Thursday, December 31, 2015

End of 2015

This year was definitely the year that the establishment in both parties learned something they didn't know previously.  That there is an anger boiling out in America.  The American people are at a crossing point angry at the unfair treatment of both political parties.  Both parties have yielded to corporatism and the political class at the expense of the ordinary citizen.

The average American doesn't actually care about wedding cakes, esoteric arguments about carbon footprints or debates about taxation on the one percent.  Most families care about their kids.  They care about whether or not their children will be able to afford to attend college.  Will those kids have jobs or opportunities for business and to own a home when they finish?  Will they be so deep in debt that they have to be wage slaves for decades to get out from under it?

Where we differ is easy to grasp.  There is a war on values and culture raging in the heartland.  Patriotism..a basic fundamental love for our culture, history and values is under attack.  It is not wrong to love America.  It is not wrong to value the history of our culture.  The very Constitution is now under attack by a political class that cares far more about capturing and retaining power than it does about the freedom of three hundred million citizens.

As we move to a new year..an election year we are at a crossroads.  This country for 150 years has settled it's differences at the ballot box.  We will be picking a new President.  No one knows with any certainty what the decisive issue of this election year will be.  I suspect it will relate to a vision for national security.  The major parties will be tasked by the American people to present a plan that the majority can trust.  Whoever is able to present that most clearly likely will be elected.

I have no doubt about why the Trump phenomenon has taken off.  It isn't really about how Conservative he or his follower are.  It is a reaction to what began as a conversation about immigration and has cross associated with national security.  When the Democrats reply to San Bernardino was gun control and diversion from Islam...the populace lost a bit more trust in the Democrats.  The American people are tired of seeing their values and common sense attacked by the establishment of both parties.  I expect that this election will be won by a coalition of voters that don't normally connect together.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

A Pataki Fell Down

and no one was listening....

Like with Senator Graham one must wonder which direction all of those no supporters will turn now that he has dropped out of the nomination race.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Puerto Rico Default Crisis

Puerto Rico has spent decades on overspending government programs and funding them by selling of bonds.  Friday it is a certainty that the island government will default on at least a portion of $1Billion in bonds that come due.  The Puerto Rican Constitution requires available funds be used to pay off priority debts but that will leave most bond holders with nothing. 

The island is paying the price (or not paying it depending how you really look at it) for decades of foolishness.  An absurd pension system was used as a carrot to entice way too much of the population into government work and even that is not being guaranteed. 

This is the start of a long painful pathway for Puerto Rico and is a small view of what awaits the United States in general in a few years at current overspending levels.

ISIS Department of War Spoils

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-islamic-state-documents-group-exc-idUSKBN0UB0AW20151229

ISIS is a business.  My takeaway from the linked article is that ISIS needs funding and recruitment tools. 

South Korea and Japan Comfort Women Deal

So yesterday it was reported that Korea and Japan had reached a deal for compensation of WWII sex slaves.  Japan will setup a fund of one billion yen for potential payments to women and families of women who were used as comfort women for Japanese soldiers during the war.  Part of the deal requires that South Korea will refrain from publicly criticizing Japan over this issue.  South Korea considers the issue irreversibly closed.

Nothing about this deal seems like any sort of actual acknowledgement or sincere apology.  This seems a case of diplomatic defeat of South Korea by Japan.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Affluenza Jerk Captured in Mexico

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/28/us/mexico-affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-detained/

Perhaps the full sentence is in order for this little jerk.  Along with that his mother should be locked up for aiding him in his vacation to Puerto Vallarta. 

The Unforgiveable Error Has Killed

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/28/washington-prisoner-freed-early-is-charged-in-deadly-wreck.html?intcmp=hplnws

The unforgiveable error announced last week by Governor Inslee has led to one death.  This man should have been in prison until December 6 but was incorrectly released earlier.  Because of this he was involved in a crash that killed his girlfriend November 11. 

The State of Washington should be replacing entire chains of command in Department of Corrections immediately.  They have failed in their principle duty..to protect the people.

Donald Trump Agrees With Me

Today Mr. Trump went after Hillary and her husband over Bill's behavior towards women.

