Our country is in good hands! Hallelujah!!

It's amazing what wonderful ideas can be expressed when not clouded by years of animosity. That goes as much for the Lowerys and the Buchanans of the world. Thanks for your excellent contribution to the blogs. I hope everyone reads it

Please everyone, repeat after me. Obama is NOT our first Black President. He is half Black and half White raised by his White family becasue his Black Daddy left his A$$. If anything he is mostly white, Now I am not so sure that I want to take that claim. And remember that when he fails, as all Presidents do from time to time, and he will. And when that happens who are all you Blacks gonna blame then (the VP). They are gonna make mistakes. We are all human.

BUT my case is get off your butt about the rasicm. I do not own slaves. I have never owned slaves. I have hired whites, blacks, browns, yellows, and sometime greens. I am offended by Rev. Lowerys prayer. He is a racists from way back.

Now back to my soap box, Diva, Sniffles5, David's Mom, and Main Stream, if you don't like Fayette County, go back to Clayton or Henry, where ever. And if you don't like the USA, then where ever, pick one. We really don't want you here and we are really tired of your Black (yes, I said it) holier than all opinions.

OK, say it BUT Jo Anne we have a Black President now - you can't say that. OOHH Yes I can, He is 1/2 White And 1/2 Black raised by the Whites.......

Don't play me, you bit##es.

We tired of y'all being all uppity!

LOL

Joanne, where are you from? Haven't you ever heard of the 1/64 rule?

BTW: I'm not leaving yet. This place is too entertaining.

BTW II: We get to blame Bush and Cheney for the next year or so.

I hope there are consequences.

I expect some people to just spontaneously combust at some point.

No consequences here though. It is what it is. Who cares really?

from a piece of junk, time-delayed, government monitored phone from far away places. This is a serious foul! And to think, S LINDSEY dared me to dig this up sense our government has "better things to do" than to snoop on men and their women :s

When I've gone overseas and called back, I've made it a point to go into excruciating detail about my opinions of the previous government. I hope they got the extended transcripts.

It's going to amaze people what they've been doing. It's going to come out. It's already starting.

Because, at times, I need someone to laugh at. And it keeps me from kicking my dogs. You are hilarious! That means you are funny,
And not in a Ted Haggard kind of way.

At any rate, this sentence perfectly sums up your ability to grasp concepts and express your opinions effectively:

Jo Anne, starring in the sequel: "Don't play me"
"And remember that when he fails, as all Presidents do from time to time, and he will."

Dica, oh did I say dica, I meant dike or dick, sorry again I meant diva. YOU ARE wrong, go away. I mean now just go away.

Or not; suits me fine

you know where you can go? Let me guess for you? Back to Clayton County and get food stamps.

Tell us how you really feel. Brace yourself for the libtard wrath and how you are in the minority. Maybe so, but its still the majority here in the South.

Every generation needs a revolution. It is time for ours!

I really don't mind.... I have spent my life as white. I will always be the underdog. We will prevail. I have a DREAM.

Are you disavowing now?

Oh I do have Indian "up in me" but I also have German, Irish, and English. I will speak of "all that is up in me." How bout the President is he 1/2 Black and 1/2 White?. ADMIT IT. That's what I'm talking about. Grow the f up DIVA and all you rest. I don't care if you are white, brown, black, green or yellow. I have NOT heard you speak up. Are you ashamed? HUTCH, you too. Hutch said I named a people that were white and male. I am about sick and tired of this bs. Then you guys should have the balls to stand up. Tell us who you are, you race, if you are male or female. Even so, if you are Democrate (Did I spell it wrong, sorry) or Republican. If you can't tell who you are and where you are from and you aren't gonna STAND up for it then Get OUT. Yes, my capitals mean I am yelling.

Madam,

Please close your bedroom door no one wishes to know who is up in you and may I also suggest that you wash your mouth out with soap it may help your foul language problem.

Oh this is good...very entertaining - someone pass the popcorn please

Yup, you pegged me JoAnne, I'm a "backwoods" black man...good luck with that.

