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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Insights into a liberal mind
I have had a very interesting email exchange over the past few days from a liberal named 'Leesa' who runs a blog that might as well be called 'The Daily Worker Online'. The correspondence started when she decided to take me to task for some comments I had posted to her blog that she deemed unfriendly. I guess she had a point, after all, liberals are known for their friendly discourse when it comes to the issues....
In any case, apparently I have became quite the topic of discussion at Leesa's blog, and amongst her friends. While being entertained by her latest post concerning me, I came across this part directed at me:
"In fact, just to let you know... I HOPE Obama makes the U.S. a little MORE socialist.... spread the wealth a little and provide better health care for the folks in America... How's that for you!"
Now keep in mind that Leesa informed me during our correspondence that she had 'a very good education' when I questioned this during our emails. In fact, she informed me that she is a TEACHER, and has worked as an elementary school teacher in the past. To which I would ask, with statements such as above posted BY A TEACHER, is it any wonder our schools are turning out indoctrinated kids who know nothing about their history and the dangers of socialism?
But since 'Leesa' has enjoyed addressing me directly on her blog, I feel I should respond to her post directly...
Leesa, you say we should spread the wealth a little...well, Leesa, if you would like a bigger share of the wealth, then perhaps you should stop waiting for the government to take from someone what is NOT yours and give it to you, and get off your pot-smoking, tree-hugging, hippie rear-end and EARN it. This, Leesa, is AMERICA. Your success or failure has NEVER been guaranteed here, but has always been right there for the taking for those who choose to WORK for it, a fact that AS A TEACHER, I would have hoped you understood. In fact, the one positive thing I can say about Obama, is that his election actually proves this fact. I mean, a drug using, America hating, communist sympathizing liberal just got elected president....Only in America....
As for health care...When you have to wait two months to see a doctor for a common cold, come talk to me about it then. By the way, where will the rest of the world go for healthcare once we socialize our system?
Now for another pearl of wisdom from Leesa's blog:
"And, yes, I was not proud at ALL to call myself an American during 8 years of Bush's TERRIBLE leadership (lack of, therein). Very ashamed, in fact."
Leesa, while I am very unhappy with the election of Obama, I will NEVER be ashamed to call myself an American, no matter WHERE I am or WHO is president. This is the nation that gave over 400,000 lives during World War II so others could enjoy the same freedoms we have. This is the nation that rebuilt Europe, including our former enemies, AFTER World War II. This is the nation that bankrupted the Soviet Union, and allowed those TRAPPED in socialism behind a wall erected by THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT, to experience freedom after 40 years...
While America has certainly made mistakes in the world, no other nation has EVER risen to the needs of others as we have. Ronald Reagan described it best when he talked of our being a 'shining city on a hill.' Evidently, Leesa, you have been too busy whining about how you have not received 'your fair share', to realize how blessed you are to have been born in a nation such as this. No Leesa, too many of us has paid the ultimate price to defend our freedoms, and thus THEY have EARNED our right to be proud. I would never tarnish their memory, or cheapen their actions by saying I was not proud of being an American.
Leesa, our forefathers designed a system of government for us so perfect, it almost boggles the mind. Instead, you would throw out this wonderful experiment in liberty for a system that has failed everywhere it has been tried, and has led to the oppression of millions over the years. The fact that there are so many like you is scary. The fact that you are a teacher who SHOULD know our history, but instead have most likely been passing your world view on to our children is terrifying...
In any case, apparently I have became quite the topic of discussion at Leesa's blog, and amongst her friends. While being entertained by her latest post concerning me, I came across this part directed at me:
"In fact, just to let you know... I HOPE Obama makes the U.S. a little MORE socialist.... spread the wealth a little and provide better health care for the folks in America... How's that for you!"
Now keep in mind that Leesa informed me during our correspondence that she had 'a very good education' when I questioned this during our emails. In fact, she informed me that she is a TEACHER, and has worked as an elementary school teacher in the past. To which I would ask, with statements such as above posted BY A TEACHER, is it any wonder our schools are turning out indoctrinated kids who know nothing about their history and the dangers of socialism?
