There were three people that when I lived in Knoxville in the 1980s that were unforgettable to me and that to this day I fondly recall. One was Cas Walker, the good ole East Tennessee boy that made a million plus dollars in the grocery business and was mayor at one time of Knoxville – mayor at a time when things were really rough and rowdy.
There was “Cue Ball,” a black Vietnam veteran that I befriended when I lived downtown and often took to the shelter for a meal and conversation and kept out of trouble with the law. Cue Ball is another story for another column.
And there was Rev. J. Bassel Mull and his lovely wife “Miz Mull,” who brought back fond memories of my own childhood through their sponsorship of gospel singing and preaching.
To my knowledge Cue Ball is still alive I hope but Rev. Mull and Mr. Walker, both of whom I met and thanked for being an inspiration to this ole Kentucky country boy, have now passed on.
The following article gives you some idea of Rev. Mull’s impact on many lives.
Rest in peace my dear friends you brought us all a smile and encouragement in your own special ways.
From the Knoxville Metro Pulse October 23, 2007
The reverend’s surprising reach into American literature and international politics
By Jack Neely
When I began working downtown about 25 years ago, one of my biggest surprises was that I would occasionally run into one particular old man I knew only as a legend. I was fairly astonished to see him in the flesh, with his wife checking their mailbox at the post office. They had hardly changed. He was shorter than I thought, but still bald, and spoke in a croak. She still had her famous hairdo.
I’d usually just gawk, maybe mention to a stranger, “Do you know who that is?”—they always did—but I’m glad that not too long ago, I finally got up my nerve to introduce myself. Some famous people don’t care to be bothered, but the couple was gracious.
The lady noticed me approach and directed her blind husband toward me. I just want to shake your hand, I said.
J. Bazzel Mull smiled and obliged.
The longtime host of the gospel show Mull’s Singing Convention on radio and television, at one time heard nightly across the nation, died last week. He spent his life spreading the gospel, but even the heathen of East Tennessee will miss him.
He did a lot with his life, promoting some of the best in gospel music and helping to launch the career of hundreds of talented singers, including one girl from Sevier County who would become known to the world as Dolly.
But maybe most memorably of all, no man has ever made more of the simple and reasonable gesture of soliciting his wife’s assent. His immortal question made it into major American literature, and even into international politics, in which he once played a surprising role.
When I was a kid, my dad used to watch the Mulls on TV. I never knew why. Dad was never, to my knowledge, any big gospel-music fan. His LP collection was mostly jazz, Bix Beiderbecke to Thelonius Monk. He liked some bluegrass, but if there was a single Chuck Wagon Gang album in the case, he kept it hidden.
At 5 or so, I didn’t understand the appeal of the Rev. J. Bazzel Mull. If the old guy was funny, he was no Red Skelton. But in school I found out that a lot of the other kids in school had dads like mine, who watched the Mulls.
By sixth grade, we were onto the joke, croaking “Ain’t-that-right-Miz-Mull” at each other like a mantra, a useful password to baffle the new kid from Ohio.
Later, when I read Cormac McCarthy’s novel, Suttree, based in the early 1950s, one odd scene has Suttree hitchhiking from an aunt’s house in the country toward Knoxville, and a simple man in a decrepit old Hudson picks him up. He’s listening to a strange evangelist on the radio, and abruptly says, “I like to hear old J Basil. He’s all the time sayin: Aint that right Mrs Mull. Old deep voice. And she’ll say: That’s right Mr. Mull. You like to hear him?
“He’s all right, Suttree said.”
The misspelling’s easy to understand. Knoxvillians heard J. Bazzel’s name much more often than they saw it written down. And Bazzel is the way the English actor Basil Rathbone pronounced his name.
McCarthy may also conjure Mull subtly in All the Pretty Horses, in which another radio evangelist asks his wife, “Ain’t that right….”
Mull and his favorite phrase even played a role in international diplomacy. You may recall one of the most controversial issues of 30 years ago was the proposed treaty to grant the Panama Canal to the nation of Panama. The Canal Zone had been held by the United States since the canal’s construction 60 years earlier, but a treaty initiative supported by President Carter was preparing the way to turn it over to the Panamanians.
Some on the right opposed the treaty, led by arch-conservative former governor of California, Ronald Reagan, who campaigned against the treaty even after his loss to Gerald Ford in the Republican presidential primary the previous year.
