{"id":3407,"date":"2011-01-24T01:58:56","date_gmt":"2011-01-24T01:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/?p=3407"},"modified":"2011-01-24T23:27:59","modified_gmt":"2011-01-24T23:27:59","slug":"deals-o-the-week-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/2011\/01\/24\/deals-o-the-week-18\/","title":{"rendered":"DEALS O&#8217; THE WEEK, ORGANIC FOOD COUPONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/org.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/org.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"org\" width=\"160\" height=\"125\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3434\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ORGANIC VALLEY COUPONS<\/strong><br \/>\nGet some organic food coupons for Organic Valley.  Some good ones that are .75 cents that will double at stores that double.  Click here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicvalley.coop\/coupons\/\">http:\/\/www.organicvalley.coop\/coupons\/<\/a>If you are looking for other organic food coupons go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfood coupons.com\">http:\/\/www.organicfood coupons.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>COUPONS<\/strong><br \/>\nNestle chocolate .75 and $1.50<br \/>\nScotts toilet\/tissue coupon -$2<br \/>\nVlasic Pickles &#8211; .55 cents<br \/>\nShake-n-Bake &#8211; .75 cents<br \/>\nWheaties Fuel cereal &#8211; .75 cents<br \/>\nClick here for coupons:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/28zfsj9\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/28zfsj9<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FISH FOOD<\/strong><br \/>\nPet Supplies Plus has Wardley&#8217;s advanced goldfish food on sale for $2.48 &#8211; get for 48 cents after $2 coupon found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/28zfsj9 \">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/28zfsj9 <\/a><br \/>\n(you can print two off the site)<br \/>\nLook for $1 Tetra fish food coupon in ad too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAPLES<\/strong><br \/>\nFree after Staples Rewards:<br \/>\nBic Matic Grip<br \/>\nZebra gel pens<br \/>\nStaples storage boxes<br \/>\nStaples tote<br \/>\nPhoto envelopes<br \/>\nScotch Moving &#038; storage tape &#8211; 3 pack<\/p>\n<p><strong>FITNESS19<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you haven&#8217;t been able to see your toes this year, it might be time to join a fitness center.  Fitness19 fees are $12 a month.  Add EFT dues.  Look for free 3 day pass in flyers and Scene magazine.  Scene magazine has BOGO membership offer.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>BRIDAL SHOWS<\/strong><br \/>\nBeachwood Place Mall &#8211; Jan 30th &#8211; free to attend &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridesworld.com\">http:\/\/www.bridesworld.com<\/a><br \/>\nGreat Lakes Mall &#8211; Feb 5th &#038; 6th &#8211; lotsa freebies and chances to win stuff there &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exhibitshows.com \">http:\/\/www.exhibitshows.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TUXEDO JUNCTION <\/strong><br \/>\nJanuary is one of the best months to get wedding deals.  Tuxedo Junction usually has their best deal of the year in January.  Grooms tux is free and the rest of the groomsmen tuxes are 50% off when a minimum of 6 are purchased.  Plus get a free gift.  Ends 1\/31.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-2783844-10851081\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10851081\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Free Wedding Websites from TheKnot.com\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE KNOT<\/strong><br \/>\nCreate your own wedding site on The Knot for free!  Share your gift registries, upload photos, choose a personalized address and more.<br \/>\nClick here to get started:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4cf3wwe\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4cf3wwe<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>MY WEDDING FAVORS<\/strong><br \/>\nFind tons of wedding favors under $1.<br \/>\nEnter coupon code SAVE5 to receive 5% off of your order.<br \/>\nEnter coupon code SAVENOW to receive 10% off orders over $75.<br \/>\n100% guaranteed low price.<br \/>\nClick here to order:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4h586h7\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4h586h7<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/before.