During my 35+ years in the Washington DC area I have seen lots of things: Hijacked airliners, airplane crashes, huge snowstorms, resignation of a president, an incompetent president, corruption in Congress, political bright periods, Frat Boy politics in the White House, media dishonesty on a vast scale, and one way partisan politics.
The media frenzy over the Bush Administration's firing of eight DAa is just the latest evidence of partisan politics by the Democrats and the feeding frenzy of the mainstream media. Bush's handling of this issue has only added to the frenzy. All the DAs in the nation work in theory for the president and at his pleasure. He can fire anyone of them at any time for any reason JUST AS Clinton fired all 93 DAs when he took offfice in 1993. Instead of saying this when the issue was first raised Bush and Gonzales converted a simple task into a media generated "scandal".
It takes a lot of talent to mess up this badly. Perhaps for this reason alone Bush should fire his friend and the AG - Gonzales.
The Democrats never miss an opportunity to play partisan politics. They are good at it because they do it so often. Democrats view every issue in terms of what they can gain politically. The War on Terror, the War in Iraq, education, jobs, health care, every issue is seen through a partisan lens. Yet the media never present the views of Democrats as partisan.
Next time you watch the news see how often Democrats are portrayed as partisan -when they are clearly making partisan statements and looking for an advantage for their party instead of improving the quality of life for Americans- and compare that to how Republicians are presented by the same media.
There is no doubt in my mind there is an unwritten alliance between the mainstream media and the Democrat Party.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
"The Planet has a Fever"
So says Algore.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Algore appeared before House and Senate committees yesterday and was treated like the celebrity he has become since his political demise in 2000. Algore is on a religious crusade - the religion being the New Age's favorite topic: the theory of global warming. And Al is the high priest of the religion as he travels far and wide spreading the gospel according to the Green Movement. Mind you there is no conclusive evidence that the earth is warming since various measurements report different readings (ground based, sea bouys, weather balloons, and satellites). Even if the earth were warming we do not understand why and how it is happening despite the spin the Greens and their allies in the media tell us. Since almost all of the radiation (heat) reaching the earth comes from our Sun, is it logical to first look at the sun as the most likely source of the assumed warming? But no, the sun cannot possibly be the cause since that relieves man of the responsibility. And without man's guilt in this farce how could the Greens and Algore raise taxes, plan, control, and organize our activities for the next 500 years?
Recent reports have indicated temperature increases on the surfaces of Mars and Jupiter. Will Algore and his sidekicks blame that increase on man's activity?
Hmmmmmmmmmm?
Global Warming: Five percent science and 95 percent politics.
Global warming is a fantastic cash cow for Algore. I understand he is making millions of $$$ from the Great Scam of the 21st Century.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Algore appeared before House and Senate committees yesterday and was treated like the celebrity he has become since his political demise in 2000. Algore is on a religious crusade - the religion being the New Age's favorite topic: the theory of global warming. And Al is the high priest of the religion as he travels far and wide spreading the gospel according to the Green Movement. Mind you there is no conclusive evidence that the earth is warming since various measurements report different readings (ground based, sea bouys, weather balloons, and satellites). Even if the earth were warming we do not understand why and how it is happening despite the spin the Greens and their allies in the media tell us. Since almost all of the radiation (heat) reaching the earth comes from our Sun, is it logical to first look at the sun as the most likely source of the assumed warming? But no, the sun cannot possibly be the cause since that relieves man of the responsibility. And without man's guilt in this farce how could the Greens and Algore raise taxes, plan, control, and organize our activities for the next 500 years?
Recent reports have indicated temperature increases on the surfaces of Mars and Jupiter. Will Algore and his sidekicks blame that increase on man's activity?
Hmmmmmmmmmm?
Global Warming: Five percent science and 95 percent politics.
Global warming is a fantastic cash cow for Algore. I understand he is making millions of $$$ from the Great Scam of the 21st Century.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Sandy Berger, Lewis Libby, and Justice
On 1 April 2005 Sandy Berger, Bill Clinton's National Security Advisor, visited the National Archives. Berger went to the federal government's custodian of federal records to review documents from the Clinton era on terrorism. Berger took national security documents, we do not know what documents which raises other questions, and stuffed them down his pants, into his socks, and up his sleeves.
Why?
Was it cold that day and did Berger need the extra insulation?
Or was Berger's skin itchy and required scratching?
Or perhaps Berger thought he could make a buck or two selling the documents on Ebay.
What was the deal with Berger hiding documents under a construction trailer near the Archives building? Was it a drop for someone? For whom?
Maybe Berger wanted the documents to start a scrapbook. Who knows?
