Jack-O-Lantern Breakfast and the Audacity of Washington, D.C.
71MaMa, DaDa.....
Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Thursday, October 8, 2009. This morning's breakfast selection is perfect for kids and adults. Please join me and get in touch with your inner child. You will need 6 mini pumpkins, 4 large beaten eggs, 1 cup reduced fat milk, 12 ounces of pumpkin filling, 1/2 cup honey, 3 tablespoons molasses, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of allspice, a pinch of ginger and 5 little kids or five people who didn't vote for Obama.
Cut off the top of each pumpkin and scoop out pulp and seeds. You don't need the pulp for this recipe, but set it aside. We might have a food fight later and it makes good ammo. In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Fill each baby pumpkin with batter, almost to the top. Place pumpkins in a large baking dish, but make sure they are not touching. Bake for about 40 minutes. Check for doneness, with a toothpick. If it comes out dry, it's cooked. Let sit for 15 minutes, put lids back on and serve. Gather round the breakfast table boys and girls because I feel a letter coming on.....
To whom it may concern: (President Obama, Robert Giibbs, Congress, to name just a few)
I have finally figured out the driving force behind so many of your collective and singular actions. You believe that we, the people, are an idiotic bunch of easily deceived babies, who you can pacify with a few tricks and toys you toss our way. For example, Mr. President when you spend more time appearing on late night talk shows than with the General you hand picked to run the war, I believe you think that we, the children, will think you are so cool. Wow, what a sense of humor our President has. Wow, what an upfront regular Joe, so likable. Clearly, you think that stunts like this will make you popular. I mean it always worked in high school, right Barry? Let me offer you a heads up and some insight into our minds. We are not amused. We are not enchanted. We are not fooled. You belong in Washington, working out the myriad problems facing our nation. You need to make a decision about this war. The brave men and women serving our country deserve better than what you are giving. You are playing politics and people are dying. We are smarter than you think and we are angry.
Mr. President, hosting that medical charade in the Rose Garden at the White House was fit for a junior high skit perhaps, but not for a nation waiting for solutions. What contempt you must have for us. Rounding up a group of doctors dressed in costume( lab coats) and surrounding you in adoration, gives new meaning to the word "transparency". It is my understanding that you provided lab coats to doctors who had the poor taste to show up in suits. Did you think that we, the ignorant crowd, would conclude, after watching this display, that all doctors support ObamaCare? We weren't fooled. We weren't amused. We weren't impressed, but we were angry and insulted.
Mr. Gibbs, when you were asked at a recent press briefing about safe school czar, Kevin Jennings, did you think it appropriate to laugh and smirk? Did you think that the vast unwashed electorate would be amused by your brushing off the reporter? Perhaps, you thought that we, the people, wouldn't know anything about Jennings and his checkered past? Well, as usual, you underestimated the electorate. We know who he is and we are not happy. In fact, we are outraged that he hasn't been kicked out on his perverted behind. How dare the administration force this man upon our children? You must believe that we are just too stupid to notice or object. Wipe the smile off your face, Mr. Gibbs, we are on to you.
One last thing I would like to address. Whose bright idea was it to change the names of certain words commonly bantered around these days. For example, instead of the dreaded word "stimulus" you and the rest of the administration have switched to the expression "safety net". I swear I don't know whether to laugh or cry. How insulting. How ludicrous. I suppose you all thought that if you stop mentioning the stimulus and instead call it a safety net, we, the people, would forget the fact that the stimulus isn't working. Nice try, but no cigar. One other change you made is really clever. No longer will the administration being using the word "sanctions". Instead the new catch phrase is "pressure track". Was this move for Iran's benefit? Perhaps, you wanted to take the heat off the President. He can't impose "sanctions' because the word doesn't exist. A heads up to all of you in Washington, we are on to you and we are disgusted with your behavior.
It is clear that all of you perceive us as gullible, easily manipulated idiots who are unimportant in the grand scheme of things. We are very troubled by your emerging view of the the new America. The world you are dragging us to is unfamiliar, un-American and intolerable.
There is one thing I am quite sure of. We will not go quietly into the night...POP...
Excelent. It is difficult to pick out from these rogues who should get thrown under the bus first. Obumma?, Pelosi? Reid? Rangle? Frank? Dodd? Gibbs? I think I would get rid of Gibbs first as he is such an obnoxious jerk. Then, maybe Obumma. I would really love to see the bus hit Pelosi. Can you imagine all the botox that would be squished out of her? Any way, throw Baucus under the bus also. I keep reading and hearing that a vast majority of Americans are happy with their health care, yet these idiots could care less. They are going to screw up health care for millions just to help about 35 Americans and millions of illegals. I still maintain that the idiots in Congress think an illegal is a sick bird). Hear we are in October and, although many of us knew Obumma was a bum, it is like the Demorats in Congress came out from under rocks to try to destroy the country. Well, I ranted enough. BARTENDER....
Thanks Robert...
I know, excellent has 2 ls.
Dear taxlarry or should I say typolarry?
