(AP report in italics)
WASHINGTON – Wall Street is not going to play as dominant a role in the economy as regulations reduce "some of the massive leveraging and the massive risk-taking that had become so common," President Barack Obama says.
So, what will be playing a dominant role in the economy? The Federal Government? The same entity that can't balance its' own budget? This is supposed to give us "renewed faith" in the economy? Perhaps the Federal Government staying out of where it does not belong would achieve that end (as it always has in the past).
The changes in the role of Wall Street and the huge profits that came from that risk-taking could mean other adjustments as well, Obama said in an interview in this week's New York Times Magazine.
Like what? Taking from those entrepreneurs that do risk and giving the rewards of that risk to those that don't risk? This country is founded on risk taking, that is what makes it great, not the protection of an Obamessiah nanny state.
"That means that more talent, more resources will be going to other sectors of the economy," he said. "I actually think that's healthy. We don't want every single college grad with mathematical aptitude to become a derivatives trader. We want some of them to go into engineering, and we want some of them to be going into computer design."
Who does he think he is? Where in the Constitution does it give him the right to assign what career path anyone will take? Frankly, the American people don't give a damm what Obamessiah says about, or wants to inflict on our private lives. That is beyond his purview. And they wonder why 50% or more of the country is really pissed off and even talking about secession.
The Obama administration is trying to restore more regulations on the financial sector to avoid some of the risk-taking that helped cause the current economic problems.
"Restore more regulations" humm? Introduce more wealth killing new regulations would be more accurate. Risk taking is what built this country, Obamessiah polices, protectionism, and redistribution of wealth are what will tear it down.
"Wall Street will remain a big, important part of our economy, just as it was in the '70s and the '80s," he said. "It just won't be half of our economy."
So what will be 50% of our economy? The Federal Government?!? You think is is oppressive now, just wait until it is bloated to 50% of our economy. Think it is expensive now? Just wait until Obamessiah is done with it.
Obama said he expects that government efforts to fix the economy will cause long-term changes.
Yes it will, and one of the biggest changes will be hard left National Socialism.
"What I think will change, what I think was an aberration, was a situation where corporate profits in the financial sector were such a heavy part of our overall profitability over the last decade," he said.
Here is where the Obamessiah shows that he does not have a clue about the economy or the "evil corporations". Guess what "O", corporations are people, they are investments in their futures that they have a right to be left alone to either participate or not at their choosing, not yours. They are a right of free association. What you are doing is locking in a class system here in America, where it was a fluid system before, allowing both upward and downward movement. You will have it static, you are attempting to remove a main factor of the engine of democracy with one hand, while the other oppresses and/or takes the rights of the people in a blatant attempt to make the Federal Government an "all powerful" entity in American's lives. "O" you are a sickness that seems to rear its ugly head just about every other generation. "O" you are the sickness that the leftest/statest in the public education system hide the history of, hoping that it will turn out differently this time. With the Obamessiah in charge, National Socialism will work this time.
Obama said he's confident that people will regain trust and confidence in the financial system, but he believes it will take time.
The American people will never regain trust in a system that is run (illegally) by the Federal Government. Witness their faith in Social Security, or something that IS the Federal Governments job; Protecting our borders from being crossed by ILLEGAL ALIENS. Yeah, I want them in charge of the economy and healthcare and everything else in my life that requires one bit of thought or decision making or risk taking on my part. I need the government to show me a safe way to a safer safety. I need more committees in my life. I need more committees making decisions for me. I know that when seconds count the police, thank God, are only minutes away. I'll be so much healthier and safer with more government in my life!
"I think it's important to understand that some of that wealth was illusory in the first place," he said.
Really?!? Ok, give me your money, after all, it is illusory, isn't it? And we have to "spread the wealth around" now don't we Obamessiah?
Rest assured, that when you come to my door to take my rights, to inflict your socialism, or your brownshirts are enforcing "thoughtcrime", and I don't speak "newspeak" expect me to fight back.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
The Right of the People
(This is a re-post due to formatting issues with original posted 4/16/09)
During the last election cycle, Brack Obama (BO) was sold to the people as someone who would unite not divide (amongst many other bumpersticker bromides). We then of course remember BO saying “it’s not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy”. Nice way to endear yourself to 50% of the population. This was not, it would seem, enough; the BO administration has doubled down and not only that, they have changed the nature of the game, classing some 50% of the population (conservatives) as criminal. Let us first look at what the National Security Agency is describing as a “rightwing terrorist”. (I have included herein the “Bill of Rights”, excerpts from the NSA report along with link to the original, excerpts from The Washington Times and links to the full body of the text)
(NSA excerpt, full text here)
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
* (U) Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.
(U) Key Findings
(U//FOUO) The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.
