You Might Be a Conservative.....

You might be a Conservative if...

you think the Second Amendment is self-explanatory.

you believe tax cuts will stimulate the economy better than a "stimulus" package.

you think "tough actions" work better than "tough talk".

you think Health Care Reform is Health Care "Control".

you have doubts about Russian and Chinese "friendship".

you think the President Obama is in way over his head.

you believe judges shouldn't legislate from the bench.

you know Free Enterprise will create more jobs than the government.

you wonder why any bill should be two thousand pages long,
when the US Constitution is only a little over four pages long.

you think the government is way too large.

you think "Cap and Trade" is really "Cap and Tax" and will ruin the US economy.

you think Al Gore is either a moron, a con man or both.

you think people should accept responsibility for their actions.

you think it's the results that matter, not the intentions.

"Drill here,drill now" makes sense.

you believe in US sovereignty not the UN's.

you think it's okay to show valid ID in order to vote.

you aren't that worried about being politically correct.

you think "In God We Trust" belongs on our money.

you think it takes parents to raise a child, not a village.

if you say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Season's Greetings".

Merry Christmas!

A Letter President Karzai

Dear Mr President,

I guess by now you have heard our President's plan for your country. My suggestion to you is watch your back. It seems that your turn is coming. The media has already begun stories of corruption in your administration. It won't be long until they will be calling for a complete withdrawal forces because the US in good conscience cannot back a corrupt and failing administration.

This is not unique in American History. Several times liberal presidents have left our allies twisting in the wind when they felt that it was no longer advantageous to stand beside them. Here are a few examples that have occurred in the last sixty years.

In 1949, President Truman decided that the corrupt and failing government of Chiang Kai-shek was no longer viable and allowed China to fall to the Communists under Mao. Chiang was allowed to flee to Taiwan and set up his government there. History has shown how well that has worked out for the US and the rest of the world.

Skipping to 1967, Lyndon Johnson decided that the war in Viet Nam was no longer winnable and the writing was on the wall for President Nguyen Van Thieu. Without US aid to his country, the North invaded and south Viet Nam fell into Communists hands.There has never been an accurate count of how many died in the ensuing "Unification".

Let's talk about another liberal President; Jimmy Carter. Carter, not content to just sell out our allies in SEATO, decided that the Shah of Iran was no longer worthy of American support and allowed Iran to fall into iron grip of the Ayatollah Khomeini. Thirty years of "Fundamentalist" Rule has left the Mid-East in turmoil and no end to it in sight.

Now, Mr. President, it will soon be your turn. You will first be demonized in the media, then marginalized by the liberals who run our government. The "Time-Line" that will be established will have some goals that Will be easy to meet and then your country will be left to its fate. I hope that something will happen to forestall this, but I fear the die is cast and it's only a matter of time before we will be reading that Afghanistan is not worth American lives and money. Americans will be reading that the Taliban can operate from anywhere and Afghanistan is remote enough that it wont matter that they are there. How soon we forget the lessons of 9/11.

I hope that when the Taliban seizes control again, you are able to save as many of your people as you can. Our prayers are with you and your people.

Sincerely,
Ed Carter

PS: I am CC'ing a copy of this to the newly elected President of Honduras, Porfirio Lobo. I have a feeling his name is on the same list as yours.

Another Liberal Warrior?

Well, seems like we have have us another Wartime President that has no business even playing paintball much less determining US Global Strategy and conducting a war that could determine the fate of our very way of life?

Maybe you think I'm being too hard on him, but there has neve been a Liberal yet that could conduct a war to actually win it. They are too concerned with policy and fallout from their decisions. They are also more concerned with how to get out of a war than how to truly win one. They also seem to think that they are about twice as smart as the people that that have trained their whole lives and dedicated themselves to their chosen profession.

I'm only going to go back to the beginning of the 20th Century to make my point. so here goes.

Woodrow Wilson: WWI- He was willing to settle for Armistice rather than victory and pushed for the League of Nations in his Fourteen Points. We all know how well that worked. Twenty years later the world was at war again, with another liberal at the helm.

Franklin Roosevelt: WWII- Caught flat-footed at Pearl Harbor, then sold out the British by believing Stalin. He then allowed the Soviets free rein in Eastern Europe. How well did that work out? Seems like the ends never work out the way things liberals plan.

