Arlen's jump is good news for Conservatism

Well, it looks like ol' Arlen has read the writing on the wall and has decided to go where he belongs. He's finally home. Having been in the Senate since 1980, I can say it's about time!

By the way, don't expect this to get reported correctly in the mainstream press. The MSM and leftist bloggers are going to portray this as further destruction of the Republican party. I have a feeling CNN, MSNBC, and the major pundits are going to have a field day mis-reading the tea leaves. They see this as more evidence of the demise of Republicans everywhere. They couldn't be more wrong! They only see Republican and Democrat.

This is exactly what Conservatives should be hoping for. The 'Pubs need to further purge Liberals like Spector that cling on to the Republican party because that's what they have to do to get elected. Those two Senators from Maine should consider doing the same thing. Why be a Republican when you vote with Democrats anyway?

Spector probably realizes that he screwed up with his support of the Stimulus bill as well as his support for fast-track legalization of illegal immigrants. I'm sure his phone is ringing off the hook non-stop from his angry constituents. Given that just a month ago he swore his allegiance to the Republican party, I can only think that his internal polling data shows he doesn't stand a chance in hell at being re-elected in the primaries. So, logically this might be the only move he has at retaining power.

What I'm saying is that Spector is running like a rat right now. He's looking for a way to hold the reigns and jumping over to the Dems - to which he is ideologically closer to than Republicans anyway.

I truly believe that as the country becomes more polarized that we will see more of this happen. I don't at all believe that this is a detriment to the party. I'm having deja vu of the 1994 Congressional revolt that completely shook up the political map. I can see this happening again due to the arrogance and complacency that has befell the Democrat party, as well as the swell of dissent that is only getting louder and louder as true freedom loving Americans begin to see that they were hood-winked with this President and the Liberal Congress.

Teleprompter to Obama: "Who's the Beyatch Now?"

In a recent Politico article, it seems that Barrack's teleprompter is attempting to sabotage our new president. I would argue that if the president would learn how to formulate and speak his own words, he wouldn't have this problem. Maybe I'm "out of the norm".

Seriously, I think the way his teleprompter treats him is symbolic of how his perception is of how Americans should be treated.

Hear me out....

I am of the view that someone of Obama's stature and education should be able to hold a speech without the absolute crutch of having a teleprompter or some other mental cue of what the heck your talking about. But, who can really memorize whole speeches and your internal beliefs and stuff? If I was Obama, I would use this vulnerability as an illustration that even the President of the U.S.A. is not infallible to the pitfalls inherent of being a mere human being. To continue, he should use this to paint a complete picture that "since the president isn't even capable of forming his own words and speech, far be it for you, a mere peasant in our big world of confusing economic times, to form your own thoughts and decisions of your future, your money, and the well being of the United States."

No, like the banking, housing, and economic crises, the White House should look at Barrack's inability to speak as an opportunity to tell Americans how fallible we are. This is the perfect time for the new administration to tell Americans how ineffectual we ALL are. "He's only a man, we're only a country".

So my question to Barrack would be, when will the teleprompter give our country a positive direction? And when will the teleprompter be promoted to President Czar?

Barrack's 1st 100 Days: "Good news for government dependency, Bad news for economic opportunity"

The Politico has an interesting story headlined on Drudge Report regarding Barrack's first 100 days. Apparently supporters of the president are ecstatic at the job he's doing.

Here are my observations about Barrack's first 100 days and the reasons as to why he's perceived favorably among his constituency.

First, I still prescribe to the belief that a huge proportion of the general population, as well as a majority of the Obama voters do not understand the world view that Barrack possesses. They believe that the charges of anti-Americanism and radical left-wing beliefs have all been exaggerated by the political Right. They just don't believe the president can be that socialist. This is coupled with the fact that the majority of Obama supporters (the younger generation) have not experienced freedom and liberty the way our fathers and grand-fathers experienced it. We're used to being told what to do and how to think, so to speak. This generation hasn't had to do anything for themselves, and has the expectation that everything should be given. I think this is the first generation that would naively be willing to sacrifice freedom for security.

