Truth Surfer

"Welfare reform won't truly be considered a success until Big Business is told it will have to upgrade its skills, go into the marketplace and compete on its own merits." -- Rod Watson, "end Corporate Welfare to Achieve True Reform," Buffalo News (July 6, 2000) My rant on corporate welfare. Join the discussion!

One post... 5 somewhat unrelated stories... Mixed with a little humor... Mrs. Dash has nothing on Minnesota Hodgepodge .

bluefortitude.blogspot.com I've got friends that do - Tim McGraw This is for the nobody The one in the crowd who's got a Lost look on his face This is for the down-trodden The one that the worlds forgotten Waitin' on a better day Well I'm in no position to judge 'em Heaven knows they're just like me And I'm not alone In knowing what it's like To wonder where you're going in this crazy life And I'm not alone, knowing how it feels To pray to God and sometimes wonder if he's real 'Cause I got friends that do Yeah I got friends that do This is for the lost junkie Who spends all his hard earned money on something he hates And this is for the found guilty Who ain't getting out until he pays his debt to the state I'm in no position to judge 'em Heaven knows it could have been me And I may not know what it's like To lose your job 'cause a habits got you gripped too tight And I may not know how it feels To lay your head down on...

I've watched the Presidential race. I've heard the media and talking heads discuss the issue of race and racism. Many that I've seen have said that our country has made huge progress. Some have even said that race is not a factor in the Presidential election. I'm afraid the idea that we've made progress is a lie. Tonight I heard that there are people that have stated if Obama is the Democratic nominee that they would not vote for him. Why? Not because of his stance on health care, the war or any other issue. The reason is the color of his skin. To even think someone would have enough guts to admit this is in itself a scary thought. Racism is alive and we shouldn't be surprised. Let's be clear - if you will not vote for Barack Obama because he is an African American (because of the color of his skin), you are a racist! My question to those racists is "What are you afraid of?" It must be hard living with so much fear and hate.

This year has been a great year for people to get involved in politics. Back in 2004 I became actively involved. There are no books to read giving you tips and tricks at this game called politics, so for the new folks I would like to share lessons I have learned over the past 4 years. I am in no way an expert, I am still being taught lessons (as recently as last weekend). But I think if I can help anyone whose interested in being involved - it will be all worth it. Rule #1: People in Politics are Political (3P) This is a no brainier (right?). Everyone has a reason their involved and some have an agenda. The moment you loose sight of rule #1 is the moment you'll be rudely awoken to its reality. I forget this rule quite a lot and pay the price. But you live and learn. This rule isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just something to be aware of. Most people will let you know what their agenda is, if they don't ask them "why are you involved in politics?", "...

I do this so this world will know that it will not change me! The Change by Garth Brooks One hand Reaches out And pulls a lost soul from harm While a thousand more go unspoken for They say what good have you done By saving just this one It's like whispering a prayer In the fury of a storm And I hear them saying you'll never change things And no matter what you do it's still the same thing But it's not the world that I am changing I do this so this world will know That it will not change me This heart Still believes The love and mercy still exist While all the hatred rage and so many say That love is all but pointless in madness such as this It's like trying to stop a fire With the moisture from a kiss And I hear them saying you'll never change things And no matter what you do it's still the same thing But it's not the world that I am changing I do this so this world will know That it will not change me As long as one heart still holds on Then hope is nev...

If you're gonna win, win graceful If you're gonna love, love faithful If you're gonna learn, learn by teaching If you're gonna fall, fall reaching