Invasive Species

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Since retirement, I've become more and more of an outdoors type and have learned so much about our fragile planet than ever before. Now, more than ever before, invasive species are changing America's way of life.

Did you know that by simply chopping your own firewood and taking it to another area for a campfire could introduce a new pest into a new forrest. Or by using a small boat in several lakes without cleaning it in between, could spread parisites around that could kill the native fish. Killer bees and African Fire ants were not native to America, but now have overwhelmed our native bugs which is endagering our farmlands.

Invasive species find their way to America by one way or another. Soon they multiply, and then overwhelm the native species by their sheer numbers, and quickly dominate their new territory.

But I encourage you to look beyond the bugs to see what is really happening in America. Since the 1970's middle class White Americans have reduced their offspring to an average of two. All the while, Hispanics, Asians, and Middle Easterners are cranking kids out as fast as they can. And in such a short time, America's White population has suceeded to Hispanics, and soon the others.

We can already see how America has changed, but we haven't seen anything yet. More is to come. The once minorities are taking over our government offices, and our country with out a fight. Gays and Lesbians have obtained acceptance of most Americans simply by comming out of their closets and annoucing their numbers. Now they are everywhere. In our schools educating our children. In our churches preaching a twisted version of Christianity, while they kiss and cuddle before our eyes to spead their filth.

Middle Easterners are having huge families in America simply to overwhelm us and impose their Islamic beliefs and culture here. As in Europe now, Middle Easterners, unless pregant, are all considered Soldiers of Islam, and are ready to carry guns or strap on bombs to further their Islamic ways.

It's happening much sooner that we can see. America will be conquered by these invasive species only because we allow it.
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Being more pacific

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Geez, the weather around our country has sure been nasty as of late. From the huge fires in Texas, to the floods all along the Mississippi River, to the tornados through out the midwest. My heart goes out to all whom have suffered.

But here in the Pacific Northwest, things are quite normal. And that means rain, which makes things green. Even the soles of your feet turn green with the dreaded moldy grunge. But that clears up nicely with a daily soak in a warm bleach solution while you tune into the evening Fox News. Just kidding. Not about Fox, but the soak.

To be more specific, I love the Pacific. Even though our rainfall totals exceed most any other place in America, we do have many georgeous days, and with few floods and such. And the time of year is here that the sunshine will overcome the clouds most of the time.

There will be a few days when one might sweat a bit, especially while kayaking, or hiking a trail to a favorite fishing spot. But you can cool off with a drive on the beach. Notice I said, "on?" I mean that. Not along side, on a highway, but right "on" the sand. How cool is that?

Small town parades and festivals. RV-ing, Chilli cookoffs, country music jams, chainsaw carving contests, boat races, bicycling, Harley rides, and wine tastings will consume most every available moment of my time.

Come, visit us, and see for yourself!
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Since you asked

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Well, most of you never quite ask. Well, you do. But not so in such an obvious way. I receive quaint gestures, seemingly innocent noises, or sometimes just silence and a blatant stare. A casual e-mail, a phone call, or a text. Most everything gets fed to the Thought Dock portal in one way or another, and many times a response is expected.

You see, I really don't care about a lot of things, but the things I care about, I care a lot. Every now and then I comment about the things you deliver to me that I do care about. I really don't like speaking for everyone, but I do so only because you won't say what needs to be said for one reason or another. So, actually, what I say is what you said to me at one time or another. I'm not a wizzard. You are. So, you shouldn't be shocked by what I say in public, because it is actually what you would like to say, but can't.

Now let's get to it. I'll say what you can't about BHO (remember, that is short for Barack Hussein Obama?) I could shorten it even further by just calling him BO, but that would not be in good taste. And it is important that you remember his full name completely since that gives light to just who he really is.

Let's see. Just last week, BHO unravelled a huge chunk from his bank roll (which is actually ours) and handed to over to six or eight Middle East and African countries whom are in a state of turmoil. You know who they are. Well, BHO sent the money so that the rebels (I don't know why we call them that) can further advance democracy in their country. Is BHO nuts, or does he believe we are? Democracy can not exist, and is forbidden by the Kuran. And since the countries that he gave the money to are 90% Muslim, we are waisting our efforts there because democracy can not exist there.

Then, BHO asks Pakistan for access to bin Laden's compound and wives to search for additional evidence. Pakistan denied that and threatened to give our downed secret helicopter to China. Yet yet does nothing. And on top of that, Pakistans is buying advanced fighter jets from China. Now what does a camel riding country in turmoil need with fighter jets? But we keep sending them 8 billion dollars a year, while our government is in the brink of bankruptsy!

Yesterday, BHO displayed his true Muslim ties when he blasted Israel and blamed them for the Jewish/Arab conflict! Israel is our strongest alli in that region and has been for near 50 years. Now BHO wants them to hand over their land to the Arabs. You know, America was founded on Christian priciples and values. And the Jews of Israel are the forefathers of Christianity. And we are obliged to support them. Yet BHO favors the Palistines, Egypt, Syria, and the others. Will Iraq be next?

