Iran is Stalling.
Hey folks,
Just like I said, and have been saying, Iran is stalling. It is just that simple. They are waiting for our midterm elections, if they need to, they will wait until 08, in the hopes the their friends the LWL get into power.
I clicked on the computer this morning and was greeted to the front page in my "news" sections of an AP story, "Iran-EU talks in Jeopardy". The jist of the article here is,
"Talks meant to give Tehran a last chance to avoid U.N. sanctions were in jeopardy on Wednesday, with diplomats and European officials saying Iran's chief nuclear negotiator had still not confirmed if he would meet with the European Union's foreign policy chief."
They were scheduled for today. But it doesn’t look like it will happen. OF course not. They will get more serious in say,, two months or so. {If the Left take control of Congress} Right now, they are afraid of Bush, that is what is keeping them in somewhat of a check. But they are denying inspections, not only have they continued production of uranium, but INCREASED it, and with Russia saying that force cannot be an option, they KNOW that if their appeasers, the LWL get into office, they will again have free reign and nothing but time to do whatever they want.
According to the AFP, the French version of the AP,
"US President George W. Bush called Iran's leaders "tyrants" as dangerous as Al-Qaeda terrorists and said they must not be allowed to get nuclear weapons -- "the tools of mass murder."
"The world's free nations will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon," he said as the US ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog agency in Vienna said it was time to slap sanctions on Tehran over its atomic activities."
In a response Wednesday Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Bush was "nothing" compared to God's will.
"I am telling him (Bush) that all the world is threatening you since the general path that the world is taking is towards worshipping God and divinity," Ahmadinejad told a conference in Tehran.
"This massive stream is moving and you are nothing in comparison to God's will," he added."
What is "Little Hitler" talking about? The compete and utter destruction of any that are not his religion. Period. Israel first, us second. He wants us DEAD, for the simple fact we are alive. No the media is going to have a field day with Bush calling his a Tyrant, and most like ignore "Little Hitler’s next statement,
"If we are telling you something it is for the sake of your own prestige. We are doing this so you do not reach the point of no return."
"The development of the world is quickly going towards the government of the pure Islam of (the Prophet) Mohammed," he added.
He JUST said it folks. OK translation, "We are stalling. We want you dead unless you convert." He has been saying this. This is not new, although the mass media drones, and the LWL would rather spend time attacking our President. Even this article itself is saying "the increase in BUSH’S rhetoric. LOL It is truly amazing.
Last month "Little Hitler" said we must bow down to him. Remember that? This article flies by that to get to Bush’s remarks using the word Tyrants. Read the whole thing for yourself here
More Bush evil, "Little Hitler" who wants us dead, good.
Peter
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
"Bravado Is Not A Defense Against Terrorism"
Hey folks,
Betty sent me this article from The Huffington Post for me to ponder. OK I pondered.
The basic concept of the article is "bravado is not a defense against terrorism". Also it seems that they took offense to the Vice President, and Defense Secretary’s comments as of late, that there ARE appeasers and apologists for the enemy. As I said, truth hurts. There are. But according to the article,
"Bush suggested last week that Democrats are promising voters to block additional money for continuing the war. Vice President Cheney this week said critics "claim retreat from Iraq would satisfy the appetite of the terrorists and get them to leave us alone." And Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, citing passivity toward Nazi Germany before World War II, said that "many have still not learned history's lessons" and "believe that somehow vicious extremists can be appeased."
Pressed to support these allegations, the White House yesterday could cite no major Democrat who has proposed cutting off funds or suggested that withdrawing from Iraq would persuade terrorists to leave Americans alone."
This is the absolute truth. I do not understand what the problem is. U.S. Rep. Jim MCGovern introduced a bill ending funding for Iraq, Harry Reid is saying we are spending to much. Pelosi is saying we need to get out. Kerry voted for, before he voted against it, or vise versa. Are you kidding me? The LWL and those anti-war folks, have been fighting for us to get out, and to cut spending, {Which would mean we need to leave} for years. Noone, including Tim Russert apparently, can find any of these people. Did they all take a trip out of the country, not that this would be bad thing. {Smile}
(AP) Key Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have united to call on President Bush to begin pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq by the end of the year, citing an overtaxed military, billions of dollars spent and ongoing sectarian violence.
In a letter to Bush released Monday, the Democrats backed a plan for the "phased redeployment" of troops.
"U.S. forces in Iraq should transition to a more limited mission focused on counter terrorism, training and logistical support of Iraqi security forces and force protection of U.S. personnel," the Democrats wrote." Whole story here
Back to the Huffy Post,
"Military force is ineffective against insurgencies. The U.S., U.S.S.R. and Great Britain were able to defeat the Nazis on the battlefield because the Nazis were on the battlefield. Yet despite the administration's acknowledgement that the terrorist threat is "a different kind of enemy," they still believe terrorism can be defeated militarily."
So their answer to this is?? The do not give one. They say the cold war was won "as the result of armed conflict or 'appeasement', but by tough-minded negotiation based on rock-solid intelligence, all backed by a credible threat of force."
Thanks to President Reagan. But we are not, nor can we, compare this to the Cold War. This is what they keep talking about. What I keep saying. Those who seem to be the loudest in this whole "get Bush" at any cost, has NO idea of history. This "Little Hitler" cannot be negotiated with. It is not possible. All he understands is force. He is afraid of Bush, because he knows that Bush could at anytime wipe him out. Those that attempt to cut funding, and appease this guy, are HELPING him. He has attacked Israel, said he would give up half his country to wipe them off the face of the map. Said he will have nuclear power. Thumbs his nose at the UN, who backs off immediately, who wants us dead.
What do you offer someone who simply wants you dead? There is nothing you can offer them. They want you dead.
This writer Coleen Rowely, {No relation that I’m aware of to Chief Rowley} is clearly a card carrying member of the Bushwhackers club. Seemingly has no concept of actually history. All this article seems to be is LWL talking points. Strictly an attempt to convince the LWL followers that they need another leader in this war. OK, what is THEIR plan? It doesn’t say. Bush is so bad, how would they do things differently? They don’t say. "Tough negotiations"? OK, what would they say, offer, compromise? What is it they feel will lessen the threat against us? They don’t say.
She also, I love this, blames Ronald Reagan and Bush Sr. {But of course NOT Clinton, who helped Hussein, could have had Osama bin Laden handed to him, which would have prevented all of this, and gave North Korea Nuclear capabilities, complete with fuel} for Iraq. LOL. Like I said, I got it, I pondered it, and find this article nothing more than more Hate Bush rhetoric not based in any kind of actual facts.
Peter
Hey folks,
Betty sent me this article from The Huffington Post for me to ponder. OK I pondered.
The basic concept of the article is "bravado is not a defense against terrorism". Also it seems that they took offense to the Vice President, and Defense Secretary’s comments as of late, that there ARE appeasers and apologists for the enemy. As I said, truth hurts. There are. But according to the article,
"Bush suggested last week that Democrats are promising voters to block additional money for continuing the war. Vice President Cheney this week said critics "claim retreat from Iraq would satisfy the appetite of the terrorists and get them to leave us alone." And Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, citing passivity toward Nazi Germany before World War II, said that "many have still not learned history's lessons" and "believe that somehow vicious extremists can be appeased."
Pressed to support these allegations, the White House yesterday could cite no major Democrat who has proposed cutting off funds or suggested that withdrawing from Iraq would persuade terrorists to leave Americans alone."
This is the absolute truth. I do not understand what the problem is. U.S. Rep. Jim MCGovern introduced a bill ending funding for Iraq, Harry Reid is saying we are spending to much. Pelosi is saying we need to get out. Kerry voted for, before he voted against it, or vise versa. Are you kidding me? The LWL and those anti-war folks, have been fighting for us to get out, and to cut spending, {Which would mean we need to leave} for years. Noone, including Tim Russert apparently, can find any of these people. Did they all take a trip out of the country, not that this would be bad thing. {Smile}
(AP) Key Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have united to call on President Bush to begin pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq by the end of the year, citing an overtaxed military, billions of dollars spent and ongoing sectarian violence.
In a letter to Bush released Monday, the Democrats backed a plan for the "phased redeployment" of troops.
"U.S. forces in Iraq should transition to a more limited mission focused on counter terrorism, training and logistical support of Iraqi security forces and force protection of U.S. personnel," the Democrats wrote." Whole story here
Back to the Huffy Post,
"Military force is ineffective against insurgencies. The U.S., U.S.S.R. and Great Britain were able to defeat the Nazis on the battlefield because the Nazis were on the battlefield. Yet despite the administration's acknowledgement that the terrorist threat is "a different kind of enemy," they still believe terrorism can be defeated militarily."
So their answer to this is?? The do not give one. They say the cold war was won "as the result of armed conflict or 'appeasement', but by tough-minded negotiation based on rock-solid intelligence, all backed by a credible threat of force."
Thanks to President Reagan. But we are not, nor can we, compare this to the Cold War. This is what they keep talking about. What I keep saying. Those who seem to be the loudest in this whole "get Bush" at any cost, has NO idea of history. This "Little Hitler" cannot be negotiated with. It is not possible. All he understands is force. He is afraid of Bush, because he knows that Bush could at anytime wipe him out. Those that attempt to cut funding, and appease this guy, are HELPING him. He has attacked Israel, said he would give up half his country to wipe them off the face of the map. Said he will have nuclear power. Thumbs his nose at the UN, who backs off immediately, who wants us dead.
What do you offer someone who simply wants you dead? There is nothing you can offer them. They want you dead.
This writer Coleen Rowely, {No relation that I’m aware of to Chief Rowley} is clearly a card carrying member of the Bushwhackers club. Seemingly has no concept of actually history. All this article seems to be is LWL talking points. Strictly an attempt to convince the LWL followers that they need another leader in this war. OK, what is THEIR plan? It doesn’t say. Bush is so bad, how would they do things differently? They don’t say. "Tough negotiations"? OK, what would they say, offer, compromise? What is it they feel will lessen the threat against us? They don’t say.
She also, I love this, blames Ronald Reagan and Bush Sr. {But of course NOT Clinton, who helped Hussein, could have had Osama bin Laden handed to him, which would have prevented all of this, and gave North Korea Nuclear capabilities, complete with fuel} for Iraq. LOL. Like I said, I got it, I pondered it, and find this article nothing more than more Hate Bush rhetoric not based in any kind of actual facts.
Peter
Monday, September 04, 2006
Republicans in Disarray?
Hey folks,
Rep. Deborah Pryce, the fourth-ranking House Republican struggling to hold onto her seat in an evenly split district in central Ohio, near Columbus.
On The War, and Homeland Security?
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
On Energy,
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania?
On The War, and Homeland Security?
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
On energy?
Same.
In South Florida, heavily populated by retirees, Republican Rep. Clay Shaw
Same.
You get the idea. So why am I posting the voting records of these politicians here? Simple. This new AP article "Republican ads show distance from Bush"
"With the election in about two months and Bush's approval ratings still low — 33 percent in the most recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll — Republicans involved in tight races are avoiding party labels and playing down their ties to the president. On issues from the Iraq war to Amtrak spending, GOP candidates are trying to argue that they don't follow in lockstep."
Here is the problem. Most Americans want those things that they voted for, that’s WHY they voted for them. Most Americans realize the truth that Bush is out in two years. Most Americans want us to finish the Job in Iraq, want us to be secure and safe, and are afraid of ANY group that wants to take over control of the country that have no plan to do so.
What this article and others, including one that was Emailed to me, is attempting to do is show the American people, falsely at that, that the Republican party is in disarray. They want you to believe that the President is so "bad" that these Republicans are attempting to distance themselves from him.
The TRUTH is that this is normal. One, these are local races. Granted, these are being nationalized because of the importance of these upcoming elections, but they are still local races. Second, they want their constituency to realize the fact that they are their own person, and not a "lap dog" for the President. This is normal. As Ed Patru, a spokesman for the House Republican campaign committee, said,
"That's nothing new, that's just being a smart campaigner," said Patru, who argued that the candidates were reinforcing the moderate positions that have helped them win in swing districts."
This happened with Democrats also distanced themselves from Clinton. This is politics. No, this is nothing new. No, the Republican party is not in disarray. Even if the Left want you to think that. These articles are really, much to do about nothing.
For the total voting record for these and ANY candidates you maybe interesting in, check out
On The Issues.org
Peter
Hey folks,
Rep. Deborah Pryce, the fourth-ranking House Republican struggling to hold onto her seat in an evenly split district in central Ohio, near Columbus.
