With all the politics in the news, it's easy to miss what is going on for so many families in America. I want to acknowledge those families, and my deepest condolences for their loss.
The notable political joke, about the "empty chair", made me think about the REAL Empty Chairs. Those empty chairs are at the tables of so many American households, because loved ones will never be coming home again. Those chairs, will forever be empty.
So far this month of October, 7 U.S. Soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan (As of Oct. 6, 2012). That's 2,134 killed to date in Afghanistan.
Let us NEVER forget, the REAL Empty Chairs.
God Bless Our Troops, and their Families who await their safe return.
Note:
One of my all time favorite Broadway Musicals, is "Les Miserables". My favorite DVD set, is the 10th Anniversary Production of that musical. (You should rent it, if not own it!)
From that musical, there is a song about such loss. Here are the lyrics, from the Broadway Musical, "Les Miserables"
(Marius, recovering from his wounds, imagines he is back at the ABC
cafe)
MARIUS sings ~
There's a grief that can't be spoken.
There's a pain
goes on and on.
Empty chairs at empty tables
Now my friends are dead and
gone.
Here they talked of revolution.
Here it was they lit the
flame.
Here they sang about `tomorrow'
And tomorrow never
came.
From the table in the corner
They could see a world
reborn
And they rose with voices ringing
I can hear them now!
The very
words that they had sung
Became their last communion
On the lonely
barricade at dawn.
Oh my friends, my friends forgive me
(The
ghosts of those who died on the barricade appear)
That I live and you are
gone.
There's a grief that can't be spoken.
There's a pain goes on and
on.
Phantom faces at the window.
Phantom shadows on the
floor.
Empty chairs at empty tables
Where my friends will meet no
more.
(The ghosts fade away)
Oh my friends, my friends, don't ask
me
What your sacrifice was for
Empty chairs at empty tables
Where my
friends will sing no more.
Monday, October 8, 2012
The American way - Not Government way
We ALL want the jobs numbers to grow. And, which ever party is in power will claim credit for any such growth, and blame the past actions if they go down. That's politics.
But lets keep in mind something. Americans just don't quit, stop doing what they do, or just give up. The entrepreneur will find a way. To make my point, I'll use a fictional American business (albeit a very realistic business scenario) as an example.
Joe Smith is in the business of building high end furniture. His talents and craftsmanship have shined for many years. Using solid wood, beautiful satin and gloss finishes hand-rubbed on every piece he makes, have been the hallmark of Joe's work and name. Joe also has twelve other people working for him, and helping to put out quality furniture to their customers.
When the economy took a dive, Joe's business did too. Potential customers had to cut back on so-called luxury items. Joe builds great furniture, but isn't cheap. So sales suffered. With that, Joe had to cut back on employees. Joe and his wife worked extra hours to fill in. Sales still suffered. Joe took another disheartening move, and cut a couple more employees.
Joe and his wife struggled to compete for any extra dollars people were willing to part with. So, very reluctantly, Joe changed his business model, and started using less expensive materials. Soon, Joe, his wife, and the remaining six employees were regaining some business. At first glance, the furniture looked great. But it wasn't the best Joe could make. It wasn't the heirloom quality it used to be. But it was paying the bills.
Before long, Joe was able to re-hire three of his people to help make his products and get them out to dealers. While not out of the woods, Joe and his wife were relieved to at least be showing a little profit for a change. This was the first time in 3 years they could say that. They had refinanced their home, cashed in their personal retirement accounts, and heavily dipped into their savings, just to keep their doors open.
One afternoon, a prominent politician stopped by Joe's small factory. The politician had heard that Joe was able to re-hire some people, and Joe's business was showing a profit again. The politician jumped on that "growth", exclaiming the success of his governing as the reason for the job growth at Joe's business!
What did government do to help Joe re-hire a few employees? How did the government help Joe show a profit?
Even though Joe's company showed a slight profit, and was able to re-hired a few people, the government didn't have ANYTHING to do it! And Joe is still 3 people short of where he was 3 years ago. His profits are still not where they were 3 years ago either. And his furniture, is no longer a "premium" product it used to be.
Joe adapted and found a way to over-come the economic hit. Joe and his wife did it. Joe and his wife worked longer hours, cut back on their own wants, cut employees, just to keep the business open. THEY BUILT IT! No where, did the government help them in any way. And, no where, did any street worker, garbage collector, toll both operator (while important jobs, they are all tax payer employees), go in to Joe's shop to work late nights and weekends, or do any of the things Joe and his wife did, and did without, to keep the doors open.
While we debate who we want to be the President the next four years, it is the "individual" who finds the ways to persevere, over-come, and succeed in face of great odds and hurtles. And Americans, in my view, have been doing that for many decades, and have not stood still and let such obstacles stand in the way for very long. THAT isn't the government. That's the AMERICAN way!
It is MY belief, that Obama thinks that is the GOVERNMENT way, while Romney knows it's the AMERICAN way.
Vote Romney/Ryan Nov. 6th, 2012!
But lets keep in mind something. Americans just don't quit, stop doing what they do, or just give up. The entrepreneur will find a way. To make my point, I'll use a fictional American business (albeit a very realistic business scenario) as an example.
