Okay...We have a new President coming in January. President Elect Obama is moving at a fast pace to put people into place for his cabinet positions. There looks to be some bi-partisan efforts to put the right people in place, and I hope to see more of it.
What ever we think, whomever we (I) voted for, Barack Obama WILL be our next President come January 2oth, 2009. As such, and as an American....1st....I want to be able to support him and work toward positive changes for the coming years.
However, I am concerned. And, if any of you have Democrat friends, please pass this along so that maybe someone with Obama's inner circle can get this. But I am concerned. Where's our flag?
I just checked the Obama-Biden website and I see where his cute Obama logo is ever present... still. While it was a cool logo, for him, during the campaign, it "looks" to me to be a prominent logo, in place of an American flag. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong, and I am open to that if someone can share where I could be, but I didn't see our Flag displayed, and it makes me feel like Obama is replacing the Flag, with his "O"bama logo, in red-white-blue.
For me, I feel it is time for that logo to go away. The election is over. The campaign is over. The campaign slogans and it's logo....have served their purpose and should be behind us.
I want a united America. I want to unite and support "our" President. But I want to see OUR Flag, not what seems to be a revised flag of some Obama-nation.
America, and the American President, should be proud of our Flag, and be proud to display it.
It should NEVER be replaced by something else.....EVER.
Dan
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Qatar time
In honor of my son, and his crew, I have added the current time in Qatar, near the bottom of the page. He and his crew are serving in the Mid-east, flying missions in support of other air crews and support roles. Support our troops! We love you Son.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
A time for prayer and support
A time for prayer and support
As of Nov. 4th, 2008, we have a President Elect. His name, is Barack Obama. Our political process has brought this man to our nation's front door, and he is to be the new leader of the United States of America, come January 20th, 2009.
I did not vote for Obama. He was far from what I had hoped we would have residing in the White House the next four years. But, the voters spoke, and the majority called upon Barack Obama to be our President and the nation's Command and Chief.
Now, it is time to put aside all the talk before Nov. 4th. It is time to pray that Obama IS a man of Christian faith. It is time to pray that God help him choose his staff well, and that God will speak to Obama, so that he can lead our nation as well as one man can.
We can not look backward, like the Democrats have done for the past 8 years, and cry over the outcome. We MUST move forward and put forth all our best people and ideas to make the best of this.
Like it or not, Barack Obama IS the President Elect, and WILL be our President on Jan. 20th, 2009. Like it or not, Barack Obama WILL be recognized the world over as the President of the United States of America. Obama will be MY President. I am an America, first and foremost. With that, and accepting that our system is the best the world has today, then I MUST accept him as MY President, and I also must support the Office of the President.
Know this - This does NOT mean that I accept every measure and every decision made by Obama, or any President. I will be watching, writing letters when I feel the need, and be vocal if I feel my country is not being served well by his actions. It is our duty to be ever vigilant in watching over those who are charged with serving our nation's interests.
But today, we need to start with our prayers for this new President to come, and pray for our nation and our troops. As of January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama will be our President. Even before then, we need to join together in healing our nation and be unified as AMERICANS.
Take heart. America is not dead because of this election. Take heart. America is still the strongest nation on earth. I love my country no less today, electing a Democrat or not!
American 1st!
Dan
As of Nov. 4th, 2008, we have a President Elect. His name, is Barack Obama. Our political process has brought this man to our nation's front door, and he is to be the new leader of the United States of America, come January 20th, 2009.
I did not vote for Obama. He was far from what I had hoped we would have residing in the White House the next four years. But, the voters spoke, and the majority called upon Barack Obama to be our President and the nation's Command and Chief.
Now, it is time to put aside all the talk before Nov. 4th. It is time to pray that Obama IS a man of Christian faith. It is time to pray that God help him choose his staff well, and that God will speak to Obama, so that he can lead our nation as well as one man can.
We can not look backward, like the Democrats have done for the past 8 years, and cry over the outcome. We MUST move forward and put forth all our best people and ideas to make the best of this.
Like it or not, Barack Obama IS the President Elect, and WILL be our President on Jan. 20th, 2009. Like it or not, Barack Obama WILL be recognized the world over as the President of the United States of America. Obama will be MY President. I am an America, first and foremost. With that, and accepting that our system is the best the world has today, then I MUST accept him as MY President, and I also must support the Office of the President.
Know this - This does NOT mean that I accept every measure and every decision made by Obama, or any President. I will be watching, writing letters when I feel the need, and be vocal if I feel my country is not being served well by his actions. It is our duty to be ever vigilant in watching over those who are charged with serving our nation's interests.
