India Wireless Growth

The paradigm has changed.  Wireless has supplanted land lines.  India having growth of over 40%. 

More on Haleigh

Updates and an excellent moral analysis. This story is heart breaking.

Celebrating Haleigh's Life

What other can you say to this but…

Amen.

Now they are confiscating churches

This story will make you angry.  So sit down before you read.  Here is a snip-it.

"Since the Supreme Court’s controversial Kelo decision last summer, eminent domain has entered a new frontier. It’s not just grandma’s house we have to worry about. Now it’s God’s house, too."

Sell-outs

Here is an excellent and lengthy discussion why we must hold the NY Times to account for the NSA leaks.

A 1st LT responds to Hillary's plea for armor

What would you expect from a political opportunist like a Clinton. The facts eventually get out. But, she has already made her hit piece, er statement, and moved on. Think the MSM will correct the record?

The plot against America that the MSM is hiding from us

I am at a loss to understand why the press would not disclose this plot uncovered and foiled by Italian authorities.  The only explanation I can discern is that the MSM has a single minded agenda to take Bush down as discussed here.  These journalists are despicable people.  Read further below in the same article and see what the President has to say about the tone of debate.

Myth busting the President lied meme

Cheney re-iterates that there were in fact linkages between Iraq and terror groups.  Imagine that!

What do you do with a guy who reveals national secrets?

This guy Tice sure has an over-inflated opinion of himself.  Read the fisk of the ABC interview by Blackfive.  I especially like some of the punishment meme in the comment section.

Biden's Baloney

This windbag just can’t figure out when to shut-up.  What is the old wise tale?  It is better to sit down and the world think you a fool, then to stand-up and remove all doubt.  What a blow hard!

Bush Economy

Sounds pretty good to me…

A White House press release:

Economic Growth Continues – Unemployment Falls Below 5 Percent

Today, The Unemployment Rate Fell Below 5 Percent. The unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent – lower than the average of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. 108,000 jobs were created in December, and revisions to previous months added 71,000 jobs. The economy has created more than 400,000 jobs over the last two months, over 2 million jobs over the past 12 months, and over 4.6 million since May 2003.

• Economic Growth Is Steady And Strong. For 10 consecutive quarters, GDP growth has exceeded 3 percent.

The Economy Is Strong And Continues To Grow

• GDP Growth Is Strong. The economy grew at 4.1 percent in the third quarter, the 10th consecutive quarter in which GDP grew at a rate above 3 percent. The composite index of leading indicators increased 0.5 percent in November and has risen 1.7 percent over the past 6 months, indicating continued economic growth.
• Consumers Are Confident. The Conference Board index of consumer confidence surpassed expectations and rose to 103.6 in December as consumers felt the benefits of falling gas prices and continued job growth. Additionally, both the University of Michigan sentiment index and Rasmussen consumer index reflected strong consumer confidence.
• Incomes Are Rising. Over the past 12 months, real disposable personal incomes were up 1.5 percent. Since 2001, real after-tax income per person has risen 7 percent. Household net worth is at $51.1 trillion – an all-time high.
• Manufacturing Continues To Expand. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM), a private research group, reports manufacturing activity grew for the 31st consecutive month in December. The ISM's manufacturing index reading of 54.2 indicates continued sector expansion. According to the Federal Reserve, total industrial production rose by 0.7 percent in November and manufacturing industrial production is up 3.9 percent over the past 12 months
• Durable Goods Orders Surged In November. New orders for durable goods increased 4.4 percent in November, far surpassing expectations of 1.2 percent growth. Over the past 12 months, orders have increased 12.1 percent.
• Productivity Growth Is Strong. After posting strong initial numbers of 4.1 percent, productivity was revised up 0.6 percentage point to 4.7 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter. Productivity has grown at a 3.4 percent annual rate since the end of 2000.
• Construction Spending Is At An All-Time High. Construction spending rose 0.2 percent in November to a record high of $1.146 trillion at an annual rate and has risen 7.8 percent over the past 12 months. According to the Commerce Department, housing starts rose to 2.123 million units at an annual rate – nearing a 20-year high. More Americans now own their homes than at any time in the Nation's history, and minority home ownership is at a record high.
• Inflation Remains In Check. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.6 percent in November – more than market expectations – reflecting a decline in energy prices. Core CPI has increased a moderate 2.1 percent over the past year, indicating that core inflation remains contained.

Christmas Holiday in Alabama

We always have a good time seeing family at Christmas time. It seems that part of the joy of the season is seeing all the family together.





As you can see by this pic, there was a pile of us there.











We played games.













We celebrated birthdays too.













Momma, I didn't know cake was this good!














Nana played the piano while brother John sang.













And, we wore Papa out.