In a world of peace, there is no freedom.—Rachel Evans Darling
A few quick takes-
A limited war cannot be won. We should have learned this in Southeast Asia. It is a lovely notion to fight just enough, but it is not possible. We are still in Afghanistan because shortly after the first successful campaign it was decided to pull back and just do a little here and a little there the result is that the enemy leaves here and there and sets up camp in places we are not fighting at. War must be decisive. Hit fast, hit hard and come home.
Bureaucracy is a dinosaur and should go the way of all the dinosaurs. It lumbers along eventually stomping any who wander unwittingly into its path. Case in point: technically federal bureaucracy is under the direction of the executive office, but a few years back, the EPA sued then President George W. Bush because he overruled them and the court (another problem) ruled in the EPA’s favor! That’s right; they sued their leader and won. G.W. got stomped. If the courts will not let the legally designated leader control his own bureaucracy, then it is time to make that bureaucracy extinct. Bureaucracy has become a black hole of tax and spend legislation, with apparently no accountability to anyone. Bureaucracy truly represents taxation without representation! Let’s get rid of 99% of it and put those people back to work in productive jobs and get their footprints off our backs.
The eyes of the Tea Baggers are fixed on the federal spenders, and rightfully so, but they need to broaden their view. It is no longer enough for," we the people" to vote out the big spenders in D.C., we need to also look closer to home. In the election of 2010, we need to vote out every piggy who stepped up to the trough. Every school board member who took federal funds, every college administrator who accepted federal grants, and every state representative who spent federal stimulus dollars should be kicked to the curb in 2010. All who spend our, yes our, money must be held accountable.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time for Major Re-focus
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.—Isaac Asimov
Fifth time is a charm…well maybe I should let you be the judge of that. I just can’t get this blog together, but I really feel it needs to be said. Certainly I have had no problem ranting and raving about the subject. (I have just confessed, but if you need cooberation talk to Jim.) My writing block is because I am just so angry at the fact that the shootings were so preventable. I am just so angry that so many of these shooting atrocities are preventable if people are concerned with the right things. So once more into the breach…
I watched some clips from the funerals of the soldiers who were killed at Fort Hood. I am sure that I am not alone in my feelings of compassion and empathy for those who died and those who mourn the senseless loss. But I am also angry, at those who refused to take preemptive measures against an obviously disturbed assassin because of their misguided empathy.
This really is the pattern for the politically correct times we live in. Do not scrutinize people who fit the profile of jihadists because we might hurt their feelings, do not release an accurate description of a criminal because we must be sensitive to their skin color, and do not investigate the questionable actions of a self-avowed soldier of Allah because we might hurt his feelings. Where is the concern for those who are killed by jihadists and criminals? Where was the concern for the dutiful soldiers who died as they prepared to serve their country?
Simply outrageous!
It is time to stop worrying about hurting the feelings of the cretin and start being concerned for the ruined lives of their victims.
Of course, the military is going to set up a committee to investigate whether their previous guidelines were effective. That will lead to more guidelines and of course more paperwork, but all the guidelines in the world cannot prevent another shooting if the people that implement the guidelines misapply the findings.
If our focus continues to be on not hurting feelings, it is only a matter of time before more innocent victims are killed. Let’s start focusing on protecting the potential targets. A few minutes of viewing the clips from the many funeral cortèges of the Fort Hood Fallen should bring us into fast focus.
Fifth time is a charm…well maybe I should let you be the judge of that. I just can’t get this blog together, but I really feel it needs to be said. Certainly I have had no problem ranting and raving about the subject. (I have just confessed, but if you need cooberation talk to Jim.) My writing block is because I am just so angry at the fact that the shootings were so preventable. I am just so angry that so many of these shooting atrocities are preventable if people are concerned with the right things. So once more into the breach…
I watched some clips from the funerals of the soldiers who were killed at Fort Hood. I am sure that I am not alone in my feelings of compassion and empathy for those who died and those who mourn the senseless loss. But I am also angry, at those who refused to take preemptive measures against an obviously disturbed assassin because of their misguided empathy.
