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My research shows that the main characteristic of a sociopath is a disregard for the rights of others. Sociopaths are also unable to conform to what society defines as a "Normal Personality."
The sociopath also finds it hard to sustain relationships and shows a lack of regret in his actions. A major personality behavior trait is the violation of the rights of others, and an "You should love me" attitude.
Geez, now how many people can you think of that fits that profile? I can think of more than I would want to.
What about "I never had sex with That Woman" Bill Clinton? He denied it all until Monica produced the semen soaked dress she wore. Only then did he explain that he didn't think oral sex was really sex." And we, as a whole, bought into it!
What about "I couldn't help myself" Tiger Woods, or "It's so embarrassing to my wife" Kolbe Bryant? And we, as a whole, bought into it!
What about "Allalu Akbar" the Fort Hood Mass murderer, the Children of Columbine, or "Some one hacked my e-mail" Rob Weiner and "Retry me, it's a government plot against me" Blagovich? And, as a whole, we bought into it!
How about "Zanny the Nanny stole my child" Casey Anthony, or George "I never molested either Casey or that lady in the search team?" Or the "I searched the Internet for chloroform" Grammy. The brother, the meter reader, the cops or the coroner? We are buying into those as well.
Just a few, but far to many. Sociopaths are all around us. Are you one too?
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Allergic to the Truth. . .
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Hear No evil. . See No Evil. . Say No Evil. .
No one wants to hear the Truth. They cover their ears. So it seems. It seems so, because it is so. Because hearing the Truth reveals Evil.
No one wants to see the Truth. They cover their eyes or look the other way. So it seems. It seems so because it is so. Because seeing the Truth reveals Evil.
No one wants to Speak the Truth. They mumble their words or lie. So it seems. It seems so because it is so. Because Speaking the Truth reveals Evil.
Rather than facing the Truth, they run and hide. Bury their heads or deny what is said.
They buy now and promise to pay later. As they eat now and promise to diet later. They take the oath but soon fall to the glory. They love hearing His miracles, but won't heed His warnings.
And He said, "I tell you the Truth. . . "
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Hear No evil. . See No Evil. . Say No Evil. .
No one wants to hear the Truth. They cover their ears. So it seems. It seems so, because it is so. Because hearing the Truth reveals Evil.
No one wants to see the Truth. They cover their eyes or look the other way. So it seems. It seems so because it is so. Because seeing the Truth reveals Evil.
No one wants to Speak the Truth. They mumble their words or lie. So it seems. It seems so because it is so. Because Speaking the Truth reveals Evil.
Rather than facing the Truth, they run and hide. Bury their heads or deny what is said.
They buy now and promise to pay later. As they eat now and promise to diet later. They take the oath but soon fall to the glory. They love hearing His miracles, but won't heed His warnings.
And He said, "I tell you the Truth. . . "
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Pakistan: Another North Korea
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America has long suspected that the Pakistani government has been working right along side, and sometimes right along with Al Queda. Ever since the initial "Shock and Awe" of the President Bush era where we heavily bombed the mountain region of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden has been hiding inside Pakistan, and apparently with the support of the Pakistan government.
And while we pounded the caves with explosives, Pakistani fanatics bombed a huge hotel in India mudering dozens, and some American tourists. But Pakistan denied it, until it was proven beyond a doubt, and have since apologized to India.
Pakistan has been long complaining about American airstrikes on Al Queda targets inside their borders, while saying that innocent tribal civillian were being murdered. Not so. And when Osama bin Laden was captured, the Pakistani government arrested several of their citizens for working with America by providing us information for his capture. And then Pakinstan threatened America with retaliation should we continue intruding into their country to confront terrorism.
The proof came last week when we leaked to the Pakistan government that a US raid would occur. While we watched from statelites and drone aircraft, the Pakistan army arrived at the target location. Soon after the inhabitants were seen loading weapons into trucks and leaving just before the fake airstrike was about to happen.
Yet, through all this America is giving billions in aid to Pakistan. Pakistan has ordered 300 tactical fighters from China, perhaps using the very money we gave them. What does POakinstan need the advanced fighters for anyway? Much like Iraq, they have no business with weapons. They already they have the 5th largest nuclear arsenal in the world.
Another North Korea is brewing with Pakinstan and they must be stopped! Stop the relief funding. Bomb the crap out of Al Queda inside Pakistan. Down with Pakistan. They should be included in the Axis of Evil.
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America has long suspected that the Pakistani government has been working right along side, and sometimes right along with Al Queda. Ever since the initial "Shock and Awe" of the President Bush era where we heavily bombed the mountain region of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden has been hiding inside Pakistan, and apparently with the support of the Pakistan government.
And while we pounded the caves with explosives, Pakistani fanatics bombed a huge hotel in India mudering dozens, and some American tourists. But Pakistan denied it, until it was proven beyond a doubt, and have since apologized to India.
Pakistan has been long complaining about American airstrikes on Al Queda targets inside their borders, while saying that innocent tribal civillian were being murdered. Not so. And when Osama bin Laden was captured, the Pakistani government arrested several of their citizens for working with America by providing us information for his capture. And then Pakinstan threatened America with retaliation should we continue intruding into their country to confront terrorism.
The proof came last week when we leaked to the Pakistan government that a US raid would occur. While we watched from statelites and drone aircraft, the Pakistan army arrived at the target location. Soon after the inhabitants were seen loading weapons into trucks and leaving just before the fake airstrike was about to happen.
Yet, through all this America is giving billions in aid to Pakistan. Pakistan has ordered 300 tactical fighters from China, perhaps using the very money we gave them. What does POakinstan need the advanced fighters for anyway? Much like Iraq, they have no business with weapons. They already they have the 5th largest nuclear arsenal in the world.
Another North Korea is brewing with Pakinstan and they must be stopped! Stop the relief funding. Bomb the crap out of Al Queda inside Pakistan. Down with Pakistan. They should be included in the Axis of Evil.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
On Tour
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Like all great American Patriots, I'm going on tour. Yep that is right. Touring America (at least parts of it). Spreading our word. Paying our respect. Seeing our sights. Our history. Our people. Our home. Our family. Our friends. Our herritage. Our country.
Yes, we've given notice. In just a few short weeks we will no longer be working. Not even part time. Completely retired. No more snot-nosed kids on the school bus, or crabby parents complaining only because I missed their child's stop. For my wife, no more fitting glasses on people who shouldn't even be driving at all.
Yep, soon after we turn the current calender page, we'll be on the road to explore the upper left quadrant of America. We'll have the marvel of a GPS to guide us to all the favorite sights and places. All the people. All the family. Places like the Colombia River Gorge. The Snake River. Up the Rocky Mountains and across the Great Divide, and into America's Heartland. Changing time zones almost as often as I change my underwear.
With the All-American motorcycle in tow, we'll anchor the wheeled manor as long as we need to check out the sights, and see the history. The Lewis & Clark trail. The Great Plains. Buffalo and Antelope. Geese and Eagles. Across the beginning of the Colorado River. Custer's last stand. Black Hills gold. Faces of our greats carved into a granite mountain. America's largest motorcycle rally brings alive Sturgis, where my brother will be. Burning tires. Patriot music. An occasional shirtless woman (it's hot that time of year, you know).
Then a bit south to visit the kids and their kids. Sharing band performances and baseball games. Perhaps a zoo or some camping time with the youngsters. Who knows. Whatever is fun, we will do.
Perhaps again north crossing the parralels into Canada. Or perhaps south and west. Perhaps Texas, New Mexico, Arizona or California. More family. More friends. Maybe the trail of Daniel Boone, or Wyatt Earp at the OK Coral. Relaxing. Laughing. Fire pits and weiners (No, not the Democrat kind).
Don't fret though. Through the marvel of technology, I'll be able to keep the light of the Thought Dock shining (at least somewhat). Follow the posts. See our route and if you're along our way, we'll stop, or at least wave as we pass.
How fun!
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Like all great American Patriots, I'm going on tour. Yep that is right. Touring America (at least parts of it). Spreading our word. Paying our respect. Seeing our sights. Our history. Our people. Our home. Our family. Our friends. Our herritage. Our country.
