A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-10-03....Donaeus - The Exclusive Inquisition

dansangel; Donaeus | 12-10-03 | dansangel; Donaeus

[dansangel]

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It has been a while, my dedicated fans. After bundles of fan mail pleading with me to return with another Inquisition, I decided to cancel my extended stay on the Riviera and travel, instead, to that quagmire of conservatism, Texas. Lars was ever-so-kind enough to pile my luggage into the aging H2 (I keep asking Billie for an upgrade and she has the nerve to keep telling me that a 2-year-old H2 simply is not old enough for the scrap-heap), and off we went, into the sunset, to the home state of President (shudder) Whatsisname. There, I was to catch up with the infamous Donaeus.



Sit back, relax and enjoy my latest conquest my dear, loyal and patient fans, as I present to you:

Donaeus - The Exclusive Inquisition

dansangel: Please give my readership some juicy, er, uh, some pertinent facts about your background.

Donaeus: I was born a patriot and the signs showed early. At age four, I was singing the "Star-Bangled Lantern," but I can remember knowing the power and majesty of our National Anthem even before I could repeat or understand the words. I felt pride surging through me so strongly I thought my heart would burst.

Ain't she sweet? Donaeus as a child.

dansangel: Sounds like a medical condition, if you ask me.

Donaeus: The song does the same thing to me today. The only real difference between then and now, are my eyes fill with tears because I fully grasp the sacrifices made to ensure our Star-Spangled Banner yet waves.

dansangel: I am ever so sure that there's medication you can take for that, dear. Now, to get back on track, some info, please, on your background.

Donaeus: Growing up I was a tomboy and dreamed of taking out across the country with the likes of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. My two best friends were my twin cousins, Jathen and Jarren, the closest I ever got to Tom and Huck.



We had plenty of adventures of our own though none of them legendary! The three of us loved guns and knives, knives being our favorite because we had real ones. We were very tough with our one inch blade pocketknives, don'tcha know!

dansangel: Regular juvenile delinquents, from the sounds of it.

Donaeus: I was always a little bit jealous of Jathen and Jarren because their dad is a hunter so they got to go to the woods and shoot real guns long before I did. I consoled myself with my grandfather's slingshots and the knowledge that one day I'd have a gun of my own.



I begged my Mother for years to let me have a BB gun but her answer was always no and back then Dad agreed. However, I was not to be deterred from target practice and was able to convince her I needed a bow and arrow set. I was rewarded by Dad with a very nice recurve bow set on my twelfth birthday. I loved that bow so much I would have slept with it but my younger sister would have none of that! As much as I enjoyed my bow, the longing for a BB gun had not gone away.



My wait finally ended when I was old enough to purchase a CO2 powered BB pistol that I took, along with my bow and arrows, on treks about the large property my parents rented. A .22 rifle I purchased at a flea market was my first real firearm. It is a fairly light arm even though it has a solid wooden stock and easy to operate which makes it a lot of fun to shoot. I'm happy shooting targets but would like to try hunting sometime.

Donaeus as a young girl, as an adult and a photo of her beloved bluebonnets.

dansangel: You know, you're starting to worry me. You're obviously a Neanderthal gun-nut. You are not going to tell me in the same breath that you are a [shudder] conservative, are you?

Donaeus: I've only voted for a Democrat once in my life and it was a very special circumstance. It was for the local school board election and the incumbent Republican, who was an in-name-only, had such a botched record we all wanted him gone.



Mr. Plochkey (sp?), the Democratic challenger, was far more conservative than the sitting Republican so I had no qualms about voting for him. He ran as a Democrat because running as a Republican would have let the fence-sitters and undecideds throw the election back to the incumbent. Everyone wanted change and it had to be someone with a decisively different message than one we'd been getting. Mr. Plochkey won handily and did an excellent job for our school district.

dansangel: Score one for our side! Thank goodness you at one time had the intelligence to vote Democratic. I'm so relieved - there's hope for you yet!

Donaeus: I've always had a certain interest in politics and government because it has a direct impact on all our lives. My Father has researched and followed political trends for decades so I must have gotten the genes.



I was raised in a very conservative, Christian home as were all of my immediate and extended family members. The only Democrats in the family that I know of were on my Dad's side of the family, his parents and a few very aged great-aunts and uncles.

dansangel: Ha! See? It's about time I had a "live" one! Democrats in the family - who could ask for anything more?

Donaeus: I think they followed that philosophy primarily due to their limited education, not their lack of intelligence, and the hardships of raising a family during the Depression. I really don't believe they could understand the real outcome or intention of welfare because both of them were insistent on instilling their children and grandchildren with a sense of personal responsibility and a strong work ethic.

dansangel: I feel you slipping away from the liberal, righteous side and stepping over into the wild side of knuckle-dragging, right-wing whackos….

From left: A Henry Moore sculpture in downtown Dallas, a Martial Arts display, also in Dallas and a Victorian home in Chinquapin Point.

Donaeus: In 2000, I became keenly interested in doing something, anything, to stop abortion and overturn Roe v. Wade.

dansangel: Wait until I get a hold of Billie….I came back from the Riviera for this?

Donaeus: I don't remember the exact event that caused me to seek out pro-life groups on the internet but the staggering numbers of young, unwed mothers and the murder of abortion clinic doctors weighed heavily on my mind. Abortion is one of the most despicable acts devised by man and as much as I want the practice ended, I do not in any way advocate individuals or groups who carry out violence against abortion providers.



Those responsible for the deaths of unborn children deserve to meet with justice, but it must be dispensed by a judge and jury. Vigilantes acting outside the law are a greater threat to our safety and security than the men and women the vigilantes seek to stop.

