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Thieves in the Night

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When I grew up, Life seemed so much simpler.  Maybe it was just because I was a child and not aware of the conflicts of the adult world.  Maybe it was just that where I lived was more peaceful.  Or, maybe the world WAS simpler.

For instance, my parents knew that if they wanted to feed and clothe their family, they had to work hard and earn the money to feed the family.

It was a simple equation.  Work, earn money, and eat.  Don’t work and starve.  Anything else was charity and charity was just not “done”.

Today, thanks to the welfare state, the American taxpayer buys free lunch for everyone…..even illegal aliens.  And, no one seems the least big embarrassed to be on the dole.  Simple, but true.

When my parents scrimped and saved for the future, it was with the knowledge that it was THEIR responsibility to provide for that future.  Today, everyone expects their future needs will be met by the Government, whether they contributed to Social Security or not.

When we grew up, everyone worked.  Janitors, truck drivers, store clerks, and just about every job was considered important.  Professionals were regarded with trust and admiration.  So, bankers were trusted, important members of every town.  Doctors were respected for their valuable care of our aches and ailments and lawyers knew better than to earn money by chasing ambulances.  Today, bankers are demonized for events foisted onto them by politicians.  Doctors are being herded into more controlled medical environments while too many lawyers prostitute themselves in Congress passing unneeded regulations which hinder ordinary Americans and corporate America.  Today, too many jobs are considered “beneath” the American worker yet welfare is considered a “right.  Instead of Americans working for a secure and economically sound future, our society is splintered between the haves and the have-nots by an administration and media which foment class warfare, all in the name of political advantage.

In my childhood world, workers kept most of their income.  Government knew its place and stayed in that place.

Americans of yesteryear knew the importance of God, country, and family.  And, the government respected our love of God and country.  Government promoted family by not interfering in family matters.  Americans valued the Bill of Rights and all the privileges of being Americans.

Today, Government knows no limits to its powers, whether those powers infringe upon our rights or not.  Freedom of Speech is no more when the ACLU and Lieberals force everyone to follow Politically correct speech.  If someone, anyone, is offended, the ACLU and Lieberals are ready to suppress that speech.  Does the Catholic Church dare to adamantly insist on the rights of the unborn?  The ACLU and President Obama are ready to pillory those upstarts.  Does an American believe he is secure in his own home or yard?  Forget it.  The Government can spy on someone’s cell phone, mail, or even your outdoor activities with drones in the sky.

Where does it all end?  Is anything secure against the predations of our very own Government?  Frighteningly, there ARE monsters under our beds and in our closets.  And, those monsters are the politicians we thought we knew and loved.  Nothing is sacred and no one is safe any more while the Goverrnment is on the prowl for more money to give out….

And, it’s not just in America where Government has become too powerful and the rights of individuals forgotten.  After yesterday,   I wonder how secure the Cypriots feel?  Did they think that, at least, their bank savings were inviolable?  Well, think again.

Like thieves in the night, Cyprus’ government decided it could arbitrarily steal some of those savings.

Is that any different than President Obama and his Lieberal friends who propose to go “around Congress” in order to pass their own agenda?  Is that any different than our current administration filled with crooks who demonize those who disagree?  Is there a difference between the Cyprus government which openly steals the savings accounts from their citizens and our Government who steal, but less openly?

I think not.   We the People must oppose these thugs who come in the dark of night, or we will never recover the civil rights that our parents and grandparents had.  When government becomes the monster under the bed, we must turn on the light and chase them out of our bedrooms, homes and businesses.  Otherwise, these governments become even bigger and more corrupt monsters…. stealing their countrymen blind….just like Thieves in the Night.

Life and Death in Venezuela and America

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Life with Hugo Chaves was akin to living in a prison where  every move, thought, and word were monitored by government agencies.   Venezuelans did elect this dictator, but you can’t blame them when the media hyped his every deed and gave him accolades, even when he acted in ways that benefited only him, and not his country.

Hugo Chaves swore to defend his country.  Instead, he instituted measures that served him well.  He was notoriously corrupt and arrogant.  He was paranoid , blaming others — specifically the USA — for his country’s problems.  He was undisciplined in his speech and enjoyed nothing more than the sound of his own voice, often making speeches of great length but little meaning.

Huge Chaves  became President of Venezuela with practically no executive experience.  He was little more than a community organizer….only his first community was composed of soldiers.

Hugo Chaves managed to separate his country from other countries who would have been his allies.  He created an environment where life was cheap and living was expensive.

The world will hardly miss Mr. Chaves.  And, Venezuela might be better off without him, too.