Joe Smith is in the business of building high end furniture. His talents and craftsmanship have shined for many years. Using solid wood, beautiful satin and gloss finishes hand-rubbed on every piece he makes, have been the hallmark of Joe's work and name. Joe also has twelve other people working for him, and helping to put out quality furniture to their customers.
When the economy took a dive, Joe's business did too. Potential customers had to cut back on so-called luxury items. Joe builds great furniture, but isn't cheap. So sales suffered. With that, Joe had to cut back on employees. Joe and his wife worked extra hours to fill in. Sales still suffered. Joe took another disheartening move, and cut a couple more employees.
Joe and his wife struggled to compete for any extra dollars people were willing to part with. So, very reluctantly, Joe changed his business model, and started using less expensive materials. Soon, Joe, his wife, and the remaining six employees were regaining some business. At first glance, the furniture looked great. But it wasn't the best Joe could make. It wasn't the heirloom quality it used to be. But it was paying the bills.
Before long, Joe was able to re-hire three of his people to help make his products and get them out to dealers. While not out of the woods, Joe and his wife were relieved to at least be showing a little profit for a change. This was the first time in 3 years they could say that. They had refinanced their home, cashed in their personal retirement accounts, and heavily dipped into their savings, just to keep their doors open.
One afternoon, a prominent politician stopped by Joe's small factory. The politician had heard that Joe was able to re-hire some people, and Joe's business was showing a profit again. The politician jumped on that "growth", exclaiming the success of his governing as the reason for the job growth at Joe's business!
What did government do to help Joe re-hire a few employees? How did the government help Joe show a profit?
Even though Joe's company showed a slight profit, and was able to re-hired a few people, the government didn't have ANYTHING to do it! And Joe is still 3 people short of where he was 3 years ago. His profits are still not where they were 3 years ago either. And his furniture, is no longer a "premium" product it used to be.
Joe adapted and found a way to over-come the economic hit. Joe and his wife did it. Joe and his wife worked longer hours, cut back on their own wants, cut employees, just to keep the business open. THEY BUILT IT! No where, did the government help them in any way. And, no where, did any street worker, garbage collector, toll both operator (while important jobs, they are all tax payer employees), go in to Joe's shop to work late nights and weekends, or do any of the things Joe and his wife did, and did without, to keep the doors open.
While we debate who we want to be the President the next four years, it is the "individual" who finds the ways to persevere, over-come, and succeed in face of great odds and hurtles. And Americans, in my view, have been doing that for many decades, and have not stood still and let such obstacles stand in the way for very long. THAT isn't the government. That's the AMERICAN way!
It is MY belief, that Obama thinks that is the GOVERNMENT way, while Romney knows it's the AMERICAN way.
Vote Romney/Ryan Nov. 6th, 2012!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Refusing to recite our Pledge of Allegiance
In recent news, a New Jersey community Councilwoman refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of their meeting.
In the past, we've also heard of other such refusals, such as a lawyer who was jailed in Mississippi for not reciting the Pledge (I happen to think that jailing the lawyer was wrong.); a city Supervisor in San Francisco refused to recite it at the opening of their meeting; a North Carolina Wiccan refuses to stand or recite the Pledge at any event; and Jehovah Witnesses do not permit the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance (to our Flag or any other flag) for religious reasons; and on and on.
First off, I ABSOLUTELY support their RIGHT to refuse reciting our Pledge of Allegiance. It is their RIGHT to do so, or not do so. I happen to disagree with their reasoning for the refusal.
Just as a reminder, I had posted about MY feelings about The Pledge of Allegiance on here,
http://american1st.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-pledge-of-allegiance.html
But let me say this - Our Pledge of Allegiance is TO America, above any other country. Pledging an allegiance, is a "loyalty" to America. I'd provide that means, to America over any other nation. When I recite the Pledge of Allegiance, that is exactly what I am pledging. And MY allegiance IS only to America.
I would ask everyone to consider something while observing someone at an event, NOT standing or reciting the Pledge. It could be they have a true religious reason for doing so, but do NOT hold some allegiance to another country; or they ARE visiting citizens of another country, and therefor should NOT recite the Pledge; or simply stand by their RIGHT to not stand or recite it.Those rights and duties MUST be protected and respected.
But, I'd also say this - IF someone who IS an American citizen, and is holding onto an allegiance to any other country, then MOVE to that country! Unless one is a lawful visitor, all others should NOT be in America if holding an allegiance to another country.
Simple question for anyone holding a view of refusal: If you are an American citizen, and IF America was attacked by another country or entity, would you be supporting (in actions or spirit) America over that other country or entity?
If your answer is Yes, then you ARE "loyal" to America, pledging openly or not.
If your answer is No, or "it depends on which country" (or entity), then we have a problem, and you need to reassess your citizenship. And, I would the KNOW to not turn my back on you! YOU can not be trusted, and I would want you out of the country.
Just one man's, THIS man's, view and belief. And I DO Pledge MY Allegiance to MY country, The United States of America!
PS. Ours is NOT a perfect Union. It should be our collective goal to work to be the best we can be. I once heard a saying about Christians, "Christians are perfect, just forgiven." Americans aren't perfect, but striving to be the shining light of freedom. And I am, and always have been, PROUD of America.
