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BIC TURNTABLES

2009-12-01T14:41:00.002-05:00

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A LARGER VIEW. BIC 980 WALNUT FULLY RESTORED WITH VINTAGE EMPIRE 2000 III E CARTRIDGE WOW Lets take a break from politics. BIC TT's have been a passion of mine since my first one in 1977. I'm currently working on a 960 and a little 920. BIC TT's are different in the since they're belt driven spindle drop player. These players are getting tuffer to restore for parts are rare and costly. For 30+ years the players have been trashed and tossed or sold to those collecting. Finding any vintage stereo equipment in basements, attics, garages, and so forth is about over. People like me, just sitting on them have a plan. That's right, these players are not for sale, but might be in 20 years. BIC also made a great line of cassette players, and yes I'm restoreing a T-1, T-2, and T-05. I hope to find the pinnacle T-4 which sold for $700 in 1977. Also I'm looking for a BIC 918 turntable. In my opinion the 918 was the best made by BIC. PLEASE LOOK DOWN THE BLOG AT MORE PICTURES

BIC CLOCK

2009-12-01T14:20:00.000-05:00

TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS. WASTE NOT WANT NOT. MY LITTLE INVENTION

BIC TURNTABLES

2009-12-01T14:17:00.000-05:00

BIC 980 OAK FULLY RESTORED

BIC TURNTABLES

2009-12-01T14:11:00.001-05:00

BIC 912C ALL METAL HOUSING

BIC TURNTABLES

2009-12-01T14:08:00.002-05:00

RESTORED BIC 940 SYNTHTIC

MOTHER FREEDOM

2009-11-03T11:48:00.001-05:00

Mother Freedom
Freedom - keep walkin’
Keep on your toesand don’t stop talkin’ ’bout
Freedom - get goin’
Lots to be learned and lots to be knowin’ ’bout
People - gotta reach ’em
Sit ’em right down and then you gotta teach ’em ’bout
Freedom - gotta win it
Gotta put yourself smack dab in it

Hey tomorrow
Now don’t you go away
’cause freedom
Just might come your way

Freedom - keep tryin’
People stay alive and people keep dyin’ for
Freedom - so don’t lose it
Ya gotta understand ya just can’t abuse it
Freedom - get movin’
Never gonna stop till everybody’s groovin’ on
Love for - one another
Callin’ some friend and callin’ some brother

Hey tomorrow
You’re not so far away
Mother freedom
We’ll know you well someday

HERE'S SOMETHING ALL PARENTS AND SCHOOLS
SHOULD BE TEACHING OUR YOUTH, NOT!!!
YES WE CAN
BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA

THANKS TO THE BAND BREAD
FOR PRESERVING THE WORDS.
HISTORY'S TEACHERS SHOULD
BE REFERENCING THIS TO THEIR
STUDENTS NOT POLITICAL AGENDAS

THANKS
THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

CAPITALISM, AMERICAS LIFE VEINS

2009-09-16T17:02:00.004-04:00

CAPITALISM, AMERICAS LIFE VEINS

Capitalism is the cardiovascular system of this nation. The USA is a strong developed nation. Capitalism has set us apart from the world. Why are our leaders so determined to fundamentally change Americas successful 233 year history for the sake of politics?

Europe is a deteriorating coalition of Liberal countries. The European nations are a chaotic union of Liberal powers. Europe liberally placing humans on an even playing field has created economical anarchy. This so called compassionate approach has European unemployment at 30%. What does congress see in this?

In America there’s always been the less fortunate. There’s many different causes contributing to unsuccessful people, but Congress believes they can take individual humans and give them success. How does congress plan to maintain these artificial levels of provided achievements? Is congress using the underprivileged as a motive to revert our great country? Nevertheless, their plans do not reflect past accomplishments.

Obama said in a speech, we would never go back to the way we were. Solely capitalism frames our past, Obama saying we will not go back means, dismantling successful capitalism. Fundamental changes are already implementing that promise. Obama has made it clear Wall Street, Big Business, and free trade (capitalism) is the aspect of economical decay. Is eliminating free trade the answer, or part of an unwavering agenda?

Using an economic decline to vanish free trade spells big trouble for American businesses. Mainstream Americas are aware that Liberals loathe Capitalism. Liberals are using capitalism (free trade) as another one of their negativity titles. According to Liberals, nothing in America works right, or at least not up to their standards. Capitalisms’ economical resolve quickly sustains a strengthen conclusion if left alone.

Capitalism is plainly, free trade. This essential method of trade has built an envious nation here and abroad. The world has relied on Americas financial well-being for six decades. More important, capitalism made America a country worth living in, moving to, invest in, and most of all, a nation the world could trust. American allies and its citizens are now questioning our leaders diplomacy, and honesty within their words.

Capitalism purchases our homes, and cars. Simple luxuries such as nice clothes and festive dinners are nice, but most of all, it gives us pride. Capitalism is the countries’ life veins. The circular motion of capitalism sustains freedom, the soul of our nation. Rich business owners afford our salaries. Without capitalism that affordability will die.

We write the checks that’s made possible by freedoms money. Without that income, your paper checks are worthless. Without capitalism we face a future that looks like France, Germany, and England. Have you seen these non-capitalistic countries lately? Do you want our government running American companies? Please review our 233 year history.

THE BOOKIE

ASHEVILLE, NC

YOU MAKE THE CALL

2009-07-27T16:32:00.005-04:00

YOU MAKE THE CALL

Pondering on my past, I recall the many mistakes I have made. Growing up
with a family that was not rich but far from poor, illustrated the ups and
downs of life. The continual poor child or solely rich children have few
comparisons. The balance between comfortable and poor families, living in
the middle, seeing life's teetering edge, is where realization says, life isn't
always a bed of roses or as bad as it seems.

