Great Satan, Inc.

My new hero is a woman named Janet Contreras from our home state of Arizona. She wrote a brilliant letter to Glenn Beck, and I was just informed that he read it on the air today during the “Glenn Beck” Show on FOX.

I read the letter and I am moved. It’s almost exactly what I have been thinking and saying about the state of our Nation, how Democrats and Republicans don’t represent the people any longer, and how we, the people, will be coming for those who don’t care to represent us or the Constitution.

Here is the letter in full – The Glenn Beck Letter by Janet Contreras

IMHO, this letter is going to be BIG, and will serve as the rallying cry for those of us who are fed up with being overtaxed, overworked, and under-listened to.

Republican, Democrat or Libertarian – your party affiliation, or lack of, does not matter.  You need to read this if you feel that you are no longer being represented.

In case you’re not sold yet, here’s one of my favorite paragraphs and one of the best statements:

From my perspective, it seems that all of you have gone insane. I also know that I am far from alone in these feelings. Do you honestly feel that your current pursuits have merit to patriotic Americans? We want it to stop. We want to put the brakes on everything that is being rushed by us and forced upon us. We want our voice back. You have forced us to put our lives on hold to straighten out the mess that you are making. We will have to give up our vacations, our time spent with our children, any relaxation time we may have had and money we cannot afford to spend on you to bring our concerns to Washington. Our president often knows all the right buzzword is unsustainable. Well, no kidding. How many tens of thousands of dollars did the focus group cost to come up with that word? We don’t want your overpriced words. Stop treating us like we’re morons.

We didn’t ask for this fight. But the gloves are coming off. We do not come in violence, but we are angry. You will represent us or you will be replaced with someone who will. There are candidates among us when he will rise like a Phoenix from the ashes that you have made of our constitution.

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President Obama landed in Saudia Arabia yesterday to kick off his Rock the Casbah Middle East Tour 2009. His first show of the tour happened at Saudi King Abdullah’s ranch in al-Janadriya, just outside Riyadh. King Abdullah, in an act of stately hospitality and generousity, gave President Obama the ultimate bling, the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit. During the presentation, you could hear the distant wailing of a mad Brit Prime Minister trying to get a US coded DVD to play at 10 Downing Street.

Obama Gets His Bling - Image courtesy of AFP, I owe you escargot next time I see you.

President Obama and King Abdullah - Image courtesy of AFP, thanks guys!

The whole scene reminded me of a music skit from the Comedy Central show, Mind of Mencia. Something about rich Arabs and heavy gold rope chains rang a bell. How about that! The video just happens to be right here. Don’t watch it if you are easily offended, hate rap music spoofs, hate cultural insensitivity, don’t like midgets, or are a member of Greenpeace.

Who says we impose our values on other countries?

In a demonstration of Republican party responsiveness to Meghan McCain‘s expert political advice, even before she became a Republican, former President George Bush got his bling on in Riyadh back in 2008.

President Bush gets his bling on - Photo courtesy of AP

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Sally Johnson-Huddleston’s Memorial service took place on Sunday, May 31st, in Chandler, Arizona. A local news station noted that hundreds of people attended to celebrate her life and to pay their final respects.  Her obituary can be found here.

Auston Blanks’ memorial service was held Friday, May 29th in Phoenix, Arizona.  His obituary can be found here.

Assistance fund for Sally Johnson-Huddleston’s daughter: To contribute to the Vanessa Fenstermacher Assistance Fund, make donations at any Bank of America branch throughout the Phoenix Metro area. For additional information, call (480) 730-3444.

We would like to offer our most sincere and deepest condolences to the families and friends of Sally and Auston.

Rest in Peace, Sally and Auston.  You will be missed.

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