Ranting is good for the mind and soul. Your comments are right on and amusing (illegals..sick birds) Enjoy the day. Come for breakfast tomorrow, it's Fairy Tale Friday.
Pop,
I need some health care. I am sure my blood pressure is spiking. Maybe I should consult one of the white coats in Obama's rose garden. If any idiot Googles "doctors for Obama" it is readily transparent that these docs were part of the presidential campaign and fully sponsered by George Soros.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/group/Doc
One cyanide capsule please, I'll wash it down with a bloody Mary.
Dear taxlarry aka typolarry,
I was just trying to be helpful! Otay?
Good morning Tom,
You are right. Personally, they looked just like the people behind the meat counter at Foodtown. Have a great day.
Pop
Great analogy; using the scooped out pumpkins! The administration sees the ignorant populace as empty headed boobs ready to have their skulls filled with whatever concoction they spin up each day!
Also, right on target with their Play On Words Game; if the general population reacts negatively to an idea or proposal, just change its name. They think we’re too stupid to recognize it as the same bad idea. Stimulus Bill by any other name smells just as bad!
Dear POP.
Extremely well written post this morning... Jon Stewart was once my sole source for news, but now I think I have found a new one in you. While I am carrying 22 pound baby with one hand, scrubbing my toilet with my left foot and mixing a very strong cocktail with vodka in it with my right one (is it too early?), these thoughts come to mind... I recall my mother telling me when I was feeling particularly insecure about something I had to do that I should just "fake it" until I feel it. For example, when I had to argue a motion in front of a judge and I was very nervous to do so, my mother advised me to fake confidence to help me get through and then suddenly my nervousness would give way to true confidence. I am getting the feeling that is what is going on here...only we are stuck in the "fakin it" mode.
By the way, last year I bought my son a doctor's white coat for halloween. I think that makes him a doctor in this adminstration. I am kvelling! I Jewish Doctor, my son is, and he is not yet 5!
Dear Patriot,
I love the way you see things. You always provide a fresh perspective. Come for breakfast tomorrow and have a terrific day.
Welcome back Whippersnapper,
Thanks for the compliment. I'd love to be your source for the news. You are amazingly talented with your feet, I can't get over it. How is the 22 pound bundle of joy? I am starting to feel that I know this baby. By the way, it's never too early for Vodka, think Bloody Mary! Moving on..Your mother sounds like she has a lot on the ball. She gave you some useful advice. The administration isn't faking the fact that they think the electorate is a bunch of uninformed idiots.
I think you're right. Your son is perfectly qualified to belong to Obama's medical entourage. He's got the coat. You must be so proud, a doctor, every mother's dream. Come for breakfast anytime. I really enjoy your company.
Pop,
Another well conceived Thursday missive,
in recognizing our needs are easily dismissive.
We’re only the people, and they are the “leaders”
Pop your probably on the radar for what your telling your readers.
Then again so am I,
For God knows how I try.
For like you I shout,
Against their idiocy beyond doubt
The present Charade
Is countered by our tirade
As we take back our Republic
From those diabolic.
Great Letter Pop,
Dear readytoescape,
Bravo, bravo, bravo..I love it and thank you. Have a great day and come for breakfast tomorrow.
POP, 22 pound baby is a peach. You know, you gotta give 'em props for the creative use of the english language... this new vocabulary takes the edge off the big bad words...since we are all nothing more than empty headed bobble heads, it is better to use these gentler words. i may start using "pressure tracks" with my children when they misbehave...
Dear whippersnapper,
Great idea, no more time outs. Just apply "pressure tracks" and the children will behave. It's a brave new world. Soon we will all gather in the Rose Garden to sing "We are The Word."
Great hub Pop...They are tossing band aids on an amputation and playing politics as usual. The truth is...they are trying to buy time and time is running out. The American people for the most part are fed up with all of them. We may have the most incompetent government on the planet.
Dear Tom,
Welcome to my hub. You are right on the money, band-aids for a seriously wounded nation. Come for breakfast anytime.
Dang, I'm out immediately.
Dear storytellerus,
First of all welcome to my hub. As to your comment..Huh?
great job Pop!
BPOP - They are changing the word stimulus because we are realizing when the Gov starts stimulating somebody's gonna get screwed now sometimes when they do it right it feels good but when the shove the money up the wrong hole well we are figuring out how that feels, next step is for the IRS to hold us down while they get mean with it. Economic gang rape is right around the corner are you feelin it yet??
POP, I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, I had a bad night, and here is what's been bugging me:
The U.S. House approved $82.8 billion for federal nutrition programs ranging from food stamps to school lunch on Wednesday, including a plan to compensate poor families for lunches missed during flu epidemics.
The aid would be worth roughly $13.50 a week per child, based on the local price for lunch.
Scuffles erupted as several thousand Detroit residents jockeyed, pushed and shoved Wednesday to get free money being offered. Detroit's homeless and low-income residents have another opportunity for a chance at millions of stimulus dollars to only 3,500 of the city's recently or soon to be homeless.The money is available to help low-income residents from becoming homeless and homeless residents to find housing. $15 million!
