It is a beautiful sunny day after many days of rain and
feeling the raw cold. I had fully planned to start putting
away my chairs from my deck, the wooden sidewalk I
use so I can go barefoot, statues, and all the things I
bring out in the Spring to accentuate my yard.
I went to get the chairs to put them away and then
decided to sit in one in the sun for just a moment……it
turned into more than a moment. I was in bliss, nice and warm
and feeling like it was Spring again.
Despite my plans, my mood was more nostalgic. I was
a little sad to see the leaves fall and yet the beauty of the
wind tossing them around, uplifted me. Since we had so
much rain, (and I was sitting outside in the chair) I could
hear the expensive system I had had installed this
spring to keep water out of my crawl space was working
good. I had been wondering if it was working as our
summer had been so dry after it was installed.
My mind turned to Columbus Day and what a great nation
we have. So many people have gone before us to prepare
the way so that we have our Independence. Yet, all these
bashing political commercials have really been a downer.
My heart hurts when I hear humans degrading another human.
We are of the same species with the same needs and yet we
delight when another one of us “falls”.
This week, news broke that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
one of the biggest sources of corporate cash backing
Republicans this year–has been using money from foreign
corporations in India, Bahrain, and elsewhere to fund its attack
ads, in apparent violation of the law.
The Chamber claims that it has internal systems to keep the money
separate, but the new report shows that the foreign corporations
donate directly to the Chamber’s general fund, which is where the
funding for their political attacks comes from. This would represent
a shocking disregard for longstanding American campaign finance laws,
all to advance a corporate, right-wing agenda of outsourcing jobs
and giving huge tax breaks to multi-national corporations.
The Chamber is spending more than any other group to back right-wing Republicans and attack progressives in the election.
This saddens me so. Our country is supposed to be run for the people and by the people of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Where are we???? Why can’t the politicians just state what they intend to do for this country and let us, the people, decide what and who we want. I, for one, do not intend to vote for ANYONE who subscribes to bashing their opponent regardless of what office they are running for.
I think this article is such an eye opener that it will give us a reality check and also instill pride back into our citizenship of this great country.
Who was our first President?I’m sure that George Washington was your best guess.
After all, no one else comes to mind.But think back to your history books – The United States
Declared its independence in 1776, yet Washington did not
take Office until April 30, 1789. So who was running the
country during these initial years of this young country?
It was the first eight U. S.. Presidents. In fact, the
first President of the United States was one John Hanson.
first President of the United States was one John Hanson.
I can hear you now – John who? John Hanson, the first
President of the United States. Don’t go checking the
encyclopedia for this guy’s name – he is
one of those great men that are lost to history.
one of those great men that are lost to history.
If you’re extremely lucky, you may actually find a
brief mention of his name.The new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781
with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation.
This document was actually proposed on June 11, 1776,
but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777.Maryland refused to sign this document until Virginia
and New York ceded their western lands (Maryland
was afraid that these states would gain too much
power in the new government from such large
amounts of land).Once the signing took place in 1781, a President was
needed to run the country. John Hanson was chosen
unanimously by Congress (which included George
Washington). In fact, all the other potential candidates
refused to run against him, as he was a major player
in the revolution and an extremely influential member
of Congress.As the first President, Hanson had quite the shoes
to fill. No one had ever been President and the role
was poorly defined. His actions in office would set
precedent for all future Presidents. He took office
just as the Revolutionary War ended. Almost
just as the Revolutionary War ended. Almost
immediately, the troops demanded to be paid.
As would be expected after any long war, there
were no funds to meet the salaries. As a result,
were no funds to meet the salaries. As a result,
the soldiers threatened to overthrow the new
government and put Washington on the throne
as a monarch.All the members of Congress ran for their lives,
leaving Hanson as the only guy left running the
government. He somehow managed to calm the
troops down and hold the country together.
troops down and hold the country together.