On The War, and Homeland Security?
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
On Energy,
Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania?
On The War, and Homeland Security?
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
On energy?
Same
In Minnesota, where an open Senate seat is at stake, Republican Rep. Mark Kennedy ?Same.
In South Florida, heavily populated by retirees, Republican Rep. Clay Shaw
Same.
You get the idea. So why am I posting the voting records of these politicians here? Simple. This new AP article "Republican ads show distance from Bush"
"With the election in about two months and Bush's approval ratings still low — 33 percent in the most recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll — Republicans involved in tight races are avoiding party labels and playing down their ties to the president. On issues from the Iraq war to Amtrak spending, GOP candidates are trying to argue that they don't follow in lockstep."
Here is the problem. Most Americans want those things that they voted for, that’s WHY they voted for them. Most Americans realize the truth that Bush is out in two years. Most Americans want us to finish the Job in Iraq, want us to be secure and safe, and are afraid of ANY group that wants to take over control of the country that have no plan to do so.
What this article and others, including one that was Emailed to me, is attempting to do is show the American people, falsely at that, that the Republican party is in disarray. They want you to believe that the President is so "bad" that these Republicans are attempting to distance themselves from him.
The TRUTH is that this is normal. One, these are local races. Granted, these are being nationalized because of the importance of these upcoming elections, but they are still local races. Second, they want their constituency to realize the fact that they are their own person, and not a "lap dog" for the President. This is normal. As Ed Patru, a spokesman for the House Republican campaign committee, said,
"That's nothing new, that's just being a smart campaigner," said Patru, who argued that the candidates were reinforcing the moderate positions that have helped them win in swing districts."
This happened with Democrats also distanced themselves from Clinton. This is politics. No, this is nothing new. No, the Republican party is not in disarray. Even if the Left want you to think that. These articles are really, much to do about nothing.
For the total voting record for these and ANY candidates you maybe interesting in, check out
On The Issues.org
Peter
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Behind The OPN Screen {3}
Hey folks,
Happy Sunday evening to you. Hey, most of you still have tomorrow off. Happy Holiday to you as well. Here is your third addition, of a look behind the scenes, or screen, here at the OPN. Updates, past dates, new things coming, old things going, ETC. I will even share, with your permission, your emails or questions you may have. Just a inside look at things here.
Updates- "Just My Thoughts" segment will be continuing. Your second one was yesterday. Some of you that have known me elsewhere for a while may have recognized this one, do not worry, there will be new stuff in upcoming segments.
New Things Coming- Still the possibility of advertisers coming, still do not know, just want to let you know of the possibility. I will give warning first. I know some that absolutely HATE sites with a bunch of ads.
The idea of a LIVE OPN? I am currently looking into this more seriously. I took it as a joke at first. But I will do a test run, no one will see soon. Just to see if I can deal with it myself. {Smile} Again as with anything else here at the OPN, feel free to let me know what you think. As I’ve said before, I care what you think. So let me know. Either here in the comment section, email, IM, or even for those of you that know the number, phone calls.
I'm also thinking about a new segment entitled "I'm an Idiot" in which I would have a debate with someone, such as Betty, in a back and forth type format. She seems to like this idea since she thinks I'm an idiot.{Smile}. We are working it out as I type this. Look for it soon.
Q&A-
"Do you have a team of people that help you research stories?"
No. I have some that email me ideas, or tell me about stories they found interesting. I either use them or not, depending on vast numerous reasons. But research and fact finding is done by me. Unlike some, whatever I say here, I take full credit for. If I am wrong, then I will apologize and correct it. I of course cannot be responsible for those that comment in the comment section, but whatever I say, I am.
"Do you censor comments?"
If you mean those , like Betty and Sam, that leave comments in the comment section, no. NEVER. I would never censor YOUR opinion. Hinder YOUR freedom of speech. If you feel like leaving a comment saying "I’m an Idiot, Wingnut, Asshole, whatever" Feel free. If you leave a comment that you know that I will dislike, disagree with, whatever, feel free. All I ask is that you back your insult with actual facts, and reasons, as to why you feel this way. But I will not censor your comments.
"PICTURES???"
LOL,, I’m working on it.{Smile} I’m going to create a photo bucket, like I have for Joshua, strictly for the OPN. I talk about different personal things, and things I am involved in, like dinners, parties, trips, and such. I usually take pictures at these things. So I will start posting them there and on the site. Just to help you fully understand how fun, or bad, some of these things are.
"How many people do you estimate actually read your stuff?"
OK, I’ll say that, this, is the million dollar question this time around. Truth is, I have absolutely NO idea. I do not have a hit register, counter, or anything else. I am not sure I even care. I know there are many people that are true OPNers. I know many people hit and miss. {Come on every now and then, for those who need a little extra help in understanding} I’ve been told a lot. I’ve been told average. I’m been told, "Why would anyone care what you think?" {Smile} I just keep plowing along because I love it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email them to me at opntalk@netscape.net . I will answer them in upcoming "Behind the OPN Screen" segments. I do not censor questions either. Until next time. Be well, during this Holiday weekend, be safe, and remember, NEVER drink and drive.
Peter
Hey folks,
Happy Sunday evening to you. Hey, most of you still have tomorrow off. Happy Holiday to you as well. Here is your third addition, of a look behind the scenes, or screen, here at the OPN. Updates, past dates, new things coming, old things going, ETC. I will even share, with your permission, your emails or questions you may have. Just a inside look at things here.
Updates- "Just My Thoughts" segment will be continuing. Your second one was yesterday. Some of you that have known me elsewhere for a while may have recognized this one, do not worry, there will be new stuff in upcoming segments.
New Things Coming- Still the possibility of advertisers coming, still do not know, just want to let you know of the possibility. I will give warning first. I know some that absolutely HATE sites with a bunch of ads.
The idea of a LIVE OPN? I am currently looking into this more seriously. I took it as a joke at first. But I will do a test run, no one will see soon. Just to see if I can deal with it myself. {Smile} Again as with anything else here at the OPN, feel free to let me know what you think. As I’ve said before, I care what you think. So let me know. Either here in the comment section, email, IM, or even for those of you that know the number, phone calls.
I'm also thinking about a new segment entitled "I'm an Idiot" in which I would have a debate with someone, such as Betty, in a back and forth type format. She seems to like this idea since she thinks I'm an idiot.{Smile}. We are working it out as I type this. Look for it soon.
Q&A-
"Do you have a team of people that help you research stories?"
No. I have some that email me ideas, or tell me about stories they found interesting. I either use them or not, depending on vast numerous reasons. But research and fact finding is done by me. Unlike some, whatever I say here, I take full credit for. If I am wrong, then I will apologize and correct it. I of course cannot be responsible for those that comment in the comment section, but whatever I say, I am.
"Do you censor comments?"
If you mean those , like Betty and Sam, that leave comments in the comment section, no. NEVER. I would never censor YOUR opinion. Hinder YOUR freedom of speech. If you feel like leaving a comment saying "I’m an Idiot, Wingnut, Asshole, whatever" Feel free. If you leave a comment that you know that I will dislike, disagree with, whatever, feel free. All I ask is that you back your insult with actual facts, and reasons, as to why you feel this way. But I will not censor your comments.
"PICTURES???"
LOL,, I’m working on it.{Smile} I’m going to create a photo bucket, like I have for Joshua, strictly for the OPN. I talk about different personal things, and things I am involved in, like dinners, parties, trips, and such. I usually take pictures at these things. So I will start posting them there and on the site. Just to help you fully understand how fun, or bad, some of these things are.
"How many people do you estimate actually read your stuff?"
OK, I’ll say that, this, is the million dollar question this time around. Truth is, I have absolutely NO idea. I do not have a hit register, counter, or anything else. I am not sure I even care. I know there are many people that are true OPNers. I know many people hit and miss. {Come on every now and then, for those who need a little extra help in understanding} I’ve been told a lot. I’ve been told average. I’m been told, "Why would anyone care what you think?" {Smile} I just keep plowing along because I love it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email them to me at opntalk@netscape.net . I will answer them in upcoming "Behind the OPN Screen" segments. I do not censor questions either. Until next time. Be well, during this Holiday weekend, be safe, and remember, NEVER drink and drive.
Peter
IWA for September 03, 2006
Hey folks,
I have to admit, in my life, I’ve been in a few situations {Smile} that I have been around Microphones. I have been around video cameras. I’ve talked with reporters, during interviews, ETC. I always operated under the assumption that ANYTHING I say or do will be recorded in those moments. I would be astutely aware of what I said and did, at those times. But for someone who does this for a living?
According to, well, one of many articles out there at the time, {this one is humorous}
the AP
"CNN anchor Kyra Phillips, whose ladies room chatter found its way onto her newscast, bounced back two days later with a "Top 10 List" of excuses on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
The mishap had happened Tuesday when Phillips, still wearing her wireless microphone, visited the loo while CNN aired President Bush's speech from New Orleans. For a minute or so her voice commingled with his, as she was heard telling an unidentified woman how great her husband is, then mentioned that her sister-in-law is "a control freak." Only then was she alerted that her mike was live."
Now according to the article, she attempted to make fun of herself, in essence, apologizing for her moment of blondness, she had a "top ten" list of excuses. Check them out they are pretty funny,
"How could such a thing happen? A game but still embarrassed-looking Phillips set Letterman (and his CBS audience) straight — or at least, left them laughing."
Top Ten Kyra Phillips Excuses Presented by CNN Anchor Kyra Phillips:
10. "Still haven't mastered complicated On/Off switch."
9. "Larry King told me he does this all the time."
8. "How was I supposed to know we had a reporter embedded in the bathroom?"
7. "I honestly never knew this sort of thing was frowned upon."
6. "Couldn't resist chance to win $10,000 on 'America's Funniest Home Videos.'"
5. "I was set up by those bastards at Fox News."
4. "Oh, like YOU'VE never gone to the bathroom and had it broadcast on national television!"
3. "I just wanted that hunky Lou Dobbs to notice me."
2. "OK, so I was drunk and couldn't think straight."
1. "You have to admit, it made the speech a lot more interesting.""
OK Kyra, you did make me and many others laugh. I understand that you simply made a stupid mistake. I understand that there was no maliciousness intended. But for someone who does this for a living to "forget" that there is a LIVE mic??? In the bathroom non-the less? To talk over the President?? Wait a second,, naaaaa, just a moment of stupidity. But you have to admit, this little mishap most definitely qualifies you for the award. Congratulations Kyra, you ARE the Idiot of the Week.
Peter
Hey folks,
I have to admit, in my life, I’ve been in a few situations {Smile} that I have been around Microphones. I have been around video cameras. I’ve talked with reporters, during interviews, ETC. I always operated under the assumption that ANYTHING I say or do will be recorded in those moments. I would be astutely aware of what I said and did, at those times. But for someone who does this for a living?
According to, well, one of many articles out there at the time, {this one is humorous}
the AP
"CNN anchor Kyra Phillips, whose ladies room chatter found its way onto her newscast, bounced back two days later with a "Top 10 List" of excuses on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
The mishap had happened Tuesday when Phillips, still wearing her wireless microphone, visited the loo while CNN aired President Bush's speech from New Orleans. For a minute or so her voice commingled with his, as she was heard telling an unidentified woman how great her husband is, then mentioned that her sister-in-law is "a control freak." Only then was she alerted that her mike was live."
Now according to the article, she attempted to make fun of herself, in essence, apologizing for her moment of blondness, she had a "top ten" list of excuses. Check them out they are pretty funny,
"How could such a thing happen? A game but still embarrassed-looking Phillips set Letterman (and his CBS audience) straight — or at least, left them laughing."
Top Ten Kyra Phillips Excuses Presented by CNN Anchor Kyra Phillips:
10. "Still haven't mastered complicated On/Off switch."
9. "Larry King told me he does this all the time."
8. "How was I supposed to know we had a reporter embedded in the bathroom?"
7. "I honestly never knew this sort of thing was frowned upon."
6. "Couldn't resist chance to win $10,000 on 'America's Funniest Home Videos.'"
5. "I was set up by those bastards at Fox News."
4. "Oh, like YOU'VE never gone to the bathroom and had it broadcast on national television!"
3. "I just wanted that hunky Lou Dobbs to notice me."
2. "OK, so I was drunk and couldn't think straight."
1. "You have to admit, it made the speech a lot more interesting.""