When times got hard, my grandparents communicated resolve without violence.
If my grandparents tremendous foresight detected an approaching storm, their
preplanning counter the issues. I didn't realize then how one learns and
remembers. It was the visuals as a child that has fortified me to conquer
life's hardships. No problem was too big to overcome or an issue too small
to ignore. An understanding collated with wisdom an awareness prepared us.
Life will go south, the answers exist within your readiness.

A employer once said, "if you will take care of the big things the little
things will take care of themselves. This doesn't mean turning away from the
little problems, it simply means, keep your peripheral vision handy.

Staying positive toward others is absolutely important to thrive. No matter
if it's your job, church, poker game, or home life, optimism and sensible
choices are crucial. Human involvement will constantly produce various
outlooks. It's the way you approach those discrepancies that will make a
difference between an argument or prompt solutions.

No matter your status in life, 99.5% of us will have a boss. Bosses are
either gentle or rude when implementing their advancements. Respecting that
authority will get you everywhere. People are more successful when they
exercise politeness, self-control, appreciation, and preparation. Even
during a disagreement, you don't always have to be nice but you must be
polite. For the most part, Americans lack these fundamental skills.

Some of my best teachings came from being a route salesman. Most
subordinates have only one or two bosses in the work place, I had 60.
Answering my direct boss that hired me was priority. If the phone didn't
ringing and my tickets were signed and stamped, Mack and I got along well.
It was the management within the major grocery stores, drug stores, and independent dealers that tossed you many different personalities
to contend with. That was challenging.

The first two years of that 14 year job was miserable compliments of myself.
It was my understanding boss Mack Baker,(God rest his soul), that educated
me how to survive. Mack said, you can not butt heads with 60 arrogant store
managers, but you can't win.

Store managers are powerful within their companies, their supervisors will
inevitably take their side. These individuals managed stores making up to
150 million dollars a year, clearly knowing what was best. Mack told me, go
in the store, do your job the best you can, agree with the conceit even if
they're wrong. WOW! Mack was correct. I was too occupied with being right
when I was really wrong. I found, agreeing or disagreeing is not imperative,
keeping my mouth shut was. Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at
all. Also, do not forget to put the past behind you, if you don't it will
drive you stupid.

Your rich boss man can make you or break you, the choice is yours.
Disagreeing comes easy, and too can be troublesome. What's tough is looking
past the rhetoric and obeying. This is not saying to agree with everything,
but how you disagree that's important. Again, you can disagree by saying nothing
at all. Body language will get the message across indirectly if used
properly. It does works if you remain patient and calm. No, this is not
manipulation, just a tactic to out fox the fox.

You must trust sound smart people. Just because they're intelligent or at a
higher status in life doesn't make them your enemy. Assertive instincts will
indicate the disingenuous. You should have little contact as possible with
these folks, remembering they're a minority group. The larger majority of
people are good and will not deceive you.

When I'm given the chance to pass on what life has taught me I will,
especially if our youth is involved. It's important to reveal to younger
adults that most people can be trusted. If you give them your word, please
follow though even if it means being behind the eight ball. Make sure to
provide them a sense of authority. Letting life's decisions be their own
will strengthen them now and later.

An example: a young man at church asked me for my advice. I tossed the
decision back to him. I was not surprised when he made the right choices. I
saw a smart young adult, that just needed confidence. Another time he was
not going to be available to help us. I told him we would cover for his
absence. He reminded me of his request the day before. Of course, I forgot.
I assure him to not be concerned. The bigger picture here is, he was not
intimidated to make his concerns known, trusting his better judgment. Did I
do something special? NO. I simply showed how upholding your words is
crucial, and to trust your own assessments. This allowing him to take
charge. He's not shy any longer.

I like helping young people see their inner strengths. A close friend much
more intelligent than myself said there was something special within me.
Chuck said one day it would just happen. I'm still waiting for my epiphany.
LOL

DO NOT forget young Americans are watching and learning. It took me 35 years
to come to my senses. Life evolves around our choices, this is what life is
made of. Too bad there's not always someone there to remind us of this. Life's
lessons are easily forgotten when running, playing, working and worrying.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

THE WORLD AS ONE

2009-06-17T13:27:00.009-04:00

THE WORLD AS ONE

One must ponder Obama’s reason for humiliating American allies. Obama has made it clear he’s not concerned with entertaining foreign leaders. This would fall into the realm of, meet the new boss. The new boss takes over a company where everyone had gotten comfortable with the old boss. The new boss purposely sets new standards to substantiate control. This is done without recourse enabling the new authority.

Supporting nations are finding Obama difficult when trying to achieve common ground. Objectionable leaders have no obligations to appease others. This is why the new boss will purposely disagree even when you're correct. We see this attitude within dictator nations, openly lying without recourse. America’s new leaders are taking us down the same path..

America’s present allies will question Obama’s intent. The newly growing lack of trust for America will create global distance, a distance needed for Obama to implement his vision. This is the same strategy the new boss uses, creating distance between him and the employees, permitting the new order to go unchallenged.

Close American allies will hinder Obama. New allies will agree with Obama, perceiving the new relationship with America as opportunity, alleging non-defiant to Obama's plans. Obama will say, all of Americas allies are important, emerging as a unifier, but his mind-set says another.

Using the winter months when America’s production is slow, and scaring America into not spending, says this is not a typical American President. This economy could have decently leveled off by summer. Obama’s overkill was well planned. With exploiting the Bush legacy, Obama created himself several pardons and motives for his actions. Obama’s overstatements and reasons provide him with 4 trillion dollars, enough money to buy the nation, if not the world.

America's new third world allies used by Obama, will point out his dialogues and accomplishments. Successfully attracting weak nations will appear as communicable. America's longstanding allies are titled as old school, discrediting those nations. The foreign nations that Obama once used to set examples by are no longer appealing. The new US direction has a distinctive look, one I'm sure Europe will never forget.

Obama’s direction will be contemporary, revolutionary steering America from our independence. Obama’s speeches contain the words, universal and worldly. Obama said, “we can not go at it alone, it's time for the world to unite, the problems we face today are too big for any one nation”. These words ring past familiarities, presetting the stage for another single human to historical change the world. Only this time he's from the USA. Can you see the Obama vision?