In the past, we've also heard of other such refusals, such as a lawyer who was jailed in Mississippi for not reciting the Pledge (I happen to think that jailing the lawyer was wrong.); a city Supervisor in San Francisco refused to recite it at the opening of their meeting; a North Carolina Wiccan refuses to stand or recite the Pledge at any event; and Jehovah Witnesses do not permit the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance (to our Flag or any other flag) for religious reasons; and on and on.
First off, I ABSOLUTELY support their RIGHT to refuse reciting our Pledge of Allegiance. It is their RIGHT to do so, or not do so. I happen to disagree with their reasoning for the refusal.
Just as a reminder, I had posted about MY feelings about The Pledge of Allegiance on here,
http://american1st.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-pledge-of-allegiance.html
But let me say this - Our Pledge of Allegiance is TO America, above any other country. Pledging an allegiance, is a "loyalty" to America. I'd provide that means, to America over any other nation. When I recite the Pledge of Allegiance, that is exactly what I am pledging. And MY allegiance IS only to America.
I would ask everyone to consider something while observing someone at an event, NOT standing or reciting the Pledge. It could be they have a true religious reason for doing so, but do NOT hold some allegiance to another country; or they ARE visiting citizens of another country, and therefor should NOT recite the Pledge; or simply stand by their RIGHT to not stand or recite it.Those rights and duties MUST be protected and respected.
But, I'd also say this - IF someone who IS an American citizen, and is holding onto an allegiance to any other country, then MOVE to that country! Unless one is a lawful visitor, all others should NOT be in America if holding an allegiance to another country.
Simple question for anyone holding a view of refusal: If you are an American citizen, and IF America was attacked by another country or entity, would you be supporting (in actions or spirit) America over that other country or entity?
If your answer is Yes, then you ARE "loyal" to America, pledging openly or not.
If your answer is No, or "it depends on which country" (or entity), then we have a problem, and you need to reassess your citizenship. And, I would the KNOW to not turn my back on you! YOU can not be trusted, and I would want you out of the country.
Just one man's, THIS man's, view and belief. And I DO Pledge MY Allegiance to MY country, The United States of America!
PS. Ours is NOT a perfect Union. It should be our collective goal to work to be the best we can be. I once heard a saying about Christians, "Christians are perfect, just forgiven." Americans aren't perfect, but striving to be the shining light of freedom. And I am, and always have been, PROUD of America.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Found! Obama's yellow tablet!
Wow. After the debate Wednesday, the clean-up crew found a yellow tablet in the trash can under Obama's podium. Now we know at writing was about!
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(Disclaimer: For those easily offended, this was a JOKE!)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Fed Up & Fired Up!
Reading some of this mornings news, was one story to make my blood boil. Until Nov. 6th, and aside from writing about it, I am powerless to do much of anything about it.
If you have sensitive eyes (ears), don't read this!
I will NOT mince words and will NOT be "sensitive"!
I am fed the up and fired up as hell up about one story in particular.
The Obama administration, the office of the "Commander and Chief", and on down to the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, has said that our Troops in Afghanistan are partly to blame for the so-called "green on blue" attacks on our Troops. (97 killed in this way, in the past 3 years!)Partly to blame, because our Troops are not sensitive enough to the Afghans they serve with. So, they are ordering "sensitivity training", so our Troops can learn to avoid "offending" their Afghan counterparts. Dempsey says, “It is our duty to teach this to them. Our indifference about these issues causes the incident,” he said. (NO asshole, it is THEIR indifference to LIFE that causes this shit!)
According to their (Obama and company) views on the issues, here is a list of things that they say "offends" the Afghans:
To avoid offending them, US commanders are putting troops through intense Muslim sensitivity training. Among other things, they’ve been ordered to:
* Wear surgical gloves whenever handling a copy of the Koran. (You must be joking!)
* Never walk in front of a praying Muslim. (Gee, what is the allowable distance???? More BS)
* Never show the bottom of boots while sitting or lying across from a Muslim, which in Islam is considered an insult. (How utterly stupid.)
* Never share photos of wives or daughters.
* Never smoke or eat in front of Muslims during the month long Ramadan fasting. (Lite'm up. Fuck'em!)
* Avoid winking, cursing or nose-blowing in the presence of Muslims — all viewed as insults in Islam. (Oh shit. Really? So if the Trooper has a cold???? - Fuck'em!)
* Avoid exiting the shower without a towel.
* Avoid offering and accepting things with the left hand, which in Islam is reserved for bodily hygiene and considered unclean.
Troops who violate the sensitivity rules face severe punishment. (Yeah, DEATH! By Nut Jobs!)
Hey! Numb nuts (that's you, Dempsey and Obama)! How about teaching the fucking Afghans, that KILLING our Troops because the Afghans might be offended, OFFENDS the hell out of us! In fact, THAT is a killing offense!
Our people are fighting and dying over there, just so Afghans can have choices to be free! How about being SENSITIVE to THAT!
This is as ludicrous as blaming our 1st amendment for those fucked up extremists killing our four citizens in Libya. Obama, you're an idiot.
Folks, this is NUTS! This IS NOT "commander and chief" support of the Troops. It's a FAILURE to support our Troops, by telling them THEY have to be more sensitive to avoid being MURDERED!
