Sarah Palin Vs. Michael Steele: Medicare

Sarah Palin Vs. Michael Steele: Medicare

Sarah Palin Deleted My Post and Wont Allow Me To Comment

I try to do as much homework and research as I can when it comes to politics. Half the time I don't know who or what to believe but when it comes to twisting or editing quotes you can usually find out the truth (I said usually not always). So Sarah Palin put on her FB page the following:

A DIFFERENT VIEW OF AMERICA

We have a President, perhaps for the very first time since the founding of our republic, who doesn’t appear to believe that America is the greatest earthly force for good the world has ever known.

When asked whether he believed in American exceptionalism, President Obama answered, “I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism.” Amazing. Amazing.

I think this statement speaks volumes about his world view. He sees nothing unique in the American experience? Really? Our founding, and our founding mothers and fathers? Really? And our history over the past two and half centuries?

Really? He sees nothing unique in an America that fought and won two world wars and in victory sought not one inch of territory or one dollar of plunder? He sees nothing unique in an America that, though exhausted by conflict, still laid the foundation for security in Europe and Asia after World War II? He sees nothing unique in an America that prevailed against an evil ideology in the Cold War? Does he just see a country that has to be apologized for around the world, especially to dictators?

President Obama actually seems reluctant to even embrace American power. Earlier this year when he was asked about his faltering Middle East peace process, he said “whether we like it or not, we remain a dominant military superpower.” Whether we like it or not?! Really? Mr. President, this may come as news to you, but most Americans actually do like it. And so do our allies. They know it was our military might that liberated countless millions from tyranny, slavery, and oppression over the last 234 years. Yes, we do like it. As a dominant superpower, the United States has won wars hot and cold; our military has advanced the cause of freedom and kept authoritarian powers in check.

It is in America’s and the world’s best interests for our country to remain the dominant military superpower, but under President Obama’s leadership that dominance may be slipping away. It’s the result of an agenda that reeks of complacency and defeatism.

(I went on from there to talk about our need to end the negative, defeatist attitudes of those in leadership. I spoke further on American exceptionalism, and Willow and I ended a great evening with some great patriots. Sorry the media chose to report anything other than what actually happened at the event.)

- Sarah Palin

I didn't have to do much research to find out that Obama did in fact say this. But that was the first sentence to the question he was answering. So I commented exactly what it says below:

Obama did say "“I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism.”
But this is misleading because you didint include the full answer:

"I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism. I'm enormously proud of my country and its role and history in the world. If you think about the site of this summit and what it means, I don't think America should be embarrassed to see evidence of the sacrifices of our troops, the enormous amount of resources that were put into Europe postwar, and our leadership in crafting an Alliance that ultimately led to the unification of Europe. We should take great pride in that.

"And if you think of our current situation, the United States remains the largest economy in the world. We have unmatched military capability. And I think that we have a core set of values that are enshrined in our Constitution, in our body of law, in our democratic practices, in our belief in free speech and equality, that, though imperfect, are exceptional.

"Now, the fact that I am very proud of my country and I think that we've got a whole lot to offer the world does not lessen my interest in recognizing the value and wonderful qualities of other countries, or recognizing that we're not always going to be right, or that other people may have good ideas, or that in order for us to work collectively, all parties have to compromise and that includes us.

"And so I see no contradiction between believing that America has a continued extraordinary role in leading the world towards peace and prosperity and recognizing that that leadership is incumbent, depends on, our ability to create partnerships because we create partnerships because we can't solve these problems alone."

My post was deleted and I'm disabled from making comments. I just think its hypocritical of her to preach about freedom of speech and then delete my comment. She allows so much name calling on her page (as long as its directed toward a party other than hers) much of it violent and hateful.

My comment was not offensive in anyway.

FIONA APPLE CONCERT

 

Sunday night I went to the Santa Barbara Bowl with my niece Katie and saw Fiona Apple live in concert.

I had enjoyed Fiona's music in the past, but really didn't become a fan until a few years ago when I was given a link to a website that offered 11 leaked tracks from her shelved 3rd album, Extraordinary Machine. It was then that I realized what a lyrical genius she is.

I have read in articles and interviews where she talks about how shy, and self conscious she is, and how easily she gets embarrassed or stage fright, so I anticipated her body language to be stiff and reserved. Or like someone was putting a gun to her head and telling her that she better not fuck up one note or else.

I was WAY OFF. You have to see her understand what I'm talkiing about.

She has no gimmiks.

Just Think: Joe Cocker and Janice Joplin.

 

Her face would get so twisted and expressive.

Have you ever been crying really hard and caught glimpse of yourself in the mirror? My freind Jack calls it the "monkey face".

During instrumental parts of the song her body would manipulate the rest of her away from the mic by rocking, swinging or swaying, and then would scream inaudible things at the sky or the ground. Not at the audience and not in the mic. 

