HOLY COW! Where to start...
President obama held a press conference tonight in prime time (his 3rd in 3 mo). My question, where was the press? Or, I'm sorry, where were their voices? Obama has essentially neutered the press with his prepared list of only 13 liberal people to call upon, his mind-numbingly long answers that don't really answer any significant question, and his ability to avoid ANY economic questions in the middle of one of the worst economic times in this country's history.
Okay, am taking a breath. A few standout points:
1. Great Britain's Churchill did not torture the Germans because they were uniformed soldiers of a recognized enemy army, as per the Geneva Convention. However, they have no problem using VERY enhanced interrogation techniques with the IRA or spies.
Most of all, I am very scared that our President does not see anytime that he would approve enhanced interrogation methods, NOT ANY TIME.
2. What the hell is going on when a member of the press asks such a soft question as "What has surprised, enchanted, etc him about his first 100 days" ! Please!!! There were no questions to challenge his policy on the economy, the HUGE spending/increased taxes, the flight of fear over NYC a few days ago or anything substantial to the current times.
I am angry that Obama is getting a pass from the press, that Obama disrespects the American People by thinking they are so ignorant that they can not see the OBVIOUS orchestrating of every aspect of this conference and his presidency. Orchestrating is not new, but Obama brings it to new heights each and every day.
I am sad that I have to sit here tonight and put into words what should be obvious to someone who is the leader of the free world.
Betsy
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
obama on his job
he's surprised at how many challenges he has to deal with. You wanted the job. We are the ones getting the short end of the stick. My report card for you: F
obama admits to nationalization
In case you missed it, obama just said, yes we are the shareholders in the auto industry, and we will tell them what to do.
obama for illegal immigration?
OK, first off you said you had great faith in Janet Napolitano, the person who claims there should be no illegal immigration.
Second, those here illegally should be put on a path to citizenship immediately?
Third, your worried about the safety of illegal immigrants coming here?
Fourth, you want to change everything about this in the next year?
Now I can see why you don't want to close the border. Illegal immigrants are more important to you then the citizens your supposed to serve.
Second, those here illegally should be put on a path to citizenship immediately?
Third, your worried about the safety of illegal immigrants coming here?
Fourth, you want to change everything about this in the next year?
Now I can see why you don't want to close the border. Illegal immigrants are more important to you then the citizens your supposed to serve.
obama impressed
Well you ignored the Military during your campaign, blew off the wounded to play basketball and every time you meet with them, you have them carefully selected to make sure they supported you in the election.
obama and I need my waders
You know as he continues to talk, I am going to get my waders. It's getting deep in here.
obama on the Iraq Ambassador
I am so glad that obama has great confidence in the new ambassador to Iraq Chris Hill. Even though he is completely a political appointment with almost no experience in the Middle East. Again, I feel so safe and confident....
Obama On Torture
So the president says he will keep the nation safe at any cost? But he would never ever consider enhanced interrogation to gain time sensitive information to save millions of American lives. Which by the way does not physically injure the person being interrogated. Gee, I feel safe.
By the way these men have sworn to destroy us. Again, gee, I feel safe with you in charge.
By the way these men have sworn to destroy us. Again, gee, I feel safe with you in charge.
Border Closure
So the president just said that there was no reason to close the border. Oh I don't know what could make me think we should. Maybe because the 1st death in the US was a Mexican Child who had come here. Maybe because every case here in the United States so far was people returning or coming home from Mexico.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
DHS Secretary At It Again
Well Janet Napolitano's at it again. From Fox News.
The outrage continues to build over a report from her department that warned of the danger of right-wing "extremists," and singled out returning war veterans as susceptible to recruitment.
Napolitano expressed regret for the reference to veterans -- but she raised eyebrows again this week when she suggested that the Sept. 11 hijackers entered the United States through Canada, even though the 9/11 Commission determined they came to the United States from overseas.
Mr. President, fire that woman," said Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, complaining that Napolitano's comments on the controversial report were half-hearted. "To go on television and say your apology to be, 'I'm sorry you were offended by this report,' that's no apology."
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., also said Napolitano's resignation is in order, and she should be brought before Congress for a hearing.
Napolitano on Thursday acknowledged the criticism and reiterated that the extremist report was "not well written" and should not have been released in that form. She said she would meet with the leadership of the American Legion on Friday over the reference to returning war veterans.
But she rebuffed those who say an apology is not enough. "That's what they're going to get," Napolitano said.
So.... you insult Veterans, Military Personnel that is still active, and, to a larger degree, conservatives in general. You only said your "pseudo-apology" after two days of criticism. Initially, you said you defended the report. I'm not buying your apology.
And now we have the newest of her "brilliant" comments.
She also corrected her statements on Canada, admitting that she falsely suggested Sept. 11 terrorists crossed over from Canada. "I knew the minute it came out of my mouth it was wrong," she said.
Napolitano first clarified her comments in a written statement that said: "I know that the September 11th hijackers did not come through Canada to the United States. There are other instances, however, when suspected terrorists have attempted to enter our country from Canada to the United States."
Her explanation was not so clear during the interview Monday with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that sparked the new controversy.
The secretary was asked to elaborate on comments about giving the Mexican and Canadian borders equal treatment, even though Canada is not experiencing a violent drug war.
"Yes, Canada is not Mexico, it doesn't have a drug war going on," she said. "Nonetheless, to the extent that terrorists have come into our country or suspected or known terrorists have entered our country across a border, it's been across the Canadian border. There are real issues there."
Well, number one, I am glad that the head of the DHS is so intelligent and spun up on national security events that she can't correct herself during the interview but rather wait for an assistant to tell her after the interview. Sorry if I'm being a bit cynical, but I'm pretty sure that is what happened.
Second, the borders should NOT be treated the same. Mexico has a raging drug war going on, bordering on a civil war and the US State Department has sent out travel warnings and failed state warnings in reports. In fact, they compared it to Pakistan in one report. The illegal immigration problem and large amounts illegal drugs also enter the US from Mexico. The only logical answer is that Mexico is the larger issue of the two. Also, I actually trust the Canadian Police and Military. Mexico has had a few issues with corruption. Things like escorting drug runners and firing on our Border Patrol Agents.
Rep. Carter and Bachmann are exactly right. Napolitano needs to go. At best, she's inept and incompetent.
Betsy
The outrage continues to build over a report from her department that warned of the danger of right-wing "extremists," and singled out returning war veterans as susceptible to recruitment.
Napolitano expressed regret for the reference to veterans -- but she raised eyebrows again this week when she suggested that the Sept. 11 hijackers entered the United States through Canada, even though the 9/11 Commission determined they came to the United States from overseas.
Mr. President, fire that woman," said Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, complaining that Napolitano's comments on the controversial report were half-hearted. "To go on television and say your apology to be, 'I'm sorry you were offended by this report,' that's no apology."
Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., also said Napolitano's resignation is in order, and she should be brought before Congress for a hearing.
Napolitano on Thursday acknowledged the criticism and reiterated that the extremist report was "not well written" and should not have been released in that form. She said she would meet with the leadership of the American Legion on Friday over the reference to returning war veterans.
But she rebuffed those who say an apology is not enough. "That's what they're going to get," Napolitano said.
So.... you insult Veterans, Military Personnel that is still active, and, to a larger degree, conservatives in general. You only said your "pseudo-apology" after two days of criticism. Initially, you said you defended the report. I'm not buying your apology.
And now we have the newest of her "brilliant" comments.
She also corrected her statements on Canada, admitting that she falsely suggested Sept. 11 terrorists crossed over from Canada. "I knew the minute it came out of my mouth it was wrong," she said.