In THIS Veteran's view, ANY Veteran, or currently serving Military person around the world, who votes for this DUMB ASS, is betraying the very people we have in the fields of combat today! Obama IS NOT acting as a "Commander and Chief". He's acting like an apologist for our military, and an appeaser to our enemies. He's BLAMING our folks, for their own murders! That's sick as hell!
As for the radical Muslims! KISS MY OLD ASS! I'm OFFENDED by your actions ever fucking day. And I'm fed up and fired up about it!
I'm sick of this crap. I'm sick of an administration that looks to apologize, instead of grabbing a pair to SUPPORTING our Troops. I'm sick at such military "commanders" (?) who would NOT say, Enough is enough, and support their people in the field. I'm sick of people not standing up to Obama, and tell him NO. Just because he says or wants something, doesn't mean its law, or right, or should be. He is NOT God.
To those who radically follow such a religion, and their faith is so weak that MURDER is the answer to being offended - Your faith is fucked up! Why in hell, would ANY ONE choose such a religion! THEY offend ME. But lucky for them, I (and my countrymen) won't be killing you and your loved ones, or even those like you, for offending me!
To our actively serving military: My apologies, for OUR failure to provide you with a REAL "Commander and Chief" who would really support you, in actions and in words. I will do all I can, to change that come Nov. 6th.
I HATE leaving a battle zone before completing our "mission" is done (what ever that is anymore), but I'm at the point where I say get out. Let them die their own death of radicalism. Let them return to several centuries ago. I believe in the bigger picture of the risks to the area, but here's my narrow minded view of today. Fuck it. They ain't worth saving, because they won't save themselves. THEY tolerate that crap, so they can have it. For all future threats from the region - F.I.P.I.! (If you need to know what that means, ask me!)
NO-bama in November 2012!
If you have sensitive eyes (ears), don't read this!
I will NOT mince words and will NOT be "sensitive"!
I am fed the up and fired up as hell up about one story in particular.
The Obama administration, the office of the "Commander and Chief", and on down to the Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, has said that our Troops in Afghanistan are partly to blame for the so-called "green on blue" attacks on our Troops. (97 killed in this way, in the past 3 years!)Partly to blame, because our Troops are not sensitive enough to the Afghans they serve with. So, they are ordering "sensitivity training", so our Troops can learn to avoid "offending" their Afghan counterparts. Dempsey says, “It is our duty to teach this to them. Our indifference about these issues causes the incident,” he said. (NO asshole, it is THEIR indifference to LIFE that causes this shit!)
According to their (Obama and company) views on the issues, here is a list of things that they say "offends" the Afghans:
To avoid offending them, US commanders are putting troops through intense Muslim sensitivity training. Among other things, they’ve been ordered to:
* Wear surgical gloves whenever handling a copy of the Koran. (You must be joking!)
* Never walk in front of a praying Muslim. (Gee, what is the allowable distance???? More BS)
* Never show the bottom of boots while sitting or lying across from a Muslim, which in Islam is considered an insult. (How utterly stupid.)
* Never share photos of wives or daughters.
* Never smoke or eat in front of Muslims during the month long Ramadan fasting. (Lite'm up. Fuck'em!)
* Avoid winking, cursing or nose-blowing in the presence of Muslims — all viewed as insults in Islam. (Oh shit. Really? So if the Trooper has a cold???? - Fuck'em!)
* Avoid exiting the shower without a towel.
* Avoid offering and accepting things with the left hand, which in Islam is reserved for bodily hygiene and considered unclean.
Troops who violate the sensitivity rules face severe punishment. (Yeah, DEATH! By Nut Jobs!)
Hey! Numb nuts (that's you, Dempsey and Obama)! How about teaching the fucking Afghans, that KILLING our Troops because the Afghans might be offended, OFFENDS the hell out of us! In fact, THAT is a killing offense!
Our people are fighting and dying over there, just so Afghans can have choices to be free! How about being SENSITIVE to THAT!
This is as ludicrous as blaming our 1st amendment for those fucked up extremists killing our four citizens in Libya. Obama, you're an idiot.
Folks, this is NUTS! This IS NOT "commander and chief" support of the Troops. It's a FAILURE to support our Troops, by telling them THEY have to be more sensitive to avoid being MURDERED!
In THIS Veteran's view, ANY Veteran, or currently serving Military person around the world, who votes for this DUMB ASS, is betraying the very people we have in the fields of combat today! Obama IS NOT acting as a "Commander and Chief". He's acting like an apologist for our military, and an appeaser to our enemies. He's BLAMING our folks, for their own murders! That's sick as hell!
As for the radical Muslims! KISS MY OLD ASS! I'm OFFENDED by your actions ever fucking day. And I'm fed up and fired up about it!
I'm sick of this crap. I'm sick of an administration that looks to apologize, instead of grabbing a pair to SUPPORTING our Troops. I'm sick at such military "commanders" (?) who would NOT say, Enough is enough, and support their people in the field. I'm sick of people not standing up to Obama, and tell him NO. Just because he says or wants something, doesn't mean its law, or right, or should be. He is NOT God.
To those who radically follow such a religion, and their faith is so weak that MURDER is the answer to being offended - Your faith is fucked up! Why in hell, would ANY ONE choose such a religion! THEY offend ME. But lucky for them, I (and my countrymen) won't be killing you and your loved ones, or even those like you, for offending me!
