The 2009 Revolving Door Anti-Corruption Act; Creating a First-Degree Federal Felony for A Federal Employee Who:Upon departing government serviceafterwards exploits former public service for prospective commercial, financial, or, other form of gain, advantage or benefit.
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It is the specific intent of this Act to criminalizethe corrupt practice habitually identifiedas The Revolving-Door.A first-degree federal felony is hereby created prohibitingthis crimebranding it Revolving-Door Corruption.
For a period of not less than 5 years, This Act prohibits, any federal employee; elected; or, otherwise employed by the US government, their relatives, agents, or commercial associates; or, any other related business entity, who, upon departing government service afterwards exploits their former public service for prospective commercial, financial, or, other form of gain, advantage or benefit.Defined as: seeking to utilize political influence and power acquired byprecedent government service.
LEGAL SANCTIONS:
Violation of this Act is a first-degree federal felony.A former federal employee convicted a this crime is mandated to be incarcerated in a federal facility, for a period of not less than 5 years; and, contemporaneously, fined $50,000.00 for each count. The Court is authorized with jurisdiction to debar such felon from future federal employment; or, exclude them from other activities involving the USA.
An Act RECALLING FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM OFFICE
DECEMBER 17, 2008
SPECIFIC SOLUTION BY FEDERAL STATUTE:
RECALLING ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM FEDERAL OFFICE
Creation of“The 2009 Public Recall Petitions Act; Mandating An Immediate Vote by the Respective House and Senate Regarding Whether or Not The Recalled Member isSubject to Immediate Removal from Their Elected SeatConsidered as Not Acting in the Public National Interest; And, Mandating a Special Election be Ordered for the Elected Position.”
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The“The 2009 Public Recall Petitions Act; Mandating An Urgent Vote by the Respective House and Senate Chamber, Regarding Whether or Not The Recalled Member isSubject to Immediate Removal from Their Elected Seat BeingJudged as Not Acting in the Public National Interest; Directing a Special Election be Ordered regarding the Elected Position occupant.” Act is hereby created.
After petition presentation garnering signatures of 25% of the registered voters in a congressional district or Senator’s State, validation confirmed by the State’s Secretary of State, the House and Senate are required to immediately vote on whether or not the recalled member is considered to have not acted in the public national interest in the performance of their obligations. An affirmative majority vote will immediately remove the member from the respective body; thereby mandating an immediate special election to be held within the State filing the petition, resolving the question of which candidate shall occupy the vacated seat.
HAPPY! MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY!
Time For Celebration...
OUR
SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR PRESIDENT-ELECT
BARACK OBAMA
NOVEMBER 6, 2008
[The Theologian: “Barack’s name is Hebrew = Baruch. (bârûkh) meaning "Blessed." Some translations, “He who is the blessed of The Father!”Many languages purport furtherclarity"He who is spoken well of…" Or, "He who is praised." The Greek translation is,“SEEING..” Or,“WHEN” as intended to be referred to asA TIMING EVENT.]
Today, November 4, 2008
AMERICA EMBARKED UPON
A NEW HISTORICAL ERA
“THE GREAT RETHINKING”
Initiating
A 21st Century
American Renaissance of
Revitalization and Regeneration
NOVEMBER 6, 2008
[Please excuse the typos etc. Corrections and revisions will follow.]
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE’S
WISDOM, INSIGHT AND LEADERSHIP
The American People’s unbridled display of wisdom; “LEADERSHIP” pointed to a new course of America’s Future.To our astonishment, our beloved People elected an African-American as President of The United States.The American People’s served notice to all there is forthwith a new day in the USA.Amounting to:an unqualified repudiation of 400-years of cruelty, hatred, injustice and outright evil.Obviously, this was generated by a humanitariancommitment to formulate a national reconciliation
SO LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN.
SO, LET US REJOICE,
FOR WE, AS A PEOPLE, TRIUMPHED OVER
THE LESSER ANGELS OF HUMAN NATURE.
LET US ALWAYS DELIGHT AND SAVOR
THIS HISTORIC REMEMBRANCE.
UNTIL, ITSHAPPINES, GOODWILL
AND GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT
ARE RESOLUTELY AFFIXED,
PROFOUNDLY MERGED
IN OUR NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS
THEN,
TO BE ABOUT
THE NATION’S BUSINESS AT HAND
AND, THEN, AFTERWARDS,
FOLLOWING THIS ELATION.
LET US IMMEDIATELY BE ABOUT
THE NATIONS’S BUSINESS AT HAND.
TO SEIZE
THIS MOMENTOUS TRANSFORMATIONALCHALLENGE.
NO LESS THAN
THE COMPLETE
MODERNIZATION,
REVITALIZATION
AND REBIRTH
OF
A NEW 21ST CENTURY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Specifically, what do candidates mean by CHANGE?
We are liberals. Not socialists! We do not support government ownership in major financial institutions!
We morally object [Take Umbrage] Umbrage at liberals being classified as SOCIALISTS! The Cynic: "Categorizingng liberals as socialists, is like accusing conservatives of being fascists." Both are: despicable! reprehensible! Political Misconduct.
Someone Tell “Joe The Plumber” to “Please, flush the toilet.”
Election 2008
NEW EDITORIAL COLUMN
------------------------- OCTOBER 2, 2007 -------------------------------- THE TIME HAS ARRIVED
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FOR ALL CITIZENS TO STUDY AND PREPARE TO SELECT THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATESOF AMERICA
THE 2008 ELECTION
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT IN OUR HISTORY [MUST NOT BE A POPULARITY CONTEST= LIKABILITY RAHER PLAN FOR REAL SUBSTANTIAL ACTION]
IT WILL DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT: AMERICAN WILL SURVIVE AS A NATION-STATE CONSISTING OF: 1. US SOVEREIGNTY 2. OUR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTIES 3. THE RULE OF LAW WITH REASONED ENFORCEMENT 4. PROSPERITY; ESPECIALLY FOR, FOR THE MIDDLE CLASSAND WORKING POOR 5. SECURITY FOR OUR CHILDREN 'S SUBSEQUENT PROSPERITY 6. THE VERY PRESERVATION - BY REFORMATION - OF OUR REPUBLICAN-DEMOCRACY 7. THE AMERICAN DREAM WHETHER ALL THESE WILL OR WILL NOT SURVIVE. 02-19-2007
BASIC 2008 ISSUES PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST SUPPORT; OR, BE REJECTED FROM CONSIDERATION! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WHAT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND PLANS -SOLUTIONS - DOES EACH CANDIDATE PROPOSE TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES AS PRESIDENT TO ACCOMPLISH THE AFOREMNENTIONED PRINCIPLES????
WARNING:
2008 IS NOT AN ELECTION FOR POLITICAL GENERALITIES OR SLOGANEERING. ANY CANDIDATE UTILIZING SUCH MUST BE REJECTED FROM CONSIDERATION
INSTEAD THE PUBLIC MUST DEMAND FOR FEASIBLE SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS NOT SOLUTIONS - NO VOTE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECONDARILY,
EACH CANDIDATE MUST STATE WHAT PRESENT INJURIOUS MEASURES WILL THEY OPPOSE IN FAVOR OF THE NATIONAL\PUBLIC INTERESTS
IN OTHER WORDS: HOW WILL THEY CREATE A RECONSTRUCTED MANUFACTURING BASE: A NEW PROSPEROUS 21ST CENTURY UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
"The 2008 election is either: the beiginning of the end of America; or, the end of the beginning."
The Former Politician
2008 Election Questions
UPDATES REGARDING 2008 CANDIDATES' SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS TO:
AMERICA'S PERSISTENT PROBLEMS
with OUR COMMENTARY [This election is too important. Today's voters are too sophisticated for the following:]
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2008 BASIC ISSUES PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST SUPPORT; OR, BE REJECTED FROM CONSIDERATION!
2008 Candidates for Presidentmust be confrontedwith this question.Specifically where dothey stand on this trade issue.How will they resolve it???Evasive answers make a candidate NON-ELECTABLE. The time is upon us to demand - direct specific answers to direct specific questions. Evasive generalities [OBFUSCATION] demonstrate poor character unworthy of any Americas' vote. The Economist and ALL OF THE US
THE INDEPENDENT PARTY? WHAT? A NEW POLITICAL PARTY?
POSSIBLE MAJOR POLITICAL REALIGNMENT?
COINING TERM "COMMON GROUND" 05-08-2007 We are not IN THE PRACTICE OF BEING self-indulgent in self-praise. However, we all owe a debt of gratitude to THE PHILOSOPHER and THE THEOLOGIAN for contemplating and inventing the concept, and terminology of COMMON GROUND. MEANING: LIBERALS AND CONSERVATIVES can STRIVE TO DISCOVER WHAT THEY AGREE UPON- regarding a particular ISSUE. Thereby, attempting to find SOLUTIONS to our overwhelming national dilemmas. Thus, saving the ad hominam political savagery for a subsequent time.
finding COMMON GROUND WITHOUT THE SEX ISSUES
05-30-2007
Yes, it could come to that, if the Democrats sell-out the Middle-Class and Working Poor.
It has happened several times in our history. The people could ask liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats - who find COMMON GROUND [excluding the Unresolved sexual ethics and religious issues. The former bedroom speculations have frozen the Nation into pseudo-evil and good hypocrites.
Elected officials must now do what is best for the AMERICAN PEOPLE FIRST - then think of the rest of the Planets' needs.
2008 is more important than the elitists can imagine. The People are not stupid.
What if someone requested dedicated public officials and candidates to declare themselves as either independent democrats and independent republicans; and, of course, - independent independents [The Satirist] Independent of who or what? The Corporate Monopolies and the Wealth Class
COLUMN
THE POTPOURRI COLUMN THE OPEN-ENDED
NEW GENERAL COMMENTARY COLUMN ON ALL SUBJECTS
Site Participants' requested this new column to express views regarding other topics unrelated to those on the HOMEPAGE [Similar to our former quotations section]
FOR ALL SITE PARTICIPANTS AND OUR VISITORS ON ANY SUBJECT
WHAT WAS JOBS SIN? His arrogant statement to his friends: "But, I have never sinned." All men are sinners. Whether the admit it; or, not. Jesus Christ: "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except The Father." So, what is the nature of man? Is he good or evil? The answer: He is both = good and evil by nature - the spiritual paradox of uiniversal creation. HENCE, THE FATHER'S GIFT to Man. Freedom to choose good or evil. Any man claiming to be good is self-deceived. Without true self-analysis. Ergo, without true confession of his sins - he is without forgiveness for his hidden sins. The Father does not see Man's nature, as Man sees Man. All answers to this existence's meaning are contained in the questions God poses to an angry challenging JOB. Why do bad things happen to "good people?" Because no GOOD PEOPLE exist. Only PARADOXES.