Ok here it goes, bear with me as it's hard to type this standing up, I've been grown up since I joined the Navy. Up Up Up, ok I spoke up as I'm standing up, can you hear me now? I be white, well not really white, sort of off white if you know what I mean. In the summer I lean more towards brown, is this helping you Jo? I must have the nads, I have a child, and I don't identify with any political party per se as I find both of them at times hateful and too set in their ways.BTW you did spell it wrong. I am hutch, born in Germany, raised in Riverdale, 20 years in Jonesboro, and 6 years and some change in Fayetteville, hope this helps you Jo. Also Jo, I didn't say you named "a" people, I said you named "some" who were white and male, there is a difference. If this BS as you put it bothers you so much, I would suggest a different pastime that's not so likely to make you pop a vein.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

If that Indian stays "up in" you for more than four hours, you may need to seek immediate medical attention as this could be a serious side effect. If the Indian, the German, the Irish, and the English are "all up in you" at the same time .... well, all I can say is - WOW !!

Now if they go in order, I don't even want to know where the English went. I wonder if the Indians name is Kaw-Liga?

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Thanks for the much needed humor. First time I've laughed in months.
Now I’ve got to go find that bottle of glass cleaner so I can clean the coffee off my monitor.

Did you make it back home?
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No,

We laid Wulfman to rest yesterday in NC.
Linda collapsed at the ceremony and is now hospitalized. She may have had a stroke we are awaiting test results.

We were planning on having a memorial service in Atlanta for Wulfman but now I don’t know if it’s going to be possible.

Our family just can’t seem to get a break.

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Wulf. My thoughts and prayers are with her, and all of your family.
I'll miss Mr. Wulfman.

Tug

I don't know you personally - and can't even begin to know the pain of what you and your family are experiencing. Sincere prayers continue - you and your family are truly loved.

Thank you.

I’m not much of a blogger I just decided to spend a little time on line today just to get my mind off of the issues at hand.

I have no words for you except we're here for you and the family.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Cyclist and Hutch,

Thank you

As hutch said, if you need anything let us know.
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Check your e-mail.

I can't wait!
People with vulgar Indians up in them, bartenders, vulgarities, thinks Obama is half black: people--He is 5% black, 50% white, and 45% Cleopatra (brown Arab). Not that it makes any difference! (Seinfeld).

He is no John Lewis!

Now, as to coffee. I prefer Cuban Rum and diet Pepsi (one), but will try one of those $1.50 Starbucks, providing I can have it at home and not with this bunch!

I will try to record the meeting for my book, if I guess right.

Lord let us know if you're coming, 'cause if you do we'll need a much larger table with all you guys.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Take me for a fool? Scratch that!

I will record however if I guess right.

If I took you for a fool it would be a promotion for you.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Thanks. You always cheer me up and make me laugh.

Check out our new buddy Jo Anne, I think the beaver has had a sex change.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

It could be. I never can tell who the doubles are until someone points out the similarities.

Have a good day. Are you busy with the Hutchettes band stuff or do you have the day off?

This weekend is open, next Thursday and Friday will be in Savannah for a concert for the Georgia Music Educators Assoc, FCHS Wind Ensemble, FMS Symphonic Band and Whitewater's band. The bands submit music anonymously and then GMEA picks a few to play. Our county is truly Band Land.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Congrats to her and you. You know what they say "no rest for the wicked"...or the good guys in this case. It has to be tough having a talented kid, she's going to keep you busy and young.

Do you want to go into work for me today? You wouldn't have to write the control instructions backwards anymore. Just put everything into the computer and talk to the planes. What do you think? I could have the day off? Yeah, I don't blame you... Have a good day.

by a bunch of retarded liberals? Wow! What would that make YOU?

Should we apologize for running up the score?

Let me begin by saying the I have not addressed any blogger by name when referencing libtards and twice now you are the only one who has responded. As far as butt kicking, you are correct. The GOP definetly took one the deserved it. Unfortunately the outcome of the bloodbath was for the Country that I love, the Country that I have shed blood for, the Country that I have had my blood shed for has been taken over by a gentleman who is not fit to do my taxes. I have never been a great fan of Bush Jr. but he won and atleast had some qualifications. Now, don't try and race bait me on this topic or call me names. The liberals won, but at what price to our Country? Now, do want to debate Gitmo?

