" Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian."  - Henry Ford

Sorry, he may be extremely qualified, but, BUSH + THE PRESS = LOSS

Barkha,

My parents were a strange lot. They would never have allowed me to NOT do for myself, or to expect handouts from anyone. Yet they bought the idea that the Dems were for the little guy, and FDR saved the world. Even when my dad was trying to run a business, he still didn't get it. For me it was mostly MONEY. One look at a paycheck with all the deductions was enough to make me think real hard. It became obvious to me that I was being lied to. ALL THE TIME. It is hard to explain but it really is the old " follow the money". They always need more, and nothing gets fixed. As I've gotten older I've come believe that government is truely threatening. It's a beast that can't be tamed and constantly needs feeding, OR ELSE. I just want to be left alone. I'm quite capable of running my own life.

Started out as a good little lefty from a family of FDR democrats. It was the late '70s, and the Carter economy finally hit. I lost my job, and used all my unemployment. New York was offering training programs for the unemployed, so I applied. I was turned down because I had made too much money during the previous year. "But", I said. "I didn't make any money this year". To which the nice lady said " These programs aren't for people like you, you've proven you can take care of yourself. These programs are for people who can't make it on their own". Well, It didn't happen all at once, but you can bet I started paying more attention. That and being a gun owner finally tipped it. As I read and studied more history and politics, It just became obvious where I belonged.

I live in NY. The wife and I are planning a move south ASAP

I'm with Fred Cole. NY. Prince Andrew of Cuomo is using us as show prep for his eventual run at Washington DC, a la Mrs. Clinton. It's so nice to be a stepping stone on everyone's career path.

Married

1. 52

2.second

3. 3yrs.

Met my current wife before I married the first time. Unfortunatly she was unavailable. Sometimes you have to go back and try again. Now have 2 grown stepchildren and 4 grandchildren.

OK I'll chime in. Been lurking ever since I heard Rush mention the site, and Peter's involvment. I attended high school with Mr. Robinson, and watched many episodes of Uncommon Knowlege on PBS TV in Bozeman Mt. ( a former residence ). I doubt that Peter recalls me, we ran in very different crowds, but everyone knew who he was. Came to conservatism from a family of FDR democrats. have worked as a professional musician among other things. had to stop lurking and join when I saw the post about shutting down. There's too much to do to let a great tool get away.  Hi to all, and thanks for the welcome. 

I played a game with someone many years ago, and asked if they could recognize a series of names. I listed all the mass murderers I could think of, then named the gentelman who dove into the Patomic to carry the life line to people trying to get out of the plane after that crash. Care to guess which name was unknown ?  We sensationalize criminals, heros... not so much.  Besides, in this case, we can't let a crisis go to waste.

Well, after attending high school with Mr. Robinson, I could not sit by and watch this end.  On with the fight!

OK, I'm done lurking. Have just completed my menbership.