Member Since February 18, 2009 , From Tyler, United States
I believe in CARE. Courtesy - Attitude - Respect - Enlightenment
About R.A. Shipman:

I live in Tyler, Texas and have been in the insurance industry for over forty years and spent twenty years in the military, now retired Thank God. I travel all over Texas for a General Agency calling on agents who write commercial property and casualty. I have taught classes on insurance coverage, rating and policy changes. Was for twenty years the consultant for a major insurance software company in rating, coverages and accounting. I retired four years ago but found I liked working with agents and am back as a Regional Director in marketing and like before enjoy my job. Il ove politics, history and genealogy and have worked with the Boy Scouts of America for fifty years and now do work for the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas.


Recent Activity by R.A. Shipman

Answered: Obama speech on the deficit: Like or dislike?

I think his speech is more of the same old tax the rich and keep on spending. It is the same old attempt to increase taxes and not face the music that the well has run dry. How is taxing the wealthy ...

Answered: Are workers defenseless without a union?

I don't think the elimination of collective bargaining on employee benefits is a labor union killer when it comes to negotiations between two parties over tax funds that neither seem concerned about ...

Answered: Should Wisconsin end collective bargaining for ...

Yes in the case of a public union collective bargaining is a no lose situation for the union as they are negotiating with the very politicians who can increase taxes to meet the unions demands with ...

Answered: Happy Birthday President Reagan

I knew that Reagan was going to be a great President from just hearing him talk on the radio after he lost to Gerald Ford in the Republican Primary. His little fireside chats are full of great quotes ...

Answered: Do you trust Barack Obama with America's future?

He is just beginning to see the problems that his poor foreign policy has brought. Now we shall see just how is lack of experience gets him into more trouble with Islamic nations.

Answered: Army Reserve, National Guard Suicides Doubled in ...

As a former National Guard member I can only say that the Guard and Reserve have always been treated like second class of our military. Their military ID card will not even get them into a PX at a ...

Answered: US and China

We some how kept some kind of relationship with China even when they had no relationship with much of the outside world other than Russia, North Korea and North Vietnam. But we do need to lower our ...

Answered: Your opinion about LePage and NAACP?

Too long...I like thw World Wat II answer by the commander of the 101st..."Nuts" as that about says it all.

Answered: What's your opinion about President Obama's Tucson ...

Obama always has good words with his speech writers giving him the the right things to say but then his actions do not always match the words. Those people who write for his teleprompter should be his ...

Answered: Are the Democrats being Hypocrites?

It has been my experience that liberals articulate hatred and cannot remain civil when talking about conservatives and their philosophy. The tone that they express is insulting when they have no ...

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~American~~Patriot~ says:
"Happy Saint Patty's day"
Remember 9/11 says:
"R.A. Shipman We will get America back 11/2/2010"
LadyDarko E. says:
"I like you Shipman. You are my kind of person. Keep it coming. Lady Darko E."
MrWebster says:
"R.A. Shipman: Thank you for your 50 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America. Grateful regards, MW, a Life Scout"
Full Time Patriot says:
"How are things in the big TEXAS. That comming from a Cowboys Fan. They still stink. Get rid of the coach and Romo. Keep fighting on brother.. Live Free..."
AShoofly says:
"R.A, Thanks my friend. Keep fighting the good fight. Let your voices be heard. The Constitution shall prevail!"
AnyaGarcia says:
"Hi R.A. Shipman. I just wanted to let you know that I really like your answers on yedda and value your knowledge. "
T-Bolt says:
"R.A. Shipman, hope your didn't care I made you a contact. Freedom is what I like in America. "
Corrine says:
"Thanks R.A. for everything...You are a very great asset to yedda and a great person I am sure as well!Thanks again and take care... Corrine :)"
Remember 9/11 says:
"Right is Right, Left is Wrong"
Corrine says:
"Thanks R.A. you are very kind and helped me out alot here recently and I appreciate that sooo yeah take care you are truly a good guy and true patriotic citizen to the U.S. and for that I wish you the best :)"
AShoofly says:
"R.A. Shipman, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours in Tyler, TX. You're a great poster. Stay dry from that winter storm. Bless You"
~American~~Patriot~ says:
"R.A. In my book you are a #1 patriot.Stand tall stay brave and fight the Tyranny that is portrayed by the left."
Capt. Conservative says:
"Shipman, You and I see eye to eye on a majority of topics. It's good to know that there are Americans like yourself still out there that are willing to speak up. I'm honored to have you in my "Fox Hole". God Bless and Semper Fi. CC"
AShoofly says:
"Glad to see a Smith County guy fighting for our country. Hat's off to you for your service in the military.Tell Sheriff J.B. Smith to keep up the good humor in Tyler. I find you an interesting read on your comments. Very strong minded. Thank You."
artist61 says:
"Hello R. A. Shipman: I have been reading your posts and I am glad to see others stand up for our country as it SHOULD be; not as Obama and his cronies are trying to make it. God Bless you, and God Bless the USA."
Dawg says:
"Great posts R.A. I enjoy reading you. The Palin article is a hit! Thanks So much for sharing it!"
Nanadee says:
"hi R.A.SHIPMAN, my hat goes off to you on your posts on yedda. they are to the point and honest. keep up the good work. god bless nanadee"
finabiscotti says:
"R.A. Shipman always has interesting answers and comments - on all issues. Being in the insurance business, he can surely expose what is presented to the US taxpayer as a "health care plan" - has very little to do with "health care" - but more toward BIGGER GOVERMENT and intrusions into our personal lives. We depend on R.A. Shipman for his wisdom."
~Sweet Gypsey~ says:
"R.A. Shipman, you Sir are one of the sweetest of gentlemen on the forum, right there to help out, thank you, kind Sir. Sweet Gypsey"