Wake Up America: TURN OFF THE PHONE AND DRIVE!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

TURN OFF THE PHONE AND DRIVE!

The convenience of a cellular phone has brought with it an insurmountable problem of people being involved in and causing accidents. Various studies have shown that driving while using a cell phone can be as dangerous as driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. Estimates of the number of U.S. traffic deaths caused by cell phone talking while driving are generally in the 2,000 - 3,000 range with one hundred times as many injuries. Yes that is SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND accidents caused by cell phones. NOW, add in text messaging which is far far more dangerous! If you watch a person who is texting, they have absolutely no clue or awareness of what is going on around them, now put them in a car texting while driving! I have seen people walking and texting who have walked right into a light pole, they never saw it coming.....now put that same person in a car, driving, texting, and doing who knows whatever else while driving. This has got to stop people!! I worked in the cellular phone industry for over 20 years installing hands free devices to keep people focused on their driving. They were not perfect by any means, but they made a very big difference for those who used them and learned how to do voice dialing while keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel!!

This picture speaks volumes and sadly, I saw an accident of this magnitude not too long ago when a semi pulling a flatbed trailer loaded with steel was going way over the speed limit, driver was texting and plowed into the back of a line of five cars without ever hitting the brakes until he was up to the 3rd car, taking out all of them and the three cars in the lane next to them. This is not a joke folks, if you can't stay off the phone, leave it home!

If your an offender, my only hope is that you stop at once before you kill or seriously hurt someone or turn out to be like the person who was texting in what's left of the vehicle pictured above......but I certainly wonder how many other lives the person who was driving and texting in this automobile took with them in this accident... cause it's for dang sure, no one got out alive!!
TURN OFF THE PHONE AND DRIVE!

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Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg

This is a book that needs to be read by everyone in this country as our politicians are working ever hard to bring us into Fascism. After reading this book it will bring you to a heightened sense of what is happening to you and where your present politicians are going to take you. Frankly, if it doesn't scare the hell out of you, it is time for you to just move on, as you are part of the problem in this country! This book needs to be required reading in all High Schools across the country!

Lincoln on Wealth & Government

“You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it. You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The Government cannot give to anybody anything that the Government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that is surely the end of any nation's future.." - Abraham Lincoln

The Case Against Barack Obama

David Freddoso exposes the real Obama, and now that he is in the White House, you can see that Mr. Freddoso was right on the mark. You should still take the time to read this book, it is a real eye opener. Learn what kind of a person people elected into the White House. He is proving that he is a major threat to our national security, is working to nationalize the banks and take us into Socialism. Even if you pick it up and only read one chapter, read chapter 10, Abortion: Barack Obama's America, it will make you sick to your stomach!!

A Tribute To My Very Special Friends

I have been blessed in my life with many, many close friends, a few of them I have listed here to date. It is said that if a man should have but one close friend in his lifetime, he is blessed, I am truely blessed and very fortunate to have so many close personal friends in my life, without whom, my life would be empty! Oh and just for your information, not all those pictured here share my political views, but they are still my friends and we treat each other as such, with respect!! I will also say that everyone of the people below work hard for what they have, they are not looking for handouts and free rides. This is what America is about, hard work and being a part of the greatest nation on earth, not looking for someone to hand them something for nothing. This is the way our Constitution was designed, and it was done so by many men who did not all have the same political views, who knew that their discussions would require frequent shifting of positions and shifting of minds, but they came together out of respect to write the greatest documnet in history.
Also note that not everyone has been added to my list as yet, but be patient, if you are my friend, you will find your way onto my page! I hope I have enough room! God bless you all, and thank you for your friendship!

Daniel Roebuck

Modern day Hollywood is not high on my list these days, but there are a few actors and actresses that I follow and support, this man is one of them, and there are others you will see below who I am proud to support and call my friends. These people are of high class and integrity, and I ask for your support of these fine people. Daniel is a first class family man who cares deeply for his wife and children. He and his wife are very real and concerned parents. They keep tabs on the kids and their upbringing, and have a genuine interest in what they do, a rarity these days. Dan is one fine actor, and I would like to encourage you to follow his work and support him and his projects. There are few people in Hollywood that could light a candle next to this wonderful longtime friend and brother of mine, and I mean that with all sincerity! Click on his picture and it will take you to his website that is full of information and photos from his many years as an actor.

