Our Excellent Adventures

To me it seems that most forget or put into the very back of their mind the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nothing new actually as I think most have been doing that since the beginning.

I don’t think those that have served and their families will ever forget and if you watch this clip (which came via the Special Forces network) and help with some supplies, you won’t forget that you personally helped people in Iraq. It will make you stand just a littler taller -  I promise!

This is a volunteer clinic, staffed by military and civilian contractors in their off time. It is known as a premier location for the treatment of burn injuries, with patients coming there from many areas in Iraq. That in itself is no small feat.  Many times Iraqi hospitals lack the supply of painkillers and antibiotics and other equipment that the clinic offers but the clinic can use your help.

It is real easy to send US mail to Iraq. Go to the post office and pick up several of their flat rate boxes. They are free. You pay when you mail.  You can fill this with as much weight as it will take (cost is the same no matter how much weight), seal it, address it and take it back to the PO. Fill out a very short customs form and that is it.The list of what they need is at the end of the film. No checks or cash and please send supplies to:

Jimmy Compton
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for more information email jimmycompton@gmail dot com

The retail melt down has affected us all in one way or another. The damage will be felt though for decades to come if we let the government succeed in adding more regulations. Basically their idea is to let the “Fed” oversee investment banks, brokers, etc. with more regulation.

The “Fed” is made up of investment bankers and others nominated or appointed by their bank. So what we will have here is the banks regulating banks - doesn’t seem right to me. Does that mean the Fed will be more helpful to banks? More likely to bail them out if they have problems? More likely to defend them if their practices are predatory?

You can read or skim the attachment on the Federal Reserve System. No doubt the Fed has done a fairly good job but more regulation is a waste. Enforce the laws we have now before you think about new ones.We do not need more expenses from our government.

If the government made beer, it would cost $50 a six-pack. We all know that. Just because you don’t drink beer or understand how it is made, would you let the government take over? Because they tell you it will be better for you?

The sad part is we really have very little to say in this matter. The wealthy, privileged, know-it-all’s will continue to make decisions “in the best interest” for the rest of us. Another great reason to go camping.