In case you haven't read it, or heard about it, there is a new bill introduced by the government, to take control over the Internet, in time of national emergency.
In part, and in essence, here is the jest of it:
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has approved a cybersecurity bill, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act (PCNAA), that would give the president far-reaching authority over the Internet in the case of emergency.
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As we wrote here, the bill would also see the creation of a new agency within the Department of Homeland Security, the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications (NCCC). Any private company reliant on "the Internet, the telephone system, or any other component of the U.S. 'information infrastructure'" would be "subject to command" by the NCCC, and some would be required to engage in "information sharing" with the agency, says CBS4.
So, in today's growingly bigger government, WHO decides what is a national emergency Let me point out - Any private company reliant on "the Internet, the telephone system, or any other component of the U.S. 'information infrastructure'" would be "subject to command" by the NCCC, and some would be required to engage in "information sharing" with the agency, says CBS4.
But, IF we, as a nation, decide that we have had enough of BIG GOVERNMENT, and decide to call for a march on Washington, calling for millions to protest, could THAT be construed by some in government, as a "national emergency"? And to stop such a movement, could they then shut down the Internet to stop the nation-wide spread of communication and organization? And what about the "telephone system", or any other component of the U.S. 'information infrastructure'". Does that part of the bill, which states, "subject to command" over private businesses, bother YOU?
One of the major proponents to this bill, is Sen. Joe Lieberman. My question for the Senator, who is Jewish, is this - What IF, Joe was in 1930's Germany, there was today's technology in that day, with the Internet. Would Joe be so quick to give Hitler such sweeping power and authority? And IF they had such technology in 1938, just how many people could have been better prepared, more informed, and how many lives may have been saved in those years that followed?
This is just ONE MORE control mechanism being thrust upon Americans. We are losing what freedoms we have enjoyed as a free nation. BIG BROTHER is already here, so just how much more do we want to surrender to him?
As of this morning, I have called the Senator's office, and wrote him an email. I have also contacted my own Senator on this issue, and ask that you do the same.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Oh....I'm sorry
Can a really "stand-up" public figure...PLEASE STAND UP! I mean, if you believe it, and say it, then stand the heck up and OWN IT!
But after Congressman Joe Barton get a brief feel of having a pair, he cowered down and apologized. Don't get me wrong here. BP has a great deal to answer for. But Barton was right. The heavy hand of Obama didn't work with them (BP) for some "agreement", he and his minions DID shakedown BP. As far as I'm concerned, Barton was right. But with a fear of his political future, which is now exposed as being more important than truth and the American people, he tucked his tail and apologized.
Now, just when I thought someone would stand up to Obama and that administration, General McCrystal made some comments, but then backed down from what he said, and is now groveling for his job at the feet of Obama. Damn man! If you believe it, and said it....then stand the hell up and OWN IT!
No respect intended here, in any way, but the Would-be Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad, held to his (twisted) convictions, and plead guilty to his crime. Shahzad made this decision on his own without any plea agreement in place. While I hope he never sees daylight again, he at least stood by his convictions, with NO plea agreement to do so, and OWNED IT.
I'm sorry for such a lop-sided comparison, but my point is this: If you have convictions, and you want to be bold enough to speak them out loud, then at least stand up for them afterward. Backing down and saying you're sorry, is pathetic.
If you believe it, but don't think it should be said, for what ever reason, then choose to shut up...keep it inside. We all do that, in one measure or another. But if you have strong convictions, and are willing to speak them openly, then you better be ready to OWN IT, and not grovel afterward.
Obama is a terrible president. And in MY opinion, written for anyone to read right here in a publicly accessible forum, Obama is the single most destructive president we have ever experienced. America IS being "fundamentally changed" - for the worse. (You can step down a bit now Carter, Obama has taken you off top honors!)
But after Congressman Joe Barton get a brief feel of having a pair, he cowered down and apologized. Don't get me wrong here. BP has a great deal to answer for. But Barton was right. The heavy hand of Obama didn't work with them (BP) for some "agreement", he and his minions DID shakedown BP. As far as I'm concerned, Barton was right. But with a fear of his political future, which is now exposed as being more important than truth and the American people, he tucked his tail and apologized.
