I'm still not used to the schedule of son's classes this year. The high school doesn't begin first period classes until 9:30 on Thursdays this year. The late start is for the benefit of the teachers and their ability to do planning and paperwork in the extra time before school begins. Don't even get me started.
With the news that the State Department has granted a limited visa to the former murdering dictator from Iran today, I am reminded of Abu Danny's words about the people we are allowing to come into this country of ours. We are taken as fools. We continue to prove that perception to be true. And who will be playing host and discussion leader for this visit? Why Jimmy Carter, of course. What kind of reverse universe are we living in? The failed former president who ushered in this current mess we are in with Iran is now the escort of choice? Jimmy, a legend in his own mind, thinks he is going to work everything out? Unbelievable. It is unprecedented that he has been on the world stage criticizing this president and his administration. And Clinton, never known for decency, has followed to a certain degree with this behavior. Neither are good men. And don't give me the kudos for Jimmy about his Habitat for Humanity work. At some point the charity work and publicity for it is overshadowed by the irresponsible behavior. He has forgotten to put country before self.
I lived in Atlanta during Carter's term as Governor of Georgia. He was a terrible leader of the state. He is not a politician capable of leading government. Then he went on to prove it at a national level. My husband and I bought our first house during the Carter reign. Our mortgage interest rate was 16%. We waited in gas lines to fill up our tanks. We were told to put on a sweater in cold weather and not run the heating and cooling systems to conserve. Inflation was off the charts and so was unemployment. Yeah, those were the good old days with Jimmah.
Vote: The instrument and symbol of a freeman's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country. - Ambrose Bierce
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16%... wow.
Didn't I just read a poll yesterday in the news that said the majority of Americans back racial profiling security at the airports? I just glanced at the headline, as I wasn't in the mood to read the news.
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