Eight years ago Pat Buchanan and I founded The American Conservative, an American national biweekly whose purpose was to expose what nation-building does to those stupid enough to want to build. It was my idea and I put up the money, Pat lent his name recognition, and a third person, Scott McConnell, was named editor by me. The first cover’s headline was “How Victory Could Spell American Defeat.” This was six months before the invasion of Iraq, and Buchanan got it spot on when he wrote that we would be there for at least five to ten years and that the war would cost hundreds of billions.
We all know the rest. There was no “slam dunk.” It’s $750 billion and counting, 4,500 American dead and 35,000 wounded, 100,000 to 300,000 Iraqi dead, 2 million in exile, and uncounted lives wrecked. And there’s no end in sight. Iraq is split in three between Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds, there is no freedom except for those with the gun, and an oil rich area has failed to provide even reliable electricity. Yet Bush and Blair have declared they would do it all over again, that it’s a victory over tyranny etc, etc, etc. Iraq is lawless and swarming with terrorists, yet the real architects of the war, the neo-cons, have managed to whitewash their part in Uncle Sam’s greatest foreign policy disaster ever. And made it look easy. The whitewash, that is.
Here are a few of the bad guys: Daniel Pipes, Elliot Abrams, Douglas Feith, Bill Kristol, Richard Perle, Paul Wolfowitz, Norman and John Podhoretz, the Kagan brothers, Dick Cheney, and, of course, the Bobsy twins, Bush and Blair. None of the above are stupid or unread men except for John – four pizzas – Podhoretz. George W Bush sounds dumb but is not. Kristol is a tiny, ugly, rat of a man who always backs the wrong horse, but very clever. Perle, Wolfowitz, Feith, Pipes and Abrams are ardent Zionists. Cheney was in it for business reasons. Yet despite their smarts none of the above listened to what history had to say. They ignored what happened to the French in Algeria, to the British in Aden and Palestine, to the Russians in Afghanistan and the Americans in Somalia. My magazine cost me millions and I thought it was worth it at the time, but I didn’t take into account the ability of rats to abandon a sinking ship. After the disaster became obvious no one was held to account, however loudly we protested for the guilty to pay some sort of price. Just look at Blair. He got rich and even sits in on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The neo-cons played everyone like the proverbial fiddle. They accused the critics of the war to be anti-Semitic, because – now get this – neo-con was a code word for Jew. Although most of the neo-cons were Jewish, we knew enough to differentiate between Judaism and Zionism, the latter being the reason the neo-cons wanted non-stop war. The debate on anti-Semitism that ensued was the emergency button the neo-cons pushed the moment the war turned ugly and they decided to slither out of their responsibilities.
Tag: Conservative
Editorial: Withdrawing support of Christine O’Donnell
I do truly regret having to write this sort of a concession article — However, because I am one that likes to side with proper reason, and not with extremism and gender entitlement, I have feel that if I do not write this, I would be committing the ultimate sin to my readers. That sin being dishonesty.
When Christine O’Donnell burst onto the election scene, I was quite pleased. The idea if unseating one of the most liberal Republicans in the senate was a great idea. I initially supported Miss. O’Donnell and, like many others, blasted one of her establishment critics who dared to badmouth her in the media. I even tried to defend her imperfect record. However, as time went by, I began to see that something was just not quite right about this woman.
So, today I sit here, at this laptop; in sackcloth and ashes, so to speak — and I am writing my concession article of support for the Delaware candidate for Senate for the Republican Party; Miss. Christine O’Donnell. First, it appears that more damning evidence of strange behavior has become known about Miss. O’Donnell. Video of her admitting to dabbling in witchcraft has come light. Second, Miss. Christine O’Donnell has committed one of the worse sins of anyone who has any ambition of being involved in any sort of politics. That sin that is of the unpardonable order is to skip out on the Sunday political programs on CBS, and Fox News.
Already other bloggers are making the same conclusion as I; that she was not properly vetted and that now, the Republican Party has a big, big mess on its hands.
To my readers, I offer my most humble apologies. I usually do not weigh in on regional races or even State races, because it is easy to be caught into the euphoria of a candidate’s race, before you all of the facts about that said person. I readily admit to doing that and for that, my dear readers, I do humbly apologize to all of you. I foolishly allowed emotions and my bitter hatred of the Neo-Conservative faction of the Republican Party get the best of me. Because of this, I lost all objectivity in my writing and opinion on this blog. I cannot promise you that it will not happen again; but I will try like bloody hell for it not to happen again.
To Karl Rove, whom I blasted for being unfair to O’Donnell — you were right sir — you were just doing your job. It was I, the uninformed oaf, which became, by choice, a “Carnival Barker” for some dishonest, psychotic, amateur political hack, who pawned herself off as the next Sarah Palin and by the power of proxy, the next big thing in the GOP. Yes, I fell for that little ridiculous lie and now I am looking like quite the chump now.
Honestly, what was I thinking?
The best thing right now that Christine O’Donnell can do is stop her fraudulent joke of a political campaign, refund everyone’s money, and remand herself to the damned dustbin of political folklore, before she damages herself even further than she has now. Because, as far as this writer is concerned, this feckless woman has done the ultimate bonehead stunt of the century. Christine O’Donnell has successfully gotten herself nominated by the Republican Party without background checks, without proper vetting and his proceeded to play every damned blogger, woman, and supporter of her campaign for a goddamned fool. The sick and sad part is; that the Conservative grassroots are so damned desperate for something new, something fresh, something real — that we would allow ourselves to be played like a two-dollar fiddle and that we were, and it disgusts me to my damn core.
I believe I might speak for the good part of the Blogosphere on our side as well as many in the grassroots —- may this sort of idiotic nonsense never, ever, happen again.
That is my opinion and I do welcome yours.
Jeff Goldstein is being attacked by some moronic far-leftist, Again
Not that he does not have experience with this; but some douche nozzle is giving Jeff Goldstein the business…..again.
Here’s the douche-nozzle’s posting here
The real evidence of douche-nozzlery is this:
I pity him, really. But more so, I pity his university and his students. His hard-left hatred for all things “conservative” (which evidently extends to my classical liberalism) has this poor wretch up at nights trolling my blog under multiple names and multiple IP addresses, playing multiple parts in a blog drama of his own creation. It has him feverishly researching Colorado legal statutes, looking for ways to pretend he’ll bring me up on felony libel charges. It has him pretending to be his own girlfriend — or some concerned passerby — who happens (somehow) to know the history of William Yelverton, and his dealings with me over the course of several months (during which time, incidentally, his own blog got maybe 3 comments from people not responding to his douchebaggery on protein wisdom).
You see this stuff that I underlined and colored red? I know all about that, and this is why that I also keep my moderation on around here. Because quite frankly, I just do not need the hassle of some unhinged idiot doing stuff like this. It is just not worth the hassle. I set down the perimeters in which one can operate here; and if you go outside them, I simply delete your tripe. Just that simple, saves me a whole hell of a bunch of trouble.
