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Comment on: Concerned Conservative

ReMake of 16 tons...

32 Comments
Monday, April, 06, 2009 9:08 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Great Find, Jennifer!

Thanx so much for posting this find. I very much appreciate your ability to find and get these things up on your blog.

We are in such deep dodo it’s not funny, but I refuse to throw in the towel!!
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Monday, April, 06, 2009 9:14 AM Jennifer writes:

Mrs. AL

No throwing in the towel!

We're in need of a big bulldozer to drudge thru all the piles of doo in Washington, D.C.

I read this morning that 1 Trillion dollars is 1,000 Billions....can't even comprehend how much money that truly is.

Thanks for the support and visit.
Keep looking up!
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Tuesday, April, 07, 2009 8:30 PM Eric writes:

Jennifer

some crazy vids! I'm guessing that smoker guy was being sarcastic, but if not.......
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Tuesday, April, 07, 2009 10:05 PM Gray Ghost writes:

Jennifer, I Remember When...

Tennessee Ernie Ford recorded "16 Tons" (don't ask the year, even I don't like remembering that far back). However, I believe that he would approve of the use of this song in the "new" manner.

The second video makes perfect sense (from a certain viewpoint; i.e., the government's) and fits into President Reagan's top scary line: "I am from the government and I am here to help you."
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Wednesday, April, 08, 2009 11:59 AM ApolloSpeaks writes:

WONDERFUL!

Loved every lyric, loved every word. 16 tons of thanks. What we need now is a piece for legalizing marijuana. Light up a joint and save the earth. The Pot Tax for funding green technologies. CO2 emissions that work.
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Wednesday, April, 08, 2009 12:56 PM Jennifer writes:

Eric

yes, the video was a satire , a great one too!

We will not be lacking in material for our blogs with liberals around.

Thanks for stopping by.
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Wednesday, April, 08, 2009 1:07 PM Jennifer writes:

Gray Ghost

Thanks for providing the name of the original recorder...adds to the thread.
I think he would approve.

gotta love Reagan's quotes, I'm praying for another one like him...2012.

Thanks again!
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Wednesday, April, 08, 2009 1:11 PM Jennifer writes:

APOLLOSPEAKS

Glad you enjoyed it! What a clever arrangement.


Really enjoyed your comment on marijauna...but shhh-- you may give them some ideas... ;)

Thanks for your contribution to this thread!
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Thursday, April, 09, 2009 11:11 PM Braintree writes:

Very Funny!

Now that was very enjoyable...

I don't know how you find this stuff, but thank GOD you are passing it around..

God bless you Jennifer, and have a Great Easter!

Send that son of yours a big kiss for us all.
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Saturday, April, 11, 2009 12:32 AM Sue writes:

Hi Jennifer

That was too funny! Now I can't get that song out of my head!!!
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Saturday, April, 11, 2009 12:34 AM Sue writes:

Jennifer - Empty Wallet

I love the post before this, but I don't have a comments section at the bottom of the page! Hey like what gives???? Just kidding!
Love the wallets!!
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Saturday, April, 11, 2009 5:30 PM Jennifer writes:

Braintree

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for your Easter blessing and the blessing for my son, they are greatly appreciated.

Have a blessed weekend, Joyanna.
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Saturday, April, 11, 2009 5:32 PM Jennifer writes:

Sue

HA! had the same problem....that tune it catchy!

gotta love the momentum gaining for the uocoming tea parties!

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Saturday, April, 11, 2009 5:35 PM Jennifer writes:

hmmm Sue

When I updated that blog I couldn't get it to receive further messages... who knows???

The folks in Jersey showed us another creative display of protest.

Happy Easter to you!
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Saturday, April, 11, 2009 6:32 PM MJSJR writes:

Jennifer

Sorry I been away for so long, everytime I go to blog there is some emergency somewhere, it's not easy being a superhero...

I always liked 16 tons since I saw Bowser from Sha-Nah-Nah sing it live. The song is awesome.

Stop by my place when you get a chance.
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Sunday, April, 12, 2009 7:28 AM davecatbone writes:

the Weimar Republic

is coming to us. I'm putting a large portion of my savings into gold ASAP.
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Sunday, April, 12, 2009 2:10 PM dawndawn writes:

Great Videos!

