I've seen this coming for quite some time.
The comments are beginning. Comments about "continuing to live in DC", after his present term.
Check out this site for more information:
http://patriotupdate.com/articles/president-life-push-begins/
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Friday, November 29, 2013
It Seems We're Stupid When it Comes to Junior's Learning!
Read an article today that said a parent recently discovered her son had been assigned to read a book which claimed Obama was, "..the Messiah".
Now, I know Obama has a big head, but isn't "Messiah" a little much?
I mean, how many dead people has he resurrected lately? Seen any "lame" people up and running marathons? --because of Obama?
I didn't think so!
So how does the Department of Education get the nerve to put something like that into a book and teach children such nonsense?
Worse yet, I read another article where some students did an on-campus poll of college students. Shockingly enough, they discovered there were a large number of students who didn't know what Thanksgiving Day was all about!
Now, those two incidents should be enough to royally pee you off! If I had a student (and I did many years ago) I'd be making sure they were learning the things I want them to know, instead of the re-written history lessons the commies want taught in our schools. And, believe me, it IS the commies doings.
Most of the socialists in our government only claim to be socialist, because it sounds better than saying, "I'm a commie!" Makes them sound like enemies, doncha' know? Because that exactly what they are and their shenanigans in the schools is proof of that.
So don't just complacently sit at home and TELL Johnny to do his homework. Check up on him and find out just what he does have to do as homework and be especially watchful for some of the signs of rewritten history and the blatant propaganda the liberals and commies are foisting off on our children.
Defend your country by raising smarter children.
Now, I know Obama has a big head, but isn't "Messiah" a little much?
I mean, how many dead people has he resurrected lately? Seen any "lame" people up and running marathons? --because of Obama?
I didn't think so!
So how does the Department of Education get the nerve to put something like that into a book and teach children such nonsense?
Worse yet, I read another article where some students did an on-campus poll of college students. Shockingly enough, they discovered there were a large number of students who didn't know what Thanksgiving Day was all about!
Now, those two incidents should be enough to royally pee you off! If I had a student (and I did many years ago) I'd be making sure they were learning the things I want them to know, instead of the re-written history lessons the commies want taught in our schools. And, believe me, it IS the commies doings.
Most of the socialists in our government only claim to be socialist, because it sounds better than saying, "I'm a commie!" Makes them sound like enemies, doncha' know? Because that exactly what they are and their shenanigans in the schools is proof of that.
So don't just complacently sit at home and TELL Johnny to do his homework. Check up on him and find out just what he does have to do as homework and be especially watchful for some of the signs of rewritten history and the blatant propaganda the liberals and commies are foisting off on our children.
Defend your country by raising smarter children.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
THANKSGIVING DAY---
It's much more difficult to find things to be thankful for in this
economy, especially with this "little dictator" we seem to be stuck
with.
How can you be thankful, when encumbered with Obamacare? How is it possible to be thankful for a future that only displays more socialist, or communist nonsense from a habitual liar? His latest escapade is to close the Catholic embassy at the Vatican--a direct insult to all Catholics. He's determined to eradicate all semblances of Christianity from America and he knows if he can defeat the Catholic church, it will be only a short matter of time until the rest of the churches are destroyed. The only thing left will be Sharia law.
As Christians the one thing we must feel is sympathy towards those who voted for this abomination. Sadness, perhaps, that they are so under educated and narrow minded they can't see Obama for what he is---a "wannabe" dictator, who will never be, simply because he cannot defeat the Constitution, or those who protect it.
Take solace in the signs of the military who are aware of this pariah's machinations and fear not! Remember, FDR told us, "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself!"
So, on Thanksgiving Day, remember your family. Spend time with them, because they are more important to you than your government ever will be. Remember the past events which you enjoyed with your family and never be afraid to recall them.
Let you family know that you respect them and love them. If you are unable to be with them, call them. A few minutes talk is sometimes worth more than you know
Most of all, continue to be happy. Continue to do the things that make you happy. Continue to be the Christians you know you can be and soon, you will see you're effect on those around you.
God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
How can you be thankful, when encumbered with Obamacare? How is it possible to be thankful for a future that only displays more socialist, or communist nonsense from a habitual liar? His latest escapade is to close the Catholic embassy at the Vatican--a direct insult to all Catholics. He's determined to eradicate all semblances of Christianity from America and he knows if he can defeat the Catholic church, it will be only a short matter of time until the rest of the churches are destroyed. The only thing left will be Sharia law.
As Christians the one thing we must feel is sympathy towards those who voted for this abomination. Sadness, perhaps, that they are so under educated and narrow minded they can't see Obama for what he is---a "wannabe" dictator, who will never be, simply because he cannot defeat the Constitution, or those who protect it.
Take solace in the signs of the military who are aware of this pariah's machinations and fear not! Remember, FDR told us, "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself!"
