FAITH RESCUE MISSION...PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA

ANOTHER one of my favorite stores, is Faith Rescue Mission of Prattville. (branch of Montgomery based Faith Rescue Mission). Years ago we used to patronize the Montgomery, Bell Street Faith Rescue Mission, and were pleasantly surprised when they opened a branch in Prattville! Many of my ebay sales items came from Faith. (as well as Salvation Army)...Yard sale adventures are still as exciting to me now as they were 30 years ago. Shhhhhhhhh, telling my age now LOL.

PRATTVILLE SALVATION ARMY...PLEASE SUPPORT!

One place I enjoy SO MUCH is the Salvation Army. I find so many neat things, and enjoy the people that I run across while shopping. Not only can I find great things for my antique booths, but I can also help others by spending money with the Salvation Army. Right before Christmas, I took this picture of the lady that runs one of the Salvation Army stores in Prattville, along with her grandchildren. She runs a very clean and functional store.

ROBERTA FRANKLIN HELPING CHILDREN OF INMATES

I'm so proud of my friend Roberta Franklin for her dedication to children of incarcerated men and women. At Christmas time, Roberta gathers up Christmas gifts for the children, who might not have gifts, otherwise. If you would like to help Roberta, please contact her, or I'd be glad to pass the information on to her for you.

http://montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20081224/NEWS01/812240340/1007/ARCHIVES

BALLOON CARRIES OFF $12,000 ENGAGEMENT RING. TALK ABOUT MONEY WOES!!

A little bit of humor to pick you up, if you are suffering money troubles. Lefkos-Hajji learned the hard way that helium could be more costly that he could have ever imagined. He had just purchased an engagement ring for his girlfriend, and placed it in a balloon filled with helium. When he stepped outside of the jewelry store, his balloon ensemble took off with a gust of wind. OMG...can you imagine how horrified he must have been? He chased it for a couple of miles, but lost sight of it.



http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/12/25/money-losers-of-2008-lefkos-hajji-learns-that-helium-and-fine-j/

HAPPY NEW YEAR AMERICAN TROOPS!!

Christmas has past, but we are to love and respect our fellow man always. God Bless our American troops...our men and women who are either here in America protecting us, or in other countries, going through so much trauma just to keep us safe here in America. My nephew is in Iraq and I pray for him daily as I do all the troops. HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

WEBSITE MIRACLE

Just when I was starting to worry about losing my website, I clicked another button and PRESTO! There was my old website. (The truth? I almost had a heart attack when I thought I had lost my many hours of work on pictures, slideshows, other blogger's links, etc.)....Now, I'm off to working on some new things for this site.

PLEASE bear with me while I am working on my site LOL

Good grief, Charlie Brown!! How hard can customizing a website be? roflmao!!!!!!!!!! I accidently clicked onto a template upgrade, and did not have all of my website saved, and VOILA!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR...lost my exciting Elections slideshow (HA HA), and lost all of my bloggers. Daggumit!! Please bear with me as I work to gathering all of my lost info to repost.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!! CHRISTMAS CARD TO ALL

I received this beautiful card in email, and wanted to share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It means a lot to me, because I have a dog and a cat, and reminds me of the Christmas carolers I used to see in Virginia.


http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1704639117645&source=jl999

ADAM WALSH CASE SETTLED/ CAYLEE ANTHONY'S REMAINS IDENTIFIED

First of all, I just want to announce that we have a forum. Just go to http://alabamapolitics.netdiscussion.net/index.htm to access it.


This case has followed us for years, and I know it certainly influenced me as to how I watched over my children when they were small. Maybe you could say I was over protective after the terrible tragedy of Adam Walsh. It was heart wrenching to watch John Walsh and his wife talk about their tragedy and the loss of their little boy, come to some kind of conclusion, with the announcement of the killer of their little Adam.


Also just as heart wrenching, were the revealing facts that the remains that were found last week in Florida, were the remains of little Caylee Anthony. So horrible. I can't imagine why anyone could hurt children like this. Just really hurts you to know it.

God Bless all of these families, and may they find a sense of closure to their pain. The hurt will never go away.

LITTLE TEXAS BOY TRULY A MIRACLE...SURVIVES NEAR DECAPITATION IN ACCIDENT

http://news.aol.com/article/texas-boy-survives-near-decapitation/283971?icid=200100397x1215797166x1200994465

I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS!

It's ok to dream of snow, isn't it? I used to play in the snow, have snow ball fights, sleigh ride, make snow cones, etc. when I lived in Virginia. Somehow the snow represents the pure side of our lives. The blankets of white are comforting, and refreshing. Nostalgia has always carried me back in time to Virginia, kind of like, "Carry Me back to Ole Virginny", or "Take Me Home, Country Roads". Somehow these two songs remind me of "Over the River and Through The Woods, to Grandmother's House We Go". Do you not get the picture of horses pulling carriages and sleighs through snow drifts? Oh well, enough said about snow! LOL. More than likely, what we will get here in Alabama, will be rain, or just plain cold without the snow. I STILL praise God for the things we have to be so thankful for...for life, children, for the peace that prayer brings. For the love of our families, friends and loved ones. May God bring you peace and tranquility in your lives over Christmas, and may you have "snow" filled thoughts that bring you back to your childhood.

TEXAS CHILD WRITES SANTA ABOUT MOLESTATION BY A RELATIVE

It appears as a little 9 year old girl wrote to Santa and expressed the wish that a relative quit touching her and her sister.




http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081216/ap_on_re_us/santa_letter_molestation

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH "REPORTEDLY' GETS SHOES FOR CHRISTMAS!

It appears that an Iraqi reporter was a little upset with President Bush, (on the President's recent surprise visit to Iraq). He took off his shoes and threw them at the President, causing a flurry of Secret Service men and several other security detail to rush the reporter, to contain/detain him. I have watched the video of this shoe throwing, several times. Evidently the reporter was upset with the President for the Iraqi war and all of the lives lost in the war. (I do sympathize for the loss of our service men and women).

President Bush still has a sense of humor. His comment to reporters about the incident was, "I didn't know what the guy said, but I saw his sole."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bush

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=11102130&ch=4226714&src=news



On a lighter side (and you know I love humor), I would have to say that it appears that President Bush is a "sole survivor".

I JUST DISCOVERED TWITTER!!! WHERE HAVE I BEEN?????

Good grief, Charlie Brown!! Where have I been, not to know that Twitter.com was around? That looks like a very interesting site, and a great place to follow friends. You can visit me at http://twitter.com/DebMurphree and I'll try to keep you updated.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS...OH YEAH!

Merry Christmas to my readers! I have been very busy lately, and haven't had the time to post, but I wanted to let you know I am NOT down and out! Ha Ha. One of my favorite things to do at this time of year, is drive around and view Christmas lights. Do you have any Christmas lights pics you would like to share with me? I'd be glad to post them on here in a slideshow. Just send to Murphree4psc@yahoo.com. (Be sure to state what city). This time of year can be very depressing to some, and I would recommend if you get bogged down with the pressures of the holidays, please get out and and visit different cities to see the lights that are displayed in the neighborhoods, OR watch a special Christmas program on Hallmark. Last night I watched one of my all time favorite Christmas shows, that I first viewed in 2005 after my mother passed away. "Angel in the Family". http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_item.asp?userid=-1&item_id=1290377 If you are grieving over the loss of a family member, this movie will really comfort you. Meredith Baxter is one of the best actresses in Hollywood. She brings warmth and reality to her film credits. You can also view all of her movies/films, projects that she has been involved in, at this site. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_Baxter

Other great "cheer me up" movies are TIM ALLEN'S "The Santa Claus" (1) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111070/

and "The Santa Claus" (2) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304669/


Another one of my all time favorites is "Home Alone" with Macauley Caulkin. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/

and "Home Alone 2" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104431/


I hope you enjoy some of these movies over the Christmas season. May you always remember that "Jesus is the Reason for the Season". God bless you!

U.S. COULD EXPECT A NUCLEAR OR BIOLOGICAL ATTACK BY 2013

The following link is very detailed and should be read by all Americans. I found it to be important to us and to our freedom.




http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28006645/

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND RAMMER JAMMER ROLL TIDE!!

WHAT A GREAT GAME!! WHOHOO!! ROLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDEEEEEEEEE AND THEN AGAIN, ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE!!!

ok, ok, back to Merry Christmas!! My most favorite time of the year. The music is the most important part of Christmas to me, because it brings Jesus to mind, and brings all of our loved ones (near and afar) to mind. One of my favorite songs, and played for me by someone very close, is O Holy Night. I like the stars anyway, and this song holds a lot of meaning for me. I would like to hear what some of your favorite songs are. Some special songs to me are Silent Night Holy Night, Any Christmas songs that Clay Aikens sings (He has a fantastic voice!); "Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire" (One of my all time favorites); I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas (reminds me of my years in Virginia with snow on the ground and the big bright Christmas lights in neighborhoods where homes were close together (Manassas Park, Virginia), and where people weren't afraid to get out and do some Christmas caroling. I remember in high school (New Market, VA), all of us girls in the girls' dorm would try to beat the guys at sneaking over to their dorm and singing Christmas carols to them. Oh, sometimes they beat us at it, but it was so exciting. I also remember the sleigh riding down the huge hill behind the girls' dorm. Some of my favorite memories, include SNOW. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!! Yeah, I guess that Christmas brings out the child in some of us. (speak of White Christmas, the song is playing on my favorite Directv channel, "Holly" RIGHT NOW). I love snow so much, that VERMONT is one of my favorite states I dream of living in. Horse drawn carriages, grrrrrrrrrrrr, I'll stop right now!!! LOL Also another dream of mine would be to visit New York City at Christmas time, and travel through Central Park in a drawn carriage. (Would I get mugged? lol)...uh oh, reminds me of "Home Alone"! Favorite movies of mine for this time of year, are "Home Alone 1 and 2"; "Santa Claus 1 and 2" (with Tim Allen); and one of my very favorite ones is "It happened One Christmas", with Marlo Thomas and Wayne Rogers. I have been looking everywhere for that movie, and cannot find it. Marlo Thomas wished she had never been born, and she was shown what life would be like if she had never been born. TRULY an inspirational movie. We are truly blessed in life, are we not? LET'S COUNT OUR BLESSINGS. Merry Christmas everyone!!!

