Sunday, March 28, 2010

TUNING IN

Tuning into the morning news, in two short minutes, I found out what was happening in the media. First, I heard that Valerie Jarret felt that there was too much anger and we needed debate. I didn’t take kindly to that because I felt the debate was to have taken place in Washington. Ms. Jarret has a short memory remembering the close doors, bribes, the promised transparency and legislation that was to be posted and read. What really angers people is that Washington didn’t listen. There has been an outcry against Obama Care and they ignored it. Ms. Jarret there is a lot of reasons to be angry. Second, David Axelrod defended the Presidents move to make recess appointments. He blamed the Republicans for the delays in passing Obama’s appointments. Doesn’t he know that the Democrats control Congress? Maybe the Congress has a problem with the radical people already working in the Administration. Mr. Axelrod doesn’t like being called a Socialist, but he should look around and see who he’s hiring... That is more than enough to make people angry. Third, was Chuck Schummer professing that once people find out what’s in Health Care they’ll like it. Beyond the few up front positive changes, there isn’t much to praise. Senior Care will be decimated; taxes will destroy businesses and jobs, look at the changes. Maybe the Senator should read the bill. The only good thing that came out of that two or three minute report was Sarah Palin’s proclamation: “FIRE THEM”

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

THE SLEEPING GIANT HAS AWAKEN

Congress in its quest to pass Obama Care has hit a new low. When you don’t have the votes, change the rules. You use gimmicks such as the Slaughter Rule (deeming) or something called reconciliation. You do whatever it takes to ram the legislation through regardless of the constituent’s outcry. Congress tells us this is not new; it’s been done many times. As a citizen have you heard of these gimmicks before? Probably not. Do you feel this is the way Congress should do business?

Congress has become a disgrace and needs a lot of housecleaning. People are tired of the lies and deceit. They want representatives who work for them not the President, the Party or special interest groups. The sleeping giant has awakened. The voices are growing and getting louder, people are mad. To pass Obama Care representatives are being bought and cajoled with promises, jobs and incentives. We don’t know what goes on behind those closed doors, but the deals are being made to swing the votes. What we do know is that $500 billion is being cut from Medicare, the debt will skyrocket, taxes will increase, premiums will go up, Washington will still have its benefits, few in Congress will understand or read the 2000 page bill, Education will be added, and don’t forget the pork and bribes to close the deals..

If something breaks in your home, do you buy a new house? No, you fix what’s broken. It’s time for Washington to stop playing games and fix what’s broken. We don’t need a new health care system: we need to fix the current system. What we do need is a new Congress that abides by the Constitution, The Bill of Rights and works for their constituents, not the President, Party or special interest groups.

Monday, March 1, 2010

THE END GAME

In recent weeks Glen Beck has talked about categorizing people by political philosophy or ideology: Liberals, Conservatives, Libertines and Progressives. A survey was posted on his web site to determine where you fit. Glen has spent much time in defining Progressives. Progressives date back to Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. It was a time when government started to stray from the precepts of the Constitution. It was the start of bigger government, taxes and social programs. Progressives want to change the way we are governed. It’s a slow process (evolution) in comparison to Marxism which is a quick (revolution) change. The end game is the same, government control and take over.

The American people may not be tuned in to history, labels or surveys, but they know when something is wrong... That’s why we’ve seen the rise of the Tea Party Movement and the falling poll numbers of Congress and the President. Elections in Virginia, NJ and Massachusetts have called for change. The people can no longer be fooled by political rhetoric, the deception and lies that come from the mouths of our elected officials will no longer be tolerated. We watch them spin and twist information and data to fit their needs. I found it disturbing when the President told Senator McCain, at the HC Summit, that the campaign is over. The campaign may be over, but the words live on. I guess what a Politician says during a campaign and what he does, once elected, doesn’t matter. The problem is, it does matter, it s a reflection of his/her character and integrity. I’m beginning to wonder if anyone in Washington has any integrity or character. Through modern technology we follow their every move and have clips to proof what they say and do.

The past year has awakened the soul of the nation. People are angry. They only have to look at the bailouts, takeovers and insurmountable debt to know government isn’t working. They know government is getting too big and arrogant. Many in government and the media look upon the American people as stupid and that government knows best. That type of philosophy is an indicator that we have moved into a Progressive ideology. It’s a sign that the evolution needs to be stopped. It’s a sign we need to find leaders who believe in the Constitution, our motto: In God We Trust and the laws of this country. We need leaders with common sense who can admit failure and correct mistakes. We’re tired of the talk, the lectures, and the arrogance. The goals and ambitions of some elected officials are getting dangerous. Their actions are becoming more dictatorial than representative. If you don’t like it, we’ll change the laws, we’ll change the way we do things. That’s not good and not what this country is about. If these are the signs of Progressive behavior we’re in deep trouble. What’s next, Marxism? If government can takeover banks, large companies; they can try and control people. We need to put the brakes on Washington and the rest of the incompetents that are running our cities and states. We need to understand what can happen if we are controlled instead of controlling. A free nation depends on a concerned and vigilant electorate that demands representation not party loyalty. Beware, know and understand the end game and its consequences.