Gulls as seen from the ferry to Galveston.

dansangel: There you have it, my loyal and loving fans. Another hard-hitting Inquisition from yours truly. Until I am off to who-knows-where to deliver another gutsy grilling, Ta-Ta for now and have a Merry Christmas, er uh, I mean, "Season's Greetings."

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[Mama_Bear]

Sorry I missed you dansy. Just came in from Christmas shopping.......I am almost finished! Yippee!!

Thanks for introducing us to Donaeus today....it is a pleasure welcoming another Fine American into our fold.

Donaeus (my fingers get all tongue-tied trying to type your name, LOL).... I hope you have enjoyed your day in the spotlight!

Warm hugs all around.

[The Mayor]

Hillary Clinton gets elected President and is
spending her first night in the White House.
The ghost of George Washington appears, and
Hillary says, "How can I best serve my country?"
Washington says, "Never tell a lie."
"Ouch!" Says Hillary, "I don't know about that."
The next night, the ghost of Thomas Jefferson appears...
Hillary says, "How can I best serve my country?"
Jefferson says, "Listen to the people."
"Ohhh! I really don't want to do that."
On the third night, the ghost of Abe Lincoln appears...
Hillary says, "How can I best serve my country?"
Lincoln says, "Go to the theater."

[Dubya]

LOL

[Dubya]

No nursing home for me. I am checking into the Holiday Inn!

With the average cost for a nursing home per day reaching $188.00, there is a better way when we get old & feeble. I have already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn. For a combined long term stay discount
and senior discount, it's $49.23 per night. That leaves $138.77 a day for:

1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant I want, or room service.

2. Laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.

Plus, they provide a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge, washer, dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap. They treat you like a customer, not a patient. $5 worth of tips a day will have the entire staff scrambling to help you.

There is a city bus stop out front, and seniors ride free. The handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake a decent limp).

To meet other nice people, call a church bus on Sundays.

For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the nice restaurants there. While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise, the cash keeps building up.

It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. Holiday Inn will take your reservation today. And you are not stuck in one place forever, you can move from Inn to Inn, or even from city to city. Want to see Hawaii? They have a Holiday Inn there too.

TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No problem. They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience.

The Inn has a night security person and daily room service. The maid checks to see if you are ok. If not, they will call the undertaker or an ambulance. If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and Holiday Inn will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.

And no worries about visits from family. They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few days mini-vacation. The grandkids can use the pool. What more can you ask for? So, when I reach the golden age I'll face it with a grin. Just forward all my email to:me@Holiday.Inn

[Donaeus]

I'm gonna lump 3 posts together since I'm not sure if you'll get to see this. :)

I'm glad to know you can "take anything I fling at you" when you're in your lefty journalista persona. :) Hehe I like that little epithet too.

You'd like to eat broken glass? I think that could be arranged since I know there are many broken glass conservatives around here. Don't worry, we'll let you sit next to Alan Colmes so you don't get Coulter Cooties.

I promise not to be a stranger--ya'll are my family. :) Once things with work and Christmas settle down I should be here more regularly.

I need to thank you for putting me on the hot seat, it's been an enlightening experience (pun intended). LOL Maybe someday there can be an Inquisition Part II. It's been a wonderful day my friend. ((((((((Dansy))))))))

[Donaeus]

(((dutchess))) Glad you made it, I was wondering if we were going to get to see you. :) I've been officially inducted into the family so it looks like ya'll are stuck with me!! Besides that I'm addicted to this place and I can't imagine not coming here. Have great night. :)

[Donaeus]

Nice to meet you too Cal. :)

[Donaeus]

Wish I were done with my Christmas shopping, I've barely started. LOL Looks like I'll be giving lots of gift certificates.

Thank you Mama_Bear, proud to be an American Finest FReeper! I have a hard time typing my name too and I've been using it for about 5 years. You're more than welcome to call me Donnie or Donny or even Don if you like. :) (Just please don't call me Dona, it's a long story.) It has been a most thrilling and pleasant day to be among my FReepiest FRiends. ((((Mama_Bear))))

[Donaeus]

One of the best HRC jokes ever. I'd spring for the tickets if she'd go! LOL

[Donaeus]

You're killing me with this one!! It's an absolute hoot!! I can't wait to show this to my parents. :)

[dansangel]

Again, thank *you*. "Lars" and I have a flight out on the 20th to return to the Riviera. I hate to miss an opportunity to sit by that sexy liberal Colmes (do you know I nearly gagged while writing that even though it's tongue-in-cheek - sheesh!), but thanks anyway for the offer.

It's been *real.* Let's *do lunch* sometime. ;-)

((((((((((((D))))))))))))

[dansangel]

(((((((Mama_Bear)))))))

Thank you for dropping by!

[dansangel]

Hillary says, "How can I best serve my country?" Lincoln says, "Go to the theater."

ROFL!!

[dansangel]

Holiday Inn? What a *great* idea!

((((((Dubya)))))))

[dansangel]

I *love* your "photo" (((((((Cal)))))) - now I can put a face to the name! :-)

[dansangel]

Hi (((((((dutchess))))))

Hope you get to slow down, soon. This is one of the things that I dislike about this time of year. Everyone is stressed and overwhelmed.

We need to take the time to give thanks to God for giving to us His only Son and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that He ended up making for us.

I hope you are able to have some peace soon. (((((HUGS)))))

[The Mayor]

At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. —2 Timothy 4:16

Treat others' faults as graciously as you do your own.

[dansangel]

A wonderful reminder ((((((Rus)))))))

Our Lord and Savior made the ultimate sacrifice to cleanse us of our sins. He forgave all of the sinners and continues to love us enough to forgive us our transgressions and sinfulness, as well.

We can honor Him by emulating His life.

[The Mayor]

Amen, figured I'd post while we wait for todays thread

[The Mayor]

I know where I'm going..