Napolitano first clarified her comments in a written statement that said: "I know that the September 11th hijackers did not come through Canada to the United States. There are other instances, however, when suspected terrorists have attempted to enter our country from Canada to the United States."
Her explanation was not so clear during the interview Monday with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that sparked the new controversy.
The secretary was asked to elaborate on comments about giving the Mexican and Canadian borders equal treatment, even though Canada is not experiencing a violent drug war.
"Yes, Canada is not Mexico, it doesn't have a drug war going on," she said. "Nonetheless, to the extent that terrorists have come into our country or suspected or known terrorists have entered our country across a border, it's been across the Canadian border. There are real issues there."
Well, number one, I am glad that the head of the DHS is so intelligent and spun up on national security events that she can't correct herself during the interview but rather wait for an assistant to tell her after the interview. Sorry if I'm being a bit cynical, but I'm pretty sure that is what happened.
Second, the borders should NOT be treated the same. Mexico has a raging drug war going on, bordering on a civil war and the US State Department has sent out travel warnings and failed state warnings in reports. In fact, they compared it to Pakistan in one report. The illegal immigration problem and large amounts illegal drugs also enter the US from Mexico. The only logical answer is that Mexico is the larger issue of the two. Also, I actually trust the Canadian Police and Military. Mexico has had a few issues with corruption. Things like escorting drug runners and firing on our Border Patrol Agents.
Rep. Carter and Bachmann are exactly right. Napolitano needs to go. At best, she's inept and incompetent.
Betsy
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
More On General Motors
AP and Fox is now confirming the story and have it on the Internet. Is not confirmed from GM officially yet.
From AP and FOX:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517498,00.html
Two people briefed on the plan say General Motors Corp. will close most of its U.S. factories for up to nine weeks this summer because of slumping sales and growing inventories of unsold vehicles.
The people did not know exactly when the shutdowns would occur, but both say they will include the normal two-week closure in July to change from one model year to the next. Neither person wanted to be identified because workers have not been told of the shutdowns.
GM spokesman Chris Lee would not comment other than to say the company notifies employees before making any production cuts public.
From AP and FOX:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517498,00.html
Two people briefed on the plan say General Motors Corp. will close most of its U.S. factories for up to nine weeks this summer because of slumping sales and growing inventories of unsold vehicles.
The people did not know exactly when the shutdowns would occur, but both say they will include the normal two-week closure in July to change from one model year to the next. Neither person wanted to be identified because workers have not been told of the shutdowns.
GM spokesman Chris Lee would not comment other than to say the company notifies employees before making any production cuts public.
Breaking News
Fox News is currently carrying a Breaking News Alert that General Motors may close US Plants for up to 9 weeks this summer. More to follow on this one. I can't find this report online yet. If this is true, this is going to be bad.
The below article from the WSJ has some more info on GM.
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090422-717345.html
The below article from the WSJ has some more info on GM.
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090422-717345.html
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Afghan Women Stoned
How lucky we are to be in a country where we are free to protest. Afghanistan's new constitution includes Islamic or Sharia Law which last week allowed the stoning of women who were protesting the marital rape law and other atrocities.
Should we continue to help a country that allows this type of human rights violation? Probably another whole discussion. I just want to shed light on what Islamic (or Sharia) law truly entails. Women, children, and any non-Muslim have little or no rights. Death for small infractions are common and LAWFUL. Please educate yourself. I say this because I see more and more actions and comments by our government and/or government officials that are sympathetic to these laws within America. I pray it is because they are not aware of the full extent of these laws. Otherwise, ... I just don't want to think about it.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,515980,00.html
Should we continue to help a country that allows this type of human rights violation? Probably another whole discussion. I just want to shed light on what Islamic (or Sharia) law truly entails. Women, children, and any non-Muslim have little or no rights. Death for small infractions are common and LAWFUL. Please educate yourself. I say this because I see more and more actions and comments by our government and/or government officials that are sympathetic to these laws within America. I pray it is because they are not aware of the full extent of these laws. Otherwise, ... I just don't want to think about it.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,515980,00.html
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Hugo Chavez and Obama
Next stop on the apology tour? Chavez spends night at White House? That sounds far fetched but so did the American President chumming around with Hugo Chavez in the first place, well at least until yesterday.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/17/obama-chavez-shake-hands-summit-americas/
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/17/obama-chavez-shake-hands-summit-americas/
Betsy
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Boycott CNN / MSNBC
After getting home last night from the Kansas City Tea Party, I flipped between a number of News Networks. Obviously, FOX News did a GREAT job protraying the sentiment of the crowd and the general purpose of the events. But this is what CNN / MSNBC / and the rest of the main stream media had to say:
1. We are a bunch of right wing nut jobs.
2. We are extremists and fringe.
3. Calling us other derogatory names and slurs that I will not repeat here.
4. This was not important.
5. That we were rude, crude, and unintelligent.
I don't know where CNN and MSNBC were, but they could not have been attending ANY of the Tea Parties. What I experienced was a group of educated, diverse, and patriotic folks that cared deeply about their country. None were armed, none spoke any profanity (really, not even shouted!), and none believed that there could be anything MORE important for America's future right now. (They even picked up after themselves, NO TRASH ANYWHERE FROM 5000 PEOPLE!)
If any of these irresponsible observations from these national news outlets offend you, like they did me, then BOYCOTT CNN / MSNBC.
Betsy
1. We are a bunch of right wing nut jobs.
2. We are extremists and fringe.
3. Calling us other derogatory names and slurs that I will not repeat here.
4. This was not important.
5. That we were rude, crude, and unintelligent.
I don't know where CNN and MSNBC were, but they could not have been attending ANY of the Tea Parties. What I experienced was a group of educated, diverse, and patriotic folks that cared deeply about their country. None were armed, none spoke any profanity (really, not even shouted!), and none believed that there could be anything MORE important for America's future right now. (They even picked up after themselves, NO TRASH ANYWHERE FROM 5000 PEOPLE!)
If any of these irresponsible observations from these national news outlets offend you, like they did me, then BOYCOTT CNN / MSNBC.
Betsy
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wow! What a Party!
I am still downloading all of my photos and video from the Kansas City, MO Tea Party that happened today from 4pm-about 6:30pm. I am at a loss for words....I was not sure who would be there or how many or if there would be trouble or what. I had never been involved in any type of rally or protest in my life. I was deeply moved and VERY motivated.
There were some there that were obviously angry and on a mission to be heard. The majority, it seemed, were like me: concerned about the state of our government, concerned for our country's future and just hoping there were plenty others out there who felt the same. I asked a few who did not want to be on camera, why they had come. The answers were slightly differing but the same in that they felt the federal government has gotten too big and does not represent the people's best interest. They were from diffents backgrounds and professions. There had been rumors of such a "silent majority", but the proof is now in my camera and in my heart.
Okay, so much for my gushy comments. There were some wonderful speakers, including a 17 yr old who gave a wonderful speech on leadership. Here was the line up:
Paul Hamby, Campaign for Liberty
Rob Willard, Club for Growth
Joseph Bridgman, TeenPact Leadership School
Eric Zahnd, Platte County Prosecutor (great speech!!)