Yes, we've given notice. In just a few short weeks we will no longer be working. Not even part time. Completely retired. No more snot-nosed kids on the school bus, or crabby parents complaining only because I missed their child's stop. For my wife, no more fitting glasses on people who shouldn't even be driving at all.
Yep, soon after we turn the current calender page, we'll be on the road to explore the upper left quadrant of America. We'll have the marvel of a GPS to guide us to all the favorite sights and places. All the people. All the family. Places like the Colombia River Gorge. The Snake River. Up the Rocky Mountains and across the Great Divide, and into America's Heartland. Changing time zones almost as often as I change my underwear.
With the All-American motorcycle in tow, we'll anchor the wheeled manor as long as we need to check out the sights, and see the history. The Lewis & Clark trail. The Great Plains. Buffalo and Antelope. Geese and Eagles. Across the beginning of the Colorado River. Custer's last stand. Black Hills gold. Faces of our greats carved into a granite mountain. America's largest motorcycle rally brings alive Sturgis, where my brother will be. Burning tires. Patriot music. An occasional shirtless woman (it's hot that time of year, you know).
Then a bit south to visit the kids and their kids. Sharing band performances and baseball games. Perhaps a zoo or some camping time with the youngsters. Who knows. Whatever is fun, we will do.
Perhaps again north crossing the parralels into Canada. Or perhaps south and west. Perhaps Texas, New Mexico, Arizona or California. More family. More friends. Maybe the trail of Daniel Boone, or Wyatt Earp at the OK Coral. Relaxing. Laughing. Fire pits and weiners (No, not the Democrat kind).
Don't fret though. Through the marvel of technology, I'll be able to keep the light of the Thought Dock shining (at least somewhat). Follow the posts. See our route and if you're along our way, we'll stop, or at least wave as we pass.
How fun!
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Sugar Daddy Syndrome
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People flock from all over to the Los Angeles suburb of Reseda to feed the ducks. Bags of bread, potato chips, pop corn or what ever else they can find. And the Reseda Park ducks are waiting for them. But they are not really ducks any more. They don't migrate either south or north. They can't fly more that a few yards. They are fat, dirty, lazy, and at times mean. But they are all waiting in a frenzy for one thing. Free food. And as long as you got it, they will love you.
Much like the Reseda Park ducks, are 47 percent of Americans. They don't work. They contribute nothing. They are fat. Some can no longer walk. They exist only for a handout. Free food. Free medical. Free child care. Free education. Free abortions. Free rent. Free welfare. Free motorized wheel chairs. Free bus fares. Programs to buy cars and homes. Although they contribute little, if anything, they are voters. And they will vote for the one that feeds them, just like Reseda Park ducks that love the ones who feed them.
Now add to that 47% base; most every Black, most every female, most every union worker, most every Gay. And add to that, most big businesses taking advantage of tax loopholes, expanding oil fields, and an abundance of cheap illegal alien labor, and what do you have?
Four more years of Barack Hussein Obama!
So, get off your tuffs. Empty the bread baskets. Only then, will we see change. Like the Reseda Park Ducks who chase and bite at the ones whose food runs out, so will that 47 percent, as we are just beginning to see.
But until then, Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks. Sign your 'X' on the line Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight!
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People flock from all over to the Los Angeles suburb of Reseda to feed the ducks. Bags of bread, potato chips, pop corn or what ever else they can find. And the Reseda Park ducks are waiting for them. But they are not really ducks any more. They don't migrate either south or north. They can't fly more that a few yards. They are fat, dirty, lazy, and at times mean. But they are all waiting in a frenzy for one thing. Free food. And as long as you got it, they will love you.
Much like the Reseda Park ducks, are 47 percent of Americans. They don't work. They contribute nothing. They are fat. Some can no longer walk. They exist only for a handout. Free food. Free medical. Free child care. Free education. Free abortions. Free rent. Free welfare. Free motorized wheel chairs. Free bus fares. Programs to buy cars and homes. Although they contribute little, if anything, they are voters. And they will vote for the one that feeds them, just like Reseda Park ducks that love the ones who feed them.
Now add to that 47% base; most every Black, most every female, most every union worker, most every Gay. And add to that, most big businesses taking advantage of tax loopholes, expanding oil fields, and an abundance of cheap illegal alien labor, and what do you have?
Four more years of Barack Hussein Obama!
So, get off your tuffs. Empty the bread baskets. Only then, will we see change. Like the Reseda Park Ducks who chase and bite at the ones whose food runs out, so will that 47 percent, as we are just beginning to see.
But until then, Santa baby, I'm filling my stocking with a duplex, and checks. Sign your 'X' on the line Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight!
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Invasive Species
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Since retirement, I've become more and more of an outdoors type and have learned so much about our fragile planet than ever before. Now, more than ever before, invasive species are changing America's way of life.
Did you know that by simply chopping your own firewood and taking it to another area for a campfire could introduce a new pest into a new forrest. Or by using a small boat in several lakes without cleaning it in between, could spread parisites around that could kill the native fish. Killer bees and African Fire ants were not native to America, but now have overwhelmed our native bugs which is endagering our farmlands.
Invasive species find their way to America by one way or another. Soon they multiply, and then overwhelm the native species by their sheer numbers, and quickly dominate their new territory.
But I encourage you to look beyond the bugs to see what is really happening in America. Since the 1970's middle class White Americans have reduced their offspring to an average of two. All the while, Hispanics, Asians, and Middle Easterners are cranking kids out as fast as they can. And in such a short time, America's White population has suceeded to Hispanics, and soon the others.
We can already see how America has changed, but we haven't seen anything yet. More is to come. The once minorities are taking over our government offices, and our country with out a fight. Gays and Lesbians have obtained acceptance of most Americans simply by comming out of their closets and annoucing their numbers. Now they are everywhere. In our schools educating our children. In our churches preaching a twisted version of Christianity, while they kiss and cuddle before our eyes to spead their filth.
Middle Easterners are having huge families in America simply to overwhelm us and impose their Islamic beliefs and culture here. As in Europe now, Middle Easterners, unless pregant, are all considered Soldiers of Islam, and are ready to carry guns or strap on bombs to further their Islamic ways.
It's happening much sooner that we can see. America will be conquered by these invasive species only because we allow it.
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Since retirement, I've become more and more of an outdoors type and have learned so much about our fragile planet than ever before. Now, more than ever before, invasive species are changing America's way of life.
Did you know that by simply chopping your own firewood and taking it to another area for a campfire could introduce a new pest into a new forrest. Or by using a small boat in several lakes without cleaning it in between, could spread parisites around that could kill the native fish. Killer bees and African Fire ants were not native to America, but now have overwhelmed our native bugs which is endagering our farmlands.
Invasive species find their way to America by one way or another. Soon they multiply, and then overwhelm the native species by their sheer numbers, and quickly dominate their new territory.
But I encourage you to look beyond the bugs to see what is really happening in America. Since the 1970's middle class White Americans have reduced their offspring to an average of two. All the while, Hispanics, Asians, and Middle Easterners are cranking kids out as fast as they can. And in such a short time, America's White population has suceeded to Hispanics, and soon the others.
We can already see how America has changed, but we haven't seen anything yet. More is to come. The once minorities are taking over our government offices, and our country with out a fight. Gays and Lesbians have obtained acceptance of most Americans simply by comming out of their closets and annoucing their numbers. Now they are everywhere. In our schools educating our children. In our churches preaching a twisted version of Christianity, while they kiss and cuddle before our eyes to spead their filth.
Middle Easterners are having huge families in America simply to overwhelm us and impose their Islamic beliefs and culture here. As in Europe now, Middle Easterners, unless pregant, are all considered Soldiers of Islam, and are ready to carry guns or strap on bombs to further their Islamic ways.
It's happening much sooner that we can see. America will be conquered by these invasive species only because we allow it.
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Being more pacific
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Geez, the weather around our country has sure been nasty as of late. From the huge fires in Texas, to the floods all along the Mississippi River, to the tornados through out the midwest. My heart goes out to all whom have suffered.
But here in the Pacific Northwest, things are quite normal. And that means rain, which makes things green. Even the soles of your feet turn green with the dreaded moldy grunge. But that clears up nicely with a daily soak in a warm bleach solution while you tune into the evening Fox News. Just kidding. Not about Fox, but the soak.
