Haven't wrote anything for a while, so lets hit a few big stories quickly.
Iran
What a clusterfuck. The Mullah's obviously rigged the elections, which is amazing that they'd have to do that since they put whoever they want on the ballot. Ahmadinejad is nuts, Khamenei really rules the country, but Mousavi is the one the people want. There are rumors that the mullahs are gonna unleash their "Republican Guard", we could see Iran's Tiananmen sqare. Revolution is brewing.
Obamacare
Courtesy of Hot Air, it sounds like moderate Blue Dogs and so called New Democrats are balking at this situation. Thats what happens win conservative budget estimates put the cost at $4 Trillion. As PJ O'Rourke has said, "If you think health care is expensive now, wait until its free."
North Korea
Kim Jong-Il has really lost it. Apparently threatening to fire a missile at Hawaii, I'd really be shocked if they do it. And in all likelihood, this missile would go up about 75 yards, then blow up all over their launch pad. If this does happen, don't we have to go to war? This regime probably needs to be eliminated already, with an act of war like this there is no doubt that we would have to go in there. How long do you think N. Korea could hold on against our military? 2 hours? 1 hour? 6 minutes?
Tasered Grandma
Well she did ask for it. I can't believe the Today host thought the police officer went too far. Typical liberal loon, thinking that our military our police officers are evil when they are just doing their job.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Into the Storm
I changed the quote of the week to a Winston Churchill quote this week, as I just watched HBO's new historical Biopic on Churchill about his leadership through the second world war. A Fantastic film about a brilliant man. Winston Churchill was a man that refused to back down to the growing evil in Europe. He understood that Britain needed to fight Hitler's Germany to the bitter end, for the good of man, Europe, democracy and the world. To paraphrase one of my favorite quotes in the film, those who surrender and are defeated are doomed to servitude, those who fight and are defeated are destined for freedom. Churchill lived as a man fighting for freedom. He also understood he needed America's help. Again as quoted in the film, speaking of Britain he says, "we have managed not to lose the war, we need (the United States) to win it." Churchill is a man who stood by his principles, believed in democracy, and understood how important it was to preserve it. He was willing to fight to the bitter end. As he said in an all time great speech,
What does this have to do with our current affairs? President Obama has been on his world apology tour from the beginning of his presidency. He was in Egypt this week continuing to apologize to the Muslim world, calling the United States one of the largest Muslim Nations with our "7 million Muslims". This is all laughable, there are dozens of nations with more Muslims, and a more accurate number would be 1.5 million. Less than one percent. We are not a Muslim nation. We are open to Muslims enjoying our freedoms as much as any other man, but we are not a Muslim nation.
That's not the point I'm trying to make though. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Churchill constantly fought the growing extremism in Europe, he understood that evil is to be fought. President Obama is going around the world apoligizing for... well, I don't know what he is apologizing for. Is he apologizing for the fact that Muslim extremists (note extremists, not just average Muslims) hate us and want us to die. We should not be trying to make friends with these evil people, we should be fighting them to the bitter end. Those who want democracy and freedom to die are not going to moderate themselves. Why should we try to appease them. Churchill understood this, and because of that defeated Nazi Germany. The United States is not evil, those who commits acts of terror and want tyranny are. Do not forget history Mr. President.
"We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France
and on the seas and oceans; we shall fight with growing confidence and
growing strength in the air. We shall defend our island whatever the cost
may be; we shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets
and on the hills. We shall never surrender..."
What does this have to do with our current affairs? President Obama has been on his world apology tour from the beginning of his presidency. He was in Egypt this week continuing to apologize to the Muslim world, calling the United States one of the largest Muslim Nations with our "7 million Muslims". This is all laughable, there are dozens of nations with more Muslims, and a more accurate number would be 1.5 million. Less than one percent. We are not a Muslim nation. We are open to Muslims enjoying our freedoms as much as any other man, but we are not a Muslim nation.