— (U//LES) Threats from white supremacist and violent antigovernment groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts. Nevertheless, the consequences of a prolonged economic downturn—including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit—could create a fertile recruiting environment for rightwing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities similar to those in the past.
— (U//FOUO) Proposed imposition of firearms restrictions and weapons bans likely would attract new members into the ranks of rightwing extremist groups, as well as potentially spur some of them to begin planning and training for violence against the government. The high volume of purchases and stockpiling of weapons and ammunition by rightwing extremists in anticipation of restrictions and bans in some parts of the country continue to be a primary concern to law enforcement.
— (U//FOUO) Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to rightwing extremists. DHS/I&A is concerned that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to boost their violent capabilities.
No reasonable person condones the abuse or suppression of anyone based on their particular religious, racial or ethnic group, but to class this as a “rightwing” problem is shallow and biased. Let us not forget groups like The Black Panthers, La Raza, Nation of Islam (Louis Farrakhan), Rainbow Push (Jessie Jackson) and host of other “radical leftwing” organizations that are KNOWN for their protests that have culminated in riots, and not just riots, but race riots. Those are the race peddlers and haters on the left. Did the NSA forget about them? Did the NSA forget about Eco-terrorists (Earth First, Green Peace, PETA, etc.)? Guarantee they come from the left end of the political spectrum. So, it is now anti-government to reject the over reach of power by the Federal Government and the rejection of the constitution by not only the Executive and Legislative branches, but also by the Courts, of the Courts use of foreign law to “interpret” our constitution. I would suggest that the look to the writings of the founders, such as the Federalist Papers, for that information, not Zimbabwe, or Gabon.
What is subversive and anti-American are those that would yoke the American people under an oppressive Federal Government that has long ago usurped powers that are reserved to the states or to the people. The Federal Government under the control of those who would vastly expand it and subvert the constitution are the problem with America right now. The belief in Big Government over rugged individualism and American exceptionalism is the problem. It is the left of this country that is slowly eroding the meaning and intent of the constitution. It is not "living and breathing", it means just what was written at the time that it was written with the meaning of the words as they were defined at that time.
So, it is subversive to gather together in our right of free association to petition the government for a redress of grievances. It is no longer legal (under penalty of inclusion in rightwing terrorist lists and illegal denial of 2nd amend. rights) or (as the left has said) “patriotic” to decent or disagree with the Federal Government and its’ policies. Because conservatives did not vote for a Black man with no experience, they are bigots and race haters. Because BO’s policies are socialist at their heart, attempting to dismantle capitalism at every turn, because those attempts are being fought against by conservatives, the present administration has threaten fully 50% of Americans with being branded as “rightwing extremist terrorists” and you can bet that the next time that you go to exercise your 2nd amendment rights you will find yourself unable to. The administration has/is creating the problems that they mention in the “key finding” and then are “concerned” that the people will justly and rightly react to it.
The NSA has over-reached on surveillance of the American people. No longer are they monitoring only overseas communications, but everyday phone and e-mail communications within the borders of the United States, for the sole purpose of branding those who disagree with the present administration extremist, radical, bigots, terrorist and traders. To wit, note the following “Key Finding” as applies to our brave returning Warriors; “military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups.” This one really burns me up. How dare they? It is one thing to unjustly accuse and disparage civilians, but just who do they think they are? It is no wonder that the Federal Government is becoming more fearful every day of the righteous anger, no, rage of the American people. They have over stepped the bounds and the people will not be pushed any farther. The truly troubling portion of the definition and key findings by the NSA is a direct assault against the 1st , 2nd and 10th amendments of the Constitution:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
The following is excerpted from The Washington Times and full text is linked, with thanks to TWT.
In her statement Wednesday, Ms. Napolitano defended the report, which says "rightwing extremism" may include groups opposed to abortion and immigration, as merely one among several threat assessments. But she agreed to meet with the head of the American Legion, who had expressed anger over the report, when she returns to Washington next week from a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.
So, if you are a single issue voter and activist (on the right side of the political aisle), like say, oh I don’t know, maybe the Abortion rights activist on the left end of the political spectrum, or maybe the fine Eco folks over there with them, you are heading for the rightwing terrorist list of people to be watched.
"The document on right-wing extremism sent last week by this department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is one in an ongoing series of assessments to provide situational awareness to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies on the phenomenon and trends of violent radicalization in the United States," Ms. Napolitano said in her statement.
Let’s see, I invite anyone to comment on this post to help remind me of the last time that conservatives (rightwing) rioted. Those of us on the right condemn and would turn in anyone that was attempting to, or had committed a terrorist act. Those on the left can not say the same. Look else where Ms. Napolitano.
