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

Shalom...or else

Just as the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, in Iceland, suddenly erupted spewing ash across Europe, Israel is nearing the boiling point in relations with the Arab world. The current administration appears to be backing away from the obvious solution while trying to recommend peace policy's that put the weight of the problem on the shoulders of Israel. The Israeli's, who were the original inhabitants of the Mediterranean coastal property, were given their ancestral rights once again in 1947. They have been subject to terrorist attacks and war since their return. They are surrounded by Arab states. Many of these Muslims do not want Israel to remain. The United States has been a solid ally to these tough, hard working Jews who are direct descendants of Abraham.

The Iranian government led by figure head Ahmadinejad has claimed a desire to annihilate Israel. They, who once were America's ally under the Shaw's regime, are now working on a project to develop nuclear arms. If the US policy remains in the position of placing responsibility of peace with Israel, the ensuing effort of destruction will grow in the minds of the notoriously aggressive Arab neighbors. Obama must defend Israel if peaceful negotiations are to be realized in this hot box of tensions.

The Israeli's have given in to pressure from the West in negotiations about land...and each time they do, the Palestinians come in and do nothing to develop a workable relationship or at least to be good neighbors with solid fences. In fact, they allow terrorists to continually harass the border towns were Israeli's dwell. Israel's rights are documented and earned. We, as a Christian nation, have an ancestral tie with Israel....there is an association with Muslims also, that goes back to Abraham, but these cousins have always been an aggressive force in the world...they must be stopped...influenced with kindness or force, if necessary, to live peaceably. It would be to our best interest as a people with real humanitarian values to protect the rights of the Israeli people.

Let Freedom Ring

State Governments have filed lawsuits against the 2.5 trillion dollar Obama Health Care Bill, Former New York Gov. Pataki is in the process of forming a non-profit lobby group seeking one million e-mail signatures to repeal the health bill and The Tea Party folks are back in the original location, Boston, some 237 years later. Some administration officials are saying this is all for not...58 percent of those polled claim that this bill is not in our best interest, but 38 percent don't think that repeal has a chance. The 2010 vote this fall will tell the tale. Every seat in the House of Representatives is up for bid...we shall see if the pollsters are accurate or not.

The Tea Partiers are growing daily...the enthusiasm is definitely not diminishing. It does my heart good to see every day common working folks...Mr. and Mrs. Apathetic America finally standing up, raising their collective voices and declaring their political opinion to the world...in passionate demeanor, at that. All this is reminiscent of the fervor that started this country on the pathway to liberty. 1773 was the year when colonists, who were taxed beyond their ability to tolerate, dumped the King's tea into Boston Harbor. It was just one event that lead to the Declaration of Independence, eventual freedom and the birth of the Greatest Nation on Earth.

It's a tough battle to fight against the government...General Washington and his rag tag band of volunteers, by the grace of the Almighty, prevailed in their efforts against the mightiest military force in the world in that time period. The States have stood up against the Federal government before...we'll see. And Gov. Pataki could rally enough support to be effective...let's see 58 percent of 300 million...that's a sizable number ...once again, we'll just have to watch and wait...or maybe you could become pro-active...start your own Tea Party movement and cast your e-mail vote on Pataki's website...speaking of voting, it's coming up this November...it's your civic duty. It's time to Rally Round the Flag !!

Later

j

The Republicans are seeing an opportunity to cash-in on the very distraught electorate. The passing of the Health Care Bill in March has caused quite a stir among the so-called benefactors. The overwhelming costs and the uncertain administrative aspects have the home folks more than a bit troubled. In 1994, the Grand Old Party brainstormed and came up with the inspired concept that they labeled, a "Contract with America". The seats in the House of Representaives were reminiscent of our youthful musical chairs with the Republicans taking over the house for the first time in forty years. But, the glory was soon over as the Democrats reversed this action in a decade or so. It's all because the Republicans shifted to the left a bit more than the voters wanted. Get the message? If the GOP really wants control of the house this upcoming election, then formulate a conservative platform based on lowering taxes, lessening government influence in our lives, cutting the budget; by utilizing the suggestions of the Little Hoover Commission, as Gov. Rampton of Utah did in the 1960's and setting a standard of honesty and good fiscal management. If they will adhere to these basic ideals, we as a Nation will prosper and our valued cultural ethics will flourish. It will take some time for the affect of these tried and true principles to be realized by the hard core socialists, but the victory will benefit us all.

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j

Let the Administrative Follies Begin !!

After a bill gets passed, the bureacracy puts action to the rhetoric. The huge question is, can they make all these wonderful pollyanish ideas of health care really function in a cohesive manner?One that would make our founders proud? Will they be able to invoke a system that really fixes the insurmountable issues of cost vs. effective health care in a timely manner. We already have the best medical care in the world. Innovations come on the scene on a daily basis; new research yields astonishing results. Longevity is increasing every year. Students are clamoring to get into the medical profession to enrich our lives and to discover that magic cure.

Do you really think that our government, no matter who is in the White House, will be able manage this huge appropriation of government funding and decision making on a reasonable basis?

There are over two thousand pages in this behemoth. Some parts of the bill don't even pertain to health care, like the government taking over student loans...no more private funding. What? more importantly, why?

I am more than willing to help those 15 million souls that are not currently insured. There are roughly 150 million working stiffs that are paying taxes in this country...out of 300 million,

hmmm...anyway, we can all pitch in 100 dollars or so to help the underinsured. As long as they are legal, I'm pleased to help. But, to turn this country into a seriously socialist state for no rational reason is ridiculous. Socialism has never worked to the level that the American capitalist system has performed. We do more philanthropic work around the world every day than has ever been accomplished in history.

You have all seen the affects of big government in the Social Security game, the Medicare fiasco and Amtrak...they are all broke. Shall we dance to the same tune again. There has got to be a better way...sure we need health care reform, but let's do it the American way...free enterprise.

Later,

j

Administrative Nightmare...

They actually pulled it off...they call it a victory. 219-212 was the final tally in the House. 35 Democrats and all of the Republicans voted NO! There are, at last count, 14 states that are filing lawsuits claiming the unconstitutionality of the Obama Care Health Bill. The administrative issues, mandates, organizational chaos will be tremendous. There will be battles in courtrooms around the nation for decades. Long after President Obama, Rep. Pelosi and Sen. Reid are gone...the lawyers will be raking in the loot. You and I will be paying the tab....billions. The result will be that maybe, just maybe the 10% of our current population that doesn't have health care(not counting the illegals that should go home)will receive some form of health care.

The real problem is the legal profession that defies any attempt to alter the limits on medical or malpractice lawsuits. If the government would reign these folks in, the insurance companies could ease up on their premiums. If the states would allow the underwriters to cross state lines the free market would kick in and the insurance companies, once again could reduce their premiums. If there was some pressure on the insurance companies by interest groups then maybe...you guessed it, the insurance companies could reduce...you get it. If we could form a nation health pool, administered by an independent source, then maybe...just maybe the insurance companies could reduce their premiums; Doctors would stay in the game and could make a decent living...Medicaide would still be in effect and maybe in the black and because there would be reasonable premiums for everyone...maybe the emergency rooms might clear out somewhat and the hospitals, once again, may be come solvent...just a thought.

Later,

j