Since Sandy "The Burglar" Berger's Archives stealing coincided with the 9-11 Commission investigation, it is more likely that someone sent Berger to the Archives to retrieve certain documents concerning the Clinton's admin handling (or the lack thereof) of international terrorism. Why would Berger risk stealing national security documents on his own?
Berger was caught by the staff at the Archives and reported to the DOJ. He was slapped on the wrist and told not to do it again.
Compare Berger's treatment to that meted out to Libby. Berger was caught in the act of stealing national security documents and paid a small fine. Libby was accused and convicted of having a faulty memory, albeit in a legal proceeding. A part of Berger's deal with DOJ required him to take a lie detector test. He has yet to take the test and DOJ appears reluctant to enforce the deal THEY made with Berger.
Why?
Libby will appeal his conviction and has, IMO, a good chance of success.
Such is justice these days.
Why?
Was it cold that day and did Berger need the extra insulation?
Or was Berger's skin itchy and required scratching?
Or perhaps Berger thought he could make a buck or two selling the documents on Ebay.
What was the deal with Berger hiding documents under a construction trailer near the Archives building? Was it a drop for someone? For whom?
Maybe Berger wanted the documents to start a scrapbook. Who knows?
Since Sandy "The Burglar" Berger's Archives stealing coincided with the 9-11 Commission investigation, it is more likely that someone sent Berger to the Archives to retrieve certain documents concerning the Clinton's admin handling (or the lack thereof) of international terrorism. Why would Berger risk stealing national security documents on his own?
Berger was caught by the staff at the Archives and reported to the DOJ. He was slapped on the wrist and told not to do it again.
Compare Berger's treatment to that meted out to Libby. Berger was caught in the act of stealing national security documents and paid a small fine. Libby was accused and convicted of having a faulty memory, albeit in a legal proceeding. A part of Berger's deal with DOJ required him to take a lie detector test. He has yet to take the test and DOJ appears reluctant to enforce the deal THEY made with Berger.
Why?
Libby will appeal his conviction and has, IMO, a good chance of success.
Such is justice these days.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
The Libby Verdict
As expected the jury in the trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby returned a guilty verdict against the former chief of staff to VP Cheney. The 11 person jury (one jurist was kicked off by the judge) found Libby guilty on four of the five counts. The Special Prosecutor can now claim victory and notch his six shooter. The world is much safer today because Libby was found guilty of prejury, lying to FBI agents, and two other counts. Yet the person who leaked the name of the CIA employee to the media has not been charged and will not be charged.
The whole affair smells to high heaven. There was no crime committed - even by Armitage who first leaked the name of Plame- because Plame was not undercover, not a secret agent, nor had been one in the past 5 years. The appointment of the SP was a mistake in the first place because there was no crime.
What a waste of money and time.
I think on appeal the verdict will be overturned because the trial judge made a mess of the case - such as it was.
The case illustrates the dishonesty of the mainstream media. The media reported on the case for years and rarely if ever told the American people there was no underlying crime in the case. As to perjury and obstruction of justice we all know what Bill Clinton did before, during and after the Paula Jones case. It's all about whose ox is gored!
As to the Libby jury, DC is 95 percent Democrat and we who pay attention know how many Democrats feel about Bush and Cheney (I hear them on C-SPAN's call-in programs all the time full of bitterness and hatred for Bush and Cheney). Many of these folks will go to any lengths to damage the Bush Admin. IMO.
The whole affair smells to high heaven. There was no crime committed - even by Armitage who first leaked the name of Plame- because Plame was not undercover, not a secret agent, nor had been one in the past 5 years. The appointment of the SP was a mistake in the first place because there was no crime.
What a waste of money and time.
I think on appeal the verdict will be overturned because the trial judge made a mess of the case - such as it was.
The case illustrates the dishonesty of the mainstream media. The media reported on the case for years and rarely if ever told the American people there was no underlying crime in the case. As to perjury and obstruction of justice we all know what Bill Clinton did before, during and after the Paula Jones case. It's all about whose ox is gored!
As to the Libby jury, DC is 95 percent Democrat and we who pay attention know how many Democrats feel about Bush and Cheney (I hear them on C-SPAN's call-in programs all the time full of bitterness and hatred for Bush and Cheney). Many of these folks will go to any lengths to damage the Bush Admin. IMO.
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Global Warming II and Al Gore
Algore is the leading exponent of the theory of global warming. For years Algore has warned us to cut back on our energy use, to change our lifestyles, and to get ready for the gloom and doom of the coming crisis. If Algore were serious about his fears, he would follow his own advice.
