Well, I see the good Reverend Jackson has decided his services are needed in Venezuela to kiss Chavez’ ass. Anything for a photo opportunity. Although, given Jackson’s reputation for injecting himself into any given situation which might advantage himself, I’m sure he will benefit from the promise of oil for the “poor people” in the US. A true humanitarian, yes sir, without a doubt.

And the good Reverend Sharpton decided the other day to go to Texas and support the leftist-stoolie Sheehan - or was it just for a quick media-exposure trip? This man couldn't be trusted if his life depended on it (reference, as an example, the 1987 Tawana Brawley incident in which the good Reverend was involved).

I wish these two self-important clowns would find something else to do. Neither of them, in my opinion, contribute anything worthwhile. I am of the firm conviction these two, and others like them who constantly use race as a weapon or threat, contribute to racial divide but are too self-righteous to ever see it – or maybe they do know exactly what they are doing and want to keep things the way they are. Otherwise, they might have to become productive members of society. Yeah, right.

That is the way things are seen in My World.

Opinionated Fool
Semper Fi

Aid for Katrina Disaster

Just a question:

The US has given aid for just about every major and most minor catastrophes throughout the world. We have sunk billions upon billions of dollars in re-building innumerous countries' economies. We still supplement dozens of countries though our foreign aid.

How much aid will be donated by these, or any, governments to help us with the catastrophic event of Katrina?

Just curious in My World.

Opinionated Fool
Semper Fi

No Support for Cindy Sheehan

Allowing for the loss of Ms Sheehan's son, I find her political posturing despicable.

Her son volunteered to join the military, even without the threat of a draft, and, subsequently I understand, volunteered for a second tour to Iraq. Obviously he felt differently than his mother. IN MY OPINION, his mother is denigrating his memory for what HE believed in and ultimately sacrificed.

If Ms Sheehan wants to protest the war, that is her right; but I feel she should not stand on her son's grave, so to speak, to do it. Any sympathy I had for her was lost as it became obvious she has another agenda in her "protest", not just her associations with left-wing groups, but in her comments about the United States.

I do not support her nor do I have anything for her left-wing support groups. That is the way things are in My World.

Opinionated Fool
Semper Fi

My first Blog entry

So begins my journey into blog-dom. Hopefully I have found a place where I can express my opinions on the myriad of topics out there in the world that cause me to have high blood pressure, stomach acid, bad attitude and general hostile feelings! LOL

Although I hope to present most things with a sense of humor, it should not be assumed the seriousness of a topic is any less important to me. The realization that our political system, media control, and freedoms do not truly allow the average joe an avenue of uncensored expression is why I feel the internet has been one of the great technological innovations. Here, at least, one can express an opinion and know someone, somewhere will see it; whether or not they agree with it is a different issue, but at least one can get it off his/her chest. Very therapeutic.

Speaking of "his/her", I should tell you upfront I am chauvanistic in my outlook: women's lib, feminism (and general political correctness) are some of my favorite topics (targets). Nor does my wife look upon them favorably. My wife has her own mind, opinions, ways of doing things and was a stay-at-home mom by choice (and we are glad she was); she never needed feminine activism to direct her life or activities. My wife and I have been married a very long time (35+ years); I still open doors for her, I carry the heavy bags/boxes, etc., I treat her like the lady she is and I will continue to do so. Oh, and if you (if you are a female) and I ever arrive at a door at the same time, trust me, I will open the door for you and let you proceed first. That is the way things are in My World.

Anyway, enough for now. I am going to watch the news now...that ought to really crank me up!!

Opinionated Fool
Semper Fi!