LISSA’S: Random thoughts on 2008 politics.. by "Moondog".

Well, with equal rights, maybe this time when McCain is elected, women will be drafted, married, retarded, old, young,, just get the phone book and pick 5 on every block,, especially Muslims and drop them into the middle of the terrorist,, and handicapped can cut down on targets, and nursing home residents can absorb some gunfire,,



Wait,, that would be McCain,, oh well drop him in there,, to bad they missed last time.. maybe this time we will be free from his kind of Aemirikkanism.



Patriotism means having free will, not being an obedient clone of some false mold made to fall into. Wal Mart employees,, fertile ground for sending into the gunfire, do what they are told for subsistence pay, and believe dip shit manager officers..




Vote McCain and Walley Whirld,, and march into the gunfire,, slow world population growth, abortions only profit abortionist, war profits politicians, industry, news, movie industry, pro peace movement fund raisers.

LISSA’S: ...and now that I’ve calmed down somewhat...

Okay now that I've calmed down quite a bit.. I'll write another blog of current issues on my mind.

I'm sorry about the last blog I posted where every other word was F*ck.  But this is the state of mind I have been driven to living here in Texoma.  I will be the first to admit in a psychiatric office that I DO have a problem.  I've had a problem building now for about 3 years.  I've wanted out of Texoma for that long and it's so frustrating when you know that you are stuck.  We've tried selling our places now for many years.... yes.. YEARS.  Having to live in a region where you do is nothing but hate does get to a person.  I know I am much better than the region will let me be.

Since we've lived in Texoma, I've learned the true stupidity of humans.  Funny thing is, only the people that are not from here, or that has seen better places, know exactly what I am talking about.  Most everyone here thinks there is no problems, no crime and it's all happy-go lucky land of wealth.  Sadly, this is not the case.  This region has more problems than it can begin to see.  The landscapes, properties and people are in poverty.  Most no one is willing to get out and clean up the area.. starting with their own homes.  98% of homes and properties you drive by has trash of some kind sitting in the lawns and front porches.  Their vehicles are in so much better condition than their houses.  The houses are leaning, about to fall in, paint looks so old that you can't tell what color it used to be (well the paint chips that haven't fallen off of the houses that is).  But at least their car has a brand spanking new paint job, rad lighting system and one kick-ass stereo and speaker system!

People around here say.."Poverty?  What poverty?  Not here!  There are many wonderful jobs and opportunities here!".. Okay, let me analyze this...  from the eyes of a former Texomite!  A guy that is from this region has recently moved to Houston where his wife's family is from.  He used to work at Sign Warehouse in Denison, Texas with my father.  He still keeps in touch with my father.  He has even told my dad that Houston is SO much better than all of Texoma put together.  That he didn't realize how much he was suffering in Texoma until he actually got out.  He says he no longer struggles paycheck to paycheck now and that he has money and opportunities to do whatever he wants.  See, the only jobs that are available are restaurant and retail.  Guaranteed minimum wage.  And you might as well forget having a life, as you are guaranteed working nights and weekends.  Hmm, a life where my job pays me minimum wadge and takes away my life... yeah, this is the kind of job and life I want (sarcasm)!

Texoma has successfully wrecked my credit.  I had A+ credit, and now that I made the HUGE HUGE mistake of buying a home in Texoma, I've had to let it go back because no sensible person wants to buy our place... even though the price was the lowest in town... LITERALLY!  I mean where in Texas (or USA for that matter) can you find 5 acres of land and a 4 year old home (3/2 w/office & dining room) for $70,000??  No where but ours.  Part of our problem: Location Location Location.  Texoma sucks and no one wanted to live here.  Also I know a lot of our problem was the Realtors... which again brings me back to the Texomite theory.  None of the Texoma Realtors knew what they were doing, or they just didn't care... like a majority of Texomites.  So needless to say my credit is shot (thanks Texoma) and I will probably have a very hard time getting a home in Houston.  But I will tell you this.  I am all for living in our car, or even on the streets if I have to.  Anything.....ANYTHING to get out of Texoma.

Grayson County has a major problem and thinks that it is located in Oklahoma.  Everything up here is Oklahoma... even the news.  Like my parents have said.. I'm ready to move to Houston so that I can live in Texas!

Texoma is scared of Houston.  All of the crime is located there.  But there is no such thing as crime in Texoma... according to Texomites.  I've seen many many crimes here.  But in Texoma, it's something to be proud of.. since the youth is taught at an early age to steal, do drugs and play mailbox baseball.  It seems like the mailboxes here get destroyed weekly.  We've called the Grayson County Sheriff, but they could care less... AS USUAL.  Our neighbors sit out in their front lawn in a circle passing a joint around... but the Grayson County Sheriff don't care.... AS USUAL.  Our neighbors are property tax evaders.. but the Grayson County Sheriff and Grayson County Tax Assessor John Ramsey don't care.... AS USUAL  Cars are getting broken into and vandalized daily...but the Grayson County Sheriff don't care..AS USUAL.  Murders and assaults are constantly happening around the region.. but the Grayson County Sheriff doesn't care...AS USUAL.  Oh, but all of the crime is in Houston.. not here, right?  If there is no crime here, then I must be called to jury duty for a time waster, right?