1. Sorry that I didn't ignore your "libtard" comment hurled at absolutely no one

2. Let's do Gitmo over a late night latte. I'm doing heavy cream with caramel drizzle.

GITMO 101: If you say a group of detainees are "known bad actors" and "terrorists" like VP Cheney liked to say, that implies you have EVIDENCE of this; that you aren't just making stuff up.

If you, then, have to release over 100 people because you actually have no evidence that they ever did anything wrong, your "they are bad people" argument becomes hollow.

And the coup de grace,

If a lifelong republican judge says we've tortured prisoners in our care, our "lighthouse for democracy" reputation is struck a severe blow that will require years to recover from.

What say you?

I'm choosing a small bowl of ice cream. Gitmo.... Let me begin by saying that one of Bush's downfalls as I see it was his administrations gross failure to set limits. The prisoners at Gitmo should have processed a long time ago. I guess the main question I have for you is, Do you consider the terrorist attacks on 9-11 an act of war or a criminal act?

I see the attacks as an act of war. I was at ground zero a couple of days after the attack. I got a first hand view of the devastation, towers still burning, people with pictures of their loved ones standing at the fence. This event for me is not something abstract only viewed on TV. So, I do not care if during war we are a "lighthouse for democracy". If one shred of vital information was obtained at Gitmo that kept you and me safe since, then for me it was worth it. What many people fail to understand is that since the beginning of time, the people in the middle east have been killing each other. They understand this concept better than we do. We as Americans have always viewed ourselves as the good guys. We come over and kick butt then turn around and rebuild the same area. This type of thinking does not apply. The shutting down of Gitmo is an enormous mistake for the safety of our Country.

Now, if it was a criminal act then by all means lets put them in the criminal justice system.

How do you view it?

9/11 an act of war? Okay, by what country? When you have international, non-state sponsored terrorists, who do you declare war on? Who, then, signs the surrender agreement? 9/11 imagery, though tragic, does not provide a country to declare war on. The images of ground zero are much like OKC and the Alfred P. Murrah building. Both terrorist acts. Neither by state-sponsored entities. 9/11 was an act of war by Al Qaeda, yet that has not much to do about Gitmo. Gitmo has far more than al qaeda members. And if we are a country of laws, we can not act lawlessly. If you create more terrorists than you kill, you will never win a war against terrorists. Israel has learned this lesson over and over and over again. I want us to be smarter.

I agree that there are more than al quack pot members at Gitmo. However, we have been afforded the luxury of not having regular terrorist attacks in part because of information obtained at Gitmo. The hatred of America is not confined to only one middle east country. Smarter is not the issue here, you can not negotiate or rationalize with that type of hatred. I may be wrong, we'll see how Obama does at the negotiating table. If he fails, we pay!!

Thanks for the exchanges Diva, have a good night.

The debate is over. We won. Some people in the administration will be lucky not to be tried for war crimes. If I were them I'd be seriously concerned about any travel to Europe.

The Democratic party or the US? Travel to Europe...travel here in the US may be just as hazardous. This is what I want from your brothers in the administration, keep my family and this Country safe. The economy will turn around. Jeff, can you guys do this??

The US won because the Democrats won. And I was referring to members of the past administration being arrested for war crimes if they travel to Europe.

Report: Ex-Gitmo detainee joins al-Qaida in Yemen

Too bad barry plans to close Gitmo without a plan on what to do with the prisoners. We know that the dem crackpot Murtha will take them in Pennsylvania, but it's just a matter of time before they are back plotting to kill more innocent people.

Thanks for putting our country in danger, barry. Predictable move for a typical, bedwetting, pathetic, piece of trash liberal scumbag.

"Predictable move for a typical, bedwetting, pathetic, piece of trash liberal scumbag."

Gee, Fred. Are prisons no longer suitable for dangerous people? What are we going to do with you when you finally act out your fantasies? Hmmm?