That's not the point I'm trying to make though. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Churchill constantly fought the growing extremism in Europe, he understood that evil is to be fought. President Obama is going around the world apoligizing for... well, I don't know what he is apologizing for. Is he apologizing for the fact that Muslim extremists (note extremists, not just average Muslims) hate us and want us to die. We should not be trying to make friends with these evil people, we should be fighting them to the bitter end. Those who want democracy and freedom to die are not going to moderate themselves. Why should we try to appease them. Churchill understood this, and because of that defeated Nazi Germany. The United States is not evil, those who commits acts of terror and want tyranny are. Do not forget history Mr. President.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Elections Have Consequences...
Sonia Sotomayor.
As everyone has heard 80000000000 times, she has a very compelling story. Its actually a very American story, coming from a poor family, to the highest court in the land. But, compelling stories do not a justice make.
There are a number of issues I have with the selection. This video is one of my biggest problems. She thinks that policy is made in the appellate courts. The reality of our American system is that this couldn't be further from the truth. Our founders set up our court system for only one reason, to rule on the legality of issues. If she wants to make policy, she can run for Congress. That is where policy is made. Thats the beauty of our system. Congress makes the policy, the court decides its constitutionality. This is very frightening that Sotomayor has explicity said she thinks she should legislate from the bench.
Issue number 2: Her actual judicial record. She's had numerous cases reversed at the supreme court level. The number I've heard is that 60% of cases that she has ruled on that have been appealed up to the highest court have been overturned. SIXTY PERCENT. That is a frightening amount of cases overturned by an entity that doesn't usually like to overturn lower court decisions.
Issue number 3: Why Obama selected her. He said he was looking for a judge who would be "empathetic". What does empathy have to do with ruling on issues of law. The only qualification for being a supreme court justice should be ability to decide constitutional issues. He also picked her for political expediency. The Republicans have a problem fighting this because they are scared to upset Spanish and female voters. Her ethnicity and and sex should have nothing to do with her appointment. But in our bullshit PC world, it is one of the main reasons for her appointment.
A very frustrating situation, but, Elections have consequences.
Look for a post on the situation California is in because Morales asked. I'd also like to write about N. Korea, but I'll wait and see if the situation heats up any more.
As everyone has heard 80000000000 times, she has a very compelling story. Its actually a very American story, coming from a poor family, to the highest court in the land. But, compelling stories do not a justice make.
There are a number of issues I have with the selection. This video is one of my biggest problems. She thinks that policy is made in the appellate courts. The reality of our American system is that this couldn't be further from the truth. Our founders set up our court system for only one reason, to rule on the legality of issues. If she wants to make policy, she can run for Congress. That is where policy is made. Thats the beauty of our system. Congress makes the policy, the court decides its constitutionality. This is very frightening that Sotomayor has explicity said she thinks she should legislate from the bench.
Issue number 2: Her actual judicial record. She's had numerous cases reversed at the supreme court level. The number I've heard is that 60% of cases that she has ruled on that have been appealed up to the highest court have been overturned. SIXTY PERCENT. That is a frightening amount of cases overturned by an entity that doesn't usually like to overturn lower court decisions.
Issue number 3: Why Obama selected her. He said he was looking for a judge who would be "empathetic". What does empathy have to do with ruling on issues of law. The only qualification for being a supreme court justice should be ability to decide constitutional issues. He also picked her for political expediency. The Republicans have a problem fighting this because they are scared to upset Spanish and female voters. Her ethnicity and and sex should have nothing to do with her appointment. But in our bullshit PC world, it is one of the main reasons for her appointment.
A very frustrating situation, but, Elections have consequences.
Look for a post on the situation California is in because Morales asked. I'd also like to write about N. Korea, but I'll wait and see if the situation heats up any more.
Friday, May 22, 2009
And We're Back
After a couple weeks of having a dead computer at home, I've finally picked up a new laptop, so tune in, more political analysis and liberal hippie bashing will be in the works.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Lie to Me
So President Obama continues his non stop campaign, with yet another prime time press conference on Wednesday. But Fox has declined to show the press conference. And what is Fox is showing instead of the Obama press conference? A Show called "Lie to Me." Hmm, "Lies" on Fox, Lies on ABC, NBC, and CBS. Ironic, no?
And I would be remiss if i didn't share a hilarious video making fun of dirty hippies.
And I would be remiss if i didn't share a hilarious video making fun of dirty hippies.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Fun Time
This has nothing to do with anything. I just thought it was sweet. Life is not all doom and gloom. Enjoy.
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