Health bills fail to block illegals from coverage - Washington Times
Of course they won't be screened out of Obamacare. The Democrats look at illegal aliens as a necessity from which they can get cheap labor and, more importantly, votes. Illegal immigrants are important to the future of the Democratic Party's plans to stay in power as a ruling elite.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thoughts from a Senior Citizen
I received this via email. Not only do the liberal-progressives want to ration health care for seniors, they want us to have to eat cat food again just like in the Jimmy Carter years.
Obama recently approved a 2% salary increase for all federal employees effective January 1, 2010. Members of the executive, legislative and judicial branch are due for an automatic pay increase in January as well. All this on the backs of seniors who will not incur any COLA increases for several years.
For the first time in history, the Congress will not allow an increase in the social security COLA (cost of living adjustment).
In fact, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation predicts there may not be any COLA for the next three years.
However, the per person monthly Medicare insurance premium will be increased from the 2009 premium of $96.40 to $104.20 in 2010 and to $120.20 for the year 2011.
Send this to all seniors that you know. Remind them to not vote for the incumbent senators. Let's get the bums out of our pocket books!
Obama recently approved a 2% salary increase for all federal employees effective January 1, 2010. Members of the executive, legislative and judicial branch are due for an automatic pay increase in January as well. All this on the backs of seniors who will not incur any COLA increases for several years.
For the first time in history, the Congress will not allow an increase in the social security COLA (cost of living adjustment).
In fact, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation predicts there may not be any COLA for the next three years.
However, the per person monthly Medicare insurance premium will be increased from the 2009 premium of $96.40 to $104.20 in 2010 and to $120.20 for the year 2011.
Send this to all seniors that you know. Remind them to not vote for the incumbent senators. Let's get the bums out of our pocket books!
Climate Change Data Dumped and Destroyed
Isn't it amazing at the lengths that the liberal-progressives and their junk-scientists will go to in order to protect the sanctity of their scam?
And all the information that was dumped was subject to a previously filed Freedom of Information Act request in Great Britain. And that violated the law in Great Britain.
I wonder how this will play out.
And all the information that was dumped was subject to a previously filed Freedom of Information Act request in Great Britain. And that violated the law in Great Britain.
I wonder how this will play out.
U.N. Digs In on Global Warming
This is interesting and predictable. The IPCC clearly has a vested interest in the global warming agenda and Copenhagen.
A vested interest, you say? How is that?
Yes, a vested interest. The countries represented in the IPCC see a windfall of cash in perpetuating the Global Warming charade and getting the Copenhagen proposals enacted. Where will the case come from?
The rich, profitable United States, of course! After all, it is the success of the United States that has caused Global Warming thus the United States will have to pony up billions of dollars in reparations. We will have to spread our wealth around just as President Obama told Joe the Plumber those many months ago.
And guys like AlGore will profit greatly. It's all set up. All they have to do is ignore the truth and perpetuate the lies.
Isn't big, liberal-progressive government great?
A vested interest, you say? How is that?
Yes, a vested interest. The countries represented in the IPCC see a windfall of cash in perpetuating the Global Warming charade and getting the Copenhagen proposals enacted. Where will the case come from?
The rich, profitable United States, of course! After all, it is the success of the United States that has caused Global Warming thus the United States will have to pony up billions of dollars in reparations. We will have to spread our wealth around just as President Obama told Joe the Plumber those many months ago.
And guys like AlGore will profit greatly. It's all set up. All they have to do is ignore the truth and perpetuate the lies.
Isn't big, liberal-progressive government great?
CBO: Senate Health Care Bill Would Raise Premiums 10-13 Percent
Don't worry. You can keep your current health insurance. If you can afford it.
This is what the Democrats are trying to shove down the throats of the American people. It is an absolute travesty and a fiscal fraud that will put our children's children into debt up to their ears. If we let the liberal-progressives pass this we will have effectively enslaved our progeny through debt.
Are you willing to do that?
Call, write or email your Senator today. It's that important.
This is what the Democrats are trying to shove down the throats of the American people. It is an absolute travesty and a fiscal fraud that will put our children's children into debt up to their ears. If we let the liberal-progressives pass this we will have effectively enslaved our progeny through debt.
Are you willing to do that?
Call, write or email your Senator today. It's that important.
Amy Ridenour's National Center Blog: Canadian Cancer Patient Fights Bureaucracy in Desperate Fight for Life
This type of story is all too common in Canada and the UK. While there are those who, out of a sense of nationalism, defend the Canadian and UK health systems, the fact is that they deliver mediocre, rationed care and that you're more likely to die of cancer in either of those countries than in the United States with our "overpriced health care system."
Our system is expensive, I suppose. But then what is the price of a human life or the dignity of an elderly person? Tell me.
Then tell your Senator as they debate a bill that will provide mediocre care for all Americans. A bill that will ration care. A bill that will destroy the dignity and freedom of all Americans, young and old alike.
Tell your Senator today!
Our system is expensive, I suppose. But then what is the price of a human life or the dignity of an elderly person? Tell me.
Then tell your Senator as they debate a bill that will provide mediocre care for all Americans. A bill that will ration care. A bill that will destroy the dignity and freedom of all Americans, young and old alike.
Tell your Senator today!
The Danger to Freedom of Speech
The liberal-progressives have declared war on free speech and want only their message going out to the public. Alternative views are neither desired or allowed.
We all know that President Obama is hyper-sensitive to criticism. This is how they plan to stifle dissent in America and control the message that the public receives.
Follow the link for more.
We all know that President Obama is hyper-sensitive to criticism. This is how they plan to stifle dissent in America and control the message that the public receives.
Follow the link for more.
How do you measure integrity?
How do you measure integrity?
There are few in Congress who have the integrity or strength of character to resist the temptations that they face daily. And most certainly none of those who do are in positions of leadership in the current Congress!
There are few in Congress who have the integrity or strength of character to resist the temptations that they face daily. And most certainly none of those who do are in positions of leadership in the current Congress!
The Ghost of Lysenko
The Ghost of Lysenko
We now know beyond any doubt that the "science of Global Warming" as presented by the AlGorean "scientific" community is a total fraud yet our president has announced that he will go to Copenhagen to participate in one of the great farces of modern time.
I've said it before: The "Global Warming" hysteria that is aided and abetted by the liberal-progressives, i.e., socialists, is not about anthropogenic global warming at all because that doesn't exist. It is about instituting ways to control people and make money. It's that simple.
Follow the link for more information.
We now know beyond any doubt that the "science of Global Warming" as presented by the AlGorean "scientific" community is a total fraud yet our president has announced that he will go to Copenhagen to participate in one of the great farces of modern time.
I've said it before: The "Global Warming" hysteria that is aided and abetted by the liberal-progressives, i.e., socialists, is not about anthropogenic global warming at all because that doesn't exist. It is about instituting ways to control people and make money. It's that simple.
Follow the link for more information.
Medicare fraudsters rake in billions - Washington Times
Medicare fraudsters rake in billions - Washington Times
This story highlights the problems that come with government-run health care systems. People are quick to find ways to cheat the system in order to make the money that they should have been paid in the first place. And those who feel that the system "owes them" have no compunction about using the labyrinth of a government health care system to game it for a profit.
This is our future if the Democrats are successful in seizing our health care system from the private sector and putting it under the government. There will be waste, fraud and corruption. There will be rationing, lines and the death of individual freedom to lead one's own life as one sees fit. And in the end, George Orwell's 1984 and socialism will be one step closer to reality.
Write your Senators today and tell them that you've had enough and they must vote "Nay."
This story highlights the problems that come with government-run health care systems. People are quick to find ways to cheat the system in order to make the money that they should have been paid in the first place. And those who feel that the system "owes them" have no compunction about using the labyrinth of a government health care system to game it for a profit.
This is our future if the Democrats are successful in seizing our health care system from the private sector and putting it under the government. There will be waste, fraud and corruption. There will be rationing, lines and the death of individual freedom to lead one's own life as one sees fit. And in the end, George Orwell's 1984 and socialism will be one step closer to reality.
Write your Senators today and tell them that you've had enough and they must vote "Nay."
Suspected police shooter pardoned by Huckabee - Washington Times
Suspected police shooter pardoned by Huckabee - Washington Times
Here is more on the repeat offender who murdered 4 police officers in cold blood.
The headline is, of course, more about Mike Huckabee than the shooter but in reading the story I noted that while he his sentence was commuted--not "paroled" as the headline erroneously states--and he was released on parole in 2000 by the Governor Huckabee he returned to prison in 2004 after violating that parole. He was subsequently released from prison and made his way from Arkansas to Washington state where he was already facing charges relating to a rape and an assault on a police officer. There is no information as to when he got out of Arkansas prison the second time and Huckabee was the governor there until 2007.
Regardless of who released this person from prison, it is clear that he still should be there and that the original 95-year sentence that he was given in 1989 was correct and should have been carried out at the judge ordered. I would never advocate the removal of the power to pardon or grant clemency from a governor or the president, but this is what can happen when the hubris that comes with ascension to a high office is allowed to make decisions instead of common sense.
Four good people are dead. I mourn with their fellow officers and families.
Here is more on the repeat offender who murdered 4 police officers in cold blood.
The headline is, of course, more about Mike Huckabee than the shooter but in reading the story I noted that while he his sentence was commuted--not "paroled" as the headline erroneously states--and he was released on parole in 2000 by the Governor Huckabee he returned to prison in 2004 after violating that parole. He was subsequently released from prison and made his way from Arkansas to Washington state where he was already facing charges relating to a rape and an assault on a police officer. There is no information as to when he got out of Arkansas prison the second time and Huckabee was the governor there until 2007.
Regardless of who released this person from prison, it is clear that he still should be there and that the original 95-year sentence that he was given in 1989 was correct and should have been carried out at the judge ordered. I would never advocate the removal of the power to pardon or grant clemency from a governor or the president, but this is what can happen when the hubris that comes with ascension to a high office is allowed to make decisions instead of common sense.
Four good people are dead. I mourn with their fellow officers and families.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
HHS would become federal giant under Senate plan | Washington Examiner
HHS would become federal giant under Senate plan | Washington Examiner
Unprecedented new power to an appointed official. Unprecedented growth in a federal agency. Unprecedented spending by the Federal Government. Unprecedented loss of freedom by the American people.
We must put a stop to this. Write your Senator today and remind him or her that their position depends on a "Nay" vote on this bill. Nothing else will do.
Unprecedented new power to an appointed official. Unprecedented growth in a federal agency. Unprecedented spending by the Federal Government. Unprecedented loss of freedom by the American people.
We must put a stop to this. Write your Senator today and remind him or her that their position depends on a "Nay" vote on this bill. Nothing else will do.
4 Police Officers Shot Dead Near Washington State Air Force Base - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
4 Police Officers Shot Dead Near Washington State Air Force Base - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
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When I was stationed overseas my family always wondered why I left for work each morning at a different time and why I'd talk about the different routes to and from work that I would use. I tried to explain the common sense behind never establishing a set pattern in your daily comings and goings because you always had to remember that you could be a target of either criminal revenge or terrorism. They accepted, however, that I always took a seat with my back to the wall where I could see people entering the restaurant. It was awkward at times but even now that I'm retired I can't comfortably sit with my back to a door or window.
I'm sure that the investigation will uncover the reasons for this seemingly senseless ambush; but as for now there is not enough information for us to draw conclusions as to whether this was a purely criminal act or an act of terrorism. We do know that four brave officers are dead and that is enough to soberly remind us that those who put on the badge truly do put their lives on the line.
May God rest their souls. They shall not be forgotten.
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When I was stationed overseas my family always wondered why I left for work each morning at a different time and why I'd talk about the different routes to and from work that I would use. I tried to explain the common sense behind never establishing a set pattern in your daily comings and goings because you always had to remember that you could be a target of either criminal revenge or terrorism. They accepted, however, that I always took a seat with my back to the wall where I could see people entering the restaurant. It was awkward at times but even now that I'm retired I can't comfortably sit with my back to a door or window.
I'm sure that the investigation will uncover the reasons for this seemingly senseless ambush; but as for now there is not enough information for us to draw conclusions as to whether this was a purely criminal act or an act of terrorism. We do know that four brave officers are dead and that is enough to soberly remind us that those who put on the badge truly do put their lives on the line.
May God rest their souls. They shall not be forgotten.
Projection: Swiss to Ban New Minarets - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com
Projection: Swiss to Ban New Minarets - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com
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As I have often said, we should never ask someone to forget where they come from; only to remember where they are. To quote a Swiss citizen from the story: "Forced marriages and other things like cemeteries separating the pure and impure — we don't have that in Switzerland, and we do not want to introduce it."
The Swiss have the right idea.
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As I have often said, we should never ask someone to forget where they come from; only to remember where they are. To quote a Swiss citizen from the story: "Forced marriages and other things like cemeteries separating the pure and impure — we don't have that in Switzerland, and we do not want to introduce it."
The Swiss have the right idea.
FNC Reports Plight of Navy SEAL Heroes Charged with Prisoner Abuse | NewsBusters.org
FNC Reports Plight of Navy SEAL Heroes Charged with Prisoner Abuse | NewsBusters.org
This is political correctness run amuck and it is destroying our nation and our military. These SEALS should be given a medal but instead they will face a courts martial. I've never before seen such a sickening display of stupidity on the part of senior Naval Officers. A court martial over an alleged "fat lip?" Hello??? Is there any intelligence left in the Navy????
This is political correctness run amuck and it is destroying our nation and our military. These SEALS should be given a medal but instead they will face a courts martial. I've never before seen such a sickening display of stupidity on the part of senior Naval Officers. A court martial over an alleged "fat lip?" Hello??? Is there any intelligence left in the Navy????
Residency at issue in Va. Senate race - Washington Times
Residency at issue in Va. Senate race - Washington Times
This issue goes to the point that Democrats have long believed, in their heart-of-hearts, that the rules were for the little people and did not apply to them. As the political elite they can bend or break them at will because "it's for the good of the people."
David Marsden is just such a politician and he believes that he can move slickly into a State Senate seat and that bending the rules just doesn't matter. He sums up his elitist viewpoint thusly: "That somebody with my history of service to this county, the commonwealth and this district over the years is [less] important than where I sleep at night, then the other people in this race have the wrong priorities." This is the attitude of the Democratic party. This is the type of person they propose be a representative of the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Isn't it time we reminded the Democrats that the rules are there to ensure fairness and equal representation. Isn't it time we showed the self-certified political elite the door?
The Republican candidate has yet to be determined but one thing is clear: Marsden is not fit for public office and should not be elected.
If you live in Fairfax County, make it a point to vote in the upcoming election and get your neighbors out to vote as well.
This issue goes to the point that Democrats have long believed, in their heart-of-hearts, that the rules were for the little people and did not apply to them. As the political elite they can bend or break them at will because "it's for the good of the people."
David Marsden is just such a politician and he believes that he can move slickly into a State Senate seat and that bending the rules just doesn't matter. He sums up his elitist viewpoint thusly: "That somebody with my history of service to this county, the commonwealth and this district over the years is [less] important than where I sleep at night, then the other people in this race have the wrong priorities." This is the attitude of the Democratic party. This is the type of person they propose be a representative of the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Isn't it time we reminded the Democrats that the rules are there to ensure fairness and equal representation. Isn't it time we showed the self-certified political elite the door?