To our actively serving military: My apologies, for OUR failure to provide you with a REAL "Commander and Chief" who would really support you, in actions and in words. I will do all I can, to change that come Nov. 6th.
I HATE leaving a battle zone before completing our "mission" is done (what ever that is anymore), but I'm at the point where I say get out. Let them die their own death of radicalism. Let them return to several centuries ago. I believe in the bigger picture of the risks to the area, but here's my narrow minded view of today. Fuck it. They ain't worth saving, because they won't save themselves. THEY tolerate that crap, so they can have it. For all future threats from the region - F.I.P.I.! (If you need to know what that means, ask me!)
NO-bama in November 2012!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Vote Romney - Ryan
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
All anyone has to do, is to OBJECTIVELY look at all the evidence, to know Obama's policies, lack of policies, and the results nationally and internationally, HAVE FAILED. If there is any one issue you DO agree with, I'll ask this question: Is that ONE issues (gay marriage as an example), worth risking the future of America for? This is NOT a single issue election.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Enough, is enough. The future of America is at stake.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
This is not the perfect ticket. There will never be a perfect ticket. But I will suggest that one side will be more in line with the constitution than the other. And I believe Obama has already shown, and has even said, he will bypass congress to do things HE wants to do. That is WRONG, no matter who is president. And WE must hold everyone accountable to the standard of upholding the constitution.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Citizens, its time to get busy. Time to be vocal. Time to stand for America and American values. Time to tell your family, friends and neighbors, that you will be voting for Romney - Ryan, and ask them too as well. Post signs, speak up, follow-up.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Don't believe the "reported" polls. There IS a land swell of support for Romney - Ryan, as well as AGAINST the policies of Obama.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Point of fact - I personally know of some democrats who will NOT be voting for Obama again. A few of them may not vote for Romney (they can't bring themselves to vote for a republican), but they will NOT be voting for Obama. I also know of a few republicans who, for what ever idealistic idea they had, voted for Obama, and they will NOT be doing that again. Just how wide spread is that? I think its more than we know, and more than reported.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
It's too important to the future of America not to!
All anyone has to do, is to OBJECTIVELY look at all the evidence, to know Obama's policies, lack of policies, and the results nationally and internationally, HAVE FAILED. If there is any one issue you DO agree with, I'll ask this question: Is that ONE issues (gay marriage as an example), worth risking the future of America for? This is NOT a single issue election.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Enough, is enough. The future of America is at stake.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
This is not the perfect ticket. There will never be a perfect ticket. But I will suggest that one side will be more in line with the constitution than the other. And I believe Obama has already shown, and has even said, he will bypass congress to do things HE wants to do. That is WRONG, no matter who is president. And WE must hold everyone accountable to the standard of upholding the constitution.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Citizens, its time to get busy. Time to be vocal. Time to stand for America and American values. Time to tell your family, friends and neighbors, that you will be voting for Romney - Ryan, and ask them too as well. Post signs, speak up, follow-up.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Don't believe the "reported" polls. There IS a land swell of support for Romney - Ryan, as well as AGAINST the policies of Obama.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
Point of fact - I personally know of some democrats who will NOT be voting for Obama again. A few of them may not vote for Romney (they can't bring themselves to vote for a republican), but they will NOT be voting for Obama. I also know of a few republicans who, for what ever idealistic idea they had, voted for Obama, and they will NOT be doing that again. Just how wide spread is that? I think its more than we know, and more than reported.
VOTE for Romney - Ryan on November 6th.
It's too important to the future of America not to!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Revenge ... for being born!
To borrow a scene and quote from the movie, Tombstone:
Wyatt Earp: What makes a man like Ringo, Doc? What makes him do the things he does?
Doc Holliday: A man like Ringo has got a great big hole, right in the middle of him. He can never kill enough, or steal enough, or inflict enough pain to ever fill it.
Wyatt Earp: What does he need?
Doc Holliday: Revenge.
Wyatt Earp: For what?
Doc Holliday: Bein' born.
With the spread of protests to over 20 countries, supposedly over some nothing of a YouTube video that is said to demean the prophet mohammad, it leaves me dumbfounded.
Such a nothin' video, that few have even seen, could get people to go so nuttso over it and would be silly to even think about, if not for the deaths the extremists protesters have caused.
Why are they REALLY protesting so venomously? Honestly, such acts are NOT rational at all. Even if we would accept some of this, as some kind of stupid feeding frenzy response to one or two groups of protests, that still could not explain the spreading outbursts to begin with.
Protests, are just as much a part of the fabric of America as anywhere, to redress complains or objections. Violence, here or there, to make some kind of statement, only exasperates problems. Don't like the film? Don't watch it. Offended by the film? Express it, non-violently. But to kill, burn property, go friggin NUTS over it? All it does for me, is convince me that, in this case, Islam is a violent and very unwelcome religion.
So, what IS their real problem? Maybe, in the words of the fictitious quote of Doc Holiday, they want "Revenge". For "Bein' born." Being born in a backward part of the world, with a backward religious belief, and with NO escape but through death! And on that path to their own death, they choose to take as many other people with them as possible.
