American Civics Quiz

So you think you are smart? Try this quiz and see where you end up... I scored 90.91%

When done post your score and zip code in the comments~

$1.55 / Gallon in VA Beach

So, will we see any press reports thanking GW Bush for lowering fuel prices for the holiday season?

Let me be the first...Thank you Mr. President!

Some of your fans may think otherwise!~

http://advertising-age.blogspot.com/2008/03/presidential-candidates-george-bush.html#links

The voting public

Why the 15th and 18th Amendments to the United States Constitution were passed!





Our fine educational system, I am sure George is impressed.

"Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened."

George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796

From Howobamagotelected.com

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Change we can belive in?

Beware Charismatic Men Who Preach 'Change'

Editor, Times-Dispatch:

Each year I get to celebrate Independence Day twice. On June 30 I celebrate my independence day and on July 4 I celebrate America's. This year is special, because it marks the 40th anniversary of my independence.

On June 30, 1968, I escaped Communist Cuba and a few months later I was in the United States to stay. That I happened to arrive in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day is just part of the story, but I digress.

I've thought a lot about the anniversary this year. The election-year rhetoric has made me think a lot about Cuba and what transpired there. In the late 1950s, most Cubans thought Cuba needed a change, and they were right. So when a young leader came along, every Cuban was at least receptive.

When the young leader spoke eloquently and passionately and denounced the old system, the press fell in love with him. They never questioned who his friends were or what he really believed in. When he said he would help the farmers and the poor and bring free medical care and education to all, everyone followed. When he said he would bring justice and equality to all, everyone said "Praise the Lord." And when the young leader said, "I will be for change and I'll bring you change," everyone yelled, "Viva Fidel!"

But nobody asked about the change, so by the time the executioner's guns went silent the people's guns had been taken away. By the time everyone was equal, they were equally poor, hungry, and oppressed. By the time everyone received their free education it was worth nothing. By the time the press noticed, it was too late, because they were now working for him. By the time the change was finally implemented Cuba had been knocked down a couple of notches to Third-World status. By the time the change was over more than a million people had taken to boats, rafts, and inner tubes. You can call those who made it ashore anywhere else in the world the most fortunate Cubans. And now I'm back to the beginning of my story.

Luckily, we would never fall in America for a young leader who promised change without asking, what change? How will you carry it out? What will it cost America?

Would we?

Manuel Alvarez Jr. Sandy Hook.

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/search.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-07-0033.html

VA Results

Voting Intimidation By Black Panthers In Philadelphia

Civic Responsibilities

Go out and do your civic responsibilities. Many a patriot, soldier, sailor airman and marine has given the ultimate sacrifice to allow you the privilege and responsibility to vote.

One thing to remember when you step up to cast your ballot. Nothing, absolutely nothing is more important than the security of our nation! All other things are secondary.

From Washington DC Trip August 08

An election carol

*'Twas the night before elections*
*And all through the town*
*Tempers were flaring*
*Emotions all up and down!*
**
*I, in my bathrobe*
*With a cat in my lap*
*Had cut off the TV*
*Tired of political crap.*
**
*When all of a sudden*
*There arose such a noise*
*I peered out of my window*
*Saw Obama and his boys*
**
*They had come for my wallet*
*They wanted my pay*
*To give to the others*
*Who had not worked a day!*
**
*He snatched up my money*
*And quick as a wink*
*Jumped back on his bandwagon*
*As I gagged from the stink*
**
*He then rallied his henchmen*
*Who were pulling his cart*
*I could tell they were out*
*To tear my country apart!*
**
*' On Fannie, on Freddie, *
*On Biden and Ayers!*
*On Acorn, On Pelosi'*
*He screamed at the pairs!*
**
*They took off for his cause*
*And as he flew out of sight*
*I heard him laugh at the nation*
*Who wouldn't stand up and fight!*
**
*So I leave you to think*
*On this one final note-*
*IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM*
*GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!*

Some Face Time with Joe the PLUMBER

Thanks, Roger.

Vandals in the "View"

I have seen at least one news report about Obama supporters removing the political campaign signs from people's property. Well, here in the "View" we had vandals take down our McCain signs. Very disturbing if the opposition wants to limit our free speech?

Pic to be uploaded here

A quick google search shows numerous vandals...too many to list individually. Not a good thing.

FT.WAYNE
Maryland

Rental Cars

One of the fun things about traveling is rental cars. We got a PT cruiser. Kind of cool set of wheels. Crackerz at 4am said she felt like a gangster. Well the PT cruise in my humble opinion is lacking on many different levels.
1. Comfort: Not very comfortable on longer trips front buckets did not contour to the body.
2. Gas mileage: Did not see 28 mpg more like 22
3. Space: Glad we only have 1 kid. A second would have required a kiddie seat on the roof. Trunk space was a little tight and leg room in the back was lacking.. Had to get back there during a traffic jam to feed the young one.
4. Oh shit handle: Need one on the passenger side.
5. Performance: Turning radius needs improvement and "balls" it has none. Needed all of the acceleration lane on the highway to get up to speed. Did not want to stay at highway speeds, always needed the foot on the pedal. Actually slowed when going down steep grades while foot was off the gas. Needed to put into neutral to accelerate. Almost felt like a gearing issue.





Anyhow I did drive it like a rental!! Yowza!!