So, if you spare a dime or two; hit Jeff’s tip jar, and if you feel really froggy, hit Jeff once too for me; right in the nuts. (I kid of course… 😛 ) Because the guy could use it; especially if he has defend himself from this far leftist jack wad.
I do not mean to beat this damned horse to death; but do you now see why I just will NOT vote for the party that represents these idiots anymore?
For what it is worth; I have experience with these jackwads myself. Some tampon wearing shrieking harpy by the name of Mary Scott O’Conner pulled the same shit with me. Except it was not court; it was one or two of my advertisers. All Because I dared to take my disgust of then Senator and President candidate, B. Hussein Obama to another whole level. This during the whole “Hosanna phase” of the 2008 election cycle. It was not pretty, I kind of now, wish I had not went there. However, I was a bit pissed off.
For those that wonder:
I thought you hated Jeff Goldstein?
No, No… I do not hate the man at all. His writing tends to annoy me; this is why I do not read his blog often. The man is a novelist and as a consequence; he blogs like a damned novelist. The problem with Goldstein is that he takes 1200 god-damned words to write something that would take me 400 or less. My thing is, when writing, is get to the god-damned point. Don’t waste my fucking time writing overly prissy sounding nonsense, that nobody gives two shits about; state your damned case, get the point, and cut the overly stupid shit. Not only that, but he writes in that overly educated, Victorian style of writing; which is nice when reading a novel, but when you are trying to read about politics, it tends to get a bit old.
There, now you know my gripe with the Golden Boy Goldstein. Nothing big, just differences in style. His style is educated, affluent sounding stuff, that you would find at Harvard. I’m the type of writer that you would maybe find at the local barber shop, a car service garage, pool hall or even in your local bar. (Think Norm from Cheers..)
Having said all of that; head on over and toss a buck or two in his can and tell him that you are on his side. The guy could use it, I am sure.
That is all…
The Feckless Left: Exhibit R for Racism
The video:
Transcript via NewsBusters:
BILL MAHER, HOST: Isn’t Obama’s big problem is that he does everything half-assed? Maybe it’s because he’s only half black. You know? It’s that, if he was a, if this, if he was fully black, I’m telling you, he would be a better president. There’s a white man in him holding him back because everything is half-assed. The stimulus was half-assed, healthcare is half-assed, let’s talk about Afghanistan.
I brought this subject up to Al Sharpton on twitter:
So, there, Al Sharpton cannot say that he never was told about it; he was, by me. I do not expect anything to become of this; but I can at least say that he was informed via twitter by me. If Al Sharpton Replies, I will post the twitter reply here. One could also post this under the heading of, “Can you imagine the stink that would ensue, if a Conservative, like Ann Coulter, or Sean Hannity or anyone else on the right had said something like this?” You all know what would go down. Anyone remember Don Imus?
The point is here; that Bill Maher will get a free pass on this; because he is a part of the liberal elite. It sucks, but that is the double standard in this Country. For what it is worth; his excuse or justification is that he is a comedian. Well, I know comedy; and that crap just is not funny at all. I am sure Jon Steward would agree with that; being a minority himself, joking about something like this, is just not funny.
Not that it really matters; but I was just looking at Bill Maher’s bio on Wikipedia. I noticed his ethnic background; if he skates on this one — that will explain quite a bit. One cannot very well chap someone for kicking around a black man, if he is also a protected minority too, right? right? I’m just saying…
Others: Gateway Pundit
It is official: Lisa Murkowski just wants to be spanked
I have laid in bed for the good part of the night, agonizing; do I post this or do I not?
Well, I got one thing to say…..
The bitch just wants to be spanked.
Click here for the story, Click here for the video.
Joe Miller’s unloading on Murkowski to National Review, saying her “lifeblood is power” and that she has a “disconnection from reality.” No doubt Scott McAdams, the Democrat in the race, will jump in tomorrow by calling the three of them wingnut neo-Hitlers. In such a vicious, chaotic melee, there can be but one winner, my friends: Traffic-seeking bloggers. Exit question: Time to start making newly elected senators sign pledges promising to drop out if they lose a primary in the future? That won’t stop them from breaking their promises, of course, but it’ll remind voters of what lying little weasels they are when they do.
The ADN reports:
With the slogan “Let’s Make History,” Lisa Murkowski announced Friday that she’d pursue a write-in bid to keep her seat in the U.S. Senate after losing the Republican primary to Joe Miller.
The decision is a historic gamble for Murkowski, who was joined by hundreds of supporters waving red-and-blue “Lisa for Senate” signs and chanting “Run, Lisa, Run!” in the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage.
No one has run a successful write-in campaign for the U.S. Senate since Strom Thurmond in 1954.
Murkowski said she knows she faces a massive undertaking, not only to convince voters to support her but also to educate them on what they need to do for their vote to count. She acknowledged she made mistakes in her campaign, chief among them her failure to hit back when Miller and the Tea Party Express attacked her.
“Well, ladies and gentlemen, friends and supporters, the gloves are off and I’m fighting for Alaska,” Murkowski said. “Alaskans deserve a fighter in the United States Senate who will always stand up for Alaska, who understands our great potential, who has the experience, respect and seniority to accomplish that. I am that senator.”
It was clear that Murkowski won’t have the support of state and national Republican leaders. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he told her she no longer has his support to serve in the Senate Republican leadership ranks, and accepted her resignation from that role. Alaska Republican Party Chairman Randy Ruedrich said “she will receive no support of any kind from the Alaska Republican Party.”
“Lisa has chosen to run against the Republican Party and its primary voters. We will treat her candidacy as we would anyone who chooses to oppose our party’s nominees, Ruedrich said.
Former Gov. Sarah Palin, whose support for Miller drove hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from the Tea Party Express his way, called Murkowski’s effort futile. Murkowski offered a response to Palin, who resigned as governor last year, and to others she described as “naysayers” in Washington D.C.
“Perhaps it’s one time they met one Republican woman who won’t quit on Alaska,” Murkowski said, receiving a huge standing ovation from her supporters.
Me? I think the old broad just wants to be spanked and I do mean Spanked Hard; and that she will be in polls come the general election.
From the Department of “Is she farking serious?”
It seems that the Republican establishment candidate, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), whom was trounced by Joe Miller recently; is proving that she is not going away quietly. At least not as long as Palin-haters have money to burn.
The Story via Hotline On Call:
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) will run for re-election as a write-in candidate after losing her bid for renomination, according to sources briefed on Murkowski’s decision.
Murkowski’s decision will set up a 3-way battle between the incumbent, Miller and Sitka Mayor Scott McAdams (D), potentially turning the race on its head. Private 3-way polling has shown Miller leading, but by a narrow margin.
Murkowski will make the formal announcement tonight in Anchorage. She has been mulling her options after losing to attorney Joe Miller (R) by 1.8% — or about 2K votes out of 110K cast.
