Poor Taste Ad Campaigne

I can't believe no one else has complained about this;

This morning my wife watched, and I heard a commercial sponsored by right wing conservatives, designed to sway opinion away from current fiscal policies. We both feel compelled to express our dismay at the way the ad was presented. Regardless of where a person stands politically, left, right, or somewhere in between, it was presented in extremely poor taste.
They chose to use children to convey the message. They used a group of children reciting what sounded like the “Pledge of Allegiance” only in very negative terms. While reciting the message, the children had their hands held over their hearts.
We find it appalling that people who claim to be conservative would use such over the top liberal verbiage, especially in the fact that they used children to defile the Pledge of Allegiance.
In the 1930’s, an evil faction in Europe used the same tactic. He created Nazi youth camps, where children were brain washed to believe in a wicked and racist doctrine. We by no means intend to infer that these people are Nazis, but I could not help but picture these children using the Zeig Heil salute instead of holding their hands over their hearts. My wife and I both believe in our right to free speech, but we both feel that the people responsible for this ad campaign would better served if they publicly apologized and removed it.
I sent copies to msnbc.com, our local nbc affiliate, both of our senators, and our congressman.
I still can't understand why I haven't heard a word about this from anyone.

Time For School

The boys are six months old now and it's time for school. I don't speak "Dog" but they listen anyway. I think the trick is going to be teaching them to behave without giving them treats. I know they try hard, but I'm also quite sure they have Attention Deficit Disorder.

New Great Grand Daughter

Kaiya Faye,
Born at 4:30 A.M, July 18th, 2010, 6 pounds 2 ounces, to Michael and Brittany. No complications and a very smooth delivery. What a blessing it is to hold and behold a brand new life. The miracles of God never cease to amaze me.

The Garden Is In

Spent all day today tilling,fertilizing, prepping and planting the garden. After a full day, and I only fell once, all is ready to go (read grow.) I'll have to wait about 2-3 weeks and do some thinning. Then just wait and look forward with anticipation to some greens and beans. I planted Sweet Pickle Peppers, Zucchini, Pole Beans, Sweet Meat Winter Squash, Swiss Chard and Sugar Snow Peas. Linda planted Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Herbs. Only one item left, Acorn Squash if I can find them. I'm really glad it's done.

Dinner Guests

I went fishing Saturday and managed only to bring 2 fish to dinner. These boys were more than just a little interested. Looks like I'll have to re-design and repair the screen door today.

The Boys

I suppose yesterday's non productive fishing day made me really want to bring something home. So, Linda and I went to every animal shelter in the Spokane area and we found these two guys. They are 9 week old Australian Shepherd/Terrier cross litter mates. The all black one is named Oliver, and the black and white is Dexter. Neither dog is housebroken, but they are a bundle of energy and bring us both much laughter.

Marshall Lake Fishing Trip

Well, it's May Day and Sean and I decided to go fishing at Marshall Lake. We planned on leaving home at about 7:00 A.M. and we left right on schedule. It was sprinkling when we left, but the weather promised to clear within an hour or two. We headed out, optimistic that today was going to be THE day to go fishing. When we arrived at the lake, we were greeted by quarter sized snow flakes. We could barely see across the lake. The snow wasn't sticking but it was too heavy to even consider launching the boat. With fading optimism, we retreated to the comfort of home. Shore lunch was on the kitchen counter.