President Obama was never qualified to be sworn in as President of the United States. Sadly, the only test he had to pass was the popularity test- and he did that with flying colors. Congratulations to him for that.
But the greater test- the test of character, the test of achievement and record- those tests he failed miserably. And now it shows.
Let's look at a few issues: Afghanistan, jobs, immigration, cap and trade, government bailouts of automakers and banks, Iraq, Iran, China... oh yeah... healthcare too. Maybe President Obama, in his mind, thinks that he didn't sign up for so much. The issues aren't chronological- they are concurrent. And he is clearly, clearly lost.
So he hosts parties and goes to Copenhagen asking for the Olympics. He goes to Cairo and falsely praises islam. He watches as the Lockerbie Bomber is released from Scotland and he brings the 9/11 masterminds to New York for a civilian trial.
Oh yeah... and he had a black man and a white man drink a pilsner in the rose garden.
Unemployement has risen sharply. So has the debt. So has the price of gold. The dollar has sunk. So have Obama's favorable numbers. And they will continue to sink. America fell in love with the sizzle- but there is no steak. And I hate that phrase but it is so poignant in this context. So too is the expression "there is no there there". Obama lacks the there.
I've been to numerous tea parties and it is a movement that is growing. Why? Because it is made up of regular joes. Regular people. Regular Americans. It is not comprised of full time, professional protestors.
Speaking of protestors- where is Code Pink these days? Isn't Obama scheduled to make his Afghanistan "surge" speech next week (in prime time of course... after all it's been a week since his last one). Do you think the Pinkers will be out in force?
Prediction? No. You won't even see them. And if some stalwarts DO protest no one will cover it. If a protestors screams on the Mall and no press is around to film it, does it make a difference?
Poor Obama- you almost feel sorry for him. In so far over his head and still 3+ years to go...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Fort Hood Wordplay and the Unfeeling President
A white supremacist and known advocate of "white power" went on a shooting rampage in Fort Hood, Texas killing 13 African-American soldiers and wounding 40 other African-Americans in what could be one of the greatest racial crimes since the 1960s. Witness heard him scream "death to the n*gg*ers" as he repeatedly fired and reloaded his assault weapon on the minority crowd.
The media, trying to rationalize how this could happen and downplay any racial angle of the tragedy, had this to say:
"Apparently he tried to contact The Klan. Is that the point at which you say 'this guy is dangerous'. That's not a crime to call up The Klan. Is it? Is it? I mean where do you stop the guy?"
-Chris Matthews, MSNBC
"It's looking more and more like he was just sort of a race nut. And, and you know whites doesn't have a majority or .. the black race has its full, you know, helping of nuts too."
-Bob Schieffer, CBS
"I cringe that he was a white supremacist. I mean because it just inflames all the fears.... I think he's probably just a nutcase. But with that label attached to him it will get the right wing going. I mean these things are tragic but that makes it much worse."
-Evan Thomas, Newsweek
"Nothing is perfect in this life and it really is tragic that he was a white supremacist."
-Nina Tottenberg, NPR
"When a white supremacist enlists in the military...I have heard many stories that they have been harassed that a lot of pressure has been put on them, that they are just not made to feel welcomed."
-John Roberts, CNN
Some shocking statements, right? Could anyone imagine anyone excusing these actions or finding some explanation if this were a matter of RACE??? Is this was white guy who opened fired on black soldiers... would there not be protests in the street? Would there not be rioting in urban America, rallys on The Mall, mass chaos in the city?
But religion... is excusable. There is not anger in our Churches. There is no livid indignation in our Bible Classes. There is no gathering of the Jews or the Christians.
Instead, Janet Napolitano seeks to quell anti-muslim "backlash". And Obama cautions us against to "jump to any conclusions". You know, the way he has always remained neutral in race issues. Just ask the Cambridge PD.
In Obama's mind, this is partly our fault. America's. And therefore, understandable. Did he not say today at the memorial service "It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy".
Hard to comprehend? What? Huh? MAY BE hard to comprehend? You know who says something like this- someone who comprehends it.
And that is our President.
The media, trying to rationalize how this could happen and downplay any racial angle of the tragedy, had this to say:
"Apparently he tried to contact The Klan. Is that the point at which you say 'this guy is dangerous'. That's not a crime to call up The Klan. Is it? Is it? I mean where do you stop the guy?"