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/before.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"before\" width=\"298\" height=\"347\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3416\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Before&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOGGYS<\/strong><br \/>\nOn their menu they have a meal for $24.95 that if you eat the whole thing you either get a t-shirt or a $15 gift certificate for Hoggy&#8217;s.  I laughed when I read it because I can be a little piggy.  One time Tony Roma&#8217;s had all-you-can-eat ribs for $15.99 and I ate one full slab and 8 more half slabs.  I was inspired because I love ribs and deals.  The Hoggy&#8217;s meal consisted of a tasty half a chicken (included the leg and wing), a pulled pork sandwich, a half slab of ribs, two sides ( I got asparagas and beans), and cornbread.  My belly hurt, but I have me self a $15 gift certificate for Hoggy&#8217;s now.  <\/p>\n<p>I used a BOGO coupon from the Our Town coupon book.  I got $18 off!  Click here to order the book:  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/merchandise\/index.htm\">http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/merchandise\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another deal there &#8211; All you can eat wings on Mondays for $9.95.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/after.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/after.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"after\" width=\"298\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3417\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>After&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEAN CUISINE <\/strong><br \/>\nCollect 20 in-pack codes from LEAN CUISINE\u00ae entr\u00e9es\u2014excluding LEAN CUISINE Market Creations\u2014and get a free lunch bag.  Limited time only. Offer valid 1\/01\/11 &#8211; 3\/31\/11.  Giant Eagle has them at 5\/$10 &#8211; Plus you earn 20 cents off per gallon at GetGo with the deal.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leancuisine.com\/Scoop\/Index.aspx \">http:\/\/www.leancuisine.com\/Scoop\/Index.aspx <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>EGGS<\/strong><br \/>\n$1 at Giant Eagle<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROCKY RIVER LIBRARY <\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll be teaching a class at the Rocky River Library at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 27th.     <\/p>\n<p><strong>LORAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;ll be teaching a class at the Spitzer Center for the Center for Lifelong Learning at Lorain Community College.  The class goes from 7 to 9 PM.  $10 fee.  To enroll for the class call 440-366-4148.<br \/>\nCourse Number: NCLL 119C<br \/>\nSection: DE01<br \/>\nCourse Number: 3814 <\/p>\n<p><strong>HOME &#038; GARDEN SHOW<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat Lakes Expo Center in Euclid &#8211; Get tickets for the show for $10 at Discount Drug Mart.  Or go free with an e-mail from the PD for subscribing. <\/p>\n<p><strong>GREAT BIG HOME &#038; GARDEN EXPO<\/strong><br \/>\nGet a BOGO coupon at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatbighomeandgardenexpo.com\">http:\/\/www.greatbighomeandgardenexpo.com<\/a><br \/>\nLook for flyer in the paper with 50% off parking rates, free tote bag, &#038; other coupons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>QUIZ <\/strong><br \/>\nQ. What is geographically further west &#8211; Los Angeles, CA or Reno, Nevada?<br \/>\nAlso, is Cleveland, OH further west than Orlando, FL?  And is Cleveland further north than Rome, Italy?<br \/>\nAnswer at the end of the blog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARCS<\/strong><br \/>\n(deal goes through 1\/24)<br \/>\nRuby red grapefruit &#8211; $2\/5 lb bag<br \/>\nOcean Spray grapefruit juice &#8211; $2.98 &#8211; grapefruit drink 2\/$5 &#8211; buy two and get a free 5lb bag of grapefruit<br \/>\nNavel Oranges &#8211; $3.99\/8 lb bag<br \/>\nBlueberries &#8211; $2 for 1 PINT!  Not those half shells.<br \/>\nBananas &#8211; 38 cents\/lb<\/p>\n<p>I sprinkle a little sugar on my grapefruit since it can be a little tart. I use the merry-go-round method to eat it. Shovel some out with a spoon, move onto the next segment, and so on until I finish it with sweeping motions around the whole inside to get any straggler pieces and juice. I then cough up the seeds.  