Today the Democrat Party and the Iraqi terror organization suffered a severe setback: Al-Zarqawi was killed by US troops yesterday afternoon. This action will buoy the spirits of the American public, cast the Democrat’s defeatism into stark relief, and demonstrate that when in trouble one should never give up just because fatigue sets in. This is indeed a happy day and it is fortunate that this murderer was killed and not arrested. Imagine the nightmare of liberal law groups apologizing for Zarqawi’s behavior and defending him as a misunderstood leader of lawful insurgents. Ramsey Clark must be feeling left out this morning.
Ah, the ACLU’s disappointment is palpable; Tim Robbins and Sean Penn cannot believe that one of their heroes has departed the world stage. Who can they idolize? Well Castro, Chavez, and Vicente Fox are still around. This event gives everyone some breathing room, everyone except Osama Bin Laden he must be a little shaken. It can be imagined that even the Iranians will take a brief pause to consider the historical inevitability of their proposed actions.
The relief that will be felt will of course be short-lived, but it does give hope that an end can be achieved; the successful democratization of Iraq and other Arab nations. That cultural hatred may be overcome, that death and destruction don’t have to triumph over hope and love.
Surely even Ted Kennedy, John Murtha, Nancy Pelosi; Chuck Hegel et al. can understand these sentiments.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Tolerance
Tolerance is a virtue preached by many but observed by few. Fundamentalists of any stripe are almost by definition intolerant, and their rationale is based mostly on fear. Fundamentalist UFO observers will not tolerate nor consider another view; they are correct and that is that. The same goes for liberal Hollywood, homophobic Baptists, narrow minded Roman Catholics, Islamic western haters, and in US politics nut cases on the right and left.
The terms used to describe the best courses of action include exterminate, eliminate, destroy, “death to,” and many others heard daily on chat shows and news programs. So called intellectuals including Noam Chomsky, Thomas Friedman, are actually cowardly commentators with an ostrich-like approach to the world’s problems. When Islam takes over things will change drastically and not for the better.
Can Islam overwhelm Western Civilization? Of course it can and it is likely that it will if the liberal, progressive part of the nations continues their present behavior. At least there will no longer be worries about Christian symbols in public buildings. Everyone will either be a Muslim or dead. There will be no question of gay marriage, pornography, elections, the only option for dissent will be whether Shia, Sunni, of Sufi is the mosque you attend.
Simply look around and make a note of each incident of intolerance you encounter or promote; was it helpful?
Monday, June 05, 2006
Kofi Anan A Thinking Man's Moron
I just finished reading Kofi Anan’s latest editorial in the Wall Street Journal. Why the United States still tolerates such a man and such an organization is a mystery to me. What he wrote is so cynically aimed at the US that one must gasp at the audacity. He is a total hypocrite.
In the article he praises migration and puts its inevitability down to the establishment of national borders. This of course is absurd. Does he mean the have never been migrations until borders were established? He goes on to extol the virtues of migration to the host countries that benefit greatly from the assimilation of the “irregular migrants.” Is he referring to France, Germany, Britain, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Mexico; or just the United States of America? The USA is virtually the only nation that assimilates newcomers so that by the second or third generation the home country is only a distant memory drawn from conversations with elders.
Kofi also mentions the benefits to the home country of the billions of dollars sent home. This is probably closer to the mark as places like Mexico do little to stimulate an economy that will encourage those born there to stay there. Oh yes Anan does mention the downside to the home country: the loss of skilled workers. A more cynical attack on the rights of US citizens to determine their own laws in the area of immigration could not be made. The article reads like a homily from Ted Kennedy’s staff.
Kofi Anan says that UN policy will encourage continued “irregular migration” though the receiving countries are unnamed, and that while no nation will be asked to give up its border sovereignty all nations will be encouraged to accept more migrants. What a joke.
His concluding line is the ripest of all. He contends that as long as there are borders there will be migration. What genius wrote this for him, and how could he approve it? From time immemorial migrations have occurred as the result of war, famine, pestilence, and many other causes. The one thing that has never encouraged migration is the recognition by a tribe or group of people that a new border had been established and that it might be fun to violate it.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Gay Marriage No Amendment Needed
Gay Marriage: That designation is the first problem to resolve in taking on the issue of what marriage is and who cares. I could care less if men want to kiss and have some kind of sex life with other men, and I feel the same way about women who have homosexual urges. The sex acts are not the issue. The problem that should be addressed is making sure that birth rates increase and those healthy families raise children to healthy adulthood.
If one has to define a state of being with a qualifier then the assumption can be made that it is derivative and probably not as strong as the original. What is needed for homosexuals is a legal method to own and transfer property, which what this controversy is really all about. Love, sex, adultery, swingers, are all part of marriage but not part of the legal system that supports it. Homosexuals are notoriously promiscuous as a group, though there are many swans among the goats; it is possible that a legal framework that benefits homosexuals as a group and society as a whole would moderate this behavior.
There is no heterosexual marriage, only marriage. This is a social norm in all societies, even Mormons, that has made it possible to have a civilization no matter what the culture. In Muslim cultures the threat of homosexuality to society is seen as so great that the penalty for “We’re Queer and We’re Here” is death. Western Civilization has long tolerated homosexuality and even celebrated it, along with pedophilia and other questionable practices. That this is so today is made obvious every day by television newscasts of some pertinent event or other.
The tactic we are seeing is the same as most liberal causes, first the guilt trip then the legal codification of whatever is being promoted. This is true for smoking, drinking, eating, driving, cutting down a tree, and all the other joys of life that have been attenuated by the left wing seekers of immortality. Honesty is not a hallmark of such agendas, so let’s start now.
Who a person is having sex with, excepting children, acts of violence, and the mentally incompetent, should not a factor that restricts their ability to be a productive member of society and they should have all the legal property rights the rest of the group enjoys. There is one condition that is objectionable and that is the adoption of children by homosexuals. That is an area that should be forbidden. Homosexuals cannot reproduce without some outside agency’s intervention; there is a reason for that and it should obvious and left that way.
Iraq: Now What
Watching action, adventure, or spy films these days is equivalent to being a fan of pornography. It is all fantasy and the real thing is much better or worse depending on the genre and one’s predilections. The action hero always wins and the porn stars are really acrobats. With the war in Iraq winding down to a contest between the US and IED’s on the one hand, and the Wahabbi Sunni’s versus everyone else on the other, death, destruction, and horror have lost their power to do anything other than frustrate.
That the attack on Iraq by the United States was ill-advised, poorly planned, and over assumed is obvious now. At the time there were signs that such might be the case but they were too vague in the circumstances surrounding 9/11 to gain much traction. In the end it will be the bane of George Bush’s historical perspective despite all the good things he has done in the past 6 years. He now seems to be running out of gas.
Paul Wolfowitz and Donald Rumsfeld seem to have underestimated the difficulty in subduing a few Arabs in Iraq, which is certain to have been their early assessment of the problem. Even the Democrats thought so at first and were screaming in pain that Iraq was a political war that would eliminate them from power for years to come. Now, of course, they love the war as it puts them in the best position to supplant the Republicans in recent years. The United States economy is doing well, the Democrats are on the wrong side of illegal immigration, abortion, gay marriage, taxes, and a host of other issues. The war, which is not even a war anymore, is the one issue that might give them the edge.
The American people are tired of sacrificing their children for the freedom of people who don’t want it and who are unwilling to help fight for it. The attitude in the USA is becoming one of “Let them (the Iraqis) kill each other to their hearts content.” This attitude has nothing to do with the vacuous Hollywood anti-war nuts, this is a judgment based on three years of work with little to show for it.
Rumsfeld and Wolfowitz will most likely bear a large share of the historical disdain for today’s situation; Bush will bear the rest.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Haditha
“War crime” is an oxymoron as war by definition encourages bad behavior. We don’t know yet what happened at Haditha but the rumor and propaganda is already out of hand. I don’t condone anyone killing civilians deliberately and I understand how it can happen accidentally especially considering the Iraqi situation. Of course no one cares about Sunnis murdering Shiites, or Kurds killing Arabs, or Arabs killing blacks in Darfur, but don’t let the USA even have a small mistake and the world will jump on it promptly.
The citizens of the United States have a right to armed forces that can behave properly, and I think we do. In every group there will be people who can not stand up to the stress of being shot at from various angles and combatants that look like civilians. The fact that the armed forces are going to retrain their members in the ethics of warfare is ridiculous. While good behavior must be constantly reinforced, if the training didn’t take effect when initially given it probably never will.
The most disturbing thing about Haditha, beyond the obvious, is that Marine Corps officers would lie rather than discipline their troops. This abdication of responsibility is a more troubling aspect of the problem than simply a public relations one. It seems to indicate a breakdown of morale, stemming from frustration of combat and lack of societal support from home, which could bear bitter fruit. The last thing the United States needs is more self-hating liberals who tar everyone, but themselves, with the same brush.
The Vietnam debacle is and was overdone in the press and society. Those soldiers were doing what the country, most of us, wanted. Oh, today we deny it, but I was there at the time and remember quite well what happened. The main reason for student outrage was the draft. Today’s military is purely voluntary and though some deny it, everyone knows what they are signing up to do. Thank God they do sign up.
Even one atrocity can not be tolerated but it can be put in perspective.
The citizens of the United States have a right to armed forces that can behave properly, and I think we do. In every group there will be people who can not stand up to the stress of being shot at from various angles and combatants that look like civilians. The fact that the armed forces are going to retrain their members in the ethics of warfare is ridiculous. While good behavior must be constantly reinforced, if the training didn’t take effect when initially given it probably never will.
The most disturbing thing about Haditha, beyond the obvious, is that Marine Corps officers would lie rather than discipline their troops. This abdication of responsibility is a more troubling aspect of the problem than simply a public relations one. It seems to indicate a breakdown of morale, stemming from frustration of combat and lack of societal support from home, which could bear bitter fruit. The last thing the United States needs is more self-hating liberals who tar everyone, but themselves, with the same brush.
The Vietnam debacle is and was overdone in the press and society. Those soldiers were doing what the country, most of us, wanted. Oh, today we deny it, but I was there at the time and remember quite well what happened. The main reason for student outrage was the draft. Today’s military is purely voluntary and though some deny it, everyone knows what they are signing up to do. Thank God they do sign up.
Even one atrocity can not be tolerated but it can be put in perspective.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Wackos on the Move
I see the nutjobs on the left are at it again. Al Gore just can’t get over himself. I have come to the conclusion that what makes a liberal, in part, is outrage over the fact that each life has a beginning and an end. This explains their dictating to the rest of us how to live; because they don’t plan to die. No smoking, no obesity, no speeding, wear a seatbelt, worry about global warming, blame America for the faults of other nations, feel guilty about your prosperity, give in to anyone who seems angry with you, it was somehow your fault anyway.
The latest effort by Al Gore to scare us is a failure. “An Inconvenient Truth” is anything but and it may in fact become an inconvenient flop. That the earth is warming is a given, that mankind is causing is not certain. The earth is hot inside, volcanic eruptions prove this, the earth has been around for billions of years, mankind only a few million. It is unlikely that mankind will be here in even a million years: the earth will be. This inconvenient truth is what is angering the wacko left. The fact that human beings are not the most important things in the universe is anathema to them.
Every liberal knows what is best for you, better than you do. We have seen this play out in Cuba and will soon see it in Venezuela and Bolivia. All these places will self destruct as did the Soviet Union and as Russia is doing now. You think you should be able to do what you think is best for you? Don’t be ridiculous, only intellectuals know what is best for you. Why do you think there is a term for “The Common Man”? The intellectual a social elites feel that they occupy the other side “The Uncommon Man.” Believe me when I tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. I know these people well and there are some uncommon people among them, but most are very common with large bank accounts and phony degrees in things like Education, Women’s Studies, Economics, Sociology, and the like.
We must simply tolerate their behavior, childish as it is, because that’s how you give children the confidence to grow up.
The latest effort by Al Gore to scare us is a failure. “An Inconvenient Truth” is anything but and it may in fact become an inconvenient flop. That the earth is warming is a given, that mankind is causing is not certain. The earth is hot inside, volcanic eruptions prove this, the earth has been around for billions of years, mankind only a few million. It is unlikely that mankind will be here in even a million years: the earth will be. This inconvenient truth is what is angering the wacko left. The fact that human beings are not the most important things in the universe is anathema to them.
Every liberal knows what is best for you, better than you do. We have seen this play out in Cuba and will soon see it in Venezuela and Bolivia. All these places will self destruct as did the Soviet Union and as Russia is doing now. You think you should be able to do what you think is best for you? Don’t be ridiculous, only intellectuals know what is best for you. Why do you think there is a term for “The Common Man”? The intellectual a social elites feel that they occupy the other side “The Uncommon Man.” Believe me when I tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. I know these people well and there are some uncommon people among them, but most are very common with large bank accounts and phony degrees in things like Education, Women’s Studies, Economics, Sociology, and the like.
We must simply tolerate their behavior, childish as it is, because that’s how you give children the confidence to grow up.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Fox Go Home
Vicente Fox is advising the US on economic policy; this is laughable. Mr. Fox can’t get his own economy going fast enough to keep his citizens home. Mexico is one of the wealthiest nations in the Western Hemisphere in terms of natural resources and human capital. It is also one of the most, if not the most, corrupt nations anywhere. The word hypocrisy is too weak to describe the policies, laws, and attitudes of the Mexican people. That’s correct the people because as a democracy the people are responsible for the policies and practices that govern them.
If Mexico allowed more foreign investment the stream of immigrants to the United States would dwindle to only those who really want to live here. The best workers are leaving Mexico so why doesn’t that nation want to retain them? It would mean that the culture of bribery, deceit, and procrastination would have to change. Can such a thing happen?
