Just-Me-07's Blog

There is plenty of information on the Presidential candidates and there is even a Candidate Matchmaker on Fox8.  However, can anyone tell me where I can find out where the candidates for NC Govenor stand on issues and what their plans are if elected.  I would like to have a web address if available but if not, then numbers of each candidates campaign offices where I can get the info.  Thanks for any help.

Some of you may remember that in December I was diagnosed with cancer.  Several said they would pray for me and for that I am very thankful.  I just wanted to let you know that your prayers have been answered.  I had surgery last Wednesday and all cancer cells were removed.  There is no need for further treatment at this time.  As we all know there are several years of waiting for a recurrence and I do have that facing me but as of now, I am cancer free.  Thanks to all of you for your prayers but most of all I thank God for answering those prayers.

1.  Over one hundred, I think the number is close to 250, actors in Hollywood have given their support to him.

2. This is the greatest reason not to vote for Obama, Ted Kennedy and his clan have endorsed Obama.  That is reason enough not to vote for him.  If Ted Kennedy supports him, he has got to be underhanded and live in a dream world, or in the world that Ted lives in where he is above the law.

As we were taught as children, you are known by the company you keep.

I watched the DAYTONA 500 today and was very pleased with the new cars.  I think the new cars will make racing more interesting than it  has been in the last few years.  The fact that one can spin out and can still be saved proves to be much safer. 

However, some things never change.  After the race, when the drivers were interviewed, cry baby Kyle Bush started again.  His first "whine" was, "the other drivers held back at the restart, and I didn't think that was right but I guess we'll see what is done about it."  Joe Gibbs didn't do himself or his team a favor by signing that crybaby. 

Attn: Kyle, IF YOU CAN'T PLAY WITHOUT CRYING, STAY AT HOME, YOU WON'T BE MISSED.

OK, whats the deal?  I cannot read any comments to the blogs.  I can't even read the comments added to my blogs.  Am I doing something wrong or is there a problem with the system?

Lately, the subject of minimum wage has been on the news.  A group in greensboro is working to get enough signatures on a petition to get the MW raised there.  Richard Moore, running for govenor, is supporting minimum wage increase.  Several of the presidential candidates have also spoke of the need.  My question is, do these people realize that they are only hurting the people they are claiming to help.  Not only them but everyone except the very wealthy will be hurt by a raise in minimum wage. 

First, these minimum wage jobs were never intended to be jobs that  could support a family.  These jobs are jobs that require little or no training thus another reason for the low pay. 

Secondly, the majority of these jobs are in the service industry, food stores, burger shacks, restaurants, etc.   IF the minimum wage is raised the owners of the businesses are not going to loose money so they are going to raise the price of everything they sell.  This person that is working for minimum wage is only going to have to pay more for everything they buy but so is everyone else.  Sure, they are bringing home more money each payday but they are spending much more for what they buy.  If you want to help these people with the low paying jobs, train them for better paying jobs and leave the minimum wage jobs for the high school students that are trying to go to school and make a little money on the side.  Now don't start yelling at me about not respecting high school students.  That is not what I said.  Many students want jobs so they can make some spending money while attending school.  They use these jobs because there is little training needed and the responsibilities are less than that of higher paying jobs that would require them to work more and study less. 

I need help.  I want to make an informed decision when I go vote so I hope some of you can help me.  Hillary boasts of her 35 years of experience.  Can anyone tell me what experience she is referring to.  I know that she has been a Senator from NY since Bill got out of office (8yrs?) but what other experience does she have?

Obama, talks constantly of "change" and everyone at his speaches is carrying signs that read, "a change we can live with."  What change(s) is he talking about and what measures had he proposed to make these changes? 

Anyone can say "change" and I'll agree that this country is need of some serious changes but without specifying what changes they (Hillary and Obama) are talking about, I am not sure that the changes that would be good for this country are the same changes that they are referring to.

I have listened to very few of the debates with the presidential candidates.  However, the one thing I have heard over and over, on the news and elswhere, is "I will change the country."  I have not heard any one of them, Democrat or Republican, say what changes they are talking about.  It is easy to say, "I"m going to change things," but please, if you want my vote;

TELL ME WHAT CHANGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I have noticed recently, since the gas prices have gone out of sight, the oil companies have been placing ads on TV about the money that have spent on alternative energy.  Do they really think that we are stupid enough to believe that they are really interested in finding alternative energy.  I have no doubt that they are spending money on these programs but I do not believe it is for the benefit of this country.  Think about it, everything they develope, they patent it.  Once they have the patent, it is gone forever.  Even if some average Joe in his backyard shop developes a new way of powering a car, power plant, etc., chances are the oil companies have already developed it and have it stuck in a closet somewhere so when Joe tries to market his idea, he is guilty of patent infringement.  I remember back in the mid 1970s a couple of car enthusiasts developed something for cars that would increase gas mileage to 70+ MPG.  As this invention was getting closer to being patented, it was reported on almost daily by radio station WBT in Charlotte.  They would talk to the inventors on the air almost daily and they admitted that the oil companies were trying to buy the patent, but, they would not sell out.  What happended?  The oil companies got to them and suddenly the new invention disappeared.  Phone calls were not returned and we are still driving cars that get less that 35 MPG.  I know that the oil companies are in the business for the money and I know that, percentage wise, they are not making any more per gallon that they were 30 years ago.  However, if we really expect or have hope that this country will find an alternative energy source, we have got to have the oil companies out of the invention business.