Unless someone can convince me that Islam is NOT what we see in the streets of those countries, in the bad-lands of the Taliban and al Queada, and in the violence in the hearts and minds of the types who kill so may "innocent people", then I am left with what I see and hear from such savages. Sorry folks, but even the Muslims in America, remain silent to protest LOUDLY such slaughter, and in the name of Islam. Silence, is condoning.
For this outside observer, I see those extremists as rabid animals, that get agitated with the rustling of a leaf, biting at anything that moves. To hell with GITMO. Time we quit screwing around, and just put them all down.
Wyatt Earp: What makes a man like Ringo, Doc? What makes him do the things he does?
Doc Holliday: A man like Ringo has got a great big hole, right in the middle of him. He can never kill enough, or steal enough, or inflict enough pain to ever fill it.
Wyatt Earp: What does he need?
Doc Holliday: Revenge.
Wyatt Earp: For what?
Doc Holliday: Bein' born.
With the spread of protests to over 20 countries, supposedly over some nothing of a YouTube video that is said to demean the prophet mohammad, it leaves me dumbfounded.
Such a nothin' video, that few have even seen, could get people to go so nuttso over it and would be silly to even think about, if not for the deaths the extremists protesters have caused.
Why are they REALLY protesting so venomously? Honestly, such acts are NOT rational at all. Even if we would accept some of this, as some kind of stupid feeding frenzy response to one or two groups of protests, that still could not explain the spreading outbursts to begin with.
Protests, are just as much a part of the fabric of America as anywhere, to redress complains or objections. Violence, here or there, to make some kind of statement, only exasperates problems. Don't like the film? Don't watch it. Offended by the film? Express it, non-violently. But to kill, burn property, go friggin NUTS over it? All it does for me, is convince me that, in this case, Islam is a violent and very unwelcome religion.
So, what IS their real problem? Maybe, in the words of the fictitious quote of Doc Holiday, they want "Revenge". For "Bein' born." Being born in a backward part of the world, with a backward religious belief, and with NO escape but through death! And on that path to their own death, they choose to take as many other people with them as possible.
Unless someone can convince me that Islam is NOT what we see in the streets of those countries, in the bad-lands of the Taliban and al Queada, and in the violence in the hearts and minds of the types who kill so may "innocent people", then I am left with what I see and hear from such savages. Sorry folks, but even the Muslims in America, remain silent to protest LOUDLY such slaughter, and in the name of Islam. Silence, is condoning.
For this outside observer, I see those extremists as rabid animals, that get agitated with the rustling of a leaf, biting at anything that moves. To hell with GITMO. Time we quit screwing around, and just put them all down.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
While Rome Burns
There's an old phrase from long ago, that goes like this: "Nero fiddled while Rome burned." In essence, Nero involved himself in frivolous things, while Rome was in turmoil and parts of it were burning.
Today, we still have 13-23 MILLION citizens out of work and/or under-employed, with a persistent 8+% unemployment rate; our national debt, has grown to over 16 TRILLION DOLLARS (6 trillion in just 3-1/2 years); Obama has played 104 rounds of golf, and counting; OUR money, in the 100's of BILLIONS, have been given to so-called "green energy" companies, and was wasted when nearly all of them folded; while The White House wishes you would blame our 1st amendment and some fool who made a YouTube video about Muslim prophet Mohammad, while our flag burns in over 20 COUNTRIES; our embassies/consulates have been over-run; and most sadly, we lost FOUR Embassy serving citizens to horrible deaths when the US Consulate in Libya was over-run.
But, while Obama said he would not rest until Americans are back to work, he makes appearances on the day-time show, The View; has appeared on the David Letterman show; FAILED to meet with his own Jobs Council for nearly a year; failed to attend daily security briefings; appeared on The Tonight Show; The Daily Show; Oprah; Late Night with Jimmy Fallon; ... and so on. Just this past several days, Obama has appeared in some of these places, having fun with his entertainer friends, while families suffer!
At a time where the families of those slain, as well as those families who have and are losing someone in Afghanistan, and American families struggle to pay bills due to unemployment, Obama makes with the laughs and his "celebrity" appearances on TV. He "will not rest ....."????
Yes folks, Nero fiddles while Rome burns. Yet, there are those who appear to warm themselves by the fires, and will vote for this Jack Ass anyway.
Today, we still have 13-23 MILLION citizens out of work and/or under-employed, with a persistent 8+% unemployment rate; our national debt, has grown to over 16 TRILLION DOLLARS (6 trillion in just 3-1/2 years); Obama has played 104 rounds of golf, and counting; OUR money, in the 100's of BILLIONS, have been given to so-called "green energy" companies, and was wasted when nearly all of them folded; while The White House wishes you would blame our 1st amendment and some fool who made a YouTube video about Muslim prophet Mohammad, while our flag burns in over 20 COUNTRIES; our embassies/consulates have been over-run; and most sadly, we lost FOUR Embassy serving citizens to horrible deaths when the US Consulate in Libya was over-run.
But, while Obama said he would not rest until Americans are back to work, he makes appearances on the day-time show, The View; has appeared on the David Letterman show; FAILED to meet with his own Jobs Council for nearly a year; failed to attend daily security briefings; appeared on The Tonight Show; The Daily Show; Oprah; Late Night with Jimmy Fallon; ... and so on. Just this past several days, Obama has appeared in some of these places, having fun with his entertainer friends, while families suffer!