OK Kyra, you did make me and many others laugh. I understand that you simply made a stupid mistake. I understand that there was no maliciousness intended. But for someone who does this for a living to "forget" that there is a LIVE mic??? In the bathroom non-the less? To talk over the President?? Wait a second,, naaaaa, just a moment of stupidity. But you have to admit, this little mishap most definitely qualifies you for the award. Congratulations Kyra, you ARE the Idiot of the Week.
Peter
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Just My Thoughts {2}
The Grey Area,
Hey Folks,
I was debating someone who said, "You cannot say that. There is no Black and White anymore. We live in a shade of grey."
I both agree and dis-agree. We DO live in the grey, and it continues to grow every day. This does not take away from the fact that black is BLACK and white IS WHITE. The grey area doesn’t change wrong to right or right to wrong. It is simply the way we see it.
Lying is bad, wrong , and always black. Lie to saves one’s feelings? Grey.
Steeling is bad, wrong, and always black. Steel to feed your family? Grey.
Violence is bad, wrong, and always black. Meet violence with violence? Grey
Murder is bad, wrong, and most DEFINITELY black.. Murder to prevent murder? Grey.
I remember shows like the "A-Team", on TV. Millions of bullets flying and no-one killed. Then came the "Terminator". I remember "Don’t worry be happy" as much as I would rather not. Then came bitches and hoes. I remember watching wrestling growing up. WWE has always been like viewing a mico-version of society. There were good guys, and bad guys. The good guys always won. Now? A guy who drinks beer, more beer, and more beer, gives his fans the middle finger, and beats up his boss every chance he gets, is the GOOD guy.
We would never even think about allowing a young girls to go out of the house with shorts too short, or shirts too tight. Now, more skin the better. I remember having to sneak a peek at something like Playboy to see a naked lady, then came cable, the internet, the new style of cloths, so on so forth. I remember when a little girl would be embarrassed if a male family member walked in on her in her underwear, then came them going out in them, or without them, whichever being the case. I remember when holding hands was a big deal. Now simulated sex on the school dance floor. I remember "never talk to strangers." Then came the internet. I remember sex ed in 6th grade, then came passing out condoms. I remember it was a big deal to go down the street un- chaperoned, then came parents dropping their kids off at the mall for hours.
Yes we live in a grey area. But WE created that grey. By allowing more and more things to be pushed further and further from black toward white, we have created a false reality. A reality where we say,,,"Well, you know, it’s not that bad." Or we give it new names like a "white" lie, or style, self preservation, or hip hop, social change, or political correctness. But the truth is BLACK is still black and WHITE is still white.
What truly amazes me is when the outcome of something takes place which is inevitable due to the action, and we wonder why. Why would this happen? Because the cause and effect of said action is still in place. We can call it OK, or update it, but the bottom line is still, cause and effect.
The women’s liberation movement is another such topic. We have come so far in society to say, (Not saying I dis-agree) that women are equal in every way as a man, then some women wonder why, with a lot of male bashing going on from the extremists, a male is failing to learn manners, (Standing up when a woman enters a room, holding the door, or curbing language), or STILL the proper way to treat women. Now with girls jumping guys, all the stuff in music, TV, movies, and in society, they wonder why sometimes young men do not know where the line is. The line falls into the grey area. The sexual harassment law is a perfect example. If the receiver likes you it is flirting, it they do not like you it’s sexual harassment.
I do not know about you folks, but I personally prefer the black and white approach. Just because something has fell into the ever increasing grey area, doesn’t mean it is now good. Just because something is deemed politically correct, doesn’t meant it’s right.
Yes, I CAN say this or that is wrong. You can say that this or that is sometimes right and sometimes wrong. In this false reality, we may both be correct.
Peter
The Grey Area,
Hey Folks,
I was debating someone who said, "You cannot say that. There is no Black and White anymore. We live in a shade of grey."
I both agree and dis-agree. We DO live in the grey, and it continues to grow every day. This does not take away from the fact that black is BLACK and white IS WHITE. The grey area doesn’t change wrong to right or right to wrong. It is simply the way we see it.
Lying is bad, wrong , and always black. Lie to saves one’s feelings? Grey.
Steeling is bad, wrong, and always black. Steel to feed your family? Grey.
Violence is bad, wrong, and always black. Meet violence with violence? Grey
Murder is bad, wrong, and most DEFINITELY black.. Murder to prevent murder? Grey.
I remember shows like the "A-Team", on TV. Millions of bullets flying and no-one killed. Then came the "Terminator". I remember "Don’t worry be happy" as much as I would rather not. Then came bitches and hoes. I remember watching wrestling growing up. WWE has always been like viewing a mico-version of society. There were good guys, and bad guys. The good guys always won. Now? A guy who drinks beer, more beer, and more beer, gives his fans the middle finger, and beats up his boss every chance he gets, is the GOOD guy.
We would never even think about allowing a young girls to go out of the house with shorts too short, or shirts too tight. Now, more skin the better. I remember having to sneak a peek at something like Playboy to see a naked lady, then came cable, the internet, the new style of cloths, so on so forth. I remember when a little girl would be embarrassed if a male family member walked in on her in her underwear, then came them going out in them, or without them, whichever being the case. I remember when holding hands was a big deal. Now simulated sex on the school dance floor. I remember "never talk to strangers." Then came the internet. I remember sex ed in 6th grade, then came passing out condoms. I remember it was a big deal to go down the street un- chaperoned, then came parents dropping their kids off at the mall for hours.
Yes we live in a grey area. But WE created that grey. By allowing more and more things to be pushed further and further from black toward white, we have created a false reality. A reality where we say,,,"Well, you know, it’s not that bad." Or we give it new names like a "white" lie, or style, self preservation, or hip hop, social change, or political correctness. But the truth is BLACK is still black and WHITE is still white.
What truly amazes me is when the outcome of something takes place which is inevitable due to the action, and we wonder why. Why would this happen? Because the cause and effect of said action is still in place. We can call it OK, or update it, but the bottom line is still, cause and effect.
The women’s liberation movement is another such topic. We have come so far in society to say, (Not saying I dis-agree) that women are equal in every way as a man, then some women wonder why, with a lot of male bashing going on from the extremists, a male is failing to learn manners, (Standing up when a woman enters a room, holding the door, or curbing language), or STILL the proper way to treat women. Now with girls jumping guys, all the stuff in music, TV, movies, and in society, they wonder why sometimes young men do not know where the line is. The line falls into the grey area. The sexual harassment law is a perfect example. If the receiver likes you it is flirting, it they do not like you it’s sexual harassment.
I do not know about you folks, but I personally prefer the black and white approach. Just because something has fell into the ever increasing grey area, doesn’t mean it is now good. Just because something is deemed politically correct, doesn’t meant it’s right.
Yes, I CAN say this or that is wrong. You can say that this or that is sometimes right and sometimes wrong. In this false reality, we may both be correct.
Peter
Bush Rhetoric?
Hey folks,
Happy Saturday to you. I saw this article, OK, I’ll be honest. I started to write this last night right after "More Anti-Semitism,,,". I decided to post this today, because I knew I was about to be very busy both here and elsewhere. But this article from the Christian Science Monitor is really interesting.
"As the nation fights wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and seeks to keep the American homeland safe, another sort of conflict is heating up: a war of rhetoric.
Thursday, President Bush launched a series of speeches aimed at building support for efforts to combat terrorism and for the Iraq war. His address before the American Legion in Salt Lake City followed tough speeches this week by other top administration officials that characterized Iraq war opponents as "defeatists" and "appeasers," likening the threat of Islamic fundamentalist-driven terrorism to "fascism.""
The truth hurts sometimes. Doesn’t it? Go there and read the whole thing for yourself. You will see that the writer, Linda Feldmann, is appearing to be fair in this article. You can actually see the extreme effort in attempting this. However, her use of words like rhetoric, making it out to be just political, and quoting Mr. Gelpi, a political scientist at Duke University who is studying this issue, is turning this into pure political posturing instead of what it is, the truth of this war. The truth that there are appeasers, apologists, and sympathizers out there that would make a deal with the devil himself, if it would mean "getting rid of Bush." Those that hinder our efforts. Those that are just plain ignorant to this evil rising.
I’ve posted links for those of you who are tire of, or just to intelligent enough to take anything I, or anyone else says as absolute truth, without checking it out for yourself. In my article Why the UN is Worthless, I gave many links for you to check out 'Little Hitler" yourself. There is vast many more sites where you can find the truth about him. Yet, there are some that STILL defend him, attempt to humanize him, and make him sound honorable, intelligent, and sophisticated. Truth is he is a power hungry, hate filled, little boy, trying to be seen as the new Hitler. Total and absolute destruction of the Jews and anyone else that refuses to convert to his religion.
If you do not agree with nor like President Bush, this country, whatever, think about this. It could be a lot worse. Keep playing the games you love so much. Just practice how to salute, if we lay down our arms, if we do not stay alert, vigilant, and aware that we are at war, we could very well welcome this "Little Hitler" right into our own country.
Then I wake up to see that "14 arrested in U.K. anti-terrorism raids" Just like Peter Clarke, head of Metropolitan Police anti-terror efforts, said,
"What we've learnt since 9/11 is that the threat is not something that's simply coming from overseas into the United Kingdom," Clarke said. "What we've learned, and what we've seen all too graphically and all too murderously, is that we have a threat which is being generated here within the United Kingdom."
The same could be said here in the U. S. That’s not rhetoric, that’s the truth. No, the rhetoric is we are not at war, "Little Hitler" is a good guy, and If we just play nice with others, we will live in peace.
Peter
Hey folks,
Happy Saturday to you. I saw this article, OK, I’ll be honest. I started to write this last night right after "More Anti-Semitism,,,". I decided to post this today, because I knew I was about to be very busy both here and elsewhere. But this article from the Christian Science Monitor is really interesting.
"As the nation fights wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and seeks to keep the American homeland safe, another sort of conflict is heating up: a war of rhetoric.
Thursday, President Bush launched a series of speeches aimed at building support for efforts to combat terrorism and for the Iraq war. His address before the American Legion in Salt Lake City followed tough speeches this week by other top administration officials that characterized Iraq war opponents as "defeatists" and "appeasers," likening the threat of Islamic fundamentalist-driven terrorism to "fascism.""
The truth hurts sometimes. Doesn’t it? Go there and read the whole thing for yourself. You will see that the writer, Linda Feldmann, is appearing to be fair in this article. You can actually see the extreme effort in attempting this. However, her use of words like rhetoric, making it out to be just political, and quoting Mr. Gelpi, a political scientist at Duke University who is studying this issue, is turning this into pure political posturing instead of what it is, the truth of this war. The truth that there are appeasers, apologists, and sympathizers out there that would make a deal with the devil himself, if it would mean "getting rid of Bush." Those that hinder our efforts. Those that are just plain ignorant to this evil rising.
I’ve posted links for those of you who are tire of, or just to intelligent enough to take anything I, or anyone else says as absolute truth, without checking it out for yourself. In my article Why the UN is Worthless, I gave many links for you to check out 'Little Hitler" yourself. There is vast many more sites where you can find the truth about him. Yet, there are some that STILL defend him, attempt to humanize him, and make him sound honorable, intelligent, and sophisticated. Truth is he is a power hungry, hate filled, little boy, trying to be seen as the new Hitler. Total and absolute destruction of the Jews and anyone else that refuses to convert to his religion.
If you do not agree with nor like President Bush, this country, whatever, think about this. It could be a lot worse. Keep playing the games you love so much. Just practice how to salute, if we lay down our arms, if we do not stay alert, vigilant, and aware that we are at war, we could very well welcome this "Little Hitler" right into our own country.
Then I wake up to see that "14 arrested in U.K. anti-terrorism raids" Just like Peter Clarke, head of Metropolitan Police anti-terror efforts, said,
"What we've learnt since 9/11 is that the threat is not something that's simply coming from overseas into the United Kingdom," Clarke said. "What we've learned, and what we've seen all too graphically and all too murderously, is that we have a threat which is being generated here within the United Kingdom."
The same could be said here in the U. S. That’s not rhetoric, that’s the truth. No, the rhetoric is we are not at war, "Little Hitler" is a good guy, and If we just play nice with others, we will live in peace.
Peter
Friday, September 01, 2006
More Anti-Semitism. More Fuel for Enemy.
Hey folks,
Admit it. You KNEW I couldn’t stay away all day. Didn’t you? I’m in the office for about the next three hours, and came across a few things that NEED to be pointed out.