Mull’s national reach, by way of a clear-channel gospel station in New Orleans, got the attention of Carter, who was trying to sell the nation, and particularly an influential East Tennessee Republican senator named Howard Baker, on the treaty. Carter invited Mull to a briefing at the White House.
My friend Jeff Bradley, former East Tennessee author now living in Colorado, wrote me after hearing of Mull’s death, remembering that a New York Times correspondent interviewed Mull on the issue in late 1977.
“I’m strong for the signing of the canal treaty,” Mull told the Times. “Now suppose we had 9,400 Japanese or Russian troops marching up and down the Mississippi. Even though it was our land, here they’d be right in the middle of us. Do you think we’d like that? Do you? I’ll tell you right now, Doc, we wouldn’t put up with that—but that’s just what they want the people in Panama to do.”
He continued, “Everybody who understands the treaty is for it. Many of the American people don’t know about it, so they are against it. I definitely think we are changing their minds.”
Mull’s words might be surprising to younger folks, who assume that born-again Christians all have “America First” tattooed on their frontal lobes. Mull, a former prohibitionist, was conservative on many issues.
But in those days, religious conservatives weren’t always political conservatives. “I’m as strong as onions when it comes to politics,” Mull said. “And I’m a Democrat. I sometimes tell people that Jesus Christ was a Democrat, because he rode a donkey into the city of Jerusalem.
“If he had been a Republican, he would have ridden an elephant.”
The Times pointed out that it was maybe no coincidence that Carter chose to appeal to Mull, who had pull in Howard Baker’s part of the country. Mull had spoken to Baker himself. “I told Baker that Ronald Reagan used this as an issue, and if you go along with him you’ll be playing fiddle on the second row….”
The Times article concluded: “Mr. Mull’s wife manages much of the gospel enterprise and often corroborates his statements. Asked to predict whether or not the treaty would pass the Senate,
Mr. Mull replied, ‘I believe it will—ain’t that right, Lady Mull?’
‘That’s right,’ she answered.”
I was impressed that Jeff remembered the story so well, and still had a copy of it handy, but then again, he was the reporter who wrote it.
Back in Knoxville after his official briefing at the White House, Mull called Jeff, and told him of his surprise that President Carter had seen the story.
“That New York paper really gets around,” he said.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Reid and Pelosi and the other “Progressives” including Madame Hillary Rodham Clinton you lose!
Attention! Take on Rush Limbaugh and you are going to not win in the arena of public opinion. $2.1 million Reid and Pelosi. $2.1 million. Time for you both to ante up and show your support of our military.
Of course, I won’t be holding my breathe. You lost. You are an embarrassment.
By the way Madame Clinton, you signed the letter, time for you to take some of your Chinese donations you now say you won’t return to the donors and ante up as well.
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Of course, I won’t be holding my breathe. You lost. You are an embarrassment.
By the way Madame Clinton, you signed the letter, time for you to take some of your Chinese donations you now say you won’t return to the donors and ante up as well.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
My thoughts on the news...
IRAQ - Isn’t it interesting that we now see the surge working in Iraq (civilian deaths down 70% plus; military deaths down 50%) that the House of Representatives wants to throw mud into the face of our ally Turkey by passing a resolution supporting the use of the word “genocide” as it relates to the 1915 war, and yes slaughter of Armenians? Do you suppose these same jack and jacquline legs in Congress would pass a similar resolution condemning our own use of genocide to rid the United States of the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears? Of course, they don’t want you to know that if Turkey would prohibit use of their country as a transport and staging area for supplies and men into Iraq that it would seriously impact our ability to fight and win this war.
PUTIN – How about that Putin? Do you suppose the President really did see his “soul”? Not me. Folks the next era of Russia’s attempts at world domination is now underway. This former KGB officer is out to start another covert war and this one could be even scarier than the first. He is now warning us away from preventing Iran from further nuclear development. Stay tuned folks this one will get real nasty real fast. Thank goodness we have told him to shove it and are proceeding with the necessary missile shield in Europe.
ROMNEY ENDORSED -- Dr. Bob Jones III, chancellor of the fundamentalist Christian university in Greenville that bears his name, is looking past his religious differences with Gov. Mitt Romney and endorsing the Mormon for the Republican nomination for president, he told The Greenville News this afternoon. My assessment – “kiss of death”.