This really is the pattern for the politically correct times we live in. Do not scrutinize people who fit the profile of jihadists because we might hurt their feelings, do not release an accurate description of a criminal because we must be sensitive to their skin color, and do not investigate the questionable actions of a self-avowed soldier of Allah because we might hurt his feelings. Where is the concern for those who are killed by jihadists and criminals? Where was the concern for the dutiful soldiers who died as they prepared to serve their country?
Simply outrageous!
It is time to stop worrying about hurting the feelings of the cretin and start being concerned for the ruined lives of their victims.
Of course, the military is going to set up a committee to investigate whether their previous guidelines were effective. That will lead to more guidelines and of course more paperwork, but all the guidelines in the world cannot prevent another shooting if the people that implement the guidelines misapply the findings.
If our focus continues to be on not hurting feelings, it is only a matter of time before more innocent victims are killed. Let’s start focusing on protecting the potential targets. A few minutes of viewing the clips from the many funeral cortèges of the Fort Hood Fallen should bring us into fast focus.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Short Takes
Brevity is the soul of wit—Shakespeare
I have tried to write a new spew for several days now and while some topics have legs and just seem to write themselves, the topic I have attempted to write about have hip waders on and quickly become bogged down, so I am going to attempt them as just small bites:
The Fort Hood shooter. How long will we continue to invite the wolves in among the flock? He praised Moslem homicide bombers, he criticized the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he used his position to try to convert others to Islam. Would the military have allowed any one of these behaviors to continue had he been of any other religion or ethnicity? Absolutely not!
The 2009 Election results. It’s a good start and a clear message to those who want to see it, but anger and frustration will not be enough fuel for a true ballot box revolution. Once the anger and frustration subside, so often does the will to fight. The only way true change can occur is if people have a clear understanding about what is right. Yes, there is a wrong and right. In order to make true lasting change, we need to stand for the founding principles of this country, not just be mad.
I have tried to write a new spew for several days now and while some topics have legs and just seem to write themselves, the topic I have attempted to write about have hip waders on and quickly become bogged down, so I am going to attempt them as just small bites:
The Fort Hood shooter. How long will we continue to invite the wolves in among the flock? He praised Moslem homicide bombers, he criticized the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he used his position to try to convert others to Islam. Would the military have allowed any one of these behaviors to continue had he been of any other religion or ethnicity? Absolutely not!
The 2009 Election results. It’s a good start and a clear message to those who want to see it, but anger and frustration will not be enough fuel for a true ballot box revolution. Once the anger and frustration subside, so often does the will to fight. The only way true change can occur is if people have a clear understanding about what is right. Yes, there is a wrong and right. In order to make true lasting change, we need to stand for the founding principles of this country, not just be mad.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Nobel Prize? Really?
Whatever happened to awarding for deeds actually done?
–Michael Russnow Huffington Post
Where is my Nobel Prize? Really. I haven’t done anything either…so where is my prize?
I am not picky. I would be satisfied with a prize from any of the categories. I have done nothing in physics, so obviously I am qualified for that prize. Although, I have been daily affected by gravity, so maybe that disqualifies me.
I also have done nothing in chemistry, medicine, literature or peace, so I am obviously qualified in all those categories.
Unfortunately, I am no longer qualified in economics. As my husband has courteously pointed out, with my online shopping habits, I have done way too much in the area of economics. Still with so many categories to choose from, and with so little or no effort on my part to advance the cause of any of them, surely there is a Nobel Prize somewhere with my name on it.
Okay, maybe someone will try to make the case that Mr. Obama, in his nine-month tenure as United States President, has done a great deal of talking about world peace and reduction of nuclear weapons, (but note, even the liberal press does not buy into that explanation) Reality check please! The nominations for Nobel Prizes were made in February, so just what had he done to advance peace in less than a month?
It is becoming apparent that the Nobel Prize has about as much meaning as a participation trophy at a youth soccer meet. Thanks for participating Mr. Obama!
Friday, October 2, 2009
If the Doctor refuses the shot, then what?
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;it tolls for thee.
-John Donne
The outlook was scary! The world health organizations were predicting that an outbreak of swine flu could at any moment turn into the worst pandemic since the Spanish flu of 1918-1919. Something had to be done, right away. The year was 1976. So, in a rush to immunize the citizens of the United States, President Gerald Ford threw millions of dollars in resources to fast track a vaccine. As it turned out, the vaccine was worse than the disease. No pandemic or even epidemic materialized. Plus, according to one source, the rushed vaccine led to “532 cases of vaccine-related Guillain-Barré syndrome and at least 25 deaths.” (http://www.semp.us/publications/biot_reader.php?BiotID=177).