There might be relief, but never joy in the death of anyone, even a dictator.   However, given the choice, I wonder if Venezuelans would have preferred living without Chaves and his selfish, self-aggrandizing posturing?  Venezuelans might have told Chavez “don’t go away mad, just go away!”

Sometimes I feel the same way about our President.  President Obama, too, wants to control every American’s thought, word and deed.  He was re-elected, but the media was totally complicit in covering up any story that cast doubt on their favorite, Mr. Obama.

Obama swore to defend our country.  Instead, he treats every situation as a political choice, failing to protect even our ambassadors and their support staff.  Then, he lies, obfuscates and covers up his own indefensible actions.  Like Chavez, Obama loves to hear himself talk and gives long, dissembling speeches that merely politicize situations and further divide Americans.  Like Chavez, Obama came to the Presidency with no executive experience.

Because of this inexperience, Obama has not only divided America;  but, he has torn apart our alliances with countries like Turkey, Egypt, and even Israel.

Life in America has become more of a struggle because President Obama takes our tax dollars to reward his buddies and to control those who have views contrary to his.  Life in America is less valuable today because Obama supports abortion and rationing of health care for the elderly.  And, Life in America is far more expensive since Obama came into office because of his regulatory stance and refusal to allow honest jobs, like the Keystone Pipeline, to begin.

No one is suggesting that harm come to President Obama.  Whether we like him or not, he is our President and must be defended from physical harm.  But, I will be one of those cheering when he makes his exit in 4 years.  I just hope that America can survive that long with his Lieberal agenda which favors some and creates dissension for all.

In four years, more Americans will likely be saying to Obama:  Don’t go away mad.  Just go away!

 

 

 

 

 

Farakhan — inciting insurrection and sedition?

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Louis Farakhan has been an activist against America for many years.   He believes in a “Nation of Islam” which, by its very nature,  runs contrary to the best interests of America.   His words and actions show his contempt for American law and he is known for advocating in favor of actions which, by any other person, would be considered a form of insurrection, if not a treasonable offence.

Now, he is promoting the creation of a powerful “army”  FOR THE NATION OF ISLAM…..NOT for the United States of America.  With such a powerful, underworld militia, he could, and would, override the legal authorities in America.

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130225/chicago/louis-farrakhan-gang-members-can-serve-as-protectors

One of the major problems with a militia like this is that it would be under Farakhan’s control, not our Constitutionally elected government.  It would be in direct opposition to America’s best interests.  It’s a tricky move because, by separating  Black gang members who already feel disenfranchised from average Americans, Farakhan is once again, segregating Blacks from other Americans.  This militia can only be considered a subversion of American law.

A second problem with forming these illegal militia is that these gang members  are already violent and out of control.  Their violent behaviour frequently is reported.  So why would anyone believe that these criminal elements could suddenly metamorphose into upstanding American citizens….just because Farakhan would be their new Commander?   The answer is that they would NOT.

Why is this type of insurrection not prosecuted?

It begins at the highest levels of our government.  The sad truth is that the Constitution of our country is being relentlessly subverted every day by an administration in Washington that writes new laws, without Congressional approval, and routinely ignores  the laws of our country.  These illegal actions are then glossed over by the media who seem to believe that being Black justifies or excuses any activity, whether that activity is legal or not.  Remember the Black Panthers who kept white voters from voting?  Remember the lady who voted at least twice for Obama, and now, it might have been 6 times?  Remember the fear that if Governor Romney had been elected, the Blacks would riot?  Never was there a fear that the “Whites” would riot if Obama were re-elected.  In the eyes of the media, crime is no longer a function of breaking American law, it is a judgment call, based on whether you are a member of some ethnic minority.  And, if you are a minority, the laws apparently do NOT apply to you in the same way they apply to the rest of us.

We know that the Constitution explicitly denies using ethnicity in judging crime.  Equality under the Law does NOT forgive a crime just because the criminal is of a certain ethnic group.  So, isn’t it time for everyone to comply with ALL the laws of our country?  Isn’t it time to remember that all of us are supposed to be equal and that no one, even a minority, is given “special” rights?  Isn’t it time to expose and prosecute any and all people who are committing criminal acts?

Many of us  — White, Black, Asian, you-name-it — want Justice that focuses on the criminal act itself.   We want people like Farakhan who are publicly advocating against American laws to be held accountable.  There can be no waivers for such behaviour.  Farakhan’s latest effort to mobilize gangs into virtual armies of Islam within the United States is just his latest effort to incite unauthorized groups to implement Farakhan’s version of what the law in America should be.

It’s past time to prosecute such outrageous threats against our country.  If the laws of our country are equally applied, Farakhan must be prosecuted for attempting to raise a militia against American interests.