And then finally, I use the remains of the grapefruit husk to wear on my head as a little cap. <\/p>\n<p><strong>KMART SUPERCENTER<\/strong><br \/>\n(deal goes through 1\/24)<br \/>\n88 cent sale:<br \/>\nGatorade<br \/>\nKnorr Pasta\/Rice sides<br \/>\nButterball bacon &#8211; stupendous deal!<br \/>\nJenos Pizza<br \/>\nBanquest dinners<br \/>\nPictsweet vegetables<br \/>\nMangoes<br \/>\nTyson whole fryer<br \/>\nFaygo pop<br \/>\nSwanson pot pies<\/p>\n<p>Dozen roses &#8211; $9.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPENING<\/strong><br \/>\nBanana Blossom Thai Cuisine &#8211; 2800 Clinton, Cleveland<\/p>\n<p>Target will open stores in the following cities in 2011:<br \/>\nMarch 6<br \/>\n\u2022Oakland-Emeryville, Calif.<br \/>\n\u2022Lakewood, Colo.<br \/>\n\u2022Woodbury, Minn.<br \/>\n\u2022Madison, Wis.<br \/>\n\u2022Newport, Ky.<br \/>\n\u2022Marlborough, Mass<br \/>\nJuly 24<br \/>\n\u2022Hilo, Hawaii<br \/>\n\u2022San Luis Obispo, Calif.<br \/>\n\u2022Oxnard, Calif.<br \/>\n\u2022Chandler, Ariz.<br \/>\n\u2022Moore, Okla.<br \/>\n\u2022Kenner, La.<br \/>\n\u2022Swansea, Mass.<br \/>\n\u2022Hanover, Pa.<br \/>\n\u2022Pittsburgh, Pa.<br \/>\nOctober 9<br \/>\n\u2022San Clemente, Calif.<br \/>\n\u2022Dublin, Calif.<br \/>\n\u2022Blue Ash, Ohio<br \/>\n\u2022Gastonia, N.C.<br \/>\n\u2022Morrisville, N.C.<br \/>\n\u2022Warwick Township, Pa. <\/p>\n<p><strong>CLOSING<\/strong><br \/>\nDetroit Theater &#8211; Lakewood <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10821038\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/image-2783844-10821038\" width=\"120\" height=\"90\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>WOOT<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat new deals every day &#8211; Sylvania 2GB MP3 Digital Music Player &#038; Voice Recorder with 1.1\u201d Color Changing LCD &#8211; $9.99<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/46vhp2r\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/46vhp2r<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-2783844-10523558\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10523558\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOUNTED NEWSPAPERS <\/strong><br \/>\nGet free local newspapers or discounted rates up to over 80% on this site for papers across the U.S.  Just enter in your zip code.<\/p>\n<p>Lake County News-Herald:<br \/>\n7-Day Delivery for as low as $0.99 a week. Save up to 84%!  <\/p>\n<p>Cleveland PD deals:<br \/>\n7-Day Delivery     As low as $3.99 a week. Save up to 39%.<br \/>\nWednesday Friday Saturday Sunday &#8211; As low as $2.19 a week. Save up to 48%.<br \/>\nWednesday Saturday Sunday Monday &#8211; As low as $2.19 a week. Save up to 48%.<br \/>\nWednesday and Sunday &#8211; As low as $1.39 a week. Save up to 49%.  <\/p>\n<p>Wall Street Journal Deal:<br \/>\n6-Day Monday thru Saturday &#8211; As low as $4.79 a week. Save up to 46%.   <\/p>\n<p>USA Today Deal:<br \/>\nMonday thru Friday &#8211; As low as $2.50 a week. Save up to 50% <\/p>\n<p>New York Times Deal:<br \/>\n7-Day Delivery     As low as $7.40 a week. Save up to 45%.<br \/>\nMonday thru Friday     As low as $3.70 a week. Save up to 45%.<br \/>\nFriday Saturday Sunday     As low as $5.20 a week. Save up to 45%.<br \/>\nSunday Only     As low as $3.75 a week. Save up to 45%.  <\/p>\n<p>Click here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4sfqvcs\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4sfqvcs<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>SILLY BANDZ <\/strong><br \/>\nI think this is the sign of the apocolypse.  Silly Bandz has a new line out.  Get this, it&#8217;s the Kardashian Glam Silly Bandz.  Yes, the Kardashian gals will have their own line of Silly Bandz.  I sure hope they come in neon colors.