Bob's my uncle has been out of commission lately, just needing some downtime. However, I have been making my voice heard in other venues. I just posted this on Jim DeMint's Facebook page in response to a recent article he wrote, entitled "We the People vs. "I Won".    I wanted to share it here and hope it will cause you to think.

We stand at the cusp of history. Will this Administration and this Congress spell the end of Constitutional America? Or will the people rise up and reclaim their birthright, the freedom, the liberty, the right to pursue their OWN happiness, and not that of powerful bureaucrats from an overbearing, all-powerful Federal Government.  That is the question I ask.
 
How do we get back our Freedom once it has been usurped? How do we get back our property once it has been confiscated? How can we once again see what our Founders saw of the danger of tyranny? The Founders! You know, the old white guys on the money, who wore powdered wigs and fought a Revolution, defeating the most powerful army on earth.

Now the most powerful army on earth belongs to our National Government.  The very Government that is seeking to take your rights and your liberties as I write.  Be afraid!  Be very afraid.  
But, hey, just remember, "It's for your own good."

Garnet92 (Pesky Truth) and I had the privilege and pleasure to drive downtown together to the Dallas Tea Party. Mark Davis, talk show host from WBAP 820 emceed the event, keeping the crowd of several thousand entertained with his personable style and introducing the speakers, none of whom were politicians. Here is the link to the Dallas Morning News story. Thousands show up for Dallas 'tea party'


Of course, most people had homemade protest signs, with clever criticisms of our over-bloated government.


One of the founders showed up, as well. I'm not sure if this is Ben, George, or Thomas.


Bob's my uncle drew a lot of attention with his sign, a 3 ft. x 3 ft. print of the 1934 cartoon. Here are two Right Wing Extremists admiring one another's protest signs. Garnet92 managed to elude the lens of my camera.


These two gentlemen liked the Carey Orr cartoon, so they volunteered to hold it up for me so everyone could see it.

Does this not look very familiar to todays headlines and fears?

The cartoon below in my previous post was printed in the Chicago Tribune, handwritten date: 4/20, copyright at bottom 1934. The cartoonist is Carey Orr, who was the editorial cartoonist for the Trib.

"Planned Economy or Planned Destruction?"

"Depleting the resources of the soundest government in the world"

In the wagon are Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the Interior for 13 years under FDR, (and father of Harold M. Ickes, of Clinton Admin. fame),  Henry A. Wallace,  Secretary of Agriculture, Later FDR's VP in 1940, Donald R. Richberg, second head of the NRA (National Recovery Administration), and "young pinkies from Columbia and Harvard"  ie. "Eggheads", "the Brain Trust", "Drunk with POWER"

 The guy atop the donkey is Rexford W. Tugwell, Undersec. of Agriculture, original member of FDR's Brain Trust.  His label reads, "Tugwell - Head Brain Truster"

 Stalin stands in background saying "How red the sunrise is getting!"

I suppose this is Trotsky in the foreground with the "Plan of Action For U.S."

"Spend! Spend! Spend! Under the guise of recovery - bust the government -  blame capitalists for the failure - junk the Constitution and declare a dictatorship."

Since 1934, America has moved far down the path from self-sufficient, independent behavior, toward Socialist, Collectivist, Government Dependence.

Update the names and faces to today’s headlines.

The names now are Barack "The Prez" HObama, Timothy "Turbo-Tax" Geithner, Rahm "The Ballerina" Emanuel, Nancy "The Tuna" Pelosi, Harry "The Undertaker" Reid, Chris "Countrywide" Dodd, Bawney "Sub-Prime" Frank, Ben "The Fed" Bernanke.

Looking on at our self-destruction and nodding their approval are now Russia’s Putin, China’s Wen Jiabao, Iran’s Ahmadinejad, hosts of Islamic Jihadists, and North Korea’s Pot-bellied dictator, Kim Jong Il.

Instead of shoveling money on the street, They are throwing it at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Big Banks, Wall Street, AIG, Goldman Sachs, European Banks, The United Auto Workers, GM & Chrysler. Thank God, at least Ford refused a bailout.

Our tax dollars are going to these big-monied institutions and for no other reason than so this government can control them. That money does not even exist. It is being printed as we speak. My children and my grandchildren will pay the bill. With what, I just don’t know.

Chilling!

