MrsHubbyD's Blog

I have posted this as a response on the messageboards, to a dear fellow blogger who so respectfully, and eloquently, urged me to still consider voting in this Election. I decided to post it here as well.

Here was my response:

Dearest Writer,

I want to thank you SO much for your very encouraging, hearfelt, yet gentle urging, for me to reconsider not voting. I also respect the fact that you were only laying out the facts, and not putting me, or anyone else down, should I/we choose not to vote.

I continue to think long and hard regarding this issue, and I DO realize that not voting at all, is just like giving an endorsement to the other candidate. I am not sure I know which is worse....voting for someone I feel is the "Devil in disguise", or voting for someone whose policies scare me.

I actually was insulted by McCain's VP choice, because to me, it served only as a way to HOPEFULLY pull in the female vote, which I felt was the ONLY reason he chose her. I don't think it was at all because he thought this woman was the best choice for the job. That, in itself, has me questioning that if someone would go to those lengths JUST to try to "ensure" his chances of winning, then what other tactics might he use to get what he wants? He also, (to ME) seems out of touch with the working class.

With Obama, Well, you ALL know how I feel about HIM. I tend to believe that the magazine cover which portrayed "unfavorably" was, (I feel) more truth than not. Aside from the "feeling" I have about him wanting to destroy the U.S. from the "inside out", I think he is fooling the American public, I think that is EXACTLY what he plans to do. He is charismatic, well groomed, speaks clearly, but to me, everything he says, could be taken in two different contexts. Of course the people WILL find out eventually, but it will be too late by then.

If I put the same statements in two different people's mouths, I bet a dollar to a bucket of biscuits, that people would see them differently, yet they would be the EXACT same statements.

Example: Read each of thses statements, and tell me what your interpretation of it would be coming form each of these people, and why would it differ depending on WHO said it.

Obama: "The American people are due for a different type of leadership."
Osama: "The American people are due for a different type of leadership."

Obama: "We need to educate our children properly."
Osama: "We need to educate our children properly."

Obama: "I vow to change the destiny of every American."
Osama: "I vow to change the destiny of every American."

Obama: "The United States is going to experience a change like never before."
Osama: "The United States is going to experience a change like never before."

Now, I realize that this may seem a bit 'over the top', but it is the only way I know of to express the way I feel about this man.


I know that his supporters will say, "He doesn't mean the same thing Osama means when he says it." , but how do you KNOW that? And before you ask, "How do YOU know it?", the answer is I don't. but I FEEL it, and that matters most to ME. No one else has to think or feel this way, but I do. That is why I cannot possibly vote in this election with a clear head. Too many things are unanswered. Even the electrifying speech by my favorite former President, did not sway me. And that's SAYING something.

When statements are ambiguous, they usually favor the author, NOT the reader/listener/interpreter. (I know it is supposed to be the other way around, but most of the time, it isn't!)

I hope that clears it up for everyone who wants to know why I am not voting for Mr. Charisma.

For those who support him, I hope you are not sorry, and I also hope I end up being wrong. We'll see.

I don't happen to live in Detroit, but in reading a lot of the posts about this particular situation, it seems that everyone who is siding with the Mayor, thinks that this issue is about SEX. It may be, to a point, but it is not solely about that. Yes, he had an affair, and I could give less than a d*** about that. What I DO care about though, and what the REAL issue here is, is that he fired an officer for doing his job, and He and Ms. Beatty just considered it a "casualty of war" if you will. He also lied in court --ON TAPE!

As far as I'm concerned, what he does in or out of his his bedroom, is his and his wife's business, and we should have NO say in that whatsoever. What we SHOULD be concerned with, is that because he was trying to keep his little affair a secret, THAT is why he lied in court. THAT to me, is INEXCUSABLE!! How in the world can you justify ruining a man's career, slandering his name, and causing harm to him (and others) because you're trying to save your OWN @#!$? When you take away someone's ability to earn a living, you have no idea what residual damage you are causing as well. And unless you HAVE been fired for a bogus reason, you won't know what I mean.  

So far, we have heard that Hizz-"on-her" has lied to Detroit about the SUV, the infamous "party", his wife allegedly "beating up a girl" at that "party", the firing of the officer, the Dancer who was found dead, and probably some new things too.

Do any of you "supporters" realize how many people could have been housed, clothed, or fed by $9,000,000? How about how many abandoned houses could have been torn down? How about how many school supplies could have been purchased? What about a good school breakfast for some of the school children who might not otherwise get a decent meal before school? Perhaps better salaries for teachers? What about Firefighters and Police Officers who have been laid off or fired because of budget cuts? There are SO many things that that money could have been better spent on. But no, we have people who still want to believe in him no matter what. It's great to have faith in your leader, but come on people, wake up and smell what's going on!

I have an idea! How about letting HIM pay the settlement out of his OWN pocket? (Oops, I forgot, he probably wouldn't have agreed to a settlement had it been his OWN money)

Legally, I hope that Ms. Worthy will be the prosecutor that she is supposed to be, and everything is done properly, and fairly, and by the book. He SHOULD have to pay the Piper, but even if he IS indicted, it's a pretty safe bet that he will NOT do any jail time. He will probably get his Law License "suspended" for a little while (like until his term is up), a "reprimand" of some kind, some sort of "token fine", and that will be that. If they do not indict him, then, well, we will just have to accept it, because there will be nothing the public can do about it anyway.

