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Silent Sunday #10
Nebraska
Silent Sunday #8
No More Politics as Usual, Nebraska Breaks the Career Politician Mold
I do get really tired of politics and career politicians, so it was refreshing to see a “common” layperson, Deb Fischer, run away with an election or race that is dominated by traditional ingrained politicians who have a long standing reputations and attitudes of “I’m unbeatable.”
Deb Fischer, a republican, ran for the Nebraska Senate 2012 race, taking the long time spot of Democrat Senator Ben Nelson. She was a surprise winner of the Nebraska May primary beating out favorite Jon Bruning and Jon Stenburg, both who have long standing reputations in the state. Not only were her two contenders the favorite, they out spent her by a considerable amount.
So why did she win, and why was she ahead in the polls I think it’s for the reason that she is NOT a career politician and she campaigns the old fashioned way, hand shaking and meeting people where ever they gather. In just two events I attended during the summer of 2012, the Syracuse Germanfest and the Cass County Fair Parade she was there. Democrat Bob Kerry was no where to be seen.
Bob Kerry played the dirty mudslinging politics because he couldn’t run on his record, nor service to Nebraska. So he maligned Deb Fischers rancher family and the grazing rights her husbands family has held since 1959.
The Omaha World Herald contrasted the campaign styles of Fischer and Kerry, but I think it gets down to this simple fact. Deb Fischer is a real person, she is tired of politics as usual, and as she has done in Nebraska, she will reach across party lines and isn’t afraid of anyone. She’s spent her life in Nebraska and serving the people of Nebraska to make a state with a balanced budget and low unemployment.
Bob Kerry, where has he been the past 15 years? Living in Greenwich Village New York, looking out for New York citizens, not the Midwest Nebraskans. Most people here don’t want him back.
So impressed is the national political scene at her upward swing she was invited, and spoke at the Republican National Convention
Becoming a U.S. Senator has never been an ambition of mine. But over the last four years, I’ve become dismayed with the record spending, the record debt, and the record unemployment.
The Obama administration has been out of touch with the American people, and they’ve driven our country towards the edge of a fiscal cliff.
So in November I voted for the person who really cares about our state and not a career politician who, I think, had a back room conversation with the Democratic committee on getting an “easy” candidate into office again. This tactic obviously failed and failed big time.
This race reminds me of the 2016 Presidential race in the tone and frustration the American public feels about career politicians. That is the reason why Donald Trump and Ben Carson are leading in the polls.
One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America’s Future
Why We Need Donald Trump for President
People are tired of politics and politicians as usual. Let’s get a “real” person in the White House, someone who has succeeded in business or in life and knows what it’s like to risk their life savings on a dream.
I like the idea of Trump, a no nonsense tell it like it is and not afraid to take action and call someone out, especially the media. I also like Dr. Ben Carson who grew up from nothing, fought his way to the top and is soft spoken, but carries a big stick in the form of ideas. Let’s take back Washington DC and clear out the corrupt politicians and let the junior senators like Deb Fisher and Ben Sasse, along with the newly elected congressmen actually get some work done.
No More Politics as Usual
Minding Politics
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Where Were You, Remember 9/11
Where were you at 8:45 am ET, September 11, 2011?
Were you going to work, in school, or having breakfast on that fateful day?
As we as a country and a world remember 9/11 let’s not ever forget what happened. Many years have gone by since then, but I can’t help but get a chill and tear up as I remember that day.
No, I wasn’t at the Twin Towers, I didn’t live in New York, or know anyone at the Pentagon. I didn’t know anyone that died. But, to me, a Mother with three small children it was a pivotal turning point in realizing the world would not be the same.
9-11: A TRIBUTE
The Stories They Tell: Artifacts from the National September 11 Memorial Museum
I’m sure it was the same feeling my parents had when they first heard of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The world and their lives were never the same.
Remembering 9-11
For me, it was a morning like every other. I was getting ready for work and paused to get on the computer and check my email. In the background, the TV was tuned to Good Morning America. I glanced at the TV just in time to catch breaking news right after the first plane hit. My heart stopped when I watched the second plane live and I felt as though I couldn’t breathe.
I went to work at Oxbow Pet Products and we huddled around a small TV we brought into the office. The phones were silent. No calls were coming in, no orders being placed. Nothing mattered. No one wanted to go home, we cried silently at what this meant as the towers fell.
Planes were grounded, and then news of the Pentagon. What was next? After lunch, we shut off the phones, closed the doors early and went home to hug our families.
Past Tense, Forever Present: Remembering 9/11Remembering 9:11 in Bible Verses
No, I will not forget that day.
Remember 9/11 Tributes & Memorials
Every year since that day I take time to pause, say a prayer, and honor those that lost their lives that day. There are many 911 memorials across the country and I’m sure there are some in your local area.
At the Strategic Air Museum in Ashland Nebraska, they place 3000 flags as a memorial on the lawn. On each flag is the name of each person who died that day. As the sunlight streamed in from the east, I couldn’t help but think of that day and where I was, when the World Stopped Turning.
I’m from Connecticut and had been to the World Trade Center and gone up in the Towers. Since then I’ve visited the site in 2002, 2004, 2010, and 2011. They say time heals all wounds. But the scars remain. Let’s never forget
Let’s never forget some never made it to work that day. Some never made it home. Let’s never forget those who died, those who lost family and friends, and all the countless fireman, police officers and volunteers who gave of unselfishly gave of themselves.
“Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
Lyrics by Alan Jackson
Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin’ against that blue sky?Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don’t know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?Did you burst out with pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin’ what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?[Chorus:]I’m just a singer of simple songs
I’m not a real political man
I watch CNN but I’m not sure I can tell
You the difference in Iraq and IranBut I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is loveWhere were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty ’cause you’re a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?Did you turn off that violent old movie you’re watchin’
And turn on “I Love Lucy” reruns?Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?[Chorus x2]And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.
Where were you when the world stopped turning
on that September day?
So where were you on that day? What do you not want to forget? Leave a message at the bottom, a comment where you were and what the day means to you.
Silent Sunday #7