TURKEY DAY...GOBBLE UP SOME INTERESTING TIDBITS ABOUT THAT OLE BIRD!

Have you ever wondered where the "turkey" came into importance for Thanksgiving day? Well, I found this little tidbit to be quite interesting. Abraham Lincoln, one of my favorite presidents, sent turkeys to the troops in 1863. Thanksgiving day did not consist of turkey dinner as we perceive it.

http://www.thanksgiving-day.org/origin-thanksgiving-day.html

We have so many things to be thankful for, whether we see them at the time we need to be thankful, or not.

Many blessings to all my readers, and may you perceive your Thanksgiving day as a time to reflect on what is positive, and what is good.

THANK GOD FOR FRIDAYS!!!

It's been a long week, and I'm ready for the weekend! What does everyone have for plans this weekend? I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and counting my blessings. With 4 great kids, and 4 great grandkids, what more could you be thankful for? I'm so thankful I still have my elderly father. Yep! I'm a daddy's girl, for sure. Every day I take time to smell the roses. Have you hugged your dad or mom lately? Take it from me, it's VERY IMPORTANT to spend as much time with your parents as possible. After losing my mother in 2005, suddenly, I take nothing for granted. My dad gets the benefit of me learning that lesson. I call him everyday, and I visit as often as I can. GIVE YOUR PARENTS A HUG TODAY...and THANK GOD FOR FRIDAYS!!!!

"HOLIDAY MAIL FOR HEROS"... SEND A CARD TO CHEER OUR TROOPS HERE AND ABROAD

At this time of year, when we are feeling safe, loving, and sharing, our men and women are over seas working so hard to ensure we keep these feelings. We should go the extra mile to make sure they know they are thought of, and appreciated, from the heart.




http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/


Send your cards to the following address

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456


Follow the directions on what and how to send:

(quoted from American Red Cross)

"All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
Participants are encouraged to limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group. If you are mailing a larger quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage.
Please ensure that all cards are signed.
Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.
Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums."

SNOPES CONFIRMED NEW HOLIDAY VIRUS!! BEWARE!

The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS Packet Service along with a packet number.
NOTE: The word packet is mis-spelled on this line.
It will say that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached.
DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days.Snopes confirms that it is real: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD, CHICK-FIL-A, NOVEMBER 22, BE THERE!

Montgomery & Prattville area Chick-Fil-A's are sponsoring a "Christmas drive", November 22nd, from 10-2 to collect donations for children for Christmas. Bring toys in a shoebox, and you get a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich, and hopefully not Gary's chicken, from Montgomery Unite forums, LOL...I have horrible visions of chickens after reading about that, but I know CHICK-FIL-A will help me get over those visions. Yum Chicken!

BARACK OBAMA WEBSITE, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY PICTURES!!

www.barackobama.net


I hope that you enjoy the family pictures posted on Obama's site as much as I did! This is an excellent site to learn more about our President elect.

SUPPORT OUR AMERICAN TROOPS

http://www.opgratitude.com/


This is an excellent site that was sent to me by a good friend. PLEASE VISIT IT and support our American troops. THEY NEED US...

CYBER BULLIES & CYBER STALKERS, "GET LOST IN SPACE"!!

This specific posting is dedicated to all of those victims who are being stalked online in political or other type FORUMS. I am still researching other material, but thought this would make an interesting post, for those of you who are TIRED of the stalking. WE NEED BETTER LEGISLATION.


"Cyberstalking Methods
Cyberstalkers have employed various methods of Internet communication to harass their victims. Although not exhaustive, the following list describes some of the methods that cyberstalkers may use:
• E-mail: A method of communication that allows an individual to transfer text, picture, video, and audio files to another person’s electronic mailbox. In using e-mail to harass, the cyberstalker creates a textbased, graphic-based, or audio-based message of a threatening, alarming, or otherwise harassing nature and sends it to the e-mail account of the intended victim.
• Newsgroups: A method of communication that amounts to an ongoing discussion about a particular topic.Internet users contribute to the ongoing discussion by posting their opinions, comments, or related experiences about a particular subject. These postings are linked together and can be retrieved by querying a database of newsgroup topics. Cyberstalkers can use these forums to post threatening or defamatory statements directed at a specific individual or group of individuals. In New York v. Munn (688 N.Y. S.2d 384; 1999), the court found the defendant guilty of aggravated harassment for posting a message to an Internet newsgroup that instructed people to kill police officers from the NYPD.
• Message boards/guest books: A method of communication similar to a newsgroup in that its contents amount to comments about a particular topic. Internet sites often have guest books where visitors can enter their names and make comments about the site. The visitor’s name and comments are subsequently available to be viewed by others visiting the Web site. A person who wants to threaten or harass the owner of a Web page easily can leave alarming messages in a guest book.
• Internet sites: A method of communication that involves posting information to a unique uniform resource locator (URL). Internet users later can retrieve this information by directing their Web browser to the corresponding URL. An Internet site becomes the method of harassment when a cyberstalker posts information on a Web page about an individual that causes them to become alarmed or frightened. For example, a cyberstalker could create an Internet site that advertises sexual services for hire and includes the victim’s picture, phone number, and address. Subsequently, the victim is bombarded with telephone calls or personal visits from individuals inquiring about the advertised sexual services.
• Chat rooms: A method of communication that enables real-time text, audio, and video-based group interaction. Chat rooms, or chat channels, usually are organized around specific topics of conversation. Topics include, but are not limited to, such issues as politics, religion, relationships, and sex. When communicating in a chat room, a participant’s messages are broadcast to everyone signed into the particular chat room. Several types of chat services have emerged since the development of the Internet. Chat services can be public or private. Public chat services are open to everyone with access to the Internet. For example, Internet relay chat (IRC) and I seek you (ICQ) chat are open to all Internet users. Both IRC and ICQ chat rooms have hundreds of chat channels that cover a diverse range of subjects and enable the transfer of files between active participants. Unlike public chat services, private services limit access to their chat channels and are hosted by specific on-line service providers. Chat rooms provide cyberstalkers with different options to harass their victims. A stalker can send alarming messages directly to the victim while conversing in a chat room. The message is delivered to the intended victim, as well as to all those users who currently are logged into the chat room. In addition, the cyberstalker can pose as the victim in a chat room and provide personal information to participants, thereby resulting in the intended victim being directly contacted in person, by e-mail, or by phone.
• Third-party instant messengers: A method of communication that enables real-time text, audio, and videobased interaction between two individuals over the Internet or a computer network. Users program their instant messenger software to notify them when designated individuals log on to the network. With instant messaging software, users have the ability to engage in real-time dialogue with a designated person as long as both parties are connected to the network. Stalkers with prior knowledge of a victim’s screen name can use an instant messenger to send harassing messages in real time when both parties are logged onto the Internet.
• Commercial service user profiles: A method of communication that involves posting descriptive information about oneself to the membership directory of a commercial Internet service. Service subscribers can query this directory so that they may find other members who share similar hobbies, interests, or backgrounds. People


"Cyberstalking is basically a state-of-the-art extension of the physical form of stalking. Cyberstalkers use electronic mediums such as the Internet and emails to pursue, harass, or contact another in an unsolicited fashion. They target victims using every technology at their disposal — online forums, bulletin boards, instant messengers, chat rooms, spyware, and spam."
The above quote was taken from this link:
http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/cyberstalking.htm



Alber Gore worked hard towards eliminating CyberStalking. Here is a great link for those of you out there that are being followed by trolls.
QUOTE FROM AL GORE CONCERNING CYBER STALKING:
"Make no mistake: this kind of harassment can be as frightening and as real as being followed and watched in your neighborhood or
in your home."
Vice President Al Gore
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/cyberstalking.htm
"What Is Cyberstalking?
Although there is no universally accepted definition of cyberstalking, the term is used in this report to refer to the use of the Internet, e-mail, or other electronic communications devices to stalk another person. Stalking generally involves harassing or threatening behavior that an individual engages in repeatedly, such as following a person, appearing at a person's home or place of business, making harassing phone calls, leaving written messages or objects, or vandalizing a person's property. Most stalking laws require that the perpetrator make a credible threat of violence against the victim; others include threats against the victim's immediate family; and still others require only that the alleged stalker's course of conduct constitute an implied threat.(1) While some conduct involving annoying or menacing behavior might fall short of illegal stalking, such behavior may be a prelude to stalking and violence and should be treated seriously."


