To Bask In Reflected Glory

I would like to thank Vice- President Biden for finally admitting that the war in Iraq was not a mistake, not a lie, and not the result of faulty intelligence. No, in fact the Iraq war was the greatest achievement of the Bush-Cheney Administration. After eight years of opposing the war and especially the surge, which both he, and President Obama said would not work, this statement by Vice-President Biden on Fox News Sunday was quite a revelation, and a complete admission that the opposition to a war that overthrew a murderous , torturing , terror sponsoring dictator was, ultimately motivated by partisan politics and a desire by the Democrats to regain their power. The proof of this has become obvious. By telling Chris Wallace on Fox that the Iraq war will be considered the Obama Administration's  "greatest achievement", and bragging about the sucess of drone attacks in Afghanistan and the recent capture of Taliban leaders, he has not only completely vindicated Bush-Cheney, and their war on terror, but also has shown a strong desire to bask in the glow of Bush administration's reflected glory. And , as Obama-Biden continue to escalate the fight in Afghanistan, reluctantly adding more troops and even recently joining with Afghan forces to stage a surge -like offensive into Taliban strongholds, it becomes more and more apparent that , as Obama's domestic policy of tax and spend to prosperity spins out of control, he will adopt the posture of Bush overseas at least, flexing the muscles of an administration in an attempt to fend off growing assertions by the American people that the Obama administration is weak and anemic, both at home and abroad. Bill Clinton had his Monica Lewinsky scandal,that created the impetus for the bombing of an aspirin factory in Iraq, and now Barack Obama , faced with the reality that Americans are not the suckers for socialism he originally thought them to be, must do something to stave off the Jimmy Carter, "lame duck "demons that now seek to engulf him. The war on terrror, which he once reviled and voted against as a Senator will now become the crutch that will support his waning Presidential manhood, and will ultimately be waged by him with such fervor as to make George Bush look like Mahatma Gandhi by comparison. As commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he can do no less.

The Children of Olympus

The Greek legends say that it was the Demi-God Hercules that created the Olympics as a means of  joining man together in a common bond that athletic competition and individual achievement can create. The legacy of Hercules still remains , thousands of years later as our Olympians meet in Vancouver to participate in what Wide World of Sports called"The human drama of athletic competition". Hercules understood , in a world torn by war between nations ,that this gathering of exceptional individuals would unite the world by making the free willed individual and his abilities the most important aspect of their lives. The tragic death of Georgian Luger , Nodar Kumaritashvili is a great loss , and a terrible tragedy , as the losses of other Olympians in the past have been. But, we should also remember that the man was doing what he loved, what he was born to do, competing in a sport that only a handful of people could dream of doing. His death, while a great loss and  a time of grief for his family, should also be a reminder of the the great sacrifice and sometimes pain, that these athletes endure to practice their difficult craft.His grieving family should try to remember that Nodar died doing what he loved , and all of his training , skill, and personal sacrifice were not in vain , for all , I repeat, all those who compete every four years in these noble games are, regardless of how they finish are truly heroes in the ancient Greek tradition that Hercules began. Being both man and god, Hercules , if he truly existed, probably understood the faults and failings of both, and also would have realized that man is always at his best , his noblest, when he is striving to overcome obstacles and challenges that life confronts us with. It is this individual struggle that all of us must endure, that is personified in the Olympic Games, where man dared to challenge the gods, and themselves , in athletic competition. If those ancient legends are , in fact, true , and The Son of Zeus did create these games that are named after the home of the gods, then I am sure , that Nodar Kumaritashvili and other fallen Olympians of the past, have been greeted at the gates of Heaven warmly , and have taken their place , with their fellow Heroes, in the Halls of Mount Olympus.