The Republican candidate has yet to be determined but one thing is clear: Marsden is not fit for public office and should not be elected.
If you live in Fairfax County, make it a point to vote in the upcoming election and get your neighbors out to vote as well.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Damn the deficit: Full speed ahead on health care | Washington Examiner
Damn the deficit: Full speed ahead on health care | Washington Examiner
Michael Barone cuts to the heart of the cost issue behind Obamacare. We just can't afford it. If it passes we are putting the fate of our nation at stake and putting our children in a debt they can ill afford.
Call, email or write your Senator today. This bill must be stopped.
Michael Barone cuts to the heart of the cost issue behind Obamacare. We just can't afford it. If it passes we are putting the fate of our nation at stake and putting our children in a debt they can ill afford.
Call, email or write your Senator today. This bill must be stopped.
What Story? - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online
What Story? - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online
Excellent comment from Mark Steyn in National Review. Follow the link and enjoy.
Excellent comment from Mark Steyn in National Review. Follow the link and enjoy.
Climategate e-mails sweep America, may scuttle Barack Obama's Cap and Trade laws
Climategate e-mails sweep America, may scuttle Barack Obama's Cap and Trade laws
And sweep America they should. Hopefully this will be the start of a revitalization of "science" from the political/economic tool it has become.
Make sure your representatives know that you know. And tell them what they should do. After all, they work for you...don't they?
And sweep America they should. Hopefully this will be the start of a revitalization of "science" from the political/economic tool it has become.
Make sure your representatives know that you know. And tell them what they should do. After all, they work for you...don't they?
Friday, November 27, 2009
Climate Czar Browner: What Conflict of Interest?
Climate Czar Browner: What Conflict of Interest?
More news on another one of Obama's corruptocrats. Aren't you getting a bit tired of seeing the appalling lack of ethics in the White House? Isn't it time to put pressure on our elected representatives to push them into action?
Call or write your representatives today regardless of their party affiliation. They need to take action.
More news on another one of Obama's corruptocrats. Aren't you getting a bit tired of seeing the appalling lack of ethics in the White House? Isn't it time to put pressure on our elected representatives to push them into action?
Call or write your representatives today regardless of their party affiliation. They need to take action.
How Organized Crime Works
Just because they acted like criminals to violate the laws of the United States and just because Congress voted to cut-off their funding is no reason not to pay ACORN according to Attorney General Eric Holder of the Department of Justice.
A classic example of "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." According to some, ACORN was one of the major forces that helped Barack Hussein Obama become President of the United States. They scratched his "back" so to speak.
Now Obama's Attorney General has ruled that despite the vote in Congress to cut-off all funding for ACORN, it is perfectly legal for that corrupt organization to continue drawing money from the government. This is Obama scratching back in a perfect example of Chicago, Al Capone inspired, corruption. And it was announced on a Friday in the middle of, for many, a long holiday weekend with hopes that by Monday it will have become spoiled, over-ripe news and something new and breaking will cover it up. Standard practice when you're trying to get away with your own slick deal and put one over on the nation.
This is the second move by Holder to protect those who toiled for his master. The dismissal of an open-and-shut voter intimidation case against the New Black Panther Party in Philadelphia after it was won in court was the first.
The stench from Washington is reaching all corners of the nation.
It's time for Congress to impeach Eric Holder for malfeasance but my guess is that they won't. They, too, are mired neck deep in the corruption of this Administration as it tries to destroy America and create a socialist state in its' stead.
Just the same, it's time to write your legislator and protest this affront to democracy. Write, call or email today. Maybe, just maybe, if we get behind them and push they will look ahead and see that their future is also limited in the vision of Obama.
A classic example of "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." According to some, ACORN was one of the major forces that helped Barack Hussein Obama become President of the United States. They scratched his "back" so to speak.
Now Obama's Attorney General has ruled that despite the vote in Congress to cut-off all funding for ACORN, it is perfectly legal for that corrupt organization to continue drawing money from the government. This is Obama scratching back in a perfect example of Chicago, Al Capone inspired, corruption. And it was announced on a Friday in the middle of, for many, a long holiday weekend with hopes that by Monday it will have become spoiled, over-ripe news and something new and breaking will cover it up. Standard practice when you're trying to get away with your own slick deal and put one over on the nation.
This is the second move by Holder to protect those who toiled for his master. The dismissal of an open-and-shut voter intimidation case against the New Black Panther Party in Philadelphia after it was won in court was the first.
The stench from Washington is reaching all corners of the nation.
It's time for Congress to impeach Eric Holder for malfeasance but my guess is that they won't. They, too, are mired neck deep in the corruption of this Administration as it tries to destroy America and create a socialist state in its' stead.
Just the same, it's time to write your legislator and protest this affront to democracy. Write, call or email today. Maybe, just maybe, if we get behind them and push they will look ahead and see that their future is also limited in the vision of Obama.
NBC: Fighting Global Warming ‘Requires Balancing the World’s Needs with America’s’ | NewsBusters.org
NBC: Fighting Global Warming ‘Requires Balancing the World’s Needs with America’s’ | NewsBusters.org
And in case you were wondering why the U.N. is still solidly behind the Global Warming movement, and the Copenhagen meeting, despite Climategate.
And in case you were wondering why the U.N. is still solidly behind the Global Warming movement, and the Copenhagen meeting, despite Climategate.
ClimateGate Scientists Cited in Report to White House and Congress | NewsBusters.org
ClimateGate Scientists Cited in Report to White House and Congress | NewsBusters.org
Just in case you were wondering if there was a connection between Climategate and the Weatherman-in-Chief.
Just in case you were wondering if there was a connection between Climategate and the Weatherman-in-Chief.
“Saved or Created 4 Turkeys”
“Saved or Created 4 Turkeys”
Just like he saved or created all those jobs in congressional districts that don't exist!
Just like he saved or created all those jobs in congressional districts that don't exist!
In tobacco-loving Virginia, bars give up the habit - Washington Times
In tobacco-loving Virginia, bars give up the habit - Washington Times
I know that there are many who don't smoke or don't like the smell of the smoke in bars and restaurants but there was always the choice as to whether to go into the bar or restaurant if it allowed smoking. So now the shoe is on the other foot thanks to the ever present, liberal-progressive Smoke Nazis. Those who smoke will have to make the choice as to whether to indulge in their habit or stay inside where it is warm. Equal treatment under the law is not mandated so those who have the habit will have to endure. They have, after all, a nasty, filthy habit so they deserve to be treated as second-class citizens.
I do love my cigars and don't like to smoke where I can't sit and enjoy my hour with Kipling's first love, thus I smoke less in the winter than in the warmer months. I've always thought that it was proper not to offend others with my enjoyment, for enjoyment, rather than habit, it is. But there is something exceedingly unfair about the way the "No Smoking" bans have been put in place. Like Global Warming, specious statistics were published and repeated often and loudly until they became unalterable "facts." Like Global Warming, tolerance was never an option. The only answer was the outright banning of that which was offensive to the Chardonnay crowd.
In the midst of this clamor by the perfumed set--after all, the perfume smelled better than cigarettes--along came the politicians with ideas on how to use the tax system to reshape society. They enacted a health bill to be funded largely by a tax on tobacco products for, as everybody already knew, tobacco products were the cause of all evil. This liberal-progressive campaign for ever more restrictive laws over the use of tobacco (as to when and where NOT to use) oddly enough coincided with the liberal-progressive campaign to allow the use of marijuana (everywhere). I guess the perfumed set finds that the smell of marijuana is complimentary to their perfumes and colognes.
In the end, however, I see my conservative values of personal choice and freedom gaining its' revenge. First, the ever more restrictive laws and taxes governing the use of tobacco will motivate more and more people to quit using tobacco. This combined with the natural mortality of unreformed, freedom loving, cigar enjoying people like myself, will cause a drastic drop in tax revenues so the politicians will be forced to rethink the funding of the State Children's Health Program (SCHIP). At that point they will switch the funding to either an increase in tax on all the non-smokers or maybe just a tax on perfumes and colognes. That will cause some consternation, I am sure, because liberal-progressives, being basically socialist in their mentality, will have to actually have to pay for things with their own money. Socialism, they will find, isn't much fun when you run out of other people's money.
Secondly, the liberal-progressive Smoke Nazis, as they bend over backwards to accommodate their liberal-progressive, marijuana-smoking compatriots in the pro-drug movement, will finally discover a truly very inconvenient truth: Marijuana, which burns much, much hotter than tobacco, is more destructive of lung tissue that tobacco could ever try to be. That proven bit of medical science has been out there all along but they've never bothered to discuss it probably, I suppose, because it takes away from the high. And then there is that thing with the munchies. The perfumed set will have to buy bigger clothes to accommodate their ever increasing, brownie-filled bellies.
I will be smiling when that happens. And hopefully still be able to sit on my front porch and enjoy my cigar and evening whisky.
I know that there are many who don't smoke or don't like the smell of the smoke in bars and restaurants but there was always the choice as to whether to go into the bar or restaurant if it allowed smoking. So now the shoe is on the other foot thanks to the ever present, liberal-progressive Smoke Nazis. Those who smoke will have to make the choice as to whether to indulge in their habit or stay inside where it is warm. Equal treatment under the law is not mandated so those who have the habit will have to endure. They have, after all, a nasty, filthy habit so they deserve to be treated as second-class citizens.
I do love my cigars and don't like to smoke where I can't sit and enjoy my hour with Kipling's first love, thus I smoke less in the winter than in the warmer months. I've always thought that it was proper not to offend others with my enjoyment, for enjoyment, rather than habit, it is. But there is something exceedingly unfair about the way the "No Smoking" bans have been put in place. Like Global Warming, specious statistics were published and repeated often and loudly until they became unalterable "facts." Like Global Warming, tolerance was never an option. The only answer was the outright banning of that which was offensive to the Chardonnay crowd.
In the midst of this clamor by the perfumed set--after all, the perfume smelled better than cigarettes--along came the politicians with ideas on how to use the tax system to reshape society. They enacted a health bill to be funded largely by a tax on tobacco products for, as everybody already knew, tobacco products were the cause of all evil. This liberal-progressive campaign for ever more restrictive laws over the use of tobacco (as to when and where NOT to use) oddly enough coincided with the liberal-progressive campaign to allow the use of marijuana (everywhere). I guess the perfumed set finds that the smell of marijuana is complimentary to their perfumes and colognes.
In the end, however, I see my conservative values of personal choice and freedom gaining its' revenge. First, the ever more restrictive laws and taxes governing the use of tobacco will motivate more and more people to quit using tobacco. This combined with the natural mortality of unreformed, freedom loving, cigar enjoying people like myself, will cause a drastic drop in tax revenues so the politicians will be forced to rethink the funding of the State Children's Health Program (SCHIP). At that point they will switch the funding to either an increase in tax on all the non-smokers or maybe just a tax on perfumes and colognes. That will cause some consternation, I am sure, because liberal-progressives, being basically socialist in their mentality, will have to actually have to pay for things with their own money. Socialism, they will find, isn't much fun when you run out of other people's money.
Secondly, the liberal-progressive Smoke Nazis, as they bend over backwards to accommodate their liberal-progressive, marijuana-smoking compatriots in the pro-drug movement, will finally discover a truly very inconvenient truth: Marijuana, which burns much, much hotter than tobacco, is more destructive of lung tissue that tobacco could ever try to be. That proven bit of medical science has been out there all along but they've never bothered to discuss it probably, I suppose, because it takes away from the high. And then there is that thing with the munchies. The perfumed set will have to buy bigger clothes to accommodate their ever increasing, brownie-filled bellies.
I will be smiling when that happens. And hopefully still be able to sit on my front porch and enjoy my cigar and evening whisky.
MSNBC Exclusive: Fort Hood Never Happened!
An interesting and entertaining article from Ann Coulter.
She's intelligent, entertaining, easy to look at and a liberal-progressive's worst nightmare.
Enjoy.
She's intelligent, entertaining, easy to look at and a liberal-progressive's worst nightmare.
Enjoy.
Clifford D. May on National Review Online
Clifford D. May on National Review Online
Terrorism is a very real danger now. More so than at any time since 9/11 and this was amply demonstrated in the terror attack at Ft. Hood.
The cause is, of course, the President's move to put America back into the 9/10 mode of thinking coupled with his weakness on defense issues. Enemies of America around the world have noted, as have conservative Americans, the inability of Obama to make decisions. His constant calls for more information and reliance on liberal ideologues has led to a noticeable procrastination by the president when it comes to Afghanistan and requests from his military leaders for additional manpower. Obama dithers and men die. We see it and, more importantly, the enemy sees it.
Harry Truman this man isn't!
Terrorism is a very real danger now. More so than at any time since 9/11 and this was amply demonstrated in the terror attack at Ft. Hood.
The cause is, of course, the President's move to put America back into the 9/10 mode of thinking coupled with his weakness on defense issues. Enemies of America around the world have noted, as have conservative Americans, the inability of Obama to make decisions. His constant calls for more information and reliance on liberal ideologues has led to a noticeable procrastination by the president when it comes to Afghanistan and requests from his military leaders for additional manpower. Obama dithers and men die. We see it and, more importantly, the enemy sees it.
Harry Truman this man isn't!
Climategate: five Aussie MPs lead the way by resigning in disgust over carbon tax
It seems as if the Members of Parliament in Australia have started to see the light.
I wonder if the troglodytes in the Democratic Party in the United States will ever see the light given their emotional, quasi-religious commitment to the Church of AlGore.
I wonder if the troglodytes in the Democratic Party in the United States will ever see the light given their emotional, quasi-religious commitment to the Church of AlGore.
A Fraud from the Beginning
The Church of AlGore has had its' dogma exposed. To make a comparison to an established religion, it's as if evidence was found, hidden by the Catholic Church for centuries, that Jesus was not crucified but lived a full life as a carpenter with a wife and family. If that happened the Catholic dogma would collapse as a fraud.
That is exactly what has happened to AlGore and his acolytes. They have been exposed for the con-men that they are. They have perpetuated this fraud with the help of a group of mental midgets commonly known as the Main Stream Media that even now refuses to accept the true meaning of the leaked emails. Fortunately, the alternate media, the internet, is picking up the slack and informing the public about the fraud.
And we sincerely hope that the word gets around, especially to our legislators. Have you communicated with your legislator today?
That is exactly what has happened to AlGore and his acolytes. They have been exposed for the con-men that they are. They have perpetuated this fraud with the help of a group of mental midgets commonly known as the Main Stream Media that even now refuses to accept the true meaning of the leaked emails. Fortunately, the alternate media, the internet, is picking up the slack and informing the public about the fraud.
And we sincerely hope that the word gets around, especially to our legislators. Have you communicated with your legislator today?
The Competing Narratives of Barry and Sarah
The Competing Narratives of Barry and Sarah
This is an excellent comparison of the stories of two people: One who is the president and one who may be the president in 4 years. A well-read friend who has read both books commented that while Obama's Dreams is dark and negative, Palin's Rogue is uplifting and a more compelling story.