If Hillary thinks she can unleash her husband, with his terrible record of women abuse, while playing the women's card on me, she's wrong! - Donald Trump 12/28/2015

I wonder if he is secretly reading this blog looking for ideas.

Iraqi Army Liberates Ramadi from ISIS

Ramadi...center of the world in the war against ISIS in Iraq.  Ramadi lies 100 km from Baghdad and was captured by ISIS forces in May.  Since then it has been a sore spot for coalition forces and a tremendous advertising tool for the Islamic State in it's recruitment. 

The Iraqi army announced this weekend that they have in fact liberated Ramadi..the capital of Anbar province.  This is without a doubt the most significant military operation conducted by the Iraqis in the war against ISIS.  The greatest victory to date.  The next step in a very long campaign will be to generate enough forces to capture Mosul from ISIS control on the road to a complete removal of ISIS from the country.

The Rise of Flakka

Every generation comes up with new more insane ways to ingest things that are deadly.  The latest craze polluting our streets and youth is Flakka.  A drug made from substance found in bath salts that is snorted, smoked, injected, swallowed or eaten in candy.

The drug is a stiumulant that brings feelings of euphoria, heightened alertness and increased movement.  Similar effects from in cocaine and amphetamine use.

When the drug leaves the body it causes fatigue and depressed feelings.  Users often will use the drug to get away from the feeling of coming down.  The drug does alter brain chemistry making users need increasing dosages to get the same high. 

Long term use causes feelings of anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations as well as violent outbursts.  High dosage can lead the body to rise in temperature and may cause kidney damage and breakdown of muscle.

This drug is on the rise and remains cheap for street purchase.  This makes it easily accessible. 

Addiction comes when the person is seeking to fill some void in their life.  Absence will always be filled by something. 

The State Department is Bringing Peace to Syria

John Kirby, a State Department Spokesman has a recap out of the agencies accomplishments for 2015.  Among them is "Bringing Peace, Security to Syria."  "The United States and many members of the international community have stepped up to aid the Syrian people during their time of need." 

So...first we learn last month that we have ISIS on the run.  Now we learn that the US is bringing peace to Syria.  He must actually mean that John Kerry and President Obama are giving little pieces of America to Syrians.  So far they have given a piece of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Washington to Syrian refugees.  These people are a little disconnected from reality.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

The Sexism of the Hillary Campaign

Hillary Clinton spent her early years politically working as a staffer in Washington DC before her rise to power as wife of Bill Clinton.  In 1992 during the Presidential campaign Governor Bill and First Lady Hillary Clinton of Arkansas were interviewed for 60 Minutes when she said of supporting her husband "I’m not sitting here, some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette.”  Thing of it is..that is precisely what she spent the next decade doing.  She in fact became the lead attack dog thru multiple scandals involving women accusing Bill of illicit sexual activities and misconduct of various types.

Secretary Clinton has spent her entire adult life playing second fiddle to her man which gave her access to power her talents could not.  She parlayed her role as First Lady into a Senate seat from a state she really didn't have a connection to.  She ran a horribly flawed 2008 Presidential campaign and then moved into the Obama cabinet as a disasterous Secretary of State.  Since her tenure in the administration she has joined the family business which seems to be charging huge fees to colleges for speeches.  Her and her husband have accumulated well over $130Million in personal wealth while additionally running a megamillion dollar foundation that provides no discernible services to others.  All along the way we are told consistently that she is brilliant...with no actual ideas of her own.  She has a resume..though no accomplishments are presented.  She is seasoned though really she was just a name in the Senate with little legislative accomplishment and then a poor Secretary of State. 


We will be told over the next several months that this woman should be made the first female President in order to make history.  A woman who accepted openly her husband serial philandering.  Her lack of accomplishments and poor performance should be overlooked because of her gender.  I haven't even mentioned Benghazi or the fact that she broke multiple long standing federal laws mishandling classified information on a private server.  This woman is a terrible example for young women and is more worthy of prison than the Presidency.