But since 'Leesa' has enjoyed addressing me directly on her blog, I feel I should respond to her post directly...
Leesa, you say we should spread the wealth a little...well, Leesa, if you would like a bigger share of the wealth, then perhaps you should stop waiting for the government to take from someone what is NOT yours and give it to you, and get off your pot-smoking, tree-hugging, hippie rear-end and EARN it. This, Leesa, is AMERICA. Your success or failure has NEVER been guaranteed here, but has always been right there for the taking for those who choose to WORK for it, a fact that AS A TEACHER, I would have hoped you understood. In fact, the one positive thing I can say about Obama, is that his election actually proves this fact. I mean, a drug using, America hating, communist sympathizing liberal just got elected president....Only in America....
As for health care...When you have to wait two months to see a doctor for a common cold, come talk to me about it then. By the way, where will the rest of the world go for healthcare once we socialize our system?
Now for another pearl of wisdom from Leesa's blog:
"And, yes, I was not proud at ALL to call myself an American during 8 years of Bush's TERRIBLE leadership (lack of, therein). Very ashamed, in fact."
Leesa, while I am very unhappy with the election of Obama, I will NEVER be ashamed to call myself an American, no matter WHERE I am or WHO is president. This is the nation that gave over 400,000 lives during World War II so others could enjoy the same freedoms we have. This is the nation that rebuilt Europe, including our former enemies, AFTER World War II. This is the nation that bankrupted the Soviet Union, and allowed those TRAPPED in socialism behind a wall erected by THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT, to experience freedom after 40 years...
While America has certainly made mistakes in the world, no other nation has EVER risen to the needs of others as we have. Ronald Reagan described it best when he talked of our being a 'shining city on a hill.' Evidently, Leesa, you have been too busy whining about how you have not received 'your fair share', to realize how blessed you are to have been born in a nation such as this. No Leesa, too many of us has paid the ultimate price to defend our freedoms, and thus THEY have EARNED our right to be proud. I would never tarnish their memory, or cheapen their actions by saying I was not proud of being an American.
Leesa, our forefathers designed a system of government for us so perfect, it almost boggles the mind. Instead, you would throw out this wonderful experiment in liberty for a system that has failed everywhere it has been tried, and has led to the oppression of millions over the years. The fact that there are so many like you is scary. The fact that you are a teacher who SHOULD know our history, but instead have most likely been passing your world view on to our children is terrifying...
Isn't this interesting....
I realize this is from a UK newspaper, but I still find it interesting that we get stories such as this, which proclaims "2008 was the year man-made global warming was disproved', now...AFTER the U.S. election....
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
So much for the melting pot
In yet another example of a 'well-intentioned' law having unintended consequences, A Utah couple was recently forced to return a baby they had adopted. This baby was born with drugs in its system, to a mother who had already had other children removed from her home. This adoptive couple invested their time and money to nurse this child back to health, but because this child happened to be of American Indian descent, they were forced to return him under a 1978 law, the 'Indian Child Welfare Act', when the biological mother changed her mind about the adoption.
I wonder, when laws such as this are written, does ANYONE take the time to consider all the possible ramifications? This law was ostensibly written to protect American Indian children and their heritage. It made adoption of Native American children by 'non native' people much more difficult by erecting significant barriers to such an adoption.
So my question is, Even though this child will have the 'advantage' of being raised with his 'people', will this child be better off in the long run, since he has been taken from the only real parents he has known to be placed in an foster home with American Indian parents, and will eventually be returned to the very person whose behavior could have cost him his life?
The question has to be asked as well, if the situation was reversed, and a Caucasian baby was taken from its adoptive parents who happened to be of another race, simply so it could be with its 'kind', would it not be decried as racism, and condemned loudly by the media?
Sometimes, the government and its 'one size fits all' laws do not know best....
I wonder, when laws such as this are written, does ANYONE take the time to consider all the possible ramifications? This law was ostensibly written to protect American Indian children and their heritage. It made adoption of Native American children by 'non native' people much more difficult by erecting significant barriers to such an adoption.