Harry Truman: Korea: I will say that he started strong, but then listened to advisors instead of ground commanders and intelligence. Then issued very ambigious orders to field commanders that lead to near disaster and an eventual stalemate that lasted nearly three years and cost thousands of lives.

John Kennedy: Bay of Pigs Cuban Missile Crisis, and Viet Nam- During the Bay of Pigs Fiasco, Kennedy gave the okay then vacillated and refused to commit air cover leaving men stranded and and eventually captured by the Cubans. This would eventually lead to the Missile Crisis because they felt that he would back down again. And he did, he talked tough up front but during the back-door negotiations, missiles were removed from Turkey. In Viet Nam, he began a build up that would eventually nearly tear the country apart. On a military note, he did allow the US Special Forces to wear the Green Beret.

Lyndon Johnson: Viet Nam- Volumes could be written here, but when a president is picking the bombing targets, it can't end well. Add that to confining rules of engagement, unclear directives and you have a recipe for disaster.

Jimmy Carter: Iran- Hosatges, and a failed recsue mission. That speaks for itself.

Bill Clinton: Bosnia, USS Stark and Somalia- I will only touch on Somalia here. After landing troops and getting 32 men killed he pulled out, leaving the impression among terrorsits that the US was a paper tiger. Among those coming to that conclusion was Usama Bin Laden.

Now we come to the latest and greatest addition to the list: Barak Hussein Obama. It took him 4 months to come up with a strategy? Whats he doing planning strategy? Dont we have generals for that? And his strategy focuses on getting out rather than winning. More liberal reverse victories.

Maybe I'm wrong here but a strategy to conduct a war should include winning it. And, the exit strategy should be "We come home after we have thorougly destroyed the desire in people to attack us again". I may be overly simplistic, but what works on a school yard will work in the world. Somebdy comes at you, you beat them so bad the last thing they ever want to do is mess with you again. Our foreign policy should be one sentence,"We can be your best friend or your worst nightmare." Simple but effective.

Hittin' the "Double Nickels"

Wow, It's almost here. That day, the day I turn 55. who woulda thunk it? There are friends of mine from way back who woulda given good odds I'd never make it. Seems I was always doing something to make sure I didn't. But then in those days we were young and bullet proof.
As I look back over the past 54 plus years, I wonder if everybody is having the same thoughts I am. Where the heck did it go? Don't get me wrong, this isn't some geezer ruminating over a misspent life. People, I had fun! I have something only God Himself can take from me; I have memories!
Seems people are talking about their "to-do or bucket" lists. You know, if you've waited till now to start living; I don't care how successfull you are, you've shortchanged yourself.
So, Instead of telling what I'm going to do before I die, I'm going to tell you a little of what I've done to live.

I grew up in a small town.
I learned a lot from living in a house full of females.
I made friends that I have to this day.
I got my first kiss.
I fell in love for the first time.
I learned that hay barns aren't just for storing hay.
I got my heart broken for the first time.
I got to play Texas high school football.
I got my first pickup.
I got my first ticket.
I rode in my first rodeo.
I learned that beer is good.
I learned that golf is not an easy game.
I saw a lot of the world from the deck of a Destroyer.
I made friends in the Navy that I have to this day.
I rodeoed and made more friends.
I went fishing with my brothers.
I fell in love again.
I helped raise three daughters who mean the world to me.
I've made friends from all over the country.
I've seen parts of Texas that some people will never get to see.
I've been down the Guadalupe River with friends and family.
I've stood beore the Alamo and said thank you to the men who died there.
I fell in love for the last time.
I've seen the sun set over the Grand Canyon.
I stood In John Wayne's footprints.
I've danced with my wife at Gruene Hall.
I've taken my grandkids to town for a coke.
I've had me two of the best dogs a man could ever hope to have.
I've seen things and met people that have impacted my life in ways only I can know.

You see, I haven't done a lot of grand things, I just add up all the little ones to get the sum total. I learned doing all those things that though life isn't fair, it will let ya take out of it what you put into it. And I for one, would much rather have my moments and memories, than to regret anything I haven't done or didn't get to do.

Ever Wonder?

