Saturday, August 18, 2007
Someone turn out the lights, please.
Right up front, I voted for President Bush, twice. And I was proud of those votes even with the prescription drug bill that I considered the biggest waste of taxpayer money since the invention of entitlements. I also supported the war and still do. I just think the President has blown it trying to fight a PC war against an enemy that doesn’t play by the same rules and a media ready to surrender. But W lost my support when he collaborated with appeasers on the amnesty bill. Okay, my cards are on the table.
Karl Rove is on his way out. Many, mostly with a liberal, no wait, they are now progressive since liberal sounds too…liberal. Anyway, many on the liberal side are gloating, as though they had something to do with chasing him away. In fact, or in my opinion, Rove is leaving because there is nothing further for him to do in the White House. The Bush Administration is over.
It ended at precisely the same time as the McCain candidacy for president went belly up. It ended at precisely the same time Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina had a come-to-Jesus moment on immigration and reversed his position from pro illegal to against, really, really against. That was the moment the legal citizens of the United States rose up and fought the attempt by politicians to enlarge their voting blocks and George W. Bush to do...whatever it was he was trying to do with illegal immigrants. It was when the Bush presidency ended. Kerplunk!
Bush used every scrap of political capital he had left to push the amnesty bill and lost big time. He now has nothing left with which to initiate any major legislation. The Democrats control Congress and two of the most inept politicians this country has ever seen are leading them. Can you say Pelosi and Reid? The result is that nothing has been done, other than wrecking wages with the minimum wage bill, and nothing will be done. Over the next year the only thing to come out of Congress will be proposals put forth by one side or the other in an attempt to define the other side for the next election. So, the President has one task remaining before he turns the office over to Fred Thompson, bring the Iraq War to a foreseeable conclusion. That is to say, he does not have to finish the job but he must show how America can complete the mission.
And that is why Karl Rove resigned. He could have stayed around and collected a paycheck for doing nothing, as all those in Congress will do for the next 1 ½ years. But, apparently, Rove has other things to do.
The staff of the White House will slowly dwindle as the official end to the administration approaches. Hopefully, when the last person leaves, someone will turn out the lights. No need to burn excess electricity.
Karl Rove is on his way out. Many, mostly with a liberal, no wait, they are now progressive since liberal sounds too…liberal. Anyway, many on the liberal side are gloating, as though they had something to do with chasing him away. In fact, or in my opinion, Rove is leaving because there is nothing further for him to do in the White House. The Bush Administration is over.
It ended at precisely the same time as the McCain candidacy for president went belly up. It ended at precisely the same time Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina had a come-to-Jesus moment on immigration and reversed his position from pro illegal to against, really, really against. That was the moment the legal citizens of the United States rose up and fought the attempt by politicians to enlarge their voting blocks and George W. Bush to do...whatever it was he was trying to do with illegal immigrants. It was when the Bush presidency ended. Kerplunk!
Bush used every scrap of political capital he had left to push the amnesty bill and lost big time. He now has nothing left with which to initiate any major legislation. The Democrats control Congress and two of the most inept politicians this country has ever seen are leading them. Can you say Pelosi and Reid? The result is that nothing has been done, other than wrecking wages with the minimum wage bill, and nothing will be done. Over the next year the only thing to come out of Congress will be proposals put forth by one side or the other in an attempt to define the other side for the next election. So, the President has one task remaining before he turns the office over to Fred Thompson, bring the Iraq War to a foreseeable conclusion. That is to say, he does not have to finish the job but he must show how America can complete the mission.
And that is why Karl Rove resigned. He could have stayed around and collected a paycheck for doing nothing, as all those in Congress will do for the next 1 ½ years. But, apparently, Rove has other things to do.
The staff of the White House will slowly dwindle as the official end to the administration approaches. Hopefully, when the last person leaves, someone will turn out the lights. No need to burn excess electricity.
Friday, August 17, 2007
What are you people worried about?
I caught a news report on a mother dragging her little son to the doctor where his finger was pricked for a few drops of blood. Bombarded with news of the deadly toys coming out of China, she was fearful that her child might be in danger.
Now come on, people! Do you really think that a large industrialized nation would risk the health of its customers just to make a few bucks? After all, the Chinese government is known for the compassionate care it provides for its own citizens.
For years many in the blogosphere have warned of the dangers of conducting business with the Red ChiComs but their admonitions were brushed aside by big business wanting cheaper products and leftist liberals wanting warm and fuzzy relations with the unwashed godless enslavers of a major portion of the world’s population. As the truth gradually emerges one has to wonder about the effect it will have on world markets. Citizens of industrialized nations around the world will now have to ask the question; is my government protecting my health from unscrupulous nations who supply much of the cheap trinkets sold on the open market?