With the reviews by the Main Stream Media in I suspect those who have been quoted negatively with respect to Rogue are afflicted with a most shallow intellect. As my mother used to say, "You don't think he became a TV announcer because he was smart, do you? All he does is read what other people have done." My mother's view is, I have found, as remarkably appropriate in this day and age as it was in 1960. Wisdom does stand the test of time.
Now about the 11 "fact-checkers that AP has assigned to Dreams...oh, I'm sorry. They haven't assigned any? But Bill Ayers has admitted writing that book so why don't they check the facts?
This is an excellent comparison of the stories of two people: One who is the president and one who may be the president in 4 years. A well-read friend who has read both books commented that while Obama's Dreams is dark and negative, Palin's Rogue is uplifting and a more compelling story.
With the reviews by the Main Stream Media in I suspect those who have been quoted negatively with respect to Rogue are afflicted with a most shallow intellect. As my mother used to say, "You don't think he became a TV announcer because he was smart, do you? All he does is read what other people have done." My mother's view is, I have found, as remarkably appropriate in this day and age as it was in 1960. Wisdom does stand the test of time.
Now about the 11 "fact-checkers that AP has assigned to Dreams...oh, I'm sorry. They haven't assigned any? But Bill Ayers has admitted writing that book so why don't they check the facts?
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Science Untarnished by 'Climategate,' UN Says
Of course the UN says that. They stand to make money from the trading of carbon credits and the resulting redistribution of America's wealth.
The U.N. is an outright fraud and it's time to have it move elsewhere.
The U.N. is an outright fraud and it's time to have it move elsewhere.
And Finally, From the Father of our Country
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor – and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be – That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks – for his kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation – for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war –for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed – for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions – to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually – to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed – to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord – To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and Us – and generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
GO. WASHINGTON.
May God Bless you all.
Papa Bill
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be – That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks – for his kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation – for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war –for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed – for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions – to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually – to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed – to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord – To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and Us – and generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
GO. WASHINGTON.
May God Bless you all.
Papa Bill
How the Liberal-Progressive-Socialists Perpetuate the Global Warming Lie
An excellent analysis. Follow the link for an excellent read.
Climategate Scandal Spreads to New Zealand as MSM Continues Ostrich Act | NewsBusters.org
Climategate Scandal Spreads to New Zealand as MSM Continues Ostrich Act | NewsBusters.org
And the State-Controlled Media continues to ignore the issue. They are totally under Obama's messianic influence.
And the State-Controlled Media continues to ignore the issue. They are totally under Obama's messianic influence.
Climategate: White House Involvement in Scandal Will Make It Harder for MSM to Ignore | NewsBusters.org
Climategate: White House Involvement in Scandal Will Make It Harder for MSM to Ignore | NewsBusters.org
And now the Weatherman-in-Chief is going to Copenhagen. It's not about whether there is really "Global Warming." It's about control of the population and remaking America into his version of a socialist paradise. "Global Warming" is just a tool to advance that agenda and make some really big money at the same time.
And now the Weatherman-in-Chief is going to Copenhagen. It's not about whether there is really "Global Warming." It's about control of the population and remaking America into his version of a socialist paradise. "Global Warming" is just a tool to advance that agenda and make some really big money at the same time.
The Pilgrims, Famine, and the End of Feudalism
The Pilgrims, Famine, and the End of Feudalism
Actually, the "feudalism" that is described was more like the socialist utopia toward which liberal-progressives strive. This was the first failure of communism but, sadly, it isn't taught in today's school system. We fail to learn history; but, will we be doomed to repeat it?
Actually, the "feudalism" that is described was more like the socialist utopia toward which liberal-progressives strive. This was the first failure of communism but, sadly, it isn't taught in today's school system. We fail to learn history; but, will we be doomed to repeat it?
Blessed with freedom? Thank a soldier.
Blessed with freedom? Thank a soldier.
Today, remember those who serve as you are served with your Thanksgiving meal.
Today, remember those who serve as you are served with your Thanksgiving meal.
A Happy Thanksgiving from Sarah Palin
Over three hundred years ago, a group of settlers fleeing religious persecution decided to set a new course for human history in a new frontier. Those early pioneers chose a rocky shoreline to establish their way of life. Centuries later, America continues to set the example of what can come from a free and hardworking people. We truly remain the shining city upon a hill that the colonial leader John Winthrop implored us to be.
What started as a small colony in the territory that would eventually become the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has progressed into the greatest and most prosperous nation in history. Americans remain the freest people on earth because of our cherished Constitution and the system of government it establishes.
We have so much to be thankful for. We should recognize especially the sacrifices made on our behalf by those in uniform. Thousands of Americans will be spending Thanksgiving overseas in combat zones in order to protect our liberty and way of life. We should give thanks to those who willingly put their lives on the line for the rest of us. Where would we be without them?
We are also thankful for what God has granted us. We are truly blessed in America with rich natural resources, plentiful energy sources, fertile land, beautiful cities, and the talented and industrious people we call “our fellow Americans.” We pray that God will continue to bless us.
In his farewell address to the nation, President Reagan reminded us that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table.” Thanksgiving is an opportunity to discuss where we are as a nation at this moment in our history and where we should be heading in order to remain prosperous and free. Take time to discuss these things with each other, and take time to teach the young people in your family about our nation’s history so that they may never forget all that we have to be proud of and thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Sarah Palin
What started as a small colony in the territory that would eventually become the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has progressed into the greatest and most prosperous nation in history. Americans remain the freest people on earth because of our cherished Constitution and the system of government it establishes.
We have so much to be thankful for. We should recognize especially the sacrifices made on our behalf by those in uniform. Thousands of Americans will be spending Thanksgiving overseas in combat zones in order to protect our liberty and way of life. We should give thanks to those who willingly put their lives on the line for the rest of us. Where would we be without them?
We are also thankful for what God has granted us. We are truly blessed in America with rich natural resources, plentiful energy sources, fertile land, beautiful cities, and the talented and industrious people we call “our fellow Americans.” We pray that God will continue to bless us.
In his farewell address to the nation, President Reagan reminded us that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table.” Thanksgiving is an opportunity to discuss where we are as a nation at this moment in our history and where we should be heading in order to remain prosperous and free. Take time to discuss these things with each other, and take time to teach the young people in your family about our nation’s history so that they may never forget all that we have to be proud of and thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Sarah Palin
And a Happy Thanksgiving to All
The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added which are of so extraordinary a nature that they can not fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever-watchful providence of Almighty God.
In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign states to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere, except in the theater of military conflict, while that theater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.
Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plow, the shuttle, or the ship; the ax has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well as the iron and coal as of our precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege, and the battlefield, and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.
No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.
It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners, or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the imposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the divine purpose, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
A. Lincoln (1863)
In the midst of a civil war of unequaled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign states to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere, except in the theater of military conflict, while that theater has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.
Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plow, the shuttle, or the ship; the ax has enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well as the iron and coal as of our precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore. Population has steadily increased notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege, and the battlefield, and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.
No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.
It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people. I do therefore invite my fellow-citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the heavens. And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to His tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners, or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the imposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it, as soon as may be consistent with the divine purpose, to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
A. Lincoln (1863)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Gene Healy: Obamacare is unconstitutional | Washington Examiner
Gene Healy: Obamacare is unconstitutional | Washington Examiner
An interesting presentation but begs the question of how do we get the entire bill before the court?
Your thoughts?
An interesting presentation but begs the question of how do we get the entire bill before the court?
Your thoughts?
Browner says hacked e-mails don't change anything
Browner says hacked e-mails don't change anything
In essence what the leftist ideologue, Carol Browner, is saying is that the facts don't matter because Global Warming is part of their agenda to collapse America.
These people are criminal in their efforts to destroy America and create their own little socialist paradise. I can't wait until 2010 and 2012 to run them out of town so we can right the wrongs that they do in the name of "science" and "social justice."
In essence what the leftist ideologue, Carol Browner, is saying is that the facts don't matter because Global Warming is part of their agenda to collapse America.
These people are criminal in their efforts to destroy America and create their own little socialist paradise. I can't wait until 2010 and 2012 to run them out of town so we can right the wrongs that they do in the name of "science" and "social justice."
Jillian Bandes : Obamacare May Target Gun Owners - Townhall.com
Jillian Bandes : Obamacare May Target Gun Owners - Townhall.com
This should be of great concern to all. Obama and his administration are no friend to gun owners and cannot be trusted. Having failed in their efforts to begin disarming all Americans with the Supreme Court's reversal of the Washington, DC, gun prohibition, we cannot trust them not to use the arcane provisions of the health care bill to attack the 2nd Amendment from a different direction.
Write your Senators and Congressmen today opposing ObamaCare. It's the right thing to do.
This should be of great concern to all. Obama and his administration are no friend to gun owners and cannot be trusted. Having failed in their efforts to begin disarming all Americans with the Supreme Court's reversal of the Washington, DC, gun prohibition, we cannot trust them not to use the arcane provisions of the health care bill to attack the 2nd Amendment from a different direction.
Write your Senators and Congressmen today opposing ObamaCare. It's the right thing to do.
Climategate: the final nail in the coffin of 'Anthropogenic Global Warming'?
Climategate: the final nail in the coffin of 'Anthropogenic Global Warming'?
Possibly the greatest scandal in the history of science and the Main Stream Media in the United States is all but ignoring it.
They are so blinded by their love for the Obamessiah!
Possibly the greatest scandal in the history of science and the Main Stream Media in the United States is all but ignoring it.
They are so blinded by their love for the Obamessiah!
Official: Obama going to Copenhagen climate summit - Washington Times
Official: Obama going to Copenhagen climate summit - Washington Times
If you were wondering if the disclosure that the so-called "climate scientists" were fabricating their statistics would affect the support of the White House for Cap & Trade, this is your answer. The reason is very simple: It's not about the religion of climate change equals disaster but about the power to ration energy and make billions at the same time.
If Cap & Trade passes AlGore will eclipse Bill Gates. They aren't in it for the planet or the polar bears. They're in it for the money and the power.
If you were wondering if the disclosure that the so-called "climate scientists" were fabricating their statistics would affect the support of the White House for Cap & Trade, this is your answer. The reason is very simple: It's not about the religion of climate change equals disaster but about the power to ration energy and make billions at the same time.
If Cap & Trade passes AlGore will eclipse Bill Gates. They aren't in it for the planet or the polar bears. They're in it for the money and the power.
Man Who Made Predictions on TV Now on Saudi Death Row for 'Witchcraft' - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe Ne
Man Who Made Predictions on TV Now on Saudi Death Row for 'Witchcraft' - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com
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This in a country that we have made our "ally." This in a country with a King to which our dear President bowed. This in a country that we allow to fund schools in the United States but which forbids having a Christian Bible or the wearing of a Christian cross or Star of David.
We have made an intolerant regime our ally.
Isn't it time we thought about developing our own oil reserves and telling these 12th century feudal lords to bugger off?
Isn't it?
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This in a country that we have made our "ally." This in a country with a King to which our dear President bowed. This in a country that we allow to fund schools in the United States but which forbids having a Christian Bible or the wearing of a Christian cross or Star of David.
We have made an intolerant regime our ally.
Isn't it time we thought about developing our own oil reserves and telling these 12th century feudal lords to bugger off?
Isn't it?
Start Voting with Your Wallet
I received the following press release from the National Center for Public Police Research. We are all worried about the current Administration's agenda in raising our taxes and punishing those who produce through ever higher taxes and restricted freedom. It's time we started fighting back and this is good advice.
I would add that it would be a good thing to take a moment to write these companies and tell them that you won't be buying their products as long as they promote an agenda that punishes those who work for the benefit of those who don't and raises taxes as a way to exert control over the population.
Black Friday Payback: Vote with your Wallet -- Don't Buy Products from Companies That Support President Obama's Cap-and-Trade Policy
Patriots Need to Send a Message to Companies that Wield their Special Interest Influence to Undermine Liberty, says the Free Enterprise Project
Washington D.C.: Today the Free Enterprise Project of the National Center for Public Policy Research calls on patriotic Americans to vote with their wallets starting on Black Friday and avoid buying products from companies that are working with President Obama and liberals in Congress to impose cap-and-trade policies.
"The only reason why cap-and-trade is on the national scene is because CEOs of major corporations are actively lobbying for the legislation. Every time we buy products from these companies our money is rewarding CEOs who are the enemies of liberty," said Tom Borelli, Ph.D., Director of the Free Enterprise Project. "Cap-and-trade legislation will cause higher energy prices, lower economic growth and increase unemployment. The consequence of this legislation will cause a severe reduction in our standard of living."
Companies such as Starbucks, Levi Strauss and Company and Nike are members of the Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy -- a group that supports aggressive federal laws to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and limits on construction of coal-fired power plants.
General Electric, BP, Shell and Johnson & Johnson are members of the United States Climate Action Partnership - a lobbying group comprised of corporations and environmental special interest groups that have been active in supporting cap-and-trade legislation.
Al Gore is on Apple's board of directors and the company recently canceled its membership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of differences over global warming policies.
"Avoiding that Starbucks cup of coffee and that BP gas station are easy choices we can make every day. Companies need to know there will be a price to pay for colluding with environmental activists and liberal politicians that seek to loot us of our liberty," said Borelli.
"We don't need to wait for elections to exercise our belief in limited government and individual liberty. Every day we have an opportunity to vote with our wallet and avoid products from companies that are advancing the left-wing agenda," said Borelli.
The following is a partial list of companies whose products should be avoided on Black Friday and going forward until they stop lobbying for cap-and-trade: Starbucks, Levi Strauss & Company, Nike, Apple, Timberland, Gap Inc., General Electric, BP, Shell and Johnson & Johnson.
The Free Enterprise Project can be visited online at www.freeenterpriser.com/.
The National Center for Public Policy Research is a non-partisan, non-profit educational foundation based in Washington, DC. It receives most of its funding through hundreds of thousands of individual gifts.
I would add that it would be a good thing to take a moment to write these companies and tell them that you won't be buying their products as long as they promote an agenda that punishes those who work for the benefit of those who don't and raises taxes as a way to exert control over the population.
Black Friday Payback: Vote with your Wallet -- Don't Buy Products from Companies That Support President Obama's Cap-and-Trade Policy
Patriots Need to Send a Message to Companies that Wield their Special Interest Influence to Undermine Liberty, says the Free Enterprise Project
Washington D.C.: Today the Free Enterprise Project of the National Center for Public Policy Research calls on patriotic Americans to vote with their wallets starting on Black Friday and avoid buying products from companies that are working with President Obama and liberals in Congress to impose cap-and-trade policies.
"The only reason why cap-and-trade is on the national scene is because CEOs of major corporations are actively lobbying for the legislation. Every time we buy products from these companies our money is rewarding CEOs who are the enemies of liberty," said Tom Borelli, Ph.D., Director of the Free Enterprise Project. "Cap-and-trade legislation will cause higher energy prices, lower economic growth and increase unemployment. The consequence of this legislation will cause a severe reduction in our standard of living."