Mike Ferguson, Libertarian Party
Michelle Davis, American Family Association
Hearne Christopher, Columist
Robert Gipson, Iraq War Veteran
Dee Vantuyl, Blogger and talk show host
Ivan Foley, Platte County Landmark
Becky Cordero, AFP
Keynote speaker: Chris Stigall, Talk Radio KCMO 710 AM (whose comments follow, although incomplete due to lack of memory and muscle stamina...I need to invest in a tripod)
There were some there that were obviously angry and on a mission to be heard. The majority, it seemed, were like me: concerned about the state of our government, concerned for our country's future and just hoping there were plenty others out there who felt the same. I asked a few who did not want to be on camera, why they had come. The answers were slightly differing but the same in that they felt the federal government has gotten too big and does not represent the people's best interest. They were from diffents backgrounds and professions. There had been rumors of such a "silent majority", but the proof is now in my camera and in my heart.
Okay, so much for my gushy comments. There were some wonderful speakers, including a 17 yr old who gave a wonderful speech on leadership. Here was the line up:
Paul Hamby, Campaign for Liberty
Rob Willard, Club for Growth
Joseph Bridgman, TeenPact Leadership School
Eric Zahnd, Platte County Prosecutor (great speech!!)
Mike Ferguson, Libertarian Party
Michelle Davis, American Family Association
Hearne Christopher, Columist
Robert Gipson, Iraq War Veteran
Dee Vantuyl, Blogger and talk show host
Ivan Foley, Platte County Landmark
Becky Cordero, AFP
Keynote speaker: Chris Stigall, Talk Radio KCMO 710 AM (whose comments follow, although incomplete due to lack of memory and muscle stamina...I need to invest in a tripod)
Betsy
More Photos and Commentary From Kansas City Tea Party
Great images from today's Tea Party in Kansas City, Mo!
Interview With Kansas City Tea Party Organizer
Interview with Andrea Plunkett, organizer of the Kansas City, MO Tea Party on April 15th, 2009. She is a college student with 2 jobs that decided that there was no reason she should be giving up her money to an irresponsible government. She saw that there was no event happening in her area and committed to organizing this wonderful, PEACEFUL event. Andrea may not have thought that the Tea Party would be as big as it turned out to be(approx 5000), but she organized a respectful and knowledgable volunteer staff that kept everything running smoothly. I was so proud to be a part of it!
Betsy
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tea Party
The Voice In The Wilderness will be live blogging, twittering, and conducting media coverage for PJTV and Smart Girl Politics from the Kansas City, Missouri Tea Party. I will be interviewing Andrea, the Kansas City Tea Party Organizer; and other Protesters / Great Americans from the event. Pictures and Video will be uploaded as we go, both here, Twitter, and on PJTV. Can't wait to see you all tomorrow.
God Bless America
Betsy
Kansas City, Missouri Tea Party: Liberty Memorial 4-7PM CST.
God Bless America
Betsy
Kansas City, Missouri Tea Party: Liberty Memorial 4-7PM CST.
Right-Wing Extremist Report. What the heck?
First and foremost, I do not agree with what any extremist organization stands for, be it right or left-winged. I believe that anyone in this country, no matter their race or religion, has the same right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
With that said, I am concerned about this Department of Homeland Security report/assessment because it puts alot of vague ideas out there about who right-wing extremists might embody. The assessment talks about how right-wing extremists may be recruiting military veterans, the unemployed, those concerned about gun control and illegal immigration, and those concerned about the outsourcing to China, India or other areas. Again and again and again the document talks about the fact that an African American president has been elected and how that may spark radicalism or help in recruiting radicals. Once would have been enough.
Now, it is true that these are subjects that the white supremist or militia extremists use as talking points to recruit and/or justify violent acts. However, does it mean that anyone who holds one or more of these concerns is destined for the closest militia group. I think not.
The statements in this document are so vague that I am afraid they could pinpoint many who are just the average concerned U.S. citizen who loves their country and some that would fight for it no matter who the President happens to be solely on the principles for which the US stands. The problem is that most folks are watching those principles becoming null and void with many actions of the current administration and Congress.
I guess my biggest question becomes: "Where does it end?" If I am angry over illegal immigration, does this mean I am an extremist? If I believe in my second ammendment rights, does that me an extremist? If I am angry about out-sourcing or allowing China to buy up all of our debt, does that make me an extremist? They left this document so vague that logical conclusions can be drawn in this manner. So where does it end? When we all think the same? I can only pray and hope not. But then again, maybe I'm just clinging to my guns and religion.
Betsy
With that said, I am concerned about this Department of Homeland Security report/assessment because it puts alot of vague ideas out there about who right-wing extremists might embody. The assessment talks about how right-wing extremists may be recruiting military veterans, the unemployed, those concerned about gun control and illegal immigration, and those concerned about the outsourcing to China, India or other areas. Again and again and again the document talks about the fact that an African American president has been elected and how that may spark radicalism or help in recruiting radicals. Once would have been enough.
Now, it is true that these are subjects that the white supremist or militia extremists use as talking points to recruit and/or justify violent acts. However, does it mean that anyone who holds one or more of these concerns is destined for the closest militia group. I think not.
The statements in this document are so vague that I am afraid they could pinpoint many who are just the average concerned U.S. citizen who loves their country and some that would fight for it no matter who the President happens to be solely on the principles for which the US stands. The problem is that most folks are watching those principles becoming null and void with many actions of the current administration and Congress.
I guess my biggest question becomes: "Where does it end?" If I am angry over illegal immigration, does this mean I am an extremist? If I believe in my second ammendment rights, does that me an extremist? If I am angry about out-sourcing or allowing China to buy up all of our debt, does that make me an extremist? They left this document so vague that logical conclusions can be drawn in this manner. So where does it end? When we all think the same? I can only pray and hope not. But then again, maybe I'm just clinging to my guns and religion.
Betsy
This Is Beyond Scary
It looks like I am a threat to national security. You might be, too. What is coming next? This is just another reason why I WILL BE AT THE TEA PARTY tomorrow. More about this tonight.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/14/homeland-security-warns-rise-right-wing-extremism/
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/04/14/american_legion_homeland_security/
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/14/homeland-security-warns-rise-right-wing-extremism/
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/04/14/american_legion_homeland_security/
Betsy
Monday, April 13, 2009
2 Days Until Tea Party
Two days until the Tea Party everyone. I will be blogging, reporting, photographing, and twittering live from the Kansas City, Missouri Tea Party. Everything will be posted here on the blog and on Twitter.
Betsy
Betsy
Sunday, April 12, 2009
BO Using The Military For A Photo Op
This is just downright sick. I'm not going to take any thunder from coMITTed To Romney. They are a great blog. But, I had to pass this on. Doing this just exposes BO as the charlatan that he is.
http://committedtoromney.com/2009/04/12/the-military-or-how-i-stopped-worrying-about-iraq-and-staged-a-photo-op/
Betsy
http://committedtoromney.com/2009/04/12/the-military-or-how-i-stopped-worrying-about-iraq-and-staged-a-photo-op/
Betsy
War Hero's Dog Killed
This is just sick...these "people" that committed this atrocity should be spending the rest of their lives in jail breaking big rocks into little rocks. Better yet, I would love to see Marcus given five minutes in a dark alley with each of them, even if that is not in our justice system. I have worked with the Wounded Warriors Project and Therapy Dogs and this is a travesty.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=6753738
God be with you Marcus Lutrell and with DASY. I know she is with him.
Betsy
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=6753738
God be with you Marcus Lutrell and with DASY. I know she is with him.
Betsy
Green Light Given Before Or After Rescue?
First off, Congratulations and Welcome Home to Captain Phillips. I know your friends and family are so very happy to know your safe.
Captain Phillips is back on the USS Bainbridge. The Navy Commander and US Navy SEALs decisively engaged the pirates killing three and capturing one. Not surprisingly Obama and his administration are lining up to take credit and claim they gave the green light for action over and over again during the last 72 hours. As a matter of fact he is claiming he gave it twice. I guess it's twice because they want to emphasize that point. Why am I so skeptical?