So, on Thanksgiving Day, remember your family. Spend time with them, because they are more important to you than your government ever will be. Remember the past events which you enjoyed with your family and never be afraid to recall them.
Let you family know that you respect them and love them. If you are unable to be with them, call them. A few minutes talk is sometimes worth more than you know
Most of all, continue to be happy. Continue to do the things that make you happy. Continue to be the Christians you know you can be and soon, you will see you're effect on those around you.
God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, October 11, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Why Hasn't Al "The Mouth" Sharpton and Jesse "The Jerk" Jackson Been Arrested for Inciting Hatred?
Isn't it about time Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were arrested for inciting violent rioting/hatred of white people?
How much longer are the white people supposed to show sympathy to the "poor, put-upon" black people who have it harder than white people?
I'm so tired of the old excuses given by the blacks today. The problem is, they've been raised by parents who have received their education from people like Sharpton and Jackson! They've been taught to hate white people "because of what they've done to the blacks!"
Actually, the majority of white people don't pay any attention to the blacks, because they're too busy trying to earn a living and "get along" in this crappy economy that Obama has created for us.
If the blacks want to "blame" someone, try blaming Obama.
In the meantime, stop blaming the white people for you own failings! If you're too stupid to spell your own name, that's hardly the fault of the white people.
If you can't count to ten, without taking your shoes off, again, that's not the fault of the white people.
In both cases it's YOUR fault, because you either quit school, or refused to learn and got thrown out, or became disruptive and got kicked out!
Consider this: There are about 7 times as many white people as there are black. If the blacks continue to kill, or beat up on white people, sooner or later the white people are going to strike back because, as we know, the "po-leese" won't do a damned thing about black violence.
And when they strike back, they may go through black ghettos like shit through a goose and they may not discriminate against many black citizens. They may ALL be subjected to questions about gang relations.
If the blacks think abortion has thinned their ranks, wait until the ghettos come under attack by angry whites!
How much longer are the white people supposed to show sympathy to the "poor, put-upon" black people who have it harder than white people?
I'm so tired of the old excuses given by the blacks today. The problem is, they've been raised by parents who have received their education from people like Sharpton and Jackson! They've been taught to hate white people "because of what they've done to the blacks!"
Actually, the majority of white people don't pay any attention to the blacks, because they're too busy trying to earn a living and "get along" in this crappy economy that Obama has created for us.
If the blacks want to "blame" someone, try blaming Obama.
In the meantime, stop blaming the white people for you own failings! If you're too stupid to spell your own name, that's hardly the fault of the white people.
If you can't count to ten, without taking your shoes off, again, that's not the fault of the white people.
In both cases it's YOUR fault, because you either quit school, or refused to learn and got thrown out, or became disruptive and got kicked out!
Consider this: There are about 7 times as many white people as there are black. If the blacks continue to kill, or beat up on white people, sooner or later the white people are going to strike back because, as we know, the "po-leese" won't do a damned thing about black violence.
And when they strike back, they may go through black ghettos like shit through a goose and they may not discriminate against many black citizens. They may ALL be subjected to questions about gang relations.
If the blacks think abortion has thinned their ranks, wait until the ghettos come under attack by angry whites!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Obama the Bore
Obama is becoming a bore!
That's right, he's a bore. He's becoming so predictable, it's pathetic. Problems with Muslims? Obama is right there with a hand out--ready to "back 'em up"!
When it comes to terrorists, Obama is living with one foot in their world and one foot in ours--with the exception he leans toward "them"!
Whenever something like Libya comes up, or Benghazi, you can expect he'll do the right thing---for them. Which explains why we've made no arrests for Benghazi, nor have we struck back at the terrorists guilty of this atrocity.
Obama has committed the biggest sin you can commit in the diplomatic world--he's allowed terrorists to invade American soil, in the form of the diplomatic residence of one of our own.
This is unheard of. This is not only not done, it's a total outrage. But, predictably Obama isn't annoyed in the least. What the hell! He might even know some of the terrorists by their first names!
There is really only one recourse left to us and that's to "catch up" with all of the terrorist acts committed against the U. S. once we get Obama out of office.
Of course, if we had a House of Representatives that had some guts, they could have stopped the weapons giveaway to Egypt cold. Just cut off the funds. They have that power.
And nothing Obama could do would affect that action. He can't just write an EO and crap money whenever he wants it.
Oh, gee! I forgot! Almost 17 Trillion in debt, due to Obama's vacations and giveaway programs.
Like I said, he's such a bore and so predictable.
In the past 4 and one-half years, he's done absolutely nothing for this country except create hate and discontent.
So much for "Hope and Change", huh?
That's right, he's a bore. He's becoming so predictable, it's pathetic. Problems with Muslims? Obama is right there with a hand out--ready to "back 'em up"!