Subsequently, in addition to the millions of dollars spent on producing the little administered vaccine, the government then spent millions of dollars compensating the vaccine’s victims.
Is it just me, or do we seem to learn nothing from the past?!?
Now, 33 years later we are again engaged in a similar potential medical cataclysm, and dealing with it in a similar fashion. Please note, that at this time, the Swine flu a.k.a.H1N1 is less dangerous than the typical seasonal flu. Since the H1N1 first made an appearance, an estimated 4,437 deaths have occurred in the entire world, while seasonal flu killed an estimated 36,000 in a single winter. Yet, because of ignorant governmental intrusion into medical care, the majority of vaccine producers have spent their resources to rush the H1N1 vaccine to the market and have put the seasonal vaccine on the back burner. We now are told that the seasonal vaccine supply will be only half of what is necessary.
Believe me, I am not belittling even one death, as John Donne said, “Any man's death diminishes me", but Perspective Please: we have an H1N1 vaccine rushed to completion (which I might add many health care providers are refusing to take) for a disease that killed hundreds over several years in the U S since its first occurrence, but we will be unable to sufficiently vaccinate U S citizens for seasonal flu which killed tens of thousands just last winter! The math here is simple…and the bottom line is even simpler: Keep the government and their inadequately educated noses out of out health care!
-John Donne
The outlook was scary! The world health organizations were predicting that an outbreak of swine flu could at any moment turn into the worst pandemic since the Spanish flu of 1918-1919. Something had to be done, right away. The year was 1976. So, in a rush to immunize the citizens of the United States, President Gerald Ford threw millions of dollars in resources to fast track a vaccine. As it turned out, the vaccine was worse than the disease. No pandemic or even epidemic materialized. Plus, according to one source, the rushed vaccine led to “532 cases of vaccine-related Guillain-Barré syndrome and at least 25 deaths.” (http://www.semp.us/publications/biot_reader.php?BiotID=177).
Subsequently, in addition to the millions of dollars spent on producing the little administered vaccine, the government then spent millions of dollars compensating the vaccine’s victims.
Is it just me, or do we seem to learn nothing from the past?!?
Now, 33 years later we are again engaged in a similar potential medical cataclysm, and dealing with it in a similar fashion. Please note, that at this time, the Swine flu a.k.a.H1N1 is less dangerous than the typical seasonal flu. Since the H1N1 first made an appearance, an estimated 4,437 deaths have occurred in the entire world, while seasonal flu killed an estimated 36,000 in a single winter. Yet, because of ignorant governmental intrusion into medical care, the majority of vaccine producers have spent their resources to rush the H1N1 vaccine to the market and have put the seasonal vaccine on the back burner. We now are told that the seasonal vaccine supply will be only half of what is necessary.
Believe me, I am not belittling even one death, as John Donne said, “Any man's death diminishes me", but Perspective Please: we have an H1N1 vaccine rushed to completion (which I might add many health care providers are refusing to take) for a disease that killed hundreds over several years in the U S since its first occurrence, but we will be unable to sufficiently vaccinate U S citizens for seasonal flu which killed tens of thousands just last winter! The math here is simple…and the bottom line is even simpler: Keep the government and their inadequately educated noses out of out health care!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
We Should Not Be Surprised
We live daily with wholesale abuse of human life that devalues America and Americans. This loss of value and perspective has weakened us and made us less free.—Starr Parker
Should we really be surprised? A lab technician murders a promising young doctoral candidate reportedly because the tech did not like how the researchers treated the lab rats! Regardless of the reason, clearly it is one more indication of how this generation devalues human life. Why should we be surprised?
For the last 50 or so years the messages being taught to the children of this country have been that, trees and animals are of more value than humans, unwanted or imperfect babies are disposable, it is not cost effective to take care of the invalid or the elderly and, perhaps the principle that over arches all, the world is dangerously over populated.