Friday, December 25, 2015

Former Iran Hostages to Get Payments

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/12/25/former-iran-hostages-will-receive-up-to-4-4m-each-in-compensation-report-says.html?intcmp=trending

Another hidden little gem in the recent omnibus spending bill signed by President Obama included this piece allowing the former hostages to receive payments of up to $4.4M.  The payments will not come from Iran, but rather from monies captured from banks that had previously done business in circumvention of sanctions against Iran.  This is pretty confusing when you think about it.  Iran isn't really paying them.  It is part of the federal budget.  It is pretty hard to see how this is not really an around about way for US tax payers to be ultimately paying these hostages.  Just a strange strange story.

Jaysh al Islam Leader Killed

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2015/12/25/Syrian-rebel-chief-commanders-killed-in-airstrike-Russia-and-Assad-suspected-in-attack/7801451082482/?spt=hts&or=1

Russia considers this a terrorist organization and is working in coordination with the Syrian government to engage this organization.  This loss likely will have a significant impact on the Army of Islam.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

The Story of Christ's Birth - Luke Chapter 2 King James Version

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Nusra Front, Jabhat al Nusra

Al Qaeda in Syria.  A Sunni Jihadist group currently engaged in fighting against the Syrian government in civil war.  The goal of Nusra Front is to create an Islamist state in Syria.  Founded in 2012 and called the most successful rebel group in Syria by the Washington Post...Nusra Front has since been designated a terrorist organization by the United States government. 

Allied nations have tried to get Nusra Front to separate from Al Qaeda with plans then to support them in their effort to crush the Syrian army.  Western observers consider such a split unlikely.  Nusra front continues cooperation with other Jihadist groups and the Free Syrian Army in efforts operations against the government.

Washington State Head of Prisons "Unforgiveable Error"

Tuesday Washington Governor Jay Inslee held a presser to announce that his Department of Corrections has been mistakenly releasing prisoners early since 2002.  Over 3,000 prisoners saw their prison stays shortened in error and that the state would investigate and seek location of each of them to deal with individually.

An unforgivable error is what Secretary Pacholke says about his agency allowing prisoners to be released early since 2002.  He blamed a computer glitch and insisted that his agency will never let this happen again.

The people have been put at risk by faulty performance by government officials allowing this to go on for so long. The systematic errors required to have so many released improperly is staggering.  Staff assigned to monitor cases, probation services and administration staff should all be held in question and in fact doubt.  Secretary Pacholke is correct.  These errors are unforgivable.  He should be fired immediately.


Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Army of Islam Jaysh al Islam

An anti-Iranian Salafist group fighting against the government in the Syrian civil war.  This group while very large is not part of the Free Syrian Army.  They have a record of executing ISIS operatives.  Established in mid-2011 this group has assassinated major government officials including the Vice President.  This organization has at least 17,000 members.

Ahrar ash-Sham or Islamic Movement of Free Men of the Levant

At least 10,000 members strong, this Salafist Jihadist movement in Syria is battling the Syrian government.  They were established in 2011 and operate with Syria's Al Qaida arm.  This group has been on a PR campaign to lighten their extremist reputation with moderate sounding words in order to attract American support.  The group maintains ties to the Free Syrian Army.

Ted's Kids....REALLY?!!!

In the 1990s during the reign of Bubba and the Rednecks it was understood by media on either side that the first daughter was off limits.  Media left children of politicians out of it.  Chelsea was allowed to grow up with minimal spotlight.

In the 2000s the Bush family had to accept a hypocritical media on the left that constantly sought ways to embarrass the first family following daughters Barbara and Jenna Bush who were growing into young adults.  There were even internet pervs posting filth with the Bush daughters as targets.

Since the emergence of our Kenyan overlord BHO there has been something of a media blackout when it comes to the Obama girls.  Months ago a photo showing Malia Obama standing next to a beer pong game at Brown University caused a short term scandal before being buried.

Today the Washington Post showed an editorial cartoon picturing the daughters of Presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex) appearing as monkeys.  These children are 5 and 7 years old. 

Just more evidence that the right needs to start fighting as nasty to win as the left does. 

Banner of the Nation, Brigade of the Muslim Nation

Liwaa al-Umma is a Sunni Jihadist organiztion seeking global conquest under an Islamic state.  They operate in Syria and have over 6,000 members from several nations.  They were established in 2011 by Abd al Mahti al Harati.  Liwaa al-Umma is part of a Salafist Jihadist coalition fighting the Syrian government.  Since September 2012 the group has been allied with the Free Syrian Army.

