tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57119541051549765062024-02-19T17:00:00.214-07:00Pablo Richards .comNot a political blog...Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-83123670573385202632022-08-25T22:28:00.001-07:002022-08-25T22:28:58.405-07:00BC-WOB-TS - Men's Value T-Shirts> Breed Shirts<a href="https://www.cafepress.com/breedshirts.984117506#.YwhaDYWbpyY.blogger">BC-WOB-TS - Men's Value T-Shirts> Breed Shirts</a>: BC-WOB-TS - Men's Value T-ShirtsPablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-52349223560401932152022-07-18T14:34:00.001-07:002022-07-18T14:34:13.175-07:00Aion Crypto<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62d5d118b83aaWULvbtdmClsR39SEJ8hoBQuqZr1enVPTNpKyY0ic85780.png"><br><br><p><a href="https://cryptonewswire.info/aion-crypto/">https://cryptonewswire.info/aion-crypto/</a><a href="https://cryptonewswire.info/aion-crypto/"></a></p><p><span>The Aion cryptocurrency blockchain is a result of the collaboration between Mattereum and Nuco. The two companies came together to create a platform that would allow for the easy creation of custom blockchains. The goal was to make it easier for businesses to use blockchain technology.</span><br /></p><p><br /></p>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-21953257618184586552022-07-17T12:16:00.001-07:002022-07-17T12:16:09.088-07:00Is 7 years in Tibet based on a true story?<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62d45f61be44e7CfZyWw6gt0kxBmLRru2XaDiYUMqKG4dPc3QNThj1819.png"><br><br><p><a href="https://dalailamaquotes.net/is-7-years-in-tibet-based-on-a-true-story/">https://dalailamaquotes.net/is-7-years-in-tibet-based-on-a-true-story/</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:justify;">The movie “7 Years in Tibet” is indeed based on the true story of Heinrich Harrer and his experiences in Tibet, including meeting the Dalai Lama as a young man. The young Harrer was filled with wanderlust, and when he was 24 years old, he ventured off to Tibet, where he planned to document the country’s harsh living conditions and its Buddhist culture. Although he expected the journey to be short, it turned out to be anything but.</span><br /></p>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-23629604842909348872022-07-16T12:02:00.002-07:002022-07-16T13:27:34.810-07:00Dogecoin Pools<img height="340" src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62d30a60e4249NhsBvKy8zC3DPJRSk4X17fQilbme5FaMtjuYn2L696722.jpeg" width="509" /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://cryptonewswire.info/dogecoin-pools/">https://cryptonewswire.info/dogecoin-pools/</a><br /><br />Dogecoin pools are a great way to mine the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. Dogecoin pools allow miners to pool their resources together, which allows for more efficient mining. In order to join a Dogecoin pool, you will need to have a Dogecoin wallet. You can create a Dogecoin wallet by going to the Dogecoin website: “dogecoin.com” and clicking on the “Create Wallet” button. Once you have created a Dogecoin wallet, you will need to find a Dogecoin pool that you can join. The website has a list of Dogecoin pools that you can choose from. Once you have found a Dogecoin pool that you would like to join, you will need to sign up for an account. Once you have signed up for an account, you will be able to start mining Dogecoins!</p>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-63232876088173504172022-07-09T15:00:00.001-07:002022-07-09T15:00:07.191-07:00Dalai Lama Quotes: Friendship is “Essential”<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62c9f9e00dd21tKSYOCJUEMQPinNeZbzLwAXFGRh6cH7qg20skjv823676.jpeg"><br><br><p><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:justify;">What does the Dalai Lama tell us about friendship? In a word, he believes it’s “essential.” “Friendship is one of the most important things in life,” he said in a public talk. “It’s a form of love.”</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:justify;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="text-align:justify;"><font>https://dalailamaquotes.net/dalai-lama-quotes-friendship-is-essential/</font><br /></span></p><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m7t-1mYB4_8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-28199008600367644182022-06-25T10:02:00.001-07:002022-06-25T10:02:20.916-07:00Dogecoin to INR: Is Dogecoin Gaining Acceptance in India?<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b348e68de1ddkFIa6Jos9Vyv7iSgr8GmX4lxuUPWpHLjYEfOAt341594.png"><br><br><p><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'source-sans-pro', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:13.6px;background-color:rgb(148,195,218);">Dogecoin has slowly gained acceptance in India and is now traded on several exchanges. The dogecoin to INR exchange rate has been steadily increasing over the past year, and more people are beginning to use dogecoin as a way to send money back and forth. There are now a number of dogecoin accepting businesses in India, including restaurants, hotels, and online retailers. Dogecoin is still not as widely accepted as some other cryptocurrencies, but it is slowly gaining traction. It is possible that dogecoin will become more widely accepted in India in the coming years.