A few words from Jay Leno

myhappyplace2 · 05-13-2007

I read this and it struck a chord... will it with you?

"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right?

The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the president. In essence 2/3rds of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.

So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What we are so unhappy about?''

Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?

Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?

Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?

I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.

Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings.

Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes , an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.

How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.

Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have , and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.

I know, I know.

What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?

The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?

Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad?

Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.

Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go.

They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.

So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans?

Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells , and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O. J. Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way......Insane!

Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country.

There is exponentially more good than bad.

We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative."

"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

Jay Leno

Babaloo · 05-13-2007

hehe
jay leno never said that

The original was written by columnist Craig R. Smith and published in November 2006 on WorldNetDaily.com under the title "Made in the U.S.A.: Spoiled Brats."

i love google

EDIT: And maybe we're unhappy cuz we have a dope as a president with congress not far behind

woodman · 05-13-2007

Bush is a idiot.But you are right about america being a bunch of over privilage whiners.Its not having what you want,it's wanting what you've got.

Seakony · 05-13-2007

It is amazing how some people can look at themselves in the mirror and still not see who they are.

Rissask · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

hehe
jay leno never said that

The original was written by columnist Craig R. Smith and published in November 2006 on WorldNetDaily.com under the title "Made in the U.S.A.: Spoiled Brats."

i love google

EDIT: And maybe we're unhappy cuz we have a dope as a president with congress not far behind

hehe indeed
good catch Babaloo

but Mr. Smith does make some good points.

Doggiemom · 05-14-2007

We could have it ALOT worse.......

BonnyW · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

hehe
jay leno never said that

The original was written by columnist Craig R. Smith and published in November 2006 on WorldNetDaily.com under the title "Made in the U.S.A.: Spoiled Brats."

i love google

EDIT: And maybe we're unhappy cuz we have a dope as a president with congress not far behind

I remember this...
Jay Leno said part of it, and the columnist wrote some of it, and others have added to it over the years.
Read here

wiseguy74 · 05-14-2007

I voted for Bush both years. I am not that happy with him only because he is trying to appease the liberals and not pushing to fight the war to win. By this, I mean the troops should not be fighting politically correctly. I am glad Bush is in office over Kerry or Gore.

Babaloo · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseguy74

I voted for Bush both years. I am not that happy with him only because he is trying to appease the liberals and not pushing to fight the war to win. By this, I mean the troops should not be fighting politically correctly. I am glad Bush is in office over Kerry or Gore.

spew

**Heather** · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seakony

It is amazing how some people can look at themselves in the mirror and still not see who they are.

On that, we agree.

Westernstargal · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seakony

It is amazing how some people can look at themselves in the mirror and still not see who they are.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAmen!!!!

krazy4playa · 05-14-2007

Somewhere in Texas there is a village missing their idiot.

eccentrictinker · 05-14-2007

Just what this forum needed.... another "Bush-Bashing" thread. Thanks a heap!

The malady, Bush Derangement Syndrome", was diagnosed 4 years ago. No treatment recommended. Symptoms will probably disappear spontaneously in 18 months, to be replaced with unreasonable hatred for some other conservative politician.

http://frontpagemag.com/Articles/Rea...e.asp?ID=11173

BTW, not blaming you, myhappyplace2.

myhappyplace2 · 05-14-2007

Jeeze, I was just thinking that, yeah, I have it pretty good, and hoped others would agree, Didn't mean to misquote or add to a Bush bashing.

Anyways, I'm glad I live here, tho I'd rather be living in Playa.

pamplemoose77 · 05-14-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by myhappyplace2

I have it pretty good, and hoped others would agree,

i agree.. and i liked it, vikki

05-13-2007	#1 (permalink)
myhappyplace2 añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The big D with some other kool peeps> Posts: 2,747	A few words from Jay Leno I read this and it struck a chord... will it with you? "The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the president. In essence 2/3rds of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What we are so unhappy about?'' Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job? Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year? Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter? I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes , an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers. How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy. Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have , and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here. I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig. So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells , and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O. J. Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way......Insane! Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative." "With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?" Jay Leno __________________ . Playa is MY attitude adjustment!

05-13-2007	#2 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Paamul, Q Roo Mexico Posts: 10,838	hehe jay leno never said that The original was written by columnist Craig R. Smith and published in November 2006 on WorldNetDaily.com under the title "Made in the U.S.A.: Spoiled Brats." i love google EDIT: And maybe we're unhappy cuz we have a dope as a president with congress not far behind Last edited by Babaloo; 05-13-2007 at 10:51 PM.

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05-13-2007	#3 (permalink)
woodman añejo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: knockem stiff ohio Posts: 4,031	Bush is a idiot.But you are right about america being a bunch of over privilage whiners.Its not having what you want,it's wanting what you've got.

05-13-2007	#4 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: no longer in Mesquite with nothing to do Posts: 10,148	It is amazing how some people can look at themselves in the mirror and still not see who they are.

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Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,104	We could have it ALOT worse.......

05-14-2007	#8 (permalink)
wiseguy74 way into it Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 115	I voted for Bush both years. I am not that happy with him only because he is trying to appease the liberals and not pushing to fight the war to win. By this, I mean the troops should not be fighting politically correctly. I am glad Bush is in office over Kerry or Gore.

05-14-2007	#12 (permalink)
krazy4playa añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,209	*Somewhere in Texas there is a village missing their idiot.*

05-14-2007	#13 (permalink)
eccentrictinker life=playa Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 772	Just what this forum needed.... another "Bush-Bashing" thread. Thanks a heap! The malady, Bush Derangement Syndrome", was diagnosed 4 years ago. No treatment recommended. Symptoms will probably disappear spontaneously in 18 months, to be replaced with unreasonable hatred for some other conservative politician. http://frontpagemag.com/Articles/Rea...e.asp?ID=11173 BTW, not blaming you, myhappyplace2.

05-14-2007	#14 (permalink)
myhappyplace2 añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The big D with some other kool peeps> Posts: 2,747	Jeeze, I was just thinking that, yeah, I have it pretty good, and hoped others would agree, Didn't mean to misquote or add to a Bush bashing. Anyways, I'm glad I live here, tho I'd rather be living in Playa.

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