THE THEOLOGIAN
Those who disrepect others become The Dishonorables. For sadism is the root of Sin's Multiplicity. The Cynic, The Theologian, ThePhilosopher
If a man lies to you about a small matter, rest assured he will lie on an important matter." The Philosopher
A man's character is evidenced by how generously he spends his money." The Philosopher
Never trust a greedy or cheap man The Cynic
WHY IS THE 911 SITE NOT RECONSTRUCTED? There is a reasonable time, then there is DONOTHING-ISM
"War Without prospect for victory is Fool's Folly." "If Perception is Reality, Then what is Truth?" The Philosopher
"The Public must decide whether it demands "secure" borders or "sealed" borders - with additional ports of entry. Secure border is a temporary solution. Sealed borders are permanent. Not expensive to produce.
The Economist
If the Democrats do not produce for the middle-class and the poor, there will be a massive US political realignment. Including reasonable Liberals and Conservatives standing firmly on Common Ground. American Domestic economic interests first, all else second! "???the prophet???
"A Fool banishes his friends and embraces his enemies." The Politician, The Philosopher, The Cynic
"A man who values no other but himself is worthless." The Theologian, The Philosopher
"Forgiveness is the most difficult way to live; revenge the eaziest. As love is to hate." The Theologian "We all die alone!" The Cynic [Oh, thank you so much Son, for ruining
NEW SITE SECTION: HONORABLE CONSERVATIVE VIEWPOINTS
09-13-2007 1. A QUICK ASIDE: Conservative Richard Viggurie [sp?] Although we disagree with Arch-Conservative Richard Vigurrie [sp?]. We agree, [ie COMMON GROUND], with his views regarding abolition of LEGAL CORRUPTION.
Those officials promoting legal corruption must be removed from public office. Otherwise, it will be impossible to recapture and preserve our republican-democracy. [Careerist elected officials using GOVERNMENT for business and/or personal enrichment - must be rejected in both parties.]
Secondly, Viggorie [sp?] assertions, conservatives should support only principled Conservative CANDIDATES is accurate. Wisdom for all - whether LIBERALS. moderates, independents - THE ENTIRE ELECTORATE.
Specifically, what do candidates mean by CHANGE?
"I know what they mean by change is: You give a cashier 1 dollar and they give you change." "By change they mean - a change of a lobbyist underwear." Mama says: " By change there meanin one of em sex operation weres the man becums da woman and the woman beconums the man" The Cynic The Satirist
VOTERS MUST DEMAND CANDIDATES SPECIFICICALLY DEFINE WHAT THEY MEAN BY SLOGANS SUCH AS >>>>> CHANGE >>>>> CHANGE FROM WHAT TO WHAT?
WHAT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND PLANS -SOLUTIONS -
DOES EACH CANDIDATE PROPOSE TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES AS PRESIDENT TO ACCOMPLISH THE AFOREMNENTIONED PRINCIPLES????
Any candidate's perpetual babbling of generalities - without proposing "their" specific solutions [sloganeering etc] = justifies opponents' demanding a clear, concise statement of their position. [e.g. "I'm for 'change.'" "I offer hope."] What do these misleading generalities mean?
PLEASE, SEE OUR 'THE WHEN PAGES SECTION: ENUMERATING OUR RATIONALE FOR THESE NECESSARY SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
REAL CHANGE= FOR A 21ST CENTURY AMERICA!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 Presently A majority of Site Participants Endorse The Former Politician's View
10-13-2007 THE FORMER POLITICIAN'S PERSONAL VIEW
REGARDING WHETHER ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE "INCOMPETENT FOOLS" OR, IN REALITY SOMETHING ELSE = VERY DISTURBING [A majority of Site participants oppose this opinion.]
"My involvement in politics [for approximately 10 years] taught me one absolute truth. NO INCOMPETENT PROFESSIONAL POLITICIANS - ELECTED OFFICIALS - EXIST! THEY ARE NO FOOLS. Rather = "Dumb like Foxes." Sadly, everything which is accomplished or unaccomplished - is with FULL INTENT and DESIGN.
"THE GAME and THE SCORE"
Every career politician knows: "THE SCORE" - 'WHAT THE GAME IS - and EXACTLY what are and are not THE RULES by which THE GAME must be played. Otherwise, it is their POLITICAL-CAREER DEMISE! Losing their financial ADVANTAGES, their perqs, respected stature; and, most importantly, their beloved post retirement = SECURITY.
For Instance: 1. The lack of Katrina relief was an intentional decision NOT to fully assist the suffering Poor.
2. The Iraq War: is continued for the enrichment of Monopolistic Corporations - the Military Industrial Complex. If there are NO ETERNAL WARS, then no Military Industrial Complex could survive. Wars, historically, always prosper the very wealthy - FEW - at the PERSONAL EXPENSE of the MANY. OIL, Giveaway Contracts etc ???
3. The tax relief for the top 3% is - as is the tax code itself - simply a transfer of wealth from the Middle-Class and the Poor to the WEALTH and INVESTOR CLASS.
No matter if a Depression occurs. As JFK [in effect ]stated "Wealthy people do very, very well in a Depression. It is the People who suffer. Rich people could care less."
In other words: THEY-GOT-THEIRS-AND THEY-WANT-MORE! And do not care HOW they GET IT. China? Globalization etc. So much for patriotism.
NO, NO, NO!
There are no INCOMPETENTS, FOOLS OR IDIOTS running our beloved Country. Rather, shrewd schemers. Knowing exactly what they are doing. Most certainly, the horrific consequences to be inflicted upon The Middle Class and the Poor.
THE EXCUSE
The excuse [we daily lie to our disheartened selves] is: "These elected official are: dumb, stupid; or, out of touch with the Public's needs. To the contrary. We need this SELF-DECEPTION. Otherwise, we would abandon hope, trust and belief in our wonderful Nation. However, down deep inside, most realize, we are deceiving ourselves.
A TIME FOR INDIVIDUAL COURAGE
Rather, let us be like our FOUNDING FATHERS. Courageously, CONFRONT the DISHEARTENING - DISTURBING TRUTH. For as Jesus well-knew: "The TRUTH shall set you free!" Yes. The TRUTH is TRUTH! If we do not face it squarely - confront it, America is lost. Yes. It is that serious.
THE FORMER POLITICIAN [With my courageous young Friend "The Cynic.]
P.S. I tortured myself regarding authoring this. Nevertheless, as a matter of conscience, I could no longer silently sit by in self loathing. Yes. Most of my colleagues disagree with me. However, most of them never served either in the military; or, public office. I regret delivering this bitter to my loved fellow Americans. Some want to blame the messenger. That is fine. At my age, I COULD NOT IMAGE PASSING-OVER without being TRUE to my conscience.
THE MAJORITY VIEW THE MORAL SUASION APPROACH The vast Site majority still possess more faith; and, give more credit in our elected officials. Of the philosophy = moral suasion and "constituent persuasion" is more effectiveness than our friend - the beloved Former Politician - believes. Democracy is a difficult and exhaustive system. It can be disheartening - A FRUSTRATION - attempting to protect, defend; and, move toward positive realistic change. So, it has always been. Therefore, we disagree with our beloved Former Politician; and, call upon citizens - nationwide - to rise up in promoting of Public - National Interest Issues.
Let us Join The Struggle TOGETHER!!! Most of US
OUR!
OUR!
OUR!
HomeTown Scranton! Boy
Makes The Big Leagues
GO! JOE!
Democratic Motto:
Let's Go "O" and "Joe"!
[We promise equal treatment for the Republican Nominee]
John McCain's Motto: MCCAIN IS ABLE!
Hometown Scranton Boy -Hit's Homerun!
Specifically, what do candidates mean by CHANGE?
NOTE: Our beloved Cynic insists we commence acting as a REAL Newspaper. Ergo, we caved-in and presently our Home Page will be entitled the FRONTPAGE. Surely, the TIMES and POST must be alarmed.
MOVE-ON.ORG is getting a bad-rap. It is an honorable Site. Deserving a visit and donation. Please ask CSPAN to rerun their last Januay 10, 2008 appearance. Excellent!
"I know what they mean by change is: You give a cashier 1 dollar and they give you change." "By change they mean - a change of a lobbyist underwear." Mama says: " By change there meanin one of em sex operation weres the man becums da woman and the woman beconums the man" The Cynic The Satirist
VOTERS MUST DEMAND CANDIDATES SPECIFICICALLY DEFINE WHAT THEY MEAN BY SLOGANS SUCH AS >>>>> CHANGE >>>>> CHANGE FROM WHAT TO WHAT?
WHAT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND PLANS -SOLUTIONS -
DOES EACH CANDIDATE PROPOSE TO DEDICATE THEMSELVES AS PRESIDENT TO ACCOMPLISH THE AFOREMNENTIONED PRINCIPLES????
Any candidate's perpetual babbling of generalities - without proposing "their" specific solutions [sloganeering etc] = justifies opponents' demanding a clear, concise statement of their position. [e.g. "I'm for 'change.'" "I offer hope."] What do these misleading generalities mean?
2008 Monumental Decisions
reside in our hands, as citizens. It is our moral duty to decide who we are; who we will be. Contemporaneous with the courage to insist our POLITICAL SERVANTS? actuate our wishes into reality.
2008 is that choice. WHAT will that decision be? Choose, Wisely!!!
04-17-2008
AN URGENT MESSAGE FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA [Please be patient with us, regarding the usual tech problems.]
07-07-2008
This Article is written in accordance with this summary:
1. The Depressing Confrontation of America's Perils [These are the "WHEN:" comments]
2. Conclusion regarding the WHEN: comments [The "THEN:" statements]
3. Specific Placement of blame and culpability section
4. How the synchronized MODERNIZATION GOAL should be designed; and by whom.
5. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Then the Good News = Initial specific SOLUTIONS necessary to escalate the arduous journey toward 21st Century MODERNIZATION.
[The Article progresses with contemporaneous revised and edited installments. 04-19-2008]
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IS RON
PAUL CORRECT?
VOTING FOR
ATHIRD PARTY CANDIDATE
SENDS ANUNAMBIGUOUSMESSAGE TO WASHINGTON.
VOTERS HAVE OBVIOUS ALTERNATIVES:
IF A LIBERAL;
SELECT RALPH NADER.
IF CONSERVATIVE,
VOTE FOR BOB BARR
BOTHHONORABLE TRUTHTELLERS REPRESENTING THEIRVIEWPOINTS.