Miller won with the backing of the Tea Party Express and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R). The Tea Party Express spent hundreds of thousands of dollars criticizing Murkowski’s legislative accomplishments, and Palin campaigned against her rival in the race’s closing days.
She has not formally said she will run, but her campaign is inviting reporters to call in. Murkowski spokespeople were not immediately available for comment Friday afternoon.
You know something? I am not a big Palin fan. But, my God in Heaven; it just amazes me, the lengths people will go to discredit and defeat anyone who is related to Palin in any way, shape or form. It is truly mind boggling. I mean, between this here and that nutty Vanity Fair piece on Palin. I am really beginning to wonder about these people. I get the fact that there has been a long-running feud between these two woman. But is it honestly worth making ones self look like some self centered jack wad? I mean, seriously.
Whatever happened to, “Okay, I lost; Time to move on and do something else?” Is defeating someone related to Sarah Palin THAT much of a big deal that you would risk ruining your personal reputation over winning an election to a office seat? It just does not make any since to me at all. I understand the whole moderate bit; as I do claim to be one of those types myself. But to run, as a write-in? Does that not reek of the whole, “HALP! I am totally desperate to keep my job!” type of thing?
Call me weird, call me strange, call me cynical — but this is just plum idiotic.
(But don’t you ever call me late for supper… 😉 )
Video: REALITY REPORT #61 – DHS Creates Citizenship Database
Disclaimer: It should not be assumed that I agree with all the opinions expressed in this video. I present it for your viewing pleasure and for information purposes only.
Thank you,
-Pat
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Synopsis:
In this edition of the Reality Report, Gary Franchi discloses how the Department of Homeland Security is maneuvering around the 1974 Privacy act to set up a new centralized database for citizens. He also travels to New York to find out what the media neglected to cover regarding 9/11 memorials planned for the 9 year anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks. He interviews Richard Gage about Building 7’s collapse and 9/11 family member Manny Badillo recounts his confrontation with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano while at the reflecting pool. John Uhlich is interviewed about why he traveled from Chicago to mourn his cousins murder at Ground Zero. Nina breaks down the headlines including DHS new Iris scanners and reveals the news about settlement connecting Autism to Vaccines. She also plays Candidate Marg Bakers inflammatory remarks about rounding up people for Concentration Camps and provides the truth behind the mysterious third beam of light that pierced the night sky in New York on 9/11. The viewers brand a new “Enemy of the State” and the mailbag is sifted.
Video: When you have lost the Home Depot Crowd, you have lost America
A nice three in a row from the founder of …..Home Depot.
Quite bluntly — if you have lost this man and the people that frequents his stores; you are toast.
The Videos: (H/T to HotAir.com)
I can tell you right now; Obama is not getting elected in 2012; it is over for the “Hope and Change” era. Over quicker than it started.
Now, I await two things; one, I await for some identity politics ogre, to start carping about how this man is just some angry white racist bigot. Second, I await some liberal to say that this guy is just some angry rich white businessman. Well, let me be the first to tell you all something here. I happen to know a little about the crowd, who hangs around Hope Depot.
Contrary to what some might actually believe. The good majority of the people who buy products at Home Dept are the people; that are commonly known as the backbone of America in this globalist age —- Small Business owners; and the Obama Administration, with the sun-setting of the Bush tax cuts — is basically targeting that group of people. Granted, not all business owners make that kind of money. However there are those that do, and they usually have employees and when taxes increase on those people, sometimes, especially with the smaller businesses; employees have to be laid off, because the “overhead” is just too much of burden on those business people. This should be just common sense, but when you are dealing with socialist left, common sense tends to run in short supply. When you let someone go like that, that causes the said person to not be able to spend money to contribute to the economy; which hurts the service industry, and so on. Not to mention the fact that that person will have problems paying his bills. It is a vicious cycle and it gets worse as the cycle progresses.
You see, that is one thing that I have been trying to make clear here; and I guess I will just have to say it — most likely again. I am sure I have written here in the past. Anyhow, I do not write on this blog to defend the multi-billion dollar companies. They do not need my help; they have their P.R. companies and such. I write for the small business owner and the working man, who decides to go into business for himself; painting walls, building kitchens or whatever sort of trade that he desires to do; like driving a truck or whatever. Those people should be helped, not targeted for taxes and other such stupidity that the socialist left tries to cook up. Like it or not, my friends — but the small business owner and their businesses are the backbone of America. Yes, sure, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler have their place, as do every other big business. However, it is the small business owner, the entrepreneur that embodies the true Spirit of America. That is who I defend and will continue to here on this blog.
The blog is, and will always be — the Blog of the working man. Not the rich man — but those who work for themselves.
A song in tribute to whom I write for:
Once again, this blog is ignored
John Hawkings picks his favorite blogs.
Once again, I get ignored.
Perhaps it is because I told one of his “employees” that she was a stupid bitch that was stuck on herself. Which, in fact, is very true. Not to mention her supposed “Christianity,” just annoyed the hell out of me. This was long before she ever went to work for Hawkings.
I also ended up leaving Hawkings Conservative Ad Hive; because of his asshole-like treatment of David Frum. (Although, I still am on the Ad Hive’s rss feed in that ad, that BlogAds created; which serves no real purpose at all…) The man is just hateful towards those who disagree with him. I have thought about raising a royal stink with BlogAds about Hawkings being the owner of that Hive; because of his being snobbish with the Administration of the Hive. I think it shows that John Hawkings is not mature enough for that sort of a thing.
Anyway, I really do not worry about being listed on a list of popular blogs; as I really do not feel that I need the traffic, at least not from him. He used to link to me all the time; until he hired the unnamed blond bimbo. Not that it really honestly matters. I have done well here, traffic-wise without him and his rather lame army of followers.
Eh, Fark ’em. I do not care. I’ve done well without them; and will continue to do so. Without being part of the elitist click of snob Bloggers.
UPDATED: Gulp: This does not look good people
Video: (Via TPM)
Be Sure and watch the ENTIRE clip before you holler at me. Well, at least from where I started it, till it ends. Again, it’s not looking good for O’Donnell — at all. 🙁
The Story:
Here’s another wonderful gem from Christine O’Donnell’s past as a frequent guest on TV shows. Back in 1996, when then-Speaker Newt Gingrich’s finances were being investigated, O’Donnell complained that people were on a witch hunt to find anything to get Gingrich, instead of paying attention to serious ethics scandals — like putting Bill Clinton on trial for the supposed murder of Deputy White House Counsel Vince Foster.Back in the 1990s, a favorite right-wing conspiracy theory was the accusation that the Clintons had arranged the murder of Foster, a former law partner of Hillary Clinton, in the midst of the Whitewater investigations. Multiple investigations, including the work of Clinton-hunting independent counsel Kenneth Starr, have all concluded that Foster committed suicide. However, O’Donnell was squarely in the conspiracy camp back then.
That is not the half of it. There is this here and here.