Companies such as Starbucks, Levi Strauss and Company and Nike are members of the Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy -- a group that supports aggressive federal laws to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and limits on construction of coal-fired power plants.
General Electric, BP, Shell and Johnson & Johnson are members of the United States Climate Action Partnership - a lobbying group comprised of corporations and environmental special interest groups that have been active in supporting cap-and-trade legislation.
Al Gore is on Apple's board of directors and the company recently canceled its membership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of differences over global warming policies.
"Avoiding that Starbucks cup of coffee and that BP gas station are easy choices we can make every day. Companies need to know there will be a price to pay for colluding with environmental activists and liberal politicians that seek to loot us of our liberty," said Borelli.
"We don't need to wait for elections to exercise our belief in limited government and individual liberty. Every day we have an opportunity to vote with our wallet and avoid products from companies that are advancing the left-wing agenda," said Borelli.
The following is a partial list of companies whose products should be avoided on Black Friday and going forward until they stop lobbying for cap-and-trade: Starbucks, Levi Strauss & Company, Nike, Apple, Timberland, Gap Inc., General Electric, BP, Shell and Johnson & Johnson.
The Free Enterprise Project can be visited online at www.freeenterpriser.com/.
The National Center for Public Policy Research is a non-partisan, non-profit educational foundation based in Washington, DC. It receives most of its funding through hundreds of thousands of individual gifts.
Col. (Retired) Lewis L. Millett - May He Rest in Peace
A hero is gone.
Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (2), Purple Heart (4).
He led the last major bayonet charge in the Korean War. He served in 3 wars and spent 35 years in the service of his country.
We will tell our sons, and sons of our sons, of his bravery and he will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit (2), Purple Heart (4).
He led the last major bayonet charge in the Korean War. He served in 3 wars and spent 35 years in the service of his country.
We will tell our sons, and sons of our sons, of his bravery and he will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Angelina Jolie Hates Obama, Fights With Brad About It | NewsBusters.org
Angelina Jolie Hates Obama, Fights With Brad About It | NewsBusters.org
It appears that Angelina Jolie is really genetically connected to her father even if they don't get along. It appears that she actually thinks and reasons which we all know is unusual for the Hollywood crowd.
Maybe there's hope for us yet.
It appears that Angelina Jolie is really genetically connected to her father even if they don't get along. It appears that she actually thinks and reasons which we all know is unusual for the Hollywood crowd.
Maybe there's hope for us yet.
American Thinker: CRU's Source Code: Climategate Uncovered
American Thinker: CRU's Source Code: Climategate Uncovered
And still more on Climate Gate.
We're still anticipating AlGore's coming announcement on the fraud.
We're waiting.
And still more on Climate Gate.
We're still anticipating AlGore's coming announcement on the fraud.
We're waiting.
Climate Fraud and the Environmental Agenda
Climate Fraud and the Environmental Agenda
Yes, it is fraud and it's not about the environment. It's about the control of people.
Follow the link to find out more about Climate Gate.
Yes, it is fraud and it's not about the environment. It's about the control of people.
Follow the link to find out more about Climate Gate.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Health bill and gun ownership
Health bill and gun ownership
We must be very careful as this Obamacare bill could be used as a backdoor to attack gun ownership.
That's a freedom that the liberal-progressive-socialists would love to eliminate. They know all too well that the difference between a free man and a slave is the ability to own and carry weapons. Their agenda depends on making everyone slaves of the government.
We must be very careful as this Obamacare bill could be used as a backdoor to attack gun ownership.
That's a freedom that the liberal-progressive-socialists would love to eliminate. They know all too well that the difference between a free man and a slave is the ability to own and carry weapons. Their agenda depends on making everyone slaves of the government.
ACORN OKLAHOMA Document Dump: The Oklahoma Power Plan
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Andrew Breitbart scores again with this on ACORN's Oklahoma chapter. Isn't it time to recognize this group and its' associates as organized crime?
Follow the link to read and be educated.
Andrew Breitbart scores again with this on ACORN's Oklahoma chapter. Isn't it time to recognize this group and its' associates as organized crime?
Follow the link to read and be educated.
Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist - Iraq | War | Map - FOXNews.com
Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist - Iraq | War | Map - FOXNews.com
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Political correctness gone amuck. These men should have been given medals instead of a court martial. It makes me wonder in what deep, dark place have our military leaders stuck their heads?
Follow the link and read on.
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Political correctness gone amuck. These men should have been given medals instead of a court martial. It makes me wonder in what deep, dark place have our military leaders stuck their heads?
Follow the link and read on.
Dean Flier on Health Care Debate
Dean Flier on Health Care Debate
This from the Dean of the Harvard Medical School. Even the academics, if they are honest, recognize that this just won't work. It is, at best, fiscal fraud.
This from the Dean of the Harvard Medical School. Even the academics, if they are honest, recognize that this just won't work. It is, at best, fiscal fraud.
Science czar John Holdren and ClimateGate: Perfect together
Michelle Malkin does an excellent job of tying these liars and pseudo-science kooks together.
Follow the link and read on.
Follow the link and read on.
A Tale of Two Leaks: NYT Bashed Palin, But Won't Touch ClimateGate | NewsBusters.org
A Tale of Two Leaks: NYT Bashed Palin, But Won't Touch ClimateGate | NewsBusters.org
The Gray Lady, the symbol of the New York Times, must have rosy red cheeks at the double standard that is documented in this one.
Read on and smile as the NYT is hoisted on its' own petard. And this paper has the chutzpah to claim that it is the "paper of record?" Yes, it's setting records, all right: for absolute unbelievability.
The Gray Lady, the symbol of the New York Times, must have rosy red cheeks at the double standard that is documented in this one.
Read on and smile as the NYT is hoisted on its' own petard. And this paper has the chutzpah to claim that it is the "paper of record?" Yes, it's setting records, all right: for absolute unbelievability.
Savannah, Georgia CBS Affiliate Takes Political Correctness to Task in On-Air Editorial - You'll Never See This on National TV | NewsBusters.org
Savannah, Georgia CBS Affiliate Takes Political Correctness to Task in On-Air Editorial - You'll Never See This on National TV | NewsBusters.org
They are unfortunately correct when they say "You won't see this on national TV." Our Main Stream Media is so caught up in the wonders of "diversity" and "political correctness" that there is no chance of this becoming a national mantra. The MSM will maintain its' paean to diversity and political correctness while standing proudly on the bridge of the ship that they purposely ran into an iceberg as it slips beneath the waves for they are too troglodytic to realize that they are condemning themselves.
I, for one, will be glad to see them go. They have outlived their usefulness and have failed to maintain that semblance of balance that is all important to credibility.
They are unfortunately correct when they say "You won't see this on national TV." Our Main Stream Media is so caught up in the wonders of "diversity" and "political correctness" that there is no chance of this becoming a national mantra. The MSM will maintain its' paean to diversity and political correctness while standing proudly on the bridge of the ship that they purposely ran into an iceberg as it slips beneath the waves for they are too troglodytic to realize that they are condemning themselves.
I, for one, will be glad to see them go. They have outlived their usefulness and have failed to maintain that semblance of balance that is all important to credibility.
Cloward-Piven on steroids
Cloward-Piven on steroids
A most interesting view: the economic recovery and health care plans are not supposed to work. The intent is that they collapse the system.
Interesting thought...a far-left radical becomes president of the United States and gets revenge for Marxists world-wide for America driving the Russian economy into the ground and collapsing the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Now I wonder who could fit that picture...
Nah! It couldn't be Obama. The Democrats say he's the Messiah--he doesn't deny that--and John McCain thought he was such a nice fellow.
A most interesting view: the economic recovery and health care plans are not supposed to work. The intent is that they collapse the system.
Interesting thought...a far-left radical becomes president of the United States and gets revenge for Marxists world-wide for America driving the Russian economy into the ground and collapsing the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Now I wonder who could fit that picture...
Nah! It couldn't be Obama. The Democrats say he's the Messiah--he doesn't deny that--and John McCain thought he was such a nice fellow.
"Climate Gate" Development: CEI Files Notice of Intent to Sue NASA
When science discredits itself through falsification it is reduced to the level of opinion or, even worse, politics. It is at that point that people turn from science and say, "Sorry. I don't believe in that 'religion'."
Climategate: The MSM Ignores and only Fox News Informs the Public
As you might have surmised from my previous postings, I've been a strong skeptic of the religion of AlGore and his ilk. I've long suspected that they were pushing there claims of human caused Global Warming for in hopes of: a) Making more money than Bill Gates; and, b) Expanding the control of government over the people.
This would, of course, assist in the move towards their ideal: A planet where people live idyllic lives under the benevolent control/supervision of the elite ruling class. In other words, they believe the only reason that Marxism failed in Russia is because they weren't running it. The foolishness of the idea would be laughable if these people weren't such a threat to our basic freedoms that come, as our forefathers said, not from man but from God.
Climategate proves what has been suspected: The Global Warming crowd lies to further their own agenda. They deserve derision rather than respect for there is no place for such dishonesty in the scientific community. (I would hope that this carries over to the political community as well. But I won't hold my breath on that one.)
Of course, we expect AlGore to return his rewards for his fictional documentary and for not being George W. Bush any time now.
We are waiting.
And waiting...
This would, of course, assist in the move towards their ideal: A planet where people live idyllic lives under the benevolent control/supervision of the elite ruling class. In other words, they believe the only reason that Marxism failed in Russia is because they weren't running it. The foolishness of the idea would be laughable if these people weren't such a threat to our basic freedoms that come, as our forefathers said, not from man but from God.
Climategate proves what has been suspected: The Global Warming crowd lies to further their own agenda. They deserve derision rather than respect for there is no place for such dishonesty in the scientific community. (I would hope that this carries over to the political community as well. But I won't hold my breath on that one.)
Of course, we expect AlGore to return his rewards for his fictional documentary and for not being George W. Bush any time now.
We are waiting.
And waiting...
Monday, November 23, 2009
Coming Soon to You from ObamaCare: Denial of Life Saving Drugs Because "They Aren't Cost Effective"
The British National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, or NICE for short, (isn't it wonderful how liberal-progressive-socialists can twist the meaning of language?) has determined that a drug that is readily available in Europe is "not cost-effective" in Britain for treatment of bowel cancer.
The drug would allow people with advanced cases of bowel cancer to live for 2 to 3 more years but the cost of the drug makes it "not cost-effective."
This is what bureaucratic bodies which are charged with operating on a budget to provide medical care do. They decide who is to live and who is to be given cheap pain killers and let die. They are the death panels that Sarah Palin warned us about.
This is what the Democrats under the leadership of Obama, Reid and Pelosi want to give us. They hunger for the power to choose who lives or dies. They want to make the decisions for all of us and they will lie, cheat and steal to get that power.
Call your Senator today and remind them who they work for. Tell them that they must vote "NAY" in a loud and clear voice when the current health care bill comes to a vote.
Do it today!
The drug would allow people with advanced cases of bowel cancer to live for 2 to 3 more years but the cost of the drug makes it "not cost-effective."
This is what bureaucratic bodies which are charged with operating on a budget to provide medical care do. They decide who is to live and who is to be given cheap pain killers and let die. They are the death panels that Sarah Palin warned us about.
This is what the Democrats under the leadership of Obama, Reid and Pelosi want to give us. They hunger for the power to choose who lives or dies. They want to make the decisions for all of us and they will lie, cheat and steal to get that power.
Call your Senator today and remind them who they work for. Tell them that they must vote "NAY" in a loud and clear voice when the current health care bill comes to a vote.
Do it today!
Newsweek Editor Admits: Health Care Bill a ‘Fiscal Fraud’ But ‘I’d Still Vote for It’ | NewsBusters.org
Newsweek Editor Admits: Health Care Bill a ‘Fiscal Fraud’ But ‘I’d Still Vote for It’ | NewsBusters.org
Newsweek Editor Evan Thomas reveals both his idiotic devotion to all things liberal and his stupidity. Will someone at Newsweek please go tell Mr. Thomas that the $2.00 bill is, and has been, legal tender and features Thomas Jefferson? I have a couple in my wallet now and have always kept one for luck since I was about 12!
I know. I know. Mr. Thomas screwed up the metaphor and meant the $3.00 bill which features Barney Frank. But someone should tell him just the same.
Newsweek Editor Evan Thomas reveals both his idiotic devotion to all things liberal and his stupidity. Will someone at Newsweek please go tell Mr. Thomas that the $2.00 bill is, and has been, legal tender and features Thomas Jefferson? I have a couple in my wallet now and have always kept one for luck since I was about 12!
I know. I know. Mr. Thomas screwed up the metaphor and meant the $3.00 bill which features Barney Frank. But someone should tell him just the same.
New documents: White House scrambled to justify AmeriCorps firing after the fact | Washington Examiner
New documents: White House scrambled to justify AmeriCorps firing after the fact | Washington Examiner
This is the norm in a government by the "political elite" under the liberal-progressive-socialists. They will do what they want and justify it later as they truly believe that the "end," in other words political necessity, justifies the means. Laws? They don't mean anything to these Chicago thugs.
If this happened under a Republican administration I'm sure that there would be calls for impeachment. But the State-Controlled Media always gives the Obamessaih a pass. No one has even been fired for this blatant violation of law and normal rules of procedure. And not one word as to the cover-up of a crime by the White House.
But we're sure that will happen just any day now.
Right?
This is the norm in a government by the "political elite" under the liberal-progressive-socialists. They will do what they want and justify it later as they truly believe that the "end," in other words political necessity, justifies the means. Laws? They don't mean anything to these Chicago thugs.
If this happened under a Republican administration I'm sure that there would be calls for impeachment. But the State-Controlled Media always gives the Obamessaih a pass. No one has even been fired for this blatant violation of law and normal rules of procedure. And not one word as to the cover-up of a crime by the White House.
But we're sure that will happen just any day now.
Right?
BREAKING: San Diego ACORN Document Dump Scandal
Andrew Breitbart deserves a Pulitzer for the work he is doing in getting the truth out about ACORN and its corrupt connection with the Obama Administration.
Read on.
Read on.
World Meddling in 9/11 Show Trials Begins
It sure didn't take very long.
Tip of the hat to Michelle Malkin.
Tip of the hat to Michelle Malkin.
Health Care Reform - Rasmussen Reports
Health Care Reform
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This poll is from Rasmussen. The problem is that Democrats have no room in their agenda for the will of the people. Their only concern is the will of the political elite.
I can hardly wait until 2010.
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This poll is from Rasmussen. The problem is that Democrats have no room in their agenda for the will of the people. Their only concern is the will of the political elite.
I can hardly wait until 2010.
Obama the Racist?
Obama the Racist?
Has Obama's racism ever been in doubt? Or his allegiance to socialism? I think not but this is a good read.
Has Obama's racism ever been in doubt? Or his allegiance to socialism? I think not but this is a good read.
Why Obamanomics Will Not Improve the Economy
Why Obamanomics Will Not Improve the Economy
President Obama doesn't want to improve the economy. He wants to take it over because once he does that the designated political elite can ensure that their own power and wealth never subsides.
President Obama doesn't want to improve the economy. He wants to take it over because once he does that the designated political elite can ensure that their own power and wealth never subsides.
