Archive for March, 2010
Weight Loss Myths – And Why People Believe Them
My Doctor said, “Don’t worry about your weight, worry about your health.” That philosophy works for a skinny guy like him, In my case, I am healthy. All of my blood work comes back in the normal ranges. But I also carry almost forty pounds over the recommended weight for my somatotype. When I was […]
31Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | ContinuedObama, Oil, And Rational Leadership
I wanted a new car – but I didn’t have the money. I wanted to go skiing at Aspen – but I didn’t have the money. I bought a good used car for cash and drove it to the local Missouri ski slopes. I am relaxing today with my feet immersed in hot salt water […]
31Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama, Oil, And Rational Leadership | ContinuedObama Delivers On Student Finance Reform
The reforms that President Obama signed into law include historic investments to make education more affordable, and deliver on another key campaign promise. The legislation: * Ends subsidies to special-interest private lending companies * Doubles funding for Pell Grants to help more students afford a college education * Will cap a graduate’s annual student loan […]
30Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama Delivers On Student Finance Reform | ContinuedScarface School Play – I don’t get it
What in the world is going on? If this play had been done in one of my grand children’s schools I would be up in arms – people would think I had joined the radical right, that I was a card carrying member of the Tea Party. Anyway, make of it what you will.
30Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | ContinuedThe Dark Art of Rovian Politics – Flavored With Threats of Violence
The campaign for Party control of our country has entered a troubling time. The GOP Camp is stirring the pot, adding the spice of violent threats, flavoring with acidic language, hoping for a secret potion. The stew is beginning to boil, steam is wafting, dark clouds forming, and the warlock is pleased. The dark arts […]
30Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | ContinuedU. S. Government Has Higher Ethical Standards Than Catholic Church
One time in the history of our country a President had to resign. He was caught covering up for some dim-witted burglars working on his election team. Just imagine that the President had been covering for hundreds of staffers who were molesting young boys. The United States Government has higher ethical standards than the Catholic […]
29Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on U. S. Government Has Higher Ethical Standards Than Catholic Church | ContinuedThe Mis-Use of MAP Testing
My Taxi service is employed every morning – I give two of my grandchildren a ride to school. This morning my third grade granddaughter told me she was wearing her lucky shoes because they were to take the MAP test today. She said, “I am scared to take this test.” I asked her why she […]
29Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Mis-Use of MAP Testing | ContinuedAddicted to Chocolate
I am all about chocolate. With a desperate last effort to lose weight before my knees collapse from the sheer force of gravity I am coming to the reality that I may be a chocoholic. Normally I am offended by the ‘oholic’ suffix because it is just so cliche’. My present medical condition seems to […]
28Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | ContinuedForgiving The Priest
Is it possible? When a Priest is charged with being the father of his parish, of being the spiritual leader of the congregation, when the Priest has charge over our children, and then violates every tenant of his charge – that Priest must suffer some consequences. But does that mean eternal damnation? Does that mean […]
26Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | ContinuedWhy the Health Care Reform Bill Passed
This is an issue of public opinion, and it is an issue that has been long considered by the public and their representatives. It is a political hot potato, and the potato has landed in the hands of the Obama administration. The reason that the previous administration did not address the issue with proposed legislation is that they were fully aware that any attempt at trying to solve the problem is most likely political suicide.
