Words to Live By..by Sean Connery

This is a GOOD life lesson.

"Winners go home and fuck the prom queen." - Sean Connery in the movie "The Rock"

Female Singers of the 50s-60s-70s

My Lovely Bride and I were coming home from an evening out on Saturday night and were lsitening to our favorite 50s-60s-70s radio station.

Karen Carpenter came on and all we could think about was "what a waste of such a God-given talent." Why did not someone figure out the pain and suffering she was going through and attempt to help her?

We then began to think about others female singers from the same era who had the BEST voices. We agreed on four of them and had a disagreement on the fifth.

Here is the list in no particular order.

Karen Carpenter
Janis Joplin
Aretha Franklin
Mama Cass

My wife's fifth pick was Cher. I do not agree with her on that selection. IMHO, Cher sang the same type of song with the same kind of voice; really not very much range.

My fifth pick was Linda Ronstadt. She had a voice that put one in the mood (if you know what I mean). When she made the switch over to Latin themed songs, one could still feel the "power" of her voice.

Let us know what you think.

“We came out right in the middle of the hard-rock period... it was hard-rock everywhere! But we were ready to make our music, you know? And it was such a turnaround, I guess it caught people by surprise.” - Karen Carpenter

Update on Ted Kennedy Being Buried in Arlington

It seems, after doing some research that Ted Kennedy IS eligible to be buried in Arlington national Cemetery.

Kennedy enlisted in the United States Army in June 1951. Following basic training at Fort Dix, he requested assignment to Fort Holabird for Army Intelligence training, but was dropped after a few weeks without explanation.

He then went to Camp Gordon for training in the Military Police Corps. In June 1952, he was assigned to the honor guard at SHAPE headquarters in Paris.

His father's political connections ensured he was not deployed to the ongoing Korean War. He was discharged in March 1953 as a private first class.

As a result, he IS eligible to be buried in Arlington, even if he did have a military career of less than 2 years. In any case, those are the rules and he has the right to be buries there.

"I STAND CORRECTED." - Texas Truth

Ted Kennedy DEAD!!!

It is been a while since I have posted as things have been busy getting ready for the beginning of school.

This will be year 32 (33 if you count student teaching) for Texas Truth. One third of a century. That is a long time in the classroom.

Well, on to other things.

Ted Kennedy died yesterday. It is always a tragic occurrence when someone dies, especially from cancer.

But what concerns me about all the tributes to Kennedy is what happened 40 years ago. A young woman died in a overturned car submerged in water. That woman was Mary Jo Kopechne.

Belief what you will. I have a definite opinion of Ted Kennedy and his involved in the accident. If you have read any of my posts on this forum, I think you KNOW what I feel about this man.

In another related matter. WHAT give Kennedy the right to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

"Murder is always a mistake - one should never do anything one cannot talk about after dinner" - Oscar Wilde

"Who Wants Chower?"

This is, in my humble opinion, the funniest clip ever done on Family Guy. YES, I know it is gross, sophomoric, and immature, but it is funny. Even My Love Bride thinks it is gross, sophomoric, and immature, but she still laughs every single time it comes on.

Enjoy!!!

"Who wants chower?" - Lois Griffin

Democrats are RUNNING SCARED!!!!

From NewsMax.com

The democrats' "powers that be" are thinking of trashing the concept of town hall meetings, according to the Wall Street Journal.

They have been holding town hall meetings in an effort to build support for healthcare-reform legislation, but opponents have been attending the events and voicing their opposition.

As a result, democrats are reconsidering the town hall format for alternatives such as audio conferences and invitation-only small-group meetings.

Click here to read the article.

"Democrats used scare tactics, ... They have no convictions, they have no principles, no ideas." - Bill Frist

Jimmy Carter: My Instincts Were Right!!! HE IS A JERK

After I woke up this morning, I found an article on Newmax.com about the Ronald Kessler book "In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes With Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect." Click here to read the article.

It describes what a jerk President Jimmy Carter was/is. I had the opportunity to meet Carter 20 years ago and of course, I went. He was doing a book signing in Houston and My Lovely Bride and I went to get books signed. After all, he was a President of the United States and autographed copies of his books would be nice additions to our library. In addition, autographed books by a President would command a nice price if we ever decided to sell them.

I had always had my doubts about Carter. My impression was, as still is, that he was a phony. When he did the Playboy interview in 1976, he made a statement of which I will use a my quote for this post. Said quote just reinforces the fact that liberal democrats are a bunch of crazy, self absorbed lunatics.

I am going to get Kessler's book today. It will make a nice read before I go back to school.