Is it his comments about how we can't do anything by ourselves and have to only act with allies?
Is it his comments today that we must work only with allies to stem pirates?
Is it his indecisiveness with everything and playing to whatever crowd is present?
Is it his comments during the world apology tour?
Maybe it's that fact that the FBI was flown in to negotiate. Whats the matter you don't trust the military to handle it?
It's probably all of them. If this went badly he would have been claiming we needed to talk longer. Since it went well, they are immediately trying to take credit. Either way I'm not buying it.
By the way, he also said that he didn't bow.
Betsy
Captain Phillips is back on the USS Bainbridge. The Navy Commander and US Navy SEALs decisively engaged the pirates killing three and capturing one. Not surprisingly Obama and his administration are lining up to take credit and claim they gave the green light for action over and over again during the last 72 hours. As a matter of fact he is claiming he gave it twice. I guess it's twice because they want to emphasize that point. Why am I so skeptical?
Is it his comments about how we can't do anything by ourselves and have to only act with allies?
Is it his comments today that we must work only with allies to stem pirates?
Is it his indecisiveness with everything and playing to whatever crowd is present?
Is it his comments during the world apology tour?
Maybe it's that fact that the FBI was flown in to negotiate. Whats the matter you don't trust the military to handle it?
It's probably all of them. If this went badly he would have been claiming we needed to talk longer. Since it went well, they are immediately trying to take credit. Either way I'm not buying it.
By the way, he also said that he didn't bow.
Betsy
Captain Frees Self, Navy Completes Rescue
Captain Richard Phillips freed himself again, dove into the water escaping the pirates holding him, and gave the Navy the chance to destroy the Pirates. More to follow on this tonight.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514719,00.html
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514719,00.html
Betsy
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Are we right to protest or just irrationally angry?
There has been discussion on some cable news channels concerning the actual purpose of the Tax Day Tea Parties. The organizers and participants were criticized for protesting taxes but not wanting to give up anything in return.
There was a comment made that the protesters, of course, have the right to protest, but perhaps do not have a solid agenda.
I think these folks are missing the point. Perhaps these criticisms are brought about because these protesters are not as seasoned as the average activist. Perhaps they do not articulate the agenda as a memorized pamphlet. I will be so bold as to say, however, that these activist, these protesters, these regular citizens know exactly why they are there. They do not recognize their own country any longer. They feel that they can be silent no more. They believe that their elected officials should reflect their values and goals; not an agenda that was hidden until after being sworn in. I believe the agenda is very solid. They are mad, very mad, about many decisions being made for them in Washington. Perhaps not "taxation without representation", but "policy and lawmaking under FALSE representation"
Here is why I will be attending:
1. I do not believe that spending what we do not have will pull us out of a black-hole economy. I DO believe in capitalism. It may be a hard road back, but the road back is there and waiting.
2. I do not believe the government has the right to fire people, make policy, or dictate pay of any privately owned business, no matter how messed up they are. If they are so messed up, let them fail and help the unemployed. (Minus the upper echelon)
3. I believe Congress needs to take responsibility instead of trying to point the finger to everyone else. They make the laws and policies. Then hide when the consequences come calling.
4. I believe that nationalized health care is not the answer. The "investment" that was proposed was really a down payment to socialism.
5. I believe there is more to come if we do not stand up now.
I am probably forgetting something. There seems to be something new and unbelievable everyday. How can anyone with a normal life keep up? Perhaps that is what the far-left is hoping. I hope to disappoint.
Betsy
There was a comment made that the protesters, of course, have the right to protest, but perhaps do not have a solid agenda.
I think these folks are missing the point. Perhaps these criticisms are brought about because these protesters are not as seasoned as the average activist. Perhaps they do not articulate the agenda as a memorized pamphlet. I will be so bold as to say, however, that these activist, these protesters, these regular citizens know exactly why they are there. They do not recognize their own country any longer. They feel that they can be silent no more. They believe that their elected officials should reflect their values and goals; not an agenda that was hidden until after being sworn in. I believe the agenda is very solid. They are mad, very mad, about many decisions being made for them in Washington. Perhaps not "taxation without representation", but "policy and lawmaking under FALSE representation"
Here is why I will be attending:
1. I do not believe that spending what we do not have will pull us out of a black-hole economy. I DO believe in capitalism. It may be a hard road back, but the road back is there and waiting.
2. I do not believe the government has the right to fire people, make policy, or dictate pay of any privately owned business, no matter how messed up they are. If they are so messed up, let them fail and help the unemployed. (Minus the upper echelon)
3. I believe Congress needs to take responsibility instead of trying to point the finger to everyone else. They make the laws and policies. Then hide when the consequences come calling.
4. I believe that nationalized health care is not the answer. The "investment" that was proposed was really a down payment to socialism.
5. I believe there is more to come if we do not stand up now.
I am probably forgetting something. There seems to be something new and unbelievable everyday. How can anyone with a normal life keep up? Perhaps that is what the far-left is hoping. I hope to disappoint.
Betsy
Pirates....
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514635,00.html
I'm just wondering when the current administration is going to do something? Here we are, the most powerful nation in the world and our President can not figure out what to do about a rag tag element ambushing our shipping, and kidnapping our citizens.
Now I know discretion is called for, since they have a hostage. But this is exactly what Navy SEALS and Marines train for. Instead we have the FBI being flown in to negotiate. I thought we didn't negotiate with terrorists? Make no mistake, there is no difference between these "pirates" and terrorists. These are the same type of men who fought our brave Delta Operators, Rangers, and 10th Mountain Soldiers in Mogadishu.
In conclusion, I don't believe there is any surprise in the fact that these pirates never attacked US shipping during President Bush's term. They know what he would have done, and feared it. They do not fear Obama nor do they respect him. I think this is a very powerful indicator of what the world really thinks of him.
Betsy
I'm just wondering when the current administration is going to do something? Here we are, the most powerful nation in the world and our President can not figure out what to do about a rag tag element ambushing our shipping, and kidnapping our citizens.
Now I know discretion is called for, since they have a hostage. But this is exactly what Navy SEALS and Marines train for. Instead we have the FBI being flown in to negotiate. I thought we didn't negotiate with terrorists? Make no mistake, there is no difference between these "pirates" and terrorists. These are the same type of men who fought our brave Delta Operators, Rangers, and 10th Mountain Soldiers in Mogadishu.
In conclusion, I don't believe there is any surprise in the fact that these pirates never attacked US shipping during President Bush's term. They know what he would have done, and feared it. They do not fear Obama nor do they respect him. I think this is a very powerful indicator of what the world really thinks of him.
Betsy
Friday, April 10, 2009
Congress and Tea Parties
I just read this, and was pretty surprised.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/09/tax-day-tea-party-protests-garner-support-repulican-lawmakers/
If members of Congress are planning to attend the Tax Day Tea Party protests on April 15, they're keeping awfully quiet about it.
The tea party movement has garnered nationwide attention since its launch on Feb. 27, and scores if not hundreds of tea parties are expected to be held across the country on Wednesday.
But so far, FOXNews.com has found only two members of Congress -- both Republicans -- who have committed to attending the demonstrations on the day income taxes are due.
Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Texas Rep. John Culberson, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, say they will attend the protests to show their opposition to the government's massive spending bill. That leaves roughly 530 senators and congressmen who haven't been heard from.
I'm surprised and confused. I thought that the Republican Congressmen and Women that we elected stood for smaller government and less taxes? For standing up and doing what was right. So why is there only two attending Tea Party Protests?
