Two things:
1) The German (my mom) isn't interested in politics. After living through Hitler, who can blame her?
2) The German rarely calls me. She will call, but only in an emergency, which has been maybe three times in over 28 years. I call her once a week, we have a lovely conversation, and it is enough.
Knowing The German's insider information makes these two items striking:
ITEM #1) When Barry went to Berlin while campaigning, The German called me. Truthfully, when I saw her number on caller ID, it scared the crap out of me. Hope no one died. She was angry as hell when I answered. "Did you see, Obama?" she demanded to know. "Yes, I saw." She went on, "It gave me chills. Like Hitler when he first came into power. Sickening. The adoring crowds. The mindless following. This man scares me."
I told her she wasn't alone, that he scared lots of folks. Before she ended the call, she asked if I thought he would win. "I pray not. If he does, we're in big trouble as a nation."
No truer words were ever spoken between us, and I will never, for as long as I live, forget that phone call.
ITEM #2) The German likes Palin. Did I find out during one of my weekly check-ins? Nope. The German called on Saturday evening while she was watching Palin's live speech coverage on Fox. I saw her number and felt weak in the knees. When I answered she asked, "Do you like her? I like her." We talked briefly, then she cut me off. She had to get back to Palin. Didn't want to miss it.
I think The German is like so many Americans (she is naturalized); She is fed up with Barry and has decided to raise her voice in opposition. She is thrilled to see an openly fierce and unapologetic opponent like Palin hit the national stage. She is ready for real change and is hoping the next election cycle will bring it.
This morning when I called her, she said she tried to watch The View but turned it off because the panel was tearing Palin a new one. She said she's watched the show for some time. She watched through the years of them killing Bush. She watched after Barry's election. But as they torn into Palin she had reached her limit of political hypocrisy.
And really, that's the story here. The German is not unlike countless other Americans who are typically bored by politics. The arena of policymakers doesn't interest them in the least. Until now. Now that the stakes are high, now that freedom is on the line (not hyperbole, just ask The German), even folks like The German are waking up to the horror of this administration and wondering what they can do to stop the pain train.
For those who demean Tea Party folks as radicals or right-wing extremists, demean newcomers to politics as naive or mucking up the process, demean any voice other than their own as inconsequential or dimwitted, I say prepare yourself for the tsunami of push-back politics from Middle America.
Across the board, Americans have drawn their line in the sand. 75% of Americans are angry at government. 75% people. That's incredible. Do you know how many of those in that number wish they didn't have to get involved but now that they are they are in it to win it? That they have been pushed too far?
I know of one. The German. And from my experience, you don't want to mess with her. Poor Barry.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Commercial Indulgence
OK, settle down people. The Saints came marching in and Mardi Gras started early in the French Quarter. And you! Drunk dude! Stop firing your gun in the air. You hit three of your fellow revelers. Not cool.
Like many, I watched for the commercials. They were so-so. Especially the ones with political/moral intent/hype. The pro-life commercial with Time Tebow and Mom was much ado about nothing. Sweet, and not even close to the ~scandal~ pro-abortion peeps played it.
The Green Police commercial gave me a LOL as I drank from my plastic bottle, which I then threw away in the regular trash that was full of orange peels and coffee grinds. I have a feeling the folks who were responsible for writing it wanted to offer their preachy greeny message with humor, but you can bet they are dead serious about making you "save" the planet through all means they parodied.
Oh, that reminds me, I need to pick up some incandescence light bulbs, non-rechargeable batteries, and Styrofoam coffee cups. And I'll carry them all home in a plastic bag before I throw them away with my plastic bottles and compostables. Why? To piss off the morality green police, that's why.
The best commercials, again, featured the e-trade babies.
Pant-load. New catch phrase that we can use in reference to Washington!
How about this one?
OwowOOOOOOOOOOOwwwwwww! This line was mascot approved.
But here's my fav, maybe off all time.
Betty White, I want to be just like you when I'm old(er).
Like many, I watched for the commercials. They were so-so. Especially the ones with political/moral intent/hype. The pro-life commercial with Time Tebow and Mom was much ado about nothing. Sweet, and not even close to the ~scandal~ pro-abortion peeps played it.
The Green Police commercial gave me a LOL as I drank from my plastic bottle, which I then threw away in the regular trash that was full of orange peels and coffee grinds. I have a feeling the folks who were responsible for writing it wanted to offer their preachy greeny message with humor, but you can bet they are dead serious about making you "save" the planet through all means they parodied.
