'An Open Letter to Barak Obama'

Echoed from 'moonrat's' blog post titled "An open letter to Barak Obama".

Dear Mr. President,

I wanted you to know that I am very lucky. I have a job at a time when a lot of people, especially people in my industry, do not. I don't make a ton of money, but I just about pay my bills. I'm pretty healthy, and I live in a place I love and am deeply proud of, and I am surrounded by so many people who care about me that I am occasionally overcome with pleasant shock.

My point here is that I know people are asking a lot of you right now. They want, or maybe I should say expect, you to fix their lives, right their sinking ships, solve world crises and knit a sweater for their grandmothers. And while I don't blame them, since I've seen where they're coming from, I don't envy you what you have in front of you.

So there's just one thing I want to ask you for, and it's this: if there's anything that I can do for YOU and my government, I want you to let me know. I don't really have any money I can give you, but I have my time and my energy, and a short list of skills that may or may not be of use to you. You, Mr. President, have gotten me excited about the idea of a government that isn't a cold, distant, unilateral tyranny, but is instead a kind of club that we all belong to by default and may, for once, actually be involved in. I want you to use me, if you can; I want to be there for America.

My very best wishes to you.

Sincerely,

Me


I couldn't have written it better.

"I'm in!"

Here's the basics on Starbuck's 'Pledge 5' project with a bit more info here: "I'm in!"

I know that the link takes you to the "Seattle Works" volunteer site, but their explanation of the project is a good one. Consider find a bit of time to give back to your community and your nation - heck any nation, country, county, city, what-have-you. Buy an extra can of something when you shop. Rather than send those still good towels to the thrift shop, consider checking with a vet office to see if they could use them. Check with your local Red Cross and see if you can help. Just do something if you have a bit of time to spare.

Light that one little candle of yours and soon, the night won't be so dark.

'The Bible Quiz'

Your morality is 0% in line with that of the bible.

 

Damn you heathen! Your book learnin' has done warped your mind. You shall not be invited next time I sacrifice a goat.

Do You Have Biblical Morals?
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Believe me, this does not come as any sort of shock to me.

One little look say so much...

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An episode of "People Can Be *SO* Funny" Theater

[Writer's Note: Most likely not work safe, but amusing as all Hell...]

Let me introduce you to 'Steve' from Louisiana who's taken 'DUI' to a whole new level.

Example #1:

On to #2:

And moving to the Grand Finale with #3:

Steve may well be considered a 'colorful local denizen', but I'd have to say he's one taco short of the combo plate.


ADDENDA: These links keep disappearing and then coming back. Refreshing the page seems to help.