-Chris Matthews, MSNBC
"It's looking more and more like he was just sort of a race nut. And, and you know whites doesn't have a majority or .. the black race has its full, you know, helping of nuts too."
-Bob Schieffer, CBS
"I cringe that he was a white supremacist. I mean because it just inflames all the fears.... I think he's probably just a nutcase. But with that label attached to him it will get the right wing going. I mean these things are tragic but that makes it much worse."
-Evan Thomas, Newsweek
"Nothing is perfect in this life and it really is tragic that he was a white supremacist."
-Nina Tottenberg, NPR
"When a white supremacist enlists in the military...I have heard many stories that they have been harassed that a lot of pressure has been put on them, that they are just not made to feel welcomed."
-John Roberts, CNN
Some shocking statements, right? Could anyone imagine anyone excusing these actions or finding some explanation if this were a matter of RACE??? Is this was white guy who opened fired on black soldiers... would there not be protests in the street? Would there not be rioting in urban America, rallys on The Mall, mass chaos in the city?
But religion... is excusable. There is not anger in our Churches. There is no livid indignation in our Bible Classes. There is no gathering of the Jews or the Christians.
Instead, Janet Napolitano seeks to quell anti-muslim "backlash". And Obama cautions us against to "jump to any conclusions". You know, the way he has always remained neutral in race issues. Just ask the Cambridge PD.
In Obama's mind, this is partly our fault. America's. And therefore, understandable. Did he not say today at the memorial service "It may be hard to comprehend the twisted logic that led to this tragedy".
Hard to comprehend? What? Huh? MAY BE hard to comprehend? You know who says something like this- someone who comprehends it.
And that is our President.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Random thoughts on Fort Hood
I hope I am not becoming insane.
Fort Hood bothers me unnaturally. Maybe it's because it was so preventable- if only men had courage and integrity. Watching Hassan spew his anti-American venom to our wounded vets and doing nothing? Like watching Hitler build a navy and convince yourself, Neville, its just a fleet of fishing vessels.
I have a real beef with Janet Napolitano. Homeland secure? My ass.
And Eric Shinseki. Care for our vets? My ass again.
And you, President Obama. And your PC, America blaming vocabulary, attitude and philosophy. You asked us not to jump to conclusions...
Hmmmm....
the way you remained neutral when asked about the Cambridge Police Department? or maybe the Special Olympians? or maybe the rural Pennsylvanians? or the pediatricians? or Republicans? Shall I continue with my examples of your abstention of judgment?
And I wonder where the House is. Those members lost no opportunity to turn every situation into political hay. I see no House statements. I see no call for special investigations.
That's right- they are too busy preparing to shove a 1200 page healthcare bill up our asses. No time to think about Fort Hood. Obviously, it isn't even a priority for the President who sandwiched comments in between Indian Chiefs and shout outs.
Fort Hood makes me crazy because it is indicative of things to come and a salient, tragic, mortal example of the children, spoiled, immature, children we have running this country.
Oh for the days of leaders and leadership.
Fort Hood bothers me unnaturally. Maybe it's because it was so preventable- if only men had courage and integrity. Watching Hassan spew his anti-American venom to our wounded vets and doing nothing? Like watching Hitler build a navy and convince yourself, Neville, its just a fleet of fishing vessels.
I have a real beef with Janet Napolitano. Homeland secure? My ass.
And Eric Shinseki. Care for our vets? My ass again.
And you, President Obama. And your PC, America blaming vocabulary, attitude and philosophy. You asked us not to jump to conclusions...
Hmmmm....
the way you remained neutral when asked about the Cambridge Police Department? or maybe the Special Olympians? or maybe the rural Pennsylvanians? or the pediatricians? or Republicans? Shall I continue with my examples of your abstention of judgment?
And I wonder where the House is. Those members lost no opportunity to turn every situation into political hay. I see no House statements. I see no call for special investigations.
That's right- they are too busy preparing to shove a 1200 page healthcare bill up our asses. No time to think about Fort Hood. Obviously, it isn't even a priority for the President who sandwiched comments in between Indian Chiefs and shout outs.
Fort Hood makes me crazy because it is indicative of things to come and a salient, tragic, mortal example of the children, spoiled, immature, children we have running this country.
Oh for the days of leaders and leadership.
