In high school, I refused to join any of the "anti-drug" organizations. Why? Because I couldn't stomach the hypocrisy. At that time, I didn't touch any drugs or alcohol (boy, did that change later...), yet, those in DARE, SADD, etc. were some of the biggest alcoholic and/or pot-heads in the town. You're going to sit there and lecture me about the vices of substance abuse when you drink like a fish???!!!
What brought back this memory 18 years later? Christmas lights.
Tonight, driving back to the apartment, scenes of Christmas shone from seemingly every other house. Lights in trees, lights on the roof. Electric powered snow globes. Santa and all his reindeer flying through the yard. When the sun goes down, the power grid has to take a hit like a 100 degree day in July.
It was nice. I like Christmas. I like the season, the music, and the lights. If people want to spend money on these things, good for them. None of my business. The decorations are nice to view on the way home.
All the extension cords, the bulbs, the Frosty The Snowman, they got me thinking. How many of these people with property lit up like a scene from Christmas Vacation are the same people who, in November, voted for politicians who are proposing draconian measures (aka "Cap and Trade") in order to "save the environment"? How many of these individuals worship anything "green" and lecture me for criticizing?
On March 28th of this last year, we had "Earth Hour" around the world where millions of people turned off there lights in order to save the planet. I said it was retarded. I was labeled a heretic. Now I wonder how many trains of coal is it going to take to power all the Christmas lights and ornaments of our save-the-earth super heroes?
I am so sick of this crap. At the top are the elitists who make the rules for everyone else while they enjoy the finer things. It applies to us but not to them. For the most part, this "green thing" is no different from how religion and ideologies have been used throughout history - a way for the powerful to manage the masses.
Moving down the socio-economic latter are many who say and do things to "feel better" about themselves. Do they ever dig in and actually study the data? Read different opinions and research? No, it is much easier to swallow the propaganda, turn one's lights out for an hour and feel like he is "saving the planet", forget the fact that his Christmas lights will use more energy than some third world villages in a year.
People, I don't care if you want to talk to the tree in your back yard. I don't care if you want to dress it in the festive garb of the season. All I'm asking for is just a bit of consistency. You make me dizzy.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
No More
A recent Rassmusen poll said that only 36% of Americans support the health care bill, having passed the House, making its way through the Senate ("Health Care Reform)". The same report claimed that 56% oppose it.
Question: Why are the politicians still trying to slam it through?
On November 17th, Rassmusen published a poll where 51% of those surveyed disagreed with the decision to try terrorists in civilian courts on American soil ("51% Oppose Decision To Try Terrorists in New York City"). They are going to do it anyway.
In the past few weeks, I have encountered many who are disgusted with the unprecedented brazen attempts at redesigning the American way of life. Ten years ago, only the conspiracy theorists leveled accusations of "socialists" and "communists". Now, politicians and "news" media boldly champion the ideas of Karl Marx. As Dennis Miller made the point today, when it comes to fighting terrorists, the progressive crowd has better things to do; when a 17-year-old girl shows up to a book signing with a Sarah Palin t-shirt, it's "on like Donkey Kong" ("Norah Comes Armed With Notes To Debate Palin Fan"). It is surreal.
Question: If so many Americans disapprove of the policies promulgated by those they voted in power, why did they vote them in power?
The answer the the latter question is complex with numerous explanations (see "Anybody Out There" for this writer's related thoughts).
The answer to the first is this: they don't care what we think. They are not afraid of us.
Why should a politician be afraid of his constituents? Because they are supposed to be "public servants" who serve at the will of the people. In a republic, when the leaders fail to represent the interests of the masses, the masses are supposed to vote them out of office. Yet we do not.
I am guilty. It is people like me that have empowered them to scoff at our discontent, to tell us with a smile that "2+2=4" because they said it does.
In the last election, I was afraid, afraid of what Obama and his crew would do to this country. Even though I detested McCain, I fell in line. I voted against Obama's promised policies fearing the irreparable damage they would do to this nation.
The same happens on the other side and among the "independents". They like the way he speaks. Its time for a "change". I'm a Democrat so I must vote for the democrat. Not many really vote what they believe anymore.
Even now, as conservatives and libertarians clamor for revival, for a return to the principals of the Founding Fathers, they warn us against third-party voting. A nail in the coffin. A guaranteed loss. But what are we gaining? Rarely is there difference between a Democrat and a Republican. One believes in government run everything, the other believes in...well...government run everything.
