This blog was created to hold our elected officials accountable; whoever they may be. And to also give kudos to those who deserve it. Right at this moment I feel that Mr. Ventura is that man. Go Jesse!!!
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/
Friday, May 15, 2009
Speak the truth and be accountable.....
Is this the only man who has any guts? Whether you like him or not - former Minn. Gov. Jesse Ventura tells it like it is and maybe that is something we are missing from politicians. They should not be worried what group or PAC is going to support them and fund their campaign. They should not have to worry about always siding with their party; even when the party may say crazy things. What they should do is - represent the people who voted them in. Tell the truth; vote their conscience not pocketbook; and have guts.
This blog was created to hold our elected officials accountable; whoever they may be. And to also give kudos to those who deserve it. Right at this moment I feel that Mr. Ventura is that man. Go Jesse!!!
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/05/12/lkl.jesse.long.cnn?iref=videosearch
This blog was created to hold our elected officials accountable; whoever they may be. And to also give kudos to those who deserve it. Right at this moment I feel that Mr. Ventura is that man. Go Jesse!!!
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Cowards of a feather are chickenhawks.....
http://thedailybeast.com/video/item/cheney-chooses-rush-over-powell
Just what I want when going into war is two draft dodgers to lead me. Both Dicky Cheney and Rushbo Limbaugh are known draft dodgers but super (chicken) hawks. There should be a rule that if you are such a hawk and willing to send other people's children to die a in a foreign country, you should either be willing to send you child there (and I mean in harms way), or maybe you yourself should go on the front line to practice what you preach.
Dicky and Rushbo seem to live by the saying "Do as I say - not as I never done" and are getting away with it. Hey guys if you think that waterboarding is not torture - or sleep deprivation is not torture then put you money where you mouth is and go through the procedures yourselves (280 times).
I really don't care if Gen. Colin Powell is a Republican or Democrat - I care that he would lead me in battle. He has been there and done that. You two cowards hang together. Maybe if you ever get into a real altercation; you can see who can run the fastest.
Just what I want when going into war is two draft dodgers to lead me. Both Dicky Cheney and Rushbo Limbaugh are known draft dodgers but super (chicken) hawks. There should be a rule that if you are such a hawk and willing to send other people's children to die a in a foreign country, you should either be willing to send you child there (and I mean in harms way), or maybe you yourself should go on the front line to practice what you preach.
Dicky and Rushbo seem to live by the saying "Do as I say - not as I never done" and are getting away with it. Hey guys if you think that waterboarding is not torture - or sleep deprivation is not torture then put you money where you mouth is and go through the procedures yourselves (280 times).
I really don't care if Gen. Colin Powell is a Republican or Democrat - I care that he would lead me in battle. He has been there and done that. You two cowards hang together. Maybe if you ever get into a real altercation; you can see who can run the fastest.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
100 days? Why?
For many of a president we have always heard about the all important 100 days of a person's presidency. My question is why? It seems the benchmark was FDR - but from what many a historian said there was not much done during those 100 days. Ike was trying to improve his golf swing. Next came JFK. Well, I am still trying to find out what he did in those first 100 days except maybe find the best hiding places for his stash of women. LBJ was being chased by the ghost of JFK. Tricky Dick was hiding recording devices. Ronnie; Well. Then good ole Bill Clinton. He was just getting to know the interns during his first 100 days.
Now this is not to say that all the above were not good presidents; cause they all had their accomplishments. It is to say that the 100 day benchmark is hogwash. Heck, when someone gets a new job the probation period for the position is usually 90 days. I guess the president gets 10 extra days.
All I do have to say is if we are going to still use this yardstick to measure the starting point of a presidency then we may have to forget FDR,IKE JFK,LBJ,Dick, Ronnie and WJC and start to consider President Barack Obama's 100 days.
He has tackled some pretty heavy duty issues; albeit they still need some solving. He has restored civility and honor to the USA's reputation. But still it is only 100 days and that is too soon to judge. Although, if you had to judge I would say these first 100 days of President Obama's are just as historical as his election.
Like any normal human being, I can only assume that even the President of the United States is just getting acclimated with the position 100 days into it. Then again I would also assume that the President of the United States is not any normal human. So even though we should hold the presidency to higher standards - we should also realize that these men; and soon women; are human and if their first 100 days are good, bad or indifferent, we can only hope their tenure is a super success.
Now this is not to say that all the above were not good presidents; cause they all had their accomplishments. It is to say that the 100 day benchmark is hogwash. Heck, when someone gets a new job the probation period for the position is usually 90 days. I guess the president gets 10 extra days.
All I do have to say is if we are going to still use this yardstick to measure the starting point of a presidency then we may have to forget FDR,IKE JFK,LBJ,Dick, Ronnie and WJC and start to consider President Barack Obama's 100 days.
