18 1/2 Missing Minutes

May 13, 2010

Previously I have written about the dismal performance of our free and independent press in performing their duties as the watchdog for our republic.  I have bitterly complained that the liberal bias shown by the mainstream media gave us a socialist president with their blind dogmatic regurgitation of the leftist talking points.  Now the hand that fed them, slaps them on the nose while yelling “bad dog.”

The newest extremist put forward by the socialist administration is Elena Kagan, Supreme Court nominee.  I have several problems with Ms. Kagan, and it seems members of the media do also.  The first interview was done with a Whitehouse staffer asking the questions!  I feel pretty confident that most media outlets would not ask difficult questions of the nominee, but having your own staff play the part of reporter is outrageous. 

The video has been edited and cut together.  It is easy to see that the administration is only showing us what they want us to see.  I, being the helpful guy I am, decided I would try to recreate the parts of the “interview” that were deleted.  Here, to the best of my knowledge, are the parts of the “interview” that are on the cutting room floor:

Administration Junior Staffer Lackey Interviewer:  What is your opinion of military service and the role of the military?

Radical Supreme Court Nominee:  As my good friend Senator John Kerry pointed out, we all know military personnel are baby killers and do nothing but help to oppress people throughout the world.  That is why I banned them from recruiting on the campus of Harvard when I was the Dean.

Whitehouse Little More Senior Editor:  That is a great point Ms. Kagan, but unfortunately that warmonger Bush got us involved in an illegal war that we are stuck in.  We have to try to convince people we like the military or they won’t feel safe.  We will have to skip this answer.

Administration Junior Staffer Lackey Interviewer:  Ms. Kagan, what aspects of the First Amendment do you think we should repeal first?

Radical Supreme Court Nominee:  As I have argued before, the motive of the government is the most important factor when restricting free speech.  Government can restrict speech if the speech may cause harm.  Harm is defined as incitement to violence, hate-speech, threatening or “fighting” words. 

Whitehouse Little More Senior Editor:  When you’re right, you’re right.  We have to stop people from saying naughty things, especially if they are talking about us.  Let’s do this, we will cut this answer out and after you are confirmed, you can side with the savior’s new leftist solicitor general in getting rid of this silly amendment. 

I’m sure there was more, but you get the idea.  We are getting another radical that no one knows anything about and the media will give a pass to because they are not doing their jobs.  We need a free and independent press to protect our freedoms.  We are not getting that.  I would ask each of you to pray for the health of Roberts, Alito, Scalia, Thomas, and Kennedy.  If we lose one of them, we are in big trouble.


How Do You Spend Your Money?

March 14, 2010

I believe in the free market system.  I am a capitalist that believes if you can’t compete, you should be allowed to fail.  With our current socialist president, we now own all kinds of businesses we shouldn’t.  We have propped up businesses that should have gone bankrupt.  There is a price to pay for bad business decisions like exorbitant salaries, inadequate loan application evaluation, or inferior product design. 

You and I could not do anything about the recent rash of government bailouts, except remind those representatives who voted for them that they will be out of work come election day.  There is a group that we, as capitalists, can affect through our spending habits.  Entertainers!  I don’t sign up for boycotts, I don’t carry the flag around.  I simply refuse to give money to people that, in my opinion, are un-American, extreme liberals, or just plain jerks.  Why should I spend money for people I consider to be idiots to perpetuate their lifestyles?

I get teased at work once in a while because of my refusal to patronize certain stores, or watch certain movies because of who is in it or who is producing it, etc.  I often say the list is long but distinguished.  People like Sean Penn, Alec Baldwin, George Soros, Michael Moore, Keith Olberman, Morgan Freeman, and Tim Robbins turn my stomach.  Why would anyone think it was funny that I refuse to give them my money to continue bad mouthing the Country that made them rich.  I usually don’t join Facebook groups, but I did join this one:  Americans Against Anti-American Actors and Artists. 

