Hello, everyone!  Long time no blog.  I received a message this morning saying my information would be deleted if no posts were made.  So, in case it isn't a scam or phishing email, here is my post.  :)

Life is much different these days, many years post-my last blog.  I'm softened in many ways and am much less partisan in my view of the world of politics.  I still trust the right more than the left, but only just a little.  :)  I think we can all agree that's progress, right?

My view of the media, however, has remained negative.  Much of what was lampooned many years ago has been proven warranted in my opinion.  If the mainstream media tells me the sun is shining, I still have to check for myself to see if it's true. It is an establishment that isn't to be trusted. 

I guess this is my first blog post as a grandma and I don't know if there will be another.  Time will tell.

God bless any who read this.

The old adage, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease,” is true. The squeaky wheels have come in the form of special interest groups, complete with professional protesters, who have willingly made spectacles of themselves for the cause du jour for the past few decades, and it has been their causes which have received the most attention and legislation.

Think of the social or environmental changes over the past four decades, not those things which were prudent, such as the Civil Rights Act and regulating the sewage being dumped into our streams. But think of those changes which have been controversial, based on theory or racial/gender pandering, then think of the group movements and demonstrations meant to enlighten and shock us: pro-abortion groups, homosexual rights groups, environmental groups, women’s rights groups, animal rights groups, peace groups, and anarchist groups, though they usually demonstrate at the drop of a pin for any progressive cause, not simply for the cause of anarchy. These groups have been the squeaky wheels that have gotten the grease. Unfortunately, Americans who disagree haven’t taken the time or made the effort to fight fire with fire, certainly not in large enough numbers.

What would have happened years ago when the US Supreme Court took prayer out of classrooms had those 80+% of Americans who are Christians SQUEAKED in front of the White House or on the courthouse steps, rather than simply shaking their heads in disagreement? What would our society resemble now? It certainly wouldn’t resemble what it has become, a nation where children are discouraged or forbidden to talk about God or the Bible in public schools; where teachers are reprimanded, sometimes even fired, if they speak of such things.

What would have happened if Americans against abortion on demand at any but the earliest stages of pregnancy had actually SQUEAKED instead of saying quietly, “Oh my, that’s just not right,” as more of the feminist agenda was implemented incrementally? The barbaric practice of partial birth abortion would be dead. We wouldn’t be horrified at the practice of injecting toxins into perfectly formed babies, needing only time to mature, to cause their death. Is finding more and more creative ways to kill babies really “progress”?

Where would our country be if parents had decided to fight fire with fire and SQUEAK until they could squeak no more when courts decided that, while thirteen year olds still need parental permission to get a tattoo, they should be considered adults when seeking an abortion?

I’ve often heard the phrase “slippery slope,” and looking back, it’s clear to see this slope is not a figment of an over-active imagination. Compare what we now consider acceptable entertainment on our television sets to what was considered acceptable decades ago. We’ve gone from finally allowing couples to kiss on television to showing nudity, barely concealed sex scenes, sometimes by homosexuals, cursing and watching people eat bull testicles swarming with maggots, and just about every other nasty thing a mind can conjure. Again, I ask, this is “progress”?

When I was young, I can remember thinking that allowing this or that on television wouldn’t hurt anyone or anything, even though it seemed to offend the older folks around me. I thought they were stuffed shirts, old fogies afraid to get with the times. Now that I’m older, I realize how completely wrong I was. It has hurt us, and it shows up in our society in many, many ways. Whenever the moral or social threshold, that which is considered acceptable, has been raised in this country, progressives have only pushed to move it yet again. And their progress has been remarkable considering their views don’t represent the majority of us. But they have been the squeaky wheel demanding the grease and the majority of Americans who are opposed have, in large part, remained silent.

Imagine what America would be like if millions of Americans, who disagreed with the various progressive causes, had taken the time to demonstrate and maybe even make spectacles of themselves if that is what it took to make their voices heard?

Would we have left Vietnam, which resulted in the slaughter of almost 3 million Vietnamese, Laotians and Cambodians and allowed communism to spread if those who thought our cause was just had SQUEAKED louder than those who did not?

Would we have a society where over-the-top homosexual activities carried out on floats in parades down Main Street, USA, is celebrated, if those Americans, instead of shaking their heads, had taken the time to SQUEAK loudly and persistently? I’m not talking a small group which is easily dismissed, ridiculed, vilified and their opinions minimized. I’m talking about the millions who find such things offensive. What would have happened if they all showed up?

Would we have an America where babies are routinely killed for nothing more than the convenience of the would-be mother if those who disagreed had taken the time to SQUEAK loudly instead of whispering, “What has the world come to” to family members and neighbors?

