Apple Fritters and a Martian's Letter
67Out of This World
Good morning breakfastpoppers. Today is Thursday, November 19, 2009. I have a wonderful recipe I'd like to share with you this morning. If you want to follow along, you will need 1 cup flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 apples, pared and cut into medium thick slices, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and some canola oil for frying. Preheat some oil in a non-stick skillet until hot. Mix dry ingredients together. Now whisk milk and egg together and add to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Dip apple slices in batter and fry until golden. Drain and dust with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Put your feet up and relax, I feel a letter coming on.
Our letter this morning is rather unusual. It was written by a visitor to our planet from Mars. I know this is hard to believe, but it really shouldn't be. After all, can it be possible that we are the only planet with life in this vast universe? No, of course not. Our alien visitor calls himself "The Observer". He was sent here quite a while ago to take notes and report back to his countrymen. He has chronicled his observations of our planet and its people. He has focused his attention on the United States and he has asked me to read the following letter to you.
Dear People of the United States of America,
I have long been observing your government, your methods of doing business, your morals and your values and I must say I am very disappointed. For many, many years you have had a fine reputation in the universe, We have long regarded you as the champions of free speech, critical thinking, great generosity and unbelievable courage in the face of adversity. I am dismayed to say that I have witnessed much "change" in the last year, and it is definitely not for the better. Clearly, you could have done better in your last election, by choosing people truly qualified to lead a great nation. Sadly, you voted with something other than your head and elected a man who is not one of you. You never questioned his values and his goals. You never questioned his relentless desire to turn your world upside down. You handed him the keys to your kingdom and now you are paying the price.
Let me explain how I see things. In the world I come from, we tackle a problem by reviewing all options, doing our homework, gathering critical information and then after sifting through all the facts, we attempt to arrive at an answer that makes sense and is in the best interests of the people. We don't care how long it takes to do the job, getting it right is what counts. You should be very concerned about your President's desire to change everything over night. Don't you understand? He doesn't want to give you the chance to sort things out properly. I believe they call it the" bum's rush" on your planet.
I've read the Senate's 2,000 page health care bill. The consequences of the legislation are quite alarming. Your parents and grandparents will be used as sacrificial lambs to pay for the staggering cost of this bill. New protocols for treatment will emerge as soon as the bill is enacted and probably before. You will be told that disease is natural and expected. You will be asked to postpone treatment for the sake of your country. You are walking down the path to death and destruction. I haven't quite figured out why these people you call Democrats are so anxious to hurt you, but you must find a way to stop them and save your country.
There is something very sinister afoot. We are not prone to conspiracy theories on our planet, but what's occurring in your nation defies common sense. Trust me when I say, "No good can come of this". You must hold your President accountable for the mess you are in. You must force him and his "people" to answer your questions. You must stick with it no matter how hard it is and do not, I repeat, do not give up until you receive the explanations you are entitled to.
A lot is at stake here. Your freedoms, your precious freedoms, are teetering on the edge of extinction, whether you realize it or not. Your treasured way of life, your right to voice your opinions, choose a doctor, protest injustice, object to legislation, is all being threatened. You must wake up and as I've heard you say, "read the handwriting on the wall".
As an outsider, I must remind you that you have a fantastic nation that has earned a certain standing in the world community that must be protected. Your President is making you vulnerable to attack by bowing to your enemies and belittling your good name and reputation around the world. Take back your nation, stand tall in the face of adversity, let your voices ring out loud and clear and tell your President and his band of not so merry men and women that you will not sit idly by and let them trash your beloved nation. Do it now...Hurry...POP...
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Good morning Tony,
All Aboard!!!! Bring the fritters and let's head for the hills!
Excellent, very powerful. This Martian is very insightful. As a Martian he is also an alien. He is also an illegal alien. He will qualify for Obummacare! One would think the Martian would have some sort of ray gun that he could fire at Obumma and the rest of the Demorats and rid us of all of them. Alas, tis not the case. Speaking of cases, the bar just got a new delivery. I'm buying, someone bring pretzels. BARTENDER............
BPOP - And so it goes.... A reminder well delivered by our Martian Friend that you have to be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it! Also a reminder that the new health care plans, taxes start now while the plan takes four years to start. Brings new meaning to 'Pay it Forward'. Wake up folks! It's afternoon in America and the pick pockets are running wild and free!
See ya at the Inn and bring your ET Friend I'll introduce him to Cuervo Gold and a Beer!
Dear taxlarry,
Thanks for the vote of confidence. Thanks for the pretzels! By the way, we have the ray gun, it's called a vote!
Well Pop,
Great letter, Just two words,.....Nanu Nanu
Dear Hmrjmr,
You have it right, "Pay It Forward". Maybe we should have tee shirts made up with that phrase. I'll meet you at the bar and ET will join us. He has a lot more to say and he is dying to meet you....
Dear readytoescape,
I have two words for you as well, Hussein Obama....