As the people cheer and chant, Obama, Obama, Obama, American freedom will evaporate as a result of a wiser but weaker nation.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

NO SHAME

2009-04-27T13:07:00.001-04:00

No... not about "THEM"... I'm not saying they have no shame... I'm saying I have NO shame about who I am.

I am pleased and proud to proclaim myself as "guilty" as being as what the Department of Homeland Security, under the current Obama Administration, deems as a Right Wing extremist, and a potential domestic terrorist.

I am both amazed and amused by the following response, too...

"Right-wing conservatism and hate speech have become intolerable obstacles to progress in America. This new report illustrates how badly we need to get over our foolish American notion that we can let everyone go around having their own opinions about things.

America should adopt Canada's practice of having a Human Rights Commission that establishes the acceptable opinions on major public issues. In Canada, anyone having an improper opinion can be charged with a hate crime. The Supreme Court should reinterpret the right of "free speech" to mean "speech that makes us more free," meaning free from racism, social injustice, and right-wing tyranny. Only speech that promotes these goals should be constitutionally protected.

Hopefully, Obama's forthcoming appointments to the Supreme Court will help move us toward this goal and allow us to begin aggressively cleansing our nation of hate criminals and the social pathology known as conservatism."

Is our own Federal Government trying to provoke us? Is this self-fulfilling prophesy?

I'm ready. On many levels.

Wanna read the bill yourself? Take a look at this...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/14/homeland-security-report_n_186834.html

Lock and load,
THE BOOKIE

THE DEATH OF COMMON SENSE

2009-04-27T09:10:00.000-04:00

Common Sense, aka C.S., lived a long life, but died from heart failure at the brink of the millennium. No one really knows how old he was, his birth records were long ago entangled in miles and miles of bureaucratic red tape.
Known affectionately to close friends as Horse Sense and Sound Thinking, he selflessly devoted himself to a life of service in homes, schools, hospitals and offices, helping folks get jobs done without a lot of fanfare, whooping and hollering. Rules and regulations and petty, frivolous lawsuits held no power over C.S.

A most reliable sage, he was credited with cultivating the ability to know when to come in out of the rain, the discovery that the early bird gets the worm and how to take the bitter with the sweet. C.S. also developed sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adult is in charge, not the kid) and prudent dietary plans (offset eggs and bacon with a little fiber and orange juice).

A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, the Technological Revolution and the Smoking Crusades, C.S. survived sundry cultural and educational trends including disco, the men's movement, body piercing, whole language and new math.

C.S.'s health began declining in the late 1960s when he became infected with the If-It-Feels-Good, Do-It virus. In the following decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal and state rules and regulations and an oppressive tax code. C.S. was sapped of strength and the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, criminals received better treatment than victims and judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional baseball and golf.

His deterioration accelerated as schools implemented zero-tolerance policies. Reports of 6-year-old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing classmates, a teen suspended for taking a swig of Scope mouthwash after lunch, girls suspended for possessing Midol and an honor student expelled for having a table knife in her school lunch were more than his heart could endure.

As the end neared, doctors say C.S. drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments regarding regulations on low-flow toilets and mandatory air bags. Finally, upon hearing about a government plan to ban inhalers from 14 million asthmatics due to a trace of a pollutant that may be harmful to the environment, C.S. breathed his last.

Services will be at Whispering Pines Cemetery. C.S. was preceded in death by his wife, Discretion; one daughter, Responsibility; and one son, Reason. He is survived by two step-brothers, Half-Wit and Dim-Wit.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Institute for Rational Thought.

Farewell, Common Sense. May you rest in peace.

WHO'S TO BLAME

2009-02-18T13:17:00.008-05:00

WHO’S TO BLAME

I ponder the state of mind within politicians. To lead with direction and conviction enables we the people to trust our directors. We the people have customarily trusted our fellow American leaders. Our independent lifestyle has been constitutionally sustained for 233 years. Sound choices collated with compassion has dictated rational guidance for Americans, paving a pathway to individual prosperity.

So, why the need to regulate in excess? Why the need to create unnecessary despair? What reward awaits those who are motivated to manipulate? What happened to thoughtfulness and the will to compromise? Why this disrespect toward hard working tax payers? .

Today’s extraordinary desire to viciously control us spurs concerns. This attitude within the American politicians warrants chastising. Politicians across the nation appear to have the same strategy, to rule not lead.

What is taking place inside the soul of the elected officials? These high-flying extraordinary people are acting strangely according to customs. Never have we seen an attitude of complete foolishness inside American politics. It’s appears they are operating in an imaginary world. Sounds weird but something has changed inside our leaders.

A centuries old implementation to serve the people through upholding the constitution has switched to an independent ideology reign. Their opinions are not that of ideas, but maneuvers benefiting their wealth and parties agenda. It has been said our constitution is out-dated, and warrants transforming. I fear this is what’s happening. If not, why are constitutional laws being broken by our leaders without legal recourse?

It's obvious the politicians crave money, and their driving force to collect it is fear. Of course, money has always directed politics, but it’s influence today is different and has evolved a dangerous politicians.

Is it possible their political decisions are failing? Instead of admitting fault, is it more important to emerge a flawless leader for an evermore fearful dependent public? Is more money needed to cover the mistakes? It appears it’s only money they’re after because, visibly their decisions are erroneous.

Solution of another nature are never discussed. Money is their only solution. Are their ideas so shallow that capital is the final maneuver? If so we are in deep trouble America.

This bad behavior among all elected leaders continues with a rewarded vote. We the people continue to reelect “Bad Conduct Politicians“. It’s clear we the people are somewhat to blame. If Americans are contint with punishing ourselves we need not complain.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

INTENT

2008-05-15T17:08:00.005-04:00

INTENT / CONTRADICTIONS / LIES

Speculating intent has become disingenuous throughout America. The narcissistic desire to dictate is prolific. Others will dissect your statements, fabricating a new interpretation. Predicting intent and diverse translation of an unfamiliar person shields an ideology. Plainly rewording transcripts, only to protect a bias illustrates extremism to the point of perjure yourself. Twisted paraphrasing, obvious and uncaring dishonesty collated with calculated distortion demonstrates extensive duplicity within the people.