When it comes to terrorists, Obama is living with one foot in their world and one foot in ours--with the exception he leans toward "them"!
Whenever something like Libya comes up, or Benghazi, you can expect he'll do the right thing---for them. Which explains why we've made no arrests for Benghazi, nor have we struck back at the terrorists guilty of this atrocity.
Obama has committed the biggest sin you can commit in the diplomatic world--he's allowed terrorists to invade American soil, in the form of the diplomatic residence of one of our own.
This is unheard of. This is not only not done, it's a total outrage. But, predictably Obama isn't annoyed in the least. What the hell! He might even know some of the terrorists by their first names!
There is really only one recourse left to us and that's to "catch up" with all of the terrorist acts committed against the U. S. once we get Obama out of office.
Of course, if we had a House of Representatives that had some guts, they could have stopped the weapons giveaway to Egypt cold. Just cut off the funds. They have that power.
And nothing Obama could do would affect that action. He can't just write an EO and crap money whenever he wants it.
Oh, gee! I forgot! Almost 17 Trillion in debt, due to Obama's vacations and giveaway programs.
Like I said, he's such a bore and so predictable.
In the past 4 and one-half years, he's done absolutely nothing for this country except create hate and discontent.
So much for "Hope and Change", huh?
Sunday, April 21, 2013
No Matter What Obama Says, Terrorism is Still Here
That's right--terrorism hasn't left us and neither has Al Qaeda. Obama would like to have us think he's damaged those terrorists so badly, they are of no concern any more.
Not true!
Boston was an abrupt reminder that we are still vulnerable. It's unfortunate so many had to be killed and injured to prove what a liar Obama is.
I'm quite certain we haven't seen the end of this kind of thing. Muslim radicals are still roaming the country--many with the blessings of Obama. And he continues to send F-16 fighters to Egypt--a country ruled by the Muslim Brotherhood--a brotherhood of murderers and rapists, who have no concerns for the rights of Christians--or the rights of their own women.
But Obama still favors them!
Does that make sense to you?
For every 10 illegals who enter our country, there may be one who is a terrorist. And, at last count, we have over 11 million illegals in the country. Divide that by 10 and imagine the scheming going on!
These people, posing as workers, become buried in our society and amnestied by our socialist government. Now ask yourself if our government has shown proof they really give a damn about American citizens?
Stay alert, my friends, because despite our government's best efforts, these terrorists are still trying their best to kill us.
Not true!
Boston was an abrupt reminder that we are still vulnerable. It's unfortunate so many had to be killed and injured to prove what a liar Obama is.
I'm quite certain we haven't seen the end of this kind of thing. Muslim radicals are still roaming the country--many with the blessings of Obama. And he continues to send F-16 fighters to Egypt--a country ruled by the Muslim Brotherhood--a brotherhood of murderers and rapists, who have no concerns for the rights of Christians--or the rights of their own women.
But Obama still favors them!
Does that make sense to you?
For every 10 illegals who enter our country, there may be one who is a terrorist. And, at last count, we have over 11 million illegals in the country. Divide that by 10 and imagine the scheming going on!
These people, posing as workers, become buried in our society and amnestied by our socialist government. Now ask yourself if our government has shown proof they really give a damn about American citizens?
Stay alert, my friends, because despite our government's best efforts, these terrorists are still trying their best to kill us.
Knock, Knock!
Excuse me. Anybody home? Mind if I come in for a minute?
Thanks, this won't take long.
I keep seeing and hearing the same, tired old phrase, "When are the republicans going to run anybody but a RINO?"
Looks to me like they're the only ones applying for the job.
In the last election, we had a true, but rich, conservative, who was hampered by politically correct language, just as was Sarah Palin in the previous election.
Unfortunately, the democrats don't play by the same rules as we do--and we laid back and let them get away with it.
The result is, you ask yourself, "when are our republican pols going to speak up?"
Truth is a powerful weapon and it's the one thing missing in our attempts to overthrow this communist government. Too many of our representatives are afraid to speak their mind because of their fear of being criticized by their own kind!
There have been some signs of a language rebellion, but it hasn't really hit full stride as yet.
Just as an example, I hear republicans, when speaking of Obama, say he's "invoking some Marxist theories".
"SOME" Marxist theories? The guy's a communist, for Pete's sake! He admits it in the books he's written and he references it in his speeches.
"Spread the wealth", indeed!
The secret to winning another election is fairly simple. Start telling the truth. Obama may be a statist, but first, he's a communist--and so is his wife.
The fact that both of them call for "budgeting" by the American family and cut backs in defense spending, etc., should be made comparisons to the lavish life styles of these two communists.
Did Marx spend money like a drunken sailor? I doubt he had that much to spend.
Then talk about the blatant mistakes we've seen this clown try to cover up over the past few years. Things like Benghazi and four dead persons; Fast & Furious and a dead Border patrolman. The list goes on and is now nearly endless.