The following is quoted descriptions of cyberbullies taken from the following link:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-005.html
"What is cyberbullying?Cyberbullying refers to the new, and growing, practice of using technology to harass, or bully, someone else. Bullies used to be restricted to methods such as physical intimidation, postal mail, or the telephone. Now, developments in electronic media offer forums such as email, instant messaging, web pages, and digital photos to add to the arsenal. Computers, cell phones, and PDAs are new tools that can be applied to an old practice.
Forms of cyberbullying can range in severity from cruel or embarrassing rumors to threats, harassment, or stalking. It can affect any age group; however, teenagers and young adults are common victims, and cyberbullying is a growing problem in schools.
Why has cyberbullying become such a problem?The relative anonymity of the internet is appealing for bullies because it enhances the intimidation and makes tracing the activity more difficult. Some bullies also find it easier to be more vicious because there is no personal contact. Unfortunately, the internet and email can also increase the visibility of the activity. Information or pictures posted online or forwarded in mass emails can reach a larger audience faster than more traditional methods, causing more damage to the victims. And because of the amount of personal information available online, bullies may be able to arbitrarily choose their victims.
Cyberbullying may also indicate a tendency toward more serious behavior. While bullying has always been an unfortunate reality, most bullies grow out of it. Cyberbullying has not existed long enough to have solid research, but there is evidence that it may be an early warning for more violent behavior."

MY REASONS FOR VOTING FOR BARACK OBAMA

I had seriously considered Huckabee to begin with. I also considered Ron Paul. I visited his website and was astonished at his delivery of over 4000 babies. That was something! I know delivering babies doesn't qualify you for President, but it was an interesting tidbit, otherwise :) With Huckabee, we would have gotten Walker Texas Ranger in the White House as a presidential aide, and Walker (Chuck Norris) can kick some serious butt! I also felt that Huckabee could move us forward, but it wasn't in the cards for him this time around. I also like the fact that Huckabee is a minister. MAYBE NEXT TIME! I considered all of the candidates before I made the decision to vote for Barack Obama. I considered that Barack had both white and black ancestry, and I felt that he could be a common denominator for both whites and blacks. He could be the thread to bring unity, where all else failed. I didn't vote for Barack because he was black, nor did I vote for Barack because he said he could bring change. EVERYONE SAYS THEY WANT CHANGE! I didn't vote for Barack to make history. I voted for Barack because I felt he was the best candidate to move us forward with the economic crisis. I also voted for Barack, because God forbid, if something were to happen to him in the presidency, and he would be disabled to carry out his term, then I felt confident with Joe Biden to be able to step in. I COULD NOT see Sarah Palin leading the nation, although she is a powerful and strong woman. She might be strong enough and knowledgeable enough to lead in 4 more years, but not this year. She was a little rough on the edges. Hillary was also a choice of mine, but like Huckabee, it wasn't in the cards for her either. I believe that Hillary had the knowledge and experience (with her husband serving 2 terms as a former president) to serve our country as President. She could have gotten some excellent advice from Bill as to foreign policy, economics, military decisions, etc. HOWEVER, NO MATTER WHO I CONSIDERED, Barack Obama is our PRESIDENT ELECT. I voted for him, I'm proud to say that, and I'm looking forward not backward. I have hope for America now. GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

GOING TO TAKE MORE THAN JUST LITTLE OLE ME TO WORK TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA

Please get involved in some sort of political activism or public work to move America forward. I strive hard, taking my time out, to find interesting articles to post here, and to alert you to up to date political news. If you have anything of interest for my readers to know, please post, or you can contact me at murphree4psc@yahoo.com

I feel it is ALL AMERICANS' duty to work towards a common goal of bettering ourselves and making America all that it can be. We live in the greatest country on earth and I believe it is a privilege to be an American.

BARACK OBAMA & JOE BIDEN'S "TRANSITION" WEBSITE

Write to President Elect, Barack Obama, and Vice President Elect, Joe Biden, and TELL THEM YOUR VISION FOR AMERICA!! This site also takes info on other things such as media, jobs, etc.



http://change.gov/page/s/yourvision

ELOQUENT "CHOICE WORDS" FROM SARAH PALIN

QUOTE FROM NEW YORK TIMES, shows Governor Sarah Palin has had a change of heart about Barack Obama. Apparently he is an "ok" guy now.

“Barack Obama has been elected president,” Ms. Palin said. “Let us, let us — let him — be able to kind of savor this moment, one, and not let the pettiness of maybe internal workings of the campaign erode any of the recognition of this historic moment that we’re in. And God bless Barack Obama and his beautiful family.”

Great Sarah! Maybe with the help of you and others pulling together, Obama's tenure as President will be a successful one for all Americans.




http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/us/politics/09memo.html?_r=2&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

PLEASE PRAY FOR MICHAEL MORGAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 4, Autauga County, Alabama

Autauga County Commissioner, District 4's Michael Morgan has cancer. It was announced at Michael's last County Commission meeting as commissioner, on Election day. Michael is a dear friend of our family, and I would like for you to keep Michael and his family in your prayers. (He is featured in one of the election day pictures in my slideshow).

OBAMA'S FIRST PRIORITY IS THE ECONOMY!

NOW, I don't know about you, but hearing that President Elect Barack Obama's first priority is the ECONOMY, makes me very happy! I hope that he can pull this country back together, and make it stronger than it has been in the past 8 years.




http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081107/ap_on_el_pr/obama

GOD BLESS AMERICA...LAND THAT I LOVE!

Despite who you voted for yesterday, the results were overwhelming that Americans wanted CHANGE. If you are saddened that John McCain and Sarah Palin did not win, please look at it this way. This was historical, and I believe that life is pre-determined by a higher being than anyone here on earth. God was there in the beginning, and God is still watching out for Americans. No matter WHO won yesterday, had it been McCain, GOD IS STILL WATCHING OVER US. What will be, will be. We all need to look forward and not behind. MAY WE ALL LEARN TO GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER. GOD BLESS US ALL!!

CONGRATULATIONS BARACK OBAMA!

http://news.aol.com/elections/article/presidential-race/233562?icid=200100397x1212449992x1200821531

PROFILES OF BARACK OBAMA, JOHN MCCAIN, JOE BIDEN, & SARAH PALIN...YOU DECIDE!!

http://news.aol.com/elections/barack-obama

http://news.aol.com/elections/john-mccain

http://news.aol.com/elections/joe-biden

http://news.aol.com/elections/sarah-palin




ADDING A COUPLE OTHER NAMES THAT ARE PROMINENT ON THE 2008 CAMPAIGN TRAIL.

http://news.aol.com/elections/ralph-nader

http://www.ronpaul.org/




IT IS OUR PRIVILEGE, DUTY, OBLIGATION, & RIGHT TO RESEARCH THESE PRESIDENTIAL, VICE PRESIDENTIAL AND WRITE IN CANDIDATES, TO INSURE THAT WE ARE MAKING A DEDICATED & EDUCATED VOTE. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TOMORROW!! MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

2 DAYS AWAY B-4 MONUMENTAL ELECTION DAY! BARACK OBAMA, OR JOHN MCCAIN??

In 2 days from now, we will go to the polls to demonstrate our rights as Americans to make one of the biggest voting decisions that we have probably ever made in our lifetime. This year is most unusual, due to the fact that we have an African American candidate running for President on the Democrat ticket, and we have a woman running for the Vice President on the Republican ticket. How amazing is that!! It is truly an historical year for Americans, and we need to take this obligation of ours very seriously. I, for one, have looked into all avenues that I could in order to come up with my conclusion of who I want to place my confidence in for the next 4 years. I hope you will do the same! GOOD LUCK, and may GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

RED CROSS SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATERS

http://www.al.com/newsflash/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-39/1225447754276400.xml&storylist=alabamanews

A NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICAN WHO WAS BACKING MCCAIN, STEPS OUT TO BACK OBAMA!!

http://www.al.com/newsflash/politics/index.ssf?/base/politics-19/1225391960194120.xml&storylist=politics

INTERESTING FACTS ON GREG SHAW VS. DEBORAH BELL PASEUR

http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/court_fight_in_the_heart_of_dixie.html

IS BARACK OBAMA AFTER YOUR GUNS?

http://www.gunbanobama.com/

DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION ON THIS ARTICLE? IF SO, PLEASE STATE IT. NOW IS THE TIME, AS IN, "SPEAK NOW, OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PIECE".

LATE LATE SHOW CRAIG FERGUSON AND VOTING

I still get tickled when I watch Craig Ferguson and some of his antics. He is just about the most hilarious guy on television. I'm so impressed with his decision to keep his choices for whom he wants to vote for, ...secret. As a new U.S. Citizen, Craig takes seriously his duty to vote, and I wish that all Americans had his excitement when it comes to voting. I read that over 3 million newly registered voters in Alabama, will be hitting the polls on election day this year! That is so exciting to me, because I have talked to so many who just dread the day and claim they won't be voting. What are your reasons for voting, and if you don't want to vote, WHY NOT???? I would love to hear some concrete reasons of why people refuse to vote. EVEN IF YOU WRITE SOMEONE IN, it's still a satisfaction. MAY THE BEST PERSON WIN ON ELECTION DAY!!!! And CRAIG, keep up the good work on the late late show. It's so entertaining and funny. Maybe that's why I still have insomnia.

