The Misunderstood Democrat

Democrats are the elitist party not republicans. What you say??? I was just listening to our President present the State of the Union Address and realized what I believe to be the "true" position of democrats and republicans.

Why is it that Republicans have the image of being the elitist power-hungry party? If put some good thought behind that stigma the result is completely opposite.

Hear me out... The generic Republican message stands for smaller government where the American people direct the state of our country through a market system and network of states. In contrast, the democratic message seems to stand for more control of the Federal government. This obviously means less control from the American citizens.

The crazy thing is that the democratic party paints a euphoric picture of Uncle Sam (not me), taking care of the American people with programs and spending. They really do a great job at this! Unfortunately, the democratic voters don't seem to realize that the Democrat legislators are the "true" elitist group. They want to control more and more of your life for the "sake of your good" (sigh). The more they control equals the more that you will NEED them elected. It is a self serving form of public policy that serves only the policy maker.

Just think about it when you choose with a vote. Do you want the will of the American people or the American people's government?

January Pictures Uploaded!

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Pure Pandemonium: Snow in Alabama

Film?

As a step to advance my photography skill, I have taken a giant leap backward and used a film camera. Yep, with real film. I have uploaded a few of the pictures below:

Argh! Health Care

You think socialized medicine is a good idea? It sure is a hot topic for the 2008 presidential election. Candidates are debating the issue with supreme diligence, and America is listening to every word.

Personally, I have had this debate with myself for a while now. I am torn between the reality that the burden of health insurance costs is extremely high and government inefficiency (general). You see as an independent contractor the burden of health insurance for my family has overwhelmed me to the point that Wife works part time in order to get health benefits. We desire Wife to be at home with the baby, but this is a sacrifice that we make for the security of insurance.

Poor me right? Well, my confusion is much more clear after checking out an article in todays New York Times highlighting the condition of Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital. Grady is a mercy hospital. I think they offer care to people who cannot pay. Therefore, like those that exist in many urban areas, this hospital is subsidized by local, state, and federal funds. The one thing that I remember about Grady Hospital from the days when I lived in Georgia, is it's well known trauma unit. Paying customer or not, it was the place you wanted to go for trauma care.

Anyway, things have changed... Hopefully, you have read the article by now (link above), and see what happens when you put our government in charge of health care. Not good guys! Gurneys with no wheels... X-ray machines don't work... Those are the basics guys. Who knows what else is wrong?

Do you still think our government would be a good manager of health care? Think about this one a lot -- it's yours and my bodies we're talking about here. Kinda a big deal.

We bought a gate -- nuff said.

Busted in the kitchen!

Greer Do You Still Have Your Lightsaber Handy?

I did not know that England was a hotbed for Starwars, but what the heck, you never know when a lightsaber might come in handy. An eleven year old boy defended his mom from an attacker with his toy lightsaber. Awesome! There are not enough words to comment on this article.

I don't know about you, but I'm headed to Target for a new toy.

Don't Trash My Hood

Link below for quality City of Birmingham mayoral work at hand.

Very professional.

"DON'T TRASH MY HOOD"

Peace out!