Thank you, Mr. President
Ronald Wilson Reagan
1911-2004
Your unyielding courage and unquenchable desire for freedom, truth and justice did indeed set a people free.
500 million.
More slaves freed than ever before in human history.
This 20th anniversary of the toppling of an oppressive wall built by an evil empire is your victory. With invaluable assistance from Maggie and Karol.
We miss you, Mr. President. I miss you. Leadership is just hallow without a leader.
Enjoy heaven.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Tired old analogy
How many more times am I going to say this during the next 39 months, I don't know.
But...
If W were still President right now, the media's commentary regarding the terrorist attack in Fort Hood would read something like
"Worst terrorist attack since 9/11 again on America's soil"
"Is President Bush doing enough to keep America safe?"
"Even in his own state, Bush is ineffective in protecting America"
Instead, we are told to refrain from passing judgment, from understanding the strain on our armed forces, from looking inward and asking "what did we do wrong".
Obama has shown us that he is unwilling to take the necessary steps to keep us safe. The protocols and policies, governed by political correctness, that he and his flock of ostriches have put into effect are making us targets.
This is the first of many attacks to come. And Obama, too busy with his healthcare and cap-and-trade nightmares, has taken his eye off the terrorism ball.
Just ask the armed forces in Afghanistan.
And those at Fort Hood.
But...
If W were still President right now, the media's commentary regarding the terrorist attack in Fort Hood would read something like
"Worst terrorist attack since 9/11 again on America's soil"
"Is President Bush doing enough to keep America safe?"
"Even in his own state, Bush is ineffective in protecting America"
Instead, we are told to refrain from passing judgment, from understanding the strain on our armed forces, from looking inward and asking "what did we do wrong".
Obama has shown us that he is unwilling to take the necessary steps to keep us safe. The protocols and policies, governed by political correctness, that he and his flock of ostriches have put into effect are making us targets.
This is the first of many attacks to come. And Obama, too busy with his healthcare and cap-and-trade nightmares, has taken his eye off the terrorism ball.
Just ask the armed forces in Afghanistan.
And those at Fort Hood.
Useless Napolitano and the Good Ole Boys
Janet Napolitano, who's Department of Homeland Security (aka the mickey mouse club of rainbows and butterflies) instituted protocols and policies that directly allowed the jihad on Fort Hood to occur, has now expressed concerns for... the army? Americans? Recruiting Stations?
No. The muslims.
Surprise, surprise.
Madam Secretary, if I may remove the wool from your eyes to show you the jihad score:
3300 - 0.
They are winning. I don't think you need to worry. You add up 9/11 and the USS Cole and Kobart Towers and Kenya and Tanzania and Black Hawk Down and now Fort Hood and the dozens of other attacks by the religion of peace... and I don't think you need to worry. They are doing fine.
This sort of talk is directly from the Obama Administration's PC playbook and it should scare the crap out of us all. The Secretary is worried that the members of the religion who swear violence upon us, who chant for our death and revel in our blood, who danced in the street when the Towers Fell and call for our destruction... that this group may experience a VIOLENT BACKLASH??
Jesus Christmas Janet- what about US??? You know, the ones you are supposed to SECURE in our HOMELAND??? Are you worried that murders may experience hate speech or that rapists may get dirty looks from the cleaning staff? Are you worried that drug dealers may be told a "your mama" joke or that child molesters be made to feel unwelcome?
What the hell is going on in this Administration...
President Obama thew out a few superfluous comments in which he offered shout outs to non Congressional Medal of Honor winners and Indian Chiefs. Janet Napolitano is afraid muslims may get a sideways glance.
I don't condone violence. I don't endorse it. But I will say this- during the American Revolution, if neighbors knew that a certain family was taking information to His Majesty's army, information that would hurt the cause and hurt our American soldiers... that family got a visit one evening from some local "good ole boys". If our muslim Americans do not come forward and denounce this violence, if they do not begin to show loyalty to America and American way of life... that good ole boy spirit is alive and well. And those mosques and madrassas may get a visit some day.
And that will not be a backlash.
Shame shame shame all around us. Shame on this Administration for their ostrich attitudes and dismissal of real threats. Shame on the Va, DHS and DOJ for ignoring real threats. Shame on the Army and the PC mentality that pervades it.
The good ole boys will be back. Amen to that.
No. The muslims.
Surprise, surprise.