Ms. Napolitano insisted that the department was not planning on engaging in any form of ideological profiling.
I’m sorry Ms. Napolitano, you already have. You have singled out some 50% of the American population by an ideological “test” and your “report” is meaningless unless you apply your ideological microscope. Lie to someone else who might buy it.
"Let me be very clear: We monitor the risks of violent extremism taking root here in the United States. We don't have the luxury of focusing our efforts on one group; we must protect the country from terrorism whether foreign or homegrown, and regardless of the ideology that motivates its violence," Ms. Napolitano said.
Oh really? Where oh where Ms. Naploitano are the groups that I have mentioned previously? I can assure you that the ones that I have named are a rather short list of the real problem. You completely ignore the fact that riots and civil unrest has been the exclusive domain of the leftwing of politics. Yet you completely ignore this. Are you using your ideological microscope? Humm.
"We are on the lookout for criminal and terrorist activity but we do not - nor will we ever - monitor ideology or political beliefs. We take seriously our responsibility to protect the civil rights and liberties of the American people, including subjecting our activities to rigorous oversight from numerous internal and external sources."
No, Ms. Naploitano, it is obvious that you intend to deny not only the rights reserved to the people by the Constitution, but to set up the conditions to deny them their liberty by the denial of those rights. It remains to be seen just how far you will go and how far the people will allow the usurpation of those rights reserved to them and un-touchable by the Government. You and your administration are standing on the shore and a tidal wave is coming your way. I don’t think I would remain standing there.
According to what the NSA has written and to which Ms. Naploitano has stood by, my stating and standing by the following words/ideas/creed make me a rightwing subversive to be included on terrorist lists. There is a chill wind blowing indeed.
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
During the last election cycle, Brack Obama (BO) was sold to the people as someone who would unite not divide (amongst many other bumpersticker bromides). We then of course remember BO saying “it’s not surprising then that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy”. Nice way to endear yourself to 50% of the population. This was not, it would seem, enough; the BO administration has doubled down and not only that, they have changed the nature of the game, classing some 50% of the population (conservatives) as criminal. Let us first look at what the National Security Agency is describing as a “rightwing terrorist”. (I have included herein the “Bill of Rights”, excerpts from the NSA report along with link to the original, excerpts from The Washington Times and links to the full body of the text)
(NSA excerpt, full text here)
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
* (U) Rightwing extremism in the United States can be broadly divided into those groups, movements, and adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups), and those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government authority entirely. It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.
(U) Key Findings
(U//FOUO) The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.
— (U//LES) Threats from white supremacist and violent antigovernment groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts. Nevertheless, the consequences of a prolonged economic downturn—including real estate foreclosures, unemployment, and an inability to obtain credit—could create a fertile recruiting environment for rightwing extremists and even result in confrontations between such groups and government authorities similar to those in the past.
— (U//FOUO) Proposed imposition of firearms restrictions and weapons bans likely would attract new members into the ranks of rightwing extremist groups, as well as potentially spur some of them to begin planning and training for violence against the government. The high volume of purchases and stockpiling of weapons and ammunition by rightwing extremists in anticipation of restrictions and bans in some parts of the country continue to be a primary concern to law enforcement.
— (U//FOUO) Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to rightwing extremists. DHS/I&A is concerned that rightwing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize returning veterans in order to boost their violent capabilities.
No reasonable person condones the abuse or suppression of anyone based on their particular religious, racial or ethnic group, but to class this as a “rightwing” problem is shallow and biased. Let us not forget groups like The Black Panthers, La Raza, Nation of Islam (Louis Farrakhan), Rainbow Push (Jessie Jackson) and host of other “radical leftwing” organizations that are KNOWN for their protests that have culminated in riots, and not just riots, but race riots. Those are the race peddlers and haters on the left. Did the NSA forget about them? Did the NSA forget about Eco-terrorists (Earth First, Green Peace, PETA, etc.)? Guarantee they come from the left end of the political spectrum. So, it is now anti-government to reject the over reach of power by the Federal Government and the rejection of the constitution by not only the Executive and Legislative branches, but also by the Courts, of the Courts use of foreign law to “interpret” our constitution. I would suggest that the look to the writings of the founders, such as the Federalist Papers, for that information, not Zimbabwe, or Gabon.
What is subversive and anti-American are those that would yoke the American people under an oppressive Federal Government that has long ago usurped powers that are reserved to the states or to the people. The Federal Government under the control of those who would vastly expand it and subvert the constitution are the problem with America right now. The belief in Big Government over rugged individualism and American exceptionalism is the problem. It is the left of this country that is slowly eroding the meaning and intent of the constitution. It is not "living and breathing", it means just what was written at the time that it was written with the meaning of the words as they were defined at that time.