Second, most of the policies and burdens Obama and the current congress are implementing do not affect those who voted for the president. Obama makes clear that he stands "for the people". What that means is that he's against capitalism. As such, the uneducated and underemployed are insulated from tax increases, tighter regulations, and the results that occur in terms of the stock market as well as the decrease in white and blue collar jobs. This is part of "leveling the playing field".

You see, the poor plebes that Obama has enslaved will not see the negative effects of our economy. For whatever socio-economic reasons (laziness, apathy, sickness, etc), some Americans will never achieve the American dream. As such, Obama and the current congress will continue to tear down those that have drive and ambition in order to "make things fair" to those that can't. And THIS is how Obama's first 100 days has affected me and millions of others that are "on the economic fence". Obama will make sure that I, and many other opportunity seekers end up on the wrong side. Once he has more than half the country dependent then he will cement his party's power as well as the misguided political philosophy that follows.

N.H. Democrat Head Continues to mock tea party movement

So, here's Chairman of the New Hampshire Democrat Party stating that the Tax Day Tea Party protesters didn't know what they were protesting. Oh my folks, you must listen to the audio. It seems obvious to me that this guy either has his head burried in the sand, or he thinks the Tea Party folks are as mindless as the "pay-for" protesters that get hired by the organizers.

I can't tell you how happy I am that the Democrats and Leftists are dismissive of the anti-tax evangelists. This tells me that what is happening IS EFFECTIVE!

Keep it up America! It seems that the Left is happy to let this grass roots effort grow. Thank God this is moving in the right direction.

Dick Cheney responds to "selective release" of documents

Foxnews had a story in response to Obama's recent selective choice and release of CIA documents on torture. Please read the interview with Dick Cheney for reference.

What I find interesting is the expediency at which Obama will release documents that are critical of the former administration's handling of terrorists, but they are so hesitant to release the valuable information and terrorists secrets obtained from such events.

The Obama administration released documents that lead us all to believe that there was uncontrolled waterboarding. Oh.....America is terrible.....We "torture" terrorists for Pete's sake!!! Reading the story, you'd almost feel sympathetic to the plight of the murderous terrorists that we were "questioning". I think maybe the administration DID feel sorry for them (the reasons we won't talk about, as this it's purely speculative given the President's track record on "so-called" enemies of the state).

But no....you're not going to hear from Obama at the valuable terrorist information that was obtained from "questioning" these evil people....most don't have the S.C.I. clearances to have the privelege of such information (not unlike the the de-classified waterboarding info). But, knowing that the waterboard questioning is effective doesn't fit the template of "hate America". No, he will only release sensative information if it DAMAGES the country, not protect it. Far be it for him to promote the positive effects of detainment and questioning.

I think the bigger question to ask is "What the hell is Obama doing to obtain terrorist information" now that he is dismissing this policy as "torture"?

More Tax Day Tea Party Pictures

I had so many great pictures from the Colorado Springs tea party, that I thought I'd share more of them. Enjoy!

This little girl just looked adorable with that sign. I had to take a picture.

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I thought this shark and taxpayer prop was pretty creative.

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It's nice to see that even pets got involved. :)

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The home-made signs really shows how passionate people are about expressing what we feel are silenced voices in politics.

Colorado Springs Tax Day Tea Party

Marking one of hundreds through the country today, a couple thousand people in Colorado Springs showed up to express their feelings about government and taxes. I felt compelled to attend since I can't think of anything more American to speak out against than government spending and taxes. Here are some observations and pictures from the tea party today.

I got there around noon. Traffic was fairly congested. Forget about street parking - I decided to hit the parking garage. Walking up to the park on Nevada Ave, I found myself becoming more and more surrounded by a growing throng of pedestrians headed in the same destination.


I had heard on the news that there were a few hundred people expected to attend. Approaching the park at the corner of Bijou & Nevada I could tell there were easily many more than that. I entered the park on the southeast side and made way my down to the back then to the other side. I hung out around the back, took some pictures and video, and walked around some more just checking out the people and signs.