According to a report in Fox news, John Edwards will release the papers from his one term as US Senator representing North Carolina.  That should be simple.  " I didn't represent anyone from North Carolina during my term as Senator.  I spent my time running for President." Simple enough and true.  Even the Republicans can't call him a liar on that one.

This morning on WTQR it was reproted that the new Lowe's catalogue had been printed.  However, it is not a Christmas catalogue, it is a "Holiday" catalogue.  Not only is Christmas removed from the catalogue, they will not sell Christmas trees.  They will however, sell "family trees."  It seems that they don't want to offend anyone that may not celebrate Christmas as it is a religious holiday.  I am offended.  This is not a religious issue.  December 25, is the day that we, (this country) celebrates the birth of Christ.  Thus, the word "Christmas."  The holiday is solely for the celebration of the birth  of Christ so why remove the word Christmas from everything.  I am not African American and I don't celebrate Kwanza but I am not offended by those who do.  I am not Jewish so I don't celebrate Hanukah, but I am not offended by those who do.  The true meaning of Christmas has all but disappeared and it has become all about presents but like it or not, it is about the birth of Christ.  If it offends you, the don't celebrate it, it's that simple.  I guess what really gets to me is that Lowe's is so afraid of offending everyone except the Christians in this country, they remove any mention of Christmas in their catalogue, but you can bet the will do all they can to cash in on the holiday.  I personally will not support Lowe's if they cannot support the reason for the holiday.  Now before Axe berates me about forced religion, let me again remind you, the reason for the holiday is to celebrate the "BIRTH OF CHRIST."  Taking Christ out of Christmas is like taking "Independence Day" out of the forth of July holiday.  What would be the reason for the holiday?

This morning I got behind a van that had one of the white strobe lights on top.  I have seen these on vehicles before but never thought much about it..   I guess that maybe I haven't had the problem of getting behind one at night.  I don't understand how they get away with it.  I know for a fact that it is illegal to "display a white light in the rear of a motor vehicle while in forward motion."  I know this because I paid the fine for doing so.  Those strobe lights are just like a flashbulb goling off in your face everytime they flash. They are a hazzard.  They are much more powerful that the  bright lights on an oncoming car but this appears to be legal.   

I was just curious to know if there are others that feel the same way.  Maybe this is somenthing that Tom Britt can check into.

Is anyone else as bothered by John Edwards' comments about the union at Smithfield as I am?  I have no idea what the situation is in the Smithfield plant so I an not defending nor bashing the unions.  However, it is totaly wrong to "put" a union in place just because there are problems.  As I understand it, John Edwards said that due to the problems at the Smithfield plant, the should just let a union come in without a vote.  What happened to the  rights of the workers?  If they legally vote for a union, then by all means, allow a union to come in.  However, if they do now want a union, then why should it be forced down their throats?  If some are being intimidated, the put it to secret ballot and let the workers truly voice their opinions.

I must admit that due to my job, I don't get to watch the news as much as I would like and maybe everyone else knows what is going on there.  My point is, if the problems are safety issues, then OSHA could take care of it, not a union.  If it is labor related only, the let the workers vote.  A union should not be forced down anyones throat.  I have never been in the position to have to deal with a union but as I understand it, if the workers want a union, they first gather signatures on a petition to put it to a vote (I think this is the area where the intimidation comes in).  If enough workers sign the petition, then it is voted on by secret ballot, just like our government elections.  If this is wrong, I am sure that someone will correct me but I know for a fact that this is something that should be voted on, secretly, not just forced on the workers.

Makes me wonder just how much money the labor unions have donated to the Edwards' campaign.

As my member name implies, this is just me but I am totally confused with the Medical Boards decision not to allow a person in the medical profession to assit in carrying out a legally binding sentence.  By statute, the death penalty is allowed under certain circumstances in this state.  As I understand it, the only time a person can be sentenced to death is when they have been convicted of murder,  and then, there must be other circumstances to accompany that crime.     This is not a case of whether the death penalty is morally right or wrong, this is simply, a doctor cannot participate in taking the life of a convicted felon.    My confusion is this,  this same board that says that it is wrong for a doctor to assist in taking the life of a person that has brutally raped and killed and innocent person, says that is ok for that same doctor to go to his office and take the life of an innocent unborn child.  As the comedian says, "Here's your sign."