So, it is subversive to gather together in our right of free association to petition the government for a redress of grievances. It is no longer legal (under penalty of inclusion in rightwing terrorist lists and illegal denial of 2nd amend. rights) or (as the left has said) “patriotic” to decent or disagree with the Federal Government and its’ policies. Because conservatives did not vote for a Black man with no experience, they are bigots and race haters. Because BO’s policies are socialist at their heart, attempting to dismantle capitalism at every turn, because those attempts are being fought against by conservatives, the present administration has threaten fully 50% of Americans with being branded as “rightwing extremist terrorists” and you can bet that the next time that you go to exercise your 2nd amendment rights you will find yourself unable to. The administration has/is creating the problems that they mention in the “key finding” and then are “concerned” that the people will justly and rightly react to it.
The NSA has over-reached on surveillance of the American people. No longer are they monitoring only overseas communications, but everyday phone and e-mail communications within the borders of the United States, for the sole purpose of branding those who disagree with the present administration extremist, radical, bigots, terrorist and traders. To wit, note the following “Key Finding” as applies to our brave returning Warriors; “military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups.” This one really burns me up. How dare they? It is one thing to unjustly accuse and disparage civilians, but just who do they think they are? It is no wonder that the Federal Government is becoming more fearful every day of the righteous anger, no, rage of the American people. They have over stepped the bounds and the people will not be pushed any farther. The truly troubling portion of the definition and key findings by the NSA is a direct assault against the 1st , 2nd and 10th amendments of the Constitution:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
The following is excerpted from The Washington Times and full text is linked, with thanks to TWT.
In her statement Wednesday, Ms. Napolitano defended the report, which says "rightwing extremism" may include groups opposed to abortion and immigration, as merely one among several threat assessments. But she agreed to meet with the head of the American Legion, who had expressed anger over the report, when she returns to Washington next week from a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.
So, if you are a single issue voter and activist (on the right side of the political aisle), like say, oh I don’t know, maybe the Abortion rights activist on the left end of the political spectrum, or maybe the fine Eco folks over there with them, you are heading for the rightwing terrorist list of people to be watched.
"The document on right-wing extremism sent last week by this department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is one in an ongoing series of assessments to provide situational awareness to state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies on the phenomenon and trends of violent radicalization in the United States," Ms. Napolitano said in her statement.
Let’s see, I invite anyone to comment on this post to help remind me of the last time that conservatives (rightwing) rioted. Those of us on the right condemn and would turn in anyone that was attempting to, or had committed a terrorist act. Those on the left can not say the same. Look else where Ms. Napolitano.
Ms. Napolitano insisted that the department was not planning on engaging in any form of ideological profiling.
I’m sorry Ms. Napolitano, you already have. You have singled out some 50% of the American population by an ideological “test” and your “report” is meaningless unless you apply your ideological microscope. Lie to someone else who might buy it.
"Let me be very clear: We monitor the risks of violent extremism taking root here in the United States. We don't have the luxury of focusing our efforts on one group; we must protect the country from terrorism whether foreign or homegrown, and regardless of the ideology that motivates its violence," Ms. Napolitano said.
Oh really? Where oh where Ms. Naploitano are the groups that I have mentioned previously? I can assure you that the ones that I have named are a rather short list of the real problem. You completely ignore the fact that riots and civil unrest has been the exclusive domain of the leftwing of politics. Yet you completely ignore this. Are you using your ideological microscope? Humm.
"We are on the lookout for criminal and terrorist activity but we do not - nor will we ever - monitor ideology or political beliefs. We take seriously our responsibility to protect the civil rights and liberties of the American people, including subjecting our activities to rigorous oversight from numerous internal and external sources."
No, Ms. Naploitano, it is obvious that you intend to deny not only the rights reserved to the people by the Constitution, but to set up the conditions to deny them their liberty by the denial of those rights. It remains to be seen just how far you will go and how far the people will allow the usurpation of those rights reserved to them and un-touchable by the Government. You and your administration are standing on the shore and a tidal wave is coming your way. I don’t think I would remain standing there.
According to what the NSA has written and to which Ms. Naploitano has stood by, my stating and standing by the following words/ideas/creed make me a rightwing subversive to be included on terrorist lists. There is a chill wind blowing indeed.
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Obama’s Amnesty Agenda (see also "Barack, your going to get me killed", this blog)
Obama’s Dept. of Justice has begun an investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Dept. For what? you might ask. Is it shooting related? Has the Dept. been running drugs? Are there some other corruption charges being investigated? Perhaps some yet to be revealed plot against the Federal Government? Well, the last is perhaps closest to the truth. It would seem that Sheriff Joe Arpaio (the man we all want in charge of our county Sheriff Dept.’s) has had the audacity to actually enforce the laws against illegal immigration. It would seem that Sheriff Joe is looking at inmates of the system and determining their legal status in this country. If they are found to be here illegally, he places a hold on them and when their term is completed they are deported back to their country of origin. Humm, just like the law says.