Mexican laws against US participation in their economy are stringent and crippling. Any American investor that behaves as he must to succeed in Mexico is most likely in violation of US anti-bribery laws and might end up in prison. That is a risk that some take but that most won’t. The ultra rich of Mexico and all Latin American countries do not want change. The Patron culture has failed the nations but benefited the families of the rich. Their biggest risk is having to pay a ransom, quite common in those societies. The United States gets the criminals, the down trodden, the hopeful.
The USA cannot continue to absorb immigrants at the current rate. Already the seams of tolerance are straining. The issue is being couched as a civil rights matter; what a joke. To compare today with the problem of whites and blacks is ludicrous. That was a real civil rights situation and it is still being worked through.
The American left embraces Vicente Fox without criticism because they are also morally bankrupt. Americans of the leftist persuasion are emotionally weak and insecure. The important thing to them is to be viewed as gentle, caring people. They are easily manipulated because most don’t really have lives of their own. Their opinions are shaped by Newsweek and Time magazine. If it’s in print they believe it. It’s not far off the mark to assume that Mr. Fox will be more successful in the USA than he can ever hope or want to be in Mexico.
If Mexico allowed more foreign investment the stream of immigrants to the United States would dwindle to only those who really want to live here. The best workers are leaving Mexico so why doesn’t that nation want to retain them? It would mean that the culture of bribery, deceit, and procrastination would have to change. Can such a thing happen?
Mexican laws against US participation in their economy are stringent and crippling. Any American investor that behaves as he must to succeed in Mexico is most likely in violation of US anti-bribery laws and might end up in prison. That is a risk that some take but that most won’t. The ultra rich of Mexico and all Latin American countries do not want change. The Patron culture has failed the nations but benefited the families of the rich. Their biggest risk is having to pay a ransom, quite common in those societies. The United States gets the criminals, the down trodden, the hopeful.
The USA cannot continue to absorb immigrants at the current rate. Already the seams of tolerance are straining. The issue is being couched as a civil rights matter; what a joke. To compare today with the problem of whites and blacks is ludicrous. That was a real civil rights situation and it is still being worked through.
The American left embraces Vicente Fox without criticism because they are also morally bankrupt. Americans of the leftist persuasion are emotionally weak and insecure. The important thing to them is to be viewed as gentle, caring people. They are easily manipulated because most don’t really have lives of their own. Their opinions are shaped by Newsweek and Time magazine. If it’s in print they believe it. It’s not far off the mark to assume that Mr. Fox will be more successful in the USA than he can ever hope or want to be in Mexico.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Backlash
There is a backlash coming concerning the problem of illegal immigration. The Mexican illegals have raised the stakes and have begun to alienate their friends and potential allies. This is going to force the Democrat party to make a choice, which is obvious, and reveal their true colors. The latest gambit of the Mexican illegals is to demonstrate using language that would, if used by a white person, result in a few days in jail.
“Nigger go back to Africa” and “Pilgrims go Home” are not the kind of slogans that attract people to your cause. Further there is resentment among those who have immigrated recently that feel they followed the rules why shouldn’t everyone else.
Black citizens are beginning to feel isolated and deserted. The Democrat party is going to embrace the Hispanic illegals and support them because they are a larger potential voting block. This will drive some African-Americans to the Republicans, who are probably incapable of recognizing this opportunity, and will push others out of the process completely. The social and economic divide in the United States will widen and the political system will deteriorate further.
When a group achieves its political aims through force or intimidation they lose the inclination to compromise. This is what is happening in the United States today. There will be violence between blacks and Hispanics; it is already happening in Los Angeles and it will spread to the other large cities. The cause of this is weak politicians who are only concerned about their jobs, the failure of the education system to indoctrinate students in American culture, and an economy that encourages businesses to ignore laws about hiring illegal aliens.
If it weren’t so dangerous it would be funny. The Democrat Party is finally getting its day of reckoning. They are so childish that they can’t see it coming. The liberal feel good, self-hating, nation-hating, left are going to be shown for what they really are: wealthy, guilt ridden products of a left wing education system that has failed to train them to think. They are self-obsessed and are easily manipulated. When the mobs break down doors they don’t usually ask if you were on their side, they are only interested in where the money and car keys are.
“Nigger go back to Africa” and “Pilgrims go Home” are not the kind of slogans that attract people to your cause. Further there is resentment among those who have immigrated recently that feel they followed the rules why shouldn’t everyone else.
Black citizens are beginning to feel isolated and deserted. The Democrat party is going to embrace the Hispanic illegals and support them because they are a larger potential voting block. This will drive some African-Americans to the Republicans, who are probably incapable of recognizing this opportunity, and will push others out of the process completely. The social and economic divide in the United States will widen and the political system will deteriorate further.
When a group achieves its political aims through force or intimidation they lose the inclination to compromise. This is what is happening in the United States today. There will be violence between blacks and Hispanics; it is already happening in Los Angeles and it will spread to the other large cities. The cause of this is weak politicians who are only concerned about their jobs, the failure of the education system to indoctrinate students in American culture, and an economy that encourages businesses to ignore laws about hiring illegal aliens.
If it weren’t so dangerous it would be funny. The Democrat Party is finally getting its day of reckoning. They are so childish that they can’t see it coming. The liberal feel good, self-hating, nation-hating, left are going to be shown for what they really are: wealthy, guilt ridden products of a left wing education system that has failed to train them to think. They are self-obsessed and are easily manipulated. When the mobs break down doors they don’t usually ask if you were on their side, they are only interested in where the money and car keys are.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Stuck on Stickers
I never have and never will put a bumper sticker on my car. It is impertinent to feel that you can give people your views, in traffic, without escape, and without their asking for it. This blog is different: a reader must be looking for what is here. Further they can click out at anytime and / or send an anonymous comment to me. I see all kinds of stupid bumper stickers most of which I doubt that the driver even remembers putting on the car.
I guess, because I don’t know, that people use bumper stickers to make themselves feel good. For example I saw a white couple driving along with at least six stickers decrying racism and in fact taking the blame for racism themselves. How stupid can you get, and how insulting? The very presence of the bumper stickers proves that they haven’t thought through the concept of racism. Another, very popular by the way, “Regime change starts at home.” Again proving that liberals don’t know their own history and only want to appear witty, caring, and edgy. Since it was Bill Clinton and a Democrat congress that passed the Iraq regime change bill in 1998, they only appear dull, uninformed, childish, and boring.
Today I came across another that said “Practice Compassionate Impeachment.” The car had the obligatory Kerry/Edwards tag on it and the car itself was a Volvo. The driver, a late fifties aged male, apparently thought he was still beating the draft. These people are parodies of themselves. The world and its societies certainly have problems and they cannot be reduced to bumper sticker slogans. Solutions, such as they may be, require cooperation across the political spectrum; which is a fading dream at this point.
Terrorism is the last resort of the helpless. Bumper stickers are a form of terrorism
I guess, because I don’t know, that people use bumper stickers to make themselves feel good. For example I saw a white couple driving along with at least six stickers decrying racism and in fact taking the blame for racism themselves. How stupid can you get, and how insulting? The very presence of the bumper stickers proves that they haven’t thought through the concept of racism. Another, very popular by the way, “Regime change starts at home.” Again proving that liberals don’t know their own history and only want to appear witty, caring, and edgy. Since it was Bill Clinton and a Democrat congress that passed the Iraq regime change bill in 1998, they only appear dull, uninformed, childish, and boring.
Today I came across another that said “Practice Compassionate Impeachment.” The car had the obligatory Kerry/Edwards tag on it and the car itself was a Volvo. The driver, a late fifties aged male, apparently thought he was still beating the draft. These people are parodies of themselves. The world and its societies certainly have problems and they cannot be reduced to bumper sticker slogans. Solutions, such as they may be, require cooperation across the political spectrum; which is a fading dream at this point.
Terrorism is the last resort of the helpless. Bumper stickers are a form of terrorism
Saturday, May 20, 2006
EuroCowardice
The Europeans, in particular the Dutch, are showing their true fearful colors. A female member of the Dutch parliament has basically been exiled to the United States for her outspoken view of Islam and its hateful tendencies among the more fanatical believers. Oh it’s fine to be outspoken in one’s criticism of the United States because it is safe to do so. There is no threat of assassination, maiming, expulsion from one’s home simply because one expresses doubts about the US and its citizens. Appeasement: that is Europe’s middle name. The result will be the disappearance of any unique European culture or identity by the year 2100, the state religion will be Islam and the state of the world will be more war. At least the Europeans won’t be asked to fight as they will have already surrendered. I wonder how many statues will be left in the Louvre.
Europe has been the scene of many horrible wars and they are understandably tired of fighting. They rarely fought for their liberty and freedom so they don’t understand the concept very well. Most European wars were fought by the plebes on behalf of the elites mainly about which Royal house was going to get the money from the other’s farms. Of course there were religious wars which make today’s conflict seem pedestrian by comparison. Murder, torture, rape, pillage were all the staples of a culture that produced the arts, music, and literature in between battles. The Europeans resent the United States because it was their rescuer in two major death struggles.
Ah the French, vive la difference! These are among the most cowardly, bombastic people on earth. Not only will French as a language disappear so will most French people. When the Caliph of Paris makes a suggestion it will be obeyed in Berlin.
As any school child knows there comes a point when one must stand up to the playground bully. Until the Europeans remember this they are destined to extinction.
EuroCowardice
The Europeans, in particular the Dutch, are showing their true fearful colors. A female member of the Dutch parliament has basically been exiled to the United States for her outspoken view of Islam and its hateful tendencies among the more fanatical believers. Oh it’s fine to be outspoken in one’s criticism of the United States because it is safe to do so. There is no threat of assassination, maiming, expulsion from one’s home simply because one expresses doubts about the US and its citizens. Appeasement: that is Europe’s middle name. The result will be the disappearance of any unique European culture or identity by the year 2100, the state religion will be Islam and the state of the world will be more war. At least the Europeans won’t be asked to fight as they will have already surrendered. I wonder how many statues will be left in the Louvre.
Europe has been the scene of many horrible wars and they are understandably tired of fighting. They rarely fought for their liberty and freedom so they don’t understand the concept very well. Most European wars were fought by the plebes on behalf of the elites mainly about which Royal house was going to get the money from the other’s farms. Of course there were religious wars which make today’s conflict seem pedestrian by comparison. Murder, torture, rape, pillage were all the staples of a culture that produced the arts, music, and literature in between battles. The Europeans resent the United States because it was their rescuer in two major death struggles.
Ah the French, vive la difference! These are among the most cowardly, bombastic people on earth. Not only will French as a language disappear so will most French people. When the Caliph of Paris makes a suggestion it will be obeyed in Berlin.
As any school child knows there comes a point when one must stand up to the playground bully. Until the Europeans remember this they are destined to extinction.
EuroCowardice
The Europeans, in particular the Dutch, are showing their true fearful colors. A female member of the Dutch parliament has basically been exiled to the United States for her outspoken view of Islam and its hateful tendencies among the more fanatical believers. Oh it’s fine to be outspoken in one’s criticism of the United States because it is safe to do so. There is no threat of assassination, maiming, expulsion from one’s home simply because one expresses doubts about the US and its citizens. Appeasement: that is Europe’s middle name. The result will be the disappearance of any unique European culture or identity by the year 2100, the state religion will be Islam and the state of the world will be more war. At least the Europeans won’t be asked to fight as they will have already surrendered. I wonder how many statues will be left in the Louvre.
Europe has been the scene of many horrible wars and they are understandably tired of fighting. They rarely fought for their liberty and freedom so they don’t understand the concept very well. Most European wars were fought by the plebes on behalf of the elites mainly about which Royal house was going to get the money from the other’s farms. Of course there were religious wars which make today’s conflict seem pedestrian by comparison. Murder, torture, rape, pillage were all the staples of a culture that produced the arts, music, and literature in between battles. The Europeans resent the United States because it was their rescuer in two major death struggles.
Ah the French, vive la difference! These are among the most cowardly, bombastic people on earth. Not only will French as a language disappear so will most French people. When the Caliph of Paris makes a suggestion it will be obeyed in Berlin.
As any school child knows there comes a point when one must stand up to the playground bully. Until the Europeans remember this they are destined to extinction.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Hillary Wakes Up Crazy
Hillary Clinton’s latest remarks about abortion show just how schizo the Democrat party is on the issue of abortion and most likely everything else. Her comments that a right wing conspiracy, reminiscent of her comments about Bill and Monica, are patently ridiculous and absurd they are also a lie. Abortion is the cornerstone of the Democrat Party and has been since 1973. Are these people to be trusted more than the Republicans?
What is at the root of her message? In a strange way the Democrat Party, and most likely all parties, are similar to Islam. The comparison is narrow and only partly analogous but here goes. Under the prescriptions of the Koran it is permissible to lie to an infidel if it furthers the cause of the brethren. So it is with the Democrats in the case of abortion. They know the majority of American voters are opposed to abortion in particular partial birth abortion. This tactic is one that all major liars espouse; tell the biggest lie possible some of it will be believed.
I think this particular lie will not wash, even though the Democrat Party seems to think that anyone who disagrees with them is an idiot and completely undeserving of respect. Many of the voters in the United States are savvy enough to tell truth from falsehood. It is however hilarious.
During the most recent Democrat Convention a pro-life party member was refused the right to address the floor. Now they blame conservatives for the success of their strategy. How many times has it been said that to elect a Republican is to endanger women’s “reproductive rights.” The basis of this latest lie is that by opposing free condom distribution is forcing women into abortions of unwanted pregnancies; this is patently untrue. Use a pill, use a condom, don’t have sex, the crux of unwanted pregnancy is waking up pregnant and refusing accept responsibility of the action.
What is at the root of her message? In a strange way the Democrat Party, and most likely all parties, are similar to Islam. The comparison is narrow and only partly analogous but here goes. Under the prescriptions of the Koran it is permissible to lie to an infidel if it furthers the cause of the brethren. So it is with the Democrats in the case of abortion. They know the majority of American voters are opposed to abortion in particular partial birth abortion. This tactic is one that all major liars espouse; tell the biggest lie possible some of it will be believed.