Mary Landrieu Takes Louisianans for a Ride
Mary Landrieu Takes Louisianans for a Ride
She was willing to screw the entire country for a measly $300 million.
She was willing to screw the entire country for a measly $300 million.
Cloward-Piven Government
Cloward-Piven Government
This is something to read, think about and read again. Given the actuations of the Obama Administration and the way the Democrats have willingly increased the level of our debt in just the last 11 months this is a very real possibility.
This is something to read, think about and read again. Given the actuations of the Obama Administration and the way the Democrats have willingly increased the level of our debt in just the last 11 months this is a very real possibility.
Lawmakers Propose 'War Surtax' to Pay for Troop Increase in Afghanistan - FOXNews.com
Lawmakers Propose 'War Surtax' to Pay for Troop Increase in Afghanistan - FOXNews.com
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Only if they eliminate the deductions for Hollywood. The liberal-progressive-socialist elite performers should also pay their share but I have the strangest feeling that they get deductions none of the regular people will ever see.
And only if they ensure that everyone pays taxes. There is a large block of people who pay no taxes at all yet who soak up the labors of others. Everyone should pay before they start raising taxes on only one group.
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Only if they eliminate the deductions for Hollywood. The liberal-progressive-socialist elite performers should also pay their share but I have the strangest feeling that they get deductions none of the regular people will ever see.
And only if they ensure that everyone pays taxes. There is a large block of people who pay no taxes at all yet who soak up the labors of others. Everyone should pay before they start raising taxes on only one group.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
61% Realize Palin's Been 'Treated Unfairly by the Press' | NewsBusters.org
61% Realize Palin's Been 'Treated Unfairly by the Press' | NewsBusters.org
Of course she's been treated unfairly by the Main Stream Media. They are predominantly liberal-progressive-socialists and she scares them so badly that they can't sleep at night without their nightlights.
Of course she's been treated unfairly by the Main Stream Media. They are predominantly liberal-progressive-socialists and she scares them so badly that they can't sleep at night without their nightlights.
Mike Adams : Saving Private Casimer - Townhall.com
Mike Adams : Saving Private Casimer - Townhall.com
There is all too much intellectual intolerance in education today and it comes from the liberal-progressive side of the house.
A good read by Mike Adams. And he smokes cigars so he obviously is a good guy!
There is all too much intellectual intolerance in education today and it comes from the liberal-progressive side of the house.
A good read by Mike Adams. And he smokes cigars so he obviously is a good guy!
Examiner's York gets goods on Americorps | Washington Examiner
Examiner's York gets goods on Americorps | Washington Examiner
More on the corruption in the Obama crowd. It just never ends!
More on the corruption in the Obama crowd. It just never ends!
Scientist: Leak of climate e-mails appalling
What is appalling is that this "scientist" is still trying to sell this spoiled fish as fresh.
The canards have been exposed. We now know the truth and know they lie. Enough said.
The canards have been exposed. We now know the truth and know they lie. Enough said.
Jillian Bandes : Deep Into Saturday Night's Health Care Vote - Townhall.com
Jillian Bandes : Deep Into Saturday Night's Health Care Vote - Townhall.com
They bought Sen. Mary Landrieu for just $300 million? Not bad for screwing the whole country!
They bought Sen. Mary Landrieu for just $300 million? Not bad for screwing the whole country!
Chris Matthews Shocker: Obama Making 'Carteresque' Mistakes | NewsBusters.org
Chris Matthews Shocker: Obama Making 'Carteresque' Mistakes | NewsBusters.org
Carteresque? I think he's taking governmental/political error to a whole new level that will, at least, move Jimmy Carter to #2 on the worst modern President list.
Carteresque? I think he's taking governmental/political error to a whole new level that will, at least, move Jimmy Carter to #2 on the worst modern President list.
Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision
David Beamer is the father of Todd "Let's Roll" Beamer of United Flight #93.
I can't add anything to what he says.
I can't add anything to what he says.
On Mammogram Guidelines, No Fact Checks for Sebelius or Durbin | NewsBusters.org
On Mammogram Guidelines, No Fact Checks for Sebelius or Durbin | NewsBusters.org
It is not debatable that the Main Stream Media is in the tank for the current administration and all things liberal-progressive-socialist. Any argument to the contrary is absurd.
It is not debatable that the Main Stream Media is in the tank for the current administration and all things liberal-progressive-socialist. Any argument to the contrary is absurd.
Lawyer: 9/11 Defendants Will Tell Jury 'Why They Did It' - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
Lawyer: 9/11 Defendants Will Tell Jury 'Why They Did It' - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
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They "did it" because of their "...assessment of American foreign policy..."? Give me a break! They "did it" because they are evil bastards.
But of course, the lawyers plan to put America on trial. That's because they are evil, too.
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They "did it" because of their "...assessment of American foreign policy..."? Give me a break! They "did it" because they are evil bastards.
But of course, the lawyers plan to put America on trial. That's because they are evil, too.
Kennedy: Barred from Communion | John Mulligan | projo.com | The Providence Journal
Kennedy: Barred from Communion | John Mulligan |
projo.com | The Providence Journal
Bumper stickers are a great way to present a personal opinion to the world and, in our modern pop culture, can almost be philosophical. Well, at least as philosophical as our Main Stream Media which I realize doesn't say much for philosophy. But every once in a while you see one that makes you wonder...usually about what world that driver really came from. I remember the first time I saw the stylized "Coexist" sticker I wondered why that person viewed the world in such a pollyanna manner. Then there was the car with California license plates that had "I'm changing lanes. Cover me." I have one, too: "I'm the NRA and I VOTE." I think it kind of let's the other drivers know that I'm not worried about changing lanes.
I saw one, however, that resonated: "You can't believe in Abortion and call yourself a Catholic." I would hope that someone would send that bumper sticker to Mr. Kennedy. Maybe he would learn something and make a decision: Is he Catholic or a liberal-progressive-socialist Democrat? And if he professes to be Catholic how can he remain in a party where one of it's most sacred planks is the right of a woman to have an abortion just because she wants to?
At one time, I will confess, I was ambivalent about abortion. Kind of a soft-pro-choice kind of guy. My position changed not because of faith or religion but because of science. When I was 57 my wife called me in the office and told me to bring home a pregnancy test kit. I did and the next morning she called me and said she thought the result was "pregnant" but she wasn't sure. I bought a second kit and took that home and the next morning she said that the test said "PREGNANT." I bought a third kit on the way home...it said "PREGNANT," too.
We went to the OB/GYN and because I was in my late 50's and my wife was 41 they moved her to the front of the line for tests. A week later--my wife would have been just 6 weeks pregnant at the time--we were in the OB/GYN's office and my wife was lying on her back on the examining table. The doctor spread a clear gel on my wife's stomach and I listened and watched as the doctor found our baby's heart beat. That is something that couldn't be done with my other children and amazing science had made it possible. Sitting there in that office, looking at an ultrasound picture on a monitor and seeing and hearing our baby's heart beat I was convinced of two things: 1) There is a God; and 2) That baby is alive. I was no longer ambivalent about abortion and knew that it was nothing more than the taking of life.
Since then I've often wondered about how liberal-progressive-socialists could be so for abortion yet so against the death penalty. It seems that a pure, unprotected life full of promise is expendable at the mere whim of a woman, while the wasted, evil life of a criminal is something precious to be spared. How can that be? Then it hit me: A baby in the womb can't vote.
Mr. Kennedy, get a life and quit trying to be the martyr. Bishop Tobin is correct: you can be Catholic or be a liberal-progressive-socialist Democrat and support abortion. You can't be both.
I am not Catholic but my beautiful wife and blessing of a daughter are, and I respect the beliefs of the Church. I oppose abortion except in exceptional medical circumstances.
projo.com | The Providence Journal
Bumper stickers are a great way to present a personal opinion to the world and, in our modern pop culture, can almost be philosophical. Well, at least as philosophical as our Main Stream Media which I realize doesn't say much for philosophy. But every once in a while you see one that makes you wonder...usually about what world that driver really came from. I remember the first time I saw the stylized "Coexist" sticker I wondered why that person viewed the world in such a pollyanna manner. Then there was the car with California license plates that had "I'm changing lanes. Cover me." I have one, too: "I'm the NRA and I VOTE." I think it kind of let's the other drivers know that I'm not worried about changing lanes.
I saw one, however, that resonated: "You can't believe in Abortion and call yourself a Catholic." I would hope that someone would send that bumper sticker to Mr. Kennedy. Maybe he would learn something and make a decision: Is he Catholic or a liberal-progressive-socialist Democrat? And if he professes to be Catholic how can he remain in a party where one of it's most sacred planks is the right of a woman to have an abortion just because she wants to?
At one time, I will confess, I was ambivalent about abortion. Kind of a soft-pro-choice kind of guy. My position changed not because of faith or religion but because of science. When I was 57 my wife called me in the office and told me to bring home a pregnancy test kit. I did and the next morning she called me and said she thought the result was "pregnant" but she wasn't sure. I bought a second kit and took that home and the next morning she said that the test said "PREGNANT." I bought a third kit on the way home...it said "PREGNANT," too.
We went to the OB/GYN and because I was in my late 50's and my wife was 41 they moved her to the front of the line for tests. A week later--my wife would have been just 6 weeks pregnant at the time--we were in the OB/GYN's office and my wife was lying on her back on the examining table. The doctor spread a clear gel on my wife's stomach and I listened and watched as the doctor found our baby's heart beat. That is something that couldn't be done with my other children and amazing science had made it possible. Sitting there in that office, looking at an ultrasound picture on a monitor and seeing and hearing our baby's heart beat I was convinced of two things: 1) There is a God; and 2) That baby is alive. I was no longer ambivalent about abortion and knew that it was nothing more than the taking of life.
Since then I've often wondered about how liberal-progressive-socialists could be so for abortion yet so against the death penalty. It seems that a pure, unprotected life full of promise is expendable at the mere whim of a woman, while the wasted, evil life of a criminal is something precious to be spared. How can that be? Then it hit me: A baby in the womb can't vote.
Mr. Kennedy, get a life and quit trying to be the martyr. Bishop Tobin is correct: you can be Catholic or be a liberal-progressive-socialist Democrat and support abortion. You can't be both.
I am not Catholic but my beautiful wife and blessing of a daughter are, and I respect the beliefs of the Church. I oppose abortion except in exceptional medical circumstances.
Deliberative Analysis, RIP
Deliberative Analysis, RIP
It is clear that liberal-progressive-socialists never engage in deliberative analysis of any issue but do engage in it as a way to map a path to their strategic goals. That is something to remember in reading this article.
The liberal-progressive-socialist elite, those who are part of the current ruling class are well aware that it is easier to motivate people based on emotion than reason. (The last few decades that the liberal-progressive-socialists have spent dumbing down our educational system has almost guaranteed that.) This is why they attract the performers in the media and Hollywood, both of whom deal with fantasy on a daily basis, in droves to their "causes."
An interesting read.
It is clear that liberal-progressive-socialists never engage in deliberative analysis of any issue but do engage in it as a way to map a path to their strategic goals. That is something to remember in reading this article.
The liberal-progressive-socialist elite, those who are part of the current ruling class are well aware that it is easier to motivate people based on emotion than reason. (The last few decades that the liberal-progressive-socialists have spent dumbing down our educational system has almost guaranteed that.) This is why they attract the performers in the media and Hollywood, both of whom deal with fantasy on a daily basis, in droves to their "causes."
An interesting read.
American Thinker: CRU Files Betray Climate Alarmists' Funding Hypocrisy
American Thinker: CRU Files Betray Climate Alarmists' Funding Hypocrisy
Here is more on the unbelievable hypocrisy and corruption in the Global Warming religion established by AlGore. It really doesn't amaze me, however, as these are, after all, liberal-progressives who know better than the rest of us and are willing to remind us of that at every turn.
Time to turn them off.
Here is more on the unbelievable hypocrisy and corruption in the Global Warming religion established by AlGore. It really doesn't amaze me, however, as these are, after all, liberal-progressives who know better than the rest of us and are willing to remind us of that at every turn.
Time to turn them off.
Sarah Palin and the Bard
Sarah Palin and the Bard
A ring of truth here and I hope the leaders of the Republican Party read and heed.
For too long the Republican leadership has hewed to the idea that we must be liked by the "intellectual class" of the East Coast corridor. And look where that has taken us: to the brink of socialism and the destruction of our freedom. It has put our country in debt to China, a stalwart foe. It has denigrated our ability to defend ourselves due to adherence to "multiculturalism" and "political correctness."
What we truly need in Washington is some fresh air and adherence to the principles that made America great. What we have is a pandering lip-service to those principles while politicians plunder the treasury "for their home districts" and to hell with the rest of the nation.
Sarah Palin appeals to the common folk. She speaks with common sense and understands the common man like no talking-head on TV ever will. Is it any wonder that she is so popular with the people and so unpopular with the self-certified elite in our country? Isn't it wonderful at the way she makes them gnash their teeth and foam at the mouth? Isn't it time we put them in their place and called them the ignorant snobs that they are?
Follow the link for a good read.
A ring of truth here and I hope the leaders of the Republican Party read and heed.
For too long the Republican leadership has hewed to the idea that we must be liked by the "intellectual class" of the East Coast corridor. And look where that has taken us: to the brink of socialism and the destruction of our freedom. It has put our country in debt to China, a stalwart foe. It has denigrated our ability to defend ourselves due to adherence to "multiculturalism" and "political correctness."
What we truly need in Washington is some fresh air and adherence to the principles that made America great. What we have is a pandering lip-service to those principles while politicians plunder the treasury "for their home districts" and to hell with the rest of the nation.
Sarah Palin appeals to the common folk. She speaks with common sense and understands the common man like no talking-head on TV ever will. Is it any wonder that she is so popular with the people and so unpopular with the self-certified elite in our country? Isn't it wonderful at the way she makes them gnash their teeth and foam at the mouth? Isn't it time we put them in their place and called them the ignorant snobs that they are?
Follow the link for a good read.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Martha Stewart Says Sarah Palin Is 'A Dangerous Person' | NewsBusters.org
Martha Stewart Says Sarah Palin Is 'A Dangerous Person' | NewsBusters.org
Uhhhh...ok. Remind me again which of these two women is the convicted felon?
And Martha Stewart thinks Sarah Palin is dangerous?
Right.
Uhhhh...ok. Remind me again which of these two women is the convicted felon?
And Martha Stewart thinks Sarah Palin is dangerous?
Right.
Senator Mark Warner Doesn't Read Our Emails
In a previous blog entry I published Sen. Mark Warner's response to an email to his office requesting a "NO" vote on health care that was sent on November 20.
This morning I sent him another email, referencing his first email and commenting on it, and received the following:
"Thank you for contacting me about reforming our nation's health care system. I appreciate hearing from you on such an important issue. Over the past few months, I have traveled around Virginia to hear from people all over the Commonwealth on the issue of health care. Since June, my office has been contacted over 200,000 times by constituents on both sides of the debate. Hearing from constituents is a vital part of my job as a United States Senator and I hope you will continue to share your opinions with me as the health care debate takes shape.