 

Should all Popes speak Italian?

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Pope Benedict is stepping down next week and the world is anxious to meet the new Pope.  Speculation is running rampant on possible candidates with the media daily weighing in on who could be, and why some shouldn’t be.  Because  only the Cardinals know who “might” be — and they aren’t talking — all the nattering by the pundits is annoying, especially considering that many of them are non-Catholics.

So, who should be our new Pope?  What kind of man is best to lead the Church?  Of course, there are obvious attributes that a Pope needs.  The man must be well versed in spiritual matters and be fiercely loyal to the Roman Catholic Church.  He should be a man who can unite people worldwide and one who is filled with compassion.  Among other men, Cardinal Dolan of New York has these characteristics.

Why then is the media so opposed to Cardinal Dolan assuming St. Peter’s chair?

The most frequently offered  reason is that Cardinal Dolan does not speak foreign languages — especially not Italian!  Oh, my!  Imagine not speaking Italian!

Well, as an American Catholic, I think it is past time for an American to be Pope.  We are the most generous nation in the world!  We have proven ourselves over and over as  ready to defend innocnets against aggressive dictators.  Two world wars have been won thanks to the sacrifices of American men and women.  We have shared our economic success with everyone through foreign aid.  In fact, many countries owe their current status to the generous support of America.  Even diseases, such as AIDS, have benefited from the research funded by America and individual Americans.

The real reason that Europeans scorn the idea of an American Pope really has nothing to do with whether America has Cardinals worthy enough to assume Peter’s chair.  No, the real reason is cultural arrogance!  Europeans assume that only one of “them” could possibly be talented enough, learned enough, and intelligent enough to be Pope.

Is it really so vital to be Italian, or European?

Whether Cardinal Dolan is European or not should be immaterial.  Whether he speaks Italian should also be immaterial.  What SHOULD matter is that Cardinal Dolan is a man who understands people.  He is a man who is comfortable within himself and with everyone who surrounds him.

Whether God chooses to annoint Cardinal Dolan as our next Pope is unknown.  However, with all his sterling qualities, Cardinal Dolan is a man who would wear St. Peter’s robes well.

Sesame Street: Catholics, Jews, Libs

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Catholics…..Jews……Libs…….

Ala Sesame Street’s “Which of these is not like the others” song, the first answer is that they are all “true believers”.

Catholic and Jewish people all believe in the supremacy of God.

Libs believe in the supremacy of themselves and their own, slanted opinions.

The second reason that  Catholics and Jews are the same is that  they are always insulted, denigrated, and blamed for a multitude of problems…..and no one seems to care!

Libs, on the other hand,  are different because they believe they have the right to insult Catholics and Jews over and over.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2013/02/11/CNN-Uses-Resignation-News-to-Trash-Pope-Catholic-Church

Even though there is child abuse found in members of every religion,  blame the Catholics when the Pope steps down.

Even though some people who profess faith in the Muslim church routinely make sex slaves of children, are willing to behead people, stone women for purported lapses of moral behaviour, you will NOT find Piers Morgan, or Soledad O’Brian finding fault with these horrific instances of evil.  Oh, no, it is much easier to pick on Catholics or Jews because that is politically correct in today’s skewed media.

So, maybe the question is NOT which of the three is not like the others.  It is obvious that Libs, at least many of those in the media, are hateful, vindictive people who spread ill will like a farmer spreads manure on the field.  The DIFFERENCE is that farmers are improving the land while Libs are creating dissension, hate and distrust throughout the American landscape.

Maybe the question should be  WHY are Libs so different from people of the Catholic and Jewish faith?

The answer, I believe, is that Libs are caught up in the false notion that they truly know everything and that they have the right to make everyone follow their own, misbegotten philosophies.  Libs truly are LIEberals who lie and distort the news in the hopes of obliterating any opposing viewpoint.

We Catholics and the Jewish people might not have all the answers.  But, at least, we are trying to live our lives in accordance with a moral code that treats all others with the dignity and respect that we ourselves hope to earn.  Libs have few, rational answers, and yet they continue on their downward slide into dishonesty and, yes, libelous repetition of lies just to “have their own way.”

If Libs were children, we might wash their mouths out with soap.  At the very least, we would give them a time out.  However, because these Libs are not children, albeit acting childishly, we have to speak up ourselves on matters of faith and respect for other religions.  Trashing the Pope when he steps down is NOT the mark of an adult.  It is a gang of bullies jumping on their classmate when he falls.  Trashing the Pope is insecurity cloaked in ill will struggling to appeal to people of ill will.    Trashing the Pope is a sign of intolerance and frankly, reflects badly on those bigots, and NOT on Pope Benedict who has tried to live as his Faith taught him.