<br \/>\nClick here to get &#8217;em:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/46nvue4\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/46nvue4<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALDIS<\/strong><br \/>\nCelery &#8211; 69 cents<br \/>\nIdaho Russet potatoes &#8211; $1.99\/10 lb bag<br \/>\nOnions &#8211; 99 cents\/3 lb bag<br \/>\nNavel Oranges &#8211; $1.69\/3 lb bag<\/p>\n<p><strong>CVS<\/strong><br \/>\nFree after extrabucks:<br \/>\nCrest Pro-Health Complete Rinse<br \/>\nFull Fast Appetite Control<\/p>\n<p>Get $5.00 extracare bucks when you buy $15.00 worth of these items (limit 4):<br \/>\nTriscuits, Ritz or Wheat Thins $2\/Planters cashews or mixed nuts &#8211; $3 &#8211; use $2 coupon found at beer displays<br \/>\nCoke 12 pack &#8211; $3<br \/>\nFuze\/Vitaminwater\/Honest Tea\/Coke 2 liter &#8211; $1.50<\/p>\n<p>Xtra Laundry Detergent 49 cents after using $1 coupon found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xtralaundry.com\/Resources\/Coupons.aspx\">http:\/\/www.xtralaundry.com\/Resources\/Coupons.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RITE AID<\/strong><br \/>\nFree after UP reward:<br \/>\nGE Extra Soft lightbulbs 4pk &#8211; $1.99 &#8211; limit 2<\/p>\n<p>Brawny towel 8 pack &#8211; $4.49 after .50 coupon and $1 UP reward<\/p>\n<p><strong>WALGREENS<\/strong><br \/>\nFree after rebate the prints at register:<br \/>\nOmega Smart 30 ct  Fish Oil &#8211; Profit after using $2 coupon found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.omegasmartfishoils.com\/omega-smart-product-coupon\/\">http:\/\/www.omegasmartfishoils.com\/omega-smart-product-coupon\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gold Bond body Wash &#8211; 99 cents after $3 register reward and $1 coupon found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartsource.com\">http:\/\/www.smartsource.com<\/a><br \/>\nColgate &#8211; free after $1 coupon and $2.50 register reward<br \/>\nNivea for Men Arctic Gel Deodorant or After Shave &#8211; 99 cents after register rewards<br \/>\nPediaCare 4oz. Cold Relief &#8211; 99 cents after $4 register reward and $1 coupon found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pediacare.com\/products.aspx\">http:\/\/www.pediacare.com\/products.aspx<\/a><br \/>\nOld El Paso tacos &#8211; 69 cents after .60\/2 coupon found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/products\/old-el-paso\">http:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/products\/old-el-paso<\/a><br \/>\nMaxwell House Coffee &#8211; $2.29 after .50 coupon<\/p>\n<p><strong>AKRON\/CANTON AIRPORT<\/strong><br \/>\nClick here for a chance to win two round-trip tickets on AirTran Airways: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Facebook.com\/akroncantonairport \">http:\/\/www.Facebook.com\/akroncantonairport <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10861796\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10861796\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" alt=\"$100 off any vacation package book by 1\/27\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>JET BLUE <\/strong><br \/>\n$100 off any vacation from JetBlue Getaways air+hotel packages start at $139 per person. Book by 1\/27 for travel through 12\/31\/11.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4shhzq2\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4shhzq2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIRE RACK <\/strong><br \/>\nAre you still driving on bald tires?  Ever wonder what the view is like from the ditches on the side of the road or what it feels like for your car to spin around in circles?  It might just be time for new tires.  Tire Rack has the best prices on tires.  Have your local dealer price match their prices or get the tires from them and have them installed locally.  I&#8217;ve seen their prices at half the cost of local shops.  They have rebates on their site too.  They have a great field that searches the best tires for your car and people that buy them rate them.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4sfhua8\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4sfhua8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TAX HELP <\/strong><br \/>\nIf you need tax help, here is a link to a story that notes where assistance can be found for free:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/consumeraffairs\/index.ssf\/2011\/01\/free_tax_return_help_available.html \">http:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/consumeraffairs\/index.ssf\/2011\/01\/free_tax_return_help_available.html <\/a><\/p>\n<p>By the way, I didn&#8217;t know this until recently but Sheryl Harris from the PD that wrote the article in the link above is married to the creator of the comic Derf.  Very funny and poignant comic.  And he&#8217;s a Clevelander!  Sorry to see his comic get taken out of Scene magazine.  