You got to have a sense of humor to live in the U.S, of A anymore!

Washington D.C. is like a bee hive filled with drunken bees and the recruits for higher office, our local and state representatives, are doing a wonderful job emulating them.
Think about this...The government has been trying to get people to use public transportation for decades. They've spent millions on studies. Now that gas is sky high and the opportunity and the desire is growing towards the use of public transportation....they're reducing bus routes and killing commuter rail systems. I asked Gomer what he thought about that and he said, " It don't make sense".

Gas prices going to $5.00, maybe $10.00 a gallon

Two 'economists? predicted yesterday that gas prices will go up to $5.00 maybe $10.00 a gallon by the end of the year! Hey, I could make the same prediction. That's like saying....well. it's not saying anything. Based on these predictions I am certainly qualified to be an economist as well. In fact, here's my prediction...I think gas will be higher than it is now. I'll go as far as to say the odds are 50%. I have two predictions, First, I predict it will be between $3,50 and one million dollars a gallon. My second prediction is it will be lower than $3,50 a gallon. Throw all the economists and weather-persons to the Gator!

Legislation for Do not Call list!

Now that the politicians passed legislation and created the "Do not call list" they have freed up the hours when we're all having our family dinners to call us! They have the phone lines all to themselves. Hey! shouldn't the "Do not call list" apply to them as well? Of course with the elections looming we're all their buddies now. I know several that pick their noses just like me, at least when I'm around them. Isn't it interesting, and pretty disgusting, that the only time you hear from these folks is when their running for office?
After they regain their political positions, once again, you would be hard pressed to find them, let alone be able to discuss any particular problem. The old red, white and blue political signs cover the landscape and the same old stump speeches. The same promises we've heard for years and the same do nothing after it's all over. I think they want to add "Money begets Money" to our Constitution....Throw them to the Gator!

How do we cope with gas prices?

Here's an idea. Why not have as many employees as possible work from their homes? Have only those who are essential in the office and pay their gas costs. This will reduce energy being used by corporations as well. Less people, less energy. Those who work at home agree to a trade off. If you work at home the extra cost to do so is borne by you. If you want to be compensated for space used than deduct that space on your taxes.
All office materials are paid by the employer and computers and other office equipment is supplied as if you were in your corporate office.
For those essential employees consider a four day workweek of 10 hours a day. These measures will not only conserve gas and energy but will also free up roads for tourists and necessary trucking.
It's a win, win concept and a Reck Neck Opinion.

Looks like it's Obama and McCain

Recent polls show Obama ahead of McCain by 7 points in a head to head general election, but that does not factor in the Hillary folks. If he gets a large percentage of the hard core Clinton voters he'll have a nice 16 point lead going into the general election in June.
However, if they rebel and vote for McCain he'll have a very difficult battle. It all depends on how many West Virginia types are out there and if the Rev. Wright factor continues to haunt Obama. Red Neck's Opinion is that the new ads by Obama regarding his Christianity are a bit over the top. He needs to calm down and get that particular fact across in a much more subtle way and not blanket the rest of the states with the recent mailing.
The combination of wearing the flag pin, recently, and the new ads aren't necessary. When was it required that one must wear a flag pin to prove their patriotism, or make a proclamation in the newspapers of one's Christianity?
Edward's endorsement means little. This is a man out for the V.P. slot. For whatever reason voters have not embraced Edwards so he could be a drag. Red Neck's Opinion is that Obama should make nice to Mrs. Clinton and get her support.
Of course an Obama-Clinton ticket would ensure a win in the general but pride may prohibit that scenario. The other danger is keeping the race issue alive by the Obama friends who, apparently, don't realize it "is not" a big issue.
These folks making an issue out of a non issue could be Obama's worst enemy. If they continue that could create 50 West Virginia like States! Obama has wide support with all races why create a racist issue where none exists.. to any meaningful extent?
If continued they could even put McCain in the White House.
Right now you certainly cannot count McCain out, the guy can turn on the charm and maybe bring back the straight talk that folks liked about him. McCain had huge support until he fell in love with George Bush or pretended to. He "has" to separate himself from Bush or he won't have a chance.
The issues are the economy and health-care. The war is a fairly distant second right now.

Historical Center Closed in Seminole County, FL

Unfortunately the first cuts made are always Cultural and/or Educational that is the attitude in this country. Sometimes I think that it may be wise to look at other ways of preserving our history, at least that should be an objective. As shameful as it is our representatives often refer to our history while they do little to preserve it. American history has been, and still is, almost entirely preserved by the people who are almost all volunteers. If you go to local county historical sites [all are represented in this country] you will find that Florida Counties are dismal compared to the rest of the nation. There is little historical information while small and poor counties elsewhere have an abundance of information regarding their history.
History and education should be priority endeavors and the funding should always be preserved, at least at a reasonable level. It is simply hard to understand why the doors of history should ever be closed. It is the lifeblood of a nation and the gems of history are often found in documents preserved by local historical groups. In researching history that is where I found wonderful information.
Funding for these organizations is so very small, in the scheme of things, and it is so difficult to understand how any government could simply abandon the history of the area where it resides.
Every great nation has preserved it's history and those who did not... little is known. It is difficult for me to understand how we can Bless America and do little to preserve it's history. I wish someone could explain that to me.
Representatives of the people should not only understand the importance, but also the need to make certain that local historical museums and associations are funded and the historical contents preserved always. We cannot afford to loose even a snippet of history if possible.
I have found documents in local museums that tempted me to research further leading to hundreds of years of past history. They are so very important, they are priceless.
I pray that this may be the moment when people are moved to ask these very questions and instead of closing museums an endeavor will be made to preserve local museums.
Should they be thrown to the Gator....Vote!