But today, we need to start with our prayers for this new President to come, and pray for our nation and our troops. As of January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama will be our President. Even before then, we need to join together in healing our nation and be unified as AMERICANS.
Take heart. America is not dead because of this election. Take heart. America is still the strongest nation on earth. I love my country no less today, electing a Democrat or not!
American 1st!
Dan
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Young life lost
These are my thoughts, after a tragic loss of a young teen this week. To the young teen's family, who shall remain unnamed, my deepest sympathy.
A young life lost. Gone forever. This teen will leave behind many people, asking, "Why?" "What could we have done?" "What did we miss?" "Why didn't we see it coming?" Yet, those answers are also gone.
I didn't know the teen. My son did, as well as the others in the same class and in the same activities. My son is angry, and sad. Angry that his friend and classmate didn't say anything. Angry that he left so soon, and didn't have to. It makes no sense, and yet, sense, is what everyone is trying to make of it. What would drive someone so young and talented, to take their own life?
Teen suicide is not a new phenomenon, and that is terribly sad fact. For someone to be so low in depression or despair, to not see any other option, is, well, a very sad prospect to even think about. To not seek help. To not seek out someone to talk to. To not reach out to a help line. Something, else, but not this. But this is what is in the now, and this is a sadness no one expected, or was prepared for.
This teen left behind a loving, hard working mother, and siblings. This teen left behind caring classmates. This teen, at some moment in that young life, failed to see any other way. Failed to see he had people who cared, if only he had sought them out.
We all touch other people. We all do. In some ways, it is very obvious and overt. In other ways, we touch people with a simple smile or gesture that we may not even know. We are all affected, even in the smallest of ways, by those we meet in our lives. So too are the lasting impressions, good and bad, of those we come into contact with. This one missed the good impressions that were made on others he had touched. Missed too, are the impressions this teen could have made on others along the way. Sadly, he missed seeing there was another way.
The legacy of this teen who left his family and friends, will be in the music that still stirs the air, the smile when he was part of the group, and the love that he one time shared with those he cared about. But that legacy will also be shared with a memory that another teen missed out on what life could have brought to them. Their family and friends will go on to do what they must, without them. Because, in the end, this young life was lost, but the others he left behind must go on, because, life does.
Closing thoughts - The only time its too late to say a kind work, is when someone is gone forever. Don't wait to say to someone how much you care, or to say a kind word, or to just give someone a smile. Be kind. Be a friend. Love someone, more than yourself. It just could be the very thing someone needs that day.
Dan
A young life lost. Gone forever. This teen will leave behind many people, asking, "Why?" "What could we have done?" "What did we miss?" "Why didn't we see it coming?" Yet, those answers are also gone.
I didn't know the teen. My son did, as well as the others in the same class and in the same activities. My son is angry, and sad. Angry that his friend and classmate didn't say anything. Angry that he left so soon, and didn't have to. It makes no sense, and yet, sense, is what everyone is trying to make of it. What would drive someone so young and talented, to take their own life?
Teen suicide is not a new phenomenon, and that is terribly sad fact. For someone to be so low in depression or despair, to not see any other option, is, well, a very sad prospect to even think about. To not seek help. To not seek out someone to talk to. To not reach out to a help line. Something, else, but not this. But this is what is in the now, and this is a sadness no one expected, or was prepared for.
This teen left behind a loving, hard working mother, and siblings. This teen left behind caring classmates. This teen, at some moment in that young life, failed to see any other way. Failed to see he had people who cared, if only he had sought them out.
We all touch other people. We all do. In some ways, it is very obvious and overt. In other ways, we touch people with a simple smile or gesture that we may not even know. We are all affected, even in the smallest of ways, by those we meet in our lives. So too are the lasting impressions, good and bad, of those we come into contact with. This one missed the good impressions that were made on others he had touched. Missed too, are the impressions this teen could have made on others along the way. Sadly, he missed seeing there was another way.
The legacy of this teen who left his family and friends, will be in the music that still stirs the air, the smile when he was part of the group, and the love that he one time shared with those he cared about. But that legacy will also be shared with a memory that another teen missed out on what life could have brought to them. Their family and friends will go on to do what they must, without them. Because, in the end, this young life was lost, but the others he left behind must go on, because, life does.
Closing thoughts - The only time its too late to say a kind work, is when someone is gone forever. Don't wait to say to someone how much you care, or to say a kind word, or to just give someone a smile. Be kind. Be a friend. Love someone, more than yourself. It just could be the very thing someone needs that day.
Dan
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
What's at stake this election
Folks, as Americans, we need to be very careful who we vote for this year. More than ever before, the future direct of this country is at stake.
