The Question is . . .
What do you think of the proposal to give control of our ports to a Saudi company?
Vito & Rosemary Tango, Neptune City
He stinks. No way. Its ridiculous.
He didnt ask. He just did it on his own – to protect his oil rights.
Were anti-Bush. Were totally against it.
Even the Republicans are against it.
Selina Acevedo, Bradley Beach
Totally against it. 150%. Its all about money. Anti-Bush, for sure. A friend of mine voted for him and he regrets it now.
Joan Waill, Neptune City
I dont like the idea. I think theres going to be a war in the future. I see something bad coming.
So keeping the ports would be in our best interests.
We dont need anymore war.
A.J. Earley, Ocean Grove
I dont think its a good idea. I think it should be run by the US.
They say the Coast Guard is going to pretty much run it anyway, so why sell it. Its pretty much asking for it.
Keith Overton & Jillian Overton, Asbury Park
We say no. Keep the ports United States owned.
Possibly jobs will be lost. Were going through a depression now, whether people realize it or not.
We need to keep it all here.
Bob Peters, Coffees & Teas of Yesteryear
I think that the contract should be given to an American company and we should save Americas economy thats being destroyed by Iraq – the civil war in Iraq.
Id also like to know what Bush and Cheney are getting out of it – personally and financially.
Whats the real deal.
Fran Orefice w/Gina, Avon
I really am very against it.
We need to take care of our own security.
It opens up us to a lot of trouble we dont need.
Bill Manna w/Kaitlynn, Lake Como
I think its a bad idea. Not a good idea at all.
Why would we sell the ports.
It doesnt make any sense to me.
Tom DeSeno, Wanamassa & Bob Stevens, Asbury Park
We both supported Bush – all the way, Were disappointed on two issues.
One – the borders and immigration. He hasnt addressed the issue – like it should be addressed.
But the ports – shocking, really shocking.
We havent a clue as to where hes coming from.
Whos advising him on this? We wonder.
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November 22nd, 2007 at 11:07 am
While this blog talks about patriotism, and I’m a Vietnam vet having been in combat. Thought you’d like some news from Steve a friend of mine about Red Fridays. You’ll soon be hearing about it:
Will you give this to my Daddy?
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support ‘Red Fridays.’
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me I’m not alone. I’m not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said ‘hi.’
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier, who didn’t look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter’s name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, ‘I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.’ He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying ‘your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is
coming home very soon.’
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldi er stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it’s good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ——- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the ‘sile nt majority’. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday
and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every redblooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.By word of mouth, press, TV —let’s make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once ‘silent’ majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked ‘What can we do to make things better for you?’ is…We need your support and your prayers.
Let’s get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE —THEN SEND THIS ON.
IF YOU COULD CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON —- IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED——SO WEAR RED!—- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.
HAVE A GREAT DAY