Thursday, November 30, 2006
One week in L.A. has taught me
two things. The roads are packed
with shoppers. The other is
people shop and mostly
they shop at Wal-mart. If anyone
has been reading this blog will know
I am strongly opposed to the big "W".
My wifes family mentioned shopping at
the evil giant or Sams at least a dozen
times.
What about economics, workers
rights and the future of our society ?
Most importantly, contemplate your own
ethical responsibilities.
People of conscience don't shop at Wal-Mart.
They know the cost is too great.
read:
OrangePolitics.org : Reasons not to shop at Wal-Mart
posted by txpoollover, November 30, 2006 15:31 | link | comments
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Shoppers the really big shopping days are
coming up. Remember stay away from
the big box retailers. Better yet, don't shop.
Oh well... I'll be shopping in L.A. this
weekend. My wife Anet and I are driving
from Fort Worth to L.A. We'll have some
really big news to announce soon.
Keep on the sunny side and we'll be
back Monday. Adios ~ MK
I wish you a happy Thanksgiving and
spend it well and enjoy your time with
your families. ~ Anet
posted by txpoollover, November 21, 2006 22:36 | link | comments
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Boxer plans Senate hearings on global warming
By Margaret Talev
McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON - Automakers and manufacturers, beware: There's a new environmental policy boss in town, she scowls a lot, and two of her favorite phrases are "global warming" and "extensive hearings."
The Democrats' coming takeover of Congress is expected to feel pressure for policy change on a number of fronts, from Iraq to taxes, but the starkest change may come at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, when Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., will surrender the gavel to Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. Her appointment was announced Tuesday, but won't take effect until January.
Inhofe rejects a wide scientific consensus that human use of fossil fuels is largely responsible for catastrophic climate change, calling it "the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people." He's accused environmental activists of exploiting people's fears to raise money. And he's blocked legislation aimed at curbing global warming.
Boxer, in contrast, is a fiercely liberal environmental activist. She has railed against Inhofe, crusaded for cleaner drinking water and led wilderness protection efforts in her home state and for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Her likely counterparts in the House of Representatives - Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., incoming chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., of the Resources Committee - are less sympathetic to environmentalists. Dingell's constituents include the auto industry, and Rahall's include the coal industry. Then too, of course, George W. Bush remains president, and he's not exactly a global-warming crusader, either.
But Boxer said Tuesday that starting in January, her priority will be to begin "a very long process of extensive hearings" on global warming.
"I think there ought to be a global-warming bill that looks at all the contributors to carbon-dioxide emissions," she said. She cited California's legislation requiring automakers to reduce emissions as "an excellent role model."
Boxer also wants to boost the cleanup of Superfund toxic-waste sites by reinstating "polluter pays" fines, which lapsed under the Bush administration, and increase oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Inhofe couldn't be reached for comment; Boxer said he'd called to wish her well.
Melinda Pierce, a lobbyist for the Sierra Club, cheered the coming change, saying Inhofe had been bad for the environment and that Boxer is an activist hero. But with a bare 51-49 Democrat majority in the next Senate and Bush in the White House, Pierce said, "We have no illusions that there's going to be some comprehensive global-warming bill signed by the president." Instead, she said, Boxer will likely "set an agenda and make modest gains for a time in 2009 when we have a new president."
Hank Cox of the National Association of Manufacturers said his group "will certainly have our door open," although he said Boxer "does represent a tougher stand on environmental issues than we've had in the past, and we can potentially see where there's going to be more vigorous debate."
"If you're going to make these assumptions about what is causing global warming, the whole world needs to participate together," Cox said. "The Chinese are opening a new coal-fired power plant every week, and within a few years they will pass us in terms of carbon-dioxide emissions. For the U.S. to impose severe, expensive economic restraints on our own economy, while the Chinese ignore it, would not have any appreciable impact on total global emissions."
posted by txpoollover, November 15, 2006 20:34 | link | comments
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
An honest man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a Busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even Though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.
door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting
officer was waiting with her personal effects.
were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in Front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. "I noticed the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Follow Me to
Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian Fish emblem on the trunk. Naturally, I assumed you had stolen the car."
