I'm a little sick and tired...no wait, I am really disgusted and have had it with all of the political rhetoric about "experience" as it relates to certain candidates. Recently, Newsweek ran an article discussing the fact that Sarah Palin may be a really great mom but she is just a regular person with no real political experience. Personally, that is what I like about her. "A government of the people, by the people and for the people" should be just that. We need more "common" real people representing us.
Just for giggles, I thought I would put together some information about the "experience" the signers of the Declaration of Independence had. I have included some other interesting facts like birth and death dates, home state and religious affiliations.
I can't help myself...for those of you who want to argue that the U.S. is not and was not intended to be a "Judeo/Christian" country... note that NONE of the signers are listed as atheist, hindu or muslim. There also doesn't seem to be alot of "career politicians" here.
Whoops, there I go offending someone.
Signers of The Declaration of Independence: (religious key is at the bottom)
Adams, John
Massachusetts
Quincy, MA
10/30/1735-7/4/1826
Lawyer-UN
Adams, Samuel
Massachusetts
Boston, MA
9/27/1722-10/2/1803
Merchant-CO
Bartlett, Josiah
New Hampshire
Amesbury, MA
11/21/1729-5/19/1795
Physician-CO
Braxton, Carter
Virginia
Newington, VA
9/10/1736-10/10/1797
Plantation Owner-EP
Carroll of Carrollton, Charles
Maryland
Annapolis, MD
9/19/1737-11/14/1832
Merchant/Plantation Owner-RC
Chase, Samuel
Maryland
Somerset Co., MD
4/17/1741-6/19/1811
Lawyer-EP
Clark, Abraham
New Jersey
Elizabethtown, NJ
2/15/1741-9/15/1794
Lawyer/Surveyor-PB
Clymer, George
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
3/16/1739-1/24/1813
Merchant-QU/EP
Ellery, William
Rhode Island
Newport, RI
12/22/1727-2/15/1820
Lawyer/Merchant-CO
Floyd, William
New York
Brookhaven, NY
12/17/1734-8/4/1821
Land Speculator-PB
Franklin, Benjamin
Pennsylvania
Boston, MA
1/17/1706-4/17/1790
Scientist/Printer-DE
Gerry, Elbridge
Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA
7/17/1744-11/23/1814
Merchant-EP
Gwinnett, Button
Georgia
Glouster, England
1735-5/15/1777
Merchant/Plantation Owner-EP
Hall, Lyman
Georgia
Wallingford, CT
4/12/1724-10/19/1790
Physician/Minister-CO
Hancock, John
Massachusetts
Quincy, MA
1/12/1737-10/8/1793
Merchant-CO
Harrisson, Benjamin
Virginia
Charles City Co., VA
4/7/1726-4/24/1791
Plantation Owner/Farmer-?
Hart, John
New Jersey
Hunterdon Co., NJ
1711-5/11/1779
Land Owner-PB
Hewes, Joseph
North Carolina
Kingston, NJ
1/23/1730-10/10/1779
Merchant-EP
Heyward Jr., Thomas
South Carolina
St. Helena Parrish, SC
7/28/1746-3/6/1809
Lawyer/Plantation Owner-?
Hooper, William
North Carolina
Boston, MA
6/17/1742-10/14/1790
Lawyer-EP
Hopkins, Stephen
Rhode Island
Providence, RI
3/7/1707-4/13/1785
Merchant-?
Hopkinson, Francis
New Jersey
Philadelphia, PA
10/2/1737-5/9/1791
Lawyer/Musician-EP
Huntington, Samuel
Connecticut
Windham, CT
7/3/1731-1/5/1796
Lawyer-CO
Jefferson, Thomas
Virginia
Albermarle Co., VA
4/13/1743-7/4/1826
Lawyer/Plantation Owner-DE
Lee, Francis Lightfoot
Virginia
Mt. Pleasant, VA
10/14/1734-1/11/1797
Plantation Owner-?
Lee, Richard Henry
Virginia
Stratford, VA
1/20/1732-6/19/1794
Plantation Owner/Merchant-?
Lewis, Francis
New York
Llandaff, Wales
3/21/1713-12/30/1802
Merchant-?
Livingston, Philip
New York
Albany, NY
1/15/1716-6/12/1778
Merchant-PB
Lynch Jr., Thomas
South Carolina
Prince George's Parrish, SC
8/5/1749-1779
Lawyer-?
McKean, Thomas
Delaware
Chester Co., PA
3/19/1735-6/24/1817
Lawyer-PB
Middleton, Arthur
South Carolina
Charleston, SC
6/26/1742-1/1/1787
Plantation Owner-?