I am always disappointed by the paparazzi society we live in.  The hero worship of superficial puddle deep celebrities keep us from actually paying attention to important issues like where the Country is going, or what the government is actually doing.  The total lack of attention that a large part of our fellow citizens pay to important issues infuriates me.  The lack of attention has real consequences, it could result in a radical extremist occupying the White House.  Oops, too late!


It’s The People’s Seat

January 17, 2010

In this current era of a grumpy electorate, of which I am a proud member, it is the little hints of elitism that go mostly unnoticed that burn me up.  The most recent example from the Democrat Party is the sense of entitlement to a Senate seat in Massachusetts.  I have seen many articles this week denouncing the fact that, God forbid, a Republican may win Ted Kennedy’s Seat!  You remember Teddy, right?  If you are to believe the Democrats and the disbelieving media, that “pillar of virtue’s” seat has no business being occupied by a Republican.

Here are a few statistics for your information.  I know you will never hear them from the media, because remember, that seat belongs to the Kennedys.  The State of Massachusetts has had 46 Senators in their history.  Guess which party has had the most?  Republicans at 16.  There have been 15 Federalists, 9 Whigs, and bringing up the rear, Democrats with 6.  I know what you are saying…Teddy was there for more than 40 years, that has to be worth something.  Not to confuse my liberal friends with facts, let’s look at years in office.  If you add up all the years of both seats in the Senate, there have been 377 years of service from Senators in MA.  Guess who has the most, yep, Republicans, 192 years, or 51% of the time.  Next in line are those Democrats with 32%.  Federalists had 10% and Whigs had 8%.  It doesn’t really seem like Teddy’s or even a Democrat’s seat to me.

The Republican that dares to infiltrate the sacred seat is Scott Brown.  As far as the Democrats and an incredulous group of liberal media are concerned, no Republican is worthy of being a Senator from MA.  It mystifies them that Lt. Colonel and State Senator Brown is actually ahead by 3 points in the most recent polls.

To his credit, Mr. Brown reminded the members of the media and the Democrat party that the vacant Senate seat actually belongs to the people of MA, not the Kennedy mob.  The liberal media doesn’t seem to understand that the American people are upset.  Even the traditionally liberal voters of MA can see that the socialist policies of this current administration will lead us to destruction, or at least bankruptcy. 

If Mr. Brown does win Tuesday, there may be a chance to stop the government takeover of the healthcare system.  If you live in MA, make sure you vote Tuesday.  If you can support the campaign with a donation, I urge you to help.  Here’s a link to Mr. Brown’s web site:  http://www.brownforussenate.com

Lets show the media, liberal Congress members, and our socialist President what is in store for them come November.


A Tale of Two Protests

September 26, 2009

Have you seen the coverage of the G-20 protests in Pittsburgh?  What strikes me is the difference between that protest and the 912 Project protest in Washington DC.  Most people in the Country did not even know a protest was held in the Nation’s capital on 9/12/09 because of a dismissive and liberal media.

In Pittsburgh, the G-20 met, which brought with it the usual gang of anti-American, anti-democratic, environmentalist wackos that are attracted to every event meant to develop trade or capitalism.  In the pictures you will see the same anarchists, anti-war groups, and extremist environmentalists that were in Miami when we had the FTAA meetings.  They are a pathetic group.

So, who are the demonstrators in these two marches?

912 Project:

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G-20:

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G20 Summit Protests

What were their grievances?

912 Project:

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G-20:

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How did they interact with the authorities controlling the marches?

912 Project:

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G-20:

G20 Summit Protests

How many arrests were made at each march?

912 Project:

0

G-20:

More than 200

How much tear gas was used at each protest?

912 Project:

None

G-20:

A Lot

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Who was called an angry mob, right wing extremists, racists, and radicals by Congressional Leaders and liberal media members?

The 912 Project protestors.  Incredible.


Media: Speak Up or be Eliminated!

