Tuesday, May 31, 2011

WHAT IS THIS"MEETING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" STUFF?

    The thugs during Prohibition did this! Rumrunner Joe Kennedy did it with Democratic members of Congress on a regular basis.
    He was a known thug in those days. Later on when William O. Douglas ( eventually promoted to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) was first introduced as Supreme Court Justice to the rest of the Sitting Justices, the first man he was introduced to for dinner "behind closed doors" was a smiling Joe Kennedy.
    When we vote in a representative to Congress do we want him or her meeting on matters crucial to us behind closed doors? I know I don't!
    When we send a member of Congress to North Korea to cut a deal with the North Koreans, do we want it behind closed doors? Nope! I don't! Particularly a congressman who is known for lying under oath such as John Kerry of Massachusetts did during the Vietnam War hearings.
    What gets me is the fact that with all the bare-faced lying that he did about his own excursions during that war, the populace there re-elected him to the Senate anyway. I guess the saying " Birds of a feather stick together" means something after all.
    When the House led by Nancy Pelosi locked out the Republican members of Congress for the very crucial vote on the 2700 page ObamaCare Bill, they passed it behind "closed doors" without the press or the public being allowed to read it. Did you trust what they did? I didn't.
    Can anyone reading this blog explain to me what's in that bill that's not contradictory to another part of the bill?
    "Behind closed doors" makes me terribly nervous anymore because I feel the only reason they do it is to avoid the Press and us knowing what's being discussed.
    "Compromise" is another word that's starting to scare me. All the bills that Congress passed while the Republican representatives were locked out from behind "closed doors" were totally without compromise. It was probably the most underhanded act I've ever seen in my lifetime regarding Congress.
    Now that the Republican Congress is in control of the House, the Hipocrates are accusing them of not compromising. Can you feature that? Sadly enough, I can.
    My request to the Republicans is to pass a rule in the House and Senate against meeting behind
"closed doors" without both sides of the political Press being present.
    Nobody said it was going to be easy when they chose to run for office.  Just sayin'.

WHO ARE THESE HOME GROWN ANTI-AMERICANS WITHIN OUR BORDERS ?

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    We are a country of Immigrants. No question about that. Because of that we are, as a whole, a nation mostly of people who migrated here for various reasons. Some originally because this continent was a large land of wilderness and unknown resources, thought to be by the rest of the civilized world as a place to live when there was nowhere else to go.
    Some of us were sent here as Criminals and Undesirables for crimes as common as stealing a loaf of bread because we were hungry. It was Britain and France who, at the time had little interest in the new land, except for it to be an ideal place to be rid of unwanted humans.
    Some of us had really nothing to look forward to where we were, and saw this as a place to at least own our land and be away from the tyranny taking place in our own Countries. 
     They had heard how the earlier settlers were surviving and able to live on their labors to get by.
    Soon,(Figuratively speaking) people from all over the known world were getting word of the New Land and what they could have as their own if they were willing to work for it.
    All they had to do was get there! Much more easier said than done, that's for sure. But they did, and by hook or by crook, made their way across the seas and landed here to set up homesteads that would have to be sturdy enough to withstand the harsh winter months that lay ahead year after year.
    Just try to imagine clearing enough land by hand so they could grow enough food to make it through the coming winters. Trying to communicate with your nearest neighbor the Eastern american Indian inhabitants who spoke a different language. 
     There was no choice but to get along and help each other as best they could. They did it though, didn't they? In so doing they created the heartiest, most determined nation in the world. A tougher bunch of mixed races and nationalities had never been assembled in the world before.
    They all fought side by side to defeat the Monarchial and Dictatorial nations who, with greed in mind,would have taken everything the unwanted "Throw-aways" had worked for to get where they were.
    Most of us are descendants of these rugged people I speak of, and darn proud of it too!
    We survived the battles against Naziism, Totalitarianism, Marxism and all the other 'isms I can think of , just to be confronted by a group of people from within our own borders who, as a powerful few, would change our life as we now know and made of it, to a system that has already failed time and time again all over the world. 
      But you know what? They're about to take on the most diverse, well oiled group of Patriots in the world, and because of the mixed ethnicity, the toughest, bar none.
      In light of what's going on today, we need to continue to stick together as one nation. Together we stand tall, but divided we fall and someone's trying to divide us. The old divide and conquer trick is in play as I write.    Just sayin'.

