
So I was reading Anvilcloud's post on the Fourth of July about America. It was nice, and I liked it. It made me proud to be American. Then I read the comments. Then I read some stuff on Mr. Haney's post about the bombing in London. Then I read the comments. You know, people really don't like America...even a lot of Americans. Like, most of the world seems to think that everything bad in the world is our fault. Nevermind giving us any credit for the good stuff that we are involved in. I'll admit, I don't like the war, I hate the thought of war, period. I really don't feel like we should have gotten involved in all that stuff. However, we're in it now, and so far good has come from it. Our country gives so much to the rest of the world, too. Yeah, I think the rich are stingy, and their piddly little hundreds of thousands here and there mean nothing to them, except something to say they've done good. But you know, I can't say I ever hear about the rich of other countries being given a hard time to donate to every cause. In other countries does the entire population get asked to help out elsewhere when something bad in the world happens? One guy wrote about how our country was founded on destroying indians and the like. Well, that's true, and our country definitely has its share of problems to be embarrassed about. However, I would like to point out that our country was founded by people from OTHER COUNTRIES. Most of the people that did a lot of the stuff in history were going on the way they were raised in their home countries. Those same countries that now criticize us for everything. Hey, I think a lot of the stuff that went on and goes on is wrong, but you know, sometimes some bad has to happen to get to the good. Again, I'm not for the war at all, and I think Bush is just a complete idiot. Our country has made mistakes, plenty of them, but who can honestly sit here and tell me that every other country in the world has never made a mistake? I'm not super patriotic, but hey, I am pretty happy to live in this country. I think we've got it pretty damn good here.
Oh, and I didn't write this so that strange people from out of nowhere would come and write long dissertations about why my opinion is wrong. I just felt like saying it. I'm quite sure that my opinion is based on very little fact, as I really don't keep up with world politics and news (it's too depressing, and I have enough to worry about w/o it). Anyway, this is just how I feel, and no matter what you say, it won't change. So don't waste your time. I hope you all have a great day, and I'll see you soon!

hammer time? ha!
well, here's another thing we have in common. i forgot the girls' 2 year checkup; they got it at 2yrs 1 months. (gasp in horror) i'm glad she's doing well and growing like a little porker.
have your people call my people, por favor.