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Born into Slavery
Number of Comments » 0John Holshouser Thanks to two generations of citizens either too ignorant to understand socialism or to immoral to care, all the American citizens born now are literally slaves to the federal government, being born owing a huge debt. This decadence has to stop immediately. People that wish to live at a level beyond what their [...]
POWER RATES-UP, UP, AND AWAY
Number of Comments » 0BY RANDY WALTERS The May 25th issue of the Courier Journal cited yet another desire by LG&E and KU to raise their rates. LGE wants 19% more by 2016, and KU wants 12% for their larger customer base. They want this, according to them, as a result of the federal government and environmental regulations. The [...]
Information about charities
Number of Comments » 1(from a reader) As you open your pockets for the next natural disaster, please keep these facts in mind: The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans salary for the year was $651,957 plus expenses. The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits. UNICEF CEO [...]
Can the American People be Trusted?
Number of Comments » 0By Theresa Camoriano The ruling class does not have a very high opinion of the American people, believing that we need to be tricked or lied to in order to make the right choices. Politicians of both parties have been doing this for years – making promises they know they will not be able to [...]
Shampoo alert!
Number of Comments » 0As I was conditioning my hair in the shower this morning, I took time to read my shampoo bottle. I am in shock! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my entire body says “for extra volume and body”! Seriously, why have I not noticed this before? Now I understand why I [...]
Taking up the cause of freedom starts with a simple vote
Number of Comments » 1By Jim Waters Too many Americans have the mistaken notion that everyone else but them should take responsibility to defend freedom and advance policies that would make a better nation. Based on the dismal 10-percent turnout for the primary election, the “them not me” syndrome appears alive and well in Kentucky. I run into plenty [...]
Old guy
Number of Comments » 0Old Guy An old guy (not in the best of shape) was working out in the gym when he spotted a sweet young thing . He asked the trainer that was nearby “What machine in here should I use to impress that sweet thing over there ?” The trainer looked him up and down and [...]
A true American lady
Number of Comments » 0John Holshouser My oldest sister, Gretta, died a few days ago. She was 82 and lived full life, having nine children. Her husband died while the ninth child was months old. Gretta didn’t whine, complain or worry about life being unfair: Instead, she went to work and raised her children, quietly enduring the hardships that come from long [...]
Leaders?
Number of Comments » 0John Holshouser Barack Obama is giving a speech on TV. He referred people as petitioning their “leaders”. Makes one wonder what country this man represents. In the Republic of the United States, we have elected “servants”, not leaders. The one exception is the leader of the military, which is what the president of the United [...]
Hollywood squares?
Number of Comments » 0Q.. Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat? A. Paul Lynde: Loneliness! (The audience laughed so long and so hard it took up almost 15 minutes of the show!) Q. Do female frogs croak? A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough. Q. If you’re going to make [...]
