Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Sleight of Hand
For those of you who do not understand how we've got to this point in our country, or for those who missed just exactly how the first "bailouts" were passed, here's a refresher course on how your Big Government minded, anti-American Congress takes action to usher in "change."
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Three Questions
Apparently I'm back.
Here's a good article to get your minds thinking again.
http://www.safehaven.com/article-11344.htm
And when you have time, this is a GREAT article - I hope you all will read it.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/crovelli/crovelli23.html
Here's a good article to get your minds thinking again.
http://www.safehaven.com/article-11344.htm
And when you have time, this is a GREAT article - I hope you all will read it.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/crovelli/crovelli23.html
Ignorance is Bliss?
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute puts out a test every year to measure the knowledge of citizens/college students/educators/elected officials/etc...
The test takes questions from areas that measure a persons knowledge of American history, civics, government, and economics. Questions are taken from past ISI exams and from many national exams, including the test given to those who wish to become American citizens.
This test is not hard and I do not believe it is intended to be. It is 33 questions on basic history and the functioning of our country. However, the average American scored 49% on this exam, Elected officials scored 47%, and educators scored 55%.
I took this test and scored 90.9%. Sadly, I believe that when I graduated college, I may have scored closer to the average. So why is our educational system failing to educate young people to carry on the traditions of this country? It is a great question to ask, and one that, when answered, lends credence to the idea that government run anything is a failure! (take the test and see how you do - here )
As we sink deeper and deeper towards socialism/fascism, I have almost been in awe over how stupid Americans can be as they embrace politicians and policy that lead us further and further away from our sacred Constitution and freedoms. However, I am starting to realize it is not stupidity, it is ignorance.
If people, including our leaders, do not understand what America was built on, what made us so prosperous, and what would lead us back to prosperity, what chance do we have to fight against those who are leading us toward destruction WITH PURPOSE! When a government starts ignoring its people, begins to nationalize banks and industry, when they pass legislation (even wrapped up in tidy little "packages") that would pave the way for national healthcare, when bills are introduced that would allow "detention camps" for U.S. citizens (here and here), when the Constitution is blatantly ignored or thought to be a "living" document or in need of revision, when Change is preached without definition, when socialism is championed - then people should start being afraid.
Seriously, what is it going to take? Ignorance is only an excuse for so long.
It does not take a genius to see that the "stimulus package" only undermines our economy even further. It also does not take a genius to see that our "leaders" in Congress and in the White House have no interest in stimulating the economy. Our government has no money. Which means they have to borrow it, ask the Federal Reserve to print it, or take it from another sector of the economy. We know they can't borrow it - no one will lend it to us, or it will sink us into debt even further. If they take it from another sector of the economy, it only hurts the economy and jeopardizes jobs. So they have to print it, which destroys the value of the dollar, increases inflation, and does NOTHING to stimulate the economy! They have done nothing but doom this country's economy and the dollar. The real question to ask is Why?
How many bailouts do we have to have, how many stimulus packages do we have to ram through Congress (without the approval of Americans) before Americans start waking up? Ask where the previous bailout money went and what it was used for? No one knows!! It is interesting that legislation that has far reaching effects on future generations has not been scrutinized enough to at least have an idea of where it all went or how it was used! Now, a new stimulus package has been gleefully rammed down our throats just months after the first one because as B.O. says - the situation has "gotten worse."
Obviously.
The test takes questions from areas that measure a persons knowledge of American history, civics, government, and economics. Questions are taken from past ISI exams and from many national exams, including the test given to those who wish to become American citizens.
This test is not hard and I do not believe it is intended to be. It is 33 questions on basic history and the functioning of our country. However, the average American scored 49% on this exam, Elected officials scored 47%, and educators scored 55%.
I took this test and scored 90.9%. Sadly, I believe that when I graduated college, I may have scored closer to the average. So why is our educational system failing to educate young people to carry on the traditions of this country? It is a great question to ask, and one that, when answered, lends credence to the idea that government run anything is a failure! (take the test and see how you do - here )
As we sink deeper and deeper towards socialism/fascism, I have almost been in awe over how stupid Americans can be as they embrace politicians and policy that lead us further and further away from our sacred Constitution and freedoms. However, I am starting to realize it is not stupidity, it is ignorance.
If people, including our leaders, do not understand what America was built on, what made us so prosperous, and what would lead us back to prosperity, what chance do we have to fight against those who are leading us toward destruction WITH PURPOSE! When a government starts ignoring its people, begins to nationalize banks and industry, when they pass legislation (even wrapped up in tidy little "packages") that would pave the way for national healthcare, when bills are introduced that would allow "detention camps" for U.S. citizens (here and here), when the Constitution is blatantly ignored or thought to be a "living" document or in need of revision, when Change is preached without definition, when socialism is championed - then people should start being afraid.
Seriously, what is it going to take? Ignorance is only an excuse for so long.