At a time where the families of those slain, as well as those families who have and are losing someone in Afghanistan, and American families struggle to pay bills due to unemployment, Obama makes with the laughs and his "celebrity" appearances on TV. He "will not rest ....."????
Yes folks, Nero fiddles while Rome burns. Yet, there are those who appear to warm themselves by the fires, and will vote for this Jack Ass anyway.
Monday, September 24, 2012
A "fair shot"?
I am so sick of hearing Obama talk about the "fair shot". It's bull shit, and he knows it. What he is really talking about, is a complete "redistribution" of wealth, which he has confirmed that he believes in.
Obama has said, "..... we can restore an economy where everybody gets a fair shot, everybody does their fair share, everybody plays by the same set of rules, from Washington to Wall Street to Main Street."
Here's the deal as I see it. If there was EVER a sign that Americans DO have a "fair shot", it is Obama in The White House! The 12.2 % of America being Blacks, and even adding in 16.3 % of the Hispanic population (2010 census), that 28.5 % DID NOT elect Obama by themselves! No way. As much as I can't stand this lazy narcissistic fake, he IS where he is, because in America such things CAN happen.
Look at the Hispanics/Latinos and Black Americans (among other minorities) in high places, like governors, senators, congressmen/women, head of corporations, etc. The number of people who have come from near nothing, to very successful positions in life, did not let anything stand in their way. Even at times where they may have failed, they got back up and tried again. America, as a whole, DID NOT stand in there way. They not only had a "fair shot", but capitalized on it! The "fair shot" is already there. But each of us has to get off our asses and go for it!
The "fair shot" mantra serves Obama in two ways.
* First, that mantra, just adds to the class warfare wedge he is trying to drive between us. Keeping the classes at odds, puts more of the lower income people on his side, skipping along to his tune. Or at least, its a "divide and conquer" approach.
* Secondly, Obama keeps driving the underlying message, that all those "rich" OWE it to the less fortunate to share in the rewards. (BTW - That was his intent with the "you didn't build that" BS. Telling people that everybody did it, makes people think everyone is entitled to share in the success - wealth of the successful.) The "rich" worked for their money, and will use every lawful way to keep as much of it as they can. - Just like Obama, Pelosi, and Reid do! But why should ANYONE else expect to share in that wealth? I know I didn't earn their money. Does everyone who bought one of Obama's books, get a share in HIS profits? Hell NO! I have no claim to anyone else's money! Nor do you.
If Obama really believed Romney unfairly keeps HIS money by not paying "his fair share", then WHY hasn't Obama and crew pushed real tax reform that would solve those tax-loop-holes-for-the-rich issues? Gee ... because THEY TOO use the tax system to their own advantages? YES! They take all the deductions they can (So do I with my measely little income!), so they can keep as much of their own money they can! No matter what Obama may say, pay attention to what he DOES!
You want a "fair shot"? Quit whining! Get a job (or at least make an honest effort to find one). Keep the one you have until you can better yourself. And STOP EXPECTING the government to take care of you. Life ain't fair, but you CAN make the best of what ever is dealt to you.
For those who would rather follow Obama and stand in line for hand-outs (or support those who do), sit your butt down in a chair under his tent, and hold your cup out for the kool-aid! Barack "Jim Jones" Obama will be serving you up a batch soon.
Obama has said, "..... we can restore an economy where everybody gets a fair shot, everybody does their fair share, everybody plays by the same set of rules, from Washington to Wall Street to Main Street."
Here's the deal as I see it. If there was EVER a sign that Americans DO have a "fair shot", it is Obama in The White House! The 12.2 % of America being Blacks, and even adding in 16.3 % of the Hispanic population (2010 census), that 28.5 % DID NOT elect Obama by themselves! No way. As much as I can't stand this lazy narcissistic fake, he IS where he is, because in America such things CAN happen.
Look at the Hispanics/Latinos and Black Americans (among other minorities) in high places, like governors, senators, congressmen/women, head of corporations, etc. The number of people who have come from near nothing, to very successful positions in life, did not let anything stand in their way. Even at times where they may have failed, they got back up and tried again. America, as a whole, DID NOT stand in there way. They not only had a "fair shot", but capitalized on it! The "fair shot" is already there. But each of us has to get off our asses and go for it!
The "fair shot" mantra serves Obama in two ways.
* First, that mantra, just adds to the class warfare wedge he is trying to drive between us. Keeping the classes at odds, puts more of the lower income people on his side, skipping along to his tune. Or at least, its a "divide and conquer" approach.
* Secondly, Obama keeps driving the underlying message, that all those "rich" OWE it to the less fortunate to share in the rewards. (BTW - That was his intent with the "you didn't build that" BS. Telling people that everybody did it, makes people think everyone is entitled to share in the success - wealth of the successful.) The "rich" worked for their money, and will use every lawful way to keep as much of it as they can. - Just like Obama, Pelosi, and Reid do! But why should ANYONE else expect to share in that wealth? I know I didn't earn their money. Does everyone who bought one of Obama's books, get a share in HIS profits? Hell NO! I have no claim to anyone else's money! Nor do you.