Actually Obama's people are going to take at least a year to figure out how to clean up the awful mess that Bush left for him.

And it was your guy who let Al-Shihri go. Never tried him, never even charged him with anything. Just another screw up in a long, long line of them by the guy that you've so eagerly supported. Do you even realize how ironic it is that you post a link to a story about how Bush did exactly what you're accusing Obama of maybe doing sometimes in the future and using that abysmal failure to call Obama outrageous names?

"However, under a heading describing reasons for Shihri's possible release from Guantánamo, the documents say he claimed that he traveled to Iran "to purchase carpets for his store in Riyadh." They also say that he denied any knowledge of terrorists or association with any, and that he "related that if released, he would like to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wherein he would reunite with his family."
"The detainee stated he would attempt to work at his family's furniture store if it is still in business," the documents said.

No reason to try him, no reason to hold him.

The guys that are left in gitmo are the dangerous ones - barry and his crew know it. But they owe Move-on.org for the election, so they have to appease them somehow, I guess.

to hold him and no reason to try him then why was he held in a gulag for three years?

The boys at the gun club call him "Mr. Dumas"

Guantanamo Case Files in Disarray

This is just too much. We had 'rules'/ guidelines regarding detention of persons who would harm our country - even if they were not 'soldiers'. This could have been handled correctly under the 'Rule of Law' and our Constitution. I'm reminded of Nixon's line: If the President does it - it's legal. Sad.

*Ahem*

That I jus stole that like you left the keys in it!!!!

You wouldn't be trying to race bait me would ya?

Guess what, half the people you just went off on are white, not to mention male. I've never seen any of them say they didn't like Fayete, but if you can prove me wrong, go for it.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I guess I should be sorry but they act like backwards Blacks. There I said it AGAIN.

If you ran for anything, I'd vote the Hutch Cyclist ticket; with Tug Sec of State! Hope you and the family are well!

ps: Why does it seem everyone is going crazy around us? Shootin black churches, abusing their wives, shootin locals, fighting with their kids physically? What are we gonna do with these folks, man?

That's just you guy's in PTC, us people in fayettedale are mo' civilized then that, we's just be's doing a little robbing's over here.

I yam what I yam....Popeye

I seem to have more than "whiteness" in common with this guy. On reading his piece, I, too, found myself "fighting the urge to throw up."

This piece reads like satire--or the work of an adolescent. Look, in particular, at his "three point plan" at the conclusion. Are you sure it's for real?

What color is the sky in your world, Professor Manis?

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Jeeves to the Rescue

If Manis wants to lump himself in with the racist whites, that is his preogative. They are, I believe, in the minority in this country even though they are the ones that get the attention and are in the news. I have nothing to get over, in the context of race. Neither do my children. What is "truly a block to unity" is this assumption that hasn't "changed".

Professor at a college... hmmm my guess liberal.. Most of academia comes from the hate America first crowd... so hate your own race could only be next...
I am white and I was raised by a BLACK FAMILY.. and to be called a racist just because I am white well needless to say "Just pisses me off".. 99% of the White people I know... have never even made an off-color joke about blacks.. Have we discussed issues in the black community.. yes, as well as, the Jewish, Muslum and white communities..
Mr. Manis needs to take a real hard look at himself.. he obviously has some dark secrets he is keeping in the closet.. me thinks he doth protest too much..

Discrimination in any form is WRONG.. Just because some have done wrong in the past does not color all for the future.. I and many others are simply tired of having a past which NONE OF US had anything to do with throwed in our collective faces..
Minorities (read Black)need to get over blaming the "white guy" for their issues.. When ever anyone attempts to point out where the trouble lies.. if they are white.. they are yelled down and called racist.. if they are black ie.. Bill Cosby they are yelled down and called uncle tom's...
White America has just elected a Black President.. it is time for the agitators to sit down shut up and enjoy the ride that they helped build... I realize that a lot of their power is derived from keeping us divided, but it is time to stop the rhetoric.