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'source-sans-pro', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:13.6px;background-color:rgb(148,195,218);"><br /></span><Read More><br /><br />https://cryptonewswire.info/dogecoin-to-inr-is-dogecoin-gaining-accetance-in-india/<br /></p><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YXrJ1HLXxjw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-35066930790085043702022-06-24T19:24:00.001-07:002022-06-24T19:24:02.959-07:00Dalai Lama Quotes: 10 Inspirational Sayings to Lighten Your Day<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b67168932e4CAlEga5VktHNUR0hYy7eJOuoGid1rFnsLcZmzwIM93510.jpeg"><br><br><p><a href="https://dalailamaquotes.net/dalai-lama-quotes-10-inspirational-sayings-to-lighten-your-day/">https://dalailamaquotes.net/dalai-lama-quotes-10-inspirational-sayings-to-lighten-your-day/</a></p><p style="margin-top:20px;padding:0px;margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:justify;">The most famous person in the world is most likely the 14th Dalai Lama, who is also known as the Great Secretary. This title is not given to him because he’s especially great at keeping things organized or at recognizing the importance of keeping a diary. Instead, it’s because he is the head of the Tibetan government in exile.</p><p style="margin-top:20px;padding:0px;margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:justify;">The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader and one of the most revered people in the world. He is a kind and gentle soul who is known for his thoughtful teachings and his ability to bring people together. His quotes have the ability to inspire and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds.</p><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hdKY-Oqmws8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-91986662613950156842022-06-24T17:53:00.002-07:002022-06-24T18:06:27.000-07:00Free Bitcoin Mining Sites<img height="343" src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b654f9ec235hDn5cwrCmS76tyl4bTWxFj1Z02sogMRHKGiYpEqQ72629.jpeg" width="514" /><br /><br /><p><span face="'source-sans-pro', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 13.6px;">There are a number of ways that you can earn bitcoin, but one of the most popular methods is through bitcoin mining. Bitcoin mining is the process of verifying and adding new transactions to the blockchain, and miners are rewarded with bitcoin for their efforts.<br /></span>https://cryptonewswire.info/free-bitcoin-mining-sites/<br /></p><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sqRlPvoikrI" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-39780184446276516542022-06-24T14:00:00.001-07:002022-06-24T14:00:08.585-07:00The Dalai Lama “Village”: A Refuge for Tibetan Buddhism outside of Tibet<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b625647d42eSyCQzmepV0wnaZFIivj6ckE2XKA1drRlYtMGxJ4364939.jpeg"><br><br><p><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Born in a small village in northeastern Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama grew up in a time when the dominant religion in his homeland was the Tibetan Buddhism he would one day profess.<br /></span>https://dalailamaquotes.net/the-dalai-lama-village-a-refuge-for-tibetan-buddhism-outside-of-tibet/<br /></p><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Eob6fjm1ZY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-72150472663533110052022-06-23T21:10:00.002-07:002022-06-23T22:24:49.101-07:001 Bitcoin to Euro – 1 Bitcoin En Euro<img height="422" src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b53878ec625Y7xehzJvUfw8gj15nNG9XR6dQTarcDmPCl3V0yEM67460.jpeg" width="633" /><br /><br /><p><font><span style="font-size: 13.6px;">In the early days of Bitcoin, when one Bitcoin was worth only a fraction of a Euro, it was mainly used as a way to purchase goods and services on black market websites. These days, however, with the value of Bitcoin soaring above €4000 per coin, mainstream businesses are starting to accept it as payment. In this blog post, we’ll take a look back at the history of Bitcoin and see how it has evolved over the years. We’ll also discuss some of the benefits that come with using this digital currency. So without further ado, let’s dive in!<br /></span></font><br />https://cryptonewswire.info/1-bitcoin-to-euro-1-bitcoin-en-euro/<br /></p><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ieih4vX6wU8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-25682915669307065042022-06-23T11:56:00.001-07:002022-06-23T11:56:04.219-07:00CumRocket Price Charts are Rising: Is the Rocket for Real?