"A fundamental principle that must guide us through this debate is the fact that our current health care system is financially unsustainable. While many are concerned about our Federal deficit, most do not realize that the primary cause of our deficit is the increasing per-person costs of Medicare and Medicaid; by 2017, Medicare will be insolvent. Additionally, American business is weakened by the current costs of health care. Per capita health care costs in the United States are double that of virtually every other developed nation in the world, leaving American business at a disadvantage and unable to compete in a global economy. American families also suffer from the rising costs of health care: within the next decade, premiums will consume 40 percent of an average American family's income. To do nothing about the current state of our health care system would mean exploding our national debt, hobbling American business and crippling family budgets.
"Although I do not support a government-run single-payer health care system, I believe we need comprehensive reform to achieve a competitive, cost-effective, and efficient system. This effort should be primarily focused on ensuring that all Americans can get adequate health coverage, and the coverage must be cost-effective and based upon data-driven medical standards. We must ensure that competition remains among health care providers because it is precisely that competition that drives innovation and cost reduction in the industry.
"The health care reform debate in the Senate has intensified over the last few weeks, with the House of Representatives passing its version of the bill. The Senate also recently unveiled its version and is expected to consider the bill on the floor in the coming weeks. I continue to review the bill and am actively engaged in discussions with my fellow Senators to make improvements once it comes to the floor. These improvements will focus on reforming our payment system, increasing transparency in the system, improving prevention and wellness, and strengthening health information technology.
"I encourage you to visit my website, www.warner.senate.gov/healthcare, for additional information. I have posted the complete text of the bill, as well as the CBO cost estimate. Unfortunately the health care debate has resulted in a lot of myths and misinformation about the various bills being considered. Nonpartisan websites such as www.factcheck.org or www.politifact.org can be helpful in explaining specific provisions and clearing up confusion about this complex issue.
"Thanks again for contacting me. As we move forward, I will continue to seek out the advice and opinions of all Virginians in order to help shape an improved health care system that will be in all of our best interests.
"Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator"
I'm sure that you quickly noted that it is word-for-word the exact same reply as yesterday which means he doesn't even care what our opinions are. And he's there to work for us?
If it weren't so sad, it would be funny. Clearly Warner is so convinced of his "elite ruling class" status that he no longer reads emails from his constituents and no longer cares what they think.
Pass this on to all the Virginians you know so that the word will be spread. Warner just doesn't give a damn about Virginians.
This morning I sent him another email, referencing his first email and commenting on it, and received the following:
"Thank you for contacting me about reforming our nation's health care system. I appreciate hearing from you on such an important issue. Over the past few months, I have traveled around Virginia to hear from people all over the Commonwealth on the issue of health care. Since June, my office has been contacted over 200,000 times by constituents on both sides of the debate. Hearing from constituents is a vital part of my job as a United States Senator and I hope you will continue to share your opinions with me as the health care debate takes shape.
"A fundamental principle that must guide us through this debate is the fact that our current health care system is financially unsustainable. While many are concerned about our Federal deficit, most do not realize that the primary cause of our deficit is the increasing per-person costs of Medicare and Medicaid; by 2017, Medicare will be insolvent. Additionally, American business is weakened by the current costs of health care. Per capita health care costs in the United States are double that of virtually every other developed nation in the world, leaving American business at a disadvantage and unable to compete in a global economy. American families also suffer from the rising costs of health care: within the next decade, premiums will consume 40 percent of an average American family's income. To do nothing about the current state of our health care system would mean exploding our national debt, hobbling American business and crippling family budgets.
"Although I do not support a government-run single-payer health care system, I believe we need comprehensive reform to achieve a competitive, cost-effective, and efficient system. This effort should be primarily focused on ensuring that all Americans can get adequate health coverage, and the coverage must be cost-effective and based upon data-driven medical standards. We must ensure that competition remains among health care providers because it is precisely that competition that drives innovation and cost reduction in the industry.
"The health care reform debate in the Senate has intensified over the last few weeks, with the House of Representatives passing its version of the bill. The Senate also recently unveiled its version and is expected to consider the bill on the floor in the coming weeks. I continue to review the bill and am actively engaged in discussions with my fellow Senators to make improvements once it comes to the floor. These improvements will focus on reforming our payment system, increasing transparency in the system, improving prevention and wellness, and strengthening health information technology.
"I encourage you to visit my website, www.warner.senate.gov/healthcare, for additional information. I have posted the complete text of the bill, as well as the CBO cost estimate. Unfortunately the health care debate has resulted in a lot of myths and misinformation about the various bills being considered. Nonpartisan websites such as www.factcheck.org or www.politifact.org can be helpful in explaining specific provisions and clearing up confusion about this complex issue.
"Thanks again for contacting me. As we move forward, I will continue to seek out the advice and opinions of all Virginians in order to help shape an improved health care system that will be in all of our best interests.
"Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator"
I'm sure that you quickly noted that it is word-for-word the exact same reply as yesterday which means he doesn't even care what our opinions are. And he's there to work for us?
If it weren't so sad, it would be funny. Clearly Warner is so convinced of his "elite ruling class" status that he no longer reads emails from his constituents and no longer cares what they think.
Pass this on to all the Virginians you know so that the word will be spread. Warner just doesn't give a damn about Virginians.
The $100 Million Health Care Vote? - The Note
The $100 Million Health Care Vote? - The Note
The new Louisiana Purchase. I'm sure that Landrieu feels a pang of regret for not being able to put that amount in her freezer, but she's got it in the bill! I'm sure the enterprising lady from Louisiana will find a way to profit from this windfall. But, hey, a U.S. Senator's vote has to be expensive. I mean, what are they in office for, anyway?
It's enough to make you nauseous.
The new Louisiana Purchase. I'm sure that Landrieu feels a pang of regret for not being able to put that amount in her freezer, but she's got it in the bill! I'm sure the enterprising lady from Louisiana will find a way to profit from this windfall. But, hey, a U.S. Senator's vote has to be expensive. I mean, what are they in office for, anyway?
It's enough to make you nauseous.
New Documentary Challenges Gore's 'Inconvenient Truth' on Global Warming - FOXNews.com
New Documentary Challenges Gore's 'Inconvenient Truth' on Global Warming - FOXNews.com
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Do you wonder why the acolytes of the Global Warming religion don't want you to see this film that is surely heresy?
Of course, given the revelations as to the total dishonesty of the climate "scientists" (how can they, in good conscience, claim to be "scientists" anyway) we expect AlGore to repudiate his film, book, etc., and return the awards he was given any day now. I mean, there's no way he would want us to suspect that the only reason behind his founding of the religion of Global Warming was because he was going to make billions of dollars. He wouldn't want that, right?
We're waiting.
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Do you wonder why the acolytes of the Global Warming religion don't want you to see this film that is surely heresy?
Of course, given the revelations as to the total dishonesty of the climate "scientists" (how can they, in good conscience, claim to be "scientists" anyway) we expect AlGore to repudiate his film, book, etc., and return the awards he was given any day now. I mean, there's no way he would want us to suspect that the only reason behind his founding of the religion of Global Warming was because he was going to make billions of dollars. He wouldn't want that, right?
We're waiting.
Was IG Walpin fired because he uncovered hush money scandal?
Was IG Walpin fired because he uncovered hush money scandal?
An excellent article on the apparent corruption in the Obama Administration. But, then again, what are we to expect of a group of Chicago thugs?
An excellent article on the apparent corruption in the Obama Administration. But, then again, what are we to expect of a group of Chicago thugs?
Pirate Politics
Pirate Politics
An excellent read with more damning information about the consequences of ObamaCare.
Follow the link.
An excellent read with more damning information about the consequences of ObamaCare.
Follow the link.
Letter to Senator Mark Warner (D-VA)
Senator Warner had shown himself to be a strong supporter of anything Harry Reid likes. In response to my first missive to him he replied as follows:
"Thank you for contacting me about reforming our nation's health care system. I appreciate hearing from you on such an important issue. Over the past few months, I have traveled around Virginia to hear from people all over the Commonwealth on the issue of health care. Since June, my office has been contacted over 200,000 times by constituents on both sides of the debate. Hearing from constituents is a vital part of my job as a United States Senator and I hope you will continue to share your opinions with me as the health care debate takes shape.
"A fundamental principle that must guide us through this debate is the fact that our current health care system is financially unsustainable. While many are concerned about our Federal deficit, most do not realize that the primary cause of our deficit is the increasing per-person costs of Medicare and Medicaid; by 2017, Medicare will be insolvent. Additionally, American business is weakened by the current costs of health care. Per capita health care costs in the United States are double that of virtually every other developed nation in the world, leaving American business at a disadvantage and unable to compete in a global economy. American families also suffer from the rising costs of health care: within the next decade, premiums will consume 40 percent of an average American family's income. To do nothing about the current state of our health care system would mean exploding our national debt, hobbling American business and crippling family budgets.
"Although I do not support a government-run single-payer health care system, I believe we need comprehensive reform to achieve a competitive, cost-effective, and efficient system. This effort should be primarily focused on ensuring that all Americans can get adequate health coverage, and the coverage must be cost-effective and based upon data-driven medical standards. We must ensure that competition remains among health care providers because it is precisely that competition that drives innovation and cost reduction in the industry.
"The health care reform debate in the Senate has intensified over the last few weeks, with the House of Representatives passing its version of the bill. The Senate also recently unveiled its version and is expected to consider the bill on the floor in the coming weeks. I continue to review the bill and am actively engaged in discussions with my fellow Senators to make improvements once it comes to the floor. These improvements will focus on reforming our payment system, increasing transparency in the system, improving prevention and wellness, and strengthening health information technology.
"I encourage you to visit my website, www.warner.senate.gov/healthcare, for additional information. I have posted the complete text of the bill, as well as the CBO cost estimate. Unfortunately the health care debate has resulted in a lot of myths and misinformation about the various bills being considered. Nonpartisan websites such as www.factcheck.org or www.politifact.org can be helpful in explaining specific provisions and clearing up confusion about this complex issue.
"Thanks again for contacting me. As we move forward, I will continue to seek out the advice and opinions of all Virginians in order to help shape an improved health care system that will be in all of our best interests.
"Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator"
In response I sent him the following email this morning:
"Dear Senator Warner:
"I am in receipt of your reply to my email of yesterday in which I instructed you to vote NO on the current health care plan. I have forwarded it to all my friends.
"In addition, I’ve finished my first reading of the bill, something I wonder if you’ve done. Or did you leave that to your staff?
"A couple of points which you brought up are troubling. First you talk about Medicare and Medicaid and mention that by 2017 Medicare will be insolvent. Maybe you should look at the history of the two? The cost of both was underestimated by over 100%. Both were run by the government and, if I may say so, run into the ground by the government. The government failed to catch and correct overpayments and fraud. The government failed in its’ responsibility to ensure the programs were run correctly yet I’ve not heard of anyone being fired or disciplined.
"With this background you ask me to believe that the $850+ billion is revenue neutral and will succeed? Do you really think I’m that stupid? You haven’t even included the separate Medicare/Medicaid adjustment to doctors which should be part of the main bill...ahhhh, but if you did include it the numbers wouldn’t work, would they?
"The only way that the CBO could come up with the $850+ billion figure is because the bill starts collecting taxes immediately but only provides care during the last 5 years of the estimate and the doctor’s payment adjustment is in a separate bill. In other words, it is woefully underestimated. And again, it will be run by the government.
"I dare say “run by the government” is the worst thing that can happen. The government has proven itself unable to properly run any business or quasi-business activity because government employees never have to make a profit. They only care about budget. I know. I was a government employee for 3 decades and the only thing that is important is that you don’t go over budget and that you spend everything in the budget. If you spend everything that is good because then Congress will raise your budget in the next year. If you don’t spend everything that is bad because Congress will cut your budget the next year.
"And Congress is never worried about profit because, indeed, Congress creates no wealth. It cannot for all it manufactures is paper and hot air. When Congress needs more money it just raises taxes or creates a new tax. Producing something, other than reams of paper and hot air, is never considered or even possible. And in health care the government will have to “produce” something that it is totally unprepared to do: Health care for the citizens of this country.
"But this health care will be based on a budget which will inevitably lead to rationing. Rationing will inevitably lead to lines and, again inevitably, the reduction of health care to “certain classes” of people. The reduction of health care will inevitably lead to increased suffering and an increased death rate.
"In closing you referred me to two “nonpartisan” websites (www.factcheck.org and www.politifact.org). Even if you aren’t, I’m bright enough to know that both are highly partisan supporters of the Democratic Party so I am insulted by you, or your staff member, who so stupidly tried to pass them off as “nonpartisan.”
"In the spirit of goodwill, however, I return the favor and refer you to http://www.heritage.org/LeadershipForAmerica/health-care.cfm and I won’t insult you by trying to say that it is nonpartisan. It is very partisan...to the U.S. Constitution, as I am sure you are.
"This bill needs no debate as it is a monstrosity and needs to be thrown in the trash. It hurriedly raises taxes on businesses and people in a time of economic recession and instability. It does nothing for the people but shift a major portion of the American economy to the government and that government has an inescapable history of being incapable of running health care programs. Once it is thrown out, then the Senate can start over and, in a measured and thoughtful manner construct a bill that will truly improve health care and lower costs. The current bill does neither.
In closing, you are instructed to vote NAY in the vote this evening. Your actions will be observed and will be remembered in the next election. That, sir, is a guarantee.
Sincerely"
I will let you know what he says this time.
I urge you to email or call your Senators now and let them know how you feel. You should also call your friends and tell them to do the same. It is important to our future and the future of our children. Please, do it now!
"Thank you for contacting me about reforming our nation's health care system. I appreciate hearing from you on such an important issue. Over the past few months, I have traveled around Virginia to hear from people all over the Commonwealth on the issue of health care. Since June, my office has been contacted over 200,000 times by constituents on both sides of the debate. Hearing from constituents is a vital part of my job as a United States Senator and I hope you will continue to share your opinions with me as the health care debate takes shape.
"A fundamental principle that must guide us through this debate is the fact that our current health care system is financially unsustainable. While many are concerned about our Federal deficit, most do not realize that the primary cause of our deficit is the increasing per-person costs of Medicare and Medicaid; by 2017, Medicare will be insolvent. Additionally, American business is weakened by the current costs of health care. Per capita health care costs in the United States are double that of virtually every other developed nation in the world, leaving American business at a disadvantage and unable to compete in a global economy. American families also suffer from the rising costs of health care: within the next decade, premiums will consume 40 percent of an average American family's income. To do nothing about the current state of our health care system would mean exploding our national debt, hobbling American business and crippling family budgets.
"Although I do not support a government-run single-payer health care system, I believe we need comprehensive reform to achieve a competitive, cost-effective, and efficient system. This effort should be primarily focused on ensuring that all Americans can get adequate health coverage, and the coverage must be cost-effective and based upon data-driven medical standards. We must ensure that competition remains among health care providers because it is precisely that competition that drives innovation and cost reduction in the industry.
