Republican Leader discusses health care, Afghanistan, economy
‘If the majority is hell-bent on ignoring the wishes of the American people, they have 60 votes in the Senate’
related: The Vote Tonight (a text version)
Does this inspire you to ask any questions?
While being wealthy may not be commonplace, marriages among the rich and famous sometimes are. At least the perceived motives for rich nuptials may suggest alliances among the wealthy more than the storybook theme of love. This post will offer a rare and reluctant topic on this blog. Celebrity stories typically feature content of little value beyond raising revenue for some tabloids due to the insatiable appetite of some for gossip. Starting with a little humor may make it easier to digest.
The excerpt above appears to be from October 18th and based on other reports the wedding is now complete. The only reason the story appeared on this blog’s radar was a scan of Google News and Ivanka Trump listed under ‘in the news.’ If the timing had worked out the obvious choice for a wedding song is offered below courtesy of YouTube.
It is quite possible many people have arrived at the same choice for Ivanka and Jared’s wedding song.
Ivanka and Jared were born in the same year. They are both beneficiaries of their families’ wealth. Both families are involved in real estate. According to Wikipedia Jared graduated from Harvard College in 2003 and prior to admission his father had contributed $2.5 million to the university. For Ivanka it was Georgetown and Wharton with some modeling and much involvement in the family business. Jared’s acquisition of the New York Observer with family funds suggests an interest in appealing to ‘the educated elite’ in New York as this is how the readership is described.
So the suggestion of the commonplace alliance of wealthy families rather than a marriage is supported to some degree with the information above. And Ivanka’s new book does not weaken the argument. ‘The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life,’ is a title that by itself demonstrates a set of priorities.
Another book related to this post’s topic comes from Carrie Prejean. It is featured elsewhere on this blog. ‘Still Standing’ is soon to be published and comes after the author’s experience of being thrown under the bus by the Trump family and their pageants in favor of those who attacked her for her response to a question she was asked.
It’s not personal. (money, money, money…….MONEY)
All that is supported by the founding of this great nation allowing citizens to reach their full potential is a wonderful thing. Maintaining a principled approach to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness remains a challenge for some. If one adheres to conservative principles and tradtional American values the risk of making less than honorable choices is greatly diminished if not eliminated. We are after all human and not flawless. Keeping that constantly in mind will improve our chances for doing the right thing.
Stanford Matthews
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The video above from local TV in Green Bay provides a reasonably balanced albeit timid account of fan reaction to Brett Favre facing his former team of 16 years wearing the uniform of a division rival. The Packer/Favre saga has been adequately documented in print and broadcast accounts but often fails to present the fact this one player is responsible for delivering more quality football in Green Bay, Wisconsin than had occurred in several decades before his arrival.
Sacking the current GB QB eight times sums up conditions in Titletown this season. In retrospect Favre’s departure from GB may be a blessing in disguise for the future Hall of Famer given his tenure and perhaps diminishing ability to absorb punishment from opposing defenses. But let’s not forget that Favre’s former protege did reasonably well given the lack of assistance he received from the team he was leading. Something Favre’s nemesis, Ted Thompson, may be hearing more about in the week(s) ahead.
Jared Allen, the one man wrecking crew, was absolutely on fire trashing the Packers’ hope to avoid embarrassment at the hands of their former field general who may have extracted extreme satisfaction to say the least with last night’s victory. Although it appeared the Vikings’ took the rest of the night off late in the game the Packers were unable get closer than 7 points by the end of regulation.
Above is the last excerpt presented from GB media sources and below is a regional account mirroring what seems the defacto conclusion in Packerland. Right now Brett Favre is doing better than those leading the Packers. There’s trouble in river city. And last night’s game makes a Viking/Packer rematch later this season more of a headache for some than others. At worst, Brett Favre insured the outcome will be no worse than a horse apiece. While his former team contemplates the consequence of a repeat result on their home turf.
There is no shortage of opinions either pro or con on matters involving Brett Favre especially those related to his departure from Green Bay. The view from here suggests the Packer organization is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct for their handling of regime change with Favre and Rodgers. Favre certainly could have selected a better course of action in response. But again, the view from here credits most of the blame on Thompson and McCarthy. With all Brett Favre contributed in more than a decade and a half for this franchise for which he was more than adequately compensated financially better business decisions were available.
This Wisconsin resident, for one, took great pleasure from the game last night. This is not an isolated reaction. Some of us recall the legacy in Titletown is littered with less than stellar performance from the brain trust behind the organization known as The Green Bay Packers. Maybe the occasional load of dirty laundry is what caused the last 29-year drought in Superbowl appearances. And then there was the follow up loss shortly thereafter. Brett Favre was present for those games.. And after all these years, he’s still got it.
The frosting on the cake last night was the fact that Adrian Peterson was not the story as would have been expected. It was number four. You could almost hear a voice calling out Ted Thompson…..’how do you like me now’?
Stanford Matthews
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from September 11, 2008
At the dedication of a memorial at the Pentagon, President Bush remembered those who lost their lives there on September 11th, 2001. (Sept. 11)
Never Forget
Prepared remarks of President Obama - Back to School Event Sept 9, 2009
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Stanford Matthews
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