<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b4b6d4d15edPyEpe0a5fg4XRNsJOrz1dDhFZSKUcC6blqBGnI3V60375.jpeg"><br><br><p><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:'source-sans-pro', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;font-size:13.6px;background-color:rgb(148,195,218);">If you’re an investor, then you know that the price of any stock or commodity is always subject to change. Well, it looks like the price of cumrocket Inc. (CRKT) is on the rise, with expectations soaring past where they were just a few months ago. According to data from Bloomberg, CRKT has seen its stock price jump by more than 20% in the second quarter of 2022! So what’s behind this impressive surge? Let’s take a closer look.<br /></span><MORE> <br />https://cryptonewswire.info/cumrocket-price-charts-are-rising-is-the-rocket-for-real/<br /></p>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-72649852925186563762022-06-22T21:55:00.001-07:002022-06-22T21:55:03.751-07:00Dalai Lama: A Role Model for Thoughtful Living<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62b3f1f9badeeRMZHYVCjvdNKpargDefUqlPkBmLhGcb9onE478Q266394.jpeg"><br><br>Dalai Lama: A Role Model for Thoughtful Living - <span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;">As one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet has inspired followers from around the globe with his message of peace and nonviolence. The Dalai Lama is revered for his unwavering commitment to compassion and his personal efforts to realize a more ethical society. As a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he has made great strides towards his goal of spreading the message of inner peace and general peace for all. <More> </span><font>https://dalailamaquotes.net/the-dalai-lama-a-role-model-for-thoughtful-living/</font>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-6581315804115365072022-06-15T21:55:00.002-07:002022-06-15T22:02:32.108-07:00Dalai Lama Love Quotes<img src="https://syndlab.com/files/view/62aab784b515b8P9r4H2pYwO7F53RdvyW0zVXGMJxkLQsuNIltbCi56861.jpeg" /><br /><br /><h1 style="font-family: Oswald, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: white;">Dalai Lama Love Quotes: (5 Lessons We Can All Learn From Him About Love and Compassion)</span></h1><p style="margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; padding: 0px;"><font>Buddhism is renowned for its teachings on love and compassion. In fact, the Dalai Lama once said, “Compassion is the essence of religion.” So why is it so hard for so many of us to feel compassion toward others? In a world obsessed with status and self-improvement, it can be easy to forget the value of compassion in our daily lives. Fortunately, the Dalai Lama is a master teacher and his advice on compassion continues to inspire people all over the world.</font><br /><font><a href="https://dalailamaquotes.net/dalai-lama-love-quotes-5-lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-him-about-love-and-compassion/" target="_blank"><Read More></a> </font><br /><br /></p><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s0di4-tq22g" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-5553082820020458692017-06-30T17:19:00.004-07:002018-01-04T00:43:27.563-07:00Proof That We Just Can't Discuss Anything Anymore...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I visited with a friend today who found out that I'm a Dirty-Traitor-Anti-Trumper. Here's a paraphrasing of the conversation:<br />
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Friend: "I hope he DOES start something with North Korea. We've finally got a president who won't be pushed around."<br />
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Pablo: "He's just trying to distract everyone away from his troubles with Russia."<br />
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Friend: "Nope. That whole Russia thing is just Fake News."<br />
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Pablo: "Every single US Intelligence agency agrees..."<br />
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Friend: "You Liberals are just a buncha sore losers..."<br />
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Pablo: "...that Russia hacked into our election system..."<br />
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Friend: "Why the Fuck can't you Democrats give him a chance?"<br />
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Pablo: "...on Trump's behalf. - He's had a chance for 6 MONTHS, look how much damage he's done already!"<br />
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Friend: "They ALL do damage. At least he's not just doing the same old shit!"<br />
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Pablo: "He's not? He said he was going to drain the swamp, then he filled his cabinet with racists and lobbyists. He even signed up some <u><i>RACIST LOBBYISTS</i></u>. " <br />
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Friend: "Now I know that you're not very smart. You just want the Muslims to come over here and..."<br />