Purposely contradicting is clever when having an issue both ways. Contradictions are never innocent and are always converted. This is where you’ll hear, “that’s not what I meant to say”. Normally this is dismissed as a mistake. What the person initially said was their true intent. Most of the time the slip-up is not noticed by that individual. Saying they contradicted themselves is a nice way to call them a liar.

It is said if you’re going to lie you’ll need a good memory. Everybody is capable of lying. Just because they said it doesn’t make it true. I believe nothing I hear and only half of what I see. Lies are driven by fear and pride. Fearful lying secures protection for yourself. Prideful lies are either bolstering or triumphant. Prominent professionals maintain status and confidence through pride. Is arrogant pride really character lying or, fearful deceit?

Having contact with many different people over the years has enabled me to witness much trickery. The numerous contacts made with doctors offices and insurance companies has revealed a narcissistic, self-empowered, commanding generation. Needing to have all the answers and be controlling humors me. Lies are warranted when an answer is unachievable. Instead of saying I don’t know, they’ll baffle you with a non-answer.

The intent today is to win no matter what. Victory has become more important than honesty. Instead of, sorry or I’m wrong, perpetual and bigger lies emerge. Predicting intent, and arrogant lying is widely expectably among American industries. The acceptance of insignificant lying has generational consequences. When your peers ask you to lie, honesty pays is replaced with, dishonesty pays my bills.

The power to control has intensified greatly. Mind readers trick you when it’s really only a process of elimination. Body language experts insinuate intent through superficial nerve function. Schools and colleges teach ideology not fact deceiving the young. News Media slants context and present it as fact. Pedophilia paranoia generates neighbor suspects. Saying N-word is supposed to lessen the severity of it’s meaning, when the intent remains the same. Is SOB, freaking, or F word suitable indirect vulgarities.

Are these elements of life or intentional deceptions? Only your conscience can decide.

THE BOOKIE

THE LAW MAKERS - THE LAW BREAKERS

2007-09-19T13:01:00.002-04:00

>THE LAW MAKERS - THE LAW BREAKERS

Since 9-11 and the birth of the Patriot Act, elected and appointed representatives ignore, overrule, and challenge Federal and local laws more than ever. The Patriot Act at the Federal level has never sparked concern with me, (Federal Judges not included). The real worry is with local governments. Misinterpreting the Patriot Act to manipulate the local citizens and local interest is no secret. This kind of power in the hands of area governments necessitates awareness. It is impossible for the Federal Government to monitor the 16,504 townships and 100 counties in North Carolina alone. There will always be corrupt local leaderships that should never been empowered with the control the Patriot Act carries. Your Senators, Congressman, and yes George Bush will not come for you. The local authorities do.

Abusing power is nothing new, innocent people are jailed only to close cases or continue a win record. Today’s egotistical prosecutors are clearly performing unjust and unreasonable acts. Obviously they are not concerned with their unsound decisions. The 24/7 media microscope does not scare them at all. Today’s 24/7 media points out these abuses of power regularly. The high profile cases like Dog Chapman and the US border guards emphasizes the arrogant and fearless stances within local and state governments.

The Patriot Act gives local law agencies the right to search our homes without a warrant. Adding that to our narcissistic courtrooms should evoke an awakening for Americans. The paranoia that the Federal Government is going to kick down your door is fictional. The power that the Patriotic act gives to corrupt local governments is the real concern.

The law makers in Washington are legislating what they believe is best for the whole nation. Congress and Senate have sanctioned city and county governments where common sense and candor are not always a virtue. Small township leaders are notorious when it comes to breaking the law. The town’s citizens have learned to expect this behavior and would be disappointed if it didn’t occur. These little town leaders have also been anointed with the muscle of the Patriot Act.

It is essential to have law enforcement. The peace officers try to provide us with a sense of security. The court system should assure us that criminals will be taken off the street. It would be impossible to live without laws and those that enforce them. Local law enforcement will have power over your life during a crises, not Washington D.C. The county Sheriff departments have full jurisdiction over the county during an urgent situation. The local law bureaus have the power to control every aspect of your life.

Our freedom lies in the hand of the local law divisions. We can only trust the local law departments have the restraint to not abuse this legislated power.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

THE NEW FUZZY MATH

2007-07-24T16:34:00.000-04:00

THE NEW FUZZY MATH

There was a time in Washington that decisions were based on what is best for the country. Senate and Congress once understood the voting public demands. We believed Washington took into consideration what we the people wanted. The ideals and solutions our nation’s representatives debated illustrated their inner core belief. We trusted they would honor their campaign promises, after all, this is why we elected them. We had confidence in their resolutions for national and world problems. The immigration circus does not add up.

In Congress 164 Democrats listened to the voters, only 36 did not. Those 36 Democrats joined 203 Republicans in Congress to push the immigration bill through to Senate. A predominant164 Democrats in Congress understands the seriousness of the immigration bill. No Republicans in Congress saw it that way. In Senate there was 37 Republicans and only 9 Democrats that opposed the bill. This leaves only 12 Republicans and a majority 41 Democrat Senators that were in favor. The division in Washington does not calculate. The Republicans in Congress were for immigration, and the Republicans in Senate were against. The majority Democrat Congress was against immigration where the majority Democrat Senate was for it. In other words, 41 Democrat Senators voted for a Republican bill. Talk about not being on the same page. Their stances exclusively organized party line voters for the 2008 election.

