Farewell Michael Joe!

Once again time stopped as the world turned it's attention to the The Great Michael Jackson. I remember watching an interview of Michael years ago. This was when he was in his early twenties. Michael actually sang all the parts to a song that he was currently working on. It was amazing to watch and hear. He literally sang all the parts at one time. I'd never seen or heard anyone do something so impossible.

I remember when he first was introduced. Even then we kids could tell that he was special and a real music prodigy. The quarter parties didn't start til Michael's 45's were on the turn table. It was the same time we were listening to Marvin sing that he was too busy thinking about his baby and Stevie was singing about My Cherie Amour. Smokey was singing Baby, Baby Don't Cry and James was singing Mother Popcorn. Then along comes this youngster with all the pipes, licks and moves as seasoned professionals. It made us feel like anything in life was possible. We were like "Gone Mike!" "Way to go! Far Out!" It was a special time full of hope and magic.

I remember when I first heard the news that Michael wasn't breathing and that attempts were being made to resuscitate him. I thought to myself.....he's going to get a glimpse of heaven and decide not to descend back into the confinement of the earthen vessel again.

Michael possessed a special gift. He world was full of magic yet troubled with extreme pressures. While watching the memorial today, I noticed many who spoke at Michael's memorial were close friends who really loved him indeed. A few profiteers slipped in and filled their commentaries with I this, I that, When I, I, After I, I, I, I, I........

Michael's biggest foe was that he had become a world commodity. He demanded world attention and world attention is a very expensive commodity. Many felt that his money was theirs and his unmatched talent was an opportunity to gain instant wealth. We live in a world where it's the natural order to battle over resources. Michael was indeed a human resource and I'm sure the truth about the manipulation of him and his monies will never fully come to light.

Rest In Peace Mike....you're free!

Sarah Palin and Embezzlement Scandal

I remember watching "Cheers" one evening. Woody's rich dumb girlfriend Kelly, had taken on a job at the bar. Kelly worked as a waitress for awhile but this episode, had decided to quit and was announcing her decision to the Cheers patrons. Norm was sad, Cliff was sad and Carla was distressed as well. The joke behind the news of Kelly quitting was brought to the surface by Carla who by the way, had convinced Kelly to turn over all of her tips on a daily basis. Woody's girlfriend was a cute chick and had increased Carla's tip intake considerably. Anyway, Carla turns to Norm and says, "Why are you so upset about her quitting? What's kind of scam do you have going?" Little did Carla know was that Norm had taught Kelly a special accounting system to keep up with his bar tab. He had instructed Kelly to deduct one for one each time he ordered a drink.

So why are so many countries outside the U.S. happy with our selection of president?

Remember the political saying, Loyal opposition? Where did it go? Where did the respect for public officials go? In the last election, I voted for the Democratic Presidential Candidate......what a big mistake. I'm embarrassed to say that my motivation to vote against the incumbent was flawed. That way of thinking put me in company with the most vile.

In life, I have always felt best when associated with those that were honorable, righteous individuals who displayed the attributes of champions. A real champion who loses a battle doesn't trash the White House but, will simply state that the better man or woman won this time around and I bid them much success and support.

I enjoy watching gladiators compete then afterward embrace each other with real sincerity. Though I disagreed with President Bush near the end of his administration, him and Mrs. Laura left office like a real champions. They even walked like Champions.


Now we see a group of individuals so vile, so inconsiderate so full of hate that there's no way they can hold the good of the American people as their main goal. If these are the types of individuals who support the current administration, I want no parts of any of it. I encourage all of you to take the time and conduct a little research. The information is easily available. One of the pro- Obama sites that I was reading, occasionally had posts appear on one of their site written in the German or Russian language. These are the same individuals who support open borders, immigration of illegals, socialized health care, and a global security system. One must wonder like Carla and ask these foreign countries, "What's in it for you?"

The site in the link rants and raves about Sarah Palin. They disrespect her intelligence, her speech, her children, her husband. Some of the comments spewed out are totally unacceptable. It's evident that the comments aren't initiated by someone who's interested in the betterment of The Great United States. I would venture to say that in this vast new information age, countries are launching specific attacks to offset and control and degrade our political system......

Let's continue to pray for the blessings of God on the United States and for our Leaders. Pray that God will grant them the wisdom to make the correct decisions.

In spite of what enemies of this great land and the mislead minority would have you believe, America was founded on economic freedom, free of expression, and freedom of religion. These freedoms are non-negotiable and if attacked will surely awaken the sleeping giant.