Raul Grijalva passes the buck.

I read that Rep. Raul Grijalve was "tops" when it came to sitting House members giving out bonuses in 2008. Or rather, I should say, never gave a second thought about giving "our" money away. Appears that he gave his 16 member staff about $52,000. And yes there were those that gave more, but not as a sitting member from Arizona. Wonder how much these politicians would give if it actually came out of their own pocket, instead of ours??? Yes, I know, it was in the spirit of Christmas giving and it really is an insignificant amount considering a trillion dollar deficite but how many of you have had to count the pennies to be able to put food on the table or buy gas to get to work?  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?ref=name&id=100000327713121

Health-care sting starts now

Congress and Health-care; right or wrong?Its out of the bag; health-care plan will start costing you more, NOW. An article in the morning paper outlines the costs associated with the nearly passed health-care bill. Amazing how things seem to appear at the 11th hour as opposed to the review stage. Maybe those Republicans were right after all.

A kudu for Gabrielle Gifford

The timid appearing Congresswoman from Tucson voted against the increase deficite spending. Now all we need for her to do is rethink her position on the budget breaking health care issue.

Hats off to the President.

Just listened to President Obama discussing his meeting with community bank leaders. Other than the same old rhetoric; also known as BS, I was impressed with his ending in which he said, and I quote "wish you guys all, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year". I am tired of hearing "Happy Holidays" just so no one is offended.

Obama "good ole boy" phylosophy

Paybacks are hell, except when it is your old stomping grounds that gets the payback. Obama has purchased a prison in Illinois, his ex-state of residence, and plans on transferring the Guanatnamo prisoners there. No mention yet of the cost to the American tax payer for the purchase, but now that it will be a federal prison, we also will be funding all of the new jobs created in "Illinois".

The new prison is located in Thomas, Illinois which is a short hop from Clinton (coincidence), Illinois just north of Interstate 83. From there it is a quick ride east on Interstate 83 to Chicago. Just imagine trying to locate one of them after they arrive there. Oh well, go figure.

Government employees "rake it in".

Latest on the job situation. Public employees make $70,000 annually, on average, which is about 75% more than the "average" American. Seems right in line with my previous post regarding pay raise for our Congress. Looks like the only ones not worried about our economy is the government.

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer "right on".

Jan Brewer, Governor of Arizona says you can practice Christmas and Honaka in state agencies you work for. I new deep down she had some guts.