As one poster stated, there are others who did the same, but it seems like they didn't cause another to be slandered, and lose their job. It's just that if Detroit is to go "forward" as is the motto, then you should be able to trust your leader. How many of you that support him, would trust him to "pack your parachute" if necessary? .....just because he SAID he would?

This is not about "race" everyone. It shouldn't be "Wow, you're black, so how can you be against him", or "You're white, live in the suburbs, and you just hate him because he's black". This is about whether he did the wrong thing to that officer, and the People of Detroit, or not. Nothing else. If he is wrong, then he should be punished, as should she. If no proof is found to indict, or convict him, then so be it.

That's my 4 cents.

Sidenote: Car7858, my friend-- you shouldn't have to justify, defend, or explain your condition to anyone. You know your injuries are real, and you know you deserve compensation for them. And as far as the posting a while back about you being a "racist", I have never experienced that with you. You have been nothing but kind and courteous to me always, and I have a great respect for you, and what you have been through, as well as my best wishes for your continued recovery and sobriety. You have come a long way, and I am very proud to know you.

I wish you the best my friend, and take care!

For Restaurants, I think it should absolutely be up to the business owner whether or not they allow smoking. Perhaps businesses that already have more than one floor/room could have an area of each, where the Nons would not even have to pass through the Smk sections. That would be fair.

Casinos and Bars on the other hand, almost always lose business when they go non smoking. What they don't seem to realize, is that smoking is an addictive behavior, just as drinking and gambling are. When you do one on a regular basis, you usually do the other as well. If there is no comfortable place to smoke when you drink, you more than likely will go someplace where you don't have to stop in the middle of your evening, to trot outside to enjoy a cigarette. While it's true that you may not lose business at first, non smokers most of the time, will only patronize your business once in a while, while smokers will come back again and again.

I, personally, get just as sick from heavy perfume, strong beer breath, and people blowing their noses right next to me, (which to me, is a million times worse than someone smoking in the same room) as I would from someone smoking in a restaurant. So, at this point, I guess it's just a matter of what bothers you the most.

This country seems to be losing more and more freedoms every day. Next, you won't be able to publicly eat a hamburger, because the PETA people will be mad, and for the same reason, Dry Cleaners may stop taking your Leathers and Furs so as not to offend. Where will it end?

I know this is a little off as far as choosing a category, but in response to a messageboard poster, I thought I would add my 2 cents in My Blog.

As far as politically correct terms go, I am an American that just happens to be Black. I am STILL an AMERICAN!! I am so tired of all this "Political Correctness". Years ago, we didn't have all these ridiculous "rules". We can't SAY, or DO, anything nowadays without offending someone. If something offends you, then just remove yourself from the situation. It's that simple.


You can:
Turn off the TV
Turn the radio station
Leave the shopping center
Not see the movie
Not be around children, seniors, or pets, if they bother you
Not read the paper
and numerous other things if you are offended


They should be more concerned with:
Keeping abusers/stalkers/ex-mates in jail for longer than 5 years if they harm you, because that small amount of jail time only makes them madder, and come after you the moment they get out.
Doing better background checks on sex offenders who still manange to get jobs working with children, even though they have committed crimes against them.
Making sure everyone has health insurance and proper care.
Making sure Nurses and Dr.s do their jobs with knowledge, professionalism, and a bedside manner, instead of "How are you going to pay?"
Seeing to it that our children are taught at HOME, as well as at school.
Feeding your children, and providing the love and care that they need, instead of getting your hair/nails done, and running after your boyfriend, instead of worrying about the needs of your children. If parents would check their child's homework as thouroughly as they check their mate's pockets, voicemail, and email, we might really be onto something!

There are MANY things that need our attention more than whether someone calls you "Black" or "African American", or whether you can smoke somewhere, or whether or not you can display more than one sign for your business.

Get it together people! We all know what we are, and someone else's label, or interpretation of something is not that important to me. I would rather see children with full stomachs and a warm bed. Real safety for victims of abuse. Healthcare, and so much more.

Hooey to Politically Correct!!

P.S.

When Athiests stop spending the money the has "In God We Trust" on it, then they can talk to me about being PC!

  What the Republicans are failing to acknowledge, is that if "Johnny and the Cohorts" hadn't tried to "kill" the "patient" during THIER administration, "Dr." Granholm wouldn't have had to "operate" to save it now.

   Let's put it this way, no one wants their leg amputated, but if you're on the tracks, and a train is coming, guess what?, The leg is going, you'd be grateful to be alive, and Iife would go on.   ...even with one leg! Michigan needed help STAT, and it GOT it!

Go "Dr." Granholm!

   If we shut down for even a "couple of days" as they state, that should be just enough time for people with expired tags to be ticketed, fined, and/or get points on their licenses for not being legal. With THAT money, (since there may not be any amnesty for those affected) there should be just about be enough to get the Government back up and running, (at least temporarily anyway). Why didn't they just ASK us in a vote or something, instead of this supposed "no other choice" shut down?

   The other problem I am having with this is, that they are going to shut down the two things that provide our State with the most revenue?--the lottery, and the casinos?...WHAT??

  Lastly, this nickel and diming us with the postal rates is getting tired. Why not just raise the rate to .45 to .50, and just be done with it for a while? A penny or two every time you turn around is just annoying. I would have no problem paying .50 to mail a letter if I knew they would leave it alone for a while. And the Government wonders why people use EMAIL. I'll tell you why, it's because you don't have to go out and get a page of penny stamps every time you want to send a letter!

I could go on and on, but I won't.  ......for now.

Mrshubbyd