JEFF SESSIONS ADVERTISING ON AL.COM FORUMS

NOTE TO JEFF: NOT A GOOD IDEA. Jeff promotes Christian values, yet advertises on al.com, a nasty, foul mouthed posting forum, that allows only biased opinions and filthy talk. I gave him my two cents yesterday in an email about what I thought about him posting on the forum that definitely can not "out Jesus" another one. I'm waiting to hear back from Jeff. I have received two letters already in reply to mine concerning the "700 Billion Bailout", and I believe that Jeff is sincere when he says he did not vote for the bailout. HOWEVER, it sort of contradicts everything he claims he believes in, IN MY OPINION, when I see his mugshot on the al.com forums. PLEASE JEFF, re-think what you are doing when you advertise with a company that cares only to promote their own agenda, and cares LESS what they allow to remain in print. I am still trying to decide on who to vote for! (Yes, I know, it's this late in the game, and I'm still undecided....I will give Jeff credit for his decision to vote NO to the bailout. Here is a good link to read concerning the BAILOUT.

http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/bipartisan-heat-builds-over-use-of/231649?flv=1&icid=rbox_news.M

ELECTION DAY IS ONLY 6 DAYS AWAY!! YIPPIEEEEEEEEE

I CANNOT WAIT TO FIND OUT IF JAY LOVE WILL OUT JESUS BOBBY BRIGHT. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IF PEOPLE FALL FOR GREG SHAW'S CRAP IN HIS COMMERCIALS. I, personally, do not fall for anything that Greg Shaw says. He does NOT rule by the law, or either he is IGNORANT of the law, and turns a blind eye. Deborah Bell Paseur has GOT to be more competent than that. I met her personally in 2006, and even sat beside her in a campaign forum in Athens, Alabama. I hardly think she would be too much different than what I perceived then. I may be Republican, but I just cannot stand lies that are being told by some of the Republicans. Bobby Bright's only downfall, that I perceive, would be his connections to the Clardy family. I know some of them personally, also, and I have to say that I might have to write someone in on this race!!

NOW, let's see about Obama and McCain. When you consider McCain, you are really considering Sarah Palin. McCain might hit the "snooze button" rather than take that call at 2:00 a.m. Even at my age, I might would consider the snooze button LOL. Sarah Palin is not experienced enough and would be considered a risk on National Security, (without the experience and knowledge about foreign policy). Even Alaska's main newspaper has endorsed Barack Obama, due to the risk they believe that Palin would be. I like Palin, as another woman, and I would vote for her as a Mayor or a Governor, but NOT as President of the United States. I would have voted for Hillary, though, due to her vast experience and knowledge.

I might have to write some people in on this race. I DON'T LIKE TO DO THAT, but I don't want to have to look people in the eye, when something fails, and say, "I voted for him, or her". I DO take voting very seriously. I DO do my homework. I DO believe that voting is our privilege, our honor, and our right. I intend to be out there on ELECTION DAY, and placing my vote. YOU BE THERE TOO!!

ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS ENDORSE BARACK OBAMA BY 2 - 1 MARGIN!!

http://wadeonbirmingham.com/2008/10/26/vote-2008-alabama-newspapers-endorse-obama-by-2-1-margin/



This was sent to me by Wade, and you can view more articles from his post at http://wadeonbirmingham.com

GREAT ARTICLE ON DON SIEGELMAN VS. KARL ROVE BY GQ

http://men.style.com/gq/blogs/gqeditors/2008/10/americas-most-w.html


WHAT AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE! Was very informative... This was sent to me by GQ'S Dan Scheffey, in New York. You can also view other interesting topics at

http://GQ.com

POLLS SHOW BARACK OBAMA LEADING JOHN MCCAIN BY 13 POINTS.

UH OH, John McCain better take advantage of Obama visiting his grandmother in Hawaii. The race is nearing the finish line. Poll info from CBS news.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE/OCTOBER 24,2008

www.sos.state.al.us/


VISIT SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE FOR ALL ELECTION ISSUES AND QUESTIONS. (If you ask for Ed Packard, you will get quick service and a quick reply). He is very efficient.

TROY KING SEEKS EXECUTION DATES FOR 4 DEATH ROW INMATES...THOMAS ARTHUR TO HAVE COURT DAY IN FEBRUARY

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/metro.ssf?/base/news/1224749739222560.xml&coll=2


Troy is seeking execution dates for 4 death row inmates. Thomas Arthur's case comes before the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 17, concerning another inmate claiming guilt in Troy Wicker's murder. Maybe the truth will finally come out in Thomas' case! (Hm, I wonder if the rape kit that "accidently" was "misplaced", will show up, or does the prosecution hope it remains missing?).

MORE COFFEE, LESS BOOBS!

GEEZ! Medical studies show that the more coffee a woman drinks, the chances of her breast size being diminshed, are greater. HOWEVER, there is a plus for these women. Breast cancer seems to be lower for these women. Will I stop drinking coffee? Ha Ha. HECK NO. I enjoy my Folgers too much. http://news.aol.com/health/article/coffee-can-shrink-breasts-study-finds/218657?icid=200100397x1211439055x12006821

JEFF SESSIONS & VIVIAN FIGURES FINANCIAL REPORTS

www.fec.gov/



The above is the website for Federal candidates.

LAST SURVIVOR OF TITANIC SELLS PERSONAL TITANIC MOMENTOS TO PAY FOR NURSING HOME CARE

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081016/ap_on_re_eu/eu_britain_titanic_survivor



So sad, but true. I really enjoyed the Titanic movie, as it STILL REMAINS the highest monetary grossing movie of all times! This movie is "unsinkable". This woman, is the last known survivor of the Titanic, and is being forced to sell her precious Titanic momentos to pay for her nursing home care.

HUGE VIRUS CONFIRMED BY SNOPES

Huge Virus coming... Snopes confirms

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp

PLEASE ALERT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS WARNING!
You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer. This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to let all your contacts know about this. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.
If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately.
This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.

ALABAMA POWER 5TH HIGHEST RESIDENTIAL POWER RATE AMONG 14 SOUTH EASTERN UTILITIES FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR!

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/statebriefs.ssf?/base/news/1223540152228880.xml&coll=2



I'm thankful for Central Alabama Electric Co-operative!!!!

LAMININ, THE GLUE THAT HOLDS US TOGETHER! LOUIE GIGLIO (PROFOUND MINISTER) BRINGS LITTLE OLE ME INTO PROSPECTIVE!!

I just have to share with you the beauty of what I discovered yesterday, while watching a DVD by Louie Giglio, of Atlanta Georgia. THIS MINISTER IS AMAZING!! I was watching "HOW GREAT IS OUT GOD", where Louie puts into prospective (with the use of a golfball) just how small we really are and how BIG our God really is. You MUST watch this video, yourself!! I googled Louie, and found the different places you can get his sermons.

http://international.ourchurchbookstore.com.au/showProduct.aspx?id=317158&gclid=CN2lrJHKoZYCFRKLDQodRFmb7Q

I also googled Wikipedia concerning Louie Giglio

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louie_Giglio

AND THE AMAZING THING THAT REALLY STRUCK ME WAS THE LAMININ THAT HOLDS OUR BODIES TOGETHER, IS SHAPED LIKE A CROSS!





TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO CHECK THIS OUT. ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING!!

PSC GRANTS ALABAMA POWER RATE INCREASES! SUSAN PARKER SEEMS TO BE SPOKESPERSON FOR PSC

http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/statebriefs.ssf?/base/news/1223540152228880.xml&coll=2







ONCE AGAIN, Do NOT fuss about your rates going up with Alabama Power. I told you all back in 2005/2006 election that Susan Parker was accepting funds funneled through PACS that were associated with REGULATED UTILITIES!! Nope, ya just didn't listen to me, did ya. WELL, some of you did :) 89,000 of you did. Remember how Susan Parker was for the "little guy". Well, after you read this article, you might sit back and think about your power bill a little bit harder, and with more scrutiny.



SUSAN'S OWN WORDS, regarding voting to give Alabama Power a rate increase were :
"While we don't like this, it's a necessary evil," said Commissioner Susan Parker, who described the vote as one of the toughest decisions she's faced on the board. (from the Birmingham News, October 8, 2008).

I FIND IT VERY EVIL, SUSAN. Explain it to the people I met in flea markets all over Alabama that were so worried in 2006 about their power bills from Alabama Power. The people who had to worry about where their next dollar was coming from, not to mention their power bills were so high already, that they were having to decide between having electricity, air condition and heat, OR their prescriptions and food. I JUST DON'T GET IT???? I watch all of the commercials by Alabama Power with the little birds sitting on the electric line making jokes. I think, "yeah, the jokes on the public, isn't it, Alabama Power?". I remember how Alabama Power "loaned" Alabama Attorney General, Troy King, a viewer box at the Atlanta Braves, although Troy King has to address Alabama Power for the PSC, and complaints that come to his office by consumers in Alabama. HOW DOES THIS ALL TIE IN TO YOUR UTILITY RATES? HERE IS THE DEAL....

YOU BETTER CHECK OUT THE FUNDING FOR BOTH TWINKLE CAVANAUGH AND LUCY BAXLEY BEFORE YOU MAKE AN EDUCATED VOTE ON ELECTION DAY!!!!!