The following is an excerpt (thanks to www.cnsnews.com) of a letter dated March 10, 2009, Loretta Smith, acting assistant attorney general at the DOJ, detailed what her department would be investigating:
"This is to inform you that the United States Department of Justice is commencing an investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (''MCSO'') pursuant to the pattern or practice provisions of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994,42 U.S.C. §14141 ("Section 14141") and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968,42 U.S.C. § 3789d ("Safe Streets Act"), and pursuant to the prohibitions against national origin discrimination in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-7 ("Title Yr') and the Safe Streets Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d(c)."
The letter continues: "The investigation will focus on alleged patterns or practices of discriminatory police practices and unconstitutional searches and seizures conducted by the MCSO, and on allegations of national origin discrimination, including failure to provide meaningful access to MCSO services for limited English proficient (LEP) individuals."
"In conducting the investigation, we will seek to determine whether there are violations of the above laws by the MCSO."
Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), and Robert Scott (D-Va.) requested the investigation, and activists groups such as National Day Laborer Organizer Network and ACORN launched petition drives and rallies in support of the probe (according to CNSNEWS.com).
This is beyond belief. One of the designated duties of the Federal Government (the Fed) is to protect our borders and it is the one thing that it will not do. The Fed, led by both senate and house democrats since 2006 has done all but put out the welcome mat on the southern border and start sending busses to pick up everyone headed north and drive them to their desired destination. I can not understand the DOJ investigating a man for actively enforcing both state and federal law. These are people being jail for (amongst other things) forgery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, drug charges, robbery, murder, and theft. These are felons we are talking about and the Democrats and other liberal pressure groups want them staying here. These are the same people that want to give all the illegal immigrants drivers licenses. Now lets see, ACORN is being indicted on voter fraud charges at this time, and what is it that you have to present at the polling place to vote (at least here in Colorado)? That’s right, a drivers license. So not only do these people want these felons back out and roaming your streets, but they especially want them voting. And not only the felons, but all other illegal aliens too. The Democrats/leftist/socialists want to dilute your vote. They would rather give away the country then to give up their power. These people and organizations need to be stopped. The moral bankruptcy of the Democrat party and the Obama administration is on blatant display here. Not only is Obama (he has the say over DOJ) advocating the release of criminals back into American society, but he and congress (senate & house) are hanging a “come on in” sign on the southern border. Obama is putting an end to any thought or deed of protection for our country along the southern border whether that be fencing, border agents that can actually enforce border security, or even National troops (due to the deteriorating political situation in Mexico, and the rising heavy armed violence spreading north across our southern border). Obama has put a stop to the building of any fences. The protection of the borders is the business of the Fed, not schools, not health care, not taking over banks, not buying peoples mortgages, not regulating the private sector, and not persecuting a good man and his department for actually doing his job (and a dam good one too). The only business the Fed has in this case is sending as many busses or planes that the Sheriff needs to get these criminals out of our country and the troops to support his efforts. Does this make you feel ill? Call these people (be civil) and let them know what you think. If they don’t want to listen because you are not in their district, remind them that your political dollars spend just fine there in the hands of their opponents where you will be sending those dollars to.
Rep. John Conyers
Washington Office: 202-225-5126
Detroit Office: 313-961-5670
Trenton / Downriver Office: 734-675-4084
john.conyers@mail.house.gov
Rep. Jerrold Nadler
Manhattan
Tel. 212-367-7350
Brooklyn
Tel. 718-373-3198
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
District Office
Telephone (408) 271-8700
Rep. Robert Scott
HAMPTON ROADS OFFICE
(757) 380-1000 Phone
RICHMOND AREA OFFICE
(804) 644-4845 Phone
The following is an excerpt (thanks to www.cnsnews.com) of a letter dated March 10, 2009, Loretta Smith, acting assistant attorney general at the DOJ, detailed what her department would be investigating:
"This is to inform you that the United States Department of Justice is commencing an investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (''MCSO'') pursuant to the pattern or practice provisions of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994,42 U.S.C. §14141 ("Section 14141") and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968,42 U.S.C. § 3789d ("Safe Streets Act"), and pursuant to the prohibitions against national origin discrimination in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-7 ("Title Yr') and the Safe Streets Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d(c)."
The letter continues: "The investigation will focus on alleged patterns or practices of discriminatory police practices and unconstitutional searches and seizures conducted by the MCSO, and on allegations of national origin discrimination, including failure to provide meaningful access to MCSO services for limited English proficient (LEP) individuals."