Did y'all ever wonder.....

why Superman will let bad guys shoot him, yet duck when they throw the gun at him?

why some people are against the death penalty but pro-abortion?

why at some stores when something is on sale 2 for a $1.00 they won't sell you one for $.50?

why eighteen year old adults can die for their country but can't buy a six pack of beer?

why the President and Congress won't be using the health-care they are trying to ram down out throats?

why our President will bow to foreign leaders but not show respect to our flag?

why ethnic groups are allowed to celebrate their culture, yet I have to be ashamed of having Confederate ancestors?

why people believe you when you say there are four billion stars but have to check when you say the paint is still wet?

why people will do the same thing over and over hoping for a different result?

why in the old DC Comics, nobody ever just shot Batman?

why politicians say they want to "empower the people" when they are in office
by the "consent of the governed"?

why the government doesn't think we are smart enough to manage our lives?

why the President thought there were 57 states in the US when there are 57 Muslim states?

why some people after completing something once without completely screwing it up, consider themselves experts?

why there are 10 weiners in a pack but only eight buns?

why "he's nuts" isn't an accepatable medical term?

why some women won't wear mink but will wear leather shoes? Explain that one to the cow.

and, why some people just don't get it.

Random Thoughts From a Very Non-Linear Mind

Did you ever wonder what can go through a person's head at one thirty in the morning?
Here's a sample:

I think Football should be played in the open.
I think Texas style BBQ is the best.
I think the Designated Hitter should be done away with.
I think people who don't own guns should have to pay an extra tax.
I think the US should annex Mexico. Where would they go then? Canada?
I think a prayer before gametime is perfectly acceptable.
I think the death penalty works.
I think .45 ammo is cheaper than 9mm because you only have to shoot them once.
I think the President is a post turtle.
I think Congress has no clue.
I think Lonesome Dove is the best movie ever made, period.
I think Reagan was the greatest President since Washington.
I think some people are alive today only because it's illegal to kill them.
I think a high school football game is a great way to spend a Friday Night.
I think the country is now ready for a woman president.
I think Dixie is a perfectly acceptable song.
I think a green chile cheeseburger is Nature's perfect food.
I think pro sports seasons are too long.
I think Ford makes a better truck than GM or Dodge.
I think Coke is better that Pepsi.
I think the "Green Movement" means more government control.
I think John Wayne should replace Roosevelt on Mount Rushmore.
I think New England should be consolidated into one state.
I think the Federalist Papers should be required reading in high schools.
I think calling something "gay" is gay.
I think a lot of kids are over-medicated and under-disciplined.
I think "Politically Corrrect" is synonymous for "No Guts".
I think each school day should start with the Pledge of Allegience.
I think I choose life over abortion because my mother did.

Stirrin' Somethin' Up

It has recently come to my attention that several of my wife's friends told her that their husbands can't cook. I say noooooo, anybody can cook, you just have to know a few basic things and anyone can turn out a nice meal with a minimum of experience and effort.
So, for all the women who want their men to be able to cook something besides their favorite Spaghetti recipe(we all have one), I am going to give a few pointers and give you my world famous(sorta) Pasta Alfredo.
Please note I said pasta, because any pasta will work on this simple recipe. And guys, let me tell you something, you make this for that lady in your life and she will think you are one special kind of man. You see, several studies have shown that women think one of the sexiest traits a man can have is being able to cook well.
Okay, here's what you need to make this:

8-12oz Dried pasta
Cracked black pepper
1 stick salted butter
2 lemons
Parmesan Cheese*
Olive Oil
Salt
Water

This a real simple dish and can be served as a main course or as a side dish. For a main dish I recommend something like a spaghetti, linguine or a fettucine. It looks good on the plate. Okay here we go.

Take a large size pot and fill about 2/3 full with water and bring to rolling boil.
While water is heating, add 2Tbsp of olive oil and 1tsp salt. this is important as it will give pasta a little flavor and aid in the cooking process. Juice one of the lemons into the pasta water, then slice used lemon and add to water. Add 1 Tbsp of cracked pepper to water.
When water comes to rolling boil, add pasta slowly and carefully. Maintain a good boil on the water and make sure the pasta doesn't cook together. Work the pasta to make sure its all seperated.
While pasta is cooking, finely grate Parmesan Cheese. Men, this is important, do not use the dried paremsan you put on spaghetti. It won't work. Some grocery stores have the preshredded parmesan, it will work fine. Look in the cheese section and you should find it. Then soften the stick of butter in microwave. DO NOT heat to long or it will seperate. just soften it enough so the heat from the pasta will melt it.
when the pasta is done to al dente (when you test bite it there should be a slight amount of resistance to the teeth) drain well, remove the lemon slices and drizzle a small amount of olive oil into pot and return pasta to pot. Add softened butter and toss pasta until well coated. Then, transfer pasta to a large bowl, add cracked pepper to taste and 2/3 grated cheese. Toss well and top with remaining cheese. This can be as cheesy as you like it. Let stand a moment or two and serve. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and serve on the side to to squeeze over dish. It's just that simple.
Now then serving suggestions and variations.
If you want, you can add some bonless chicken chunks, or even some precooked shrimp to the pasta before adding the cheese. just add when returning pasta back to pot and the heat from pasta will heat the shrimp or chicken.
I would suggest serving this with a hearts of romaine salad(sold in bags at store)
and a nice crusty hot bread.
This meal's prep and cooking time is under one half hour. I told you it was simple and I promise you they will love it. This makes a great way to start an evening with that special lady you want to impress or just to thank her for all she has done for you.
One last thing, you made a lot of points tonight, don't lose them by making her clean up. That, men, is a certified deal-braker if you catch my drift.