I'll get off of my soapbox now, and tend to other business. You all have a great day, and remember to keep an eye on your thermostat. Susan, Jan and Jim are ALL watching it. (oh yeah, so is Lucy and Twinkles)

"WHO DONE IT?" WHERE IS "THENEXTSELMA" FROM AL.COM MONTGOMERY FORUM?

September 12, 2008 was the last posting by TheNextSelma, according to al.com forum records. WHERE IS HE??? Many in the Montgomery forum are speculating as to his demise. The names "Walter Bamberg" and "Greg Budell" are circulating around as to the identity of TheNextSelma. Considering TNS was a "NOT" Bobby Bright supporter, and we are this close to election time, I would say that he has been kidnapped by an unknown identity!! lmao. Where are you, TNS? We all want to know. Your postings were not only informative, but humorous at times, and very intellectual. Your knowledge was overwhelming, and I even enjoyed answering your questions, during my PSC Campaign. Please come forward (if you are still amongst us) and let us know you are ok.

I LOVE LUCY & I LOVE TWINKIES/PSC RACE HEATING UP!

This PSC race is not as verbal as the PSC race between Susan Parker and myself. I had not seen Lucy Baxley on television for quite some time. (Used to run into her a lot while I was campaigning for State PSC myself, in 2006). Bless her heart. I know that her stroke has really hurt her, but she still seems to have the old gusto that she had then. I give her a lot of credit. I also had not seen Twinkles either, since she started running for State PSC. I see she has been hitting the twinkies too LOL. You go girl!! I would say it's going to be a toss up with this race. BOTH WOMEN have dedicated a lot of their time to public service. What better or more fitting office for one of them to serve in, than "PUBLIC SERVICE"COMMISSION? Both have been public servants, and both are dynamic in their own ways. GOOD LUCK TO BOTH OF YOU!!! (just don't promise to help the little guy like Susan Parker did, and then vote more than once to raise Alabama Power rates). I TOLD YA ALL THAT WOULD HAPPEN!!!!!!!!

"CONGRESSMEN" JAY LOVE/BOBBY BRIGHT STAR ON "TO TELL THE TRUTH"

Is it just me, or is everyone CONFUSED about what the National Democratic Party, and National Republican Party are putting on television about these two potential congressmen? "Jay doesn't care enough about his employees to purchase insurance for them", or "Bobby raised taxes when he said he didn't". WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE???? I know I AM IN THE DARK. I can usually analyze people pretty well, but for one of the largest CONGRESSIONAL RACES in the UNITED STATES, this one is too confusing to make a decision about, at this time. (An educated decision, that is). I'm just going to include URL's or LINKS for you to visit their websites and decide for yourselves.


http://www.jayloveforcongress.com/


http://www.brightforcongress.com/splash.php



Well, that does it....seeing Bobby Bright in a suit will make my decision. Ha Ha. Bobby does have a "splashier" website, but should I make my voting decision based on splash? Heck, this year's selection for candidates is very weird. AM I RIGHT????

YOU COULD BE LOSING MORE AT THE GAS PUMPS, IF YOU DON'T PUSH THE "CLEAR" BUTTON!!

DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD USERS, BEWARE!!! A friend of mine sent an email to alert all of us about how you can be ripped off at the gas pumps IF YOU DON'T PUSH THE CLEAR BUTTON. Your transaction stays "MEMORIZED" until you CLEAR it.

MY DAD HAS BEEN ILL

I have been out of pocket since Friday, when my elderly father became disoriented after receiving a cancer shot and was hospitalized. I have been visiting him everyday, and he finally went back home yesterday. I spend as much time with him as I can. My mother passed away in 2005, and I was totally unprepared for that. I take time to smell the roses now. I realize how fragile life really is, and I live life to it's fullest. Please keep my dad in your prayers. Thanks!

WOMAN PLACES $1.75 WINNING BID ON EBAY FOR A HOME!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081001/ap_on_fe_st/odd_cheap_home


A woman placed a winning bid for a home in Saginaw, Michigan, for $1.75. There was a catch, however. She must pay $850.00 in back taxes, and pay to keep up the lawn. WOW!! What better example of why senators and congressmen (and women) are in Washington working towards another BAILOUT DEAL. The foreclosures, even in my area of Alabama, are astounding! Many houses up for auction. Let's hope that our leaders in Washington are able to aide in the fixing of this financial crisis, and not add to it. Oh! Congratulations to the Ebay buyer of the Michigan home.

PRESIDENT BUSH'S RATINGS AT AN ALL TIME LOW

http://news.aol.com/article/bushs-approval-rating-drops-to-new-low/195429?icid=200100397x1210298093x1200593720



President George W. Bush's ratings have dropped to a new low! The above article states one of the reasons is the failing of the 700 billion bailout as well as recent closings of banking institutions and the plunge on Wall Street. Do you think Bush is doing a good job, or do you agree with the polling?

FORGET ABOUT THE 700 BILLION DOLLAR BAILOUT/JAY LOVE WILL TAKE CARE OF NANCY PELOSI!!

I don't even take Jay Love's commercials seriously anymore. Come on, how is JAY LOVE going to single handedly take down Nancy Pelosi, AS SOON AS HE GETS ELECTED??? He has stated that will be his first priority. I would certainly hope that he has more important PRIORITIES if he represents ME. He is running for Congress to represent my district, and I sure as heck don't want someone going to Washington with a vendetta!!! Lighten up Jay. Go back to doing what you do best. (Is it running Subways?). It sure as heck AIN'T (I know that's not correct English) going to be taking down a powerful woman like Nancy Pelosi!! Leave that to Cindy Sheehan. Women can take each other on in a civilized manner.

OOPS! SHE DID IT AGAIN! BRITNEY'S EX (NOT FED EX) SEARCHING TO SELL SEX TAPE

When are we going to stop hearing about people taking advantage of Britney Spears?? It gets old and it's down right ridiculous for someone such as Adnad Ghalib, her ex (from a very brief fling), to try to add salt to Britney's already many "wounds". Just when she thought it was safe to "go back in the water", here comes someone she totally trusted and utilizes his "business skills" to make money off of her. Forget about the nasty media that was taking pics of her without her panties. Forget about the others who have tried to cash in on Britney. IT'S AN EX. A TRUSTED PERSON!! (I assume she trusted him, or she wouldn't have been that close to him). I think I'm going to have to bring Dr. Phil in on this one. Maybe he's already got it in the works? Now, I trust him LOL.


http://www.popeater.com/music/article/britneys-ex-plays-the-sex-tape-card/193691?icid=200100397x1210376735x1200642562

700 BILLION BAILOUT/NANCY PELOSI TO DOCTOR PHIL WEIGH IN

I thought it might be interesting to see the different opinions that individuals have on the GIGANTIC PROPOSED 700 BILLION BAILOUT/BUYOUT PLAN to big wig bankers.

Please copy and paste the URL's into your search engine, for now. My son is teaching me how to do html's TODAY ha ha.


*****Nancy Pelosi announces plan for bailout.

http://news.aol.com/article/deal-reached-for-wall-street-bailout/188230?icid=200100397x1210533954x1200627465



*****Doctor Phil weighs in with his comments.

http://television.aol.com/tvtop5/bailout-anger-the-tonight-show/2253717/BOW?icid=200100397x1210555395x1200627543


*****Jail4Judges AMIGO weighs in, in email:

"open notice to members of the united states congress
If you vote for a bail-out of Wall Street, having NO Constitutional Authority to do so, then you will be violating your "Oath of Office". You will be no better than the Wall Street CEO's! This is just more of the same - Fleecing of America.
What you need to do is close down the Federal Reserve, which is nothing Federal and has NO RESERVES, and is the direct cause for our economy melt down. The Federal Reserve Banking Cartel and it's Fiat Money has Bankrupt AMERICA and Congress refuses to solve the fleecing of America.
History shows that "DEMOCRACY" fails because those elected to serve found out how to get money out of the Treasury and ultimately bankrupts the Country. America is Bankrupt and there is No 700 Trillion dollars to bail out Wall Street.
HAVE YOU READ YOUR CONSTITUTION TODAY? You did swear on to GOD to uphold, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
VOTE "NO" ON BAIL-OUT OF WALL STREET. IT IS YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY!"


WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND WEIGH IN ON THE VOTE. Do you support the proposed bailout or not?

http://www.congress.org/congressorg/headlines.tt



Would you like to weigh in on the BAILOUT crisis??? Please let us hear from you!

MY GOOD FRIEND LORETTA LOSES HER BROTHER

Loretta Nall lost her brother yesterday. Please keep her in your hearts and in your prayers. Loretta, if there is anything we can do for you or your family, please let us know. We love you girl!

PAUL NEWMAN EXITS LIFE IN THE FAST LANE, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

http://apnews.excite.com/image/20080927/Obit_Paul_Newman.sff_NYET517_20080927100018.html?date=20080927&docid=D93F4KI00


http://www.popeater.com/movies/article/legendary-actor-paul-newman-dies/192171?icid=200100397x1209915037x1200590094


Paul Newman lived life to it's fullest extent. I will always remember him for his racing, his salad dressing, popcorn, and his humanitarian efforts. No, I haven't forgotten his acting, nor his wonderful wife, Joann Woodward, either!! Watched a movie just the other night where he played an aging bank robber/stroke victim, that was sent to a sanitarium for a brief stay. He pretended he didn't know anything, and was waiting for his break (from the sanitarium, that is LOL). Rest In Peace, Paul.

