No matter how much you tell someone not to do something they are still going to do it. I explained in great detail the pain of running a marathon but my sister would just not listen. She trained her ass off, ate right (except for college football snack Saturdays) and ran in The Marine Corps Marathon through D.C. and Virginia. She ran in a yellow shirt a symbol of the "Run To Honor" organization. She was running in honor of Douglas A. Zembiec " The Lion of Fallujah" and a classmate of my brother-in-law from the U.S. Naval Academy. Google his name he is a true American hero. Cheered by thousands including her husband, an old friend from grade school and her three kids. She earned her MCM "Finisher" medal. Stats were:
Age: 35 Gender: F
Distance MAR
Clock Time 04:12:43
Chip Time 04:09:18
Overall Place 5175 / 18302
Gender Place 1310 / 7160
Division Place 212 / 1151
Age Grade 55.1%
5K 0:28:52
10K 0:57:13
15K 1:25:00
20K 1:52:49
Half 1:59:08
25K 2:21:14
30K 2:51:04
35K 3:22:00
40K 3:54:53
Well little sister I can't say I have ever been more proud of you. Everything you have ever done and accomplished has been great up to now (marriage, kids, work). But this is something you did all alone out there, just your thoughts and the pain and you would not quit and you refused to be defeated. You know the emphasis I put on toughness in people you clearly blow the field away. Way to go 26.2.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
A Birthday Wish of Thanks
We all know in the upcoming administration (if you believe the polls) America will not be the number one priority. But let us here who truly care about America take a minute to say thanks to our fine men and women in the Marines. Today is the 25th anniversary of the Beirut Marine barracks bombing. 241 marines and Naval Corpsmen died. That does not matter to way too many Americans but it means something to me and to you to if you are reading this blog. 233 years old and still standing guard over America thank you to each and everyone of you who have served and are serving from a grateful nation.
The Marines' Hymn:
From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
Our Flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
The Marines' Prayer:
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose in deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt; steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen.
The Marines' Hymn:
From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
Our Flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.
The Marines' Prayer:
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose in deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt; steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Just A Little Preview Of Obamamerica
So we are almost at election day and I would like to go over some of the things we are not allowed to talk about. Barack Husein Obama's middle name because it is racist. No it is islamic, a religion to which he must have been exposed at some point in his life. We cannot talk about that because it is racist. We cannot talk about his medical records even though he has not released them. Gee I wonder what he is hiding, John McCain couldn't go two minutes into his campaign without releasing his. We cannot talk about his Fannie Mae friends who are now his advisors on, get this, financial and economic matters Franklin Raines, Tim Howard And Jim Johnson. Guess why. Yep it is racist. We cannot talk about his drug use even though he admitted to doing drugs in one of his books. Did he sell them too? Oh sorry that question was racist wasn't it? We are not allowed to talk about the fact that Tony Rezko bought Obama his first home. $1.65 million home not bad for a fresh out of law school guy with a $12,000 a year community organizer salary. But that is just another racist question. What about his connection to all these Muslim extremist "friends?" Sorry racist. What about his connection to America-hating, remorseless Weather Underground scum. Well he was only 8 when that stuff happened. Yeah so what these scumbags still hate America they love anarchy and socialism and guess what it is never too late to denounce murderers. If Barack Obama would apply for a job with the FBI or with the Secret Service, he would be disqualified because of his past association with William Ayers, a known terrorist. If he is elected President he would not qualify to be his own bodyguard! Nice but still racist I guess. We cannot ask about the plan to cut 95% of Americans taxes. Hey asshole 40%of America does not pay taxes when you give them money it is called welfare you jackass. That thought is of course racist. Of course do not dare to ask about his universal health care plan because clearly it is a racist idea to deny this "right." Let us never question any of his socialist ideas because this word is definitely code for nigger which we are not allowed to say and thus linking it to racism. Do not question the plan to have America off of all fossil fuels in 10 years. This is not racist but it is complete and total bullshit. We cannot talk about the "Obama Youth" groups of boys pledging themselves to him. Just like in Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler and no one was allowed to question him either.
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen granted this is just a short list but I want you to think about things you enjoy. Now imagine yourself in Obamamerica are you going to be able to to discuss those things with an Obama information officer and when you do are going to be able to stay out of jail. I have been telling you for months that we are going to give up our freedoms because of democrats now I have spelled out some examples. What are you thinking right now about Obama? Yeah me too, do not worry it is not racist.