"Because I'm just human and I'm tempted and Christ set some almost impossible standards for us. The Bible says, "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Christ said, I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery. I've looked on a lot of women with lust. I've committed adultery in my heart many times.... This is something that God recognizes, that I will do and have done, and God forgives me for it. But that doesn't mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. Christ says, don't consider yourself better than someone else because one guy screws a whole bunch of women while the other guy is loyal to his wife. The guy who's loyal to his wife ought not to be condescending or proud because of the relative degree of sinfulness." - Jimmy Carter.

A Short Vacation, A Resort, and a NEW Radio Station

My Lovely Bride and I snuck away from a few days to Lake Charles, Louisiana for a short vacation. We stayed at L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino (pictured at the left).

My Lovely Bride had stayed there, with a friend from back east, earlier this summer. I told her we needed to get away for a few days, so away we went.

While we were there, I picked up on a radio station that plays the best music. It is KHLA-FM 92.9 "The Lake". It plays songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s that I have not heard in a long time.

Their website is here. They do broadcast on the Internet, so I think they may be my new choice for listening when I am on the computer. It is too bad I cannot pick them up back in Texas.

Check it out. I think you may like it. Again, their website is here.

"I used to rock 'n roll all night and party everyday. Then it was every other day. Now I'm lucky if I can find half an hour a week in which to get funky." - Homer Simpson

Sean Hannity's Freedom Concert in Houston: WE WERE THERE!

This past Saturday night, My Lovely Bride and I attended Sean Hannity's Freedom Concert at The Woodlands (north of Houston).

We had third row seats and had the best time that we have had in years.

We both shot video and photos from the event. I will post some of the as soon as we get back from our short vacation to Louisiana.

"Saddle up. We're burning daylight." - John Wayne in "The Cowboys"

People Are Getting Fed Up With....OBAMA

In the last 30 days, I have posted very little on this forum. That is the longest drought in Texas Truth history.

The fact is that I have been busy and really needed a break from blogging. This country and the issues that surround it are spinning out of control and I just needed a break.

However, I am back and ready to expound my views on the issues that effect the world. I am refreshed and ready to go.

Today, actually this morning, I was reading DrudgeReport and found an article posted with the image to the below. I really like this image. It resonates with the theme that most of us feel about The Current Temporary Resident of the White House.

I say more power to the people that post such things. Imagesm some much worse than this, were published and posted about President George W. Bush during his eight years in office and few, if any on the left raised objection.

There was a quote with the article by Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable President Earl Ofari Hutchinson, calling the depiction, politically mean spirited and dangerous.

"Depicting the president as demonic and a socialist goes beyond political spoofery. It is mean-spirited and dangerous."

Hutchinson is challenging the group or individual that put up the poster to have the courage and decency to publicly identify themselves.

YEAH....RIGHT!!!

Why should the person reveal his of her identity? Just to be ridiculed and attacked by the left and The Boy Wonder's brown shirts.

I THINK NOT!!!

More people are getting upset with Little Barry Sortoro and his administration. The lights are dimming and perhaps a quote from football great Don Meredith may become true sooner than we think.

"Turn out the lights. The party's over."

Crowley, Gates, Obama to Have a Beer!

Barack HUSSEIN Obama has invited Boston policeman James Crowley and black scholar Henry Louis Gates to The White House for a beer. They will meet on Thursday around 6:00 pm.

I am sorry. I do not know if I could go if I was in Crowley's shoes unless The Boy Wonder gave me a personal, public apology.

This might be a chance for the public to see just how PBo is?

"Weather permitting they'll probably sit at the picnic table, behind the Oval Office." - White House spokesman Robert Gibbs

Houston ISD To Band Students From Sexting

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) school board is expected to revise the Student Code of Conduct to ban students from sending sexually provoactive photos by phone.

How in the HELL are they going to enforce that?

Read the story in the Houston Chronicle here.

"It's a response to an issue that principals brought up. A girlfriend sends a picture to a boyfriend, who sends it to a friend, and pretty soon it's all over the school. To the extent it's an issue. We want to put kids on notice we're not going to tolerate it." - Hans Graff, Houston ISD's assistant general counsel.

Sean Hannity - John Voight's Concern About the Direction of This Country

Sean Hannity Interviews John Voight about his ongoing concerns relative to Obama Administration policies.

"Jon Voight is an extraordinarily intelligent man. Great points. Now Obama is trying to push his socialized health care by the end of week through congress. Who the hell is this man?" - ilaglobal (a poster on YouTube)

Red State Update: Obama Attends Bulls**t G8 Summit

The Current Temporary Resident of the White House and world leaders are working to curb greenhouse gases at the G8 summit, but Jackie and Dunlap are suspicious.