To be more specific, I love the Pacific. Even though our rainfall totals exceed most any other place in America, we do have many georgeous days, and with few floods and such. And the time of year is here that the sunshine will overcome the clouds most of the time.
There will be a few days when one might sweat a bit, especially while kayaking, or hiking a trail to a favorite fishing spot. But you can cool off with a drive on the beach. Notice I said, "on?" I mean that. Not along side, on a highway, but right "on" the sand. How cool is that?
Small town parades and festivals. RV-ing, Chilli cookoffs, country music jams, chainsaw carving contests, boat races, bicycling, Harley rides, and wine tastings will consume most every available moment of my time.
Come, visit us, and see for yourself!
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Geez, the weather around our country has sure been nasty as of late. From the huge fires in Texas, to the floods all along the Mississippi River, to the tornados through out the midwest. My heart goes out to all whom have suffered.
But here in the Pacific Northwest, things are quite normal. And that means rain, which makes things green. Even the soles of your feet turn green with the dreaded moldy grunge. But that clears up nicely with a daily soak in a warm bleach solution while you tune into the evening Fox News. Just kidding. Not about Fox, but the soak.
To be more specific, I love the Pacific. Even though our rainfall totals exceed most any other place in America, we do have many georgeous days, and with few floods and such. And the time of year is here that the sunshine will overcome the clouds most of the time.
There will be a few days when one might sweat a bit, especially while kayaking, or hiking a trail to a favorite fishing spot. But you can cool off with a drive on the beach. Notice I said, "on?" I mean that. Not along side, on a highway, but right "on" the sand. How cool is that?
Small town parades and festivals. RV-ing, Chilli cookoffs, country music jams, chainsaw carving contests, boat races, bicycling, Harley rides, and wine tastings will consume most every available moment of my time.
Come, visit us, and see for yourself!
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Since you asked
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Well, most of you never quite ask. Well, you do. But not so in such an obvious way. I receive quaint gestures, seemingly innocent noises, or sometimes just silence and a blatant stare. A casual e-mail, a phone call, or a text. Most everything gets fed to the Thought Dock portal in one way or another, and many times a response is expected.
You see, I really don't care about a lot of things, but the things I care about, I care a lot. Every now and then I comment about the things you deliver to me that I do care about. I really don't like speaking for everyone, but I do so only because you won't say what needs to be said for one reason or another. So, actually, what I say is what you said to me at one time or another. I'm not a wizzard. You are. So, you shouldn't be shocked by what I say in public, because it is actually what you would like to say, but can't.
Now let's get to it. I'll say what you can't about BHO (remember, that is short for Barack Hussein Obama?) I could shorten it even further by just calling him BO, but that would not be in good taste. And it is important that you remember his full name completely since that gives light to just who he really is.
Let's see. Just last week, BHO unravelled a huge chunk from his bank roll (which is actually ours) and handed to over to six or eight Middle East and African countries whom are in a state of turmoil. You know who they are. Well, BHO sent the money so that the rebels (I don't know why we call them that) can further advance democracy in their country. Is BHO nuts, or does he believe we are? Democracy can not exist, and is forbidden by the Kuran. And since the countries that he gave the money to are 90% Muslim, we are waisting our efforts there because democracy can not exist there.
Then, BHO asks Pakistan for access to bin Laden's compound and wives to search for additional evidence. Pakistan denied that and threatened to give our downed secret helicopter to China. Yet yet does nothing. And on top of that, Pakistans is buying advanced fighter jets from China. Now what does a camel riding country in turmoil need with fighter jets? But we keep sending them 8 billion dollars a year, while our government is in the brink of bankruptsy!
Yesterday, BHO displayed his true Muslim ties when he blasted Israel and blamed them for the Jewish/Arab conflict! Israel is our strongest alli in that region and has been for near 50 years. Now BHO wants them to hand over their land to the Arabs. You know, America was founded on Christian priciples and values. And the Jews of Israel are the forefathers of Christianity. And we are obliged to support them. Yet BHO favors the Palistines, Egypt, Syria, and the others. Will Iraq be next?
BHO favors the Muslims in this country as well. He favors the building of even more mosques, even though the ones we all ready have fund terror. He supports Sharia law. He denounces the burning of the Kuran, which he calls "Holy." Yet he ordered thousands of Holy Bibles that we sent privately to Afghaninstan for distbution by a non-profit, to be burned.
The race is on for America's next leader. It is so very important that we never forget these kind of things in our decision to vote. Tell your friends. Speak out. Support those that support your views. But if you can't say it, I'll speak for you.
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Well, most of you never quite ask. Well, you do. But not so in such an obvious way. I receive quaint gestures, seemingly innocent noises, or sometimes just silence and a blatant stare. A casual e-mail, a phone call, or a text. Most everything gets fed to the Thought Dock portal in one way or another, and many times a response is expected.
You see, I really don't care about a lot of things, but the things I care about, I care a lot. Every now and then I comment about the things you deliver to me that I do care about. I really don't like speaking for everyone, but I do so only because you won't say what needs to be said for one reason or another. So, actually, what I say is what you said to me at one time or another. I'm not a wizzard. You are. So, you shouldn't be shocked by what I say in public, because it is actually what you would like to say, but can't.
Now let's get to it. I'll say what you can't about BHO (remember, that is short for Barack Hussein Obama?) I could shorten it even further by just calling him BO, but that would not be in good taste. And it is important that you remember his full name completely since that gives light to just who he really is.
Let's see. Just last week, BHO unravelled a huge chunk from his bank roll (which is actually ours) and handed to over to six or eight Middle East and African countries whom are in a state of turmoil. You know who they are. Well, BHO sent the money so that the rebels (I don't know why we call them that) can further advance democracy in their country. Is BHO nuts, or does he believe we are? Democracy can not exist, and is forbidden by the Kuran. And since the countries that he gave the money to are 90% Muslim, we are waisting our efforts there because democracy can not exist there.
Then, BHO asks Pakistan for access to bin Laden's compound and wives to search for additional evidence. Pakistan denied that and threatened to give our downed secret helicopter to China. Yet yet does nothing. And on top of that, Pakistans is buying advanced fighter jets from China. Now what does a camel riding country in turmoil need with fighter jets? But we keep sending them 8 billion dollars a year, while our government is in the brink of bankruptsy!
Yesterday, BHO displayed his true Muslim ties when he blasted Israel and blamed them for the Jewish/Arab conflict! Israel is our strongest alli in that region and has been for near 50 years. Now BHO wants them to hand over their land to the Arabs. You know, America was founded on Christian priciples and values. And the Jews of Israel are the forefathers of Christianity. And we are obliged to support them. Yet BHO favors the Palistines, Egypt, Syria, and the others. Will Iraq be next?
BHO favors the Muslims in this country as well. He favors the building of even more mosques, even though the ones we all ready have fund terror. He supports Sharia law. He denounces the burning of the Kuran, which he calls "Holy." Yet he ordered thousands of Holy Bibles that we sent privately to Afghaninstan for distbution by a non-profit, to be burned.
The race is on for America's next leader. It is so very important that we never forget these kind of things in our decision to vote. Tell your friends. Speak out. Support those that support your views. But if you can't say it, I'll speak for you.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Are we safer now?
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The following is the opinion of Guy Rodgers, Act for America:
Osama bin Laden is dead, but America is less safe than it was three years ago. Why? Because the very interrogation techniques that provided valuable intelligence that led to our government finding bin Laden have been banned by President Obama.
What’s worse, some of the CIA interrogators who used those techniques, with government approval, remain under investigation today by Attorney General Eric Holder’s Justice Department. Consider the message that sends.
Those opposed to “enhanced interrogation techniques” have blustered and blundered their way through “explanations” that such techniques were not necessary in obtaining the intelligence needed to find bin Laden. Nonsense. Numerous top former intelligence and Justice Department officials have spoken on the record since bin Laden was killed, all making a clear and compelling case that such techniques were indispensable in obtaining the intelligence needed to find bin Laden.
America is less safe now than three years ago because interrogators today are shackled by interrogation guidelines that are actually more restrictive than those a homicide detective might use in questioning a murder suspect. The fact is, had interrogators during the Bush administration been restricted by the interrogation guidelines the Obama administration now operates under, it is highly unlikely some of the key intelligence that led to bin Laden would have ever been obtained. The Obama administration suffers under a denial of reality that has put America at greater risk from the violent jihad of radical Islam.