 

Obamaspeak…..translations

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If  President Obama’s speeches were translated into everyday, layman’s terms, everyone might have a better chance of understanding his true meaning.  So,  here are the translations of his comments:

1…Comment:  The tragedy at Benghazi, where 4 Americans — including our ambassador — were murdered , was the result of a video!

Translation:  There’s an election coming up, and I’ve claimed that the “war” with terrorism is over, so I have to blame someone.  I know.  I’ll blame a video!

2…Comment:  The tragedy at Benghazi, where 4 Americans — including our ambassador — were murdered, was the result of terrorism!

Translation:  Okay.  Catherine Herridge of FOX news caught us in a lie.  Let’s see.  I know.  I’ll pretend I said it was terrorism all along and blame  “them”.

3…Comment:  The middle class will never pay one cent more in taxes to fund Obamacare.

Translation:  I’ll hide all the costs by increasing taxes in ways they won’t notice.  A few dollars out of their paychecks….higher rates on dividends — hell, they’ll never notice that their pensions are losing value.

4…Comment:  I’ll have the most transparent administration in the history of this country.

Translation:  First, I’ll hire people with loose values like Geithner who didn’t pay his taxes….and, hey, I’ll have a VP who was known to plagarize (and, besides he is so dumb, he’ll do or say anything)………and, how about an Attorney General who hates whites and won’t prosecute voter repression if it’s committed against whites.    And, if that doesn’t work, I’ll blame Republicans for scandal-mongering.

5…Comment:  Unemployment will never rise above 8% if you pass this stimulus.

Translation:  Heck.  I don’t care what this stimulus does so long as it looks like I’m doing something about the economy!    Who cares if blacks, college graduates, and the middle class suffer.  They’re so gullible that they’ll vote for me anyway.

6…Comment:  I will always respect the Constitution of the United States.

Translation:  But, if anyone gets in MY way, to heck with that old piece of paper.  Catholic Church?  You’ll pay for abortions.  Banks?  Hell, you’re all scoundrels and deserve to pay for endless regulatory costs.  Wall Street?  So, you supported me in the first place?  To the devil with you.  Conservatives?  It’s all YOUR fault!

7…Comment:  I will always respect the Constitution of the United States.

Translation:  Unless it gets in my way.  Then, I’ll “go around Congress” if they don’t go along with my plans.  Remember that stupid Second Amendment about the right to bear arms?  Forget it.  Get rid of  people lawfully owning guns.  And, if anyone, like FOX news, or that jerk Limbaugh, criticize me and claim their Freedom of Speech rights, I’ll demonize them and insult them because the mainstream media are so dumb that they’ll support my viewpoint, no matter how stupid it is!

8….Comment:  Blame Bush, Blame Republicans, Blame Bush, Blame Conservatives, but, above all…..blame Bush!

Translation:  Blame Bush!

Libs and Obama

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Why are the Lieberal media and President so much in love with each other?

Well, the Lieberal media love an easy story and Obama makes everything easy for the media.  There is no need to research anything because Obama TELLS the media — repeatedly — how awful Republicans are.  He TELLS them his perception of everything, and they write it down.  He TELLS them what to think, how to think, when to think it, and even WHY they think it!  In short, they are the Golden Retrievers of the news.  If Obama smiles, the Golden Retriever wags his tail.  If Obama frowns, the dog sits down and hangs his head.  If Obama cites “facts”, these lap dogs enthusiastically bark out his message.   And, then, they report the storyline HE created!

Why, why, why would a so-called professional journalist let his medium be usurped by anyone?  Why would they lower their standards to the point where they are merely taking dictation, not delving into and reporting the true situation?  Because, it is easier!  It is easier for the lib media, and it is easier for Obama.

Rather than confront ISSUES, President Obama, and the Democrats, continuously insult, demonize, and create false labels for anyone or anything that opposes them and their ideas.

If the mainstream media were doing their job, Obama would be answering real time questions on real issues, and he would have to present FACTS, not insults and innuendoes about these issues.

Of course Obama wants to prevent the opposition from presenting facts or ideas that counter his demands.  It’s so much simpler to just demonize the opposition!  Hence, we have him blaming Republicans for not passing a budget when the House, controlled by Republicans, has passed many budgets and other bills which die in the Democrat-controlled Senate.  Harry Reid doesn’t even bother to bring the bills up for a vote.  And, yet, the media allows Obama and Democrats to continue their mantra of  “blame the Republicans and all Conservatives.”