I hate to be the one to sound like a Eeyore. But the more I am hearing about this young lady; the more I am truly beginning to believe that she might just be a bit too extreme; and might just be damaged goods and may just not end up winning. I know that there those who are trying their damnedest to defend her, and man I give them props. But this just might end up being a lost damned cause.
I am not saying were should throw in the towel on her. But we should, just as Karl Rove and others have said; be real about this and not get too overly expectant of a landslide —- especially in Delaware. Like I wrote before, I am not saying she cannot do it. However, I do not think it would be unreasonable to be a bit realistic about this and expect the left to flush her out; which, as you can see, they are already doing.
It, it’s, just too bad man. I thought she might have been the golden girl. 🙁 Turns out, she is more of a ugly duckling. 🙄
UPDATE: Daniel Foster over at NRO’s “The Corner” Blog points out something rather important.
Karl Rove: Hey, I am just doing my job
I have to give Rove credit were credit is properly due; He is just doing this job and telling the truth about Christine O’Donnell‘s chances of winning: (H/T TPM)
Initially, I called Rove an asshole for his comments about Christine O’Donnell; however, after watching this clip, I see the man was just doing his job and as Rove and Bill O’Reilly pointed out; she does have some things that she has to explain and not in the Barack Obama style of “Oh, just go to my website, it is explained there.” kind of responses. Also, she refused to appear on Bill O’Reilly’s show. I am sorry; but that points to weakness. If she cannot face Bill O’Reilly, how can she face the battles that will face her, when she gets to congress. Bill O’Reilly does not pander, and he asks the hard questions. So, if she won’t go on his show, the maybe she has no business being in Congress. Sorry, but that is how I feel about that.
Further more, it is not lost on me, that there is a bit of that gender entitlement working here. (Proof of that, right here.) There are those that believe that Christine O’Donnell should be elected, just because she is a Conservative and happens to be a woman. However, I feel like Rush Limbaugh; let’s give her a chance and see what happens. If she loses, she loses; what did we lose, if she doesn’t get elected? We cannot do any worse, than we are doing right now.
Gender Entitlement Propaganda
This is just awful.
“We’re Women and we’re going to rule the Nation; because we’re women!” “Girl Power!”
Ugh. Enough to make me want to vomit.
Fire From The Heartland from Citizens United on Vimeo.
Progressivism is invading the Republican Party and quite frankly, it makes me sick.
Whatever happened to the days, when women stayed home, raised their children and tended to their families?
This is a form of identity politics; the female being the identity, of course. Which is, of course, something that the Democrats invented. Which reaffirms my believe that Neo-Conservatives, like the one’s shown here; are nothing more than Democrats in Republican skin.
Sad part is, they actually tricked Phyllis Schlafly into appearing in this video. I highly doubt that she is endorsing of such liberalism. If she is, I will really have rethink my support of her.
Let me be very blunt; when women begin leading a Country and a movement or political party that is supposed to be the representative of Conservative Christian values and that movement or political party is lead by women, then the Country is deep, deep spiritual peril. This is a perfect representative of that.
The Bible says, very plainly:
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. (1 Timothy 2:12 KJV)
Further more, the Bible speaks of a woman’s role in society:
Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. (1 Corinthians 11:9 KJV)
and…
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. (1 Corinthians 7:3-6 KJV)
…and there you have it. The proper role of a woman in society, according to the Bible. It is not in the political arena, that is for sure.
Sarah Palin and the rest of these women might be doing good for the Republican Party. However, they are sinning against the very God, that most, if not all of them, claim to represent.
You ask, why is all this happening? It is part of, I am afraid; the apostasy that is fully upon us:
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2 Timothy 3:1-7 KJV)
However, there is hope for us that know the truth:
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:9-17 KJV)
For what it is worth, this earth is not my home. I have a reunion meeting to attend and it will happen; one day, see here:
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 KJV)
That is what I and many others like me, look forward to. Politics is just something I write about; it is not who I am. This above, is who I am.
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. (Revelation 22:20 KJV)
Amen.
Quote of the Day
With friends like that in the GOP, I need no other enemies. As I recently commented on Pajamas Media TV with Stephen Kruiser, the Old Guard may be an albatross as we get into the general election, but the last thing I expected was to have the GOP throw my campaign for the sake of multi-millionaire Democrat Jane Harman. Call me naïve, but I thought the GOP was interested in gaining the House in 2010 with as many seats as possible.
Is that what you want, GOP? Then embrace “unconventional” candidates with a little bit more than slapping their picture up on the GOP website. Provide mentoring, guidance, assistance, information, and data. The GOP isn’t necessarily obligated to financially assist all candidates, but they do have a duty not to work against their own.
While I am pleased the NRSC finally came forth to assist O’Donnell, their initial rebuff the night before was typical and disgusting.
Women represent over half of the electorate. We have much more to offer the party than bringing self-funded millions of dollars or attain attention due to marriages to high-level Republican men.
Our campaign will not be deterred by the snakes in the grass within the party. Or those like Rove that pontificate on what he believes the voters want. We continue to forge ahead.
And a final note to Kevin McCarthy: A majority is one woman with chutzpah.
Patterico makes a pretty fair point, BUT!
I hate to say it; but when the guy makes sense, the guy makes sense:
And make no mistake: voters probably handed a Senate seat to Democrats last night. Castle voters were polled and said they prefer the Democrat 2-1 over O’Donnell. It’s not impossible for her to win if the stars align just right. But wishing upon the stars works in the movies; in real life, not so much.
After O’Donnell’s victory, Sarah Palin issued a call for “unity” among Republicans. I fully support this and support candidate O’Donnell. She has deep flaws, but I’d rather see my flawed candidate in the Senate than the other side’s flawed candidate.
However, I can tell you that Palin’s “unity” directive is going to be hard to implement.
Part of the problem is the Republican establishment, which let slip the fact that they do not intend to give O’Donnell a cent to pursue her quixotic ambitions. The decision not to fund her mostly hopeless candidacy is defensible. The decision to announce that decision on election night is unforgivable.
If O’Donnell loses — I’m thinking “when” but saying “if” for the sake of our “unity” — Tea Partiers will not look for blame in the mirror. Establishment Republicans have given them a ready-made scapegoat, and they will flog it all the way to 2012.
Another part of the problem lies in the insufferable gloating of O’Donnell supporters over what was a fairly predictable primary victory. It does not foster “unity” to declare that O’Donnell beat “Mike Castle, Allahpundit, Charles Krauthammer, and Jim Geraghty.” It does not foster “unity” to label Paul Mirengoff a “loser” who needs to wear a dress for noting the obvious obstacles O’Donnell faces. If Twitter is any reflection of the mood among conservatives, I saw civil war last night. The Levin acolytes going around mimicking his name-calling behavior are hardly seeking “unity.”
With all their toldya so’s, you’d think these people had won the general election instead of handing it to the opposition.
If Sarah Palin truly seeks “unity,” at some point she is going to need to rein these people in.
Indeed, Patterico makes a good point. However, there is another side to this story; which I want to share with you all.
