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What Do You Think?

What is wrong with this world?

I was working on my favorite website ( HTTP://freeadad.com if you should care) and it occurred to me that there is something terribly wrong in cyberspace. If you have a website that uses a name that is not directly related to its subject, topic or function than the search engines use that as a mark aginst you. Well let me bounce this off of you. I have a list of names and can you tell me what the website is about.

Google,yahoo,DMOZ, Ebay, Amazon, the list goes on and on. This is what I think that these places are all about, if I where a search engine

Google- This is an easy one Google is a site for baby toys and cloths.

Yahoo- There is no doubt in my mind that this is a favorite of cowboys all over the world. They have it all from riding gear to saddles everything but the horse!

DMOZ- I cant even guess at this one but I wont go there it just sounds …well wrong.

Ebay- Ships ahoy you land lovers! Find your boat supples in the the calm waters of ebay.

Amazon- Hay its in the name its all about the Amazon with maps to guided trips down the Amazon. You can even get hand crafted gifts right from there Gift shop.

Please dont tell me that I am the only person that sees the irony in this! I get looked down on for my name FreeADad.com by a site called Google! I just think that there is something wrong with the system when DMOZ can decide my websites fate, to some extent.

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Look at the World in a New Way

Lighter Side
She Has Had a Hard Day

She Has Had a Hard Day

I spend a lot of time trying to make people NOT just follow the crowd but instead think for them selves. If I cause one person to question the main stream than I have done my job well. The down side is that I myself seem to be becoming part of the main stream, in some ways. Now don’t get me wrong I still only believe about half of what I hear and none of what I see, but with that becoming popular am I main stream? I don’t think so but what do I know. This morning I got up looked outside to see a foggy and dismal day. The baby was crying, the boys where arguing and all I could think of was that it really is a beautiful day. Before you think that I must have good drugs lets take a close look from my point of view.

The fog was soothing the world in a cloud of almost cotton candy like we are a thousand miles above all the problems of the day. The gray of the fall morning just intensified to the bright green and yellow of the fall leaves. It is a wonderful sight to see if you look at it in the right way.

The baby was crying because she needed some love and attention from her daddy, the feeling that a child loves you should be bottled and give away for all to enjoy. As far as the boys arguing well it has been my experience that brothers that love each other seem to fight the most.

YES it is the start of a beautiful day from my view point, how about yours? Do you only see doom and gloom on the horizon or are you willing to see things in a new way? After all this day will only come once in a life time and it is just as easy to see the good things as it is the bad, it just takes practice.

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How We Drive (me Nuts)

What Do You Think?

On my way into town the other day I had the pleasure of pulling in behind a car with its blinker on. You may think that there is nothing abnormal about that, but they had it on for about 3 miles and than turned the other way. I think that there should be a time sensor on the turn signals to turn them off in a certain amount of time or distance. This idea is not so far fetched, I have it on my motorcycle and it works great. Sometimes I wonder if people realize that there are only a few ways that drivers can communicate with each other.

Turn singles- they tell others if you intend to turn right or left.

Brake Lights- The let other drivers know if you are stopping

Horn- this is really a safety device to get other drivers attention, not a signal that you are pissed. Hand signals- I am referring to the ones for left, right and stop, not the middle finger salute.

Car position- this one is passive communication, you know when a car is next to you and his/her lane is ending that means that they will want over. Pay attention for this one it causes lots of accidents and hard feelings.

Ok now that I have covered the basics lets see if we can all, yes me too, try to be a bit more aware of our surroundings.

You know as I was sitting here reading this it just made me sick to have to go over the basics of driving when it is all covered in the drivers manual. I know that each driver has read it at least once in his or her life to get a drivers license. I am really trying not to be sarcastic or possibly offensive but come on! If you hit the horn while trying to catch your breakfast burrito than you shouldn’t be eating and driving. If you drive with you turn single on because you are on the phone and didn’t notice, then turn the phone off! While we are on the subject of cell phones, texting while driving is just wrong, yes I know you only swerved a little but geez! My personal favorite is the guy, really its mostly men, that is reading the paper while driving. I have to ask how good of a driver do you really think you are! Last but not least is the person that drive with the stereo so loud that I can here it five cars away at 60 miles an hour. Are you deaf or just don’t want to know if there is a fire truck, ambulance or cop coming. Well I tried to be good but I just can’t keep me mouth shut. Let me know what your pet peeve is so I don’t feel so alone.

