Posted on 11/06/2004 4:52:35 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!
Good morning!!
Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!
In direct response to the MoveOnPlease.org commentary (which is here and should be read for contrast, but note, it is "R" rated!), the following is offered:
THANK YOU AMERICA!!
With the crushing defeat of Kerry in the election of November 2, you are no doubt asking yourself, as we here at ATRW have for the last couple of days, who is responsible? Where can the praise be landed? We think the answer is self-evident: the praise lies with you, the ATRW reader and the American voter. We're not gloating. We're not estatic (much). We're just stating the facts.
You wonderful-beyond-words intelligent folks!
Praise you. We appreciate the wins in Mississipi and Tennessee (even though Algore still claims the latter as his home). You are fine American folks with wonderful values that the people in places like New York and California can learn to emulate. You think that Bush'll protect you against Osama bin Laden, and you are right. Bless you.
Florida! You have earned redemption. DemocRATS have worked their butts off lying to you and trying to intimidate you into voting for them. And how did you repay them? You voted Repbulican! Thank you!
And Vermont, and Delaware? Well, you're only three electoral votes, so heck, who cares if you really can't see the way and remain a lost cause.
From the bottom of our hearts, America: BLESS YOU! Bless every last one of you folks! You SAVED the country! We worked our fingers to the bone for you guys...you're wonderful...so happy...
THANK YOU!
The gang here at ATRW!
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
How ya doin sweetie?
Happy Anniversary lysie! Hope you have a wonderful day.
Prairie
We are most of us so fortunate to live well in this country and I know you ladies have done and will do the same thing in the future. Sometimes we just have to trust people and when the desperation in their eyes is so sincere, I just knew we couldn't sleep at night if we'd turned our backs.
This is why (aside from $$ - LOL) that I could never have a cleaning woman. I can't stand having people "work" for me around the house. It makes me feel ten times guilty.
Most of our neighbors have cleaning women and since Mr. Peach started collecting Social Security this year, he has told me to get one if I wish. I do NOT wish.
Thank you.
Question for Freepers on how to handle a situation:
I mentor at a school for 3.5 hours once a week with a friend. The kids have been angels but yesterday acted up pretty badly. Once a week I leave money with the teacher to buy them ice cream. They were so bad yesterday that I told them I don't reward bad behavior and so wouldn't be getting them ice cream that week.
My friend, who has a softer heart than me, gave the teacher money anyway.
I will discuss this with her next week on the way to school but I don't know in the future whether I should just not get ice cream for those kids who acted out or for the entire class.
I'm thinking I should just skip the kids who acted out but Mr. Peach thinks peer pressure from the other kids would be effective.
Any ideas? (I never had my own kids and so am not particularly versed in how to handle stuff like this).
I could never have a cleaning woman...one, I could never afford it and two...I wouldn't know how to act..i'm not Mrs. Domesticated to begin with so this poor woman would surely have her hands full.
I canunderstand about not being able to sleep.
Peer pressure always seemed to work best in my opinion...at least it did for us when I was in basic training!!! LOL.
I would skip icecream for the entire class (what grade is this??)...but your friend needs to be supportive of you in this or it sends mixed message.
Nice story Peach. I had a cleaning service regularly when I was working outside the home. Now, I only call them occasionally, rarely in fact. All of them are Polish women, most don't speak much English. I've gotten quite good at communicating through gestures. But they are all hard workers and do a good job.
Chicago has the largest city population of Poles outside of Warsaw.
These are fifth graders and I'm sure, once we talk it through, she'll get onboard sending a consistent message.
Although Mr. Peach says this is how she's raised her son. They tell him they'll take the car away if he does such and such and then he does it and they don't take the car away. Dozens of examples like that.
If I think she isn't going to get onboard, I'll just let her get the ice cream each week and I won't threaten to take away that which won't really be taken away. (If you know what I mean).
Happy anniversary, lysie! That is WONDERFUL!
Mr. Peach watched over an elderly aunt for 15 years and we always had Russian or Polish women live with her to care for her.
There was a language barrier at first as they learned the language but they certainly are the hardest working women in the world. And kind and sweet, too!
mornin you
Good morning. This reminds me of the only thing that has me a bit concerned about Tuesday's election. Although scoring wins in Missouri statewide and in the legislature, the pubbies lost one important race. That of Secretary of State went to Robin Carnahan, daughter of the late gov, and former Senator Jean.
Good morning! I'm so relieved that, as Peach said so well, the STRESS has left the building!
Me too..it was a very long few months!!!
My shoulders had been inching their way up to my ears for months. Now they are back where they should be and my neck doesn't hurt anymore. LOL
I'm sleeping SO much better since Wednesday! I know so many others here have mentioned that too.
LOL! Yes, my shoulders have discovered their original position!
Happy Anniversary to you and yours!
As a faithful FReeper, we know you are planning to spend the whole day in your pajamas ...
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