17 Million in Houston for housing."We Love him" cried the people in line, Obama is looking out for us. Can anyone say redistribution of wealth?
WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON IN MY COUNTRY, AND HOW DUMB DO THEY REALLY THINK WE ARE? Your Hub this morning says it all The Audacity of Washington!
POP:
Another great letter! Bravo!
Pop, I run out of new accolades for your great articles. It is so demeaning to be treated with condescension by those idiots in Washington. Impeach everyone! New phrases, sneaky programs, no direction, except toward socialism.....and I've always heard the worst decision a leader can make in war is NO DECISION AT ALL! He has no military experience, so how could he possibly know what to do?? Thanks Pop, I'm riled up again! You were right on as usual.
Dear rsmallroy,
Thanks so much. I hope you can come to breakfast tomorrow. it's Fairy Tale Friday!
Dear Hmrjmr1
Sounds very painful! Ouch!
Dear jiberish,
This is all part of a master plan. Imagine people standing on line to get stimulus money. What is it that the government is trying to stimulate among this population? How about job training instead.? Pretty soon, the fed will go directly into our bank accounts and take what they need to give to the people on line.
Dear Pino,
Meet me at the bar tonight. If you get there first, order me some nachos and a Chianti.
POP, somedays I can't help but feel scared. I just read that one of the states are actually thinking of having H1N1 camps to detain those who do not take the shot. I cannot fathom this, I don't want to go there, but when was the last time you heard about camps?
Dear Pamela,
Thanks for stopping by. I'm so sorry I riled you up, but the situation is out of control and outrageous. You are absolutely right, in times of war no decision is a nightmare. Please come to breakfast tomorrow, it's Fairy Tale Friday. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Dear jiberish,
OMG, this is the first I have heard of this nightmare! Are you planning on taking this shot? Personally, I don't want it. I don't believe enough time was taken in its development to insure its safety. I guess we will have to find the signs of the 60's. Hell no we won't go! Very scary.
We are DEFINITELY not amused - like we always are by your observations breakfastpop! You hit the nail on the head - glibly and concisely. You are every so droll and entertaining. The breakfast this morning sounds yummy too BTW!
Dear cjv,
Thanks so much. I'm getting the feeling that things are spinning out of control in our country. We have to hold on for dear life. Try the recipe, it will take your mind off of Obama, maybe!
Everyone else has said all there is to say about the hub but NO ONE has told you how good this recipe is. What a really nice custard. Loved it Pop. No kids involved, just we adults acting like kids.
How wonderful, lexyduck. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it. Join me for breakfast Monday morning, if you can. Enjoy the rest of the week-end.
Standing on line to get stimulus, I mean safety net money - and now they love Obama. And who was it who created said lines in the first place? I think you may be partly mistaken Pop - some people are that stupid!
Excellent, well-written hub. (and I love your pumpkin analogy :)
Dear Madame X,
I saw those long lines. To me it was a dark comedy that left me speechless. When asked where the money came from, most people said it was Obama's money. Really sad and you're right, really stupid scene.
your analogy is spot on. He needs to go.
Jon
Dear dutchman,
Thanks so much. I hope he goes before he destroys just about everything we hold dear.
Fascinating stuff. Your voice rings loud and true. Reminds me of the way the "war on terror" has become an "overseas contingency operation" in the obama administration. Semantics be damned. How about some leadership?
Dear Trig,
What's leadership? Haven't seen any of it around for the last 9 months.
assholes
and bush and his henchmen are any better?
Dear rickrock,
Yes, they are, and that is why they are so worthy of the POPS. Welcome to breakfastpop. Come for breakfast anytime.
Dear awiseman
Well, I don' think there were any Marxists or communists in the group. Welcome to breakfastpop. You're welcome at my table anytime.
Tis, a midnight charade by the king, oh how dreary,
Hence forth, his peasants shall refrain from the square,
His shameful performance has made us weary,
And his actions putrefy the cool night air!
Obama certainly needs to refrain from talk shows! Though he has proven to be an actor, who pulled the wool over the eyes of many when he ran for President. He is most definitely no Actor! He needs to keep his eye on the ball! He is tearing this country apart from the inside out while neutering it and enabling foreign countries to become more powerful.
How Kevin Jennings is allowed to stay as the Safety School Czar, I have no idea, unless he is doing favors for someone!
You can call it the stimulus plan or the safety net, either way everyone who really needs it, has been left out of it! So it is useless!
Obama really does need to be impeached!
Your next recipe should be called Impeached Pie!
Dear Kebennett,
Brilliant poetry and wonderful recipe suggestion! Thanks so much.
I'm four months late for this one, but it's still timely - the insults continue.
Dear sheila,
All I can say is, you rock!
Robert Elias Ballard 2 years ago
Superb! Excellent! Right on! Impeach and start over. Thanks for sharing.
Robert Elias Ballard