Now more than ever Politicians are ignoring American voters. The nations leaders no longer need to satisfy their voters. They have brilliantly divided the nation’s voters to the point neither side will sway from their parties. This is where the politicians precariously controls the voting citizen. We the people have become so hate driven toward the other side we can no longer debate or even associate without exposing our loathing. Like them, we no longer vote for what is right, we elect to hate the other party. Our leaders have taught us well. How can we curse them for not supporting our best interest when we do the same thing. The only time politicians care for you is on election day.

If we don’t hang together we will hang separately.

THE BOOKIE ASHEVILLE, NC

A COMMENT WORTH POSTING

2007-07-22T12:49:00.001-04:00

PLEASE READ THE COMMENT BELOW THIS POSTED WARNING!!!!

WARNING. For the record, I have the AUTHORITY and a heads-ups E-mail granted by Blogspot to ALLOW and APPROVE any comments before they are posted.

When I see a chance to allow the KOOK party line towers and radicalism to expose it’s self, I can’t turn it down. I have a document posted based on this week, easy, dishonest, and unfounded parroting of left wing blogs. This COMMENT provides foundation for my blog archived, 11/14/2006, titled I RESPECT THE DEMOCRATS . Remember, these are important issues for the HATE driven left wing crazy’s. Read the comment and you’ll agree, they desperately need therapy at the GEORGE BUSH Rehab Center.

The coward was ashamed to leave an identity.

THANKS THE BOOKIE

WARNING!!!! THE STATEMENT BELOW CONTAINS BRAIN ROT.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "I USE TO TRUST MY GOVERNMENT": In your post entitled "Spirit," you seem to be blaming the American people, or their lack of fighting spirit, for the problems we, as a nation, face in Iraq. Then in your post, "I used to trust my government," the blame for everything, including child care, is placed on the laws and regulations imposed by this government. Would it not be logical to blame the current situation in Iraq on the same government that is attempting to socialize America? As far as the possibility of government conspiracies, let's see: An electoral process that has been questioned, but not scrutinized during the last two presidential elections; the hiring of high ranking government officials based solely on loyalty, instead of competency; the hiring of 150 graduates of Jerry Falwell School of Law by our Justice Dept.(these are the people that couldn't get into the University of Phoenix); the politicization of our Justice system; the outing of a CIA operative resulting only in one conviction for obstruction whose sentence has now been commuted; the hiring of cronies involved in " The Project for a New American Century" by this administration and then adopting policies that were written by these people in the '90's, policies that include the idea of pre-emptive war and changing the regime in Iraq; ensuring Nazi-style propaganda is spewed by main-stream media by threatening to limit access by media; lies told over and over by key officials in this administration, not only to the American people, but to congress, as well. Conspiracies? Surely not. Not by the same people that claim to be the party of God and insist they are morally superior, but wait... isn't it the same members of this party that have been involved in one sex scandal after another for the last seven years? I guess moral superiority is a relative term. But, conspiracies? nahhhhh.... really ??

I USE TO TRUST MY GOVERNMENT

2007-06-02T20:32:00.000-04:00

OBVIOUS

I have been debating and arguing with friends, family, and strangers in heated battles for the past 5 years. I felt some of the issues we discussed 3 to 4 years ago about government conspiracies were a waste of breath. I always defended my government, trusting the decisions they made were sound. I’m not so sure anymore.

Back in 02 and 03 I would always debate there was no way there could be government conspiracies aimed at the public. It would be impossible to have a masterful and sinister plan to manipulate American citizens. What would be the benefit of socializing America? The torch would have to be passed to countless people on the sly for decades. How stupid could this be? Well, I’m starting to wonder now.

Seat belt laws were one of the first ways to criminalize a honest layman and invade your car. The federal government forced states to adopt the .8 DWI laws. If they didn’t, the state would lose their federal highway funding. A .4 blood alcohol law will be enforced soon. Talk about crowded courtrooms. Mandatory child safety seats are a good thing, but special education is needed, or risk a visit from DSS. Kids are too fat today. Yet, sitting in a air conditioned home, playing indoor video games, and computer entertainment are not the problem. Simply, you’re not smart enough to eat right. I ate the same junk food and never got fat. I amusement myself outside, taught by my parents playing was good and made me healthy. Children today hear from paranoid parents, “it’s too dangerous to play outside“.

They are numerous less significant governmental manipulations and inflicted fears. It is obvious they are implementing more daring and bold operations today. These controlling laws will convict and ruin the honest human and, steel away your freedom. One current incident that spurred me was the two border guards that have been wrongly imprisoned. If shooting a gun totting drug dealer while protecting our nation is criminal, where do we stand as citizens? It would be impossible to take away citizens guns or stop private business from making ammunition, but passing laws making it illegal to use your weapon has happened. The stance our government is taking toward illegal immigration is a head scratchier. (Read “Here is the Plan“) at: www.bookienews.blogspot.com

Elected officials of today are acting like professional wrestlers. They are making their appearances, putting on a good show, going behind the curtain then laughing about the erratic crowd. Big TV media and radio are no different. They are purposely pitching against each other to spur anger in the audience.

Our elected officials won’t stand by or admit to their own decisions. Even adults are continually told they’re wrong, and need special direction. Why have we become incorrect in every aspect? Just watch and listen to the narcissistic right and left wing New World Media shows. All you hear is “no you’re wrong and I’m right“. Our pessimistic leaders and media have ruined the nation, and now they have injected their negativity into our personal lives and homes.

The government used to lie secretly to the voting public, hiding their actually identity. They feared voter recourse. It turned out what used to alarm politicians was not to be feared at all. No matter if they are up front with the truth or not, the results are the same. The media taught the 21st century politician to be fearless and lie openly. They now see an American public with no real strength. The weak-willed voting public gave birth to a contradicting, forceful, arrogant, manipulating government saying, “I dare you to do something about it“. This is what 1861 was really about.