The anti-Semitism is growing in leaps and bounds. Jew hating is becoming a trend. Look around. From outright denying of the holocaust, to allowing and condoning the Hitler wannabe, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to get away with saying that he would give up half his country to "Wipe Israel off the map." Some have tried to humanize terrorists, and even now want to REWARD them. I don’t get it. I do not understand how supposedly intelligent and compassionate people can become racists and haters of the Jewish people. How and why did this happen?
I want you to read this AFP article. It says,
"Donor countries have pledged 500 million dollars (390 million euros) in aid to the Palestinian territories as the UN warned a conference that the region was facing a humanitarian crisis.
"All in all, it was a total pledge of nearly 500 million dollars," Swedish Aid Minister Carin Jaemtin told AFP on the sidelines of the talks in Stockholm on Friday.
United Nations relief coordinator Jan Egeland opened the meeting warning that the Gaza Strip was a "ticking time bomb" after a devastating two-month Israeli offensive.
"If there is no hope ... you can probably expect that the extremist groups have a lot of possibilities to recruit among the hundreds of thousands of youths," Egeland warned."
OK, so I guess if someone walks up to you, shoots your spouse and kids, and burns down your house, and you fight back, YOU are on the offensive now? Seriously, not only is this a completely ignorant and asinine argument, it is also flat out wrong. You have a right to defend your life, the life of your families, and your home, by "ANY MEANS NECESSARY". So does Israel. Who is going to donate to the VICTIM in this? Israel?
"Oh but they used disproportional force. Innocent Lebanese died. They need help." OK one more time folks, Hezbalah used those innocent Lebanese as shields. Hezbalah, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Nazi regime, TARGETED innocent Israeli civilians. They actually targeted women and children. With the UN helping them every step of the way.
Some are forgetting the VICTIM. Even worse, they are siding with the enemy. Now they are going to give him five hundred million dollars? "Wait a second Pete, you can’t say that. They are giving President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad nothing, this is for the Lebanese people." Yeah OK. Just like the counterfeit money that Hezbalah gave out to the Lebanese people for photos and to attempt to gain world wide support. The Guru said, "Print that, print that!" The money turns out to be counterfeit? "Uh, down play that, it’s not important. Quick, find Hillary to squeal and shriek about it is being patriotic to attack the President again.." The Lebanese people will not see a DIME of this money. Hezbalah will. So will "Little Hitler."
We live in a world that is dangerous. The growing hatred for the Jews, the sympathizers, apologists, and appeasers, for the rising evil that is President Ahmadinejad, just like it was in the time of the original, make this an even more dangerous world.
Peter
Hey folks,
Admit it. You KNEW I couldn’t stay away all day. Didn’t you? I’m in the office for about the next three hours, and came across a few things that NEED to be pointed out.
The anti-Semitism is growing in leaps and bounds. Jew hating is becoming a trend. Look around. From outright denying of the holocaust, to allowing and condoning the Hitler wannabe, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to get away with saying that he would give up half his country to "Wipe Israel off the map." Some have tried to humanize terrorists, and even now want to REWARD them. I don’t get it. I do not understand how supposedly intelligent and compassionate people can become racists and haters of the Jewish people. How and why did this happen?
I want you to read this AFP article. It says,
"Donor countries have pledged 500 million dollars (390 million euros) in aid to the Palestinian territories as the UN warned a conference that the region was facing a humanitarian crisis.
"All in all, it was a total pledge of nearly 500 million dollars," Swedish Aid Minister Carin Jaemtin told AFP on the sidelines of the talks in Stockholm on Friday.
United Nations relief coordinator Jan Egeland opened the meeting warning that the Gaza Strip was a "ticking time bomb" after a devastating two-month Israeli offensive.
"If there is no hope ... you can probably expect that the extremist groups have a lot of possibilities to recruit among the hundreds of thousands of youths," Egeland warned."
OK, so I guess if someone walks up to you, shoots your spouse and kids, and burns down your house, and you fight back, YOU are on the offensive now? Seriously, not only is this a completely ignorant and asinine argument, it is also flat out wrong. You have a right to defend your life, the life of your families, and your home, by "ANY MEANS NECESSARY". So does Israel. Who is going to donate to the VICTIM in this? Israel?
"Oh but they used disproportional force. Innocent Lebanese died. They need help." OK one more time folks, Hezbalah used those innocent Lebanese as shields. Hezbalah, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Nazi regime, TARGETED innocent Israeli civilians. They actually targeted women and children. With the UN helping them every step of the way.
Some are forgetting the VICTIM. Even worse, they are siding with the enemy. Now they are going to give him five hundred million dollars? "Wait a second Pete, you can’t say that. They are giving President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad nothing, this is for the Lebanese people." Yeah OK. Just like the counterfeit money that Hezbalah gave out to the Lebanese people for photos and to attempt to gain world wide support. The Guru said, "Print that, print that!" The money turns out to be counterfeit? "Uh, down play that, it’s not important. Quick, find Hillary to squeal and shriek about it is being patriotic to attack the President again.." The Lebanese people will not see a DIME of this money. Hezbalah will. So will "Little Hitler."
We live in a world that is dangerous. The growing hatred for the Jews, the sympathizers, apologists, and appeasers, for the rising evil that is President Ahmadinejad, just like it was in the time of the original, make this an even more dangerous world.
Peter
Off Day "Sort of" Today September 1, 2006
Hey folks,
Sorry no new "Daily Article" today. Due to Ernesto, I have some stuff to make up and some business to take care of today and Saturday morning. Do not fret though, this weekend will be jam-packed. New "Behind the OPN Screen", "Just My Thoughts", and of course the "IWA Award", along with the continued debate with Betty in the comment sections of the article before last and yesterday’s article, more on Betty this weekend as well.
Hope everyone has a great Friday, I’ll see you this weekend. Most likely tonight with the continued debate with Betty, but for new stuff, see you Saturday...
Peter
Hey folks,
Sorry no new "Daily Article" today. Due to Ernesto, I have some stuff to make up and some business to take care of today and Saturday morning. Do not fret though, this weekend will be jam-packed. New "Behind the OPN Screen", "Just My Thoughts", and of course the "IWA Award", along with the continued debate with Betty in the comment sections of the article before last and yesterday’s article, more on Betty this weekend as well.
Hope everyone has a great Friday, I’ll see you this weekend. Most likely tonight with the continued debate with Betty, but for new stuff, see you Saturday...
Peter
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Bushwhacker’s Free Pass.
Hey folks,
Well, not too much time today. Sorry. First, Ernesto turned in to being nothing really more that a breezy and wet day. Thank God for that. People here in south Florida are extremely thankful for that. {Regardless of what Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center says.}
The "Big News" today is Iran being defiant, and the Hitler wannabe President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's assertions that they will not stop their Nuclear program no matter what,
"The Iranian nation will not accept for one moment any bullying, invasion and violation of its rights," Ahmadinejad told a crowd of thousands in the northwestern city of Orumiyeh.
He also said enemies of the country were trying to stir up differences among the Iranian people, but "I tell them: you are wrong. The Iranian nation is united."
"They claim to be supporting freedom but they support the most tyrannical governments in the world to pursue their own interests," he said, referring to the United States. "They talk about human rights while maintaining the most notorious prisons. Those powers that do not abide by God and follow evil are the main source of all the current problems of mankind." Quotes from here
AP, Reuters, CNN, and many others, pick one and go there. They are all saying the same thing. The UN sanctions will not work. Iran don’t care, and Russia and China will not allow them to take place anyway. Same thing I’ve been telling you all along.
But this Anti Bush Shirt article got my attention. Not so much that it shows how looney some have become in their absolute hatred for President Bush, but the clear double standard. This is why dress codes in schools are good.
According to the article,
"The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favour of Zachery Guiles, who through his parents claimed his free speech rights had been violated when school officials made him put duct tape over parts of his T-shirt that showed a Bush image surrounded by cocaine, a razor blade, a straw and a martini.
Guiles, who as a seventh grader in 2004 wore the T-shirt to Williamstown Middle High School in Vermont once a week for two months after purchasing it at an anti-war rally, appealed the case after a lower court ruled in favour of the school.
The school argued the images were offensive because they undermined the school's anti-drug message."
The school has every right to tell a student what to wear. They have every right to tell a student to change their shirt for whatever reason. They do it all the time. Do you think that the court would rule in favor of a "Jesus loves you shirt"? Or a "Abortion is murder" {Also a political statement} shirt? Or better yet, what about a T-shirt depicting Illegal Aliens sneaking across the boarder, saying "Secure our Boarders."? These are all "Free Speech".
No folks, my above examples falls under the "Not PC" category. They would be deemed "offensive, distracting, whatever" and be banned. But someone who, is not old enough to do much more than what they are told to do, wears a shirt depicting the President as a druggie, alcoholic, crook and liar, and they are given a free pass. Yes, you hate, or mommy or daddy told you too, Bush, you need to be given a free pass. Hate away little Bushwhacker, hate away..
Peter
Hey folks,
Well, not too much time today. Sorry. First, Ernesto turned in to being nothing really more that a breezy and wet day. Thank God for that. People here in south Florida are extremely thankful for that. {Regardless of what Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center says.}
The "Big News" today is Iran being defiant, and the Hitler wannabe President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's assertions that they will not stop their Nuclear program no matter what,
"The Iranian nation will not accept for one moment any bullying, invasion and violation of its rights," Ahmadinejad told a crowd of thousands in the northwestern city of Orumiyeh.
He also said enemies of the country were trying to stir up differences among the Iranian people, but "I tell them: you are wrong. The Iranian nation is united."
"They claim to be supporting freedom but they support the most tyrannical governments in the world to pursue their own interests," he said, referring to the United States. "They talk about human rights while maintaining the most notorious prisons. Those powers that do not abide by God and follow evil are the main source of all the current problems of mankind." Quotes from here
AP, Reuters, CNN, and many others, pick one and go there. They are all saying the same thing. The UN sanctions will not work. Iran don’t care, and Russia and China will not allow them to take place anyway. Same thing I’ve been telling you all along.
But this Anti Bush Shirt article got my attention. Not so much that it shows how looney some have become in their absolute hatred for President Bush, but the clear double standard. This is why dress codes in schools are good.
According to the article,
"The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favour of Zachery Guiles, who through his parents claimed his free speech rights had been violated when school officials made him put duct tape over parts of his T-shirt that showed a Bush image surrounded by cocaine, a razor blade, a straw and a martini.
Guiles, who as a seventh grader in 2004 wore the T-shirt to Williamstown Middle High School in Vermont once a week for two months after purchasing it at an anti-war rally, appealed the case after a lower court ruled in favour of the school.
The school argued the images were offensive because they undermined the school's anti-drug message."
The school has every right to tell a student what to wear. They have every right to tell a student to change their shirt for whatever reason. They do it all the time. Do you think that the court would rule in favor of a "Jesus loves you shirt"? Or a "Abortion is murder" {Also a political statement} shirt? Or better yet, what about a T-shirt depicting Illegal Aliens sneaking across the boarder, saying "Secure our Boarders."? These are all "Free Speech".
No folks, my above examples falls under the "Not PC" category. They would be deemed "offensive, distracting, whatever" and be banned. But someone who, is not old enough to do much more than what they are told to do, wears a shirt depicting the President as a druggie, alcoholic, crook and liar, and they are given a free pass. Yes, you hate, or mommy or daddy told you too, Bush, you need to be given a free pass. Hate away little Bushwhacker, hate away..
Peter
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
American Poverty, According to The U.S. Census Bureau
Hey folks,
A new report out from The U.S. Census Bureau yesterday says that one person in every eight lived in poverty last year. So I guess if you know eight people, you should be helping one that is destitute. According to
this article
"In the world's biggest economy, one in eight Americans and almost one in four blacks lived in poverty last year, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Tuesday, both ratios virtually unchanged from 2004.
The survey also showed 15.9 percent of the population, or 46.6 million, had no health insurance, up from 15.6 percent in 2004 and an increase for a fifth consecutive year, even as the economy grew at a 3.2 percent clip."
As you read this article, I want you to see that this is nothing more than a political move in an election time. It is not even close to the truth. Please allow me to point out some things.
"It was the first year since President George W. Bush took office in 2001 that the poverty rate did not increase. As in past years, the figures showed poverty especially concentrated among blacks and Hispanics."
OK, first, as with all things, the poverty rate must be Bush’s fault. Or so they want you to believe this. Although they admit, that the economy GREW. Then notice how it "points out" that Whites are better off than Blacks, so if the poverty rate is Bush’s fault, than he is favoring Whites. Translation. "Bush doesn’t care about blacks"
I love this,
"In all, some 37 million Americans, or 12.6 percent, lived below the poverty line, defined as having an annual income around $10,000 for an individual or $20,000 for a family of four."