With this wide-spread indoctrination, why are we surprised that at some point in his decision making, a lab technician decided that it was okay to brutally strangle and unceremoniously stuff the body of a bright young woman into a wall…under the wisdom of the world, it just makes good sense. Tragic!
Should we really be surprised? A lab technician murders a promising young doctoral candidate reportedly because the tech did not like how the researchers treated the lab rats! Regardless of the reason, clearly it is one more indication of how this generation devalues human life. Why should we be surprised?
For the last 50 or so years the messages being taught to the children of this country have been that, trees and animals are of more value than humans, unwanted or imperfect babies are disposable, it is not cost effective to take care of the invalid or the elderly and, perhaps the principle that over arches all, the world is dangerously over populated.
With this wide-spread indoctrination, why are we surprised that at some point in his decision making, a lab technician decided that it was okay to brutally strangle and unceremoniously stuff the body of a bright young woman into a wall…under the wisdom of the world, it just makes good sense. Tragic!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Purge the Toxic
It is not our right to turn away from the ugliness of the world, but to examine it carefully and then live well in spite of it. Kjestine Gregory Evans
YES, I am quoting myself, but it is my blog after all and authorship has its privileges. Look I understand that it is sanity saving to bury one’s head in the sand or a book or…whatever stops us from seeing unpleasantness in the world, but doing those sanity-saving acts is a short term fix in a world that really needs reality.
Well here is my dose of reality…Teddy Roosevelt was not a saint. I know, but I liked him, and certainly he was not always wrong, but he was instrumental in dangerously expanding the office of the US President as well as mainstreaming the Progressive Movement. If you don’t know what the Progressive Movement is, well it is the precursor to fascism, communism and eugenics. Progressivism has given birth to some of the greatest social engineering evils ever executed in the history of the world.
Here is my concern: progressive ideas are so much a part of thought process that it is almost as impossible to remove them from our world view as it is impossible to remove them from our art work and social conscience. Frightening!
I am not saying that there are not any positive ideals in Progressivism; I am only saying that it is dangerous to buy into the whole bundle. Here is one concerning path: health care reform->government option->health care rationing->assisted suicide->euthanasia->eugenics. You think that is a stretch, yet it already happened in fascist Germany. Sure we look at the final solution, but we rarely examine how they got there; or: taxing the rich->wealth redistribution->nationalization of industry->communism, (need an example then pick one of many). Evil is never accomplished in on big step, but rather many baby steps until it is too late to fix the problem bloodlessly. Now is the time to learn the lessons from history so that we are not doomed to repeat them.
So my challenge to all of us is to look at our deeply held beliefs and see if those beliefs have their roots in progressivism. And if those deeply held progressive beliefs are not innocuous then purge them and regain the high ground. We cannot live well if our view is tainted by toxic ideologies.
YES, I am quoting myself, but it is my blog after all and authorship has its privileges. Look I understand that it is sanity saving to bury one’s head in the sand or a book or…whatever stops us from seeing unpleasantness in the world, but doing those sanity-saving acts is a short term fix in a world that really needs reality.
Well here is my dose of reality…Teddy Roosevelt was not a saint. I know, but I liked him, and certainly he was not always wrong, but he was instrumental in dangerously expanding the office of the US President as well as mainstreaming the Progressive Movement. If you don’t know what the Progressive Movement is, well it is the precursor to fascism, communism and eugenics. Progressivism has given birth to some of the greatest social engineering evils ever executed in the history of the world.
Here is my concern: progressive ideas are so much a part of thought process that it is almost as impossible to remove them from our world view as it is impossible to remove them from our art work and social conscience. Frightening!
I am not saying that there are not any positive ideals in Progressivism; I am only saying that it is dangerous to buy into the whole bundle. Here is one concerning path: health care reform->government option->health care rationing->assisted suicide->euthanasia->eugenics. You think that is a stretch, yet it already happened in fascist Germany. Sure we look at the final solution, but we rarely examine how they got there; or: taxing the rich->wealth redistribution->nationalization of industry->communism, (need an example then pick one of many). Evil is never accomplished in on big step, but rather many baby steps until it is too late to fix the problem bloodlessly. Now is the time to learn the lessons from history so that we are not doomed to repeat them.