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Pablo: "If he's so worried about Muslims, why is he selling arms to Saudi Arabia and Qatar?"<br />
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Friend: "They ALL did that."<br />
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Pablo: "So why is Trump better?"<br />
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Friend: "Pablo, I love you brother, but you have some FUCKED UP views."<br />
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Pablo: "Right back atcha' Brother..."Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-29885972685840709122013-10-12T04:23:00.004-07:002017-06-30T16:43:53.571-07:00National Debts Don't Matter as much as WingNuts SAY They DoTeaBaggers are still trying to convince everyone that the NATIONAL DEBT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN HUMAN HISTORY.<br />
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Lately, some of the whackier TeaBaggery has suggested we address our "national problem" by selling off a few National Parks, maybe having a few bake sales and car washes etc etc. This small, single-minded view of the State of our Union isn't helping TeaBagger popularity any more than some of then their latest Boehn-headed moves, but more importantly they aren't seeing the big picture: The nice thing about having a fake-money economy is that we can bring it back to life ourselves. We can literally wave a magic wand and initiate Infrastructure Building and Maintenance, Raise the Minimum Wage and form Emergency-Based Employment Stop-gap measures like the CCC. These are just some of the things FDR did to get us out of the Great Depression.<br />
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The Tea Party is using National-Debt-Single-Mindedness to make a power-grab, nothing less. We are watching a coup d'etat attempt on our country by a relentless, impatient, and power-grabbing enemy, that appears to be failing at the moment.<br />
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Here are some non-drama-based Fun-facts on the National Debt:<br />
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<br />Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-91125947228222515992013-09-17T13:23:00.001-07:002017-06-30T16:46:30.574-07:00We Need To Raise the Minimum Wage...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you look at our dismal economy, it's easy to just blame the banks 100% for its ruination. Anyone who understands how the Federal Reserve banking system works, knows that banks get their money out of thin air, always at zero risk. Nice work if you can get it. So we have the banks sitting already at the pinnacle of our whole system.<br />
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But, of course, that just wasn't enough for our banksters. To add fuel to their toasty little fire, they repeal Glass-Steagle in the 80's and allow the banks to take their "free money" and get involved in risky speculation. If the banks win, they make a bundle for Christmas bonus time, but if they lose big, they can always count on being bailed out by the taxpayers. This should be an area we ALL (left, right and nutjob right) agree on, yet the GOP congress continues to block any meaningful bankster reform.<br />
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But, with all the DISMAL failures of the banks, that isn't what REALLY tanked this economy. When we had a livable minimum wage and all the money in large corporations didn't just go to the execs, even inept banksters couldn't slow our perpetually-booming economy down. Sure, we have a lot more lower-wage jobs now, and it will be a while before we get back where we were, but people need to realize that raising the minimum wage to a livable wage isn't just a nice thing to do, IT'S THE KEY TO GETTING OUR ECONOMY GOING AGAIN.<br />
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Listen up, TeaBaggers. This is what you missed out on when you were ditching your economics classes. RAISING the minimum wage won't noticeably change the prices you PAY, it will cause the economy to start humming again because LOTS of people will have money in their pockets and be BUYING THINGS. These are good things since we have a consumer-based economy. Personally, I would prefer a Star Trek-Based economy, which is based on unlimited food and goods courtesy of replicator technology. But, since we're stuck with a consumer-based economy, I'm calling on the TeaBaggery to put down their calculators, stop dissing our president for a FULL HOUR, and ponder the possibilities of an economy where people are BUYING THINGS AGAIN. You just can't hang an entire economy on a handful of rich guys, but we might want to consider hanging a handful of rich guys.Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-73993518076540055282013-05-21T10:54:00.003-07:002013-05-21T10:59:04.946-07:00Just How Bad are Things in the U.S. Congress?<br />