So my question is, Even though this child will have the 'advantage' of being raised with his 'people', will this child be better off in the long run, since he has been taken from the only real parents he has known to be placed in an foster home with American Indian parents, and will eventually be returned to the very person whose behavior could have cost him his life?
The question has to be asked as well, if the situation was reversed, and a Caucasian baby was taken from its adoptive parents who happened to be of another race, simply so it could be with its 'kind', would it not be decried as racism, and condemned loudly by the media?
Sometimes, the government and its 'one size fits all' laws do not know best....
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Congressional Motors
Got this in an email from a friend. I just had to pass it along!
It's in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign your unemployment check. You're a man who likes to do things your own way. And on those special odd-numbered Saturdays when driving is permitted, you want it in your car. It's that special feeling of a zero-emissions wind at your back and a road ahead meandering with possibilities. The kind of feeling you get behind the wheel of the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition from Congressional Motors.
All new for 2012, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the mandatory American car so advanced it took $100 billion and an entire Congress to design it. We started with same reliable 7-way hybrid ethanol-biodiesel-electric-clean coal-wind-solar-pedal power plant behind the base model Pelosi, but packed it with extra oomph and the sassy styling pizzazz that tells the world that 1974 Detroit is back again -- with a vengeance.
We've subsidized the features you want and taxed away the rest. With its advanced Al Gore-designed V-3 under the hood pumping out 22.5 thumping, carbon-neutral ponies of Detroit muscle, you'll never be late for the Disco or the Day Labor Shelter.
Engage the pedal drive or strap on the optional jumbo mizzenmast, and the GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition easily exceeds 2016 CAFE mileage standards. At an estimated 268 MPG, that's a savings of nearly $1800 per week in fuel cost over the 2011 Pelosi.
Even with increased performance we didn't skimp on safety. With 11-point passenger racing harnesses, 15-way airbags, and mandatory hockey helmet, you'll have the security knowing that you could survive a 45 MPH collision even if the GTxi SS/Rt were capable of that kind of illegal speed.
But the changes don't stop there. Sporty mag-style hubcaps and an all-new aggressive wedge shape designed by CM's Chief Stylist Ted Kennedy slices through the wind like an omnibus spending bill. It even features an airtight undercarriage to keep you and a passenger afloat up to 15 minutes -- even in the choppy waters of a Cape Cod inlet.
Available in a rainbow of color choices to match any wardrobe, from Harvest Avocado to French Mustard.
Inside, a luxurious all-velour interior designed by Barney Frank features thoughtful appointments like an in-dash condom dispenser. A special high capacity hatchback holds up to 300 aluminum cans, meaning fewer trips to the redemption center. And the standard 3 speaker Fairness ActoPhonic FM low-band sound system means you'll never miss a segment of NPR again.
Best of all, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt is made right here in the U.S.A. by fully card-checked unionized workers and Detroit 's famous visionary jet-set managers. Even if you don't own one, you can enjoy the patriotic satisfaction that you're supporting the high wages, good benefits, and generous political donations that are once again making the American car industry the envy of the world.
But why not buy one anyway? With an MSRP starting at only $629,999.99, it's affordable too. Don't forget to ask about dealer incentives, rebates, tax credits, and wealth redistribution plans for customers from dozens of qualifying special interest groups. Plus easy-pay financing programs from Fannie Mae.
So take the bus to your local CM dealer today and find out why the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the only car endorsed by President Barack Obama. One test drive will convince you that you'd choose it over the import brands. Even if they were still legal.
It's in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign your unemployment check. You're a man who likes to do things your own way. And on those special odd-numbered Saturdays when driving is permitted, you want it in your car. It's that special feeling of a zero-emissions wind at your back and a road ahead meandering with possibilities. The kind of feeling you get behind the wheel of the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition from Congressional Motors.
All new for 2012, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the mandatory American car so advanced it took $100 billion and an entire Congress to design it. We started with same reliable 7-way hybrid ethanol-biodiesel-electric-clean coal-wind-solar-pedal power plant behind the base model Pelosi, but packed it with extra oomph and the sassy styling pizzazz that tells the world that 1974 Detroit is back again -- with a vengeance.
