tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18703251798828358492024-12-18T21:24:12.443-06:00Common Sense for the Common Good in life, humor, Politics/Government to enlighten, share, learn, stimulate, promote, motivate thoughts and actions in our lives.Jimmy McIverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01544727598375019998noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1870325179882835849.post-82888356998358377722013-04-15T23:52:00.000-05:002013-04-15T23:52:55.001-05:00

What’s in Being a Friend People we Texans call Folks, some are funny, some are jokes in life as love, ya take’em for what they’re worth in the pokes Some ya can’t help but forget, others will never be forgotten Don’t much matter whether they were mostly good or rotten Might have come to know’em in yo’re hometown grow’n up Meet some in your life sharing something like coffee in a cup

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Sherry’s Embrace As we pass thru life we are so fortunate to find a true friend One who makes your heart smile as if it will never ever end All you share in feeling their heart and love in so many ways A touch, a smile, a warm thought on the gloomiest of days We understand on earth there will not always be a tomorrow the spirit within our heart will never know or feel any sorrow

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As we read and hear about the concerns within our nation regarding a “fiscal cliff”, isn’t this more a reflection in and of the “pitfalls” in our history? What we see today in sad, evil and almost incomprehensible actions and events unfolding almost daily is far more revealing in what’s become a nation composed of people in our society who have lost sight of any thoughts/regard as to “moral”,

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God Bless our Veterans Today once again a day of tribute to those who have served our nation So many who stood tall to protect our freedom without any hesitation A kinship and bond as brothers in arms in their duty, honor to perform The memories and images of Normandy, Okinawa, Korea and Vietnam A salute to all who survived with thoughts and prayers for those who died Least we never

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Are our Presidential candidates elected due to popularity over legitimate doubt and concerns related to substance as opposed to rhetoric in support of their actions? Most of the so called “spin doctors” within media, party sympathizers and supporters to sway and influence popular opinion well recognize an incumbent office holder has a record of performance that is open to public review in terms

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This was my response to an email I received today from a very intelligent lady who I have the utmost respect.  She, as I, and others are aware of much that has transpired for a number of years and I thank her for sharing this for the good of our country and citizens who are truly concerned for where America is heading and how critical this upcoming election is in that regard! 

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Over a year ago I took the time to do an extensive research study and comparative analysis as to the viability of restoring the Republic of Texas in its own sovereignty as a Nation.  It is lengthy however in view of so many problems and difficulties facing all citizens of Texas as well as those citizens in every State I hereby submit this for your thought and consideration:

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“Old Glory” 236th Year This 4th of July, 2012 we celebrate our nation and its birth 236 years have passed since she first flew proudly on earth Over a land and people called Americans she did become originally united as 13 States flying as a flag for Freedom Thru strife and struggles, men did fight not to just survive A will and determination for inalienable rights to be alive

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America Returns to “Slavery” Today any half sane American now knows or should realize they’re no longer living in the land of the “FREE”! Good American citizens have been systematically stripped of their rights and freedoms in and thru the actions of government. The so called “Great Society” has become a “sink hole” for tax paying middle class Americans to fund a government hell bent on

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DADly Dumb My greatest joy in this world has to be you, my boys and girls To know in my own way, the love I found on your birth days In my heart to forever feel, a more truer love than you fulfill A Grand’er Father, this I be, through your Mothers love I see Why every precious moment in someway touches me each day So special in your own way, joy and tears, your wonder years

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United States of America A Nation for all Seasons As we look at our nation today a symbolism of seasons comes to mind General Washington and his army defeated the British in Winter time in the year of 1775 and our nation in 1776 was strong go’n into Spring the Declaration of Independence that Summer the Liberty Bell did ring In 1787 the Constitution was adopted & ratified for

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Taps and the lone bugler Every time I hear “taps” played, it touches me in so many ways The lone bugler at the end of the day or a fallen soldiers grave A call say’n rest you warrior I’m watch’n over you from above whether the heat of battle or sacrifice you will know God’s love Each note to give you peace, touch your heart & rest your mind in what you have and will face as death