First, this administration has consciously engaged in what I term “Jihad Denial Syndrome.” Those laboring under this malady refuse to acknowledge what most people can plainly see, that jihadist ideology is what is driving those who wish us harm.
Second, this administration, because it denies there is a jihadist ideology driving Islamic terrorism, refuses to characterize this as a “war,” instead treating it as a criminal justice problem. It is this mindset that produces absurd orders to read Miranda rights to insurgents captured in Afghanistan.
It is this mindset that leads to Eric Holder’s obsession with civilian criminal trials for suspected terrorists who would receive more due process rights than a uniformed enemy combatant is entitled to under the Geneva Convention.
Yes, bin Laden is dead. America is right to celebrate. But we must continue to organize and speak out against government policies that appease our enemies and compromise our security. Our voice must continue to get louder and stronger.
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The following is the opinion of Guy Rodgers, Act for America:
Osama bin Laden is dead, but America is less safe than it was three years ago. Why? Because the very interrogation techniques that provided valuable intelligence that led to our government finding bin Laden have been banned by President Obama.
What’s worse, some of the CIA interrogators who used those techniques, with government approval, remain under investigation today by Attorney General Eric Holder’s Justice Department. Consider the message that sends.
Those opposed to “enhanced interrogation techniques” have blustered and blundered their way through “explanations” that such techniques were not necessary in obtaining the intelligence needed to find bin Laden. Nonsense. Numerous top former intelligence and Justice Department officials have spoken on the record since bin Laden was killed, all making a clear and compelling case that such techniques were indispensable in obtaining the intelligence needed to find bin Laden.
America is less safe now than three years ago because interrogators today are shackled by interrogation guidelines that are actually more restrictive than those a homicide detective might use in questioning a murder suspect. The fact is, had interrogators during the Bush administration been restricted by the interrogation guidelines the Obama administration now operates under, it is highly unlikely some of the key intelligence that led to bin Laden would have ever been obtained. The Obama administration suffers under a denial of reality that has put America at greater risk from the violent jihad of radical Islam.
First, this administration has consciously engaged in what I term “Jihad Denial Syndrome.” Those laboring under this malady refuse to acknowledge what most people can plainly see, that jihadist ideology is what is driving those who wish us harm.
Second, this administration, because it denies there is a jihadist ideology driving Islamic terrorism, refuses to characterize this as a “war,” instead treating it as a criminal justice problem. It is this mindset that produces absurd orders to read Miranda rights to insurgents captured in Afghanistan.
It is this mindset that leads to Eric Holder’s obsession with civilian criminal trials for suspected terrorists who would receive more due process rights than a uniformed enemy combatant is entitled to under the Geneva Convention.
Yes, bin Laden is dead. America is right to celebrate. But we must continue to organize and speak out against government policies that appease our enemies and compromise our security. Our voice must continue to get louder and stronger.
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Ethan Knows Best
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Last week was especially busy for me. This "substitute" bus driver job is wearing me out. I worked every day last week with two days having 3 routes each. It is brutal to have to work.
But the reward came on Friday morning during the Kindergarten route taking the kids home after school. It is my "high mantenence" route. It is one of those 16 passenger converted van jobs, which gets packed with little ones. Few of them can seat themselves quickly or fasten their seat bealts without my assistance. That means after stopping the bus, I have to get up, walk down the isle, find the kid that matches the stop, release their seatbelt, and send them out the door, all-the-while traffic is backing up behind me. At times, I hate it!
Well, as Ethan boarded the bus Friday, he hesitated at the door and stated, "You're the best!" I asked, "Really? Why?" "Your the best bus driver! You always wear that fishing hat and you look funny with that toothpick! You're the Bomb."
So I asked what he thought Stephen (the regular driver) might feel when he finds out that I'm the best. Ethan covered his moth with his hand and muttered, "Shhh. We just can't tell him!"
Enjoy the weekend.
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Last week was especially busy for me. This "substitute" bus driver job is wearing me out. I worked every day last week with two days having 3 routes each. It is brutal to have to work.
But the reward came on Friday morning during the Kindergarten route taking the kids home after school. It is my "high mantenence" route. It is one of those 16 passenger converted van jobs, which gets packed with little ones. Few of them can seat themselves quickly or fasten their seat bealts without my assistance. That means after stopping the bus, I have to get up, walk down the isle, find the kid that matches the stop, release their seatbelt, and send them out the door, all-the-while traffic is backing up behind me. At times, I hate it!
Well, as Ethan boarded the bus Friday, he hesitated at the door and stated, "You're the best!" I asked, "Really? Why?" "Your the best bus driver! You always wear that fishing hat and you look funny with that toothpick! You're the Bomb."
So I asked what he thought Stephen (the regular driver) might feel when he finds out that I'm the best. Ethan covered his moth with his hand and muttered, "Shhh. We just can't tell him!"
Enjoy the weekend.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
In Some Way
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The BHO administration has been beating it's chest to increase taxes. He tells us that the rich people of America are evil and should be forced to give more in taxes. He blames the oil companies for the high cost of gas and demands that they pay even more of their profits in taxes. He says the banks are cheats and need to be punished though higher taxes for their misdeeds. He has mandated all employers to provide their employees with health care and other perks like government emplyees get.
Now, at first thought BHO's socialistic ideas might sound inviting, especially to the liberal. You see the liberals of America are the ones that most likely don't work, or if they do, the tend to work in the public sector.
Homeless people, unemployed people, teachers, preachers, rocket scientists, researchers, and many school bus drivers are the supporters of the BHO socialist agenda. And anyone who has more than them are seen as their enemies.
The problem with this socialist concept is that, in some way, it will come back and we will pay for it anyway. Two years ago, San Francisco mandated the even small businesses must provide health care to their emplyees. Immediately, a small coffee shop posted a 15% surcharge on every item in the menu, listing the cost of the medical care mandate. Customers screamed because it came back to them. What would they expect? Could these BHO supported even think that the shop owner would just absorb these costs? Dumb question, I guess.
Whether we think that oil companies and banks are making too much profit or not, we can bet our butts that if BHO taxes them more, in some way, we will pay for it. Raise taxes on the wealthiest and the will only hire fewer maids and gardeners.
Instead of trying to punish the wealthy, BHO should be taking lessons from them. Perhaps we wouldn't have so many failing public ventures, such as the USPS. Mandating employer provided health care will only bankrupt many business, just as it has caused the bankruptsies of many governments!
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The BHO administration has been beating it's chest to increase taxes. He tells us that the rich people of America are evil and should be forced to give more in taxes. He blames the oil companies for the high cost of gas and demands that they pay even more of their profits in taxes. He says the banks are cheats and need to be punished though higher taxes for their misdeeds. He has mandated all employers to provide their employees with health care and other perks like government emplyees get.
Now, at first thought BHO's socialistic ideas might sound inviting, especially to the liberal. You see the liberals of America are the ones that most likely don't work, or if they do, the tend to work in the public sector.
Homeless people, unemployed people, teachers, preachers, rocket scientists, researchers, and many school bus drivers are the supporters of the BHO socialist agenda. And anyone who has more than them are seen as their enemies.
The problem with this socialist concept is that, in some way, it will come back and we will pay for it anyway. Two years ago, San Francisco mandated the even small businesses must provide health care to their emplyees. Immediately, a small coffee shop posted a 15% surcharge on every item in the menu, listing the cost of the medical care mandate. Customers screamed because it came back to them. What would they expect? Could these BHO supported even think that the shop owner would just absorb these costs? Dumb question, I guess.
Whether we think that oil companies and banks are making too much profit or not, we can bet our butts that if BHO taxes them more, in some way, we will pay for it. Raise taxes on the wealthiest and the will only hire fewer maids and gardeners.
Instead of trying to punish the wealthy, BHO should be taking lessons from them. Perhaps we wouldn't have so many failing public ventures, such as the USPS. Mandating employer provided health care will only bankrupt many business, just as it has caused the bankruptsies of many governments!