Sometimes, she would turn on her heels and look as though she had just chewed someone out and was going to storm off stage but would stop between her piano and drummer and sit down burring her head down between her knees and rock violently, scratching her head.
Other times just sit still and not move a muscle.

 

I have never seen a performer sing with such truth and passion.

Yes, Miss Apple you impressed Katie and I  so much.

We didnt want you to stop. 

Uncle Jerry Part Il (Is Adam Sandler a Good Thing?)

 

Friday night I taught my sister Lisa how to make Paprika Chicken and Dumplings. For those who do not know, it's a very popular Hungarian dish that is not very easy to make. Well that is if its made the right way Lisa said the last time she had Paprika Chicken was when Grandma (the Hungarian) made it, so that was a hard act to follow, especially the dumplings. The sauce that is made for this recipe is to be neither to thick or too thin, so you have to pay attention. And I think she did! (Yes my sister! paid attention to something I taught her!)
And it was my best batch ever...even the kids liked it.

Saturday Lisa and I spent time in her front yard cleaning the planter out and pulling weeds. This was my idea because one, I dont think of gardening as work anymore, and two; It gave us a chance to talk, rather than go somewhere like the movies or an amusement park where there's too much going on to have any real conversation.How grown up of me huh?! We worked all day long in the yard and got it looking so nice. Her home is very pretty. Its not that old but is a reproduction of a Victorian style home, painted a light blue with a white trim. And when we were finished she found a bird house from her attic and painted it the same colors as the house. Its cute.

We went to Walmart about 3 dozen times while I was there, and I have to say that the most interesting thingI saw there were the Polygamists wives all shopping together. I asked my sister,

"Did they just get finish performing in a play or something?"

She chuckled and told me who they were. That knocked me on my ass! There were about 5 of them wearing longsleevedfloor length dresses. Their shoes were like those old pointed boots that laced all the way up to the knee (well, I am assuming that the boots went up to their knees because the dress of course covered their ankels). Their hair was long and braided, and in the front, their bangs were sort of a swoop-hoop-de loop thingy. Ugh. (If you saw them that would have made perfect sence) Each of them all looked like they had a touch of Down Syndrome, and definately looked under 18 years of age. Lisa told me that the wives refer to the other wives as 'sisters'. I said,

"Refer to them as sisters? They probably are sisters"

Then what happened next sent me into a panic. Billy and Shane both asked me to go play Basketball with them at the school. Oh no! No no no! My image of Super Uncle was about to be shattered!

I looked at Billy and said to him,

"Okay, this is one of the disadvantages of having a fruit for an Uncle. There are sooooo many things I will be good for, like making sure you're the studliest looking guy at prom, letting you in on what girls really like etc...But when it comes to sports, I just plain suck."

He and Shane both giggled a bit. I dont know if it was just because I was so open about it or if it was because they took the slang "suck" out of text or whatever, but within the same breath whined,

"So what?! We dont care! Puh-leeeeze? Will you go with us?!"

How could I not go? And so I did. I mean, I know how to dribble a ball but thats the extent ofit. I just never played sports! And living in LA its not important to be athletic, you only have to look athletic.

So we get to the school and Shane says,

"Okay its Uncle Jerry and me against Billy"

That sounded totally fair to me. So the boys start doing all their moves and moving all over the place and I casually walked up to Billy with my chest out and said calmly

"Gimme the ball Billy"

They both snickered. I raised my voice a bit,

"I said Gimme the BALL Billy!"

He laughed and tried to go around me. I BOOMED,

"GIMME THE GOD DAMN BALL BILLY!!!"

I caught him and got the ball away from him and walked up to the hoop holding the ball up above my head so that he couldnt reach it, and carefully placed it in the hoop and screamed in my most butchest of butch voices (and I must say I can do it quite well)

"HE SHOOTS!! HE SCORES!!! YES!

They were rolling with laughter (whew!). This went on for about 45 minutes along with me passing the ball to Shane and picking Billy up and off to the side of the courtso that Shane could score. Holy Shit! I am soooo out of shape! They wore me OUT! But I saved my face (double whew!).

Later, when we got back I heard Billy on the phone telling his friends that his Uncle Jerry cracked him up and they all had to meet me, and that it was just like having Adam Sandler for an uncle.

I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. I'll assume its not a bad thing.

Anyway, I was sad leaving them and I wish that we all lived closer. I love them a lot.

Oh Tammy!!

I played hooky today from work, and had a great time watching some really corny old movies on AMC. One was called "Tammy and the Bachelor" with Debbie Reynolds and Leslie Neilsen. I couldn't believe how good looking Neilsen was, and what a slut that Tammy was!
After that movie there was about 20 other ''Tammy'' movies. "Tammy Tell Me True", "Tammy Goes to College", "Tammy Up the Lazy River" and on and on. I kept expecting to see "Tammy Does the South"
Whew! She was a busy girl!!!