Obama is on vacay...

which means we are, too.

Whenever that "man" leaves the country, I breathe easier.  Other than embarrassing us with his gauche behavior (I can live with that), his capacity to do more damage to this country is somewhat mitigated by his absence.  Unfortunately, he keeps coming back.

The sun is shining and I have four flats of plants that need to be potted.  Here are some things that will stimulate your intellect until I return.

John Carey gives us much to think about:  Our system is not broken; However, Something else is

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Think the matter of homosexual "marriage" is just about two people who love each other and won't have any affect on society or religious freedom?  Better think again.  If it's really all about "tolerance" and "rights", then explain to me why someone should be forced to accommodate them even it goes against their beliefs.  Where's the tolerance in that attitude? 

From Americans for Truth:

Homosexuality in the Heartland

Naturally, efforts to transform American law to affirm people practicing same-sex behavior have collided with the religious and First Amendment liberties of those who disagree with homosexuality. In Illinois, shortly after lame-duck passage of the ”civil unions” bill, a homosexual  male couple targeted Paxton bed-and-breakfast owners Jim and Beth Walder, who have held wedding ceremonies on their property. The “gay” activists seek to use the new law to FORCE the Walders to use their own private business (and property) to host homosexual “civil union” ceremonies against their Christian conscience.  read it all

Shout First, Ask Questions Later adds more to the discussion of homosexual "marriage."    Civil Unions And "White's Only"

 County Thinker takes the legal profession to task (he can do that 'cause he's one of them.)  The Legal Nanny State and America’s Cultural Devolution

Backyard Conservative:   Contrary to popular belief, patients with public insurance, such as Medicaid, account for a higher proportion of emergency department visits than the uninsured 
I have never understood people who use the emergency room like a doctor's office.  Never.  I didn't even go to the emergency room when I broke my leg.  I hopped (literally) into a walk-in clinic and, after a few x-rays, they strapped me into a boot.  I paid about $500.00 and was good to go. 

Reaganite Republican gives us an in-depth look at what could possibly be Sarah Palin's new home.  We lived in Sedona for 12 years and in Scottsdale for two years.  As I've already told RR, if she only paid 1.6 million for that house, she got a steal.   Sarah Palin Reportedly Aquires $1.6M Home in Scottsdale, Arizona (photos)

Creative Minority Report asks:  Shouldn't MTV be Pro-Life? 

The Daley Gator:  Supreme Court Orders California To Release Up To 46,000 Felons From Prison.  Aren't those called future Democrats?

Puddette: takes a good look at Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the culture of elite entitlement  Quel creep
And I thank her making me a featured blog last week.  I'm honored beyond words...

Chris Wysocki:   Team Obama digging for dirt on a guy who isn't running for president  I love the smell of fear in the morning.

Odie, The Woodsterman, brings us Rule 5 Friday his way.  Not to be missed!

All Things Irish:

MOTUS:  O'bamas land to Put Moneygall on the map.  Perfectly snarky - and we thank her. 

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TCOTS offers us the:  The Righteous Rant Of The Day: The Sodden One Visits The Old Sod

McNorman's Blog:  Quite Appropriate Code Name, Don’t You Think?  Priceless!

via Memeorandum:


The best-protected car in the world... defeated by an Irish ramp: Obama's limo 'The Beast' gets stuck at U.S. Embassy  Too funny!

In case you missed it:   Sunday: Devoted to all things Israel...



Breaking:


Hubby sees doctor.  Blood pressure perfect.  Hit's $Store to celebrate.

Oy vey!