They were experimenting with deep-brain stimulation in an attempt to curb the appetite of a 30st patient who suffered from a lifelong obesity problem.

Electrodes were pushed into his brain and stimulated with an electric current."

All is well.  It seems they remembered them after they had forgotten about them.  Sounds kind of John Kerryish to me.

All of a sudden, they were sitting around together getting stoned and then one of the good doctors declared between tokes:  "oh yea... [cough, cough, hack, hack] I meant to tell you guys that I came up with this, uh.....sheesh, what was it?[cough, cough, hack, hack]  I'll think of it in a minute or two.

I apologize, but I've lost my train of thought here, so maybe it'd be best if you go here and see for yourself.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=511222&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490

Father says his family's rights were violated

In New Castle, Colorado a man’s home was invaded by a SWAT team, in order to make sure a child in the family received "proper medical attention", and in doing so, battered their way into the home and seemed to have made quite a show. However, the Doctor at the ER checked the boy and sent him home, with Tylenol and suggested ice to a black eye. So, since when did social services start to use a SWAT team, and when does a paramedic get a judge/magistrate involved, who gets a Sheriff involved, who then decides it’s time for drastic action?

As much as I appreciate good law enforcement, it is times like these that make me want to throw up. This Sheriff and his squad need to go...period. Is t his the Government mandated health care that is supposed to bring a better future for everyone? If so, no thanks. There’s been a few articles written about this story, and hopefully there will be many more. This particular story needs to gain some national traction.

In providing various links:

Radley Balko, World Net Daily, and for an extended look at the story.

I encourage you to scrutinize each story and each account, as I cannot attest to any of the publications being "the gospel or spin", so read accordingly. All I’m saying is this. If the story(stories) turn out to be true, I sincerely hope that justice is served, and I don’t mean served on the family who had their rights violated. In my opinion, the Magistrate and the Sheriff were way over the top.

While we’re on the subject, and knowing that many of our "scholarly leaders" insists that it tales a village, I’m not surprised at the actions of the people who allowed this to happen. It’s no secret that many of our elected officials would have us bow to international law, and cases like this would run rampant through our system. Yet, regarding international law, why aren’t the terrorists and their families charged and locked up for child abuse? Seems to me that encouraging your child to strap on a bomb vest and go out in the name of said god and blow up a bunch of infidels, should certainly be on the books, no? But that’s a whole ‘nother story.

If you discover who this person is, please share the info with me.

If it weren’t so obvious as to the pandering these Presidential candidates are doing, it wouldn’t be so hard to tolerate. Example: Hillary places 3rd. in Iowa. Immediately she goes to New Hampshire and plays the "I’m for the young people" card. Village, meet idiot!

Ah, how about John and Elizabeth Edwards. Liz seems to make things appear as if this is another 2-for-1 deal. She’ll be President, and John will be the face and mouthpiece during their reign. It’ll be easier for John to wage his war on poverty with his wife at the helm of things. Maybe they can boycott WalMart together or something, and be seen in unity once again. And then polish it off with a real date and treat at their local Wendy’s. Chilli, please.

The lead horse now is Barack Obama. Somehow he has become a kindred spirit amongst the younger voters, at least in Iowa. I’m afraid the younger, naive Obama doesn’t have a clue as to what is about to hit the fan. Mr. Obama, allow me to give you a free clue. Do you fully understand the politics of personal destruction? If so, please prove it and don’t be ashamed to acknowledge that you’re in the fight of your life. You can thank me later.

Then there’s Mike Huckabee, the Apostle of Araknsas, with his own St. Peter leading the way, via Ed Rollins. Give Rollins a sword and Huckabee’s opponents will be lucky to walk away with just an ear missing. Thankfully, Mr. Huckabee doesn’t have the "Sons of Thunder" with him on his tour. I’m waiting for candidate Huckabee to share his Damascus Road Experience with us soon...T-shirts, bumper stickers, and all.

How about Mitt Romney? Some people are on his case for being a Mormon. So what if he’s a Mormon. No one is on Huckabee’s case for being an idiot. And an evangelical idiot at that. Mitt does have his highs and lows, but let’s not count him out just yet.

Hey, here’s the old tough guy John McCain, part of the Gang of.... oh well. Forget about it. A couple of state wins will not produce a President. Sorry, John.

The jury seems to still be out on Rudy. A no show in Iowa, and also not much noise about him lately regarding much of anything else. His campaign deserves a close watch.

And then there’s Fred Thompson. In my opinion, the John Wayne of the Conservative Party. Until you can show me differently, along with a powerful persuasion, I’ll follow my instincts on this one. Of course, comments are welcomed.

[Edited:  I admit it.  I didn't see McCain nor Obama taking the prize.  Having said that, it's still sad to think this is the best and brightest that America has to offer.  If that's the case, we're in big trouble.]

by Hal Trammell

   If elected President:

  1. will your advisors and staff be known as Deacons?

  2. will you refer to Congress members as the choir?

  3. will US citizens become the congregation?

  4. will taxes now be referred to as tithes and offerings?

  5. will you ask for donations at the close of each speech?

  6. will your Cabinet be known as your Disciples?

  7. will there still be dancing at those big events?

  8. what will you do for entertainment in DC?

  9. will you allow an inventory before moving in and also when moving out?

10. will you fleece the national flock as you did the State flock of Arkansas?

[Ed:  an email that was sent prompted me to join the previous 9 & 10 together and allow for the current #10.  Thanks, eli.]

by Hal Trammell

Well here ya go:

Hillary Clinton keeps claiming that her 8 years as First Lady (Co-President) should qualify her to become President.

[so that means my uncle can run for Sheriff since he’s spent 8 years in prison, as he knows about Law Enforcement.]

Barack Obama claims that "It's that experience, that understanding, not just of what world leaders I went and talked to in the ambassadors house I had tea with, but understanding the lives of the people like my grandmother who lives in a tiny hut in Africa," Obama, D-Ill., told a crowd of would-be voters in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday.
[My grandmother lived in an old run down mill house. Does that qualify me to be President? If not, why?]