Third generation American. New Yorker by birth, TEXAN by choice.

I believe in the American dream, exceptionalism, capitalism, and that GOD loves even a sinner like me.

Remember 9/11. http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/news-forum/index?more=520374

Oh yeah, buy American: There was a time when we had GM, Ford, Dodge cars and trucks that screamed our national identity. That land yacht Cadillac with the crazy fins... That little Mustang with a 429SCJ... That big old Dodge 4x4 Powerwagon with a snowplow... Could go on and on. We built cars that were a reflection of a big country, a prosperous nation, proud independent people with the swagger of being #1. Call me nostalgic and oblivious to reality of most US cars not necessarily built here - but my F150 was made in Kansas City and I’d love to have one of those beauties they assemble in Bowling Green, KY. The vehicle produced there is one of the last great reflections of the America I believe we still are.

Key facts, observations, and suggestions:

Bacon makes everything better.

Pray when you can, and when you can’t. You’ll be glad you did.

Read Orwell

Practice situational awareness. Have practice time at the range.

Facts are stubborn things.

Put the damn phone down and DRIVE!

Righty-righty, lefty-loosey.

NEVER piss off the guy at the drive through.

You can always try unplugging it. Or yelling at it. Or send the damn thing back to Amazon.

Take ownership.

Amazing how the world around you changes when you smile and act kindly.

Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

If you drive it like a race car, you better plan on paying for a pit crew.

Know when to say when.

MLK was right about ‘content of character’.

GO BILLS!