If he had failed, the government would have
fallen almost immediately and everyone would have
been bowing to King Washington.Hanson, as President, ordered all foreign troops
been bowing to King Washington.Hanson, as President, ordered all foreign troops
off American soil, as well as the removal of all
foreign flags This was quite the feat, considering
the fact that so many European countries had a
stake in the United States since the days
following Columbus.Hanson established the Great Seal of the
United States, which all Presidents have since
been required to use on all official documents.President Hanson also established the first
Treasury Department, the first Secretary of
War, and the first Foreign Affairs Department.Lastly, he declared that the fourth Thursday
of every November was to be Thanksgiving Day,
which is still true today.The Articles of Confederation only allowed a
President to serve a one year term during any
three year period, so Hanson actually accomplished
quite a bit in such little time.Seven other presidents were elected after him:
1. Elias Boudinot (1782-83),
quite a bit in such little time.Seven other presidents were elected after him:
1. Elias Boudinot (1782-83),
2. Thomas Mifflin (1783-84),
3. Richard Henry Lee (1784-85),
4. John Hancock (1785-86),
5. Nathan Gorman (1786-87),
6. Arthur St. Clair (1787-88), and
7. Cyrus Griffin (1788-89), ….all prior to
Washington taking office.So what happened? Why don’t we hear about
the first eight presidents?It’s quite simple – The Articles of Confederation
didn’t work well. The individual states had too much
power and nothing could be agreed upon.
A new doctrine needed to be written –
A new doctrine needed to be written –
something we know as the Constitution.
And that leads us to the end of our story.George Washington was definitely not the
first President of the United States. He was
the first President of the United States under the
Constitution we follow today.And the first eight Presidents are forgotten in history.
Constitution we follow today.And the first eight Presidents are forgotten in history.
YOU HAVE TO BE A LOVER OF HISTORY TO
APPRECIATE THIS!!It took EIGHT years for us to establish a successful
government. You might just remember this when you
hear that so little progress has been made establishing
a Government in Iraq.There you are – another lesson in U.S. History,
and you may have learned something new today.
On a lighter note, this is simple TO DO.
Subject:
Bed Bug Epidemic – trueHi All: A bit of information that you might like to know about.
We have friends here in our community and one of their sons is an
entomologist (insect expert), and has been telling them that there is
an epidemic of bed bugs now occurring in America. Recently I have
heard on the news that several stores in NYC have had to close due
Bed Bug Epidemic – trueHi All: A bit of information that you might like to know about.
We have friends here in our community and one of their sons is an
entomologist (insect expert), and has been telling them that there is
an epidemic of bed bugs now occurring in America. Recently I have
heard on the news that several stores in NYC have had to close due
to bed bug problems, as well as a complete mall in New Jersey.He says that since much of our clothing, sheets, towels, etc. now comes
from companies outside of America, (sad but true), even the most
expensive stores sell foreign clothing from China, Indonesia, etc.
The bed bugs are coming in on the clothing as these countries do not
consider them a problem.
from companies outside of America, (sad but true), even the most
expensive stores sell foreign clothing from China, Indonesia, etc.
The bed bugs are coming in on the clothing as these countries do not
consider them a problem.
He recommends that if you buy any new clothing, even underwear and
socks, sheets, towels, etc. that you bring them into the house and put
them in your clothes dryer for at least 20 minutes. The heat will kill
them and their eggs.
DO NOT PURCHASE CLOTHES AND HANG THEM IN THE CLOSET FIRST.
It does not matter what the price range is of the clothing, or if the outfit
comes from the most expensive store known in the U.S. They still get
shipments from these countries and the bugs can come in a box of
scarves or anything else for that matter. That is the reason why so
many stores, many of them clothing stores have had to shut down
in NYC and other places.
All you need is to bring one item into the house that has bugs or eggs and
you will go to hell and back trying to get rid of them. He travels
all over the country as an advisor to many of these stores, as prevention
and after they have the problem.Send this information on to those on your e-mail list so that this good
prevention information gets around quickly.
HAVE A HAPPY, FREE AND WONDERFUL COLUMBUS DAY!
Love and Light
Mary Grace