Every day new revelations are forthcoming that show the corruption, thievery, and downright ineptitude of our elected representatives. Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to tax all AIG executive bonuses at 90% in order to recover these monies for "the taxpayer". I cannot wait to be "enriched" by this piece of legislation. I just know that, as a taxpayer, as soon as they are able to yank that bonus money away from those execs, they are going to cut me a bonus check for $1 million. Yeah, right!  Why has our Government handed out $180 Billions to AIG only to choke on $165 million? It's an issue they can use.

Now don't get me wrong. AIG is fully culpable in the Sub-prime mortgage debacle.  They don't deserve bonuses for their bad judgment. Their failure is a direct result of massive investment in the Credit Default Swap business. AIG was stupid. Your government guaranteed those risky loans through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, thus creating this market. What I am saying is that Congress, your government created the circumstances under which AIG and other banking and insurance entities have failed. They made stupid investments based on unreal guarantees from your Federal Government.

So, it is interesting to me that the Stimulus Bill contained language protecting those AIG bonuses now in question. Now, how did that get in there?! Some Congressional Aid must have tripped and accidentally inserted that language during the conference committee meeting. Oh crap! Get the name of that aid! We need to investigate! Probably a Republican! They should be fired, and their taxes audited!

But, wait! The name of Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) keeps coming up in conjunction with that bonus protection clause. Hmm. I also seem to remember something about Chris Dodd having received in excess of $100,000 in campaign donations directly from AIG. Hmm. Isn't he the top recipient of AIG money in Congress. Why, yes, I believe he is!

On Tuesday, Dodd denied having anything to do with the bonus protection language. On Wednesday, he admitted that he did write that into the bill. Thursday he pointed the finger at the Obama Treasury Department; they "made him do it". Now "Tax-cheat" Tim Geitner, Treasury Secretary, is himself is admitting that he told Dodd to protect those bonuses. Hmm.

One more thing. In his short time in the US Senate, didn't Barack Obama receive in excess of $100,000 in campaign donations from AIG? Hmm. And isn't "Tax-cheat" Tim Geitner the President's Treasury Secretary? Say, wasn't Tim Geitner a player in writing the Bailout Bill last September and the Stimulus Bill in January? Why, yes, I believe he was. Hmm.

Now there is OUTRAGE!, OUTRAGE I tell you, that these bonuses should be paid to AIG executives. HOW COULD THEY!!! Those scoundrels at AIG enriching themselves off of the taxpayer. After the law that was passed by the Democrat Congress and signed by the Socialist President guaranteed that the bonuses should be paid to those "good buddy" AIG executives. Now, Congress has passed a new law which is, in effect, an Un-Constitutional Bill of Attainder, going after and punishing a specific group of people RETROACTIVELY. Having passed a law that specifically rewarded the AIG executives, they are now punishing them to try to cover their own ASSES! Our OUTRAGE should be directed at Congress and this President for lying through their teeth at the Citizens of this Country, for refusing to follow the Constitution, for trying to turn this country into their idea of some Socialist Utopia simply by ruining the capitalist system that has made it great.

The Constitution of the United States, Article I, Section 9, paragraph 3 provides that: "No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law will be passed."

"These clauses of the Constitution are not of the broad, general nature of the Due Process Clause, but refer to rather precise legal terms which had a meaning under English law at the time the Constitution was adopted. A bill of attainder was a legislative act that singled out one or more persons and imposed punishment on them, without benefit of trial. Such actions were regarded as odious by the framers of the Constitution because it was the traditional role of a court, judging an individual case, to impose punishment." William H. Rehnquist, The Supreme Court, page 166.

"Bills of attainder, ex post facto laws, and laws impairing the obligations of contracts, are contrary to the first principles of the social compact, and to every principle of sound legislation. ... The sober people of America are weary of the fluctuating policy which has directed the public councils. They have seen with regret and indignation that sudden changes and legislative interferences, in cases affecting personal rights, become jobs in the hands of enterprising and influential speculators, and snares to the more-industrious and less-informed part of the community." James Madison, Federalist Number 44, 1788

It appears to me that Justice Rehnquist and James Madison have covered this situation with great aplomb, without any equivocation or ambiguity. Congress is specifically singling out and punishing AIG execs for fulfilling the obligations of contracts, (previously sanctioned by Congress), and at the same time, ensnaring "the more-industrious and less-informed" American People.

On February 7, this year, Newsweek Magazine, on it's front cover, declared:

We Are All Socialists Now
"In many ways our economy already resembles a European one. As boomers age and spending grows, we will become even more French."