I think this particular lie will not wash, even though the Democrat Party seems to think that anyone who disagrees with them is an idiot and completely undeserving of respect. Many of the voters in the United States are savvy enough to tell truth from falsehood. It is however hilarious.
During the most recent Democrat Convention a pro-life party member was refused the right to address the floor. Now they blame conservatives for the success of their strategy. How many times has it been said that to elect a Republican is to endanger women’s “reproductive rights.” The basis of this latest lie is that by opposing free condom distribution is forcing women into abortions of unwanted pregnancies; this is patently untrue. Use a pill, use a condom, don’t have sex, the crux of unwanted pregnancy is waking up pregnant and refusing accept responsibility of the action.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
George Trys It On
Last night the president made an effort to educate the nation about illegal immigration. The job is too big for one speech. The points he made were very good for the most part but served more to underline the tremendous structural problems than to actually begin to resolve the issue. The United States needs more population but that population must be assimilated as citizens of the United States sharing a common culture. We do not need a multicultural society except to appreciate the differences while emphasizing the similarities.
Those who worry about an extra 200 million people over a 40 year period are wasting their time and energy. Raise the limits; enforce the language and civics requirements so that our new citizens will be complete and able to function according to our traditional values. Yes the borders should be secure, North and South; it is not up to the US to wilt from criticism by Mexico and Canada. Those two nations have very strict immigration enforcement do we hear complaints? For example a Honduran or Guatemalan coming into Mexico illegally is arrested and is considered a felon. They are immediately deported either back home or sent on their way to the US. As for Canada, just try and get through while in possession of a felony conviction; immediate turn-around is the treatment.
The real problem of illegal immigration is caused by a very weak and corrupt Mexican and Latino economic and political systems. People don’t leave home if they don’t have to. Once here these immigrants do not assimilate as quickly as is needed. A key to successful assimilation is language. The first step then is to eliminate any language but English in the schools and legal system. Without this requirement and underclass will be a fixed aspect of US society, one that is ruled by criminals within the group; just like their home countries today.
Freedom requires the ability to move physically, socially, and economically based on one’s skills. Without life skills and language capacity no one can successfully negotiate a social hierarchy. The chief failure in the US is its awful education system which is completely broken. The wacko left, teachers unions, and feel-gooders have abandoned the fundamentals of a successful life: reading, writing, and arithmetic. These three things are the cornerstones of success all else flows from them.
George Bush has made a stab at resolution but it will prove inadequate to the need and will most likely have disturbing consequences if the basics are not addressed first.
Those who worry about an extra 200 million people over a 40 year period are wasting their time and energy. Raise the limits; enforce the language and civics requirements so that our new citizens will be complete and able to function according to our traditional values. Yes the borders should be secure, North and South; it is not up to the US to wilt from criticism by Mexico and Canada. Those two nations have very strict immigration enforcement do we hear complaints? For example a Honduran or Guatemalan coming into Mexico illegally is arrested and is considered a felon. They are immediately deported either back home or sent on their way to the US. As for Canada, just try and get through while in possession of a felony conviction; immediate turn-around is the treatment.
The real problem of illegal immigration is caused by a very weak and corrupt Mexican and Latino economic and political systems. People don’t leave home if they don’t have to. Once here these immigrants do not assimilate as quickly as is needed. A key to successful assimilation is language. The first step then is to eliminate any language but English in the schools and legal system. Without this requirement and underclass will be a fixed aspect of US society, one that is ruled by criminals within the group; just like their home countries today.
Freedom requires the ability to move physically, socially, and economically based on one’s skills. Without life skills and language capacity no one can successfully negotiate a social hierarchy. The chief failure in the US is its awful education system which is completely broken. The wacko left, teachers unions, and feel-gooders have abandoned the fundamentals of a successful life: reading, writing, and arithmetic. These three things are the cornerstones of success all else flows from them.
George Bush has made a stab at resolution but it will prove inadequate to the need and will most likely have disturbing consequences if the basics are not addressed first.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Monitor My Phone
One reason there is so much excitement about the NSA data collection story is that most people think the world began when they were born. Well certainly their world began but the slightest exhibition of curiosity would tell them that something happened before their birth; if only their conception. The security agencies of the United States, and most likely other nations who could afford it, have been keeping track of communications since it became possible in the late 1940s.
I served in the US military from 1966-1970 and can assure you that we were told that all communications in the United States were monitored by the CIA. In fact there is a famous, huge, black building in Washington DC that houses the crypto code breaking organization. Every US military base has a similar operation. These listening posts check for patterns of communication, word association, and order to determine if a threat is imminent.
The current uproar is ridiculous. There is hardly any privacy left in the US and certainly not in the rest of the world. Americans behave like naïve children. This very communication is being monitored if only by my ISP, hackers are able to track every keystroke made on anyone’s computer. Credit card companies know more about their customers than do the customers themselves.
I think the Democrats have overreached on this issue. Their outrage is false as is most of what they claim to hold dear. It is essential that the US protect itself from its enemies, among whom the wacko Left might be included, that is the only real job of the federal government. The hearings on this matter will be very interesting, especially those pertaining to the phone companies’ complicity. In 1994 the Democrat controlled congress passed a law, signed by Bill Clinton, to force the communications companies to reveal customer names and numbers without a warrant. This answer to why phone monitoring is legal might come back to haunt them.
I served in the US military from 1966-1970 and can assure you that we were told that all communications in the United States were monitored by the CIA. In fact there is a famous, huge, black building in Washington DC that houses the crypto code breaking organization. Every US military base has a similar operation. These listening posts check for patterns of communication, word association, and order to determine if a threat is imminent.
The current uproar is ridiculous. There is hardly any privacy left in the US and certainly not in the rest of the world. Americans behave like naïve children. This very communication is being monitored if only by my ISP, hackers are able to track every keystroke made on anyone’s computer. Credit card companies know more about their customers than do the customers themselves.
I think the Democrats have overreached on this issue. Their outrage is false as is most of what they claim to hold dear. It is essential that the US protect itself from its enemies, among whom the wacko Left might be included, that is the only real job of the federal government. The hearings on this matter will be very interesting, especially those pertaining to the phone companies’ complicity. In 1994 the Democrat controlled congress passed a law, signed by Bill Clinton, to force the communications companies to reveal customer names and numbers without a warrant. This answer to why phone monitoring is legal might come back to haunt them.
Friday, May 12, 2006
A Day Without Mexicans
I could have used a day without Mexicans yesterday. I enjoy golf for the usual reasons, it’s fun, normally pastoral, and mostly quiet; not yesterday. It seemed that a host of Mexican workers had descended on the course driving tractors, trucks, leaf-blowers, using rakes, and generally getting in the way rather noisily. The place I usually play is a magnificent municipal golf course maintained by a foundation and by taxes, and fees.
As we were being tormented by these intrusive workers I began to wonder just how many of them were legal immigrants and who was charged with ensuring this that they were eligible for employment. Their presence has been slowly gaining momentum over the past two years and now they have completely displaced all the former workers who were white or African –American. This leads me to believe that our local government is employing illegal aliens while the local politicians decry their presence.
Apparently the new taboo is the discussion of who has a green card and who doesn’t and what to do about it. The problem must be addressed and the only way to do so is to face reality. They are here and must be assimilated. No multilingual curriculum, no acceptance of their culture as a primary one, they must speak English or decamp. They must learn the history of the United States so they can become a part of the nation. We must maintain our sense of nationalism. It makes a difference, bring them in, welcome them, and train them.
I realize that my wimpy liberal friends will disagree because they don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings; well no one’s but mine. Liberals would have you believe that the United States is a monster and deserves to disappear, that democracy doesn’t work, (remember the dictatorship of the proletariat?). The response to the recent letter from the Iranian president proves my point.
The Western portion of the United States is under siege and I don’t expect it to survive the onslaught. We will be petitioning to have English restored at least as a second language.
A day without Mexicans, at least on the golf course, sounds really nice.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Why Democrats Hate Condolezza Rice
Condolezza Rice is a brilliant person. That is one reason why the Democrats despise her. The other reason is that she is black. She has left the plantation and is a runaway slave. Blacks are not allowed to espouse any views other than those specified by their masters; in the US this means if they don’t vote Democrat they are by definition insane. Of course the Democrats have not fulfilled their promises to those Americans of African heritage, but that doesn’t matter only what the master says counts.
So the Al Frankenheimers and Howard Deans of the world attack and disparage her and others who might strike out on their own. The deem them traitors to their race, of course most of the power in the Democrat party is held by whites and mostly white men. Is anything wrong with this picture? Blacks are in trouble in their own party now that Hispanics are becoming the largest minority group in the United States.
The Democrats will continue to take blacks for granted and concentrate on the newest group of entitlement seekers. The Republicans are too cowardly to go after the Democrats on this or, apparently, any other issue. How the Republicans attracted Condolezza is a mystery as she is a strong, astute person who is of great value to the United States.
Recently the Democrats gave Geena Davis an award for portraying a character on television: the first woman president. During the ceremony they bemoaned the fact that the US has not elected a woman as president. The comments ranged from no woman has been given a chance, it’s time for a woman president, etc. Are these people stupid? If the Democrats believe what they are saying why don’t they nominate a woman for president? If the Republicans nominate a woman for president will the Democrats vote for her on the simple basis that it is time for a woman president?
Condolezza Rice would probably make a good president, but she most likely will not run. If she did run as a Republican that would be a major step in the rebellion of political slaves against their masters.
So the Al Frankenheimers and Howard Deans of the world attack and disparage her and others who might strike out on their own. The deem them traitors to their race, of course most of the power in the Democrat party is held by whites and mostly white men. Is anything wrong with this picture? Blacks are in trouble in their own party now that Hispanics are becoming the largest minority group in the United States.
The Democrats will continue to take blacks for granted and concentrate on the newest group of entitlement seekers. The Republicans are too cowardly to go after the Democrats on this or, apparently, any other issue. How the Republicans attracted Condolezza is a mystery as she is a strong, astute person who is of great value to the United States.
Recently the Democrats gave Geena Davis an award for portraying a character on television: the first woman president. During the ceremony they bemoaned the fact that the US has not elected a woman as president. The comments ranged from no woman has been given a chance, it’s time for a woman president, etc. Are these people stupid? If the Democrats believe what they are saying why don’t they nominate a woman for president? If the Republicans nominate a woman for president will the Democrats vote for her on the simple basis that it is time for a woman president?
Condolezza Rice would probably make a good president, but she most likely will not run. If she did run as a Republican that would be a major step in the rebellion of political slaves against their masters.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories and the theorists are boring. If often seems that there is a malicious edge to such things as much as there is an obvious desire to change history to meet the needs of the conspiracy nut. There are conspiracies, but they don’t remain secret for very long because human beings are involved. Ben Franklin once said that two people can keep a secret; if one of them is dead. Conspiracy theories evolve from false premises and follow the inevitable false logic derived therefrom.
Did the CIA and the Mafia kill President Kennedy? Did Franklin Roosevelt ignore warnings and even secretly provoke the Japanese to bomb Pearl Harbor? Is the Holocaust a figment of Dwight Eisenhower’s imagination (along with about 20,000 GI’s)? Did 9/11 serve the purpose of George Bush? Let’s take a look at the last and probably nuttiest theory.
George Bush is constantly derided as an imbecile, a hopeless moron basically unable to tie his own shoes. This type of rant is heard constantly especially from Democrats and Hollywood Brainiacs. So let’s ask the question “If George is so stupid how did he fool so many people?” the answer is simple, first of all he is smarter than most of his critics and he didn’t have to fool anyone; the Saudi’s attacked the United States on 9/11/2001. If there is a valid theory of conspiracy it begins after the attack not before.
It is a conspiracy of silence not commission. The planes that hit the pentagon, the world trade center, and the ground in Pennsylvania were not under the control of the US. In fact they really did exist, it is possible to make a cell phone call from 30,000 feet or more, the 18,000 degree fire did collapse the building, it came down as it went up floor by floor, the so-called secondary explosions were the plastic and metal contents of the offices exploding when seared.
The real conspiracy is the question of why the US and Saudi Arabia are still friends. Why didn’t we retaliate against them instead of Afghanistan? It is certain that the Pakistani’s and Saudi’s could arrest Bin Laden immediately if it suited their purposes.
Conspiracy theorists, except this one, are pretty much people with too much time and not enough intelligence to live a reasonable life.
Did the CIA and the Mafia kill President Kennedy? Did Franklin Roosevelt ignore warnings and even secretly provoke the Japanese to bomb Pearl Harbor? Is the Holocaust a figment of Dwight Eisenhower’s imagination (along with about 20,000 GI’s)? Did 9/11 serve the purpose of George Bush? Let’s take a look at the last and probably nuttiest theory.
George Bush is constantly derided as an imbecile, a hopeless moron basically unable to tie his own shoes. This type of rant is heard constantly especially from Democrats and Hollywood Brainiacs. So let’s ask the question “If George is so stupid how did he fool so many people?” the answer is simple, first of all he is smarter than most of his critics and he didn’t have to fool anyone; the Saudi’s attacked the United States on 9/11/2001. If there is a valid theory of conspiracy it begins after the attack not before.
It is a conspiracy of silence not commission. The planes that hit the pentagon, the world trade center, and the ground in Pennsylvania were not under the control of the US. In fact they really did exist, it is possible to make a cell phone call from 30,000 feet or more, the 18,000 degree fire did collapse the building, it came down as it went up floor by floor, the so-called secondary explosions were the plastic and metal contents of the offices exploding when seared.
The real conspiracy is the question of why the US and Saudi Arabia are still friends. Why didn’t we retaliate against them instead of Afghanistan? It is certain that the Pakistani’s and Saudi’s could arrest Bin Laden immediately if it suited their purposes.
Conspiracy theorists, except this one, are pretty much people with too much time and not enough intelligence to live a reasonable life.