"In conducting the investigation, we will seek to determine whether there are violations of the above laws by the MCSO."
Reps. John Conyers (D-Mich.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), and Robert Scott (D-Va.) requested the investigation, and activists groups such as National Day Laborer Organizer Network and ACORN launched petition drives and rallies in support of the probe (according to CNSNEWS.com).
This is beyond belief. One of the designated duties of the Federal Government (the Fed) is to protect our borders and it is the one thing that it will not do. The Fed, led by both senate and house democrats since 2006 has done all but put out the welcome mat on the southern border and start sending busses to pick up everyone headed north and drive them to their desired destination. I can not understand the DOJ investigating a man for actively enforcing both state and federal law. These are people being jail for (amongst other things) forgery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, drug charges, robbery, murder, and theft. These are felons we are talking about and the Democrats and other liberal pressure groups want them staying here. These are the same people that want to give all the illegal immigrants drivers licenses. Now lets see, ACORN is being indicted on voter fraud charges at this time, and what is it that you have to present at the polling place to vote (at least here in Colorado)? That’s right, a drivers license. So not only do these people want these felons back out and roaming your streets, but they especially want them voting. And not only the felons, but all other illegal aliens too. The Democrats/leftist/socialists want to dilute your vote. They would rather give away the country then to give up their power. These people and organizations need to be stopped. The moral bankruptcy of the Democrat party and the Obama administration is on blatant display here. Not only is Obama (he has the say over DOJ) advocating the release of criminals back into American society, but he and congress (senate & house) are hanging a “come on in” sign on the southern border. Obama is putting an end to any thought or deed of protection for our country along the southern border whether that be fencing, border agents that can actually enforce border security, or even National troops (due to the deteriorating political situation in Mexico, and the rising heavy armed violence spreading north across our southern border). Obama has put a stop to the building of any fences. The protection of the borders is the business of the Fed, not schools, not health care, not taking over banks, not buying peoples mortgages, not regulating the private sector, and not persecuting a good man and his department for actually doing his job (and a dam good one too). The only business the Fed has in this case is sending as many busses or planes that the Sheriff needs to get these criminals out of our country and the troops to support his efforts. Does this make you feel ill? Call these people (be civil) and let them know what you think. If they don’t want to listen because you are not in their district, remind them that your political dollars spend just fine there in the hands of their opponents where you will be sending those dollars to.
Rep. John Conyers
Washington Office: 202-225-5126
Detroit Office: 313-961-5670
Trenton / Downriver Office: 734-675-4084
john.conyers@mail.house.gov
Rep. Jerrold Nadler
Manhattan
Tel. 212-367-7350
Brooklyn
Tel. 718-373-3198
Rep. Zoe Lofgren
District Office
Telephone (408) 271-8700
Rep. Robert Scott
HAMPTON ROADS OFFICE
(757) 380-1000 Phone
RICHMOND AREA OFFICE
(804) 644-4845 Phone
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
I thought that I would take this time to expand on a subject that I touched on a while ago in a posting titled I Don’t want Him to Succeed… posted here Jan. 15th 2009. I have included that paragraph here:
Conservatism is; individual freedom, a belief in God and Country, American exceptionality, small government, taxes that are just, fair and equitable to all, capitalism (not necessarily big business), no monopolies (especially in the public school system), and a belief in the value of each and every person and their right to pursue life, liberty and happiness as their dream guides them. These are great products that we have for sale here! They appeal to all peoples regardless of color, ethnicity, gender or background. Each one of us is free to succeed to the highest level that we are personally capable of. There are no impediments except for ourselves and the limits that we harness to our backs such as the soft bigotry of liberalism/progressivism. All we need is a good salesman once again. The truths have not changed from the Reagan era. The "Shinning City on the Hill" is still right there to reach for despite the liberals/progressives calling it an illusion.
It has come to my attention not only by talking with other Republicans and Conservatives, but listening and watching the “talking heads” appearing in/on the MSM, that there is some need to change our message, to moderate our beliefs and to package ourselves like a chain store hamburger. To so convolute our message and beliefs that you are reduced to being able to only read speeches from teleprompters that have been run through the PC mill, to the point that it becomes a vacuous droning Democrat Presidential presentation. These are the same Republicans that would have us busy “reaching across the aisle” and negotiating our principles and values away. They are the reason that the party had to purge itself last election cycle. Conservatism does not require repackaging, in fact Conservatives Still Outnumber Liberals. We lost the last election because Republicans forgot their Conservative core and were removed from office for it. There is still some denial of this by some Republicans, but it is only by the ones that still refuse to listen to the base (and the majority makeup of America). Let them perk up their ears or suffer the same fate as the last tossed out bunch.
