Author Archives: Just Jill

Powell: We are the Great Protector

Posted on 12/10/2008 by Just Jill

Be Heard: An MTV Global Discussion With Colin Powell Secretary Colin L. Powell Washington, DC February 14, 2002 [one portion of interview] QUESTION: I’m wondering, when I talk to my friends about the U.S., we think about how do you … Continue reading →

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Ronald Reagan’s Landslide Election

Posted on 12/08/2008 by Just Jill

Example of a landslide election… and it wasn’t in 2008. President Ronald Reagan gives a thumbs-up to supporters at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles as he celebrates his re-election, Nov. 6, 1984, with first lady Nancy Reagan at … Continue reading →

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Democracy, Guns and Trees… oh my!

Posted on 12/07/2008 by Just Jill

I encourage everyone to watch the videos produced by Zo… he’s very knowledgeable as well as imaginative. How many people think America is a Democracy? It’s amazing to me but not surprising. I didn’t graduate from High School knowing much … Continue reading →

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Will Journalists ever recover from the 2008 election?

Posted on 12/05/2008 by Just Jill

Terrorism takes an ugly face and makes it uglier. Masks can’t hide the hideous nature of any man, woman or group of people who find sick pleasure in terrorising others for their own gain. This year’s election has brought to … Continue reading →

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Tolerance – Live and Let Live

Posted on 11/23/2008 by Just Jill

Do you remember the saying “live and let live”? It was a great motto of the 70’s and for everyone who embraced their right to just float around, doing or not doing anything they wanted with anyone they wanted… all … Continue reading →

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Monopoly VS. Real Life

Posted on 11/21/2008 by Just Jill

I was playing Monopoly with the family the other night and noticed a parallel to the real world. Not the usual “buy property, get rich” parallel… that ideal doesn’t seem to be as prominent from what the media is telling … Continue reading →

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The Price of Gas Where I Live

Posted on 11/21/2008 by Just Jill

… and what was the price of gas where I live today? This is an ongoing research project that I will add to as I find more information. 11/20/2008 ~gas where I live @ $1.97 today~ 11/18/2008 ~gas where I … Continue reading →

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Clinton: America’s Sins Caused 9/11

Posted on 11/19/2008 by Just Jill

Something I found by accident while visiting the Al Gore’s Internet. Basically I was searching for “what caused 911” and came up with several articles blaming George Bush… and even one blaming Ronald Reagan. Seems people want to internalize the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Joke About the Twin Towers, Shall We?

Posted on 11/16/2008 by Just Jill

Take a minute to view the photo in the link below and tell me how much it makes you laugh. Go ahead… check it out. Tasteless Halloween Costumes of 2008 (broken link) You laughed, didn’t you… and I do mean … Continue reading →

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Quick Items of Interest {5, to be exact}

Posted on 11/10/2008 by Just Jill

So much is going on… and so much of it just makes the stress on my neck visible from miles away. So… I’m going to have a little “Quick Items of Interest” section for those times when I just can’t … Continue reading →

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Obama: Insulting Nancy Reagan while his advisers make excuses

Posted on 11/10/2008 by Just Jill

“The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but … I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. … Continue reading →

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Voter Intimidation a the Polls 2008

Posted on 11/06/2008 by Just Jill

Intimidation for any reason should not be allowed at the polling locations. It doesn’t matter if these men were there to stop Obama supporters or McCain supporters… this isn’t a police state and citizens don’t get to stand in front … Continue reading →

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Last minute thoughts before Election Day…

Posted on 11/04/2008 by Just Jill

Leaky faucet analogy: When a faucet slowly drips, the leak doesn’t seem like much until you suddenly realize you’re drowning in a pool of drips… … I’m sure there’s significant meaning in regards to this year’s election. ~~~ To the … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Elections

Posted on 11/04/2008 by Just Jill

This poem was emailed to me from someone at work today. ‘Twas the night before elections And all through the town Tempers were flaring Emotions all up and down! I, in my bathrobe With a cat in my lap Had … Continue reading →

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Obama and his Elite Followers

Posted on 11/02/2008 by Just Jill

Here we go… let us make regulations so tough that if a person wants to open their own business, the government will force them into bankruptcy. Gee… wonder how that will help the economy or those who desperately need employment. … Continue reading →

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