I agree. The jig really is up for these professional race warlords (at least it should be). I was disgusted and offended to see the race pimp Lowery indict an entire race of people at the annointing...um, I mean inauguration.

Good grief!!! Enough is enough.

I have watched all week as thin-skinned, oh so sensitive souls have expressed outrage at one line in an otherwise wonderful prayer.

I listened to Rev. Lowery's prayer. I read it again later. I thought that maybe he should have rephrased the part about whites getting it right. But it was no big deal. I smiled and went on with my life.

Some of you seem to have a great deal of guilt and hostility to deal with. You seem to look for any opportunity to scream "race card" and go on about how injured and hurt you are by a few words.

Please can we just move on.

"But it was no big deal. I smiled and went on with my life."

You are assuming that these folks have a life. I was offended to. Had to let it be known so I wasn't guilty by my silence. Give folks their time to grieve. On a side note, I was watching Fox the other day, for no good reason, and I couldn't help but notice that it is like a forum for the losing team. They were showcasing Dana "No one can run a business like me" Fiorino of all people! And Michelle Malkin for good measure.

Like I said. Let them grieve. Let them have their time.....

here amazes me.

I still believe part of the subconscious angst is because gold looks so much better on dark skin.

"I can't wait until tomorrow, because I become more lovable every day."

I need to start wearing depends before I read your stuff! Dang, man! EXCELLENT!

Less than 1% of the white population had ancestors that were responsible for slavery. My ancestors were still in Germany.

I have nothing to feel guilty about or apologize for. How many of the warring tribes in Africa have made restitution for what their ancestors did?? The crime of selling rival tribes to be slaves??

I'm sick of dealing with the hate directed at an entire race of people for the sins of a few. I'm really sick of trying to appease people who use the race card to get a free pass through life.

Just who was it who allowed military men when they returned from WWII to have to sit on the back of the bus; drink from an inferior water fountain; go to the back door of a restaurant; - must have been those irresponsible black people. Who was it that didn't allow 'black' folks to vote in the south until 1964? I guess the civil rights movement was just a waste of time, because every American has always been treated with respect in our country. We should take the Jim Crow laws out of our history books - but wait - maybe they were the 'legacy' of slavery - for which no one is responsible. Let's really move on - and stop the tired rhetoric of 'I never owned slaves'. WE KNOW! But since no one was responsible for the Jim Crow laws - and/or segregation de jure or de facto - no need for any apology to anyone. Rest easy. All are absolved. Those who have achieved more than most Americans - white or black - do not consider themselves victims - but survivors; citizens of a great country; and when given the opportunity, can serve with great honor. It wasn't 'white' people who allowed/supported Jim Crow - it was our country. Our country should apologize - not just 'white' people. We, Americans, allowed a great unjust law to discriminate against brother Americans. Let's hope we never do it again.

It is a "TIRED PIECE OF RHETORIC!!! It wasn't ME that "allowed military men when they returned from WWII to have to sit on the back of the bus; drink from an inferior water fountain; go to the back door of a restaurant; - must have been those irresponsible black people. Who was it that didn't allow 'black' folks to vote in the south until 1964..." But it was ME, that asked my Mom why she had to serve blacks at the take-out window and it was ME that thought it was wrong way back in the 60's!!! Come on, DAvid LOW-ery's Mom, it's HISTORY. And not all of us ALLOWED it to happen---it just happpened. And NOW we have a bi-racial person occupying the White House. Looks like that horrid, unfair America EVOLVED.

. . .there were many of all colors that saw what was wrong - and many in the '60's who took steps to not allow it to happen. It amazes me that those who personally claim that they did all they could during those times - feel no problem saying I'M SORRY THAT HAPPENED'. I'm tired of the rhetoric of I DIDN'T OWN SLAVES or I DIDN'T KNOW THE CAMPS FOR THE JAPANESE WERE SO TERRIBLE - as an answer to the mistakes our country has made. . .but thanks for your sincere input. And thanks for asking your mom about serving 'blacks' in their allowed place. (There were places in the south where we could eat - that were owned by 'whites' - but I really understand that was the way it was. No one is blaming YOU. True, it's history - and I lived it. It's my history - and I'm so appreciative of those who lived it with me and have the courage today to say, 'I'm sorry' instead of I DIDN'T OWN SLAVES.