07-23-2007
OUR NEW AD REGARDING HONORABLY CONCLUDING THE IRAQ WAR [A BLOOD GUILT]
All here - we so frustrated - angered - re The Iraq War; none of us could write regarding it. Emotions blind objectivity.
However, presently, after substantial loans, we wrote new ads professing our Site's FEASIBLE, HONORABLE, PROPOSAL - HEREIN - which would terminate the death and disfigurement of US kids.
As the Philosopher says: "Never point the finger of culpability at anyone until you first point it at yourself."
Normally, that is the case. However, as Shakespeare well noted in Lady Macbeth, some causations of death reach heights if immorality - creating An ETERNAL INDELIBLE BLOOD STAIN - BLOOD GUILT - never to be cleansed from the individuals' characters due to their reprehensibility.
This war must terminate NOW - by a similar - Publicly announced - incremental modality stated herein.
Enough Said
ALL OF US
[EXCEPT FOR OUR PRIMARY AUTHOR WHO OBJECTS AS A DISABLED VETERAN AS A MATTER OF RELIGIOUS CONVICTION..}IRAQ THE THIRD WAY
US INTENTIONAL DECLARED STALEMATE
THE IRAQ WAR A NEW MILITARY STRATEGY
“WAIT-AND-SEE” Back-off- BUT-do-not-flee
We are experiencing technical difficulties. PLEASE be patient, this is in Rough drafrough-draft format. Under revision. Please be t form, necessitated by worsening Iraq conditions] IN ADDITION, please note, our primary author, a religious pacifist and disabled veteran, objects to these discussions as a matter of conscience and religious conviction. ] SUCCESS - NOT VICTORY; SECURITY SHIELD - NOT DEATH; REASON - NOT OBFUSCATION.
BRIEFLY, US DECLARES A TEMPORARY STALEMATE, WITHDRAWS ITS MILITARY INTO PROTECTIVE ONCLAVES. WAITS TO SEE WHAT IRAQIS DECIDE.
WHILE PREPARING INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING CONFERENCE. SITE PARTICIPANTS believe they constructed a feasible and just military and economic strategy for Iraq War success [a specific permanent solution] . Minmalizing casualties and death on all sides. While recapturing our national reputation, dignity and Allies' respect. Presented in a series of installments. We welcome your specific recommendations and suggestions. suggestions@theliberalnews.comBALANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF:
]1] NON-INTERFERENCE IN IRAQ'S CIVIL WAR;[2] MANDATORY-HUMANITARIAN –INTERVENTION; (LIMITED STRIKE AND IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL) [3] SUPPORTING ALL SIDES WITH SELF-PROTECTIVE DEFENSIVE WEAPONRY ================ FORMER ARTICLE [Being revised and edited meeting contemporary realities,]
STOP THE PRESSES!!!
TIME FOR A REASONED RECONSIDERATION
A MILITARY REDEPLOYMENT Within - NOT OUTSIDE - Iraq's borders.
THIS IS NOT A TROOP WITHDRAWAL
After opposing, then studying Congressman John Murtha's recommendation of a military edeployment of our Iraq troops - we discovered how foolish was our original position. It isshrewd and effective military strategy to consider REDEPLOYING our troops to IRAQ'S BORDERS - The Periphery. Then, our military possesses the option of "MOVING-BACK-IN" if something goes amiss within Iraq. For instance, if Iran enters; or,a radical theocracy is established etc. [We pray the opposite be the Will of The Father, owever,] it appears civil war is imminent. One observer sstated: "If civil war breaks out, there is no other realistic alternative, than redeployment of our troops to Iraq's borders. Let the Iraqis fight it out. Then, subsequently do what we can assisting that unfortunate nation."NOTE: This Site does not endorse any military plan or strategy. Nevertheless, all ideas must be considered such as - redeployment - rather than withdrawal. Redeployment is not
NOT CUTTING AND RUNNING.
" To the contrary, it may be the most INTELLIGENT STRATEGY [thus far] in a tragic war - a comedy of errors, shameful corruption - unnecessary blood, sweat and tears of death. Ingenious Article By Jim Hoagland imhoagland@washpost.com
Please see: Our "No More War" page. Step In Right Iraq Direction.March 22, 2006: by Jim Hoagland "Diminishing the U.S. Footprint" Sunday, March 19, 2006; Page B07
is insightful and speaks wisdom during a chaotic military hurricane. Jim succinctly describes the first realistic practicable key phase en route to a fair and just resolution of gruesome Iraq War. As a majority of us see it, [particularly the veterans] the matter can be summarized "to the number of U.S. kids lives we can save." How best to shrink our casualties presently over 17,000. Our brief essay,
We support The Article's deliberative brains-not-brawn-bullets-bombs approach. The following article[Adoption of the US troops INTERNAL IRAQ REDEPLOYMENT will grant our military numerous capabilities not previously available. Only few will be evaluated herein.
ONE:
After THE INTERNAL REDEPLOYMENT is accomplished, and our kids are safeguarded in defensively secure enclaves and secured border outposts, THEN the US military WILL HAVE ACCOMPLISHED A MAJOR VICTORY = placing full responsibility within Iraqi hands. The Iraqis must choose for themselves either to stay together as one nation; or, fracture further into the civil war [already in progress]. MOST IMPORTANTLY: The U.S. would create essential time for reassessment by creating a breathing space! The military will acquire the R,R,R&R options [Rest, Relaxation, Rotation & Repair] of its troops. And, accomplish required materiel repair and maintenance. Moreover, a composed military leadership can initiate a rational objective tactical review. A re-planning, redesign re-strategizing, which - believe it or not - could allow the U.S.
TO GO BACK ON THE OFFENSIVE!
To fabricate from the chaos a: quick, beneficial, decisive - phased - conflict resolution. How? By doing what we do best. Surgical air and troop attacks within Iraq ["persistent in-and-out" guerilla-style tactics] against specific terrorist targets which emerge. As The Veteran says, "The only way to win a guerrilla war is to combat it with guerrilla war tactics.
IN-AND-OUT TACTICS
SURGICAL STRIKES
WHERE ATTACKS NECESSARY WITH IMMEDIATE RETREAT.
Thereby, forcing the terrorists into an uneasy apprehensive defensive position. The Mouse becomes The Cat; and, The Cat transforms into The Mouse. The tables are turned to counter-terrorism favoring the Iraqi People." In our opinion, this could; not only, create peace and prosperity in Iraq; but also, perhaps, in he entire Middle East. Could this be why our inflexible Iranian Brothers and Sisters are suddenly eager for diplomatic negotiations? See: Military Tactics utilized by Genghis Khan and Ukrainian-Russian Cossack Brotherhoods, Ancient Chinese military strategy Loa Tzu ]sp?] . (Our apologizes to our prime author. Nevertheless, a Site majority believed this approach would save lives.]
Our Thanks To JIM HOAGLAND for the following great Article.
Diminishing the U.S. Footprint
By Jim Hoagland Sunday, March 19, 2006; Page B07 [CORRECTION IN PROGRESS] Please see our Iraq site page]
OK! Onward! Together!!!
PS Please note: Our primary author - a disabled veteran - objects to this as a matter of religious conviction.
THINK ... Think - New! Think - Big! Think!
Which candidate possesses THE COURAGE, FORTITUDE AND ENDURANCE - to rebuild a 21ST CENTURY AMERICA! The Cynic: "Who has the guts of an Old Hickory, Teddy Roosevelt etc
By popular demand, we are attempting to set-up a BLOG and MESSAGE BOARD for the Site. Wish us luck.-
THE GREAT RETHINKING MUST COMMENCE
IMMEDIATE PREPARATIONS
WHAT DO WE WANT AMERICA TO BECOME?
21ST CENTURY DECISIONS AND SOLUTIONS
MUST BE: FROM THE BOTTOM-UP NOT THE TOP DOWN
Attack The Messenger
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:11 am
LAS VEGAS DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
AT LAST, CANDIDATES DISCUSS SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
At last, the Democratic candidates undertook specific dialogue regarding several critical issues confronting The Nation. Especially, such things as: the pending demise of the MIDDLE-CLASS; and, devastation of THE POOR. Launching what we hope will continue.
Why? Bluntly, without being alarmists, we ARE CONVINCED, the very survival of America is AT STAKE. We warn America?s faces the immediate POTENTIAL of economic collapse. Our conclusions are ?CONFIRMED? by this Site?s substantial empirical research [data] presented herein.
Truthfully, the future emergency is not tomorrow; to the contrary, these imminent catastrophes threaten THIS GENERATION ? US.
As Candidate Clinton remarked, these must be addressed immediately. For example: the absolute necessity of the dreadful bankruptcy law reform. Obviously, anti-MIDDLE-CLASS legislation.
We greet these candidates attitudinal transformation with a faint sigh of relief. We trust THIS AWAKENING will continue among all REPUBLICAN and DEMOCRATIC candidates.
Now is the time for specific solutions - immediate action. If not now ? then [the facts suggest] NEVER AGAIN may the opportunity present itself. Candidly: Tomorrow may be too late.
Our beloved America can be saved. Nevertheless, only by utilizing what our Site Participants designated ?GIDDINS!? Meaning: ?Get It Done, Do It Now, With Ethics!?
TOGETHER all things are possible. United, nothing can stop us.
OUR CONCLUSION: Action Now! Specific CHANGE Now!
SO, ONWARD TOGETHER!
ALL OF US
January 11, 2008 2008 ELECTION OUTRAGE! CANDIDATES Attack media TRUTH-TELELLERS WHO PROTEST CANDIDATES?S Omissions OF Imminent CATASTROPHIC ISSUES THE AD HOMINAM APPROACH
[ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ANOTHER'S PERSON OR CHARACTER - NOT THE ISSUES AT HAND. Hillary, please cease and desist utilizing terminology such as Racist, demagoguery etc you are a best person than that.]
We were appalled to observe candidates viciously attack the character of MEDIA TRUTH-TELLERS. [Such as LOU DOBBS and others]. Who meticulously have researched CRITICAL ISSUES menacing our Nation. Such as: >>>>>>> Nullification of our Constitution The Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis, Rampant political and financial Corruption, Outsourcing, U SA Vulnerability of the China Threat The Perilous STOCK MARKET, The Demise of US Manufacturing, The Pending Termination of the MIDDLE-CLASS Catastrophe for The POOR, The Potential Collapse of the US Economy, Etc. This is the infamous deception [refuge] of the most DISREPUTABLE political Scoundrel.Otherwise, notorious as: THE AD HOMINAM APPROACH.Candidates make ?the person the issue? - rather than?addressing the issue.?Refusal to publicize these issues betrays their hidden agenda. Indicating preference for The Special-Wealth-Corporate Interest over The Public-National Interest. If a candidate is silent:babbling generalities = sloganeering; such as, CHANGE Experience. Is guilty of insulting the intelligence of the Nation. The same old same approach no longer is effective.The Public is too intelligent.An uncommunicative candidate without specific solutions is unworthy a vote for any public office. THEREFORE, PLEASE, LISTEN CLOSELY! ELECTION 2008 is the most crucial in our history? Why? Because:AMERICA is about to be annihilated. ALL OF US
Why is this man SMIRKING? He knew "Men of Politics" would read his book finding themselves in it. HELLO? He was A SATIRIST. He was just kidding. "The Prince" by Nicolo Machiavelli.