Personal story: I was at my local grocery store not too long ago. As I passed the shelves of home utensils, I remembered that we were in need of a particular instrument of culinary preparation. I don’t normally purchase these types of tools from a food supplier because the cost is often considerably higher than a department store. However, I didn’t know when I would next frequent a department store so, I reviewed the selection. To my discomfort, most of the products were made in China. Convenience was going to cost me financially as well as morally. With a sigh, I made my selection and moved on. Now I wonder. Did my choice of convenience over price cost me more than just my morality? Who knows what hidden danger lies deep under the surface of that cuisine assistance utensil? I have a vision of a doctor, in my future, reading a chart, while I hold my pricked finger, and telling me that I would not be in his office had I chosen an American made product. And they say the bathroom is the most dangerous room in the house.
Now come on, people! Do you really think that a large industrialized nation would risk the health of its customers just to make a few bucks? After all, the Chinese government is known for the compassionate care it provides for its own citizens.
For years many in the blogosphere have warned of the dangers of conducting business with the Red ChiComs but their admonitions were brushed aside by big business wanting cheaper products and leftist liberals wanting warm and fuzzy relations with the unwashed godless enslavers of a major portion of the world’s population. As the truth gradually emerges one has to wonder about the effect it will have on world markets. Citizens of industrialized nations around the world will now have to ask the question; is my government protecting my health from unscrupulous nations who supply much of the cheap trinkets sold on the open market?
Personal story: I was at my local grocery store not too long ago. As I passed the shelves of home utensils, I remembered that we were in need of a particular instrument of culinary preparation. I don’t normally purchase these types of tools from a food supplier because the cost is often considerably higher than a department store. However, I didn’t know when I would next frequent a department store so, I reviewed the selection. To my discomfort, most of the products were made in China. Convenience was going to cost me financially as well as morally. With a sigh, I made my selection and moved on. Now I wonder. Did my choice of convenience over price cost me more than just my morality? Who knows what hidden danger lies deep under the surface of that cuisine assistance utensil? I have a vision of a doctor, in my future, reading a chart, while I hold my pricked finger, and telling me that I would not be in his office had I chosen an American made product. And they say the bathroom is the most dangerous room in the house.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
The HAT People: Brunehillary Who?
Those who study history will no doubt remember the fall of Rome. The Roman Empire ruled for centuries because of strong leaders. It fell when weak leaders crept in. Countries and empires rise and fall on the strength of its leaders.
Enter USA in the year 2008 and one of the major ruling factions seeking to take the reins of power, the Democrat Party. This group is in the process of selecting the person they believe has the ability to lead the current most powerful nation in the world. And their choice seems to be Hillary Rodham-Clinton.
What qualities of leadership does this woman possess which would propel her to the top of the heap of would be leaders? Seriously, can anyone name one? Just one? What past success leads Democrats to believe she will make America greater? Name it!
Can you imagine a major corporation announcing Hillary as the new CEO? What would happen to their stock price? How would their customer base respond? Would the employees welcome the change and see a bright future for the company? In fact, the company would never take the chance at such an unproven individual taking control. Don’t believe me? Show me an example of someone without an impressive resume ascending to the director’s chair of a major business.
Perhaps it is necessary for America. If this country is to grow, maybe it must first be torn down. As Hitler said, it is easier to build great cities when the old ones have been destroyed than to build around what already exists. You only have to remove the rubble first.
A Hillary Rodham-Clinton regime will indeed produce rubble.
Enter USA in the year 2008 and one of the major ruling factions seeking to take the reins of power, the Democrat Party. This group is in the process of selecting the person they believe has the ability to lead the current most powerful nation in the world. And their choice seems to be Hillary Rodham-Clinton.
What qualities of leadership does this woman possess which would propel her to the top of the heap of would be leaders? Seriously, can anyone name one? Just one? What past success leads Democrats to believe she will make America greater? Name it!
Can you imagine a major corporation announcing Hillary as the new CEO? What would happen to their stock price? How would their customer base respond? Would the employees welcome the change and see a bright future for the company? In fact, the company would never take the chance at such an unproven individual taking control. Don’t believe me? Show me an example of someone without an impressive resume ascending to the director’s chair of a major business.
Perhaps it is necessary for America. If this country is to grow, maybe it must first be torn down. As Hitler said, it is easier to build great cities when the old ones have been destroyed than to build around what already exists. You only have to remove the rubble first.
A Hillary Rodham-Clinton regime will indeed produce rubble.