We’ll never know and it’s a shame, because I think we would have a better society had they, our parents and grandparents, taken the time to squeak.

I’m older now. I see things differently than I used to, and every chance I get, I squeak. I know many others do, too, but it seems we can never accomplish a squeakfest of the same magnitude as the progressives. If we’re ever to combat them with any efficiency, that has to change. We must learn to fight fire with fire. We must learn to become more outspoken and demanding, but more importantly, we must learn to make the time to simply SHOW UP to make our opinions known. I only hope we learn this before the anti-war crowds brainwash the American people into believing that the best course of action is to have our troops pack up and come home instead of confronting terrorists in the Middle East. Do we have it in us? Do we actually have what it takes? I pray every day that we do because I don't think I, or my children, can stomach more of this "progress." Squeakers are needed more than ever!

CTC Breaking News Report

Momma Twoop: Momma Twoop here, reporting from the news desk at CTC Headquarters. We have some breaking news to report. Under the new journalism guidelines established by Newsweek magazine, we feel these stories have been verified satisfactorily. Therefore, we pass this latest breaking news on to you with confidence.

For our first story, we turn to Ghoti, who just finished a startling interview in the heart of New York City. Ghoti?

Ghoti: Yes. Thank you, Momma Twoop. I’m here in Central Park where I interviewed a person who asked that his identity be kept hidden. What this person told me is bound to send the political world into a tailspin. I interviewed my source from his spacious residence, the largest park bench here in the park, where he recently moved from Washington D.C. He told me that Senator Kerry is having sex with underage boys in the privacy of his senate office. This source has always been highly reliable and, even though he was drunk and high on pain medication at the time of our interview, and he can’t remember telling me the story, he does not deny the story either.

Senator Kerry could not be reached for comment. However, since these events as told to me could be possible, I felt it my duty to report this to the public immediately.

This is Ghoti, reporting for CTC Headquarters, live from Central Park in New York. Back to you, Momma Twoop.

Momma Twoop: Thank you for that breaking story, Ghoti. Be sure to keep us up to date on any new information that might come your way.

On to other breaking news, now. Credible and astonishing reports have come to us from ConservaTish, reporter for CTC Headquarters. It seems that elected officials have been engaging in some very bizarre behavior lately. We bring you this breaking news, not because we want to ridicule these politicians, but simply because we here at CTC believe the citizens should be informed of events as they become known.

ConservaTish just filed this report for CTC Headquarters.

ConservaTish: Hello, this is ConservaTish reporting for CTC Headquarters. I have received several reports from around the country which are rather bizarre and alarming.

For the first report, I traveled to Kalamazu, Michigan, and spoke to a source from his home, the Alzheimer’s Institute. My source asked that his identity not be revealed. Per his request, his identity has been hidden and his voice altered.

ConservaTish, off camera: Sir, you said you have some very startling information to tell the citizens of this country. Could you please tell us your story?

Man talking from shadow: Sure. I’m here to tell the American people that Senator Ted Kennedy returns to a certain bridge in Chappaquiddick on the anniversary of Mary Jo Kopechne's death and throws a small, Hotwheels brand, black sedan into the river while masturbating.

ConservaTish: Oh my. That is very disturbing. How were you made aware of the Senator's strange, seemingly sadistic, behavior?

Man talking from shadow: Um, well, let’s just say I read it in a report somewhere and leave it at that. That’ll prove I’m telling the truth, right?

ConservaTish: According to the new standards of journalism, that would be the case. Where and when did you have an opportunity to read this report?

Man talking from shadow: Well, I can’t tell you because it’s confidential. I just remember seeing it at one time in a pile of reports I happened to be reading. The only other thing I can say is: I used to work for the government. I can say no more.

ConservaTish: Okay. Is there anything else from this report you think the American people should know? I think they will be eager to hear what you have to say since you’re an ex-government employee and you read reports.

Man talking from shadow: Good! Then the country will believe me when I tell you that my anus is the center of the universe, ‘cause I read that in a report too, right?

ConservaTish: Well, sir, I – uh – I don’t know about that, but thank you for taking the time to share your story with us.

Man talking louder from shadow: Wait! I’m not done! There’s more….lots more!

ConservaTish: Sir, really, I have all I need for my report. Thank y….

Man yelling from shadow: But wait, I need to tell the folks about the aliens who are the real perpetrators of 9-11!!! I read it in a report at the grocery store one time!