Bowe Bergdahl Arraigned

President Obama's hero...wrongway Bowe was arraigned today in North Carolina.  He appeared wearing a uniform in front of an Army judge.  He is charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.  He did not make a plea and deferred decision on whether to seek trial by jury or in front of a judge.  In other words a lot of legal junk happened that didn't change anything.  He will have his Court Martial next month.  He will get a fair hearing and will be convicted because he is totally guilty.  Bergdahl will receive a long sentence and people will be angry on both sides.  What will be more or less lost is the lives that were lost because of this foolish selfish individual.

Hillarity and the Trump ISIS Recruiting Point

Hillary Saturday night drove a point that has Democrats fired up.  Namely that Donald Trumps "anti-Islamic rhetoric" is being used in recruiting videos by ISIS.  The fact that no such videos have emerged...that for two days no "experts" have emerged to confirm this and that the only evidence of such recruiting is two Twitter accounts mentioning Trump leads me to a conclusion.  I am shocked to declare that Hillary Clinton...is lying.  LYING I SAY!  Shocked...I am sure.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Lindsey Graham Dropping Out of the Race

So if a tree falls in the forest..and no one is there to hear it...who the heck cared that Lindsey Graham was running for President?

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Dumb Things Smart People Said This Weekend

"He is becoming ISIS's best recruiter. They are going to people showing videos of Donald Trump insulting Islam and Muslims in order to recruit more radical jihadists." - Hillary Clinton

"Current gun laws are magnets for terror attacks" - Mark Kelly

"Miss Universe 2015 is COLOMBIA!"  - Steve Harvey

Virginia Schools..and World Religions Calligraphy

So...Augusta County Virginia schools allows students to study world religions.  No problem.  It is useful for kids to have a basic knowledge of the major teachings of major religions of the world as a social study.  So long as that teaching doesn't become preaching there is no issue.  

Last week it went too far.  Parents were upset when their students were given an assignment to write in calligraphy the Islamic statement of faith.  It would be rather difficult to consider such an assignment appropriate for teaching and is assumedly just an effort by someone to either promote Islam or more likely to offend non-Muslims.  Either way this is not the mission of schools.

It is customary in Christian schools for children to memorize Bible verses as part of the lesson plan.  This practice is common and has been so for centuries.  Would the school district in Augusta County Virginia defend or support a world religions lesson plan that required students to member John Chapter 3 of the New Testament?  I think the answer to that is obvious.

What the Budget Backstabbing Proves

In politics you often must make deals.  That is fine.  No side ever gets everything that they want.  One way you can tell about how balanced something is though is by how much one side or the other is griping.  I notice today that there is a clear wave of angry Conservatives upset that the Republican party caved once again to the Democrats on a budget deal.

Funding for Planned Parenthood, funding for Obamacare, a push towards amnesty...all features of a continuing resolution to fund the government into September.  I highly doubt that in the fever of an election late in the summer that this Federal government will do anything but another CR to go into 2017.

Democrats are complaining too but their complaints are shallow gripes about tax breaks "for the rich."  So there we have it.  Boehner is no longer speaker but the direction remains the same. 

Do not elect RINOs.  Liberal Republicans are not superior to Progressive Democrats.  They are the same.  They both lead you to the same thing...leftist rule.  Liberal Republicans do not give us Conservative Lite.  They give us Liberalism.  Nothing else.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Clintonianisms

Hillary Clinton's campaign suggesting that someone should go to jail from the Sanders campaign over the data breach..is pretty cynically bizarre.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Let's Grant Michael Moore His Wish

So Michael Moore decides to stand outside of Trump Tower holding a sign saying "We Are All Muslim" today...besides being a sort of bizarre point making little sense.  I highly doubt that he has a clue what being a Muslim even is.  For starters they aren't looking for him.  Islamicists are not seeking his conversion...they really don't seek anyone's actual conversion.  They seek acquiescence and it matters not what part of the world.  The fundamental goal of all of Islam is world conquest.  Not conversion..ownership.  That is everyone everywhere from the Arab riding a camel in the middle east to the taxi driver in Michigan. 