The Lord of the Flies

Is President Obama's plan to meet with Republicans for a proposed televised "exchange of ideas" for real? Or is it mearly another photo-op to placate his critics who say he's not open to Republican ideas? I think the latter. Why else has would he continue to call Republicans the "Party of No"? This attitude virtually assures that there is no compromise possible , and that nothing is expected of Republicans except complete capitulation to the Obama agenda. The term,"Party of No" is no doubt meant to put Republicans on the defensive. But what's wrong with that name? We should be proud of it. Saying no to the Obama agenda is, at this moment in history, the most positive political move that could possibly be made. We need to say no to Obama; loudly and often,just like parents to disobedient , wayward children . These children, in particular, are due for a severe spanking in the upcoming November elections , which will be the parental equivalent of taking away a child's allowance, an allowance that has been spent far too recklessly and frivolously, with a teenager's disregard for the value of money , or the hardworking parent that had to earn it. And President Obama, the"Lord of the Flies" of this band of children gone wild, will no doubt have plenty of time to reflect and ponder his failed socialist mission after the American people have "grounded" his playmates permanently in November .Reflect, and wonder, for his three remaining years in office, where he went wrong. How could this have happened? Perhaps, like Peter Pan's "Lost Boys" ,Barack Obama , The true, ,"Lord of the Flies", and his administration; are at heart, not Marxists, socialists, Commies, or Idealogues, but simply very naughty children who refuse to grow up.

The Prophecy of Aristotle

A word of caution to all Tea Party Members . While Sarah Palin did indeed give a rousing speech at your convention last night, beware what lurks behind the cheers and applause . Remember, ther are many members who were , in fact, Obama supporters.  They voted for him. They only turned on him when they found out that the things he was promising , were , in fact, only more taxes on them, and had no more substance than a shadow in the night.  But despite their disenchantment with Obama , many of these Tea Party members remain Democrats. Democrats who hated George Bush and all he stood for, and they do still believe they are "entitled" to the things that Obama promised them. They just didn't realize that they would have to pay for them , that all. You see, unfortunately, there are still a lot of Americans that believe that they are "Entitled" to Health Insurance, Jobs, A House, and Education. They are not. Unless they can pay for it themselves , that is.  In America,you are entitled only to freedom. The Government is there to protect us, not to Take care of us. That's our job. Obama is failing miserably because he is doing things that are not his job. His job as President is to secure our nation from attacks, kill terrorists, and cut taxes for all Americans . Not to mention cutting Government spending. Anything else is socialism, and is against our personal freedoms and the Constitution. The interesting thing  is that if everyone who wants to help those in need would simply get out their checkbooks , and send a check every month to someone in need; problem solved. The Greek Philosopher Aristotle had a phrase to describe people who believe the government should take care of them. He called them; "Natural Slaves". Unfortunately, many Americans fit this description , and are , in fact, the true enemies of our Democracy.Not Obama, not Pelosi, and not Reid.No, we knew who and what they were , and still elected them. Just to get what they thought they were "entitled" to. If the Tea Party is to suceed , it must first recognize the true threat; themselves. Yes we have truly met the enemy, and it is indeed us.

State of Delusion

State of the Union address? Perhaps "State of Confusion" would be more accurate. This President still doesn';t get it. He talks like he's still running for the office; instead of commenting on his completed first year. The Government doesn't create jobs, we do. The Government doesn't create Health Care; We do. The Government doesn't run Banks or Wall Street, We do. The one thing Obama can do he still ignores. Tax Cuts. For everyone.  If a tax cut does not include the wealthy, who pay the bulk of taxes anyway, then there is no tax cut. Without a tax cut for everyone at every level; our economy is stifiled. Businesses can't hire , and therefore our economy fails.  Obama proposes to solve all things with a series of bills that will somehow create jobs ranging from new energy to building intrastructure. His proposed bills will also solve Global Warming. This is a lie. "We the people " create jobs and grow the economy. New bills by Obama only create new taxes to further bankrupt our country and further weaken the Free Market system, that is our foundation. Why doesn't he get this? Or is this his plan? And finally, in the most baffling display of cluelessness , Obama claims to have strengthened our nations security by banning torture. Yep, that'll sure discourage the terrorists. On second thought, perhaps "State of Delusion" Address would be more accurate.