ConservaTish, talking over Man yelling from shadow: Senator Kennedy could not be reached for comment and his staffers refused to provide documentation of his whereabouts on those dates in question. That’s it from Kalamazu, Michigan. I’m ConservaTish, reporting for CTC Headquarters.

Momma Twoop: And now the second report from ConservaTish. She flew to Podunk, Colorado, for a special interview.

ConservaTish: ConservaTish here, reporting from Podunk, Colorado, with some breaking news. A source has told me from his residence in the Podunk Dream Research Center that Senator Robert Byrd, when eating alone, burns crosses on the dinner table rather than taper candles. This person also told me the Senator possesses a special lamp. This lamp's shade is said to be made of human skin which is a dark brown hue. The device used to turn it on is described as a small, rope pull fashioned in the shape of a noose. My source believes this should be told to the world as soon as possible because it could actually be true.

Source’s voice, off camera: I have no question that it should be told, I mean, I’m pretty sure I read it in a REPORT!!

ConservaTish: This source refuses to go on camera as he confided he feared repercussions of going public with information from this report. He further suggested that, while he, himself, did not read it, his ex-wife’s, cousin’s, brother in law’s best friend stated that he read in some report that Senator Byrd’s silhouette could be seen through the drawn shades of his residence late at night in what appears to be the attic. He said the silhouette reveals the Senator wearing a pointy hood and the report also revealed that chanting could be heard coming from the attic, which sounded like, “Africa, Africa, your home nation calls thee; A white America is what I desire to see.” It is said that these chants are pierced occasionally by shrill, demonic sounding laughter.

I asked my source where these reports could be found and, unfortunately, he couldn’t recall the location or how he was able to read them.

Senator Byrd refused to comment, but one anonymous staffer told me, “Senator Byrd loves black people and shakes their hands whenever the opportunity arises.”

This is ConservaTish, reporting what could very well be true for CTC Headquarters from Podunk, Colorado.

Momma Twoop: There is one more report from ConservaTish, but let’s quickly check in with Ghoti in Central Park before moving on. Ghoti, anything new regarding your breaking story? What can you tell us?

Ghoti: Hello again, Momma Twoop. From the other side of the park where crack addicts converge, I was handed a report which contained some remarks made by Senator Kerry. In essence, this report says that Senator Kerry categorically denies these allegations. He said he only sleeps or watches cartoons with underage boys on the sofa in his office in, what he terms, mini-sleepovers. He further states that he can see nothing wrong with having young, nubile boys attend these mini-sleepovers because Capitol Hill is the safest place in the world for a child to be. He began having these sleepovers after Rep. Barney Frank suggested they were a great stress reliever. That's it for now, Momma Twoop. This is Ghoti, reporting new details from the crack addict side of Central Park in New York City.

Momma Twoop: Ghoti, can you tell us anything about these reports? How and why are your sources receiving, or even in a position to read, them?

Ghoti: Momma Twoop, my first source revealed that he is a former top government official, so there is no question regarding the legitimacy of the source or the information he passed to me. The second report is slightly less credible, only because I have never previously used this particular crack addict as a source. However, the report looks legitimate – it has a title and everything, which I can’t reveal as it’s supposed to be confidential. This report even contained direct quotes from the Senator which he could very well have said. This met the new, strict standards for being a newsworthy item, and I’m happy to report it to you. Back to you, Momma Twoop.

Momma Twoop: Thank you for that report, Ghoti. Keep up the good work.

My producers are now telling me we have run out of time for ConservaTish’s final report. Unless breaking news stories interfere tomorrow, we will air that segment in tomorrow’s broadcast.

I’m Momma Twoop at the CTC news desk. Have a good and safe evening. Don’t forget to check out Newsweek magazine for the latest breaking news in print, and remember anything is possible. Goodnight.

What is John Kerry hiding?

A friend of mine has been suggesting that I write about John Kerry’s refusal to sign a DD Form 180, as he promised the country he would. I did not, and have not, written about it because many bloggers raked Kerry over the coals on the one hundredth day anniversary of the day he made his promise on a Sunday news program.

This morning, I found some suggestions for a blog from my friend in my inbox, sort of a guideline blog, if you will. He kept it concise, short and sweet. (He thinks I have the gift of gab and it shows in my writing. 'Magine that!) Folks, it’s so good, I’m not gonna touch it. We’ll let this former Marine’s words stand just as they are. I’m not one to tinker with something when it works! So, without further ado, here is his e-mail to me in its entirety. Thank you, Jon. You are a gem! :)

John Kerry takes center stage at the DNC. In the backdrop are Vietnam Veterans lined up to show their support for the Senator’s Whitehouse bid. Then come the famous words that might haunt Kerry for the rest of his days, "I’m John Kerry and I’m reporting for duty!"

With America embroiled in the War on Terror and our soldiers fighting and dying to make this world a better place, Kerry harkens us back to a time most Americans would rather forget, but very few can. Today’s America and all our issues and problems take a back seat while this man rehashes his Vietnam experience. Shrouded in controversy, he still chose this route.

This strategy isn’t new to the DNC, for in 2000 we went down this very road. During the 2000 elections, Mr. Bush's time in the National Guard was closely scrutinized and many accusations made against him regarding it. His opponent, Mr. Gore, proudly touted his 4 month stint as a journalist in Vietnam.

Perhaps motivated by the attacks on his honor and credibility, Mr. Bush signed what is known as a DD Form 180 (a release of military records form) during the 2000 election in order to take the wind from the DNC sails and put the matter to rest for good.

That brings us right back to 2004, with the DNC railing on Mr. Bush's time in the Texas and Alabama Air National Guard. Relentless and often deceitful in its methods, the DNC once again dredged up anything from anyone that would tend to shed a cloud on Mr. Bush.

I believe the time has come to turn the tables and put Mr. Kerry's service records under the microscope. Alas, this is where the rub comes in. A self-proclaimed war hero decorated for his heroism, Mr. Kerry still refuses to sign a DD Form 180. Why? What is Mr. Kerry hiding? One would tend to think a decorated war hero running for president and using his service in Vietnam as a mainstay in his campaign would gladly release his records to show the American public exactly what caliber of man we would be getting for our new president.

Of course without the release of records, we're only left to speculate. There are, however, some basic facts that we do know for sure. We do know Mr. Kerry, then Lt. Kerry, came home to America after receiving his third purple heart for wounds received while in combat in Southeast Asia.

We do know that Mr. Kerry purchased and used an 8mm camera while in Southeast Asia and recorded re-enactments of his so-called "heroics."

We know as well that Mr. Kerry, upon arrival in the US, wasted no time in making himself seen in political circles. We know too that he testified before Congress regarding atrocities committed by US servicemen upon the Vietnamese people.

We know he went on the Dick Cavett show and confessed to committing these atrocities personally. We know that he, on more than one occasion, met with leaders of the North Vietnamese Army.

But the one fact that very few people know is that Mr. Kerry signed up for a 6 year hitch in the Navy, with that time running concurrently from 1966-1972. But, Mr. Kerry's discharge is dated from 1977. Now, as we all know, 1977 was the year that then president Jimmy Carter signed a blanket amnesty for all draft evaders and awarded upgrades to many Veteran's discharges.

With this in mind, why was Mr. Kerry's discharge dated from 1977 when he was released from the Navy in 1972 with zero time to be spent on inactive reserve? We saw his story change on what seemed a weekly basis. First he threw his medals over the fence at the White House. Then it wasn’t the medals (as they’re displayed in his office) but the ribbons that accompanied them. Given time, I could see that story changing to, "Mr. Kerry laid his medals and ribbons on the ground and threw HIMSELF over the fence."

With so much to ponder, I’ll now leave you good people with one last thought, perhaps the most famous John Kerry quote of all: "American soldiers cut off heads, cut off arms, raped and murdered women, and razed villages in a fashion reminiscent of Ghengis Khan"

What is John Kerry hiding?

There you have it. Like Jon, I believe Kerry is hiding something. We already know he's a liar, so how hard is it to believe he's covering up something else? Not too hard for this Red Stater!

Another thought popped into my head while thinking about this. It looks as if Kerry is gearing up for another run for the White House. Do you think he’s smart enough to realize the American people aren’t going to give him the time of day unless and until he releases ALL of his records? For some reason, I doubt it. He’s been allowed to play us like a fiddle so far. I can’t see him decidin' to give up fiddlin’ any time soon.

Momma Twoop

To the B.O.B. Cavalry

We did it!! Or, more correctly, our Rabid Terrier did it!! We have a blog! Hot dang, what a way to start the day. Thank you for everything Rabid Terrier!

As stated many times before, the most profound thoughts I have ever read on the internet regarding politics and current affairs have come from the folks in this Band of Bloggers and I can't help but think that others will enjoy your musings as much, if not more, than have I. So BLOG AWAY! Slap the world with your commentary chock full of common sense! Crack it upside the head with your unflinching look at reality! Beat the ignorant to a pulp with the facts you seek out and ones they would rather not hear! Lambast the liberals with.....well, you get the picture. Blog, blog, blog! The world will be better for it.

I'll see you in the blogosphere and elsewhere, friends.

MommaTwoop