Morris, Lewis
New York
West Chester Co., NY
4/8/1726-1/22/1798
Plantation Owner-?
Morris, Robert
Pennsylvania
Liverpool, England
1/31/1734-5/8/1806
Merchant/Land Speculator-EP
Morton, John
Pennsylvania
Ridley Township, PA
1724-1777
Farmer-?
Nelson Jr., Thomas
Virginia
Yorktown, VA
12/26/1738-1/4/1789
Merchant/Plantation Owner-?
Paca, William
Maryland
Abington, MD
10/31/1740-10/13/1799
Lawyer/Plantation Owner-EP
Paine, Robert Treat
Massachusetts
Boston, MA
3/11/1731-5/12/1814
Lawyer/Scientist-CO
Penn, John
North Carolina
Carolina Co., VA
5/6/1740-9/14/1788
Lawyer-?
Read, George
Delaware
Northeast MD
9/18/1733-9/21/1798
Lawyer-EP
Rodney, Caesar
Delaware
Dover, DE
10/7/1728-6/29/1784
Plantation Owner/Soldier-EP
Ross, George
Pennsylvania
New Castle, DE
5/10/1730-7/14/1779
Lawyer-?
Rush, Benjamin
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
1/4/1746-4/19/1813
Physician-PB
Rutledge, Edward
South Carolina
Christ Church Parrish, SC
11/23/1749-1/23/1800
Lawyer/Plantation Owner-AN
Sherman, Roger
Connecticut
Newton, MA
4/19/1721-7/23/1793
Lawyer-CO
Smith, James
Pennsylvania
Northern Ireland
1719-7/11/1806
Lawyer-PB
Stockton, Richard
New Jersey
Princeton, NJ
10/1/1730-2/28/1781
Lawyer-PB
Stone, Thomas
Maryland
Charles Co., MD
1743-10/5/1787
Lawyer-EP
Taylor, George
Pennsylvania
Ireland
1716-2/23/1781
Merchant-PB
Thornton, Matthew
New Hampshire
Ireland
1714-6/24/1803
Physician-PB
Walton, George
Georgia
Cumberland Co., VA
1741-2/2/1804
Lawyer-AN
Whipple, William
New Hampshire
Kittery, ME
1/14/1730-11/28/1785
Merchant-CO
Williams, William
Connecticut
Lebannon, CT
4/18/1731-8/2/1811
Merchant-CO
Wilson, James
Pennsylvania
Carskerdo, Scotland
9/14/1742-8/21/1798
Lawyer-EP/DE
Witherspoon, John
New Jersey
Gifford, Scotland
2/5/1723-11/15/1794
Minister-PB
Wolcott, Oliver
Connecticut
Windsor, CT
11/20/1726-12/1/1797
Lawyer-CO
Wythe, George
Virginia
Elizabeth City Co., VA
1726-6/8/1806
Lawyer-EP
Religious key:
AN = Anglican CO = Congregationalist DE = Deist EP = Episcopal PB = Presbyterian QU = Quaker RC = Roman Catholic UN = Unitarian
Sources: Birth places, birth and death dates, and occupations: Declaration Signer's Factsheet from NARA. Religion: A Note on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence and God & Country.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
My Wife For President
So, where have I been since February? That is what I intended to write about today. But, a more urgent issue has arisen and I must focus your attention on something that will have a profound impact on your personal and professional daily lives...
My wife is running for President of the United States as an independent. Or at least she should.
She was reading the paper this morning, specifically articles pertaining to the potential 700 billion dollar bail out of Wall Street. She looked up and said... "You know, if they merely gave 1 million dollars to each TAX PAYER, it would be much less expensive, it would solve the foreclosure crisis, stimulate the economy, AND help the banks."
Think about it. She is right on. President Bush sent us each $600. It was a nice gift, but it didn't quite do what it was supposed to do. Obama wants to give us each a $1000 tax credit. Again, nice gift, but not enough.
A million however... Pays off the house - no more worry of foreclosure.
Pays off the credit card debt - infuses a mountain of cash into the banks
Pays back the student loans - freeing up money to loan to new students
Purchases new cars - stimulating the auto industry
Purchases a new or second home - stimulating the real estate industry
Provides extra charitable opportunities - Helps people who still need help
Stimulates investments - rebuilding the market
Creates jobs due to a surge in purchasing of "stuff"
Now THERE is an economic stimulus package that really means something. Sure in 24 months most people will be back in debt and just as broke as they are now, but what of the tens of thousands of jobs that were created by the sudden surge in auto and home sales? What about all the ancillary purchases of furniture, boats, RV's, appliances, musical instruments, dining out, dining in, travel, entertainment?
