Lot's of folks a leavin'!

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Monterrey

So,

What exactly are you trying to say?


Who are you for?

Pick a side, you straddle the fence then BOTH sides get to shoot you!

They are both on the same side... so it's okay.

[deacon blues]

No one needs to leave the USA. We survived the Civil War, Lincoln's assassination, the Great Depression, the 60s, JFK assassination, LBJ, Richard Nixon, Watergate, Vietnam, Jimmy Carter, the Iranian hostage crisis, the oil embargo, the Cold War, Milli Vanilli, Bill Clinton, Monicagate, 9/11...

We'll survive BO, Harry Reid, Pelosi and the Dems in Congress. In fact the way it looks the Dems are gonna lose the House in less than a year, they'll at least lose the filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate, and Obama will be a one-term president.

I agree there are many alarming things this govt is doing, probably way more alarming than any other govt we've had, but in the end, Americans will make the necessary corrections on election day 2010 and 2012.

[Coffee99]

I know of several who are leaving or trying to get things organized to go. They are doing so because they are looking for a cheaper place to live on a fixed income. And yes, Panama is one of the top choices.

[OneEyedFatMan]

I am movin to Mexico, get me a nice place around Hermosito and a nice senorita to make me tamales.

[Pro31:28]

Originally Posted by deacon blues

No one needs to leave the USA. We survived the Civil War, Lincoln's assassination, the Great Depression, the 60s, JFK assassination, LBJ, Richard Nixon, Watergate, Vietnam, Jimmy Carter, the Iranian hostage crisis, the oil embargo, the Cold War, Milli Vanilli, Bill Clinton, Monicagate, 9/11...

We'll survive BO, Harry Reid, Pelosi and the Dems in Congress. In fact the way it looks the Dems are gonna lose the House in less than a year, they'll at least lose the filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate, and Obama will be a one-term president.

I agree there are many alarming things this govt is doing, probably way more alarming than any other govt we've had, but in the end, Americans will make the necessary corrections on election day 2010 and 2012.

WARNING: This is TOTALLY off the subject-
Reading this made me think of a situation in our house. My 16 year-old heard the Billy Joel song, "We Didn't Start The Fire" somewhere and he stated playing it, and asking about the lyrics, such as "Mom what are Children of Thalidomide?". It was an amazing history lesson (we found a website, because even I didn't know all this information!!)

So in the spirit of my friend Scott, I will include the link-

http://www.teacheroz.com/fire.htm


And to think that was only '49-89!

[Baron1710]

Originally Posted by OneEyedFatMan

I am movin to Mexico, get me a nice place around Hermosito and a nice senorita to make me tamales.

Adios and vaya con dios
A long way from the lake
Its where all the muchachas they call me "big poppa" when i throw pesos their
Way
Adios and vaya con dios
A long way from GA
Someone do me a favor and pass me the jaeger
And i'll grab my guitar and play
(Zack Brown Band - Toes)

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by Pro31:28

WARNING: This is TOTALLY off the subject-
Reading this made me think of a situation in our house. My 16 year-old heard the Billy Joel song, "We Didn't Start The Fire" somewhere and he stated playing it, and asking about the lyrics, such as "Mom what are Children of Thalidomide?". It was an amazing history lesson (we found a website, because even I didn't know all this information!!)

So in the spirit of my friend Scott, I will include the link-

http://www.teacheroz.com/fire.htm


And to think that was only '49-89!

Not really "TOTALLY off topic..." And, you and Deacon Blues make good points.

I have family that have just hit stateside for the holidays. They've lived in Asia for years and Europe before that. The kids basically grew up abroad, though with frequent trips back to us and other family in the U.S.

At 3:30 this morning (local time) two of the teens were immediately on Facebook. Facebook isn't available through their Internet connection in Asia. Both were shouting out to friends and family... "Woo Hoo! Back in the U.S.A. ..." and so forth. At 3:30 in the morning!

The feelings I get right about now concerning BO and the economy is Déjà vu from 1976 - 1980. That whole malaise thing. I was convinced then that the world was coming to an end, obsessed with the idea. But then, it was "Morning in America" and things took off. I wasted a lot of my youth wrapped up in the "Game Over, Man!" routine only to be amazed at how a country heals.

Right now, I am looking forward to weathering this storm, just like a trusty old frigate that's seen many a storm before. The pendulum swings back and forth. We've just got to keep our heads and our eyes on the greater prize.

Meanwhile, over the holidays my cramped little cabin will be crowded with refugees from other teeming shores. A young soldier is to arrive in a few days on holiday after his first deployment. Three nieces from East Asia will be here in a couple of days as well. I've got a 15 year old's birthday party and "sleep" over tonight with an upgraded gaming screen (yeah, "sleep" - right!).

And then after the holidays we send the young soldier back and also say "Adieu!" to a grizzled old vet who is on (I think?) his third or fourth deployment. And, the nieces go back over the pole to China.

Lot's of folks "leaving." But they all can't wait to get back.

[ChTatum]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Adios and vaya con dios
A long way from the lake
Its where all the muchachas they call me "big poppa" when i throw pesos their
Way
Adios and vaya con dios
A long way from GA
Someone do me a favor and pass me the jaeger
And i'll grab my guitar and play
(Zack Brown Band - Toes)

Whadda you know 'bout Ga and Zack Brown Band?

[SOUNWORTHY]

Originally Posted by deacon blues

No one needs to leave the USA. We survived the Civil War, Lincoln's assassination, the Great Depression, the 60s, JFK assassination, LBJ, Richard Nixon, Watergate, Vietnam, Jimmy Carter, the Iranian hostage crisis, the oil embargo, the Cold War, Milli Vanilli, Bill Clinton, Monicagate, 9/11...

We'll survive BO, Harry Reid, Pelosi and the Dems in Congress. In fact the way it looks the Dems are gonna lose the House in less than a year, they'll at least lose the filibuster-proof 60 votes in the Senate, and Obama will be a one-term president.

I agree there are many alarming things this govt is doing, probably way more alarming than any other govt we've had, but in the end, Americans will make the necessary corrections on election day 2010 and 2012.

Deacon, that needs to be said more often!!

[SOUNWORTHY]

Originally Posted by Pro31:28

WARNING: This is TOTALLY off the subject-
Reading this made me think of a situation in our house. My 16 year-old heard the Billy Joel song, "We Didn't Start The Fire" somewhere and he stated playing it, and asking about the lyrics, such as "Mom what are Children of Thalidomide?". It was an amazing history lesson (we found a website, because even I didn't know all this information!!)

So in the spirit of my friend Scott, I will include the link-

http://www.teacheroz.com/fire.htm


And to think that was only '49-89!

Thanks for posting the web site. I'm going to pass it on to a few people.