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This is a tough one to understand. <br />Q: Was there pork in the Sandy bill? <br />A: Yes<br />
<br />Q: Was the pork a bunch of money for non-essentials in New York and New Jersey? <br />A: No it was mostly money for Red States as far away as Alaska.<br />
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<br />A: The Senate wanted to create a filibuster-proof bill to get the money to the victims quickly, so they BRIBED Red States in congress in hopes of expediency.<br />
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I don't expect anyone to believe me on any of this. I used to work at the Kon Tiki Hotel, on 24th St. and Van Buren in Phoenix as a young man, years before its final decline and demolition. At this time it was owned by Tom Carroll, a former Bozo the Clown of the Los Angeles kids show, who lived in the "Penthouse" room of the hotel. I did mostly bellman duties. I wore a Hawaiian uniform shirt, and answered the phone "Aloha Kon Tiki Hotel." One time, I got called to pick up a "Mr. Joseph Smith" at the airport. I drove the station wagon limo, complete with wooden Tiki Masks mounted on both sides, to the airport but didn't find anyone waiting except the Airport porters, who were all doubled over with laughter.Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-9079710308624334322012-07-17T22:12:00.003-07:002012-07-17T22:59:35.511-07:00Heritage Foundation Actually Authored Much of "ObamaCare"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafszmbsEGZ8Z_bHp5MGPZqJedyJglyrY0zY2kUsQBN4kuIrmWt8e2bRPiPmfuTqr7370tDjWcT46taxavizdNzPsgcGgEkN0JUQPcqtcyFcljHtxdabRqwLWzGLAwyYy03Sx4cB46HJk/s1600/bigstockphoto_health_care_reform_green_road__5632944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafszmbsEGZ8Z_bHp5MGPZqJedyJglyrY0zY2kUsQBN4kuIrmWt8e2bRPiPmfuTqr7370tDjWcT46taxavizdNzPsgcGgEkN0JUQPcqtcyFcljHtxdabRqwLWzGLAwyYy03Sx4cB46HJk/s320/bigstockphoto_health_care_reform_green_road__5632944.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Conservative heads are exploding. Yes, the secret is out. If you look at what the Heritage Foundation originally authored, you can't help seeing the similarities. But, you might ask, why would a conservative organization like the Heritage Foundation write up something that restricts the freedoms of health insurance company CEO's like Obamacare does? Because they almost lost the chance to PLAY, that's why. If we had incorporated a Public Option like some of my lefty friends (who almost disowned Obama when we didn't get one) wanted, then the health insurance empires would have been PHASED OUT eventually. <br />
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You can call me an ass for believing that health care is one thing that shouldn't be subjected to for-profit values. You can call me a Commie for believing that health care is one thing that govt. can do well. But, be careful when you call me a Socialist, because I have evidence that Socialistic systems work well IN SOME CASES. For example, the US Military is a "Socialistic" system. I am a military brat by birth. The military has it's own govt -run healthcare system that I used growing up. My care was always excellent, and some of the military officer doctors I have had were characters in my life that I'll remember forever.<br />
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Call me what you want, but I won't call you anything back. I'd rather fight battles with ideas rather than personal attacks. You can call me a Liberal anytime you want, because I am proud of that title(:Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-22820923699119408392012-06-28T23:06:00.002-07:002012-06-28T23:12:07.544-07:00Governor Jan Brewer: The Worst of the Worst<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgF4yJHyXFfBydF7efDYiU41l3bzyPQkgA4BSiudPkDcNJZoKeePveU1A5YbnMnzXRYjerEMdPT29q89wm4KrbiTl1PmmJboi_HBvHEVkrB3A94vA_PyJVz88Zp2HTuolJM384F7dH8Y/s1600/120504-janbrewer-842p.grid-6x2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgF4yJHyXFfBydF7efDYiU41l3bzyPQkgA4BSiudPkDcNJZoKeePveU1A5YbnMnzXRYjerEMdPT29q89wm4KrbiTl1PmmJboi_HBvHEVkrB3A94vA_PyJVz88Zp2HTuolJM384F7dH8Y/s320/120504-janbrewer-842p.grid-6x2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>When I think about some of the real winners that we've had as Governor in Arizona, I have to say, I do like Governor Jan Brewer the least. That's really saying something. <br />
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Mecham was just a dunderhead. Fife was at least fun (and still is) at parties. I've been Facebook un-friended by good friends in real life just for stating my opinion about Governor Brewer around the time when she was trying to deny those in need of organ transplants. These people had always been able to get the organs before. She is a destructive and divisive force, like GW was. <br />
