I think I would say the same if I actually liked this President. I cannot see how bringing a presidential entourage/secret service/media circus to storm ravaged areas of NJ is in any way helpful to the residents, businesses or utility companies trying to get back on their feet.
Even if there were no election in a week the President does not belong here now, unless it's a quick flyover in a helicopter. I am sure Governor Christie has better things to do tomorrow then hold Obama's hand and fawn over him as he scrambles for federal dollars to help his devasted state.
So, Mr. Obama, perhaps the biggest thank you can give first responders who are still working, and victims trying to get back on their feet with uniterrupted services from those who can help them, would be to stay in Washington.
Or Ohio, Florida, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nevada.......
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
This Crazy New World
In this new era we live in, I can sit in the dark, and listen to my ipod, text on my phone, and blog. The kids watched a video, and we had a pretty nice day.
That is not to say I would not be pleased to get the lights back on, and a computer that works on more than 3g access, but I shouldn't be so picky. I am very lucky that my neighbor has power and we can charge things as needed. I would like to charge them here, and I am ever hopeful that we will get power on tonight!
That is not to say I would not be pleased to get the lights back on, and a computer that works on more than 3g access, but I shouldn't be so picky. I am very lucky that my neighbor has power and we can charge things as needed. I would like to charge them here, and I am ever hopeful that we will get power on tonight!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
UPDATE!
I am very happy to report that at least one shul in the neighborhood of the school that I referenced in the post below has asked the congregants NOT to walk through the public school property while school is in session. There was an announcement from the pulpit as well as an email sent to the congregants.
Aside from the article reporting egregious behavior there was a video (which I chose not to watch) that really made it clear how awful the confrontation of parents and walkers really was.
I am hopeful that the name of Heaven will be sanctified over the next few days.
Aside from the article reporting egregious behavior there was a video (which I chose not to watch) that really made it clear how awful the confrontation of parents and walkers really was.
I am hopeful that the name of Heaven will be sanctified over the next few days.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Ich Bin Du
As many of you already know, people are stupid. And hypocritical. And stupidly hypocritical, which is often fine because who does it really effect, except for those of us who tsk, tsk, and shake our heads.
But what happens when the stupidity does effect a wider group people, and when it does effect sanctifying the name of Heaven, as in, doing the exact opposite.
There is a lot of contention in these parts over the school board as it related to Orthodox Jews, and public and private schools. It's about budgets and taxes, and who is controlling who and what. There are a few public schools that are smack in the middle of residential neighborhoods (where I believe by zoning rules are the only places they can be), so many of the Orthodox will use those properties as "shortcuts" on days when they need to walk. Regardless of whether school is in session or not, regardless of whether the public school kids are outside during recess. When asked to stop they either ignore those asking, or get into arguments with them.
If the people of this school district were smart they would get together and start walking through Orthodox school grounds during school hours. Granted that's private property, but a public school need not be open to all comers at all times. When school is in session it should be off limits. If that school is smart they would tell the neighboring private school that if they don't get their Landsmen to stop walking through school property they will charge them for use of their parking lot when there are after hours events at the non-public school.
I will concede that the level of contention between the public and private school parents is what led to the "crackdown," but either way those parents are right. I wouldn't want people walking through my kids' school during school hours and I think these parents have that same right. There comes a point where "I pay taxes" is just a lame excuse. If you own property in this country you pay school taxes. Whether you have kids or not. So, should we let random old people sit in school lunch rooms during school when they need a place to gather? After all, they pay taxes, they have a right!
Oh, and if you are going to do something so obviously stupid (walking through when asked not to, ) PLEASE do not invoke your "rabbi said it's ok." It just makes everything worse.
Don't be lazy, make God proud and walk AROUND the long way. Even if it's raining.
But what happens when the stupidity does effect a wider group people, and when it does effect sanctifying the name of Heaven, as in, doing the exact opposite.
There is a lot of contention in these parts over the school board as it related to Orthodox Jews, and public and private schools. It's about budgets and taxes, and who is controlling who and what. There are a few public schools that are smack in the middle of residential neighborhoods (where I believe by zoning rules are the only places they can be), so many of the Orthodox will use those properties as "shortcuts" on days when they need to walk. Regardless of whether school is in session or not, regardless of whether the public school kids are outside during recess. When asked to stop they either ignore those asking, or get into arguments with them.
If the people of this school district were smart they would get together and start walking through Orthodox school grounds during school hours. Granted that's private property, but a public school need not be open to all comers at all times. When school is in session it should be off limits. If that school is smart they would tell the neighboring private school that if they don't get their Landsmen to stop walking through school property they will charge them for use of their parking lot when there are after hours events at the non-public school.
I will concede that the level of contention between the public and private school parents is what led to the "crackdown," but either way those parents are right. I wouldn't want people walking through my kids' school during school hours and I think these parents have that same right. There comes a point where "I pay taxes" is just a lame excuse. If you own property in this country you pay school taxes. Whether you have kids or not. So, should we let random old people sit in school lunch rooms during school when they need a place to gather? After all, they pay taxes, they have a right!
Oh, and if you are going to do something so obviously stupid (walking through when asked not to, ) PLEASE do not invoke your "rabbi said it's ok." It just makes everything worse.
Don't be lazy, make God proud and walk AROUND the long way. Even if it's raining.
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