Gas Price wars

Listening to NPR. We over here the announcer stating something about a small town having gas wars. The result, gas as low as .49 cents a gallon.

I laughed and said,

"You know, when gas was in the thirty dollar range I was a kid in 1974. Dang getting older too fast.I knew that the current rate was way over priced and we the payers are being hosed, literally.

So why isn't every town and hamlet dropping gas prices to the prices they should be? Well greed, and more greed. And just down right greedy people. We can't force the gas stations to lower prices. We can ask nicely if they would consider helping out their towns.

Over all, gas prices should have dropped like a log torn down from the forest. Just a loud yes. Possibly heard around the globe. But why should we Americans pay such high prices for everything, including gasoline? Because we are in America? Just for the privilege to be here? Or exist maybe?

We only need one store owner to begin dropping the gas prices. Then another. They will still make money. This twist in the economics is rather angering. When I know, we shouldn't  pay over fifty cents a gallon. And that may even be too generous, since these thieves of our hard earned labors get theirs, while we roast under the flames of their greediness that knows untold limits.

Perhaps on the Oregon coast some may be persuaded to give a person a break this year. Fred Meyers has stepped up to start the wars. Just heading into Florence Oregon gas was seen at $1.99 a gallon. All I can say is,

"Hey Fred keep on going. Pull that buck away and we might start to get some where."

Lets all be so lucky to have gas price wars.

Congratulations California, Texas and Tennessee power ball biggest winners January 2016

Even more hand shaking and congrats to all those Republican winners. Or, they could be Democrats. Their political affiliation surely doesn't mean a thing, in this day and age. Would be nice to know.

Time out for good behavior. And a little luck you could be the next big winner. Power ball officials say typically the power ball will stay low right after a huge win. People get frustrated even though the game is only for fun.

Don't toss out your lucky numbers. If you continue to play, you never know it might be your numbers they draw. You may be one game away from a perfect ticket that gives you a financial boost.

Congratulations to all who won, and all who tried so hard to win.

Are you the next American Billionaire?

Good evening, thank you America for giving us this opportunity to have your money. And we want to thank all the little people in our lives that really never mattered any way. We can just imagine what people are saying around the country tonight as another drawing takes place for the power ball.

And so the winner is, or not? Will the power ball become mega wonder ball, and continue to grow? Or is tonight the final drama for this very exciting time in American history. 

Power ball has made it clear the game is on. Monies collected are now going above 1.5 billion.

By the time the drawing takes place several states could have new winners in the millions. Or one lucky person or persons could share the grand jack pot in this new power ball race of the century.

For all of those who didn't buy a ticket, please don't go asking the winners for money. And for the rest of us who spent our small fortunes on tonight's drawing,  good luck seems like a sad love song. Maybe we will just say - best wishes for a new lifestyle.

ONE BILLION DOLLARS - Happy New Year

Oh man oh man. You can all most smell all that money flying around. Uncle Sam will have the biggest pay day ever. And you can too. Only if you bought a Power ball ticket.

The lucky ticket could be in the hot state of Florida or even New York. Rumors over the internet suggest a few wealthy folks have invested over a million or so to bring the jack pot up, unable to confirm that one.

What would you do with all that money? Giving, party, buy your entire town a drink?

Pay bills is the number one answer. How sad, many of us are in so much debt we pray for a winning jackpot ticket. Praying for a ticket has worked for some in the past and today might be the first time you talk to the maker.

If you are one of the really lucky players, hitting five balls still nets you a million. Or even more if you paid for the kicker. Power ball could pay out to several folks in this category and still have a huge jack pot for the next draw.

Over hearing a conversation, a man telling his girlfriend if they won he would get her what ever she wanted. Be careful what you say to others. Legal experts do say you can enter into a verbal contract only if your state allows you to do so. However, courts have held up a person telling another they would give them money, so be careful.

One billion dollars can have a profound effect on the winner or winners. Be kind to yourself and others, no matter if you win tonight or not. GOOD LUCK AMERICA

Lottery Mania January 2016

Every state news agency has begun to advertise the enormous amount of money collected in the current Power Ball lottery.

Changes were made a few years ago to allow for larger jackpots. January 2016 may be the biggest jackpot ever. Closing in on one billion dollars. Such a hefty amount has caused even the most prudent to buy tickets.

