Friday’s Rambling

In a follow up to the blog published Monday, Jan. 5, titled “Crooks in the Backyard,” I have chronicled incidents that have taken place in the last seven days.

It appears Sheriff Greg Bartlett, in Morgan County, Ala., withheld $210,000 earmarked for food purchases for county lockup inmates. Is this what is meant by “living off the fat of the land?”

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was indicted for accepting illegal gifts while serving on both the City Council and during her tenure as Mayor. She allegedly used travel vouchers, fur coats and gift cards intended for the poor to engage in a personal shopping spree. Why would the poor need fur coats? She, like all good politicians, claims ignorance and total innocence.

Flint Interim Plice Chief David Dicks was indicted in federal court for receiveing $46,000 while working for a private security firm connected wiith Career Alliance, I guess being able to be in two places at one time earns you a trip to the federal money buffet.

In other news, President Elect Obama is learning the words to the Ernie K- Doe song “Mother-In-Law.” After it was announced First Lady Elect Michelle's mother, Marian Shields Robinson, will be moving into the White House with them.


Courtesy of Simon and Garfunkel:

“Coo, coo, ca-choo, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know (Wo, wo, wo)
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray
(Hey, hey, hey...hey, hey, hey)”

At least the Obamas will save themselves some babysitting costs.

The American automotive manufacturers, otherwise known as the Big Three, are singing the old Rolling Stones hit “You Can't Always Get What You Want.” On the other hand, the financial institutions are whistling “We're in the Money,” while the American middle class families are reprising the old depression song (with a new twist) “Brother Can You Spare a Buck.”

Retired General Colin Powell proposed that people should work on Monday, which just happens to be Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He then stated a majority of the population plans to take off Inauguration Day, which is Tuesday. Why waste a holiday, when people were already skipping work the following day. Do you really think government employees, post office workers, etc. are willing to give up a paid holiday?

I have the impression a lot of folks will utilize the entire week to celebrate. Of course, that pertains to people still gainfully employed.