The article begins with a quote of Indiana Congressman Mike Pence on Fox News appearing with Sean Hannity and talking about Obama's "nearly $1 trillion stimulus bill."  Pence was complaining about the pork in the bill, specifically calling out $50 million for the National Endowment for the Arts and $20 million for "fish passage barriers".  Hannity ended the segment, calling the bill, "the European Socialist Act of 2009"

The article's authors went on to describe how "The U.S. government has already—under a conservative Republican administration—effectively nationalized the banking and mortgage industries. That seems a stronger sign of socialism than $50 million for art. Whether we want to admit it or not—and many, especially Congressman Pence and Hannity, do not—the America of 2009 is moving toward a modern European state."

While I agree with the first part of the above statement excepting the word "conservative", "a ... Republican administration - effectively nationalized the banking and mortgage industries", The second part, is patently false.  Sean Hannity opposed the Bush-Paulson-Bernanke "Bailout Bill" last year, and Mike Pence voted "nay" to the $750 billion TWICE!  What Newsweek fails to realize is that conservative oppostion to this type of massive government spending is based on principle, not political expediency. We did not support George Bush's bailout, only to oppose Barack Obama's.  We opposed both - ON PRINCIPLE!

Recently, a reporter asked Mr. Obama, "Are you a Socialist?" This article in the UK Telegraph states his answer: "He's absolutely definitely not a socialist, the President insisted. But, he suggested, his predecessor George W. Bush was:"  http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/toby_harnden/blog/2009/03/08/barack_obama_george_w_bush_is_a_socialist.  

Now, I don't believe George Bush is an ideological socialist. He is a Bush, however, and Bushes tend to be non-ideological.  George Bush is even somewhat conservative, but again, not ideological.  That is why he could not recognize the Henry Paulson bailout plan as ideologically socialist. That is why he could say, "Well, I obviously have made a decision to make sure the economy doesn't collapse. I've abandoned free market principles to save the free market system."  In effect, George Bush, in the last month of his presidency has served one up, right across the plate, belt high, for Barack Obama to "go yard" with it.  BHO is swinging for the fences as I write.

As the Obama presidency rolls along, and his Socialist, big-government agendas are revealed in ever greater fashion, Bob's my uncle has once again been proven to be more prescient than Newsweek Magazine.  I wrote a letter to my own Texas Republican Senators and Congressman shortly after the bailout vote was taken, approving that monstrosity.  I did not blog it at the time because it seemed surreal to me that I would even write a letter like this.  I am including it here:

October, 2008

Dear Komrade,
Since your recent vote to affirm the Socialist State in Amerika, I have been trying to determine how I should personally react to and handle the situation.  The government has taken ownership positions in many of the largest banks and financial institutions, thereby exercising some degree of control over them.  This will facilitate the central planning of the economy that has long been desired by the political far left.  At the same time, the largesse of the Federal Government has been bestowed upon the very rich on Wall Street, while, here I am in middle Amerika, with nothing more to show for it, than a diminished investment portfolio.  Now, komrade, I don't want you to misunderstand me.  I have long held to kapitalist principles, yet I am not a rich man.  I have always paid my taxes as required by law.  I have saved and invested as prescribed by kapitalist principles, and hoped to someday retire comfortably and enjoy my latter years until my death.  Now, that dream is in doubt.
Is it time, now, for me to subscribe to the socialist agenda?  Depending on where you draw the line, I am probably very close to the level of poverty which would allow me to receive money from the government for college tuition, food stamps, housing assistance, etc., yet, up to now, I have preferred to work and earn my own way.  Now, with the impending election of the Socialist Barack Obama, and with Sen. Reid in the Senate, and Pelosi in the House, I see an all-out Socialist future in Amerika.  It would not be hard for me to cut back on my work and salary enough to "qualify" for many of the government programs that are now available.  I could certainly use the break, because I've been working very hard for many years now, and if I play it right, I could possibly make out like . . . um . . . uh . .  a good Socialist.  If the economy takes the expected deep downturn following an Obama election, I may have no choice.

Your komrade,
(Bob's my uncle)

This letter actually prompted a phone call from the office of my Representative Pete Sessions.  His chief of staff called me directly and we spoke for about 20 minutes.  While I appreciated the attention from my Congressman's office, I did not appreciate the fact that he voted for giving away the taxpayer's money to Wall Street and the banks, all to no avail.  None of this has worked, nor will it work. John McCain now agrees with me, calling the stimulus bill "generational theft".  We are spending money that exists nowhere.

