“A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.” Oscar Wilde

"A man who does not think for himself does not think at all." Oscar Wilde

Friday, February 24, 2017

Put Your Big Boy Pants On!

One headline read; "Dems Vow all Out War." Another alluded to 'GOP in Control.' Reading each story the same premise was evident and, in some cases, actually stated: "for the good of the party." A two party system of government has been part of our history since founding of the republic.But . . .

There is, however, one major difference. The representatives of the individual parties realized compromise is necessary for advancement of objectives towards a common goal. Or, to put it another way in today's world, parties don't rule it supposed to be the constituents who rule. And, we rule for a couple of reasons the Senators, members of the House and the Executive Branch seem to have forgotten or just dismissed as not important.

They were elected to represent us to govern the country for the us. To keep the United States of America strong. To keep it a leader. To keep it's citizens and those living here free to pursue a life free of shackles or fear of government agents storming into your neighborhood like has happened so often throughout history.

Our nation was founded to escape oppressions that are rearing their ugly heads today here under the guise of safety and security. Benjamin Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Our founding fathers knew how precious liberty is. Many of them sacrificed immeasurably to insure our freedom and see the birth of a nation like never before.

The concerns of today should not be the strength of a political party but the strength of our country. You were sent to represent us "the People" not "the party."

Our elected officials are acting like 5th graders in the school playground. Its time to put your  big boy pants on and act for the better of the country not the status of your party!

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Senior Health Care Solution

Before you continue to the body of today's post I must issue a disclaimer.

I do not advocate violence nor do I mean to promote harming any individual. With that said, here is a proposal to solve our seniors health care issues and help to insure our country becomes a better place for all.

So,you're a senior citizen and the government says no health care or pension for you, what do you do?

This plan gives anyone over the age of 65 a gun of your choice and 4 rounds of ammunition. Now, you can shoot 2 Senators, 1 Congressman and 1 Lobbyist. Of course, this means you will be sent to prison where you will get 3 meals a day, a roof over your head and all the health care you need! New teeth, not a problem. Need glasses, great. New hip, knees, kidney, lungs, heart. All covered. And who will be paying for all this? The same government that just told you that you are  too old for health care. Plus, because you are a prisoner, you don't have to pay any income taxes anymore.

IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?!

Sunday, February 12, 2017

What is an American

There are times we read and saved an article but failed to credit its author or where it was originally published. I don't recall when this was published or where but it is attributed to an Australian dentist. He or she wrote the piece after allegedly reading a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American.

Whether this is fact or fiction I can't say. But, I most certainly can say I agree with the content this person penned. And, if we all remembered this the divisiveness our nation faces today just possibly could melt into unity. Judge for yourself.

An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German,Spanish,Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani, or Afghan. An American may also be a Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navajo, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans.

An American is Christian, or they could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan. The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses. An American is also free to believe in no religion. For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God.

An American is from the most prosperous land in the history of the world. 

The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence, which recognizes the God given right of each person the pursuit of happiness. 

An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need. When Afghanistan was overrun by the Soviet Army in 1979, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country. As of the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan. 

Americans welcome the best. The best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best athletes. But they also welcome the least. The national symbol of America, The Statue of Liberty, welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest  tossed. These in fact are the people who built America. Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11th  earning a better life for their families. I've been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 other countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists.

So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and every bloodthirsty tyrant in the last 200 years of history of the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself. Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American.








Saturday, February 4, 2017

A New Level of Arrogance and Ignorance

Following the presidential election I vowed to myself I would do my best to be objective and give our new president a chance. Yet, within less than  two weeks after assuming the highest office in this country and the title of the "leader of the free world" Donald Trump brings a new level of arrogance and ignorance to the presidency.

Not only is it a new level of arrogancy but it appears a new level of ignorance. Reading the news this morning all I could see was just how arrogant and how ignorant Trump is. It would also seem he has no respect for the office he holds.

The first thing my eyes focused on was that he called a federal jurist: "a so called judge." Does he not respect anything? I have usually tried to refrain from utilizing profanity in my blog posts (not always but usually). However, the looming question in my mind now is: "Is he fucking crazy?"

To ban immigrants, revoke visas, stop refugees from seeking asylum, spending the weekend in Florida hosting two events that will benefit his businesses, including a Superbowl party, a draft plan to cut off food stamps for immigrants that could cause some U.S. citizens to go hungry and a directive he reportedly signed stating his female staff should "dress like women" is demeaning and simply out of touch with reality.

But, then again, it would seem he is out of touch with reality. In less than two weeks Trump's actions have alienated a good portion of the world, brought us closer to confrontation and made our nation less secure than it has been in years.

His arrogance is not just on display for all to see but extends to members of his own staff and cabinet. Perhaps a wall should be built ... one that contains Mr.Trump and protects not only our country but the rest of the world from his ignorance!