The primary problem with the Title statement is that some actually buy into it. Comedian Ron White"s famous statement "You Can't Fix Stupid" comes to mind. Yesterday, Mr Obama gave a rousing "We Saved the Industry" speech at, of all places, a Ford plant. The Ford people actually applauded! Ford did not get any bail out money so what were they applauding? Could it be support of their Union?
The US now has three auto companies left, Ford, Chrysler and GM. It is interesting that during the bail out the Union ended up owning a chunk of GM. I imagine collective bargaining just got much easier for labor at GM plants.
At the same time and throughout the US, more than 12 foreign auto companies, Volkswagen, Kia, Hundai, Nisson, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Bmw, Mercedes, Infinity, Porsche, Audi, Saab and others are selling cars at dealerships all over the US. Hmmmmm, all still around, still selling cars and without bail out money.
I do not buy in to the fact that the bail out saved anything except Union jobs. Our auto companies lost their way for a while in design and competition but they were coming back on their own. The financial melt down was the perfect opportunity for Obama and company to help the Unions, take control of business and claim to save us from disaster.
I will say it took some real nerve to give a speech at a Ford plant where the Company survived pretty well all on its own!
Oh well, I guess we should be good little citizens and be thankful to our saviors.
Gov Gone Nuts
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
A Mosque at Ground Zero? It is actually being discussed! That is really nuts!
This is a complicated subject and there are many angles that can be debated. However, before I give you my humble (OK, not so humble) opinion on this I need to ask you, since if you are reading this you must have a computer, to do two quick homework assignments, please humor me, its important.
1. Go to Time.com and take a look at the cover of the August 9, 2010 issue.
2.Go to "Family Security Matters", locate an article dated July 16, 2010 by Ms. Alyssa A. Lappen under the tag line "Exclusive: Ground Zero Imam's radical connections".
Now to my opinion.
Is Mayer Bloomberg correct in supporting the construction of the Mosque at Ground Zero. Yup. What else can he do as a Politician who needs to uphold the Laws and Constitutional dictates about Private Property rights, Freedom of Religion, etc. So to argue that point as many are doing is a waste of time. That dog don't hunt.
On the other hand, I think we need to make a very public mass appeal to the sensibilities of Moderate American Islamics to resist this Mosque because it is contrary to their own appeals for tolerance and understanding of their own sensibilities by Americans. I read in my research the following; "Ground Zero is not just a place. It is sacred ground. In effect, it is the resting place of over 2700 people who died on 9/11. This point needs to be hammered by all of us to the point that Moderate Islam will see that supporting Americans in stopping the Ground Zero Mosque could be a milestone in American/Islamic relations far greater than any to date.
Second, and of significant importance is the Imam who is heading up the New Mosque's construction and will lead it, Faisel Abdul Rauf. This is one smart dude. Very well educated, respected by academia and someone who commands the language and can articulate page after page of carefully worded dialogue that will almost convince you that Islam, Christianity and Hebrewism are really all the same. SLICK as butter this guy. Don't be fooled, Rauf does have links to Hamas, does believe Shariah law has a place in the US and justifies Jihad and Fatwas against "infidels".
If you did the homework I asked of you at the beginning of this post you learned two things:
1. The 8/9/2010 cover of Time will show you what Shariah law can do to a beautiful young women.
2. The article in Family Security Matters will indicate that what Imam Rauf tells Arabs and what he tells Americans is quite different. HE IS NOT A MODERATE, HE IS A RADICAL DRESSED AS A MODERATE.
For these reasons I am absolutely against the Mosque and beg all who will listen to run, do not walk, to the nearest exit from any discussion of this specific Ground Zero Mosque led by this specific Imam.
1. Go to Time.com and take a look at the cover of the August 9, 2010 issue.
2.Go to "Family Security Matters", locate an article dated July 16, 2010 by Ms. Alyssa A. Lappen under the tag line "Exclusive: Ground Zero Imam's radical connections".
Now to my opinion.
Is Mayer Bloomberg correct in supporting the construction of the Mosque at Ground Zero. Yup. What else can he do as a Politician who needs to uphold the Laws and Constitutional dictates about Private Property rights, Freedom of Religion, etc. So to argue that point as many are doing is a waste of time. That dog don't hunt.
