My husband walks into the room, and exclaims...
"Baby, while I've got the kids occupied, can you please do me a favor??"
I glance sideways and laugh. "Maybe...."
"Please, Shannon -- it's really bothering me that the dishes aren't done, can you just do the breakfast table, kitchen and stuff... I'll keep the kids occupied for you, and you can come back in here and write, or whatever you want...."
*you have to understand, that although for most men this would be totally out of character, they could give two shits if the house is in order or not -- this is commonplace for Chris to want everything in order. Not only is he a Marine, he is also a Jones. And, he brings up a valid point, now that I'm a stay at home mama, these things are part of the job description....*
So, I act like a total biatch, per usual when I am interrupted while writing, or reading.... and as I walk into my gleaming kitchen I turn to see my husband laughing his ass off at me. He had not only done the dishes, but cleaned the entire kitchen.
In true fashion, he had to make me look like an ass to get his praise. Sometimes, I forget just how fabulous he is, and he always has a good way of bringing me back down to reality -- and reminding me of just how lucky I really am.
They continue to play in the living room.... and there isn't much else that can bring more joy to my heart then listening to Chris, Connor, and Marleigh belly laughing.... except maybe a political rant... yea, that brings me a lot of joy as well!
Sooooo here we go............
I can't cope with anymore of Obama's over seas campaigning... I'm sorry, but you are currently a Senator. You have yet to be elected as The President of the United States of America, dig? That means -- if you are going to take these trips abroad, don't expect to be treated as The Commander in Chief is, and when you aren't don't then turn around and complain about it.
AND, furthermore -- (yup, that's a soap-box that I just pulled out of thin air), YOU HAD TIME TO WORK OUT IN THE GYM AT THE RITZ-CARLTON (aren't you all glad that you donated to the Obama campaign, so that he could say in the effing Ritz while abroad), HOWEVER YOU DID NOT HAVE TIME TO VISIT OUR TROOPS AT THE US BASES IN GERMANY. WHICH, BTW -- IS WHERE MOST OF OUR INJURED BOYS TRAVEL THROUGH ON THEIR WAY HOME.
I think that you could have skipped your jog that day, seriously....
I'm just glad that the man is back on American soil. I can deal with the media pouring over him, and basically proclaiming their undying love for him, it's just a bit trying when he does it standing next to people that have very openly, and publicly expressed their dis-like, hatred almost, of America and Americans. The President of France, for God's sake... it couldn't have been the PM of Ireland, or England... you had to pick Nicolas Sarkozy, didn't you? And -- what I find the most interesting, is that when Obama is giving his speech, and he starts to speak of the terrorist attacks on the WORLD, not just the US, the WORLD (IE. Madrid, London, etc.) the applause stop (apparently, it's the pussification of the WORLD, not just America). But, when he speaks of changing anything about America (health care, withdrawing OUR troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the AMERICAN economy), they continue to cheer.
WTF? They don't even vote... Why do they care what happens in our country? I come to three conclusions on this one. Number one, they love that this man wants to buy into Europe's whole "we are all equal, our taxes, currency, etc. are all the same, we are one big nation state, blah, blah..." (NOW, time-out... I'm not saying that he has come out and lobbied for this, he WOULDN'T -- however... he's got that mentality. Change, turn the page, new beginning, you get the picture)... and, Europeans would love that. Then they'd be on the same playing field as our country, which has been a Super Power for the last 70-80 years.
AND, now for number two... since the American dollar is so low at the moment, and our economy is in what I would call a recession -- American tourism in Europe is low, and our money isn't flowing into those countries as it usually is. They want that tourism to continue, and they want the American dollar to go back up in value, hence we would be much more likely to spend it abroad. Let's be honest, the American economy has the biggest impact on the world... Just a thought.
And, per usual number three is that it is fashionable to hate America, and of course what goes hand in hand with that? -- President Bush/Republicans.
The media has done a spectacular job of getting as much footage of this as possible across to the American people.
AND SINCE WHEN DO REPORTERS FOLLOW PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES OVER SEAS (not one, not two, but three major journalist followed him on his trip throughout Europe even though no campaign photographers were allowed)??? Oh, I guess since Presidential candidates travel abroad to campaign, that's now common practice. I'm fucking lost here.
The associated press even issued a statement saying that they were a bit concerned at the amount of journalists that seem to be "in the tank" for Obama, and are just comfortable showing their bias to the world.
It's all a bit strange....
I've said it about a million and one times before... the man can speak. He is eloquent, educated, diverse, and by no means a dummy. I just think that he lacks experience number one, and of course -- falls way too far to the left for me.
AND EVEN IF I was all about Obama, and supported his values and the stands that he takes on all of the important issues -- I'd still raise an eyebrow to the way that the media is behaving. I mean, we all know that it's a liberal media (par from Fox News and a few others that fall towards of the right, or even dare I say it -- report without bias??!)... it's just astonishing though, how many journalists have thrown morals to the wind. They are what we call "Fishes" in the world of writing.
Well, that was a nice little tirade wasn't it?
I'll end with giving The McCain's what the press won't... a little attention, with the only means that I have at my disposal. My little blog...
John McCain, and his wife Cindy McCain everyone-- I don't know if you've heard, but he's the GOP candidate for President. Just thought I'd let y'all know in case you hadn't heard yet.
Yes, he's running against Obama.
No, Obama has not been elected President yet....
No, the elections aren't until November.
*shakes head*
Seriously people, educate yourselves through other things besides the liberal media... there are plenty of other sources out there. At least give yourself a healthy dose of both, that's all I ask. Don't be afraid of the answers you'll get if you ask the scary questions.
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