent that effectively invalidates all state franchise laws. Though technically a question of law, many of these closings are politically motivated. Thus, anyone with any interest in retaining the US economic system in its current form must contact their political representatives immediately. Small businesses will have no legal protections if these closings are allowed to occur.
Rome is burning, America - please wake up.
Nicholas Parks, President
Rogers Dodge, Inc.
Alvin, Texas
RogersDodge.com
nhparks@gmail.com
P.S.
A Sliver of an update:
First, thank you to the hundreds of citizens, customers, and competitors who have wished us well with our objection to Chrysler's Motion. It's great to know that there are so many people who understand the fundamental problems with the actions of Chrysler and the Bankruptcy Court - namely, the deprivation of Due Process and erosion of Federalism present in this case.
Since being notified on Thursday that we were on the list, three of our lenders have cut us off - representing 60% of our sales business over the last 2 months. One, San Antonio Credit Union, a collective of Texas credit unions, represented 44% alone and was the beneficiary of a great, long-term relationship with this dealership. Though I understand their fears and I believe they're justifiable, they seem not to realize that, at least for a while, we are still a franchise dealer. Further, the majority of our vendors with which we maintain business relationships have revoked our credit lines, resulting in the requirement that we must purchase all goods and services in cash. This doesn't effect us much - it's just a bit of a slight. After years of perfect performance with all of our vendors, it's a little depressing - but I suppose their fears are justifiable as well.
Meanwhile, Chrysler Financial, with which we currently maintain a $4 million floorplan balance (money lent to purchase vehicle inventory) has begun the practice of checking our inventory every other day. Perhaps someone sent my letter to Detroit? I surely didn't. I hope I never encounter another Chrysler employee. Regardless, Chrysler is either using Chrysler Financial to harrass us or they also fear that we will default on our obligations. We've been a partner with Chrysler Financial for 7 years - the total time that we've owned this franchise - and have never been out of trust one time. Further, if we were to default with Chrysler Financial, it would jeopardize all of our other franchises - which is not going to happen, regardless of the cost.
At any rate, to paraphrase Mark Twain (the greatest American writer, in my humble opinion), "the reports of [our] death are greatly exaggerated." But, the sharks are circling.
Here's a few articles on our behalf:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/6432416.html
http://ktrh.com/pages/michaelberry.html
http://www.autonews.com/article/20090520/ANA05/905209988/1078 (registration req'd)
I'm not sure how long they'll be available at those links.
NP
Of interest
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Man saves dog by sucking rattlesnake venom from its nose
Did you know that Proms in Georgia are still segregated? h/t Three Wise Men
Inside 911 from National Geographic
Amazing Firefight At Night-Afghanistan
How many lives are affected when 97 people die in a plane crash?
Olby has some serious issues for a news maniac.
Man saves dog by sucking rattlesnake venom from its nose
Did you know that Proms in Georgia are still segregated? h/t Three Wise Men
Inside 911 from National Geographic
Amazing Firefight At Night-Afghanistan
How many lives are affected when 97 people die in a plane crash?
Olby has some serious issues for a news man
Our Future ~ Very Disturbing!
will not believe his predictions for the coming 4 years!
Gerald Celente, trend expert, visionary, keynote speaker, is trusted worldwide as the foremost authority on forecasting, analyzing and tracking trends.
Gerald Celente has a solid track record. He has predicted everything from the 1987 stock market crash and the demise of the Soviet Union to green marketing and corporate downsizing. — The Detroit News
h/t Bob Parks
Here are some of his former predictions
Mr. Celente and I agree on several of Obama’s changes that will affect America. In March, I also said, “ Forget about finding a job, we will all be searching for food and water when we're not rioting and looting.”
“[President Obama] knows that in order to be forced down paths that we don't wish to go, the only way he gets us to change our mind is to create abject suffering and misery .”
I posted this on a Conspiracy Theories blog a few days ago... How To Survive The Coming Food Shortage!
Is it possible for us to have another revolution in America?
Pop term of the day
An item of clothing lent by a girl to another girl to help her out on a night out when she discovers she hates her entire wardrobe just before going out.
Suzy: "Hey, nice top, you look great"
Shauna: "Thanks, it's actually a sharewear - I couldn't find a thing to wear but Louise lent me this"
Unpopular News
Did Obama target GOP donors in Chrysler dealer closings?
Burris conversation with Blago’s brother to get released to Senate Ethics Committee... I don't think they have enough room under the carpet to sweep this.