Jake

I would like all y'all to meet my podnah, Jake. Jake is an Australian Sheperd, also known as an "Aussie". Those of you that are familiar with Aussies, know that they are smart, loyal and friendly. But how smart is something we learn after we acquire one.

Jake was a rescue dog. We found him in a shelter while he was being treated for Heartworm. One look at him and I knew right then that I had found my dog. Convincing the wife took a little longer. About five minutes longer. See, Jake, along with all the aforementioned qualities, is a master at flirting. He has a talent for it. I have seen him work some gal right out of her car at the Sonic and have her come over to pet him.

But what makes this so interesting is that Jake don't bark. We have tried an tried to get him to with treats, but he will just drop a drool rope if you tantalize him too much, so we quit trying.

Well, back to what I was talking about. Jake loves women and blondes in particular. You say the word blonde while we're in the truck, his ears prick up he cranes his neck and goes to looking. And when he spots her, he sticks his head out and begins to smile that "Hey Darlin', how'd ya like to pet me" smile. I have seen him draw women out of stores to pet him and he eats it up. But, he's ever the gentleman, he never jumps up to meet them and he keep his nose where its supposed to be if you get my drift. And dont think he doesn't know what he's doing. When we go to town for any reason, he has to have a bandana on in order finish the look. And, once he has one on, he will check his reflection any way he can from using a mirror to his reflection in the storm door. He likes the triangle a little offset on front and will move his head around to check to make sure it's just right. Gotta look good for the ladies right?

So, all you ladies out there be watching on FaceBook in the near future for the "Fans of Jake". We will be posting pictures of him with his favorite people(women) and maybe a video or two of him in action. Most non-dog people won't have a clue about what I'm saying here and for that I feel sad for them. For all y'all dog lovers, I think you know where I'm coming from.

I Don't Need a Leader

I don’t need some one to lead me for I am not a follower. I want some one to stand up and say who will go with me? Ever hear of Ben Milam, folks? Old Ben is not well known outside of Texas and sadly, probably not well remembered in Texas either.
In the early days of Texas’ struggle with Mexico, politicians were doing as politicians do today, posturing, dealing, and trying to find advantages that could be exploited. The army, such as it was in only the broadest stretch of the term, was merely a group of volunteers trying to make heads or tails out the whole thing. There had been a few scrapes, hardly battles, and no one seemed to know what to do next.
So, finally as the leaders argued and the volunteers dwindled and went back home, Ben Milam stood up and said, “Who will go with Old Ben?” Then he took up his rifle and went to into San Antonio de Bexar with is men, not leading them and took the city from the Mexican garrison. It took nearly a week of bloody house to house fighting, but in the end, Bexar was in Texan hands and Old Ben was dead.
My point is that we don’t leaders. We don’t need or want a messiah posturing, posing in rolled up sleeves pretending to be of the people. Folks, I’m talking about both sides of the aisle here, Democrat or Republican; Liberal or Conservative, they have either forgotten us or don’t care anymore. I’m so sick of people saying “Follow Me! I know the Way!” I want some one to just get up and go and let me decide for myself if I want to go with him/her. Our country is overrun with self-serving aggrandizing “leaders” (in their minds not mine) that posture, make claims both true and half-true. Some are even outright liars and make no bones about it. Either they think we’re sheep or they just don’t care. I can’t stand either stupidity or condescension in a person of power and now they seem to be crossbreeding to combine both traits in one.
Where is that person, who when needed most, will just stand up and go? When he does, how many of will go with that person? I’m pretty sure I will.