Monday, May 30, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY and VETERAN'S DAY REMEMBRANCES-MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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    I'd like to thank my father, John Duncan McNaughton for defending Britain on behalf of  Canada during World war 1. He was a machine gunner and was eventually seriously wounded by the Germans during trench warfare in Europe. He went on to serve in the Canadian Home Guard in World war 2.
    My thanks to my oldest brother Stanley O. McNaughton who saw battle in World war 2 as a Squadron Leader in a B-29 bomber and went on to be in the same position in the Korea campaign.
    My thanks to my brother Duane McNaughton who fought in Belgium as a Canadian Paratrooper throughout World war 2.
    My thanks to my brother-in-law Douglas Winters who practically grew up in our family and served in the Canadian Air Force throughout World war 2.
    My thanks to my brother Laurence (Bubs) McNaughton who fought the North Koreans as well as the Chinese in Korea with the United States army.
    My thanks to my brother Jack who served in the Korean War as a navigator in a bomber squadron with the United States Air Force and went on to retire as a Major after 22 years of service.
    My thanks to my nephew Robert McNaughton who served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was decorated for bravery in Viet Nam and lives in Juneau Alaska, today.
    My thanks to his brother Kenneth McNaughton who also served in the U.S.Army and was  stationed in Vietnam. He lives and works to this day with his brother in Juneau Alaska and they both have raised families of their own.
    My thanks to Art Palmer, 92,  of Mt. Vernon, Wa, a pilot of a Liberator bomber who,on his 50th bomber flight over Germany, was shot down, captured and spent 10 months in a Stalag prison camp in Germany. We all see Art and his wife Darlene at Starbucks quite often and wish them the very best every day.
    Last but not least, thanks to my friend Fred Reed, a resident in my park who turned 93 in March of this year. A true WW2 hero in my eyes. Fred was a 1st Sergeant in the Combat Engineers, Company "A" who was involved in the Invasion of Normandy, right through all the major battles en-route to Germany including the "Battle of The Bulge". His Company was among the first group of Americans to enter Berlin.
    It's such an honor to say I'm a part of this family of heroes, and proud to know and be a fan of Art and Fred. Thanks to each and every one! Don't leave us yet Art or Fred! Our hearts go out to you.
    May God grant them long, healthy lives and thanks to our family and friend's prayers that brought them all back home.    Just sayin'.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

WHAT SOURCE OF POWER CHARGES ELECTRIC CARS? (CONT"D)

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    I already know that the use of coal for generating power can be done in an environment friendly fashion. The Japanese were doing it 40 years ago and making it less costly as a result.
    It is done by means of filtering the waste product that would normally be exhausted up the stacks into the atmosphere. There are byproducts produced by the waste products that are used by other chemical and manufacturing co.s which help pay for the cost of the filtering process. It can definitely be done!
    There are filtering methods for diesel engines that have been in use for at least fifty years that I know of personally.(I don't mind dating myself.) The method used is by filtering the exhaust through a special water tank exhaust system resulting in only steam entering the atmosphere.
    Diesel exhaust produces no carbon monoxide.
    It only takes regulation to make all of this possible and it can be done enmasse in the very near future.
    I once worked in hard rock mines in Montana where it was done. The Pend O'reille mine in Metaline Falls, Wa. used regular Diesel operated road building equipment underground equipped with water scrubbing exhausts. The supervisors drove around in diesel engined jeeps equipped with water scrubbers.
    Now I'm sure the environmentalists will, complete with Gov't grants, find some other negative reasons to keep getting their grants to justify their existence, but believe me, it is all very possible!
    What isn't possible right now is to instantly provide a perfect world.
    The biggest favor the Congress could do right now is to completely de-fund the totally non-yielding,  bone headed  E.P.A. for five years and get things done that they're standing in the way of. And for God's sake make them cut off there crappy beards and pony tails! For the life of me, I can't understand why anyone would want to cultivate something on their face that grows wild on their butts.
    Just sayin'.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

WELCOM TO THE WORLD OF BEEPS, DING DONGS, GARAGE DOOR OPENERS AND WOMEN WHO DON"T ANSWER PHONES>

    Is it just me? Or does it bother you too?
    I go to a place of business and park. I'm bound to be encountered by a short beep of a horn . I quickly look instinctively to see who's acknowledging my presence. They must know me. Nope. No ones waving at me. Oh well, It must be someone locking their car.
    But why the horn??? I mean, don't they know they're locking their own car? Who else cares that they locked it? But even more ridiculous is when you hear a horn again and it's someone else unlocking their car. Does the whole world need to know that it's being unlocked? I DON'T THINK SO!!!
    It's this remote control thing that some people are addicted to, I bet!
    One time, (A long time ago when I could afford it) I purchased a new Lincoln Town car. I was so proud of that car! I parked it in my driveway where I could see it from the dining room window and would watch when friends walked by. I'd beep the horn with the remote and laugh like hell when they jumped from the sound. I should point out at this point that there were several buttons on this thing. I'm sure you understand what I mean.
    Throughout the evening I held it in my hand as I watched T.V. and eventually I went to bed for the night. The next morning after a very stormy, rainy night I arose, had breakfast and left for my car. To
my astonishment the trunk was wide open. I had accidentally pushed the trunk button! I cautiously walked over and looked in. There was 6 inches of water in there.
    It took me half a day to dry it out with the hair dryer after bailing the water and using the wet-dry vac.. So much for remotes.
    Now there's this thing about automatic garage door openers. When you open the garage door to go out to the car, (The garage is for storage as I'm sure you well know) there's a little seeing eye mounted to the door opening that beeps when you break the laser beam with your movement. If you're going to be crossing back and forth all day long that blessed beep just keeps right on beeping. But if you hop skip over the path of the beam it won't beep. The trouble is, you look awfully funny to the neighbors
across the street every time you do it.
    I know a doctor who does that! He said he's tried everything but it won't stop! It's really good for laughs, though.
    Next, what is it that makes women not answer their cell phone? After discussing it with the over-the-hill Gang at Starbucks, they agree it's a chronic problem! Oh, after a while they realize you called and then call back but with some annoyance at having been interrupted.
    Two weeks ago, I called my wife to give her an urgent message. As usual she didn't answer right away so I hung up knowing she would call back. She did. I told her I was at the Hospital with a suspected heart attack. She asked me if  I'd made out my will. When I said no, she said, "I'll be right over"!!   Just sayin'.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