The Tea Party was designed and started to stand for these very principles. Are they scared to publicly stand up to the President, Pelosi, and Reid? I sure hope not, because if this is a sign of things to come, I'll be finding someone else to vote for in a year and a half.
Thank You to Senator DeMint and Representative Culberson. You truly are in the right place representing all of us.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/09/tax-day-tea-party-protests-garner-support-repulican-lawmakers/
If members of Congress are planning to attend the Tax Day Tea Party protests on April 15, they're keeping awfully quiet about it.
The tea party movement has garnered nationwide attention since its launch on Feb. 27, and scores if not hundreds of tea parties are expected to be held across the country on Wednesday.
But so far, FOXNews.com has found only two members of Congress -- both Republicans -- who have committed to attending the demonstrations on the day income taxes are due.
Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and Texas Rep. John Culberson, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, say they will attend the protests to show their opposition to the government's massive spending bill. That leaves roughly 530 senators and congressmen who haven't been heard from.
I'm surprised and confused. I thought that the Republican Congressmen and Women that we elected stood for smaller government and less taxes? For standing up and doing what was right. So why is there only two attending Tea Party Protests?
The Tea Party was designed and started to stand for these very principles. Are they scared to publicly stand up to the President, Pelosi, and Reid? I sure hope not, because if this is a sign of things to come, I'll be finding someone else to vote for in a year and a half.
Thank You to Senator DeMint and Representative Culberson. You truly are in the right place representing all of us.
Betsy
Scary News Story UK
I saw this news article and it worried me. The UK has had issues with home grown terrorism and other country's diasporas that reside there. The implication for us is, this is far from over with. There are evil men out there that still want to inflict harm on us.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514026,00.html
A desperate search was under way in Britain Thursday night for the terrorist bomb factory from which a suspected Al Qaeda cell planned to launch a devastating attack in Manchester, possibly as soon as Easter.
Hours after Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer resigned in disgrace, police operations were concentrating on a rundown block of apartments east of Liverpool's city center.
The block was cordoned off and large quantities of material were seized for examination. People were evacuated from the area, which had been rented out by a private landlord to foreign students.
Pakistan has criticized Britain’s immigration system and offered to help with security checks on foreign students after it emerged that the majority of those arrested in connection with the alleged terror plot entered the country on student visas.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,514026,00.html
A desperate search was under way in Britain Thursday night for the terrorist bomb factory from which a suspected Al Qaeda cell planned to launch a devastating attack in Manchester, possibly as soon as Easter.
Hours after Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer resigned in disgrace, police operations were concentrating on a rundown block of apartments east of Liverpool's city center.
The block was cordoned off and large quantities of material were seized for examination. People were evacuated from the area, which had been rented out by a private landlord to foreign students.
Pakistan has criticized Britain’s immigration system and offered to help with security checks on foreign students after it emerged that the majority of those arrested in connection with the alleged terror plot entered the country on student visas.
Betsy
Thursday, April 9, 2009
VP Biden....Yes He's Lost It
Well most of us are questioning just what the heck the current administration is up to. But this sets a new low.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/09/rove-calls-biden-liar-bush-aides-challenge-vps-boasts/
As Karl Rove said, he's a liar. The fact that he is our Vice President only makes things worse. The biggest problem is this kind of activity permeates our entire Presidents administration.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/09/rove-calls-biden-liar-bush-aides-challenge-vps-boasts/
As Karl Rove said, he's a liar. The fact that he is our Vice President only makes things worse. The biggest problem is this kind of activity permeates our entire Presidents administration.
Betsy
Latest Information About Kansas City Tea Party
Here is the latest info about the Kansas City Tea Party. Lets get ready to send a message to Washington!
http://kcmogop.blogspot.com/
Betsy
http://kcmogop.blogspot.com/
Betsy
Great Article About Tea Parties
This was a great article. I had to point it out in case you missed it. More great reasons why Ill be at the Tea Party next week.
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/04/08/roff_tea_parties-2/
No one in the modern Tea Party movement is arguing that the taxes, the spending and the borrowing that has thus far been the hallmark of Obama and the Congressional Democrats’ plan for America amounts to taxation without representation. But they will argue that the larger principle, that the federal government’s current largess is unfair is very much a matter for discussion. Why? Because Washington has obligated all of us, and our children, to pay the costs of cleaning up a mess largely created by government in the first place — just as King George III looked to the colonies to help fund his global competition with the French monarchy. And, again just like King George III, Obama and the Democrats want to make us believe they are doing it for our own good and in our own best interests.
And, just like our forefathers in the Sons of Liberty, the metaphorical tea is headed straight to the bottom of the Harbor.
Betsy
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/04/08/roff_tea_parties-2/
No one in the modern Tea Party movement is arguing that the taxes, the spending and the borrowing that has thus far been the hallmark of Obama and the Congressional Democrats’ plan for America amounts to taxation without representation. But they will argue that the larger principle, that the federal government’s current largess is unfair is very much a matter for discussion. Why? Because Washington has obligated all of us, and our children, to pay the costs of cleaning up a mess largely created by government in the first place — just as King George III looked to the colonies to help fund his global competition with the French monarchy. And, again just like King George III, Obama and the Democrats want to make us believe they are doing it for our own good and in our own best interests.
And, just like our forefathers in the Sons of Liberty, the metaphorical tea is headed straight to the bottom of the Harbor.
Betsy
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
False Tea Parties
DO NOT BE FOOLED! The Tea Party is the 15th. See the below link and key excerpts.
http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/group-to-undermine-tea-parties
Obama's new “Way Forward” front group is setting up nationwide rallies to undercut our Tea Parties – and undermine our entire banking system. And I need your help now to stop them!
Just this morning, I received word that a new radical organization calling itself “A New Way Forward” has put together an underhanded sneak attack designed to undercut the popular uprising known as the Tea Party movement. You may already be part of the Tea Party movement – in fact I hope you are. So, I knew you would want to know what the far left is up to now.
Simply put, their idea is to stage phony rallies throughout the country on April 11th made to look like they are part of the Tea Party movement – while actually opposing Tea Party principles and supporting the complete government takeover of our banking system.
If you are invited to any such protest, please read the small print and make sure you are backing your conscience and not someone else's.
Betsy
http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/group-to-undermine-tea-parties
Obama's new “Way Forward” front group is setting up nationwide rallies to undercut our Tea Parties – and undermine our entire banking system. And I need your help now to stop them!
Just this morning, I received word that a new radical organization calling itself “A New Way Forward” has put together an underhanded sneak attack designed to undercut the popular uprising known as the Tea Party movement. You may already be part of the Tea Party movement – in fact I hope you are. So, I knew you would want to know what the far left is up to now.
Simply put, their idea is to stage phony rallies throughout the country on April 11th made to look like they are part of the Tea Party movement – while actually opposing Tea Party principles and supporting the complete government takeover of our banking system.
If you are invited to any such protest, please read the small print and make sure you are backing your conscience and not someone else's.
Betsy
Obama's Apology Tour
I'm just sitting here wondering why our President has felt it necessary to go on a world tour apologizing to everyone for the United States? Here's a couple quickie facts....
1. The United States has given more or our young men and women defending other people and countries then anyone else in history.
2. The United States has given more money as a government to other governments and private entities then any other country.
3. Our private citizens in the United States have given more charitable donations to others then any other country.
Here is another example. Our private citizens are continually traveling to China to do humanitarian assistance and adopt chinese babies. But, the Chinese Government is the number one buyer of US Treasury Bills. Why can they buy our TBills, further indebting us to them, while our Citizens are spending their money to help chinese citizens. Does any of this make sense?
