Congratulations President Obama
God Bless America
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Congratulations President Obama
God Bless America
Hey don't blame it on me.
I had a dream several days ago. In my dream I was trolling for crappie with several baits in the water. Finally, I got a bite and I fought the fish to the boat. When I picked the fish up I saw that it was an extremely large blue crappie. I landed the fish. Upon awakening and remembering the dream I called my wife to tell her about it. I asked her which political party was blue because I didn't know; neither did she. She googled it and found that the democratic party is represented by blue. At that moment I knew that Obama would win the election, and I also believe that the enormous size of the fish represents that we, as Americans, will be prosperous in the coming years. Happy or sad we have made history this day. I'm glad I was here to witness it. God Bless Us All.
This is a Good day!!
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Originally Posted by algaegator
Amazing ! ! !
the next 4 years are gonna be different one way or the other i hope for the good though i will support our president until given a reason not to i honestly hope like heck i never have to be against him as he is our president
ILL LEAVE IT AT THIS.....GOD BLESS AMERICA
I've been reading craigslist rants and raves. Theres already talk of civil war LOL
Since Texas has the right to succeed from the union, I'm wondering if it's possible to take the rest of the red states with them? California has been off their rocker for years now, and all those blue states to the north and east could them have their own little communistic Nation. Heck, we may as well bring Mexico along with us since so much of our money is already heading south of the border. I can't wait to see what happens when they try to rescend the 2nd ammenment.Quote:
Originally Posted by backtocrappie
Look for the economy to slow down even more. Tax cuts that have been in effect are going to go away.
Time will tell, but be prepared for a very rough ride.
Well, there's no getting around it now. We'll all find out the ups and downs over the next four years. Only thing I'm looking forward to now, is after daybreak this morning, I'm going to try and enjoy the rainbows in the sky, the Blue Birds singing and dropping flowers on my head as I head to work. lol ---Pooch
We will now begin are descent down the slippery slope of socialism.
God help America.
Cmon folks!!! Give the oh so sad comments, he won we're in trouble etc. etc. The man hasn't even taken office yet or tried to set any policies so give it a rest.
After all the money that has gone to bail out corporations, banks and wall street and all the bad decisions from GB jr. it's a new day and we'll find out how he handles it when he takes over.
Let's stop the politics it's gone on long enough and we're here to talk fishing, good food, tackle crafting and helping each other out where and when we can.
Let's not forget the purpose of this site.
Fatman
I was really impressed with McCain's concession speech. A class act all the way.
I agree. Almost brought tears to my eyes. Ditto on the class act.Quote:
I was really impressed with McCain's concession speech. A class act all the way.
there are hundreds of things about President elect Obama that I don't agree with.
however, i will say that I am going to be praying that God will give him the wisdom to lead this country with honesty and integrity.
i am fearful of some of the legislation that I think he and congress is going to try to pass but all things happen for a reason. and, God has a plan for each of us. This includes Barack Obama.
God Bless and Keep America.
I thought that was what the Main Crappie Fishing Forum was for. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
[lol
Let me guess: Rantoul, Illinois?
Yep! You were a little late in editing that one. :D
We are all Americans and we are all in the same ship. President elect Obama, and our country, is in my prayers. I am proud of his accomplishment. Can he fish4crappie?Quote:
Originally Posted by algaegator
I suggest we all send NINJA a pm and ask him to be nice. I did. I am sure that is all it will take. He is a nice guy right?
THE BANDIT
Naw youre wrong, this guy spells better.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
Hope that the new Pres. will make good on all promises that were made.
Bush should be called out for not sicking the Attorney General after those clowns,and now they are still running the show...Smack,you got it right!
Bush can't do any thing ,he's too busy counting his cash,from the gas debacle,kinda funny the prices just dropped like a rock after they raked everybody over the coals for his last 6 mo., now all of a sudden everything's hunky dorey.