On the other hand, I think we need to make a very public mass appeal to the sensibilities of Moderate American Islamics to resist this Mosque because it is contrary to their own appeals for tolerance and understanding of their own sensibilities by Americans. I read in my research the following; "Ground Zero is not just a place. It is sacred ground. In effect, it is the resting place of over 2700 people who died on 9/11. This point needs to be hammered by all of us to the point that Moderate Islam will see that supporting Americans in stopping the Ground Zero Mosque could be a milestone in American/Islamic relations far greater than any to date.
Second, and of significant importance is the Imam who is heading up the New Mosque's construction and will lead it, Faisel Abdul Rauf. This is one smart dude. Very well educated, respected by academia and someone who commands the language and can articulate page after page of carefully worded dialogue that will almost convince you that Islam, Christianity and Hebrewism are really all the same. SLICK as butter this guy. Don't be fooled, Rauf does have links to Hamas, does believe Shariah law has a place in the US and justifies Jihad and Fatwas against "infidels".
If you did the homework I asked of you at the beginning of this post you learned two things:
1. The 8/9/2010 cover of Time will show you what Shariah law can do to a beautiful young women.
2. The article in Family Security Matters will indicate that what Imam Rauf tells Arabs and what he tells Americans is quite different. HE IS NOT A MODERATE, HE IS A RADICAL DRESSED AS A MODERATE.
For these reasons I am absolutely against the Mosque and beg all who will listen to run, do not walk, to the nearest exit from any discussion of this specific Ground Zero Mosque led by this specific Imam.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Blame Bush? Excuuuuuuse me!
It would be great if Liberals would just step up to the plate and claim at least some of the blame for the current dismal financial and job situation.
Unemployment June 08___ 5.6%
Unemployment June 2010_ 9.6%
Or, 14,6 Million people out of work. So why do we hear Obama, Biden, Pelosi, Reid, etc. telling us the stimulous is working and that we need to do another one? That's sick!
By the way, another 1.2 Million are unemployed but not counted because they are categorized as Discouraged Workers (those who are currently not looking for work because they believe no jobs are available).
Than we have the National Debt which is being hung around the necks of these non-working people and their kids and grandkids because of reckless spending.
As of Aug. 4, 2010 the Debt is $13,303,929,651,828. or, 13.3 Trillion.
It is increasing at the rate of $4.13 Billion each Day. (about 40 Million a minute!)
So was it G.W. Bush that did this? Maybe a little. But do not let Obama off the hook. Tarp, Stimulous, Bail Outs, Health Care Bill, Government Expansion and more are all on Obama's watch. God help us if Tax cuts are let to expire and Cap and Trade goes through. That, without exageration could put us in the same boat as Greece. Because of the absolute power of Liberals (read Progressives) these last 18 months our Country is at real risk of becoming a failed state in just a few years.
Worse, in general, the majority of people wanted none of these Albatroses but were made to swallow them by a Democratic Congress and Administration.
It is sadly a nasty time in our Great Country where two party rule is non-existant. The last year and a half could have been a dictatership given the total shunning if any input or ideas from concerned Conservatives or Republicans.
Yet Dictaters (read Democrats) still feed us FEEL GOOD SLOP and expect us to believe it. For the first time in my 72 year life, I am ashamed of my Government's conduct. I do not know how to get the people in Washington to understand that we do not want endless committee hearings, debates, name calling, spinning, lies and mud slinging. We need bold, decisive, courageous, patriotic, intelligent, informed servants in Washington who put the American people ahead of political grandstanding with a great sense of urgancy. I am not sure it can ever happen short of a major overhaul but at least I can express it and hope there are like minded folks out there who share my frustration. I welcome any followers to comment on this or any of my ramblings.
Unemployment June 08___ 5.6%
Unemployment June 2010_ 9.6%
Or, 14,6 Million people out of work. So why do we hear Obama, Biden, Pelosi, Reid, etc. telling us the stimulous is working and that we need to do another one? That's sick!
By the way, another 1.2 Million are unemployed but not counted because they are categorized as Discouraged Workers (those who are currently not looking for work because they believe no jobs are available).
