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Keep the Patriotism Going Beyond the Fourth of July

Joe — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:30:37 +0000

The final poem in our series of poetry by Joseph P. Martino celebrates America. As most of us have off from work today, let us remember to maintain our patriotism throughout the year – not just on American holidays. FYI – after today’s poem I have a big week’s worth of blog entries planned including yet another major milestone reached in my student loan repayment (this one is pretty big), a review of my trip to Chicago, a rundown of my recent attendance at a Total Nonstop Action Wrestling show in Asbury Park (including almost 150 pictures from the event), more commentary about what is going on with Monmouth University’s men’s basketball team, and some thoughts about fraternity recruitment prompted by an article delivered to my inbox a few days ago.

“The United States of America”

The United States of America, no more powerful words ever written or said.

A nation born of revolution and framed and formed by our founding fathers.

Meaningful words such as: Freedom, Liberty and Justice still prevail, ringing out loud and clear…as the American symbol of independence, “THE LIBERTY BELL,” did in our founders yesteryear.

Lady liberty stands ever vigilant, high upon her pedestal overlooking the harbor, adorned in her flowing robe, crown and flaming torch and arm raised aloft in her hand…America, just like our Lady Liberty, has never denied the American dream and gift of asylum to those seeking a better life in this great land, for when it comes Freedom and Liberty Americans and America does not or never will deny or look the other way, nor bury their heads in the sand.

America offers all a refuge and haven to the oppressed and downtrodden masses of the world for, it does not make a difference to this great nation and people if you’re rich, poor, ethnicity, or language that one speaks or continent you’re from, the only thing we ask is your allegiance and love of America as you follow the beam of light that that Lady Liberty shines along the path that leads to her welcoming front door.

Joseph P. Martino poet/writer/world traveler over 45 countries

See you folks again tomorrow!

Happy Fourth of July 2010!

Joe — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:30:43 +0000

Happy Fourth of July 2010, folks! To continue our patriotic celebration at JerseySmarts.com, we bring you another poem from our resident poet, Mr. Joseph P. Martino out of Millburn, New Jersey. This time around, Mr. Martino gets as patriotic as the rest of us feel on this amazing holiday. Enjoy!

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by Joseph P. Martino

“THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,NO MORE POWERFUL WORDS
WHERE EVER SAID.
A AMERICA CREATED BY GOD AND LATER BY OUR FOUNDING
FATHERS,WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

TODAY THESE SAME AND SHINING PRINCIPLES STILL STAND,
RINGING OUT LOUD AND CLEAR JUST AS THE LIBERTY BELL
DID IN OUR FOUNDERS YESTERYEAR.
TODAY,LADY LIBERTY STANDS EVER VIGILANT IN N.Y. HARBOR, DRESSED IN
HER FLOWING ROBES CROWN AND FLAMING TORCH IN
HAND,….AND UNLIKE OTHER, WHEN IT CAME TO FREEDOM,SHE DID NOT STAND AROUND AND
BURY HER HEAD IN THE SAND. AT THIS VERY MOMENT LIKE A MOTHER SHE
STILL WATCHES OVER US,
BE IT NIGHT OR DAY,FROM TINY LITTLE LIBERTY ISLAND ,IN NEW YORK BAY.

America offers all a refuge and haven to the oppressed and downtrodden masses of the world for, it does not make a difference to this great nation and people if you’re rich, poor, ethnicity, or language that one speaks or continent you’re from, the only thing we ask is your allegiance and love of America as you follow the beam of light that that Lady Liberty shines along the path that leads to her welcoming front door.

Enjoy the rest of today and be safe!

Whose Obligation Is It To Kick Start The Economy?

Joe — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:09:12 +0000

The other day I was reading an article somewhere online (sorry, didn’t bookmark this one) where the writer was talking about a friend of hers who was troubled by the economy. Not a surprising story to be sure – especially these days. However, what was interesting was that the writer’s friend actually felt guilty that she hadn’t put more money into the economy and, instead, was saving more; the point was that she wasn’t sure if she was supposed to put money into the economy or let the government do it.

What!?

And it is at this point that I wish I would have bookmarked this article because the rest of the story was as ridiculous as that last statement sounds. Can you believe that there are people out there crazy enough to think that they need to spend money to help kick start the economy? Listen everyone, it’s very simple – SAVE YOUR MONEY!

No, I’m not talking about putting all of your money under a mattress (though I actually know someone who does that). Spend your money on items that you need for you and your family, yes. But when it comes to big ticket items that you don’t need and might not be able to afford at this point in time – DON’T BUY THEM!

And for the love of God, don’t think that anyone needs to go out and spend money in an act of patriotism! Save your money. If you’re on an automatic investment plan like a 401k or an automatic stock purchasing plan, then if you feel comfortable with what you’ve got, continue to invest your money in that way. But good grief! Don’t think that it is our patriotic duty as Americans to go out and spend out money. That would be one of the dumbest moves that many Americans could make right now.

Think smart, then spend your money.