The emcee of the event was local host Richard Randall from 740-KVOR radio. Some of the speakers I recognized were politicians Jeff Crank, Ed Jones, and Doug Bruce. Some of the local media I noticed covering the event was KRDO-Channel 13 and KVOA-Channel 5/30.


The group in attendance was fairly diverse. There was a mix of veterans of all ages, conservative Republicans, Libertarians, bikers, constitutionalists (E.g. supporters of gun rights, states' rights, abortion rights, etc), a few anarchist looking types, and even a handful of "anti-protest" protesters - they were more like a few of the students from Palmer high school across the street advocating for the legalization of pot in an "in your face" type of way. I was kind of puzzled, because it seemed like they were there to agitate the attendees and protest against the event. The irony is that there were also a lot of Libertarians in attendance that believe the same thing these kids do. Ahhh, chalk it up to misguided intentions. If only we could combine the energy of youth with the wisdom of experience - we could solve the world's problems, but that's just my opinion.


At around 1:30, the event concluded. By this time, only about half the attendees still remained. A few hundred continued on immediately afterward with the short march down to the old City Hall building.


All in all, it was nice, peaceful event. I felt inspired to be among a bunch of similar minded individuals. At times I felt like a journalist just trying to capture the moments and all the witty signs and clever costumes. I've never "protested", so it was very foreign to be there. Being the individualist I am, it was weird to be standing among other people, as if I was in a herd. You see, collectivist thought goes against my whole philosophy of individualism, but I reconcile this with the fact that these people are just like-minded individuals. Just like me, they want less government intrusion in the form of taxes, regulations, and restrictions on individual liberty. Yes, even on tax day it was nice to feel good about being an American.

Texas Governor Perry Flips Bird To Feds

I know a lot of folks cried during the Inauguration. I did too, but not for the same reason. No, I cried for the future of the country. Today, however I felt myself get choked up watching a video of the Texas Governor's response to the federal stimulus package and his state's reluctance to accept the funding claiming 10th Amendment sovereignty.

Stating, “I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state", Gov. Perry has thrown the gauntlet right to the feat of the federal government - the Obama administration and the Democrat controlled Senate. Rightfully so, the state of Texas doesn't want to implement unneeded social programs with temporary spending funds that will expire. After a year, the program either has to shut down or it will have to find funding from some other taxpayer source. (Don't be fooled. It's governments way of implementing dependency, fund it temporarily, and then cry foul when the program expires and demonize Republicans for cutting programs.)

You see, those "crazy" Texans believe in self sufficiency and resisting the urge to feed off the trough that is government waste. As a matter of fact, I think states like New York and California need to take a look at what Texas is doing right instead of trying to pick theirs, and everyone else's pockets because of their failed social experiments.

Hats off to Gov. Perry. It's about time we started seeing more leaders speaking out on the constitution and individual freedom and liberty. Let's "hope" this "change" in thinking spreads to other leaders throughout the country!

What happens when the NY tax increase fails to pay off?

"New York Taxes Are the Highest in the Country", reads the WSJ headline. Refusing to be outdone by the bastion of taxes, California, New York has raised it's top marginal rate to 12.62%. To a lay person like myself, I'd think this is going to push the contributors of the system out of the state. What is New York going to do once it's wealth producers are pushed out leaving nothing but the consumers of government services left with no other way to keep the system running?
You're going to have the same scenario that has happened in France, that's what you're going to get. Let's take a look at how it's going to happen....

Once the government can no longer keep everyone "on the teet", the first thing they are going to do is start cutting benefits. Since New York will have taxed away most business that supplies jobs and revenue to support the social services, the jobless and "benefits consumers" will do the only thing they know best - they'll take to the streets in protest, burning down the banks, shops, and anything that reminds them of the "bad and wicked" enterprises that government has so boldly demonized.

The next thing they will do is use the federal government to go chase down those evil businesses that left the state in the first place. Yes, the feds will start looking at the places where capitalism thrives in order to fund the failing system - those are the "Red" states with low taxes, jobs for the masses, and low numbers of "benefits consumers".