So my challenge to all of us is to look at our deeply held beliefs and see if those beliefs have their roots in progressivism. And if those deeply held progressive beliefs are not innocuous then purge them and regain the high ground. We cannot live well if our view is tainted by toxic ideologies.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Vigilant Babysitting
When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail.
--Pearl S. Buck
Vigilance… are you kidding me! With the Obama administration it is more like babysitting!
I don’t think that this needs to be pointed out, but that has never stopped me before, does anyone really think that the Obama’s public school speech would have been so benign if the vigilant hadn’t been so vigilant.
I love the pro Obama-ites who, the day after the speech stated, “See, you had nothing to worry about.” That’s right, because the vigilant made sure that the speech was what it should be, an admonition to stay in school and not what it would have been, socialist indoctrination.
Now we have last night’s snake oil pitch for the republic-killing health care plan. Yoy! A gaggle of fifties rocker used less grease to maintain their ducktail dos. One half-truth after another and for those not adept in math, let me remind you that two half truths do not make a whole. No matter how they package it, health care is the province of society not government. I refer you to Common Sense by Thomas Paine if you don't believe me.
Thank goodness for the vigilant. We haven’t even had a year’s worth of this administration and the constant vigilance has already been exhausting due to the “transparency” of this administration. Sifting through bogus bills, vetting the duplicitous Tsars, or filtering the double speak...yep, babysitting alright. And like most babysitting gigs, we need to be most vigilant when all is quiet.
--Pearl S. Buck
Vigilance… are you kidding me! With the Obama administration it is more like babysitting!
I don’t think that this needs to be pointed out, but that has never stopped me before, does anyone really think that the Obama’s public school speech would have been so benign if the vigilant hadn’t been so vigilant.
I love the pro Obama-ites who, the day after the speech stated, “See, you had nothing to worry about.” That’s right, because the vigilant made sure that the speech was what it should be, an admonition to stay in school and not what it would have been, socialist indoctrination.
Now we have last night’s snake oil pitch for the republic-killing health care plan. Yoy! A gaggle of fifties rocker used less grease to maintain their ducktail dos. One half-truth after another and for those not adept in math, let me remind you that two half truths do not make a whole. No matter how they package it, health care is the province of society not government. I refer you to Common Sense by Thomas Paine if you don't believe me.
Thank goodness for the vigilant. We haven’t even had a year’s worth of this administration and the constant vigilance has already been exhausting due to the “transparency” of this administration. Sifting through bogus bills, vetting the duplicitous Tsars, or filtering the double speak...yep, babysitting alright. And like most babysitting gigs, we need to be most vigilant when all is quiet.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Pay Now and Pay Later
If one is estranged from oneself, then one is estranged from others too. If one is out of touch with oneself, then one cannot touch others.—Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Back by popular demand, okay demand of one, I am getting back to my blog. To those, (the one) who missed it, well I have been a bit busy. A sick llama, a wedding and a broken toe have kept me sufficiently sidelined. I may be able to blame the sick llama and the broken toe on the liberal left, but I am sure the wedding was all my daughter’s fault.
Just a side note. My broken toe was handled efficiently and effectively by the good folks at Blair Memorial Hospital in Nebraska. No lines, no waiting and good care...no need for medical reform here!
Well, one of my readers posed the following question to me. If the United States is in the red, why do we continue to send money to foreign countries? Well the quick and dirty answer is “I don’t know!”
It does seem rather desperate policy to me. We throw money at other countries in order to get them to like us…and it never works. NEVER. Sure, for a while, they may toe the mark to our imposed mores, but it never lasts and they always end up resenting us. ALWAYS. In some circumstances, they even end up using the funds we gave them to start wars with us. (Really? you thought I would end that sentence with WAR, too kitchy, nice parallelism though.)
I am all for supporting burgeoning Republics, but giving them money, and then trying to tell them how to run their countries has never fostered good will nor strong Republics.
I am not saying that there is never a time to give financial support to other countries, but when we ourselves are in serious debt, it is not at all prudent to give financial support to other countries. But if we are determined to continue this failed policy, we should, at the very least, cut out the middleman and just have China send the funds directly to them.
Back by popular demand, okay demand of one, I am getting back to my blog. To those, (the one) who missed it, well I have been a bit busy. A sick llama, a wedding and a broken toe have kept me sufficiently sidelined. I may be able to blame the sick llama and the broken toe on the liberal left, but I am sure the wedding was all my daughter’s fault.