I was talking in private with Dan Riehl and I mentioned that I live here in the Detroit, Michigan area. Quite bluntly folks; The Democratic Party’s socialist policies; have screwed this area straight to hell. 30% Unemployment just in the city of Detroit. 30% —- that is a whole bunch of people out of work! In the proper CITY alone! Let’s not even get into the percentage of people that are unemployed here in the suburbs! Believe you me; it is a MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more, than you might think! That is not even mentioning the people that are, what is referred to as underemployed — or not making enough to even making their bills. Like family members of mine, who are just barely getting by. We need a business-friendly political climate in Washington DC, not to mention in Michigan — so that Business owners can start putting people back to work — with jobs, real jobs, where people; like those in my family with houses, and children and bills — can make a decent living again. (…and If *I* happen to score a job too, all the better, this writing and not getting paid is getting a bit old!)
Here is my point: O’Donnell might be a little nutty; she might have been a little dishonest in the past. However, if she can win this election; and makes it to DC and can reverse course on this damned socialist nightmare that we have upon us; especially here in Michigan — then damn it, I am ALL for it!
Here is my other point: Our Nation and the state of Michigan is in a serious crisis; we need real Republican ideals to get this nation back to work. Not RINO, Democratic Party lite stupidity. That sort of crap might have worked by in the days of prosperity; but let me be the one to “wee wee” on the RINO Parade —- That party is over folks, that ship sailed long ago and it is time to get back to our principles of Conservative values. If the Republican Party and the Conservative establishment does not do this; the Republican Party will die and the Nation; as we know it now, might just die with it — and in the end, we will be handing the socialists the victory they so very much desire in the end.
Now as for O’Donnell’s supposed dishonesty… here she is defending herself against the smears: (H/T HotAir)
I think she will be alright. Everyone just needs to give her a chance. Especially the Conservative establishment.
As Always: In Politics it is Washington versus The Country
I am, of course, referring to the victory of Christine O’Donnell over Neo-Con RINO Mike Castle. Which happens to be the biggest news story today. This victory has caused the Republican Party to go into meltdown mode; and to expose people like Karl Rove as carnival barkers for the GOP establishment. Here is Rush Limbaugh’s take on what happened last night and on Rove’s asinine behavior. Needless to say, ElRushBo is not a happy camper: (H/T The Right Scoop)
Speaking of not being a happy camper; My friend Ed Morrissey lays the smack down on the Republican establishment with one of the most harsh scathing posts that I have EVER seen out of him, since I began blogger many, many moons ago!:
My advice to the GOP would be to quit whining about losing a long-shot bid to win control of the Senate and focus on actually winning the races. In fact, the odds of winning control of the upper chamber didn’t actually decline all that much, because they were small to begin with. Just a few days ago, John Cornyn told a reporter that Democrats would keep control of the Senate through 2012, when Democrats have to defend a lot more seats than the GOP.
The better question on which to focus is in Martin’s second paragraph. What does Mike Castle’s crash and burn among Delaware Republicans say about their party organization? After all, we have heard oodles of commentary about how Delaware Republicans are moderates who might get energized by the Tea Party but supposedly aren’t looking for conservative candidates. Instead, they convinced Castle to leave a relatively safe House seat instead of looking for someone who hadn’t backed a government takeover of the energy sector in cap-and-trade (in a coal-dependent region!) and co-sponsored the DISCLOSE Act. Perhaps had the GOP establishment listened a little more carefully to Delaware Republicans, who turned out relatively heavily in this election, they wouldn’t find themselves crying in their lattes this morning.
They stuck with a liberal, establishment candidate in a cycle where liberals and establishment figures are uniquely unpopular. Had the Republican leadership been in touch with Delaware Republican voters, they might have found a more suitable candidate for the popular mood, and would not have had to deal with Christine O’Donnell and her outsider bid. They have no one to blame but themselves.
Instead of pouting, Republican leaders in Delaware and around the country need to unite around the nominee, who was chosen by the Republicans in Delaware. Had Castle won the nomination, they would have demanded unity themselves, and rightly so. If they want to continue to issue snarky, anonymous asides and in essence take their ball and go home, don’t expect the electorate to follow them into battle in the future. Rarely have I seen such childishness from the supposed leaders of a political establishment, who set the very rules and customs they now want to ignore because they just got embarrassed on a national stage.
Grow up, shut up, and get to work.
I hated to quote all of that; but I wanted to give you a good flavor of what is happening right now in the Conservative grassroots as opposed to the Republican establishment. Karl Rove shot his mouth off, and now he has over half of the Conservative world angry with him. I look for Karl Rove to most likely disappear for a while. But then again, those establishment types never really go away. They just sit and wait for the chance to pounce on something new. Just ask Dick Army; another person that I just do not like.
Now for the six thousand dollar question; do I think Christine O’Donnell can pull the election off in November? Well, as President Barack Obama said in the election of 2008 —- Hope!
The Obligatory Karl Rove is an asshole posting
He is, really.
Go read Here, Here, Here, Here
Meanwhile, Christine O’Donnell continues to act like a Lady should: (via The Right Scoop – H/T The Other McCain)
As for Rove… I stopped taking him seriously after this:
BREAKING NEWS: Tea Party Favorite Christine O’Donnell hands Neo-Con Establishment Mike Castle’s butt to him on a platter!
Excuse me, I need to drag the general lee out here:
and maybe the truck too:
I am SO happy to see this happen.
I am referring to the ass-handing that took place just now. I am referring to the victory of Christine O’Donnell over Mike Castle. I have kept silent about this; because, honestly, I did not think she could pull it off. However, she did. I could not be happier. Yes, Sarah Palin is to credited for this. Thank You Governor! 😀
I am listening to Karl Rove; he is literally spinning like a damned top. The Neo-Conservatives are worried and are in panic mode.
Smile sweet lady, you have earned this one
Video at Christine O’Donnell’s Campaign HQ when the results were announced: (H/T The Other McCain)
I bet people like Charles Kruthammer and the Neo-Con tools over at the Weekly Standard are feeling like real fools right about now and SHOULD! How’s that crow taste? Jerks. Let them eat it! Same goes for the jerks over at National Review.
Now, let’s kick ass in November!
Others Covering: The Other McCain, Hot Air, Ace of Spades HQ,
Stock and Gold Advice: Gold forms Overbought Rising Wedge at Resistance
Please note, this is a sponsored posting…
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(via The Gold and Oil Guy)
Sunday Sept 12
Precious metals soar as investors flock to gold and silver. But are they looking deep enough to truly understand the current trends at hand?
When reviewing the metals sector I like to look at it from different angles to get a solid understanding of the patterns and trend forming. I follow multiple time frames along with monitoring the gold mining stocks. Gold stocks tend to lead the price of gold bullion and when its out performing the price of gold substantially by 10% or more you should be expecting a pause or pullback in both gold stocks and gold bullion prices temporarily.
Below are a few charts showing the long and short term trends for gold.