Conservatism does indeed have a great package of goods that sell themselves if truly brought to the electorate not only in word, but deed. Conservatives value each and every citizen not for the color of their skin, not for their social class and not for their gender identification. No, we are not like the Democrats in that respect, we value each person as an American, with abilities limited only by their own desires, with limits that are only placed by the individual themselves. Conservatives believe in a helping hand, not a handout. Conservatives believe that America is best served by a free society filled with people producing goods and services that everyone wants or needs. Conservatives believe that the only “indoctrination” that schools should be imparting to our children is reading, writing, arithmetic, and an understanding and love of this Greatest Nation, America. We have seen the left of this country trying to rule from the bench that parents no longer have a right to home school their children. One can only suspect that the left is in fear of not being able to indoctrinate your children.
Conservatism cares not what religion you are or are not. That is between the Maker and yourself. Conservatism is strong family ties and more parent involvement in child rearing than Government interference in the morals/values/religious choices that we have a right to make as parents. Conservatism does not require the coercion of government for giving to help the poor. Conservatives far and away give more than liberals, and they are giving of their own money, not others. Conservatives never, ever, live by the sweat of another’s brow. The do not believe that they deserve anything of anyone else’s. Conservatives are not jealous of those who have been more successful (in fact, they use them as models) nor are they disdainful of those of less success. Conservatives believe in judging all people by the content of their character, not treating any with the soft bigotry of the left, not catering to pressure groups, not advancing one American over another for the purposes of hiring, or admissions to school, or lending practices, but taking all people on the basis of merit alone. America affords each and every Citizen the opportunity to move up and down the social ladder, with all opportunity being equal, not the outcomes. Outcomes are based on personal initiative, and yes, each of us needs a little bit of luck. Luck favors the prepared, and Conservatives favor all to be prepared. From the time of FDR there have been groups that have allowed themselves to be made reliant upon the left of this country to fix their problems, have allowed the left to steal their lives, their liberty, and their happiness, whether that has been education, housing or jobs, and that promise has as yet gone unfulfilled by the left, who keeps saying “put us back in power and we’ll fix it this time”. The common good is not served by tearing down the rich, but by lifting up the poor. The poor are not helped by hand outs, but by changing their outlook, by giving them the means to look at themselves and take direction of their own futures. By showing them that the proximity to big government is proximity to failure and hopelessness, to the dissolution of the family and the continuance of despair. Conservatives are optimists and forward looking, always working for a better day and not blaming other for the state of their own affairs. Liberals live in a world full of hate and oppression, fear and jealousy, and the desire to tear success down rather than bring the needy up, thereby giving an example of why you should not be successful. Remember, the only racism on display in the last election cycle was from the left. It is worth noting the overt racism/bigotry of the new administration as well. We need to remember that it was the Republicans the pushed through civil rights in the 60’s. The left believes that “trickle down economics” can not work in a free capitalist society, but does believe that it works if the government coercively takes money and the government performs the “trickle down”.
The only thing lacking in the Republican Party right now is a charismatic Conservative able to present our beliefs, our “package” if you will. These are beliefs that we in fact share with a majority of Americans, and they require no moderation. They are in truth the message of hope and the promise of a better life for all Americans, not the oppression of bureaucrats taking away all hope of a better day and the pride of self sufficiency that is the true realization of the promise of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (I will expand on this in a future posting). There are several possible candidates on the radar, and the harder the left rails against them, the closer I believe that we are to a correct choice. The Nation is still center right at the least and overwhelmingly still Conservative, a fact that scares the left to even greater fits of hatred and fear. Beware the ugly consequences of leftist hate and bigotry throughout history. Conservatives merely ask that you consult your good conscience, we believe in the ability of the People to make good choices when they are not lied to by a media out of control and in the camp of socialist influence.
Conservatism is; individual freedom, a belief in God and Country, American exceptionality, small government, taxes that are just, fair and equitable to all, capitalism (not necessarily big business), no monopolies (especially in the public school system), and a belief in the value of each and every person and their right to pursue life, liberty and happiness as their dream guides them. These are great products that we have for sale here! They appeal to all peoples regardless of color, ethnicity, gender or background. Each one of us is free to succeed to the highest level that we are personally capable of. There are no impediments except for ourselves and the limits that we harness to our backs such as the soft bigotry of liberalism/progressivism. All we need is a good salesman once again. The truths have not changed from the Reagan era. The "Shinning City on the Hill" is still right there to reach for despite the liberals/progressives calling it an illusion.