I'm puzzled why, after all of this, we should be apologizing. If people don't want our help, well maybe we should just stop giving it. I wonder how long the rest of the world would go without our assistance.
Betsy
1. The United States has given more or our young men and women defending other people and countries then anyone else in history.
2. The United States has given more money as a government to other governments and private entities then any other country.
3. Our private citizens in the United States have given more charitable donations to others then any other country.
Here is another example. Our private citizens are continually traveling to China to do humanitarian assistance and adopt chinese babies. But, the Chinese Government is the number one buyer of US Treasury Bills. Why can they buy our TBills, further indebting us to them, while our Citizens are spending their money to help chinese citizens. Does any of this make sense?
I'm puzzled why, after all of this, we should be apologizing. If people don't want our help, well maybe we should just stop giving it. I wonder how long the rest of the world would go without our assistance.
Betsy
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
One Week Until The Tea Party
One week until the Tea Party. Here in Kansas City it starts at 4PM at the Liberty Memorial on the 15th.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Defense Cuts....
Well I had a feeling this was coming...
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/06/gates-calling-cuts-high-tech-weapons-programs/
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/06/gates-calling-cuts-high-tech-weapons-programs/
Betsy
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Geithner at it again....
I read this earlier today and wow is all I could muster.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/05/geithner-banks-federal-help-government-decides-executive-line/
Critics of the Obama administration's move last weekend to force out the chairman of General Motors Corp., Rick Wagoner, as a condition for possible additional federal loans say that strong government intervention contrasts with measures placed on the financial industry in return for billions in infusions.
Geithner denied there was a double standard and put banks on notice that they may need to change leadership teams in exchange for accepting more money in the future.
"If, in the future, banks need exceptional assistance in order to get through this, then we'll make sure that assistance comes with conditions, not just to protect the taxpayer but to make sure this is the kind of restructuring necessary for them to emerge stronger," he told "Face the Nation" on CBS. "And where that requires a change of management of the board, we'll do that."
I'm sorry, but when did the federal government start dictating CEO's and Boards to private companies? I'm not an expert on this, but isn't this how the United Kingdom started when they privatized industry? One of the worst events for their economy in the last 75 years.
It took the Falkland War and an unbelievable leader in the form of Margaret Thatcher to fix that situation. How far is Geithner going to try to take this??
We can not just keep throwing money at a lost cause, but taking over the private institution is not the AMERICAN answer. Of course, that brings us to the question "Should we be doing any bailouts at all?". I do not believe we should. Instead of throwing all the money at the company, put it to use in helping the people that the bankrupt company will lay off and help them find new jobs. Use the money for grants or loans to entrepreneurs or businesses willing to hire at least 50 people per $250,000. Let's get creative, let's help each other out. THAT is the AMERICAN way!
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/05/geithner-banks-federal-help-government-decides-executive-line/
Critics of the Obama administration's move last weekend to force out the chairman of General Motors Corp., Rick Wagoner, as a condition for possible additional federal loans say that strong government intervention contrasts with measures placed on the financial industry in return for billions in infusions.
Geithner denied there was a double standard and put banks on notice that they may need to change leadership teams in exchange for accepting more money in the future.
"If, in the future, banks need exceptional assistance in order to get through this, then we'll make sure that assistance comes with conditions, not just to protect the taxpayer but to make sure this is the kind of restructuring necessary for them to emerge stronger," he told "Face the Nation" on CBS. "And where that requires a change of management of the board, we'll do that."
I'm sorry, but when did the federal government start dictating CEO's and Boards to private companies? I'm not an expert on this, but isn't this how the United Kingdom started when they privatized industry? One of the worst events for their economy in the last 75 years.
It took the Falkland War and an unbelievable leader in the form of Margaret Thatcher to fix that situation. How far is Geithner going to try to take this??
We can not just keep throwing money at a lost cause, but taking over the private institution is not the AMERICAN answer. Of course, that brings us to the question "Should we be doing any bailouts at all?". I do not believe we should. Instead of throwing all the money at the company, put it to use in helping the people that the bankrupt company will lay off and help them find new jobs. Use the money for grants or loans to entrepreneurs or businesses willing to hire at least 50 people per $250,000. Let's get creative, let's help each other out. THAT is the AMERICAN way!
Betsy
What's the Truth??
You know, getting rid of nuclear weapons sounds nice. Even if the realism of doing so is a bit stretched by international relations and games, but that isn't really the point this morning.
It seems Obama will say whatever he needs to, to whatever crowd he is addressing, to get the applause. Everyone loves someone who agrees with them.
First off, we have the missile defense shield. Obama says it needs to be done away with. Now, he gives a speech saying it is of vital importance.
Second, we hear, "We as Americans are Arrogant" while he is addressing a European town hall meeting, but right before he leaves he gushes on the greatness of the United States. By the way, why is OUR PRESIDENT having a TOWN HALL MEETING in a town that is in ANOTHER COUNTRY. Sorry, I digress.
Third, we hear, no new taxes, but then we feel the effects of all the new taxes.
I don't know what President Obama stands for. The world does not know what the United States stands for any longer.
I wonder if the president even knows what he thinks, or is it more his administration just wants to pander to whoever they are addressing. Either way, I'm confused by them, and it's not good for America.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/05/obama-pledges-lead-world-nuclear-free-future/
It seems Obama will say whatever he needs to, to whatever crowd he is addressing, to get the applause. Everyone loves someone who agrees with them.
First off, we have the missile defense shield. Obama says it needs to be done away with. Now, he gives a speech saying it is of vital importance.
Second, we hear, "We as Americans are Arrogant" while he is addressing a European town hall meeting, but right before he leaves he gushes on the greatness of the United States. By the way, why is OUR PRESIDENT having a TOWN HALL MEETING in a town that is in ANOTHER COUNTRY. Sorry, I digress.
Third, we hear, no new taxes, but then we feel the effects of all the new taxes.
I don't know what President Obama stands for. The world does not know what the United States stands for any longer.
I wonder if the president even knows what he thinks, or is it more his administration just wants to pander to whoever they are addressing. Either way, I'm confused by them, and it's not good for America.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/05/obama-pledges-lead-world-nuclear-free-future/
Saturday, April 4, 2009
North Korea Rocket Launch
North Korea launched their rocket from all current reports. Now, I'm very curious to see how the administration handles this. Doesn't seem like North Korea got the memo on "Hope and Change"
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512583,00.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/04/north.korea.rocket/index.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE53058220090405
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512583,00.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/04/04/north.korea.rocket/index.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE53058220090405
A Fable?
There was once a Greek Philosopher named Thucydides. He lived during the Pelopponesian War between Athens and Sparta. He also published the famous book, "The History of the Pelopponesian War."
I bring Thucydides up because of what he had to say about the nation of Athens during this war. You see, Athens had stood for enlightenment, democracy, and what was right. But slowly over the course of the war, that changed. It wasn't big changes, but rather small changes that no one really stood up against.
First it was changes from a smaller government to much larger with an overflowing bureaucracy. Then it was the insistence that we are the people in power, and we know what is best, so you'll follow it or else. Then finally among there things, was a complete breakdown of their moral fabric.
In the end, Athens self-destructed. Yes, there were military victories and defeats, but all that they had said they stood for was no longer there. Athens, for all intents and purposes, was gone. The Spartans were not responsible for the fall of Athens. Athens had done it to itself.
Anytime a person, or a society starts making compromises they lose part of themselves. When this trend continues, it only gets worse.
What makes it worse is when the populace of the country just sit back and let things happen because its too hard to do something. Doing nothing is always easy, but rarely has reward.