It does not take a genius to see that the "stimulus package" only undermines our economy even further. It also does not take a genius to see that our "leaders" in Congress and in the White House have no interest in stimulating the economy. Our government has no money. Which means they have to borrow it, ask the Federal Reserve to print it, or take it from another sector of the economy. We know they can't borrow it - no one will lend it to us, or it will sink us into debt even further. If they take it from another sector of the economy, it only hurts the economy and jeopardizes jobs. So they have to print it, which destroys the value of the dollar, increases inflation, and does NOTHING to stimulate the economy! They have done nothing but doom this country's economy and the dollar. The real question to ask is Why?
How many bailouts do we have to have, how many stimulus packages do we have to ram through Congress (without the approval of Americans) before Americans start waking up? Ask where the previous bailout money went and what it was used for? No one knows!! It is interesting that legislation that has far reaching effects on future generations has not been scrutinized enough to at least have an idea of where it all went or how it was used! Now, a new stimulus package has been gleefully rammed down our throats just months after the first one because as B.O. says - the situation has "gotten worse."
Obviously.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Hope
Let's drop politics for a moment shall we?
In an era where Christmas spirit is in short supply, and where the idea of wishing someone a Merry Christmas is deemed inappropriate, I submit to you the following story. (link at bottom of article)
In the past, faith, good spirit, kindness, and hope were attributes that Christmas brought out of individuals. It was a time of peace, of good will towards men, of kindnesses, and of heart. This time of year, above all times, is our chance to show we are human and give reason to show one another the good in all of us. I would argue that this should not be a one time a year event, but an everyday occurance, but let's not be picky. We have to start somewhere.
There is something special in the season, and it really does not matter if or how you celebrate the time or not, there is just something irresistable in it all. Yet, hearing how shoppers trample over one another to get the greatest deal or latest gadget might lead one to think that this "spirit" is dying. It can be depressing knowing that "good will towards men" might be turning into "who cares about you, I'm doing what's good for me!"
Despite the negativism in much of our population, and the air of distrust that we project upon one another, let us not forget how a simple smile or kind word can do wonders, how a kindness is not forgotton, and how hope is contageous. It is hope that will get us through hard times, and our ability to love, no matter how different we are, is our way to light up the darkness. Let your light shine this holiday season and EVERYDAY.
I hope this story is an inspiration to you all.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3789373
In an era where Christmas spirit is in short supply, and where the idea of wishing someone a Merry Christmas is deemed inappropriate, I submit to you the following story. (link at bottom of article)
In the past, faith, good spirit, kindness, and hope were attributes that Christmas brought out of individuals. It was a time of peace, of good will towards men, of kindnesses, and of heart. This time of year, above all times, is our chance to show we are human and give reason to show one another the good in all of us. I would argue that this should not be a one time a year event, but an everyday occurance, but let's not be picky. We have to start somewhere.
There is something special in the season, and it really does not matter if or how you celebrate the time or not, there is just something irresistable in it all. Yet, hearing how shoppers trample over one another to get the greatest deal or latest gadget might lead one to think that this "spirit" is dying. It can be depressing knowing that "good will towards men" might be turning into "who cares about you, I'm doing what's good for me!"
Despite the negativism in much of our population, and the air of distrust that we project upon one another, let us not forget how a simple smile or kind word can do wonders, how a kindness is not forgotton, and how hope is contageous. It is hope that will get us through hard times, and our ability to love, no matter how different we are, is our way to light up the darkness. Let your light shine this holiday season and EVERYDAY.
I hope this story is an inspiration to you all.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?section=magazine&id=3789373
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Dear Readers
Unfortunately, I have been working a ridiculous amount of hours over the past month and have had no time to post to the site. However, things appear to be slowing down and I will begin posting regularly again in the next few weeks. I apologize to anyone still reading the site, and I look forward to reading and responding to any posts I have not yet addressed.
If you have been following recent events, you would have seen congress continuing to spend at an unprecedented rate, the corruption in the Illinois government, the nationalizing of banks, the efforts to control the auto industry, and the continued power grab by the federal reserve and the U.S. government. All of this points to a continued effort to destroy our freedoms as Americans, and the foundation of the Constitution.
Below is a video that shows that there were those many years ago that saw this coming. Like the people of this nation, they were ignored. Make no mistake, this was no accident. Despite media and government continually trying to point the finger away from themselves, I ask you to think critically as you watch the following video.
If you have been following recent events, you would have seen congress continuing to spend at an unprecedented rate, the corruption in the Illinois government, the nationalizing of banks, the efforts to control the auto industry, and the continued power grab by the federal reserve and the U.S. government. All of this points to a continued effort to destroy our freedoms as Americans, and the foundation of the Constitution.
Below is a video that shows that there were those many years ago that saw this coming. Like the people of this nation, they were ignored. Make no mistake, this was no accident. Despite media and government continually trying to point the finger away from themselves, I ask you to think critically as you watch the following video.
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