Oh, that reminds me, I need to pick up some incandescence light bulbs, non-rechargeable batteries, and Styrofoam coffee cups. And I'll carry them all home in a plastic bag before I throw them away with my plastic bottles and compostables. Why? To piss off the morality green police, that's why.
The best commercials, again, featured the e-trade babies.
Pant-load. New catch phrase that we can use in reference to Washington!
How about this one?
OwowOOOOOOOOOOOwwwwwww! This line was mascot approved.
But here's my fav, maybe off all time.
Betty White, I want to be just like you when I'm old(er).
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sunday Housekeeping
Housekeeping Note: NAW is moving to word verification for comments because of unwanted spam (is any spam wanted?!) I know it's a pain in the ass, I KNOW!, but in order to keep the spam trolls o-u-t, it is necessary. Forgive me for complicating your lives.
In other, happier, news, NAW now has a mascot! WHAT WHAT?!
Meet Dexter:
He serial kills us daily with his silly spazzy puppy moves.
He also predicts the Saints take all....
Happy Super Bowl everyone!
In other, happier, news, NAW now has a mascot! WHAT WHAT?!
Meet Dexter:
He serial kills us daily with his silly spazzy puppy moves.
He also predicts the Saints take all....
Happy Super Bowl everyone!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Thanks For One Year
One year.
Notawonk.com has been up and running for one year today. Where did the time go?
One year seems like a long time, but as I think back over the year, it has zipped by at astonishing speed. Maybe it seems that way because there was so much to talk about, to rail against, to accomplish in the quest for freedom.
I started this site as a promise to God. And yes, I know that may put me in the kook arena for some, but when God asks you, me, to do something, it has been my experience not to fight it and move forward with the request. And yes, He is aware of my foul mouth, but I am certain He loves me anyway.
One year.
Daily, I offer political information steeped in passion and seasoned with humor. I write about the news that annoys me, scares me, gives me a lol, or pisses me off in ways I have never been pissed off before. I put it down in black and white and leave it at that.
When I agreed to write here, I committed to 5 days a week, and I have kept that commitment. When I started, I had no idea what that would entail, or the time it would take to post 260 times in 52 weeks. It has been an eye-opening experience and I have much respect for anyone who attempts the same.
One year.
The absolute best part of my journey has been you guys and gals, my readers. Many of you just come to read (my personal silent majority), and I appreciate that you pop in to see what's up on this humble site. Some of you come to read and then feel compelled to comment. Man, how I love your comments. (to the rest of you: don't be shy, COMMENT AWAY!) Some of you have become Interwebs (thanky al gore! oh, and here's a snow shovel if you're caught in the biggest snowstorm on record in D.C.!!!! seriously, i love how God is messin' with you warming cultists) friends. I am grateful and humbled that I get to count such an amazing group of avatars as friends. Some come and take the time to link me in anger on your blogs as a hack or a wacko. LOL, and thanks! And finally, some of you come to spy on me. Most likely checking to see if I fall within the Right-Wing Extremist/Angry Mob realm. Check and check.
One year.
I don't know how long I will continue to write here. I'll stop when I'm told. In the meantime, in this year ahead of us, I suggest you strap on your helmets, my babies. It's gonna get ugly out there with elections looming in November.
I am optimistic that many people who never cared for politics have realized that their voice must be heard in order to win the good fight. That now is the time to stand up and make Washington, all party affiliations, understand that we will no longer accept their shenanigans. The Formerly Apathetic Political Giant has been awakened. We are rubbing the sleep from our collective eyes and are not happy with what we see.
Here's to many more entries of takin' names and kickin' ass (note to spies: this would be literally taking names, yet figuratively kicking ass. we may be an angry mob in your book, but we work within the law. dismissed.) of those in Washington who are misguided about our vocal intentions to take back our country, our intent to restore the freedoms they have stolen, or our insistence to retain the freedoms they are hellbent on prying from each and every tax-paying American.
One year.
Thanks for sharing the ride with me.
Onward!
Notawonk.com has been up and running for one year today. Where did the time go?
One year seems like a long time, but as I think back over the year, it has zipped by at astonishing speed. Maybe it seems that way because there was so much to talk about, to rail against, to accomplish in the quest for freedom.