26Mar2010 | bryan | Comments Off on Why the Health Care Reform Bill Passed | ContinuedJoaquin Phoenix, Exotic Animals, And Conservation
Joaquin Pheonix, that masterful actor, has taken up the cause of PETA and their crusade to end the brutal killing of exotic animals for their skins. The skins are used to make shoes, purses, ties, belts, and other ornaments for the pleasure of humanity. Caution readers – this video is graphic. In this advertisement for […]
26Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | ContinuedWhy Fear Matters
Al Quaeda, the terrorist organization founded and run by Osama Bin Laden, has set the standard of values for many of the radical right wing in America. Do unto others as they have done unto you seems the common refrain – a refrain based in fear. This is a remarkable mentality given two precepts […]
25Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 7 comments | ContinuedTea Bag Protesters Encouraged by GOP Representatives
Warning to readers – the following videos are disgusting examples of free speech in America. Irony abounds when the Teabaggers claim that President Obama is pushing the country toward socialism, communism, Nazism, and totalitarianism. The United States of America is a Republic, governed by representatives of the people. The people elected President Obama and the […]
24Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tea Bag Protesters Encouraged by GOP Representatives | ContinuedLimbaugh Republican Political Strategy Fails
One year has passed. Barack Obama is President. The Patron Saint of Republicans is Rush Limbaugh – and Rush Limbaugh called for the failure of the new President. The strategy was simple minded – block every legislative effort, force failure, then recapture the Congress in 2010, then the Presidency in 2012. The passage of the […]
23Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | ContinuedHealth Care … A More Perfect Union
“We the People of the United States of America, in order to form a more perfect union…. ” The preamble to the Constitution of the United States does not claim perfection – but rather seeks a government format that can progress toward a more perfect union. The political label ‘progressive’ has been dissed for many […]
22Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | ContinuedThe Redemption of Tiger Woods
The redemption of Tiger Woods did not happen with blubbering confessions of sin, orchestrated by treatment programs based solely on anecdote. The redemption of Tiger Woods can only happen with consistent trustworthy behavior over time.
22Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Redemption of Tiger Woods | ContinuedKansas Loses to North Iowa
In the upset of the decade number one ranked Kansas lost to Northern Iowa in the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. What happened? Northern Iowa won – that is what happened. They hit the shots when it counted. Their three point shooting was spectacular and knocked Kansas out of any rhythm. The stunning […]
20Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Kansas Loses to North Iowa | ContinuedMarching for Health Reform
THE P R E S I D E N T ’ S P L AN F O R HE A L T H R E F O RM “At this moment, we are being called upon to fulfill our duty to the citizens of this nation and to future generations… I don’t […]
18Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Marching for Health Reform | ContinuedThe Problem Really is the Heterosexuals in the Military
There is a culture which surrounds all Military bases – both from the nature of a military and from the parasites that promote wanton behavior. The Department of Defense has let our soldiers down. Preparing a soldier for combat is not the only responsibility of the DOD – preparing the soldier for all aspects of life seems appropriate.
14Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Problem Really is the Heterosexuals in the Military | ContinuedChildren of War – The 20th Century Bleeds into the 21st.
The sins punished for generations are War, Poverty, Hunger, Ignorance, Physical Illness, and a general disregard of others by society. These sins compound daily – the accruing interest to be paid by succeeding generations.
12Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Children of War – The 20th Century Bleeds into the 21st. | ContinuedToyota Should Hire A Redneck
Toyota should hire a Redneck – that is the advice from the General Store in Punkin Center, Missouri. We were talking the other day about fixing old cars when Billy Ray said straight out that someone needs to do some fixin on new cars. Billy Ray claims that just about any old Redneck could have […]
11Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Toyota Should Hire A Redneck | ContinuedFunny Obama WEB Pictures
Let me be perfectly clear – I am a big fan of President Obama. So there. Last week some Republican used some pictures he found on the WWW in a PowerPoint presentation to some Republican cash donors. The goofy liberal media jumped up and down with protest. The idea of the pictures was to instill […]
9Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Funny Obama WEB Pictures | ContinuedThe First Family – Obama’s are Marital Inspiration
President Obama and First Lady Michelle are celebrating Women’s History Month. The kicked off the month with a White House gathering of women from the Girl Scouts to local Georgetown groups. We find their intriguing presentation more than the typical political theater – the Obama’s are an inspiration to harmony in marriage. Check this out: […]
9Mar2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The First Family – Obama’s are Marital Inspiration | Continued