THE SMIRKERS
Why are all these men SMIRKING?
Do they know something
we do not know?
***
Maybe SMIRKERS need to spend a day or two
with an Army or Marine Drill Instructor?
This is a guaranteed cure to wipe the smirk from any SMIRKERS face.
SOMEBODY IS GETTING HOSED - AND IT AINT THE OIL COMPANIES. THE CYNIC
SWARTZENEGER [SP?] IS NOT UPSET - I'M GONNA PUMP YOU UP , IF YOU COMPLAIN!
IT'S A SHELL GAME I TELL YA - UNCLE BUBBA MY VHITE LIGHTNINK RUNMS MY CAR JUS WRITE.
[the little people]
Tell them, It's all their fault!
They [the little people] will have to WALK!!!
You know.
Like putting one foot in front of the other.
Like I taught Jerry Ford.
Then, there was the chewing gum problem.
Dead-Eye Dick
P.S. Besides. Price gouging is good for you! That liberal, Stossel 'The Fossil,' will explain it with perfect obfuscation.
The more you pump your wallet dry, the better-off America is! Get it, Stupid! Better for us - The deserving Few! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ...........
Damn it! I get gas when I eat cabbage. When this man speaks - satan listens.
Regarding:
GAS PRICE GOUGING a\k\a
ARTIFICIAL PRICE FIXING
GASOLINE PRICES??? Speculators are "gaming" the gasoline market. The current pump price a little to do with cost of oil production or refining. Prices are artificially inflated by speculation. Although China's added demand has pressured increased prices.
I don't do funny- I do fear! I am not a fear-monger! Like Nixon was not a crook.!
YOU ARE GUILTY, UNTIL I PROVE YOU INNOCENT!
I'm a monger-monger! Watching everything you potential enemy combatents do!
Why is this man SMIRKING? He knew "Men of Politics" would read his book finding themselves in it. HELLO? He was A SATIRIST. He was just kidding. "The Prince" by Nicolo Machiavelli.
THE SMIRKERS
Why are all these men SMIRKING?
Do they know something
we do not know?
***
Maybe SMIRKERS need to spend a day or two
with an Army or Marine Drill Instructor?
This is a guaranteed cure to wipe the smirk from any SMIRKERS face.
Attack The Messenger
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:11 am
LAS VEGAS DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
AT LAST, CANDIDATES DISCUSS SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
At last, the Democratic candidates undertook specific dialogue regarding several critical issues confronting The Nation. Especially, such things as: the pending demise of the MIDDLE-CLASS; and, devastation of THE POOR. Launching what we hope will continue.
Why? Bluntly, without being alarmists, we ARE CONVINCED, the very survival of America is AT STAKE. We warn America?s faces the immediate POTENTIAL of economic collapse. Our conclusions are ?CONFIRMED? by this Site?s substantial empirical research [data] presented herein.
Truthfully, the future emergency is not tomorrow; to the contrary, these imminent catastrophes threaten THIS GENERATION ? US.
As Candidate Clinton remarked, these must be addressed immediately. For example: the absolute necessity of the dreadful bankruptcy law reform. Obviously, anti-MIDDLE-CLASS legislation.
We greet these candidates attitudinal transformation with a faint sigh of relief. We trust THIS AWAKENING will continue among all REPUBLICAN and DEMOCRATIC candidates.
Now is the time for specific solutions - immediate action. If not now ? then [the facts suggest] NEVER AGAIN may the opportunity present itself. Candidly: Tomorrow may be too late.
Our beloved America can be saved. Nevertheless, only by utilizing what our Site Participants designated ?GIDDINS!? Meaning: ?Get It Done, Do It Now, With Ethics!?
TOGETHER all things are possible. United, nothing can stop us.
OUR CONCLUSION: Action Now! Specific CHANGE Now!
SO, ONWARD TOGETHER!
ALL OF US
January 11, 2008 2008 ELECTION OUTRAGE! CANDIDATES Attack media TRUTH-TELELLERS WHO PROTEST CANDIDATES?S Omissions OF Imminent CATASTROPHIC ISSUES THE AD HOMINAM APPROACH
[ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ANOTHER'S PERSON OR CHARACTER - NOT THE ISSUES AT HAND. Hillary, please cease and desist utilizing terminology such as Racist, demagoguery etc you are a best person than that.]
We were appalled to observe candidates viciously attack the character of MEDIA TRUTH-TELLERS. [Such as LOU DOBBS and others]. Who meticulously have researched CRITICAL ISSUES menacing our Nation. Such as: >>>>>>> Nullification of our Constitution The Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis, Rampant political and financial Corruption, Outsourcing, U SA Vulnerability of the China Threat The Perilous STOCK MARKET, The Demise of US Manufacturing, The Pending Termination of the MIDDLE-CLASS Catastrophe for The POOR, The Potential Collapse of the US Economy, Etc. This is the infamous deception [refuge] of the most DISREPUTABLE political Scoundrel.Otherwise, notorious as: THE AD HOMINAM APPROACH.Candidates make ?the person the issue? - rather than?addressing the issue.?Refusal to publicize these issues betrays their hidden agenda. Indicating preference for The Special-Wealth-Corporate Interest over The Public-National Interest. If a candidate is silent:babbling generalities = sloganeering; such as, CHANGE Experience. Is guilty of insulting the intelligence of the Nation. The same old same approach no longer is effective.The Public is too intelligent.An uncommunicative candidate without specific solutions is unworthy a vote for any public office. THEREFORE, PLEASE, LISTEN CLOSELY! ELECTION 2008 is the most crucial in our history? Why? Because:AMERICA is about to be annihilated. ALL OF US
Attack The Messenger
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:11 am
LAS VEGAS DEMOCRATIC DEBATE
AT LAST, CANDIDATES DISCUSS SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
At last, the Democratic candidates undertook specific dialogue regarding several critical issues confronting The Nation. Especially, such things as: the pending demise of the MIDDLE-CLASS; and, devastation of THE POOR. Launching what we hope will continue.
Why? Bluntly, without being alarmists, we ARE CONVINCED, the very survival of America is AT STAKE. We warn America?s faces the immediate POTENTIAL of economic collapse. Our conclusions are ?CONFIRMED? by this Site?s substantial empirical research [data] presented herein.
Truthfully, the future emergency is not tomorrow; to the contrary, these imminent catastrophes threaten THIS GENERATION ? US.
As Candidate Clinton remarked, these must be addressed immediately. For example: the absolute necessity of the dreadful bankruptcy law reform. Obviously, anti-MIDDLE-CLASS legislation.
We greet these candidates attitudinal transformation with a faint sigh of relief. We trust THIS AWAKENING will continue among all REPUBLICAN and DEMOCRATIC candidates.
Now is the time for specific solutions - immediate action. If not now ? then [the facts suggest] NEVER AGAIN may the opportunity present itself. Candidly: Tomorrow may be too late.
Our beloved America can be saved. Nevertheless, only by utilizing what our Site Participants designated ?GIDDINS!? Meaning: ?Get It Done, Do It Now, With Ethics!?
TOGETHER all things are possible. United, nothing can stop us.
OUR CONCLUSION: Action Now! Specific CHANGE Now!
SO, ONWARD TOGETHER!
ALL OF US
January 11, 2008 2008 ELECTION OUTRAGE! CANDIDATES Attack media TRUTH-TELELLERS WHO PROTEST CANDIDATES?S Omissions OF Imminent CATASTROPHIC ISSUES THE AD HOMINAM APPROACH
[ACCUSATIONS AGAINST ANOTHER'S PERSON OR CHARACTER - NOT THE ISSUES AT HAND. Hillary, please cease and desist utilizing terminology such as Racist, demagoguery etc you are a best person than that.]
We were appalled to observe candidates viciously attack the character of MEDIA TRUTH-TELLERS. [Such as LOU DOBBS and others]. Who meticulously have researched CRITICAL ISSUES menacing our Nation. Such as: >>>>>>> Nullification of our Constitution The Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis, Rampant political and financial Corruption, Outsourcing, U SA Vulnerability of the China Threat The Perilous STOCK MARKET, The Demise of US Manufacturing, The Pending Termination of the MIDDLE-CLASS Catastrophe for The POOR, The Potential Collapse of the US Economy, Etc. This is the infamous deception [refuge] of the most DISREPUTABLE political Scoundrel.Otherwise, notorious as: THE AD HOMINAM APPROACH.Candidates make ?the person the issue? - rather than?addressing the issue.?Refusal to publicize these issues betrays their hidden agenda. Indicating preference for The Special-Wealth-Corporate Interest over The Public-National Interest. If a candidate is silent:babbling generalities = sloganeering; such as, CHANGE Experience. Is guilty of insulting the intelligence of the Nation. The same old same approach no longer is effective.The Public is too intelligent.An uncommunicative candidate without specific solutions is unworthy a vote for any public office. THEREFORE, PLEASE, LISTEN CLOSELY! ELECTION 2008 is the most crucial in our history? Why? Because:AMERICA is about to be annihilated. ALL OF US
Maybe there is something we missed??? She possesses the highest excellence in ethical-political judgment; bettering most experts.?
Is he sincere in his anti-corruption pledge?
JOHN EDWARDS
IS HE SINCERE? IF ELECTED >>> WILL HE REALLY EXTINGUISH RUNAWAY WASHINGTON CORRUPTION?
"LEGAL" AND ILLEGAL CORRUPTION?
Nice Guy. However, FAIR TAX is UNJUST. Need Steve Forbes's FLAT TAX!
HUCKABEE is Nice Guy. Seems decent caring. However, FAIR TAX is UNJUST. Dumps entire tax burden on middle-class and the poor USA needs Steve Forbes's FLAT TAX! Abolishes IRS! Nevertheless COMPELLS all tp pay FAIR SHARE TAXES
He aint Pretty, but he's an HONORABLE MAN!
The EMERGENCE OF REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE RON PAUL WHY? The Man is a TRUTH-TELLER.
What America needs!
THE POLITICS OF FEAR AND FEARMONGERS MUST BE EXPOSED WILL NOT FEAR!!!