THE BOOKIE ASHEVILLE, NC
www.bookienews.blogspot.com

SPIRIT

2007-06-02T19:39:00.000-04:00

SPIRIT

The Iraq war has obviously been more complicated than initially planned. Knowing the strengths of the US military, I ponder why haven't we won, and why aren't we winning? The Iraq war has shifted fronts from the primary battles. Defeating the Iraqi army was easy, and from that point things looked good. As months passed, the war changed. What was once army against army, turned into a banshee struggle. The greatest military in the world was stressed against an enemy they could not see or predict. Bombs hidden in cars. Hidden bombs strapped on humans. Snipers that had tens of thousands of homes to hide in. An enemy without a uniform, and another enemy here at home with no open-mindedness and a pessimistic attitude. The enemy knows capturing our soldiers makes the public and media reluctant to continue the fight. We the people have shown the enemy a New America. The foes see a cowardly public, lacking the fighting spirit of past generations, surrendering for the sake of political statements. This pleases our enemies greatly. They know we are in position for defeat here and abroad.

The lack of spirit from we the people, the enemy within, is motivating the adversaries. The old-timey spirit behind our flag has faded. The brave spirit of 76, and the spirit of faith is weak-willed in our schools, jobs, marriages, city governments, nation’s leaders, communities, families, children, churches, friends, even in our homes. The enemy sees the lack of optimism within us. The enemy sees the confrontation has no worldly spirit to fight back. The media soapbox shows us a spirited enemy, and a nation that is very spirited when it comes to fighting and killing amongst ourselves.

The enemy has been patient. The expected rewards of a US public implosion fills the enemy with delight. A wiser but weaker nation will not defeat a ruthless, violent, and evil assembly that worships death. This war has no fronts. This enemy has no home. This enemy is in over 60 nations in the world, including the USA. This enemy has no identifiable face or uniform. This enemy will gladly give up their lives for the cause. This foe will destroy an opponent that is keeping a rolling tally of their dead as a reason not to fight. A nation that treasures life without spirit can not defeat an opponent that treasures death by means of spirit.

The spirited military hasn't overwhelmed an enemy armed with only conventional weaponry, they have no radars, satellites, air power, navy, or organized army. So who is losing this war, the military that is fighting on the front lines, or the public that is fighting at the home front? It is the lack of fighting spirit at home.

The politicians see a divided nation. The weak spirited people have given our leaders means to play politics with the war making bad decisions. I hear our leaders say daily, this is what the public wants. We the people are making a foundation for their political blather. We the people have become justification for their actions, or their lack of. We the people are enabling dangerous egos to play with madness. The party’s leaders would be obligated to support the war if they saw public bipartisan unity. It is the responsibility of the public to be brave and force the elected official to make winning choices.

The battle began with Iraq, and drummed up a savvy combatant with a merciless determination to win, something we the people no longer have. This is a war of many years. The seriousness and ambition of these holy warriors should terrify you enough to want to fight. If you don’t fight this life-threatening enemy, you will be part of your own rolling body count, not tallying in thousands but in hundreds of thousands.

Are you really willing to give up your freedom just to prove an agenda? When the everyday comforts of life are gone, are you going to wish you had acted differently? Are you still denying there is no enemy? Is it only the USA that is evoking the problems? Was it the USA that invaded Kuwait? Was it your country that attacked the World Trade Centers in 1993? Was it your country that attacked US soldiers in Somalia? Was it the USA that attacked the embassies in Kenya and Tanzania and throughout the world? Was it the USA that attacked the USS Cole? Was it the USA that attacked the subways in Spain and London? Was it the USA that attacked the nightclubs in Australia? Was it really, the USA that brought down the World Trade Centers?

These are just some of the attacks on the world from the invisible enemy. Do you believe it will not happen again? World peace will never be achievable if we the people are controlled by terror. This spirited enemy will never go away. A strong winning spirit will be needed forever. World confrontation is inevitable if we don‘t restrain the enemy. A finger pointing agenda instead of facing the truth has weakened us. Will you ever be able to have peace of mind again? The self-assurance your children can grow up in a peaceful world is vanishing. The world as we once knew it 10, 20, 30 years ago will never return. Victory is imperative to maintain our freedoms. The unseen enemy has a goal to vanquish freedom. We will inevitably relinquish our freedoms if there is a major attack on the USA. We are living in the era of terror, and waiting around the corner is a vast awaking. Time is running out for freedom lovers.

Admitting this enemy is very serious and wants to kill all Americans will be a good place to start. If you believe talking to this enemy is the solution, then go ahead, and they will have your head, as you know. Americans have been targets since this all began in 1979, and has really escalated since 1993. No matter what your stance is on the war, this enemy will kill you. Republicans, Democrats, white, black, red or yellow are not immune. In their eyes we are all their enemies, and have been for 28 years. It is impossible to have a enemy surrender that has no home. They have nothing to lose therefore nothing is lost. This is a war of decades. Now we must convince our politicians of this, and hope they might make sound decisions that will save us all.

Can Americans put politics aside and find that winning spirit of decades ago one more time?

THE BOOKIE ASHEVILLE, NC
www.bookienews.blogspot.com

ARE YOU AFRAID

2007-04-28T21:05:00.000-04:00

ARE YOU AFRAID?

We are always dismissing issues in life saying, well it’s not that bad, or it must be something else. Some things that worry or scare us we don’t want to talk about. It is human nature to ignore, exaggerate, or self diagnose our problems.

In the times of uncertainty, I have noticed the will to find another reason for why activities are surfacing at a rapid pace. It’s apparent we have become a nation with the need to control people. Radical ideologies are being forced on us, and if you oppose you will be targeted. Simply disagreeing is not achievable. Citizens, businesses, and governments have a problem with codependency.

One of the biggest worries plaguing us is Global Warming. Unexpected elements of surprise by weather have always frightened us. Not being able to control weather and hoping it’s man causing the devastation is comparable to dismissing aches and pains of our body. We want to excuse it for something else because we are afraid of what’s really wrong. There are changes happening on the planet. It may be altered some by man, but definitely is not a new phenomenon. The debate on this issue will divide us further. No matter which side you’re on, the issue has created more anger toward each other . The feeling we are not in control drives us to create an atmosphere we can control. The newly invented terror that the earth will fall out from under us, tornado's, hurricanes, blizzards, and fires will certainly destroy again has caused concocted unnecessary panic. Groups will look for other reasons, blaming whatever, but the killing weather will perpetually continue.

