Meet Oklahoma State Superintendent Janet Barresi

Weekly Message from Supt. Janet Barresi 1-14-2011 from OK Dept. of Education on Vimeo.

Hard to Imagine T.J. Wrote These 200+ Years Ago.....

Via Carey via email

John Kennedy once said to a assembled group of scholars in the White House: "I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."


The quotes below could prove his point.


When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:'
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.

"Let's Get Po-li-ti-cal, Po-lit-i-cal!"*

I was surprised to hear it, but Rush Limbaugh had an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal.

Click here to read the Obama-Limbaugh Bipartisan Stimulus Plan.

In a nutshell, Rush wants to apply about half the intended $900 billion (54% = $486 B) to the government programs the President has already proposed (infrastructure and pork) and the other half (46% = $414 B) towards tax cuts (as determined by Mr. Limbaugh).**

It's sort of an experiment. If this is done, then we can see which actually stimualtes the economy. If both work, then more the better.***

Click here to find links to email your congressmen/women.
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*sung to the tune of "Let's Get Physical" by Olivia Newton John. Gross video. I'm warning you!

**These percents are based on the general election results. 53% of American's voted for President Obama; 46% voted for McCain (1% voted for "other").

*** Michael Scott would say it's a "Win-win-win."

Sarah Palin Quote

Proud of the GOP
For the first time, I feel like we deserve to win more than they deserve to lose.

By Bill Whittle

Best part:
Sarah Palin has done more than unify and electrify the base. She’s done something I would not have thought possible, were it not happening in front of my nose: Sarah Palin has stolen Barack Obama’s glamour. She’s stolen his excitement, robbed his electricity, burgled his charisma, purloined his star power, and taken his Hope and Change mantra, woven it into a cold-weather fashion accessory, and wrapped it around her neck.

(emphasis mine)

Palin Power

If nothing else, her fashion sense gets my vote!

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article4659830.ece

I hope they don't cut her hair!

Alaskan bumper sticker: Our state is cold; our governor is hot!