Gold Bullion Price – Weekly Trend Chart
Gold continues to be in a strong up trend. The occasional test of support at the major moving averages can provide great long term points for adding to a position. The 50 period average is one which is tested frequently.
Looking at the weekly chart does give me a red flag for the intermediate price of gold. While the trend is clearly up I can’t help but notice the rising wedge which is a bearish pattern. During an uptrend we want to see bull flags and pennants, not a grind higher forming a narrowing range. This grind higher could unfold much similar to the price action of 2005 and 2007 instead of a correction but I am leaning more towards a sharp correction because more people are bullish on gold now then they were during the June top.
For those looking at gold as a long term investment/currency can be patient and wait for a pullback to a major moving average before adding to your position then you would lower your overall risk for this position. You will understand after reviewing the following charts.
GLD – Gold Bullion ETF – Daily Chart
(This fund moves identical to spot gold price so even though I am showing you GLD fund, the spot gold chart is doing the exact same thing.) As you can see below the price of gold is trading at resistance and becoming choppy. Buying gold at resistance does not make much sense to me. There is a very good chance gold will move lower in the coming weeks providing a better price for long term investors to add to their positions. For example, if you waited for the weekly chart to pullback to the 50 period moving average that would be like buying this GLD fund at $113, which is an 8% discount.
Gold continues to hold up within its channel but this week we could see fireworks if the price breaks below the blue support channels.
Gold:Gold Stocks Comparison – Daily Chart
This chart shows the performance of gold vs gold stocks from the Feb 2010 lows. The blue line is the performance of gold stocks while the red line shows gold’s performance. It’s obvious that when everyone is bullish on gold they buy the highly leverages gold investments in order to take full advantage of the upcoming move. This is much like reading the put/call ratio for trading the SP500 and it measures the bullishness of the precious metals sector.
When gold equities are strongly out performing gold bullion you should be thinking about raising your stops, taking partial profits and or hedging your long term position until the sector stabilizes is not trading at a premium.
Precious Metals Sector Trading Conclusion:
In short, Gold is in a strong up trend and will remain in one for a long time. Commodities have higher percentage of going parabolic. That means there’s a small chance that gold continues to move up quicker and quicker surging hundreds of dollars in a very short period of time. That being said, it’s not very likely, and from a technical point of view those buying gold now are paying a premium in my opinion.
Being a patient trader is not easy, but waiting for low risk entry points is very rewarding on many different levels when done correctly.
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Video: REALITY REPORT #60 – Obama’s Iraq Bushism
In this edition of the Reality Report:
Gary Franchi points out Obama’s latest Iraq War Bushism and welcomes We Are Change Founder Luke Rudkowski to the show.
Nina breaks down the headlines including Homeowners Associations restricting Gadsden Flags, the Blogger Shakedown of Righthaven LLC, the recent Emergency Declaration in North Carolina that suspended the 2nd Amendment and how Blackwater Security used shell corporations to acquire tax payer money.
The viewers answer whether or not the World Trade Center was a Controlled demolition in the mailbag and keep watching to see the viewer pick for this week’s Enemy of the State.
Two Sites to check out: http://RealityReport.TV | http://RestoreTheRepublic.com |
…and now the video:
The feckless Far-Right Exhibit WTF for…You know
Whoa… Now I am all for Conservative purity and all that. But, this just goes a wee bit over the line. 😯
As much as I hate to have to link to these guys…. Via the Huffington Post:
The chairman of the Delaware Republican Party received a death threat last week over his support for Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del) over Tea Party challenger Christine O’Donnell in the state’s upcoming Senate primary, a party official confirmed to the Huffington Post.
The threat, issued in the form of an email, told chairman Tom Ross that he deserves “a bullet in the head” for backing “political ass-kissing RINO’s” [Republicans in name only].
“It is one thing to have your country screwed over by socialists, it is far worse to be backstabbed by people pretending to be your friends,” the email read. “We will either rid the GOP of pieces of shit like you, or we will start a new ‘Common Sense Conservative’ party and render you all useless.”
The threat was serious enough to compel Ross to leave his home, temporarily, and to spur an investigation from the Department of Justice said the official with the Delaware GOP (a DoJ official did not immediately return a request for comment). It also was sinister enough to alarm state party officials who are unaccustomed to not just threats of violence but even to heated political contests like the one unfolding in the state’s Republican primary.
“It is just scary what is going on right now,” the official said. “Tom is a loyal and dedicated Republican officer in Delaware… the position is unpaid and his job as party chairman is to defend and promote the candidates… It is disgusting, it is amazing and it has no place in our democracy.”
The really, really, really stupid part? THIS:
The identity of the emailer was not immediately known, though the official said that the person “wrote his name and address” on the note — providing obvious information for authorities to use.
WOW. 😯 😮 not only is this a guy right wing extremist…. he ain’t very bright either. 🙄 😆 😀 😛
I mean, I literally sat here and laughed hard about that last quoted bit there. I mean, it’s like, “I’m gonna shoot you in the head, screw your wife and eat your babies —- and I live at this address right here, now please, come and arrest me.” 😆 😀 😉
I guess it is true what they say; criminals are not the brightest bulbs in the box.
Nativism, Conservatives, Bloggers, and Me
I feel the need to address something this morning that left me in a bit of foul mood last night. It appears that I have finally found an issue that I just cannot reconcile, that is happening among the “Go along to get along” Conservative crowd. Robert Stacy McCain, who is, as he put it, “A Neo-Con, Paleo-Con hybrid,” attended the 9/12 rally in Washington D.C. I really did not cover it much, because frankly, the whole Tea Party rally idea has grown rather stale with me. This is because the so-called tea party movement was co-opted by the Republican establishment and by those who are the protectors of the warmonger class.
Nativism is a term that the leftist media puts on people like me. I personally like to be called an American. An American who is watching the America I grew up in slip away. I am also an American who resents those of foreign birth dictating to me, as an American, about how bad my Country is or how horrible our Government leadership is.
Once such case of this happening, was yesterday at this so-called 9/12 rally in Washington D.C. A man by name of Tito Muñoz, also known as “Tito the Builder” who is a Colombian immigrant and supposedly a United States citizen; came to this rally as a speaker. Muñoz came to the lectern and proceeded to assail the crowd verbally as to how bad the leadership is in Washington D.C. and how the socialist Government is destroying the foundations of which the Nation was founded upon and so on. Here is my big problem with Mr. Tito Muñoz; I do not believe for one second that he is a United States Citizen, nor do I believe him to be here legally.
You ask why I would make such an accusation. Because at one time, Muñoz and I were friends on facebook and after watching his postings on about how America was under attack; I took him to task on the subject of citizenship and ask him to post proof that he was a United States citizen, or at least to post his immigration papers. Admittedly, I did mistake the man for a Mexican; I mean — it is hard to tell them apart. However, what followed was my confirmation that Mr. Muñoz is nothing more than a petty phony, which is doing nothing more than milking the spotlight for all it is worth. Mr. Tito Muñoz launched into a four-letter tirade against me; calling me a racist bigot, a Klansman, and a few other choice four-letter words that I shall not reprint here. All because I requested that Mr. Muñoz prove that was a legal immigrant and a Citizen of this Country.