Priceless!!
posted by txpoollover, November 14, 2006 17:00 | link | comments
Monday, November 13, 2006
What angers you the most?
I get really angry when I see people run red lights,
and driving fast is normal in Fort Worth, Texas.
Slow Down shoppers. Take a longer lunch
Arrive late. Just Slow Down! It save fuel and
it saves lives. Take the quiz, I scored 90 (safe driver)
FUEL FOR THOUGHT
By Gordon Dickson
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
A road-rage quiz
You may be more prone to road rage than you think, even if you're a courteous driver.
Try taking the 32-question test at www.roadragers.com. While there, check out the list of reported road-rage incidents in Fort Worth. It may make you think twice about confronting a fellow driver -- who may be a nut case.
posted by txpoollover, November 13, 2006 18:04 | link | comments
Saturday, November 11, 2006
This week, the American people overwhelmingly rejected Wal-Mart’s anti-family, anti-worker agenda and voted for a new direction for America.
Now, join our first-ever national strategy conference call to learn what’s next.
http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/feature/conferencecall/
For over 3 years now I have been railing
against the evil Mal-wart .No true
patriot will shop at the evil giant.
They are huge Republican supporters.
The goods sold are inferior , made in
Chinese child labor sweat shops.
The wages are paid are the lowest.
They close up entire towns and run
out established local businesses.
see this film:
Walmart - High Cost of Low Prices
If you want real value and the highest
quality, best price, shop Costco
read this : Why Costco Blows Away Wal-Mart - Great prices, great selection, and employees paid as much as 40 percent more than at Sam's Club, Wal-Mart's warehouse counterpart.
posted by txpoollover, November 11, 2006 16:44 | link | comments
Friday, November 10, 2006
What next?
911 truth?
911Proof
Proof that 9/11 was an inside job.
Excellent site for newcomers.
Prison? Firing Squad is a just dessert.
Impeachment? cast your vote!
MSNBC Should Bush be impeached?
http://www.msnbc. msn.com/id/ 10562904/
posted by txpoollover, November 10, 2006 15:35 | link | comments
Watch : Comedy Central: Shows - The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
and Comedy Central: Shows - The Colbert Report - Videos - Most Recent
Outside of Free Speech TV it's the only place for TV news and it's a hoot.
Colbert bids a heartfelt (read: scandal-ridden) farewell to the Republican majority of 1994-2006. I think I speak for all us when I say, you won't be missed.
posted by txpoollover, November 10, 2006 15:27 | link | comments
Thursday, November 09, 2006
The election has shown that we
may still have a chance at a true
Democracy in America. My hope
is we can eliminate the neo-cons,
and silence the right wing of the
Democratic party. My hope is a
country more representative of
the politics of Vermonts newly
elected Senator Bernie Sanders .
Read news about Rummy's replacement:
Bev Harris: New Defense Secretary Gates Was Director Of Voting Company I don't know about you, but I'd rather use a paper, pencil, and count by hand at the polling place than have former CIA director Robert Gates fooling around with my vote. But that's just me.
11-8-06: Rumsfeld replacement (Robert Gates) was director of voting company
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld will resign, reportedly to be replaced by former CIA director Robert Gates. Did you know that Robert Gates was involved in the voting machine industry?
posted by txpoollover, November 09, 2006 19:02 | link | comments
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
WE ARE NOW SEEING THE BEGINNING
OF THE END OF THE NEO-CONS.
Huge losses, by Dems here in Texas and
other red states, tells me the election theft
and manipulation is alive and well here
in the Lone Star State. Elsewhere the people
are taking our country back!
read:
We Are Better than Our Leaders
We the people have won!
The real winner in the November 7 election is the grassroots voter
protection movement.
That the well-oiled, well-funded Rove/Bush theft machine lost control
of the US House and the Senate likely to come.
Read more:
http://www.freepress.org/departments/display/19/2006/2236
The leadership of the Bush administration and the Republican party are cheaters. Please read a partial litany of their cheating below
posted by txpoollover, November 08, 2006 14:03 | link | comments
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Today is election day for midterm elections.