NOBEL PRIZE – Al Gore wins for at best “pop” science that proclaims “global warming” will destroy us --- this is from the same man that “invented” the Internet folks -- Alfred Nobel must be turning over in his grave.
ANOTHER ‘RIGHT-WING’ CONSPIRACY - Air America radio host Randi Rhodes is temporarily off the air, but claims she was brutally attacked near her Manhattan apartment are bogus, her lawyer and a police source said today. Fellow host Jon Elliott claimed on the liberal radio network that Rhodes had been mugged while walking her dog, Simon, on Sunday night. Elliot, who said Rhodes lost several teeth in the attack, waxed about a possible conspiracy.
"Is this an attempt by the right-wing, hate machine to silence one of our own?" he asked on the air, according to Talking Radio, a blog. "Are we threatening them? Are they afraid that we’re winning? Are they trying to silence intimidate us?" A police source said Rhodes never filed a report and never claimed to be the victim of a mugging. Cops from Manhattan's 17th Precinct called her attorney, who told them Rhodes was not a victim of a crime, the source said.
Please – Eillot and Rhodes show their ignorance daily. And besides IF the right-wingers did want to silence them well, I suspect they would have been more ingenious. Then, of course, we haven’t yet heard Hillary RODHAM Clinton weigh in on this yet!
FINALLY – The President finally flexes some muscle and meets with --- yes, the Dali Lama. Will wonders never cease? Ah China, what must they be thinking?
HILLARY CARE – Hillary RODHAM Clinton says she empathizes with young Mothers. She can remember when she couldn’t get a babysitter to stay with Chelsea. And .... well, now she promises to seek a few billion for, yes you guessed it, more paternity and maternity leave. What next a babysitter in every household?
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PUTIN – How about that Putin? Do you suppose the President really did see his “soul”? Not me. Folks the next era of Russia’s attempts at world domination is now underway. This former KGB officer is out to start another covert war and this one could be even scarier than the first. He is now warning us away from preventing Iran from further nuclear development. Stay tuned folks this one will get real nasty real fast. Thank goodness we have told him to shove it and are proceeding with the necessary missile shield in Europe.
ROMNEY ENDORSED -- Dr. Bob Jones III, chancellor of the fundamentalist Christian university in Greenville that bears his name, is looking past his religious differences with Gov. Mitt Romney and endorsing the Mormon for the Republican nomination for president, he told The Greenville News this afternoon. My assessment – “kiss of death”.
NOBEL PRIZE – Al Gore wins for at best “pop” science that proclaims “global warming” will destroy us --- this is from the same man that “invented” the Internet folks -- Alfred Nobel must be turning over in his grave.
ANOTHER ‘RIGHT-WING’ CONSPIRACY - Air America radio host Randi Rhodes is temporarily off the air, but claims she was brutally attacked near her Manhattan apartment are bogus, her lawyer and a police source said today. Fellow host Jon Elliott claimed on the liberal radio network that Rhodes had been mugged while walking her dog, Simon, on Sunday night. Elliot, who said Rhodes lost several teeth in the attack, waxed about a possible conspiracy.
"Is this an attempt by the right-wing, hate machine to silence one of our own?" he asked on the air, according to Talking Radio, a blog. "Are we threatening them? Are they afraid that we’re winning? Are they trying to silence intimidate us?" A police source said Rhodes never filed a report and never claimed to be the victim of a mugging. Cops from Manhattan's 17th Precinct called her attorney, who told them Rhodes was not a victim of a crime, the source said.
Please – Eillot and Rhodes show their ignorance daily. And besides IF the right-wingers did want to silence them well, I suspect they would have been more ingenious. Then, of course, we haven’t yet heard Hillary RODHAM Clinton weigh in on this yet!
FINALLY – The President finally flexes some muscle and meets with --- yes, the Dali Lama. Will wonders never cease? Ah China, what must they be thinking?
HILLARY CARE – Hillary RODHAM Clinton says she empathizes with young Mothers. She can remember when she couldn’t get a babysitter to stay with Chelsea. And .... well, now she promises to seek a few billion for, yes you guessed it, more paternity and maternity leave. What next a babysitter in every household?
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Dr. Darryl
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
A Special Place in Heaven - Honor Air Program for WW II Veterans
Eddie Mannis, owner of Prestige Cleaners in Knoxville is one special fellow and I am convinced there will be a special place in Heaven for him.