One one hand, we have a man with very little background. What we do know, is that he has spent more time on the campaign trail, than in his job as Senator.
We also know that he had a 20 year association with Reverend Wright, and what I saw from Rev. Wright was nothing short of racist and disturbing rhetoric about how evil America is, so much so, that he declared that "God damn America". For 20 years, Obama has sat in that church, and I am not convinced that just on the few occasions, did such uttering come out. Yet, until his "political" future could be at stake, Obama stayed with that guy.
We also know that he was helped, in the very beginnings of his political life, by William Ayers. Will Ayers was part of the Weather Underground, that was responsible for bombing of government buildings, and the killed of three police officers. He was never convicted, but has said that he helped with the bombings, and he has NEVER claimed regret. In fact, as late as 2001, has said he could consider it again! Yet, Obama has NOT distanced himself from Ayers, and has been involved in social/civic ventures with Ayers.
Maybe its just me, but trust me when I say this - No matter what "worthy" cause might be involved, if such a man were active in that group, I WOULD NOT BE. They could find someone else, and I could surely find another project. Hitler was very instrumental in developing the VW, for people to have cheap transportation. Would that excuse his war crimes if you wanted him on a transportation committee!
Obama has been active in helping ACORN. Now, as it really has been for years, that organization is deeply involved in voter fraud. The FBI is currently investigating ACORN, and it will be interesting to see if they prosecute anyone, but should.
What all this, and many other "associations" tells me, is that Obama has a combination of poor judgement, and strange bedfellows. With that, I am sick at the thought of who he would appoint as Supreme Court Justices and Cabinet members.
While I believe a "President Obama" would be dangerous, that would be compounded to even more dangerous levels by his appointments. And THAT, my friends, is what is at stake!
He didn't stand with his hand over his heart for the Pledge of Allegiance, doesn't want to wear the Flag pin, and until the campaign, has done nothing for our Troops! Sorry,m but to this Veteran, that is just plain UN-American.
What is at stake this year? ....... AMERICA! That is a change we can not afford.
One one hand, we have a man with very little background. What we do know, is that he has spent more time on the campaign trail, than in his job as Senator.
We also know that he had a 20 year association with Reverend Wright, and what I saw from Rev. Wright was nothing short of racist and disturbing rhetoric about how evil America is, so much so, that he declared that "God damn America". For 20 years, Obama has sat in that church, and I am not convinced that just on the few occasions, did such uttering come out. Yet, until his "political" future could be at stake, Obama stayed with that guy.
We also know that he was helped, in the very beginnings of his political life, by William Ayers. Will Ayers was part of the Weather Underground, that was responsible for bombing of government buildings, and the killed of three police officers. He was never convicted, but has said that he helped with the bombings, and he has NEVER claimed regret. In fact, as late as 2001, has said he could consider it again! Yet, Obama has NOT distanced himself from Ayers, and has been involved in social/civic ventures with Ayers.
Maybe its just me, but trust me when I say this - No matter what "worthy" cause might be involved, if such a man were active in that group, I WOULD NOT BE. They could find someone else, and I could surely find another project. Hitler was very instrumental in developing the VW, for people to have cheap transportation. Would that excuse his war crimes if you wanted him on a transportation committee!
Obama has been active in helping ACORN. Now, as it really has been for years, that organization is deeply involved in voter fraud. The FBI is currently investigating ACORN, and it will be interesting to see if they prosecute anyone, but should.
What all this, and many other "associations" tells me, is that Obama has a combination of poor judgement, and strange bedfellows. With that, I am sick at the thought of who he would appoint as Supreme Court Justices and Cabinet members.
While I believe a "President Obama" would be dangerous, that would be compounded to even more dangerous levels by his appointments. And THAT, my friends, is what is at stake!
He didn't stand with his hand over his heart for the Pledge of Allegiance, doesn't want to wear the Flag pin, and until the campaign, has done nothing for our Troops! Sorry,m but to this Veteran, that is just plain UN-American.
What is at stake this year? ....... AMERICA! That is a change we can not afford.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Commander in Chief
The economy.... Jobs.... Health care.... Energy.... Security
All important to the everyday lives of Americans. And there are plenty of people in Washington who think they have the answers. In truth, some combination of answers from many of them, on both sides of the isle, reasonable solutions can be found.
But in light of today's big issue, the economy and the Wall Street mess, we need to be ever vigilant to keep a sharp eye on our enemies. They are waiting for us to blink, so they can strike us again.
Every day, we have men and women, standing watch over our freedoms, the very freedoms that permit us to enjoy our lives, participate in the process, discuss openly - even in disagreement, all the options to fix our problems and make our lives better. And they stand watch, because there are those who want our total destruction. 9-11 was but just a small portion of what they hoped for, and still want for us today.