Friday, May 05, 2006
The UN. At it again
I notice that the UN is going to examine the United States for possible violations of the “worldwide” ban on torture. Is this some kind of joke? No it is not, it does show why many Americans consider the UN irrelevant. What is happening in Darfur that the UN could get involved in? How about Cuba, any chance of torture going on there? Maybe Syria has some inclination to torture, or even that beacon of enlightenment Osama Bin Laden has experience in this area. Is it possible that China, North Korea, Venezuela, or Saudi Arabia have personnel dedicated to the task of inflicting pain in search of information?
The United Nations is a wonderful idea gone horribly wrong. The only thing to its credit, and its not a small thing, is that while there have been many small wars there have been no truly devastating ones since 1939-1945. Lip service and outright dishonesty are the hallmarks of the UN. In the United States the feeling among everyone except the Far Left is that the UN should be disbanded and not replaced. Sell the real estate and divide the proceeds among the members. Send the diplomats home to whatever fate awaits them. The situation in the world will decline only slightly and will probably improve.
The criminals running most nations in Africa and Latin America will of course remain, as they would under a flourishing UN. At the very least the United States should discontinue its payment of dues as the money is invariably wasted. The UN is merely a vehicle for the latest Far Left scare tactic; from Global Warming to Nuclear Proliferation. Cynicism rules the day in conversations about what to do. Send in peacekeepers to rape the women, molest the children, and steal from the already destitute, these are behaviors that are well documented by the UN itself. Of course the charges are being studied, taken under advisement, and swept under the rug. Kofi Anan is and has been one of the worst secretary generals to have disgraced the halls of the UN building.
The United States is one of the few countries on the planet that has very little to be ashamed of with regard to its behavior. This will strike many as an offensive assertion. Their reaction is based on jealousy, hatred, and admiration despite themselves. The “intellectual elite” of European nations disdain the US mainly because they have it made but no one else in their society can advance readily. The US offers upward mobility, freedom, liberty, self-expression and all the other things the human spirit needs. If this assertion is questioned simply look to the current immigration controversy for the answer. People don’t usually move to a country to get in on the chance to be oppressed, tortured, or killed.
The United Nations is a wonderful idea gone horribly wrong. The only thing to its credit, and its not a small thing, is that while there have been many small wars there have been no truly devastating ones since 1939-1945. Lip service and outright dishonesty are the hallmarks of the UN. In the United States the feeling among everyone except the Far Left is that the UN should be disbanded and not replaced. Sell the real estate and divide the proceeds among the members. Send the diplomats home to whatever fate awaits them. The situation in the world will decline only slightly and will probably improve.
The criminals running most nations in Africa and Latin America will of course remain, as they would under a flourishing UN. At the very least the United States should discontinue its payment of dues as the money is invariably wasted. The UN is merely a vehicle for the latest Far Left scare tactic; from Global Warming to Nuclear Proliferation. Cynicism rules the day in conversations about what to do. Send in peacekeepers to rape the women, molest the children, and steal from the already destitute, these are behaviors that are well documented by the UN itself. Of course the charges are being studied, taken under advisement, and swept under the rug. Kofi Anan is and has been one of the worst secretary generals to have disgraced the halls of the UN building.
The United States is one of the few countries on the planet that has very little to be ashamed of with regard to its behavior. This will strike many as an offensive assertion. Their reaction is based on jealousy, hatred, and admiration despite themselves. The “intellectual elite” of European nations disdain the US mainly because they have it made but no one else in their society can advance readily. The US offers upward mobility, freedom, liberty, self-expression and all the other things the human spirit needs. If this assertion is questioned simply look to the current immigration controversy for the answer. People don’t usually move to a country to get in on the chance to be oppressed, tortured, or killed.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Immigration rhetoric
Immigration rhetoric has degenerated into single issue causes which means that very little progress can or will be made. Politicians are not leaders. This means that they must please their constituents in order to get re-elected. Most of the current demagogues are local, vocal, and loud which is frightening the tax fund sponsored officials into reconsidering their chances of retaining their jobs. How can they please their districts and return to Washington?
The situation has gone way past Mexican illegal immigration. Now the blacks have weighed in on Haitian’s being forcibly returned while Hispanics are not, at least not to the extent required by law. This is going to raise issues in states with heavy black voter turnout. Black citizens are easily led and manipulated just take a look at the Duke Lacrosse Team problem. Any disadvantaged group, (see Mexico), is on the defensive and is ultra-sensitive to criticism. Political unity in the United States is in intensive care and not expected to recover any time soon, which leads to the conclusion that not much can get done.
The extent of the problem is reflected in the Mexican demagoguery that merely lashes out at Anglos as responsible for all the world’s difficulties; these people are natural born liberal wacko’s and will be loved by Nancy Pelosi. The immigration crisis will most likely go the way of the gas price ruckus: no where. The political discussion will slip further towards name calling and self-serving accusations but no positive action will be put forward because it is too dangerous politically.
The root cause of the problem is that Mexico and most Latin American countries are corrupt, or governed by dictators, or have economic policies that favor the few. What else can the citizens, hated and disdained by their own, do about their plight? They must come north and here they are. From compassion we must find a way to properly deal with this situation while ignoring the rhetoric that inflames the anxious, irritates the ignorant, and does nothing to advance thinking.
The situation has gone way past Mexican illegal immigration. Now the blacks have weighed in on Haitian’s being forcibly returned while Hispanics are not, at least not to the extent required by law. This is going to raise issues in states with heavy black voter turnout. Black citizens are easily led and manipulated just take a look at the Duke Lacrosse Team problem. Any disadvantaged group, (see Mexico), is on the defensive and is ultra-sensitive to criticism. Political unity in the United States is in intensive care and not expected to recover any time soon, which leads to the conclusion that not much can get done.
The extent of the problem is reflected in the Mexican demagoguery that merely lashes out at Anglos as responsible for all the world’s difficulties; these people are natural born liberal wacko’s and will be loved by Nancy Pelosi. The immigration crisis will most likely go the way of the gas price ruckus: no where. The political discussion will slip further towards name calling and self-serving accusations but no positive action will be put forward because it is too dangerous politically.
The root cause of the problem is that Mexico and most Latin American countries are corrupt, or governed by dictators, or have economic policies that favor the few. What else can the citizens, hated and disdained by their own, do about their plight? They must come north and here they are. From compassion we must find a way to properly deal with this situation while ignoring the rhetoric that inflames the anxious, irritates the ignorant, and does nothing to advance thinking.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Asta la vista amigo
The Mexicans weren’t very invisible yesterday and the country did not grind to a halt. Democracy in the United States is disappearing and the reason is that the wacko left, who includes most Democrats, believes that democracy is for dopes. Their preference is to replace elections with intimidation, responsibility with constituent bribery, love of country and sense of purpose with empty slogans. The media are pathetic and probably always have been, without extensive television coverage there would be no purpose for such things as yesterday’s “rallies.”
The liberals in this country are lost; they miss the 60s, even though many weren’t even born then, because it gives them a reason to misbehave. These are the most childish adults you will ever meet. Many of course are Marxists gone to seed, the rest are simply trying to give meaning to their lives by making the rest of us miserable. They cannot stay focused long enough to even consider the issues that outrage them. They wring their hands over oil company profits, without which they would be scrambling for the “Mexican jobs.” They embrace the likes of Al Gore and his nutty conclusions about climate change. By the way if the climate didn’t change we would still be under a sheet of ice. These are the same people that take a novel, The DaVinci Code, and convert it to history. Want choices? Forget it. With this crowd in charge the only people making choices will be the political elite, the rest of us will be following orders.
Illegal immigration is a crime against the laws of the United States of America. That there is even a question about this proves the point that the liberals hate this country and consider it an illegitimate entity. Try immigrating to Mexico from Guatemala illegally. It is a felonious crime not a misdemeanor. The political culture of Mexico is that of corrupt violence. Why are all these people fleeing their country? It is a large place with fairly large population, immense resources ruled by gangsters. Murder, mayhem, and fiscal corruption is the order of the day. Kidnapping is a big business; respect for authority is non-existent because respect must be earned. This is the culture they are bringing to the United States. That this is true is proven by the increase in crime as these migrants find their way into the cities and towns.
Justification of their behavior is simply we are here and you have to like it. The United States is a country like no other and for that reason is the object of jealousy, derision, hatred, and fear. Other countries politicians or rulers are afraid that what the US possesses, liberty and freedom might spread to their domain which would result in their fall from power. It is no wonder that so many people want to come here, but once here they should be Americans and not hyphenated citizens.
The United States needs immigrants, abortion has already reduced our numbers by 40 million since 1973, but the process should be orderly and the requirements designed to bolster the sense of citizenship. Success through bully tactics is weak and breeds contempt, which is why amnesty is not the solution. Raise the quotas or eliminate them and streamline the process at embassies to welcome new comers. Until something like that happens events like yesterday will continue and will continue to be meaningless.
The liberals in this country are lost; they miss the 60s, even though many weren’t even born then, because it gives them a reason to misbehave. These are the most childish adults you will ever meet. Many of course are Marxists gone to seed, the rest are simply trying to give meaning to their lives by making the rest of us miserable. They cannot stay focused long enough to even consider the issues that outrage them. They wring their hands over oil company profits, without which they would be scrambling for the “Mexican jobs.” They embrace the likes of Al Gore and his nutty conclusions about climate change. By the way if the climate didn’t change we would still be under a sheet of ice. These are the same people that take a novel, The DaVinci Code, and convert it to history. Want choices? Forget it. With this crowd in charge the only people making choices will be the political elite, the rest of us will be following orders.
Illegal immigration is a crime against the laws of the United States of America. That there is even a question about this proves the point that the liberals hate this country and consider it an illegitimate entity. Try immigrating to Mexico from Guatemala illegally. It is a felonious crime not a misdemeanor. The political culture of Mexico is that of corrupt violence. Why are all these people fleeing their country? It is a large place with fairly large population, immense resources ruled by gangsters. Murder, mayhem, and fiscal corruption is the order of the day. Kidnapping is a big business; respect for authority is non-existent because respect must be earned. This is the culture they are bringing to the United States. That this is true is proven by the increase in crime as these migrants find their way into the cities and towns.
Justification of their behavior is simply we are here and you have to like it. The United States is a country like no other and for that reason is the object of jealousy, derision, hatred, and fear. Other countries politicians or rulers are afraid that what the US possesses, liberty and freedom might spread to their domain which would result in their fall from power. It is no wonder that so many people want to come here, but once here they should be Americans and not hyphenated citizens.
The United States needs immigrants, abortion has already reduced our numbers by 40 million since 1973, but the process should be orderly and the requirements designed to bolster the sense of citizenship. Success through bully tactics is weak and breeds contempt, which is why amnesty is not the solution. Raise the quotas or eliminate them and streamline the process at embassies to welcome new comers. Until something like that happens events like yesterday will continue and will continue to be meaningless.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Do People really think
Gas prices will probably continue to rise for several years. Of course this is due to the situations in China and India but there is something else to consider. The politics of gasoline are disgraceful. It is easy to belabor the democrats (oops no pun intended) but the complexities of their coalition make coherence a difficult thing to attain. By definition they are opposed to energy independence, by inclination they harp on the social problems caused by high fuel costs because they can’t help themselves. The Republicans are cowards, like abused dogs, around the Democrat demagogues and are too frightened to take a stand.
The public has to suffer, so what, the public is partly responsible for the high price of gasoline by having abdicated their responsibilities. Why is this true? Most US citizens have been trained to not think critically when the exact opposite is what is needed most. Most people take what is presented in the various media forms as true without questioning if the story makes sense. Is it true that drilling in ANWAR will be a bad thing? Is it true that all Republicans are corrupt and no Democrat is culpable? Is it true that 400,000 people a year die from lung cancer, obesity, etc? Is it true that someone else should make choices for the majority?
Until the public stops waiting for the elected government to act before polls come out or stop taking bribes from lobbyists the situation will change very little. There was a very interesting perspective on this issue. Senator Reid was quoted as saying that lobbyists had blocked a certain bill, the commentator pointed out something that most people let slip by: lobbyists can’t vote only senators and representatives can.
As long as the public takes the wacko left seriously single issue politics will continue to cripple our society.
The public has to suffer, so what, the public is partly responsible for the high price of gasoline by having abdicated their responsibilities. Why is this true? Most US citizens have been trained to not think critically when the exact opposite is what is needed most. Most people take what is presented in the various media forms as true without questioning if the story makes sense. Is it true that drilling in ANWAR will be a bad thing? Is it true that all Republicans are corrupt and no Democrat is culpable? Is it true that 400,000 people a year die from lung cancer, obesity, etc? Is it true that someone else should make choices for the majority?
Until the public stops waiting for the elected government to act before polls come out or stop taking bribes from lobbyists the situation will change very little. There was a very interesting perspective on this issue. Senator Reid was quoted as saying that lobbyists had blocked a certain bill, the commentator pointed out something that most people let slip by: lobbyists can’t vote only senators and representatives can.
As long as the public takes the wacko left seriously single issue politics will continue to cripple our society.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Is there happiness?
Why do certain people succeed in professional selling and others fail? The answer is fairly simple: to be successful at anything it must be something you would do for the fun of it. Without oversimplifying the question personal satisfaction must be at the heart of any human activity. A person considering the field of professional sales must make quite a few decisions first among which are : is problem solution something pleasurable, is meeting the needs of others enjoyable, is educating customers in the chosen field stimulating, integrity , a sense of humor, and a certain joie de vive are essential to success.
Anyone who answers positively to the above questions can not fail. Professional selling is one of the highest paid professions for a reason; it is difficult. The same can be said for any profession because success requires constant learning, and commitment to excellence. That may sound trite but think about how much excellence is found in everyday life. There isn’t as much as one might think especially under close examination. Many people work for the money instead of for the fun and life enhancing experiences work can bring. Financial success is relatively easy to achieve, personal happiness is another thing altogether.