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Freedom of speech

What Do You Think?

Lets set the record straight I am NOT a sheep. I do not follow the main stream ideas or thoughts. If on the rare occasion someone does agree with me than thats great but if they don’t thats ok too. I don’t judge people on what they think, but others are quick to judge me. I have been called all kinds of names that I don’t care to repeat. I have had my postings flagged, pulled and deleted for reasons that I am never told…….but I am still here. It seems to me that hate e mail is the weapon that most use against me instead of registering a comment.
Lets just get it out in the open, I will respect your opinion if you respect mine! I should have the same rights as you! I only post my opinion and if you don’t agree with me than post a comment. My goal in life is to make people stop and think and not just follow the flock. If you don’t want to think go someplace that agrees with you but please respect my rights.

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What The President Can Do

Election

It seems as if all anyone wants to talk about it the up coming election so I guess that I’m easy to get along with, that is a lie, so we will talk about that. Just some facts that I would like you to remember when you listen to the candidates speak. By the way they are right out of the constitution.

ARTICLE 2
Section 2. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army
and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States,
when called into the actual Service of the United States;
he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer
in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to
the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power
to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States,
except in Cases of impeachment.

He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the
Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators
present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice
and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public
Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other
Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein
otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law:
but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers,
as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law,
or in the Heads of Departments.

The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen
during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall
expire at the End of their next session.

Section 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress
Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their
Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient;
he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either
of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to
the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall
think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers;
he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall
Commission all the Officers of the United States.

This is most of what the President can do Just keep in mind when you see the candidates speak. I will try to make the Constitution available in the future.

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The Current Economy

What Do You Think?

 

I would like to start by saying that I am not an economist nor do I have a degree in political science. Now that we have established that I have no credentials in the field of ” the economy”, I would like to offer my opinion on the current economic crises.

 

Lets face the facts: the high cost of fuel is one of the main factors, as if you have been in a cave and are unaware of it, driving up the cost of most goods. With that being said what do you think is the next factor ( most will never guess) causing our current economic crises? Without any further a due it is…. Oh no wait, that was just too easy. I think you should guess first.

Fuel prices? No, but that is a factor. The average cost of gas in Europe seems to run about $8.00 a gallon. In the US, it’s about $4.00.

 

Housing cost? No, good answer though, in Japan, a small apartment can cost $1+ million US dollars and before you say anything, yes I know in some major us city’s it’s about the same.

 

Low wages? what are you kidding! We have some of the highest wages world wide, that is why so many jobs are being outsourced.

 

These are all factors in our current economic pickle, but the major factor is PRECEPTION. If you think that times are bad and you spread that idea, then it will come to pass and times will become bad. Our general attitude about the economy can change the economy by our simple actions. Let me give you a few examples of ways to improve the economy.

 

If your old car cost more for oil than the gas to keep it running it for a week and you have been thinking of getting a newer one, then just do it. If you wait for better times you could go broke trying to keep the car you have running. You have just cast your vote for a better economy by doing something that you really needed to do.

 

Let’s say you have a family of four cramped in an 800 square foot house that is falling down around you. Well this is a no brainer ,at least to me, you need a new home and there will NEVER be the “right time” for some reason or another. Get a new home don’t just sit there thinking about the current economy. Please keep in mind that by purchasing a home you are in fact strengthening the economy.

 

Let’s talk about wages for a moment. Yes I am well aware that this is a sore subjects in most households, but it really needs to be covered. Minimum wage in our area is almost $8 an hour. thats very high to my way of thinking. OK let me pause for a moment to take out the bullets and knives from making such a statement. Let me explain my thinking about high wages being $8 an hour. Prices of good and the cost to produce the good are directly related, did you know that? To lower the cost of goods to the consumer the cost of production will have to go down, and yes I do mean wages! Wages go down, production cost go down, cost of the product will go down. Just so that there is no miss understanding the strength of the dollar will also be effected in the good way thats a always a good thing.

