Today, protesters in Iran took to the streets on the 30th anniversary of the American embassy takeover in 1979 where 53 Americans were held hostage for 444 days.
Fancy Nancy claims this is just more AstroTurf.
Pres Obama will decide how to respond in....4 months.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Real Winner Was...Common Sense Principles
The real winner's in yesterday's elections was not the Republican party, but the principles that most Americans have come to live by each and everyday. With the economic changes that have come about in the last year, many Americans have reverted back to "common sense".
I think what Americans are realizing that if it appears too good to be true, it probably is. Last November, people heard words like "hope", "change", "cooperation", "healthcare reform", etc. This sounded good, simple, and idealistic. Most did not bother to look beyond the "words" and consider the "deeds" of the man they were electing for President. (How ironic that Obama's congratulatory call to Karzi emphasized "deeds", not "words" matter.) "Change" and "Hope" simply turned out to be more "Tax" and "Spend".
People of NJ and Virgina last night voted not for party, but Common Sense. Fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and business friendly policies. The "angry mobs" (as Nancy Pelosi calls them) came out in droves to support Common Sense. It will be critical that the new Governors can follow through. It won't be easy...ingrained programs, Washington heavy-handiness, depleted revenues will force them to make tough choices that will be spinned as "uncaring" and "hard-hearted". But, if they stand on the principle and common sense that got them elected, those same people that supported them yesterday will support them in the future.
Hopefully, between the town halls and the elections yesterday, many members of Congress will be more afraid of their constituents, than Nancy Pelosi and select principle over party in upcoming critical votes.
I think what Americans are realizing that if it appears too good to be true, it probably is. Last November, people heard words like "hope", "change", "cooperation", "healthcare reform", etc. This sounded good, simple, and idealistic. Most did not bother to look beyond the "words" and consider the "deeds" of the man they were electing for President. (How ironic that Obama's congratulatory call to Karzi emphasized "deeds", not "words" matter.) "Change" and "Hope" simply turned out to be more "Tax" and "Spend".
People of NJ and Virgina last night voted not for party, but Common Sense. Fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, and business friendly policies. The "angry mobs" (as Nancy Pelosi calls them) came out in droves to support Common Sense. It will be critical that the new Governors can follow through. It won't be easy...ingrained programs, Washington heavy-handiness, depleted revenues will force them to make tough choices that will be spinned as "uncaring" and "hard-hearted". But, if they stand on the principle and common sense that got them elected, those same people that supported them yesterday will support them in the future.
Hopefully, between the town halls and the elections yesterday, many members of Congress will be more afraid of their constituents, than Nancy Pelosi and select principle over party in upcoming critical votes.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
What Did I Miss?
Been out of touch the last couple of weeks. Had bout with the flu (not swine), trying to find a job, earn money, etc. A friend of mine did help me to earn some money while I am looking for a job. I am umpiring youth baseball...however, with all of the rain in Georgia, most of the games have been cancelled. (DAMN that Global Warming!)
Also, just my luck...another friend of mine that I haven't seen in years, offered me a job with potential for taking over his business in a couple of years! Sounds good right? What kind of business does he have? Hurricane cleanup in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi! Any hurricanes this year? Not a one...not even close! (DAMN that Global Warming!)
Otherwise, let's see what I missed:
1) Strategy for Afganistan? - Nope, still working on that one...
2) Economy recovering? - Nope, unemployment figures keep rising...
3) Award Nobel Peace Prize for trying? - Yep! got that one off the list...
4) True Healthcare reform? - Nope, but Baucus Bill did "save" Americans money by keeping costs under $1 Trillion....huh?
5) Uncovered new terrorist organization - Yep! Fox News...
This video is incredible! It's about 10 minutes long, but well worth the time spent. From 61 years ago....
Amazing that in 1948, our fear of socialism and communism was from outside influences, now its from our White House!
From the American Thinker blog, things you wish you would hear!
Also, just my luck...another friend of mine that I haven't seen in years, offered me a job with potential for taking over his business in a couple of years! Sounds good right? What kind of business does he have? Hurricane cleanup in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi! Any hurricanes this year? Not a one...not even close! (DAMN that Global Warming!)
Otherwise, let's see what I missed:
1) Strategy for Afganistan? - Nope, still working on that one...
2) Economy recovering? - Nope, unemployment figures keep rising...
3) Award Nobel Peace Prize for trying? - Yep! got that one off the list...
4) True Healthcare reform? - Nope, but Baucus Bill did "save" Americans money by keeping costs under $1 Trillion....huh?
5) Uncovered new terrorist organization - Yep! Fox News...
This video is incredible! It's about 10 minutes long, but well worth the time spent. From 61 years ago....
Amazing that in 1948, our fear of socialism and communism was from outside influences, now its from our White House!
From the American Thinker blog, things you wish you would hear!
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