RANDOM THOUGHTS. . . . .

John Kasich is running for Governor of Ohio. Many people have wanted him to run since he left congress. He was great dealing with budget matters. He was instrumental in balancing the budget for first time in 30 + years. Should be great for Ohio, and business in Ohio. These are things Ohio needs. Look forward to him winning. . . . .

I am a Mason, and have always wondered, why those members that take an officer’s position end up refusing to do the work of an officer? Yes there is some memory work required. We can debate on whether or not it is actually required, tradition mandates it does. If they are willing to argue the point, they shouldn’t be an officer. Being on time to meetings… the time never changes! You know a month in advance the time, and you can’t be bothered to be on time. The charges we give men in Masonry are basic rules of life. When you become an officer, a willing participant in the government of your lodge, sometimes you have to give up some free time and misc activities to fulfill your obligation as One who runs the lodge. Just a thought…

More masonry… My lodge recently merged w/another. New lodge has excellent attendance. Full core of Officers, doing their work well. Big crowds for lodge events, dinners, picnics, etc… Thing members of my lodge always wanted. But since we merged, they won’t come to lodge. Why is that? “I don’t know those guys.” That is a typical EXCUSE they use. Well get off your tail and come to lodge. Try something unique… like making friends. That is what a Fraternity is all about, especially the Masonic Fraternity. Come on guys get with the program!

Why do people hang up instead of leaving a message? They get a message, listen to the whole thing, pause and hang up. Would it be too difficult to leave your name & No.
Lazy and rude!

Why does the govt always tax a vice, then advocate against the vice making the tax increase worthless. And generally an extra tax on the poor, who really can’t afford ANOTHER tax. Why?

Here’s another… why does the federal govt profess to want to cut dependence on foreign oil, yet do everything in its power to impede, and pass laws that make it next to impossible to accomplish. Listen to Gov Palin of Alaska, on the topic of ANWR. Just need a small amount of sq ft in comparison to the vast size of ANWR. Environmentalists are lying about how it will destroy the reserve. Those same people said when the pipeline was going to be built: oh it’ll kill the animals. Those animals ended up multiplying because of the heat off the pipeline. Offshore drill will take too long! WELL THEN WE BETTER START NOW!! Common sense people!! Somehow our govt officials lose that 1st thing when elected… well right after their ethics. Congress is great at breaking rules, laws and ignoring promises made…..

I got a big list and we’ll talk more later.


John Q. Citizen
Just a Regular Guy’s thoughts.