The New Property

Then we went over to the property we are hoping to buy. I went on a hunt for flowers, and found a few. It is incredibly sunny, with no big trees like we are used to here in Golden. I will miss the trees and mountains.

Good Ole Country Rodeo

Yesterday we took the whole gang to a rodeo out near where we are hoping to move this summer. It was a day of patriotism and good fun. Colleen got mad at me for rooting for the little calves to run faster than the cowboys on their big horses. She reminded me that, "These people actually vote the same way you do, Bob. They love this country just like you do." I replied, "But Honey, I dont tell sexist jokes." Here are a couple that I remember getting the loudest applause. Someone mentioned Martha Stewart. Then the next guy said, "The only woman in America who can both cook and clean, and what do we do? We send her to prison!" or... 'I finally met Mrs. Right. I just didn't know that her first name is Always!" Colleen explained that there was enough truth to the jokes to make them funny, and the gals make just as much fun of the guys as the guys do of the gals.

The riderless horse was there in honor of veterans who have lost their lives protecting America. Most of the ones so honored were former rodeo participants.

Kiss that flag young man.

Venezuela, Iran, and the Plot to Blow Up JFK

Tammy Bruce notes here that there is a Venezuela and Iran connection to the terror plot against the people of Queens and JFK Airport.

The Straight Dope On The Disappearance of Some Bee Colonies.

This post appears to clarify the issue of the disappearance of some bee colonies. There are twenty thousand species of bees. The only species that scientists have noticed might be having some problems surviving are the European Honey Bees. That species happens to be the one global agriculture relies upon for about 30% of its pollination requirements. It is not a new phenomenon. It has been seen before, named before, and studied before, but never with any definitive conclusions about cause. In fact, it occurs every winter! Most now believe it has something to do with the bee management practices of the relatively few beekeepers who have been affected.

Europeans: Racists, Nativists?

Now this anti-illegal immigration activity just might have a tinge of racism. Congratulations to the Italians, who finally stepped up to the plate.

Foiled Again

Another terrorist plot has been broken up by the F.B.I. and New York City police. This time the evil ones planned to set off exploives on a fuel line running through residential airports to JFK airport.

Hollywood Celebs Love Their Leftist Dictators, Don't They?

Roger L. Simon writes today about another Hollywood celebrity who is enamored with a leftist dictator. Find out who here.

A Hat for a Crawdad?

There is a picture below of first born son holding a fishing pole. Today he entered a fishing derby at a nearby pond. No fish, but he did catch two crawdads and got a hat as a prize.

A Suggestion For a Carpetbagger

Most of you know comedian Dennis Miller. Did you know he has a radio program? He is a big Giuliani supporter. Today he said that after Giuliani had attended over eight hundred post 9-11 funerals, Bill O'Reilly decided to "out" New York Senator Hillary Clinton, who at that time had not attended one single funeral. Miller's comment was something like, "If you are going to carpetbag a state, maybe you ought to attend a few funerals when three thousand of your citizens are killed."

Finally, Getting Outdoors

More Spring Flowers

Memorial Day weekend photos. Let's start with the flowers. First, the whites and oranges, then the blues and purples.

Brilliant Satire of Cable News Drivel

The Onion is one of my favorite sources of satirical humor. If you are the politically correct type, this video may not be your cup of tea. I think it is a brilliant satire of cable t.v.'s inocuous drivel. Be sure to notice "What's Ahead this hour" at the end of the video.

The Way It Is

This post by Fred Thompson is such a breath of fresh air to me. He has a real ability to communicate clearly. He asks us to consider how we would react if our citizens were daily bombarded by rocket attacks from Mexico into San Diego or from Canada into Buffalo. Would we respond as gingerly as Israel, whose country is being hit daily by rockets fired from Gaza? Then he goes on to point out that the stakes will change dramatically if the world allows Iran to go nuclear. We so desparately need a man in the White House who can communicate clearly and effectively.

Then, I pick up today's Denver Post and read the idiotic statements made by Colorado's Democratic Senator Ken Salazar, who the Post says is speaking from the "Middle East," but, of course, the Post does not say where in the Middle East. He is quoted as saying the "U.S. needs to support Palestine as much as it supports Israel. There has to be an equality of treatment there."

So, even if we had an effective communicator in the White House, we would still have jackasses like Salazar and the politically correct media who would support the Democrats no matter what.

Venezuela, Where We Are Watching Freedom Disappear

"Freedom is dying a little bit each day." "It's a little late to do much about it." "Some internet sites are now being blocked. We knew this would happen as well."

What is most bizarre to me...I check the USA news, and all I see is stuff about Lohan, Sheehan, Paris Hilton... is that really news worthy? Is that all people really care about? How about the 182 students arrested here for protesting? What about the minors who were yanked from their parents and detained here in Venezuela? What about the shooters roaming the streets?