Betsy
I bring Thucydides up because of what he had to say about the nation of Athens during this war. You see, Athens had stood for enlightenment, democracy, and what was right. But slowly over the course of the war, that changed. It wasn't big changes, but rather small changes that no one really stood up against.
First it was changes from a smaller government to much larger with an overflowing bureaucracy. Then it was the insistence that we are the people in power, and we know what is best, so you'll follow it or else. Then finally among there things, was a complete breakdown of their moral fabric.
In the end, Athens self-destructed. Yes, there were military victories and defeats, but all that they had said they stood for was no longer there. Athens, for all intents and purposes, was gone. The Spartans were not responsible for the fall of Athens. Athens had done it to itself.
Anytime a person, or a society starts making compromises they lose part of themselves. When this trend continues, it only gets worse.
What makes it worse is when the populace of the country just sit back and let things happen because its too hard to do something. Doing nothing is always easy, but rarely has reward.
Betsy
Updates from NATO Conference
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/04/obamas-bid-troops-afghanistan-fails/
Barack Obama made an impassioned plea to America's allies to send more troops to Afghanistan, warning that failure to do so would leave Europe vulnerable to more terrorist atrocities.
But though he continued to dazzle Europeans on his debut international tour, the Continent's leaders turned their backs on the U.S. President.
Gordon Brown was the only one to offer substantial help. He offered to send several hundred extra British soldiers to provide security during the August election, but even that fell short of the thousands of combat troops that the U.S. was hoping to prise from the prime minister.
Just two other allies made firm offers of troops. Belgium offered to send 35 military trainers and Spain offered 12. Obama's host, Nicolas Sarkozy, refused his request.
The presidential charm offensive failed to move fellow Nato countries. President Sarkozy told Obama that France would not be sending reinforcements to bolster its existing force northeast of Kabul.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/04/03/nato.summit/index.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6032342.ece
Barack Obama made an impassioned plea to America's allies to send more troops to Afghanistan, warning that failure to do so would leave Europe vulnerable to more terrorist atrocities.
But though he continued to dazzle Europeans on his debut international tour, the Continent's leaders turned their backs on the U.S. President.
Gordon Brown was the only one to offer substantial help. He offered to send several hundred extra British soldiers to provide security during the August election, but even that fell short of the thousands of combat troops that the U.S. was hoping to prise from the prime minister.
Just two other allies made firm offers of troops. Belgium offered to send 35 military trainers and Spain offered 12. Obama's host, Nicolas Sarkozy, refused his request.
The presidential charm offensive failed to move fellow Nato countries. President Sarkozy told Obama that France would not be sending reinforcements to bolster its existing force northeast of Kabul.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/04/03/nato.summit/index.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6032342.ece
Friday, April 3, 2009
Sharia......
I once thought that Islam, in its pure form, was a beautiful religion. It has many aspects that guide its followers to a help others, look after their body, use good hygiene, and have compassion for fellow human beings. I thought that only those that interpreted the Koran into their own extremist views were the ones who wanted all non-Muslims dead. Upon recent investigation and research, I have changed my mind. We keep on hearing about moderate Islam. How moderate Islam is so different from extremist Islam. All I have to say is......there in no longer any such a thing.
Read this link and then read on....
From Jihad Watch:
First off, Dean Koh has stated that the United States of America has committed illegal actions around the world and should be held accountable for it. Excuse me, but we have spent the last 75 years working to help the rest of the world. Working to give our own hard earned money and blood to other nations....but that is not good enough for Dean Koh.
On top of that, we are inundated with these accounts of how sharia is not a bad thing. Well, here are a few things that I have found. You decide:
1. According to the four main Islamic Schools of Law, the purpose of all Islamic People under sharia is to force non-Islamic people into submission. Yes, this means exactly what it says. It means submit. In other words, give up all freedom to them.
2. The penalty for not enforcing sharia is called being an apostate. Most people assume that postate means you were Islamic but then turned to another religion. That is only partially true. It also means someone who does not or will not enforce all of sharia. The penalty......is death. Have you ever wondered why so called, "moderate Islam", will not flat out deny extremists? It's because in many cases they would be guilty of apostate and under penalty of death.
3. Moderate Islam claims that there are no true laws that are hard and fast. Things are completely in flux. It's all open to interpretation; again...wrong. Just one example, is again, apostate. For some people the example of breaking a rule and enforcing a death penalty might sound moderate. To me, its pretty straight forward and hard core. Apostate is just an example of a hard and fast rule that is not flexible.
4. Finally, we have the example of Great Britain. Here we have a society where sharia law has come completely into conflict with the laws of the United Kingdom. Great Britain has given sharia law the ability to handle domestic disputes. Women are now lawfully being beaten by their husbands for something as insignificant as cooking the wrong thing for dinner to beheading them for wanting a divorce. Our Constitution is a precious document that can not be infringed upon in this way. Sharia can not come to fruition in his great country.
If you doubt anything I said, go and read the book, "Milestones." It can be found at any mosque, including those that say they are moderate. Just take caution, they won't make it easy to get a copy.
Betsy
Read this link and then read on....
From Jihad Watch:
First off, Dean Koh has stated that the United States of America has committed illegal actions around the world and should be held accountable for it. Excuse me, but we have spent the last 75 years working to help the rest of the world. Working to give our own hard earned money and blood to other nations....but that is not good enough for Dean Koh.
On top of that, we are inundated with these accounts of how sharia is not a bad thing. Well, here are a few things that I have found. You decide:
1. According to the four main Islamic Schools of Law, the purpose of all Islamic People under sharia is to force non-Islamic people into submission. Yes, this means exactly what it says. It means submit. In other words, give up all freedom to them.
2. The penalty for not enforcing sharia is called being an apostate. Most people assume that postate means you were Islamic but then turned to another religion. That is only partially true. It also means someone who does not or will not enforce all of sharia. The penalty......is death. Have you ever wondered why so called, "moderate Islam", will not flat out deny extremists? It's because in many cases they would be guilty of apostate and under penalty of death.
3. Moderate Islam claims that there are no true laws that are hard and fast. Things are completely in flux. It's all open to interpretation; again...wrong. Just one example, is again, apostate. For some people the example of breaking a rule and enforcing a death penalty might sound moderate. To me, its pretty straight forward and hard core. Apostate is just an example of a hard and fast rule that is not flexible.
4. Finally, we have the example of Great Britain. Here we have a society where sharia law has come completely into conflict with the laws of the United Kingdom. Great Britain has given sharia law the ability to handle domestic disputes. Women are now lawfully being beaten by their husbands for something as insignificant as cooking the wrong thing for dinner to beheading them for wanting a divorce. Our Constitution is a precious document that can not be infringed upon in this way. Sharia can not come to fruition in his great country.
If you doubt anything I said, go and read the book, "Milestones." It can be found at any mosque, including those that say they are moderate. Just take caution, they won't make it easy to get a copy.
Betsy
Hope and Change??? Not for our Brothers in Arms...
Please read the below articles!!!I stumbled across this earlier. These native interpreters have risked everything and on top of that, this man has fought like the bravest of our troops, shoulder to shoulder with our husbands/wives, brothers/sisters, and sons/daughters. He has saved many of our soldiers lives and this is how we repay him. This is unbelievable.......
From Fox News:
http://majorsperspective.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-is-travesty.html
http://www.blackfive.net/main/2009/04/trying-to-kill-heroes-our-state-department.html
So, after all of this time, we have a true Patriot of Iraq who has risked his life, risked his family, and given his blood, sweat, and tears to the cause of liberty and democracy; and he is passively sentenced to death by our own State Department. This is a disgrace.