If Mr. Moore isn't really clear on that though, I am fully willing to donate to a fund to send him to Raqqa where he can experience things first hand away from his detached comforts and..well..abundance of food...giant piles of food that he must have at all times.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Terrorists Arrested in Austria with Fake Syrian Passports

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-shooting-austria-idUSKBN0TZ1QP20151216

Two people were arrested in Salzburg Austria suspected of assisting in the attacks on Paris last month.  These two middle easterners are reported to have snuck in thru Greece posing as Syrian refugees with fake passports.

ISIS has had releases in the media stating intention to use the refugee process to infiltrate target countries.  Now they appear to have done it in a very big way.  It is a real threat that should be taken much more seriously but is ignored by the looney left in America. 





Phillip Haney - DHS Whistleblower Who Could Have Prevented the San Bernadino Attack

http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/12/10/whistleblower-says-he-could-have-prevented-ca-attack-if-government-didnt-cut-funding

Here is a man who is a subject matter expert.  A man who had the main elements of intelligence that you need to act on.  He had the Who, What and even the How of things yet no one in the administration would take action.  Worse it is obvious that elements of the State Department prevented action as if they wanted to shut the entire investigation down thus putting the country at risk.

The message here is simple.  In a very tangible way the Democrats are not interested in national security and never are.  They are interested in simply pushing an open border agenda to theoretically increase their numbers.  This mission has allowed the country to come under attack.  Democrats are bad for security. Simple.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Hillary and Her Damned Emails

Today authorities declared that Hillary Clinton's private server handled messages and communications that were Top Secret.  Top Secret is a designation of classification that means the disclosure would bring significant damage to national security.  It requires great efforts to protect such information. 

It is impractical to think that the Secretary of State was unaware or simply did not know.  The only real reaction is that she has been obviously lying throughout the series of investigations and hearings into this matter.  If we are a nation of laws, this cannot be allowed to be ignored.  It really does matter or we aren't a country.

When addressing this situation with another person this is essentially an idiot test.  There is no defense for what she has done.  The law is black and white.  One such violation is subject to imprisonment.  Anyone who tries to argue that it somehow was not illegal until laws were changed under President Obama is either lying or ignorant.  The laws were certainly clear on these matters in the mid 1990's when I held a Top Secret SCI clearance.  I doubt that the law was lessened during the Clinton or Bush administrations. 


Hillary's email server is not a mater of humor.  It is not a matter of politics.  She broke the law...hundreds of times.  It is criminal. 

Los Angeles Schools Got Trolled

Today the Los Angeles Unified School District was closed due to what was called a credible threat.  Allegedly someone called in a bomb threat and the entire district was shut down.  Parents were robo alerted to pickup their kids and the entire country sat to watch. 

Tonight it looks very much like it was a hoax.  New York city schools got the same threat and stayed open.  Apparently the vetting process that led to these decisions is very different.  A source said earlier today that Los Angeles officials did not seek advice from the FBI before closing schools for the day.

There are obvious risks with such decisions.  Potential enemies of various types could be testing reactions.  Obviously people who just want to shut down school can keep sending threats.

Officials need to review their security.  They should review the criteria that bring about responses and should certainly consult the FBI when there is a perceived threat.  It is easy to say you always must err on the side of safety, but a mistaken reaction can turn people complacent.  Complacency can be deadly.

GOP Debate Notes

Tonight CNN hosted another Republican Presidential debate. 

Senator Cruz got the most airtime and did a good job stating his view on surveillance, stating a case for national defense and was consistent in his focus on getting the "bad guys." 

Senator Paul explained clearly his contrasting view on much of the subject matter.  Senator Paul is definitely opposed to any confrontation of Russia in Syria.  He clearly opposes removing tyrants. 

The soul of the GOP is likely to come down to these two Tea Party favorites.

Senator Rubio looked rattled a bit when he was confronted by both Senator Cruz and Paul.  He explained a long term immigration plan in 3 steps that will get called...amnesty.  Senator Rubio tried as he does in each debate to project a strong leader willing to utilize military forces where necessary.  Tonight the other two Senators were able to draw a conflict out of Rubio where he on the one hand is strong regarding a military buildup, yet has a problem regarding amnesty as a national security issue. 