Now, just when I thought someone would stand up to Obama and that administration, General McCrystal made some comments, but then backed down from what he said, and is now groveling for his job at the feet of Obama. Damn man! If you believe it, and said it....then stand the hell up and OWN IT!
No respect intended here, in any way, but the Would-be Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad, held to his (twisted) convictions, and plead guilty to his crime. Shahzad made this decision on his own without any plea agreement in place. While I hope he never sees daylight again, he at least stood by his convictions, with NO plea agreement to do so, and OWNED IT.
I'm sorry for such a lop-sided comparison, but my point is this: If you have convictions, and you want to be bold enough to speak them out loud, then at least stand up for them afterward. Backing down and saying you're sorry, is pathetic.
If you believe it, but don't think it should be said, for what ever reason, then choose to shut up...keep it inside. We all do that, in one measure or another. But if you have strong convictions, and are willing to speak them openly, then you better be ready to OWN IT, and not grovel afterward.
Obama is a terrible president. And in MY opinion, written for anyone to read right here in a publicly accessible forum, Obama is the single most destructive president we have ever experienced. America IS being "fundamentally changed" - for the worse. (You can step down a bit now Carter, Obama has taken you off top honors!)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day 2010
Happy Father's Day to ALL the dad's out there who take that title seriously and truly LOVE their children. I celebrate this day with love for my children, and I celebrate YOU....the fathers of the world.
Fatherhood - I absolutely love being a father! I am Blessed to have great kids. And in all fairness to my ex-wife, it took both of us to help make that happen. "Dad", is a word that is like music to my ears when it comes from the mouths of my kids. I'm also a step-dad to a great kid too. And while not his "father", I try to be the best (step) dad I can be for him and his development.
Okay - but on to my topic of today - Fatherhood. Calling all fathers....calling all fathers..... Our kids need YOU. Our communities need YOU. Our nation needs YOU.
Even if you are divorced and live in a separate home than your kids, they need YOU in their lives. And they need the very best from you for adult guidance and a good example of manhood and fatherhood.
Throughout my career in the law enforcement field, working on the streets, the jail, and as an investigator, I have seen countless kids, mostly boys, who either did not have an active dad in the picture, or a very bad one serving as an example for behavior. In any case, a REAL "father" was missing, and the kids, and the community, were paying the price. I see kids all the time, where I think to myself, "That one will be in jail soon!" Our children learn more by example, or the lack of one, than by anything else. A "father" can be the strongest example a kid, specially a young boy, can have. (Even daughters need a good "dad", so they can gauge what a " good man" should be like when she chooses a husband.) Boys will more likely, emulate the characteristics of the father, good or bad (not in every case, some kids have other issues that can impair the parenting process).
I once heard somewhere - "Everyone can serve as an example, even if by being a bad one!" It's that way with fathers. If a father treats his wife bad, the likelihood is that his male children will do the same. If a father is a drunk or does drugs, then it is far more likely that his children will too. Who could truly love their children, and want that for them?
MEN - If you don't want to be an active and participating "father", then don't father children! In MY opinion, ANY male (I won't use "man" for such lame a--holes) who fathers children and doesn't participate in raising them, should be castrated! (Actually, I'd also go for any women who help create fatherless children with multiple men, for pleasure, should be sterilized!) Yep... CASTRATE the bastards! No more creation of children by men who don't take responsibility. They are NOT real men, they are just sperm dispensers on legs.
To any male who should read this, who falls into that category of creating children and then NOT participating in raising them....... SHAME ON YOU. You are a spineless scroatbag simpleton with a penis for a brain! And if any such person should father multiple children with multiple women, and take care of none of them, I'm just fine with dumping their worthless body in a swamp for the gators to have! And liars, drunkards, dopers, swindlers, and lazy men, are NOT the examples our kids need.