Let’s leave out the logical question. "Who are the people?" Are they the "Norm" or are they kids work part time? Maybe waitresses making under mininum wage for tips sake? Is the Hispanic population including or excluding illegals? Exactly who is including in the "study" and how is it calculated? But here is the funny part,
" The total showed a decrease of 90,000 from the 2004 figure, which Census Bureau officials said was "statistically insignificant.""
Yes folks, 90,000 people no longer living in "poverty" is insignificant. Oh wait, here you go,
"The last time poverty declined was in 2000, the final year of Bill Clinton's presidency, when it fell to 11.3 percent."
Clinton {Left} good, care about blacks, good for the economy. Bush {Right}bad, don’t care about blacks, bad for the economy. Sorry folks, this report is complete BS. If you have any doubt, listen to what Rep. George Miller of California, the top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee said.
"Far too many American families who work hard and play by the rules still wind up living in poverty,"
and,
"Among African Americans the problem correlates primarily to the inner-city and single mothers," said Michael Tanner of CATO Institute, a free-market think tank in Washington. He noted that blacks also suffer disproportionately from poor education and lower quality jobs."
How many people do you know that only make ten thousand a year? You make more than that making minimum wage. You know, if you make less than minimum wage, your employer is violated federal law.
So where did they get these numbers? Who was in the "study"? Why is a decrease "unchanged"? The numbers do not lie. We are in the best economy we have been in years. The numbers used here are clearly questionable. Numbers do not lie, unfortunately, sometimes those putting the numbers together, do.
Peter
Hey folks,
A new report out from The U.S. Census Bureau yesterday says that one person in every eight lived in poverty last year. So I guess if you know eight people, you should be helping one that is destitute. According to
this article
"In the world's biggest economy, one in eight Americans and almost one in four blacks lived in poverty last year, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Tuesday, both ratios virtually unchanged from 2004.
The survey also showed 15.9 percent of the population, or 46.6 million, had no health insurance, up from 15.6 percent in 2004 and an increase for a fifth consecutive year, even as the economy grew at a 3.2 percent clip."
As you read this article, I want you to see that this is nothing more than a political move in an election time. It is not even close to the truth. Please allow me to point out some things.
"It was the first year since President George W. Bush took office in 2001 that the poverty rate did not increase. As in past years, the figures showed poverty especially concentrated among blacks and Hispanics."
OK, first, as with all things, the poverty rate must be Bush’s fault. Or so they want you to believe this. Although they admit, that the economy GREW. Then notice how it "points out" that Whites are better off than Blacks, so if the poverty rate is Bush’s fault, than he is favoring Whites. Translation. "Bush doesn’t care about blacks"
I love this,
"In all, some 37 million Americans, or 12.6 percent, lived below the poverty line, defined as having an annual income around $10,000 for an individual or $20,000 for a family of four."
Let’s leave out the logical question. "Who are the people?" Are they the "Norm" or are they kids work part time? Maybe waitresses making under mininum wage for tips sake? Is the Hispanic population including or excluding illegals? Exactly who is including in the "study" and how is it calculated? But here is the funny part,
" The total showed a decrease of 90,000 from the 2004 figure, which Census Bureau officials said was "statistically insignificant.""
Yes folks, 90,000 people no longer living in "poverty" is insignificant. Oh wait, here you go,
"The last time poverty declined was in 2000, the final year of Bill Clinton's presidency, when it fell to 11.3 percent."
Clinton {Left} good, care about blacks, good for the economy. Bush {Right}bad, don’t care about blacks, bad for the economy. Sorry folks, this report is complete BS. If you have any doubt, listen to what Rep. George Miller of California, the top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee said.
"Far too many American families who work hard and play by the rules still wind up living in poverty,"
and,
"Among African Americans the problem correlates primarily to the inner-city and single mothers," said Michael Tanner of CATO Institute, a free-market think tank in Washington. He noted that blacks also suffer disproportionately from poor education and lower quality jobs."
How many people do you know that only make ten thousand a year? You make more than that making minimum wage. You know, if you make less than minimum wage, your employer is violated federal law.
So where did they get these numbers? Who was in the "study"? Why is a decrease "unchanged"? The numbers do not lie. We are in the best economy we have been in years. The numbers used here are clearly questionable. Numbers do not lie, unfortunately, sometimes those putting the numbers together, do.
Peter
As I Said, "Doom and Gloom"
Hey folks,
As I said back on August 18th in the daily article titled "Gloom and Doom"
"We made it for another week. But how long will we have left? The world could end any day now. You better run and hide under a table somewhere. We are all going to die.
At least we are if you listen to the news. If what we eat does not get us, you have flooding rains, mud slides, wild fires. The hurricanes here in Florida are more intense than any other time in history. Of course, all this is caused by "Global Warming"."
Here you go folks, Ernesto is a clear example of this. Actually, Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center, is a perfect example. He said,
"Frankly, I am surprised it has not strengthened. But for all those thousands and thousands of people with blue-tarped roofs, that's good news."
Here is what I mean. He continued and said,
"As a homeowner, I'm very happy. As a forecaster, I'm not very happy."
NOT VERY HAPPY??? So Max Mayfield is not happy that Ernesto didn’t turn into a cat. whatever storm and cause mass damage????? Not very happy that no one died?? Are you kidding me? He is not happy that there will be no doom and gloom.
Actually the whole AP article sounds as if they are actually depressed that Ernesto didn't form into some sort of dreaded death machine. It says,
"Tropical Storm Ernesto sloshed rather than slammed ashore — surprising forecasters by failing to strengthen Tuesday as it approached Florida and providing relief to hurricane-weary residents.
Briefly a hurricane Sunday, Ernesto lost much of its punch crossing mountainous eastern Cuba. The storm crossed the Florida Straits with top sustained winds of 45 mph and was expected to move through Florida overnight as a weak tropical storm."
Then it tells you, it never really was as big a problem as they lead you to believe. They say,
"There were no reports of damage or deaths in Cuba. In an unusual public acknowledgment of the cooperation that has long existed between U.S. and Cuban weather services, the hurricane center thanked Cuba's government for permitting reconnaissance aircraft "to fly right up to their coastline to gather this critical weather data.""
OK, do not get me wrong here. I understand hurricanes can be unpredictable. I understand that you should always be prepared for anything. But all this "Doom and Gloom" reporting did was cause panic. Long gas lines, fights, people fleeing to shelters. Governments shutting down. It was and is, in some areas still, crazy.
Now I understand that it is important to report and forewarn the public about pending hurricanes and natural disasters. But how about the facts. How about NOT being disappointed that it goes away? How about a little less, "doom and gloom’.
Peter
Hey folks,
As I said back on August 18th in the daily article titled "Gloom and Doom"
"We made it for another week. But how long will we have left? The world could end any day now. You better run and hide under a table somewhere. We are all going to die.
At least we are if you listen to the news. If what we eat does not get us, you have flooding rains, mud slides, wild fires. The hurricanes here in Florida are more intense than any other time in history. Of course, all this is caused by "Global Warming"."
Here you go folks, Ernesto is a clear example of this. Actually, Max Mayfield, director of the National Hurricane Center, is a perfect example. He said,
"Frankly, I am surprised it has not strengthened. But for all those thousands and thousands of people with blue-tarped roofs, that's good news."
Here is what I mean. He continued and said,
"As a homeowner, I'm very happy. As a forecaster, I'm not very happy."
NOT VERY HAPPY??? So Max Mayfield is not happy that Ernesto didn’t turn into a cat. whatever storm and cause mass damage????? Not very happy that no one died?? Are you kidding me? He is not happy that there will be no doom and gloom.
Actually the whole AP article sounds as if they are actually depressed that Ernesto didn't form into some sort of dreaded death machine. It says,
"Tropical Storm Ernesto sloshed rather than slammed ashore — surprising forecasters by failing to strengthen Tuesday as it approached Florida and providing relief to hurricane-weary residents.
Briefly a hurricane Sunday, Ernesto lost much of its punch crossing mountainous eastern Cuba. The storm crossed the Florida Straits with top sustained winds of 45 mph and was expected to move through Florida overnight as a weak tropical storm."
Then it tells you, it never really was as big a problem as they lead you to believe. They say,
"There were no reports of damage or deaths in Cuba. In an unusual public acknowledgment of the cooperation that has long existed between U.S. and Cuban weather services, the hurricane center thanked Cuba's government for permitting reconnaissance aircraft "to fly right up to their coastline to gather this critical weather data.""
OK, do not get me wrong here. I understand hurricanes can be unpredictable. I understand that you should always be prepared for anything. But all this "Doom and Gloom" reporting did was cause panic. Long gas lines, fights, people fleeing to shelters. Governments shutting down. It was and is, in some areas still, crazy.
Now I understand that it is important to report and forewarn the public about pending hurricanes and natural disasters. But how about the facts. How about NOT being disappointed that it goes away? How about a little less, "doom and gloom’.
Peter
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Forget Katrina, We Have Ernesto
Hey folks,
The big news today is the sicko Karr not being charged in the JonBenet murder, {So maybe all those apologies to the Father were a little premature?} and of course Katrina "A Year Later" or whatever the headline is..
That is for everyone else. Here in south Florida, the big news is Ernesto. At 5 a.m. ET, Ernesto was about 230 miles southeast of Key West and about 235 miles south-southeast of Miami, just north of central Cuba in the Florida Straits.
Right now it has 45 mph winds gaining 5 mph overnight and is expected to be near the Florida coastline late in the day as it tracked to the northwest at 14 mph. Rainfall amounts of up to 10 inches were predicted for southern and eastern Florida by tomorrow.
I know all this "Doom and Gloom" reporting has taken it’s toll on some. I know that the proliferation of stories about Katrina, how "the government failed to respond" and of course weather people building Ernesto up, people are going to get nervous. Their philosophy is "hope for the best, prepare for the worst". Not bad advice.
People got the message loud and clear. I was out yesterday in Port St. Lucie Florida and attempting to just pull into a gas mini-mart thing to get something to drink, people were nuts. Truly. I saw one person stocking up on "Twinkies."{I would rather have some Peanut butter, jelly and bread} I saw people arguing at the pumps. I got four dirty looks when I pulled up to go in for a coffee. I can imagine that they were thinking something to the effect of "I’ve waiting in line for a half hour to get gas and now I’m here at the pump unable to go in until I’m done, and you are going in before me. You may take the last of what I want. How dare you."
Look people. It really is simple. There is a storm coming. Get ready. Three day supplies of FOOD {I do not think Twinkies count} water, a battery operated radio, gas {If you can get some}, and the other extra stuff. Go home, get ready there, be with you family, and RELAX.
So let’s say this storm DOES strengthen to a cat. 3. I do not believe it is. Is your panicking going to stay it off? Are you capable of changing it’s course? It’s coming. It’s natural, get ready, and relax.
I will be here for as long as I can. However I do want to warn you folks, the OPN runs on electricity. No electric, no new stuff being posted. If FPL is able to keep it on or repair it fast, I will be here as norm with your infotainment. If I am not on for a day or so, and I have not let you know that I will not be, then assume simply it’s the fact that there is no power, and as soon as the power is restored, I’ll be back.
Peter
Hey folks,
The big news today is the sicko Karr not being charged in the JonBenet murder, {So maybe all those apologies to the Father were a little premature?} and of course Katrina "A Year Later" or whatever the headline is..
That is for everyone else. Here in south Florida, the big news is Ernesto. At 5 a.m. ET, Ernesto was about 230 miles southeast of Key West and about 235 miles south-southeast of Miami, just north of central Cuba in the Florida Straits.
Right now it has 45 mph winds gaining 5 mph overnight and is expected to be near the Florida coastline late in the day as it tracked to the northwest at 14 mph. Rainfall amounts of up to 10 inches were predicted for southern and eastern Florida by tomorrow.
I know all this "Doom and Gloom" reporting has taken it’s toll on some. I know that the proliferation of stories about Katrina, how "the government failed to respond" and of course weather people building Ernesto up, people are going to get nervous. Their philosophy is "hope for the best, prepare for the worst". Not bad advice.