If Obama really believed Romney unfairly keeps HIS money by not paying "his fair share", then WHY hasn't Obama and crew pushed real tax reform that would solve those tax-loop-holes-for-the-rich issues? Gee ... because THEY TOO use the tax system to their own advantages? YES! They take all the deductions they can (So do I with my measely little income!), so they can keep as much of their own money they can! No matter what Obama may say, pay attention to what he DOES!
You want a "fair shot"? Quit whining! Get a job (or at least make an honest effort to find one). Keep the one you have until you can better yourself. And STOP EXPECTING the government to take care of you. Life ain't fair, but you CAN make the best of what ever is dealt to you.
For those who would rather follow Obama and stand in line for hand-outs (or support those who do), sit your butt down in a chair under his tent, and hold your cup out for the kool-aid! Barack "Jim Jones" Obama will be serving you up a batch soon.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Never Forget Those Who Fight
I don't know of a day that goes by, that in some way or another, I don't remember those who fight in defense of freedom around the world. Some days, we hear of a combat death, and other days, we don't. We should ALWAYS hear of such a loss. They deserve our recognition of that price they paid.
I get wrapped up in daily things, like we all do, and I may not take the time to say a prayer for them like I should. But I always remember them in thought and heart, and do often include them in my daily prayer.
I also get wrapped up in the political scene, and rant about such things that are important to me, and in my view, our country. And to some, it may seem that is all I care about. It's not. I do care, and if young enough, would be right there beside those men and women.
But aside from all that, I offer up this ~
To the men and women in our Military, all over the world, I thank you for your service. To those in combat areas, the bad-lands of the world, I DO remember you each day, and I pray for you and your families, who anxiously await your safe return. Most Americans feel the same way, even if not voiced or projected.
Life goes on, as it should, but let us NEVER FORGET those in harms way. To YOU in our military, YOU are our shields against the encroachment of those who would take our freedoms, including our freedom to live.
Every day, our military men and women deserve our thoughts and prayers. Every day, THEIR lives are on the line. In the last 30 days alone, our Afghanistan losses number 34 service members, from all our coalition forces, who have been killed. Of those, 19 are our US Military members. Note too, that of those 34 killed, 5 of those are Australian; 5 are UK members, and 5 are listed as UN (although no further information on those are listed as UN). In this past year, the losses also included military members from New Zealand, Georgia, France, Italy, Albania, Turkey, Canada, Spain, Poland, Estonia, and Czech. All those those folks, also had loved ones at home who morn their losses.
Know this too - The taking of their own lives by our military members, is at an all-time high. PRAY for healing of those tormented inside, that they can find some level of peace and not take their own lives. These too, are terrible losses, and those families need pray and support.
For me, I pray this: "God in Heaven, please Bless the lives of our men and women who are charged with doing our dirty work in far away lands. Bless too, those families who wait each day for the safe return of those in harms way, and give them the spiritual strength they need to get through each day. I ask too Lord, that You speak to those hearts and minds of those tormented inside, so they see a path out of that torment and darkness. Lastly, please lead and guide those who make our Nation's decisions, so that they make such decisions that best serve You, and our Nation's survival. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
Never Forget!
Humbly yours,
Dan
I get wrapped up in daily things, like we all do, and I may not take the time to say a prayer for them like I should. But I always remember them in thought and heart, and do often include them in my daily prayer.
I also get wrapped up in the political scene, and rant about such things that are important to me, and in my view, our country. And to some, it may seem that is all I care about. It's not. I do care, and if young enough, would be right there beside those men and women.
But aside from all that, I offer up this ~
To the men and women in our Military, all over the world, I thank you for your service. To those in combat areas, the bad-lands of the world, I DO remember you each day, and I pray for you and your families, who anxiously await your safe return. Most Americans feel the same way, even if not voiced or projected.
Life goes on, as it should, but let us NEVER FORGET those in harms way. To YOU in our military, YOU are our shields against the encroachment of those who would take our freedoms, including our freedom to live.
Every day, our military men and women deserve our thoughts and prayers. Every day, THEIR lives are on the line. In the last 30 days alone, our Afghanistan losses number 34 service members, from all our coalition forces, who have been killed. Of those, 19 are our US Military members. Note too, that of those 34 killed, 5 of those are Australian; 5 are UK members, and 5 are listed as UN (although no further information on those are listed as UN). In this past year, the losses also included military members from New Zealand, Georgia, France, Italy, Albania, Turkey, Canada, Spain, Poland, Estonia, and Czech. All those those folks, also had loved ones at home who morn their losses.
Know this too - The taking of their own lives by our military members, is at an all-time high. PRAY for healing of those tormented inside, that they can find some level of peace and not take their own lives. These too, are terrible losses, and those families need pray and support.
For me, I pray this: "God in Heaven, please Bless the lives of our men and women who are charged with doing our dirty work in far away lands. Bless too, those families who wait each day for the safe return of those in harms way, and give them the spiritual strength they need to get through each day. I ask too Lord, that You speak to those hearts and minds of those tormented inside, so they see a path out of that torment and darkness. Lastly, please lead and guide those who make our Nation's decisions, so that they make such decisions that best serve You, and our Nation's survival. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."
Never Forget!
Humbly yours,
Dan
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