These are some quotes from Jungle Mom as she posts today about what is happening in Venezuela. Please keep her in your prayers. Her blog is here

Simple as ABC

Mr. President:
A plus B = C. A = September 11, 2001. B = Secure Borders. C = Happy Conservative Base. Now you know your ABCs, next time won't you sing with me?

Never Give Up

Decent young people honor an American hero.

The Latest From the U.N.: Quick, Cover It Up!

From the BBC:

Pakistani UN peacekeeping troops have traded in gold and sold weapons to Congolese militia groups they were meant to disarm, the BBC has learnt. These militia groups were guilty of some of the worst human rights abuses during the Democratic Republic of Congo's long civil war. The trading went on in 2005. A UN investigative team sent to gather evidence was obstructed and threatened.

The team's report was buried by the UN itself to "avoid political fallout".

Richard Ndilu, in charge of immigration at Mongbwalu airstrip, became suspicious in late 2005 when an Indian businessman arrived there and went to stay at the camp of the Pakistani peacekeepers. Alerted to this illegal trade by her officials, the District Commissioner of Ituri, Petronille Vaweka, went to Bunia airport to intercept a plane from Mongbwalu. She said her way was blocked by Congolese army officers, who refused to allow her to inspect the cargo.

"I knew they had gold because the price of gold increased when the Indians went to Mongwalu," she said. "When we wanted to verify what was inside the plane the pilot refused to allow us to enter the plane - me who was the chief, he refused! It was a big scandal."

The Rich Are Getting Richer, But So Are the Poor!

Gateway Pundit brings us this story from the Washington Post:

The bottom fifth of families with children, whose average income in 2005 was $16,800, enjoyed a larger percentage increase in income from 1991 to 2005 than all other groups except the top fifth. Despite the recession of 2001, the bottom fifth had a 35 percent increase in income (adjusted for inflation), compared with around 20 percent for the second, third and fourth fifths. (The top fifth had about a 50 percent increase.)

Hey, What's the Problem, Donald Trump Made a Buck, Didn't He?

Apparently there was an incident this week involving more hostility toward the United States of America. Who was doing the hating? Mexicans, at the Miss Universe contest in Mexico City. Michelle Malkin reports the details here.

A Matter of Respect?

The following occurred in the United States of America in February.

During a game between the US and Mexico February 15, the US soccer team was not only booed and jeered throughout the entire game by Mexican fans, but were continually pelted with water, beer and in some cases solid objects like fruit from the over 60,000 fans in attendance.

One player was hit during with a water balloon during a corner kick attempt. As the team left the field at the end of both halves, beer and other debris rained down on them as they tried to run through the tunnel to their locker room. Mexico's fans in the end got the best of Uncle Sam as the Mexican national team defeated the US, 1-0.

This type of behavior is nothing new in Mexico, England, most of Europe, or any other Latin American countries. Home nations make it a matter of habit to act like idiots to visiting teams, and this incident was no different; except that it happened in Los Angeles, California!

Now, the rivalry between these two national teams has become pretty heated as the US has become a somewhat meager soccer power of sorts, but what happened in this case is completely inexcusable because it happened on America's own soil.

The Mexican fans outnumbered American fans about 100 to 1 in Los Angeles. They made it impossible for American fans to support their team. Boos and whistles drowned out the National Anthem and beer and water rained down on the players as they stood to salute the flag.

Not only were American players harrassed the entire game, but American fans as well. One group of fans attempted to unroll an American flag but were hit with oranges and cans of beers until they had to roll the flag back up for fear of their lives.

The entire incident should be a matter of national disgrace, but has hardly gotten one minute of attention in the media. What's happening here? Why? The one question I would like answered is, if these people hate the US so much, why did they risk their lives to get here? And why was coverage of this avoided? Fear of racism? Is it racist to point out that this is unacceptable behaviour?

I am not suggesting that anyone blindly accept all American ideals and opinions like Nazis. But when the apparent contempt of the Mexican fans for their chosen nation threatens the health and well-being of others, it is clear a problem exists. Freedom of speech hardly covers pelting people with beer and oranges, or stopping others from expressing their views. . .does it?

I know I might be making some people pretty mad, but I really don't care. While the American wrestling team was visiting Iran they were welcomed with standing ovations. Meanwhile, the Mexican fans in this country felt it necessary to throw beer at our soccer players on our own soil.

This isn't a "freedom of expression" issue, but a matter of respect for an adopted home. God bless America.

The story quoted above appeared in the blog Chalk Lines: Issues in Sports and Society. I obtained it via the Powerline blog