tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post4858562642466068854..comments2024-02-16T03:12:28.123-06:00Comments on Bacon and Eggs : On the Eve of the 4th of JulyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-34438651269893303582013-07-07T10:42:00.128-06:002013-07-07T10:42:00.128-06:00My two brothers and I never see each other. But fo...My two brothers and I never see each other. But for years, we had a blog that we used to keep up to speed on our doings. Very innocuous postings, that didn't deal with politics or anything controversial. However, given the events of the last few months, one of my brothers decided not to use the internet at all anymore. Not because he had anything to conceal, but because he was deeply offended by the idea of the federal government spying on us. We discussed it and decided to shut the blog down. I miss it. We are not much on telephone talking or visiting, and it was our primary link. But who wants to talk, even "family talk" with some pasty faced, beady eyed government snoop perusing your conversation? Granted, the odds of some alphabet agency cretin bothering to read anything on that blog were slim to none, but the fact that the potential for it was there was just too offensive. Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-14096107102550804402013-07-05T19:50:49.762-06:002013-07-05T19:50:49.762-06:00I try to stay optimistic, but steeled, that the fu...I try to stay optimistic, but steeled, that the future doesn't lie in assuming anyone in govt. is actually concerned for the welfare of the country. We need to be thinkers, make better choices, and move ahead. I think the political system is broken. So I do my thing and observe. Observation is a wonderful tool. How did you come up with your visitor list? Great idea. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-15566808464137919632013-07-03T20:02:45.223-06:002013-07-03T20:02:45.223-06:00I have to say I totally agree with you JMD. The p...I have to say I totally agree with you JMD. The pen is not mightier than the sword. It's just a way for us to "feel good" and that we can say we've done something. The only thing we've done was waste ink, paper & stamp. Those letters mean absolutely NOTHING to them. Even those with elected positions will give lip service to the majority who they will think will give them another election win. When it comes down to it, we need to act locally. Take the money away by paying less taxes (i.e. used items, smaller paycheck, bartering, etc.) and although it may seem extreme, I truly believe it is past time to start SHUNNING those who have employment with those alphabet agencies. We lowly people cannot make a Congresscritter do something, but we CAN make those who work for them feel like an outcast. Know someone who works for the IRS, ATF, DCFS? Let them know what pieces of dirt they are. Seriously. Harsh? Maybe. But we didn't win our independence by sailing across the ocean to have a talk with King George. We did it by making it a living hell for those who chose to do his dirty work. Can you say tar & feathering??Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-10757447817974912812013-07-03T19:55:31.815-06:002013-07-03T19:55:31.815-06:00I've had a love/hate relationship with celebra...I've had a love/hate relationship with celebrating Independence Day. I should be happy for what freedoms we have. I should be celebrating those who TRULY fight for freedom here (and I'm not necessarily talking about guys in uniform with guns, I mean down to earth people doing what they can to keep themselves and others free). But it is hard to not by cynical when those bastards, either in an elected position, bought position or just a paper pusher in a civil servant desk job, are celebrating the anniversary of our independence when they themselves are doing everything they can to crush our freedoms here & now. I want to vomit any time I hear our president or elected officials even mention the word "Constitution" or "Freedom" or "Patriots" because they have absolutely NO idea what any of them mean.<br /><br />(How's that for a good NSA terrorist data-mining word search?)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-4601116220532023212013-07-03T19:49:24.902-06:002013-07-03T19:49:24.902-06:00To D. Hausmann,
Boy, I wish you luck with that on...To D. Hausmann,<br /><br />Boy, I wish you luck with that one. For years I wrote letters and so did my spouse. We certainly were clear about the issues and direction that we felt would be for the good of our nation and our state. The responses we received from each was always the same. The individuals would restate their opposition to our position and then thank us for our support of them. We tossed in the towel with much disqust many years ago.JMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639819967286148205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-61794418031751951762013-07-03T18:47:54.403-06:002013-07-03T18:47:54.403-06:00We really need to be writing our Senators, Congres...We really need to be writing our Senators, Congressmen, and Representatives everyday telling them what the heck is wrong and what they need to do to fix these problems. I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees! D.Hausmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748675030971499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-14194715579081773542013-07-03T17:31:41.794-06:002013-07-03T17:31:41.794-06:00I've believed for some time that we have moved...I've believed for some time that we have moved well PAST the point of no return, as a nation (and world). All we can do at this point is get as many people as possible connected with Jesus. Ultimately, HE offers the only freedom.