Harry Truman, from Missouri, was a different kind of President.
Historians have written the only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri . On top of that, his wife inherited the house from her Mother.
When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess Truman drove home to Missouri by themselves. There were no Secret Service following them.
When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, 'You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale.'
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, 'I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise.'
He never owned his own home and as president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.
Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, 'My choices early in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any
difference.'
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Words Fail Me...
Wow! There is nothing you can say to people this dumb….Just don’t lose brain cells trying to grasp their logic. You Can’t!
Someone needs to visit a slaughter house! Can you say, "Instant vegetarian"?
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Main ingredient of WD-40
Just a disclaimer: I am not endorsing these uses, but they sound cool.
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of
WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew? I had a neighbor who
had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that
someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for
some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.
He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing
until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and
told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint
beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm
impressed!
WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40' The product began from a search for
a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40
was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical
Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water
displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation,
thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas
missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that
would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.
It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.
If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever
been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots (Soon everyone at work is going to smell like WD-40)
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. (Like waxing the car)
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those
nasty tar and scuffmarks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and
you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. (Hehehe)
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding mowers.
22. Rids kids' (WOW) rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises (Oh...).
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
vinyl bumpers. (It will ruin the long-term lasting effect of it though.)
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans. (But not hand fans)
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy
handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. (So does using them.)
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). (It's not the most pleasant)
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis
pain.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills
and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will
be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the
chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.
Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing
is not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops
the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots
with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it displaces the
moisture and allows the car to run smoothly.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
(I don't know if I believe that or not. That's a lot of fish oil to collect.)
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of
WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew? I had a neighbor who
had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that
someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for
some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.
He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing
until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and
told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint
beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm
impressed!
WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40' The product began from a search for
a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40
was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical
Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water
displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation,
thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas
missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that
would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.
It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.
If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever
been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some other uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots (Soon everyone at work is going to smell like WD-40)
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. (Like waxing the car)
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those
nasty tar and scuffmarks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and
you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. (Hehehe)
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding mowers.
22. Rids kids' (WOW) rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises (Oh...).
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
vinyl bumpers. (It will ruin the long-term lasting effect of it though.)
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans. (But not hand fans)
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy
handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. (So does using them.)
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). (It's not the most pleasant)
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis
pain.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills
and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of
Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will
be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the
chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.
Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing
is not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops
the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots
with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it displaces the
moisture and allows the car to run smoothly.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
(I don't know if I believe that or not. That's a lot of fish oil to collect.)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Day Jokes
Q: What is left out on the lawn all summer and is Irish?
A: Paddy O’Furniture
Q: What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A: A sham rock
Q: Why do frogs like St. Patrick’s Day?
A: Because they’re always wearing green
Q: When is an Irish Potato not an Irish Potato?
A. When it’s a French fry!
Q: What does it mean when you find a horseshoe?
A: Some poor horse is going barefoot
Q: Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
A: He couldn’t afford plane fare
Q: What do you call a diseased Irish criminal?
A: A leper con
Q: Why would you never iron a four-leaf clover?
A: Because you shouldn’t press your luck!
Q: Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun?
A: Because they’re always a little short
Q: What would you get if you crossed Christmas with St. Patrick’s Day?
A: St. O’Claus
Monday, March 16, 2009
BEST LAWYER STORY OF THE YEAR, DECADE, AND POSSIBLY THE CENTURY
This took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost 'in a series of small fires.'
The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer sued and WON!
(Stay with me.)
Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company, in which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable 'fire' and was obligated to pay the claim.
Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that perished in the 'fires'.
NOW FOR THE BEST PART...
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!! With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine.
ONLY IN AMERICA....
NO WONDER THE REST OF THE WORLD THINKS WE'RE NUTS...
The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyer sued and WON!
(Stay with me.)
Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company, in which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable 'fire' and was obligated to pay the claim.
Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that perished in the 'fires'.
NOW FOR THE BEST PART...
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!! With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine.
ONLY IN AMERICA....
NO WONDER THE REST OF THE WORLD THINKS WE'RE NUTS...
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Bathtub Test
During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director, How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?"
"Well," said the Director, "We fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon,a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."
"Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"
*ARE YOU GOING TO PASS THIS ON, OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?*
"Well," said the Director, "We fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon,a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."
"Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"
*ARE YOU GOING TO PASS THIS ON, OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?*
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