Besides all of the above, this is where I separate myself from the “go along to get along” Conservative crowd. I, as a citizen of the United States of America; someone who was actually born in this Country — resent the fact that some man, of foreign born origin, coming to rally of this nature and assailing a crowd verbally by telling it, just how horrible our Country is. Perhaps Mr. Tito Muñoz might want to remember that it was the progressives who came up with the idea, that if America did not open its borders to those who foreign birth, that our Country would somehow eventually cease to exist. Someone might to remind Mr. Tito Muñoz that if it were not for this fact; that Mr. Muñoz would likely be picking coffee beans in his home country of Colombia to make a living; or more than likely in Muñoz’s case — would be picking coca plants. If it were left to Conservatives, like me, Muñoz would be doing that this very day — instead of running a construction company, which was, more than likely funded by taxpayers, like me, through funding grants available to minorities; which were created by the very progressives that Mr. Muñoz rails on as horrifically evil. Funding, by the way, that is not available to native-born Americas (or white Americans) like me.
Hate, you say.
Not Hardly.
It is called reality.
Pat Buchanan said it right. We white Christian Americans are becoming a minority in our own damned Country. Do you honestly believe that 50 years ago a Colombian immigrant would be lecturing white Americans on just how horribly bad our Country is? I hardly think so. This is the result of progressives and these so-called Conservatives just accept it as normal. My question is, since when is that normal? Since when do Conservatives sit and allow a Colombian-born immigrant, of whom immigrant status is questionable at best — sit and lecture them on the condition of their Country? Since when is that normal and acceptable?
Hate you call it — tell that to those in South Africa. Because that is, what the United States is becoming — day by day, little by little. The sick part is, the so-called Conservatives in America are aiding and abetting in that transformation. That is what sickens me to my damn core.
UPDATED: I hate to say it: Nicholas Kristof makes a very good point
Rarely do I ever concede a point to a liberal. However, in this case; it is fair to do so.
This morning Nicholas Kristof writes in the New York Times, about the Mosque Controversy:
For a glimpse of how venomous and debased the discourse about Islam has become, consider a blog post in The New Republic this month. Written by Martin Peretz, the magazine’s editor in chief, it asserted: “Frankly, Muslim life is cheap, most notably to Muslims.”
Mr. Peretz added: “I wonder whether I need honor these people and pretend that they are worthy of the privileges of the First Amendment, which I have in my gut the sense that they will abuse.”
Thus a prominent American commentator, in a magazine long associated with tolerance, ponders whether Muslims should be afforded constitutional freedoms. Is it possible to imagine the same kind of casual slur tossed off about blacks or Jews? How do America’s nearly seven million American Muslims feel when their faith is denounced as barbaric?
This is one of those times that test our values, a bit like the shameful interning of Japanese-Americans during World War II, or the disgraceful refusal to accept Jewish refugees from Nazi Europe.
It would have been natural for this test to have come right after 9/11, but it was forestalled because President George W. Bush pushed back at his conservative ranks and repeatedly warned Americans not to confuse Al Qaeda with Islam.
As much as I hate to say it; Mr. Kristof is absolutely right. It should noted that Martin Peretz is, in fact Jewish and is, in fact, a rabid Zionist. In fact, Martin Peretz is known for the following comments:
Frankly, I couldn’t quite imagine any venture like [the Iraq War] in the Arab World turning out especially well. This is, you will say, my prejudice. But some prejudices are built on real facts, and history generally proves me right. Go ahead, prove me wrong. — Source
and:
But, frankly, Muslim life is cheap, most notably to Muslims. And among those Muslims led by the Imam Rauf there is hardly one who has raised a fuss about the routine and random bloodshed that defines their brotherhood. So, yes, I wonder whether I need honor these people and pretend that they are worthy of the privileges [sic] of the First Amendment which I have in my gut the sense that they will abuse. — Source
Like Kristof said; could you imagine if the above were uttered about the Jews or about the black race? There would a media frenzy about it. Believe me, I know; I have been attacked by those who are of the protected class and all for speaking my mind about them and how they attack those of whom they disagree.
The fact is, that this whole Mosque situation boils down to this; Islam versus Christian Nativists and Jews, Arabs versus Americans, whites versus non-whites. Am I calling those who oppose this mosque racists? Well, my question for you is this; do you feel that burning pages of the Koran normal acceptable practice? Would you feel the same way, if some Muslim took a page out of the Christian Bible and began burning it? How about the Tanakh, the Torah, or The ?umash, the Siddur, the Piyutim or even the Zohar?
The point I am trying to make here is this; I realize that radicalized Muslims attacked the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and Flight 93. However, when you punish an entire religion for the actions of a few, you are practicing a forum of collectivism. That is not anything remotely Conservative, nor is it anything remotely American. Being vigilant against terrorism is one thing; but being idiotic is another, this situation with this Mosque is well beyond that — on both sides.
Update: On the Other hand… these are videos from 9/11:
There are two sides to every argument; one would suppose. There is also this here.
Video: Is this is the future of America in 5 or 10 years?
(H/T to Richard Spencer of Alternative Right)
I think it’s time we got real; before we lose everything.
Friday Night at the PB Pub Presents: Metallica
This is dedicated to all my fellow Bloggers and Friends who will be marching on the mall on 9/12. While I am not there in body; please do know, that I will be there in Spirit. I will try to locate a live feed and post it here.
For the fools who do not understand the reason for the march. This is why here, keyword being, “Stand up for justice!”:
Some of you might have gotten the idea; that just because I have gotten a bit tired of them mundane, that I was going to quit. Yes, I think about that, all the time. However, my mind goes back to messages that I have gotten, like this one here, that I received on December 31, 2009:
Delivered-To: tpblogeditor@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:17:49 -0500
Subject: Re: Keep up the good work.
From: Janet
To: PatrickHi Patrick,
Yes. Please do.
I wanted to say something else if I may. I too was a liberal. However, on
9/11/01, I had an epiphany which changed me to a Freedom loving
conservative.Our son was two months old, and I stood in my living room and looked at my
husband in horror
as the news reported the flights that were hijacked and used to kill
thousands of Americans.My husband was scheduled on the 8:00am American Airlines Flight 11, which
was scheduled from Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, to
Los Angeles International Airport. The only difference was that his flight
was on 9/13/01 instead of 9/11/01.I realize today that my dear little boy might never have know his father.