Kennedy, We Hardly Knew Ye!

Martha Scott need not worry. Scott Brown won the Massachusetts Senate seat for Kennedy. Jack Kennedy that is. You know, the Kennedy who believed in low taxes , a strong military , and free market solutions to economic problems. The people have spoken, and have reminded Washington who is really running  this country. And all it took was one vote. We don't want health care. We don't want stimulus. We don't want bank , wall street , or car dealer bailouts. We want freedom. The freedom we fought a war for. The freedom that makes us the greatest nation on earth. Remember , the United States is the first country in the history of this planet that has created a system of government that is not run by a King , Queen, Emperor, Dictator , or Warlord. We are the first and only country  that was, and still is, ruled strictly by the will of the people. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people in this country who still don't understand this, and yes, it does make us special and unique and number one. In many ways, the world economy and security depends on us ,and us alone. That is why we must take this election of Scott Brown as proof of who really runs this Nation. Obama and Pelosi take heed. 'We The People" are awake, and poised to take back this country in the November elections. Obama has an opportunity to become like Darth Vader ,and reject the"Dark Side" of his administration, and triangulate; like Bill Clinton. It saved Clinton's Presidency, and it can save his. The only alternative is to go down on his socialist shield, and become the second coming of Jimmy Carter in the process. The President needs to go back to basics, do the things he was appointed to do, namely strengthen the Military , and cut taxes, and leave everything else to us. Besides, President Obama can have all the things he bankrupted the country for right now. He can have Health care reform, bailouts, green jobs, and everything else on the socialist agenda. You can all have these things almost immediately, liberals. Just get out your checkbooks.  That's right folks. It's that simple. Find someone in need whether it's HealthCare , Green Job causes , a failing Bank, or a failing Car Dealer , and write them a check , asnd mail it to them every month. Then, get on the phone, call your angry Bush bashing , corporation hating friends, and get them to cut some checks too. In other words, put your money where your mouth is.  Your money, not my money. If all of the whining liberals in this country would simply donate to the causes they pretend to believe in, I guarantee you, the problem would be solved. Immediately. But they won't, because that's not what this is really all about.  It's about wealth re-distribution. It's about taking money from those that earned it, and giving it to those that didn't. It's about a socialist hatred for wealthy corporations , and ultimately, it's about jealousy for those that have more than you. Get over it. In a free market , capitalist society , ther will always be the wealthy, and always be the poor. Always. If that really bothers you, there are two options ; One, move to a socialist, communist based country where everyone is , in fact, equal. Equally poor , that is. Or two; as I said before, Get Out Your Checkbooks, And Put Up Or Shut Up. Cause this is America. And you can't make me get out my checkbook . Unless , of course , I want to.

The Ultimate Solution

Why is the disaster in Haiti being compared to Katrina? Katrina took place in the U.S., and the citizens of New Orleans were warned , well in advance ,to evacuate the area immediately. President Bush warned the residents , in a nationally televised broadcast, to evacuate.The devastation was predicted. It was the free choice of the residents to stay; it was the free choice of Mayor Nagin and Governor Landreu to fail to act on evacuation procedures, and obstruct Government relief sent by President Bush. We have spent billions of taxpayer dollars on Haiti already , and yet the country continued to suffer in hunger and poverty, which resulted in poorly constructed homes that only made this disaster worse than it needed to be. Why? Why are they still in poverty with noi medical facilities? Didn't Clinton , in particular make Hati his relief priority under his administration? The answer is simple; they live under a dictatorship. No matter how much money you send them , it just gets taken by the evil jerk who runs Haiti. You want to solve their problem?We need to get them on their feet again with our relief effort , and then end the reign of their Prime Minister by U.S. military force . Then, when disaster strikes again, the Hatians can suffer in the luxury of Democracy, which spoiled New Orleans residents will have to admit , is a much more comfortable way to suffer. Should Hati become our 51st State?. It would certainly benefit both them and us; and may be the only real solution to the never ending problem that is Haiti.