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Monday, May 9, 2011
A roof leaks only when it rains
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Well before I get into today's lesson, let me say that since President Obama and his staff think it is OK to address Usama bin Laden as "UBL," I think it is entirely appropriate for me to refer to Obama as "BHO." That said, I will without any disrespect, refer to the President as BHO, at least until I change my mind again. And in case you don't know or have forgotten his full Muslim name, it is "Barack Hussein Obama."
Roofs, like most every thing in this life require mantenence. And if you ignore it, sooner or later your roof will leak, even if you live in the brown parts of SoCal. And when it does, your mess will be far greater and more expensive than it would have been if you had properly mantained it. Yes, I know that some of you will simply put a tarp over it to stall off the repair, but eventually you will lose that bout too.
So take my advice. Change your oil when it is due. Replace your tires before they blow out. Monitor you blood pressure before you blow out. Stop smoking before you are diagnosed with cancer. Change your socks before your toes rot. Get straight with Christ before the trumpets blow.
You all know the drill, but few of you take the steps you should.
America is in debt, and it did not happen over night. It wasn't just the fault of the Democrats, but with each of us. We tarped the debt roof too many times over the years, and now the tarp is about to fade. And when it does, it will be a bigger mess than any of us can imagine. It will hurt, and we will drown. We can't just put down another layer without solving the problem of our growing debt.
So get your lives on track. And demand that our polititians get our Country back on track. New York City needs to quit buying Nissan taxis if they want to create jobs. We need to quit funding programs of failure, stop excessive entitlement programs, stop educating and doctoring illegal alliens, and the list goes on and on. Start with BHO!
It is not Somewhere Over the Rainbow, it is real.
Well before I get into today's lesson, let me say that since President Obama and his staff think it is OK to address Usama bin Laden as "UBL," I think it is entirely appropriate for me to refer to Obama as "BHO." That said, I will without any disrespect, refer to the President as BHO, at least until I change my mind again. And in case you don't know or have forgotten his full Muslim name, it is "Barack Hussein Obama."
Roofs, like most every thing in this life require mantenence. And if you ignore it, sooner or later your roof will leak, even if you live in the brown parts of SoCal. And when it does, your mess will be far greater and more expensive than it would have been if you had properly mantained it. Yes, I know that some of you will simply put a tarp over it to stall off the repair, but eventually you will lose that bout too.
So take my advice. Change your oil when it is due. Replace your tires before they blow out. Monitor you blood pressure before you blow out. Stop smoking before you are diagnosed with cancer. Change your socks before your toes rot. Get straight with Christ before the trumpets blow.
You all know the drill, but few of you take the steps you should.
America is in debt, and it did not happen over night. It wasn't just the fault of the Democrats, but with each of us. We tarped the debt roof too many times over the years, and now the tarp is about to fade. And when it does, it will be a bigger mess than any of us can imagine. It will hurt, and we will drown. We can't just put down another layer without solving the problem of our growing debt.
So get your lives on track. And demand that our polititians get our Country back on track. New York City needs to quit buying Nissan taxis if they want to create jobs. We need to quit funding programs of failure, stop excessive entitlement programs, stop educating and doctoring illegal alliens, and the list goes on and on. Start with BHO!
It is not Somewhere Over the Rainbow, it is real.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
For a Moment
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Yesterday, President Obama visited our troops at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While he beat his chest like the Ape Man himself for the killing of Usama himself, he did offer his gratitude for the soldiers.
Following the circus, one soldier whom had 3 sand land deployments, was asked by the media for his response to the President's visit. The Army Sergeant replied something similar to, "During my 12 years of service, I've never really understood our mission overeseas. Rules of engagement continually changed, my comrades have been imprisoned for making mistakes, and we have been forced to befriend people that we know are our enemy. But for a moment, the President's visit made me feel good because it caused us all to come together without regard to wheteher we are Democrats, Republicans, liberals, or conservative. And, that maded me proud."
The soldier's remark could not have been better made. For a moment we have come together. Flags are being waved, chanting is heard, people are rejoicing in the streets. Country Western artists will write songs, and movies will be made. There is talk of patriotism everywhere, much like we had following the 9/11 attack.
But sadly it will last just for a moment, and then we will all go on with our regular lives. Too busy to care, to get involved, to do something about the many other issues that are destroying America. We will convict our soldiers for doing the very thing that Obama did. We will turn our heads away from right to life, budget, and overspending issues. We will investigate the very CIA agents that led to the capture of bin Laden. We will continue to fund terrorists countries that burn our flag in protest.
After a moment, our politians will be right back trying to preserve their own self-interests with out regard for what is best for America.
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Yesterday, President Obama visited our troops at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While he beat his chest like the Ape Man himself for the killing of Usama himself, he did offer his gratitude for the soldiers.
Following the circus, one soldier whom had 3 sand land deployments, was asked by the media for his response to the President's visit. The Army Sergeant replied something similar to, "During my 12 years of service, I've never really understood our mission overeseas. Rules of engagement continually changed, my comrades have been imprisoned for making mistakes, and we have been forced to befriend people that we know are our enemy. But for a moment, the President's visit made me feel good because it caused us all to come together without regard to wheteher we are Democrats, Republicans, liberals, or conservative. And, that maded me proud."
The soldier's remark could not have been better made. For a moment we have come together. Flags are being waved, chanting is heard, people are rejoicing in the streets. Country Western artists will write songs, and movies will be made. There is talk of patriotism everywhere, much like we had following the 9/11 attack.
But sadly it will last just for a moment, and then we will all go on with our regular lives. Too busy to care, to get involved, to do something about the many other issues that are destroying America. We will convict our soldiers for doing the very thing that Obama did. We will turn our heads away from right to life, budget, and overspending issues. We will investigate the very CIA agents that led to the capture of bin Laden. We will continue to fund terrorists countries that burn our flag in protest.
After a moment, our politians will be right back trying to preserve their own self-interests with out regard for what is best for America.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Ding. Dong.
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Ding-Dong, the Witch is Dead. The Wicked Witch is Dead!
I wonder whether Usama bin Laden was screaming Allahu Akbar at the moment that bullet entered his forehead and instantly removed most of his brain. I wonder whether in that split second before his death, if he had a chance to realize that his "Allah" is not great, but is really Satan. Perhaps he has now met the Devil himself.
My God is Great, and I'm sure that bin Laden had an opportunity to accept Him.
In looking at the news photos of bin Laden's so called "mansion," the most expensive building anywhere in town, I can't help but to be surprised at the filth this maggot was living in. Dirty laundry, unswept floors, and uneaten food scraps erverywhere. It seems to me to be the Muslim way of life. Pure 3rd world.
Well, now that it's over, Obamma and the rest of our elected officials need to stop celebrating the death and get back to finding a way to save our country from bankruptcy. Afterall, Obama really had nothing to do with Usama's capture. It took six days for Obama and his staff to decide just what to do about it after learning his whereabouts. The White House photos of Obama and Clinton watching the operation, show how confused and afraid they were. Six days to make a decision that could have been made in six minutes! But at least the decision was correct.
Although I am pleased with what occurred, it is not a time to celebrate this thing publically. It just lowers all of us to our enemy's standard. No point in it. Remember how we felt when they dragged the corpses of our soldiers through the streets? And his death will by no means end radical Islam anyway.
Get focused again. Get Obama out. He's a bigger threat to our way of life that Usama ever was.
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Ding-Dong, the Witch is Dead. The Wicked Witch is Dead!
I wonder whether Usama bin Laden was screaming Allahu Akbar at the moment that bullet entered his forehead and instantly removed most of his brain. I wonder whether in that split second before his death, if he had a chance to realize that his "Allah" is not great, but is really Satan. Perhaps he has now met the Devil himself.
My God is Great, and I'm sure that bin Laden had an opportunity to accept Him.
In looking at the news photos of bin Laden's so called "mansion," the most expensive building anywhere in town, I can't help but to be surprised at the filth this maggot was living in. Dirty laundry, unswept floors, and uneaten food scraps erverywhere. It seems to me to be the Muslim way of life. Pure 3rd world.
Well, now that it's over, Obamma and the rest of our elected officials need to stop celebrating the death and get back to finding a way to save our country from bankruptcy. Afterall, Obama really had nothing to do with Usama's capture. It took six days for Obama and his staff to decide just what to do about it after learning his whereabouts. The White House photos of Obama and Clinton watching the operation, show how confused and afraid they were. Six days to make a decision that could have been made in six minutes! But at least the decision was correct.