Just a side note. My broken toe was handled efficiently and effectively by the good folks at Blair Memorial Hospital in Nebraska. No lines, no waiting and good care...no need for medical reform here!
Well, one of my readers posed the following question to me. If the United States is in the red, why do we continue to send money to foreign countries? Well the quick and dirty answer is “I don’t know!”
It does seem rather desperate policy to me. We throw money at other countries in order to get them to like us…and it never works. NEVER. Sure, for a while, they may toe the mark to our imposed mores, but it never lasts and they always end up resenting us. ALWAYS. In some circumstances, they even end up using the funds we gave them to start wars with us. (Really? you thought I would end that sentence with WAR, too kitchy, nice parallelism though.)
I am all for supporting burgeoning Republics, but giving them money, and then trying to tell them how to run their countries has never fostered good will nor strong Republics.
I am not saying that there is never a time to give financial support to other countries, but when we ourselves are in serious debt, it is not at all prudent to give financial support to other countries. But if we are determined to continue this failed policy, we should, at the very least, cut out the middleman and just have China send the funds directly to them.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Govern-Mental Objections to Federal Healthcare
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
--Albert Einstein
Well, I am more than a little disappointed that the “End of Life Panel” provision appears to be going by the way side. I had some wonderful thoughts about the parallels of that provision to the movie “Logan’s Run”, only to find out that the voice of the people caused reason to prevail. It is becoming apparent to me, however, that while most of us view such apocalyptic stories as a voice of warning, the current administration sees them as a wellspring of good ideas. Ah well…
It should be noted, that while many of the most obviously objectionable provisions are dying timely and deserving deaths, many less obviously objectionable provisions live on. Now is not the time for compromise or letting the guard down. While apparently less noxious, the remaining provisions are still dangerous interventions that would greatly reduce the quality of health care in this country. Think about this:
1. Veteran Administration Hospitals--Granted, they are typically staffed by hard-working, caring medical professionals, but they are always under-funded and over-worked. Remember the Walter Reed Hospital scandal of just a few short years ago? If the government is unable or unwilling to take care of our veterans who have sacrificed so much for this country, it is even less likely that the government will be able or willing to take care of the citizenry as a whole.
2. Professor Henry Gates--What does he have to do with the federal medical reform? Well think back on President Obama’s statement, “I don’t have all the facts….but the arresting police officer acted stupidly.” That statement accurately reflects the federal government’s understanding of most regional and personal issues, “I don’t have all the facts…but don’t let that stop me from making a decision for you and your family regarding your most intimate medical care.”
3. The United States Postal Service--Again, it was President Obama’s own intuitive (albeit unfortunate to his own cause)statement that was so revealing. In a misguided attempt to assure the American people that government-subsidized health insurance would not be unfair competition to private companies, he accurately stated that we should look at the example of the US Post. According to the President, it was the US Post that was having the problems, not the privately owned package delivery services. Soooooooo, what you are saying Mr. President is that the federal government is not able to handle a letter effectively, but they can handle my long-term health care…I feel so much better already. No really! I feel like I must absolutely, positively stay healthy!
Perhaps, our health care system is not perfect, but it is like the republic itself, the best alternative to any other system.
--Albert Einstein
Well, I am more than a little disappointed that the “End of Life Panel” provision appears to be going by the way side. I had some wonderful thoughts about the parallels of that provision to the movie “Logan’s Run”, only to find out that the voice of the people caused reason to prevail. It is becoming apparent to me, however, that while most of us view such apocalyptic stories as a voice of warning, the current administration sees them as a wellspring of good ideas. Ah well…
It should be noted, that while many of the most obviously objectionable provisions are dying timely and deserving deaths, many less obviously objectionable provisions live on. Now is not the time for compromise or letting the guard down. While apparently less noxious, the remaining provisions are still dangerous interventions that would greatly reduce the quality of health care in this country. Think about this:
1. Veteran Administration Hospitals--Granted, they are typically staffed by hard-working, caring medical professionals, but they are always under-funded and over-worked. Remember the Walter Reed Hospital scandal of just a few short years ago? If the government is unable or unwilling to take care of our veterans who have sacrificed so much for this country, it is even less likely that the government will be able or willing to take care of the citizenry as a whole.