The money is not there for him to do what he wants to do. It's going to have to come from somewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outlaw1&2
What are you on? Don't you have a clue on how basic economics work? If you did, you would have known what has happend recently and would not be making statements like this. Hunky dorey? Are you referring to the price of gas? Gas has dropped back down due to the world market and the collapse of the world economy. Certaind States are already in an official state of recession. Others are on the brink. Expect things to get worse before they start smoothing out. Look for investors to hold their deals and keep their money safe until they see how things will go under Obama. Caution is the key. Things should be a bit tight for awhile. Perhaps Mr. Obama will appoint and work with an actual professional as far as economics are concerned. He will be Pres and I hope he can do good for the Country.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outlaw1&2
I am a 53 year old white man.I am sickend by some of the comments I have heard.( not here but by some small minded people)We have had 8 years of disappoitment .It is time for a change.Our govenrment NEEDS to take of all us hard working folks,The firefighters ,the police the teachers and mostly our military.Not fill all there pockets and they rich freinds pockets.I do not judge people by they'er race ,color or religion. A human is a human.Till someone, "steps on my toes" I make no judgment.That's the way I was brought up. God bless,I hope he can fix the mess were are in. I love this country and there is no better in the world!
Actually Reaper I'm on theraflu right now, and according to what I've seen basic economics work off fear injected from the top down to induce false problems in order to line the pockets of some,wreak havoc on common folks lives and cause recessions such as the ones you speak of with disregard and no remorse..this country is ate with greed and you can't deny it.Also for me it has smoothed back out at a 1.98 a gal.
Well said Crazy Joe:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazy Joe
Well we are all in this together and there is no doubt about that and we will all suffer the consequences of whatever is put upon us by our elected officials. And they do put a lot upon us whether from direct legislation or the unintentional results of their failures to govern. YES! FAILURE to govern! I feel that we as a country are always reacting to rather than proactively taking the bull by the horns and preventing or avoiding most of the stuff that happens to us. Yes I feel that we had ample warning to deal with the powers that caused 911 but failed to do so. This mess the economy is in need not be quite the mess that it is but for our government failing to regulate and rein in wild lending by our institutions. Truth be known the people we elected to oversee and legislate and regulate on our behalf are simply not doing their jobs. They are just as greedy as the next guy and just out for themselves. This is the kind of stuff that leads a country to revolution. When it is broke you need to fix it. There is no sense of what the common man is experiencing in any of our exceedingly welthy legislators it seems. If they were not so buisy keeping the other guy from passing something then they may get something done as opposed to trying to clean up a mess that grew out of their own neglect.
Yes, failure. It would be sound advice to get real used to that word.Quote:
Originally Posted by FishCrazy
I will try to support the him i only hope he doesnt do what he says he will. I wonder if he will take care of gas for my boat along with my mortgage and gas for my car? It makes me sad to think over 60 million americans give up freedom for a sense of security.
My thoughts exactly DBD. Libs will never make sense. It appears he expects the Government to take care of those people.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
FYI to all liberal thinking, Bush bashing folks, it is NOT the Governments job to take care of ANYONE. Try reading the Constitution and you should be able to figure out what the Governments responsibility is. Teachers? Try teaching to constitution instead of sex ed. Try simple business and proper economics so when a student is in the real world, they might have a chance to understand that paying for food, rent and utilities is a little more important than keeping the cell phone up, buying the latest xbox game, and keeping a stash of dope and booze around. Teachers have dropped the ball as bad as any trade out there. Journalists are just as bad. Seems the Libs can gripe about a business who provides thousands of jobs, but are too caught up in their own lives to be able to admit the problems with society reach from top to bottom.
Has anyone heard one Liberal blame the actual cause of the Mortgae debacle?
Didn't think so. Those who expect our Government to take care of them should move to another Country. That was not the purpose of starting this Country in the first place.
The people have voted for Obama. Perhaps he can actually do something good for the Country. Not that he has done anything while holding public office as of yet other than run for another one. I feel the only reason he has the past associations he has was mearly to gain support from the Black Community in S. Chicago to win the State Senate in Ill. He was then able to ride that same wave of popularity into the US Senate seat. The mans done nothing but talk good. It's time to see if he has any merit.
Well said crappie reaper!
Here's somethin for those who may not understand the Bill of Rights.
it's called the Bill of Non Rights.
'We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish somecommon sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights.'
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes .
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care..
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job.. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. (AMEN!)
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from! (Lastly....)
