This'n'That; September 13th[TheDay;Jeter;Wilson;Dividends;Local]

Either FOR America Or Against Her! Fluffy obama has managed to take the original meaning of September Eleventh from that of patriotism to just another service day. The American Patriot-you, me and those who want to return America to it's former greatness and prosperity-away from socialism and fascism-should be apalled at the level of decline obama and his communist, socialist, marxist and fascist cronies have the country to. Fluffy and that whole "community agitator" crowd ARE THE PROBLEM-not the solution!! Results Of September 9th's Television Offerings

Viewers are far more likely to remember that Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig on the Yankees' all-time hit list, rather than the lying drivel from a former community agitator. Jeter got three hits to tie Gehrig's record of 2,721, while Fluffy obama's minions whined and played "the race card" when confronted by the truth--that Fluffy was lying through his teeth!!!

Just One Told The Truth At Speech! Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) said Sunday he will not apologize for his "You lie!" outburst, risking a sanction from the Democrats who run the House. "I am not going to apologize again," Wilson said. "I have apologized to the president; I believe that is sufficient." Democratic leaders have said they will introduce a "resolution of disapproval" Monday or Tuesday unless Wilson formally apologizes on the House floor. Democratic lawmakers note that he was pressed to do so by Republican leaders. Many in the "Funding Class" feel that members of the "Ruling Class" were wrong to demand an apology for a truthful statement!! Wilson said Democrats are pushing the apology to distract from the real issues. "Democrats are playing politics," Wilson said. "I believe in the truth. That was not the truth." He also rejected an accusation by New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd that Wilson's outburst stemmed from racial intolerance. DemocRATs routinely "play the race card" when they're up against the truth!! Wilson was hailed as a hero at a taxpayer rally at the Capitol on Saturday, with speakers praising him, and many protesters waving signs reading "Joe Wilson for President." Dividend Stocks Here are 13 select companies with 25 or more years of consecutive dividend increases that have not raised their dividends in the last 12 months:

• American States Water (AWR)This utility primarily serves water customers in California, as well as in Arizona. It also provides electric service to a small section of San Bernardino County.Last Increase: 11/7/2007 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 54; 09/09/009 close:$35.66, dn $0.39 [2.8%]
• Parker-Hannifin Corp. (PH)This company is a global maker of industrial pumps, valves, and hydraulics. Its products are used in everything from jet engines to trucks and autos and utility turbines.Last Increase: 8/21/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 52; 09/09/009 close:$50.20, up $1.49 [2.0%]
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW)This diversified manufacturer operates a portfolio of about 750 industrial and consumer businesses located throughout the world.Last Increase: 9/26/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 45; 09/09/009 close:$44.02 up $0.17 [2.8%]
• Tennant Company (TNC)This company designs, manufactures, and markets cleaning solutions.Last Increase: 2/27/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 37; 09/09/009 close: $26.59 up $0.17 [2.0%]
• Mine Safety Appliances (MSA)This company develops, manufactures and supplies products that protect people’s health and safety. Products include self-contained breathing apparatus and gas masks.Last Increase: 5/21/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 37; 09/09/009 close: $27.14 dn 0.40 [3.5%]
• Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP)This company offers contract drilling services for oil and gas wells in the United States and internationally.Last Increase: 8/13/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 37; 09/09/009 close: $37.68 up $#0.97 [0.5%]
• United Bankshares Inc. (UBSI)This multi-bank holding company operates 114 full service offices in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Washington, DC.Last Increase: 12/12/2007 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 35; 09/09/009 close: $19.43 up $0.08 [6.0%]
• CenturyLink Inc. (CTL)This telecom company has operations concentrated in rural markets in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin. CTL acquired larger peer Embarq in a stock deal in July 2009.Last Increase: 9/5/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 35; 09/09/009 close: $31.51 dn $0.02 [8.9%]
• Gorman-Rupp Company (GRC)This company manufactures pumps and related equipment for water, wastewater, construction, industrial, petroleum, fire protection, military and other liquid-handling applications.Last Increase: 2/13/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 34; 09/09/009 close: 25.21 up $0.23 [1.6%]
• Chemical Financial (CHFC)This holding company owns Chemical Bank, which provides commercial banking products and services through 129 banking offices, 141 ATMs and 2 loan production offices in Michigan.Last Increase: 2/27/2008 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 34; 09/09/009 close: $19.73 dn $0.22 [6.0%]
• Hershey Company (HSY)Hershey is a major producer of chocolate or confectionery products.Last Increase: 8/22/2007 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 33; 09/09/009 close: $40.24 dn $0.24 [3.0%]
• Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI)This company supplies building controls and energy management systems, automotive seating, and batteries.Last Increase: 12/12/2007 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 33; 09/09/009 close: 26.95 dn $0.04 [1.9%]
• M&T Bank Corp. (MTB)This bank holding company for M&T Bank has offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Washington, DC.Last Increase: 8/30/2007 – Years of Consecutive Increases: 27; 09/09/009 close: $59.33 dn $0.49 [4.7%]

I own NONE OF THE MENTIONED STOCKS and I make no recommendations beyond performing due-diligence when considering purchases of ANY STOCK! Local Politics.... ....can be hilarious!! Here in the Rochester, NY, area the "players" are a hoot!! We have the primary season upon us, with the vote coming up on September 15th. The participants are bombarding the voters' mailboxes with these oversized cardboard ads trying [not very successfully] to convey their positions and voting records, all the while running their opponents into the ground!! The primaries in the city, county, various townships and villages in the surrounding area have no place for me; there are no republicRATs running-only democRATs and certainly no contestants that I would consider Patriots. Patriots in my mind, only have the country, state, county, township and/or village's best interests at heart-NOT personal gain, pandering to special interests or any other "ass-kissing" agenda-to include keeping their elected positions. These ads I mentioned..... one accused her opponent of "voting like a republicRAT." If it weren't so close to the date of the vote [09/15] I'd mail a reply to the return address [they rarely admit to their identity when they chastize another] to thank the author for pointing that one particular fact out to me!! While I'm not sure there's "a dime's worth of difference" between any individual, any party; voting like a republicRAT has to be better for the constituent than what we've had in the past!!! The local rag has reported that for the month of August-the candidates for city council have average spending $1,600 per day, each!! Lotsa money--had it not been donated to the party/the individual, could have gone on to do good things!!! Til Nex'Time....