"The health care reform debate in the Senate has intensified over the last few weeks, with the House of Representatives passing its version of the bill. The Senate also recently unveiled its version and is expected to consider the bill on the floor in the coming weeks. I continue to review the bill and am actively engaged in discussions with my fellow Senators to make improvements once it comes to the floor. These improvements will focus on reforming our payment system, increasing transparency in the system, improving prevention and wellness, and strengthening health information technology.
"I encourage you to visit my website, www.warner.senate.gov/healthcare, for additional information. I have posted the complete text of the bill, as well as the CBO cost estimate. Unfortunately the health care debate has resulted in a lot of myths and misinformation about the various bills being considered. Nonpartisan websites such as www.factcheck.org or www.politifact.org can be helpful in explaining specific provisions and clearing up confusion about this complex issue.
"Thanks again for contacting me. As we move forward, I will continue to seek out the advice and opinions of all Virginians in order to help shape an improved health care system that will be in all of our best interests.
"Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator"
In response I sent him the following email this morning:
"Dear Senator Warner:
"I am in receipt of your reply to my email of yesterday in which I instructed you to vote NO on the current health care plan. I have forwarded it to all my friends.
"In addition, I’ve finished my first reading of the bill, something I wonder if you’ve done. Or did you leave that to your staff?
"A couple of points which you brought up are troubling. First you talk about Medicare and Medicaid and mention that by 2017 Medicare will be insolvent. Maybe you should look at the history of the two? The cost of both was underestimated by over 100%. Both were run by the government and, if I may say so, run into the ground by the government. The government failed to catch and correct overpayments and fraud. The government failed in its’ responsibility to ensure the programs were run correctly yet I’ve not heard of anyone being fired or disciplined.
"With this background you ask me to believe that the $850+ billion is revenue neutral and will succeed? Do you really think I’m that stupid? You haven’t even included the separate Medicare/Medicaid adjustment to doctors which should be part of the main bill...ahhhh, but if you did include it the numbers wouldn’t work, would they?
"The only way that the CBO could come up with the $850+ billion figure is because the bill starts collecting taxes immediately but only provides care during the last 5 years of the estimate and the doctor’s payment adjustment is in a separate bill. In other words, it is woefully underestimated. And again, it will be run by the government.
"I dare say “run by the government” is the worst thing that can happen. The government has proven itself unable to properly run any business or quasi-business activity because government employees never have to make a profit. They only care about budget. I know. I was a government employee for 3 decades and the only thing that is important is that you don’t go over budget and that you spend everything in the budget. If you spend everything that is good because then Congress will raise your budget in the next year. If you don’t spend everything that is bad because Congress will cut your budget the next year.
"And Congress is never worried about profit because, indeed, Congress creates no wealth. It cannot for all it manufactures is paper and hot air. When Congress needs more money it just raises taxes or creates a new tax. Producing something, other than reams of paper and hot air, is never considered or even possible. And in health care the government will have to “produce” something that it is totally unprepared to do: Health care for the citizens of this country.
"But this health care will be based on a budget which will inevitably lead to rationing. Rationing will inevitably lead to lines and, again inevitably, the reduction of health care to “certain classes” of people. The reduction of health care will inevitably lead to increased suffering and an increased death rate.
"In closing you referred me to two “nonpartisan” websites (www.factcheck.org and www.politifact.org). Even if you aren’t, I’m bright enough to know that both are highly partisan supporters of the Democratic Party so I am insulted by you, or your staff member, who so stupidly tried to pass them off as “nonpartisan.”
"In the spirit of goodwill, however, I return the favor and refer you to http://www.heritage.org/LeadershipForAmerica/health-care.cfm and I won’t insult you by trying to say that it is nonpartisan. It is very partisan...to the U.S. Constitution, as I am sure you are.
"This bill needs no debate as it is a monstrosity and needs to be thrown in the trash. It hurriedly raises taxes on businesses and people in a time of economic recession and instability. It does nothing for the people but shift a major portion of the American economy to the government and that government has an inescapable history of being incapable of running health care programs. Once it is thrown out, then the Senate can start over and, in a measured and thoughtful manner construct a bill that will truly improve health care and lower costs. The current bill does neither.
In closing, you are instructed to vote NAY in the vote this evening. Your actions will be observed and will be remembered in the next election. That, sir, is a guarantee.
Sincerely"
I will let you know what he says this time.
I urge you to email or call your Senators now and let them know how you feel. You should also call your friends and tell them to do the same. It is important to our future and the future of our children. Please, do it now!
The Obama/Holder Bushwhack
The Obama/Holder Bushwhack
That this is a monumental mistake based purely on politics. AG Holder, in doing this, confirmed that he is totally unfit for office.
Read on.
That this is a monumental mistake based purely on politics. AG Holder, in doing this, confirmed that he is totally unfit for office.
Read on.
The Evidence of Climate Fraud
The Evidence of Climate Fraud
The smoking gun is there. We expect AlGore to withdraw his book, his movie and return his prizes momentarily as he wants to be honest.
Right.
The smoking gun is there. We expect AlGore to withdraw his book, his movie and return his prizes momentarily as he wants to be honest.
Right.
God and Government: Islam and West Are Incompatible
God and Government: Islam and West Are Incompatible
Good explanation as to why the Obama Administration's path will fail to stop the terrorism. More likely, it will encourage ever greater and more frequent attacks in the future.
A good read.
Good explanation as to why the Obama Administration's path will fail to stop the terrorism. More likely, it will encourage ever greater and more frequent attacks in the future.
A good read.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Investors.com - How Little Law From '70s Brought The Financial System To Its Knees
Investors.com - How Little Law From '70s Brought The Financial System To Its Knees
Let's see...who was the President in 1977? Oh, that's right! Jimmy Carter, a Democrat was the President of the United States when this little law came into being thanks to a Democratic-controlled Congress. And just look at what the unintended consequences of the law are: A recession about as bad as the one Jimmy Carter left us with.
And now we have a Carter wannabe with another Democratic-controlled Congress. What little gift are they going to give us this time? ObamaCare! Guaranteed to break the bank by 2020!
You'd think we'd learn.
Let's see...who was the President in 1977? Oh, that's right! Jimmy Carter, a Democrat was the President of the United States when this little law came into being thanks to a Democratic-controlled Congress. And just look at what the unintended consequences of the law are: A recession about as bad as the one Jimmy Carter left us with.
And now we have a Carter wannabe with another Democratic-controlled Congress. What little gift are they going to give us this time? ObamaCare! Guaranteed to break the bank by 2020!
You'd think we'd learn.
Case for Term Limits: Rep. John Murtha - Glenn Beck - FOXNews.com
Case for Term Limits: Rep. John Murtha - Glenn Beck - FOXNews.com
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In case any of you were wondering just how much the Democrats are willing to cheat to seize absolute power and govern as an "elite" ruling class, read this. It happened. The video is there to prove it.
How the people of Pennsylvania can keep sending "Abscam" Murtha back to Congress and sleep at night is beyond me. They should be ashamed of themselves for the evil that they do to America.
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In case any of you were wondering just how much the Democrats are willing to cheat to seize absolute power and govern as an "elite" ruling class, read this. It happened. The video is there to prove it.
How the people of Pennsylvania can keep sending "Abscam" Murtha back to Congress and sleep at night is beyond me. They should be ashamed of themselves for the evil that they do to America.
Conflicts of Interest in Holder's DOJ
This is an interesting take on the plan to move the terrorist trials to NYC and prosecute in Federal Court. Aside from the fact that any defense attorney worth his or her salt will raise the statements by President Obama and AG Holder saying that the defendant (Khalid Sheikh Mohammad) would be "convicted" and the death penalty applied as prejudicial, the prior handling of cases pro bono by many of Holder's acolytes requires they recuse themselves from the prosecution.
What an interesting line of thought: DOJ unable to handle the prosecution because so many had represented the terrorists before becoming government lawyers.
Thanks to Michelle Malkin for bring this before the reading and thinking public.
What an interesting line of thought: DOJ unable to handle the prosecution because so many had represented the terrorists before becoming government lawyers.
Thanks to Michelle Malkin for bring this before the reading and thinking public.
http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=N2FmNzA2ODI5ZGY2M2E2NWQwYTI0YjFkZmEzYmE2NTE=
http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=N2FmNzA2ODI5ZGY2M2E2NWQwYTI0YjFkZmEzYmE2NTE=
You've got to watch this one. It is just great!
Harry Reid exposed!
You've got to watch this one. It is just great!
Harry Reid exposed!
Breitbart to AG Holder: Investigate ACORN or We’ll Release More Tapes Just Before 2010 Election
Breitbart to AG Holder: Investigate ACORN or We’ll Release More Tapes Just Before 2010 Election
Yes, AG Holder! Investigate ACORN!
But I bet he won't. If you'll remember Holder's Justice Department dismissed a case that was already won and ready for sentencing in Philadelphia because the defendants were New Black Panther Party members. In Holder's world there has to be "social justice" and it's ok for black people to commit crimes that would put anyone else in jail.
He is a disgrace to the country and should resign.
Yes, AG Holder! Investigate ACORN!
But I bet he won't. If you'll remember Holder's Justice Department dismissed a case that was already won and ready for sentencing in Philadelphia because the defendants were New Black Panther Party members. In Holder's world there has to be "social justice" and it's ok for black people to commit crimes that would put anyone else in jail.
He is a disgrace to the country and should resign.
Climategate: the final nail in the coffin of 'Anthropogenic Global Warming'?
Climategate: the final nail in the coffin of 'Anthropogenic Global Warming'?
More on how the climate "scientists" have lied and schemed in order to sell their program.
Has AlGore been contacted on this? That his book is based on conspiratorially falsified "facts" is a very inconvenient truth for him to have to confront. Will he give back his prizes?
Doubt it.
More on how the climate "scientists" have lied and schemed in order to sell their program.
Has AlGore been contacted on this? That his book is based on conspiratorially falsified "facts" is a very inconvenient truth for him to have to confront. Will he give back his prizes?
Doubt it.
Possible Conspiracy To Falsify Temperature Data Uncovered | NewsBusters.org
Possible Conspiracy To Falsify Temperature Data Uncovered | NewsBusters.org
And this on how the climate "scientists" manipulated data to support AlGore's Global Warming hype. They have no shame or honesty.
And this on how the climate "scientists" manipulated data to support AlGore's Global Warming hype. They have no shame or honesty.
Senate health care bill creates new marriage penalty - Washington Times
Senate health care bill creates new marriage penalty - Washington Times
The new taxes enumerated here are going to hit and hit hard. Did any of you vote for this "change?"
Read and weep. They will hit as soon as this becomes law. But guess what...no one will get any "health care" under this bill for another 5 years. Does that give you a hint as to how they kept the cost estimate of the bill under $1 trillion? It's as simple as lying to the public and that's what the proponents of ObamaCare are best at.
Contact your Senator today! AND tomorrow!
The new taxes enumerated here are going to hit and hit hard. Did any of you vote for this "change?"
Read and weep. They will hit as soon as this becomes law. But guess what...no one will get any "health care" under this bill for another 5 years. Does that give you a hint as to how they kept the cost estimate of the bill under $1 trillion? It's as simple as lying to the public and that's what the proponents of ObamaCare are best at.
Contact your Senator today! AND tomorrow!
Does Eric Holder Speak Out of Both Sides of His Mouth?
You better believe he does! America's best interests are last on his list.
How Harry Reid Plans to Get the Votes
This from Michelle Malkin details the evil manner in which the Democrats are planning to pass ObamaCare. The public's desires be damned, they will buy the necessary votes!
American Thinker: Americans are messaging each other 'S.O.S.'
American Thinker: Americans are messaging each other 'S.O.S.'
In truth the issue is less one of Republican vs. Democrat than one of "we the people" don't like what Washington is doing and Washington won't listen.
I'm reminded of a famous video of Congressman John "Abscam" Murtha, while acting as the Speaker of the House in 2007, blatantly cheating during a vote on the House floor. Even though the "Nays" were clearly the majority, he ruled the "Ayes" won. That is the problem in Washington and with the Washington mentality today. The majority of Americans don't like what they are doing yet the Congressmen and Senators pretend that they are the majority.
We must remember this the next election.
In truth the issue is less one of Republican vs. Democrat than one of "we the people" don't like what Washington is doing and Washington won't listen.
I'm reminded of a famous video of Congressman John "Abscam" Murtha, while acting as the Speaker of the House in 2007, blatantly cheating during a vote on the House floor. Even though the "Nays" were clearly the majority, he ruled the "Ayes" won. That is the problem in Washington and with the Washington mentality today. The majority of Americans don't like what they are doing yet the Congressmen and Senators pretend that they are the majority.
We must remember this the next election.
American Thinker: Obama's Indecision
American Thinker: Obama's Indecision
The inability to make a decision is an indication of poor leadership. To say that Obama lacks leadership ability is inaccurate but to say that his delay indicates his dislike for the U.S. military is spot on.
The inability to make a decision is an indication of poor leadership. To say that Obama lacks leadership ability is inaccurate but to say that his delay indicates his dislike for the U.S. military is spot on.
American Thinker: Obama's expatriate years
American Thinker: Obama's expatriate years
An explanation for Obama's dislike of things American. Like placing your hand over your heart during the National Anthem. Or the Constitution. Or Capitalism.
Interesting read if you follow the link.
An explanation for Obama's dislike of things American. Like placing your hand over your heart during the National Anthem. Or the Constitution. Or Capitalism.
Interesting read if you follow the link.
Report: Push Back Age of Cervical Cancer Tests - Women's Health - FOXNews.com
Report: Push Back Age of Cervical Cancer Tests - Women's Health - FOXNews.com
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This is in preparation for rationing, of course. And rationing will come. There is no way around rationing given the way government has to budget for its services.
With rationing will come lines and waiting periods. There are no ways around lines and waiting periods given the way that rationing works.
And with rationing, lines and waiting periods, comes a rise in death rates from things like breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer. There are no ways around an increased death rate given rationing, lines and waiting periods all of which combined defeat the needed testing that we now take for granted in America. (In Britain you are much more likely to die from any cancer, but especially the three I've named, than in the United States. The system that is being proposed will mimic not-so-Great Britain's.)
But Democrats do not care. I repeat that: Democrats DO NOT CARE. They care only about changing our country from a republic into a country where an enlightened political elite (read Democrats) rule over the proletariat (read us).
I've now read just over 500 torturous pages of the proposed health care monstrosity. It is clear to me that they made it that large on purpose because there are so many onerous provisions in the bill that if they were taken up separately none could pass. And no one, save the authors (and maybe not even them), can read and understand the bill in its' entirety without extensive study and research. As it stands we can only pick out those parts that seem especially bad and highlight them. There are others, I am sure, that are hidden away in bill that wouldn't be discovered until an unnamed, unaccountable bureaucrat acts to enforce those specific provisions.
One of the main overriding concerns I have is the effect on our economy. With the government effectively taking over 1/6th of our economy and having a track record of being unable to properly run any type of "business" venture, what I foresee is an overloaded government in danger of collapsing under its own weight. Indeed, there is a belief in some circles that overloading the system to bring about a collapse is the goal of the Administration and its' allies for that is the only way to really fundamentally change our nation.
I urge you all to write your Senators and demand, not urge, that they vote against this bill. It is not good for you. It is not good for me. It is not good for America.