Many jokes were made about Mindy Crandall. a young woman who gave Mrs. Gloria C Mackenzie an older woman, a pass in front of her at a grocery store. That pass prevented Mindy from reaping the massive five hundred million power ball jackpot. Because Gloria purchased the winning ticket. Mindy wasn't upset she told reporters, she wanted her daughter to learn a lesson. 

Second, doesn't even matter in this power ball run off to infinite destiny. But hold on there. When Uncle Sam gets their cut at approximately 40 percent or more. Then your local state gets a cut at another ten percent or more. Add to that the cost of a lawyer, accountant and your friendly IRS guys. Well that 800 million in your pocket looks more like a mere three or four hundred million.

And if your lucky enough not to get ripped off. Than you might just have enough to cover your families bills for the next fifty years or so. Especially the way commodities are rising.

That hefty sum of money can bring any one's life a golden opportunity. Good luck to all the players out there.

Oregon, "An unruly state."

On CNN today Oregon has been referred to as an, "unruly state."

Watching the Hammond's on this tiny window today. Reminded me of a story about a rancher in New Mexico who had a stand off with the Forest Department and United States Military.

Back then the old man just wanted to stay on his ranch and live out his life without being told to move by the government. That battle was won on the side of the rancher.

Seems that New Mexico story is a far cry from what we read. The Hammond Father and son duo were illegally charged by the government in order to get them off the land. The entire story can be found at the Conservative tree house .com. The Hammond's story is exactly what our nations leaders do with the monies they have collected from us.

American justice will not be found in the war cries of a few. But when a nation rattles it's fists in rejection to inflated ego's of the government that is suppose to serve the people. Then, perhaps the people we will be heard, for the better.

How is ending a ranchers livelihood going to preserve anything for his family?

One thing pops into this situation: the government, in serving the will of the people, have the right to relocate any person or persons in this nation if that serves the greater good. The government could have used eminent domain and did not. Unfortunately, the Forest department is saying that this land is needed to complete the Malheur National Wildlife refuge. And in fact the Hammond's have caused irreparable harm to the lands by grazing them.

Perhaps, the government is just attempting to reduce the cattle foot print. With all the talks on pollution, the hog population of ranches seem to be worse than cows.

Even if the BLM and Fish and Wildlife crush this family under foot. They will not have saved any land for others. They have been locking down this area for a awhile. There may be minerals or they want to begin Fracking with all that fresh water in there.

The sentences for both men should be thrown out. Because if they lock up these two innocent men. We all need to bar the door. Because in a short time, Uncle Sam will come to your house. And what it looks like now, is the government is moving ranchers into the city. While taking the land under whatever scheme they wish to concoct.

Uncle Sam began moving people off large ranches years ago. The BLM and Fish & Wildlife have been steadily collecting large swaths of land. Once collected, they let drilling companies in, or the ultra wealthy for guided private hunts. And close these lands down to the public whenever they choose.

The Hammond's need a President at this point to tell the BLM, and Fish & Wildlife to leave these people alone.

The Broken Vows

Millions of souls this last year received the right to marry. Just like everyone else divorce will see an increase.

What the marriage vows were suppose to do was procure a woman to a man in exchange of property years ago in its creation. Children, at one time were given to other families to cover debts owed.

Marriage to many religious souls, is a commitment not taken lightly. To be entered into for the lifespan of both, or till death do us part.

However, humans have turned marriage into a sort of cloak and dagger game of wills. To some marriage is nothing more than a place to hide.

Others feel they own their partner, and have the right to do whatever they please physically to them. There are those, who hold onto the traditions of long ago. Let's make babies and populate the earth.

Marriage was a creation of man. Men have ruled this planet with a death grip ever since standing up and walking on her. Some men feel if you betray them in the bedroom you should be stoned to death. Even if that man lies to get a new wife because he is tired of the old one.

The broken oath comes in many forms. Lies, cheaters, lack of sensuality. Lack of good listening skills. Lack of sexual activity. Illness can and does drive men away.

Men and women feeling they are no longer supported emotionally or physically. Once those vows are broken, we cremate each other in court.

Those once stated vows, now tossed on their proverbial head. The vows taken in passion, taken in lust. Taken even under the belief of love.

Marriage vows taken, meaning nothing. An uttering of useless material, used to gain a partner for a temporary need.

Millions will walk away from their vows and never remarry. The broken vows lay upon the ground, as trash under our feet.