I started this site as a promise to God. And yes, I know that may put me in the kook arena for some, but when God asks you, me, to do something, it has been my experience not to fight it and move forward with the request. And yes, He is aware of my foul mouth, but I am certain He loves me anyway.
One year.
Daily, I offer political information steeped in passion and seasoned with humor. I write about the news that annoys me, scares me, gives me a lol, or pisses me off in ways I have never been pissed off before. I put it down in black and white and leave it at that.
When I agreed to write here, I committed to 5 days a week, and I have kept that commitment. When I started, I had no idea what that would entail, or the time it would take to post 260 times in 52 weeks. It has been an eye-opening experience and I have much respect for anyone who attempts the same.
One year.
The absolute best part of my journey has been you guys and gals, my readers. Many of you just come to read (my personal silent majority), and I appreciate that you pop in to see what's up on this humble site. Some of you come to read and then feel compelled to comment. Man, how I love your comments. (to the rest of you: don't be shy, COMMENT AWAY!) Some of you have become Interwebs (thanky al gore! oh, and here's a snow shovel if you're caught in the biggest snowstorm on record in D.C.!!!! seriously, i love how God is messin' with you warming cultists) friends. I am grateful and humbled that I get to count such an amazing group of avatars as friends. Some come and take the time to link me in anger on your blogs as a hack or a wacko. LOL, and thanks! And finally, some of you come to spy on me. Most likely checking to see if I fall within the Right-Wing Extremist/Angry Mob realm. Check and check.
One year.
I don't know how long I will continue to write here. I'll stop when I'm told. In the meantime, in this year ahead of us, I suggest you strap on your helmets, my babies. It's gonna get ugly out there with elections looming in November.
I am optimistic that many people who never cared for politics have realized that their voice must be heard in order to win the good fight. That now is the time to stand up and make Washington, all party affiliations, understand that we will no longer accept their shenanigans. The Formerly Apathetic Political Giant has been awakened. We are rubbing the sleep from our collective eyes and are not happy with what we see.
Here's to many more entries of takin' names and kickin' ass (note to spies: this would be literally taking names, yet figuratively kicking ass. we may be an angry mob in your book, but we work within the law. dismissed.) of those in Washington who are misguided about our vocal intentions to take back our country, our intent to restore the freedoms they have stolen, or our insistence to retain the freedoms they are hellbent on prying from each and every tax-paying American.
One year.
Thanks for sharing the ride with me.
Onward!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday's Filmstrip (edit)
Someone get the lights. Pay attention. No heads on the desk. Time for Friday's Filmstrip!
Enjoy:
EDIT: Yes that was fun, wasn't it? he next film strip features an irate woman who wants the Republicans to "shut their mouth" on things she thinks they know nothing about. My favorite part is the finger follow along as she reads from her GINORMOUS letter. She's so helpful. Doesn't want you to lose your place!
For this film you have permission to lay your heads on the desk and snooze a bit. Nothing like fake-indignant rage when one is pwnd! to bring on sleepy time for those who know the real score.
Oh Mary, you so funny!
Enjoy:
EDIT: Yes that was fun, wasn't it? he next film strip features an irate woman who wants the Republicans to "shut their mouth" on things she thinks they know nothing about. My favorite part is the finger follow along as she reads from her GINORMOUS letter. She's so helpful. Doesn't want you to lose your place!
For this film you have permission to lay your heads on the desk and snooze a bit. Nothing like fake-indignant rage when one is pwnd! to bring on sleepy time for those who know the real score.
Oh Mary, you so funny!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Clarence Gets It (edit-1)
Behind the scenes political machinations, or even front and center manipulations, are always more interesting than the contrived images/spins we are offered through the MSM.
Did you notice that Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the SOTU address? Me too! Wonder why? ME TOO! Wonder no more, my babies.
“I don’t go because it has become so partisan and it’s very uncomfortable for a judge to sit there,” he said, adding that “there’s a lot that you don’t hear on TV — the catcalls, the whooping and hollering and under-the-breath comments.”Man oh man, to be a fly on the chamber wall during an address.
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Tea Party. That title has to strike fear in ALL incumbents. regardless of party. If it doesn't, they ignore those who are fed-up with Washington, fed-up with the status quo in politics, fed-up with elected officials saying one thing and voting another, fed-up with the out of control spending, fed-up with Washington's confusion about who they work for, at their peril.
Like McCain:
Arizona Sen. John McCain, the Republicans' standard-bearer in 2008, is facing a surprisingly strong primary challenge from the right, evidence that even party leaders aren't safe from the swell of conservative activism heading into the 2010 midterm elections.