After my conversation with the chief of staff, I wrote a followup letter:

Dear Congressman Sessions,
I sent you an email, yesterday, decrying the Socialism that is now being foisted upon the government and the people.  As is my manner, I couched the communication in satire.  However, in my view, it was more poignant than satire, because it is my vision of the future under an Obama presidency with socialist Democrat control of the Congress.  
Here is the point I want to make about the bailout.  I don't understand the connections between $750 billion dollars in a bailout scheme for very rich individuals and companies, and I don't trust the President, Mr. Hanky Paulson, the Congress, or anyone who is involved in promoting it and implementing it.   I only realize that somehow, I'm on the hook for about $10,000, individually. (My share of approximately $1.5 trillion recently allocated for such bailouts.)  Meanwhile, the criminals have been identified, but their prosecution seems to be far off if ever.  In short, I'm screwed two ways.  The economy is in the toilet, and I'm helping to bail out some rich guys with tax money I haven't even earned yet.  The American People instinctively understood this a couple of weeks ago.  That is why Congress was flooded with calls, emails, and faxes to not do this thing.    IT IS A QUESTION OF TRUST!  There is none.   
I spoke with your chief of staff, Mr. Harrison, yesterday.  He was kind enough to call me back in response to my email.  I am afraid that I do not have the confidence that he expressed to me that everything will be alright.  Actually, he never said that, but he did try to put a bold, positive face on our present situation.  While I appreciate the call and the effort, in my opinion, we face a very bleak, perhaps violent, and depressing future.
I told Mr. Harrison, that I blog on Townhall.  If I can help in this way, please let me know.  Politics is about communication, so let us communicate.  You have my email address.
Here is the link to my blog if your are interested:

http://backyardgrillblog.blogtownhall.com/

Sincerely,
(Bob's my uncle)

Needless to say, I have not heard back from the good Congressman.

Announcement:

Bob's Nephew has a new grandson, born yesterday February 24.  A handsome young lad, weighing in at 7 lbs., 2 oz. and 20 inches long.
Mother, baby and the new dad are all doing fine, and as for myself, all of the buttons have popped off the vest.

Oh, by the way, this young man has already expressed his opposition to the Obama Stimulus Package.

President Barack Obama recently told a meeting of mayors who were in Washington to see what kind of stimulus money they might be getting:

"So I want to be clear about this: We cannot tolerate business as usual, not in Washington, not in our state capitals, not in America's cities and towns. We will use the new tools that the recovery act gives us to watch the taxpayers' money with more rigor and transparency than ever.

If a federal agency proposes a project that will waste that money, I will not hesitate to call them out on it and put a stop to it. I want everybody here to be on notice that, if a local government does the same, I will call them out on it and use the full power of my office and our administration to stop it. "

In these words I hear an ominous warning and a portent of things to come.  The Federal Government is "giving out" hundreds of billions of dollars in cash to state and municipal governments in order to "stimulate"  the economy. 

Here is a question.  When in history, has there been a pile of money of any size, controlled by politicians, that the disposition of it has not been fraught with fraud and waste? 

The words of the President are ominous in that he is now the chief law enforcement officer and controls the prosecutorial division of the government. He can and will control who will be prosecuted for fraud and waste in spending this vast amount of money.  I expect massive fraud and waste in the distribution of this money.  There will be so much opportunity to buy favors and bribe elected representatives.  It's impossible to expect anything less.  After all ACORN is getting some $3-4 billion that they can use for their own brand of fraud. 

I also expect an unequal distribution of legal prosecutions toward those who do not or have not supported this President and his policies.  Any who have spoken against him will be first. 

Am I wrong?

In answer to a certain socialist often found on the pages of Townhall, this essay proceeded from the fertile mind of Bob's my uncle.  No doubt this posting will engender further discussion.  Enjoy!

The question at hand:   "but you will not mind being enslaved to corporations".

My good sir,
I am not enslaved by any corporation. I get a paycheck from a corporation.  I also receive benefits from a corporation. I am an "at will" employee. That means, if they get tired of me, they can terminate my employment. It also means if I get tired of them, I can terminate my employment. No one is enslaved in this arrangement, you see. There is a great degree of choice and free will.