This past weekend Kay and I were honored to be “guardians,” who escorted WWII veterans on a US Air charter flight to Washington, D.C. to see the WWII memorial.
The event was arranged and sponsored by Mr. Mannis. We were invited to participate by our friend and business associate Dawn S. Ford, president of Consumer Awareness Management, and Mannis’s logistical coordinator.
I am here to tell you I have always known that these folks were of the “Greatest Generation” and this trip confirmed that beyond any doubt.
This past weekend Kay and I were honored to be “guardians,” who escorted WWII veterans on a US Air charter flight to Washington, D.C. to see the WWII memorial.
The event was arranged and sponsored by Mr. Mannis. We were invited to participate by our friend and business associate Dawn S. Ford, president of Consumer Awareness Management, and Mannis’s logistical coordinator.
I am here to tell you I have always known that these folks were of the “Greatest Generation” and this trip confirmed that beyond any doubt.
I had the honor of escorting Messieurs Ted Schropschier, Fred Kiser, Ernest Croley and Ed Ballard. Kay escorted Ms Kathryn Robinson and Wilson and Juanita Reynolds. All of the veterans were from the Oak Ridge and Knoxville area. A total of 164 people made the trip.
We started our trip by meeting our Oak Ridge veterans at one of my favorite places for breakfast – Waffle House at 5:30 a.m. Of course, this meant we were up and dressing by 4:30 a.m. and to say I was excited about this would have been an understatement. I simply didn’t sleep any the night before despite taking some meds. My excitement I believe came from having the opportunity to personally extend my appreciation as a patriot to fellow patriots.
I was not disappointed in their enthusiasm and excitement. These men and women may be advancing in age; however, I am here to tell you they wore us both out.
Our crew arrived right on time. We then went over to Knoxville and picked up Mr. Ballard and headed to McGee-Tyson Airport to meet Kay’s charges.
We loaded the plane and headed out right on time and when we arrived in D.C. I had my first emotional event – as did some of my men – we were greeted by the Washington symphony, a gang of well wishers all showing their appreciation to the veterans profusely with flowers, hugs and handshakes. More than one of us had a tear or two and a major lump in our throats. As we privately acknowledged to each other later, known of us had ever experienced such an outpouring of appreciation for jobs done long ago.
We started our trip by meeting our Oak Ridge veterans at one of my favorite places for breakfast – Waffle House at 5:30 a.m. Of course, this meant we were up and dressing by 4:30 a.m. and to say I was excited about this would have been an understatement. I simply didn’t sleep any the night before despite taking some meds. My excitement I believe came from having the opportunity to personally extend my appreciation as a patriot to fellow patriots.
I was not disappointed in their enthusiasm and excitement. These men and women may be advancing in age; however, I am here to tell you they wore us both out.
Our crew arrived right on time. We then went over to Knoxville and picked up Mr. Ballard and headed to McGee-Tyson Airport to meet Kay’s charges.
We loaded the plane and headed out right on time and when we arrived in D.C. I had my first emotional event – as did some of my men – we were greeted by the Washington symphony, a gang of well wishers all showing their appreciation to the veterans profusely with flowers, hugs and handshakes. More than one of us had a tear or two and a major lump in our throats. As we privately acknowledged to each other later, known of us had ever experienced such an outpouring of appreciation for jobs done long ago.
We motor coached to the World War II Memorial where we took photos with Senator Bob Dole, who told us that he was there most Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and anyone who wanted to have their photo with him was invited to do so. He could not have been more gracious and kinder. He would have made a good President but that is for another blog.
We then bussed over to the Vietnam Memorial – The Wall -- and the Korean Memorial. While most of my crew took off and went to the Korean Memorial – I later went myself – I had a long overdue package to deliver and leave at The Wall.
The Korean Memorial is haunting. If you have not seen it you must. It is a long overdue tribute just as the WWII Memorial was long overdue. Our next stop was the Marine Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery to see the changing of the guard a truly magnificent and solemn ceremony to witness. Our final stop was the Air Force Memorial, the newest memorial in the DC area.
Our veterans were once again treated to a jubilant group of men, women and children all cheering the vets, handing them flags and giving them hugs as they loaded back on the plane.
And yes, when we arrived in Knoxville they “walked the gauntlet” once again – greeted by families, friends and neighbors and some folks who just wanted to let them know they appreciated their service.