Than we have the National Debt which is being hung around the necks of these non-working people and their kids and grandkids because of reckless spending.
As of Aug. 4, 2010 the Debt is $13,303,929,651,828. or, 13.3 Trillion.
It is increasing at the rate of $4.13 Billion each Day. (about 40 Million a minute!)
So was it G.W. Bush that did this? Maybe a little. But do not let Obama off the hook. Tarp, Stimulous, Bail Outs, Health Care Bill, Government Expansion and more are all on Obama's watch. God help us if Tax cuts are let to expire and Cap and Trade goes through. That, without exageration could put us in the same boat as Greece. Because of the absolute power of Liberals (read Progressives) these last 18 months our Country is at real risk of becoming a failed state in just a few years.
Worse, in general, the majority of people wanted none of these Albatroses but were made to swallow them by a Democratic Congress and Administration.
It is sadly a nasty time in our Great Country where two party rule is non-existant. The last year and a half could have been a dictatership given the total shunning if any input or ideas from concerned Conservatives or Republicans.
Yet Dictaters (read Democrats) still feed us FEEL GOOD SLOP and expect us to believe it. For the first time in my 72 year life, I am ashamed of my Government's conduct. I do not know how to get the people in Washington to understand that we do not want endless committee hearings, debates, name calling, spinning, lies and mud slinging. We need bold, decisive, courageous, patriotic, intelligent, informed servants in Washington who put the American people ahead of political grandstanding with a great sense of urgancy. I am not sure it can ever happen short of a major overhaul but at least I can express it and hope there are like minded folks out there who share my frustration. I welcome any followers to comment on this or any of my ramblings.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Our Bed Is Made By Votor Apathy
Though both Parties suffer from the same malady, I am using a Democratic example here because it is apathy to the ninth degree. In Nevada, there are extremely troubling issues:
*Unemployment is 0ver 14% and if adjusted for those who gave up looking, it is about 23%
*Foreclosures are at 1 in 14 homes which is 3.5 times higher than the National avg.
*The FY11 budget shows a $1.8 Billion dollar shortfall which is 54% of the Fy11 budget.
In the face of these disasterous facts, Harry Reid (D) is polling in a dead heat with his GOP opponent. Who are these prople that are willing to re-elect Mr. Reid given the Nevada and National situation to a third term? DUH! Think maybe something should change? Isn't there at least one other Democrat to put up? I can not understand how anyone who looks at the facts could re-elect Mr. Reid. Vote for a different Democrat, a Libertarian, a republican, or an Independent for God's sake, not the guy who has been at the helm and played a significant role in getting you into this disaster!
(I do not reside in Nevada and wish the Residents of that State all the best.)
*Unemployment is 0ver 14% and if adjusted for those who gave up looking, it is about 23%
*Foreclosures are at 1 in 14 homes which is 3.5 times higher than the National avg.
*The FY11 budget shows a $1.8 Billion dollar shortfall which is 54% of the Fy11 budget.
In the face of these disasterous facts, Harry Reid (D) is polling in a dead heat with his GOP opponent. Who are these prople that are willing to re-elect Mr. Reid given the Nevada and National situation to a third term? DUH! Think maybe something should change? Isn't there at least one other Democrat to put up? I can not understand how anyone who looks at the facts could re-elect Mr. Reid. Vote for a different Democrat, a Libertarian, a republican, or an Independent for God's sake, not the guy who has been at the helm and played a significant role in getting you into this disaster!
(I do not reside in Nevada and wish the Residents of that State all the best.)
NEWS ALERTS FROM THE YEAR 2029
(I AM NOT THE ORIGINATOR, NOT SURE WHO IS)
Some things are humerous but wierdly unsettling. Here are some news alerts from the year 2029:
*Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly recognized as California.
*Baby conceived naturally! Scientists stumped.
*Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.
*Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.
*Postal Service raises price of First Class Stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.
*Average weight of Americans drops to 250 pounds.
*Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in Mexifornia and Floruba.
*Abortion clinics now available in every High School in United States.
*Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.
*Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.
*Government authorizes tatooing of Senior Citizen' arms with bar codes to give Government Health Care administrators easier way to decide when to eliminate them.