It's called taking the fight to the enemy. Charging the hill. Flanking the enemy and overrunning their positions.
Don't give them a chance to breath!
We've been the "nice" guys, too long and look where it's gotten us. We're going to have to go with the old saying, "nice guys finish last", which has been proven in the last two elections.
Glad you answered the door and listened to my rant.
Thanks and have a nice Sunday.
Thanks, this won't take long.
I keep seeing and hearing the same, tired old phrase, "When are the republicans going to run anybody but a RINO?"
Looks to me like they're the only ones applying for the job.
In the last election, we had a true, but rich, conservative, who was hampered by politically correct language, just as was Sarah Palin in the previous election.
Unfortunately, the democrats don't play by the same rules as we do--and we laid back and let them get away with it.
The result is, you ask yourself, "when are our republican pols going to speak up?"
Truth is a powerful weapon and it's the one thing missing in our attempts to overthrow this communist government. Too many of our representatives are afraid to speak their mind because of their fear of being criticized by their own kind!
There have been some signs of a language rebellion, but it hasn't really hit full stride as yet.
Just as an example, I hear republicans, when speaking of Obama, say he's "invoking some Marxist theories".
"SOME" Marxist theories? The guy's a communist, for Pete's sake! He admits it in the books he's written and he references it in his speeches.
"Spread the wealth", indeed!
The secret to winning another election is fairly simple. Start telling the truth. Obama may be a statist, but first, he's a communist--and so is his wife.
The fact that both of them call for "budgeting" by the American family and cut backs in defense spending, etc., should be made comparisons to the lavish life styles of these two communists.
Did Marx spend money like a drunken sailor? I doubt he had that much to spend.
Then talk about the blatant mistakes we've seen this clown try to cover up over the past few years. Things like Benghazi and four dead persons; Fast & Furious and a dead Border patrolman. The list goes on and is now nearly endless.
It's called taking the fight to the enemy. Charging the hill. Flanking the enemy and overrunning their positions.
Don't give them a chance to breath!
We've been the "nice" guys, too long and look where it's gotten us. We're going to have to go with the old saying, "nice guys finish last", which has been proven in the last two elections.
Glad you answered the door and listened to my rant.
Thanks and have a nice Sunday.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
So What's Coming Next?
We've seen everything under the sun lately. There's been more activitly out of Obama and company based on one lie after another, until we can't tell truth from fiction and lie from wishful thinking!
Things are so screwed up that we've had to put up with sequester and threats from Obama of catastrophic doom as a result, to see him do a turn about and wine and dine 12 stalwart repubs from the House.
Of course, he didn't invite the Speaker of the House, because that would have indicated he was willing to negotiate. Of course he wasn't---and won't---be willing to negotiate on anything.
So what are we left with?
Well, he's been defending himself for using drones to kill American citizens "suspected" of being terrorists. I say, "suspected", because not having held a trial, he doesn't have to PROVE they were terrorists!
So, since he thinks it's OK to kill Americans with drones, I have to suspect the four gentlemen at Benghazi were actually killed by a drone strike, because they dared to ask for help!
And why not? It fits everything Obama has been defending lately.
So I'm going to assume I'm correct. Obama had those men killed. He's going to kill any American who gets too loud in his opposition, or who embarrasses Obama--or his Sec. State!
Come to think of it, Obama has already been embarrassed by his Sec. State--Kerry--by his stupid remarks on Egypt.
Imagine! Egypt is run by the Muslim brotherhood, who hates our guts! Imagine their astonishment when "brother" Obama gave them, unasked, 20 Abrams tanks and assorted other latest weaponry.
The conversation probably went something like this:
Head Muslim Brotherhood: "How come dat man gibben us all dem stuff to fight with? He want us to kill Israel? I'm suspect his motives!"
Worker-bee Muslim Brotherhood: "Who cares? Take the damn gifts an' hope he gibben us more ub de same!"
HMB: "You think dey's any chance he gon' gib' us more?"
WBMB: "You betchum, Red Ryder! He really stoopid!"
So there you have it, straight from the horse's as-, er, "south end of the north bound horsey"!
WAIT! What's that humming noise? Do I hear a dro--
Things are so screwed up that we've had to put up with sequester and threats from Obama of catastrophic doom as a result, to see him do a turn about and wine and dine 12 stalwart repubs from the House.
Of course, he didn't invite the Speaker of the House, because that would have indicated he was willing to negotiate. Of course he wasn't---and won't---be willing to negotiate on anything.
So what are we left with?
Well, he's been defending himself for using drones to kill American citizens "suspected" of being terrorists. I say, "suspected", because not having held a trial, he doesn't have to PROVE they were terrorists!
So, since he thinks it's OK to kill Americans with drones, I have to suspect the four gentlemen at Benghazi were actually killed by a drone strike, because they dared to ask for help!