So there you have it ladies and gentlemen granted this is just a short list but I want you to think about things you enjoy. Now imagine yourself in Obamamerica are you going to be able to to discuss those things with an Obama information officer and when you do are going to be able to stay out of jail. I have been telling you for months that we are going to give up our freedoms because of democrats now I have spelled out some examples. What are you thinking right now about Obama? Yeah me too, do not worry it is not racist.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Had It With The BS
It is real simple you ask if you can help out and you provide a service one that you are an expert in. You start to feel like you can make a difference when, WHAM, FUCK YOU, I don't like the way you do things. But it did not even come from the person you were helping. No matter how many times you try to help this person this second person is always there to blow all the positive work that has been done. So now all that happens is the person you were helping gets back on the road they were on, in this case the road crosses a railroad track. Coming down that track is a train loaded with shit every car every inch. The person you were helping does not see or hear it and is going to get blindsided. So now you feel betrayed and will not help anymore how many times is enough? What more can you do when the person will not change his/her attitude that just showing up is enough. Going through life fat, and weak of body and mind is not going to get you anywhere in this world. The part that breaks my heart is that there was a difference being made in this person's life.
I never believed in the Corleone creed, "never take sides against the family" that to me is bullshit. Never take sides with someone who is wrong whether they are friend or family is irrelevant. Let me tell you something that is the God's honest truth the person telling me I am wrong has not made a correct decision in their whole life and that includes every decision they made for their kids. Here is where I made the mistake I let this asshole make this fight about them and not about the person I was helping and the shit train is coming. So here is the question did I do enough or did I just walk away so I never have to deal with this asshole anymore? Oh by the way did I mention this loudmouthed piece of shit owes me money, I guess I was not such a bad guy when you could not pay your mortgage? Yes, I have had it with the bullshit so as my last helpful act to these people, heads up the shit train is coming.
I never believed in the Corleone creed, "never take sides against the family" that to me is bullshit. Never take sides with someone who is wrong whether they are friend or family is irrelevant. Let me tell you something that is the God's honest truth the person telling me I am wrong has not made a correct decision in their whole life and that includes every decision they made for their kids. Here is where I made the mistake I let this asshole make this fight about them and not about the person I was helping and the shit train is coming. So here is the question did I do enough or did I just walk away so I never have to deal with this asshole anymore? Oh by the way did I mention this loudmouthed piece of shit owes me money, I guess I was not such a bad guy when you could not pay your mortgage? Yes, I have had it with the bullshit so as my last helpful act to these people, heads up the shit train is coming.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Seriously
No posts in a while and the reason for that is simple. I have freakin had it with the political situation in America. I cannot in good conscience vote for either of these idiots. I like Palin the most but she pretty much ruined her national political career by coming out and saying she believes in God. So the left just keeps ridiculing her and run parodies of her, that comes real easy for them they do not have anything constructive to say only slogans and empty general promises. But I have they luxury of living in a state where the dems will win by double digits, so my vote does not matter anyway. Yes that sounds like a cop out but it is not, I will still vote in the election. I cannot overemphasize how important the down ticket elections are. Just understand that I will not vote for either one of these two and still look at myself in the mirror every morning. I have just had it with the whole process the day after day bullshit from both of them. I'm sorry the bullshit from McCain and the media telling us what Obama is going to do because he still has not said anything solid or definite and will not say anything with any concrete conviction. I guess that is because he has no core values or ideas only polls and things he is told.
Yeah I am sick of the media 's relentless McCain/Palin bashing and their polls that are generated to make news because of their lack of journalism and inability to find real stories. Everyone knows the media is biased and so the polls are also slanted. Maybe I am just sick and tired of being bombarded with political bullshit for a year and a half with a new poll coming out everyday. Besides what difference does it make who the President is how much power does he actually have? The government is too large for him to be able to know everything that goes on. That is why he must have good people at his side leaders who know how to lead and get things done. We have not had that since Reagan's first administration. I just do not think there are any good people left out there to serve in government. Everyone is out for him/herself that includes your two candidates. I live in a state where the Attorney General has handed down about 130 indictments. Almost half of them were for politicians. This time in American history sucks between the biased media and bullshit artist politicians what are regular Americans supposed to do?
Apathy and anger work for me hopefully most of you out there have a more positive outlook. I seriously fear for the direction this country is headed in. We are looking in at a country headed for no moral principles, and less and less freedom if that does not scare you and motivate you to do something I don't know what will. It is days like these that I thank God for good old Tennessee sippin whisky and a man named Jack Daniels. I think I am gonna need more come November 5th.
Yeah I am sick of the media 's relentless McCain/Palin bashing and their polls that are generated to make news because of their lack of journalism and inability to find real stories. Everyone knows the media is biased and so the polls are also slanted. Maybe I am just sick and tired of being bombarded with political bullshit for a year and a half with a new poll coming out everyday. Besides what difference does it make who the President is how much power does he actually have? The government is too large for him to be able to know everything that goes on. That is why he must have good people at his side leaders who know how to lead and get things done. We have not had that since Reagan's first administration. I just do not think there are any good people left out there to serve in government. Everyone is out for him/herself that includes your two candidates. I live in a state where the Attorney General has handed down about 130 indictments. Almost half of them were for politicians. This time in American history sucks between the biased media and bullshit artist politicians what are regular Americans supposed to do?