People got the message loud and clear. I was out yesterday in Port St. Lucie Florida and attempting to just pull into a gas mini-mart thing to get something to drink, people were nuts. Truly. I saw one person stocking up on "Twinkies."{I would rather have some Peanut butter, jelly and bread} I saw people arguing at the pumps. I got four dirty looks when I pulled up to go in for a coffee. I can imagine that they were thinking something to the effect of "I’ve waiting in line for a half hour to get gas and now I’m here at the pump unable to go in until I’m done, and you are going in before me. You may take the last of what I want. How dare you."
Look people. It really is simple. There is a storm coming. Get ready. Three day supplies of FOOD {I do not think Twinkies count} water, a battery operated radio, gas {If you can get some}, and the other extra stuff. Go home, get ready there, be with you family, and RELAX.
So let’s say this storm DOES strengthen to a cat. 3. I do not believe it is. Is your panicking going to stay it off? Are you capable of changing it’s course? It’s coming. It’s natural, get ready, and relax.
I will be here for as long as I can. However I do want to warn you folks, the OPN runs on electricity. No electric, no new stuff being posted. If FPL is able to keep it on or repair it fast, I will be here as norm with your infotainment. If I am not on for a day or so, and I have not let you know that I will not be, then assume simply it’s the fact that there is no power, and as soon as the power is restored, I’ll be back.
Peter
Monday, August 28, 2006
Proof "Talks" Will Not Work
Hey folks,
The UN is still talking talks. The anti-war crowd if still talking talks. The far Left extremist fring is still talking talks. Talks can never work. I and many others have been telling you this for a while. Talks do not work when you have someone that just simply wants you dead.
After being praise and humanized by some predominate mainstream media types, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, AKA {The REAL new Hitler} said if he ever became the supreme decision maker in his country, would "sacrifice half of Iran for the sake of eliminating Israel," Giora Eiland, Israel's former national security adviser, told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
He is willing to sacrifice half his country to destroy Israel. You think "Talks" is going to work with someone like this? Then you have a clear illustration that force WILL work. According to this AP article yesterday,
"Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said in a TV interview aired Sunday that he would not have ordered the capture of two Israeli soldiers if he had known it would lead to such a war."
He said,
"We did not think, even 1 percent, that the capture would lead to a war at this time and of this magnitude. You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to such a war, would I do it? I say no, absolutely not," he said in an interview with Lebanon's New TV station."
Now wait a second, if Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah admits that if he knew that there would be more than "Talks", that there would be actual military action, he would not have "ordered the capture." Translation folks, if he knew that his terrorist activity would lead to a force response, he would not have engaged in the terrorist activity.
This is really simple to understand. "Talks" do nothing when you are dealing with these people. "Talks," to them, is a sign of weakness. Threat of and the knowledge that the threat can and will be carried out, a force response, works.
We can give them flowers, "Food for oil", Israel can give them "Land for Peace", we can lay down our arms and "talk" to them, and the fact remains, they want Israel "wiped off the map" and they want us dead. We can continue to attack the President, and print funny cartoons depicting HIM as Hitler, while the real Hitler rises in power. We can continue to live in dreamland where the world will love us and peace will reign, while others prepare to kill us.
This is simply put, further proof that "Talks" do not work.
Peter
Hey folks,
The UN is still talking talks. The anti-war crowd if still talking talks. The far Left extremist fring is still talking talks. Talks can never work. I and many others have been telling you this for a while. Talks do not work when you have someone that just simply wants you dead.
After being praise and humanized by some predominate mainstream media types, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, AKA {The REAL new Hitler} said if he ever became the supreme decision maker in his country, would "sacrifice half of Iran for the sake of eliminating Israel," Giora Eiland, Israel's former national security adviser, told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday.
He is willing to sacrifice half his country to destroy Israel. You think "Talks" is going to work with someone like this? Then you have a clear illustration that force WILL work. According to this AP article yesterday,
"Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah said in a TV interview aired Sunday that he would not have ordered the capture of two Israeli soldiers if he had known it would lead to such a war."
He said,
"We did not think, even 1 percent, that the capture would lead to a war at this time and of this magnitude. You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to such a war, would I do it? I say no, absolutely not," he said in an interview with Lebanon's New TV station."
Now wait a second, if Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah admits that if he knew that there would be more than "Talks", that there would be actual military action, he would not have "ordered the capture." Translation folks, if he knew that his terrorist activity would lead to a force response, he would not have engaged in the terrorist activity.
This is really simple to understand. "Talks" do nothing when you are dealing with these people. "Talks," to them, is a sign of weakness. Threat of and the knowledge that the threat can and will be carried out, a force response, works.
We can give them flowers, "Food for oil", Israel can give them "Land for Peace", we can lay down our arms and "talk" to them, and the fact remains, they want Israel "wiped off the map" and they want us dead. We can continue to attack the President, and print funny cartoons depicting HIM as Hitler, while the real Hitler rises in power. We can continue to live in dreamland where the world will love us and peace will reign, while others prepare to kill us.
This is simply put, further proof that "Talks" do not work.
Peter
Sunday, August 27, 2006
IWA for August 27, 2006
Hey folks,
I absolutely hate this type of thing. I was a volunteer firefighter for Salisbury Mills Fire Company back in NY. I was part of the search and rescue team. I really enjoyed that for the time I participated.
My Father was a firefighter his whole life. Also totally volunteer. I have relatives and friends in Fire Companies all up and down the east coast. I believe these are some of the bravest people that even exist. I consider the volunteers are even braver. Not to take anything away from those that do this for a living, but these volunteer firefighters do this because they WANT to, not to get paid. But either way, those that chose to do this, to run into places most are running out of, should be praised and honored to the highest degree.
This is why when this type of thing, which does happen more often than you think, comes about, I get so angry about it. It seems that Levy Miller, 21, is in the Lemhi County Jail charged with starting an August 13 blaze on the outskirts of Salmon, an area of thick forests and natural beauty. Officials said that the half acre blaze was put out quickly by fire crews.
But here is the problem. Levy Miller is a federal firefighter in Idaho. According to Reuters
"Lemhi County Sheriff Sam Slavin said Miller, who has worked as a firefighter with the federal Bureau of Land Management for two years, persuaded a Salmon teen to start the August 13 fire "to drum up business."
Miller is also a suspect in a series of 2003 fires that broke out in the Salmon-Challis National Forest near the Idaho-Montana border. "We're looking potentially at a lot of dollars in damages," Slavin said."
Also according to the article, one of the reasons this type of thing happens is, "an excuse to get a paycheck", so says Terry Edwards, Deputy State Fire Marshal in Idaho. His reasoning is that fires can bring in money from the state and federal governments.
But I truly believe that the overriding factor to this type of behavior is simply the "Hero factor." You see Firefighters praised in the news, TV, movies, and people talk all the time about how they are Heros. How they are brave. They even, rightly so, get medals and awards. Almost every little boy, and sometimes girl, wants to be either an Astronaut, Police Officer, or Firefighter.
I truly hope that Mr. Miller gets jail time for this. To put people and wildlife in harms way, just to either get a paycheck or be a Hero, is both criminal and stupid. Congratulations Mr. Miller. You ARE the Idiot of the Week.
Peter
Hey folks,
I absolutely hate this type of thing. I was a volunteer firefighter for Salisbury Mills Fire Company back in NY. I was part of the search and rescue team. I really enjoyed that for the time I participated.
My Father was a firefighter his whole life. Also totally volunteer. I have relatives and friends in Fire Companies all up and down the east coast. I believe these are some of the bravest people that even exist. I consider the volunteers are even braver. Not to take anything away from those that do this for a living, but these volunteer firefighters do this because they WANT to, not to get paid. But either way, those that chose to do this, to run into places most are running out of, should be praised and honored to the highest degree.
This is why when this type of thing, which does happen more often than you think, comes about, I get so angry about it. It seems that Levy Miller, 21, is in the Lemhi County Jail charged with starting an August 13 blaze on the outskirts of Salmon, an area of thick forests and natural beauty. Officials said that the half acre blaze was put out quickly by fire crews.
But here is the problem. Levy Miller is a federal firefighter in Idaho. According to Reuters
"Lemhi County Sheriff Sam Slavin said Miller, who has worked as a firefighter with the federal Bureau of Land Management for two years, persuaded a Salmon teen to start the August 13 fire "to drum up business."
Miller is also a suspect in a series of 2003 fires that broke out in the Salmon-Challis National Forest near the Idaho-Montana border. "We're looking potentially at a lot of dollars in damages," Slavin said."
Also according to the article, one of the reasons this type of thing happens is, "an excuse to get a paycheck", so says Terry Edwards, Deputy State Fire Marshal in Idaho. His reasoning is that fires can bring in money from the state and federal governments.
But I truly believe that the overriding factor to this type of behavior is simply the "Hero factor." You see Firefighters praised in the news, TV, movies, and people talk all the time about how they are Heros. How they are brave. They even, rightly so, get medals and awards. Almost every little boy, and sometimes girl, wants to be either an Astronaut, Police Officer, or Firefighter.
I truly hope that Mr. Miller gets jail time for this. To put people and wildlife in harms way, just to either get a paycheck or be a Hero, is both criminal and stupid. Congratulations Mr. Miller. You ARE the Idiot of the Week.
Peter
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Just My Thoughts{2}
Hey folks,
I was asked a heartfelt and honest question back in February. The following was my answer to that question.
It is February, the time, we as a country, have chosen to celebrate black history. Now if you agree with that practice or not, one thing does stand out and will remain in the fore front of most’s minds. Martin Luther King’s speech when he said, to judge a person by the content of their character. A nice thought to some. A way of life to others. Easy to say, hard to explain. But it is one hundred percent true.
I’m sharing this here because of a recent conversation I had with someone who, in essence, asked me how I could accept a friend’s of mine lifestyle. It went something like this,
"I know you. You go to church. You believe in God. Although you do not shove it down peoples throats, you believe in Jesus, and the Bible being the "Word Of God.". Then how can you have such a good friend who is a lesbian?"
My response was a little less articulate than this, but here is the reason. First, I have friends that are Jewish, Atheists, Christian, Black, Oriental, Indian, etc. Yes, my friend, BEST friend, one I would consider a family member, IS a lesbian. How is this not a contradiction? I KNOW her character. It really is just this simple. If I like you, I like you. If I do not like you, then I do not like you. Period. I know many "Christians" that I cannot stand to be around. I know many people in many walks of life that I cannot stand, nor do I spend much time around. What each one of us do in our lives is our CHOICE. Our lives are our own.
What I believe is what I believe. It cannot nor will it be changed because someone else believes differently. If someone tells me something and I choose to believe it, then it becomes my belief as well. Not their opinion, but our shared belief, because I CHOSE it. I DO believe in the Word of God. I do believe in Jesus. Does that mean you have to? No. Neither do I have to believe what you do. Would I like more people to hear and accept the truth? Yes. But do what they will, I have no control, nor would I what to, over what they choose. If God Himself gave all mankind free will, then who am I to say you have to do this, believe this, or live this way. Would, correct that, DID Jesus condemn the woman caught in adultery? No. Did Jesus EVER say he came for those who are "holy"? No. He said the opposite. Why should I judge anyone? One can judge one’s actions, but NO ONE has the right to judge one’s person.
As I have written here and elsewhere MANY times, religion is NOT salvation. Religion teaches, in some cases, that you should abstain from those that are not worthy. It teaches that God will condemn those that do not do what he says. Now I know that maybe me and Dr. Mike disagree here, but God condemns no one. I DO believe in absolutes. Cause and effect. There are spiritual laws as well as physical. Do A, receive B. Do Y receive Z etc. Jesus pointed the way. Told the truth. Some accept, some do not. Whatever you receive, you CHOSE to receive. Who am I that I have the power to condemn.
Too many times what we have is children born into a family, taught by their parents directly or in-directly, what their parents taught them before. To fear those that are different. To "stick" with their own. To hate. The cycle continues. Instead, if you watch children playing on the play ground, you see all kinds of kids playing together. If their parents were to stay out of it, all would be fine. But then, with the "teachings" of the parents, or "religion", they grow to forget. They grow to follow in the parents footsteps. They grow to hate. They grow to leave those out, or behind, just because they are different from them. This is NOT the best way to live. This is no the way to show love. If you hate one person, then you hate ALL. What is it in your life that you have done, or do, that you are forgiven for? What sin (Yes I used the S word) do you battle with. Are you perfect? I can not speak for you, but I know for a FACT, I am FAR from perfect.
I also see it this way, just because "religion" says something, or society itself says something, does not mean that it’s right, or even has ANYTHING to do with God. My belief is simple, take MLK’s words to heart, judge people on the basis of there CHARACTER. Forget all the hoopla of what this one or that one says. If you do not like MY friends, then as far as I’m concerned, that really is YOUR problem. Look in the mirror, you may not like what you see looking back.