"What the hell kind of job is that?" - Jackie Broyles

Red State Update: Sarah Palin's Resignation Explained

Jackie gets to the truth behind Sarah Palin's resignation as governor of Alaska.

"HEHEHEHE...She confused ya, did she?" - Jackie Broyles

How STUPID Can Obama Be?

Below is a quote The Current Temporary Resident of the White House made today while in Russia. He was calling on the U.S. and Russia to overcome Cold War mistrust and reduce nuclear arsenals, in his commencement speech before graduates of Moscow's New Economic School

How stupid can he be?

"The future does not belong to those who gather armies on a field of battle or bury missiles in the ground."

Mama Cass: Dream ALittle Dream Of Me

One of my favorite singers. WHAT A VOICE!

ENJOY!! Lyrics are being scrolled below the video.







Lyrics Mama Cass - Dream a Little Dream of Me lyrics

Views of Ted Nugent in Texas

Insomnia set in again last night and I sit up surfing while knowing I cannot go to sleep. One thing lead to another and in the middle of my surfing, I came across a piece on Ted Nugent and his living near Waco, Texas.

Further searching and I found he is writing columns for various publications. I found one he had written for the Waco Tribune Herald. I have the link here.

The interesting thing is a list of what he believes. I have posted it below. Please let me know what YOU think.

He certainly has a way of putting things. I would LOVE to see him run for office. After all, we could use someone in Washington to take Al Franken down a few notches.

* We know that hunting, fishing and trapping are perfect.

* We know that to keep and bear arms is an individual, God-given right.

* We know that "keep" means "it's mine, you can't have it," and that "bear" means "I've got it right here on me."

* We know what "shall not be infringed" means.

* We know all too well that "gun-free zones" are a guaranteed recipe for disaster.

* We know that the current system of over-taxation cripples entrepreneurs and small businesses while rewarding the most slovenly amongst us.

* We know that upon the death of a loved family member, the government has no rational right to one red cent of our families' after-tax savings.

* We know that the IRS is a joke.

* We know that throwing money at our failed education system will make it worse.

* We know that the current system of testing students is counterproductive to actually teaching them.

* We know that violent criminals should never be let out of their cages.

* We know that child predators should be put to death.

* We know that you cannot live the American Dream without speaking English. Properly.

* We know that generations of welfare brats are slaves to soulless policies.

* We know that Rev. Jeremiah Wright is a racist.

* We know that David Koresh was loony, but the government was guilty of criminal acts against its citizens in how its agents dealt with him.

* We know that ethanol is a joke.

* We know that Willie Nelson is stoned.

* We know America is doomed if we don't secure our borders from illegal invaders.

* We know that Hillary and Obama have made it clear they want to ruin America.

* We don't know what the hell John McCain wants to do.

* We know what "Don't Tread on Me" means.

The article ended with the following statement:

God bless America and God bless Texas. Ted Nugent loves you.

Red State Update: Senator Al Franken

Jackie Broyles and Dunlap give their take on Al Franken! What has this country come to? Comedians should not be politicians, especially if they aren't funny.

"Hell, makes me sick" - Jackie Broyles

Red State Update: Senator Al Franken

Al Franken?! What has this country come to? Comedians should not be politicians, especially if they aren't funny.

"Hell! Makes me sick." - Jackie Broyles

Red State Update: Guns Legal In Bars

Jackie Broyles and Dunlap on the new Tennessee law that makes it legal to carry guns into bars and restaurants with a permit.

"That was like giving an alligator to a retard." - Dunlap

Obama to Seek a Third Term?

Rush Limbaugh was quoted today on his radio program that Barack HUSSEIN Obama (aka Little Barry Soetoro, Oprah's Love Child, The Boy Wonder, BO, The Big ZERO, P Bo. The Cult Leader) and his political operatives may already have begun laying the groundwork for a third term.

“You have to wonder if Obama is just trying to lay a foundation for not being a hypocrite when he tries to serve beyond 2016. I wouldn't be at all surprised if in the next number of years there is a move on the 22nd Amendment.”

This would not surprise me one bit. Click here to read the story on Newsmax.com.

White House, Gibbs Taken to Task by Reed (CBS) and Helen Thomas

Chip Reed of CBS News and Helen Thomas of the Hearst News Service take White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs to task on the selection of questions for The POTUS at his town hall meeting tonight. I could not believe Helen Thomas is turning against Gibbs and The Boy Wonder.

Watch the video below and tell me what you think.

I never thought I would actually like something that came out of Helen Thomas' mouth.

Of course, the more Gibbs uses that left-wing, liberal snotty, “I’m smarter than you” attitude on the press, the more they’re going to go after him and Little Barry Soetoro.

