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CountryBoy
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Steadygain
TSP Elite
Hi CB,
This is just a 'drive by' greeting and had a fleeting thought.
Do you believe there is corrpution and deceit as high as the Presidential Level ??
And if so --- Does that really tick ya off or just bother ya a little?
I'd imagine you're back by now - hope things are going good for your daughter.
This is just a 'drive by' greeting and had a fleeting thought.
Do you believe there is corrpution and deceit as high as the Presidential Level ??
And if so --- Does that really tick ya off or just bother ya a little?
I'd imagine you're back by now - hope things are going good for your daughter.
CountryBoy
Well-known member
Hey Steady,
In training all day, we went to Cincy last Tuesday. Pretty brain dead right now. Things are going great for my daughter, thanks for asking.
Corruption at the Pres level as far as money changing hands, no I don't think so, quid pro quid yes, but that's to be expectable with all prez.
Deceit, sure, but then all Prez again need to keep some things from the public or Americans overseas will be put in danger.
So I accept a certain amount of the cloak and dagger thing, for the good of the country some things need to be keep secret.
So to a certain point, it's politics as usual, if it was more than that it sure would upset me.
I think I've expressed myself fairly clearly about his ego thinking he's above the law and the constitution when it comes to micromanaging the countries private business's and the socialistic bent he has, all ya need to do is look at his old friends and who he has appointed, from the terrorist bomber, to his American hating preacher of 20 years to the Tax Cheat, heading the IRS. He has palyed very loose and fast with the Constitution. Even Constitutional expert Bobby Byrd warned him about his potential abuses.
I don't think he has what I call good old fashion common sense. he's like a lost ball in the high weeds with alot of his decisions. And now we have totally take over GM, or at least the productive assets, kinda like when we took over Amtrak and that's worked out so well for us. The Feds have no expertise in any type of productive money making enterprises, that's why we're in the shape we're in and why they can't do anything but be inept politicians.
I thiink bHo is as honest as any Chitown politician, if'n that tells what I thnk of his morals and ehtics.
So I'm not so upset with his character, I hate it, but it was all out there for those that cared to read it, as I'm resigned to the fact that 53% of the American people either didn't care about it, didn't take the time to research his history even as far back as his days as an IL state delegate voting history and past life choices or knew what he was and wanted his brand of socialism.
People are what they do and act, not what they say (Words are Cheap and actions always speak louder than words), and so many are acting suprised by what he is doing. I'm not the least bit suprised, except at the speed he is jamming it down our throats and I guess I am a little supprised that he is as big a thug and bully that he has shown to be.
We are a great country, but in this case the pols gotta get the heck out of the way. Being truthful is not the same as being pessismistic. You gotta know the truth before you can correct the problem, if that is what the public wants.
I hope your day wasn't as long as mine.
CB
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Steadygain
TSP Elite
Thanks CB !!
I enjoyed your response a lot
I really did ---- love the way ya put things ....
'ball lost in the weeds and stuff' - VERY COOL
Well I'm heading home. Have a great night!
Steady
I enjoyed your response a lot
I really did ---- love the way ya put things ....
'ball lost in the weeds and stuff' - VERY COOL
Well I'm heading home. Have a great night!
Steady
CountryBoy
Well-known member
Joke for the day
Time saving house cleaning tip or how I clean my cat
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/4 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash" and "rinse."
6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.
CB
Time saving house cleaning tip or how I clean my cat
1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/4 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.
2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.
3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids. You may need to stand on the lid.
4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power-wash" and "rinse."
6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.
9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.
CB
XL-entLady
Well-known member
CountryBoy
Well-known member
Just a joke or 2 to start off the day with a grin.
I WILL NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT MY JOB...
http://i44.tinypic.com/s63hci.jpg
EVER AGAIN.
I WILL NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT MY JOB...
http://i44.tinypic.com/s63hci.jpg
EVER AGAIN.
CountryBoy
Well-known member
Just a joke or 2 to lighten up the day. If these are oldies, just tell me and I'll stop posting them, no big deal to me.