Tears, my friends, freely welled up in many of their eyes and mine, as they are now, as I write this.
Finally, I felt and realized after all these years these men and women, our mothers and fathers, grandfathers and grandmothers, aunts and uncles, our “God Parents” --- finally, they were being shown the appreciation that so many of us in this country have for their service.
Sadly, and yet with great gratitude, we said our goodbyes. We hugged and we knew. We all knew that in most cases this was the final hurrah.
As one of the brothers from the 101st said, “Tonight, for the first time since I came home I will go to bed knowing that we were truly appreciated and I will sleep well.”
Yes, my dear veterans you are truly cherished and appreciated.
Simper Fi dear ones and do sleep well.
Simper Fi.
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Hillary Exposed!
Be your own judge of Senator Hillary RODHAM Clinton (D-NY). Take 14-minutes of your time to get informed:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7007109937779036019&pr=goog-sl
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7007109937779036019&pr=goog-sl
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Genius at Putting on the “Spin”
Senator Harry Reid must have a chuckle every time that he thinks of how well he has goaded the conservatives into defending Rush Limbaugh, the Nation’s most influential conservative talk show host and a real thorn in the side of the “Progressives,” as the socialist liberal Democrats wish to now call themselves.
Who else but the spinmeisters of the Carrville and Clinton camps, certainly not Reid, Pelosi or any of the Progressive minions they just ain't that smart, could have come up with the charge that Rush Limbaugh, one of the most avid supporters of the military in history of talk radio, is a villain by using the term “phony soldiers.”
Hey folks reading this blog --- the Progressives have been snookered again.
Just like the shenanigans of John Kerry, who by the way served in Vietnam – just ask him – another “phony solider” has been revealed. Of course, this one skunked the Progressives into believing his “phony story” but who gets pegged with using the term “phony solider” – Rush.
I tell you what Reid and Pelosi --- go ask the soldier in the field who they believe have supported and honored them for the past four years. Your names won’t even come to mind.
But hey, you were geniuses on putting the spin on this one and I congratulate you.
Now, get back to work fixing social security damn it --- I am close to retiring and need all that government pie I can get!
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Who else but the spinmeisters of the Carrville and Clinton camps, certainly not Reid, Pelosi or any of the Progressive minions they just ain't that smart, could have come up with the charge that Rush Limbaugh, one of the most avid supporters of the military in history of talk radio, is a villain by using the term “phony soldiers.”
Hey folks reading this blog --- the Progressives have been snookered again.
Just like the shenanigans of John Kerry, who by the way served in Vietnam – just ask him – another “phony solider” has been revealed. Of course, this one skunked the Progressives into believing his “phony story” but who gets pegged with using the term “phony solider” – Rush.
I tell you what Reid and Pelosi --- go ask the soldier in the field who they believe have supported and honored them for the past four years. Your names won’t even come to mind.
But hey, you were geniuses on putting the spin on this one and I congratulate you.
Now, get back to work fixing social security damn it --- I am close to retiring and need all that government pie I can get!
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
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Monday, October 1, 2007
Give me a break! My assessment of ALL the reprobates running for office.
So, Hillary RODHAM Clinton has decided that every child born during her term of as President should get $5000. Well, I have two words for Hillary RODHAM Clinton – Get a LIFE!
By the way what is the American electorate thinking if they even remotely consider this a viable option? Have we not outlawed the “buying” of votes? Will every illegal alien born here get $5k for the privilege of being born in the USA? Will Bill Gate’s kids get $5k?
Listen Hillary, and any other politician Republican or Democrat that thinks this type of pandering has a place in American politics, I am NOT paying any more taxes for your foolish crap. Repubicans? Remember the Medicare drug fiasco you laid on us?
All of you are reprobates. If you don’t know the definition look it up!
So, what do I think of the Presidential candidates?
Clinton – An avowed socialist that I wouldn’t trust with this country as far as I could throw her. The military vote alone, hopefully, will defeat her. Beside she has fat ankles. We had Bill Clinton, remember?
By the way I liked Bill and overall he wasn’t a bad president – he should have just told the truth when he got caught getting a BJ from Monica and in his best acting voice begged forgiveness from the taxpayers after telling us that he was forced to Monica’s arms because Hillary is so cold, distant and unavailable– after all we paid for the office where he had his rendezvous – and we would have all understood – imagine Hillary satisfying Bill in any way?