Our families watch their sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers, go off to war, and other places to help deter war. America wants the security they help to provide. We need our soldiers, airmen, and sailors. And we need to ready, at any given moment, to strike those who would harm all of us.
In the wake of political promises and differences, for me anyway, I ask myself...When it really comes down to it, who do I want as my next Commander-in-Chief? All the other rhetoric aside, I don't want a "talker", and an appeaser. I want someone of action and decisiveness. When the threat is NOW, I want someone who will act NOW. All the other problems we face as a nation pale in comparison to the problems we'd have if we get caught being slow to react.
No matter what else is going on, we still live in a dangerous world, and I just don't have any faith that Obama and Biden will act when needed. As I suggested in a previous Post, "Can't we all just get along?", isn't a strong defense policy.
All the other messes take both parties to fix. It takes all of us to make them fix it right and hold them accountable. But in the end, I want a strong Commander-in-Chief who will act when we need it. Everything else is second to being safe, so we can be free.
Dan
All important to the everyday lives of Americans. And there are plenty of people in Washington who think they have the answers. In truth, some combination of answers from many of them, on both sides of the isle, reasonable solutions can be found.
But in light of today's big issue, the economy and the Wall Street mess, we need to be ever vigilant to keep a sharp eye on our enemies. They are waiting for us to blink, so they can strike us again.
Every day, we have men and women, standing watch over our freedoms, the very freedoms that permit us to enjoy our lives, participate in the process, discuss openly - even in disagreement, all the options to fix our problems and make our lives better. And they stand watch, because there are those who want our total destruction. 9-11 was but just a small portion of what they hoped for, and still want for us today.
Our families watch their sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers, go off to war, and other places to help deter war. America wants the security they help to provide. We need our soldiers, airmen, and sailors. And we need to ready, at any given moment, to strike those who would harm all of us.
In the wake of political promises and differences, for me anyway, I ask myself...When it really comes down to it, who do I want as my next Commander-in-Chief? All the other rhetoric aside, I don't want a "talker", and an appeaser. I want someone of action and decisiveness. When the threat is NOW, I want someone who will act NOW. All the other problems we face as a nation pale in comparison to the problems we'd have if we get caught being slow to react.
No matter what else is going on, we still live in a dangerous world, and I just don't have any faith that Obama and Biden will act when needed. As I suggested in a previous Post, "Can't we all just get along?", isn't a strong defense policy.
All the other messes take both parties to fix. It takes all of us to make them fix it right and hold them accountable. But in the end, I want a strong Commander-in-Chief who will act when we need it. Everything else is second to being safe, so we can be free.
Dan
Monday, September 22, 2008
To Hollywood - Hell no, I won't go...
Dear Hollywood,
Remember this chant from the past - "Hell no, we won't go"? Well, I have a new one for many of you. Hell no, I won't go...to see your movies, shows, programs, or other venues you choose to spotlight yourself in.
In a strange way, I must say, Thank you. I am reading more now, and spending a bit more time outdoors. I am watching fewer movies and TV shows. I expect all this is healthier for me, so Thank You!
Why is this? Well, while every citizen, and this does include actors and directors, has a right to their opinions and political points of views, I am sick and tired of the constant barrage of anti-Bush, anti-Republican, and even anti-war diatribe too many of you want to spew at me, and at every given opportunity.
Let's take the 60th annual Emmy awards, for example. I didn't watch it, so forgive me, I have to give my wife some credit for sharing some of the details with me. Even then, and she could stand it for just so long and did not see all of it.
I think Hollywood needs to do a reality check. The reality is this - HALF their potential audience voted FOR President Bush, and are Republicans. Yet, too many of the Hollywood celebs still choose to insult us. I guess, because too many of us still go watch their art.
I will confess, I love movies and many television shows. I enjoy many of the actor's characters in movies and television. But I can't stand the actors when they are being themselves.
But of late, I have severely curbed my appetite for many of their movies and programs, because I refuse to contribute any money toward certain actors and directors. Why should I? I should I hand money over to the very people who offend me? Why should they expect me to?
I plan to start a list of those actors and directors who offend me, and likely all other Republicans, and I will boycott their products. I don't plan a protest. But I will pass this on to as many people as I can and hope that those of you who continue to insult us, will find yourselves getting fewer dollars for your work.
Hollywood - You are entitled to your views and opinions. And I, and hopefully millions of others, are entitled to save our money and not subject ourselves to any more insulting by you. You may be good at your craft, but you are terrible at knowing the hearts and minds of half your potential audience ... and income source!