OBAMA/BIDEN SIGNS AT LOCAL AUTAUGA COUNTY FAIR

There were lots of Obama/Biden signs at the Autauga County Fair, contrary to what some had posted on al.com forums. District 88 State rep for the Democrat Party (Pat Cobern)posted in the forum that the party was concentrating on the local races, (county), and that was what was important. See the conversations below concerning OBAMA SIGNS NOT BEING AT THE FAIR.


2008. no Obama signs at the fair
by oldandwise1, 9/23/08 22:39 ET
Are the democrats ashamed of their candidate ?

2008.1. Oldandwise1, I don't think they are.
by ShirlyUDidnt, 9/23/08 23:28 ET
Re: no Obama signs at the fair by oldandwise1, 9/23/08
You can get in touch with the District 88 State Representative for Autauga/Elmore Counties, Pat Cobern. She should have a sign to put out at the fair. I'm surprised they don't have any signs at the fair??

2008.1.1. Actually felt sorry for the Dems
by whosoever, 9/23/08 23:52 ET
Re: no Obama signs at the fair by oldandwise1, 9/23/08
The Republican signs were being carted out by the truck load, and the Democrat signs (including Bright's)just sat there like slugs in the snow. Started to take some Dem. signs to make them feel better, and some of the Dems there are my friends. Plus the metal prongs do prop up flowers pretty good. But nah, didn't want to give them any false hopes.

*****NOW, NOTICE THE STATE DEMOCRATIC DISTRICT 88 REP, SHOWING HER REFUSAL TO HELP WITH SIGNS, AND ALSO SHOWING THAT COUNTY WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE!!


2014.2.1.2.2. Hi GA and Bumper
by PTrail2, 9/24/08 21:01 ET
Re: Question? by ShirlyUDidnt, 9/24/08
She just does not get it I do not want to respond to her or any of her names. If she wants a sign so bad let her call Joe at Dem Headquarters. I will not get into her meltdowns.

2008.2.2.1. Deb
by PTrail2, 9/24/08 18:58 ET
Re: no Obama signs at the fair by oldandwise1, 9/24/08
I would normally not respond to you in any of your names. Just want to inform you this is the COUNTY Fair. We are promoting our COUNTY REP. The STATE FAIR is very soon and I am sure you may find some there. We have some things from the state but our concern is the COUNTY. End of discussion with you.



SHIRLY'S REPLY TO PAT COBERN WAS:

2008.2.2.1.1. Your concern is the County?
by ShirlyUDidnt, 9/24/08 19:08 ET
Re: no Obama signs at the fair by oldandwise1, 9/24/08
I'm actually surprised that the local democrat party is NOT concerned about the Presidential race? Shirly U are not inferring this? You, as a State Rep for the Democrat party, should be concerned AND promoting both the county candidates and the Presidential, including the state candidates. Do you not have Lucy Baxley signs? And as for you not replying to any of my questions, it shows you, as a state Representative, as being kind of petty and small. You are supposed to represent the people. Don't talk down to them, but rather inform and represent.


Well, it LQQKS like Shirly's little discussion with Pat did a little bit of good. THERE WERE OBAMA/BIDEN SIGNS AT THE FAIR.

I picked up both Obama/Biden & McCain/Palin signs. Great collector items LOL.

WASHINGTON MUTUAL HITS THE DUST!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080926/ts_nm/us_washingtonmutual_jpmorgan_news


Geez, it wasn't long ago that they were getting payments from me lol!! So glad those days are over. I wonder if these big mortgage companies and credit card companies are going to stop sending me their mailings that used to come almost daily, offering me credit cards! Once and for all, STOP SENDING ME CREDIT CARD OFFERS. I wonder how Capital One is doing, financially? Come to think of it, I need to call the DO NOT CALL LIST and put my phone number on their list. I'm so tired of getting telemarketer phone calls for everything under the sun. Roofing, security companies, etc...I was on the DO NOT CALL LIST, and somehow I let it slip. Now I get the phone calls for "Vote for me"!! Ha Ha. Reminds me. I need to get back on a Bobby Bright vs. Jay Love article.

HELP A LITTLE GIRL, JOIN TEAM HAILEY!

Visit Team Hailey




I have been following Hailey for quite some time now. Christmas is coming up, and she LOVES My Pretty Ponys! Open up your heart to Hailey, as she definitely needs our prayers.

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT STAYS YET ANOTHER EXECUTION. THIS TIME FOR GEORGIA MAN TROY ANTHONY DAVIS!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/23/davis.scheduled.execution/index.html


It appears that in this case, 7 of the 9 "eye witnesses" have recanted their testimony that implicated Troy Davis. No physical evidence. No weapon found. HOW ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH can America keep convicting innocent people on just "hearsay" or just "eye witness testimony". THANK GOD FOR THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT!!

TONY ALAMO, ANOTHER CRAZY SEXUALLY PERVERTED PREACHER HITS THE SPOTLIGHT

I just wonder how many sexually perverted preachers there are in America, much less in other countries! Cults seem to dominate a large portion of thinking in America. First there was Jim Jones. Then there was David Koresh. Both of those cults ended in death, including many children who lost their lives. Did those children have a choice? HECK NO.


http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/23/alamo.evangelist.raid.ap/index.html

JOHNNIE EARL LINDSEY FREED BY DNA AFTER 26 YEARS IN SLAMMER FOR A RAPE HE DID NOT COMMIT!

In Dallas, Texas, Johnnie Earl Lindsey was released Friday, for an "erroneous eye witness identification". DNA testing cleared him after almost 26 LONG years of imprisonment for a crime he did not commit. The system did NOT work for him in the beginning, but in the end, the truth was revealed by DNA testing. Another reason that THOMAS ARTHUR should be granted DNA TESTING. However, How could Arthur get it now? The rape kit is missing?

Johnnie Earl Lindsey was reunited with his 27 year old son who was a 1 year old baby when Johnnie was sent to prison.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/901908dnmetfereedna.8f54eb61.html

CELL PHONE NUMBERS GO PUBLIC

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers HAVE GONE PUBLIC!
REMINDER.... all cell phone numbers are being released to
telemarketing companies, and you will start to receive sale calls.
.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS
To prevent this, call the following number from your cell
phone:
888-382-1222.
It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a
minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call
from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a
different phone number.

www.donotcall.gov

BILL GATES STILL NUMBER ONE!

According to Forbes 400, Bill Gates still has what it takes to remain on top of the financial pile. King of the hill, if you will. (57 billion). Hats off to you, Bill. You and Melinda have done so much for so many. Supplying free computers to libraries has been a contribution of yours that I have admired for quite some time.

The following link is an article that I found to be quite interesting, concerning top million and billionaires.

http://www.walletpop.com/forbes/general/richest-americans?icid=200100397x1209629041x1200593859

EXCELLENT LINK ON AUTISM

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes estimates that 3 to 6 children out of 1,000 will have Autism. That is an astounding number of children. Please read the article, and find out the many different treatments and statistics of Autism. If you have an Autistic child, and would like to comment on how Autism has affected your life, please feel free to share with me and my viewers.

LOWEST GAS PRICES...CHECK THEM OUT IN YOUR AREA!

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ANNUAL TRAIL OF TEARS RIDE

Being part Cherokee, I have an interest in anything that has to do with the Cherokee Indians. My Uncle Charlie is on an Indian roster, and has given me and my family members Indian names. I am Lady Hawk. Kind of reminds me of the song, "Fly Like An Eagle,...to the sea". I love the ocean.


http://www.al-tn-trailoftears.net

A PROPOSAL FOR CHANGING OR RESTRUCTURING THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE

AN IDEA FOR THOUGHT AND DISCUSSION

PREPARED BY DON SEIBOLD

WETUMPKA, ALABAMA

Visit my clinic at http://www.doctoriq.com

March 8, 2005


WHY WE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO CHANGE THE STRUCTURE OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE, AND ONE IDEA OF WHAT THE NEW STRUCTURE SHOULD BE.


WHY TO CHANGE IT, AND JUSTIFICATATION FOR DOING SO


EXTRACTED FROM THE PREAMBLE TO THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

[The emphasis given to certain portions was done by me]


When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the consent of the governed, -- That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new guards for their future security.

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IN MY HUMBLE OPINION THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A SEGMENT OF OUR GOVERNMENT FOR THE PEOPLE TO CHANGE.

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ONE IDEA OF WHAT FORM THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD TAKE, IF INDEED IT IS POSSIBLE TO RESTRUCTURE IT

A BIT OF HISTORY TO CONTEMPLATE

George who? Norris? Who is that?

A dam, a lake, and a city – all in Tennessee – are named after George Norris, although he was a United States Senator from Oklahoma.

One reason Alabamians should also find a way to honor him is that as one of the principal advocates in congress for the Tennessee Valley Authority, in a sense, he was instrumental in figuratively, and literally, turning on the lights for much of rural Alabama along with other nearby states.


At the same time, he didn’t neglect the Nebraskans he represented. Almost solely due to his efforts at the time, the voters of Nebraska entirely restructured their state legislature, just as Alabamians need to do now, over 70 years later.