BHO favors the Muslims in this country as well. He favors the building of even more mosques, even though the ones we all ready have fund terror. He supports Sharia law. He denounces the burning of the Kuran, which he calls "Holy." Yet he ordered thousands of Holy Bibles that we sent privately to Afghaninstan for distbution by a non-profit, to be burned.

The race is on for America's next leader. It is so very important that we never forget these kind of things in our decision to vote. Tell your friends. Speak out. Support those that support your views. But if you can't say it, I'll speak for you.
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Are we safer now?

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The following is the opinion of Guy Rodgers, Act for America:

Osama bin Laden is dead, but America is less safe than it was three years ago. Why? Because the very interrogation techniques that provided valuable intelligence that led to our government finding bin Laden have been banned by President Obama.

What’s worse, some of the CIA interrogators who used those techniques, with government approval, remain under investigation today by Attorney General Eric Holder’s Justice Department. Consider the message that sends.

Those opposed to “enhanced interrogation techniques” have blustered and blundered their way through “explanations” that such techniques were not necessary in obtaining the intelligence needed to find bin Laden. Nonsense. Numerous top former intelligence and Justice Department officials have spoken on the record since bin Laden was killed, all making a clear and compelling case that such techniques were indispensable in obtaining the intelligence needed to find bin Laden.

America is less safe now than three years ago because interrogators today are shackled by interrogation guidelines that are actually more restrictive than those a homicide detective might use in questioning a murder suspect. The fact is, had interrogators during the Bush administration been restricted by the interrogation guidelines the Obama administration now operates under, it is highly unlikely some of the key intelligence that led to bin Laden would have ever been obtained. The Obama administration suffers under a denial of reality that has put America at greater risk from the violent jihad of radical Islam.

First, this administration has consciously engaged in what I term “Jihad Denial Syndrome.” Those laboring under this malady refuse to acknowledge what most people can plainly see, that jihadist ideology is what is driving those who wish us harm.

Second, this administration, because it denies there is a jihadist ideology driving Islamic terrorism, refuses to characterize this as a “war,” instead treating it as a criminal justice problem. It is this mindset that produces absurd orders to read Miranda rights to insurgents captured in Afghanistan.

It is this mindset that leads to Eric Holder’s obsession with civilian criminal trials for suspected terrorists who would receive more due process rights than a uniformed enemy combatant is entitled to under the Geneva Convention.

Yes, bin Laden is dead. America is right to celebrate. But we must continue to organize and speak out against government policies that appease our enemies and compromise our security. Our voice must continue to get louder and stronger.
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Ethan Knows Best

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Last week was especially busy for me. This "substitute" bus driver job is wearing me out. I worked every day last week with two days having 3 routes each. It is brutal to have to work.

But the reward came on Friday morning during the Kindergarten route taking the kids home after school. It is my "high mantenence" route. It is one of those 16 passenger converted van jobs, which gets packed with little ones. Few of them can seat themselves quickly or fasten their seat bealts without my assistance. That means after stopping the bus, I have to get up, walk down the isle, find the kid that matches the stop, release their seatbelt, and send them out the door, all-the-while traffic is backing up behind me. At times, I hate it!

Well, as Ethan boarded the bus Friday, he hesitated at the door and stated, "You're the best!" I asked, "Really? Why?" "Your the best bus driver! You always wear that fishing hat and you look funny with that toothpick! You're the Bomb."

So I asked what he thought Stephen (the regular driver) might feel when he finds out that I'm the best. Ethan covered his moth with his hand and muttered, "Shhh. We just can't tell him!"

Enjoy the weekend.
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In Some Way

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The BHO administration has been beating it's chest to increase taxes. He tells us that the rich people of America are evil and should be forced to give more in taxes. He blames the oil companies for the high cost of gas and demands that they pay even more of their profits in taxes. He says the banks are cheats and need to be punished though higher taxes for their misdeeds. He has mandated all employers to provide their employees with health care and other perks like government emplyees get.

Now, at first thought BHO's socialistic ideas might sound inviting, especially to the liberal. You see the liberals of America are the ones that most likely don't work, or if they do, the tend to work in the public sector.

Homeless people, unemployed people, teachers, preachers, rocket scientists, researchers, and many school bus drivers are the supporters of the BHO socialist agenda. And anyone who has more than them are seen as their enemies.

The problem with this socialist concept is that, in some way, it will come back and we will pay for it anyway. Two years ago, San Francisco mandated the even small businesses must provide health care to their emplyees. Immediately, a small coffee shop posted a 15% surcharge on every item in the menu, listing the cost of the medical care mandate. Customers screamed because it came back to them. What would they expect? Could these BHO supported even think that the shop owner would just absorb these costs? Dumb question, I guess.