"I don't have to e mail it. I can tell you right now what I want to say." - Helen Thomas

Obama Comforts Cancer Patient at Town Hall Meeting. WAS IT A PLANT?

Below is a copyrighted article from the Associated Press as posted in the Houston Chronicle.

Obama comforts cancer patient at town hall meeting
© 2009 The Associated Press
July 1, 2009, 1:04PM

ANNANDALE, Va. — President Barack Obama hugged a woman who told him at a town hall meeting she has cancer but no way to pay her expenses.

Obama said the woman, identified as "Debbie," is a "perfect example" of someone who has gotten caught up and is lost in a broken health care system. He said "she's not getting the best care" and called her "Exhibit A" in the case he's trying to make for a new system.

She had stood up at the forum at Northern Virginia Community College to say she wasn't sure she could get across her message, and then did so, although haltingly at times. Obama asked her to step over and he gave her a hug and said his administration would do what it could to help.

One just knows this was a plant. I would like to know her full name and have her background checked out. I wonder if this will be like the woman who said she could not make her house payment and The Boy Wonder stated he would help (then did nothing). In fact, it was a Republican who helped the woman in the end.

Red State Update: Iran

Jackie Broyles and Dunlap discuss the Iranian government, and how elections in Iran measure up against those in the U.S.

"People. WAKE UP! IRAN IS OUR ENEMY. One of our many enemies" - Dunlap

She Wore A Yellow Ribbon

A clip from "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon" with John Wayne and Ben Johnson.

"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" is a 1949 western film directed by John Ford and was the second of Ford's trilogy of films focusing on the US Cavalry, the other two films being Fort Apache (1948) and Rio Grande (1950).

With a budget of $1.6 million, the film was one of the most expensive westerns of the time, but became a major hit for RKO and remains a popular classic today.

"That ain't my department." - Ben Johnson as Sgt. Tyree

An Educational Method That GOT Results

Noted speech therapist John Wayne uses an unorthodox, yet effective method to cure a young man of a speech impediment.

It would be great if we, as educators, were allowed to use such methods to get the job done in the classroom. Sometimes using PC methods only results in further problems. After all, most of MY generation was raised like this, and we didn't turn out half bad.

"Trying don't get it done." - John Wayne in the movie "The Cowboys"

Red State Update: Governor Mark Sanford's Affair With Argentinian Mistress

Jackie Broyles is mad at Republican Governor Mark Sanford and his cheatin' ways. But Dunlap understands. Will Argentina, after they see this? Hopefully. If not, it's Mark Sanford's fault.

"You know what sort of dirty, perveted, unspeakable things they do in Argentina, don't ya?...SEX!" - Jackie Broyles

Obamamania and the Houston Mayoral Race

Today My Lovely Bride and I were driving around Houston, seeing the sites. We were stopped at a light at the corner of Alabama and Travis and I spied the following painted on the side of a building.


















To the right of the previous sign was this:



















Below shows how the were together on the same external wall of the building.


















We made the block to see what the building was. It turned out to be a campaign headquarters for Gene Locke for Mayor. He is running for mayor of Houston. The thing that caught my eye was the the signs did not have the weather beaten look of signs that had been up since before the election. In fact, they looked almost new.


















I wondered about how Obamamania has overtaken the country and people using him and his image for every imaginable thing. As I have stated numerous times in the past, Barack HUSSEIN Obama (aka Little Barry Soetoro, Oprah's Love Child, The Boy Wonder, BO, The Big ZERO, P Bo. The Cult Leader) is a rock star, not a POTUS. Could you imagine if a poster of either President Bush or Ronald Reagan was on the side of a building such as the above photos? They would have been defaced within hours.

People have been caught up in Obamamania since way before the election and it is taking this country right down the toilet and I have not even addressed Tony Hawk skateboarding in down a hall of the White House.

"...a person with the indisputable intellect necessary to comprehend the complexities of the international crisis . . . a person with the persuasive prowess to be able to engender the symbiosis between the masses and the classes." - Democrat Congressman Gene Green talking about Gene Locke

Obama: "Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself"

Barack HUSSEIN Obama (aka Little Barry Soetoro, Oprah's Love Child, The Boy Wonder, BO, The Big ZERO, P Bo. The Cult Leader) says the biblical command to "love thy neighbor as thyself" is as pertinent now as it has ever has been in remarks at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference in Washington.

The Boy Wonder stated Friday that an entire community suffers when some members cannot pay their mortgages or find jobs.

Again the hypocritical mantra of BO amazes me. I believe The Big Zero has mentioned God and religion more than George W. Bush even did. Where are the liberals complaining about religion and politics?

I guess Little Barry Soetoro feel whatever help his agenda is fair game.

"Any excuse will serve a tyrant." - Aesop