By the way, this Blog Post is NOT to protect President Bush from those who would have a voice against him. This is because the way in which many in Hollywood choose to be so disrespectful and repeat such lies and disinformation. Any actor, who is asked, should be able to say what they feel is right, in their view, but should at least show some dignity and respect in doing so. And, don't go running their mouths when ever they get the spotlight. If anyone pays to see them perform, I expect they didn't expect to be paying for the BS on top of it!
To those who read here, feel free to send me an email and list those actors and directors who you feel belongs on my list. Please, back it up with an example. But let me start you off -
Barbara Streisand (Use to love to hear you sing...now can't stand to even you your voice.)
Chevy Chase (You're funny....but an idiot)
Bill Maher (God Bless you Bill Maher!)
Michael Moore (Wanna go huntin' with me?)
Danny Glover (Say hi to the anti-America Chavez for me!)
Jane "Hanoi Hilton" Fonda (Yep, I'm a Vietnam Vet, and I still can't stand her.)
Don't spend your money on those folks!
Remember this chant from the past - "Hell no, we won't go"? Well, I have a new one for many of you. Hell no, I won't go...to see your movies, shows, programs, or other venues you choose to spotlight yourself in.
In a strange way, I must say, Thank you. I am reading more now, and spending a bit more time outdoors. I am watching fewer movies and TV shows. I expect all this is healthier for me, so Thank You!
Why is this? Well, while every citizen, and this does include actors and directors, has a right to their opinions and political points of views, I am sick and tired of the constant barrage of anti-Bush, anti-Republican, and even anti-war diatribe too many of you want to spew at me, and at every given opportunity.
Let's take the 60th annual Emmy awards, for example. I didn't watch it, so forgive me, I have to give my wife some credit for sharing some of the details with me. Even then, and she could stand it for just so long and did not see all of it.
I think Hollywood needs to do a reality check. The reality is this - HALF their potential audience voted FOR President Bush, and are Republicans. Yet, too many of the Hollywood celebs still choose to insult us. I guess, because too many of us still go watch their art.
I will confess, I love movies and many television shows. I enjoy many of the actor's characters in movies and television. But I can't stand the actors when they are being themselves.
But of late, I have severely curbed my appetite for many of their movies and programs, because I refuse to contribute any money toward certain actors and directors. Why should I? I should I hand money over to the very people who offend me? Why should they expect me to?
I plan to start a list of those actors and directors who offend me, and likely all other Republicans, and I will boycott their products. I don't plan a protest. But I will pass this on to as many people as I can and hope that those of you who continue to insult us, will find yourselves getting fewer dollars for your work.
Hollywood - You are entitled to your views and opinions. And I, and hopefully millions of others, are entitled to save our money and not subject ourselves to any more insulting by you. You may be good at your craft, but you are terrible at knowing the hearts and minds of half your potential audience ... and income source!
By the way, this Blog Post is NOT to protect President Bush from those who would have a voice against him. This is because the way in which many in Hollywood choose to be so disrespectful and repeat such lies and disinformation. Any actor, who is asked, should be able to say what they feel is right, in their view, but should at least show some dignity and respect in doing so. And, don't go running their mouths when ever they get the spotlight. If anyone pays to see them perform, I expect they didn't expect to be paying for the BS on top of it!
To those who read here, feel free to send me an email and list those actors and directors who you feel belongs on my list. Please, back it up with an example. But let me start you off -
Barbara Streisand (Use to love to hear you sing...now can't stand to even you your voice.)
Chevy Chase (You're funny....but an idiot)
Bill Maher (God Bless you Bill Maher!)
Michael Moore (Wanna go huntin' with me?)
Danny Glover (Say hi to the anti-America Chavez for me!)
Jane "Hanoi Hilton" Fonda (Yep, I'm a Vietnam Vet, and I still can't stand her.)
Don't spend your money on those folks!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
We, the people
My friends,
It seems to me that THIS election, more than any other in my life time, has shown that what we REALLY need, is good representation in Washington by people like us, regular folks, "We, the people". Sarah Palin comes from the heart of the American family, not from wanna-be Washington insiders. She does not seem to be an aspiring "politician", but a "servant" to her fellow Americans, after serving her fellow Alaskans.
"We, the people" need representation in Washington. "We, the people", need people who come from our neighborhoods and work places. "We, the people", in my view, doesn't include Obama. He is an elitist, as is Biden.
Why McCain? It is my belief, that McCain, and I don't always agree with him, is much closer to my idea of a Patriotic American than most all others in the Washington political arena. I believe him to be sincere. I believe him to be humble. I believe him to really want what is best for the country, not just what's best for himself.
