Have you ever heard of Tim Hawkins? He does some pretty funny stuff and this video is a great song parody about how much the government takes (and takes). The only thing that would make the video better is to see Tim in a pair of apple bottom jeans. Notice that he doesn’t point the finger at any one political party because most of them seem to be in it for themselves. Another case for why government needs to be paired down a bit.
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Cpt. Steven Edward Pearce(Ret.)
What is a hero? U.S. Army Captain John Williams was quoted recently in the June 2010 Special Edition of The Stars and Stripes article called “In Search Of Heroes” described it this way: “If it goes down and if you’re in (a bad situation), these guys are not going to stop trying to help you out, even if it means getting killed.” Steven Edward Pearce is a hero.
While serving in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force Steve Pearce received three personal military decorations for heroism. The Distinguished Flying Cross and two Air Medal’s. In addition to those he also received 2 Air Force Expeditionary Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Philippines Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Device, Air Force Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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We purchase health insurance because we want to make sure that we can afford to pay our health bills. Sometimes, though, we forget that certain things could be covered. I had a dental procedure covered once under health insurance because it could affect my overall health. Things such as acne cleanser or acne treatment may also be covered if approved by your doctor. If you are in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor if it can be covered and if you can see a specialist.
I recently had to spend time at my local Social Seurity Office to get a replacement card for my daughter. We sat there for an hour before we were called. We saw many others who were looking for social security disability get turned away because they did not have the correct documents. The system just seems a little backwards. Forms that could have been completed online and submitted before coming to the office had to be handwritten. One mistep and you had to come back.
While any previous Presidents may have been looking for a natural cure for hair loss or how much the presidency has aged them, President Obama is keeping his youthful appearance. This may be due to the fact as of November 2009 (just 11 months on the job), Obama has played 25 golf games. You might be thinking that this isn’t that many, but his predecessor, George W. Bush played 25 golf games in his entire two term presidency.
Bush decide to quit playing golf in August 2003:
I don’t want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander in chief playing golf. I feel I owe it to the families to be in solidarity as best I can with them. And I think playing golf during a war just sends the wrong signal.
Bush was sometmes criticized for playing golf, while Obama gets a free ticket.
Part of the new health care plan calls for a Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. Previously, people with pre-existing conditions were sometimes denied insurance or offered plans with very high premiums. Often they would search for some sort of medical assistance program that would help with medical costs.
The new plan aims to provide an affordable health care option to individuals that have pre-existing medical conditions and have not had health insurance for six months.
This Weeks Post Was Suggested & Written By Mary Ann
Corporal Rodolfo P. Hernandez
Company G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team
Cpl. Hernandez, a member of Company G, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. On May 31, 1951 near Wontong-ni, Korea his platoon, in defensive positions on Hill 420, came under ruthless attack by a numerically superior and fanatical hostile force, accompanied by heavy artillery, mortar, and machine gun fire which inflicted numerous casualties on the platoon.
His comrades were forced to withdraw due to lack of ammunition but Cpl. Hernandez, although wounded in an exchange of grenades, continued to deliver deadly fire into the ranks of the onrushing assailants until a ruptured cartridge rendered his rifle inoperative. Immediately leaving his position, Cpl. Hernandez rushed the enemy armed only with rifle and bayonet. Fearlessly engaging the foe, he killed 6 of the enemy before falling unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds but his heroic action momentarily halted the enemy advance and enabled his unit to counterattack and retake the lost ground. For his actions on that day, Cpl. Hernandez was awarded the distinguished Medal Of Honor on April 21, 1052. The indomitable fighting spirit, outstanding courage, and tenacious devotion to duty clearly demonstrated by Cpl. Hernandez reflect the highest credit upon himself, the infantry, and the U.S. Army.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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If you operate a motor vehicle, you need auto insurance. Auto insurance provides you some protection when you are in an accident, if someone is injured or it property is damaged. Before auto insurance became mandatory, the person who was at fault for the accident often incurred 100 percent of the costs including repairs and medical care. These costs could be debilitating.
Now, it is easier than ever to get auto insurance. Whether you need auto insurance in California or New York there are many companies that offer quotes right on the internet. In fact, many people are finding that insurance quotes on the internet save them time and the hassles of contacting an insurance office.
At times, the internet has proven to be a scourge, but it can also be a blessing!
Reinventing yourself as a politician is not like installing a new Kohler kitchen faucet and appliances in a kitchen renovation. Sometimes you can’t make changes a third time. Take a look at Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter. Specter thought he could switch parties and ride the popularity of Barack Obama. But Specter didn’t count on one thing – Obama’s popularity went on the decline.
Flip floppng is never a good thing for a candidate. Mitt Romney took a hit as a presidential candidate last year for his apparent change of heart on abortion and other candidates do have had their words used against them. Unfortunately, there are always times when changing your opinion can be a good thing.
Will LGBT couples be looking shopping for wedding favors again? Final arguments were held in the lawsuit that is attempting to overturn Proposition 8 passed in California last year that banned gay marriages. Many believe that U.S. District Court Chief Judge Vaughn Walker will find the Proposition unconstitutional.
Interestingly, where does this leave Bisexual couples? Polygamy has long been avoided as an issue with the LGBT since this could cause additional problems with passing gay marriage laws. However, will marriage soon be between two men and one women or two women and one man? Only time will tell.