Amazing the difference a day or two can make in your life.Cheers,
janet
I wrote that night:
Janet, Thank you so very much for your e-mail. It is little stuff like this, that makes every little snide comment that I have to delete, every nasty e-mail that I have to deal with, every blogger who has written bad stuff about me; worth it. I like you Janet, was someone who was a Democrat voter, that changed my views after starting this Blogging adventure. I have said this before, and I believe some of my readers might not believe this, but it is the truth. This blogging stuff have NEVER, EVER, EVER been about the money, ever. If it was, I would have QUIT DOING THIS LONG AGO! Now if I happen to make a little money in the process, fine and dandy, but, my motivation is NOT money! This blog is simply my virtual protest against what I consider to be wrong and that is the big Government socialism of the far left. This here is what keeps me going, not lust for money, not pride.
[….]
I fight the good fight of faith. I cannot serve in the Military, they won’t take me, I am too old, plus, Physically I am not in good shape, so… I fight here. In the Internet realm. Pushing back against the socialist machine… It is the fight for my life. I know that I fight for the rights of others, for freedom, and for the Republic!
I think it goes without saying, that my mind has not changed one lousy iota. I sometimes get discouraged by what I see on the far-right, at times. But I will be damned if I ever stop fighting completely. I may, at times, slow down to smell the roses at bit. But I will never, ever completely stop fighting for America. Never.
To my Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus; and in the realm of Conservatism. Enjoy! Have Fun! — and know; I’ve got your six here in the Blogosphere. 😀
Late-Night Thoughts
It is 4:00am and I cannot sleep. I went to bed earlier, I was just wiped out; ate a big meal and got the old heavy eye thing going on; happens to me all the time. On a bit of no-so-pleasant note: I woke up at 2:30 feeling like I had half of my supper coming up into my throat. It was nasty! A good bottle of water and I am much better now.
On a good note, this might help me out a bit, and I say might, because my sleeping habits as of late, have been totally jacked up. Anyhow, I am up early and in a bit of a mood to write. Yesterday was just not good. I had a bit of headache, and I just was not in the mood for politics, much less anything else. I get like that, this whole thing gets to be a bit mundane at times; and I just have to push it away for a few days.
Blogger Happenings
As you can most likely tell; No, I did not go to BlogCon that is being held up in Washington D.C. For one, I am not a big fan of Dick Army; furthermore, I am not a big fan of the “Beltway” or the “Beltway Crowd.” I will be the first to admit to you, that there were some bloggers there, that I am just not a big fan of, at all. One in particular is a GOP operative, although, he likes to deny this, at all time. This same moronic jackass; outright accused me of being a racist bigot on his blog; and then not long after that, made a rather unfunny “Osama Obama” reference on his own blog. He promptly removed it, when I and several other bloggers complained about it. Robert Stacy McCain has a video of the jackass, if you really can stomach looking at the hypocritical asshole. Personally, I would not want to be in the same room with that asshole.
There is another blogger up there, who I am not a big fan of; she is referenced in that link. I never liked her. She publishes like 10 million photos of herself on that blog of hers. I mean, I have heard of being narcissistic and all — but good grief. One would assume that if she actually had something to be narcissistic about; I would understand that. However, she seems to be lacking in that area. I mean, if you like looking at pictures of fatty beached whales, more power to you, I suppose. (Yes, I can do Ann Coulter snark too. I tend a bit harsher about it than Ann does though.)
I also see that despite not having a car; Robert Stacy McCain found a way up to the BlogCon event, despite the fact that the harpies who put on that event refused to invite him. I think I know why. You see, a while back, I laid the smack down on two far-right wing zealots, who felt the need to attack Megan McCain. Well, in the process of doing this, I went a bit overboard. I did apologize, which was not good enough for the Semite-Baiting, Identity Politics trafficking crowd. Having said that, these traffickers engage in what could be called McCarthy or Nazi-style tactics of intimidating other bloggers into not linking to me. So far, Robert Stacy McCain has not given in to their demands that I am banished from the Conservative movement and be put on terminal ignore. However, the lack of invite from the BlogCon group was somewhat obvious to me, as to why that happened. These people have some serious power and influence in the Blogosphere. If you do not cave to their demands, they will destroy you. They have gotten to a few bloggers that I actually do speak with; the not answering of e-mails was obvious that I was on blackout in the Blogosphere.
None of this really matters to me one lousy iota. I did not get into this game to have to kiss up to anyone. The original reason I began blogging was that I was angry with George W. Bush and the blatant incompetent handling of the Iraq War back in 2006. Yes, I started in this game; as angry “Left of Center,” although I will admit that the far left totally turned me off. As time when on, and as I continued to blog; I found myself disagreeing with more and more of the far left and even the not so far left as well; especially when it came to the Military. It was during this time also, that my blog was hacked. I did start this blog, shortly afterward. Finally, during the primary, I just decided that enough was enough; and during the general election, I voted Libertarian.
I will be very honest with you all. I am not am not a Republican; I will most likely never be. I find the majority of the people that hang in those circles to be arrogant people, especially the beltway crowd. I have little or nothing in common with them. Robert Stacy McCain is a very rare exception to that rule. I find their attitudes towards blacks to be disgusting. I saw a perfect example of that on the O’Reilly Factor on Fox News last night. The completely condescending attitude towards the representative for the NAACP was vomit provoking at best. Bill O’Reilly and that shrieking harpy Laura Ingraham both said that the NAACP has double standard, when it comes to race. Newsflash Mr. O’Reilly and Miss Ingraham —- Just in case you forgot white people in America and yes, in England as well, used blacks as slaves! I think that might just give them the right to be a bit biased against white people. I dislike identity politics just as much as the next person does. However, that display on Fox News last night burned my ass. I say this, not as some white person of grew up in the rich, white, Suburbs; but as someone who grew up in southwest Detroit. I also say this as someone who grew up in a middle class family as well —- someone who grew up around whites, blacks, Latinos, and every other sort of race.
This is why I feel a bit uncomfortable being associated with the whole “Angry Rich White Crowd.” I do not fit that damned mold at all. I might be a white person; but I am nowhere near being “rich” or even having a lot of money. Neither am I angry with Obama for being a black President. I do not agree with all of his polices; but the disagreement with me, has never been about racism. Sadly, it is with the majority of those on the far right. Oh, they nuance it to death, and dodge and spin it. However, it is there; I see the postings on Facebook and it sickens me to my core.
On the Koran burning
I think that the idiot who was planning on this; is not a Christian; at least not in sense that I believe Christians to be. I also believe that Fred Phelps and his cult ought be rounded up and jailed. I am all for freedom of speech; but when your speech or actions incites people to commit acts of violence towards our Military, I believe that is where your freedom ends.
On “Don’t ask, Don’t tell”
I believe that this overruling is a good thing. I believe someone sexual preference is no one’s business. I fear Muslims in the Military more than I would homosexuals. I do not believe that Homosexuals would want to kill fellow Military personnel; which is more than I can say for the Muslims at this point.
On Palin’s Endorsement on O’Donnell
I do not much care for Palin; however, this might have been a good move. The Republican Party needs to get the crooks, phonies, and warmongers out of that party. If Sarah Palin can help do that, I am all for it. Of course, some who believe that Sarah Palin is a part of that warmongering class.