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This is in preparation for rationing, of course. And rationing will come. There is no way around rationing given the way government has to budget for its services.
With rationing will come lines and waiting periods. There are no ways around lines and waiting periods given the way that rationing works.
And with rationing, lines and waiting periods, comes a rise in death rates from things like breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer. There are no ways around an increased death rate given rationing, lines and waiting periods all of which combined defeat the needed testing that we now take for granted in America. (In Britain you are much more likely to die from any cancer, but especially the three I've named, than in the United States. The system that is being proposed will mimic not-so-Great Britain's.)
But Democrats do not care. I repeat that: Democrats DO NOT CARE. They care only about changing our country from a republic into a country where an enlightened political elite (read Democrats) rule over the proletariat (read us).
I've now read just over 500 torturous pages of the proposed health care monstrosity. It is clear to me that they made it that large on purpose because there are so many onerous provisions in the bill that if they were taken up separately none could pass. And no one, save the authors (and maybe not even them), can read and understand the bill in its' entirety without extensive study and research. As it stands we can only pick out those parts that seem especially bad and highlight them. There are others, I am sure, that are hidden away in bill that wouldn't be discovered until an unnamed, unaccountable bureaucrat acts to enforce those specific provisions.
One of the main overriding concerns I have is the effect on our economy. With the government effectively taking over 1/6th of our economy and having a track record of being unable to properly run any type of "business" venture, what I foresee is an overloaded government in danger of collapsing under its own weight. Indeed, there is a belief in some circles that overloading the system to bring about a collapse is the goal of the Administration and its' allies for that is the only way to really fundamentally change our nation.
I urge you all to write your Senators and demand, not urge, that they vote against this bill. It is not good for you. It is not good for me. It is not good for America.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The $100 Million Health Care Vote? - The Note
The $100 Million Health Care Vote? - The Note
If you have friends in Louisiana please pass this on to them.
Taking care of your home state is admirable. Destroying the country for $100 million is not.
If you have friends in Louisiana please pass this on to them.
Taking care of your home state is admirable. Destroying the country for $100 million is not.
Ann Coulter's Take on Diversity and KSM's NYC Trial
Excellent reading as it's both entertaining and informing.
Click on the title link and read on.
Click on the title link and read on.
Just When You Think MSNBC Can't, Just Can't, Sink Any Lower
MSNBC, a leader in their own minds and a charter member of the state-controlled media, now takes to badgering 13-year olds.
We've long known they have no shame or common-sense. Now they prove they have no decency as they try to promote their agenda.
We've long known they have no shame or common-sense. Now they prove they have no decency as they try to promote their agenda.
Senate to Vote Thursday on Appeals Court Nominee Who Said Judges Can Amend the Constitution with Judicial ‘Footnotes’
And we thought that they couldn't get worse than Sotomayor. Here is an Obama judicial nominee that believes judges can alter the Constitution with footnotes in their decisions.
And considering the number of times he's been reversed and criticized by higher courts, he's definitely wrong.
Contact your Senator today and urge a NO vote on his confirmation.
And considering the number of times he's been reversed and criticized by higher courts, he's definitely wrong.
Contact your Senator today and urge a NO vote on his confirmation.
Jesse Jackson Says Black Men 'Can't Vote Against Healthcare', Media Mostly Mum | NewsBusters.org
Jesse Jackson Says Black Men 'Can't Vote Against Healthcare', Media Mostly Mum | NewsBusters.org
This is how President Obama's supporters heal race relations in the United States. According to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, being against ObamaCare means you can't call yourself a black man.
How long is it until this race monger calls anyone who is against ObamaCare a racist?
This is how President Obama's supporters heal race relations in the United States. According to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, being against ObamaCare means you can't call yourself a black man.
How long is it until this race monger calls anyone who is against ObamaCare a racist?
Climatologists Baffled by Global Warming Time-Out
Think about it. They can't accurately predict the weather next week and they are baffled by a "global warming time-out." Does that indicate that maybe, just maybe, the self-certified experts like AlGore and his ilk never really knew what they were talking about?
The logical truth is that the earth has been warming since the end of the last Ice Age long before there were factories or SUVs. The reason is the sun. The simpletons of the Church of AlGore would have us believe that the sun is an absolute constant and that man is the variable. They would have us believe that because if they can get their Cap & Trade scheme enacted into law they stand to make $billions and gain more control over the lives of people.
But today we are told that they are "baffled." I didn't realize that was a synonym for idiot.
The logical truth is that the earth has been warming since the end of the last Ice Age long before there were factories or SUVs. The reason is the sun. The simpletons of the Church of AlGore would have us believe that the sun is an absolute constant and that man is the variable. They would have us believe that because if they can get their Cap & Trade scheme enacted into law they stand to make $billions and gain more control over the lives of people.
But today we are told that they are "baffled." I didn't realize that was a synonym for idiot.
Facebook "Friend" Turns Out to be Big Brother
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A hard lesson for some youngsters who have posted some outrageous stuff on their pages and left themselves open for criticism from future employers, parents and, as in this case, law enforcement.
It is an especially pointed message in this day and age when we are fighting liberal fascists and their agenda to control "the message" and silence the messengers that they don't like through either loud "shout downs" or use of regulatory, quasi-legal actions.
I do think that there are better expenditures of police time and efforts. And I was in law enforcement.
Thanks for the tip, Mike!
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A hard lesson for some youngsters who have posted some outrageous stuff on their pages and left themselves open for criticism from future employers, parents and, as in this case, law enforcement.
It is an especially pointed message in this day and age when we are fighting liberal fascists and their agenda to control "the message" and silence the messengers that they don't like through either loud "shout downs" or use of regulatory, quasi-legal actions.
I do think that there are better expenditures of police time and efforts. And I was in law enforcement.
Thanks for the tip, Mike!
Health bill could get 34-hour reading in Senate - Washington Times
Health bill could get 34-hour reading in Senate - Washington Times
I have to admit, I love this. If Harry Reid wants to shove this down our throats, it's not going to be the "mystery meat" that Nancy Pelosi served up. We, and each and every Senator, will be able to hear and see every word. And I hope that we will hear and see it on three full readings prior to the vote being called.
This is the type of hardball we have to play against the liberal-progressive-socialists who wish to rule our country as a political elite.
I have to admit, I love this. If Harry Reid wants to shove this down our throats, it's not going to be the "mystery meat" that Nancy Pelosi served up. We, and each and every Senator, will be able to hear and see every word. And I hope that we will hear and see it on three full readings prior to the vote being called.
This is the type of hardball we have to play against the liberal-progressive-socialists who wish to rule our country as a political elite.
Dissent Is Criminal - Hans A. von Spakovsky - The Corner on National Review Online
Dissent Is Criminal - Hans A. von Spakovsky - The Corner on National Review Online
The irony of this is that while now White House counsel Robert Bauer requested a special prosecutor to investigate Republicans who spoke of voter fraud during the campaign, since the election AG Holder has dismissed charges against New Black Panther Party members (supporters of Obama, of course) who engaged in egregious voter intimidation acts on election day.
Chicago thuggery is alive and well in the Obama White House. They will subvert the law to their wishes using every trick in the book in order to convert the country into the socialist paradise of their dreams.
They promised "change." Is this the change you will accept?
Follow the link to read on.
The irony of this is that while now White House counsel Robert Bauer requested a special prosecutor to investigate Republicans who spoke of voter fraud during the campaign, since the election AG Holder has dismissed charges against New Black Panther Party members (supporters of Obama, of course) who engaged in egregious voter intimidation acts on election day.
Chicago thuggery is alive and well in the Obama White House. They will subvert the law to their wishes using every trick in the book in order to convert the country into the socialist paradise of their dreams.
They promised "change." Is this the change you will accept?
Follow the link to read on.
Joe Lieberman slams public option; brushes off critics - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com
Joe Lieberman slams public option; brushes off critics - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com
Sen. Joe Lieberman continues to show some backbone.
Have you contacted your Senators today? If not, call or email them now and tell them what you think about ObamaCare right now. It's just that important.
Sen. Joe Lieberman continues to show some backbone.
Have you contacted your Senators today? If not, call or email them now and tell them what you think about ObamaCare right now. It's just that important.
W.H. shrinks Hanukkah Party - Patrick Gavin
W.H. shrinks Hanukkah Party - Patrick Gavin
Given the Obama Administration's actuations in the Middle East, is this a surprise?
I wonder how Jewish liberal-progressives feel about being shoved into the back seat?
Given the Obama Administration's actuations in the Middle East, is this a surprise?
I wonder how Jewish liberal-progressives feel about being shoved into the back seat?
Morning Bell: A Historically Bad Decision » The Foundry
Morning Bell: A Historically Bad Decision » The Foundry
I met AG Edwin Meese, III, many years ago when I was a relatively young DEA Agent assigned to Chiang Mai, Thailand. We took him to the Thai-Burma border where he could view one of Khun Sa's camps on the Burmese side of the border from a Thai hilltop. He could see the barbed wire, concertina, trenches and weapons emplacements of the camp that was in place to protect the heroin trade headed by the now late Khun Sa, also known as Chang Chi-fu, during the 1980's. He could also see the dust and conditions which we had to endure as we conducted counter-narcotics operations in those mountains. As I remember he was very impressed with the efforts of our small office in Northern Thailand and also concerned that we had the proper support from the U.S. State Department and other U.S. agencies overseas.
During dinner at the Consul General's residence later that evening we had the opportunity to speak at length with the AG and I don't think that I'll ever forget the look on the U.S. Ambassador's face when the AG said, "Please excuse us, Bill. I'd like some time alone with my boys." ( Ambassador Bill Brown, where ever you are, rest easy. He only wanted to exchange "war stories" cop to cop"...and we loved him for that.) But I digress.
His comment on AG Holder's action to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammad to New York City for trial is not long but it is, like his comment to the Ambassador those many years ago, pointed. I urge you to follow the link and read on.
I met AG Edwin Meese, III, many years ago when I was a relatively young DEA Agent assigned to Chiang Mai, Thailand. We took him to the Thai-Burma border where he could view one of Khun Sa's camps on the Burmese side of the border from a Thai hilltop. He could see the barbed wire, concertina, trenches and weapons emplacements of the camp that was in place to protect the heroin trade headed by the now late Khun Sa, also known as Chang Chi-fu, during the 1980's. He could also see the dust and conditions which we had to endure as we conducted counter-narcotics operations in those mountains. As I remember he was very impressed with the efforts of our small office in Northern Thailand and also concerned that we had the proper support from the U.S. State Department and other U.S. agencies overseas.
During dinner at the Consul General's residence later that evening we had the opportunity to speak at length with the AG and I don't think that I'll ever forget the look on the U.S. Ambassador's face when the AG said, "Please excuse us, Bill. I'd like some time alone with my boys." ( Ambassador Bill Brown, where ever you are, rest easy. He only wanted to exchange "war stories" cop to cop"...and we loved him for that.) But I digress.
His comment on AG Holder's action to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammad to New York City for trial is not long but it is, like his comment to the Ambassador those many years ago, pointed. I urge you to follow the link and read on.
Islam Bashers Repent
Islam Bashers Repent
Are there Muslims who only wish peace? Yes. We mean them no ill-will and allow them to worship as they wish and live as our neighbors. We only ask the same; and we support them as they struggle to gain control of their religion.
And we wait patiently for their ascendancy so that they will lead their fellow worshipers away from the unconscionable violence that is wrought in their name on a daily basis. But while we are waiting, those who follow the violent dictates of the warlord called Mohammad are plotting to kill us.
I will pray that the peace-lovers ascend quickly and gain control of their religion in order that they steer it away from the violence that now consumes it.
In the meanwhile, I will stay prepared and ready for their next attack knowing that it will come as sure as the morning. They have detected what they perceive as weakness and "surrender" in the tone of the Obama Administration and have projected that weakness to all Americans.
That will be their mistake.
Are there Muslims who only wish peace? Yes. We mean them no ill-will and allow them to worship as they wish and live as our neighbors. We only ask the same; and we support them as they struggle to gain control of their religion.
And we wait patiently for their ascendancy so that they will lead their fellow worshipers away from the unconscionable violence that is wrought in their name on a daily basis. But while we are waiting, those who follow the violent dictates of the warlord called Mohammad are plotting to kill us.
I will pray that the peace-lovers ascend quickly and gain control of their religion in order that they steer it away from the violence that now consumes it.
In the meanwhile, I will stay prepared and ready for their next attack knowing that it will come as sure as the morning. They have detected what they perceive as weakness and "surrender" in the tone of the Obama Administration and have projected that weakness to all Americans.
That will be their mistake.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Holder Stumped by Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC)
Newsbusters did an excellent job of getting the report out on this and I have to admit I was surprised that Holder was so easily stumped by the question. It is clear to me and should be to anyone who watched the testimony that Holder's decision to try Khalid Sheik Mohammad in New York was based on politics and not on law.
It is also clear that Sen. Graham is responding to the pressure of the people of his home state. And that is a very good thing.
It is also clear that Sen. Graham is responding to the pressure of the people of his home state. And that is a very good thing.
Holder and the Culture of Corruption
Some well researched, interesting background on AG Holder from Michelle Malkin. Odd that the Main Stream Media missed this. Were their "fact checkers" busy elsewhere?
Read on.
Read on.
Obamacare Fails Harvard » The Foundry
Obamacare Fails Harvard » The Foundry
This, from the Heritage Foundation, won't be found in the Main Stream (i.e., State-controlled) Media because it goes directly against the message being peddled by the Obama Administration. The fact is that doctors don't support a government take-over of the medical profession especially if they've taken the time to read the bill.
We do need improvements but you won't find the needed improvements in the legislation. The Democrats are loath to actually improve the system as that would require an assault on one of their main constituencies--the trial lawyers--as well as repeal of the exemption of health insurance from falling under the 14th Amendment thus allowing the individual states to stop interstate sales that was enacted under the Roosevelt Administration during WW II. What needs to be done first to bring down the costs is tort reform. Following that a bill repealing antiquated legislation that bars interstate sales of health insurance. Having the Federal Government take-over the health industry is a step down the path towards rationed care favoring the political elite rather than the people.
And no one epitomizes the "political elite" better than the liberal-progressive-socialists now in Washington.
This, from the Heritage Foundation, won't be found in the Main Stream (i.e., State-controlled) Media because it goes directly against the message being peddled by the Obama Administration. The fact is that doctors don't support a government take-over of the medical profession especially if they've taken the time to read the bill.
We do need improvements but you won't find the needed improvements in the legislation. The Democrats are loath to actually improve the system as that would require an assault on one of their main constituencies--the trial lawyers--as well as repeal of the exemption of health insurance from falling under the 14th Amendment thus allowing the individual states to stop interstate sales that was enacted under the Roosevelt Administration during WW II. What needs to be done first to bring down the costs is tort reform. Following that a bill repealing antiquated legislation that bars interstate sales of health insurance. Having the Federal Government take-over the health industry is a step down the path towards rationed care favoring the political elite rather than the people.
And no one epitomizes the "political elite" better than the liberal-progressive-socialists now in Washington.
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