EVERYONE is tired of rhetoric.

I think everyone the world over feels bad about the holocaust, feels bad about slavery, especially all of the slavery and tribal warfare that continues on today in Africa. I think everyone feels bad about the Japanese work camps, about 911. All people feel bad for these terrible events that have occured.

Instead of "rhetoric" that condems whole races of people, let's blame the small few that were responsible for these incidents. I think ALL of the previously mentioned incidents are terrible. I do not feel guilty and I won't apologize for any of my ancestors they weren't here. Everyone is tired of hate/shame/blame rhetoric. The rhetoric that expects every white man to apologize for a small few is turning many hearts hard and cynical.

Instead of licking wounds from the past let's embrace our country, all barriers are gone now. Let's celebrate together.

I think we are definitely on the same page here - except for one issue. White people are not the only ones in this country to have responsibility for its actions - past, present, or future. Aren't we all Americans? This is the point that so many fail to recognize - so I'll just say it plain. Whites are not the only ones to blame - so why are you taking all of the blame because some minorities have also missed the point. Barriers will not be gone until all Americans realize that those actions were done by OUR COUNTRY. Until we are ready to accept this truth - this 'race' conversation will continue to raise its head. It's taken almost 3 years for the participants in this discussion to even get this close to this 'truth'. The rhetoric should not condemn just one group of Americans - just like the historical election of Obama is not the work of just one group of Americans - it took all of us working together to reach this point. I think that those (black and white) 40 and over are the ones who have taken the rhetoric of blame/shame/hate to heart - and are having the most difficulty getting over it. My children and my grandchildren have truly moved on. Are we ready to admit that our country made a mistake and did not live up to the words found in our Constitution? I think we're much closer to it now - and no one needs to hear 'I wasn't there; I didn't know; my family weren't slave owners, etc., etc., etc. It's not a matter of guilt - it's a matter of wanting to insure that we never go down this slippery slope again with another group of Americans.

"...it's a matter of wanting to insure that we never go down this slippery slope again with another group of Americans."

Does your empathy, and desire for equality for all groups of Americans, also include the gay community?

You betcha! It has been my experience that regardless of whom a person sleeps with/or how he sleeps with them, he can be very ethical in the work place, etc. I just don't feel their sexual preference is any of my business. I detest pedophiles or others who impose themselves on others - homosexual or heterosexual. But denying a person his civil rights due to his sexual preference - which should be private - is wrong, IMO. How do you feel about that?

Isn't that what every man caught with his hand in the cookie jar says? "It just happened?"

"I always knew there was limits to your liberal leanings."

Yes, there are definitely limits to my liberalism. When we were driving through Atlanta on Tuesday, I wanted to shout out the window to the kids acting "gangsta-ish" and tell them to pull their trousers up... "We have a BLACK PRESIDENT"...change is here! Try to be more like him, pull up yer pants up...and why aren't you in school anyway!!!!???"

(btw - sometimes I think you're a closet liberal so we're even! Plus, only men who are in touch with their more "sensitive" side wear spandex )

I try to stay just right of center on political spectrum. You can almost tell that because of my wimpish political views which probably leave some wondering. It's heck being a moderate.

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Cy: I'm a moderate too. Having the wisdom to listen and consider with an open mind an opposing view does NOT make you wimpish...it makes you wise! I just started to read Ron Paul's book "A Foreign Policy of Freedom"....he makes some very good points that have me reconsidering some of my views. That does not make me weak in my convictions - it makes me better able to form opinions based on a variety of informative sources. My friend, you and I are not wimps - we are open minded! Remember, a tree that doesn't bend will break in the stormy wind.

Carbon: I agree, gold does look better on darker skin.

Everyone: We do need to get another coffee meeting together. How about next Saturday? Let me know. Main and Carbon - I expect ya'll to be there, I'd love to meet you.

Peace out!