Michael Gregory

I met Michael back in 2000 and I have to say is one heck of a nice guy! I consider Michael to be a great American and I am proud that I got the opportunity to become his friend and brother! I support Michael in his efforts, he is an excellent actor and I encourage you to support him as well. Michael has appeared in over 300 films, TV shows and commercials. Best remembered as the first Dr. Rick Webber from daytime’s General Hospital, he has bounced from one side of the badge to the other playing “heavies” or law enforcement personnel in such films as “Nightbreaker”, “RoboCop”, “Total Recall”, and “Eraser”. You can see him as part of the permanent exhibition at Orlando Universal Studios Jurassic Park ride and you can interact with him as part of the computerized “Talk Radio” exhibit at the “P.O.V. Diner” at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance. Click on Micheal and it will take you to his official website where you can hear and see voiceover demos & video clips.....check out the FedEx clip...it's great!!

Branscombe Richmond

This is another great friend and brother who spends time in Hollywood. Another excellent and caring family man who has been married as long as I have, and that is a long time! He and I will be, I think it’s 30 this year, isn't that right BR? He has a wonderful wife and a bunch of great kids and at the risk of making his head swell up, is also an excellent actor. He spends allot of his time touring different countries with his band The Renegade Posse (which is now the Renegade All Stars) among other things. I would also encourage you to follow this man and his accomplishments, and if you ever get a chance to see him in concert, go, he puts on one heck of a show!! Click on his picture to go to his website and see his accomplishments.

Mickey Jones

To not know Mickey Jones by name is understandable, but to not recognize him would be very surprising. Mickey has played hundreds of characters in films and on Television. In his early musical career he played with some of the biggest artists in the industry. Bet you didn't know he was the drummer for Kenny Rogers and the First Edition! Click on Mickey and go to his website and check out all the projects he has been involved with. Mickey is a really great guy and if I had to catagorize him, I would tell you that he is very much like his character from Tool Time! Thanks for the friendship my brother and your support!

Keith Williams

I want to introduce you to another very close friend and brother of mine, Keith Williams, who's friendship with me goes back many years. Keith and his band, The Tom Jones Experience deliver an incomparable performance with a unique talent and a voice that touches the minds and hearts of all music lovers. Keith is originally from England and has toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Click on his picture to go to his website and hear his music and get dates for future performances. Keith resides in the Sacramento California area for those of you who live close by, try and catch one of his gigs, you will have a wonderful experience.

Burney To Drive The #32 Dollar General In 2009

On October 10th 2008 it was announced that Burney Lamar will share the Braun Racing #32 Dollar General Toyota in 2009. The car will be shared by two drivers who are both familiar faces in the yellow and black Dollar General firesuit. Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Vickers who will return to the seat of the #32 for 17 races in 2009 will be sharing the ride with Burney Lamar who drove a Dollar General-sponsored car in the 2006 season. Burneys Uncle Buck and I were long time friends and business associates until his death in December of 2008. We all miss you Mr.C

America, it is time for a change!

It is time for the American People to wake up to the reality of what is going on with lying, taking advantage of, leading you down the path of socialism government. Our politicians are greedy self serving half witted crackpots that only care about one thing, taking your money and obtaining as much power as they can. I am amazed at how many people are so easily duped into believing that what the government is doing is in the best interest of the American people. Holy cow people, how can you be so blatently out of touch with reality. This country used to operate with people working together, even the two party sides were civil with each other and worked in everyones best interest. I sit and read all the crap that is being slung at each other today, and it makes me sick. Everyone is all fired touchy about their race, color, sexual preference, if anyone calls someone a name they instantly want to sue them. People rob, kill, rape and can't understand why they go to jail, or why the cops are so eager to watch different groups of people that make them suspicious. It is not that hard people, if you don't want to go to jail, then stop doing the things that put you in that position. If you don't like being called a name, stop acting like an idiot. Learn to get along, learn to be brothers and sisters in this world, as you will take nothing with you when you leave it cept for your knowledge, your associations and your good deeds. Everyone has taken God from this country because when people think the are oh so smart, they turn from God and think they are much smarter and know everything there is to know without him. God is the foundation of this country. You would still be sitting under the controlling thumb of England had it not been for the great men under the guiding hand of God who set in motion the escape from living under tyrannistic rule. But it seems that many of you out there want to go back to that way of life, and maybe get lucky enough to have another Hitler take over and rule this country so that you can live as a prisoner, eating rats and bugs to stay alive, and dying from horrible diseases in the process. Too many of you have become complacent in your lives and in what you do and don't care about. Well I have this to say to you. If you are not willing to fight to bring this country back to being a free nation, eliminating the overshadowing government that is taking control of everyones lives and making it harder and harder to live and get along, then you should pack your bags, move to the middle east and live in a cave for the rest of your life, because that is what it seems like you want, but those of us who are not willing to lay down and die for you or the government will not stand for it, and you can either help us or leave us, make your decission before it is too late for everyone else!! Start reading and studying, and I don't mean the newspapers. Go the library or go on the internet and study, look up your politicians records and see what they are doing to you. Stop letting them push you around!!
God Bless America, and God Help Us In The Coming Years!