Anyone who answers positively to the above questions can not fail. Professional selling is one of the highest paid professions for a reason; it is difficult. The same can be said for any profession because success requires constant learning, and commitment to excellence. That may sound trite but think about how much excellence is found in everyday life. There isn’t as much as one might think especially under close examination. Many people work for the money instead of for the fun and life enhancing experiences work can bring. Financial success is relatively easy to achieve, personal happiness is another thing altogether.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Failure is not a given
I was recently involved in a magazine project that had great promise but egos took precedence over business and artistic sense. The number of times people defeat themselves is amazing. After thinking about this tendency I’ve come to the conclusion that while everyone wants success on some level, many people are simply afraid to achieve. This sound preposterous but based on my experience, which is considerable, it is true.
Why would this be so? The root of the problem probably lies in childhood and to some extent in genetic evolution. The former I am fairly certain of the latter is purely a speculative thought. Many, if not all, young parents are completely unprepared to raise their children. Most seem to think that food, shelter, and discipline are all that is needed to fulfill their parental obligations. Of course those are the basics but much more is required for the children to become successful adults; that is decent human beings. Unfortunately the young parents are themselves at sea with what to do once the result of sexual intercourse comes to live with them for the next 20 odd years.
The extent of discipline is loud “NO” and sometimes striking the child. Both of these actions result in the child becoming insecure and doubtful of their worth. I’m not one who thinks self-esteem is the responsibility of the schools; it belongs to the parents. After all what should one think when the provider of life, love, and all the rest also assaults one? There is another aspect of growing up that is ignored or falsely addressed; what is life about and how should one cope with it? Most parents don’t discuss with their children how to deal with every day problems. Perhaps this is because they are having difficulty themselves. Parents today have children’s lives so organized that they don’t have time to be children and so lose the opportunity to play on their on terms. There are legitimate reasons for this state of affairs but they can be coped with in other ways.
The world is a dangerous place for children today, not that it hasn’t always been so, but it seems to be reverting in recent times. Children should be protected but not overly so; they should be treated with respect and encouraged at whatever interests they show. This is particularly true of reading. Without the ability to read, understand, and question life becomes very difficult indeed. To be able to comprehend the world and one’s place in it is a gift that is rarely given.
People go out in to society expected to have the skills to succeed; most do not. The lack of such skills is evident in binge drinking, drug abuse, and malingering. Confident people don’t need crutches. It might be said that this is false on its face because look at all the “successful” people. That is a question for another time, simply earning money is not success.
People fail because they expect to, not because they want to. Try it sometime, pick something that is not too difficult but is a bit of a stretch. Go after it with confidence and determination, they result will be surprisingly pleasant.
Why would this be so? The root of the problem probably lies in childhood and to some extent in genetic evolution. The former I am fairly certain of the latter is purely a speculative thought. Many, if not all, young parents are completely unprepared to raise their children. Most seem to think that food, shelter, and discipline are all that is needed to fulfill their parental obligations. Of course those are the basics but much more is required for the children to become successful adults; that is decent human beings. Unfortunately the young parents are themselves at sea with what to do once the result of sexual intercourse comes to live with them for the next 20 odd years.
The extent of discipline is loud “NO” and sometimes striking the child. Both of these actions result in the child becoming insecure and doubtful of their worth. I’m not one who thinks self-esteem is the responsibility of the schools; it belongs to the parents. After all what should one think when the provider of life, love, and all the rest also assaults one? There is another aspect of growing up that is ignored or falsely addressed; what is life about and how should one cope with it? Most parents don’t discuss with their children how to deal with every day problems. Perhaps this is because they are having difficulty themselves. Parents today have children’s lives so organized that they don’t have time to be children and so lose the opportunity to play on their on terms. There are legitimate reasons for this state of affairs but they can be coped with in other ways.
The world is a dangerous place for children today, not that it hasn’t always been so, but it seems to be reverting in recent times. Children should be protected but not overly so; they should be treated with respect and encouraged at whatever interests they show. This is particularly true of reading. Without the ability to read, understand, and question life becomes very difficult indeed. To be able to comprehend the world and one’s place in it is a gift that is rarely given.
People go out in to society expected to have the skills to succeed; most do not. The lack of such skills is evident in binge drinking, drug abuse, and malingering. Confident people don’t need crutches. It might be said that this is false on its face because look at all the “successful” people. That is a question for another time, simply earning money is not success.
People fail because they expect to, not because they want to. Try it sometime, pick something that is not too difficult but is a bit of a stretch. Go after it with confidence and determination, they result will be surprisingly pleasant.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
When religion is a bad thing
Religion can be a bad thing. I have just been reading an article about how a centuries old culture is disappearing in the wake of the new fundamentalism being embraced by Muslims. It seems that for at least 800 years Hindu, Buddhist, and Confucian traditions co-existed peacefully with Islam in Malaya. Malaya, a Southeast Asian nation, is home to a majority Muslim population. Now a situation has arisen where the democratically elected Muslim party has decreed that certain Hindu rituals are illegal and offensive to Islam. When questioned about rationale for this decree the reply is that previously Muslims did not know it was offensive. Does this sound familiar?
This problem goes deeper than just one religion dominating all others, a dream of all sects, but signals the erosion of a culture that will most likely disappear completely. This is a trend that is more serious than the mirage of global warming. This is only the first shot in the newest version of culture wars for which most societies are completely unprepared. The result will be similar to the Islamic conquest of nations by the sword during medieval times. More than likely there will bloodshed this time too.
In the United States the only thing preventing this behavior by fundamentalist or evangelical Christians is the constitution and the dislike of Christianity by the majority of the “thinking” population. This will change as more Muslims find their way here. In Europe the danger is the greatest because the numbers are already large and because the sophisticated Europeans cannot imagine such a disaster befalling them. After all they are not any like the Asians who are superstitious and susceptible to such ideas.
Religions are proving to be capable of reverting to the political systems in which they originated. Mankind’s fear of the unknown and the comfort of an afterlife will always prove irresistible to most; of course the beneficiaries of theocratic life are, as in any system, the leaders. Mullahs, priest, popes, preachers, deacons, shamans, you name it their vocation is based on their desire to dominate and lead others.
Behavior is the surest guide to motives. Be observant and careful.
This problem goes deeper than just one religion dominating all others, a dream of all sects, but signals the erosion of a culture that will most likely disappear completely. This is a trend that is more serious than the mirage of global warming. This is only the first shot in the newest version of culture wars for which most societies are completely unprepared. The result will be similar to the Islamic conquest of nations by the sword during medieval times. More than likely there will bloodshed this time too.
In the United States the only thing preventing this behavior by fundamentalist or evangelical Christians is the constitution and the dislike of Christianity by the majority of the “thinking” population. This will change as more Muslims find their way here. In Europe the danger is the greatest because the numbers are already large and because the sophisticated Europeans cannot imagine such a disaster befalling them. After all they are not any like the Asians who are superstitious and susceptible to such ideas.
Religions are proving to be capable of reverting to the political systems in which they originated. Mankind’s fear of the unknown and the comfort of an afterlife will always prove irresistible to most; of course the beneficiaries of theocratic life are, as in any system, the leaders. Mullahs, priest, popes, preachers, deacons, shamans, you name it their vocation is based on their desire to dominate and lead others.
Behavior is the surest guide to motives. Be observant and careful.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Christian Evolution
The Easter Holiday is fading. It’s ironic that Evangelical Christians, as they like to call themselves, feel that evolution is only a theory and one that can not be proven. Yet their behavior is in itself evolutionary. There is a strong push to rename Easter Sunday to Resurrection Sunday the idea being that too many non-Christians or lapsed Christians are enjoying Easter as a holiday and not a Holy Day.
This strategy goes back two millennia when the newly established Christian sect of Judaism began to gain strength in the Roman Empire. In order to avoid or minimize persecution the early Christians celebrated the pagan holy days by re-naming them as their own. This made it possible to have Christ’s resurrection coincide with the fertility celebrations of spring. By co-opting the pagan events the Christians began a long history of taking what the existing religious base had to offer and incorporate it into the Trinity based promise of salvation.
Islam has done the same thing, on a much smaller scale, by claiming that Muhammad ascended to heaven after his death. This is the same action ascribed to Christ which is known as The Ascension and is memorialized by holy days and by names of cities and people.
Back to the Christians. I was raised, as I have said, a Roman Catholic. I stopped practicing once I had mastered the drill. I find that the church today has evolved and though I am conversant with the ceremonies and beliefs there are certain liturgical changes of which I was unaware. Of course Roman Catholics are regarded by mainstream Protestants and Evangelicals as one step above Muslims. All this Christian Love can be a bit tedious.
The very term Evangelical is a revision of historical Christianity and is an evolutionary path blazed by successful Protestants. Remember that there were always heretics” even from the earliest days. They were exterminated in the name of God’s love just as Muslims treat apostates today. So now we find another step along the road of injustice for God’s sake. Not only do we have a pagan Christianity with the Trinity, we have one that wants to further separate itself from the rest of the citizenry and then complain about the isolation.
I am generally a fan of the Fox News Network but find John Gibson and Bill O’Reilly presumptuous, bombastic, and disingenuous; particularly in their purported fear about the “attacks” on Christian Holy Days.
This strategy goes back two millennia when the newly established Christian sect of Judaism began to gain strength in the Roman Empire. In order to avoid or minimize persecution the early Christians celebrated the pagan holy days by re-naming them as their own. This made it possible to have Christ’s resurrection coincide with the fertility celebrations of spring. By co-opting the pagan events the Christians began a long history of taking what the existing religious base had to offer and incorporate it into the Trinity based promise of salvation.
Islam has done the same thing, on a much smaller scale, by claiming that Muhammad ascended to heaven after his death. This is the same action ascribed to Christ which is known as The Ascension and is memorialized by holy days and by names of cities and people.
Back to the Christians. I was raised, as I have said, a Roman Catholic. I stopped practicing once I had mastered the drill. I find that the church today has evolved and though I am conversant with the ceremonies and beliefs there are certain liturgical changes of which I was unaware. Of course Roman Catholics are regarded by mainstream Protestants and Evangelicals as one step above Muslims. All this Christian Love can be a bit tedious.
The very term Evangelical is a revision of historical Christianity and is an evolutionary path blazed by successful Protestants. Remember that there were always heretics” even from the earliest days. They were exterminated in the name of God’s love just as Muslims treat apostates today. So now we find another step along the road of injustice for God’s sake. Not only do we have a pagan Christianity with the Trinity, we have one that wants to further separate itself from the rest of the citizenry and then complain about the isolation.
I am generally a fan of the Fox News Network but find John Gibson and Bill O’Reilly presumptuous, bombastic, and disingenuous; particularly in their purported fear about the “attacks” on Christian Holy Days.
Friday, April 14, 2006
How to take money from Babies Part 1
I just found out about a new way to separate the rich from their money. It is apparently based on a novel, The Ultimate Gift, which I haven’t yet read and which is being released as a motion picture sometime next year. The premise is the search by a depressed billionaire for a suitable heir. Just that is enough for a great comedy. It turns out, from what I have been told that this billionaire’s children and relatives are basically no account and merely engaged in spending their allowances and waiting for his death to collect on their shares. This realization strikes him to the core with unhappiness. Wait! There is hope which comes in the form of a nephew who is a little idealistic and who can probably be manipulated in to adopting the appearance of decency. The billionaire uncle spends time getting to know this person, something he probably done with the rest of his family all along, and decides he is worthy of his billions. That is he is worthy of passing a test of his worth.
The nephew must fulfill twelve tasks, what is it with 12 step programs in America anyway, and upon successfully demonstrating his value as a human being he can get his billions and degenerate into one of the family.
Undoubtedly some will think I have oversimplified the story but personally I don’t think so. This said even without reading the book. What could be more banal than the complete story I have just outlined? Well, guess what? A whole cottage industry within the “wealth management” community has or is emerging. It is known by various terms but it is essentially “legacy projection” Is this some kind of derivation of the media’s idea of Presidential legacies?
Anyway, I was in a meeting where this topic was raised. A person said, with a completely straight face, that the wealthy need and are looking for legacy planners. Stupefied, I listened in amazement as this person described the wealth that could be extracted by a legacy planner from rich people too stupid to figure out their own lives. AS the discussion went on it turns out that while becoming wealthy many rich people ignore their families and pay them to stay out of the way of wealth accumulation. No surprise there, it’s an age old story. Here’s the great thing about it, many of modern humans are so shallow themselves that they think they are in deep water just because they have a few bucks.
I don’t have room to go much further with this today and I’m sure how accurate an assessment of wealthy people is being made, but as I listened it all seemed to boil down to the fact that education and values are so weak in today’s world that the rich don’t know they’re adrift until they are rich enough to hit the shoals.
The nephew must fulfill twelve tasks, what is it with 12 step programs in America anyway, and upon successfully demonstrating his value as a human being he can get his billions and degenerate into one of the family.
Undoubtedly some will think I have oversimplified the story but personally I don’t think so. This said even without reading the book. What could be more banal than the complete story I have just outlined? Well, guess what? A whole cottage industry within the “wealth management” community has or is emerging. It is known by various terms but it is essentially “legacy projection” Is this some kind of derivation of the media’s idea of Presidential legacies?
Anyway, I was in a meeting where this topic was raised. A person said, with a completely straight face, that the wealthy need and are looking for legacy planners. Stupefied, I listened in amazement as this person described the wealth that could be extracted by a legacy planner from rich people too stupid to figure out their own lives. AS the discussion went on it turns out that while becoming wealthy many rich people ignore their families and pay them to stay out of the way of wealth accumulation. No surprise there, it’s an age old story. Here’s the great thing about it, many of modern humans are so shallow themselves that they think they are in deep water just because they have a few bucks.
I don’t have room to go much further with this today and I’m sure how accurate an assessment of wealthy people is being made, but as I listened it all seemed to boil down to the fact that education and values are so weak in today’s world that the rich don’t know they’re adrift until they are rich enough to hit the shoals.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
How many must die?
I love do-gooders. They are so inconsistent that they appear to have their acts together when in fact the opposite is true. I believe these tendencies are rooted in the natural desire of human beings to be liked. This impulse coupled with the usual herd mentality gives us the fun of watching them behave like lemmings going over a cliff. If you find this assertion offensive perhaps you’d better look and see how close you’re getting to the cliff’s edge.
Let’s take a look at some of the campaigns mounted in recent years, say the last 40 years. Anti-smoking, anti-drinking, anti-fat, anti-driving (without seatbelts), these are just a few of the main objects of the people who want to run our lives and feel good because they are helping. Are they? Anti-war, anti-conservatism, anti-religion, all these things are cast in the negative; ever wonder why? I am not grinding an axe here simply making an observation.
With all the ways of prolonging life and supposedly improving its quality why is there no objection from the left on the one thing that has taken more lives in the past 40 years than any number of deaths from fat, smoking, or drinking? Since 1973 approximately 40 million babies have been killed by abortionists and their supporters. This number dwarfs the deaths from any other source; single or combined. These murders are based on a woman’s right to choose, a weak specious argument at best; transparently stupid at worst.
Why don’t I have the right to choose to smoke, drink, be promiscuous, get fat, drive fast, or anything else these people object to? Why are they right about the do’s and don’ts of life? The latest thing is the “civil rights” of illegal immigration. What about the “civil rights” of children conceived and then murdered?
I am asking these questions because we are bombarded every day about things that should be banned from our lives. Is there an irony here? The do-gooders, right and left, have embraced a new Puritanism, unique in its American slant. Unfortunately the rest of the world tends to ape American behavior which is resulting in a dumbing down of societies all around the globe. We Americans know what is best for everyone, especially those we can control.
It is outrageous that a woman’s right to choose does not seem to include choosing not to have sexual intercourse without birth control methods and techniques in place. Sexual acts are fun and should be indulged in frequently but sensibly. The so-called unwanted pregnancy is totally unnecessary today so why do we have so many abortions? People are selfish, lazy, and thoughtless. Abortion is nothing more than birth control for the stupid and self-indulgent mindless individuals that populate our nation.
The next time you are warned about the number of deaths from smoking, drinking, and obesity remember the deaths resulting laziness: 40 million so far.
Let’s take a look at some of the campaigns mounted in recent years, say the last 40 years. Anti-smoking, anti-drinking, anti-fat, anti-driving (without seatbelts), these are just a few of the main objects of the people who want to run our lives and feel good because they are helping. Are they? Anti-war, anti-conservatism, anti-religion, all these things are cast in the negative; ever wonder why? I am not grinding an axe here simply making an observation.
With all the ways of prolonging life and supposedly improving its quality why is there no objection from the left on the one thing that has taken more lives in the past 40 years than any number of deaths from fat, smoking, or drinking? Since 1973 approximately 40 million babies have been killed by abortionists and their supporters. This number dwarfs the deaths from any other source; single or combined. These murders are based on a woman’s right to choose, a weak specious argument at best; transparently stupid at worst.
Why don’t I have the right to choose to smoke, drink, be promiscuous, get fat, drive fast, or anything else these people object to? Why are they right about the do’s and don’ts of life? The latest thing is the “civil rights” of illegal immigration. What about the “civil rights” of children conceived and then murdered?
I am asking these questions because we are bombarded every day about things that should be banned from our lives. Is there an irony here? The do-gooders, right and left, have embraced a new Puritanism, unique in its American slant. Unfortunately the rest of the world tends to ape American behavior which is resulting in a dumbing down of societies all around the globe. We Americans know what is best for everyone, especially those we can control.
It is outrageous that a woman’s right to choose does not seem to include choosing not to have sexual intercourse without birth control methods and techniques in place. Sexual acts are fun and should be indulged in frequently but sensibly. The so-called unwanted pregnancy is totally unnecessary today so why do we have so many abortions? People are selfish, lazy, and thoughtless. Abortion is nothing more than birth control for the stupid and self-indulgent mindless individuals that populate our nation.
The next time you are warned about the number of deaths from smoking, drinking, and obesity remember the deaths resulting laziness: 40 million so far.
How many must die?
I love do-gooders. They are so inconsistent that they appear to have their acts together when in fact the opposite is true. I believe these tendencies are rooted in the natural desire of human beings to be liked. This impulse coupled with the usual herd mentality gives us the fun of watching them behave like lemmings going over a cliff. If you find this assertion offensive perhaps you’d better look and see how close you’re getting to the cliff’s edge.
Let’s take a look at some of the campaigns mounted in recent years, say the last 40 years. Anti-smoking, anti-drinking, anti-fat, anti-driving (without seatbelts), these are just a few of the main objects of the people who want to run our lives and feel good because they are helping. Are they? Anti-war, anti-conservatism, anti-religion, all these things are cast in the negative; ever wonder why? I am not grinding an axe here simply making an observation.
With all the ways of prolonging life and supposedly improving its quality why is there no objection from the left on the one thing that has taken more lives in the past 40 years than any number of deaths from fat, smoking, or drinking? Since 1973 approximately 40 million babies have been killed by abortionists and their supporters. This number dwarfs the deaths from any other source; single or combined. These murders are based on a woman’s right to choose, a weak specious argument at best; transparently stupid at worst.
Why don’t I have the right to choose to smoke, drink, be promiscuous, get fat, drive fast, or anything else these people object to? Why are they right about the do’s and don’ts of life? The latest thing is the “civil rights” of illegal immigration. What about the “civil rights” of children conceived and then murdered?
I am asking these questions because we are bombarded every day about things that should be banned from our lives. Is there an irony here? The do-gooders, right and left, have embraced a new Puritanism, unique in its American slant. Unfortunately the rest of the world tends to ape American behavior which is resulting in a dumbing down of societies all around the globe. We Americans know what is best for everyone, especially those we can control.
It is outrageous that a woman’s right to choose does not seem to include choosing not to have sexual intercourse without birth control methods and techniques in place. Sexual acts are fun and should be indulged in frequently but sensibly. The so-called unwanted pregnancy is totally unnecessary today so why do we have so many abortions? People are selfish, lazy, and thoughtless. Abortion is nothing more than birth control for the stupid and self-indulgent mindless individuals that populate our nation.
The next time you are warned about the number of deaths from smoking, drinking, and obesity remember the deaths resulting laziness: 40 million so far.
Let’s take a look at some of the campaigns mounted in recent years, say the last 40 years. Anti-smoking, anti-drinking, anti-fat, anti-driving (without seatbelts), these are just a few of the main objects of the people who want to run our lives and feel good because they are helping. Are they? Anti-war, anti-conservatism, anti-religion, all these things are cast in the negative; ever wonder why? I am not grinding an axe here simply making an observation.
With all the ways of prolonging life and supposedly improving its quality why is there no objection from the left on the one thing that has taken more lives in the past 40 years than any number of deaths from fat, smoking, or drinking? Since 1973 approximately 40 million babies have been killed by abortionists and their supporters. This number dwarfs the deaths from any other source; single or combined. These murders are based on a woman’s right to choose, a weak specious argument at best; transparently stupid at worst.
Why don’t I have the right to choose to smoke, drink, be promiscuous, get fat, drive fast, or anything else these people object to? Why are they right about the do’s and don’ts of life? The latest thing is the “civil rights” of illegal immigration. What about the “civil rights” of children conceived and then murdered?
I am asking these questions because we are bombarded every day about things that should be banned from our lives. Is there an irony here? The do-gooders, right and left, have embraced a new Puritanism, unique in its American slant. Unfortunately the rest of the world tends to ape American behavior which is resulting in a dumbing down of societies all around the globe. We Americans know what is best for everyone, especially those we can control.
It is outrageous that a woman’s right to choose does not seem to include choosing not to have sexual intercourse without birth control methods and techniques in place. Sexual acts are fun and should be indulged in frequently but sensibly. The so-called unwanted pregnancy is totally unnecessary today so why do we have so many abortions? People are selfish, lazy, and thoughtless. Abortion is nothing more than birth control for the stupid and self-indulgent mindless individuals that populate our nation.
The next time you are warned about the number of deaths from smoking, drinking, and obesity remember the deaths resulting laziness: 40 million so far.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Iran Explodes
Explosions in Iran should come as no surprise. It is clear that the United States is considering military action against known Iranian nuclear facilities. This will most likely come in the form of attacks by the USAF using its stealth bombers and massive bunker-busting bombs. These attacks will be as surgical as possible but that might not be very surgical in the sense of little or no collateral damage. This damage will be more than just destroyed buildings and dead people.
That some action should be taken is inarguable, the Iranian regime is unstable politically, morally, historically, and most likely mentally. Iran will destroy, or a least attempt to destroy Israel using its nuclear weapons. The reason there is such a willingness to do so is based on their fundamental belief that the end of the world is near so what have they to lose. One might be surprised to find that fundamentalist Christians share this belief and both sides are looking forward eagerly to this event. The Iranians will also use this power to intimidate other Muslim nations, who actually despise them for embracing Shia, and bending them to their will under threat of destruction. This will not be a religious conundrum as Sunnis are regarded as heretics by Shia.
For those of us who aren’t looking for a tremendous upheaval and nuclear degradation of the environment something preventative is called for. A military action should be the absolute last resort, but it must be considered. The Iranians are naïve if they think a military strike would be unsuccessful. The immediate results will be a great success; the lingering ones are much more problematic. Detractors of the United States will have a knee-jerk totally predictable response to this suggestion and action, but a least they can have a reaction. In Iran any dissent is usually punished by death or lengthy imprisonment; similar to Cuban and Venezuelan behavior.
The set of circumstances is almost irretrievable at this point, Iran is going to press forward, the US is going to find away to stop them. The rest of us will be along for the ride which will be very unpleasant and last a long time.
That some action should be taken is inarguable, the Iranian regime is unstable politically, morally, historically, and most likely mentally. Iran will destroy, or a least attempt to destroy Israel using its nuclear weapons. The reason there is such a willingness to do so is based on their fundamental belief that the end of the world is near so what have they to lose. One might be surprised to find that fundamentalist Christians share this belief and both sides are looking forward eagerly to this event. The Iranians will also use this power to intimidate other Muslim nations, who actually despise them for embracing Shia, and bending them to their will under threat of destruction. This will not be a religious conundrum as Sunnis are regarded as heretics by Shia.
For those of us who aren’t looking for a tremendous upheaval and nuclear degradation of the environment something preventative is called for. A military action should be the absolute last resort, but it must be considered. The Iranians are naïve if they think a military strike would be unsuccessful. The immediate results will be a great success; the lingering ones are much more problematic. Detractors of the United States will have a knee-jerk totally predictable response to this suggestion and action, but a least they can have a reaction. In Iran any dissent is usually punished by death or lengthy imprisonment; similar to Cuban and Venezuelan behavior.
The set of circumstances is almost irretrievable at this point, Iran is going to press forward, the US is going to find away to stop them. The rest of us will be along for the ride which will be very unpleasant and last a long time.
Bombs in the Iranian Hinterlands
Explosions in Iran should come as no surprise. It is clear that the United States is considering military action against known Iranian nuclear facilities. This will most likely come in the form of attacks by the USAF using its stealth bombers and massive bunker-busting bombs. These attacks will be as surgical as possible but that might not be very surgical in the sense of little or no collateral damage. This damage will be more than just destroyed buildings and dead people.
That some action should be taken is inarguable, the Iranian regime is unstable politically, morally, historically, and most likely mentally. Iran will destroy, or a least attempt to destroy Israel using its nuclear weapons. The reason there is such a willingness to do so is based on their fundamental belief that the end of the world is near so what have they to lose. One might be surprised to find that fundamentalist Christians share this belief and both sides are looking forward eagerly to this event. The Iranians will also use this power to intimidate other Muslim nations, who actually despise them for embracing Shia, and bending them to their will under threat of destruction. This will not be a religious conundrum as Sunnis are regarded as heretics by Shia.
For those of us who aren’t looking for a tremendous upheaval and nuclear degradation of the environment something preventative is called for. A military action should be the absolute last resort, but it must be considered. The Iranians are naïve if they think a military strike would be unsuccessful. The immediate results will be a great success; the lingering ones are much more problematic. Detractors of the United States will have a knee-jerk totally predictable response to this suggestion and action, but a least they can have a reaction. In Iran any dissent is usually punished by death or lengthy imprisonment; similar to Cuban and Venezuelan behavior.
The set of circumstances is almost irretrievable at this point, Iran is going to press forward, the US is going to find away to stop them. The rest of us will be along for the ride which will be very unpleasant and last a long time.
That some action should be taken is inarguable, the Iranian regime is unstable politically, morally, historically, and most likely mentally. Iran will destroy, or a least attempt to destroy Israel using its nuclear weapons. The reason there is such a willingness to do so is based on their fundamental belief that the end of the world is near so what have they to lose. One might be surprised to find that fundamentalist Christians share this belief and both sides are looking forward eagerly to this event. The Iranians will also use this power to intimidate other Muslim nations, who actually despise them for embracing Shia, and bending them to their will under threat of destruction. This will not be a religious conundrum as Sunnis are regarded as heretics by Shia.
For those of us who aren’t looking for a tremendous upheaval and nuclear degradation of the environment something preventative is called for. A military action should be the absolute last resort, but it must be considered. The Iranians are naïve if they think a military strike would be unsuccessful. The immediate results will be a great success; the lingering ones are much more problematic. Detractors of the United States will have a knee-jerk totally predictable response to this suggestion and action, but a least they can have a reaction. In Iran any dissent is usually punished by death or lengthy imprisonment; similar to Cuban and Venezuelan behavior.