We have this last chance to take control
of our government. Sadly a mere
25 to 30% will vote today.
The Diebold machines are hacked and
the election will likely be stolen again.
read : The BRAD BLOG and Black Box Voting
Vote and lets hope exit polling will
give us an insurmountable lead.
Work like you don't need the money,
dance dance dance like there's nobody
watching, love like you'll never get hurt,
and vote like your life depends on it,
it has to come from the heart if you
want it to work.
It is sad, and maddening that we
are not a politically involved nation.
We have so many false and
inaccurate sources of news that even the
left- wing gatekeepers are propaganda tools
for the Grand Old Pedophile party.
The only true source of the news is here
on the Internet and only from a few such as:
OpEdNews.Com Progressive, Tough Liberal News and Opinion Home Page
| "Einnews is one of the best progressive sites on the web. |
The only thing close to real news is :
Democracy Now!: radio and TV news
You can hear Amy Goodman on-line and
at : Freespeech Network: Home of Free Speech TV and Free Speech Online ...
and on : Link TV - Your connection to the world
The news the networks won't tell you:
These stations are only available on :
DISH Network Free Satellite TV and Installation .
Stop watching Corporate T.V. and cable. The other
satellite station is owned by right wing media
mogul Rupert Murdoch owner of Fox news,
or as I say Faux News.
VOTE DEMOCRAT TODAY! our democracy
depends on it. Our lives depend on true
Democracy Now! ~ M.K.
Americans have the right to vote.
Read your rights and other voter
assistance information at :
| The nonpartisan Election Protection 365 program is committed to protecting the right to vote and ensuring fair elections. |
posted by txpoollover, November 07, 2006 07:40 | link | comments
Saturday, November 04, 2006
The last 3 elections have been stolen.
We have a Dictator and his puppets running
our government. So you don't believe it?
read: Barnes & Noble.com - Books: Fooled Again, by Mark Crispin Miller ...
read: Rolling Stone : Was the 2004 Election Stolen?
Read more:
http://www.freepress.org/departments/display/19/2006/2212
What can you do?
read this from wife of Texas Attorney General candidate
David Van Os, Democrat for Texas Attorney General
Here are few suggestions on how to AVOID problems at the VOTING
POLLS--- and what to do if a problem arises.
1.) Vote now and make sure your vote gets counted.
2.) Always file a complaint in writing on the spot---with the
Election Judge and write down names of witnesses.
3.) Also file a complaint at the local Elections division of your
county seat.
4.) Call your local Democratic party office.
5.) Call local and statewide candidates to inform them and ask for
their help.
6.) Call any talk-show radio shows and tell them to tell
people/voters to be very aware and very careful when voting.
7.) Call the Media/ talk to the political writers and send electronic
messages to them. (SAVE copy of message with date & time)
8.) Warn others before they go in to vote (be nice and try not to
scare them)
9.) Be aware and cautious when voting to avoid these problems---like
now you see it and now you don't. (not good)
10.) Send a letter to the Editor---and demand a paper ballot next
election. Get involved in your party and voter rights organizations.
*****DOCUMENT ANY AND ALL COMPLAINTS IN WRITING/SAVE DATE AND TIME OF
CORRESPONDENCE. ALSO DOCUMENT NAMES OF WITNESSES, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS
AND EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR FUTURE HEARINGS *****"DOCUMENT", "DOCUMENT",
"DOCUMENT"!!!!
P.S.--- Keep the faith, there is still hope for a true democracy and
hope is on the way.
Seriously, I will pass your message below to all the candidates listed
below.
This is serious and a most critical problem and a true injustice to the
people---
I'll be back in touch with you---
In Unity and with love,
Rachel Barrios-Van Os
tonight on HBO
http://www.salon. com/ent/tv/ review/2006/ 11/02/hacking/ print.html
"Hacking Democracy"
On Tuesday, 40 percent of voters will cast
ballots on electronic touch-screens. If you're
not worried already about the dangers of
paperless voting, this HBO documentary will blow your mind.
read this from the editor of TV News Lies .ORG
http://hellointhere.motime.com/1162662969#617986
posted by txpoollover, November 04, 2006 17:38 | link | comments
