" IS HE FOR REAL? "

As I watched the President of our country once more try to defend Corporate America, I was embarrassed. To think that the rest of the world was watching this bumbling idiot tripping over his tong with every word he spoke. Watching him flatly refusing to acknowledge that anything is wrong with his administration and how they have handled this country is beyond belief. And again referring to the people of this nation as "CONSUMERS" not CITIZENS is evidence as to how we are viewed and legislated . Want to be embarrassed.....Watch this!

" GENEALOGY "

For the past 30 years or so, my passion has been directed at the research of the family genealogy. The name "TREMBLAY" and all the variations of the spelling, go back to Adam & Eve, though I have only been able to trace them to 1100. Some interesting tidbits from the past:

In an inventory of the Abbey of Saint-Denis dating from 862, mention is made of the name in the form Latin Trimlidum, alteration Tremuletum, Tremulus, referring to the white poplar The first written record of the name of Tremblay goes back to the seventh century. It is engraved on the reverse of a currency Merovingian in the form of Tremolito.

Bernard de Tramelay (died August 16, 1153) was the fourth Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
He was born in the castle of Tramelay near Saint-Claude in the Jura. He was elected Grand Master in June of 1151. King Baldwin III of Jerusalem granted him the ruined city of Gaza, which Bernard rebuilt for the Templars.

( it would seem that the Palestinians owe me some back rent! )

List of Grand Masters
Hugues de Payens (1118-1136)
Robert de Craon (1136-1147)
Everard des Barres (1147-1149)
Bernard de Tremelay (1149-1153)
André de Montbard (1153-1156)
Bertrand de Blanchefort (1156-1169)
Philippe de Milly (1169-1171)
Odo de St Amand (1171-1179)
Arnold of Torroja (1181-1184)
Gérard de Ridefort (1185-1189)
Robert de Sablé (1191-1193)
Gilbert Horal (1193-1200)
Phillipe de Plessis (1201-1208)
Guillaume de Chartres (1209-1219)
Pedro de Montaigu (1218-1232)
Armand de Périgord (1232-1244)
Richard de Bures (Disputed) (1244/5-1247)
Guillaume de Sonnac (1247-1250)
Renaud de Vichiers (1250-1256)
Thomas Bérard (1256-1273)
Guillaume de Beaujeu (1273-1291)
Thibaud Gaudin (1291-1292)
Jacques de Molay (1292-1314)

Dramelay-Tremblay, Bernard Du b: ABT 1100 d: 1155 in Ascalon, Israel

Bernard Gauthier D'Apres Du Tremblay Dramelay b: 1134 in Normandie, France d: 16 Aug 1153 in Ascalon, Isr

Guillaume Tremblay-Dramelay b: 1150 in Perche, France d: AFT 1167 in france

Gauthier D'aspres Du Tremblay b: ABT 1300 in Perche, France

Gilles Sieur du Chesnay Tremblay b: 1370 in Normandel, Perche, France d: 1440 in France

Tremblay b: ABT 1400

Gervais Du Tremblay Sieur de Gallion b: 1468 in Randonnay, France d:1487/1490 in Normandel, France

Jean Tremblay-Baron b: BEF 1486 d: 1555

Guillaume Gallien Du Tremblay-Baron b: ABT 1554 d: 1585

Loys "Louis" Galien du Tremblay b: 1582 d: 1639

Philbert A'Loys A'Gallien Tremblay b: 1600/1605 d: 17 Nov 1642

Pierre Tremblay De Reveillon Ou Tremble b: 1626 d: 14 Apr 1687

And from his marrage come all the "TREMBLAYS" in North America.

And introducing the latest member:

" LETS HAVE A PEEK INTO THE MESS "

Good Mornin Reader (s). ..... Seems our Federal Government has finely come up with some real for prime time viewing entertainment. THE PRE ELECTION ELECTION. You notice I used the word entertainment to describe the current political landscape, mainly because it has about as much relevance to us consumers as does watching WWF Raw. I know that there are still huge numbers of people that sincerely believe that they have a say in what goes on, But they will come around shortly. So lets look at how things are stackin up.
On the Republican side they have put up for our pleasure John McCain, (and soon to be running mate Mitt Romney). McCain has promised us a 100 years war, more debt, less taxes for the wealthy, supreme power of the president, laws made by the elite behind closed doors, less government intrusion (meaning of course slashing all laws that protect us from corporate greed and are meant to enhance our health and well being...big brother and the market place know what is best for us) etc......Hmmmm, where have we heard those things before? And in their supreme wisdom, knowing that McCain, through his own admission knows diddle squat about the economy, give us Mitt "The FEE Monger" Romney. Who needs to raise taxes, he will fee us to death!
On the Democratic side we have Hillery and/or Obama. One, we all know will be the president. What we don't know is which one the elect elite, (those that do the real choosing) are backing? I think it has to do more with TV Ratings than anything else. The more body slams and sleeper holds and irritating spin the better. Remember this is purely reality TV entertainment at it's best. Rome had the Colosseum, we have the election cycle. But lets hummer ourselves anyway. What have these two people to say they will do to enhance our miserable time on earth? ???????? Actually other than pre scripted rehashed old tongue and cheek for the masses spin......NOT MUCH NEW!
So why are we even concerned to begin with? Because they want us to "think" we matter.
What do you think about it?

" WHY "

Mornin Readers.......... Today's question is, "WHY" ? Such a small word but when used by the masses has been known to bring down whole civilizations. So..........I'll pose the Question...You give me the answer!
1...Why do the politicians, even our own reps, prefer Insurance Care over Health Care?

2...Why don't wealthy politicians who have been convicted of a crime ever go to jail?

3...Why are we always holding up our form of democratic government to other people when in our form the peoples votes don't count in the election. The electoral college elects the president? That isn't democracy!

4...Why are politicians allowed to lie just to get elected and then once in office NOT be held accountable for their election promises?

5...Why don't we have a one rate fits all income tax?

6...And the list goes on. You can answer or add to the list if you want, I am trying to run a true democratic blog here. Just one last Question.....Who the hell left the gate open anyway?

" AND THE BEAT GOES ON "

Good Mornin Bloggers.......... Today be Sunday the 10th of February and all be as it should be. The ignorant uninformed war mongers have their hero John ...(just like and the same as but not as god like, Ronald Reagan and George Bush)... McCain..(he is a lesser god and hasn't gotten his wings yet) The Blacks have finally found their Black Knight on a shinny Black horse, and they may just ride him right into the White (black) House. Then you have the crowd that wants the heady days of Bill Clinton back. They have the next best thing.....Hillery. Then you have the rest of us! The unconnected, disenfranchised, left out to dry, crowd. Where is our hero?