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-79691040404858775352013-07-03T15:20:59.781-06:002013-07-03T15:20:59.781-06:00Let them listen in. If they are smart they will l...Let them listen in. If they are smart they will learn something and change their ways. If not, well. . . I guess all those rumors about huge concentration camps being built may be true. If we are all shopped off ther we can conspire in whispers (grin). Great blog, keep up the good work.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-9237182598836915352013-07-03T13:33:38.792-06:002013-07-03T13:33:38.792-06:00Actually there are other voices speaking the same ...Actually there are other voices speaking the same words and I take comfort in that. Better some than none. Most will not face what is the truth because....well....then it would be hard to feel real comfortable. At least that is how my voice has been received by many. Not unexpected. Perhaps the dumbing down of America was more thorough than I perceived.<br /><br />Take care Missy and grow a great garden.JMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639819967286148205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-30138072935946115232013-07-03T13:11:47.384-06:002013-07-03T13:11:47.384-06:00I also have the D.O.D, D.O.J(Dept of Justice) and ...I also have the D.O.D, D.O.J(Dept of Justice) and U.S.D.A watching my blog...I am seriously considering shutting it down as well as shutting off the internet, shutting down the cell phones, and whatever I can think of...LOL...extreme? Maybe...but you are dead on with everything you say...Now, I am off to some 4th of July festivities while we still have the little freedom..LOLThe Homestead Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111680238499268430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-78428232083600168242013-07-03T09:49:36.221-06:002013-07-03T09:49:36.221-06:00I have been thinking this week about our upcoming ...I have been thinking this week about our upcoming Independence Day and wondering how I can celebrate an independence that no longer exists. The country that I now live in bears no resemblance to the one I was born into 67 years ago. That blessed feeling of freedom that I enjoyed over the years has turned into fear and rage at being stripped of my God-given rights. I have to wonder just what it will take for Americans to be able to celebrate true Independence again. Keep speaking out. We need more to do just that before it is too late.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-27459880009056228262013-07-03T09:40:10.990-06:002013-07-03T09:40:10.990-06:00Sci - i really want to say something cute or funny...Sci - i really want to say something cute or funny...but there isn't anything to say except that yes - we are all being monitored whether we know it or not. but the only way to fix this is for enough of us to speak out - say what we mean and take back our freedoms. we can do this. especially America, the land of the free, can do this. we just all have to "go galt" in whatever ways that we can!<br /><br />you go and celebrate the 4th of July gurl! it is so important to remember and celebrate. make certain to do something illegal like read a blog about independence! or sign a petition! they can't win until we let them win...and there is way too many of us that won't let them.<br /><br />your canadian friend, from "the true north, strong and free" (canadian national anthem). they are trying all kinds of crazy stuff up here too...but we got more rednecks up here than even Texas. if we all ban together - they'll just be p*ssing in the wind!<br /><br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-54595595349528436452013-07-03T08:17:18.640-06:002013-07-03T08:17:18.640-06:00The DOD came from your blog over to mine. The thin...The DOD came from your blog over to mine. The things they were reading on mine, meant it was a personal inquiry and not work related. I actually have several, from the Sargent in Arms, border patrol, the USDA, and have a few fans in the HLS. However, there are a few that come through sporadically for work. There will be times that I have multiple HLS offices hitting. I usually say Hi.<br /><br />If they want to take me for what I write or what I read or click over on, than they would have awhile back. I'm not scared or intimidated by it. I have always said what I want, and their searches on my blog will not shut me up. Guess we will just be martyrs Sci. :) Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.com