"We will not be afraid. The Fear-Mongers will not convince us to be afraid. The Fear-Mongers should be politically afraid."
The Cynic with The Philosopher and The Theologian Citizenship is the courage to publicly speak the Truth, as one believes it to be, for the betterment of the Nation. Whether by vote; or, the spoken or printed word.
PATRIOTISM "A man who stoops to question the partriotism of another - is unpatriotic. Worse yet, he is without character or honor." The Philosopher
HALLIBURTON REALLY PATRIOTIC Moving to Dubai [sp?] is abandonment of America and a sadistic humiliation of our citizens' intelligence. We say," Go! Go! However, dare never return to our Homeland with products, services or other economic interests." All Of US Enough is Enough!
"SOCIOCIDE"
[Reluctantly, we present the following. If you love your country you tell the truth as you see it.]
Describing America's shocking contemporary metamorphosis, a Site participant coined a succinct, yet demoralizing, term "SOCIOCIDE." "SOCIOCIDE" defines a successful society's inexplicable petrified observation of its impending breakdown. As if , all citizens are inflexibly spellbound in a nightmare powerlessness to act. Either unwilling or incapable to frustrate it's homicide. In short, societal suicide by empowering the essential causations of its forthcoming collapse.
The Cynic commented: "It's like feeding The Beast you know will devour you one day." The Veteran: "Yes. It's like being your own worst enemy. Like disarming yourself on the Eve of invasion." The Politician: "Like being mezmerized - hypnotized - refusing to awaken as the alarm-bells incessessantly ring. We must keep on ringing until all are awakened."
WHEN EMOTIONS CLOUD REASON A CONFESSION OF: LOST OBJECTIVITY On The Other Hand, A Substantial Site majority Believe We Are Correct! We Recognize, on the following issues, our outrage, [frankly] "anger" have emotionally clouded our objectivity and reason to justly report the TRUTH. Therefore, our consensus is, to take a brief calming respite commenting thereon. We will revisit these issues shortly. Why? Those of us who traveled this globe for decades simply cannot be silent observing the U.S. working poor and the middle-class be destroyed. Preyed upon by "Greedy Khazers." Our nation being surreptitiously dismantled: sold to lesser bidder at Giveaway PRICES, our sovereignty lost, Constitution ignored, civil liberties ripped from us by subtle deceit; and, a conspiracy of silence [especially in the Mainstream Media - which we long RESPECTED], the Rule of Law and Reason unceremoniously cast aside replaced by selective enforcement favoring the FEW - to the detriment of ALL OTHER CITIZENS, economic disregard for the present and future younger generations etc. Therefore, please, give us time, to regain our intellectual composure. Forgive our slide into be it righteous indignation and anger.
NEVERTHELESS, WE RECONSIDERED. OUR RESEARCHED EMPIRICAL FACTS. CHANGED OUR POSITION
THEREFORE, WE HAVE CONCLUDED: [The Following Is Without Personal Animus] A Time Approaches When Enough is Enough.
WHEN THE NATION CAN ENDURE NO MORE:
WHEN:confusion and chaos is widespread in all sectors of society.
WHEN:a different daily scandal is anticipated not unexpected
WHEN:legal and illegal corruption skyrockets in astronomic intensity
WHEN:corporations and the wealth class buy candidates with campaign contributions prior to elections
WHEN faith if the impartiality of elections is questioned
WHEN: good-paying jobs are routinely discarded; while the standard of living precipitously plummets
WHEN:America nonchalantly exports its manufacturing capacity to offset its escalating import deficit; while borrowing billions from the exporting nations.
WHEN:wages are depressed belowa citizen?s ability to earn a living.
WHEN:the middle class ?The American Dream ? is vanishing before everyone?s eyes
WHEN:poverty is increase especially for The Working Poor?
WHEN: the U.S. military is stretched ? stressed to breaking point
WHEN:unnecessary extravagant warfare expenditures are expended without a modicum of fiscal accountability
WHEN:most nations see Americaas the enemy rather thana beloved ally
WHEN:expert predictions about perpetual future warfare go unchallenged.
WHEN:nation defense contracts are outsourced to foreign corporations or nations?
WHEN: more concern is expressed regarding rebuilding foreign nations ? not America.
WHEN:investment in US manufacturing is minimal; whileThe Stock Market skyrockets.
WHEN overseas investments enormouslyescalate.
WHEN:US corporations headquarter themselves in foreign nations
WHEN:they fail to pay their fair share taxesand transfer the tax burden to the middle class
WHEN:Profit more importantthan patriotism
WHEN:one?s patriotism is questionedif government policy isquestioned
WHEN:government and business appear to be jointly abandoning America
WHEN:realistic hope is rapidly dissipating WHEN:there seems no future for America to work toward WHEN:the only one you can trust is your family dog. WHEN:a man is judged by his job and wealth- not his character. WHEN:character means merely an actor in a play. WHEN:friend means someone who can advance your career. WHEN:The Rule of Law is flushed down the sewer, selectively enforced to benefit the Few but not the Many. WHEN:fear not reasoned debate drives the political agenda. WHEN:the word conservative comes to denote Extreme Right Winger,. WHEN::being a democrat or republican does not mean anything any more. WHEN:Freedom means the right to rip-off your fellow citizen. WHEN:you care more for your salary than your country. WHEN:wars are necessary to be fought by someone else. WHEN:people believe democracy must be kept secret, but insist upon open-government WHEN:everything in government is top secret - confidential - even the president?s brand of toilet paper. WHEN:?Trust Us?replace checks and balances. WHEN:: politicians no longer need a reason for what they are doing. WHEN:: minimal reforms are pretentiously heralded as solutions. enterprise. WHEN::free enterprise connotes rule of the marketplace by monopolies-oligopolies by a few- mega corporations. WHEN::Everyone is out for himself or herself and no one is out for America WHEN:selling-out one?s country defines is? personal advancement- career whoredom WHEN::You better get yours ?more -before the other guy? gets his fair share. WHEN::greed and profit trumpsgiving Grandma minuscule social WHEN::Life how much you can take, not whatyou can reasonably make. WHEN:we educate our children for Tech employment they end-up. Driving a pizza truck. WHEN:the US exports good-paying jobs and imports cheap labor asserting it is free enterprise. WHEN:: brazenly imported foreign workersactually replace Americans in their jobs. WHEN:employer cuts the hours of good workers denying them a 40-hourlife supporting work week. WHEN::banking obsessively schemes to jack-up interest on student loans with invisible fees. WHEN:banks guarantee students graduateas debt-slaves WHEN:Buying a car is like assuming a mortgage WHEN::Credit Card Companies can game the consumer by changing rules causing increments in rates as high as usurios38 % with those ?late fees.? WHEN:: keeping financial records of the 21/2 trillion federal budget is an accountants?joke. WHEN:self censorship to guarantee a careerrules the Press WHEN::The Main Stream Media is conspiratorial silent terrified toreport the facts ofAmerica?s Downfall, WHEN:reasoned debate is substituted for by sound-bites ad nauseam news repetition, the weather. WHEN: The news you do not cover is more important the news you do.?Celebrity puppy dog missing on streets of Hollywood. ? WHEN:obvious legal corruption is not even a matter for serious consideration WHEN:pompous religious leaders demand to know the intimate spiritual lives presidential candidates. ***THEN
Men and women of good faith possess aethical duty to voluntarily resign - allowing others theopportunity to govern.
THE TIME FOR GOVERNMENT RESIGNATIONS HAS ARRIVED 03-30-2007 04-11-2007
THE
FINGERERS
AT WHOM
ARE THESE GENTLEMEN
POINTING THE FINGER?
IT IS NOT NICE TO POINT.
“POLITICS: WHY IS POLITICS IMPORTANT? BECAUSE IT INFLUENCES WHAT PEOPLE THINK IT DECIDES HOW OUR DEMOCRACY IS GOVERNED AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY ALONG WITH BUSINESS IT DETERTMINES WHO RECEIVES THE WEALTH AND WHO RECEIVES THE SHAFT.” THE POLITICIAN
DEFINITION OF
OBFUSCATION
Similar to witnesses before congressional hearings asked vague, nebulous, ambiguous questions then responding by bloviating [best left to the O man]- OBFUSCATING - giving all present the psuedo-intellectual runaround. SAD. SHAMEFUL. DISHEARTENING.
All congressional witnesses must be sworn - under oath. Failure to answer a specific question with a specific answer should be Contempt OF CONGRESS. Subjecting that party to immediate arrest. Failure to provide specific information demanded or request by a congressman, must mandate immediate recess of the hearing, until the witness retrieves and provide it in open session. No more the pretense "Well. I don't know that . We'll have to get it for you later." But, later never comes. Change must be immediately initiated; otherwise, governance is mere pretense.
PACIFIST DISCLAIMER: This primary author is a pacifist as a matter of ethical conviction and religious vows. This is not meant to infer all liberals are pacifists. As a disabled veteran, he understands from first-hand knowledge war’s horrors. Any issue’s analysis relating to war is not intended as an endorsement of any war-like or violent actions against “any” other human being. When chided for being an idealist -pacifist the author responds, “I would be happy to lay down my life for my country in a just cause, but I will not take a life for my country. Which branch of the service did you serve in during time of extreme war? When was the last time you visited a Veterans hospital?”
BEWARE OF NICE-GUY-ISM THE PERILOUS POLITICAL "LIKEABILITY ISSUE" People will always elect someone they think is a nice guy over a competent honest guy. That’s why, behind the scenes, politician’s practice their nice guy routine. Best example, George W was a nicer guy than Al Gore, but not as competent. Not that it wasn’t Gore’s fault for NOT JUST BEING HIMSELF, and let nature take its course. Any man who is afraid of being himself in any arena, doesn’t like himself or thinks he’s not good enough, consequently, neither do the people who subconsciously sense it. If you try to be someone you are not, you are not ---you are nothing---because you forgot who you are; and, especially where you came from. And, if you forget where you came from, you definitely do not know where you are going. Can’t lead a nation like that. Never trust a politician who says, “Trust me.”
