Political Activism

I am very interested in Politics and follow the issues fairly closely but I have never done anything politically active besides vote. So, tonight I attended our local republican caucus. I'm told that the last meeting there were 17 attendees. At this one there were around 100. The republican agenda was read outloud (all very conservative). Then delegates were nominated. Each delegate answered to their views on health care, cap and trade, amnesty for illegals, taxes, education, etc. It was very substantive and people were passionate. Thank Obama, Pelosi and Reid for this. They have awoken a sleeping giant if this type of activity is happening across our great country (and I believe it is). We then voted on the delegates that will represent our districs. It is interesting that the group was very much against one of our Senators, Bob Bennett. They disagreed with him on several of the votes he had made and the bills he had proposed. It is local caucuses like this one that will send delegates to the state convention to nominate the republican candidate (if I now understand the process correctly). This is how we can affect the candidates that we conservatives will get and how we can get rid of those we don't want.

Just thought that I'd share and encourage all to get involved.

CFO

Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Bars

Thank you, Betty Crocker, for e-mailing me this easy and delicious recipe.
It is my new favorite.

1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
(1 stick of butter and 1 egg that is called for in the cookie mix)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 pkg. (80z.) cream cheese
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup whipping cream

1. Make cookie dough as directed on package. Spread in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown; cool.

2. Microwave 1 cup milk chocolate chips uncovered on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted and smooth. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat melted chocolate into cream cheese. Beat 1 cup of whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipping cream into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture until well blended. Spread over cooled cookie base. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.

3. Microwave 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup whipping cream on 1-2 minutes until the chocolate is melted; whisk until the mixture is smooth. Spoon and spread the warm chocolate ganache mixture over the mousse layer evenly. Refrigerate until set. Cut into bite sized bars.