You see, I've come to the conclusion described by many Conservatives including Ann Coulter. Liberalism is like a disease. It started, and thrives in the Liberal mecca's on both sides of the coast and it grows within the heartland in the metropolis's that have allowed it to take hold. I've seen it spread right before my eyes here in Colorado. This used to be a solid Red state, but in the 17 years I've lived here, I've watched dependancy flourish while watching producers punished. Yes, liberalism has infested the heartland and is eating away at the flesh of liberty and the entrepreneurial spirit.

But, I digress.....my point is that once the liberals in government tax away their states wealth producers, the only thing left to do is try to leach on to the states that ARE successful. Watch out folks, the disease that has infested California and New York will be coming to a Red state near you. And Liberalism, like every disease that infests without a cure, it won't stop until it has eroded every living and thriving section of our country. Once all wealth and hope for prosperity is eliminated, the host, in this case America, withers away and dies.

Obama to Illegals: "Bring me your votes!"

So here we are again....

Rewind back to 2007 when the Immigration debate was extremely hot and heavy. The political landscape and public mindset was much different in this short two years. We had a Republican administration and enough blue dog Dems to not be too overly concerned about Left's push to legalize hundreds of thousands of poor illegal immigrants into Democrat voters. Basically, we were "safe".

Fast forward to 2009....the American political landscape is much different. So much so as to cause concern for those of us that believe the political deck is being stacked so much that there will be no return to the things that brought greatness to our country. To the layman that would consider that immigration is the American way of life I argue the following:

1. Immigration to this country illegally should NEVER be rewarded with citizenship. Do it according to the purpose of the system or don't do it at all.
   
2. Immigration to the USA has always been an orderly process. One in which considerations such as assimilation, knowledge of history, laws, and cultural integration take place. Considering the fact that the American way of life is not deserving of just any person coming to the country and wanting to make it a way of life, Obama has no appreciation for what has made this country great. He wants to legalize about ANYBODY that finds their way into the country. The more dependency he can import into the country to vote for government freebies, the better he cements his constituency. It DOES NOT benefit Obama to have educated, income earning immigrants. Oh no....why would they be sneaking across the border in need of America's freebies if that were the case?
   
3. The types of immigrants Obama wants to legalize are those that are more consumers of social benefits than they are contributors of it. That's the way it's been for 30+ years! Immigrant Mexicans come here illegally to benefit from the U.S. system that has been designed to bring them here. This isn't an accident. These are Democrat voters and Obama is cementing the Leftist rule of order by legalizing the illegals.

The Obama machine will attempt to capitalize on the momentum of high popularity and his belief that he cannot do wrong right now. What WILL be interesting is if the huge political machine that is the Conservative movement will be able to ring their congressmen enough to make a difference as it did back in 2006-07. Ask me one year ago I'd give you a resounding "NO!". In today's culture, I scratch my head and say...."WTF....wow, this just might happen." Be worried, my friends. If this makes it, no doubt Healthcare and Cap & Trade will be a cinch.

N.Y. Dems to oust Governor; Race leaders ponder...

I have a problem...

I just read a story about New York Governor Paterson's low poll numbers and his percieved inability to pull in votes in next years election. It doesn't surprise his numbers are low. I mean, his state is a fiscal mess and wealth producers are leaving due to the high cost of living and doing business in the "big apple". What DOES surprise me is how the leadership decisions are made in this Democrat/Liberal controlled mecca that is Nueva York.

Reading the article, I was aewstruck by what was described as A.G. Andrew Cuomo's trouble challenging the incumbent Paterson. Regarding the liklihood of Gov. Paterson being ousted, the writer noted (my emphasis):

"Observers said it would be impossible for someone like state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to challenge Paterson unless black and Hispanic lawmakers provide "cover" by calling for the governor to step aside."

Is this how Democrats decide leaders in New York? Why can't the party look at their candidates for their ideology, results, and value to the constituency? Who the hell cares what the race mongers think?

If I were a Democrat, I'd be truly offended that we have a bunch of "free-thinkers" running a failed social system, and their biggest concern about nominating a leader is wondering if the race baiters of the community agree with the decision. This is supposed to be the party of inclusion and equality? Why must we look at race pimps to validate that you have a losing candidate? Why don't you just have a Primary race to decide your representative, and let the best candidate run?