2. Professor Henry Gates--What does he have to do with the federal medical reform? Well think back on President Obama’s statement, “I don’t have all the facts….but the arresting police officer acted stupidly.” That statement accurately reflects the federal government’s understanding of most regional and personal issues, “I don’t have all the facts…but don’t let that stop me from making a decision for you and your family regarding your most intimate medical care.”
3. The United States Postal Service--Again, it was President Obama’s own intuitive (albeit unfortunate to his own cause)statement that was so revealing. In a misguided attempt to assure the American people that government-subsidized health insurance would not be unfair competition to private companies, he accurately stated that we should look at the example of the US Post. According to the President, it was the US Post that was having the problems, not the privately owned package delivery services. Soooooooo, what you are saying Mr. President is that the federal government is not able to handle a letter effectively, but they can handle my long-term health care…I feel so much better already. No really! I feel like I must absolutely, positively stay healthy!
Perhaps, our health care system is not perfect, but it is like the republic itself, the best alternative to any other system.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
A Loud Voice is Better than No Voice at All
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. -Orwell
It is always fascinating to watch a liberal at work…and they are always at work. Yes, the liberal is big on protests. For the liberal, civil disobedience is the most noble of actions. In a debate, the liberal will shout you down, question your parentage and attack your integrity. In the liberal world, these are accepted modes of operation.
At least they are accepted modes of operation to the liberal when it is the liberal who is doing it. However, when such modes of operation are being undertaken by concerned citizens who oppose the sacrosanct positions of the liberal, then suddenly the accepted modes of operation (MO) become the excepted.
Still, since hypocrisy has become almost synonymous with being liberal, the liberal that takes exception to the opposition engaging in the same MO, does not concern me as much as the concerned citizen who begins to question whether they have a right to engage in that MO. Of course you do! And good for you in making your voice heard.
That is why I am so very dismayed that concerned citizens have begun to believe the liberal left as they call them an angry, shrill mob. To alter a much used quote, “You think that’s shrill, I can do shrill!” Better a loud voice than no voice at all. Do not let the liberal convince you otherwise.
It is always fascinating to watch a liberal at work…and they are always at work. Yes, the liberal is big on protests. For the liberal, civil disobedience is the most noble of actions. In a debate, the liberal will shout you down, question your parentage and attack your integrity. In the liberal world, these are accepted modes of operation.
At least they are accepted modes of operation to the liberal when it is the liberal who is doing it. However, when such modes of operation are being undertaken by concerned citizens who oppose the sacrosanct positions of the liberal, then suddenly the accepted modes of operation (MO) become the excepted.
Still, since hypocrisy has become almost synonymous with being liberal, the liberal that takes exception to the opposition engaging in the same MO, does not concern me as much as the concerned citizen who begins to question whether they have a right to engage in that MO. Of course you do! And good for you in making your voice heard.
That is why I am so very dismayed that concerned citizens have begun to believe the liberal left as they call them an angry, shrill mob. To alter a much used quote, “You think that’s shrill, I can do shrill!” Better a loud voice than no voice at all. Do not let the liberal convince you otherwise.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
YOU HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE
I am the first to admit that I am pretty average and I am alright with being average. That's not to say that there have not been some bright spots in my life, but I yearn to just live the quiet, uncomplicated life and because of that I resent when difficulty is thrust upon me.
Actually, that is woefully understated. I resent, with every fiber of my being when someone thrusts difficulty on me; I deplore, to my every extremity when someone tries to steal autonomy from me; I hate, to my most inner core when someone tries to take freedom from me!
Such is the state of this United States government today.
So, while I yearn to lead an uncomplicated life, I feel an ever-growing need to voice my opinions.
So now I blog.
More to come.
Actually, that is woefully understated. I resent, with every fiber of my being when someone thrusts difficulty on me; I deplore, to my every extremity when someone tries to steal autonomy from me; I hate, to my most inner core when someone tries to take freedom from me!
Such is the state of this United States government today.
So, while I yearn to lead an uncomplicated life, I feel an ever-growing need to voice my opinions.
So now I blog.
More to come.
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