The set of circumstances is almost irretrievable at this point, Iran is going to press forward, the US is going to find away to stop them. The rest of us will be along for the ride which will be very unpleasant and last a long time.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Tiger Misses
Phil Mickelson is going to cause Tiger problems on his way to breaking the major championship victory record set by Jack Nicklaus. Mickelson might run out of time, he is 36 to Tiger’s 30, but he has regained the confidence that was shattered by Tiger’s arrival on the golf scene. Over the years Mickelson has four putted his way out of victory. His wild risk-taking style cost him many opportunities to win. Apparently he has now matured and is now a championship golfer.
This means that when Phil starts a tournament he is trying to win. In the past he merely wanted to win and felt he could because of his skills which are of course excellent. Arrogance will not win golf tournaments especially at the championship level. The great Bobby Jones had the same problem when he started, there is no other comparison between the two golfers, but until Jones learned to control himself and his golfing urges he remained winless when it counted. Tiger Woods has raised the standard of performance required to win major golf tournaments. The field is responding by rising to the level and sometimes beyond.
I doubt that there is any real danger of Woods failing to break Jack Nicklaus’ record. The only thing that can prevent it is Tiger Woods either losing interest or suffering injury. Other players will win majors and Phil Mickelson is well on his way to a record similar to that of Nick Faldo, none will surpass Woods.
Tiger has been tinkering with his swing and he is taking risks that he wouldn’t take in the past. He has been accused of being to machine like, too boring, but that is what wins tournaments and sets records. Golf is a game of patience and humility. One must prepare, commit, and play the shot; if it doesn’t work out perfectly one must move on from there. Ben Hogan realized this and pointed out that tournaments are won by those who manage their bad shots as very few good shots are ever made under the pressure of a tournament.
Congratulations to Phil Mickelson for winning the Master’s he held up when others faltered.
This means that when Phil starts a tournament he is trying to win. In the past he merely wanted to win and felt he could because of his skills which are of course excellent. Arrogance will not win golf tournaments especially at the championship level. The great Bobby Jones had the same problem when he started, there is no other comparison between the two golfers, but until Jones learned to control himself and his golfing urges he remained winless when it counted. Tiger Woods has raised the standard of performance required to win major golf tournaments. The field is responding by rising to the level and sometimes beyond.
I doubt that there is any real danger of Woods failing to break Jack Nicklaus’ record. The only thing that can prevent it is Tiger Woods either losing interest or suffering injury. Other players will win majors and Phil Mickelson is well on his way to a record similar to that of Nick Faldo, none will surpass Woods.
Tiger has been tinkering with his swing and he is taking risks that he wouldn’t take in the past. He has been accused of being to machine like, too boring, but that is what wins tournaments and sets records. Golf is a game of patience and humility. One must prepare, commit, and play the shot; if it doesn’t work out perfectly one must move on from there. Ben Hogan realized this and pointed out that tournaments are won by those who manage their bad shots as very few good shots are ever made under the pressure of a tournament.
Congratulations to Phil Mickelson for winning the Master’s he held up when others faltered.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
The Root of all Evil
I had a visitor to the blog who got here by searching the words “democracy the root of all evils. A check of site meter revealed that this person resides in India, the world’s largest “functioning” democracy. So there are two interesting facts. Is this person from the Brahmin caste and angry that others from lower castes are allowed to vote? Democracy, when it is truly permitted to function is probably the best form of government for human beings.
No matter what feel-good liberals like to think and hold dear in the face of all evidence to the contrary human nature is not inherently good. Democracy gives the weakest members of society a chance, only a chance, of affecting the outcome of events. It is certainly not a perfect method, though it is the most adequate. The liberal idea that all people are created equal ends in the delivery room or wherever birth is completed. Equality is an undesirable condition and will never exist. Equal chances may exist but genetics has demonstrated that some are better equipped than others to deal with their existence. Socialism doesn’t work, and certainly communism is an absolute failure. To check my assertions examine the history of the Soviet Union, France, and China.
In every group a dominant personality will emerge as the leader people are similar to all other mammals in this respect. The leader will surround himself ( generically speaking) with others who meet his needs for adoration, manipulative control of others, financial management of the dominated group or area, and in general those loyal enough to ensure his safety from other dominant or as we say today Alpha personalities.
Democracies have all these characteristics with the exception of the dominant leader’s role as he must please those he leads, thus making changes a bit more possible if not likely. Human nature is geared towards survival of a particular being, if preserving the group is in that beings best interest then that interest will be served. If the impulse is for other behavior it will be satisfied in some way that can be either beneficial or detrimental to the group.
So it is fruitless to examine democracy as the root of all evils, we must look to ourselves to satisfy that search.
No matter what feel-good liberals like to think and hold dear in the face of all evidence to the contrary human nature is not inherently good. Democracy gives the weakest members of society a chance, only a chance, of affecting the outcome of events. It is certainly not a perfect method, though it is the most adequate. The liberal idea that all people are created equal ends in the delivery room or wherever birth is completed. Equality is an undesirable condition and will never exist. Equal chances may exist but genetics has demonstrated that some are better equipped than others to deal with their existence. Socialism doesn’t work, and certainly communism is an absolute failure. To check my assertions examine the history of the Soviet Union, France, and China.
In every group a dominant personality will emerge as the leader people are similar to all other mammals in this respect. The leader will surround himself ( generically speaking) with others who meet his needs for adoration, manipulative control of others, financial management of the dominated group or area, and in general those loyal enough to ensure his safety from other dominant or as we say today Alpha personalities.
Democracies have all these characteristics with the exception of the dominant leader’s role as he must please those he leads, thus making changes a bit more possible if not likely. Human nature is geared towards survival of a particular being, if preserving the group is in that beings best interest then that interest will be served. If the impulse is for other behavior it will be satisfied in some way that can be either beneficial or detrimental to the group.
So it is fruitless to examine democracy as the root of all evils, we must look to ourselves to satisfy that search.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Invisible Mexican Day
I can’t wait for the invisible Mexican day. Personally I think we need more immigrants and so should raise the quotas so illegal immigration will be less of an issue. I take issue with those who use the tactics of intimidation to press their agenda. Of course that is the “Liberal” way; if the majority doesn’t agree with you try pressure. This is known as terrorism when guns, bombs, and mayhem are used. It is the same thing on a lower level with regard to the immigration controversy.
The cynical use of illegal immigrants by Democrats is disgusting if not new. The moral cowardice of Republicans is typical of hypocrites who simply want a job paid for by the citizens they “represent.” In New York a law is being passed to allow anyone to vote the questions of residency, interest, citizenship, do not arise. I guess it is simply a codification of a situation that already exists there.
I don’t think the Day Without a Mexican will amount to much, oh the media will exaggerate its impact, but especially where I live they will remain invisible. The battle in the southern states will be between blacks and Hispanics; the blacks will lose. This is unfortunate as they are the longest resident minority. They have been duped by the Democrat Party into thinking that they will be taken care of by the government if it is controlled by the Democrats. Now that the latino population is growing into a potentially large voting bloc the blacks can and will be ignored.
Another interesting aspect of this situation is the position taken by the unions. Talk about ambivalence, unions need members, unions want higher pay and more benefits, they should be opposed to illegal immigrants but because they are in thrall to the Democrat Party they are caught and left hanging. When the illegals become legal and union members they attractiveness will disappear. The wage hike spiral that will follow will result in further illegal immigration that will drive these new found gains down. Then today’s protestors will be bashing the government in an attempt to keep the new illegals out. Round and round we go where we stop no one knows.
The cynical use of illegal immigrants by Democrats is disgusting if not new. The moral cowardice of Republicans is typical of hypocrites who simply want a job paid for by the citizens they “represent.” In New York a law is being passed to allow anyone to vote the questions of residency, interest, citizenship, do not arise. I guess it is simply a codification of a situation that already exists there.
I don’t think the Day Without a Mexican will amount to much, oh the media will exaggerate its impact, but especially where I live they will remain invisible. The battle in the southern states will be between blacks and Hispanics; the blacks will lose. This is unfortunate as they are the longest resident minority. They have been duped by the Democrat Party into thinking that they will be taken care of by the government if it is controlled by the Democrats. Now that the latino population is growing into a potentially large voting bloc the blacks can and will be ignored.
Another interesting aspect of this situation is the position taken by the unions. Talk about ambivalence, unions need members, unions want higher pay and more benefits, they should be opposed to illegal immigrants but because they are in thrall to the Democrat Party they are caught and left hanging. When the illegals become legal and union members they attractiveness will disappear. The wage hike spiral that will follow will result in further illegal immigration that will drive these new found gains down. Then today’s protestors will be bashing the government in an attempt to keep the new illegals out. Round and round we go where we stop no one knows.
Invisble Mexican Day
I can’t wait for the invisible Mexican day. Personally I think we need more immigrants and so should raise the quotas so illegal immigration will be less of an issue. I take issue with those who use the tactics of intimidation to press their agenda. Of course that is the “Liberal” way; if the majority doesn’t agree with you try pressure. This is known as terrorism when guns, bombs, and mayhem are used. It is the same thing on a lower level with regard to the immigration controversy.
The cynical use of illegal immigrants by Democrats is disgusting if not new. The moral cowardice of Republicans is typical of hypocrites who simply want a job paid for by the citizens they “represent.” In New York a law is being passed to allow anyone to vote the questions of residency, interest, citizenship, do not arise. I guess it is simply a codification of a situation that already exists there.
I don’t think the Day Without a Mexican will amount to much, oh the media will exaggerate its impact, but especially where I live they will remain invisible. The battle in the southern states will be between blacks and Hispanics; the blacks will lose. This is unfortunate as they are the longest resident minority. They have been duped by the Democrat Party into thinking that they will be taken care of by the government if it is controlled by the Democrats. Now that the latino population is growing into a potentially large voting bloc the blacks can and will be ignored.
Another interesting aspect of this situation is the position taken by the unions. Talk about ambivalence, unions need members, unions want higher pay and more benefits, they should be opposed to illegal immigrants but because they are in thrall to the Democrat Party they are caught and left hanging. When the illegals become legal and union members they attractiveness will disappear. The wage hike spiral that will follow will result in further illegal immigration that will drive these new found gains down. Then today’s protestors will be bashing the government in an attempt to keep the new illegals out. Round and round we go where we stop no one knows.
The cynical use of illegal immigrants by Democrats is disgusting if not new. The moral cowardice of Republicans is typical of hypocrites who simply want a job paid for by the citizens they “represent.” In New York a law is being passed to allow anyone to vote the questions of residency, interest, citizenship, do not arise. I guess it is simply a codification of a situation that already exists there.
I don’t think the Day Without a Mexican will amount to much, oh the media will exaggerate its impact, but especially where I live they will remain invisible. The battle in the southern states will be between blacks and Hispanics; the blacks will lose. This is unfortunate as they are the longest resident minority. They have been duped by the Democrat Party into thinking that they will be taken care of by the government if it is controlled by the Democrats. Now that the latino population is growing into a potentially large voting bloc the blacks can and will be ignored.
Another interesting aspect of this situation is the position taken by the unions. Talk about ambivalence, unions need members, unions want higher pay and more benefits, they should be opposed to illegal immigrants but because they are in thrall to the Democrat Party they are caught and left hanging. When the illegals become legal and union members they attractiveness will disappear. The wage hike spiral that will follow will result in further illegal immigration that will drive these new found gains down. Then today’s protestors will be bashing the government in an attempt to keep the new illegals out. Round and round we go where we stop no one knows.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Do Gooders - Be Quiet Please
I get really tired of all the do-gooders who want to make themselves feel justified for living. From the anti-smoking, anti-fat, anti-car, and anti-fun forces to the so-called experts on global warming the act of looking beyond one’s little place in the world quite tedious. Of course you can see just about anything on television and the other night there was a program about hurricanes. It began by discussing the possibility of a devastating storm hitting Manhattan Island. It has happened before and according to scientific thought such a thing will most likely happen again. The cycle appears to be every 75 years or so (something like Halley’s Comet) which means another one is due within the next few years. As the program went on the discussion swung round to global warming and the effects of climate change.
It was glossed over and no definitive claims were made other than hurricanes are more frequent and more damaging now, at least since records have been kept; then came an interesting change of pace. It turns out that record keeping in China has been going on a bit longer than in the West; about 1000 years longer. It also seems that modern Typhoons are not as frequent or as damaging as those in millennia past. Well, that’s in China and what do they know. A Chinese scientist has come to the United States and taken core samples from coastal areas to determine the number and extent of Atlantic hurricanes. The results are amazing.
Apparently in the murky past the same pattern of hurricane incidents can be traced on the Atlantic side and they were more numerous and apparently more damaging. So, is global warming helping or hurting? Extremists love to frighten the weak minded, who apparently make up most of the earth’s population, and also seek to impose their paranoiac views on the rest of us.
I personally don’t smoke and I take care of my health. I do this for ego’s sake, I like to look as well as I can. For that reason I exercise regularly but I don’t necessarily conform to the diet strictures of the fat police. I don’t eat fast food because it has no taste and is very expensive considering what it is.
I guess I’m a geezer because I want all these nut cases to keep quiet or at the very least stop publicizing their particular brand of mental illness.
It was glossed over and no definitive claims were made other than hurricanes are more frequent and more damaging now, at least since records have been kept; then came an interesting change of pace. It turns out that record keeping in China has been going on a bit longer than in the West; about 1000 years longer. It also seems that modern Typhoons are not as frequent or as damaging as those in millennia past. Well, that’s in China and what do they know. A Chinese scientist has come to the United States and taken core samples from coastal areas to determine the number and extent of Atlantic hurricanes. The results are amazing.
Apparently in the murky past the same pattern of hurricane incidents can be traced on the Atlantic side and they were more numerous and apparently more damaging. So, is global warming helping or hurting? Extremists love to frighten the weak minded, who apparently make up most of the earth’s population, and also seek to impose their paranoiac views on the rest of us.
I personally don’t smoke and I take care of my health. I do this for ego’s sake, I like to look as well as I can. For that reason I exercise regularly but I don’t necessarily conform to the diet strictures of the fat police. I don’t eat fast food because it has no taste and is very expensive considering what it is.