No longer should doctors make medical decisions. That is best left to the politicians. No longer should entrepreneurs and private business move the economy. That is best left to the politicians.
ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The time comes when one must spit out the "lukewarm". In the words of Christ, I would rather that they were "hot" or "cold", and quite honestly, many are showing that they are cold. Where is the "hot"?
Republicans be damned!!! Democrats be damned!!! Its time to support principals and not parties. No longer will I whore myself out to stop the evil by voting for the lesser evil.
God gave us freedom. The country was founded on the concept of liberty. It was the tyrannies of government that immigrants fled from Europe for a new life.
For those politicians, and this is most in present existence, who seek power, who seek money, who seek re-election, I have no use for you. I am not interested. Your flowery rhetoric, your promised security will fall on my deaf ears. You sirens will not lure me off course. No longer will I play not to lose.
America, wake up!!! They are taking you for granted. You don't want this health care bill. You don't want the cap-and-trade legislation. With one eye open, you are taking notice, but that is not enough. They are counting on your slumber. History says you will continue to vote against your own interests, and that while you are angered now, you will get back in line later.
Show them wrong!!! Get involved. Pay attention. Turn off the sitcoms and read some news. See what is going on. Soon it will be too late...
Question: Why are the politicians still trying to slam it through?
On November 17th, Rassmusen published a poll where 51% of those surveyed disagreed with the decision to try terrorists in civilian courts on American soil ("51% Oppose Decision To Try Terrorists in New York City"). They are going to do it anyway.
In the past few weeks, I have encountered many who are disgusted with the unprecedented brazen attempts at redesigning the American way of life. Ten years ago, only the conspiracy theorists leveled accusations of "socialists" and "communists". Now, politicians and "news" media boldly champion the ideas of Karl Marx. As Dennis Miller made the point today, when it comes to fighting terrorists, the progressive crowd has better things to do; when a 17-year-old girl shows up to a book signing with a Sarah Palin t-shirt, it's "on like Donkey Kong" ("Norah Comes Armed With Notes To Debate Palin Fan"). It is surreal.
Question: If so many Americans disapprove of the policies promulgated by those they voted in power, why did they vote them in power?
The answer the the latter question is complex with numerous explanations (see "Anybody Out There" for this writer's related thoughts).
The answer to the first is this: they don't care what we think. They are not afraid of us.
Why should a politician be afraid of his constituents? Because they are supposed to be "public servants" who serve at the will of the people. In a republic, when the leaders fail to represent the interests of the masses, the masses are supposed to vote them out of office. Yet we do not.
I am guilty. It is people like me that have empowered them to scoff at our discontent, to tell us with a smile that "2+2=4" because they said it does.
In the last election, I was afraid, afraid of what Obama and his crew would do to this country. Even though I detested McCain, I fell in line. I voted against Obama's promised policies fearing the irreparable damage they would do to this nation.
The same happens on the other side and among the "independents". They like the way he speaks. Its time for a "change". I'm a Democrat so I must vote for the democrat. Not many really vote what they believe anymore.
Even now, as conservatives and libertarians clamor for revival, for a return to the principals of the Founding Fathers, they warn us against third-party voting. A nail in the coffin. A guaranteed loss. But what are we gaining? Rarely is there difference between a Democrat and a Republican. One believes in government run everything, the other believes in...well...government run everything.
No longer should doctors make medical decisions. That is best left to the politicians. No longer should entrepreneurs and private business move the economy. That is best left to the politicians.
ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The time comes when one must spit out the "lukewarm". In the words of Christ, I would rather that they were "hot" or "cold", and quite honestly, many are showing that they are cold. Where is the "hot"?
Republicans be damned!!! Democrats be damned!!! Its time to support principals and not parties. No longer will I whore myself out to stop the evil by voting for the lesser evil.
God gave us freedom. The country was founded on the concept of liberty. It was the tyrannies of government that immigrants fled from Europe for a new life.
For those politicians, and this is most in present existence, who seek power, who seek money, who seek re-election, I have no use for you. I am not interested. Your flowery rhetoric, your promised security will fall on my deaf ears. You sirens will not lure me off course. No longer will I play not to lose.
America, wake up!!! They are taking you for granted. You don't want this health care bill. You don't want the cap-and-trade legislation. With one eye open, you are taking notice, but that is not enough. They are counting on your slumber. History says you will continue to vote against your own interests, and that while you are angered now, you will get back in line later.
Show them wrong!!! Get involved. Pay attention. Turn off the sitcoms and read some news. See what is going on. Soon it will be too late...
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