He&#8217;s struggled with major health issues too.  I wish him all the best.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST DEAL MAGAZINES<\/strong><br \/>\nWeekly Deals:<br \/>\nSHAPE<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>MUSCLE &#038; FITNESS<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>ATLANTIC MONTHLY<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>Daily Deals:<br \/>\n1\/24 &#8211;  Fitness 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n1\/25 &#8211;  Seventeen 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n1\/26 &#8211;  Elle Decor 1 Year &#8211;  $5.39<br \/>\n1\/27 &#8211;  Garden &#038; Gun 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<br \/>\n1\/28 &#8211;  Esquire 1 Year &#8211;  $5.39<br \/>\n1\/29 &#8211;  Sporting News 1 Year &#8211; $4.39<br \/>\n1\/30 &#8211;  Woman&#8217;s Day 1 Year &#8211;  $4.39<\/p>\n<p>Take An Extra 15% Off Most Titles &#8211; Code: PXCJ130 Offer Expires January 30, 2011<br \/>\n250+ Magazines under $10 with this coupon!<br \/>\n80+ Popular Magazines &#8211; Just $3.99 with this coupon!<br \/>\n35+ Popular Magazines &#8211; Just $5.24 with this coupon!<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON<br \/>\nCode: MNDCJ130 Offer Expires January 30, 2011<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON<br \/>\nCode: MQQCJ130 Offer Expires January 30, 2011<\/p>\n<p>TAKE AN EXTRA $10 OFF $50 ORDER COUPON<br \/>\nCode: MQPCJ130 Offer Expires January 30, 2011<\/p>\n<p>Click here to order:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/flag.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/flag.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"flag\" width=\"160\" height=\"143\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3431\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ARIZONA LESSONS <\/strong><br \/>\nWhat a sad day it was to see the people murdered in the recent tragedy in Arizona. A lot remains to be understood about the shooter, but it looks like a mentally unstable person killed them because he had a beef with the Congresswoman. And that beef was really unfounded. There\u2019s no reasoning with mentally unstable people. He needed help. And if he voluntarily sought mental help in Arizona, the way their law is there he would still have been able to purchase a gun! <\/p>\n<p>A lot has been said about what caused him to go over the edge. Did he, in his unstable mind, absorb all the hatred that was spewed about her and the government and use it to fuel his reasoning to kill her and the other innocent people? We don\u2019t know that right now. However, the way the U.S. is spewing hate now is unlike any other time in history. And it\u2019s no surprise it happened in Arizona where it is at a fever pitch. Regardless of what happened in Arizona, I do think that all the rancor has taken us back a few steps. <\/p>\n<p>Let me take a step back first and address the political rancor. Remember when there were tons of people that thought wrestling like WWW was real. Remember how people would get animated about their favorite wrestler like Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper? Remember how there were all sorts of characters in wrestling that people associated with because they reminded them of who they were or what they wanted to be or that they just plain liked because of their personality. It has since been well-founded that wrestling is all made for show where the wrestlers plot out all their moves, although some still think it\u2019s real. Same goes for politics. <\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of animated personalities on radio and TV that people feel mirror their beliefs. Just like wrestlers they are all doing it for money. They pump up their listeners and viewers by spewing hate about the other side, just like wrestlers. They make you believe that the other side is bad, just like wrestlers. They use macho sayings to rile up their side. Just like wrestling audiences, people at political forums and political talk shows disrespectfully yell out loud and shout over each other. Think about it. Who are the villains on each side. It\u2019s Pelosi vs. Palin. Reid against Rush. All they need is a costume and it will be full-on wrestling. <\/p>\n<p>Is part of the political show all fake, just like wrestlers? Partly. They are passionate about their beliefs and it shows and that\u2019s ok. But