We've subsidized the features you want and taxed away the rest. With its advanced Al Gore-designed V-3 under the hood pumping out 22.5 thumping, carbon-neutral ponies of Detroit muscle, you'll never be late for the Disco or the Day Labor Shelter.
Engage the pedal drive or strap on the optional jumbo mizzenmast, and the GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition easily exceeds 2016 CAFE mileage standards. At an estimated 268 MPG, that's a savings of nearly $1800 per week in fuel cost over the 2011 Pelosi.
Even with increased performance we didn't skimp on safety. With 11-point passenger racing harnesses, 15-way airbags, and mandatory hockey helmet, you'll have the security knowing that you could survive a 45 MPH collision even if the GTxi SS/Rt were capable of that kind of illegal speed.
But the changes don't stop there. Sporty mag-style hubcaps and an all-new aggressive wedge shape designed by CM's Chief Stylist Ted Kennedy slices through the wind like an omnibus spending bill. It even features an airtight undercarriage to keep you and a passenger afloat up to 15 minutes -- even in the choppy waters of a Cape Cod inlet.
Available in a rainbow of color choices to match any wardrobe, from Harvest Avocado to French Mustard.
Inside, a luxurious all-velour interior designed by Barney Frank features thoughtful appointments like an in-dash condom dispenser. A special high capacity hatchback holds up to 300 aluminum cans, meaning fewer trips to the redemption center. And the standard 3 speaker Fairness ActoPhonic FM low-band sound system means you'll never miss a segment of NPR again.
Best of all, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt is made right here in the U.S.A. by fully card-checked unionized workers and Detroit 's famous visionary jet-set managers. Even if you don't own one, you can enjoy the patriotic satisfaction that you're supporting the high wages, good benefits, and generous political donations that are once again making the American car industry the envy of the world.
But why not buy one anyway? With an MSRP starting at only $629,999.99, it's affordable too. Don't forget to ask about dealer incentives, rebates, tax credits, and wealth redistribution plans for customers from dozens of qualifying special interest groups. Plus easy-pay financing programs from Fannie Mae.
So take the bus to your local CM dealer today and find out why the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the only car endorsed by President Barack Obama. One test drive will convince you that you'd choose it over the import brands. Even if they were still legal.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The streak continues
What a SHOCK...It looks like my state of Illinois may have elected a corrupt governor.... Our governor, democrat Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff were arrested today on federal corruption charges.
This could get very interesting over the next few days. Especially if it looks like any of this could go higher...
I guess there really IS a Santa Claus....
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Farther down the slippery slope
In this latest example of a judge MAKING laws, district court judge Dorothy McCarter in Montana, one of the 'reddest' of the 'red' states, has issued a ruling giving its residents the 'right' to doctor assisted suicide.
Now we have the third state in the U.S. with this so-called right, but this time without any input whatsoever from its citizens.
Doctors who willingly take part in this bastardization of the medical profession, should by rights be barred from ever practicing medicine again, as it would be obvious by their actions that any Hippocratic oath they may have taken was meaningless.
My real fear, however, is the next step taken will be to FORCE doctors of whom this service is requested to comply, or risk losing their license. Anyone who thinks such a thing is impossible should know that here in Illinois, the governor of our state, Rod Blagojevich, without any 'vote' or input from the people, has forced pharmacists to issue the so-called 'morning after' abortion pill even if they have a religious or moral objection to doing so, or face legal action from the state.
If pharmacists can be forced to take part in the ending of a life, is it really so far-fetched to believe a judge or governor somewhere, looking to make a name for themselves, wouldn't try to do something similar with doctors in order to make it easier for someone to exercise their 'right' to assisted suicide?
I just wonder what kind of tragedy it is going to take to make the people who think these type of laws are wonderful to wise up and realize just what a slippery slope we are all on...
Now we have the third state in the U.S. with this so-called right, but this time without any input whatsoever from its citizens.