Whether we think that oil companies and banks are making too much profit or not, we can bet our butts that if BHO taxes them more, in some way, we will pay for it. Raise taxes on the wealthiest and the will only hire fewer maids and gardeners.

Instead of trying to punish the wealthy, BHO should be taking lessons from them. Perhaps we wouldn't have so many failing public ventures, such as the USPS. Mandating employer provided health care will only bankrupt many business, just as it has caused the bankruptsies of many governments!
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A roof leaks only when it rains

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Well before I get into today's lesson, let me say that since President Obama and his staff think it is OK to address Usama bin Laden as "UBL," I think it is entirely appropriate for me to refer to Obama as "BHO." That said, I will without any disrespect, refer to the President as BHO, at least until I change my mind again. And in case you don't know or have forgotten his full Muslim name, it is "Barack Hussein Obama."

Roofs, like most every thing in this life require mantenence. And if you ignore it, sooner or later your roof will leak, even if you live in the brown parts of SoCal. And when it does, your mess will be far greater and more expensive than it would have been if you had properly mantained it. Yes, I know that some of you will simply put a tarp over it to stall off the repair, but eventually you will lose that bout too.

So take my advice. Change your oil when it is due. Replace your tires before they blow out. Monitor you blood pressure before you blow out. Stop smoking before you are diagnosed with cancer. Change your socks before your toes rot. Get straight with Christ before the trumpets blow.

You all know the drill, but few of you take the steps you should.

America is in debt, and it did not happen over night. It wasn't just the fault of the Democrats, but with each of us. We tarped the debt roof too many times over the years, and now the tarp is about to fade. And when it does, it will be a bigger mess than any of us can imagine. It will hurt, and we will drown. We can't just put down another layer without solving the problem of our growing debt.

So get your lives on track. And demand that our polititians get our Country back on track. New York City needs to quit buying Nissan taxis if they want to create jobs. We need to quit funding programs of failure, stop excessive entitlement programs, stop educating and doctoring illegal alliens, and the list goes on and on. Start with BHO!

It is not Somewhere Over the Rainbow, it is real.

For a Moment

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Yesterday, President Obama visited our troops at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While he beat his chest like the Ape Man himself for the killing of Usama himself, he did offer his gratitude for the soldiers.

Following the circus, one soldier whom had 3 sand land deployments, was asked by the media for his response to the President's visit. The Army Sergeant replied something similar to, "During my 12 years of service, I've never really understood our mission overeseas. Rules of engagement continually changed, my comrades have been imprisoned for making mistakes, and we have been forced to befriend people that we know are our enemy. But for a moment, the President's visit made me feel good because it caused us all to come together without regard to wheteher we are Democrats, Republicans, liberals, or conservative. And, that maded me proud."

The soldier's remark could not have been better made. For a moment we have come together. Flags are being waved, chanting is heard, people are rejoicing in the streets. Country Western artists will write songs, and movies will be made. There is talk of patriotism everywhere, much like we had following the 9/11 attack.

But sadly it will last just for a moment, and then we will all go on with our regular lives. Too busy to care, to get involved, to do something about the many other issues that are destroying America. We will convict our soldiers for doing the very thing that Obama did. We will turn our heads away from right to life, budget, and overspending issues. We will investigate the very CIA agents that led to the capture of bin Laden. We will continue to fund terrorists countries that burn our flag in protest.

After a moment, our politians will be right back trying to preserve their own self-interests with out regard for what is best for America.
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Ding. Dong.

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Ding-Dong, the Witch is Dead. The Wicked Witch is Dead!

I wonder whether Usama bin Laden was screaming Allahu Akbar at the moment that bullet entered his forehead and instantly removed most of his brain. I wonder whether in that split second before his death, if he had a chance to realize that his "Allah" is not great, but is really Satan. Perhaps he has now met the Devil himself.

My God is Great, and I'm sure that bin Laden had an opportunity to accept Him.

In looking at the news photos of bin Laden's so called "mansion," the most expensive building anywhere in town, I can't help but to be surprised at the filth this maggot was living in. Dirty laundry, unswept floors, and uneaten food scraps erverywhere. It seems to me to be the Muslim way of life. Pure 3rd world.

Well, now that it's over, Obamma and the rest of our elected officials need to stop celebrating the death and get back to finding a way to save our country from bankruptcy. Afterall, Obama really had nothing to do with Usama's capture. It took six days for Obama and his staff to decide just what to do about it after learning his whereabouts. The White House photos of Obama and Clinton watching the operation, show how confused and afraid they were. Six days to make a decision that could have been made in six minutes! But at least the decision was correct.

Although I am pleased with what occurred, it is not a time to celebrate this thing publically. It just lowers all of us to our enemy's standard. No point in it. Remember how we felt when they dragged the corpses of our soldiers through the streets? And his death will by no means end radical Islam anyway.

Get focused again. Get Obama out. He's a bigger threat to our way of life that Usama ever was.
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