Be it February, August, March, July, or December, we should respect all, all the time. Love those you love. Have nothing to do with those you do not like. But hate NO-ONE. Just my thoughts.
Peter
Hey folks,
I was asked a heartfelt and honest question back in February. The following was my answer to that question.
It is February, the time, we as a country, have chosen to celebrate black history. Now if you agree with that practice or not, one thing does stand out and will remain in the fore front of most’s minds. Martin Luther King’s speech when he said, to judge a person by the content of their character. A nice thought to some. A way of life to others. Easy to say, hard to explain. But it is one hundred percent true.
I’m sharing this here because of a recent conversation I had with someone who, in essence, asked me how I could accept a friend’s of mine lifestyle. It went something like this,
"I know you. You go to church. You believe in God. Although you do not shove it down peoples throats, you believe in Jesus, and the Bible being the "Word Of God.". Then how can you have such a good friend who is a lesbian?"
My response was a little less articulate than this, but here is the reason. First, I have friends that are Jewish, Atheists, Christian, Black, Oriental, Indian, etc. Yes, my friend, BEST friend, one I would consider a family member, IS a lesbian. How is this not a contradiction? I KNOW her character. It really is just this simple. If I like you, I like you. If I do not like you, then I do not like you. Period. I know many "Christians" that I cannot stand to be around. I know many people in many walks of life that I cannot stand, nor do I spend much time around. What each one of us do in our lives is our CHOICE. Our lives are our own.
What I believe is what I believe. It cannot nor will it be changed because someone else believes differently. If someone tells me something and I choose to believe it, then it becomes my belief as well. Not their opinion, but our shared belief, because I CHOSE it. I DO believe in the Word of God. I do believe in Jesus. Does that mean you have to? No. Neither do I have to believe what you do. Would I like more people to hear and accept the truth? Yes. But do what they will, I have no control, nor would I what to, over what they choose. If God Himself gave all mankind free will, then who am I to say you have to do this, believe this, or live this way. Would, correct that, DID Jesus condemn the woman caught in adultery? No. Did Jesus EVER say he came for those who are "holy"? No. He said the opposite. Why should I judge anyone? One can judge one’s actions, but NO ONE has the right to judge one’s person.
As I have written here and elsewhere MANY times, religion is NOT salvation. Religion teaches, in some cases, that you should abstain from those that are not worthy. It teaches that God will condemn those that do not do what he says. Now I know that maybe me and Dr. Mike disagree here, but God condemns no one. I DO believe in absolutes. Cause and effect. There are spiritual laws as well as physical. Do A, receive B. Do Y receive Z etc. Jesus pointed the way. Told the truth. Some accept, some do not. Whatever you receive, you CHOSE to receive. Who am I that I have the power to condemn.
Too many times what we have is children born into a family, taught by their parents directly or in-directly, what their parents taught them before. To fear those that are different. To "stick" with their own. To hate. The cycle continues. Instead, if you watch children playing on the play ground, you see all kinds of kids playing together. If their parents were to stay out of it, all would be fine. But then, with the "teachings" of the parents, or "religion", they grow to forget. They grow to follow in the parents footsteps. They grow to hate. They grow to leave those out, or behind, just because they are different from them. This is NOT the best way to live. This is no the way to show love. If you hate one person, then you hate ALL. What is it in your life that you have done, or do, that you are forgiven for? What sin (Yes I used the S word) do you battle with. Are you perfect? I can not speak for you, but I know for a FACT, I am FAR from perfect.
I also see it this way, just because "religion" says something, or society itself says something, does not mean that it’s right, or even has ANYTHING to do with God. My belief is simple, take MLK’s words to heart, judge people on the basis of there CHARACTER. Forget all the hoopla of what this one or that one says. If you do not like MY friends, then as far as I’m concerned, that really is YOUR problem. Look in the mirror, you may not like what you see looking back.
Be it February, August, March, July, or December, we should respect all, all the time. Love those you love. Have nothing to do with those you do not like. But hate NO-ONE. Just my thoughts.
Peter
Talk About An Idiot, Bomb on Plane
Hey folks,
A little bit later I will be posting the second addition of "Just My Thoughts". I was asked an honest and heart felt question back in February. I attempted to give a heart felt and honest answer. It’s a question that I have been asked before and I’m sure I will be again, the more people get to know me personally. Be it February, August, or any other time. It still applies. But that’s a little later.
As I scan the usual suspects {News Outlets}, and the not so usual ones, looking for what was, is, or will be the big news of the day, I came across this CNN article FBI: Dynamite found in luggage. It says,
"CNN) -- A college student was detained Friday after customs agents found what they suspected was dynamite in his checked luggage, but authorities said he was not involved in terrorism.
Authorities identified the man as Howard McFarland Fish, 21, a U.S. citizen from Connecticut. He was flying on Continental Airlines Flight 52 from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Houston, Texas, which landed at 6 a.m. Friday, FBI spokeswoman Shauna Dunlap said.
"It has not been tested, but it's believed to be a half-stick of dynamite," Dunlap said of the item in Fish's luggage."
Now as this article points out,
"•An American Airlines flight from England to Chicago, Illinois, was forced to land in Bangor, Maine, in response to an unspecified threat, authorities said. Passengers deplaned and were led to a holding area, said airport manager Rebecca Hupp. The jetliner was on the tarmac with its engines shut down.
"The [Transportation Security Administration] learned of a reported threat to the aircraft while it was en route," TSA spokeswoman Andrea McCauley said, declining to give further details.
•A U.S. Airways jet was diverted to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a federal air marshal subdued a disruptive passenger who had pushed a flight attendant, the FBI said.
The passenger was taken into custody at Will Rogers World Airport, FBI spokesman Gary Johnson said. The passenger was undergoing a mental evaluation, and authorities had yet to determine what criminal charges he might face. The twin-engine jet returned to the air three hours later on its flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to Charlotte, North Carolina.
•A Continental Airlines flight from Corpus Christi, Texas, to Bakersfield, California, was held in El Paso, Texas, one of its scheduled stops, after the crew discovered that a panel was missing in a lavatory, authorities said.
•A utility knife was found on a vacant passenger seat of a U.S. Airways flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, state police said. No arrests were made and there were no threats involved, said Master Sgt. J. Paul Vance, state police spokesman.
•An Aer Lingus flight from New York to Dublin, Ireland, was evacuated Friday morning during a scheduled stopover in western Ireland following a bomb threat that turned out to be unfounded, officials said."The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force responded and determined that it was not an act of terrorism and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took Fish into custody. ICE is currently consulting with the U.S. attorney in Houston regarding possible criminal charges," ICE said in a statement."
With all this going on, this "student" brings a "souvenir", that happens to be a half stick of Dynamite on the plane. I wonder if his major is "Stupidity".
Peter
Hey folks,
A little bit later I will be posting the second addition of "Just My Thoughts". I was asked an honest and heart felt question back in February. I attempted to give a heart felt and honest answer. It’s a question that I have been asked before and I’m sure I will be again, the more people get to know me personally. Be it February, August, or any other time. It still applies. But that’s a little later.
As I scan the usual suspects {News Outlets}, and the not so usual ones, looking for what was, is, or will be the big news of the day, I came across this CNN article FBI: Dynamite found in luggage. It says,
"CNN) -- A college student was detained Friday after customs agents found what they suspected was dynamite in his checked luggage, but authorities said he was not involved in terrorism.
Authorities identified the man as Howard McFarland Fish, 21, a U.S. citizen from Connecticut. He was flying on Continental Airlines Flight 52 from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Houston, Texas, which landed at 6 a.m. Friday, FBI spokeswoman Shauna Dunlap said.
"It has not been tested, but it's believed to be a half-stick of dynamite," Dunlap said of the item in Fish's luggage."
Now as this article points out,
"•An American Airlines flight from England to Chicago, Illinois, was forced to land in Bangor, Maine, in response to an unspecified threat, authorities said. Passengers deplaned and were led to a holding area, said airport manager Rebecca Hupp. The jetliner was on the tarmac with its engines shut down.
"The [Transportation Security Administration] learned of a reported threat to the aircraft while it was en route," TSA spokeswoman Andrea McCauley said, declining to give further details.
•A U.S. Airways jet was diverted to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a federal air marshal subdued a disruptive passenger who had pushed a flight attendant, the FBI said.
The passenger was taken into custody at Will Rogers World Airport, FBI spokesman Gary Johnson said. The passenger was undergoing a mental evaluation, and authorities had yet to determine what criminal charges he might face. The twin-engine jet returned to the air three hours later on its flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to Charlotte, North Carolina.
•A Continental Airlines flight from Corpus Christi, Texas, to Bakersfield, California, was held in El Paso, Texas, one of its scheduled stops, after the crew discovered that a panel was missing in a lavatory, authorities said.
•A utility knife was found on a vacant passenger seat of a U.S. Airways flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, state police said. No arrests were made and there were no threats involved, said Master Sgt. J. Paul Vance, state police spokesman.
•An Aer Lingus flight from New York to Dublin, Ireland, was evacuated Friday morning during a scheduled stopover in western Ireland following a bomb threat that turned out to be unfounded, officials said."The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force responded and determined that it was not an act of terrorism and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took Fish into custody. ICE is currently consulting with the U.S. attorney in Houston regarding possible criminal charges," ICE said in a statement."
With all this going on, this "student" brings a "souvenir", that happens to be a half stick of Dynamite on the plane. I wonder if his major is "Stupidity".
Peter
Friday, August 25, 2006
No Plan, No Policies, Just Katrina
Hey folks,
The two big news stories today are going to be Israel buying two nuclear subs, and the "new" Democratic strategy of using the one year anniversary of Katrina against the President and EVERY Senate race across the country. The reason for "Katrina" is simple. But look at what they are saying,
Howard Dean said,
"The bad thing is that no matter what happens in Iraq, Katrina is done. It happened. You can't undo it. It's a huge scar."
"People lost confidence in the president after Katrina and the president never recovered and regained the trust of the American people. Katrina ended any effective ability by Republicans to appeal to African-Americans,"
Rep. Henry Waxman of California said,
"There is no question that incompetence by the Republican administration and their leaders in Congress, the lack of open government and honest leadership is a campaign issue,"
The President’s response?
"I also want people to remember that a one-year anniversary is just that, because it's going to require a long time to help these people rebuild."
I agree with Ross Baker, a political scientist at Rutgers University, who said,
"The memories that are going to be awakened by the anniversary are not memories that the administration wants to focus on," But he said if Bush doesn’t answer the critics or deal with the issue, "he'd be accused of cowardice."
But here is the truth folks. If you scratch the surface on this or any other strategy that the Looneys use between now and both 06 and 08, you will find? Nothing. Do they tell you what they would have done differently? Do they tell you what they WILL do differently if another "Katrina" happens? Do they tell you the Mayor’s responsibility in the whole mess? Remember the school buses sitting there? Remember he told his people that if another "Katrina" happens they are on their own? What about the fact they had DAYS notice to get out, and many CHOSE to stay?
No my friends, they tell you nada. They do not tell you how they would or will do things differently in Katrina, the war, the domestic policies. They tell you nada, because they have nada. Just attack, attack, attack.
The whole Katrina thing is good rhetoric. The Mass Media will eat it up. The Looney bloggers will have a field day. But what do the Looneys offer as an alternative? What is they plan when they get into office? Ask them. Basically, impeach Bush, then?????
If the American people truly want to vote for change, you need to tell them what you will change. How you will change it. They are not doing this, because they have no clue. Amazing.
Peter
Hey folks,
The two big news stories today are going to be Israel buying two nuclear subs, and the "new" Democratic strategy of using the one year anniversary of Katrina against the President and EVERY Senate race across the country. The reason for "Katrina" is simple. But look at what they are saying,
Howard Dean said,
"The bad thing is that no matter what happens in Iraq, Katrina is done. It happened. You can't undo it. It's a huge scar."
"People lost confidence in the president after Katrina and the president never recovered and regained the trust of the American people. Katrina ended any effective ability by Republicans to appeal to African-Americans,"
Rep. Henry Waxman of California said,
"There is no question that incompetence by the Republican administration and their leaders in Congress, the lack of open government and honest leadership is a campaign issue,"
The President’s response?
"I also want people to remember that a one-year anniversary is just that, because it's going to require a long time to help these people rebuild."