He has tackled some pretty heavy duty issues; albeit they still need some solving. He has restored civility and honor to the USA's reputation. But still it is only 100 days and that is too soon to judge. Although, if you had to judge I would say these first 100 days of President Obama's are just as historical as his election.
Like any normal human being, I can only assume that even the President of the United States is just getting acclimated with the position 100 days into it. Then again I would also assume that the President of the United States is not any normal human. So even though we should hold the presidency to higher standards - we should also realize that these men; and soon women; are human and if their first 100 days are good, bad or indifferent, we can only hope their tenure is a super success.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Stimlilus package
As as Democrat I love the fact the Pres Obama is doing something to stimulate the economy and is trying to fix the cluster that GW created. Whether you agree with it or not at least it is something. But I have to say that I have my own opinions on what the package should be.
To stimulate the economy you have to get the money into the hands of those who will be spending it - The people. NOT the banks... NOT the investment brokerage house and NOT the automobile companies. They are proven failures and have deflated all confidence out of the consumer balloon. What I would do as Pres is something that would be totally out of the box. Let us just make up some numbers here for the sake of making them up. Say there are approximately 375 million people in the USofA. Of that number maybe approximately 200 million households. Of that let's say for the sake of argument 150 million households with combined income of under $1million. If the government were to give each of these households (not individuals) $1million dollars ($150million total) I think there would be a stimulus like never seen before. (Please do not hold me to exact numbers - I am only estimating to make a point; thank you)
Sure some people will squander their gift.... But they are the ones who can't be saved no matter what. But what about those who will use it wisely. By wisely I mean this..... Pay their mortgages.... send their kids to college without worry... purchase automobiles.... purchase goods and services... not worry about sickness.....and if unemployed, no worries about the next paycheck..... Most of all the one thing this would instill is CONFIDENCE....
Once confidence is instilled in the people - the economy will rebound. In the late 1980's when mortgage rates were 13-15% people still bought houses; why? because they could afford them because they had jobs. Today rates are at an all time low (4.5-5.5%) and people are still squeamish because they are unsure about tomorrow and if they will have a job or not. Confidence and trust stimulates.
Also want to get people to buy American products then give America a fighting chance. By forcing car makers to make more efficient cars doesn't mean people will buy the cars if the foreign made cars are cheaper. We as a country have to not only think globally but nationally. For every car we import - that country has to take one of ours; one for one. And maybe slap higher tariffs on imports making our products more attractive. We owe this to our citizens not to the world. For family members to survive in business other family members need to buy from them. For American companies to survive; Americans have to buy their products and services..
With the relief of financial burdens - people of this country will get back in the groove again.... Now we would have to use our resources wisely or else we will end up in the same mess years from now... We have to learn to be reasonable and not GREEDY....
So get the money out of the GREEDY hands of the power brokers and in the hands of the people who are paying for the stimulus with their taxes - and let;s get moving again...
This idea may sound to simple of a fix for our problem. Then again sometimes confusing issues should be broken down into the simplest form. Just maybe then the problem will be solved.
To stimulate the economy you have to get the money into the hands of those who will be spending it - The people. NOT the banks... NOT the investment brokerage house and NOT the automobile companies. They are proven failures and have deflated all confidence out of the consumer balloon. What I would do as Pres is something that would be totally out of the box. Let us just make up some numbers here for the sake of making them up. Say there are approximately 375 million people in the USofA. Of that number maybe approximately 200 million households. Of that let's say for the sake of argument 150 million households with combined income of under $1million. If the government were to give each of these households (not individuals) $1million dollars ($150million total) I think there would be a stimulus like never seen before. (Please do not hold me to exact numbers - I am only estimating to make a point; thank you)
Sure some people will squander their gift.... But they are the ones who can't be saved no matter what. But what about those who will use it wisely. By wisely I mean this..... Pay their mortgages.... send their kids to college without worry... purchase automobiles.... purchase goods and services... not worry about sickness.....and if unemployed, no worries about the next paycheck..... Most of all the one thing this would instill is CONFIDENCE....
Once confidence is instilled in the people - the economy will rebound. In the late 1980's when mortgage rates were 13-15% people still bought houses; why? because they could afford them because they had jobs. Today rates are at an all time low (4.5-5.5%) and people are still squeamish because they are unsure about tomorrow and if they will have a job or not. Confidence and trust stimulates.
Also want to get people to buy American products then give America a fighting chance. By forcing car makers to make more efficient cars doesn't mean people will buy the cars if the foreign made cars are cheaper. We as a country have to not only think globally but nationally. For every car we import - that country has to take one of ours; one for one. And maybe slap higher tariffs on imports making our products more attractive. We owe this to our citizens not to the world. For family members to survive in business other family members need to buy from them. For American companies to survive; Americans have to buy their products and services..
With the relief of financial burdens - people of this country will get back in the groove again.... Now we would have to use our resources wisely or else we will end up in the same mess years from now... We have to learn to be reasonable and not GREEDY....