And why not? It fits everything Obama has been defending lately.
So I'm going to assume I'm correct. Obama had those men killed. He's going to kill any American who gets too loud in his opposition, or who embarrasses Obama--or his Sec. State!
Come to think of it, Obama has already been embarrassed by his Sec. State--Kerry--by his stupid remarks on Egypt.
Imagine! Egypt is run by the Muslim brotherhood, who hates our guts! Imagine their astonishment when "brother" Obama gave them, unasked, 20 Abrams tanks and assorted other latest weaponry.
The conversation probably went something like this:
Head Muslim Brotherhood: "How come dat man gibben us all dem stuff to fight with? He want us to kill Israel? I'm suspect his motives!"
Worker-bee Muslim Brotherhood: "Who cares? Take the damn gifts an' hope he gibben us more ub de same!"
HMB: "You think dey's any chance he gon' gib' us more?"
WBMB: "You betchum, Red Ryder! He really stoopid!"
So there you have it, straight from the horse's as-, er, "south end of the north bound horsey"!
WAIT! What's that humming noise? Do I hear a dro--
Monday, January 28, 2013
A Real, Live, Talking Conservative Professor!
Here's an amazing piece written by, of all things, a conservative Professor.
It's long, but accurate as of November, last year.
If nothing else, it proves not all Professors are liberal idiots. I like her theories:
I am already reading so many pundits and other talking heads analyzing the disaster that was this year's elections. I am adding my own ten cents. Here goes:
1. We are outnumbered. We accurately foresaw the enthusiasm, the passion, the commitment, the determination, and the turnout. Married women, men, independents, Catholics, evangelicals - they all went for Romney in percentages as high or higher than the groups which voted for McCain in 2008. It wasn't enough. What we saw in the election on Tuesday was a tipping point: we are now at a place where there are legitimately fewer Americans who desire a free republic with a free people than there are those who think the government should give them stuff. There are fewer of us who believe in the value of free exchange and free enterprise. There are fewer of us who do not wish to demonize successful people in order to justify taking from them. We are outnumbered. For the moment. It's just that simple.
2. It wasn't the candidate(s). Some are already saying, "Romney was the wrong guy"; "He should have picked Marco Rubio to get Florida/Rob Portman to get Ohio/Chris Christie to get [someplace else]." With all due respect, these assessments are incorrect. Romney ran a strategic and well-organized campaign. Yes, he could have hit harder on Benghazi. But for those who would have loved that, there are those who would have found it distasteful. No matter what tactic you could point to that Romney could have done better, it would have been spun in a way that was detrimental to his chances. Romney would have been an excellent president, and Ryan was an inspired choice. No matter who we ran this year, they would have lost. See #1, above.
3. It's the culture, stupid. We have been trying to fight this battle every four years at the voting booth. It is long past time we admit that is not where the battle really is. We abdicated control of the culture - starting back in the 1960s. And now our largest primary social institutions - education, the media, Hollywood (entertainment) have become really nothing more than an assembly line for cranking out reliable little Leftists. Furthermore, we have allowed the government to undermine the institutions that instill good character - marriage, the family, communities, schools, our churches. So, here we are, at least two full generations later - we are reaping what we have sown. It took nearly fifty years to get here; it will take another fifty years to get back. But it starts with the determination to reclaim education, the media, and the entertainment business. If we fail to do that, we can kiss every election goodbye from here on out. And much more.
4. America has become a nation of adolescents The real loser in this election was adulthood: Maturity. Responsibility. The understanding that liberty must be accompanied by self-restraint. Obama is a spoiled child, and the behavior and language of his followers and their advertisements throughout the campaign makes it clear how many of them are, as well. Romney is a grown-up. Romney should have won. Those of us who expected him to win assumed that voters would act like grownups. Because if we were a nation of grownups, he would have won.
But what did win? Sex. Drugs. Bad language. Bad manners. Vulgarity. Lies. Cheating. Name-calling. Finger-pointing. Blaming. And irresponsible spending. This does not bode well. People grow up one of two ways: either they choose to, or circumstances force them to. The warnings are all there, whether it is the looming economic disaster, or the inability of the government to respond to crises like Hurricane Sandy, or the growing strength and brazenness of our enemies. American voters stick their fingers in their ears and say, "Lalalalalala, I can't hear you." It is unpleasant to think about the circumstances it will take to force Americans to grow up. It is even more unpleasant to think about Obama at the helm when those circumstances arrive.