Both Obama and McCain keep talking about change. They keep talking about doing things differently and really wanting to help the average American. My wife is the only person so far to come up with a plan that would really be different and that would really have an impact.
So when you get to the polls in November write her in. There's a million bucks in it for you.
By the way... She may be as unknown as Sarah Palin was, but she is just as hot.
My wife is running for President of the United States as an independent. Or at least she should.
She was reading the paper this morning, specifically articles pertaining to the potential 700 billion dollar bail out of Wall Street. She looked up and said... "You know, if they merely gave 1 million dollars to each TAX PAYER, it would be much less expensive, it would solve the foreclosure crisis, stimulate the economy, AND help the banks."
Think about it. She is right on. President Bush sent us each $600. It was a nice gift, but it didn't quite do what it was supposed to do. Obama wants to give us each a $1000 tax credit. Again, nice gift, but not enough.
A million however... Pays off the house - no more worry of foreclosure.
Pays off the credit card debt - infuses a mountain of cash into the banks
Pays back the student loans - freeing up money to loan to new students
Purchases new cars - stimulating the auto industry
Purchases a new or second home - stimulating the real estate industry
Provides extra charitable opportunities - Helps people who still need help
Stimulates investments - rebuilding the market
Creates jobs due to a surge in purchasing of "stuff"
Now THERE is an economic stimulus package that really means something. Sure in 24 months most people will be back in debt and just as broke as they are now, but what of the tens of thousands of jobs that were created by the sudden surge in auto and home sales? What about all the ancillary purchases of furniture, boats, RV's, appliances, musical instruments, dining out, dining in, travel, entertainment?
Both Obama and McCain keep talking about change. They keep talking about doing things differently and really wanting to help the average American. My wife is the only person so far to come up with a plan that would really be different and that would really have an impact.
So when you get to the polls in November write her in. There's a million bucks in it for you.
By the way... She may be as unknown as Sarah Palin was, but she is just as hot.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
I'm back!
As I was leaving church the other day, my cousins daughter Jessie informed me that she was "disappointed in me" as she checks my blog everyday, and I haven't posted since February. Well, if Jessie is checking my blog and even if she is the only one... I MUST RETURN! So Jessie and anyone else who might be reading, I am back. I will do my best to post something regularly.
I was taught to stay away from religion and politics...Yeah Right. My first new post will be political. I guarantee that the only people I am about to offend, are those who currently hold a political office....
This message was sent to me by email. Evidently it was written by a Mr. Terry Foose. I thought it made alot of sense. So with thanks and credit to Terry, here you go...
If you are a staunch Republican or Democrat that considers your party line as gospel, you might as well stop reading right now. However, if you are an American that thinks for yourself and you are concerned with the direction our country is going you might want to read on.
Our Presidential election is less than eight weeks away. Far be it for me to try to tell anyone how to vote. Both candidates claim they will make changes in Washington . It will be up to you to determine which candidate is indeed sincere and not just trying to win a campaign with words.
However, it is doubtful that either of the candidates will have the power to turn this country around no matter how honorable their intentions are. Why, you ask? Because the elected members of Congress (House & Senate) are not doing the work of the people. Many are self serving, and as a consequence selling us out to corporations from both at home and abroad. Lobbyists from special interest groups are wining and dining our elected representatives and party heads. They are showering them with gifts for their votes and influence! ABC’s recent coverage of the national conventions of both the Democrat and Republican parties in their segments “following the money” really highlighted how flagrant the practice is.
Democrat and Republican dinosaurs in the House and Senate are directing the outcome of bills. These career politicians control the powerful committee chairs where actions on bills are determined. Even if a newly elected representative has integrity and the best intentions to do the work of the people they soon learn who has the power and who makes the decisions. If they don’t cower to the leadership of their party they find themselves without support and fall by the wayside.
As a result we have an infrastructure that is failing across America . We have an unprecedented national debt. An education system that needs to be turned around. Medical coverage that many can’t afford. A nation dependent on foreign oil. Jobs going overseas resulting in climbing unemployment. Prescription drugs that are not affordable to many. Millions of illegal immigrants. And, rising costs for food, goods, and services.
Many citizens are fed up with what is happening to our country. For the most part the actions of our 100 Senators and 435 Congressman are unconscionable. But, what can an individual do to correct the situation? You can’t take on the government. You can’t take on the political parties.