*Residential Home prices fall to Negative value. Now bank will pay you $15,000. to take one. However property taxes are now $1,450,000. per year.
Some things are humerous but wierdly unsettling. Here are some news alerts from the year 2029:
*Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly recognized as California.
*Baby conceived naturally! Scientists stumped.
*Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.
*Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.
*Postal Service raises price of First Class Stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.
*Average weight of Americans drops to 250 pounds.
*Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in Mexifornia and Floruba.
*Abortion clinics now available in every High School in United States.
*Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.
*Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.
*Government authorizes tatooing of Senior Citizen' arms with bar codes to give Government Health Care administrators easier way to decide when to eliminate them.
*Residential Home prices fall to Negative value. Now bank will pay you $15,000. to take one. However property taxes are now $1,450,000. per year.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Illegal Immigrant craziness
This morning I heard a statement by President Obama to the effect that People urging action on Illegal Immigration are doing so to make a name for themselves. Wow! There is a perfect example of spins and lies. Hey Obama, there really is an Illegal Immigration problem that your administration is sweeping under the rug. Certainly it should be a Federal issue but the citizens of states getting raveged by Illegals should have the right to protect themselves in the absence of Federal action. Obama expects us to believe that numerous state Governors, Attornies General, Police Officers and Members of congress who want the Borders secured and are taking action in their respective States are just trying to make a name for themselves and here is why. Latino votes. Its that simple and no amount of spin will convince me otherwise.
It is fact that our borders are being crossed illegally every day. It is fact that Illegals cost us billions of tax dollars. It is fact that Illegals take away jobs. It is fact that even with promises of troops, nothing has been done and the troops are not on the border. It is fact that there is a cartel war going on and people are being murdered just miles from our border with Mexico and, it is fact that it is spilling over into the US border states. By law, people who do not get a work visa, a temporary visa or application for citizenship do not belong here under any, repeat any, circumstance. Hey protesters, what part of this don't you get?
Millions upon millions of people from countries worldwide have legally immigrated to the US, had families, started businesses and paid taxes. That is the majesty of our country. Why are these people not screaming for Immigration control instead of looking for free passes for Illegals?
The nay sayers are worried about profiling. What a joke. Everybody profiles every day. It is human nature to do so. If a flock of Orange birds poops on your driveway every day, you will profile Orange birds, not all birds, that is the way it is. Than they say the profiling leads to asking for papers. The fact that even the court says this is not constitutional is just plain nuts and a perfect example of where what is right and what is legal are not the same! I must carry my Driver License, my Social Security card, and other forms of ID if I want to navigate my way through a day in this Country. If you are not a citizen you should have documents with you all the time and be happy to show them. What's the big secret? Hey judge, get your head out of the sand.
What is perhaps the most sick part of the entire Illegal Immigrant issue is how much debate it gets. What is debatable? You sneek in you get thrown out, period. No debate, no court decision, no constitutional issues, out, out, out, period, done.
It is fact that our borders are being crossed illegally every day. It is fact that Illegals cost us billions of tax dollars. It is fact that Illegals take away jobs. It is fact that even with promises of troops, nothing has been done and the troops are not on the border. It is fact that there is a cartel war going on and people are being murdered just miles from our border with Mexico and, it is fact that it is spilling over into the US border states. By law, people who do not get a work visa, a temporary visa or application for citizenship do not belong here under any, repeat any, circumstance. Hey protesters, what part of this don't you get?
Millions upon millions of people from countries worldwide have legally immigrated to the US, had families, started businesses and paid taxes. That is the majesty of our country. Why are these people not screaming for Immigration control instead of looking for free passes for Illegals?
The nay sayers are worried about profiling. What a joke. Everybody profiles every day. It is human nature to do so. If a flock of Orange birds poops on your driveway every day, you will profile Orange birds, not all birds, that is the way it is. Than they say the profiling leads to asking for papers. The fact that even the court says this is not constitutional is just plain nuts and a perfect example of where what is right and what is legal are not the same! I must carry my Driver License, my Social Security card, and other forms of ID if I want to navigate my way through a day in this Country. If you are not a citizen you should have documents with you all the time and be happy to show them. What's the big secret? Hey judge, get your head out of the sand.