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In 1887 Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh , had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior: "A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the

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Have a blessed Mothers Day!   So as you read the words within this poem as they rhyme Listen to this song Moms are "angels" in our heart & mind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls_eVkR9Yas There’s nothing more precious, caring, loving than Moms They kiss ya, hug ya, squeeze ya, change ya in their arms They mold you in ways sometimes ya may not understand But if

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Bite’n to Bark’n One day ya notice yo’re show’n signs of your age ya notice some’n ya hope is just another life stage More wrinkles than most would care try’n to count What ya used to enjoy ride’n takes a while to mount Ladies still look’n good and sexy in yo’re minds eye What ya may say to’em puts some of’em wonder’n why Some may even say come give my behind a love tap

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Barack Obama's 32 Month Report Card by Rich Carrol The following article was written by Rich Carroll. Rich is a veteran of the VietNam war and he wrote "Orphaned Heroes" a book about his command there. Since his retirement from Reader's Digest, Rich has been a free lance writer. He is a well known op-ed writer whose articles often appear

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If it’s possible I’d like to see every American answer these questions so please share it with others and let’s see if we as “Americans” can do as much to gauge the commitment, determination, will and judgment of We the People in the reality and need to “wakeup” it’s time for actions not just rhetorical political party time in 2012. THIS TRULY IS THE “BIG” TEST at a most crucial time in our

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2 American Families As most fully realize as we again approach another year of Presidential election, there’s an air of hope, prayers on one side that somehow, someway America can restore its Constitutional values. Get back on track as the best nation in the world in which to live, raise your children and achieve whatever your dream and heart desires as you aspire to the challenges in front of

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There's only a psychological thread keeping any fiat money(paper currency) afloat. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize how the FedRes, World Bank and the powers that be have effectively taken control of the world economy and the people therein. Debt is only worth as much as the debtor and when the debt is in the form of a Federal Reserve note (subtly changed years ago as a U.S.

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Mostly due to my more recent bout with cancer, I’ve had more than enough time for thought, reflections on any number of things we know as living. In the course of all this provocation of thought it came to mind the best part of and in living is what we share and give to others. It’s not in a material way but a sense of spirituality, passion, desire, motivation, concern and care that drives and

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Re:2012 I’ve given a lot of thought to what’s really in, of and behind these two letters we consider as ReGARDING. Also in that line of thought and what’s currently on the horizon for our nation in 2012 which now looks even more bleak through any dose of political ReALITY. It’s high time to do some ReTHINKING and give serious consideration to why, what and how we can ReSTORE government under a

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Amid all the hoopla surrounding the state of our country, the hope and anticipation of so many God loving Patriotic souls we hear, know and call true Americans that the elections of 2012 will change the FACE of Government and not just the FACES within I submit to you this well written and researched article in the history of our government and why it is the REAL TRUTH in what and how the power of

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These are what I call CowboyLogic or expressions of what’s in my heart that my nimble single digit IQ appreciates so Saddle up and Let’s Ride! Ya don't have to forget where ya came from unless it makes ya forget where yo're going! Yo’re gittyup is only as good as yo’re gitalong! If ya can’t smell the roses, j’est means ya ain’t got past the thorns! A good memory is one difference tween a straight

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9/11 RememberedWho can’t forget that fateful day, images that never go awaySo many who lost their life, so many heroic in their sacrificeSenseless destruction in our eyes, tears no American could hideCharacter of our nation put to test, R.I.P to those we now missNot easy to ever believe how men in power could ever conceivea plan so heartless in any retaliation it simply defies imaginationWorld

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For a lot of you folks that may not have been to TEXAS and even those who have visited or even moved here, I'd be remiss if I didn't make you aware of our official State photographers website.  I think you'll see why when ya see the many photographs and the music along with it..hope ya enjoy it and as always..y'all come see us ya'hear! http://www.wymanmeinzer.com/

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