What can an individual do? This question has been pondered long and hard. We need to “flush” the deadwood out of Congress and replace them with people wanting to do the work of the people. That’s what our founding fathers expected them to do.
There is a way we can “flush” Congress. You don’t have to join anything. You don’t have to do anything illegal. You don’t have to contribute any money. You don’t even have to tell anyone what you are doing. But, you must be a registered voter.
This is how it works. When you go to the polls vote for anyone you want in your state that is running for Congress EXCEPT THE INCUMBENT. The Democrats will vote for their candidate. Republicans will vote their candidate. It does not matter which party the incumbent is from. By concerned citizens voting for a non-incumbent along with the votes from that candidate’s party there will be enough votes to “flush” the incumbent out of office. Sure it will get rid of the good ole boys from your state. But let’s face facts, the good ole boys haven’t been getting the job done!
A lot of them can be flushed in the upcoming election. And, even more in following elections. It won’t take long before elected representatives will start realizing that they better start doing the work of the people or they’re history! Once we get our representatives’ attention and they start working for the people we can stop flushing.
If you think this is a lot of hog wash then do nothing. If you are a concerned citizen that really wants to see change in our country copy and paste this message and forward it to as many people as possible. The rest can be accomplish in the voting booth.
Lets start Flushing ….
I was taught to stay away from religion and politics...Yeah Right. My first new post will be political. I guarantee that the only people I am about to offend, are those who currently hold a political office....
This message was sent to me by email. Evidently it was written by a Mr. Terry Foose. I thought it made alot of sense. So with thanks and credit to Terry, here you go...
If you are a staunch Republican or Democrat that considers your party line as gospel, you might as well stop reading right now. However, if you are an American that thinks for yourself and you are concerned with the direction our country is going you might want to read on.
Our Presidential election is less than eight weeks away. Far be it for me to try to tell anyone how to vote. Both candidates claim they will make changes in Washington . It will be up to you to determine which candidate is indeed sincere and not just trying to win a campaign with words.
However, it is doubtful that either of the candidates will have the power to turn this country around no matter how honorable their intentions are. Why, you ask? Because the elected members of Congress (House & Senate) are not doing the work of the people. Many are self serving, and as a consequence selling us out to corporations from both at home and abroad. Lobbyists from special interest groups are wining and dining our elected representatives and party heads. They are showering them with gifts for their votes and influence! ABC’s recent coverage of the national conventions of both the Democrat and Republican parties in their segments “following the money” really highlighted how flagrant the practice is.
Democrat and Republican dinosaurs in the House and Senate are directing the outcome of bills. These career politicians control the powerful committee chairs where actions on bills are determined. Even if a newly elected representative has integrity and the best intentions to do the work of the people they soon learn who has the power and who makes the decisions. If they don’t cower to the leadership of their party they find themselves without support and fall by the wayside.
As a result we have an infrastructure that is failing across America . We have an unprecedented national debt. An education system that needs to be turned around. Medical coverage that many can’t afford. A nation dependent on foreign oil. Jobs going overseas resulting in climbing unemployment. Prescription drugs that are not affordable to many. Millions of illegal immigrants. And, rising costs for food, goods, and services.
Many citizens are fed up with what is happening to our country. For the most part the actions of our 100 Senators and 435 Congressman are unconscionable. But, what can an individual do to correct the situation? You can’t take on the government. You can’t take on the political parties.
What can an individual do? This question has been pondered long and hard. We need to “flush” the deadwood out of Congress and replace them with people wanting to do the work of the people. That’s what our founding fathers expected them to do.
There is a way we can “flush” Congress. You don’t have to join anything. You don’t have to do anything illegal. You don’t have to contribute any money. You don’t even have to tell anyone what you are doing. But, you must be a registered voter.
This is how it works. When you go to the polls vote for anyone you want in your state that is running for Congress EXCEPT THE INCUMBENT. The Democrats will vote for their candidate. Republicans will vote their candidate. It does not matter which party the incumbent is from. By concerned citizens voting for a non-incumbent along with the votes from that candidate’s party there will be enough votes to “flush” the incumbent out of office. Sure it will get rid of the good ole boys from your state. But let’s face facts, the good ole boys haven’t been getting the job done!
A lot of them can be flushed in the upcoming election. And, even more in following elections. It won’t take long before elected representatives will start realizing that they better start doing the work of the people or they’re history! Once we get our representatives’ attention and they start working for the people we can stop flushing.
If you think this is a lot of hog wash then do nothing. If you are a concerned citizen that really wants to see change in our country copy and paste this message and forward it to as many people as possible. The rest can be accomplish in the voting booth.
Lets start Flushing ….
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