Governor Kasich presented his message of a populist heartland of America candidate who represents people who demand hope and security. 

Mrs. Fiorina was clearly focused stating multiple times her leadership credentials.  She once again went down the line stating intention to lead thru strength speaking in the sorts of terms that would have fit fine in the 1980 campaign of Reagan stating the case to confront Communism.

Governor Christie made his case for being the tough guy who is ready to lead as a wartime President.  He pointed out repeatedly his background as a Federal Prosecutor who battled terror suspects prior to election to the Governor's mansion in New Jersey.

Governor Bush stood his ground trying to contrast his credentials and background as well as relationships to lead our armed forces.  He attempted to diminish the ideas and views of Donald Trump.  Governor Bush seems to want to project himself as the grownup scolding Mr. Trump in order to start to move the needle in his direction.

Dr. Carson did not get a question until 50 minutes into the debate.  He expressed how his ability to lead isn't diminished by being outside the political class. 

Donald Trump was confronted on his recent comments regarding blocking Muslims from immigrating and his willingness to attack the families of terrorists.  I expect that the most important comment of the night came when Mr. Trump declared he will see this race thru as a Republican and will absolutely not run as an Independent.

Every candidate got the chance to make their case.  The issues were serious and the answers were serious.  There were no fantasy football questions.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Bowe Bergdahl Faces Court Martial

Only took a year and a half for the military to finally announce that Obama player to be named later trade target Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will face Court Martial.  He faces life in prison.  Several troops died in missions partly related to search and rescue of him after he wandered out of his camp in 2009.

There is no price he can pay to make things right.  Terrorists were literally traded to facilitate his return in a deal largely seen by the not insane people as...a bad deal.  He deserves death. 

DNC Chair Wants A Discount Convention

$20,000,000.  That is how much the DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz wants the tax payers to hand over for the Democrats to have their coronation of Hillary this summer.  This is not a surprise as the DNC is sinking into debt.  The latest federal reports show the Democrats spending more money than they take in..which fits their mode quite literally. 

The GOP is not having the same problem and is not asking for money from tax payers.  Interestingly enough the money in question is earmarked for research into diseases effecting children.  Nice to know that the Democrats clearly love childhood illness. 

Hard to take seriously these demands when both parties managed to raise over $1Billion in 2012 for elections.  It should go without saying that I am opposed to this absurd waste of tax payer dollars. 

Slave Shrimp Labor

http://bigstory.ap.org/83e426b99e0f45ff95a37aa71c14fa01&utm_source=android_app&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share


The notion that slave labor provides our food supply is not a new one..it is disturbing.  If we as Americans are to be what and who we think we are this has to be confronted.  We must remove the market thus taking the profitability out of unspeakable human suffering. 

Pete Rose Learns that Life Ends When You Die

Pete Rose played major league baseball for more than two decades.  Throughout his entire career the following signage was displayed in every locker room "Any player, umpire, or club official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has no duty to perform shall be declared ineligible for one year. Any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform shall be declared permanently ineligible."  This was the rule since the 1920's.

Pete Rose bet on games.  He was the subject of a 6 month investigation in 1989 and he willingly signed the document that banned him for life as a result.  He then spent the next decade plus denying his involvement in gambling despite signing said agreement.  In 2004 he finally admitted to betting on baseball games including Reds games.  He claimed that he never bet against the Reds.  He further claimed that he never bet while he was still a player.  Earlier this year documents were made available that were part of that 1989 investigation.  Among these documents a notebook detailing Pete's gambling records showing that he in fact did place bets while he was still a player.  Pete..has been lying non-stop for 26 years. 

Earlier today MLB announced that his application for reinstatement would be rejected.  He will not be allowed back. 

Pete Rose agreed to a lifetime ban.  He should be required to serve it. 

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Fake Syrian Passport Flood

US Intelligence agencies have found over 3,000 false passports fashioned by ISIS in Syria since 2014.  Homeland Security is currently on the lookout for former Syrian Interior Ministry staff as well as Syrian Immigration officials seeking to gain entry to the United States.  Reportedly fake Syrian passports were associated with the November Paris terror attacks. 