"The VFW was furious discovering Pres. Bush cut VA benefits 13 Billion over the next 5 years. Wait until they are informed the cuts were actually 25-29 Billion over the next 20 years. Legislatively adopted by republicans during early morning hours. At the exact same time, our young kids were being shipped to Iraq before the War. The 29 Billion cut is utilized to finance the Tax cut for the Rich." "The Veteran"
HONORABLE SEN. ROBERT BYRD: THE TYPE OF HEROES OUR CHILDREN NEED: From The KKK To A Modern Day Founding Father) History will record that after a 50 year history of dedicated public service, in the year 2002 A.D., Sen. Robert Byrd of W.VA., staged a heroic Senate debate in protection of the U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights and the principles of the Declaration. He will be forever known as a statesman equal in excellence to that of the Founding Fathers. He rose from KKK membership to GREATNESS. As an aside, there are things not acceptable within Senate etiquette. To the Senator from the mid-west who objected to Sen. Byrd's request for unanimous consent for a few additional minutes to ask important constitutional questions of a witness, there exists deep resentment against him for so doing by many of his colleagues. He owes Sen. Byrd a public apology. Everything is not O.K. FOLLOW SEN. ROBERT BYRD'S (D-W.VA.) LEADERSHIP: If Sen. Bobby Byrd earnestly proclaims on the Senate floor the Homeland Security Bill (its funding; and, especially vital amendments), are not receiving suitable deliberation, discussion and debate. Or, if Sen. Byrd concludes the legislative process is quickening at too hurried a pace, then it must be so! THE ALARM BELLS MUST BE RUNG!!! Follow The Honorable Senator's leadership! Senators could be endangering not only the legislation; but, perhaps jeopardizing our civil liberties. Stop hurrying to meet gratuitous deadlines. Halt!!! Think and rethink and rethink---what is proposed. (Maybe some Senators are apprehensive of having their patriotism queried, if they voice opposition. Well, is that not what the people employed you to bravely do? Would the Founding Fathers secrete themselves in their offices? Be apprehensive, fear approaching the Floor to articulate their political stance (because they might lose some votes)? “Be a man, take a stand.” Or, maybe the terrorists were victorious???). In particular, think what Sen. Byrd is thinking, focus on his experience and wisdom. What will be the ensuing consequences of legislative action or inaction!!! Yes, since 911 America has changed, but the Constitution’s Spirit and the Bill of Rights have NOT. They are imprinted in the hearts of every person yearning for Liberty. “Give ‘em hell Bobby! Make 'em do the right thing. Don’t let ‘em create another crack in the Liberty Bell.” To Senator Lieberman, I respectfully appeal, “In such hazardous times, after a history of our Jewish relatives torment, with our cherished prospective civil liberties in question, is it not better to assume the “St. Basil Prep. Approach” than the “Stamford High stampede
WHY WAS THE SENATE HOLDING UP THE HOMELAND SECURITY BILL??? The worse sections of The Patriot Act? Unpatriotic? --MUST BE REPEALED!!! Have a majority of Senators examined the intricate Bill? No. This author read sections. The legislation is alarming; amounting to a menace to our civil liberties. Not to mention the very survival of American self-government. 1.-.One stipulation is: the HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR would be simply selected by the President without being compelled to be confirmed and evaluated by legislative branch (The “elected” Senate). Unlike other Cabinet nominees. Same for other HSA appointees. In other words, a presidential appointee staff-person (in all probability, slavishly submissive the President’s every caprice) could, after declaration of a Homeland Security Emergency have the incredible dictatorial powers, to command the entire US military for immediate deployment within America’s borders. Without congressional oversight. National Security? Yes! However, do we want a soldier stationed on every street corner? 2. In effect, this original legislation (which passed the House) was premeditated to take advantage of the 911 catastrophes. Constant fear mongering, alarm tactics have produced a national environment of virtual panic and paranoia. Bluntly stated, the Executive branch can seize virtual dictatorial powers. A harbinger of cherished republican-democracy’s demise. The Constitution, Bill of Rights, The Declaration’s Principles---the separation of powers by checks and balances (the model of deliberately divided government to avert tyranny established by our Founding Fathers) could vanish in a panic of paranoid pandemonium. The remote possibility of A FASCIST POLICE STATE is not hyperbole. This is the “flexibility” the president requests. 3. Also the bill contains provision for the Pentagon to keep massive computer data bank on all American citizens. Without Privacy there can be no LIBERTY!!! America will become the Soviet Union or worse! The worse sections of The Patriot Act? Unpatriotic? --MUST BE REPEALED!!!
Why? So, government would move at a slow pace of deliberation and heated debate before action by legislation was taken. Why? Because history is replete with tyrants who control all power and rule with and iron hand. It continues until this very day. Saddam H. etc. >>>>>>> Nevertheless, The people have spoken in the 2002 elections. However, it must be remembered there were other countries, even democracies, which developed into ONE PARTY GOVERNMENTS. For example, 1930 Germany was a democracy who was charmed and destroyed by ---you know who. The the was THE SOVIET UNION with its one-party the COMMUNIST PARTY. How many we murdered under that leftwing fascist totalitarianism. Well, now we have one party REPUBLICAN PARTY GOVERNMENT in the old US of A. How will these republican CONSERVATIVE powerbrokers treat our democracy??? We will see??? Will there be any checks and balances on W’s power??? American government, established by the Founding Fathers, is supposed to be just that ---DIVIDED GOVERNMENT. It is referred to as the SEPARATION OF POWERS INTO THREE EQUAL BRANCHES each of which is to check and balance the potential tyranny of the other preventing DICTATORIAL, FASCIST RULE by the one and his few over the many ---the people. American government was intentionally designed as a republican-democracy to ensure that government decisions and changes moved slowly instead of by abrupt reckless irrationality. In this way, the Founders envisioned potential tyranny would be replaced with debate, deliberation, disagreement and dissent by the contradictions inherent in free speech as all views are expressed in any democracy. Ultimately, what results is a generally acceptable COMPROMISE. Then the nation can confidently evolve. This divided government is not what makes us weak---but what has made us strong. Without it, our fragile democracy will be lost, as democracy was in the 1930's Germany --a fragile flower crushed un the heel of a jack boot.
AMERICAN ONE-PARTY RULE -REPUBLICAN-CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT NECESSITY OF REFORM MOVEMENT - IN COWARDLY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
The Democratic Party has lost its soul. Forgot who and what it is --- who it represents. It has sold out to the wealthy special interests (money), the mega corporations and monopolies they represent. It has sold out Jefferson’s concept of broad based FREE ENTERPRISE CAPITALISM ---for un-American OLIGOPOLY and MONOPOLY. No Party can serve two masters money and the people. Through the ill-conceived Democratic “Leadership” Council, it has tried to become republican. It succeeded it that. But, eventually, Imitators lose as clearly happened in the 2002 primary. Time to get back to old democratic values and ideals. Time to extend a hand of welcome to third parties such as the GREEN PARTY, the LIBERTARIAN PARTY ET AL. Time for bringing the people home to see what they want done. - Not asking a buck of elitists to tell democrats what they want. And time for “plain speaking” from the heart without concern for the political consequences or political careerism. Time for reform for term limits time to do the right thing by America. Which is about to happily jump over a precipice being charmed by W all the way. It is time for truth, not for political cynics who say get with reality politics the real world. Not so, Time for democratic ideals. The real world always belonged to the elitists and wealthy without regard for the struggling little guy---the people. We have always been the party of dreamers and dreams of a better future --- not the common man’s tragedies of reality. Time for someone in the party to assume a leadership movement reform back to the Party of Jefferson not that of Reagan. Who will it be? Is there any one left with political courage, guts and leadership strength to be the standard bearer of the Truth? We will see. You didn’t listen to Sen. Robert Byrd’s warnings on the Senate floor prior to the election. You ignored and disrespected him when he spoke of the meaning of the Constitution. No politician who is unwilling to stand and fight for the Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Declaration belongs in the party. As for those conservative democrats , it is time for you to join the republican party, and allow us to restart the Democratic Party anew. The rallying cry is, “We Will Not Sell Our Soul!” Besides the economy is about to take a dive never before seen in our history. The back of the Middle Class is about to be broken. the remainder of the Constitution is about to be ripped up and cast aside. The Land of Liberty is about to become the Land of Security of a Police and Military State. We are about to commence a 30 year war which history will refer to as the third World War. It is time to act.
CONSTANT EVOLUTIONARY DEMOCRATIC CHANGE: Some Types Of Muckraking Are Good. Sometimes, when we try to make things better, we make them worse. Other times, things have become so corrupt-that we have no choice to become a MUCKRAKER. An indecent word, for those dedicated citizens who have made things better for us today. Guess you can say Ralph Nader and the consumer advocates rise to that level. But, people don’t want to hear the negative until its too late. Everybody likes a happy ending. But, that’s not how life or a democracy works. It’s the Muckrakers’ job to insist they do. ”Old South” politicians used to tell me, “Listen, Son, If it aint broken, then don’t fix it. When in doubt---don’t.” To which I replied, ”There is wisdom in what you say, but if it is broke, than keep on fixin it, till it aint broke no more.”
WHAT DOES THE AVERAGE AMERICAN BELIEVE? [BLUE OR RED] ARE WE HOPELESSLY POLARIZED? THE ANSWER: ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! THE QUESTION IS? HOMOGENEITY OR HETEROGENEITY? i.e. America has become Homogeneous. >>>>>>> THE POLITICAL ELITISTS CLASSES ARE POLARIZED. THEY POLITICALLY POLARIZE VOTERS. OTHERWISE, AMERICANS POSSESS ALMOST THE SAME BELIEF SYSTEM. Moderate. To be continued... [SOURCES: SEE: Repeated studies of scholars at conservative HOOVER INSTITUTION >>>>>>> And especially the works of Professor Thomas Dye, Florida State University (conservative to moderate political scientist who accurately reflects the mainstream - conclusions of scholarship majority.
"Go Barbara Go!" CONGRATULATIONS TO: The Courageous Sen. Barbara Boxer, Reps. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Sheila Jackson, Maxine Waters, The spiritual John Conyers. et al For challenging the Ohio vote. Made us proud to be Americans! We Say, "Go Barbara Go!" The Democratic Party does not know in which direction to proceed? We repeat, "Go! Barbara, Go!" Seems democratic women are more courageous than the men. Immediate notice must be served on these "Infant-Felines:" "Lead! Or, get out of the way. Let the women take charge!" "Go! Ladies, Go!" As The Philosopher says: "Be a man, take a stand. Fight, never surrender , for what you believe right. Defeat, in a righteous cause, is spiritual victory. A man's actions of conscience define HONOR!" The Politician
WILLIAM SAFIRE RECONSIDER RETIREMENT??? O.K, Enough with the Retirement. Unretire.
We oppose William Safire’s philosophical perspective. Nevertheless, our society is developing towards further bitter political and economic resentment. A sense of lack of vision - uncertainty prevails. Events seem to be approaching a precarious crescendo. Potentially, polarizing political and religious demagoguery could occasion instability. Resulting in revolutionary thinking; not the REFORMATION” America needs.