Self interest ... without self sacrifice, is what fills Washington's seats in Congress and the Senate. We need a REAL change, not just a political line. We need people who will REALLY put "country first".
Don't be fooled by a man who can't speak to regular folks, without a teleprompter. (Have you seen the Youtube spots on this guy? It's laughable!) Don't be fooled by an empty suit. Don't be fooled by a man who has done NOTHING, but talk. Don't be fooled by the spin of the hour. In the coming debates, IF Obama will do any "town hall" meetings at all, really listen. Obama talks in circles and doesn't really answer the questions directly.
Many years ago, there were those who worked in Washington, after working their fields and stores and offices. They took time off to help run this great country. Afterwards, they returned to their civilian lives...their farms and stores and offices. They were "people", part of that great, "We, the people". They were our Forefathers.
Our choice this year, are of those who aspire a "career" in politics, or the "service" of politics.
Country First. McCain ~ Palin
PS. Just a curiosity on my part, but when Palin gets into the VP's Office, I wonder if she'll be joining the Secret Service in their pistol range for a little practice? Go Sarah!
It seems to me that THIS election, more than any other in my life time, has shown that what we REALLY need, is good representation in Washington by people like us, regular folks, "We, the people". Sarah Palin comes from the heart of the American family, not from wanna-be Washington insiders. She does not seem to be an aspiring "politician", but a "servant" to her fellow Americans, after serving her fellow Alaskans.
"We, the people" need representation in Washington. "We, the people", need people who come from our neighborhoods and work places. "We, the people", in my view, doesn't include Obama. He is an elitist, as is Biden.
Why McCain? It is my belief, that McCain, and I don't always agree with him, is much closer to my idea of a Patriotic American than most all others in the Washington political arena. I believe him to be sincere. I believe him to be humble. I believe him to really want what is best for the country, not just what's best for himself.
Self interest ... without self sacrifice, is what fills Washington's seats in Congress and the Senate. We need a REAL change, not just a political line. We need people who will REALLY put "country first".
Don't be fooled by a man who can't speak to regular folks, without a teleprompter. (Have you seen the Youtube spots on this guy? It's laughable!) Don't be fooled by an empty suit. Don't be fooled by a man who has done NOTHING, but talk. Don't be fooled by the spin of the hour. In the coming debates, IF Obama will do any "town hall" meetings at all, really listen. Obama talks in circles and doesn't really answer the questions directly.
Many years ago, there were those who worked in Washington, after working their fields and stores and offices. They took time off to help run this great country. Afterwards, they returned to their civilian lives...their farms and stores and offices. They were "people", part of that great, "We, the people". They were our Forefathers.
Our choice this year, are of those who aspire a "career" in politics, or the "service" of politics.
Country First. McCain ~ Palin
PS. Just a curiosity on my part, but when Palin gets into the VP's Office, I wonder if she'll be joining the Secret Service in their pistol range for a little practice? Go Sarah!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Cocaine and the end user
To begin with, check out these stories. These are but two of the many, many stories in today's news. And, the violence is growing.
Hit men kill 5 at family gathering in Mexico - Yahoo! News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080826/wl_nm/mexico_drugs_dc
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080822/wl_afp/mexicocrimedrugs_080822233401
CIUDAD JUAREZ (AFP) - Thirteen people, including a police officer, were killed in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state Friday, officials said, as regional prosecutors held a security crisis meeting in the state capital.
With that as my start, I am writing today to RANT! If you, or someone you know, is a dealer of cocaine, or the end user of that drug, then this blog is directed at YOU.
The death of those innocent people, police officers, soldiers, and judges, in Mexico, or in Columbia, or in Bolivia and Peru, or right here in the USA... is on the hands of EVERY PERSON who uses cocaine. If you are a user, YOU are responsible. YOU are the reason for the deaths. YOU, and the money YOU provide to those drug cartels, are the reason they kill. Without YOU, there wouldn't be the huge market for the drug.
While the U.S. is not the only market for the drug, the use of it here is why 90% of the cocaine trafficking comes in from Mexico, adding to the problems Mexico already has. The border states in Mexico has seen an upsurge of violence because of YOU, the end user of cocaine. The violence, while directed in some part against rival drug cartel members, has extended over into the general population and government officials.
If the money wasn't there, the problem wouldn't be there. Yes, that IS a simplistic view, but can you deny it? Is it not true? Will any of this really make the 7% of our population stop using cocaine? No. But IF this would really be read and understood by those generally responsible citizens who would not otherwise support violence, then an impact could be seen. And THAT is what I wish to see.