it\u2019s when their passion turns into rancor that turns into lies and hate that is causing long-term issues. Some people have such deep-seeded ill-will they aren\u2019t even accepting the facts about the other side. All that has made them incite others to hate the other side. Facts aren\u2019t even facts anymore! <\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of sites that check the facts and show that the other side is lying. The lying just gets people riled up. And I\u2019m not talking opinion or fear-mongering \u2013 it\u2019s facts. Politifact, an independent political fact-checking service, was established because of how often it was happening. After all, increased viewership means more money. And the way you do it is by showing crazy things the other side is doing whether it\u2019s true or not\u2026.like Obama spending 2 billion to go to India (which is false). Yet people still believe it. They even believe he was born out of the U.S. even though, somehow with great forethought, he had a couple Hawaiian newspapers put a birth announcement in the paper when he was born. It gives people wild reactions about the other side to the point people no longer seek out the truth even when it is shown and told to them. It\u2019s the liberal media or right-wing wackos they say. Some people don\u2019t even question the source and believe the lies wholeheartedly because it matched their views. <\/p>\n<p>Many people bought more guns and ammo thinking Obama was going to take them away too. Did he? No. Why did people believe in such a thing? It\u2019s mostly because some in the media suggested it could happen, people that didn\u2019t want him elected of course. People react to fear. I could say that I read that sparrows are the new miracle chicken meat because they have a secret hidden vitamin found in them that makes people younger. Because I suggested it people will eat them like M&#038;Ms.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever gotten riled up listening to someone on radio or TV? What does that say? What if the person listening is mentally unstable? With budgets being cut there will and have been cuts to mental healthcare. That very well could lead to more of the situations like the one in Arizona. <\/p>\n<p>If you were introduced to two people you don\u2019t know, but after 365 days of listening to how bad one of them is and the other isn\u2019t, how are you going to feel towards them? If you don\u2019t listen to the other side you won\u2019t have a balanced perspective. <\/p>\n<p>We all know Fox\u2019s \u2018fair and balanced\u2019 tagline. But I\u2019ve heard plenty of people say Fox is fair and balanced, yet they have no liberals on their own primetime shows. Even Hannity doesn\u2019t have a liberal \u201cColmes\u201d anymore. How is that \u201cfair and balanced\u201d? A lot of those monikers are just ways to fool the public too. You say something long enough people start to believe it. Remember how Bush said he was a uniter, yet we are now seeing the left and right at odds more than we\u2019ve ever seen? Just another ploy to wordsmith people. And just like listening to just MSNBC all day will also gett you to slant to the left. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s something to think about. Does a relationship with a spouse, friend, or family work when a take-it-or-leave-it approach is taken? Of course not. Eventually resentment follows and worse from there. Compromise and understanding work the best and not \u2018my way or the highway\u2019. But if people vote in super-majorities in Congress and for the Presidency then that says something and they have every right to run their agenda. <\/p>\n<p>And let me take another approach to it too. Has all this back and forth animated fingerpointing actually made things better? Polls show Congress has horrible approval ratings for years and years, especially as the rancor has gotten worse. When people stubbornly stick by their views they don\u2019t take the time to listen to the other side. They shut them out. So nothing gets done. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s like a spoiled child that wants it&#8217;s way no matter what. Eventually they learn they can\u2019t have everything and have to compromise or accept some things for the greater good. Some people are still acting like spoiled children because they can\u2019t accept when their side doesn\u2019t win an election. They\u2019ve been so led to believe how bad the other side is that they can\u2019t even accept the other side winning and wanting them to do great. <\/p>\n<p>Would you want someone to pray for you to fail or for you to do your best? After all, we are all learning lessons throughout life even when we think we are totally right. <\/p>\n<p>Had the shooter used a standard clip of 10 rounds instead of the 33 that the assault law allowed would it have saved lives? Someone made a good point that the reason they were able to stop the shooter was because he was taking time to switch clips. That gave people enough to time jump on him. Had he been using a standard clip of 10 that would\u2019ve given people more opportunities to stop him. <\/p>\n<p>It was disgusting the number of times politicians on both sides were using gun \u201cimagery\u201d to look tough to try to beat the opponent. The crosshairs target Palin used on the map of Congress people was wrong. Her people ridiculously said that they were now \u2019surveyors\u2019 marks. C\u2019mon, we\u2019re not that stupid. Hard to say if the killer saw it and it warped his mind, but nonetheless it\u2019s wrong to used veiled threats on someone like that. Even her opponent used \u2018come shoot AK47s\u2019 with him in his political literature after a reference about Gabby Giffords. We\u2019ve all heard Rush\u2019s \u2018lock and load\u2019 rantings too. All that imagery very easily could warp a mentally unstable person. Most people realize that it\u2019s all bluster, but not everyone. Even advertisers use subliminal advertising to get people to buy their product and they do it because it works! <\/p>\n<p>With politics I take a \u201clet me check the facts first\u201d approach. Unfortunately, too many people don\u2019t question their own party or affiliations. It\u2019s the other side that needs to get it right. Really? When you point your finger at someone there are four pointing back at you. Be humble enough to question your own beliefs before you question others. The Tea Party was partly created because people questioned their own party when they saw their party\u2019s words didn\u2019t match their actions, especially when it came to fiscal responsibility. They also find solitude in the Constitution as if to go back to their roots to start from scratch again to get it right. <\/p>\n<p>I think it\u2019s healthy for people to question policies and they have the right to say what they want even when I disagree with their position. Hearing the other side\u2019s views leads to a better understanding of their thoughts. After all, have you ever gotten upset with someone because of something they did only to find out you got it wrong? I have. I stopped doing that after embarrassing myself enough times. Instead, now I react after I take time to get all the facts. <\/p>\n<p>We need more civility and not rancor. If it\u2019s a take it or leave it attitude these next few years, you\u2019ll see nothing getting done. We will regress as a society. The shootings in Arizona is only a start if we don\u2019t turn this around. Turn off the TV and radio and make up your own minds. Don\u2019t have people that lie and are paid handsomely to do it for a living do it for you. If anything, check the facts &#8211; on your party &#8211; through independent sources. If you never have or even question the fact-checkers truth, then it shows how far they got ya. We all want an efficient government that works the will of the people. Perhaps some might need a wrestler slamming a folding chair over their head to get them back on track. Please wake up America. We are only wrestling with ourselves here. <\/p>\n<p><strong>QUIZ ANSWER<\/strong><br \/>\nA. Reno!  And Cleveland is further west than Orlando and Rome is further north than Cleveland!  Yes, it&#8217;s true.  But as I mentioned above, sometimes some things that look obviously right may not be.  You can check for yourself at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelmath.com\/city\">http:\/\/www.travelmath.com\/city<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Joe<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\">http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ORGANIC VALLEY COUPONS Get some organic food coupons for Organic Valley. Some good ones that are .75 cents that will double at stores that double. 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