5. Yes, there is apparently a Vagina Vote. It's the subject matter of another column in its entirety to point out, one by one, all of the inconsistencies and hypocrisies of the Democrats this year. Suffice it to say that the only "war on women" was the one waged by the Obama campaign, which sexualized and objectified women, featuring them dressed up like vulvas at the Democrat National Convention, appealing to their "lady parts," comparing voting to losing your virginity with Obama, trumpeting the thrills of destroying our children in the womb (and using our daughters in commercials to do so), and making Catholics pay for their birth control. For a significant number of women, this was appealing. It might call into question the wisdom of the Nineteenth Amendment, but for the fact that large numbers of women (largely married) used their "lady smarts" instead. Either way, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton are rolling over in their graves.
6. It's not about giving up on "social issues" No Republican candidate should participate in a debate or go out on the stump without thorough debate prep and a complete set of talking points that they stick to. This should start with a good grounding in biology and a reluctance to purport to know the will of God. (Thank you, Todd and Richard.)
That said, we do not hold the values we do because they garner votes. We hold the values we do because we believe that they are time-tested principles without which a civilized, free and prosperous society is not possible.
We defend the unborn because we understand that a society which views some lives as expendable is capable of viewing all lives as expendable.
We defend family - mothers, fathers, marriage, children - because history makes it quite clear that societies without intact families quickly descend into anarchy and barbarism, and we have plenty of proof of that in our inner cities where marriage is infrequent and unwed motherhood approaches 80 percent. When Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, many thought that the abortion cause was lost. Forty years later, ultrasound technology has demonstrated the inevitable connection between science and morality. More Americans than ever define themselves as "pro-life." What is tragic is that tens of millions of children have lost their lives while Americans figure out what should have been obvious before. There is no "giving up" on social issues. There is only the realization that we have to fight the battle on other fronts. The truth will win out in the end.
7. Obama does not have a mandate. And he does not need one. I have to laugh - bitterly - when I read conservative pundits trying to assure us that Obama "has to know" that he does not have a mandate, and so he will have to govern from the middle. I don't know what they're smoking. Obama does not care that he does not have a mandate. He does not view himself as being elected (much less re-elected) to represent individuals. He views himself as having been re-elected to complete the "fundamental transformation" of America, the basic structure of which he despises. Expect much more of the same - largely the complete disregard of the will of half the American public, his willingness to rule by executive order, and the utter inability of another divided Congress to rein him in. Stanley Kurtz has it all laid out here.
8. The Corrupt Media - is the enemy too strong? I don't think so. I have been watching the media try to throw elections since at least the early 1990s. In 2008 and again this year, we saw the media cravenly cover up for the incompetence and deceit of this President, while demonizing a good, honorable and decent man with lies and smears. This is on top of the daily barrage of insults that conservatives (and by that I mean the electorate, not the politicians) must endure at the hands of this arrogant bunch of elitist snobs. Bias is one thing. What we observed with Benghazi was professional malpractice and fraud. They need to go. Republicans, Libertarians and other conservatives need to be prepared to play hardball with the Pravda press from here on out. And while we are at it, to defend those journalists of whatever political stripe (Jake Tapper, Sharyl Atkisson, Eli Lake) who actually do their jobs. As well as Fox News and talk radio. Because you can fully expect a re-elected Obama to try to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine in term 2.9. Small business and entrepreneurs will be hurt the worst For all the blather about "Wall Street versus Main Street," Obama's statist agenda will unquestionably benefit the biggest corporations which - as with the public sector unions - are in the best position to make campaign donations, hire lobbyists, and get special exemptions carved out from Obama's health care laws, his environmental regulations, his labor laws. It will be the small business, the entrepreneur, and the first-time innovators who will be crushed by their inability to compete on a level playing field.
10. America is more polarized than ever; and this time it's personal. I've been following politics for a long time, and it feels different this time. Not just for me. I've received messages from other conservatives who are saying the same thing: there is little to no tolerance left out there for those who are bringing this country to its knees - even when they have been our friends. It isn't just about "my guy" versus "your guy." It is my view of America versus your view of America - a crippled, hemorrhaging, debt-laden, weakened and dependent America that I want no part of and resent being foisted on me. I no longer have any patience for stupidity, blindness, or vulgarity, so with each dumb "tweet" or FB post by one of my happily lefty comrades, another one bites the dust, for me. Delete. What does this portend for a divided Congress? I expect that Republicans will be demoralized and chastened for a short time. But I see them in a bad position. Americans in general want Congress to work together. But many do not want Obama's policies, and so Republicans who support them will be toast. Good luck, guys.
11. It's possible that America just has to hit rock bottom. I truly believe that most Americans who voted for Obama have no idea what they are in for. Most simply believe him when he says that all he really wants is for the rich to pay "a little bit more." So reasonable! Who could argue with that except a greedy racist? America is on a horrific bender. Has been for some time now. The warning signs of our fiscal profligacy and culture of lack of personal responsibility are everywhere - too many to mention. We need only look at other countries which have gone the route we are walking now to see what is in store.