There other issues today that remind us we are a troubled nation. Cities and states are rewriting laws encouraging alternative life styles. We have become fragile, angry, and easily offended, cutting the throats of our neighbors, family and friends with no remorse. Wanting to maintain independent existence is becoming impractical. Disease is so frightening even the media is scared and being careful with this one.

Are we willing to visualize the dangerous world we live in? Are the citizens and leaders of the USA, also other world leaders and their public competent enough to change the path we’re on? In 5 short years we have become very erratic. Have we reached an irreversible point in our predicted journey? Time will tell.

They are predictions for our future that should be feared. Noticeably today, fear is what’s steering the nation. There are scripted predictions that explain today’s fear, but is being diminished to fairytale rhetoric. This is the same fear that encourages us to look for other answers when something is disturbing us. Being prepared for the inevitable will give us peace of mind.

THE BOOKIE Asheville, NC

WISER AND WEAKER NATION

2007-04-16T20:18:00.000-04:00

A WISER AND WEAKER NATION

Over the past five years I have witnessed a much wiser nation. A nation where the information train never stops. We have 24/7 media that will teach us most anything. There is also 24/7 talk radio. The internet is the biggest contributor to our learning needs. It is easy to see how we are more intelligent today than we were 20 years ago, but only in the past 5 years have we the general public begun to implement and abuse these new skills. Now we have become a wiser nation, have we also weakened ourselves?

Here are some examples. Having politicians on the 24/7 media has taught us how to manipulate better. We will take someone's words, spin them out of context to fit our agenda. This way nothing you say really matters, it will be reinterpreted for you. This has weakened us to where we can say nothing right. In other words we have become superior liars like the politicians. Wiser or weaker nation?

The media teaches us isolated instances are rampant. The same violence that has been taking place for many decades is now broadcasted as headline news. Even the smallest infractions are broadcasted in a finger-pointing manner, such as car chases. Just a few years ago, these things were only news in your local paper. The emphasis that the media puts on violence makes law-abiding citizens appear as dangerous, creating a paranoid homeland. Wiser or Weaker nation?

The media and internet have taught us terrorist techniques where before would never been a thought. How to build bombs can be found with no effort. Wiser or weaker nation?

We are taught video cameras are a good thing, they make us safe. They are also used to invade our privacy, and will be used against you in the future in ways you can not imagine. Wiser or weaker nation?

There are groups that have learned how to live, implement instruction, tell you what to eat, and how to take care of your children better. As adults we can not be trusted to do these things to their standards. Wiser or weaker nation?

We have learned, to simply disagree with somebody is not enough. We are educated enough to destroy our coworkers, friends and even family, just from a simple disagreement or argument. Wiser or weaker nation?

Apologies are demanded when there is nothing to be sorry for. Wiser or weaker nation?

God, Jesus, religion, Christmas, guns, Easter, religious, patriotism, loyalty, marriage, private propriety, borders, titling terrorists, creed, disagreeing, independent, laws and on and on are bad things. Wiser or weaker nation?

Being smarter is not always good. It can actually make you dangerous.

THE BOOKIE ASHEVILLE, NC/ www.bookienews.blogspot.com

I LIKE TO SEE YOU IN BLACK

2007-04-12T16:15:00.003-04:00

I LIKE TO SEE YOU IN BLACK

When you hear of heroism and house fires you think of pulling someone from a burning building, putting yourself in harms way to save the life of another. What I witnessed on April 10, 2007 in West Buncombe County at 4 Mountainview Road can only be explained as compassionate heroism. This act of courage can only be implemented from the heart. I saw young 21 year old Ben Woods cradle 63 year old Brenda Waddell in his arms after helping her from the burning house. I said to myself, what a courageous young man. Holding a human with 3rd degree burns, look her in the eyes, see and hear her agony, watch her skin fall from her body, be calm enough to assure her everything will be alright, and help is on the way, keep her talking to prevent grave shock, can only be accomplished by an extraordinary person. I asked myself, could I perform the same task? Maybe so, but it would be easier to abstract the person from the flames.

The young generation today is no different than when I was 21 years old. At 44 I remember the 80’s well. The heavy metal T- shirts with cut out sleeves, jeans with holes in the knees, and tethered pants legs for most would spell trouble, but rarely did. Inside was a good person. No different today. The graphic T’s are just replaced with a solid black shirt. The torn blue jeans are now black. The draping chains are more decorative than my faded out greasy hats I wore.

To judge a person by their dress or appearance is only for the shallow minded. I know this for a fact. I know the man in black, I know Ben Woods. To judge this book by its cover is sinful. The young man in black is the man that saved another persons life.

The next time you see a young adult dressed in black don’t be too quick to judge their heart and bravery. It could be your life they save next.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

ONE MORE STEP TO GLOBAL CONTROL

2007-03-04T11:46:00.000-05:00

ONE MORE STEP TO GLOBAL CONTROL

My wife and I have watched the Weather Channel since 1990. During the hurricane season there were times the Weather Channel would be on most of the day. We watched all the special shows every night. Every morning we used the W.C. for our local forecast. I am sad to say my family and I will never watch the W.C. again.

The messages that are being spoon fed are inaccurate and condescending. You gave statistics two weeks ago that the majority of Americans are not concerned about global warming. It was mentioned it was because most people are misinformed, or under informed. The people of the USA are the most over informed in the world. Your indirect approach that we are not intelligent enough to determine what is global warming proves your agenda. The TV shows clearly are designed to insinuate that we the people are not smart enough to decide for ourselves, and only your opinion is warranted on global warming.