Recent news stories revealed that Algore at his Nashville mansion uses 20 times (TWENTY TIMES) the energy that the average American home uses. Algore uses more than 200,000 kilowatt-hours of electrical energy a year. And Algore and his lovely wife have several homes around the country.
What gives?
Algore is a hypocrite. That is not unusual these days for people on the Left who say one thing and do the opposite. You know how it goes. The gloom and doom is for the "little people" and the elites like Algore and his friends do not need to follow the same rules - even if Algore goes around the world preaching how we all must change. Algore is special and is not subject to the rules he wants the rest of us to follow.
In other news, Special Report with Brit Hume reported that Channel Four in the UK will air a special on global warming this week. The theory is called a "warming swindle" and a "sham".
I wonder if the Drive By Media in the US will mention this report in their news. Probably not since it conflicts with the liberal conventional wisdom.
It was really windy yesterday. Before global warming the wind hardly ever blew!
Right?
Recent news stories revealed that Algore at his Nashville mansion uses 20 times (TWENTY TIMES) the energy that the average American home uses. Algore uses more than 200,000 kilowatt-hours of electrical energy a year. And Algore and his lovely wife have several homes around the country.
What gives?
Algore is a hypocrite. That is not unusual these days for people on the Left who say one thing and do the opposite. You know how it goes. The gloom and doom is for the "little people" and the elites like Algore and his friends do not need to follow the same rules - even if Algore goes around the world preaching how we all must change. Algore is special and is not subject to the rules he wants the rest of us to follow.
In other news, Special Report with Brit Hume reported that Channel Four in the UK will air a special on global warming this week. The theory is called a "warming swindle" and a "sham".
I wonder if the Drive By Media in the US will mention this report in their news. Probably not since it conflicts with the liberal conventional wisdom.
It was really windy yesterday. Before global warming the wind hardly ever blew!
Right?
Monday, March 5, 2007
Pop Culture
Are you as sick of hearing about Anna Nicole Smith and Britney Spears as I? Why do the media bombard us with the sordid details in these folks lives? I do not want to hear about Smith, Paris Hilton, or any other celebrity. Period. Their lives do not interest me at all.
Whereas I believe in personal freedom -the freedom to do stupid things and to live a useless life- I think we should return to better times and better people by shunning undesirable behavior. No wonder the rest of the world thinks we -regular Americans- are like the images Hollywood creates when there is non-stop coverage of people like Smith and Spears.
Just what have Spears, Smith, Hilton done to deserve the media's attention.
Nothing positive in my view.
It is the dumbing down of the media. Instead of covering the millions of ordinary Americans who do great things every day the media is fascinated with celebrity. Perhaps this is because most journalists today are more interested in becoming a celebrity than in doing the hard work necessary to report the real news from real Americans. The media is following the path of least resistance created by the radicalism of the 1960s - no limits on behavior, no rules, no right or wrong, just modern hedonism at work.
The Smith, Hilton, and Spears (numerous others also) cases are the logical outcome of the
degeneration of American pop culture.
Shame on the media.
Whereas I believe in personal freedom -the freedom to do stupid things and to live a useless life- I think we should return to better times and better people by shunning undesirable behavior. No wonder the rest of the world thinks we -regular Americans- are like the images Hollywood creates when there is non-stop coverage of people like Smith and Spears.
Just what have Spears, Smith, Hilton done to deserve the media's attention.
Nothing positive in my view.
It is the dumbing down of the media. Instead of covering the millions of ordinary Americans who do great things every day the media is fascinated with celebrity. Perhaps this is because most journalists today are more interested in becoming a celebrity than in doing the hard work necessary to report the real news from real Americans. The media is following the path of least resistance created by the radicalism of the 1960s - no limits on behavior, no rules, no right or wrong, just modern hedonism at work.
The Smith, Hilton, and Spears (numerous others also) cases are the logical outcome of the
degeneration of American pop culture.
Shame on the media.
March Madness
I watch college basketball. I do not watch the NBA, but if someone offered to pay me I would consider watching the pros. I think the college game is better, more fun, and reflects more of the good qualities of sports. In 2006 I faced a crucial test. My Tarheels played the Patriots of George Mason University.
I grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. I recall watching the 1957 Tarheels beat the Kansas Jayhawks and Wilt Chamerlain for the national championship. I remember Dean Smith losing the 1977 championship game by over coaching his players. And in 1981 Indiana and Bobby Knight ripped the Tarheels for the championship. UNC won again in 1982, in 1993, and in 2005.
I graduated from George Mason and attended GMU Graduate School. So when the Patriots met the Tarheels in the second round of the 2006 tournament I was torn between the two schools. GMU won and became the media darlings by making it to the Final Four.