Madam Secretary, if I may remove the wool from your eyes to show you the jihad score:
3300 - 0.
They are winning. I don't think you need to worry. You add up 9/11 and the USS Cole and Kobart Towers and Kenya and Tanzania and Black Hawk Down and now Fort Hood and the dozens of other attacks by the religion of peace... and I don't think you need to worry. They are doing fine.
This sort of talk is directly from the Obama Administration's PC playbook and it should scare the crap out of us all. The Secretary is worried that the members of the religion who swear violence upon us, who chant for our death and revel in our blood, who danced in the street when the Towers Fell and call for our destruction... that this group may experience a VIOLENT BACKLASH??
Jesus Christmas Janet- what about US??? You know, the ones you are supposed to SECURE in our HOMELAND??? Are you worried that murders may experience hate speech or that rapists may get dirty looks from the cleaning staff? Are you worried that drug dealers may be told a "your mama" joke or that child molesters be made to feel unwelcome?
What the hell is going on in this Administration...
President Obama thew out a few superfluous comments in which he offered shout outs to non Congressional Medal of Honor winners and Indian Chiefs. Janet Napolitano is afraid muslims may get a sideways glance.
I don't condone violence. I don't endorse it. But I will say this- during the American Revolution, if neighbors knew that a certain family was taking information to His Majesty's army, information that would hurt the cause and hurt our American soldiers... that family got a visit one evening from some local "good ole boys". If our muslim Americans do not come forward and denounce this violence, if they do not begin to show loyalty to America and American way of life... that good ole boy spirit is alive and well. And those mosques and madrassas may get a visit some day.
And that will not be a backlash.
Shame shame shame all around us. Shame on this Administration for their ostrich attitudes and dismissal of real threats. Shame on the Va, DHS and DOJ for ignoring real threats. Shame on the Army and the PC mentality that pervades it.
The good ole boys will be back. Amen to that.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Man-made Disaster
In her Senate confirmation hearings, Janet Napolitano refused to employ the word "terrorism" but opted for "man-made disaster". Softer. Less harsh. Terror instills fear. In the age of Obama, all will be peace and love. Seeking to avoid any semblance of insult or offense, the Obama team adopted a whole vocabulary of soft words. And this new PC dictionary triggered, at least in this realist's mind, a dangerous worldview that could surely lead to a real tragedy.
Yesterday it happened.
What occurred at Fort Hood, Texas yesterday was man-made. And it was a disaster. But it was also an act of terrorism. Yet this Administration with its PC dominant philosophy will never call is that. Nor will their accomplices in the media.
I will.
When an "allahu akbar" screaming man with premeditated plot opens fire on Americans with the sole intent of pleasing his god, that is terrorism. It is not PTSD. It is not a rage resulting from years of persecution or societal rejection. It is not the muslim equivalent of Colin Ferguson's "black rage". It is sheer terrorism.
But,
When this same man advocated suicide bombs and likened it to diving on a grenade in a foxhole, when he posts on anti-American muslim chat rooms and favors killing soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, when he is questioned by authorities and reported to his superiors for using his position as Army psychiatrist to indoctrinate anti-American beliefs in wounded vets, when he is allowed to continue with advanced firearms courses and given access to weapons while no one monitors his movement...
the guilt lies beyond him. It also lies with Janet Napolitano. and President Obama. They have, indeed, set up protocols and established a mindset within our governing systems that precludes the possibility of questioning, monitoring, dismissing such individuals. For how dare we ASSUME he is a terrorist because of the aforementioned activities??
How could we not?
When a laptop went missing from the VA, Secretary Nicholson was forced to resign. Congressman had grandiose hearings on the Hill for suddenly only they were concerned about our vets. Representative Phil Hare called for "a veteran's veteran who will put the needs of our fighting men and women above any political ideology".
Sir- where are you now? This VA allowed Maj. Hassan to treat our vets. After being questioned. After complaints. After concerns were expressed. But there will be no outcry- not from Phil Hare, not from Pelosi or Reid. And, since we tend not to make political hay out of tragedies, not from the GOP.
This entire administration and their appeasement of terrorists, their coddling of dictators, their concern for muslim acceptance, is partly guilty for Fort Hood. This would not have happened in a Bush Administration.
Proving that Obama cannot keep us safe. Not even on a military base. He has asked us not to jump to conclusions. No need to jump, Sir, when the evidence hits you in the face.