The employees of the W.C. are allowed to exploit the T.V. soapbox to spew their ideological displeasure toward our great nation. It is sad they are given approval from the administration of the W.C. to play politics in this fragile time we live. I am not the only one in the Asheville area that feels this way toward the NEW agenda driven Weather Channel.

Weather is the change of the seasons. Weather is tornado's. Weather is hurricanes. Weather is cold. Weather is hot. Weather is Rain. Weather is snow. It is only weather I see, and since you can’t change the weather your hands are tied, but if it is global warming your do have something to feed your codependency. You can be in charge. You are empowered.

THE BOOKIE

HERE IS THE PLAN

2007-03-02T11:09:00.000-05:00

HERE IS THE PLAN

I have tried to understand the madness on the US Mexico boarder. I don’t buy into conspiracies, but something big is going to happen. It is obvious the judicial system is playing a role in allowing the illegal Mexicans to mock law enforcement. The Mexican insurgents use our own laws against peace officers, American citizens, and townships. The laws they are not entitled to are manipulated for them. Frivolous lawsuits are being allowed. Is this a form of blind terrorism by our government?

Here‘s my take. The illegal insurgents are a tool to push in the New World Order. The NWO is only one thing, the microchip. Once the chip becomes a necessity the rest will fall into place. Once the American people are at a level that they allow the chip to be inserted, the government knows we are conditioned, and will allow anything to occur. You are under the influence of the NWO.

You may ask, how are the illegal insurgents to blame? The government will repair the devastation to our schools, hospitals, and social programs, but it's the fix you can not vision. The large insurgence is needed to fuel the fire. Is this the reason for the illegal inundation? It is apparent the government is doing all they can to keep them coming. The problems need to be epidemic. We will becoming desperate. We will bend a knee for a solution, and allow the amended future to take form.

We are being molded to give up our freedoms. One big obstacle is standing in the way, two generations of independent thinkers. We are the individuals that dislike the government meddling in our business. The government knows we will stand up to them and expose their plans. Once we are obsolete, about 30 years from now, there is nothing standing in their way. By then, the chaos the Mexican insurgents are creating will be the steeping stone needed to gain full control. Why is nothing being done to block the boarder? Why are our law enforcement officers being jailed for doing their jobs? Why are non-citizens being allowed to use the judicial system to sue? Why is Congress in an agreeable stalemate on this issue? All these things are being done on purpose designed to make us angry, then helpless, hopeless, and vulnerable. This is not a conspiracy theory, just something to think about. There must be something going on, why else all the stupidity?

Remember once the chip goes in, humans enter a new stage in time. Life will never be the same.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC

THE INNOCENT WILL PAY

2007-03-02T10:38:00.000-05:00

THE INNOCENT WILL PAY

There are people in this world that suffer from chronic pain daily. Most of us, including myself, take our medications responsibly. I have seen 6 different specialist over the past 9 years, and have completed more than a dozen months of physical therapy. During this time, I have had two back surgeries and followed the doctor’s orders to the letter. After an extended period with many opinions, the only option left was long-term pain management. I have been in pain management for 2 years. Unfortunately, I have been told I will be addicted to narcotic pain medications for the rest of my life.

I have taken my prescriptions as prescribed under the expert supervision of a pain management specialist. I have signed contracts vowing to never sell, abuse, or redistribute my medicine. I am sure most people who truly suffer from pain would never attempt this, but regrettably it does happen.

I believe the percentage of people that abuse this privilege is very small. There is also a very small percentage of doctors that will cater to the rich and famous, and this week we are reminded again that corruption exist. The past is littered with episodes of prescription drug overdoses, and when it is one of the rich and famous the media will make sure that the responsible people get punished too.

For those who do not suffer from pain, consider yourselves lucky. Those that abuse or pedal prescription medications are making it really hard on the blameless. The doctors that unlawfully prescribe narcotics to the rich and famous make it hard on the doctors that are honest.

I fear the reckless behavior of a minority will push in a new era for pain management. I see a time that the DEA will pay unexpected visits to your home inspecting your medications. The innocent will be left to prove their innocence. This will allow another avenue for the government to meddle into our lives.

Please do not be irresponsible for the sack of others.

THE BOOKIE

SORRY SEAMS TO BE THE EASIEST WORDS

2007-03-02T10:26:00.000-05:00

SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE EASIEST WORD

Throughout the past several years I have noticed how the word sorry has become a manipulation tool instead of a jester of sincerity.

Saying I’m sorry is not intended to lessen the severity of a punishment. Saying I’m sorry should not be allowed to be a fix. Saying I’m wrong and owning up to the mistake, accepting the punishment, and being able to move on will enable you to say to yourself and others you’re sorry. This is when saying sorry works.

The manipulating aspect of sorry is a powerful tool to get your way or control individuals . Sorry here is not sincere, but an empowerment. When the initial statement is their true intent, sorry simply means I don’t care. To say sorry or I was just joking, will be interjected if you debate or question their comment. Sorry is also used by the codependent. These people are saying I’m sorry all the time, even when an apology is not needed. Sorry from habit shows weakness or insecurity. Sorry is also used to initiate severe punishment. Sorry here creates distances for the informer. Sorry concerning despair is appropriate. Those that do not pay attention to what they are saying find themselves saying I’m sorry or I’m joking a lot. Joking is also another word that allows verbal statements of true intent. How many times have you heard, I really didn't mean that, I’m just joking? You will hear this one used when the person realizes they said something stupid, or to mask their true intent.

Society is allowing the word sorry to be used as a free pass for bad behavior, just like therapy makes everything better. Today’s generation is being misled to assume saying sorry works as an annulment. They think therapy is an escape instead of treatment for the sick and injured. Crying I need therapy is making it hard for those who really need help.

Accountability is falling to the wayside. The media teaches us ways to elude punishment. We see over and over the rich and famous break the law and just by saying I’m sorry or claiming they need therapy allows them an easy way to evade legislated sentences.

I would like to say I’m sorry if this editorial offended you in any way. What I really mean is, I do not care if I have offended you. Here is my apology - I’m just joking.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC