Why is the USA in Trouble?

Easy answer.  On Tuesday night the President gave a speech to the nation.  He spoke in flowery terms about a couple dozen spending ideas.  He lectured us all about why we should enact more ineffective gun control measures.  Mr. Obama called upon Congress to bring on more failed Green ideas, more provably flawed wage increases and more anti-business regulations. 

Under the Obama administration our National Debt has risen from $10Trillion to over $16Trillion.  This same President is arming the Muslim Brotherhood while watching the Arab spring turn into a nightmare.  He has used his power to force GPS into every new car, believes he has the authority to order drone attacks to kill American citizens without due process and openly lied about the results of his socialized health care plan.  He uses Executive Order at a level never before seen while we still do not know who ordered a rapid reaction team to stand down on September 11, 2012 thus allowing 4 Americans to be murdered in Libya. 

All these things go on relatively unchallenged by the MSM.  What is the big story of the week?  That Senator Rubio took a sip of water.  That is why the USA is in Trouble.  The important things are ignored while the stupid junk get's the coverage.  Sometimes some people really should be hit by an asteroid.

Official Citation: Medal of Honor for Staff Seargeant Romesha

Official Citation

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to

Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha

United States Army

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Staff Sergeant Clinton L. Romesha distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Section Leader with Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy at Combat Outpost Keating, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. On that morning, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his comrades awakened to an attack by an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four sides of the complex, employing concentrated fire from recoilless rifles, rocket propelled grenades, anti-aircraft machine guns, mortars and small arms fire. Staff Sergeant Romesha moved uncovered under intense enemy fire to conduct a reconnaissance of the battlefield and seek reinforcements from the barracks before returning to action with the support of an assistant gunner. Staff Sergeant Romesha took out an enemy machine gun team and, while engaging a second, the generator he was using for cover was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, inflicting him with shrapnel wounds. Undeterred by his injuries, Staff Sergeant Romesha continued to fight and upon the arrival of another soldier to aid him and the assistant gunner, he again rushed through the exposed avenue to assemble additional soldiers. Staff Sergeant Romesha then mobilized a five-man team and returned to the fight equipped with a sniper rifle. With complete disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Romesha continually exposed himself to heavy enemy fire, as he moved confidently about the battlefield engaging and destroying multiple enemy targets, including three Taliban fighters who had breached the combat outpost’s perimeter. While orchestrating a successful plan to secure and reinforce key points of the battlefield, Staff Sergeant Romesha maintained radio communication with the tactical operations center. As the enemy forces attacked with even greater ferocity, unleashing a barrage of rocket-propelled grenades and recoilless rifle rounds, Staff Sergeant Romesha identified the point of attack and directed air support to destroy over 30 enemy fighters. After receiving reports that seriously injured Soldiers were at a distant battle position, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his team provided covering fire to allow the injured Soldiers to safely reach the aid station. Upon receipt of orders to proceed to the next objective, his team pushed forward 100 meters under overwhelming enemy fire to recover and prevent the enemy fighters from taking the bodies of their fallen comrades. Staff Sergeant Romesha’s heroic actions throughout the day-long battle were critical in suppressing an enemy that had far greater numbers. His extraordinary efforts gave Bravo Troop the opportunity to regroup, reorganize and prepare for the counterattack that allowed the Troop to account for its personnel and secure Combat Outpost Keating. Staff Sergeant Romesha’s discipline and extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty reflect great credit upon himself, Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the United States Army.

Some Think Christopher Dorner is a Hero?

Fine.  Here is what I suggest they do.  Go get an LAPD uniform from a costume shop.  Put it on. Wear it all over Los Angeles so they can be martyrd.  Kill two birds with one stone so to speak.  Best idea ever!

Ron Paul, Chris Kyle etc

This is really simple.  Chris Kyle is a hero and was murdered.  Those that find pleasure in his murder can go to Hell.

Ron Paul is a senile former Congressman.  He is a fool and so are his followers.  He and they can also go to Hell. 

Simple stuff really.

Karl Rove's Declaration of War Against the Tea Party

I see this morning that Comrade Rove has declared his intention to gather GOP billionaires to reduce the influence of Constitutional Conservatives within the Republican party.  He blames the loss of his RINO establishment pretty boy in November to an Empty Chair on us.  Well, if it is a war that he wants I say it is a war he can have.  I personally do not give a damn if the Republican party lives or falls.  I care about what is good for this country.  Big government middle of the road weak on values candidates that stick an R next to their name are of no use to me. 

It wasn't Rove's establishment Republicans that took the House in 2010.  He was astoundingly wrong in his strategic guesses throughout the 2012 election cycle.  Our country is witnessing a battle for it's actual soul.  Right remains right.  Wrong may lead the day.  Bad policy by a Republican is no more righteous than bad policy by a Democrat.  They can both go straight to the fires of Hell. 

God bless the United States of America and pass the ammunition!

Wish For Our Heroes

https://www.wishforourheroes.org/

Grants wishes for military families.  A worthy cause to give aid and show appreciation for those putting their lives on the line for our freedom.

Wounded Warrior Project Unworthy of Support

http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/wounded-warrior-refuses-to-accept-money-from-church.html

Wounded Warrior Project is touted nationally for it's efforts to assist injured veterans.  They are lauded on radio and feature often on various national television shows on both broadcast and cable.  The organization also has an apparent policy of not accepting fund raisers that are "religious in nature" which means a Christian Church taking Sunday service offerings for the project will be rejected.

Due to this stand by Wounded Warrior Project I cannot offer support at all to the organization of any kind.  Their chosen form of discrimination is a choice.  It is also a choice that I as a Christian can make.  There are plenty of other organizations worthy of support that will get my money from now on.  Love Christ above all things.

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 18:6

Lessons on Embassy Attacks

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/02/01/several-reportedly-injured-in-blast-near-us-embassy-in-turkish-capital/

With today's suicide bomb attack on the US Embassy in Ankara Turkey one must wonder something very important. Have we inadvertently taught the bad guys that our Embassy sites are free targets? 

Two were struck in September.  Nothing has happened to the perpetrators.  Our government has treated these attacks as back burner items.  Even the questioning of Hillary Clinton last week by US Senators lacked the very important questions about response.  Thus far we have had no answer as to why a rapid response force that was ready to go was told to stand down. The AFRICOM Commanding General instead was relieved of command.

Obama is a friend to terrorists. He has supported the Muslim Brotherhood takeover of Egypt and is arming them.  He has tried to treat captured combatants as criminal instead of battlefield enemies and lacks the personal capacity to make the tough decisions in the clutch that matter in a life and death situation.  Obama is not a leader.  The world knows.  They are attacking us. 

Apparently Chris Brown is our Savior

http://allhiphop.com/2013/01/28/frank-ocean-chris-brown-fight-in-los-angeles-recording-studio/

http://www.mrpaparazzi.com/post/21986/Chris-Brown-compares-himself-to-Jesus-calls-himself-an-icon-then-quits-Instagram


think about it.

GDP drops by 0.1% in 4th Quarter

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324156204578273611039517142.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories

Those close to me know that last fall in the heat of the Presidential debate cycle I was of the belief that we had entered a recession and would see the numbers later.  Later is today.  The US GDP dropped by 0.1% for the fourth quarter of 2012 as spending throughout our economy slowed.  

Right now we have a stock market that is inflating against real numbers that suggest no real reason for confidence.  As we get closer to another "fiscal cliff" debate look for things to stall again as the nonsensical debate regarding debt by the Federal government combined with job depreciation in response to Obamacare continue to harm the economy.

Iranian Nuclear Facility Hit?

http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-minister-welcomes-report-of-huge-blast-at-iran-nuclear-plant/

If this is true and the plant has been sabotaged this is good news for the world. 

To Those Who Give Up Citizenship

There are literally millions of people around the world wanting to come to the United States of America for all of the freedoms we have cherished for two centuries.  There should be a price paid by those who choose to give up that precious status.  I should think it would be automatic that anyone deciding on their own to simply surrender American citizenship would instantly be considered an enemy of the state and would be barred from entry into this country for life.  There simply is no reason to surrender your citizenship.  None. 

There are two types of people who take the oath to serve.  There are Patriots who truly believe in the things this nation stands for (or is supposed to stand for).  There are those that do so for self empowering purposes.  Decide which you are.  Yes that means love or leave it.  If you do leave then you had better mean it.  This country is dying because the unprincipled are becoming the majority.  Decisions have consequences.

About that Republican "War on Women"

http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/25/emails-show-fbi-investigating-sen-bob-menendez-for-sleeping-with-underage-dominican-prostitutes/

Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Jon Edwards and now Bob Menendez say hi!

Hey Hillary! You Are Right!

It doesn't make a difference.  In fact it makes so little difference that perhaps you should prove how much you care about those dead Americans in Benghazi by encouraging Chelsea to volunteer for combat duty.  I am sure she will do her duty and seek front line combat action since your guy Leon has unilaterally declared that women belong in combat positions.  Yep, no possible negative outcome could be anticipated from this.

Facebook is Evil

so join Teaparty.com instead.  https://www.teapartycommunity.com/

Bed Bath and Beyond Attacker

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2264793/Woman-stabbed-dozen-times-NJ-Bed-Bath--Beyond-shopping-infant-son.html?ICO=most_read_module

A young mom shopping in Bed Bath and Beyond pushing a stroller with her newborn is attacked.  The attacker stabs her in the chest over a dozen times puncturing both lungs.  Tyrik Haynes the 19 year old waste of oxygen who was arrested for the crime was already facing charges regarding an incident last month in which he set a cat on fire.

Why this piece of work was even walking the streets is a major question in my mind.  Also the fact that he was carrying a weapon should be warning to those gun control fanatics that think weapons bans accomplish anything serious regarding public safety.

That said I just want to make one point.  Our system of laws should include justice.  Justice means that punishment should be equal to the crime.  This individual is a menace to society and has already proven he is not worthy to live among us. Neither should we as a society accept that monsters like this should be maintained at public expense. It would serve Mr. Haynes right if he were to be strapped down, stabbed in the chest and then set afire.

My Three Proposals

1. I propose that a bill be drafted and sent to Congress for consideration that would make the White House a Gun Free Zone.  Provide no exception for Secret Service or law enforcement.  If it is good enough for schools it should be good enough for the President.

2. I suggest that states allow prisoners upon discharge the option of a one way bus ticket to New York state.  Clearly New York with it's vast wealth and freedom from weapons is the safest environment for recovery and rehabilitation.

3. As the state of California has insisted on open acceptance of people in this country without documentation I would recommend every state in the union have an amnesty program that provides one way transportation for any undocumented alien to go directly to the California city of choice to reside and receive benefits.

The 2nd Amendment and the UCMJ

Military members take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.  Any order given to any military member that calls for the engagement against a private citizen on American soil is an illegal order and would require that service member to turn weapons against whomever is giving said order. 

It is absolutely a requirement for active duty military members to resist tyranny.  There is no question about this.  Following illegal orders is a violation of military law that would subject service members to Courts Martial discipline with penalty up to and including death depending upon the offense.

The President of the United States with support of the liberal media and hysterical people on the left apparently believes that he has control of the armed forces and thus the ability to remove private property by his personal declaration and via force.  This nation may be heading down a dark pathway led by an evil man who intends to be a dictator.  The fight is not done with today's little speech.  It is only beginning.

So Long Aaron Swartz

Reddit co-founder, hacker, liberal douche activist and all around evil guy Aaron Swartz has committed suicide.  This young man dedicated most of his brief adult years to causes that bring harm to our society and the world in general. He was a criminal facing years in prison and huge fines for his activities and may have simply saved the tax payers a bundle by taking his own life.  The left will trivialize his evil actions and mourn him over the next few days.  I say good riddance.  We were not allies in life, so we are not in death either.  I have nothing good to say about him.

Executive Orders and Gun Rights

Vice President Biden yesterday stated that "The president is going to act."  He said "There are executive orders, there's executive action that can be taken. We haven't decided what that is yet. But we're compiling it all with the help of the attorney general and the rest of the cabinet members as well as legislative action that we believe is required."  He further said that "it's critically important that we act."

Finally he stated that "As the president said, if your actions result in only saving one life, they're worth taking. But I'm convinced we can affect the well-being of millions of Americans and take thousands of people out of harm's way if we act responsibly."

Here is the thing.  There is no authority for the President to just arbitrarily restrict the 2nd Amendment.  Further there is no "moral" authority for obligation or permission in existence for such an attempt to be made.  If anything the morality of the nation is defined in the Declaration of Independence which gives the authority to the Constitution. Without the Declaration of Independence we have no basis of a country.  The Constitution codifies the limitations upon government.  Any President who tries to unilaterally userp the power to restrict the rights of the governed forfeits authority and should be resisted.  This is exactly why we have the 2nd Amendment in the first place.

Should this President attempt to use an Executive Order to limit gun rights there should be immediate articles of Impeachment prepared.

I can recognize that well meaning touchy feely people may put their irrational fear of legalized gun ownership ahead of reason, but supporting a tyrant's grab for power has consistently led to civil warfare. Funny thing about history and how liberals never actually learn from any of it.

Run, Hide, Fight? Hardly.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcnA_Cq_Csk
The Department of Homeland Security has sponsored the linked video which describes what to do in the event of a shooter entering an office building.  The suggestion of run, hide and as a last resort to improvise weapons and fight.  The scenario presented shows how this should work in a perfectly handled situation.

I call BS on this entire thing.  Run, hide and fight is the strategy that has been employed by every dead person in a mass shooting in history.  It is nothing more than a strategy that is tantamount to suicide.

A better plan infinitely more likely to prevent your murder is what I like to call Arm, Intercept, Destroy.  Private citizen packing whatever caliber of firearm with as many rounds as they deem the need to carry will be much better able to engage a would be killer and put that jerk down before they empty rounds into targets at random.

Remember that..Arm, Intercept, Destroy.  It kills the bad guys every single time.  Brought to you by the 2nd Amendment..guarding Americans against Tyranny and Murder for 200 years!

Also, About those "Progressives"

what is so progressive about Communism? 

Putnam County Clerk is a Hero of Common Sense

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/04/releasing-names-gun-permit-holders-endangers-public-new-york-county-clerk-says/

There are several items around the Journal News and other papers complaining about the denial of a Freedom of Information request.  Firstly they are simply wrong on the law.  There are Federal guidelines regarding public information that declare that within public information (which only means it is owned by the public) there is a concept called "releasable."  Just because something is public information (i.e. your Social Security number is public information, owned not by you rather by the Federal Government and thus the people) it is not releasable to the public.

The Journal News is guilty of using the information for no actual public benefit.  Common sense proves this and it is self evident.  These papers and publishers that are defending the Journal News are guilty of purposeful denial of common sense.

The county clerk of Putnam County is absolutely right in that he is denying the request based on the danger it puts private citizens in by publishing the names and addresses of legal permit holders.  The Journal News is guilty of placing all of the unarmed neighbors in direct danger.  Anyone pretending that this is not true should be openly mocked and humiliated.  No one should be treated as a serious adult in the discussion who thinks this was even decent journalism on the part of the Journal News.

Dennis Sant is a public employee with common sense and should be hailed.  Good conservatives should be willing to lend to any legal defense efforts he faces from the lunatic left.

The Journal News MegaHypocrisy

http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2013/01/01/the-journal-news-is-armed-and-dangerous/

They must not have liked it when various sources started publishing names and addresses of the staff.  If they keep up with their nonsense then maybe it is time for someone to research and publish the license plate numbers of all their cars.

Leadership is Hard - John Boehner vs. the Tea Party

There is a political principal that has existed for several years that requires the House Speaker to have majority support of legislation from his/her own party in order to bring it to vote on the floor.  Today is a monumental moment to test that view out.  The US Senate this morning showed a lack of sense or will to do right by passing a prosal that would add over $600B in taxes supposedly while only cutting spending by $15.  This in a country running Trillion dollar deficits.  It is a bad plan.  It flies against any sense of economic reality.  It likely does not have majority support among GOP House members.

Forget that for a decade Democrats complained about the Bush tax rates being cuts only for the rich...the same Democrats who now insist that this package prevents tax increases for 98% of Americans...(you know..those same 98% who allegedly did not get a tax cut in 2001 or 2003?)  The insane hypocrisy there is astounding.  Forget even that the current President is the only President to ever spend $3Trillion in one budget year.  George W. Bush never did such a thing..not once..ever.  The best the US Senate and the Vice President could come up with in a nearly $4Trillion "budget" is $15Billion in cuts.  This is what they were able to work out.  Oh ya and to push the other mandatory cuts that the law says occur today down the road for 2 more months..so that in two months the left can lie some more, the media can propagandize some more and the Senate GOP caucus can cave some more.

I say no!  Today the House GOP caucus should reject this bill and force the country to accept what it is.  I am certain that the President all along really wanted the deadline to pass.  I'm not convinced that this is really a bad thing.  It is preferable in my opinion to force the tax rates back up and make the Democrats and liberals in general face the truth of their decade long lie.  It is extremely better to do so with the hundreds of billions in mandatory spending cuts that would truly put a dent in the current out of control deficits.

If John Boehner forces the House to vote for this bill today I believe that on Thursday his tenure as Speaker of the House must end.

Update:  The House of Representatives is going to vote on the Senate proposal with no Amendments allowed.  Whether it passes or fails this country needs a new leader of the House and I will not support any members who vote for this bill.