I guess I’m a geezer because I want all these nut cases to keep quiet or at the very least stop publicizing their particular brand of mental illness.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Immigration: A Problem?
Immigration is a big issue here, and it is a big issue in Mexico. Let’s face it Mexican immigration is the only one that bothers the people of the United States of America. The population of the United States of Mexico is coming to a place where they can be free, find work, raise families, and escape a corrupt, elitist, murderous, despicable society. Mexico, a beautiful, rugged, charming landscape is ruled by criminals. It is really amusing to hear the criticism of the USA, especially by its own citizens, who exhibit no appreciation for their situation which is unique in the world. The USA is the only place on earth where a person may come with nothing and have a good chance of advancing economically to heights undreamed of in their native land. This goes for any other country including those of Europe, Asia, South America, Central America, and the Middle East. In all of these other places there are barriers to success from arcane caste systems, brutal political systems, and religious obstacles, landed oligarchies, to simply repressive societies.
This is not a jingoistic apology for the United States it is a statement of fact. Those whose reaction will be a typical knee-jerk hatred of America should take some time to really examine my position. We are a free, capitalist society. I admit we are often on the verge of socialist suicide and will perhaps not always be the mecca of opportunity but so far so good.
Today’s Americans want immigrants, those who can make an immediate positive impact on society. The first immigration act was passed in 1882 to ban Chinese immigration which was known as the “Yellow Peril”. These industrious people were typical in that they kept to themselves, spoke their native language, and were exploited by their native criminals. Their uniqueness was frightening to English speaking citizens. The situation today is analogous.
To combat the problems we are facing we must encourage immigration, or least accept it but take some steps to ameliorate its effects. The must be no multilingual conversation in schools (with exception of training), work, government, etc. Let the children be assimilated, let them be citizens. Let their parents be welcomed and become citizens. If they can’t speak English it’s just too bad. The sooner they learn the language the better off everyone will be. If they don’t want to speak English then the second part of that choice is to return to their native land. The USA needs more people, there are plenty of jobs, places to live, freedoms to enjoy, and lives to build here. There is plenty of prejudice and fear as well; for the most part it is overcome easily.
The Mexican elites want their people to leave, bring them on.
This is not a jingoistic apology for the United States it is a statement of fact. Those whose reaction will be a typical knee-jerk hatred of America should take some time to really examine my position. We are a free, capitalist society. I admit we are often on the verge of socialist suicide and will perhaps not always be the mecca of opportunity but so far so good.
Today’s Americans want immigrants, those who can make an immediate positive impact on society. The first immigration act was passed in 1882 to ban Chinese immigration which was known as the “Yellow Peril”. These industrious people were typical in that they kept to themselves, spoke their native language, and were exploited by their native criminals. Their uniqueness was frightening to English speaking citizens. The situation today is analogous.
To combat the problems we are facing we must encourage immigration, or least accept it but take some steps to ameliorate its effects. The must be no multilingual conversation in schools (with exception of training), work, government, etc. Let the children be assimilated, let them be citizens. Let their parents be welcomed and become citizens. If they can’t speak English it’s just too bad. The sooner they learn the language the better off everyone will be. If they don’t want to speak English then the second part of that choice is to return to their native land. The USA needs more people, there are plenty of jobs, places to live, freedoms to enjoy, and lives to build here. There is plenty of prejudice and fear as well; for the most part it is overcome easily.
The Mexican elites want their people to leave, bring them on.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Another Experience in America
Our African-American fellow citizens are confused. I have recently had the pleasure of editing a magazine. As you might imagine it has allowed me to come in contact with a variety of personalities and talents. As a free-lance writer it has also made it clear why many editors probably toss material sent to them without reading it or only giving it a cursory glance. Those comments are for another column, I digress.
Several of the writers and colleagues at the magazine are African-American or Latino. The divergence of cultures is obvious, but perhaps the similarities might surprise some of those whose experience in America has been rather sheltered by comparison. I won’t name names as it will serve no purpose. One of my writers is a young man who is extremely skeptical of white society and whose writing is mostly a disorganized reaction to and defense against perceived slaps against blacks. His one saving grace is his passion and his ideas. I have tightened up his work and published it; I can’t wait to see the letters.
Another one of the team is simply writing because he loves it; this comes through very clearly. His computer skills are limited but cut and paste is simple compared to the task of getting writing that can be published. His approach to his subjects is fresh, and interesting, always with a black cultural slant but not obviously angry. The difference between the two: the former is part of the entitlement culture while the latter wants his work to stand on its own. Both are very interesting people.
The other colleague is a well known NBA and Collegiate star. He is quite artistic, and intelligent. His formal education appears to have been just that: a formality. Yet he is amazingly considerate, diplomatic, and as might be expected goal-driven. He too keeps the undercurrent of black resentment under control as he views it as unproductive.
Finally my Latino friend. He is laid back and goes with the flow. The picture of his feelings he presents the world is false. As he relates his experience “We Mexicans learn to do the work and keep quiet.” This appears to the way, from this limited sample, that many if not most minority group citizens respond to the Anglo environment. Of course this is not healthy in the long run. Our country was made great by arguments regarding what is best for all, even though the few often won out.
I said that African-Americans are confused and the reason is that they are no longer in a life or death struggle for equality, prosperity, and respect. Their leaders take the opposite view to maintain their own power, not an unusual position for demagogues to adopt, but because the Civil Rights wound is still relatively new, the pain has not fully dulled. The collective memory will never fade as they get a reminder every time they look in the mirror.
Latinos are a different case, particularly those who have come from professional families or who are 2nd or 3rd generation. These citizens still have something of an abashed mindset. It will surprise many in Anglo land that Latinos consider them, albeit quietly, as foolish and untrustworthy.
These are just some thoughts you might consider during your next encounter with friend or acquaintance of a minority background. They don’t like you as much as you think they do.
Several of the writers and colleagues at the magazine are African-American or Latino. The divergence of cultures is obvious, but perhaps the similarities might surprise some of those whose experience in America has been rather sheltered by comparison. I won’t name names as it will serve no purpose. One of my writers is a young man who is extremely skeptical of white society and whose writing is mostly a disorganized reaction to and defense against perceived slaps against blacks. His one saving grace is his passion and his ideas. I have tightened up his work and published it; I can’t wait to see the letters.
Another one of the team is simply writing because he loves it; this comes through very clearly. His computer skills are limited but cut and paste is simple compared to the task of getting writing that can be published. His approach to his subjects is fresh, and interesting, always with a black cultural slant but not obviously angry. The difference between the two: the former is part of the entitlement culture while the latter wants his work to stand on its own. Both are very interesting people.
The other colleague is a well known NBA and Collegiate star. He is quite artistic, and intelligent. His formal education appears to have been just that: a formality. Yet he is amazingly considerate, diplomatic, and as might be expected goal-driven. He too keeps the undercurrent of black resentment under control as he views it as unproductive.
Finally my Latino friend. He is laid back and goes with the flow. The picture of his feelings he presents the world is false. As he relates his experience “We Mexicans learn to do the work and keep quiet.” This appears to the way, from this limited sample, that many if not most minority group citizens respond to the Anglo environment. Of course this is not healthy in the long run. Our country was made great by arguments regarding what is best for all, even though the few often won out.
I said that African-Americans are confused and the reason is that they are no longer in a life or death struggle for equality, prosperity, and respect. Their leaders take the opposite view to maintain their own power, not an unusual position for demagogues to adopt, but because the Civil Rights wound is still relatively new, the pain has not fully dulled. The collective memory will never fade as they get a reminder every time they look in the mirror.
Latinos are a different case, particularly those who have come from professional families or who are 2nd or 3rd generation. These citizens still have something of an abashed mindset. It will surprise many in Anglo land that Latinos consider them, albeit quietly, as foolish and untrustworthy.
These are just some thoughts you might consider during your next encounter with friend or acquaintance of a minority background. They don’t like you as much as you think they do.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Ah Spring!
Spring is coming on strong here in the Carolinas, pollen is making its presence felt; mostly in the form of dust leading to sneezing and coughing. It’s time to mulch, put a new spark plug in the lawnmower, plant some pansies, and generally clean up winter’s damage. Daylight savings starts Sunday, more hours for golf being the major benefit, and so all kinds of outdoor activity may be expected. Boats, water skis, PWC’s will all be made ready. It’s a routine that is taken to be just that, most of the United States has drifted into a complacent view of life.
Of course there is the nightly news which can be disturbing at times, no one really knows what to make of illegal immigration; the latest media hot button. The nation’s political and social life is adrift on a sea of malaise where the main problem is how to avoid getting involved in anything. There are plenty of UFO and Conspiracy Nuts to amuse us, but the fear of finding out anything of substance keeps at bay the impulse to really pay attention to the world around us. Spring is a time to enjoy renewal and avoid reality.
One of the worst things to happen to modern US society, and probably others is the advent of 24 hour cable news. This is true because it creates apprehension, tension, and discomfort by constantly bombarding those who pay attention with “news” items of little or no consequence and then repeats them endlessly. The stories are constantly revised as the real facts, as opposed to the original “facts” come to light. We are still dealing with Natalee Holloway’s case, with no end in sight.
Sharon Stone has a crush on Hillary Clinton and basically says so during her publicity tour. The senators are posturing more than ever and loving it. All the interests groups are clawing at one another and yet nothing, absolutely nothing constructive is being attempted. I have zero faith in the ability of the United States government to govern effectively. Neither Republican nor Democrat really wants to further the interests of the citizens as a whole, lobbying groups only please. The fact that legislative earmarks have disappeared from the public discourse proves my point. Public service should be just that, a service to the nation with personal expenses being reimbursed at a low level. The chance for gain eliminated. These are naïve wishes but they are after all wishes.
The best plan is to enjoy each day Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter as if there will be no other day to follow.
Of course there is the nightly news which can be disturbing at times, no one really knows what to make of illegal immigration; the latest media hot button. The nation’s political and social life is adrift on a sea of malaise where the main problem is how to avoid getting involved in anything. There are plenty of UFO and Conspiracy Nuts to amuse us, but the fear of finding out anything of substance keeps at bay the impulse to really pay attention to the world around us. Spring is a time to enjoy renewal and avoid reality.
One of the worst things to happen to modern US society, and probably others is the advent of 24 hour cable news. This is true because it creates apprehension, tension, and discomfort by constantly bombarding those who pay attention with “news” items of little or no consequence and then repeats them endlessly. The stories are constantly revised as the real facts, as opposed to the original “facts” come to light. We are still dealing with Natalee Holloway’s case, with no end in sight.
Sharon Stone has a crush on Hillary Clinton and basically says so during her publicity tour. The senators are posturing more than ever and loving it. All the interests groups are clawing at one another and yet nothing, absolutely nothing constructive is being attempted. I have zero faith in the ability of the United States government to govern effectively. Neither Republican nor Democrat really wants to further the interests of the citizens as a whole, lobbying groups only please. The fact that legislative earmarks have disappeared from the public discourse proves my point. Public service should be just that, a service to the nation with personal expenses being reimbursed at a low level. The chance for gain eliminated. These are naïve wishes but they are after all wishes.
The best plan is to enjoy each day Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter as if there will be no other day to follow.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
I Hope This is The Last Time for This Subject
This is the last time, I hope, that I will address the issue of the mentally ill among us; that is the UFO nuts, the 9/11 desperados better known as Sheenites, Oliver Stone fans, Nostradamus believers, fundamentalist Christians, Muslims, Jews, Atheists in short any one that has too much time on their hands or is so warped they can only cope with life with some kind of belief system that resembles the thinking of Stone Age Mankind. I have had a few emails and have been unfortunate enough to have the television on when the latest insecure nut jobs have crawled out of the darkness and become frightened. Let’s take a look at the Sheenites and those of his ilk. Charlie was quoted as saying the 9/11 hijackers were amateurs. They were not. They were highly trained commando-style operatives who trained in the Baka Valley and in Afghanistan. Bin-Laden and Massaoui have admitted to such. Charlie further said that the planes didn’t resemble any commercial planes he’s ever flown on. It’s difficult to evaluate this statement as I don’t know what condition he was in while flying a commercial airliner; he could have hallucinated anything.
One of my nutty buddies claims there is no evidence of a commercial airliner. Well bodies were recovered, including one of Charlie’s friends the producer of the TV show Cramer. The Pentagon security cameras tracked the flight and crash of UA77 as it hit the building. The crater it left was quite large over 70 feet in breadth and 80 feet in length. Another correspondent mentioned that a theologian, unnamed, has definitively stated that the whole attack was a US government plan. Tell me a man is a theologian and you have lost my interest altogether, I mean look what else they believe in.
Another great thing about my pal the “Ministry of Truth” and “Meta Mind” is that they make statements anonymously indicating that they don’t really believe what they are saying. Why else won’t they be named and defend their claims in a manner beyond citing questionable sources.
I have a brother who has been ill with schizophrenia since the age of 19. I have yet to meet a conspiracy theorist who can argue their points with more passion, conviction, and cogency than he. Yet, he is nuts.
One of my nutty buddies claims there is no evidence of a commercial airliner. Well bodies were recovered, including one of Charlie’s friends the producer of the TV show Cramer. The Pentagon security cameras tracked the flight and crash of UA77 as it hit the building. The crater it left was quite large over 70 feet in breadth and 80 feet in length. Another correspondent mentioned that a theologian, unnamed, has definitively stated that the whole attack was a US government plan. Tell me a man is a theologian and you have lost my interest altogether, I mean look what else they believe in.
Another great thing about my pal the “Ministry of Truth” and “Meta Mind” is that they make statements anonymously indicating that they don’t really believe what they are saying. Why else won’t they be named and defend their claims in a manner beyond citing questionable sources.
I have a brother who has been ill with schizophrenia since the age of 19. I have yet to meet a conspiracy theorist who can argue their points with more passion, conviction, and cogency than he. Yet, he is nuts.
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