 

I will be the first to say that I have over simplified the problem and for that I do apologize. The point I am trying to get across is that if we all do the things that we need to do with a normal amount of fear but but we do them anyway there is an economic effect. I am not saying that you should run out to get a new TV just because you really wanted one, but if your old one is broken and you feel that it is something you need than.. get one.

 

Strengthen the economy by altering your perception and do what needs to be done.

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New Indestructible Vehicle

What Do You Think?

New just on the market, the worlds first indestructible vehicle. It also can operate ANYPLACE by anyone!
Are you tired of being stuck in traffic?
Do you live in fear of traffic?
Do you need a better way to get around town that is fast, affordable and safe?
Look no further! We have the answer and its available right now!

Just imagine being able to leave home in the morning rush hour and being able to zip past the traffic in the blink of an eye. Stop signs are no problem anymore, you just glide through them like they aren’t even there. Parking will never be an issue again, you can now park where you want any time day or night!

If safety is a concern, rest easy knowing that you are now indestructible! That’s right, you can pull into traffic without even looking, signs are optional ( they are not even standard equipment) the bottom line is just do what you want when you want.

There is no special license needed and they are not taxed or registered in any way. The New vehicles even have special lanes in construction right now if you should chose to use them.

You are saying how can I get one of these wonderful vehicles? Well…. buy a Bicycle! Every time I have to go into town, I fight these two wheeled menaces. I have very rarely seen one stop at a sign or light, they just blow through.
They can’t make up there minds whether they are a car or pedestrian or well a bicycle. Are there no laws that govern these terrors? They don’t have a license to prove that they know the laws ,if there are any. They don’t have their bicycles registered or taxed to pay for their bike lanes. They don’t have to have insurance to cover them or others when they do something stupid and get hurt or hurt others.

The thing that bothers me the most, is that cars and motorcycles have to watch out for them but they don’t have to watch out for themselves. Just how ignorant is our society when we let a problem get this bad. You hear about bicycle accidents all the time but no steps are taken to place the blame in the laps of the bicyclist. It seems that even if its just a bicycle and a tree or building its still NOT the fault of the rider. It’s the circumstances or other factors to blame.

Perhaps its wrong to spoof bicycles and there riders but sometimes I feel that they think that they are above the law and have no responsibility for their actions.

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Candidates are Deceiving YOU!

What Do You Think?

By accident or by design, the Presidential candidates are deceiving the American people. I do in fact say, that both candidates are playing up what they will and won’t do in such a way as to confuse the American

Health Care
They both swagger around saying that they are going to spend or save money on health care, but in fact they can do nothing more than make suggestions as to what they would like to see happen. They can’t change ANYTHING as per the constitution, article 2, section 2 if I remember right.

Energy crises
Both of the candidates have some fine points, although different views on some parts of the solution. But both candidates are forgetting that the president has NO power to make a change with out the backing of the house and or senate. That’s where the real power is. Again they can only suggest what they want to see happen.

Foreign Polices
Now here is where the President really shines. He/She is our Representative to the world, and yes that is part constitution. Both of the candidates seem to gloss over foreign police a bit, for reasons only known to them, but in fact that is one of the important jobs of the president.

The bottom line is that the American people are being miss-led or just misinformed as to what The President can and cant do. I feel that their entire campaign strategies would change if the people would remember to read the constitution at least once every four years. Just so there is no misunderstanding, I have not read it in several years and most people have never seen it at all. Speaking of the Constitution is it something that they teach in school or has it been banned as radical writings? Do the children know what the Constitution is and what it stands for, or is glossed over as an out of date piece of paper? There are future voters that have no idea how America is ran and no one seems to care except the extreme right or left and they try to sway us with emotion, not fact. I could go on for days but my question is WHY?

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