It has come to my attention not only by talking with other Republicans and Conservatives, but listening and watching the “talking heads” appearing in/on the MSM, that there is some need to change our message, to moderate our beliefs and to package ourselves like a chain store hamburger. To so convolute our message and beliefs that you are reduced to being able to only read speeches from teleprompters that have been run through the PC mill, to the point that it becomes a vacuous droning Democrat Presidential presentation. These are the same Republicans that would have us busy “reaching across the aisle” and negotiating our principles and values away. They are the reason that the party had to purge itself last election cycle. Conservatism does not require repackaging, in fact Conservatives Still Outnumber Liberals. We lost the last election because Republicans forgot their Conservative core and were removed from office for it. There is still some denial of this by some Republicans, but it is only by the ones that still refuse to listen to the base (and the majority makeup of America). Let them perk up their ears or suffer the same fate as the last tossed out bunch.
Conservatism does indeed have a great package of goods that sell themselves if truly brought to the electorate not only in word, but deed. Conservatives value each and every citizen not for the color of their skin, not for their social class and not for their gender identification. No, we are not like the Democrats in that respect, we value each person as an American, with abilities limited only by their own desires, with limits that are only placed by the individual themselves. Conservatives believe in a helping hand, not a handout. Conservatives believe that America is best served by a free society filled with people producing goods and services that everyone wants or needs. Conservatives believe that the only “indoctrination” that schools should be imparting to our children is reading, writing, arithmetic, and an understanding and love of this Greatest Nation, America. We have seen the left of this country trying to rule from the bench that parents no longer have a right to home school their children. One can only suspect that the left is in fear of not being able to indoctrinate your children.
Conservatism cares not what religion you are or are not. That is between the Maker and yourself. Conservatism is strong family ties and more parent involvement in child rearing than Government interference in the morals/values/religious choices that we have a right to make as parents. Conservatism does not require the coercion of government for giving to help the poor. Conservatives far and away give more than liberals, and they are giving of their own money, not others. Conservatives never, ever, live by the sweat of another’s brow. The do not believe that they deserve anything of anyone else’s. Conservatives are not jealous of those who have been more successful (in fact, they use them as models) nor are they disdainful of those of less success. Conservatives believe in judging all people by the content of their character, not treating any with the soft bigotry of the left, not catering to pressure groups, not advancing one American over another for the purposes of hiring, or admissions to school, or lending practices, but taking all people on the basis of merit alone. America affords each and every Citizen the opportunity to move up and down the social ladder, with all opportunity being equal, not the outcomes. Outcomes are based on personal initiative, and yes, each of us needs a little bit of luck. Luck favors the prepared, and Conservatives favor all to be prepared. From the time of FDR there have been groups that have allowed themselves to be made reliant upon the left of this country to fix their problems, have allowed the left to steal their lives, their liberty, and their happiness, whether that has been education, housing or jobs, and that promise has as yet gone unfulfilled by the left, who keeps saying “put us back in power and we’ll fix it this time”. The common good is not served by tearing down the rich, but by lifting up the poor. The poor are not helped by hand outs, but by changing their outlook, by giving them the means to look at themselves and take direction of their own futures. By showing them that the proximity to big government is proximity to failure and hopelessness, to the dissolution of the family and the continuance of despair. Conservatives are optimists and forward looking, always working for a better day and not blaming other for the state of their own affairs. Liberals live in a world full of hate and oppression, fear and jealousy, and the desire to tear success down rather than bring the needy up, thereby giving an example of why you should not be successful. Remember, the only racism on display in the last election cycle was from the left. It is worth noting the overt racism/bigotry of the new administration as well. We need to remember that it was the Republicans the pushed through civil rights in the 60’s. The left believes that “trickle down economics” can not work in a free capitalist society, but does believe that it works if the government coercively takes money and the government performs the “trickle down”.
The only thing lacking in the Republican Party right now is a charismatic Conservative able to present our beliefs, our “package” if you will. These are beliefs that we in fact share with a majority of Americans, and they require no moderation. They are in truth the message of hope and the promise of a better life for all Americans, not the oppression of bureaucrats taking away all hope of a better day and the pride of self sufficiency that is the true realization of the promise of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (I will expand on this in a future posting). There are several possible candidates on the radar, and the harder the left rails against them, the closer I believe that we are to a correct choice. The Nation is still center right at the least and overwhelmingly still Conservative, a fact that scares the left to even greater fits of hatred and fear. Beware the ugly consequences of leftist hate and bigotry throughout history. Conservatives merely ask that you consult your good conscience, we believe in the ability of the People to make good choices when they are not lied to by a media out of control and in the camp of socialist influence.
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What a Dolt
Guess he is just checking the shine on his shoes. Last I checked the President of the United States bows to no one. What a continuing embarrassment this man is.
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