Jumping Ship

They say that history repeats itself...in days of yore, when a sailing ship was on the verge of sinking, everyone on board would leap over the side rather than be drawn down into the sea as the vessel created a draft that would take all those near it into the depths...even the rats were smart enough to "abandon ship." The Obama administration has been sailing with the mainsail quartered into the wind, in uncharted waters for nearly two years. They are becoming aware of the danger that lurks ahead. The Tea Party folks are not bashful in noting the dilemma that huge waves of spending have been creating.

It's time for that pesky ol' mid term elections. Usually, during periods of reasonable contentment within the ranks of the electorate, the majority party fairly well stays in power....but, the unknown reef that lies dead ahead is soon to topple the mast of the Democratic Party's control, that exists in our legislative branch. The Republicans are subject to the backlash as well. The folks are tiring of the liberal mentality and if you walk like a duck...no matter which political affiliation...walking is the key word, right out the door, to join the rest of the fifteen million unemployed souls in America today.

Conservative Americans want their country back. We, as a nation, are founded on principles of individual responsibility, hard work, opportunity for all and the greatest concept that draws legitimate immigration into this Great Land is the spirit of entrepreneurialship. If you have an idea to better produce, create anew or serve your fellow man, in America of old, you could just run with the concept and have a good chance of being successful. In todays boondoggle of bureaucratic entanglements, the normal hurdles that one needs to overcome are intensified with excessive government control. The Tea Party voters are speaking loud and long across this nation. The Blue Dog Democrats who waffled on the Health Care Bill are going over the side as the ship is rapidly heading for impact. The results are not in as yet, but the House of Representatives has a good chance of becoming led by conservatives, not just Republicans, but old school conservatives...and many of this new "breed" are wearing skirts. It's about time we hear from some common sense people. I believe it was Hirohito that said that he feared that the bombing of Pearl Harbor had awakened a sleeping giant. The mishandling of our precious tax dollars by the "Progressives" have awakened a very large group of concerned citizens. Let's hope that when they do take control of the floor, that we will never have to hear quotes from Nancy"Let's pass the bill first so that we can see what's in it," Pelosi again. Millions of Americans do know what's in "it". Millions of Americans know who is sailing the ship and they know it will soon run aground. Let's just see if the winds will change and that there will be clear sailing for the America that we all love and respect...the greatest nation that this world has ever known.

Right Thinking

Good Morning, my name is John Caple.
I enjoy discussing politics. My goal in this continuing effort is to bring information, that I find interesting, to you in an unbiased manner. I certainly have my own opinions, but the purpose is to allow you to gain a modicum of knowledge that will help you to shape your own opinion. The proposed mosque in or near (depending on your perspective) Ground Zero is a very important subject. This issue has far greater repercussions than most folks realize....one one hand, freedom of religion is a critical element that makes this country unique. Our Founding Fathers made sure that we will have an opportunity to practice whatever religion we choose as long as we don't restrict the rights of others. However. common sense and compassion should be included in the decision to build a Muslim mosque in the immediate area that destroyed nearly 3,000 innocent lives. Some say that radical Muslims were responsible, some say that Muslimism itself is radical...it is a religion that is not diferentiated from government. Shariah law dictates the actions of the Muslims. Jihad, the holy war, is widespread throught out Muslimism. I have worked with many Muslims in the construction game in Las Vegas and found them, for the most part, to be good solid citizens. But, there is a radical element that has been outspoken in conquering the world and they are attempting to achieve their goal one place at a time. According to William J. Federer, author of "What every American needs to know about the Quran: A History of Islam and the United States," Muslims have been building victory mosques in prominent spots since 630 AD. http://www.goldcoastchronicle.com/feature/history-of-islam-and-how-they-build-victory-mosques…/. Whether there is the intent of the Muslims to build a victory mosque in Ground Zero, or an attempt to share diversity in a location that has devastated innocent lives is a difficult issue. We do believe in freedom for all, but should we allow the desires of one group to trump the heartache of another? The New York Daily news seems to think so. http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/08/04/2010-08-04_ground_zero_mosque_will_serve_all_ny_developer_of_site_says_sarah_palin_is_welco.html