Another "according to Texoma": Something else that constantly happens in Houston is really bad weather.  "There is so much flooding, daily hurricanes.. Oh Lord how can anyone possibly live down there.  When you can live in Texoma and it's beautiful, sunny and a pleasant 74 degrees 24/7?"  Another Texomite denial:  constant grass fires, tornadoes, occasional flooding and yes, even an occasional earthquake.  Oh but none of this has ever happened in Texoma, right?  Tell me one thing.  If the weather is perfect here 24/7, then why do Texomites flood stores and shop like it's doomsday when a simple shower crosses this region??  Also, if there is a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico that is slated to head to Texas, why do Texomites act like it's about to land in Texoma first and destroy everything?  Are you people (?) afraid that much of a little rain?  Is it because you're afraid that something in this awful region might get washed??

Another issue boggling my mind is this whole presidential fiasco.  All of the mud slinging the Democrats are doing to each other. 

Barack Obama.. well first of all I have a major problem with him.  He is running nothing but a popularity contest (which is not surprisingly fueled by Oprah Winfrey).  All of these issues he says he will do when he gets elected.  I think it's all pep talk just to get him elected.  I can almost see it when he does get elected president.  He will sit back and not know what to do, but still wear that phony smile he smiles, and the American public won't know what hit them.  Oh America will (and is) going to shit... but we have a black man that has huge white teeth that can give one hell of a fake smile.  Secondly I can't understand WHY WHY WHY America would choose a leader that has a Muslim name... and one that is so close to the Muslim that caused 9/11???  I dunno folks, I see a MAJOR problem with that.  Alright everyone, buy your copy of the Koran today and be prepared because once Barack gets elected, freedom of religion will only be a page in history books and Muslim will be the next big, cool and happening thing in America, because hey, Barack Obama does it, so it must be right and okay....... right?!?

Hillary Clinton... oh Lord.  She is trying too hard for her race.  The latest thing she has done is a cheap scare tactic using kids... and oh the Obama supporters are all over it.  But she is trying everything she can because Obama has pretty much brainwashed America... walking around like zombies with a glazed look in their eye, chanting "Yes We Can!".   Yes We Can... what??  You say you can.....WHAT??  Barack has no experience in the White House.  He just reminds me of some pop icon that tries to see how popular he can get.. Hillary has actually been in the White House and has experience.  Yeah, her cheating husband Bill couldn't keep his "cigar" in his pants, but Hillary was about business.

Republicans...  well growing up I was Republican because my parents are strong Republicans.  As I grew up I realized how ridiculous politics are.  So as a late teen to mid 20's I wasn't anything.  I was one of those that refuse to vote because voting will get you shit with salt, or shit with pepper.  A big part of me still believes that.  But now that I've lived through two terms of George W., I have decided I like the Democratic thinking.  I hate Bush and his way.  I know I am not alone and I know he is responsible for turning some Republicans to the Democratic party.

Okay, well I wasn't going to vote this time around either... that is until I see Barack starting to win the Democratic race.  This has pushed me and my husband to vote this year.  If Barack wins the Democratic side, then Bill (a very strong believing Democrat) and I will be voting Republican.  That way when the shit does hit the fan with Obama in office, we can sit back and say, "Hey, we told you so.. don't look at us for America's problems!".

Okay... I vented, and without using "f*ck"!  Yay!

BILL'S: Democrats and the Obama bin Laden

I have been watching the war in the presidential race. I have really been puzzled by the actions of the Democratic party and how the public is responding to it. I see Barack Obama's ratings on the rise against Hillary Clinton. Has anyone actually seen any of the debate footage? There was a beautiful example of Ms. Clinton calling out Mr. Obama on something that would not work. Mr. Obama starts quoting Bill Clinton. When Ms. Clinton informs him that she is not sure what her husband said, and he is not here, Mr. Obama responds with "Oh, I forgot who I was running against."

This seems to be an ongoing theme with his campaign. Always trying to find a scapegoat. He was the one who had to bring up that Ms. Clinton worked on the Wal-Mart Board of Directors, trying to use the Mega-monster of a company against her. I don't really see how actions from over 20 years ago really effects how a person will act today, especially with the changes Ms. Clinton has gone through. Back then, she wasn't in politics. Now she has had first hand experience of how the system works in Congress and at the White House. But even for a member of the Board of Directors, she tried to make changes. But just like her initial attempt at Health care reform 16 years ago, there was opposition in place preventing her from being able to implement the dreams she could have brought.