Good work, Jennifer! Both videos are great but the Remake of 16 Tons, really hits the mark! Very creative!

Cigarette taxes went up due to SCHIP. Smokers can`t smoke on a street corner or in apartment buildings in some communities. They are being discriminated against. Regardless of what others think about smoking, I have always thought discrimination was against the law!
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Sunday, April, 12, 2009 2:29 PM Cindy writes:

Catchy!

Thanks for the find.
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Friday, April, 17, 2009 11:51 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

MC Funeral Procession

Jennifer that was a classic. I would like to see something like that happen here in VA. Anybody can say what they want about Jersey, this was a superb demonstration. Thanx so much for following up on this.

BTW, don't know if its me or not, but the "comments" dittie didn't show on the post itself.
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Saturday, April, 18, 2009 12:01 AM INTHENOW writes:

Jennifer,


Love the videos...especially the song. Emailed that link to friends and family. Thanks!
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Sunday, April, 19, 2009 3:04 AM Jesse "The Mind" Norman writes:

haha

Great videos you found on Youtube. I loved them. I put in my last blog some ridiculous proposals I had written in my faux run for President if I ran as a liberal, and how they've eerily come true. Kind of reminds me of that, especially that second video. Maybe the follow up videos would be to tell Americans to drink more liquor and buy more porn if the country adopts that "sin" tax.
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Sunday, April, 19, 2009 12:44 PM steve writes:

Jennifer

The fact that you apparently did not know that 1 trillion = 1,000 billion is not surprising to me. I guess hating America as much as you do requires a low IQ.
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Sunday, April, 19, 2009 3:08 PM Brian writes:

Well done!

Ditto on what AL had to say. Since you commented on my blog I have set up a new site. I would love to have you post you pearls of wisdom there as well. Just go to http://www.creativebuildingsolutions4u.com and visit the crews quarters. Join if you like, it costs nothing and you can get your blogs out even further.

Thanks.

the helmsman
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:34 AM Jennifer writes:

MJSJR

Glad you're back!

I'm behind on the blogs as well, life happens :0)

Did you meet up with Poppy at the tea party?
God's continued blessing upon you.
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:37 AM Jennifer writes:

davecat

Investing in gold is a wise decision....did you see the news today ? The banks are in a pickle.

Thanks for passing thru :o)
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:40 AM Jennifer writes:

dawndawn

Glad you enjoyed the video's....the 16 Tons one was my favorite too!

Funding healthcare on the taxes of cigarettes...leave it to the libs. How about getting rid of all the inefficient gov't programs and offices that are draining the tax revenue? UGH.

Thanks for your visit and comments :0)
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:42 AM Jennifer writes:

Cindy

It was catchy, creative too!

good to 'see ya' Cindy, hope all is well with you and Randi. God bless you both.
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:45 AM Jennifer writes:

Mrs. AL

Thanks for checking on the updated video for my 'Empty Wallet' blogpost.
I wouldn't be surprised if the citizens of VA came up with their own creative expression of protest.

As for the comment section....don't know what happened when I updated it...some kinda fluke.

Thank you for visiting.
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:47 AM Jennifer writes:

INTHENOW

Thanks for taking the time to view the videos and passing them on, they were a hit!

Have a safe trip back to Italy, I'll be on the lookout for a new one from you :o)

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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:50 AM Jennifer writes:

Jesse

Yeah, seems like they think taxing the heck out of certain items will cure the deficit and fill in the holes for their programs.

May God give us a wise leader in the matter of finances...

I'm a little behind on blogging, but will be by your place soon!
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 10:55 AM Jennifer writes:

steve

I thought it was humble to admit not knowing what a trillion dollars actually amounted to...

If you came to my blog to insult my intelligence and love for America, then you'd be better off spending your time and vitriol elsewhere...

A healthy disagreement/debate is one thing, but your comments did neither.

God Bless.
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Monday, April, 20, 2009 11:21 AM steve writes:

Jennifer

It may have been humble, but it definitely revealed a level of ignorance that seems common among the "conservatives" here at TH. Now that you have mastered counting, maybe you can try to enlighten yourself on the consequences of the past 12 years of republican rule. Or are you one of those who wants to forget the phony conservative horrors of DeLay, Bush, Rove, Cheney et al? That would be convenient.
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