Not that I am surprised. So far we have had a complete change in attitude at the State Department under this new administration. We once stood for democracy and doing what is right; that is no longer the case according to them. Even our own President has apologized for us. Apologized for us protecting the free world. Apologized for us giving trillions of dollars to developing countries.
What is going on here???? Am I the only one who thinks this is insane??? I am left with the question what would our Founding Father's say???
Jasim needs to be granted his VISA now. I strongly encourage, no; I implore you, to call the number given in the BLACKFIVE Article and tell the State Department to get their act together, do their jobs, and grant the VISA.
Betsy
From Fox News:
http://majorsperspective.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-is-travesty.html
http://www.blackfive.net/main/2009/04/trying-to-kill-heroes-our-state-department.html
So, after all of this time, we have a true Patriot of Iraq who has risked his life, risked his family, and given his blood, sweat, and tears to the cause of liberty and democracy; and he is passively sentenced to death by our own State Department. This is a disgrace.
Not that I am surprised. So far we have had a complete change in attitude at the State Department under this new administration. We once stood for democracy and doing what is right; that is no longer the case according to them. Even our own President has apologized for us. Apologized for us protecting the free world. Apologized for us giving trillions of dollars to developing countries.
What is going on here???? Am I the only one who thinks this is insane??? I am left with the question what would our Founding Father's say???
Jasim needs to be granted his VISA now. I strongly encourage, no; I implore you, to call the number given in the BLACKFIVE Article and tell the State Department to get their act together, do their jobs, and grant the VISA.
Betsy
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Breaking News on Budget
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/02/senate-passes-trillion-budget-blueprint/
The Democratic-controlled Senate has passed a budget drafted to President Obama's specifications, voting a few hours after the House approved a similar plan.
The plan calls for spending of $3.5 trillion for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 and has a deficit projected at $1.2 trillion.
The Senate vote Thursday was 55-43, along party lines.
It provides for higher spending on domestic programs and clears the way for action later in the year on Obama's call for an overhaul of health care, a new energy policy and changes in federal support for education.
The Democratic-controlled Senate has passed a budget drafted to President Obama's specifications, voting a few hours after the House approved a similar plan.
The plan calls for spending of $3.5 trillion for the budget year beginning Oct. 1 and has a deficit projected at $1.2 trillion.
The Senate vote Thursday was 55-43, along party lines.
It provides for higher spending on domestic programs and clears the way for action later in the year on Obama's call for an overhaul of health care, a new energy policy and changes in federal support for education.
Very Good Article By Glenn Beck
Very, Very good article by Glenn Beck. Follow the link and read on. 12 Days until the Tea Party.
http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/23522/
Betsy
http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/23522/
Betsy
G20 and even more money......
This was the latest on the closure of the G20 and it's outcome.
From CNN:
Leaders of the world's largest economies agreed on Thursday to a package worth more than $1 trillion to tackle the global economic crisis.
U.S. President Barack Obama called the deal "a turning point in our pursuit of global economic recovery." The plan calls for reform of the international banking system and the injection of more than $1 trillion into the world financial system.
The Group of 20 is taking "unprecedented steps" to attack the global economic downturn, stimulate growth and expand loans to troubled nations, Obama said at the close of the group's meeting in London.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown heralded the emergence of a "new world order" Thursday following the release of what he called an "unprecedented" package of measures to tackle the crisis.
The deal agreed by the leaders of the world's largest economies included reform of the international banking system and the injection of more than $1 trillion into the world financial system.
Hmmm.....let me see now, we have passed TARP and now another Stimulus Bill. Good Old Nancy Pelosi says we may need another. Dodd and his buddy Geithner gave bonuses until the public outcry forced a change. Now we, as part of the G20 are going to give another 1 TRILLION to the rest of the world.
Yes, Yes, Yes, I know, many nations contribute to these endeavors. But, who do you think will foot most of the bill for this? Yes, it is us....again. This money isn't even going to our own country. Some of the wording I have seen on FOX and CNN Network News has said most is destined for the 2nd and 3rd world.
So now, while things get worse here, the democrats continue their march towards socialism, and an assortment of new spending starts here, we are to give more of our tax dollars to the 3rd world. WHY???
If anyone can answer that one....please fill me in because it makes no sense. Just another reason why I'll be at the Tea Party.
Betsy
From CNN:
Leaders of the world's largest economies agreed on Thursday to a package worth more than $1 trillion to tackle the global economic crisis.
U.S. President Barack Obama called the deal "a turning point in our pursuit of global economic recovery." The plan calls for reform of the international banking system and the injection of more than $1 trillion into the world financial system.
The Group of 20 is taking "unprecedented steps" to attack the global economic downturn, stimulate growth and expand loans to troubled nations, Obama said at the close of the group's meeting in London.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown heralded the emergence of a "new world order" Thursday following the release of what he called an "unprecedented" package of measures to tackle the crisis.
The deal agreed by the leaders of the world's largest economies included reform of the international banking system and the injection of more than $1 trillion into the world financial system.
Hmmm.....let me see now, we have passed TARP and now another Stimulus Bill. Good Old Nancy Pelosi says we may need another. Dodd and his buddy Geithner gave bonuses until the public outcry forced a change. Now we, as part of the G20 are going to give another 1 TRILLION to the rest of the world.
Yes, Yes, Yes, I know, many nations contribute to these endeavors. But, who do you think will foot most of the bill for this? Yes, it is us....again. This money isn't even going to our own country. Some of the wording I have seen on FOX and CNN Network News has said most is destined for the 2nd and 3rd world.
So now, while things get worse here, the democrats continue their march towards socialism, and an assortment of new spending starts here, we are to give more of our tax dollars to the 3rd world. WHY???
If anyone can answer that one....please fill me in because it makes no sense. Just another reason why I'll be at the Tea Party.
Betsy
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Another Reason I Will Be at the Tax Day Tea Party
April 15, 2009 is the day for a national Tax Day Tea Party. There are many reasons why I will be there, but here is another reason and a very informative email that was sent to me. Please take a look!
http://taxdayteaparty.com/2009/03/lumping-patriots-and-nazis-together/
http://taxdayteaparty.com/2009/03/lumping-patriots-and-nazis-together/
They're Illegal So WA Put Them to Work
Today, it has been reported that illegal aliens arrested while working illegally in Washington state were given working papers so they could...what...oh yes, FIND ANOTHER JOB!!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512098,00.html
In the meantime, the employer of the illegals is still being investigated, as it should be. But are not the actual illegal employees at fault as well. And, oh yes, they came here illegally!!
SEND THEM HOME!!!
They can come back legally! This is setting a presidence for future events and tells the world that you can come here illegally and we will slap you on the hand, if we catch you, and then send you on your way with LEGAL paperwork. Forget doing it the RIGHT way. That takes too long.
This is a nation of immigrants. I am a daughter of many different nationalities. I know that America is the promised land. I understand why people want to come here. I applaud them and think we should allow immigration, but LEGAL immigration.
Betsy
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512098,00.html
In the meantime, the employer of the illegals is still being investigated, as it should be. But are not the actual illegal employees at fault as well. And, oh yes, they came here illegally!!
SEND THEM HOME!!!
They can come back legally! This is setting a presidence for future events and tells the world that you can come here illegally and we will slap you on the hand, if we catch you, and then send you on your way with LEGAL paperwork. Forget doing it the RIGHT way. That takes too long.
This is a nation of immigrants. I am a daughter of many different nationalities. I know that America is the promised land. I understand why people want to come here. I applaud them and think we should allow immigration, but LEGAL immigration.
Betsy
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