Some say she might be the anti-C. I don't know about that but she most likely will be the Democrats nominee – they got enough sleaze again (see Hsu's latest news clippings) to pull it off – gawd help us though if anyone gets elected with such ideas.
Factoid: Hillary's $5k proposal would cost $20 BILLION per year of our taxes to pay for this idea!
Obama – He’s from Chicago for Christ sake! Enough said. Besides we have already had a black President and he was pretty damn good for a good ole redneck from Arkansas.
Edwards – Go home and take care of your wife. Show some compassion on the home front before you carry your $400 haircut and that multi-million dollar mansion you are building on the road and talk to the “poor people” about compassion. JFK and RFK – well you have as much or maybe more money they have but your heart, Johnny Boy – you just ain’t got it.
Biden --- Actually you have some interesting ideas for a liberal, progressive verging on a socialist. However, plagiarism will always be hung around your neck. Dead in the water.
Dodd – Dead in the water. Who knows you and who cares? Not an original thought in years.
Gravel --- Never had a President from Alaska and won’t this time either. A few good lines in the debate. Dead in the water. Go back to feeding the pork and building highways and bridges to no where.
Kucinich --- Lost in the 60s Dennis my boy. You know I fell in love in Cleveland. The first real love of my life. It didn’t work out either. Hope you can get re-elected Senator you gonna need a job.
Richardson – Time came and went Billy Boy. Actually I kind of like you as a person. However, you couldn’t clean up DOE why should I believe you could cleanup the USA?
Gore – Not even declared but the liberal leftistisas would love for you to run, however, you will get your well-fed behind beat again. Stay with the global warming gig Al. Hell, you get to ride around on your private jet, live in mansions, have Secret Service agents fawn all over you. What more could you want? Oh, yeah I forgot the presidency. Sorry silver spoon boy, you ain’t got a shot. And please stop saying your from Tennesee.
Republican candidates
Oh yes, I am not forgetting you.
Brownback – Dead in the water and didn’t even get started.
Giuliani – The World’s Mayor? Come now. Rudy was swirling down the drain until 911 came along. Scandals and divorces, His kids don’t like ‘em. Can’t trust him to support the 2nd amendment. Flip and flops – not a true conservative. Probably will be a contender but not because I am supporting him. Most likely the nominee though.
Huckabee – He’s from Arkansas. Enough said. Dead in the water.
Hunter – He’s from Ca. and claims to be a conservative? Probably got some conservative ideas. Not electable. Certainly not a Ronald Reagan.
Keyes – One smart black guy. I like Alan but I assure you he will never get elected to much of anything. Not black enough Alan my man.
McCain --- One angry man from Az. POW, war hero and single-handed stopped funding for searching for the POW-MIAs. Didn’t know that did you? Says the right things, has some conservative ideas but you screwed up on the campaign finance reform. No way Jose.
Paul – Conservative? Republican? Naw, some kind of Libertarian. Kind of like Ron my man. Like what you have to say about standing firm on the Constitution. Like your position on the Patriot Act. However, they “New World Order” will never allow someone like you to get elected.
Romney --- A Mormon. No way I see him getting nominated and certainly not elected. Started the socialization of health care when he was Governor – and now has the audacity to criticize Hillary Rodham?
Tancredo - Who?
Thompson – I like you Fred. You even had a date with a friend of mine at TVA and she liked you too. Have even give you money. However, you probably don’t have the momentum to overcome Rudy the "Mayor of the World". However, your my kind of guy.
Bottom-line folks. We are in a world of hurt. Taxpayers, we are screwed in more ways than one, especially if the Democrats are elected. And if the Republicans are elected, well we are just delaying it --- however, I suspect they will kiss us before they do the deed.
Now you know my opinion!
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By the way what is the American electorate thinking if they even remotely consider this a viable option? Have we not outlawed the “buying” of votes? Will every illegal alien born here get $5k for the privilege of being born in the USA? Will Bill Gate’s kids get $5k?
Listen Hillary, and any other politician Republican or Democrat that thinks this type of pandering has a place in American politics, I am NOT paying any more taxes for your foolish crap. Repubicans? Remember the Medicare drug fiasco you laid on us?
All of you are reprobates. If you don’t know the definition look it up!
So, what do I think of the Presidential candidates?