Apathy and anger work for me hopefully most of you out there have a more positive outlook. I seriously fear for the direction this country is headed in. We are looking in at a country headed for no moral principles, and less and less freedom if that does not scare you and motivate you to do something I don't know what will. It is days like these that I thank God for good old Tennessee sippin whisky and a man named Jack Daniels. I think I am gonna need more come November 5th.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Great Bailout
Let me see every democrat in America hates George W. Bush with a passion. They have not agreed with him on anything that he has ever proposed or done. Yet they were on the same side of the table for the "bailout" plan. WTF!! Seriously, if there is one thing I cannot stand it is a hypocrite and a bullshit artist. Dammit George the democrats are wrong on EVERYTHING they propose you agreeing with them here only reinforces the image of you as a dumbass. Do you think they will give you any credit on the hill on in the media? Hell Obama says you finally jumped on his plan. Why are you backing this plan? Henry Paulson is a democrat who just wants to bailout his old buddies. Warren Buffet has invested $8 billion dollars of Berkshire Hathaway money to buy stock but only at discounted prices can we all get on that plan? What little portfolio I have left is down can I get a bailout? I do not need $700 billion I am not greedy I will take only $1 billion.
What is going on here is simple the more the government owns and controls the less "We the People" have. This is the way those who are in charge want it apparently. Congress cannot wait to get into our wallets and bank accounts and give, yes give it to the "poor," who cannot pay their mortgages. Those that have the ability to live within their means and pay their mortgages just got another mouth to feed. You make a bad deal trying to keep up with the Jones' fuck you lose your house tough shit. Did you get a house you cannot afford because the government says everyone must get funding fuck you should have seen it coming. Now these people are entitled to live in these houses, according to Barney Frank, are you shitting me no one in this country is entitled to anything. Hey, faggot it is not your place to dictate how the owners of that property choose to do with the occupants of said property you are just a communist dumbass. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness was endowed by the Creator not Congress or the President or a well connected former wall st. executive who is now Treasury Secretary. So basically what we have here is more welfare so just add this to food stamps, medicare/medicaid, social security just more for the working men and women of America to pay for. The only people who deserve this are veterans and their families not the lazy unemployed sorry assed mutherfuckers that are getting it. It is time for real cuts in this shit not just a decline in the increase that democrats call cuts.
Yes this is a rant I have just had it with the shit that life-long politicians get away with. They steal from hard working Americans and take it for themselves or give it the lazy and the shiftless. When is America going to wake up and smell the shit these monkeys have been throwing at us. I would call for armed revolution but we all know the most Americans are way too lazy for that. So how about a ballot box revolution and get rid of all the assholes who voted for this plan. It is time to make our votes count spread the word on these anti-American politicians and their anti-American policies. Vote the bastards out republican and democrats alike we must do something to save our country.
What is going on here is simple the more the government owns and controls the less "We the People" have. This is the way those who are in charge want it apparently. Congress cannot wait to get into our wallets and bank accounts and give, yes give it to the "poor," who cannot pay their mortgages. Those that have the ability to live within their means and pay their mortgages just got another mouth to feed. You make a bad deal trying to keep up with the Jones' fuck you lose your house tough shit. Did you get a house you cannot afford because the government says everyone must get funding fuck you should have seen it coming. Now these people are entitled to live in these houses, according to Barney Frank, are you shitting me no one in this country is entitled to anything. Hey, faggot it is not your place to dictate how the owners of that property choose to do with the occupants of said property you are just a communist dumbass. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness was endowed by the Creator not Congress or the President or a well connected former wall st. executive who is now Treasury Secretary. So basically what we have here is more welfare so just add this to food stamps, medicare/medicaid, social security just more for the working men and women of America to pay for. The only people who deserve this are veterans and their families not the lazy unemployed sorry assed mutherfuckers that are getting it. It is time for real cuts in this shit not just a decline in the increase that democrats call cuts.
Yes this is a rant I have just had it with the shit that life-long politicians get away with. They steal from hard working Americans and take it for themselves or give it the lazy and the shiftless. When is America going to wake up and smell the shit these monkeys have been throwing at us. I would call for armed revolution but we all know the most Americans are way too lazy for that. So how about a ballot box revolution and get rid of all the assholes who voted for this plan. It is time to make our votes count spread the word on these anti-American politicians and their anti-American policies. Vote the bastards out republican and democrats alike we must do something to save our country.
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