At this point in time, Alabama needs a George Norris to turn on the lights in our political consciousness, rather than in our homes. Alabama needs a Senator Norris now.


NEBRASKANS CHOSE A UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE


[Portions of this article, NEBRASKANS CHOSE A UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE were extracted from the following websites, but the emphasis given to certain passages was rendered by me. Further information on unicameralism is available in related websites.]

http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/uni/history.htm#hist

http://www.unicam.state.ne.us/uni/history.htm

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Nebraska's unicameral legislature is unique among all state legislatures in the nation because it has a single house. It wasn't always a unicameral, however. The state had a senate and a house of representatives for 68 years before Nebraskans voted to get rid of half of over half of their state legislators in 1934.


Integral to the success of the unicameral amendment was the involvement of a longtime U.S. Senator, who led a zealous petition campaign on Nebraska’s behalf.


Sen. George Norris, a 'New Deal Republican' who settled in McCook, wore out two sets of tires while he drove throughout the state campaigning for the measure. He said the two-house system was outdated, inefficient and unnecessary.

The bicameral system was modeled after the British Parliament, Norris said, which is made up of the House of Commons, with representatives elected by the people, and the House of Lords, with its aristocratic members appointed by the king.

Norris said “...The constitutions of our various states are built upon the idea that there is but one class. If this be true, there is no sense or reason in having the same thing done twice, especially if it is to be done by two bodies of men elected in the same way and having the same jurisdiction.”

The one-house system differs little from most city, county and school district governing bodies.

Norris' influence, the Depression, and the other ballot issues summoned enough supporters for an overwhelming decision to make Nebraska's the only one-house legislature in the nation. The vote was 286,086 to 193,152 in favor of a unicameral system."

A common question regarding unicameralism was how to preserve checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. Norris argued there would be checks and balances without a second house. The Supreme Court and the governor would rule on or veto measures deemed improper, he said.

“More importantly, the people would serve as a check upon the possible abuse of power by their elected officials with the right to vote and petition”, Norris said. The Nebraska Unicameral would have easy-to-follow procedures and extend greater privileges to the press to allow for greater public awareness.

“Every act of the legislature and every act of each individual must be transacted in the spotlight of publicity”, Norris said.

“In a one-house legislature”, Norris said, “no actions could be concealed as was commonly done in the conference committee of bicameral legislatures”. Conference committees resolve differences when bills passed in both houses vary in content. In Nebraska, the appointed six-member committee met in secret and members’ votes were not public record. Norris said, “these committees had too much power and could be influenced easily by lobbyists”.

Once a bill came out of the conference committee, it could not be changed, only approved or rejected. If rejected, another committee had to be formed to work out the disagreements or the measure failed. Today in Nebraska, lawmakers propose amendments and debate them outside of committee on the chamber floor.

Some say a two-house system with its conference committee prevents hasty legislation. But the unicameral system has safeguards against this possibility. Most bills must get a public hearing; five days must elapse between a bill’s introduction and its passage; and bills can contain only one subject.

Nebraska's legislature is also uniquely nonpartisan and has been so since the ratification of the 1934 unicameral amendment.

Implementation of the unicameral legislature in 1937 cut government costs for obvious reasons. Legislative membership went from 133 in the bicameral to 43 in the new single house – nearly a 70 percent reduction.

Also, the one-house system was more efficient than its predecessor. The number of committees was pared down from 61 to 18, and 581 bills were introduced in 1937 as opposed to twice that many the previous session. The last bicameral session in 1935 ran 110 days, passed 192 bills and cost $202,593. The first unicameral session two years later ran 98 days, passed 214 bills and cost $103,445.

In the 1960s the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that both houses of a legislature must be apportioned according to population, instead of one house according to population and the other house according to geographical lines.

The ruling raised doubts about the necessity of having two houses based on population, stirring many states to evaluate their own systems. Many states looked to Nebraska as a model of an effective one-house legislature. Those states included California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Texas. Nebraska officials visited many states to spread the word about unicameralism. Journalists and officials from other states also visited Nebraska.

The Unicameral’s first clerk, Hugo Srb, predicted that lawmakers in other states would not want to legislate their own jobs out of existence. Despite the interest unicameralism has received over the years, Nebraska remains the only state with a unicameral legislature.

Advocates of the unicameral legislature say:

There is no reason for people to vote for representatives to two separate houses to serve the same purpose. "One man - one vote" has negated the original intent of having each house elected on a different basis.
The unicameral form simplifies bill passage. The process is more direct. Bills are more readily available for scrutiny by legislators and the public.
The Conference Committee, an inherent evil necessary for the operation of a bicameral system, is eliminated.
Lobbyists are less influential in the unicameral legislature because the lawmaking process is more public.
In a unicameral system, it is easier to achieve cooperation between executive and legislative branches.
A unicameral system is more economical.
A unicameral system offers greater responsibility to legislators.
Legislators are more accountable to the public and their constituency because their position is a matter of public record. They are not able to urge opposite positions within the other house.
SOME HISTORY


THE UNICAMERALISM DEBATE IN NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

The following selection is excerpted from "Nebraska Government and Politics," Robert D. Miewald, Ed., pg. 57-58 (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1984)

: "Under our federal system, each state is free to determine the structure and nature of its own government, subject only to the vague and unimportant provision for a 'republican form of government' in Article IV of the U.S. Constitution. Even with this latitude, there are more similarities than dissimilarities among the fifty state governments, this high degree of uniformity being fastened on them by history and tradition. In addition, major alterations in, or departures from, these accepted governmental institutions are rare. Nebraska, however, did make such a major change when it adopted a nonpartisan, unicameral legislature. The question is often raised as to how and why this occurred. It was not sudden.

Actually, there have been momentary spurts of interest in unicameralism in a number of states since just before World War I. Governors in some states have recommended it; in others, various "good government" groups and constitutional conventions have given it serious consideration; it has even been voted on by the people in a few states. The most recent stirring of interest grew out of the "one man, one vote" requirements in the apportionment of both houses of state legislatures. The supreme court decision effectively undermined the "federal analogy" supporting the argument for a second house in state government. All of this interest flared only briefly and soon disappeared -- except in Nebraska.

Alabama


In order for Alabama voters to restructure their legislature they first need acquire the tool that Oklahoma voters used to restructure theirs --- an Initiative and Referendum process.


Alabama does not have either the initiative or referendum, although voters must approve constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature. The movement for direct democracy was not successful in Alabama during the Progressive era. The only victory recorded by Equity, a publication of the initiative and referendum movement, was a state law giving voters the right of referendum on ordinances in major municipalities. It wasn’t until the late 1990s that a state elected official advocated the adoption of the initiative process in the state. When Fob James was elected Governor, he strongly advocated the adoption of the initiative process, but nothing came of it.


Although the state does not permit citizen-initiated ballot propositions, the legislature often places constitutional amendments on the ballot. A total of 1,088 constitutional amendment propositions came before the voters since the constitution was adopted in 1901, through 2006, by far the most of any state.

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CHRISTOPHER THRASHER, A HORRIBLE STORY OF ALABAMA INJUSTICE

I had the pleasure of meeting Christopher's mother, Pam, and she is one of the most devoted mothers I have ever met. Her dedication and devotion to her son, Christopher, goes above the normal duty that a mother bestows on her children. She has fought hard for many years, to get Christopher released from prison. PLEASE VISIT THE CHRISTOPHER THRASHER SITE and see why Pam fights so hard for justice. Pam, you are not alone in your fight, honey.





http://christopherthrasher.com/home.php

EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON ONE OF ROBERTA FRANKLIN'S ACHIEVEMENTS

A good friend of mine, Roberta Franklin, has been involved in helping the families of inmates for years. She was also well known on WAPZ in Wetumpka as the FIRST LADY OF TALK RADIO. Please read the below linked article, and see why I call Roberta a dear friend.



http://www.patrickcrusade.org/FRANKLIN_ON_NIGHTLINE.html

JURY DUTY SCAM

This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced.

The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo; your identity was just stolen.

The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, in cluding Oklahoma, Illinois, and Colorado. This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.

Check it out here:
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scams060206.htm

And here: http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp

KEN BOOTH EXPOSED (AL.COM'S EDITOR IN CHIEF OF AL.COM ONLINE

AFTER OBSERVING THE PRATTVILLE FORUM AND THE STUPIDITY THAT WAS ALLOWED TO REMAIN ON IT, I EMAILED KEN BOOTH, EDITOR IN CHIEF OF THE AL.COM FORUMS. HERE IS WHAT TRANSPIRED, IN IT'S ENTIRETY AND IN ORDER. NOTICE ALL THE TIMES INVOLVED. PLEASE NOTICE THAT KEN BOOTH, AS EDITOR IN CHIEF OF THE AL.COM FORUMS, AND AN EMPLOYEE OF ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS, IS USING HIS MANAGEMENT STATUS TO HARASS, INTIMIDATE, STALK, AND SLANDER ME, AS WELL AS OTHERS HE PERCEIVES TO BE ME. HE HAS POSTED UNDER OTHER NAMES OTHER THAN KINGBUD, AND KINGBUD1. HIS POSTINGS UNDER "WHATABEACH" WERE DOWNRIGHT FILTHY, VILE, SEXUALLY EXPLICIT, DOMINATING, & DISCRIMATORY WITH A LACK OF RESPECT TOWARDS WOMEN. WHATABEACH EVEN ADMITTED TO BEING KINGBUD. THERE WILL BE MORE POSTINGS TO COME TOWARDS WHATABEACH, LATER.