‘Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has declined an invitation to meet briefly with President Barack Obama while he's in Las Vegas… "I'm not interested in a handshake. I'm interested in an apology."’
President Obama, democrats from New York don’t care who your daddy is!
Rush Is The Racist, Not Sotomayor! The gloves are coming off… here's the video, you make the call!
Burris conversation with Blago’s brother to get released to Senate Ethics Committee... I don't think they have enough room under the carpet to sweep this.
‘Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has declined an invitation to meet briefly with President Barack Obama while he's in Las Vegas… "I'm not interested in a handshake. I'm interested in an apology."’
President Obama, democrats from New York don’t care who your daddy is!
Rush Is The Racist, Not Sotomayor! The gloves are coming off… here's the video, you make the call!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
See if you can answer just one of these questions!
You just can't, can you? Not even after extensive, time-consuming research at the library.
Hmm. Now, why is that?
Could it be... THERE HAS NEVER, EVER BEEN A "STATE" OF "PALESTINE"!
Come on... if you currently believe the Big Media Big Lies about there ever having been a "Palestinian" nation, well, it's time to realize that you have been LIED TO!
Not only that, the same people who lie to you about there being/having been a "Palestinian" state, they're telling you Big Lies about Israel.
Why? "Maybe" they hate Jews? Just like Hitler did? And just like Hitler so maliciously, evilly lied about the Jewish people and attempted to wipe them out... just like "Palestine" is trying to wipe out the tiny, surrounded by a massive ocean of hateful Muslims, Jewish state of Israel? Get that- Israel is tiny and surrounded. Surrounded! And soon one of Israel's mortal enemies will have nuclear weapons, with which to keep its promise to wipe Israel off the face of the earth.
(Hey, let's wipe Iran off the face of the earth, if Iran tries to do so to Israel. Now, wouldn't that be fair? I say yes, especially as Iran obviously wants to be wiped out so they can all get their seventy-two virgins or whatever.)
Do you choose reality... or do you choose delusion?
Will you be like the brainless citizens of the Third Reich who went along with Hitler?
Or will you choose to have a mind of your own and not be controlled by hateful liars?
Will you continue to submit to the evil and hatred of the insane Judeophobes?
Or will you say NEVER AGAIN?
You will ultimately one day be judged based on this choice which you make here and now, as well as on other choices. But this one in particular is especially meaningful. Ignoring this choice will also lead to not-so-positive judgement one day. Of course, atheists could care less... just like the Nazis, who were atheists.
Stolen from the Canadian Sentinel
Brits set an example for US
Brits are booting half their Parliament… “[they] expect more than 200 to quit because they are unable to cope with continued public anger.”
'AT least half of the House of Commons’ 646 MPs will be swept away at the general election, as voters take revenge on the political classes for the expenses scandal.
The departure of 325 members of parliament as a result of forced resignations, retirement and defeat at the polls would represent the biggest clear-out of parliament since 1945.
As many as 30 will be forced to resign directly because of the expenses scandal, while whips expect more than 200 to quit because they are unable to cope with continued public anger. Up to 90 MPs will be voted out in the election.
Research conducted by The Sunday Times and Professor Colin Rallings, director of the elections centre at Plymouth University, suggests that about 170 Labour MPs will not defend their seats while 55 Conservatives are also expected to retire.
Dozens more MPs from all parties are likely to lose their seats as voters kick out incumbents, accused of profiting from their allowances.'
entire story here by Jonathan Oliver and Isabel Oakeshott
emphasis added by Denney Crane
Pop term of the day
A falsified righteous outrage at things that are basically unimportant and meaningless, frequently employed by politicians, political activists, or the media. Politicians and talking heads use it to garner support for their causes, to claim the moral high ground and to tar their opponents; the media often just uses it in a cynical bid to increase ratings.
Manufactured outrages of note include Nipplegate, the Monica Lewinski scandal, the 2009 tea partys, backmasked satanic lyrics, lapel pin controversies...
Just about any time you hear any politician, activist, or radio show host getting outraged about anything, really. The louder and angrier they get, the harder they're working at manufacturing it.
Question of the day
Should GM take the government’s deal or file bankruptcy?
Definitions
Bondholder: Retirees living off the interest of their GM bonds. (Preferred creditor)
UAW pension fund: UAW retirees living off the principle and earnings of the pension fund.
Federal government: Funding and funneling billions of dollars from taxpayers and bondholders to the UAW Union.
Federal government proposal
Bondholders get 10% of new stock for $27 billion investment
UAW Union pension fund gets 39% of new stock for $10 billion investment
Federal government gets 50% of new stock for infinite past and future funding
Bankruptcy court:
Distribution, through a court-appointed receiver, the bankrupt's assets equitably among creditors. When a person or corporation has declared or been adjudged bankrupt, preferred creditors are paid in full, and the other creditors share the proceeds of remaining assets.
Bondholder: Retirees living off the interest of their GM bonds. (Preferred creditor)
UAW pension fund: UAW retirees living off the principle and earnings of the pension fund.
Federal government: Funding and funneling billions of dollars from taxpayers and bondholders to the UAW Union.
Bondholders get 10% of new stock for $27 billion investment
UAW Union pension fund gets 39% of new stock for $10 billion investment
Federal government gets 50% of new stock for infinite past and future funding
Distribution, through a court-appointed receiver, the bankrupt's assets equitably among creditors. When a person or corporation has declared or been adjudged bankrupt, preferred creditors are paid in full, and the other creditors share the proceeds of remaining assets.
Non MSM News
EPA: Cap-and-Trade Bill Could Hurt U.S. Manufacturing, Send Factory Jobs Overseas ~ I'm sure heads will roll over this!
Pelosi and Kerry in Chinaon holiday to attend a clean energy forum. ~ I think they may also check on their bank accounts while there!
Saudi Oil Minister says $75 barrel oil coming right up!
JERUSALEM (AP) - Venezuela and Bolivia are supplying Iran with uranium for its nuclear program, according to a secret Israeli government report obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Protesters rally against corrupt media at MSNBC headquarters… WOW!
Pelosi and Kerry in China
Saudi Oil Minister says $75 barrel oil coming right up!
JERUSALEM (AP) - Venezuela and Bolivia are supplying Iran with uranium for its nuclear program, according to a secret Israeli government report obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Protesters rally against corrupt media at MSNBC headquarters… WOW!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Pop term of the day
The act of someone farting immediately before leaving a room; leaving that special something to be remembered by.
Person 1: That party was the worst.
Person 2: Don't worry, I made sure to thank them with a farting gift.
Firearms Refresher Course
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not ." Thomas Jefferson
1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
3. Colt: The original point and click interface.
4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.
5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?
6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.
7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
8. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any.
9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
10. The United States Constitution (c) 1791. All Rights Reserved.
11. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you not understand?
12. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
13. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
14. Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians.
15. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.
16. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
17. 911: Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.
18. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
19. Criminals love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.
20. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
21. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
22. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.
23. Enforce the gun control laws we ALREADY have; don't make more.
24. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.
25. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.
1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.
3. Colt: The original point and click interface.
4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.
5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?
6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.
7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.
8. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any.
9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.
10. The United States Constitution (c) 1791. All Rights Reserved.
11. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you not understand?
12. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
13. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
14. Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians.
15. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.
16. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.
17. 911: Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.
18. Assault is a behavior, not a device.
19. Criminals love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.
20. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
21. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.
22. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.
23. Enforce the gun control laws we ALREADY have; don't make more.
24. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.
25. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.
Remembering those who served...
This has been viewed more than 27,000,000 times
Gateway Pundit is the man!
Unpopular News
Radical Islam in America began in prisons, and now we want to put GITMO prisoners with them! They are called institutional Muslims h/t Bob Parks
Feds funneling more cash to ACORN, despite indictments. Still eligible for billions more. What happened to accountability and transparency?
President Obama accuses the military of overspending! Like he has any room to talk!
Obamabots not happy with failure on GITMO and gun control.
British banks revolt tax plan against Obama
Jihadis, Osama bin Laden followers fill Web with chatter of next time over Bronx terror plot
Illinois corruption economy, $500 million a year!
Texas House to Vote on Massive Gas Tax Increase
4 out of 5 voters believe politicians are unwilling to cut government spending! I think that’s a low estimate.
Feds funneling more cash to ACORN, despite indictments. Still eligible for billions more. What happened to accountability and transparency?
President Obama accuses the military of overspending! Like he has any room to talk!
Obamabots not happy with failure on GITMO and gun control.
British banks revolt tax plan against Obama
Jihadis, Osama bin Laden followers fill Web with chatter of next time over Bronx terror plot
Illinois corruption economy, $500 million a year!
Texas House to Vote on Massive Gas Tax Increase
4 out of 5 voters believe politicians are unwilling to cut government spending! I think that’s a low estimate.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Sunday gardening secrets
while the dew is still on the roses....
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:
2. Squash indifference
3.. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another
NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another
TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:
2.. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE.. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." -Psalm 118:8
May God bless you this fine Sunday...
DC
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