News Alert: Obama "burns" $535 Million

"Newly released documents show that a Silicon Valley investor and senior administration officials warned the White House against having President Obama visit the solar company Solyndra in May 2010 because of its mounting financial problems, saying he might be embarrassed later. 

Obama’s Energy Department had provided Solyndra with a $535 million government-backed loan and wanted to highlight the investment to show taxpayers how their stimulus dollars had been put to work. Top administration officials concluded that while a visit posed political risk, it was appropriate. Obama ultimately appeared at the factory and praised the company, which collapsed in late August and is now under federal investigation."

Posted on Washington Post earlier this afternoon, this article outlines one of many errors our current president has committed.  $535 million dollars wasted on an alternative energy company now under federal investigation.  Jobs creation and change is not what the current president has accomplished.

It is time for the citizens of our country to make a statement.  If you aren't registered to vote, get registered. Find out where your voting location is and make every effort to remove the current president from his office and make way for a real leader, not a rock star.

Have a wonderful day.

Inauguration Day: President Obama Take Office

Four year ago today, Will, Warren and I attended President George W. Bush's second inauguration. Today marks the end of Bush’s eight years and the beginning of President Barack Obama term in office. We had talked about attending this year, but current circumstances forced our decision to not attend.

Insert Title Here was not around in January 2005, so here are a few highlights from the inauguration:

• The Metro (train) was packed like a can of sardines.

• It was really cold, so we had huge coats on and thermal underwear (nice and warm!).

• Security was tight and the lines were long.

• We were so far from the capitol and video screens; we basically heard the inauguration instead of saw.

• Our feet were frozen. There was a “light dusting” which equaled 3 inches of snow the day before, we got to stand on that…BRRRRR!

• The parade was awesome, but the only glimpse of any politician we got to see was Dick Cheney’s hand waving as he rolled up the window.

• Let’s not forget all the protestors!

I am disappointed we won’t be able to attend today’s ceremony (I just hope I get to see some of it on TV). I have not completely bought into this new administartion, but no matter what it is a very historic day for our country. I pray that our new President and his family make the move to the White House as easily as possible and he looks to God for guidence in the many decisions he will be faced with. God Bless.