MY GRATITUDE TO THE SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL FOR MY CARE.

    On Friday, May 6th, at 8.00 A.M. my wife,  Marilyn, left home to go to an appointment. I'm a diabetic and had just taken my regular insulin shot. Shortly after she left , I began to feel dizzy and found it very difficult to move around. I broke out in a cold sweat and my heart began thumping fast and irregularly. I knew something was wrong, but at the time wasn't familiar with a sugar low and how it behaved. Being alone, I decided to call 911.
    I explained to the operator what was happening and she dispatched a team of Medics immediately. They arrived within 3 to 5 minutes and went into action in various ways at the same time, including attaching an electrocardiograph system to me. At the same time a medic brought me a peanut butter sandwich to eat. I understand now that it's a common thing to do for a sugar-low condition. After realizing my heart wasn't behaving right either, they prepared me for transport and off to the hospital we went. To me, their operation was performed to perfection.
    Once delivered to the emergency room, they continued their work in corolation with the hospital staff to get me stabilized. Within a half hour I was back to what I thought was normal again, except I was to find out it wasn't normal at all. My condition was something that had been slowly happening over a period of years.
    The first couple of days involved getting my diabetes treatment adjusted. It meant constant blood testing and through that, realizing there was a heart condition to be dealt with.
    The tests kept coming back "inconclusive" but with an indication by enzymes produced from the heart when it's in distress, they were able to determine some sort of flow restriction was taking place.
    Eventually a treadmill test showed that a heart cath process was needed to determined the seriousness of the restriction. Doctor Vederah conducted the 2 hourlong procedure and in so doing, was able to penetrate through the blockages he encountered with the catheter. If I understand him correctly,this of course reduces the danger of heart attack until insertion of stents is done sometime in the near future.
    I eagerly anticipate the next move.
    My most heartfelt thanks to the the Doctors, doctor's assistants, nurses and support staff. Six days under the care of these dedicated folks tells the real story of how stressful and sometimes intense their
jobs are every day. Everyone did their best under the circumstances. Hats off to all of you.
    As a footnote to this story, I would respectfully like to suggest to the hospital administration that they pursue a more aggressive tact in communications both verbally and written so it flows smoothly from top to bottom. No specific person was at fault here. Individually they all strove to do their best.
    I once gave a crash course in communications to a group of workers that involved staff from top to bottom. To demonstrate how a verbal message can get lost from one person to another, we took the General foreman into a separate room and gave him a message to pass on to his subordinate. The subordinate then passed on the message to his subordinate and so on until it reached the laborer. The laborer came back to me with the story. The story was so different it was humorous to us all. It was an open pit coal mine. The laborer wanted to know if we were on the right mountain range.
    Thank you all for your time in reading this memo.
    Respectfully your's, George McNaughton

Monday, May 2, 2011

THE FEAR OF RETALIATION BY DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN

    The death of Osama Bin Laden seems to have raised fears of increased terrorism.
    My question is, How could they increase what they're already doing or have done? I believe they are at peak capacity right now since we have them desperately on the run. I don't say to relax, but I think this is a big blow to them and as a result they are going to get even more careless about their
attempts at revenge. We have them on the defensive and need to keep them there.
    The very protests taking place over his death in different parts of the world tell us who they really are and where. I say strike again while they're out in the open. Every one of them shaking their fists
would pull the trigger on us if they had the means to do so. Why not strike the first blow? They did on 9/11, didn't they?
    If they had the nuclear means of hurting us right now, they would have already done so. Give them enough time and they surely will.
    I also think it would be only fair to show his pictures with the way he looked in death. After all, the press was ever too ready to show Daniel Pearl get his head sawed off on live T.V. Just sayin'.





   
















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