Now, the government is a different story. There are only two ways to change government. Vote for better representatives, or, revolt against it and overthrow it, as the Founders of this country did. Since the Founders could not have an effect on the type of government through votes, they chose their only other avenue, and they left us two Documents that justify the latter method. The Declaration of Indepenence and the Constitution of the United States of America.  Their many other writings, letters, and Federalist Papers explain in detail their thinking and mindset. The Founders believed in revolution. They knew, during their day, that if THEY were unjust in their governance, they could very well face the wrath of the people as did the British Crown.

My point is, that Government has the power and authority to come to your house, question your activities, compel you to appear before judges and magistrates, confiscate taxes due, assess fines and fees and compel you to pay them.  In contrast, most corporations I deal with just want me to buy something from them or possibly hire me and pay me for the skills I possess so that their product will be enhanced. Most corporations are benign, but if I deem that they are not, I can choose not to deal with them.

I must deal with my government. If I choose otherwise, the consequences could be dire. Unless, of course, I were an Obama Administration appointee.

Attention denizens of Townhall Blogatorium!  In an apparent losing effort, bob's my uncle is going down fighting for Freedom and Liberty, and urging my elected representatives to do likewise.  Thanks for reading and commenting.

Dear Senators Cornyn and Hutchison,

I am writing this letter to register my opposition to the Pork Stimulus Bill currently under consideration in the Senate.  This huge spending bill is totally and irrevocably a Democrat Party empowerment and Socialism enacting, Capitalism killing, Federal Government takeover bill.  I have never voted for you or any other politician to enact legislation such as this.  I don't care how "improved" this bill is as it comes to the floor for a vote.  It is a pork filled boondoggle filled with Democrat spending projects.

Senator, I believe in the Constitution of the United States of America, the very words thereof and the Declaration of Independence.  Those are our founding documents.  I believe in Freedom and Liberty.  These are the primary objects of those founding Documents.  Are we now, 242 years later, to completely throw over the precepts and principles of our founders and my ancestors?  They decried the tyranny of their day, "taxation without representation". We now have a tyranny in this country that is far worse than that of the British Parliament and King George III. We now have taxation with representation, and with it we are paying a far higher percentage of our incomes and individual wealth than our founders ever thought probable.

Where do the funds for these bailout bills and stimulus bills come from?  You and I know that they come from the hard work of the American people.  Yet here, in just a few, short months, our "representatives" have somehow found nearly 2 trillion dollars to spend in nefarious ways, granting huge sums to monied institutions that were "too big to fail", long desired pork projects that would surely face defeat if examined on individual merit.  Indeed, this is money that does not exist in the form of taxes paid, or receipts pending. It can only be borrowed (thus placing us and our progeny into ever greater debt), or printed with no real backing in labor or wealth, thus incurring future inflation.

If you are thinking about supporting the Pork Stimulus Bill in even it "improved" form, then you are voting to send us into a Pit of Socialism.  You are voting to throw out the principles of Freedom and Liberty.  As a member of the Loyal Opposition, if you vote for this, you are no better than those in the Majority Party who apparently believe in limiting our freedoms and our liberties, in favor of "a temporary safety".  

I have been consistent on this.  I was against bailouts, I am against this Pork Stimulus.  They are nothing but transfers of wealth.  Some to monied capitalist cronies, some to the "poor" in basic vote-buying schemes.  I expect nothing from any of this spending orgy that Congress is proceeding with at record pace.  I want nothing.  But I know, that if these monies were not spent, they would not, eventually, be taxed out of my pockets, and I would have them to spend as I saw fit.  And I will not be beholden to some government entity for my daily bread, and therefore enslaved to it.

Sincerely
bob's my uncle

It has recently come to my attention that simplifying the Tax Code has become an imperative issue that should be front and center and bipartisan.  Just think about it.  If the tax code consisted of a Flat Tax or the Fair Tax, even Democrats could pay their taxes without difficulty.  The Obama Administration would not have any problems getting Cabinet nominees confirmed, and we could all sing "Kumbaya" all the way to the Socialist Utopian Paradise.

This was sent to me in an email and I thought it blogworthy.  If this doesn't explain in the simplest, most concise of terms, the directions we are headed in this country, I don't know what will.


The little red hen called all of her Democrat neighbors together and said, 'If we plant this wheat, we shall have bread to eat. Who will help me plant it?'

'Not I,' said the cow.
 
'Not I,' said the duck.
 
'Not I,' said the pig.
 
'Not I,' said the goose.
 
'Then I will do it by myself,' said the little red hen, and so she did.  
 