So get the money out of the GREEDY hands of the power brokers and in the hands of the people who are paying for the stimulus with their taxes - and let;s get moving again...
This idea may sound to simple of a fix for our problem. Then again sometimes confusing issues should be broken down into the simplest form. Just maybe then the problem will be solved.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Good Old Days
Hello all and happy new year. What times we are going thru at the moment. Unemployment, foreclosures, businesses going under, $50 million Ponzi scams - and of course all the bailouts. Is there anyone one out there who takes any kind of personal responsibilty for making such blunders? Is it always someone elses fault? Are people that stupid and irresponsible that they don't know right from wrong? Apparently the answer to the questions are YES.... At least that is what the "dumb like foxes" want us to believe. What happen to the old adage of men being men and being honorable and forthright? Can this financial and moral decay be fixed? Yes.....
I am not a social psychiatrist but it would be logical that at one time there was honor and loyalty to oneself and community. Community; there is an idea. We in our little worlds have lost the idea of community, but to survive these hard times a community is what is needed. In the Old Days; whether good or bad; we had real neighborhoods not developments disguised as neighborhoods. We knew our neighbors and actually said hello to them. People looked out for each other and knew when there was something wrong and when people need help. How will this old thought pattern save us in these times of need. Well caring always helps. It makes us all feel wanted and important. Most of all it gives people a feeling of security. You never know who may have problems if you don't get to know them - or worse yet - that person could be you.
So on you way home tonight (from work - if you have a job), consider the word community; residential and business. Shop there, eat there, socialize there. Talk to your neighbor and help if you can - in anyway you can. Cause in these difficult times people may suffer in different ways. This is truly a time to help..... and remember the golden rule....
I am not a social psychiatrist but it would be logical that at one time there was honor and loyalty to oneself and community. Community; there is an idea. We in our little worlds have lost the idea of community, but to survive these hard times a community is what is needed. In the Old Days; whether good or bad; we had real neighborhoods not developments disguised as neighborhoods. We knew our neighbors and actually said hello to them. People looked out for each other and knew when there was something wrong and when people need help. How will this old thought pattern save us in these times of need. Well caring always helps. It makes us all feel wanted and important. Most of all it gives people a feeling of security. You never know who may have problems if you don't get to know them - or worse yet - that person could be you.
So on you way home tonight (from work - if you have a job), consider the word community; residential and business. Shop there, eat there, socialize there. Talk to your neighbor and help if you can - in anyway you can. Cause in these difficult times people may suffer in different ways. This is truly a time to help..... and remember the golden rule....
Monday, September 22, 2008
For the People
Hello all. Sorry I have been missing in action but I am back and have more and more opinions. In light of all the financial wows we are feeling now is time for Barack Obama to feel the pain of the ordinary man and woman. He has to reach the everyday Joe and Jane and identify with what is going on in their lives. Who better than a man with his background. The Dems have to stop McCain from trying to claim that he is everyman. I don't know an everyman who has to decide which of his or her 7 houses to sleep in tonight. Or which of their 13 cars they will be taking to work tomorrow. Come on Barack - it is time to hit McCain right between the eyes with some passion for what the working people of this country are going through. When he calls you an elitist hit back with his privileged live. Aside for the time in Vietnam; of which everyone commends his valor; the majority of his live has been a privileged one. Yours has been a hard fought one.
We all need that inspirational speech that will all get us going to the ends of the earth for you. Right now you are the man. Be just that; and ordinary man, not a politician, not an academic, not a preacher, but a regular guy who wants to lead us back to prosperity.
We all need that inspirational speech that will all get us going to the ends of the earth for you. Right now you are the man. Be just that; and ordinary man, not a politician, not an academic, not a preacher, but a regular guy who wants to lead us back to prosperity.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Dems have to be more demanding of Obama
In this interesting interview of Naomi Klein with Democracy Now the most telling statement was when she said "Obama needs less super fans and for the Democrats to make more demands of him"..... So true... Why aren't we questioning this Messiah - are we afraid he is human... Better to find out now then later
http://www.democracynow.org/shows/2008/7/15
Also read her article in the Nation titled "Obama's Chicago Boys"
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080630/klein
And let's not let the cover of the New Yorker hide the great article about Mr. Obama..http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/07/21/080721fa_fact_lizza
I am not saying that Democrats should not vote for Mr. Obama but let us realize he is human and will make mistakes..... Let us elect a president and not a god.....
http://www.democracynow.org/shows/2008/7/15
Also read her article in the Nation titled "Obama's Chicago Boys"
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080630/klein
And let's not let the cover of the New Yorker hide the great article about Mr. Obama..http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/07/21/080721fa_fact_lizza
I am not saying that Democrats should not vote for Mr. Obama but let us realize he is human and will make mistakes..... Let us elect a president and not a god.....
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