Any of these sound familiar?
25 Things my mother taught me.....
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION .
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL .
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC .
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT .
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER .
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY .
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE .
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY .
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION .
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE .
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP .
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOR .
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS .
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM .
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you."
Any of these sound familiar?
25 Things my mother taught me.....
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."
2. My mother taught me RELIGION .
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL .
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
4. My mother taught me LOGIC .
" Because I said so, that's why."
5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT .
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
7. My mother taught me IRONY
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER .
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY .
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE .
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"
15. My mother taught me about ENVY .
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION .
"Just wait until we get home."
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE .
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."
19. My mother taught me ESP .
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
20. My mother taught me HUMOR .
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS .
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"
24. My mother taught me WISDOM .
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."
25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you."
XL-entLady
Well-known member
Yeah, CB, I knew we were closely related!! And this one too. They taught us about ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: "Shut the refrigerator door; the penguins are coming up the walk!"
Lady
Lady
XL-entLady
Well-known member
Stepping back into your home for a thank you. I got my NARFE magazine yesterday and it reminded me of how much I appreciate you for pointing me to this great organization. I hadn't had any exposure to NARFE before you shared it on the MB, and I think the organization represents federal employee and retiree interests well on Capitol Hill. And the magazine has great informative articles in it.
Thanks again!
Lady
Thanks again!
Lady
CountryBoy
Well-known member
You're always welcome here Lady,
You're welcome again on the NARFE Mag tip, it is well worht the small annual fee, just the Q&A alone.
CB
Steadygain
TSP Elite
People like to shoot the messenger and I’m getting tired of being the messenger and shot at. 
CB,
This jogged my memory this morning during my shower and I had a really good laugh .... so THANK YOU.
I started off in 'Regular Army' and my platoon sgt was just your average run of the mill - kind of guy that some how caused unavoidable friction with me. I'm simply not the kiss ass kind of guy that gets by with little brains and drifts along. I'm way more your give me something to do and let me prove myself - maybe a little stand offish guy that's more than willing to go his own direction (if I know that direction is really deep down what they're looking for)
So I was the kind of guy the Military loved and Special Forces was honing me out. Anyway - once in awhile the higher ups encountered a problem (A Mission) they needed addressed and the platoon sgt would in turn come to me with a message similar to what you said above. I think he was mainly wanting me to know that he has absolutely NO CLUE on any of the details so he would stress - 'Hey I'm just the messenger and this is your point of contact and the time you're supposed to be there'. 'As usual no one else knows anything about what you're doing and don't say anything to anyone when you get back'.
So my platoon sgt pretty much stayed in his office shooting the breeze with the other guys, drinking coffee and whatever - while I found other things to do. But we liked - really enjoyed - messing with each other's heads. His most frequent line to me was how he was going to give me an article 15 (never did get anything like that).
With that background - we get to the story. We had a new guy come in - a real eager beaver; little fart; full of energy and wanting to piece everything together and 'Fit In'.
So I'm out 'by myself - minding my own business and doing my thing' sweeping out some huge garages. Now it's just me mind you; staying low key and keeping out of trouble. Well of course I notice this hugely energetic boy scout watching me like a hawk - studying my every little move - and was getting 'FEARFUL this little punk was going to get attached to me - and I immediately thought of how to get rid of him'.
So after a few minutes of sweeping I look up and act surprized and greet him with a friendly smile. Well this guy 'lights up' and you can tell he's thrilled he made contact. So I walk over with the most serious expression and ask him if he'd do me a favor. TRUST ME CB - if I told this guy I wanted him to run 2 miles in under 10 minutes - do 50 pushups and check the condition of everyone's boots and then report back to me - HE WOULD HAVE DONE IT WITH ENTHUSIAM - I MEAN THIS GUY WAS REALLY WANTING TO SHOW ME HOW DEPENDABLE HE WAS - But the problem is I didn't want this guy invading my space.