Then I watch Mr. Obama's commercial. He blames Washington for the problems in Health care, and in order to change it, you must change Washington. Again, this is blaming others. What do you intend to do? For the last two days, I have been researching his stance. Yes, it all looks good on paper. Make co-pays, deductibles, and premiums affordable. Okay, without the government taking over the Health care system, how can you do this? It sounds good, but there is no substantial way to implement this idea. Simplify paperwork. This has been attempted for the past 22 years. How much of a difference can he make? Again, looks good when speaking, but can't be put in practice. One of my favorites was for him to make it mandatory for all employers to give 7 days of sick time to each employee each year. Again, great on paper. But since he did so much research on Wal-Mart, let me use this as an example. What good is 7 days, if you can't take them? Companies like Wal-Mart don't just allow the employees to take sick time. In fact, the first day you are sick, it is just a lost day. You will not get paid for the first day you miss being sick. After the first day, you are encouraged to put in for a "Leave of Absence". In order to do this, you have to have an excuse from a doctor's office saying that you cannot go to work for several days. Then you can use your sick time. If you have the flu and are out for one or two days, forget it. So, again, what good is it to have that much sick time when the companies have systems installed to prevent you from using them?

On the Ms. Clinton side, she has detailed Health care reform on working with employers, providers, insurance companies, drug companies, and government actions to make health care more affordable. Her plan seems to work even off paper, and has the potential to work.

Eight years ago, when President Bush was elected into office, I turned to my wife and told her that we were going to war. And it didn't take long for it to happen. But it has been in my experience that Republicans enjoy war. Republicans worry more about overseas diplomacy than home soil problems. Again, I see a strong Republican side in Mr. Obama with his policies. He has a plan to implement a government in Iraq, launch an aggressive diplomatic campaign in Iran and Syria, stop genocide in Darfur.... How does this help us? We have problems here in the U.S. Ms. Clinton wants to stop the war. Plain and simple. And again, she has a detailed plan of how to do it, and still have stability, but to allow Iraq to gain it's own foothold.

And it doesn't end. Mr. Obama wants to fight discrimination against the blacks. Ms. Clinton wants to fight discrimination against everyone. One of my favorite programs Mr. Obama wants is to punish fathers who avoid their duty in paying child support. I even tried to contact Mr. Obama on this matter, and got a response that it was impossible to answer my question. You see, the question I asked was what about role reversal? I have had custody of my children for 6 years. During those six years, I have never received one penny of support from the kids mother. If he was going to punish deadbeat fathers, why not change it to deadbeat parents, and punish mothers who avoid responsibility? But that question was impossible to answer and he did not have time right now to concentrate on the matter.

Poverty is another fun game. With so many of the people in the U.S. now in the poverty level, what can we do about it? Mr. Obama wants to raise the minimum wage to match inflation. Since the last minimum wage increase, the cost of living has more than tripled. Again, let's look at Wal-Mart. That would bring the minimum wage to almost $18 per hour. Wal-Mart has been criticized for not bringing the average pay up to $10 an hour which has been proven possible without a decrease in income. If you make the company pay over $18 an hour for all employees, then you got the problem that this puts the majority of it's associates outside of the wage cap it has implemented. And it will also do severe cutbacks in personnel. With over 400 employees at most locations and thousands of locations, a mass exodus will jump the unemployment rate just from one company. Sounds good, but practically.... He also wants to start a "Green Job Corps" and to expand low income housing. Making the world a bigger ghetto.

But on the other hand, Ms. Clinton wants to lower costs to the families and reverse the Bush administration policies that have held back the U.S., and harness innovation to establish high-wage jobs of the 21st century. If you look at Sherman alone, the high pay jobs have left the area. All that is left is retail and restaurant. Jobs that pay minimum wage. Why raise the minimum, make more higher paying jobs. That would help this region out substantially.

The only thing that I can see is the celebrity endorsement for Mr. Obama. With people like Oprah Winfrey, Will.i.am, Scarlett Johanssen, and George Clooney rallying for Mr. Obama, it makes the people want to support their favorite actors. But just remember that these people get paid millions of dollars for six weeks of work. How much do you make in a month and a half. Do you think that they should be in the same category as the middle to lower class people? But all Americans can do is be blinded by the Glitz and Glam of the stars and who they promote. It's an "If they like them, then they must be good." attitude. To me, if they like them then they must be promoting the rich. If you look at the endorsements for Ms. Clinton, it is a list of people who work for the public and fight for the rights of their voters, workers, and people like you and me.

From the time I was old enough to vote, I have been democrat. I know that our country has it's own problems that we need to think about and to concentrate on. The way the economy is going, we need to act fast. I remember when President Clinton came to office. His dreams of Health care reform blew me away, and to see Ms. Clinton take an active role in office was inspirational. Yes, he did have his scandal, but my problem is this gut feeling I have that he was not the first, just the first to get caught. But the actions Clinton did taking us away from Reaganomics and rebuilding the economy is the enema this country needs at this time. To me, Ms. Clinton has been there when the country was down in a recession, and they pulled us out in no time. Now that the country has, in my opinion, passed the recession level and worked it's way into the beginning stages of depression, experience should be a prerequisite.

As I said before, I have spent the last 22 years of my life as a proud Democrat. I am proud to say that I served my country under President Clinton. But one thing I have to say, I missed the registration deadline for the Texas Democratic Presidential Primary, but I will be ready for the Presidential Election. And just know that if Obama beats out Clinton in the Democratic race, then I will be voting Republican in the next election. I just don't see the need to have a president who spends his time blaming everyone around for the problems plaguing us, or for a president who's policies could cause more problems that they fix.