INHOFE says bill packed with PORK!

Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., says the nearly trillion-dollar stimulus package the House of Representatives is heaping on Americans is nothing more than a huge spending bill with projects in it for people the Democratic-led Congress wants to buy off.

Inhofe, who says the bill will do nothing to stimulate the economy, also tells Newsmax TV that the superfluous bill will provide tax refunds to people who don't pay any taxes, and would even give government checks of up to $1,000 to illegal aliens.

“You have a stimulus bill that's supposed to stimulate the economy,” Inhofe explains. “We know how to do that. We did it under John Kennedy; we did it under Ronald Reagan. We know what it does and what you have to do for capital gains and for all these things to open up the economy. But this [stimulus package] doesn't do any of that. There’s so many things in there that are just bad.”

Inhofe notes that a lot of the pork lies in projects that have nothing to do with stimulating the U.S. economy, including: $30 billion on federal government building improvements, $1.5 billion for homelessness prevention, $650 million for digital TV coupons, $650 million for wildlife management, $600 million for the federal government to buy new green cars, $570 million for climate change, and $75 million for smoking cessation activities.

http://www.newsmax.com/; www.tmrcom.blogspot.com

OBAMA: First 100 Minutes!

New Sheriff in Town!

How Bad is It..........?

"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says that the budget crisis is so bad in California they may have to start selling Senate seats." ~ Jay Leno

Get Packin', Rod Blagojevich

by John McHugh

(to the tune of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen")

Get packin', Rob Blagojevich

The state's in disarray.The Tribune wants you unemployed,

At least by Christmas Day.The TV pundits want your head,

Could there by pay to play? Oh, tidings, of comfort and joy.

Save Illinois!
Oh, tidings, of comfort and joy.

Good riddance Rod Blagojevich,Your Elvis look's inane.

The Senate's mad, so's Lisa's dad, You drive us all insane.

Our transit's broke, the state's a joke, The Tollway's one big pain.

Oh, tidings, of comfort and joy. Save Illinois!

Oh, tidings, of comfort and joy.

Good luck old Rod Blagojevich, The feds have quite a place..

Fitzegerald's poked his nose around, And if he has a case,

George Ryan's moving stuff around, Creating extra space.

Oh, tidings, of comfort and joy. Save Illinois!

Oh, tidings, of comfort and joy

Courtesy our good friend Don O'Nesky aka ElephantPride

Aunt Bill's Brown Candy ~ Oklahoma Tradition!

Aunt Bill's Brown Candy: Cooking Light columnist Molly Wizenberg shares her holiday baking ritual: the old-timey Aunt Bill's Brown Candy, a cross between praline and fudge from her homestate of Oklahoma. This soft, nutty, and somewhat crumbly southern delight is the ideal holiday treat. Makes 30 pieces

Ingredients:

3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup half and half
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)

Preparation:

Butter 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine 2 cups sugar and half and half in heavy large saucepan. Stir occasionally over low heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Bring remaining 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; continue boiling without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing sides of pan with wet brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes.

Immediately pour caramel syrup into half and half mixture in large saucepan (mixture will bubble). Stir constantly over medium-low heat until caramel dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to medium. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture registers 244°F, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir in baking soda (mixture will foam slightly). Add butter and stir to melt. Let stand without stirring until mixture cools to 160°F, about 20 minutes. Mix in vanilla.

Using large wooden spoon, stir constantly until candy begins to thicken and loses its gloss, 4 to 5 minutes. (usually takes two people to beat). Mix in nuts (candy will be very stiff). Scrape candy into prepared pan. Using wet fingertips, press candy firmly into pan. Cool completely, then cut into 30 squares.
December issue Bon Appetit magazine

A Real 'Trick' on US all.....Happy Halloween!