American voters are more serious about cleaning our Washington house than most politicians are willing to recognize or believe. I think they wish we'd just stay out of their business and let them do as they have always done. Yeah, not happening. Head's up Republicans, RINOs and all you shady politicians who think you can still bamboozle us into believing you are something that you're clearly not. Those days are over. We gots the Internets now! (thanky al gore!!)
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UPDATE on Brown swearing in: Sen.-elect Scott Brown (R), the successor to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), will be sworn in to office Thursday afternoon, giving Republicans 41 seats in the upper chamber.
Leaves you all warm and fuzzy. Until you remember Barry and Crew will fight against America until their last moments in the WH.
President Barack Obama reminded Democratic senators at a retreat Wednesday that they still control the largest majority in a generation.
Yes, "reminded" them of their control, because let's face it, that's what this WH is all about. That reminder takes your warm and fuzzy and craps all over it, reminding us that the fight is still very much on, LIKE DONKEY KONG!
EDIT: Brown is sworn in!
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Oh Clarence, I totally get you.
P.S. After yesterday's I.R.S./guns post, my footprints indicated the I.R.S. in Cincinnati (?!) came to see my entry. POW! BANG! WTH?!
Did you notice that Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the SOTU address? Me too! Wonder why? ME TOO! Wonder no more, my babies.
“I don’t go because it has become so partisan and it’s very uncomfortable for a judge to sit there,” he said, adding that “there’s a lot that you don’t hear on TV — the catcalls, the whooping and hollering and under-the-breath comments.”Man oh man, to be a fly on the chamber wall during an address.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tea Party. That title has to strike fear in ALL incumbents. regardless of party. If it doesn't, they ignore those who are fed-up with Washington, fed-up with the status quo in politics, fed-up with elected officials saying one thing and voting another, fed-up with the out of control spending, fed-up with Washington's confusion about who they work for, at their peril.
Like McCain:
Arizona Sen. John McCain, the Republicans' standard-bearer in 2008, is facing a surprisingly strong primary challenge from the right, evidence that even party leaders aren't safe from the swell of conservative activism heading into the 2010 midterm elections.
American voters are more serious about cleaning our Washington house than most politicians are willing to recognize or believe. I think they wish we'd just stay out of their business and let them do as they have always done. Yeah, not happening. Head's up Republicans, RINOs and all you shady politicians who think you can still bamboozle us into believing you are something that you're clearly not. Those days are over. We gots the Internets now! (thanky al gore!!)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UPDATE on Brown swearing in: Sen.-elect Scott Brown (R), the successor to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), will be sworn in to office Thursday afternoon, giving Republicans 41 seats in the upper chamber.
Leaves you all warm and fuzzy. Until you remember Barry and Crew will fight against America until their last moments in the WH.
President Barack Obama reminded Democratic senators at a retreat Wednesday that they still control the largest majority in a generation.
Yes, "reminded" them of their control, because let's face it, that's what this WH is all about. That reminder takes your warm and fuzzy and craps all over it, reminding us that the fight is still very much on, LIKE DONKEY KONG!
EDIT: Brown is sworn in!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oh Clarence, I totally get you.
P.S. After yesterday's I.R.S./guns post, my footprints indicated the I.R.S. in Cincinnati (?!) came to see my entry. POW! BANG! WTH?!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Seat Brown
Fixin' to get interesting, again.
"We represent Senator-elect Scott Brown. We understand that the election returns from Massachusetts cities and towns were transmitted this morning to the State Secretary's Office and by the State Secretary to the Governor's Office. While Senator-elect Brown had tentatively planned to be sworn into office February 11, he has been advised that there are a number of votes scheduled prior to that date, For that reason, he wants certification to occur immediately. As he is the duly elected United States Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he is entitled to be seated now.
The scheduled swear-in is Feb. 11.
Stay tuned....
"We represent Senator-elect Scott Brown. We understand that the election returns from Massachusetts cities and towns were transmitted this morning to the State Secretary's Office and by the State Secretary to the Governor's Office. While Senator-elect Brown had tentatively planned to be sworn into office February 11, he has been advised that there are a number of votes scheduled prior to that date, For that reason, he wants certification to occur immediately. As he is the duly elected United States Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he is entitled to be seated now.
The scheduled swear-in is Feb. 11.
Stay tuned....
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