I agree with Ross Baker, a political scientist at Rutgers University, who said,
"The memories that are going to be awakened by the anniversary are not memories that the administration wants to focus on," But he said if Bush doesn’t answer the critics or deal with the issue, "he'd be accused of cowardice."
But here is the truth folks. If you scratch the surface on this or any other strategy that the Looneys use between now and both 06 and 08, you will find? Nothing. Do they tell you what they would have done differently? Do they tell you what they WILL do differently if another "Katrina" happens? Do they tell you the Mayor’s responsibility in the whole mess? Remember the school buses sitting there? Remember he told his people that if another "Katrina" happens they are on their own? What about the fact they had DAYS notice to get out, and many CHOSE to stay?
No my friends, they tell you nada. They do not tell you how they would or will do things differently in Katrina, the war, the domestic policies. They tell you nada, because they have nada. Just attack, attack, attack.
The whole Katrina thing is good rhetoric. The Mass Media will eat it up. The Looney bloggers will have a field day. But what do the Looneys offer as an alternative? What is they plan when they get into office? Ask them. Basically, impeach Bush, then?????
If the American people truly want to vote for change, you need to tell them what you will change. How you will change it. They are not doing this, because they have no clue. Amazing.
Peter
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Rudy Giuliani Wants Hillary To Run,
Hey folks,
Good Thursday morning. Only one more day to go. 75 days to go to mid term elections. Things starting to form for 08. Presidential hopefuls are often asked "Who would you like to run against?" They usually tow the party line, and are "Politically Correct" in their answers. They say things like, "Well, I would like to run against this one, or that one. It would be good for the country to get to decide between policies and I’m confident, that the American people will do what is right." Blah, blah, blah.
So what about Rudy Giuliani? According to this News Max article he wants Hillary Clinton to run. Why?
"Hillary probably has the distinction of being the best fund-raiser for the Democratic Party – and the best fund-raiser for the Republican Party," the former New York City mayor declared. "It’s true she creates a lot of passion on both sides.
"Democrats seem to support her as their main candidate for president . . . and it seems like Republicans are just waiting for her to be the candidate so they can vote against her."
LOL, he’s 100 percent right. Americans in general cannot seem to get over the whole Clinton era. They still remember Bill and all the idiocies he accomplished in office. They NOW know what happens when you are weak on military and national security. Then you have Hillary herself.
" I’m against Ethanol. I for Ethanol. I’m for abortion in any form. I’m against abortion. I am for and voted for the War. I’m against the war. Bush should be impeached." Yes she knows where she stands on tough issues. It depends on where she is at the time.
Now back a while, Rudy said he was running. He said there is no doubt about it. But now, at least according to NewsMax.com,
"Giuliani has said he won’t decide whether to run for president until after the 2006 elections. But he has been boosting his own profile within the GOP by stumping for candidates and doling out money to Republican candidates.
As NewsMax reported earlier, Giuliani gave $126,900 to GOP candidates from Florida to Washington last month.
His political action committee, Solutions America, has collected $2 million this year."
I hope the ones that reported him saying he was running "No questions about it" were just incorrect. I hope by him waiting and watching what happens in the mid terms, isn’t a sign that he wavers in tough decisions. But we would really have to get to know him better on a national scale. He was great for NY. He COULD be great for the country.
One thing we do know though, on this issue, he is one hundred percent right.
Peter
Hey folks,
Good Thursday morning. Only one more day to go. 75 days to go to mid term elections. Things starting to form for 08. Presidential hopefuls are often asked "Who would you like to run against?" They usually tow the party line, and are "Politically Correct" in their answers. They say things like, "Well, I would like to run against this one, or that one. It would be good for the country to get to decide between policies and I’m confident, that the American people will do what is right." Blah, blah, blah.
So what about Rudy Giuliani? According to this News Max article he wants Hillary Clinton to run. Why?
"Hillary probably has the distinction of being the best fund-raiser for the Democratic Party – and the best fund-raiser for the Republican Party," the former New York City mayor declared. "It’s true she creates a lot of passion on both sides.
"Democrats seem to support her as their main candidate for president . . . and it seems like Republicans are just waiting for her to be the candidate so they can vote against her."
LOL, he’s 100 percent right. Americans in general cannot seem to get over the whole Clinton era. They still remember Bill and all the idiocies he accomplished in office. They NOW know what happens when you are weak on military and national security. Then you have Hillary herself.
" I’m against Ethanol. I for Ethanol. I’m for abortion in any form. I’m against abortion. I am for and voted for the War. I’m against the war. Bush should be impeached." Yes she knows where she stands on tough issues. It depends on where she is at the time.
Now back a while, Rudy said he was running. He said there is no doubt about it. But now, at least according to NewsMax.com,
"Giuliani has said he won’t decide whether to run for president until after the 2006 elections. But he has been boosting his own profile within the GOP by stumping for candidates and doling out money to Republican candidates.
As NewsMax reported earlier, Giuliani gave $126,900 to GOP candidates from Florida to Washington last month.
His political action committee, Solutions America, has collected $2 million this year."
I hope the ones that reported him saying he was running "No questions about it" were just incorrect. I hope by him waiting and watching what happens in the mid terms, isn’t a sign that he wavers in tough decisions. But we would really have to get to know him better on a national scale. He was great for NY. He COULD be great for the country.
One thing we do know though, on this issue, he is one hundred percent right.
Peter
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
End of Day Montage.
Hey folks,
Let me start by saying this will most likely NOT be a daily thing. Just something to keep in mind. For those of you who are true OPNers, that come here daily, just letting you know, that you are getting the information that they will be talking about later. The information you get here, is spot on, and the truth. You hear it here first. Well, in most cases anyway {Smile}
Let’s see what the mass media is talking about today. First, I found this interesting. According to the AP article that I just read, enough valid voter signatures have been certified to confirm Lieberman to be on the ballot. According to the article and Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz,
"Lieberman far exceeded the 7,500 signatures necessary to be certified as a third-party candidate.
His name will appear on the general election ballot under his newly created party, Connecticut for Lieberman. By creating the party, Lieberman secured a position higher on the ballot than he would have had as an independent."
So now it really WILL be up to the VOTERS in Connecticut who they want to vote for. Well, as long as the Lamont camp doesn’t have anything to do with it. How about running on policies and principles? Oh yeah, I know, I forgot for a second. They have none.
Then you have this AP article, that is telling you what I told you about just this morning. It says that Iran’s, or Tehran’s, response falls FAR short of the U.N. demands. Let me sum this up for you, {for those who need a little extra help in understanding} they are not going to stop uranium enrichment, translation, they are going to continue to create a nuclear weapon.
According to the article,
"The Bush administration said Wednesday a proposal by Iran for nuclear negotiations falls short of U.N. demands that it cease uranium enrichment, and the U.S. began plotting unspecified "next moves" with other governments.
Those could include U.N. sanctions against Iran unless it reverses course and agrees to a verifiable halt to enrichment activities that can be central to making nuclear weapons."
Yes, those famous U.N. sanctions. How well the worked in Iraq. I do TRULY hope, I know some of you do not believe this, but I do truly hope that this situation can be worked out. However it seems to me, that both sides are just buying time. Without a serious compromise, I fear we will be going again, this time in Iran. I also understand that there is no compromising with these extremists.
Then, to my absolute surprise, stunned even, The New York Times picked up on the "Her Honor the Idiot" story. They said,
"WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 — The federal judge who ruled last week that President Bush’s eavesdropping program was unconstitutional is a trustee and an officer of a group that has given at least $125,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union in Michigan, a watchdog group said Tuesday.
The group {Which I linked to last night} Judicial Watch, a conservative organization here that found the connection, said the link posed a possible conflict for the judge, Anna Diggs Taylor, and called for further investigation.
"The system relies on judges to exercise good judgment, and we need more information and more explanation about what the court’s involvement was in support of the A.C.L.U.," said Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, which gained attention in the 1990’s for ethics accusations against President Bill Clinton."
Also according to the NYT,
"Questions about a possible conflict of interest appear likely to raise new concerns. The Web site for the group that supported the A.C.L.U., the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan in Detroit, lists Judge Taylor as its secretary and a trustee. It indicates that trustees make all financing decisions for the organization, whose assets exceed $350 million and which gives grants for a variety of community projects.
Judge Taylor declined to comment on the matter on Tuesday, and the foundation did not respond to a message for comment on what role if any she had in awarding the civil liberties grants."
Of course there are questions. This is not the first, and only case that she has had an assiduous relationship with the plaintiff. She is CLEARLY mis-using her power. As I asked before, what if she was a Bush appointee? Let’s say she was, and ruled in favor of the administration, well, with just about anything, and it was discovered that she was in the Bush camp, in anyway, what do you think would be in the news? Kerry, Clinton, Kenney, the MMD {Mass Media Drones} would be foaming at the mouth. They would be DEMANDING that she be disbarred or at least that she resigne. You know this to be true.
Just a little montage that I thought you might enjoy.
Peter
Hey folks,
Let me start by saying this will most likely NOT be a daily thing. Just something to keep in mind. For those of you who are true OPNers, that come here daily, just letting you know, that you are getting the information that they will be talking about later. The information you get here, is spot on, and the truth. You hear it here first. Well, in most cases anyway {Smile}
Let’s see what the mass media is talking about today. First, I found this interesting. According to the AP article that I just read, enough valid voter signatures have been certified to confirm Lieberman to be on the ballot. According to the article and Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz,
"Lieberman far exceeded the 7,500 signatures necessary to be certified as a third-party candidate.
His name will appear on the general election ballot under his newly created party, Connecticut for Lieberman. By creating the party, Lieberman secured a position higher on the ballot than he would have had as an independent."
So now it really WILL be up to the VOTERS in Connecticut who they want to vote for. Well, as long as the Lamont camp doesn’t have anything to do with it. How about running on policies and principles? Oh yeah, I know, I forgot for a second. They have none.
Then you have this AP article, that is telling you what I told you about just this morning. It says that Iran’s, or Tehran’s, response falls FAR short of the U.N. demands. Let me sum this up for you, {for those who need a little extra help in understanding} they are not going to stop uranium enrichment, translation, they are going to continue to create a nuclear weapon.
According to the article,
"The Bush administration said Wednesday a proposal by Iran for nuclear negotiations falls short of U.N. demands that it cease uranium enrichment, and the U.S. began plotting unspecified "next moves" with other governments.
Those could include U.N. sanctions against Iran unless it reverses course and agrees to a verifiable halt to enrichment activities that can be central to making nuclear weapons."
Yes, those famous U.N. sanctions. How well the worked in Iraq. I do TRULY hope, I know some of you do not believe this, but I do truly hope that this situation can be worked out. However it seems to me, that both sides are just buying time. Without a serious compromise, I fear we will be going again, this time in Iran. I also understand that there is no compromising with these extremists.
Then, to my absolute surprise, stunned even, The New York Times picked up on the "Her Honor the Idiot" story. They said,
"WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 — The federal judge who ruled last week that President Bush’s eavesdropping program was unconstitutional is a trustee and an officer of a group that has given at least $125,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union in Michigan, a watchdog group said Tuesday.
The group {Which I linked to last night} Judicial Watch, a conservative organization here that found the connection, said the link posed a possible conflict for the judge, Anna Diggs Taylor, and called for further investigation.
"The system relies on judges to exercise good judgment, and we need more information and more explanation about what the court’s involvement was in support of the A.C.L.U.," said Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, which gained attention in the 1990’s for ethics accusations against President Bill Clinton."
Also according to the NYT,
"Questions about a possible conflict of interest appear likely to raise new concerns. The Web site for the group that supported the A.C.L.U., the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan in Detroit, lists Judge Taylor as its secretary and a trustee. It indicates that trustees make all financing decisions for the organization, whose assets exceed $350 million and which gives grants for a variety of community projects.
Judge Taylor declined to comment on the matter on Tuesday, and the foundation did not respond to a message for comment on what role if any she had in awarding the civil liberties grants."
Of course there are questions. This is not the first, and only case that she has had an assiduous relationship with the plaintiff. She is CLEARLY mis-using her power. As I asked before, what if she was a Bush appointee? Let’s say she was, and ruled in favor of the administration, well, with just about anything, and it was discovered that she was in the Bush camp, in anyway, what do you think would be in the news? Kerry, Clinton, Kenney, the MMD {Mass Media Drones} would be foaming at the mouth. They would be DEMANDING that she be disbarred or at least that she resigne. You know this to be true.
Just a little montage that I thought you might enjoy.
Peter
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