August 30, 2009

Freedom of the press

No one says it better than President Thomas Jefferson:

“No experiment can be more interesting than that we are now trying, and which we trust will end in establishing the fact, that man may be governed by reason and truth. Our first object should therefore be, to leave open to him all the avenues to truth. The most effectual hitherto found, is the freedom of the press. It is, therefore, the first shut up by those who fear the investigation of their actions.”

In one of my previous posts, I questioned whether the media did their job as a watchdog for the people, or had they become a lapdog for the current socialist administration.  Well it turns out that the media is also a target for Obama.  It would be easy for me to laugh at these brainless drones that control the media outlets and say I told you so, but the bigger picture is that we desperately need a free and unbiased media to help protect our freedoms.

Another Obama appointment threatens the core of our Country.  The new Chief Diversity Officer for the FCC, Mark Lloyd, is another radical that threatens our freedoms.  This guy is a real danger and is a truly scary radical.  Unfortunately, this socialist administration is littered with radicals.

The media loves Obama, and they refuse to report negative things about him or his administration.  I think now that their very existence is in jeopardy, they will actually take some sort of notice.  Here’s the story on Lloyd.  He has a title that will scare people into silence, after all, who can say anything bad about a guy who is a “Chief Diversity Officer”?  That is a classic tactic of a divisive administration.  Divide the people into small groups and get them to hate each other.  Then give the power to a radical that will quietly kill off dissent.

Mr. Lloyd loves what Chavez did in Venezuela!  Chavez led a socialist revolution and has taken over and closed privately held media outlets all over the Country.  I don’t think this is the type of government we should be aspiring to recreate here.  The media has remained silent so far, but they better start speaking up.  Why?  Because Mr. Lloyd believes there should be NO privately held media outlets.  He believes and espouses that every news organization be run by the government.  That may not go over too well in the corporate offices of these lemmings that call themselves news reporters.  They better start speaking up or we will only have NPR radio and TV, just like Cuba and Venezuela.

Here is a very informative 5 minute video about Lloyd by Glenn Beck.  Be afraid, be very afraid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF2C235fD7o


Constitutionally Guaranteed TV!

June 14, 2009

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When did watching television become a right?  Friday, the FCC received over 300,000 calls from people in the United States that “suddenly” lost the ability to see their favorite shows.  The FCC reported that approximately 30% of those calls were about converter boxes that wouldn’t work, so those people get a pass, but why did the other 200,000 people not know about this switch to digital?  How many hundreds of commercials and news stories do you have to watch to realize you may not be able to see Jerry Springer interview midget transvestite swingers after June 12? 

I have two problems with this situation.  1.  We have far too many citizens that have become unthinking drones unable to decide for themselves what to do and consequently rely on the government to take care of them.  2.  Why are tax dollars paying for converter boxes?

I have read the Constitution of the United States of America a few times.  I don’t remember seeing an article that says the government will take care of all your needs and make sure you can watch the State sponsored news put forward by ABC, NBC, and CBS.  It never ceases to amaze me how Americans can sit around and wait for scraps to be thrown to them by elected officials instead of relying on their own potential and hard work to get ahead.  There are citizens incapable of taking care of themselves, and the government, families, church and community groups need to step up and help them.  However, “I want my MTV” is not a cry for help that the government needs to answer. 

My second issue concerns the government (meaning taxpayer funded) coupons for $40 to go buy a converter box.  We should not be in the business of providing luxuries, like television.  According to the FCC, almost 31 million coupons have been redeemed.  $40 doesn’t sound like much, but let me do the math for you.  $1,236,559,890 for converters.  That is an outrageous use of taxpayer money.  The bad news is, there are another 29 million coupons out there floating around that could be utilized.  $2.5 BILLION to watch television.  What a waste of money.  I was looking at the FCC website and those bureaucrats are patting themselves on the back for this tremendous success.  I see it as an incredible waste of our tax dollars.  Here is a picture of the $2.5 billion converter:

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Newsweek Editor: Obama Sort of God!

