Thank goodness for the Government & their "Getting Through Tough Economic Times" web site!

I was about ready to jump and then I heard about this web site... now I am good. If I didn't read the warning signs of suicide on this site...

-Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
-Looking for ways to kill oneself
-Thinking or fantasying about suicide
-Acting recklessly
-Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life

I would have never known this meant I was suicidal?? Once again, they save the day. Geese, I am so happy I have a government that would take the time to create this place for me to go so I can keep "Trying to keep things in perspective - recognize the good aspects of life and retain hope for the future." Because that's what they are all about, Hope & Change!!!!!

You have to see this for yourself: http://www.samhsa.gov/economy/

Glenn Beck giving it to Connecticut's attorney general!!!

You have to check out this Video on the Glenn Beck web site! This is a classic example of what politicians are these days. When they are not being interviewed by the liberal media and actually asked to answer for what they are doing, they just stare ahead and repeat the same thing over and over again. It's like the teleprompter is skipping or something...?

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/23400/

My Thoughts on the Tea Party, April 15th

I was Gun Hoe for this idea in the beginning, but I have been doing a lot of praying and I have come to the conclusion that although it is "something" we can do, but I feel it in not enough. I feel as though this protest would be a Band-Aid on a problem that goes much deeper than just no longer spending our money like it grows on trees (or at least a printing press at the Fed). The problem we have with this country is that people refuse to stand up and be counted, not just by our Government, but by our friends, family and co-workers.

When was the last time a subject came up about Abortion, Global Warming, The Stimulus Plan, Homosexuality or dare I say Jesus and you spoke what you truly believe?? I know I can say that I have been provided opportunities in the past and I have let those opportunities to speak for the truth and for God pass me by. I made a commitment to myself and to God awhile ago, that I will no longer let those opportunities pass me by. I choose to speak up when a conversation goes to a topic I believe in. Even at the cost of offending those involved or perhaps even jeopardizing friendships and worker relationships, I believe I must do this. I have done this for a while now and I must admit, my friend list has shrunk; however, I rather offend them, then God.

Now I do not advocate brining up these issues everywhere you go or even trying to push your opinion on others, I believe that if the subject is brought up and you have an opportunity to represent the Lord, I believe we should take it as a gift from God to be an advocate for him.
This is why I believe the Tea Party is a start and I might even go down there myself, but, I believe we need to be bolder, we need to be stronger and we need to unite in Christ and come back to the beliefs of our Founding Fathers, return to a Nation Under God! Start by living the Principles and Values that are given to us by God. Educate yourself on the birth of this country, so we know when to speak up against those who are trying to destroy it. Without knowledge we have nothing. Ignorance is no excuse. You have time for TV, time for fun, time for vices… now it is time to make time for this Country and our Faith.

Cap-and-trade - 'Largest tax increase of all time'

Pete Chagnon - OneNewsNow - 3/30/2009 6:00:00 AM

Is the carbon dioxide that humans exhale a public danger? Yes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA has released an endangerment finding on carbon dioxide. The finding will allow the gas to be regulated under the Clean Air Act, something the Act was not intended to do when it was enacted over 30 years ago. Aggressive cap-and-trade measures are being debated on Capitol Hill and, if enacted, are rumored to rake in trillions of dollars for the federal government and raise the cost of living for Americans by thousands of dollars.

Dan Simmons, the director of state affairs at the Institute for Energy Research, calls cap-and-trade the largest backdoor tax in U.S. history.

"In the budget it said $646 billion. They then are telling people on Capitol Hill that it is going to be $1.3 [trillion] to $1.9 trillion," he points out. "That will make it the largest tax increase of all time of all American history and probably all world history."

He says the problem with cap-and-trade is that it makes all people poorer today in order to tackle an alleged problem tomorrow. Ben Lieberman with The Heritage Foundation says cap-and-trade would usher in a permanent recession.

"We might never really have a full recovery if we have to live with these tremendous constraints on affordable energy use," he adds, "so we would be talking about exactly the kind of thing that we are worried about now -- job losses, high energy costs -- these things being exacerbated and staying that way for years and years."

Lieberman believes that the EPA may be using the finding to force Congress into passing legislation instead of leaving the regulation to the EPA.

April 15th - Tea Party!!!

All over the Nation, thousands will protest our current Government's spending spree by making our voices heard on the day we are expected to pay for it. Why will these politicians not listen to us "We The People"; because they think we don’t care, because they think we don’t want to worry about it, because they think we are not smart enough and last but not least, they think we aren't watching. But we are watching, we are analyzing and we are waking up to the fact that this is not the country we lived in when we were children... we are not the country we were 10 years ago. If we can create a movement that cannot be ignored, we can take the fate of this country back. I encourage everyone to join the peaceful protest on April 15th in your local capitals, town squares and community centers. I know where the info is for Arizona (check out this website: http://arizonateaparty.com/index.html ) But other can go to http://taxdayteaparty.com/ to find where their local Tea Party will be held. If this isn't your cup of "tea" (I know that was a sad joke) then get involved by writing your President, Senator and Representative. Let's make our voices so loud; we can no longer be ignored!

Let's Get Started!!!!!

I am excited I have some people interested in doing this. I know we may start out small, but we can always invite friends and family and see if it grows. I figure this can be a trial basis. See how we like it and if we want to continue.

One of the reasons I came up with the idea is because I watch Glenn Beck and he encouraged all of us to get together and just talk with our communities and share our knowledge so we can try and bring the country back to what it once was and perhaps better than it has ever been! I also like the idea, because when I do speak with others about political issues, I learn so much about different viewpoints, new ideas and better information than what I had before.

This Blog will be a place we can go to find out information on the group, past topics and new ones coming up. I know I have a couple books I have been reading lately and it has really broadened my horizons on American History and how this country should be now. It will be a work in progress, so please have patience with it. It can also be used as a tool to show anyone that you may tell about the group, as a reference and a way to "check it out" before they decide to come. It will always be a policy to invite whomever you wish, the more the merrier!! (You can also comment on any entry with the "comments" link below each post)

So far, we have come to the conclusions that Mondays & Thursdays work great for us. So feel free to let me know which is better. I work a 8-5 job, so I would be able to make it anytime after 5:30pm (giving me time to drive there) Also, I know where Pam & John live, But I am not sure where you live Mrs. Swanson, so we can figure out a good place to meet that is close to all of us. If you live by Pam & John, we can meet somewhere in Carefree if that works for all of you, as I drive past Carefree on my way home everyday. Also, I am completely willing to offer up my home in Anthem. But I know it is far from most, so we don't have to meet there. If anyone does decide to offer their home as a meeting place, just know that new members or visitors may come with others. I know I have a few friends that may make it some of the meetings, but not all.

I suggest we meet either every-other week or once a month. We can also change as we go, to see what works best for everyone. Many of these things can be discussed in our first meet-up.
Feel free to e-mail me at anytime: jmilligan14@cox.net with any questions.