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!! GET OVER IT!!!
after eight years of failed economic and domestic and international policies, the american people have had enough and voted for change. give the guy a chance. there is nothing to be bitter about. if obama fails after an acceptable period of time, then complain. this country could not have stood another four years of the bush doctrine.
think of it this way, i heard today that palin thought africa was a nation, not a continent and she did not know the member countries of nafta (duh) so in the even that mccain been elected and died suddenly, palin would have had to step down because of incompetency and nancy (ugh) pelosi would have had to step in. big trouble then. they way i see it, the democrats saved the republican party.
google reagans 1964 "THE SPEECH" it still fits today.
I'm an educator and I'm not failing or so the yearly data tells me. Can I do better, absolutely! I also teach in a public education system that is made up of students "that need it the most". They all need it. For many of my students, poverty is so bad that you and I can't even understand it until we see it with our own two eyes. I see it when I take students home after practice because they have no way home. It is a friendly reminder to me what my students deal with everyday and the baggage they walk in the door with.
ALL schools aren't failing and even in the one's that are, you have "some" people that are genuinely doing a great job. Are there some things that need to be fixed...YEAH.
This situation is so complex that I am not going to delve into it here because I don't want to highjack this thread.
And by the way, the lady in the video probably wasn't saying that she would be able to kick back grab the remote and watch tv for the rest of her life while a check from BHO was placed in her mailbox every month. I believe she was trying to imply that the ecnomic pressure that everyone, especially the poor are feeling, would be dealt with.
It remains to be seen if that will be the case.
By the way I didn't vote for BHO but he is the Pres. elect and I pray that he will be able to lead this country through the difficult times ahead. I wish him only the best in an uphill struggle.
The Hound
That's a good one Crappie Reaper...blame ALL the teachers. You can pm me anytime and I will happily get you a pass to come spend a week with me on your vacation or if you're retired, better yet. I "GURANTEE" you by the end of the week you will be singing a different tune.
The real world? I am afraid you don't understand the REAL WORLD but I would very much like to introduce you to it.
All you know is what you remember sitting behind that little desk when you were in school. Things are all together different now.
Seriously, come on down and let me show you around.
By the way I don't teach sex ed.
The Hound
Teachers have dropped the ball as bad as any trade out there. Reaper dont you know that the cirriculum is set by each state? Havent you heard about bushs NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND? My wife is a teacher and she cant teach what or how she wants to but has to follow the set rule. I wont tell her what you said cause shes in a pretty good mood tonight.
Rapman 1,
Interesting perspective you have. My perspective is completely different. But that's part of why this country is so appealing (even still) to the rest of the world. We have these great freedoms here. Funny how things have been so terrible the last 8 years and yet America still seems to be the number 1 choice for immigrates to start a new life. Yeah it's been a really bad 8 years. Times were tuff huh? I bet you made more money this last 8 years than any time in your life. Just a guess...Am I right? I see a President who has kept this great nation safe from attacks on our own soil for the last 8 years while being constantly attacked by the left wing liberals and the media (again left wing liberals) and sadly abandoned by his own party and still stick to what he believed to be the correct path regardless of how his popularity may suffer. I see that as a very admirable quality. You spoke of the failed economic policies. You may want to do some research to find out exactly who is to blame. Google Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac. You may not like what you find out.
I wish the best for our new President. I pray he leads this country with his heart in it. I just wish he would put his hand over it when the National Anthem is being played though. That gesture would show some respect for this nation's heritage and those before us who died preserving it and all of our freedoms.
SlippedCork...it's really not the public's fault that they feel that way. They have no idea how much most school systems have been handcuffed by the State and FED's.
In this day and age, teacher's are expected to make sure that there is 100% attendance at school. Teachers are also expected to make sure that student's that come to school with improper clothes get them and if they are hungry feed them. THEN at 8 PM start teaching. If a student is reading on a 2.8 reading level, that is no big deal, you should be able to teach them what the word CNIDARIAN means in the 6th grade.
That's just a start.
Saying all that, I am confident in my abilities to teach and I accept all impossible challenges and expectations that the uneducated put in my way. I will take your child into my room and give them the best possible care and education that I can.
The Hound