What we are looking at here, tonight after President Obama’s well delivered speech is the impact that this will have on the states.

The questions being raised by the governors across America are valid ones.  Once we receive this initial burst of funds to prop up these new programs, where do we expect the remaining funds to come from?  It is a question, that if not answered soon could be the downfall of this bill. This stimulus needs to work, even if this author doesn’t agree with it in its entirety, every American has to be rooting for this bill to pull us back from the wretches of this economic downturn. Read more…

As I descended on Dobson High this morning a couple of things came to mind:

1. He’s flying in to town, to tell us something we already know.
2. It will be too little, too late.
3. This package is sending money places that will not generate income.
4. and finally, if you have ever been stuck at a light for a motorcade…its slightly thrilling at best.

The scene today was basically and without question, 3-1 Republican to Democrat protesters.  The main group of protesters coming out to stand their ground on the left happened to be a group of illiterate rabble rousers  who believe that the halls of justice in DC are responsible for the mess Joe Arpaio finds himself in, here in Phoenix. Read more…

So, this week we can expect the arrival and visit of the POTUS.  Mr. Obama has chosen our fair weather state to proclaim the need to be careful of the falling real estate market.  As though we haven’t looked around and seen this disaster happen to us and our neighbors for the last year.

I ask of you this, was it not democrats in the house who pushed, “uncaring” Republicans to vote for a bill that would allow people with undesirable credit worthiness to be able to purchase this micro-mansions?  I think it is time to look back at some of the “smart” things that President Bush did do and recognize that he tried his darnedest to stop this, but was made to look like and evil ruler.  Even SNL made fun of Nancy Pelosi’s grandstanding, by pointing out that he was right the first time.

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We have now drawn the line in the sand. It’s the fight of the year and everyone is taking sides. It’s both a time for real “CHANGE” or none at all.

I want to hear your words on these issues:
Palin, Teen Pregnancy, Change, Obama, Women in Politics, Biden, McCain, Cindy McCain, Michelle Obama, Where will Hillary go next?

I know you people have opinions, I have been getting blasted for my support of a McCain led USA. So here is your place to make your case.

    Ok, it has been stated that now the Supreme Court has decided on the gun issue, people can feel safe voting for Obama. But Obama stated that he would put liberals in the seats if an appointment was needed. Basically, if given the chance to overturn the issue now settled, he would. So basically, Scalia saved Obama’s ass. Now what? Do we now trust that he won’t play with the Supreme Court to fulfill his legacy? We can see the Jesus complex coming down the stream, all he needs to do is decide to give his next speech on a mountain somewhere surrounded by his followers.

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I am currently trying to realize what the feeling I should be experiencing is, now that I have taken a spill on my motorcycle. I have had numerous conversations with people, many of them initially concerned with my wellbeing, others giving me the, “I told you so speech,” yet others asking if I am done with the motorcycle thing all together and yet another who blames my plight on the entire male gender.<her story explained in a later post>
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As most of you know this website has been under construction for some time now. Well the new digs are getting extended and the first of that addition is the adding of a Kenshin subdomain. kenshin.mattmorales.net will house the pictures, stories and anecdotes about life that I have gathered along my path as an iaidoka. I hope you enjoy it and continue to comment along the way.

Well the question of the day is should I or shouldn’t I buy a motorcycle?

Last month I made the horrible mistake of taking an invitation from a friend to do the unthinkable.  As we celebrated the birthday of a mutual friend at a local restaurant the topic of ‘why I was the only person around the table that did not own a cycle’ came to the forefront. Read more…

Here is the first of many posts to come. Just give me a moment or two to get everything going in the ‘write’ direction.

peace to all,

Matt