This is the hypocrisy of the Democrat party. For as much as they would like you to believe they are "all inclusive", the methods of "inclusion" include ensuring you are part of some fragment, or isolated group, a segment of population for which you can be segregated from the other groups that are "holding you down". My point is the very platform that has been historically held by the Democrat party is that they want equality for all. The hypocrisy lies in the fact that they have to divide people in their efforts to unify people. This is a self-perpetuated myth that can never be obtained as it ALWAYS collapses under it's own failed iterations - just like a dog chasing it's tail or a child trying to catch his shadow.

My friends, this isn't an accident. I believe this intent to confuse is created by design by those that use race as way to force ideology and influence on the masses. Consider it Yin and Yang - there's no beginning and there's definitely no ending. Just a big pendulum of failure.....hey...just like New York politics!

Applying Selective Capitalism

A recent headline reads "Venezuelan Leader: Capitalism needs to go down". It should no surprise to anyone that Chavez would say this. What is shocking is that there are many, many leftist Americans that believe the same day. To the Leftists/Statists/Marxists, it is Utopian to think of a classless world where everyone has everything they need everyone contributes everything they can in the name of worldwide communal living. Ahh - peace and harmony....

In theory, this would be a beautiful world. Just think of how much less stress one would have if you didn't have to worry about keeping up with the Jone's. The truth of the matter is, even in a Kumbayah loving world, there will ALWAYS be individuals that look around and see room for improvement. Inherently, humans have a "greedy" desire for advancement, improvement, and a strive for achievement. Again - this is inherent. The leftists in power have this same desire - with the exception of their belief that only THEY should have the power to name who will be the elite, the "haves and have nots", and who should have the opportunity for individual achievement. So basically what I'm saying is that Capitalism will NEVER die - it will only be stifled with laws and regulations that benefit only the elitists in power that only allow achievement in their own right while denying this right for all the common folk. The "masses" will be made to deny their urge of self-fulfillment in the name of the environment and "saving our fellow man".

So you see, the leftists have staged a ruse whereby only the one's making the rules will have the path to achievement while regular old Joe Schmoe's like myself have the will and desire snuffed in order to stifle the will or the inherent desire to make a better life for ourselves and our families. No, Capitalism will not die - it will only be denied to the masses and applied discriminately to the elite.

G20 Observations

A couple points regarding the G20 summit.

• From all the video and pictures I've seen from London I get a weird impression that the whole affair is a big social fandango where the untouchables of the world are together and toga partying behind closed doors . I would say frat party, but this is much more exclusive and private - but don't count out the toga.
• Obama is definitely vocalizing the misdeeds of his homeland. I believe Obama has the view that as long as we are nice and caring...then, gosh darn it, they are going to love us. I'm sure he appears weak and other world leaders love it. We are going to let the rest of the world guilt us into giving up liberty for posterity's sake. It's not like we're not already the most giving nation in the world - no country is as generous as America - but the "new world thought" is that we must break ourselves from the notion of exceptionalism and embrace collective world values in place of the strive for greatness in order to appease the masses.
  
• French President Sarkozy.....this is a good one. This guy carries his tail between his legs and walks out of the summit as if his opinion should really matter. If I were really feeling froggy, I would make a joke about retreating Frenchmen and how they cower to confrontation, but that would be wrong. Yeah, stereotypes are really bad. I have more class than a cheap shot like that.
• Regarding the G20 Protesters- I heard some "man on the street" type interviews from the protesters. It's amazing the lack of intelligence that is running amock around London. Those idiots don't know what the hell they're protesting. One guy mumbled incoherently about the fat cats up in the office buildings somehow taking his money. Aren't those guys up there working while the jobless bums protest? Seems ironic to me, as these idiots are the one's wanting all the freebies from the producers that are actually making the world go around.
  

Ahhh...ignorance is abundant in London. From the idiot politicians on down to the idiot protesters. We should build a fence now while we got the idiots all in one place!