Although I am pleased with what occurred, it is not a time to celebrate this thing publically. It just lowers all of us to our enemy's standard. No point in it. Remember how we felt when they dragged the corpses of our soldiers through the streets? And his death will by no means end radical Islam anyway.
Get focused again. Get Obama out. He's a bigger threat to our way of life that Usama ever was.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Rain, Rain. Won't you go away?

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It is almost always wet along the Central Oregon Coast. When the weather warms, the moss grows everywhere from your boots to inside your ears.
But even with the 60+ inches of rain, seldom do we have major floods. Our dams don't break, and our streets don't flood much. Sometimes a tree falls or rocks tumble across a road, but more often the roads are blocked by a herd of elk.
The ocean breeze does get stiff a few times a year, but we don't have hurricanes or tornadoes. And when the sun shines, you won't get much of a sun burn.
No earthquakes yet, but the threat of a temblor elsewhere else causing a tidal wave here raises our brows a bit.
Our 3 traffic lights along the highway through town can easily handle the tourists on the weekends and all through summer. Seems people flock here from all across the western states and Canada, and even a few from Europe. They come to see what we have I guess.
For me, this spot is a step away from Heaven. A spot away from freeways and concrete banked river beds. Away from the fast pace of the big city. Away from the forecasts of inversion layers and smog days preventing the children from having a school recess. Away from any significant crime. And away from my previous job.
I'll trade all of what was then for my musty boots of now.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
None of us knew
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I wish I knew who wrote the following, but I don't. It was simply filtered through the Thought Dock portal. Although the author is unknown, I believe it to be quite accurate. It follows now in it's unedited format:
I remember asking dad about Castro when I was about 9 years old. I asked, "Is Castro a good guy or bad?" Dad said he couldn't tell! This was about 1955 while Dad was in the Army and stationed in Louisiana. Cuba was fairly close and in the news a lot. The Cubans were asking the same question! Ike was president.
This past July, we had the pleasure of sharing a summer barbecue with a refugee from Cuba . Our dinner conversation was starkly different than most. This refugee came to the United States as a young boy in the early 1960s. His family was more fortunate than most as they were able to bring a suitcase and $100 when they fled Castro's newly formed revolutionary paradise.
Our dinner consisted of all-American fare: hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon and fresh ears of sweet corn. This is a menu shared with family and friends nationwide, while celebrating the birth of our beloved America on the Fourth of July.
We began with a simple discussion about our country and the direction it has taken since Barack Obama came to power. We shared the usual complaints about the sour economy and liberal social engineering emanating from the rulers in Washington.
But then he said it. The sentence came naturally. I assume it was unplanned. But it carried the weight of a freight train. "You know when Castro took power, none of us knew he was a Communist."
We sat stunned. He continued, "Yes, we all thought he was a patriot, a nationalist. Before the revolution he didn't sound like a radical." The comparison at this point was easy, and I interjected, "You mean just like Barack Obama?" He responded; "Yes, just like Barack Obama."
He continued, "We were all shocked as the government just continued to grab more power. First they said the revolution is over, so please turn in your guns. We all complied." "I remember my uncle saying after it started; 'Castro will only nationalize some of the big industries, he will never come and take our family hardware store.'
But that is EXACTLY what happened; Castro started with the sugar mills and the large industries, but they eventually came and knocked on the door of our family hardware store. My family had run this store for generations. They said we now own the hardware store, you work for us. And that nice, large four-bedroom home you own, it is now our property also, and you can move yourself and five children into two rooms of the house because others are moving in with you."
The lesson learned from this discussion is a lesson most Americans refuse to hear. Political leaders can lie about their agenda and once in office they can take totally unexpected turns.
If you had asked us three years ago if we thought General Motors would be nationalized, we would have never believed it. We could never contemplate a country where the rule of law, the most fundamental building block of a just society would be evaporating just like it did in Castro's Cuba in the early 1960s.
But the news of injustice keeps increasing. Black Panthers are not charged with wrongdoing by the U.S. Department of Justice because their crimes are against whites. The bondholders of GM are stripped of their assets without due process by the government. Governmental leaders are bribed in full daylight only to have all investigation of the crimes stifled by the Attorney General. The U.S. borders are overrun with crime and illegal activity and the leaders in D.C. act as if it is important to protect the lawbreakers while the innocent are killed and overrun. When local communities attempt to enforce the law, they are ridiculed and threatened as racists and bigots. They are sued by the very administration entrusted with enforcing the law..
Without the 'rule of law' the U.S. Constitution is a sham. Without the 'rule of law' our beloved America is swiftly becoming a country where only the well connected and politically powerful will be safe. As Michelle Malkin has so eloquently explained in her recent book, “ a culture of corruption ” has replaced honest government.
The only way this problem will be fixed is by massive citizen action. All honest citizens that want to be treated equally must come together and demand that the favoritism, the bribes, the uneven enforcement of law end now. And yes, it can happen here.
And may God bless the United States of America !
I wish I knew who wrote the following, but I don't. It was simply filtered through the Thought Dock portal. Although the author is unknown, I believe it to be quite accurate. It follows now in it's unedited format:
I remember asking dad about Castro when I was about 9 years old. I asked, "Is Castro a good guy or bad?" Dad said he couldn't tell! This was about 1955 while Dad was in the Army and stationed in Louisiana. Cuba was fairly close and in the news a lot. The Cubans were asking the same question! Ike was president.
This past July, we had the pleasure of sharing a summer barbecue with a refugee from Cuba . Our dinner conversation was starkly different than most. This refugee came to the United States as a young boy in the early 1960s. His family was more fortunate than most as they were able to bring a suitcase and $100 when they fled Castro's newly formed revolutionary paradise.
Our dinner consisted of all-American fare: hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon and fresh ears of sweet corn. This is a menu shared with family and friends nationwide, while celebrating the birth of our beloved America on the Fourth of July.
We began with a simple discussion about our country and the direction it has taken since Barack Obama came to power. We shared the usual complaints about the sour economy and liberal social engineering emanating from the rulers in Washington.
But then he said it. The sentence came naturally. I assume it was unplanned. But it carried the weight of a freight train. "You know when Castro took power, none of us knew he was a Communist."
We sat stunned. He continued, "Yes, we all thought he was a patriot, a nationalist. Before the revolution he didn't sound like a radical." The comparison at this point was easy, and I interjected, "You mean just like Barack Obama?" He responded; "Yes, just like Barack Obama."
He continued, "We were all shocked as the government just continued to grab more power. First they said the revolution is over, so please turn in your guns. We all complied." "I remember my uncle saying after it started; 'Castro will only nationalize some of the big industries, he will never come and take our family hardware store.'
But that is EXACTLY what happened; Castro started with the sugar mills and the large industries, but they eventually came and knocked on the door of our family hardware store. My family had run this store for generations. They said we now own the hardware store, you work for us. And that nice, large four-bedroom home you own, it is now our property also, and you can move yourself and five children into two rooms of the house because others are moving in with you."
The lesson learned from this discussion is a lesson most Americans refuse to hear. Political leaders can lie about their agenda and once in office they can take totally unexpected turns.
If you had asked us three years ago if we thought General Motors would be nationalized, we would have never believed it. We could never contemplate a country where the rule of law, the most fundamental building block of a just society would be evaporating just like it did in Castro's Cuba in the early 1960s.
But the news of injustice keeps increasing. Black Panthers are not charged with wrongdoing by the U.S. Department of Justice because their crimes are against whites. The bondholders of GM are stripped of their assets without due process by the government. Governmental leaders are bribed in full daylight only to have all investigation of the crimes stifled by the Attorney General. The U.S. borders are overrun with crime and illegal activity and the leaders in D.C. act as if it is important to protect the lawbreakers while the innocent are killed and overrun. When local communities attempt to enforce the law, they are ridiculed and threatened as racists and bigots. They are sued by the very administration entrusted with enforcing the law..
Without the 'rule of law' the U.S. Constitution is a sham. Without the 'rule of law' our beloved America is swiftly becoming a country where only the well connected and politically powerful will be safe. As Michelle Malkin has so eloquently explained in her recent book, “ a culture of corruption ” has replaced honest government.