All of this comes as the Obama administration plans to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2016 and as many as 100,000 thru 2017.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Paris Wealth Re-Distribution Agreement

The lefties are joy filled today because they managed to come up with an agreement on how to control the inherent cycles of weather that govern the world we live in as they have for thousands of years.

1. Slow global warming below 2 degrees C
2. Countries agreed to set national goals for emissions.  Developed countries are expected to cut.  Developing countries are encouraged to make cuts as their capabilities evolve.
3. Governments are asked to review their targets in 4 years to see if they need updating.
4. There are no penalties for countries missing their targets.
5. Rich countries should offer financial support to poor countries to help them reduce emissions.

There is no enforcement, no defined penalty..really nothing that requires anything.  Just a feel good gesture by people committed to income redistribution.  The real only thing this agreement is about.

Oh and I seriously doubt that current engineering technology even exists to meet this 2 degree goal to begin with.  The left tonight is celebrating an agreement that is absolute silliness.

Friday, December 11, 2015

2011 A Look Back

Four years ago this week Wall Street Journal had New Gingrich with a 17 point lead over Mitt Romney in the GOP Presidential race.  This followed a FOXNEWS poll the previous week that showed the former Speaker of the House leading by 13.  We are still 7 weeks away from Iowa.  History is full of December front runners who didn't make it to Super Tuesday.


Muslim Immigration and False Equivalencies

False equivalencies are always bad and irrational. Firstly ...the Jews of WW2 bear zero comparison to Sunni Muslims leaving Syria. Namely because..no one is summarily executing Sunni Muslims. ISIS is not. The rebels fighting the regime are not. The government of Syria is not.

Further...why in blazes is anyone bringing up Japanese internment? Literally no one anywhere is suggesting at all that we lock up all Muslims Americans. Speaking of an irrational fear....  As far as simply banning people from certain countries from entry, we have a clear history of doing exactly that.  During WW2 immigration from Germany, Italy and Japan was stopped.  In 1979 the United States ceased immigration from Iran. 

Finally...our policy should not be based in anyway on whether or not we think our enemy wants us to do something or not. That is just flawed thinking. We should derive policy from thoughts on what is good for this country and no other consideration. What is absolutely common sense right now is to validate as well as humanly possible the background of anyone entering the country regardless of the entry point. That is good policy. That is consistent with our values. It is smart policy.

Oh and...to the idea that American Muslims do not speak up out of fear....true...but the fear is of...their radical friends, neighbors and brethren. That is not a good argument for being an open target as a nation.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Trump the Man of the Year?

This week some magazine somewhere said something about someone in Germany.  The vast majority of Americans were like..meh....and continued on with their days.  OK, really most Americans never heard of the leader of Germany who has opened up the floodgates of Muslim immigration and taken great steps toward the actual implosion of her country. 

Here in the United States no person this year provided as much compelling discussion as Donald Trump.  From his announcement of a run for the White House in June he did what he does.  He made headlines..almost daily.  He irritated and angered both Democrat and Republican alike with seeming equal disdain.  He rocked the GOP establishment early on with a series of public comments on the issues and withstood the rigged attempted hijacking by FOXNEWS during the first Presidential debate. 

Without Mr. Trump I seriously doubt that much conversation would be happening about illegal immigration, Syrian refugees or how to handle the influx of people from countries hostile to the United States.  Oddly the richest major party Presidential candidate in history has yet to be confronted with "income inequality" debates.  He seems to have surged among people who probably have little in common with him...grassroots voters who lean Republican. 

I am NOT a Trump supporter.  To be clear I have been making campaign donations to a different candidate...then again..Donald Trump doesn't really need my money.  That disclaimer aside, no person has been as in the news, dominating the headlines this year as Donald Trump.  He is my selection for Man of the Year.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Patriot Fire 76 Resurrected

We are eleven months from the election and I have decided that I need to write again so this blog will return to life after a 2 year break.  I intend to talk about issues of the day as they happen.  I will give opinions and thoughts regarding national security items.