But it's hard to see said evidence with your head in the sand.
A man-made disaster- this one on your watch Mr. President and Madam Secretary. Avoidable, stoppable- but only with will and the courage.
God help us.
Yesterday it happened.
What occurred at Fort Hood, Texas yesterday was man-made. And it was a disaster. But it was also an act of terrorism. Yet this Administration with its PC dominant philosophy will never call is that. Nor will their accomplices in the media.
I will.
When an "allahu akbar" screaming man with premeditated plot opens fire on Americans with the sole intent of pleasing his god, that is terrorism. It is not PTSD. It is not a rage resulting from years of persecution or societal rejection. It is not the muslim equivalent of Colin Ferguson's "black rage". It is sheer terrorism.
But,
When this same man advocated suicide bombs and likened it to diving on a grenade in a foxhole, when he posts on anti-American muslim chat rooms and favors killing soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, when he is questioned by authorities and reported to his superiors for using his position as Army psychiatrist to indoctrinate anti-American beliefs in wounded vets, when he is allowed to continue with advanced firearms courses and given access to weapons while no one monitors his movement...
the guilt lies beyond him. It also lies with Janet Napolitano. and President Obama. They have, indeed, set up protocols and established a mindset within our governing systems that precludes the possibility of questioning, monitoring, dismissing such individuals. For how dare we ASSUME he is a terrorist because of the aforementioned activities??
How could we not?
When a laptop went missing from the VA, Secretary Nicholson was forced to resign. Congressman had grandiose hearings on the Hill for suddenly only they were concerned about our vets. Representative Phil Hare called for "a veteran's veteran who will put the needs of our fighting men and women above any political ideology".
Sir- where are you now? This VA allowed Maj. Hassan to treat our vets. After being questioned. After complaints. After concerns were expressed. But there will be no outcry- not from Phil Hare, not from Pelosi or Reid. And, since we tend not to make political hay out of tragedies, not from the GOP.
This entire administration and their appeasement of terrorists, their coddling of dictators, their concern for muslim acceptance, is partly guilty for Fort Hood. This would not have happened in a Bush Administration.
Proving that Obama cannot keep us safe. Not even on a military base. He has asked us not to jump to conclusions. No need to jump, Sir, when the evidence hits you in the face.
But it's hard to see said evidence with your head in the sand.
A man-made disaster- this one on your watch Mr. President and Madam Secretary. Avoidable, stoppable- but only with will and the courage.
God help us.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The bloom is off this rose
One year ago...
In New Jersey: Obama beat McCain by 14.1%
Today...
Christie beats incumbent Corzine by 5%
That's a 20% swing in one year.
One year ago...
In Virginia, Obama beat McCain by 6.3%
Today...
McDonnell beat Deeds by 18%
That's a 24.3% swing in one year.
Reminder that Obama, the One, was in New Jersey just two days (for the 5th time) stumping for Corzine and giving hugs before enthralled, prescreened audiences. Now, Deeds was already chastised for not embracing Obama ENOUGH.... yet Corzine, would couldn't embrace Obama enough... also thrown out of office.
Gibbs, Wasserman-Schultz, Warner- let them try to spin this away. But it is clear: Obamaism has been rejected. In liberal Jersey and Conservative Virginia... Obamaism is beginning to die.
And to you Dede Scozzafava, Newt Gingrich and Michael Steel who lost us a house seat and NY23... pay attention. We are coming for you next.
In New Jersey: Obama beat McCain by 14.1%
Today...
Christie beats incumbent Corzine by 5%
That's a 20% swing in one year.
One year ago...
In Virginia, Obama beat McCain by 6.3%
Today...
McDonnell beat Deeds by 18%
That's a 24.3% swing in one year.
Reminder that Obama, the One, was in New Jersey just two days (for the 5th time) stumping for Corzine and giving hugs before enthralled, prescreened audiences. Now, Deeds was already chastised for not embracing Obama ENOUGH.... yet Corzine, would couldn't embrace Obama enough... also thrown out of office.
Gibbs, Wasserman-Schultz, Warner- let them try to spin this away. But it is clear: Obamaism has been rejected. In liberal Jersey and Conservative Virginia... Obamaism is beginning to die.
And to you Dede Scozzafava, Newt Gingrich and Michael Steel who lost us a house seat and NY23... pay attention. We are coming for you next.
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