The only way this problem will be fixed is by massive citizen action. All honest citizens that want to be treated equally must come together and demand that the favoritism, the bribes, the uneven enforcement of law end now. And yes, it can happen here.
And may God bless the United States of America !
Friday, April 22, 2011
No Dinner Tonight
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Recently a local television news station did a story about a school bus driver, and his wife in a nearby community. Both were hailed as heroes. Here is their story.
Near the end of last year's school season, the bus driver was loading elementary school students one Friday afternoon when he noticed a first grade girl sitting alone with her head lowered and tears running from her eyes.
The driver approached her and asked why she looked so sad on a Friday afternoon when the school week was nearing its end. He told her to cheer up like all the other students. The driver reported that the little girl replied, "I'm sad because I know that there will be nothing to eat when I get home."
When the school bus driver got home that evening, he told his wife about his contact with the girl. Together, they both agreed to help. The following Friday, the bus driver gave the little girl a backpack with plenty of food in it for the weekend.
Soon there were other children on the bus driver's route that asked for food, and by year's end, the driver and his wife were packing six backpacks of food each Friday. During the summer break, the driver and his wife, working with the blessings of the school district, collected food and backpacks from the community. Today, the couple distributes over 120 backpacks every Friday to any student who asks.
Well, I guess the driver and his wife are heroes. They certainly are very compassionate and giving. But, you know I have some concerns with this.
First of all, I have difficulty believing that first little girl using those exact words when asked by the driver about why she was sad. It just seems that if there was no dinner for her on that Friday night, then the same would hold true for the other six nights of the week.
And if she was hungry, why was that? Shouldn't Children's Services have been notified? Perhaps there are issues of child neglect. And now that half of the school's student population is claiming to be underfed, there must be a significant problem in that community. Maybe it is like the Haiti syndrome where our charitable food donations never make it to the hungry. Certainly these families, if truly hungry, qualify for some government assistance, don't you think?
No, I don't think any of these scenarios really exist. I think it is more of a bunch of people taking advantage of the gullible and compassionate people in the community. And it is yet another example of how all these entitlement programs create and propagate a bunch of lazy individuals. And they are even learning it in the first grade because our schools help teach them the way.
Just as my Teacup Poodle has learned she can get a treat even though she didn't do her deed, so the entitlists get rewards simply for asking.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Recently a local television news station did a story about a school bus driver, and his wife in a nearby community. Both were hailed as heroes. Here is their story.
Near the end of last year's school season, the bus driver was loading elementary school students one Friday afternoon when he noticed a first grade girl sitting alone with her head lowered and tears running from her eyes.
The driver approached her and asked why she looked so sad on a Friday afternoon when the school week was nearing its end. He told her to cheer up like all the other students. The driver reported that the little girl replied, "I'm sad because I know that there will be nothing to eat when I get home."
When the school bus driver got home that evening, he told his wife about his contact with the girl. Together, they both agreed to help. The following Friday, the bus driver gave the little girl a backpack with plenty of food in it for the weekend.
Soon there were other children on the bus driver's route that asked for food, and by year's end, the driver and his wife were packing six backpacks of food each Friday. During the summer break, the driver and his wife, working with the blessings of the school district, collected food and backpacks from the community. Today, the couple distributes over 120 backpacks every Friday to any student who asks.
Well, I guess the driver and his wife are heroes. They certainly are very compassionate and giving. But, you know I have some concerns with this.
First of all, I have difficulty believing that first little girl using those exact words when asked by the driver about why she was sad. It just seems that if there was no dinner for her on that Friday night, then the same would hold true for the other six nights of the week.
And if she was hungry, why was that? Shouldn't Children's Services have been notified? Perhaps there are issues of child neglect. And now that half of the school's student population is claiming to be underfed, there must be a significant problem in that community. Maybe it is like the Haiti syndrome where our charitable food donations never make it to the hungry. Certainly these families, if truly hungry, qualify for some government assistance, don't you think?
No, I don't think any of these scenarios really exist. I think it is more of a bunch of people taking advantage of the gullible and compassionate people in the community. And it is yet another example of how all these entitlement programs create and propagate a bunch of lazy individuals. And they are even learning it in the first grade because our schools help teach them the way.
Just as my Teacup Poodle has learned she can get a treat even though she didn't do her deed, so the entitlists get rewards simply for asking.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Perception of Deception - Proof's in the Pudding
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Is it me, or is this whole world insane? Now even my dog is lying to me!
So, we have this 8-year old, 5 1/2 pound, Tea Cup Poodle that my spouse rescued from from the pound a few years ago. A pretty pathetic thing with bad hips, bad breath, and only 4 of her 32 teeth left and those that are left hang outside her mouth like a crocodile's. She loves to be pampered, carried, cuddled, and fed (especially treats).
Seems her hips are out of whack and her rear knees and back are really stiff. So stiff in fact that she hunches her back and walks slowly in a tight (always counter clockwise) circle as she takes a dump. I really don't know why, but I guess it helps her bowels move. Anyway, unlike our other more domesticated little dog, she can't remain on the potty pads long enough while she is walking, to drop her load. So we constantly have to take her outside where she has more space. And when it is rainy, like it often is here, she doesn't like to poop outside.
Now, to get her to go outside to poop we have trained (bribed) her by rewarding her with a treat if she pulls it off correctly, and finally she has caught on. And when she needs to do her thing, she will go to the door and bark, then do a counter clockwise Kung-Fu spin for us just before we open the door. And sometimes, she will do the spin after her good deed.
So get this! Yesterday, my spouse took her out first thing in the morning where she did her deed properly and, I presume was justly rewarded. Several hours later she went to the door and barked, did her Kung-Fu spin, and I followed her outside. Immediately, she ran to her previously dropped turd (which my wife apparently failed to properly care for), sniffed it and did a Kung-Fu spin around it. She was obviously telling me that she had done a qualifying poop.
So, unless my spouse forgot to pay her off when she dropped that load, my most faithful dog had deceived me! Proof being that these entitlement programs we have all over don't build good character.
Yes, the proof is in the poop. Uh, I mean pudding!
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Is it me, or is this whole world insane? Now even my dog is lying to me!
So, we have this 8-year old, 5 1/2 pound, Tea Cup Poodle that my spouse rescued from from the pound a few years ago. A pretty pathetic thing with bad hips, bad breath, and only 4 of her 32 teeth left and those that are left hang outside her mouth like a crocodile's. She loves to be pampered, carried, cuddled, and fed (especially treats).
Seems her hips are out of whack and her rear knees and back are really stiff. So stiff in fact that she hunches her back and walks slowly in a tight (always counter clockwise) circle as she takes a dump. I really don't know why, but I guess it helps her bowels move. Anyway, unlike our other more domesticated little dog, she can't remain on the potty pads long enough while she is walking, to drop her load. So we constantly have to take her outside where she has more space. And when it is rainy, like it often is here, she doesn't like to poop outside.
Now, to get her to go outside to poop we have trained (bribed) her by rewarding her with a treat if she pulls it off correctly, and finally she has caught on. And when she needs to do her thing, she will go to the door and bark, then do a counter clockwise Kung-Fu spin for us just before we open the door. And sometimes, she will do the spin after her good deed.
So get this! Yesterday, my spouse took her out first thing in the morning where she did her deed properly and, I presume was justly rewarded. Several hours later she went to the door and barked, did her Kung-Fu spin, and I followed her outside. Immediately, she ran to her previously dropped turd (which my wife apparently failed to properly care for), sniffed it and did a Kung-Fu spin around it. She was obviously telling me that she had done a qualifying poop.
So, unless my spouse forgot to pay her off when she dropped that load, my most faithful dog had deceived me! Proof being that these entitlement programs we have all over don't build good character.
Yes, the proof is in the poop. Uh, I mean pudding!
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Is Obama to Blame?
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As gasoline prices continue to soar, they are now more than double from what they were when our President took office.
As home values continue to decline, many of us live in homes worth less that half of what they were when our President took office.
As many Americans earn far less that what we did before our President took office, many more Americans are still searching for any job while he is still in office.
