Will we ever be colorblind?

In light of the new focus on Obama’s preacher’s words of division, will America and the world ever be colorblind? It breaks my heart to listen to this preacher fan the flames of racial hatred, blaming white America for the ills of black Americans. We can all make excuses, and I will never deny that there are racist people in positions of power, but to generalize that America is racist, and the reason for the world’s problems is flat out false.

Preacher’s that preach this message of victimization and division only provide excuses for individuals that need to look inward rather that outward for their station in life. America is the land of opportunity for all. It doesn’t discriminate against hard work and determination. Some are born to advantage but this country is full of examples of success from people of every race and ethnicity. What they have in common is a desire, passion, and a blind eye toward the victimhood mentality.

There are the Ted Kennedy’s of the world, but they are the exception not the rule. Obama needs to explain where he stands on the issue of racial opportunity, and whether he believes America is a force of good or evil in the world. His preacher is not running for president but between the comments he has made as a preacher, and his wife’s comment about never being proud of America until now, begs the question of where does Obama stand? Does he believe in victimhood for black America, or the opportunity for all American’s to be what they want to be? Is he colorblind or blinded by color? We need to know, and that is not racist. If he wants to be the president of all Americans, he can’t hide from these questions. Does he have a dream? Just a thought…

Sometimes the best action is no action…

The federal government is in a panic. Their actions are perpetuating a problem that can only be solved by staying out of the “solution”. The current mortgage crisis was brought on by lending large amounts of money to people that could not afford to pay it back. It is also impacting the people that jumped into the real estate market, “flipping” properties for profit, and getting caught with too many properties and not enough buyers. Timing is everything when it comes to the risky business of flipping property.

The government’s solution to this, borrow and print more money to give to people to “stimulate” the economy. So the problem is going to be fixed by borrowing more money? I don’t get it. The banks that were buying and betting on these loans made a bad bet. And like every bad bet, the price must be paid, and the consequences felt, no matter what that means. If the government bails out these institutions, it will send the message that this practice is acceptable, and no lesson is learned. Will it hurt some of us? You bet, but the market will correct itself faster without these government programs which will only prolong the pain and make things worse in the long run.

Congress could do a few “simple” things to stimulate the economy; cut corporate taxes from the highest in the world 35% to 20%, cap spending at 20% of GDP (by law), and allow drilling for oil here to reduce foreign dependence, sending a message to the oil producers of the world that we are not playing their games anymore. Oil prices would drop, and goods and services would follow. None of these increases government debt or intrusion into the market. There are other things to do but this would be a good start.

Credit is a huge value for the economy when used and extended wisely. Our government is out of control with spending, borrowing, and meddling in the market. It is time to start sending government finance people to jail for mismanagement of our tax dollars. If any private business was managing the stock holder’s money the way the federal government is handling our tax dollars, they would be brought before a congressional committee, put on trial, and sent to jail. It is time to start doing the same to the government bureaucrats that are flushing our future down the toilet. Just a thought…

Dew wi think owr kids ar lerning?

Hav yu ever red a blog were yung kids post there coments? I no they have taken the emfasis off speling, but some of these posts are depresing! I am not talking about instant mesage shorthand but people triing to rite a simple sentense.

Im shure its just mi, but I half too aks, half yu notised these?

Where Has Critical Thinking Gone?

It is a failure of our education system that American children are growing with little critical thinking training, and more importantly, little or no constitutional training. Our schools are spending too many hours on feel good learning. Approaching curriculum from a position that highlights diversity, sensitivity, self esteem, and the world is a wonderful place, does a disservice to our kids when facing the real world.

What will happen as generations graduate ignorant of our founding principles, and the constitution that has delivered 230 years of successful self government? Will it be easier to be hood winked into socialism, populism, or any other ism, because we will have a large segment of our population unable to analyze or debate a subject with critical analysis? Case in point, Barrack Obama and all of his “positions”, Hillary Clinton and her attempt to socialize healthcare, and John McCain infringing on the first amendment with his campaign finance bill, are all examples of how easily people who can’t analyze a position, allow for changes that could undermine our way of life.

If we are going to mandate diversity in our schools, then let’s also mandate a real history course that teaches our founding principles with the pride and respect it deserves. Let us be proud of our nation again when we teach about it and its accomplishments. Let’s teach our kids about the constitution again in detail so we know how to defend it from her enemy’s at home and abroad. Just a thought…

Truth be told…

When the truth is attacked because it is pointed at a black candidate or woman candidate, what does that say about the media? When a candidate calls it a slur to use their legitimate middle name, what does that say about him? When lies are allowed to float as the truth because we fear it will be seen as an attack on the candidate, what does that say about her? When we are more concerned about personality over where a candidate stands on issues, what does that say about us?

What does this entire presidential process tell us about the future of our country?

William F Buckley would know what it all means. Condolences to his family, and may God rest his soul. He deserves it…

Obama, Oscars, and Turbans; a losing political strategy…

Obama is soaring in the Democratic Party because he offers an “easy” fix to everything that ails us. Elect Obama and the Iraq war ends, terrorists will love us (or at least stop trying to kill us), poverty and inequality will suddenly disappear, we’ll finally get those greedy corporations and rich people to pay their “fair” share of the taxes, and healthcare will be free and available to all, including illegal’s. The day he is elected the sun will shine again and global warming will be a thing of the past. Change will come and the change will be good. The world will bow at his feet.

Obama has yet to tell us exactly how he will do this. Will it be his charismatic personality? Will it be a sudden realization by all Americans that the government is the new savior? The government will suddenly become efficient and compassionate? No need to work hard because there will be a government program for all, and we will finally reach Marx’s utopia of free time to do what we enjoy, rather than toiling in the factory. How we will pay for all these “goodies” is still a question, but let’s not spoil the vision with irrelevant details. Obama will fix it all. You just vote and see…

Most of Hollywood supports democrats, and many support Obama. The Oscars had the lowest viewership ever and they wonder why? It is simple, nominate a movie that celebrates America, not despises it. Who wants to watch a bunch of ignorant but talented actors spew hatred toward America, and undermine our troops around the world? Most of the films nominated were European creations. Here’s a thought, have the Oscars in Europe, Americans won’t miss them.

A picture was released to the media by the Clinton campaign showing Obama in a Turban. Why the firestorm? If there is no significance to Obama being brought up as a Muslim, why is the Obama camp outraged? Why did Hillary think that tying Obama to his Islamic roots would hurt his campaign? I thought the Democrats celebrated diversity? I thought Islam was a religion of peace? I thought democrats were beyond divisive politics? I thought Obama was going to “embrace” all of the despots of the world and turn around their hatred of America? Won’t we see more of Obama in a turban as he travels around the world preaching a “new new World Order”? Shouldn’t we get used to this?

The problem with Obama, the Oscars, and Turbans, is they are all anti American. The turban is a symbol worn by our enemies that swear to wipe us off the face of the earth. Americans are rightfully suspicious of a religion that is known for so much of the oppression in the world. The Oscars are anti-American; period. And Obama wants to force America to “understand” the evil in the world by negotiating our founding principles so maybe someday we can be “accepting” of an entire political party of people that wear turbans.

There is going to be a “new world order” but not the one the Obama and the left are hoping for. It will be one that the founding fathers would be proud of. One based on the constitution, individual liberty, and a clear understanding of the enemy we face. The Oscars, the turban, and Obama, will all be defeated at the ballot box, in a landslide; I will bet the farm on it. When America starts tuning into the real message of Obama, they will see the danger, and vote for a return to American traditions, not Hollywood “traditions” or the traditions of our enemies … Just a thought…