Doctors who willingly take part in this bastardization of the medical profession, should by rights be barred from ever practicing medicine again, as it would be obvious by their actions that any Hippocratic oath they may have taken was meaningless.
My real fear, however, is the next step taken will be to FORCE doctors of whom this service is requested to comply, or risk losing their license. Anyone who thinks such a thing is impossible should know that here in Illinois, the governor of our state, Rod Blagojevich, without any 'vote' or input from the people, has forced pharmacists to issue the so-called 'morning after' abortion pill even if they have a religious or moral objection to doing so, or face legal action from the state.
If pharmacists can be forced to take part in the ending of a life, is it really so far-fetched to believe a judge or governor somewhere, looking to make a name for themselves, wouldn't try to do something similar with doctors in order to make it easier for someone to exercise their 'right' to assisted suicide?
I just wonder what kind of tragedy it is going to take to make the people who think these type of laws are wonderful to wise up and realize just what a slippery slope we are all on...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Abortion Gift Certificates?
Shortly after posting my thoughts about the lack of respect for life in the country today, I come across this article. For someone to have even thought up something this sick takes a level of depravity I have trouble even imagining.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Good News!
In the first piece of genuinely good news in what seems like a long time, it appears that Senator Saxby Chambliss has held onto his seat in Georgia. Now, if we can only keep the several 'rino' senators in line, there may actually be a SMALL chance of stopping SOME of Obama's liberal policies....
Respect for life
Like many, I was shocked to hear about the Wal-Mart employee trampled to death by a throng of shoppers anxious to get to their 'black Friday' deals when the store opened. Even more shocking was the reports of how many of them complained bitterly when it was announced that the store was closing due to the death. Hopefully, with the aid of the store security cameras, those responsible will be quickly brought to justice.
When you get right down to it, however, is this kind of behavior really THAT surprising today? How many people today that are appalled by the actions at the Wal-Mart are equally appalled by the fact that over 48 MILLION abortions have been performed since Roe Vs. Wade? How many had the same reaction to the Terri Schiavo case, and the fact that OUR courts allowed someone to be starved to death for the convenience of another? How many care that in two of our states, assisted suicide is now legal?
I would argue that as human life becomes less and less respected in our culture, that incidents such as what happened at this Wal-Mart will only become more commonplace, and less shocking to many.
I fear that too many conservatives today are too quick to put pro-life issues on the back burner. Some seem almost embarrased to hold or express this view. In my opinion, this issue goes to the core of conservative beliefs, and should be held higher than any other, and NEVER compromised on. As conservatives, we place great value in, and are quick to express our support for individual liberty. What can possibly be a bigger violation of such liberty than the legally sanctioned taking of an INNOCENT human life?
The fewer of us there are to take a strong stand on such issues, the quicker we will continue down the slippery slope we are currently on, which will lead to a future where, I fear, a life's value is ONLY judged by its usefullness or convenience to others.
IF were not already there......
When you get right down to it, however, is this kind of behavior really THAT surprising today? How many people today that are appalled by the actions at the Wal-Mart are equally appalled by the fact that over 48 MILLION abortions have been performed since Roe Vs. Wade? How many had the same reaction to the Terri Schiavo case, and the fact that OUR courts allowed someone to be starved to death for the convenience of another? How many care that in two of our states, assisted suicide is now legal?
I would argue that as human life becomes less and less respected in our culture, that incidents such as what happened at this Wal-Mart will only become more commonplace, and less shocking to many.
I fear that too many conservatives today are too quick to put pro-life issues on the back burner. Some seem almost embarrased to hold or express this view. In my opinion, this issue goes to the core of conservative beliefs, and should be held higher than any other, and NEVER compromised on. As conservatives, we place great value in, and are quick to express our support for individual liberty. What can possibly be a bigger violation of such liberty than the legally sanctioned taking of an INNOCENT human life?
The fewer of us there are to take a strong stand on such issues, the quicker we will continue down the slippery slope we are currently on, which will lead to a future where, I fear, a life's value is ONLY judged by its usefullness or convenience to others.
IF were not already there......
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