As General Motors profits from the bailout our President gave them, most of us can not afford to buy a new car. A few of us did get to buy a car under the Clunker program, but there was a cost for the rest of us.
As the banks profit from the bailout our president gave them, we still can not obtain a decent interest rate on what savings we might have, and few can purchase a home because they can not raise the 10-30% down payment they now require.
As a few of us bought homes using the Federal Tax credit, the rest of us had to pay for it.
As we struggle to overcome our own debt, our President has increased his by raising our taxes.
As more GITMO detainees are released only be re-arrested for taking arms against us, our President boasts about the conviction of one terrorist for destroying government property although he murdered over 200 people.
As our President was busy shaking hands across the world, Iran, China, and Korea have continued building their nuclear arsenals, while he has signed treaties to reduce ours.
As most of the Middle east now lies either in turmoil or destruction, most likely masterminded by our President, while our President as he acts as if he was surprised.
As state governments struggle to make drastically needed cuts, our President supports the labor unions.
As many of us have seen our medical premiums rise over 20% in the last few years, our President is confident that his plan is the way. As we grow corn to mix with gas, our food prices have also risen over 20% since our President took office.
As our President demands renewable energy, not one new solar, wind, wave, nor nuclear plant has been built. And our shores and inland oil fields are still closed to drilling.
So, is our President to blame for all of this? No, we are for putting this socialist into office. I'm sure tired of his "Spread the Wealth" program.
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As gasoline prices continue to soar, they are now more than double from what they were when our President took office.
As home values continue to decline, many of us live in homes worth less that half of what they were when our President took office.
As many Americans earn far less that what we did before our President took office, many more Americans are still searching for any job while he is still in office.
As General Motors profits from the bailout our President gave them, most of us can not afford to buy a new car. A few of us did get to buy a car under the Clunker program, but there was a cost for the rest of us.
As the banks profit from the bailout our president gave them, we still can not obtain a decent interest rate on what savings we might have, and few can purchase a home because they can not raise the 10-30% down payment they now require.
As a few of us bought homes using the Federal Tax credit, the rest of us had to pay for it.
As we struggle to overcome our own debt, our President has increased his by raising our taxes.
As more GITMO detainees are released only be re-arrested for taking arms against us, our President boasts about the conviction of one terrorist for destroying government property although he murdered over 200 people.
As our President was busy shaking hands across the world, Iran, China, and Korea have continued building their nuclear arsenals, while he has signed treaties to reduce ours.
As most of the Middle east now lies either in turmoil or destruction, most likely masterminded by our President, while our President as he acts as if he was surprised.
As state governments struggle to make drastically needed cuts, our President supports the labor unions.
As many of us have seen our medical premiums rise over 20% in the last few years, our President is confident that his plan is the way. As we grow corn to mix with gas, our food prices have also risen over 20% since our President took office.
As our President demands renewable energy, not one new solar, wind, wave, nor nuclear plant has been built. And our shores and inland oil fields are still closed to drilling.
So, is our President to blame for all of this? No, we are for putting this socialist into office. I'm sure tired of his "Spread the Wealth" program.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Freeloader Facts . . .
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In Those Days, it seems like I always worked. As I recall, when I was young, I worked for a small allowance from my parents doing odd jobs around the house.
And then at about age 12 or so, I shovelled snow in the winters, raked leaves in the fall, mowed lawns in the summers, and helped plant gardens in the spring. What I earned, I kept. I was taught to save, and spend only what I needed, and since my wants were not much, I did well at saving.
When I was about 16, I always had a summer job like washing dishes or pumping gasoline and it was about then that I learned that my earnings were taxable. I paid unemployment tax, federal income tax, state income tax, social security tax, disability and unemployment insurance.
And I've been paying taxes ever since. In return, I've never received unemployment, disability, welfare, social security, medicare, disability, or any other assistance from the government. My children never ate a free meal at school, and never were arrested. And today, they are paying their fair share of taxes too.
But today, it has been said that nearly half of Americans don't pay taxes at all. Yet I know that those that don't pay taxes at all, receive the vast majority of government services. They are usually the ones that need police services, either because they are beating someone or getting beaten themselves. They are the ones that are on welfare, disability, or in prison.
Their ghetto houses burn more often, their children are on school lunch programs, they are more often on unemployment or disability. And, to top that off, they are the ones that steal my crap!
They often do not have driver's licenses or auto insurance. They are more often alcoholics or drug addicts. They don't bother to practice safe sex, and foster their kids out upon birth.
For example, many of these individuals beg on the streets, making 10-50 dollars an hour. Or he might work for $6 hr. He might have a wife and 5 children, although some of them might not be his. At that wage, with six dependents, he pays no income tax, yet at the end of the year, if he files an Income Tax Return, he gets an "earned income credit" of up to $3,200 free.
He qualifies for Section 8 housing and subsidized rent. He qualifies for food stamps..He qualifies for free (no deductible, no co-pay) health care. His children get free breakfasts and lunches at school. His kids require bilingual teachers and books. He qualifies for relief from high energy bills. If they are or become, aged, blind or disabled, they qualify for Social Security. Once qualified, they can get Medicare. All of this is at our (mine) taxpayer's expense.
He doesn't worry about car insurance, life insurance, or homeowners insurance. Taxpayers provide Spanish language signs, bulletins and printed material. He and his family receive the equivalent of $20.00 to $30.00/hour in benefits. Yet, he pays no taxes!
Now, our President is back at it again. He wants to build his fan base of freeloaders, and raise taxes for those of us that work! And, you know what? He will likely get away with it because those 50% of us that don't pay taxes. They will all vote for him. Then with just a few more ignorant socialists votes, he is in again!
Look out! Majority Rules! Oh, happy days!
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In Those Days, it seems like I always worked. As I recall, when I was young, I worked for a small allowance from my parents doing odd jobs around the house.
And then at about age 12 or so, I shovelled snow in the winters, raked leaves in the fall, mowed lawns in the summers, and helped plant gardens in the spring. What I earned, I kept. I was taught to save, and spend only what I needed, and since my wants were not much, I did well at saving.
When I was about 16, I always had a summer job like washing dishes or pumping gasoline and it was about then that I learned that my earnings were taxable. I paid unemployment tax, federal income tax, state income tax, social security tax, disability and unemployment insurance.
And I've been paying taxes ever since. In return, I've never received unemployment, disability, welfare, social security, medicare, disability, or any other assistance from the government. My children never ate a free meal at school, and never were arrested. And today, they are paying their fair share of taxes too.
But today, it has been said that nearly half of Americans don't pay taxes at all. Yet I know that those that don't pay taxes at all, receive the vast majority of government services. They are usually the ones that need police services, either because they are beating someone or getting beaten themselves. They are the ones that are on welfare, disability, or in prison.
Their ghetto houses burn more often, their children are on school lunch programs, they are more often on unemployment or disability. And, to top that off, they are the ones that steal my crap!
They often do not have driver's licenses or auto insurance. They are more often alcoholics or drug addicts. They don't bother to practice safe sex, and foster their kids out upon birth.
For example, many of these individuals beg on the streets, making 10-50 dollars an hour. Or he might work for $6 hr. He might have a wife and 5 children, although some of them might not be his. At that wage, with six dependents, he pays no income tax, yet at the end of the year, if he files an Income Tax Return, he gets an "earned income credit" of up to $3,200 free.
He qualifies for Section 8 housing and subsidized rent. He qualifies for food stamps..He qualifies for free (no deductible, no co-pay) health care. His children get free breakfasts and lunches at school. His kids require bilingual teachers and books. He qualifies for relief from high energy bills. If they are or become, aged, blind or disabled, they qualify for Social Security. Once qualified, they can get Medicare. All of this is at our (mine) taxpayer's expense.
He doesn't worry about car insurance, life insurance, or homeowners insurance. Taxpayers provide Spanish language signs, bulletins and printed material. He and his family receive the equivalent of $20.00 to $30.00/hour in benefits. Yet, he pays no taxes!
Now, our President is back at it again. He wants to build his fan base of freeloaders, and raise taxes for those of us that work! And, you know what? He will likely get away with it because those 50% of us that don't pay taxes. They will all vote for him. Then with just a few more ignorant socialists votes, he is in again!
Look out! Majority Rules! Oh, happy days!
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