What is perhaps the most sick part of the entire Illegal Immigrant issue is how much debate it gets. What is debatable? You sneek in you get thrown out, period. No debate, no court decision, no constitutional issues, out, out, out, period, done.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Union Members Wake Up-- an RX for failure !!!!
I am not anti- union, never have been. On the other hand, I have never been a Union member and never had any employer related issues. Years ago I believed there was ample reason for unionization. Long working hours, abuse, child labor and unsafe conditions to name a few. It was a noble cause when workers banded together to get collective barganing power to change these onerous conditions. Regretfully, what evolved was greed and corruption at the expense of Members who gave money and power to their leaders in exchange for ever escalating wages and benefits. The Leaders than negotiated with management using Gun To The Head tactics to increase wages, expand benefits, create enormous pensions, etc. Most Managers knew but couldn't really admit that their Companies could not withstand a prolonged strike and, in fact, many that resisted (newspapers, breweries,etc.) did go out of business.
Today, Unions donate enormous amounts of money to political parties and have significant financial resources. However, here's where the Members shot themselves in the foot. The cost of Automobiles, Government, Police and fire protection, teachers and everday goods has gone ballistic. Result? Higher taxes on homes, higher cost of everything American made, billions to foreign manufacturers. Hey Member, ever thought why the Batteries for the Chevy Volt are not made in the US (I will not even talk about the fact that our stimulous money went to the foreign Company that makes the Batteries)? Is it any surprise that the Turbines for our wind farms are not purchased in the US? Is it any wonder that Wal-Mart has become the giant it is with low prices? What is sad is many Union Members blindly purchase the very same stuff that takes their jobs. Go figure!
Now we have an administration symphathetic to Unions because of campaign donation payback. However, jobs are now scarce or non-existant and may never come back in some cases because there is no demand for high priced Union made merchandise. OK it is not the only reason i.e. the Economy, but it surely is a huge reason. Yet Union Members continue to entrust their leaders, who stand firm and refuse to give up anything at all to help, with money and power . If benefits are not reduced (with care), pensions are not pared down (with care) and wages become more competative, there is no possibility for Union Members to grow and prosper. Their numbers will shrink as foreign competition out prices them and more jobs will go.
This can only be fixed if Members of Unions get smart and understand the results of their placing blank checks in the hands of their Leadership. No, I am not anti-union. I am against greed, corruption and lack of educated decision making. Union Members need to get educated, look at the global affects of their actions and create reasonable and effective ways to partner with management to help make US made products competative (bottom line is a good secure job is better than no job at all). If not, I fear Union Members are a dying breed, victoms of their own actions.
Today, Unions donate enormous amounts of money to political parties and have significant financial resources. However, here's where the Members shot themselves in the foot. The cost of Automobiles, Government, Police and fire protection, teachers and everday goods has gone ballistic. Result? Higher taxes on homes, higher cost of everything American made, billions to foreign manufacturers. Hey Member, ever thought why the Batteries for the Chevy Volt are not made in the US (I will not even talk about the fact that our stimulous money went to the foreign Company that makes the Batteries)? Is it any surprise that the Turbines for our wind farms are not purchased in the US? Is it any wonder that Wal-Mart has become the giant it is with low prices? What is sad is many Union Members blindly purchase the very same stuff that takes their jobs. Go figure!
Now we have an administration symphathetic to Unions because of campaign donation payback. However, jobs are now scarce or non-existant and may never come back in some cases because there is no demand for high priced Union made merchandise. OK it is not the only reason i.e. the Economy, but it surely is a huge reason. Yet Union Members continue to entrust their leaders, who stand firm and refuse to give up anything at all to help, with money and power . If benefits are not reduced (with care), pensions are not pared down (with care) and wages become more competative, there is no possibility for Union Members to grow and prosper. Their numbers will shrink as foreign competition out prices them and more jobs will go.
This can only be fixed if Members of Unions get smart and understand the results of their placing blank checks in the hands of their Leadership. No, I am not anti-union. I am against greed, corruption and lack of educated decision making. Union Members need to get educated, look at the global affects of their actions and create reasonable and effective ways to partner with management to help make US made products competative (bottom line is a good secure job is better than no job at all). If not, I fear Union Members are a dying breed, victoms of their own actions.
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