POP: I don't know how you met a Martian in your neck of the woods, but The Observer is very insightful. Why not bring him/her to the bar? I don't know if I can speak Martian, but it might be close to Klingon, or maybe French!
(I'm taking lessons!)
See you at the bar; save me a seat....
Dear Pino,
I just bumped into him at, where else, the bar. Don't worry, he speaks our language. I mistakenly thought that taxlarry was bringing pretzels, but I just checked and he's not. Got any? See you later. I'll be sitting next to the strange Et looking guy!
A Martian read the health care bill? After he (it?) establishes legal residence, can I vote for him? On the other hand he's gonna have a tough time filling out the census form.
Rachel Maddow: "Mr Alien, what is your position on illegal aliens?"
Mr. Alien: zzzzzzZZZZAP!
(Rachel evaporates in a puff of logic)
Dear Nicomp,
Yes, indeed, a Martian read the bill, which is more than I can say for Congress or the President. Of course, he's a speed reader which is very helpful when legislation reaches over 2000 pages. Why does he have to establish anything to get elected. Did Obama?
I wonder if it took him a long time to read it. Great Hub,BP.
POP, this Martian has a rare commodity it's one that has pretty much died out on this planet, but it's clear the Martian has common sense. We must heed his warning. We have everything to lose. I agree we must employ the tactics of our opposition vote, vote, vote, early and often.
I'll bring the pretzels.
Dear suziecat,
Not at all. He's a graduate of the Evelyn Wood's Speed reading School!
Dear Tom,
On Mars common sense is a given. it is treasured, nurtured and revered. I'm bringing ET to the bar to give us some more of his observations. Thanks for the pretzels. See you later.
Morning Pop, There is nothing like a third party view when they are not involved in the process. This Martian seemed to have a clear picture of our country today. He is very wise. See you at the bar.
POP, I just knew you had connections but didn't realize it encompassed the extra-terrestial. I'm afraid the writing on the wall carries the same message found in the OT book of Daniel, "weighed and found wanting."
Good morning Pamela,
I agree, this little ET is a breath of fresh air. We'll both be at the bar later. Tom's bringing the pretzels.
Dear Robert,
Another great tee shirt.."weighed and found wanting"...How apropos.
'Tis a sad thought, that a once blessed country, while falling from grace, will burn up in the atmosphere. Like watching the meteor showers of late through my telescope drew oohs and awes. I suppose from Mars they will be watching with their super vision as the states fry then burst into hellish flames.
The pay it forward plan actually looks somewhat inviting. If we do our jobs at the polls and stop a second term, there remains hope that the next will pull full reverse on a bad idea, before full destruction can take place.
One can only pray for extraterrestrial intervention.
There remains hope as long as one lives, it is death that brings on finality of all hope and repentance.
Bartender! Double down on the Quervo Gold, and keep them coming!
Good morning 50 Caliber,
You are in quite a philosophical mood this morn. But you are right, we have to stay in the game to play and in the end we will prevail. I'll be at the bar. I'm bringing "The Observer" with me. Tom's bringing the pretzels.
Pop
Remember that old 60’s show Lost in Space; “Danger, Danger Will Robinson.” Well it seems Will Robinson still lives amongst us but unfortunately his trusty robot blew a fuse during the 2008 elections. Your Martian visitor was right on target with his assessment!
Our morals and values have deteriorated along with our rights to free speech; unless of course you say what is politically correct, just ask Sara Palin! The only thing Critical about most Americans thinking these days is…..IT IS INDEED CRITICAL THAT THEY START THINKING AGAIN IMMEDIATELY!
Correcto Mundo again with your Martian’s assessment of the last election; Barrack Hussein Obama is truly not one of us. He along with his Igor Rahm Emanuel were indeed handed the Keys to the Kingdom and they proceeded to DRIVE THIS KINGDOM STRAIGHT DOWN THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL!
I sincerely hope enough Will Robinson’s wake up in 2010 to throw out most of Hussein Obama’s Storm Troopers and begin the slow process of returning this planet back to WE THE PEOPLE and in the process thwart off the rule of the Evil Empire!
May the Force be With You!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Daa-Daa-Da-Da-Te-Da-Da-TE-Da
Dear Tom,
Will I be detained by the happy police if I complain about this guy?
Dear Patriot,
I'm bringing the Martian to the bar later and it should be quite an interesting experience. I hope it's not too late to turn this thing around, or I'm leaving with my new friend on the next rocket out. See you later. Tom's bringing pretzels.
I was wondering if the "Observer" mentioned anything about 2012?
Dear Bail Up,
He did say that if we don't get our act together, we might not make it 2012 as a nation...Meet us at the bar. I'm bringing the Observer with me for some honest talk, a few drinks and some pretzels and of course some Apple Fritters.
I tried to come up with some twisted humor but fell short today! so now I'm at the bar, I'll throw a joke into the mix.