For the past four years - but certainly within the past campaign season - we have tried to warn Americans. Too many refuse to listen, even when all of the events that have transpired during Obama's presidency - unemployment, economic stagnation, skyrocketing prices, the depression of the dollar, the collapse of foreign policy, Benghazi, hopelessly inept responses to natural disasters - can be tied directly to Obama's statist philosophies, and his decisions.
What that means, I fear, is that they will not see what is coming until the whole thing collapses. That is what makes me so sad today. I see the country I love headed toward its own "rock bottom," and I cannot seem to reach those who are taking it there.
Laura Hollis
It's long, but accurate as of November, last year.
If nothing else, it proves not all Professors are liberal idiots. I like her theories:
Laura Hollis, Nov 08,
2012
Professor of Law at University of Notre Dame.
Past: Director at Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Associate
Director and Clinical Professor at University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
Professor of Law at University of Notre Dame.
Past: Director at Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Associate
Director and Clinical Professor at University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
I am already reading so many pundits and other talking heads analyzing the disaster that was this year's elections. I am adding my own ten cents. Here goes:
1. We are outnumbered. We accurately foresaw the enthusiasm, the passion, the commitment, the determination, and the turnout. Married women, men, independents, Catholics, evangelicals - they all went for Romney in percentages as high or higher than the groups which voted for McCain in 2008. It wasn't enough. What we saw in the election on Tuesday was a tipping point: we are now at a place where there are legitimately fewer Americans who desire a free republic with a free people than there are those who think the government should give them stuff. There are fewer of us who believe in the value of free exchange and free enterprise. There are fewer of us who do not wish to demonize successful people in order to justify taking from them. We are outnumbered. For the moment. It's just that simple.
2. It wasn't the candidate(s). Some are already saying, "Romney was the wrong guy"; "He should have picked Marco Rubio to get Florida/Rob Portman to get Ohio/Chris Christie to get [someplace else]." With all due respect, these assessments are incorrect. Romney ran a strategic and well-organized campaign. Yes, he could have hit harder on Benghazi. But for those who would have loved that, there are those who would have found it distasteful. No matter what tactic you could point to that Romney could have done better, it would have been spun in a way that was detrimental to his chances. Romney would have been an excellent president, and Ryan was an inspired choice. No matter who we ran this year, they would have lost. See #1, above.
3. It's the culture, stupid. We have been trying to fight this battle every four years at the voting booth. It is long past time we admit that is not where the battle really is. We abdicated control of the culture - starting back in the 1960s. And now our largest primary social institutions - education, the media, Hollywood (entertainment) have become really nothing more than an assembly line for cranking out reliable little Leftists. Furthermore, we have allowed the government to undermine the institutions that instill good character - marriage, the family, communities, schools, our churches. So, here we are, at least two full generations later - we are reaping what we have sown. It took nearly fifty years to get here; it will take another fifty years to get back. But it starts with the determination to reclaim education, the media, and the entertainment business. If we fail to do that, we can kiss every election goodbye from here on out. And much more.
4. America has become a nation of adolescents The real loser in this election was adulthood: Maturity. Responsibility. The understanding that liberty must be accompanied by self-restraint. Obama is a spoiled child, and the behavior and language of his followers and their advertisements throughout the campaign makes it clear how many of them are, as well. Romney is a grown-up. Romney should have won. Those of us who expected him to win assumed that voters would act like grownups. Because if we were a nation of grownups, he would have won.
But what did win? Sex. Drugs. Bad language. Bad manners. Vulgarity. Lies. Cheating. Name-calling. Finger-pointing. Blaming. And irresponsible spending. This does not bode well. People grow up one of two ways: either they choose to, or circumstances force them to. The warnings are all there, whether it is the looming economic disaster, or the inability of the government to respond to crises like Hurricane Sandy, or the growing strength and brazenness of our enemies. American voters stick their fingers in their ears and say, "Lalalalalala, I can't hear you." It is unpleasant to think about the circumstances it will take to force Americans to grow up. It is even more unpleasant to think about Obama at the helm when those circumstances arrive.
5. Yes, there is apparently a Vagina Vote. It's the subject matter of another column in its entirety to point out, one by one, all of the inconsistencies and hypocrisies of the Democrats this year. Suffice it to say that the only "war on women" was the one waged by the Obama campaign, which sexualized and objectified women, featuring them dressed up like vulvas at the Democrat National Convention, appealing to their "lady parts," comparing voting to losing your virginity with Obama, trumpeting the thrills of destroying our children in the womb (and using our daughters in commercials to do so), and making Catholics pay for their birth control. For a significant number of women, this was appealing. It might call into question the wisdom of the Nineteenth Amendment, but for the fact that large numbers of women (largely married) used their "lady smarts" instead. Either way, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton are rolling over in their graves.
