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What ever happened to the whole truth??
Posted Sunday, February 19, at 8:03 AM This blog is because I got an e-mail this morning from a friend here on the blogs and it had a video attached. I watched the video, and replied "What can I say. But the fact is, the people in his district have spoken and no one has the right to over rule them."...
The Big Lie If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important for the State to use all of its powers to repress dissent, for the truth is the mortal enemy of the lie, and thus by extension, the truth is the greatest enemy of the State."Joseph Goebbels did say it. ...
Own an I-Pad or I-Phone?? Two of the most popular products in America it seems. Ever wonder about the conditions it's manufactured under? I didn't until I read this. If anyone out there wants to accuse me of bashing "Big Business" because I'm posting this link, have at it. Do any of you know how much cash Apple has on hand?? Last report, something in the range of 98 BILLION. 64 BILLION held overseas. Now it says it's thinking about maybe issuing a dividend...
I wonder just what is being taught in some homes???? I took some heat awhile back during a discussion of slurs. I still make no apology for my statements. That being said, I came across this article this evening and thought it deserved a blog. I still hold to my stance that behaviors exhibited by both teens and adults are a result of what is taught or tolerated in the home. ...
Who’s fault is this? You know me, the reader. I found this rather early today, and it really struck a nerve. Jobs, could be untold numbers of them, going wanting for a lack of skilled workers in the "Trades" as they are called. Not glamorous jobs, that's for sure. Jobs that can't be shipped offshore, that's for sure. Jobs that once were the backbone of the middleclass, absolutely. So why so many openings and so few workers?...
To the left, right and center. Your opinions please. I am seriously looking for everyone's opinion on the story in the link I'll post at the end. I have no intention of arguing with anyone over their opinion. If my opinion is asked, I will give it, otherwise I intend to just follow the comments. The topic of the blog is Private Property Rights...
1912 or 2012???? I love read. Because of my arthritis, I get up early and read on the old laptop while the hands limber up for the day. In the evening, well, lets just say TV isn't worth watching for the most part. This afternoon I came across this story, and I'll tell you what, darn good thing I don't have high blood pressure, or it would be spiking. ...
Could it be that they are really listening??? NAW It's no secret that all of here on this little old blog want to replace all 535 in Congress. Now according to this article, the 535 seem to be listening. But are they really??? Dollars to donuts, the bill that gets passed and signed, most of us wont understand because we don't speak lawyerese,(that's my term) and there will be many other things tacked onto it that have zip to do with the subject. ...
Has a war begun in America??? A natural born American citizen has been disqualified by a local judge from running for elected office because that person didn't read or speak English well enough to suit the judge. This is NOT fiction! Does this scare you you? It does me, because it opens the door to other local judges to disqualify other citizens based on what ever law that can be passed...
Over the top? While my idea may seem over the top, just stop and think about it for a minute. Starting with the very 1st day the Congress goes into session after the next election, station 1 million people around the Congress and the White House. Outside of elected officials, no one else allowed in. Absolutely no one allowed out. That means no staff, no cooks, no janitors, no family. You get my drift. Bring in lots of cots and they will live there till the PEOPLES business is taken care of!!!!!...
I was born in 1950 in Salt Lake City. My first real memories were in 1955 or so. It was in the first house I remember. It was here I got my first whipping with a metal coat hanger, experienced my first major flood, and being abandoned by my father...
The passing of a legend. We lost a great singer today. Ms. Etta James has passed. May she find peace and happiness.
This aint political, this is freaking SICK!!!! Forget the article, just look at the picture! 10 FREAKING YEARS OLD!!! THIS IS BEYOND SICK!!!! http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/cindy-crawford-8217-daughter-makes-modeling-debut-versace-201800120.html...
These two taxes need to go away NOW!!!! Kinda strange sounding coming from a so called liberal isn't it? Well let me tell you that there are taxes and regulations that are completely unneeded and unfair! Today I'm attacking just 2 taxes almost everbody in Idaho pays. #1 on my list is a tax that everybody except those on SNAP pays every time you go and buy groceries. ...
Then and Now That's the name for a series of articles from the dreaded Idaho Statesman. A rag as far as some of you are concerned, but this is a very interesting series of articles and pictures dealing with Idaho during the Depression. In side bar to the article are links to some of the other articles. I found them interesting because I am a new comer to Idaho. Those who were born and raised here, but not as old as some of us may find the articles interesting, as well as the photos...
Tell me it ain’t so!!!!! What in Gods name am I missing? Supply and demand, right? That's why gasoline is so high? More demand than supply. Then why in Gods name are we exporting it???? Roy http://news.yahoo.com/first-gas-other-fuels-top-us-export-200739553.html...
A look at who has raised the debt ceiling the most, by the percentages. Once again I plan on not answering comments unless asked to. While the number 16 trillion sounds spectacular, and it is, when one looks at the percentages since we started following supply side economics a different picture emerges. I believe the percentages reveal facts that many would just as soon ignore. Make no mistake, whenever a new program is proposed, or a tax cut is proposed, or taking this Republic into armed conflict, it must be paid for, and issuing new debt DOES NOT pay for it. ...
What if???? And I don't plan on commenting on comments. We all remember Jan. 2009 and what happened in the following months. Now let's imagine a different Jan. day in the future. The opposing party now holds a very solid majority in the House, a super majority in the Senate, and Newt as President. Many would say "A dream come true." What I'm about to describe is a nightmare come true. ...
Are we really as civilized as we proclaim to be??? This subject matter will strike a nerve with some on these blogs, and if it causes you distress, I apologize, but the issue needs to be addressed. We proclaim to be civilized and to hold the high ground to the world, but we stand idly by while the situation in the linked article grows. ...
Can anyone give a rational justification for this situation???? In the past I have been branded as a liberal because of my views on social issues. If the fact that I find the numbers in the article I'm going to link to, wrong on every possible every possible level makes me a liberal, so be it. I wear the label proudly. But remember, if you also condemn the numbers, you also will be labeled a liberal...
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A View From The Independent Side  - Blog RSS feed ![[Feed icon]](http://www.mountainhomenews.com/images/icons/feed-icon-14x14.png){kind=icon} - Comments RSS feed - Send email to Roy Pratt - Login I'm an almost 61 year old transplant from California 6 1/2 years ago. I work in road construction, those dastardly flaggers. My family roots go back to New England farms, not the big city. The last town I lived in when in California grew from 16K to 40K in 10 years, and that was enough to drive me out. I don't engage in or tolerate name calling. Name calling reduces an adult discussion to grade school play yard level.
I have never served in the military, but have family members who have, dating back to WW1. I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I am neither extremely Liberal or Conservative. I am raising my 16 year old grandson, not what I expected at this age, and dealing with those issues as well as my health and near retirement which are 2 things I intend to talk about. I decided to try my hand at this thanks to the warm welcome I have received on Mike's blog. When I take a position, I will defend it until I am shown that I am mistaken, and when that happens, I apologize. There are other things about me that will come out over time I'm sure.
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