Obama (spit, spit) walked into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder.
The bar tender asks, where did you get that?
From Africa, they are all over the place...... said the Parrot
Dear 50 Caliber,
I just choked on a pretzel and spilled my drink, but it was worth it. Now that is a prime example of political incorrectness. 'The Observer" will be amused!
It's a funny morning in POP world, nanu, nanu. I have been tempted to wear a tin foil hat lately, and as i check my back yard for crop circles, I often wonder if maybe our fearless leader isn't an alien. His knowledge of the way things work in this world is a little far out there. I attempted to read the senate bill, and came to the conclusion that it is full of holes, and that Harry plans to do a bait and switch once it's approved. Too many loop holes.
(Baby watch update: if she doesn't have it today, she wil be induced 5am Friday).
POP you've out done yourself today, I laughed and got coffee on myself!
One of my favorite Hubs, so far, Pop. Every word true and very frightening. Of course, some of us did see all those things coming before Obama was elected, but not enough people would listen to our warnings. I guess now we have to try harder to be heard.
Dear newsclipper,
We have to also find a way to wake up the walking dead who thought voting for Obama was a great idea. How do you teach common sense? Thanks for stopping by.
Dear jiberish,
The most important thing is the baby watch update. Very exciting, baby's almost here!
You may be on to something. Our fearless leader could be from another planet sent here to torment us!
Good luck, my friend.........
Pop, Obama, bad,evil, but the American people were stupid
when they went to the polls last year,, not so much for electing Obama, but for giving him a blank check with a large majority in Congress and a narrow majority in the Senate. How stupid was that, where are the checks and balances? Stupid, stupid STUPID!!! Obama has the keys to the Kingdom!!!
So this is where you get your info? We need a few more Martians to come down and spread the word. maybe they will pay attention to foreigners. Your Observer is properly named. What does he drink so I can buy him a round?
Dear GreatAmerican,
Stupid is as stupid does. We have to turn things around, that's all there is to it. Meet everyone at the bar. I think you need a pick me up. I'm bringing my alien friend along. It should be very enlightening...
Dear ehern,
I think he's a Jack Daniels drinker!
Pop I do not have anything against enjoying a cold one or two or,,,, but I think it is time for Americans to sober up and pay attention to the corrupt AH's who are leading this country down the tubes..
Dear greatAmerican,
Right you are sir, but first we meet at the bar, moderate our drinking, listen to the ET and formulate a plan. We need a drink precisely because we do listen to every single miserable piece of "change" that comes out of this administration. We just need to find a way to wake up the people who thought putting him in office was a great idea.
Does the Martians speed read?
Thanks for the hub.
Keep on hubbing!
Dear eovery,
Most definitely, the Martians speed read. They are all required to take the Evelyn Woods course!
Hey Pop, I'd like to invite our observer to school for current events! The discussion the kids chose a few weeks ago was "Policy Maker -vs- Celebrity." It could easily be re-opened, and my students who unanimously disapproved of our President's continuous appearances on Letterman might just talk E.T. into making his own.
The students pick the topics, and I let them roll with it. Amazingly, they can be unmerciful and open minded at the same time. The use of common sense........ what a great concept.
Absolutely magnificent. You are totally correct about people not voting with their heads. I wish more people actually "got it" that this government wants the elders to just die off, and stop costing everyone money. I wouldn't be surprised, if they start recommending that people take up smoking as a healthy way to relax!!!!!
Dear Kale,
You have to be teacher of the year. Imagine letting your students think for themselves! You rock!
Dear Sheri,
Why didn't I think of that. You are absolutely brilliant. They will have to bring back smoking. It will solve all their problems. Once the people are properly addicted, the government will deny smoker coverage on the grounds that they knew the risks when they lit up. Then they can tax smokers, ex-smokers, friends of smokers, co-workers of smokers and casual acquaintances of smokers. Think of the revenue!
I think those we elected are the ones spending too much time at the bar.. Maybe not, the way they are ignoring our constitution and spending money we don't have, they must all be on drugs, and I don't mean RX!
Dear Great American,
The ones I voted for didn't get elected. They never do. Having said that, the ones that did get elected are marching to their own drum and it's not to the tune of the Constitution.......
breakfastpop, you have outdone yourself! Everything your Martian friend say's is so correct. It is frightening, and so very sad to see what has happened to our country in such a short time. Knowing where it is headed is a tragic knowledge of the future that we must stop! Life as we knew it, is over! If we do not act, soon our lives will be controlled in ways that we can not let happen!
Dear Kebennett,
Your words have special meaning this morning. The Senate passed the first step in the creation of the health care bill. The second step is a forgone conclusion. The result, a massive government takeover of our lives.
What variety of apples do you use? They sound yummy!
Dear habee,
I used Gala, but you can use any kind you enjoy.
tony0724 says:
3 months ago
I wanna hop on the Martian ship and leave BP . Things are just getting crazier by the day !