So I tell him an urgent situation just came up and the platoon sgt has to get this message as fast as possible. I stress this is on the magnitude of an a major 'Nuclear War that's about to break out' and that there is ONE CODE that stands out above every other CODE and the platoon sgt knows it well - BUT TO THIS DAY HAS NEVER HAD THE CODE DELIVERED TO HIM. So this guy is looking at me with the greatest enthusium - because he is about to fulfill one of the most importand missions he could ever have. For added effects I act like I'm locked to the garage - 'I'd have immediately ran and told him myself - but as you can see I'm stuck here and I can't leave this area until everything is swept out' - OF COURSE HE LOOKED AT ME LIKE HE FULLY UNDERSTANDS AND IS SO HAPPY HE CAME ALONG WHEN HE DID.
So I tell him - Tell the platoon sgt you have a very important message to give him and that it might be better for him to have the room cleared before you give it ... then tell him 'The red bird talked with the blue fox on the way to the parlor'.
NOW OF COURSE - I prepared this guy thoroughly and let him know the platoon sgt would probably look at him like he's crazy and get flustered and demand that he just give him the f***ing message with the others present.... and that he still needed to know the message as urgently as possible.
NOW I ALSO STRESSED THAT the platoon sgt was grounded in the importance of this message when he first arrived and he may have forgotten - and IN FACT HE MAY RESPOND LIKE 'What the hell are you talking about and get upset'.
SO I STRESSED - THIS MESSAGE TAKES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY and he needs to stay calm and simply remind the platoon sgt that 'It's OK - you probably forgot the importance of this message but that it is vital he understands it!! THEN REPEAT 'THE RED BIRD TALKED WITH THE BLUE FOX ON THE WAY TO THE PARLOR'
That guy never did hang around near me after that... or get too close to my space ... and it wasn't long after that I went over to Special Forces.
CB,
This jogged my memory this morning during my shower and I had a really good laugh .... so THANK YOU.
I started off in 'Regular Army' and my platoon sgt was just your average run of the mill - kind of guy that some how caused unavoidable friction with me. I'm simply not the kiss ass kind of guy that gets by with little brains and drifts along. I'm way more your give me something to do and let me prove myself - maybe a little stand offish guy that's more than willing to go his own direction (if I know that direction is really deep down what they're looking for)
So I was the kind of guy the Military loved and Special Forces was honing me out. Anyway - once in awhile the higher ups encountered a problem (A Mission) they needed addressed and the platoon sgt would in turn come to me with a message similar to what you said above. I think he was mainly wanting me to know that he has absolutely NO CLUE on any of the details so he would stress - 'Hey I'm just the messenger and this is your point of contact and the time you're supposed to be there'. 'As usual no one else knows anything about what you're doing and don't say anything to anyone when you get back'.
So my platoon sgt pretty much stayed in his office shooting the breeze with the other guys, drinking coffee and whatever - while I found other things to do. But we liked - really enjoyed - messing with each other's heads. His most frequent line to me was how he was going to give me an article 15 (never did get anything like that).
With that background - we get to the story. We had a new guy come in - a real eager beaver; little fart; full of energy and wanting to piece everything together and 'Fit In'.
So I'm out 'by myself - minding my own business and doing my thing' sweeping out some huge garages. Now it's just me mind you; staying low key and keeping out of trouble. Well of course I notice this hugely energetic boy scout watching me like a hawk - studying my every little move - and was getting 'FEARFUL this little punk was going to get attached to me - and I immediately thought of how to get rid of him'.
So after a few minutes of sweeping I look up and act surprized and greet him with a friendly smile. Well this guy 'lights up' and you can tell he's thrilled he made contact. So I walk over with the most serious expression and ask him if he'd do me a favor. TRUST ME CB - if I told this guy I wanted him to run 2 miles in under 10 minutes - do 50 pushups and check the condition of everyone's boots and then report back to me - HE WOULD HAVE DONE IT WITH ENTHUSIAM - I MEAN THIS GUY WAS REALLY WANTING TO SHOW ME HOW DEPENDABLE HE WAS - But the problem is I didn't want this guy invading my space.