This is why reasonable conservative voices must be preserved. In the functioning of the Hegelian Dialectic – the centrism of the national discourse must be maintained. The Nation can ill afford loss of a major conservative thinker. Therefore, we invite William Safire to reconsider his NYT retirement. all of us
CHEAP SHOTS AT NADER: We are furious about the corporate-type democrats taking cheap personal shots against Ralph Nader - a man of impeccable character and ethics who is trying to force the democrats to become democrats again. WHY IS NADER RUNNING? FIRST OUR opinion is: He is remaining in the race, because no other candidate is standing up for principles and solutions to our failing nation's perennial problems!!! SECOND: He, as every economist, knows the truth. Which politicians will not even mention. That this is the historical point of whether America will survive. The Truth: It does not look good . The concentration of wealth in the hands of few; means democracy is dead. Sadly, America is about to become a CORPORATE OLIGARCHY. Both political parties have sold out. We think Ralph simply wants to give democracy and free enterprise capitalism a Last Hoorah. Will he win? No. Do we support him? No. But , we believe, he figures it is better to throw the election to Bush; and bring about quick end to our beloved Nation. Rather than the prolonged agony and suffering endured by the American People with another Kerry Band-Aid approach." "The Economist" "The Politician"
CONGRATULATIONS TO: THE MOST HONORABLE SENATOR ROBERT BYRD For his fortitude and perseverance for the GOOD, and the casting of his record setting Senate vote. What would America have done if he had not been born?<
"Hillary R . Clinton: This evening's appearance of Hillary R . Clinton on CNN 'S Lou Dobbs' Program (3/3/04) strongly supporting "Stopping The Exportation of America,' reminded us of that idealistic - yet practical (gentle but out-spoken!) - young lady , we dearly admired during Summers at Lake Winola. Give 'em hell Hill!" "the"
FONDA WELCOME BACK!!! TO THE POLITICAL ARENA!!! We liberals can use all the help we can get. She is not a bad person (as portrayed by some) - rather a true humanitarian. Was right about Vietnam War! Besides, we share a birthday!
HIGH-HONORS TO: SEN JOSEPH LIEBERMAN AND PATTI MURRAY
For their plans To Help Limit The Further Dismantling, Unreasonable Outsourcing and Other Exportation of America.; "High-Honors to Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Patti Murray for advancing legislative strategies to counteract the ever-growing peril of downright: dismantling, surrendering of market share and exportation of US industries and Jobs; Patti Murray is roused to the reality: EU Mega-Corporations' utilizing insidious unfair foreign competition and trade practices to spay the American economy.; Regrettably, This has been the previously widespread unchallenged economic actuality for decades.; Rightly, Murray focuses on, and admirable defends, one essential victimized manufacturing base - our crucial US Aero-Space Industry. The grim truth? It is about to be devastated by the EU unfairly subsidized AIRBUS. If AIRBUS gains dominant market share, especially against Boeing , it will be "AIR-BUST" for the Unites States;
Not only destroying a 'PROFITABLE' industry and jobs; but, without hyperbole, commence the demise of OUR INDEPENDENT NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE! Patti said it best (paraphrased)," Yes, I am going to ring the alarm bell.; We cannot simply stand silently by and allow our Aerospace and others to be destroyed." Our nation's time is running short. All elected officials persuaded to pursue the lead of: Sen.; Bob Graham, Hill Clinton, Joe Lieberman and Patti Murray.; Wake up before it is too late, you country's future is at stake! " "the" "P.S; If we are alarmists, we are proud to be alarmist like Paul Revere." "The Cynic"
>>>>>>>Hey, Joe, remember, Goodie's Malt Shop down the street from the Stamford Library? Now, is the time for THE STAMFORD HIGH STAMPEDE! Shalom!!!) 7:46 AM 5/11/04
>>>>>>>Hey, Joe. REMEMBER when YOU HAD YOUR HAIR CUT AT "The Yale Barbara Shop?"
INCREDIBLY, US MIAMI CONGRESSWOMAN CARRIE MEEK (D) WAS NOT PERMITTED TO VOTE SEPTEMBER 5, 2002: FLORIDA LAW ALLOWS PRE-VOTING PRECEDING ELECTIONS:
[Well, in the long run like I told her 'THE MEEKS ARE GOING TO INHERIT THE EARTH."
Congresswoman Carrie Meeks and friends attempted to pre-vote for this 2002 election; Nevertheless, she was unceremoniously informed her name was nonexistent on the voting rolls. Therefore, the election supervisor turned her and her friends away from the polls - repudiating their right to vote; Imagine! She can vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, but cannot cast a ballot in her hometown for re-election; A historical “OUTRAGE OF OUTRAGES.” My dear friend MS. MEEKS is a fighter for righteousness and justice. However, I know this injured her inner spirit; When an African-American Congresswoman elected to the United States House of Representatives, is not listed on the voting rolls, and is condescendingly rejected at the polls --- deprived of HER franchise. Then citizen action, Republican and Democrat equally, is vital, to rectify the injustice; Otherwise, America, and all we say we believe, is a self-deception –A FARCE- an absurdity./10/2002 10:14:40 PM | StephenJames
P.S. That young Congressman Kendrick Meek. Reminds me of my dear Carrie. Wonder if they are related.
[DISCLAIMER: The majority of site participants do not endorse the following posting. Noting: "some" of Ukraine's over 1,000 ballistic nuclear delivery systems (with 6 warheads per) were merely dismantled. Can be reassembled. Not inclusive of its intermediate and tactical battlefield weapons. A mere 150 to 250 warheads could obliterate Europe.] In spite of misinformation, these figures are corroborated by International Relations textts of the 1990s reflecting the division of weapons between Russia and Ukraine after the Soviet Union. Additionally, see recent U.S. accusations regarding Ukraine's exorbitant expenditures re nuclear weapons research and production. Also see concern re Kazakhstan. The Lugar-Nunn Commission has mitigated this "threat;" not eliminated it. Note Putin's recent announcement of a "new" nuclear weapon opponents do not and will not possess! WMD wishful thinking is a luxury not possessed in our perilous times.]
SERIOUS DANGER IN UKRAINE: >>>>>>> Our Brothers and Sisters in the sibling nations of Ukraine and Russia would be well-advised to judiciously scrutinize and heed forewarnings bluntly prophesied in "The Book of Revelations." These ominous forebodings pertain to the biblical nations of Gog and Magog. [Which are inextricable linked to the ancient nation of "Gomer!!!"] Single-handedly, Ukraine possesses the nuclear capacity to launch sufficient weapons to incinerate Planet Earth. Perhaps, Chernobyl [Translated "Wormwood"] prefigured and foreshadowed devastation to come? >>>>>>> the prophet with The Mystic, The Cynic
HISTORICAL NOTE: >>>>>>> The Ukrainian Cossack Brotherhoods practiced a rudimentary form of 'DIRECT DEMOCRACY." THE PROVERBIAL LINE WAS DRAWN IN THE SOIL, EACH COSSACK CHOSE WHETHER OR NOT TO SUPPORT ARGUMENTS DEBATED. If "voting" in dissent, not stepping over the line, each Cossack was held harmless to pursue other endeavors. Some speculate this gave meaning to the word "Ukraine" - The Borderland, The Dividing Line? Others hold it translates into "The Land.." In any event, "CLAVA!!! NASHA UKRAINSKI BRATE I SESTRE!!!" Glory, to our Ukrainian Brother and Sisters in your demand for precious DEMOCRACY!
However, we viewed a C-SPAN speech March 26, 2004 by Roy Disney regarding corporate governance reform, and were amazed to discover Roy Disney's insight, WISDOM, Intellectual clarity and especially< his dedication to corporate ethics. He advocates reform, just to mention a few areas: Boards of Directors' fiduciary responsibility, protection of shareholder-investors interests; and, above all, the 'well-being' of the company's employees. We have been searching for some public corporate leader who would advocate a balanced corporate reform philosophy. 'A Man of Greatness' - Roy Disney - is pointing in the right direction. Specifically, the reconstitution of CORPORATE DEMOCRACY: where the investors have more say, and the Board polices the management team for the good of all. His politics are unknown, but Roy Disney's ethics; and, his reasonable and intellectual approach to concrete reform is exactly what corporate America needs. Finally, there is hope on the horizon. (America needs more executives of integrity to step forward and do the same. Jack Valenti, Lee Iacocca etc.???) Our time is limited, with so many issues covered on this site. Nevertheless, we recognize when something is important, and will attempt to acquire a copy of Roy's speech - request his permission to reproduce it herein. Roy Disney has kept the faith - with the ethical reputation of the Disney Company and the Public. Walter would be proud. Thanks Roy, for your example! To Michael Eisner, we bear him no ill-will, wishing him the best of good fortune." "The Philosopher-Ethicist
MOST OF THESE ARTICLES RELOCATED TO: THE ARCHIVES = PAGE 7
Some exceprts remain here
Kudos must be awarded Sen. Robert Graham of Florida, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. He is pursuing just such investigation; merging House and Senate into an efficient single committee. Rather than Congress diffuses its resources. Graham, in addition, merits praise for not grandstanding - politically demagoguing the issue for political career gain. He is satisfied simply accomplishing the committee’s work; while tolerating others to emerge on national news programs. This demonstrates integrity. (As an aside, If Gore selected Florida’s Graham as his 2000 running mate, he’d be President.)
Graham’s committee must probe the following. The security breaches. We squander hundreds of Billions on security and can’t shield our nation’s borders from harm. Something is perilously wide of the mark. Someone in defense dept, CIA FBI NSA must accept some culpability and responsibility. We must discontinue lay blame on Mexican aliens who come to labor; and, require the National Immigration Service to pursue bona fide terrorists. ...
Bottom Line Standard seems to be ethical in nature: (and this is strange for Washington) “That each agency person can legally, morally, sincerely and honestly believe and declare that if and when another disastrous attack occurs, that they, representing the USA government and its people, as a matter of conscience, did absolutely everything possible to prevent it.” “THEN WE ALL CAN DIE WITH PEACE OF MIND KNOWING WE HAD NO INNOCENT BLOOD ON OUR HANDS.” (I wallowed in politics 10 years and never heard such sincere dedication to public service from politicians. It strains credibility, but it is amazingly true. (Maybe I do need therapy—Am I hearing voices???)
TELEVISION NEWS CHANNELS FOR MUSLIM WORLD:
Excellent idea, first mentioned here. Nevertheless, we cannot take credit. That goes to our sources “the Boys” who desire a peaceful solution rather than war with 1.6 billion Muslim fundamentalists.
SEN. BOB GRAHAM (D-FLA)
THE 911 WTC INVESTIGATION
Along with Sen. Shelby ®, Rep. Porter Goss ® and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D) have proven that legislative government in America still works. Liberals moderates and conservatives can co-operate to serve the nation. They are to be applauded for their non-partisanship. No non-sense handling of the investigation. Unfortunately, the specifics cannot be revealed. However, hopefully the lessons learned will be put to good use in Homeland Security.