6. It's not about giving up on "social issues" No Republican candidate should participate in a debate or go out on the stump without thorough debate prep and a complete set of talking points that they stick to. This should start with a good grounding in biology and a reluctance to purport to know the will of God. (Thank you, Todd and Richard.)
That said, we do not hold the values we do because they garner votes. We hold the values we do because we believe that they are time-tested principles without which a civilized, free and prosperous society is not possible.
We defend the unborn because we understand that a society which views some lives as expendable is capable of viewing all lives as expendable.
We defend family - mothers, fathers, marriage, children - because history makes it quite clear that societies without intact families quickly descend into anarchy and barbarism, and we have plenty of proof of that in our inner cities where marriage is infrequent and unwed motherhood approaches 80 percent. When Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, many thought that the abortion cause was lost. Forty years later, ultrasound technology has demonstrated the inevitable connection between science and morality. More Americans than ever define themselves as "pro-life." What is tragic is that tens of millions of children have lost their lives while Americans figure out what should have been obvious before. There is no "giving up" on social issues. There is only the realization that we have to fight the battle on other fronts. The truth will win out in the end.
7. Obama does not have a mandate. And he does not need one. I have to laugh - bitterly - when I read conservative pundits trying to assure us that Obama "has to know" that he does not have a mandate, and so he will have to govern from the middle. I don't know what they're smoking. Obama does not care that he does not have a mandate. He does not view himself as being elected (much less re-elected) to represent individuals. He views himself as having been re-elected to complete the "fundamental transformation" of America, the basic structure of which he despises. Expect much more of the same - largely the complete disregard of the will of half the American public, his willingness to rule by executive order, and the utter inability of another divided Congress to rein him in. Stanley Kurtz has it all laid out here.
8. The Corrupt Media - is the enemy too strong? I don't think so. I have been watching the media try to throw elections since at least the early 1990s. In 2008 and again this year, we saw the media cravenly cover up for the incompetence and deceit of this President, while demonizing a good, honorable and decent man with lies and smears. This is on top of the daily barrage of insults that conservatives (and by that I mean the electorate, not the politicians) must endure at the hands of this arrogant bunch of elitist snobs. Bias is one thing. What we observed with Benghazi was professional malpractice and fraud. They need to go. Republicans, Libertarians and other conservatives need to be prepared to play hardball with the Pravda press from here on out. And while we are at it, to defend those journalists of whatever political stripe (Jake Tapper, Sharyl Atkisson, Eli Lake) who actually do their jobs. As well as Fox News and talk radio. Because you can fully expect a re-elected Obama to try to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine in term 2.9. Small business and entrepreneurs will be hurt the worst For all the blather about "Wall Street versus Main Street," Obama's statist agenda will unquestionably benefit the biggest corporations which - as with the public sector unions - are in the best position to make campaign donations, hire lobbyists, and get special exemptions carved out from Obama's health care laws, his environmental regulations, his labor laws. It will be the small business, the entrepreneur, and the first-time innovators who will be crushed by their inability to compete on a level playing field.
10. America is more polarized than ever; and this time it's personal. I've been following politics for a long time, and it feels different this time. Not just for me. I've received messages from other conservatives who are saying the same thing: there is little to no tolerance left out there for those who are bringing this country to its knees - even when they have been our friends. It isn't just about "my guy" versus "your guy." It is my view of America versus your view of America - a crippled, hemorrhaging, debt-laden, weakened and dependent America that I want no part of and resent being foisted on me. I no longer have any patience for stupidity, blindness, or vulgarity, so with each dumb "tweet" or FB post by one of my happily lefty comrades, another one bites the dust, for me. Delete. What does this portend for a divided Congress? I expect that Republicans will be demoralized and chastened for a short time. But I see them in a bad position. Americans in general want Congress to work together. But many do not want Obama's policies, and so Republicans who support them will be toast. Good luck, guys.
11. It's possible that America just has to hit rock bottom. I truly believe that most Americans who voted for Obama have no idea what they are in for. Most simply believe him when he says that all he really wants is for the rich to pay "a little bit more." So reasonable! Who could argue with that except a greedy racist? America is on a horrific bender. Has been for some time now. The warning signs of our fiscal profligacy and culture of lack of personal responsibility are everywhere - too many to mention. We need only look at other countries which have gone the route we are walking now to see what is in store.
For the past four years - but certainly within the past campaign season - we have tried to warn Americans. Too many refuse to listen, even when all of the events that have transpired during Obama's presidency - unemployment, economic stagnation, skyrocketing prices, the depression of the dollar, the collapse of foreign policy, Benghazi, hopelessly inept responses to natural disasters - can be tied directly to Obama's statist philosophies, and his decisions.
What that means, I fear, is that they will not see what is coming until the whole thing collapses. That is what makes me so sad today. I see the country I love headed toward its own "rock bottom," and I cannot seem to reach those who are taking it there.
Laura Hollis
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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