June 9, 2009

This just in and you won’t see any questions or fallout from these comments on network news show or cable news save Fox News.  Newsweek editor Evan Thomas says our Socialist President Obama is God!  The ultra-liberal host Chris Matthews even agrees with him.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr4VZ8xCzOg

Shocking isn’t it?  Who would have ever guessed that the media believe’s that Obama is God?  Let the worship continue!  The candidate they wouldn’t report negative information on during the campaign is the President they faun over as a savior.  Unfortunately, we are stuck with this false prophet created by the smoke and mirror media for 42 more months.

My good friend Raul gave me some great news today.  Maybe the political winds are changing!  Two Democrat members of the New York State Senate switched parties to Republican giving the Republicans a 32-30 advantage.  First order of business…remove the Democrat Speaker.  It was chaos in the chamber, and the Democrats say the vote was illegal.  I’m sure this fight is not over.

Here is another example…How do the people of California vote against gay marriage?  More than 52% of the voters rejected gay marriage.  Isn’t California the home of San Francisco, Berkley, and Hollywood? 

These bastions of liberalism are voting like they are Alabama and Oklahoma.  Maybe there is hope for us yet.  The liberal media has got to be shaking their collective heads.  They have done everything they can to affect and shape the public’s view of the world, and their solid liberal constituency is abandoning them.  Could it be that the populace is waking up to the horror that is liberalism?  I can only pray to the one true God that is so.  By the way, that’s not Obama.


Where Do You Get Your News?

May 31, 2009

My brother John sent me a link to a news story about the Justice Department dropping voter intimidation charges on members of the New Black Panther Party in Philadelphia.

Here is the link:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/29/protecting-black-panthers/

I had seen the story before, but what raised my interest and generated my desire to write this blog was the website that John got the story from.  The Washington Times.  I had seen the story on Fox News, but I didn’t recall seeing it anywhere else.  That got me thinking, Where do you go to be well informed about the happenings around the Country?

Everyone that knows me knows I dislike and distrust the media.  I believe that a free press is a cornerstone of our liberty.  Without investigative reporting, officials may be tempted to trample the rights of citizens without consequences.  We are governed because we allow ourselves to be.  The free press is suppose to be one of the checks and balances in our system of government. 

Unfortunately, our current media outlets filter news stories and information to shape public opinion and society norms.  The vast majority of media outlets have become agents of ideology rather than purveyors of facts.  They claim to “report news” when they in fact produce “editorial comment”.

Back to the story John sent me…I did some searching of news sites.  Guess what?  No network news site, not ABC, NBC, CBS, nor CNN, MSNBC, or my local fish wrapper, The Miami Herald, have word one on the Justice Department dropping charges in this voter intimidation case.  You can read the article and ask yourself, why don’t I know about this?

Isn’t the Justice Department supposed to protect the rights of the citizenry by enforcing laws against intimidation of voters?  And when a socialist President has his representative (the Attorney General) drop charges in a case like this, who do we rely on to bring this outrage to the people?  An unbiased and free press.  We don’t have that anymore.  So what is a person of conscious to do?  Maybe start blogging…maybe make it easier for people to get all sides of a story or even know that there is a story, as in this case.

There is a place that is developing into a storehouse for information, YouTube.  Now when I see a story, the first thing I do is look on YouTube for information.  I looked at YouTube and found many videos on this story.  There are almost 2 million views of the various videos.  So the “mainstream media” can bury their heads in the sand, be an agent of the government’s current ideology, and pretend things don’t exist or only report stories that fit their political ideals.  Thankfully, there are people in this Country willing to stand up and report the good and bad.  That is the only way that the government will continue to work for us, rather than the other way around.

In case you want to see the video of voter intimidation, here it is, but remember that as far as the U.S. Government is concerned, this is fine:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neGbKHyGuHU


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