The wheat grew very tall and ripened into golden grain.
 
'Who will help me reap my wheat?' asked the little red hen.
 
'Not I,' said the duck..
 
'Out of my classification,' said the pig.
 
'I'd lose my seniority,' said the cow.
 
'I'd lose my unemployment compensation,' said the goose.
 
'Then I will do it by myself,' said the little red hen, and so she did.

 
At last it came time to bake the bread.
 
'Who will help me bake the bread?' asked the little red hen.
 
'That would be overtime for me,' said the cow.
 
'I'd lose my welfare benefits,' said the duck.
 
'I'm a dropout and never learned how,' said the pig.
 
'If I'm to be the only helper, that's discrimination,' said the goose.
 
'Then I will do it by myself,' said the little red hen.


She baked five loaves and held them up for all of her neighbors to see.  They wanted some and, in fact, demanded a share. But the little red hen said, 'No, I shall eat all five loaves.'
 
'Excess profits!' cried the cow. (Nancy Pelosi)
 
'Capitalist leech!' screamed the duck. (Barbara Boxer)
 
'I demand equal rights!' yelled the goose. (Jesse Jackson)
 
The pig just grunted in disdain. (Ted Kennedy)

And they all painted 'Unfair!' picket signs and marched around and around the little red hen, shouting obscenities.
 
Then the farmer (Obama) came. He said to the little red hen, 'You must  not be so greedy.'
 
'But I earned the bread,' said the little red hen.

 
'Exactly,' said Barack the farmer. 'That is what makes our free enterprise system so wonderful. Anyone in the barnyard can earn as much as he wants. But under our modern government regulations, the productive workers must divide the fruits of their labor with those who are lazy and idle.'
 
And they all lived happily ever after, including the little red hen, who smiled and clucked, 'I am grateful, for now I truly understand.'
 
But her neighbors became quite disappointed in her. She never again baked bread because she joined the 'party' and got her bread free. And all the Democrats smiled. 'Fairness' had been established.
 
Individual initiative had died, but nobody noticed; perhaps no one cared..so long as there was free bread that 'the rich' were paying for.


 
    EPILOGUE
 
 Bill Clinton is getting $12 million for his memoirs.
 
 Hillary got $8 million for hers.
 
 That's $20 million for the memories from two people, who for eight years, repeatedly testified, under oath, that they couldn't remember anything.


 
 IS THIS A GREAT BARNYARD OR WHAT?

I don't know about you, but if we're not already in a depression, it feels like it.  At least I'm kinda feeling depressed.  Everything I know to be right about this country and the Constitution are about to be severely tested.  We are currently embarking on a journey toward Socialism which could permanently cripple our economy, our ability to lead and influence the world, and will energize and empower evil forces that seek our ultimate destruction and subjugation.  "Bummer!" you might say.  Well now you see why I'm feeling a little "blue".

Some are heartened by President Elect Obama's cabinet and administration selections.  "Maybe he won't be so bad." some say.  Maybe he won't 'overreach'" say others.  It is my belief that he will "overreach".  The only question is "how soon?".  And at what point will it be too late to do anything about it.  Already, the Democrats are consolidating their power in Congress, shutting out the opposition to what extent they can, and preparing to ram through a Socialist agenda not seen since the 1930's.  God help us!

My prayer is that my previous post   What to Expect in the Coming Socialist Government  will not be a prophecy.

I wish all of my friends, family, and those whom I have come to know in the last few months of blogging at Townhall.com a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  God's Blessings on you all.  I will be away from the blogs the next two weeks more than I will be on them.  You all have made my life richer in the last few months and I'm glad to have met you.  I want to leave you with my favorite Christmas Carol.  Listen to the words, so full of faith and hope in this season of joy.

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Yet another missive directed at my mostly solid, but sometimes wayward Congressman from the 32 Congressional District of Texas.

Dear Congressman Sessions,

If you have read my last few emails to you regarding the bailout of Wall Street and banking institutions, you may be able to guess what my position is on bailing out the "Big Three" auto makers. I AM AG'IN IT!   It is not the auto makers that need the bailout, it is the UAW that is going to be kept afloat by tax dollars. We are well on the primrose path to a socialist government owning all of our basic manufacturing and services. Please vote against the proposed bailout for the auto makers. Stop the MADNESS! Do not be suckered by the Democrats again as you were before by the President and Hank Paulson. 

Sincerely,

bob's my uncle