As a nation, we tolerate far too much. And part of that, is tolerating such people and having the rest of us, saying nothing of the children who have to grow up the best they can, pay for it all. The gators could eat well with all those who commit such acts. Hard? Damn right! Needed? Damn skippy!
I love my kids. I can't imagine this world without them. And I can't relate to those men who don't love their kids and want to be part of their lives, and to do well by them. To all those real dads out their, I salute you! Fatherhood is the greatest job out there.
To my children - I love you. I have made mistakes and I hope you see them for what they are and do better than I did. I hope too that you take all my best parts, and take them with you through your lives. As for the not-so-good qualities, use them as examples of what you don't want to be like. You are already better than I am, and I am so pleased, and Blessed for that. I have always wanted better for you, than what I have and am. Thank you God for my children. They are gifts beyond my deserving.
Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there!
Fatherhood - I absolutely love being a father! I am Blessed to have great kids. And in all fairness to my ex-wife, it took both of us to help make that happen. "Dad", is a word that is like music to my ears when it comes from the mouths of my kids. I'm also a step-dad to a great kid too. And while not his "father", I try to be the best (step) dad I can be for him and his development.
Okay - but on to my topic of today - Fatherhood. Calling all fathers....calling all fathers..... Our kids need YOU. Our communities need YOU. Our nation needs YOU.
Even if you are divorced and live in a separate home than your kids, they need YOU in their lives. And they need the very best from you for adult guidance and a good example of manhood and fatherhood.
Throughout my career in the law enforcement field, working on the streets, the jail, and as an investigator, I have seen countless kids, mostly boys, who either did not have an active dad in the picture, or a very bad one serving as an example for behavior. In any case, a REAL "father" was missing, and the kids, and the community, were paying the price. I see kids all the time, where I think to myself, "That one will be in jail soon!" Our children learn more by example, or the lack of one, than by anything else. A "father" can be the strongest example a kid, specially a young boy, can have. (Even daughters need a good "dad", so they can gauge what a " good man" should be like when she chooses a husband.) Boys will more likely, emulate the characteristics of the father, good or bad (not in every case, some kids have other issues that can impair the parenting process).
I once heard somewhere - "Everyone can serve as an example, even if by being a bad one!" It's that way with fathers. If a father treats his wife bad, the likelihood is that his male children will do the same. If a father is a drunk or does drugs, then it is far more likely that his children will too. Who could truly love their children, and want that for them?
MEN - If you don't want to be an active and participating "father", then don't father children! In MY opinion, ANY male (I won't use "man" for such lame a--holes) who fathers children and doesn't participate in raising them, should be castrated! (Actually, I'd also go for any women who help create fatherless children with multiple men, for pleasure, should be sterilized!) Yep... CASTRATE the bastards! No more creation of children by men who don't take responsibility. They are NOT real men, they are just sperm dispensers on legs.
To any male who should read this, who falls into that category of creating children and then NOT participating in raising them....... SHAME ON YOU. You are a spineless scroatbag simpleton with a penis for a brain! And if any such person should father multiple children with multiple women, and take care of none of them, I'm just fine with dumping their worthless body in a swamp for the gators to have! And liars, drunkards, dopers, swindlers, and lazy men, are NOT the examples our kids need.
As a nation, we tolerate far too much. And part of that, is tolerating such people and having the rest of us, saying nothing of the children who have to grow up the best they can, pay for it all. The gators could eat well with all those who commit such acts. Hard? Damn right! Needed? Damn skippy!
I love my kids. I can't imagine this world without them. And I can't relate to those men who don't love their kids and want to be part of their lives, and to do well by them. To all those real dads out their, I salute you! Fatherhood is the greatest job out there.
To my children - I love you. I have made mistakes and I hope you see them for what they are and do better than I did. I hope too that you take all my best parts, and take them with you through your lives. As for the not-so-good qualities, use them as examples of what you don't want to be like. You are already better than I am, and I am so pleased, and Blessed for that. I have always wanted better for you, than what I have and am. Thank you God for my children. They are gifts beyond my deserving.
Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there!
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