Clinton – An avowed socialist that I wouldn’t trust with this country as far as I could throw her. The military vote alone, hopefully, will defeat her. Beside she has fat ankles. We had Bill Clinton, remember?
By the way I liked Bill and overall he wasn’t a bad president – he should have just told the truth when he got caught getting a BJ from Monica and in his best acting voice begged forgiveness from the taxpayers after telling us that he was forced to Monica’s arms because Hillary is so cold, distant and unavailable– after all we paid for the office where he had his rendezvous – and we would have all understood – imagine Hillary satisfying Bill in any way?
Some say she might be the anti-C. I don't know about that but she most likely will be the Democrats nominee – they got enough sleaze again (see Hsu's latest news clippings) to pull it off – gawd help us though if anyone gets elected with such ideas.
Factoid: Hillary's $5k proposal would cost $20 BILLION per year of our taxes to pay for this idea!
Obama – He’s from Chicago for Christ sake! Enough said. Besides we have already had a black President and he was pretty damn good for a good ole redneck from Arkansas.
Edwards – Go home and take care of your wife. Show some compassion on the home front before you carry your $400 haircut and that multi-million dollar mansion you are building on the road and talk to the “poor people” about compassion. JFK and RFK – well you have as much or maybe more money they have but your heart, Johnny Boy – you just ain’t got it.
Biden --- Actually you have some interesting ideas for a liberal, progressive verging on a socialist. However, plagiarism will always be hung around your neck. Dead in the water.
Dodd – Dead in the water. Who knows you and who cares? Not an original thought in years.
Gravel --- Never had a President from Alaska and won’t this time either. A few good lines in the debate. Dead in the water. Go back to feeding the pork and building highways and bridges to no where.
Kucinich --- Lost in the 60s Dennis my boy. You know I fell in love in Cleveland. The first real love of my life. It didn’t work out either. Hope you can get re-elected Senator you gonna need a job.
Richardson – Time came and went Billy Boy. Actually I kind of like you as a person. However, you couldn’t clean up DOE why should I believe you could cleanup the USA?
Gore – Not even declared but the liberal leftistisas would love for you to run, however, you will get your well-fed behind beat again. Stay with the global warming gig Al. Hell, you get to ride around on your private jet, live in mansions, have Secret Service agents fawn all over you. What more could you want? Oh, yeah I forgot the presidency. Sorry silver spoon boy, you ain’t got a shot. And please stop saying your from Tennesee.
Republican candidates
Oh yes, I am not forgetting you.
Brownback – Dead in the water and didn’t even get started.
Giuliani – The World’s Mayor? Come now. Rudy was swirling down the drain until 911 came along. Scandals and divorces, His kids don’t like ‘em. Can’t trust him to support the 2nd amendment. Flip and flops – not a true conservative. Probably will be a contender but not because I am supporting him. Most likely the nominee though.
Huckabee – He’s from Arkansas. Enough said. Dead in the water.
Hunter – He’s from Ca. and claims to be a conservative? Probably got some conservative ideas. Not electable. Certainly not a Ronald Reagan.
Keyes – One smart black guy. I like Alan but I assure you he will never get elected to much of anything. Not black enough Alan my man.
McCain --- One angry man from Az. POW, war hero and single-handed stopped funding for searching for the POW-MIAs. Didn’t know that did you? Says the right things, has some conservative ideas but you screwed up on the campaign finance reform. No way Jose.
Paul – Conservative? Republican? Naw, some kind of Libertarian. Kind of like Ron my man. Like what you have to say about standing firm on the Constitution. Like your position on the Patriot Act. However, they “New World Order” will never allow someone like you to get elected.
Romney --- A Mormon. No way I see him getting nominated and certainly not elected. Started the socialization of health care when he was Governor – and now has the audacity to criticize Hillary Rodham?
Tancredo - Who?
Thompson – I like you Fred. You even had a date with a friend of mine at TVA and she liked you too. Have even give you money. However, you probably don’t have the momentum to overcome Rudy the "Mayor of the World". However, your my kind of guy.
Bottom-line folks. We are in a world of hurt. Taxpayers, we are screwed in more ways than one, especially if the Democrats are elected. And if the Republicans are elected, well we are just delaying it --- however, I suspect they will kiss us before they do the deed.
Now you know my opinion!
Until next time.
Dr. Darryl
L. Darryl Armstrong
ARMSTRONG and Associates
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