Subject:
GETTING TIRED OF THIS..PRATTVILLE FORUM FIX IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date:
9/12/2008 2:07:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From:
DebMurphree2
To:
kbooth@al.com
the entire posting #1879, Prattville forum, 9/12/08, is by the PCTRAIL1 GANG, Ptrail1/kingbud/winsomeone/bumprstickr1/and GAlexander. they are using my name, "deb", and I will not allow it. YOU ARE ALLOWING THEM TO CONTINUOUSLY HARASS ME AND IT'S GOING TO STOP, KEN BOOTH, (KINGBUD) I am compiling quite a bit to send to Advance Publications, concerning, you, KenBooth, (KB, Kingbud). I hope you know it's a crime to harass and stalk people. You, as Kingbud, and also Whatabeach were OUTRAGEOUSLY DIRTY TALKING, UGLY. ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS WILL SEE WHAT YOU ALLOW ON THEIR FORUMS. You have no control over anything. You allow the forums to run rampant OVER AND OVER AGAIN, and delete/permanently ban everyone who looks like they may be ME, but allow all of Pat Cobern's gang. WHAT ARE YOU GETTING OUT OF THIS, KEN???

Good Morning by kingbud1, 9/12/08 might be some ducks by winsomeone, 9/12/08 Win, Just look out by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 > Well they say by winsomeone, 9/12/08 > Quack, quack! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 > Too Funny by PTrail2, 9/12/08 > Good morning by KingBud, 9/12/08 > See if it quacks! by winsomeone, 9/12/08 > I must have missed the by KingBud, 9/12/08 > With all the new names by winsomeone, 9/12/08 > Oh, ok, looks like by KingBud, 9/12/08 Morning King, by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 I think just a timeout. by kingbud1, 9/12/08 > Did you get caught up in... by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 > Yes but.. by kingbud1, 9/12/08 > Well I guess by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 > I called by VGredo, 9/12/08 > Only in your mind - you... by wrongvg, 9/12/08 > Wrong, by VGredo, 9/12/08 > Again another backfire by KingBud, 9/12/08 > Geez Deb.... by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 > No Deb, by KingBud, 9/12/08 Well isn't that... by KingBud, 9/12/08 Morning all by GAlexander, 9/12/08 G, You have a good one... by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 And a good morning to all by PTrail2, 9/12/08 Ptrail, You're up early... by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08

1879.1. Good Morning by kingbud1, 9/12/08 7:53 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 And TGIF.Unfortunately, I did not escape.KingBud1=KingBud

1879.1.1. might be some ducks by winsomeone, 9/12/08 7:57 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 watch out

1879.1.1.1. Win, Just look out by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:01 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 if they are flying ducks over your head. Now that could be ugly!

1879.1.1.1.1. Well they say by winsomeone, 9/12/08 8:02 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 if it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck, it probably is a duck. So duck!

1879.1.1.1.1.1. Quack, quack! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:06 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 That was funny! And on Friday too, good work Win!

1879.1.2. Morning King, by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:00 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 Did you lose it or time out it?

1879.1.2.1. I think just a timeout. by kingbud1, 9/12/08 8:03 ET

1879.1.2.1.1. Did you get caught up in something? by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:07 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 Now that was a stupid question wasn't it. It's a given on here daily, isn't it!

1879.1.2.1.1.1. Yes but.. by kingbud1, 9/12/08 8:12 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 It was in the Alabama Politics Board.

1879.1.2.1.1.1.1. Well I guess by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:15 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 I missed it all last night. What happened?

1879.2. Morning all by GAlexander, 9/12/08 8:26 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 Have a good day.

1879.1.1.1.1.1.1. Too Funny by PTrail2, 9/12/08 8:44 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 This is way too early for me to start laughing. What a hoot. You guys are sharp today

1879.1.1.1.2. Good morning by KingBud, 9/12/08 9:19 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 bumpr and all, look out we've goat a fake KingBud here. Wonder who it is?

1879.1.2.1.1.1.2. Again another backfire by KingBud, 9/12/08 9:23 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 Deb, If you'll check I haven't posted in the Alabama Politics forum since 8/27/08. Nice try.

1879.1.2.1.2. No Deb, by KingBud, 9/12/08 9:20 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 I'm still here. Can you say backfire?

1879.1.3. Well isn't that flattering, by KingBud, 9/12/08 9:17 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 a fake KingBud. Is that you Deb?
1879.2.1. G, You have a good one too! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:30 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 I've got to run myself! Everyone be safe and get to Saturday!

1879.3. And a good morning to all by PTrail2, 9/12/08 8:39 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 Boy all are up and kicking this morning. Great to see you all. Hope everyone has a great day. I see the Quack Quack up here so here is the CLUCK CLUCK too. Have a good day guys.

1879.3.1. Ptrail, You're up early today! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 8:42 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 I was just checking before I log off. Hope you have a good day!

1879.1.1.1.2.1. See if it quacks! by winsomeone, 9/12/08 9:43 ET
1879.1.1.1.2.1.1. I must have missed the by KingBud, 9/12/08 9:57 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 quack part, what is that winsomeone?

1879.1.1.1.2.1.1.1. With all the new names by winsomeone, 9/12/08 10:28 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 remember if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck...its probably a duck!

1879.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1. Oh, ok, looks like by KingBud, 9/12/08 10:31 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 there are several new ducks.

1879.1.2.1.1.1.3. Geez Deb.... by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 13:29 ET Re: Well, Good Morning! by bumprstickr1, 9/12/08 Don't you have enough names? Had to take Kings too! :(

1879.1.1.1.2.1. See if it quacks! by winsomeone, 9/12/08 9:43 ET


AFTER EMAILING KEN BOOTH, AT 2:07 P.M. I LATER CHECKED TO SEE IF KINGBUD AND KINGBUD1 WERE STILL ON THE FORUMS. THIS IS WHAT THE SEARCH PULLED UP.

Subject:
KEN BOOTH DELETED KINGBUD AS SOON AS I EXPOSED HIM.
Date:
9/12/2008 2:55:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From:
DebMurphree2





















HARDLY ANY TIME AFTER I NOTICED THAT KINGBUD AND KINGBUD1 WERE MISSING
KINGBUD MIRACULOUSLY RE-APPEARED. ONLY A PERSON IN MANAGEMENT (KEN BOOTH)
COULD ALLOW A USER NAME BACK, AFTER BEING BANNED. THE BANNING PROCESS
IS A 24 HOUR PROCESS, FOR ALL OTHER USER NAMES.

Subject:
KINGBUD BACK WITHIN 7 HOURS OF "DISAPPEARING". (only management could do that)
Date:
9/12/2008 9:12:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time








MONTGOMERY, ALA FORUM, KINGBUD RE-APPEARING AFTER APPARENT BAN (NOT 24 HOUR BAN)


15715.1.1.1. I gassed up this am by DivideWeFail, 9/12/08 21:01 ET Re: State of Emergency Declared by sigmaman, 9/12/08
at Citgo, and there were no waiting lines. I paid $3.79 per gallon, and only bought the Montgomery Agitator.

15715.1.1.1.1. You bought that gas by KingBud, 9/12/08 22:16 ET Re: State of Emergency Declared by sigmaman, 9/12/08
from Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. You should be REALLY proud.

15715.1.1.1.1.1. Hi King by PTrail2, 9/12/08 22:25 ET Re: State of Emergency Declared by sigmaman, 9/12/08
Birds flying--ducks quacking

15715.1.1.1.1.1.1. Yep, hello PTrail.
by KingBud, 9/12/08 22:28 ET


***AND AGAIN IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA FORUM

16119. $7.00 a gallon in Tennessee!!
by BamaKrissy10, 9/12/08 23:53 ET

16119.1. For Jack Daniels? by KingBud, 9/12/08 23:59 ET Re: $7.00 a gallon in Tennessee!! by BamaKrissy10, 9/12/08
I'm leaving EARLY in the morning.

$7.00 a gallon in... by BamaKrissy10, 9/12/08
For Jack Daniels? by KingBud, 9/12/08
Yep get it while you can by BamaKrissy10, 9/13/08
Haha... by malletbeach, 9/13/08











*******ATTENTION ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS!! IT'S TIME TO PUT A STOP TO THE ELCRAPO THAT EXISTS ON AL.COM FORUMS IN ALABAMA. KEN BOOTH, YOUR VERY OWN EDITOR IN CHIEF, IS NOT PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS, BUT RATHER HINDERING IT. BY ALLOWING ELCRAPO LIKE THIS TO EXIST, IT MAKES ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS APPEAR AS A JOKE. YOU WILL LOSE BUSINESS WITH POSTINGS ALLOWED TO REMAIN FOR VIEWING, SUCH AS THESE. IT'S RIDICULOUS, AND IT'S HARASSMENT. IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE NICE IF ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS WOULD CONTACT ME ON THIS MATTER. IT WOULD CERTAINLY PREVENT ME FROM HAVING TO PUT TOGETHER A VERY LARGE AND TIME CONSUMING COMPLAINT AGAINST KEN BOOTH. IT MIGHT EVEN SAVE YOU FROM SOME LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS!