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Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Republicans for the rich, Democrats for the working man....not so much.
Another myth about "the rich" has been shattered - namely the conventional wisdom that they are all Republicans - thanks to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. A December 18, 2002 Washington Times editorial reports that donors giving "small and medium amounts" in 2002 overwhelmingly supported the GOP, while "rich or deep-pocketed givers" hugely backed the Democrats!
Donations $200 - $999: GOP $68 million; Democrats $44 million.
$1,000 - $9,999: GOP $317 million; Democrats $307 million.
The "fabulously wealthy" donors giving -
$10,000 or more: $111 million GOP - $140 million Democrats
(that's $29 million LESS given to the GOP than the Democrats!)
Among those who gave an incredible $100,000 or more: the Democrats raised $72 million - more than double the $34 million the GOP took.
So if the Republicans are "for the rich guys" why are so many of the incredibly wealthy giving so extravagantly to the Democrats?
6/30/2004 02:47:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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Name 4-6 people who you'd love to have dinner with...
Terry Bacon
Abraham Lincoln
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Michael Landon
Matthew
6/30/2004 08:20:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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Monday, June 28, 2004
We went camping in our "new" (84' Fleetwood Resort) camper this weekend at Audubon State Park. I didn't hate it; I actually enjoyed our time together. I've found that what I always hated about camping was not knowing where things were located (the matches, my underwear, shoes, the hatchet, etc.) since there was no organization. With this 23' camper, we have cabinets and a bathroom and a kitchen area, so things are where you'd expect them to be. We had a really good time as a family and I never heard any complaints from any of our kiddo's (even Jacob) about the lack of television and video games!
6/28/2004 09:40:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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Friday, June 25, 2004
I like his style...
Bush was asked whether he was satisfied with the level of political, economic and military support coming from European nations in Iraq.
"First of all, most of Europe supported the decision in Iraq. Really what you're talking about is France, isn't it? And they didn't agree with my decision. They did vote for the U.N. Security Council resolution. ... We just had a difference of opinion about whether, when you say something, you mean it."
6/25/2004 08:49:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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Thursday, June 24, 2004
Kerry's Coalition of the Wild-Eyed
Everyone should go here and view the commercial/video mentioned in subject line above. Also, I strongly urge you to take three uninterrupted minutes to view the video on President Reagan. It brought tears to my eyes. What a fantastic man of courage and principle he was. In case you aren't aware of it, Reagan indicated that after the assassination attempt he felt that God spared him for a reason, and strove to combat the evil (communism) of his time, to advance freedom around the world.
It pains me that I was never able to meet him - and if I can ever make it happen, I would absolutely love to meet President Bush - so if anyone can hook me up, that's cool.
6/24/2004 03:33:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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So how does this make you feel?
6/24/2004 03:25:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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Monday, June 21, 2004
Took the kids (and the dog) to Holiday World Saturday. Getting our certificates from Evansville Outdoor transferred into our season tickets was relatively painless. We were happy to find out that we get 10% off food and stuff with the season tickets.
I had read on their website that an air-conditioned kennel was available for $10 per day. That's pretty steep, but worth it to keep Glory from sitting at home all day defecating and micturating all over the place! (Glory is our golden retriever puppy.)
Jen was able to check in at the kennel as often as she liked, so it's really a pretty decent deal for those weird people who think their pet is nearly human and deserves such special care and thoughtfulness.
We had a fun day, although it was a bit chilly for the waterpark.
During our time in the wave pool, Isaac made the lifeguards job difficult, because he loves to go under water, come up for a brief second, and then go back under. He appears to be struggling, so I can see where they felt it necessary to blow their whistles and stuff.
Jacob wanted to ride the Octopus thingy right when we got into the park. I tried to delay that since "the line is just too long" (and last time I rode one I nearly hurled.) Towards the end of the day, he unfortunately remembered he wanted to ride the Octopus and when told they could ride one more ride, that was his selection. We had just finished pizza and rootbeer. Jenny and Emily decided to go pick up Glory and wait for us at the front gate. Jacob, Isaac and I waited in line for our turn. Some little 5 or 6 year old girl said that Jacob's face really reminded her of "Jacob." I said, "Really, well that's interesting because his name is Jacob." She thought that was cool. I then said, "Well, he must be really handsome." She made a funny face and said, "Whatever. He is really cute though, for a little boy." Jacob smiled. We rode the Octopus; I was miserable. Isaac was scared, until it stopped, then he said it was great. We left. Went a few miles in the truck. We stopped so I could vomit. No more Octopus please.
6/21/2004 09:04:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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Thursday, June 17, 2004
Stirring speech...
If you haven't seen Henry V by Shakespeare, it's worth seeing if only for the following speech given by the warrior king Henry V as he overhears one of his men distraught over the fact that they are vastly outnumbered by the French forces - Henry rouses the troops with the following speech which can be applicable for us today against spiritual forces:
This day is called the feast of Crispian:
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named,
And rouse him at the name of Crispian.
He that shall live this day, and see old age,
Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian:'
Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars.
And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.'
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats he did that day: then shall our names,
Familiar in his mouth as household words
Harry the king, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
6/17/2004 10:49:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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Monday, June 14, 2004
from "The Faith of George W. Bush"
Yet even those who missed the subtle signals of his character could not miss the times he welcomed, even encouraged, spiritual devotion. ... Palm Sunday of 2002. The president and his team were flying back from El Salvador aboard Air Force One. Knowing that he hated to miss church, members of his cabinet suggested to the president that they organize a worship service in the air. Bush agreed.
Before long, there were nearly forty officials crammed into the plane's conference room. Condolezza Rice, an accomplished classical musician, led the worship. Karen Hughes gave the lesson, and the entire affair ended with the singing of "Amazing Grace" and hugs and kisses as a sign of Christian fellowship.
Later, Bush remembered, "You know, I did feel the presence of God amongst my friends on Air Force One. There were a lot of people on the plane, and to be able to worship with people with whom you work in a unique spot is a special moment."
6/14/2004 06:03:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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Friday, June 11, 2004
Ronald Reagan - The Shining City Upon a Hill - Jan 25, 1974
"The man who has nothing which he cares about more than his personal safety is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
6/11/2004 03:11:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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Monday, June 07, 2004
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,121475,00.html
http://www.georgewbush.com/
http://www.reaganlibrary.com/reagan/speeches/wall.asp
6/07/2004 11:45:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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trogdor
http://www.homestarrunner.com/trogdor.html
6/07/2004 10:09:00 AM by Todd Bacon
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Thursday, June 03, 2004
Attached is a picture of one of my best friends in the Army, Mike
McNaughton. We were privates together in 1990-1994. He stepped on a
landmine in Afghanistan Christmas 2002. President Bush came to visit
the wounded in the hospital. He told Mike that when he could run a
mile, that they would go on a run together. True to his word, he called
Mike every month or so to see how he was doing. Well, last week they
went on the run, 1 mile with the president. Not something you'll see in
the news, but seeing the president taking the time to say thank you to
the wounded and to give hope to one of my best friends was one of the
greatest/best things I have seen in my life. It almost sounds like a
corny email chain letter, but god bless him.
Love,
Justin
CPT Justin P. Dodge, MD
Flight Surgeon, 1-2 AVN RGT
Medical Corps, U.S. Army
6/03/2004 03:08:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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Riding a motorcycle is proving to be pretty cool. It's sometimes a little stressful, but fun.
I've discovered that it's best to actually downshift and let out on the clutch to slow down rather than just hold in on the clutch, downshift and use the brake - because then when traffic takes off again, it's easier to know what gear you should be in.
A guy on the smoker's wing at the courthouse showed me how I can lock the forks once I get off the bike, so's it makes it just a little more difficult for someone to roll it away. He also showed me a locking pin to hang my helmet on and lock it to the bike.
I've discovered that it's easy to forget to cancel your turn signal after turning - you have to do this manually.
I also discovered that even if you are holding in on the clutch, you can't put the kickstand down, or it will kill the engine. You can put it down if you are in neutral only.
The choke is cool, because you just twist it open and hit the electric start and it fires right up and can warm up while in neutral.
I've also discovered that there is some kind of unwritten rule that motorcycle riders wave at one another. It seems that the "cool" riders wave almost imperceptibly below the left handlebar. I return the wave incredibly enthusiastically like a little girl whose daddy is picking her up from school to go to the fair.
6/03/2004 02:28:00 PM by Todd Bacon
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