So I tell him an urgent situation just came up and the platoon sgt has to get this message as fast as possible. I stress this is on the magnitude of an a major 'Nuclear War that's about to break out' and that there is ONE CODE that stands out above every other CODE and the platoon sgt knows it well - BUT TO THIS DAY HAS NEVER HAD THE CODE DELIVERED TO HIM. So this guy is looking at me with the greatest enthusium - because he is about to fulfill one of the most importand missions he could ever have. For added effects I act like I'm locked to the garage - 'I'd have immediately ran and told him myself - but as you can see I'm stuck here and I can't leave this area until everything is swept out' - OF COURSE HE LOOKED AT ME LIKE HE FULLY UNDERSTANDS AND IS SO HAPPY HE CAME ALONG WHEN HE DID.
So I tell him - Tell the platoon sgt you have a very important message to give him and that it might be better for him to have the room cleared before you give it ... then tell him 'The red bird talked with the blue fox on the way to the parlor'.
NOW OF COURSE - I prepared this guy thoroughly and let him know the platoon sgt would probably look at him like he's crazy and get flustered and demand that he just give him the f***ing message with the others present.... and that he still needed to know the message as urgently as possible.
NOW I ALSO STRESSED THAT the platoon sgt was grounded in the importance of this message when he first arrived and he may have forgotten - and IN FACT HE MAY RESPOND LIKE 'What the hell are you talking about and get upset'.
SO I STRESSED - THIS MESSAGE TAKES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY and he needs to stay calm and simply remind the platoon sgt that 'It's OK - you probably forgot the importance of this message but that it is vital he understands it!! THEN REPEAT 'THE RED BIRD TALKED WITH THE BLUE FOX ON THE WAY TO THE PARLOR'
That guy never did hang around near me after that... or get too close to my space ... and it wasn't long after that I went over to Special Forces.
CountryBoy
Well-known member
Thanks Steady,
Maybe I'll make my new sig line " 'THE RED BIRD TALKED WITH THE BLUE FOX ON THE WAY TO THE PARLOR'
Enjoy your weekend, cause it's guys like you that make it possible for the rest of to enjoy our freedom and good like.
Talk atcha later bud,
CB
Maybe I'll make my new sig line " 'THE RED BIRD TALKED WITH THE BLUE FOX ON THE WAY TO THE PARLOR'
Enjoy your weekend, cause it's guys like you that make it possible for the rest of to enjoy our freedom and good like.
Talk atcha later bud,
CB
Steadygain
TSP Elite
Thanks CB
It's probably one of those stories you have to live to appreciate
afraid it's one of those things everyone else is wondering W T Hell is so funny - but I just kept picturing the platoon sgt encountering this new guy .... and the new guy's undoubted determination to make sure he got the message....
I can absolutely grarantee ya; it wouldn't have taken but a couple of minutes before he pin pointed the source TO ME
Well anyway - you have a great one to
See ya next week
Steady
CountryBoy
Well-known member
Pschiffdicpal
Member
hes a bagman and they know it??? what a joke:laugh:
CountryBoy
Well-known member
New accounting rule lets banks hide big losses
Is this lady on the mark or is she mis-interpreting whats going on with the banks? I couldn't understand enough to know if she was is on the mark or whether this is just old news and much ado about nothing.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/06/05/new-accounting-rule-lets-banks-hide-big-losses/#continued
CB
Is this lady on the mark or is she mis-interpreting whats going on with the banks? I couldn't understand enough to know if she was is on the mark or whether this is just old news and much ado about nothing.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/06/05/new-accounting-rule-lets-banks-hide-big-losses/#continued
CB
XL-entLady
Well-known member
I think the article was exactly right, unfortunately. Big banks are successfully lobbying to keep toxic securities off the books because it would precipitate another crisis if they were added to the already toxic assets on the books. It's another one of the "if we ran our finances like they run their finances we would SO be in trouble" things.
Just my opinion. And I'm glad to see you back on the MB, my friend, I've missed you!
Lady
Just my opinion. And I'm glad to see you back on the MB, my friend, I've missed you!
Lady
