Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Obama Tidal Wave



I received this email and thought I would share some things I learned about the current presidential candidate....

Bill Brown, is a highly respected retired member of the Billy Graham team. So, I take his assessment of Obama very seriously and for that reason accept his challenge to pass this on. I Share his concern about the "rockstar" image Obama has and watch with growing concern at the celebrity status the media has foisted upon him. Here is hope this email
informs you in a wise way.

The Obama Tidal Wave

We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare magnitude. His speeches have inspired millions and yet most of his followers have no idea of what he stands for except platitudes of "Change" or that he says he will be a "Uniter".

The power of speech from a charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing.
Certainly Billy Graham had charisma and both his manner of speech and particularly the content changed millions. On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic. Barack Obama certainly is no Hitler or a
Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic
and euphoric while riding a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore.

Just Some of What Defines Barack Obama:

· He voted against banning partial birth abortion.
· He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions.
· Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government.
· In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing.
· Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as minimum wage affair.
· Admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college.
· His religious convictions are very murky.
· He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il, and Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad.

· Has said that one of his first goals after being elected would be to have a conference
with all muslim nations.
· Opposed the Patriot Act.
· First bill he signed that was passed was campaign finance reform
· Voted No on prohibiting law suits againstgun manufacturers.
· Supports universal health-care.
· Voted yes on providing habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees.
· Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
· Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants.
· Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform.
· Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
· Wants to make the minimum wage a "living wage".
· Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes.
· Is a big believer in the separation of church and state.
· Opposed to any efforts to Privatize Social Security and instead supports increasing the
the amount of tax paid.
· He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax.
· He voted No on repealing the"Death" Tax.
· He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax.
· Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded.....
· He is ranked as the most liberal Senator in the Senate today and that takes some doing.

If your political choices are consistent with Barack Obama's and you think that his positions will bring America together or make it a better place, then you will probably enjoy the ride and not forward this Email. If you are like most Americans that after examining what he stands for, are truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the wave or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines the very foundations of this great Country. We have limited time to save America or the Supreme Court as we know it.

Inaction is action. If you agree this is important, pass it on. The mainstream media will not do it for you!

Bill Brown

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Having a Wicked time...

We are having a great time in CA. We got to go see Wicked in Hollywood the other night and it was a good time... we will be back Sunday night... we have the same vacation feelings most people have I am sure.... we are loving the company but there is no place like home!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Happy Birthday Andrea love of my vida!

Happy Birthday Andrea!!!!!!!!!! 27 years old this fine July day!


How could you NOT love a baby that looks like this?!

She loves it when I hold her up like this too!


Stylish.... like always!


CUTEHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




This is the face Andrea makes at me today when she thinks what I said was funny and ridiculous at the same time.

Happily Ever After!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Crocs need to go away!

You Dirty Rats!

Our friends Brody and Ann were in town a few weeks ago. On the way back from dinner we saw this at the local Mazda dealer... we had to stop to take a picture.

QUESTION: What is a large blown up rat supposed to do to help sell cars??? Nothing says we are honest and want to give you a fair deal like a big dirty rat!!!! Fire that marketing guy!

Friday, June 13, 2008

Friend Singing

This is a friend from work when he was in the MTC. Pretty good performance!


The Best Prank Ever!

This is a 3 part series of this group of friends that live in New York. A girl that works here new these guys from church on her mission in New York City.







Saturday, May 24, 2008

May 24th 1982-



Here are some pictures when I was a kid when birthdays were like Christmas but everything was just for me!!!!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

American Idol


So we have been following Idol all season long and it came down to the two Davids last night. David Cook on the right won but we barely found out... the show ran long and Tivo was ready to record another show so we heard... "the winner is David Co...." and then it stopped. We would have been happy with either David winning so it all worked out. One thing I wanted to note for everyone who watched it was.... who the heck wants to hear all the people voted off sing? As far as I am concerned they were voted off for a reason... I did not want to watch a two hour show with some "has beens" especially that "rocker" girl with the creepy voice. It was a dang good thing I had a fast forward button!

Wii are in love!


We finally broke down and bought a Wii. Let me tell you.... we love it! We have been staying up late and playing Mario Kart until we are so tired that it gets frustrating. We have been bowling like crazy... and getting tennis elbow. We have 4 controllers and 4 nun chucks and 3 steering wheels so if anyone wants to come over and play please do! I also think it is especially funny to have the wii characters look like people I know so if you want yourself immortalized in my wii please let me know and I will create a character to look like you! Also if you have any wii game suggestions... please don't hold back!