A few weeks ago I read a joke ... it said all the politicians running
for president are promising change to the American people. We send them
billions and billions of tax dollars and they send us the change. Funny?
Not really; there is too much truth in it to be funny.

That got me to thinking ... they all promise change. How about if they
run on a promise of restoration rather than change. A restoration that
would take us back in time to a place where things ran better, smoother
and life was more enjoyable. Change? That, in truth, is what they have
been giving us all along.

We used to have a strong dollar ... politicians changed that.

Life used to be sacred ... politicians changed that.

Marriage used to be sacred ... politicians are changing that.

We used to be respected around the world .. politicians changed that.

We used to have a strong manufacturing economy ... politicians changed
that.

We used to have lower tax structures ... politicians changed that.

We used to enjoy more freedoms ... politicians changed that.

We used to be a large exporter of American made goods ... politicians
changed that.

We used to be an openly Christian nation .... politicians changed that.

We used to teach patriotism in schools ... politicians changed that.

We used to educate children in schools ... politicians changed that.

We used to enjoy freedom of speech ... politicians changed that.

WE used to have affordable food and gas prices...politicians changed
that, too.

...and one could go on and on with this list. What hasn't been changed,
politicians are promising to change that as well if you will elect them.
When, oh when, is America going to sit back with open eyes and look at
what we once were and where we have come and say, enough is enough? The
trouble is, America 's youthful voters today don't know of the great

America that existed forty and fifty years ago. They see the world as if
it has always existed, as it is now. When will we wake up? Tomorrow may
be too late.

When will America realize ... Politicians are what is wrong with America ?

Well done Golfpro......fantastic!!! Not a partisan reference in the entire writing....congratulations. It merely emphasizes the need for us to restore the intentions of Government with representation.

The sooner the American public realizes we have degraded the process of repressentation to a point where the politicians no longer are obligated to serve their constituency....as has been posted in other locations...they are there to serve their political careers and help out their favorite special interest group.

Along with restoration, I would support a revolution...not military (unless absolutely made necessary).....but one to wake the masses. Last I knew we still make an impact on the so called 545 in Washington. Unfortunately the majority seem not to care or can't be bothered.

We should all remain diligent to get who ever is in those seats to get America, a more modern America.....with the restoration of the core values that made us great....made us PROUD....regardless what flavor or gender.

Well done!!

BTK

Not my words either, but painfully accurate!

JAY LENO ON PRESIDENT BUSH (SURPRISING!)

Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see....

"As most of you know, I am not a President Bush fan, nor have I ever been, but
this is not about Bush, it is about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the
mark. 'The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some Poll
data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3 of the citizenry just Saint happy and want a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, "What are we so unhappy about?''

A. Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a
week?

B. Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and
heating in the winter?

C. Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

D. Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more
food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

E. Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the Pacific Ocean
to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move
through each state?

F. Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way
that can provide temporary shelter?

G. I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the
world is just not good enough either.

H. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and
provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the
hospital.

I. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home.

J. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group
of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to
extinguish the flames, thus saving you, your family, and your belongings.

K. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or
prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will
come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.

L. This, all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping
and pillaging the residents, Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell
phones and computers. How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?

Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.

Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has
ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its
citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who
do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the
country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.

I know, I know. What about the president w ho took us into war and has no plan to
get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this
the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The
president who cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the
same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping
all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks, the commander in
chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?

Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news
affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for
yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you
upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it
because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind
every day. Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have
volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is
currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to
refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an 'other than
honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a "dishonorable" discharge after
a few days in the brig.

So, why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans?

Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds it leads, and they
specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts.
How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this
and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when
criticized, try to defend their actions by 'justifying' them in one way or
another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O. J. Simpson to write
a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it
this way......Insane!

Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of
your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as country. There is
exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth
and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and
appreciative.' 'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides,
flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another,
and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a
good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'

Jay Leno

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