THE FOLLOWING AUTHORED PRIOR TO FLORIDA 2002 PRIMARY:
FLORIDA’S GOVERNOR’S RACE
--- MOST IMPORTANT IN AMERICAN HISTORY
----AMERICA’S REPUTATION AS AN INCORRUPTIBLE REPUBLICAN-DEMOCRACY IS IN QUESTION
WHAT WILL BE THE 2002 ELECTION OUTCOME???
HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO THE ARCHIVES---PAGE 7
1. It is an unethical "CHEAP SHOT" to characterize an opponent's immigration position as racist. This amounts to a "per se" prejudicial defamatory slur . 2. Pandering to any voting interest ["I'm on your side."] is a fair inquiry for opposition by other candidates. 3. Any candidate's perpetual babbling of generalities - without proposing "their" specific solutions [sloganeering etc] = justifies opponents' demanding a clear, concise statement of their position. [e.g. "I'm for 'change.'" "I offer hope."] What do these misleading generalities mean? 4. What do candidates endorse by using phrases; such as: "The Death of The Nation State!" "Your children will not prosper as well as you." "Globalization is the new "REALITY?" Does this mean: They support replacing America's the economic national interest - and your future prosperity; with corporate Globalization? Do they believe America's greatness is at an end? 5. Any candidate proposing half-measures as "solutions" must not be considered viable. 6. A Health Care Plan similar to the MANDATORY PURCHASE MASS PLAN is flawed. As contrary to the spirit of the US Constitution's CONTRACTS CLAUSE. Although this is applicable to the States' interference in the right to contract or "NOT TO CONTRACT." No American should be forced to purchase anything - goods or services - especially in a monopolized insurance market.
Article I, section 10, clause 1 of the Constitution
provides that ?No State shall ? pass any Law
impairing the Obligation of Contracts.? On its face
an absolute limitation on state power, the meaning of
this clause has varied greatly in Supreme Court
interpretation. In the early years of the nation, the
Contracts Clause dominated the Supreme Court's
case docket, and the Court's interpretations
constrained state action, especially actions seeking to
redistribute wealth. In modern times, the Court has
all but forgotten the clause as a consequence of its
substantial deference to state legislative judgment in
economic matters.
The Contracts Clause fits neatly alongside
constitutional prohibitions against state passage of
ex post facto laws and bills of attainder. These
provisions ensure the general application of the law
in a manner that allows citizens a fair opportunity to
adjust and plan their affairs.
At the Constitutional Convention, the Contracts
Clause was introduced late in the proceedings by
Massachusetts delegate Rufus King. King modeled
the clause after a similar provision in the Northwest
Ordinance of 1787, which had been adopted just six
weeks earlier by the Congress of the Articles of
Confederation. At the convention and during
subsequent ratification debates, the objection was
put forward that the clause would unduly constrain
the states, precluding them from acting in times of
emergency. James Madison admitted this
?inconvenience,? but thought the ?utility? of the
clause outweighed these concerns. James Wilson of
Pennsylvania noted that the unforeseen
circumstance was still within the legislative power
since the clause prohibited ?retrospective
interferences only.?
Because at the time the Constitution was written
there was much concern with debtor relief laws, it
has sometimes been suggested that the clause was
singularly aimed at precluding this type of
legislation. The general language of the clause,
however, and its early application by the Supreme
Court easily refute this limiting characterization.
There was perhaps no greater proponent of the
clause than Chief Justice John Marshall, who
applied the clause broadly to public as well as
private contracts. Thus, in Fletcher v. Peck (1810),
Marshall denied the Georgia legislature power to
revoke previous public land grants. Marshall
conceived of the clause's protection as absolute, so
even allegations that the prior grants had been
tainted with fraud were not enough to justify an
impairment. His opinion in Sturges v. Crowninshield
(1819) firmly rejected social?welfare arguments in
favor of abrogating contracts in order to discharge
the debts of insolvent debtors in bankruptcy. In
Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819), Marshall
ruled that a corporate charter could be impaired as
much by adding additional provisions to the charter
or contract as by nullifying existing provisions.
Marshall's expansive reading of the clause, however,
was not enough to convince the Court to disregard
the framers' original understanding and apply it to
laws that operate prospectively; the Court rejected
this interpretation in Ogden v. Saunders (1827).
While the Marshall period hewed closely to the text
and history of the Constitution, its application of the
clause to all public contracts caused difficulty. This
problem surfaced in Stone v. Mississippi (1880),
where the state sought to prohibit the sale of lottery
tickets by a corporate entity that had a charter to
conduct a lottery. To retroactively apply this
prohibition to the corporate charter would
seemingly run afoul of the clause as previously
interpreted, but to deny the state the lottery
prohibition would restrict the exercise of police
power over health, safety, and morals. The Stone
Court resolved the dilemma by articulating the
reserved power doctrine that no state can contract
away its police power. Since the nineteenth?century
conception of police power was limited to matters of
health and safety, and did not cover modern
redistributions of wealth, the Stone reservation
constituted no more than a correction of Marshall's
expansive reading of the clause.
Then, however, the clause fell into eclipse. From the
Civil War until the 1930s, there was little need for
the Court to rely upon the clause to negate
overzealous state economic regulation since this
objective was accomplished under substantive
economic due process. Because it possessed a much
weaker constitutional pedigree, however, substantive
due process fell of its own weight during the Great
Depression, when the freedom of contract policy it
espoused went out of fashion.
The decline of the Contracts Clause is frequently
associated with Home Building & Loan Association
v. Blaisdell (1934). In Blaisdell, the Court upheld a
Minnesota statute that extended the period of
redemption for mortgage default. The Court's
justification was entirely pragmatic. In the face of
economic emergency, and given the temporary
nature of the mortgage relief provided by the statute,
the Court construed the clause ?in light of our whole
experience and not merely in view of what was said a
hundred years ago? (p. 443). ?Public needs,? said the
Court, required that the ?reservation of the
reasonable exercise of the protective power of the
State [be] read into all contracts? (p. 444). The
Court tried to check the decline of the clause in a
series of cases following Blaisdell, finding no
pervasive emergency. The ever?broadening
conceptions of police power, however, eventually
transformed the absolute prohibition of the clause
into a matter to be balanced with reasonable
judgment.
Following United States Trust v. New Jersey (1977),
where the Court invalidated an abrogation of a
covenant in a public bond contract, there was
speculation that the clause might have regained some
of its prior importance. Yet the test applied in U.S.
Trust bore little resemblance to the text of the
Constitution. Writing for the Court, Justice Harry
Blackmun stated that contractual impairments
might be upheld if they were ?reasonable and
necessary to serve an important public purpose? (p.
25). Curiously, that ill?defined standard was to be
applied more rigorously where state law impaired
public, rather than private, contracts. Nevertheless,
with rare exception, the Contracts Clause has been
routinely subordinated to the modern Court's
substantial deference to state legislative judgment in
matters of economics. In Keystone Bituminous Coal
Association v. DeBenedictis (1987), Justice John
Paul Stevens stated, ?It is well?settled that the
prohibition against impairing the obligation of
contracts is not to be read literally? (p. 502).
? Douglas W. Kmiec
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Question 7. This Site recommends an alternative PRIVATE UNIVERSAL HEALTH PLAN structured on the FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. Where the competing interests within the health market design and operate the model. Two major components: One Private Payor and most importantly ONE PRIVATE ADMINISTRATOR of all health care, Either the private free market will work or it will not! [Please see our Health Insurance Plan Pages]
8. The POLITICS OF FEAR and all FEARMONGER candidates must be exposed. "All we have to fear are the FEARMONGERS." The Former Politician "We must not allow the fearmongers to stampede the herd over the cliff." The Veteran with The Philosopher The Theologian: "St. John the Apostle stated 'In The Father there is only LOVE. In LOVE , there is no FEAR." [OR WORDS TO THAT EFFECT.]
9. One theme of the 2008 race, was well stated: "We do not want Corporate Republicans to be replaced by similar Corporate Democrats!" America needs bold, courageous independent leadership to salvage what remains of the Nation.
10. A candidate not committed to abolition of "ALL LEGAL FEDERAL CORRUPTION," is not trustworthy. [To save the nation, all PORK, EARMARKING, UNACCOUNTED FOR SPENDING MUST BE OUTLAWED. One federal accounting system must be established and enforced!]
11. If a candidate declares, when elected President, they will keep US combat troops in Iraq until 2013; does this mean, they will continue the War - not end it??? Yes or No. Time to ask for a direct answer!!!
12. A VISITOR: "Any candidate offering half-measures, pretending they solve serious national problems, must not be considered for election. No matter how much you like them."
13. Instinctively, WHO DO YOU TRUST MOST: 14. Which of these people would you prefer standing next to on JUDGMENT DAY? 15. WHICH POLITICIANS REPRESENT - THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. 16. WHICH ARE MERELY SLAVES TO THEIR ECONOMIC MASTERS, = THEIR CAREERS, BUSINESS INTERESTS, AND GREED? 17. WHO WOULD YOU TRUST WITH YOUR LIFE'S SAVINGS?
18. A VISITOR: "Which candidate would Jesus vote for?" [Now, that is an excellent question?] 19. A VISITOR: "Elective office DEMANDS PUBLIC SERVICE" - not SELF-SERVICE. Which candidate represents the former?"
20. A VISITOR: "Political party does not matter in 2008. REMEMBER CONSERVATIVES are AMERICANS, TOO. SOME TIMES EVEN THEY CAN BE RIGHT!"
21. A visitor's conviction: "We may have to elect a complete OUTSIDER. Either an ethical conservative [like a Teddy Roosevelt]; or, even a liberal type [like a Ralph Nader.]." [This site does not - will not - endorse any candidate.]
22. Will they vigorously oppose SALE OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSETS TO PRIVATE OR FOREIGN INTERESTS? 23. Will they Establish ONE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM for the entire federal government - except for black projects. Especially, INCLUDING DEFENSE SPENDING, Under the guidance of the GAO. This budget - and on-going specific detailed spending - e posted DAILY on the internet. 24. Which will vitiate any manufacturing contracts with foreign businesses regarding manufacturer of vital defense component parts. 25. 1a. The voters have a right to a "YES OR NO" ANSWER to a SPECIFIC QUESTION. E.G. "Do you favor giving drivers licenses to illegal immigrants?" "Yes or No" Without convoluted rationales - clouding the issue by obfuscation!!! We stand with Wolf Blitzer.
26. Which candidates discuss the mortgage foreclosure issue?
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