Obama is to blame for trying to do end-runs around the Constitution.  But, I also blame the mainstream media for not criticizing Obama when he’s wrong .  I blame them for using their own political philosophy — mostly Lieberal — to color their reports and what they do NOT report.  I blame the media for their arrogance in assuming that only THEIR opinions matter.  Even when interviewing experts (by their own definition, these are experts), the Lib media rails against any Conservative comments, refuses to let Conservatives present their thoughts and ideas, and, after the interview, the Lib media derisively  states their objection to the experts’ viewpoint.

None of these free passes for Obama will stop until the voters begin to study issues and ignore the liberal media.  None of these aberrations in Separation of Powers, instituted in the Constitution, will stop until voters understand that a free pass for the President, or any political entity, is actually a free pass to corruption.   In the real world, there are NO free passes for anyone.  Someone ALWAYS PAYS THE BILL.

Tell THAT to the Libs and President Obama….and, do it soon.

 

Obama and his “band” of fakers!

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Obama is the greatest faker in the history of the United States.   Despite claims in his own book that he was born in Kenya, and without a credible birth certificate, he now  claims to be a naturally born American.    Without any  work or administrative experience, he maneuvered himself into the Presidency not once, but twice!  Without any achievements, he is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  Without any evidence of experience, intelligence, or credentials, he convinced the media to cavil at his feet and to continually frame his administration in the kindest words possible.

Using the most criminally oriented advisers in the history of the United States, he has set the country on the course to an Entitlement Society.

He portrays himself as a a President who unites, yet, by his every word and deed, he is a divider.

He fakes emotion.  He fakes intelligence.  He fakes concern.  In short, he is the ultimate faker.

Is it any surprise that Beyonce,  the singer  at Obama’s inauguration,  would also fake singing the National Anthem?

http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/afterhours/inauguration-2013/did-beyonce-lip-sync-the-star-spangled-banner.php

 

 

Obama — NO respecter of Life

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Today, President Obama claimed that he wanted to protect children.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2013/0116/Unveiling-gun-control-initiative-Obama-cites-common-sense-measures

“This is our first task as a society, keeping our children safe,” Obama said.

Someone should ask him why he would protect THESE children;  YET, he has instituted mass murder of unborn babies through his Obamascare and mandated that OUR tax dollars be spent to scrape these poor innocents out of the womb.  For these poor souls, there is no escape from a violent death!

Obama has always given a good speech.  It is a crying shame that he has no morals and that he is oblivious to  the moral standard, recognized by every civilized society,  that murder is a crime.  And, despite what those who claim otherwise keep saying, abortion is a crime because someone, the unprotected baby,  dies through the use of violent measures.

How can he claim to want to protect these children and yet forget that unborn babies are children, too, and are even more in need of protection?

Don’t let fancy words nor  a carefully designed setting with beautiful children fool you.  Obama is NO RESPECTER OF LIFE!

 

Colin Powell…Secretary of Whining!

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Colin Powell claims that the Republican party is racist:   http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/01/13/Powell-vein-of-intolerance

Unfortunately, his public statements don’t match with what really happened for and to him.  It was a Republican president, George Bush # 43, who gave Powell the glory and power of being Secretary of Defense.  It was the Republican party that gave Powell the opportunity to run for President.   It was the Republican party which was responsible for much of Powell’s success and prominence.

Of course, when Colin Powel reveled in the Republican party,  the political winds favored Republicans.  THEN, he was a fervent Republican!

NOW, the media has commandeered all things political, and constantly rail against Republicans.  Surprisingly, Colin Powell has decided to be anti Republican.  This reversal  sounds as though it is more influenced by self-serving interests than true political philosophy.  He seems to be  willing to switch political affiliations when it suits him personally.

Although no one can absolutely know why people act the way they do, we do  judge people by their actions — which we can see  — and not on what we think about them.

Colin Powell’s latest accusations against Republicans seems to be very self-serving.  His accusations seem to be a flimsy excuse to “fit into”  the stereotype that other blacks prefer.  If he had always stated that he believed Republicans were racist, his comments might have more significance.  But, he rode the Republican wave to victory and now, he wants to jump to the Democrats’ popularity wave.

Unfortunately, this latest grand-standing by Powell is just another instance of how some blacks manipulate the story to their own purposes.  The Republican party actually boasts more minorities in positions of authority than the Democrats.  Isn’t that the true mark of a party that includes ALL Americans?

Powell has become a self-serving bigot who rails against the very people who were his biggest fans.  He complains, insults, and whines because that type of political statement will serve him better now.  He might have been Secretary of Defense once…………NOW, he’s the Secretary of Whining!