We're Gonna Make It

I had a whole rant planned, but I decided to just post this......





We are Going to make it through this...just keep your head up

P.S. sang Myrna

Sexy Toothpaste

There is an old advertising adage that says simply "sex sells." In a society where day by day we are inundated with a barrage of images that range from inane to explicit where do we draw the line? I understand that to a great degree we have been desensitized and when the censorship conversation comes up usually the affirmative side gets marginalized because they are "prude," or "old-fashioned," or worse "out of touch." I consider myself fairly laissez-faire. I am a pretty strict constructionist in that I believe the first amendment guarantees speech even if I find it objectionable. However, this has gotten completely out of hand. I mean I was on you-tube and saw a commercial for Sensodyne toothpaste that was completely unnecessary. People I'm sorry but a sexy toothpaste commercial; really is that what we've degenerated into? I mean you can't even find normal soap anymore. Does anyone remember Coast? What about Ivory? Zest anybody? These days everything is supposed to be either sexy or delicious and it's completely unwarranted. I just want some soap or body wash that will remove bacteria and help me smell decent. I don't need to smell like vanilla and brown sugar. (Do we not fear cannibals anymore? j/k ) I don't want to smell delicious. Everything is sensual amber, or seductive lilac or not to mention my favorite sultry strawberries and cream. Seriously, sultry strawberries and cream? Come on people we are better than this. Listen maybe some dramatic license is being taken at ad agencies to the point where they feel like we have to sexualize everything. Just do me one favor, next time you are making a commercial or name for a product be creative. Unfortunately like rappers that have to fall back on derogatory imagery or profane lyrics due to a lack of creativity the ad makers are doing the same when it comes to selling products. My advice read your Bible and pray because it's only getting worse.


p.s. (if you want to see the commercial I am refferring to you will have to find it yourself)

We have a new Commander-in-Chief

Congrats go out to Barack Obama the current president-elect who when inaugurated is poised to become the 44th President of These United States. This election was dare I say electrifying. Turn-out was at an all time high. The body politic was energized and infused with vigor. While I disagreed fundamentally with many of Mr. Obama's policies he outlined while stumping; I as an American have no choice but to congratulate him on his historic achievement. Even John McCain who was gracious in defeat realized that to truly move forward as a country cohesion is neccesary. So Mr. Obama you have your Majorities in both the House and the Senate, as George W. Bush put it you have political capital. Spend your capital wisely. You made many promises now you will have to keep them. The measure of any true leader is not whether he/she can make promises. Nor is it whether he/she can position themselves in a positive light. The measure of a true leader comes when adversity is knocking at your front door and you answer it with the same resolve you had when everything was going good. Hypothetically you have what it takes to lead. Well hypothetically has come and gone and reality is fast approaching. Lead with heart, lead with courage, and always remember if you acknowledge God in everything you do he will direct your paths.




Don't blink or history will pass you by

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remember to exercise your right to vote today......every vote counts...

A Simple Song

Here's Another One....

Chorus:
I give You praise, glorify Your name;
hallelu, Lord, I give You praise.

Bridge:
Hallelujah, Lord, I give You praise.
Hallelujah, Lord, I give You praise.

Vamp 1:
Hallelujah, glory to Ya,
Lord, You're worthy of the highest praise.

Vamp 2:
Hallelujah, hallelujah.

Ending:
Hallelu, Lord, I give You praise.





Turn your speakers up and enjoy!!!

Does it really even matter?

I was having a conversation today with some friends of mine and because it's so close we wound up discussing the impending election. That's right the one that's three (3) days away involving certain presidential implications. You already know my position, and if you don't just read the 4 million well spent post. What was interesting was the passion and vigor that this election has evoked. This election is quite possibly the most interesting in our nations history. You have to agree that's making a statement considering the debacle that occurred in 2000. Was the chad hanging or wasn't it? Was the secretary of state bribed? Was Jeb complicit in the hijacking of an election? Were millions of people just paranoid? No, this wasn't Days of Our Lives, Y&R, or a Spanish Tele-Novela, this was the initial election of our 43rd and current President George W. Bush (Dubya). Either way the chips fall this election is historic. If Barack Obama wins he's the first man with an African American heritage to become President. If John McCain wins he is the oldest man ever elected to his first term in US History. What do these two have in common you ask? Both are vying to inherit what is still on course (regardless of what you've heard or read) to be one of the most glorious financial hardships this country, and maybe even the world has faced. We talked and realized both men have plans to get us back to fiscal solvency. Both men say they just want the country to be great. Both men say they intend to cut taxes; (here's my question where is all this bailout money coming from? I mean they have money to give welfare to the airline industry, auto industry, insurance industry, not to mention the banking industry, but want to get all out of pocket when someone finds a way to draw two social security checks. does that really make sense....this is the end of my rant) so with minor differences in their overall methodologies what does it matter? Sure we all like the guy who reminds us the least of the man we've demonized into getting us into this position. But lest we forget the president doesn't make legislation he only signs bills into law. In esscence these men we are poised to elect are at best complicit and at worst more responsible for this financial travesty than our current president (maybe dubya can ask someone to pen it's hard out here for a president, or at least get whoever Billy Clint used when he weasled out of that whole "sexual relations" thing), but I digress because come November 5th in the words of the illustrious RL Matthews "I know one thing" we will have another president. However, knowing that the president really has only so much power does it really matter? Here's a better question can you afford not to care, and fail to exercise your right to vote? Just do me this favor if you don't vote don't give me your opinion on how the election turned out.





Very believable Josh Brolin.....Very believable