If YOU, or someone you know, is the end user of cocaine, the STOP SUPPORTING VIOLENCE! Stop using your money to help fund murder. Stop contributing to the drug cartels. Like it or not, EVERY DOLLAR spent by EVERY cocaine user, is in part supporting those murdering drug cartels. EVERY TIME YOU buy cocaine (and heroin, but that's another story that even reaches our war on terrorism), YOU contribute to the murder of innocent people and government officials. YOU are the reason they kill. YOU and your money are responsible. Deny it all you want, but prove me wrong! No money...No cartel. PERIOD!
Hit men kill 5 at family gathering in Mexico - Yahoo! News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080826/wl_nm/mexico_drugs_dc
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080822/wl_afp/mexicocrimedrugs_080822233401
CIUDAD JUAREZ (AFP) - Thirteen people, including a police officer, were killed in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state Friday, officials said, as regional prosecutors held a security crisis meeting in the state capital.
With that as my start, I am writing today to RANT! If you, or someone you know, is a dealer of cocaine, or the end user of that drug, then this blog is directed at YOU.
The death of those innocent people, police officers, soldiers, and judges, in Mexico, or in Columbia, or in Bolivia and Peru, or right here in the USA... is on the hands of EVERY PERSON who uses cocaine. If you are a user, YOU are responsible. YOU are the reason for the deaths. YOU, and the money YOU provide to those drug cartels, are the reason they kill. Without YOU, there wouldn't be the huge market for the drug.
While the U.S. is not the only market for the drug, the use of it here is why 90% of the cocaine trafficking comes in from Mexico, adding to the problems Mexico already has. The border states in Mexico has seen an upsurge of violence because of YOU, the end user of cocaine. The violence, while directed in some part against rival drug cartel members, has extended over into the general population and government officials.
If the money wasn't there, the problem wouldn't be there. Yes, that IS a simplistic view, but can you deny it? Is it not true? Will any of this really make the 7% of our population stop using cocaine? No. But IF this would really be read and understood by those generally responsible citizens who would not otherwise support violence, then an impact could be seen. And THAT is what I wish to see.
If YOU, or someone you know, is the end user of cocaine, the STOP SUPPORTING VIOLENCE! Stop using your money to help fund murder. Stop contributing to the drug cartels. Like it or not, EVERY DOLLAR spent by EVERY cocaine user, is in part supporting those murdering drug cartels. EVERY TIME YOU buy cocaine (and heroin, but that's another story that even reaches our war on terrorism), YOU contribute to the murder of innocent people and government officials. YOU are the reason they kill. YOU and your money are responsible. Deny it all you want, but prove me wrong! No money...No cartel. PERIOD!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Can't we all just get along?
Can't we all just get along?
Well, those were the words of Rodney King some years back. But they could be the words of far too many, like Barack Obama, who would have that be our foreign policy slogan.
Let's just put down our weapons and talk things out. Afterward, we can walk to the soda shop and split a sundae.
Sorry - While I am not professing to be an expert, I think I have a better handle on evil people than Obama! In fact, I will venture to bet that anyone working the mean streets as a Cop, or walking the deadlier streets of Baghdad, has a better understanding of what evil people are about, than Obama and most the Democrat party.
For us to have "talks" with truly evil people, would be tantamount to making deals with the devil. NOTHING agreed upon could be counted on, and only lies, deceit, and double-crosses could be expected. In fact, negotiations, even if one would totally agree to everything the opponent wanted, would only be seen as a weakness for them to exploit. For many of those "Evil doers" (as President Bush has said, and many think was a joke!), their end game is OUR total destruction. DEATH to America....and to Americans. In their minds, there is NO middle ground. They hate what we are. They hate who we are. They hate what we stand for... freedom to choose.
I'll also jump in here with this - Strength, through superior firepower! I don't believe we will ever defeat evil. As long as mankind has a brain to make choices, some will choose evil. If you believe in God, then you believe that man has a choice to do good, or evil. With that, many will choose to take your life...because they can! For me, I'd want to be better armed than my opponent.
Let me tell you this story. A convenience store was robbed. The clerk, a 25 year old man with a young wife and baby, was killed. It was learned that the three kids, ages 15 & 16, had planned the robbery and get away. They used a .22 rifle (not an "assault weapon"). They had NO resistance from the clerk. They had no witnesses to contend with. They were not known in the area. They were never arrested before. They left no fingerprints. The chances of even being caught was next to none. But, as they were leaving the store, one of the boys stopped, turned back, and shot the clerk....dead. During his subsequent arrest (that's a story in itself) and interrogation, he said to the detective, "I just wanted to see what it was like to kill somebody."