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Enough of Arizona. I've been here over 30 years, and that's way too long for any military brat. I'm relocating to the east coast in a month and a half. If any of you Arizonans really give a $hit about AZ, you'll consider getting yourselves a new governor, and stop writing her a pass just because she's keeping you safe from the people who want to cut your lawn and sell you tamales.Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-5903824252307243252012-06-10T17:46:00.001-07:002012-06-10T17:49:14.779-07:00We are not Pepsi, we are not Walmart...We ARE the US Government<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mPQ393j-UxZJ4l1OJ30Ed4pv6ctGSU99WrIzQiKQfPdjQ8PYLmgVU3XDqUJi2JrlqhyphenhyphenNoy_Gin3qfvhX16jcO4oYCXKClbkjY9evLu__gLXAdZhrr8V_s0lOS_GAjgSeUQnZsUAg1Ug/s1600/government_capital.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mPQ393j-UxZJ4l1OJ30Ed4pv6ctGSU99WrIzQiKQfPdjQ8PYLmgVU3XDqUJi2JrlqhyphenhyphenNoy_Gin3qfvhX16jcO4oYCXKClbkjY9evLu__gLXAdZhrr8V_s0lOS_GAjgSeUQnZsUAg1Ug/s320/government_capital.GIF" width="320" /></a></div>Anyone who has argued with a conservative more than once, has likely been inundated with a stream of dialogue which is built upon a premise from former president Reagan, that "government" is the basis to all our current problems.<br />
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</div><div>Nothing could be further from the truth. government. is a tool of our own making. We can either make it into a tool which cuts our fingers off the minute we turn it on, or we can make it as elegant a tool to help us solve our problems as we we are willing to invest time and honest consideration. That govt. has morphed into a two-headed beast that has devoured many a nation shouldn't be at all surprising. Govt. is the fire from Prometheus, we can use it to our benefit or to our own demise. </div><div><br />
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The reason we currently have no jobs with dignity is because large business executives can do just about anything they want. You may be one of the lucky ones who has a job in an operation where they treat you like a human being. I wasn't so lucky, but like a slowly-boiling frog, I didn't even know what was happening when I worked for "Sweathouse Intel" for 23 years. They had zero loyalty to me and allowed my manager to smear my reputation before wrongfully terminating me. If you think I should have sued, think again. Most of Intel's legendary legal staff spends their time fighting former employees, rather than pursuing patent litigation these days.<br />
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Large businesses today are kingdoms. CEO's are Kings and Queens. When a politician says that he will run our nation like a business, beware. That means he plans to be king. So as king he will run our country like a monarchy. Is that what you want??? I didn't think so.<br />
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If Christianity is really all about being "Christ-like" ask yourself: Would Jesus persecute homosexuals? Would he tell everyone that being selfish is a good American value? Would he have joined Mitt to hold down and cut some suspiciously-gay-looking guy's hair? Would he have persecuted an adulterer while cheating on his own wife? Would he have called Obama a Muslim or question his faith? I mean really...How does the GOP supposedly even have a "religious right"? What kind of "religious" is this exactly?Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-7502780638679047932012-05-10T20:18:00.002-07:002012-05-10T20:25:23.466-07:00Actual excerpt from a Facebook debate...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Taken from an actual Facebook debate. Identities were hidden to protect the innocent and probably also the ignorant. Sometimes there is a perfect moment. Sometimes that perfect moment occurs on Facebook.Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711954105154976506.post-64754691867185797292012-01-12T13:28:00.005-07:002012-01-12T13:36:13.458-07:00Get to Know Mitt<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BLWnB9FGmWE" width="500"></iframe><br />
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When I was a corporate slave video producer at InHell Corp, I remember making a couple of talking-head videos about Bain Capital, and how they were going to escort a couple of our spin-offs into happy, healthy retirement pastures.<br />
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I was too worried about lighting and audio to realize that this project manager was handing Bain the keys to these treasure chests, and that the employees of these unfortunate business units would soon lose their jobs and their retirement benefits while their departments were sliced, diced and sold on the open market. This video is of course, one-sided propaganda (currently owned by Newt Gingrich), but I can vouch for the truthfulness of what Bain Capital Corp. represents to millions of people out there.Pablo Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142036042257482542noreply@blogger.com0