Bumper Sticker

I saw the following bumper sticker on the way back from lunch today:

Silly Liberal, Checks are for Workers

I literally laughed outloud.

FOX News - Breaking News >> U.S. Testing Confirms North Korea Nuke Test

I pondered last week as to whether the North Koreans had indeed performed a nuclear test AND if a "regular-Joe" could trust any official response from the government. As of that writing, Russia had confirmed that the test was indeed a nuclear test, the French had said it was not, and America had not released a confirmation nor denial.

It is just breaking news right now that America is confirming it was indeed a nuclear test. So, I think that we can trust the test was successful since both Russia and America are confirming the news. The French response last week, while saying it was not successful, was phrased in such a way to have wiggle room that it could have been successful. So, I am going to choose to trust the government that the N. Koreans did indeed successfully test a nuclear device.

Peaceful

It is a perfect day outside, 72 degrees with perfect humidity. I am sitting on the back porch that I cleaned this morning monitoring a turkey I am smoking for a get together with friends this evening. The sweet smell of the Mesquite chips smoking creates the perfect ambiance. The children are snug in thier beds for afternoon naps, as is Momma. The only sounds are birds chirping from the neighbors pecan trees and the light twinkling of the wind chimes next door.

I have nothing pressing to do. No job that sits undone. No stress. It is just a quiet moment, for me, for nature, and wireless blogging. Right here, right now...I am at peace. Thank you God for these moments of You!

What Will Stop North Korea by Charles Krauthammer

Great opinion piece as Krauthammer compares the North Korean nuclear issue to the Cuban missle crisis and describes two types of deterrence that the US has issued to North Korea.

What Will Stop North Korea by Charles Krauthammer

He concludes with making a great case for why we should "step-up" our effort to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear technology.

Political Stunt by Raj Bhakta

The former 'The Apprentice' star and now political candidate , Raj Bhakta demonstrated the total lack of border security by having elephants, led my a mariachi band, cross back and forth into the US.

The Brownsville Herald - Online Edition: "If I can get an elephant led by a mariachi band into this country, I think Osama bin Laden could get across with all the weapons of mass destruction he could get into this country," Bhakta said."

I LOVE IT!!! Creative way to make a point. I loved Raj when he was on 'The Apprentice.' This is just the kind of stuff that communicates complex problems in clear, concise ways.