Any Gang Task Force Officer/Agent can tell you that in that segment (gang members) of our society, there are those that will kill for thrill. And begging for your life, only heightens their thrill. These are very evil people, and evil doings is what they are most proud of. (They'll even film it to show off later!... Sounds like some in Iraq, doesn't it?)
In the world of terrorism, we are dealing with a group who BELIEVE it is their Allah given duty to kill "infidels". By the way, that means ANYONE who does not subscribe to the pure teachings of Islam. These are people, evil people, who will justify ALL killings, even of other Muslims, if in the end they can kill "infidels". And in their world, the Middle East is not their stopping point. Their goal is to rid the WORLD of infidels.
Blowing up buses of innocent people (they don't believe in "innocent" people), including school kids; murdering women because they don't dress appropriately; beheading captured "anybody", even non-combatants... is their stock-in-trade to achieve their goal. Blowing up buildings and killing masses....was a cause for great celebration!
But, some think we can sit down and talk to them. Reason with them and their mind-set. Negotiate with them. Do you really think so? Can't we all just get along? Yep....if we were all "reasonable" people. While we ponder our choices for November....ponder that. Do YOU want your foreign policy to be, "Can't we all just get along?"
By the way, if it was that simple, we wouldn't need locks on our doors, bars on our shop windows, armed guards in our schools. Wake the heck up!
Well, those were the words of Rodney King some years back. But they could be the words of far too many, like Barack Obama, who would have that be our foreign policy slogan.
Let's just put down our weapons and talk things out. Afterward, we can walk to the soda shop and split a sundae.
Sorry - While I am not professing to be an expert, I think I have a better handle on evil people than Obama! In fact, I will venture to bet that anyone working the mean streets as a Cop, or walking the deadlier streets of Baghdad, has a better understanding of what evil people are about, than Obama and most the Democrat party.
For us to have "talks" with truly evil people, would be tantamount to making deals with the devil. NOTHING agreed upon could be counted on, and only lies, deceit, and double-crosses could be expected. In fact, negotiations, even if one would totally agree to everything the opponent wanted, would only be seen as a weakness for them to exploit. For many of those "Evil doers" (as President Bush has said, and many think was a joke!), their end game is OUR total destruction. DEATH to America....and to Americans. In their minds, there is NO middle ground. They hate what we are. They hate who we are. They hate what we stand for... freedom to choose.
I'll also jump in here with this - Strength, through superior firepower! I don't believe we will ever defeat evil. As long as mankind has a brain to make choices, some will choose evil. If you believe in God, then you believe that man has a choice to do good, or evil. With that, many will choose to take your life...because they can! For me, I'd want to be better armed than my opponent.
Let me tell you this story. A convenience store was robbed. The clerk, a 25 year old man with a young wife and baby, was killed. It was learned that the three kids, ages 15 & 16, had planned the robbery and get away. They used a .22 rifle (not an "assault weapon"). They had NO resistance from the clerk. They had no witnesses to contend with. They were not known in the area. They were never arrested before. They left no fingerprints. The chances of even being caught was next to none. But, as they were leaving the store, one of the boys stopped, turned back, and shot the clerk....dead. During his subsequent arrest (that's a story in itself) and interrogation, he said to the detective, "I just wanted to see what it was like to kill somebody."
Any Gang Task Force Officer/Agent can tell you that in that segment (gang members) of our society, there are those that will kill for thrill. And begging for your life, only heightens their thrill. These are very evil people, and evil doings is what they are most proud of. (They'll even film it to show off later!... Sounds like some in Iraq, doesn't it?)
In the world of terrorism, we are dealing with a group who BELIEVE it is their Allah given duty to kill "infidels". By the way, that means ANYONE who does not subscribe to the pure teachings of Islam. These are people, evil people, who will justify ALL killings, even of other Muslims, if in the end they can kill "infidels". And in their world, the Middle East is not their stopping point. Their goal is to rid the WORLD of infidels.
Blowing up buses of innocent people (they don't believe in "innocent" people), including school kids; murdering women because they don't dress appropriately; beheading captured "anybody", even non-combatants... is their stock-in-trade to achieve their goal. Blowing up buildings and killing masses....was a cause for great celebration!
But, some think we can sit down and talk to them. Reason with them and their mind-set. Negotiate with them. Do you really think so? Can't we all just get along? Yep....if we were all "reasonable" people. While we ponder our choices for November....ponder that. Do YOU want your foreign policy to be, "Can't we all just get along?"
By the way, if it was that simple, we wouldn't need locks on our doors, bars on our shop windows, armed guards in our schools. Wake the heck up!
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