In 2007 the ACC tournament is wide open. Any one of 10 teams could win and get the automatic bid to the NCAA 65 team field. Since the ACC is the best conference in the country (the ACC won 8 of 11 games against the Big 10 this season), at least 8 ACC teams should recieve bids to the tournament.
Play ball!
I grew up in North Carolina and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. I recall watching the 1957 Tarheels beat the Kansas Jayhawks and Wilt Chamerlain for the national championship. I remember Dean Smith losing the 1977 championship game by over coaching his players. And in 1981 Indiana and Bobby Knight ripped the Tarheels for the championship. UNC won again in 1982, in 1993, and in 2005.
I graduated from George Mason and attended GMU Graduate School. So when the Patriots met the Tarheels in the second round of the 2006 tournament I was torn between the two schools. GMU won and became the media darlings by making it to the Final Four.
In 2007 the ACC tournament is wide open. Any one of 10 teams could win and get the automatic bid to the NCAA 65 team field. Since the ACC is the best conference in the country (the ACC won 8 of 11 games against the Big 10 this season), at least 8 ACC teams should recieve bids to the tournament.
Play ball!
Getting Older
Two Caps And The State of Short Term Memory L...
I placed the old cap on my head and grabbed my bags. I was leaving Amy and Lou’s (daughter and son-in-law) to go work at their other house. I had spent the night after working the previous day at the house. At the door I saw my other cap- a newer cleaner version-on the shelf. Oh, I thought, I want to take this to wear after I finish working. What to do? I freed a hand and not having anywhere to conveniently place the second cap I stuck it on top of the cap already on my head intending to remove it after I loaded the car.
I drove into Leesburg via Dry Mill Road to avoid the delays on Route 7. Traffic at Loudoun High School was normal for a school day and I drove carefully watching for kids, traffic, and deer. It was rut season for the deer and we all know how high school students are in the Fall. At the elementary school on Catoctin Circle the speed limit was 15 MPH so I crepe through there. My routine- during the time I was helping with the house renovation- was to stop at MacDonalds for a small coffee and a sausage biscuit.
I walked into Macs and got in line for service. A young man gave me a passing glance as I moved forward in the line. An older woman sent me a longer look. When I got to the counter, the Hispanic lady stared at my head briefly then took my order. She backed away from me to the place where the food was kept, her eyes not leaving me, got the biscuit and the coffee cup, and leaned to put the order on the counter. What the heck is her problem, I wondered. I grabbed my order, filled the coffee cup with the correct mixture of sugar, cream, and coffee, put a lid on it and left.
It was good coffee. I drove to the house and unloaded my things. As I returned to the car for a second load the bill of my cap hit the top of the raised rear door. I reached up to adjust my cap and guess what I found
There were two caps on my head. Then I remembered.
Well, no wonder I received the stares and curious looks at MacDonalds and in traffic. I can only imagine what those folks thought of the man wearing two caps. Was he so busy he needed two hats? Had he just escaped from an institution? What was his problem? Was his head cold? Was he too good for one cap, oh, yes, he had to wear two caps!
Where was I….?
I placed the old cap on my head and grabbed my bags. I was leaving Amy and Lou’s (daughter and son-in-law) to go work at their other house. I had spent the night after working the previous day at the house. At the door I saw my other cap- a newer cleaner version-on the shelf. Oh, I thought, I want to take this to wear after I finish working. What to do? I freed a hand and not having anywhere to conveniently place the second cap I stuck it on top of the cap already on my head intending to remove it after I loaded the car.
I drove into Leesburg via Dry Mill Road to avoid the delays on Route 7. Traffic at Loudoun High School was normal for a school day and I drove carefully watching for kids, traffic, and deer. It was rut season for the deer and we all know how high school students are in the Fall. At the elementary school on Catoctin Circle the speed limit was 15 MPH so I crepe through there. My routine- during the time I was helping with the house renovation- was to stop at MacDonalds for a small coffee and a sausage biscuit.
I walked into Macs and got in line for service. A young man gave me a passing glance as I moved forward in the line. An older woman sent me a longer look. When I got to the counter, the Hispanic lady stared at my head briefly then took my order. She backed away from me to the place where the food was kept, her eyes not leaving me, got the biscuit and the coffee cup, and leaned to put the order on the counter. What the heck is her problem, I wondered. I grabbed my order, filled the coffee cup with the correct mixture of sugar, cream, and coffee, put a lid on it and left.
It was good coffee. I drove to the house and unloaded my things. As I returned to the car for a second load the bill of my cap hit the top of the raised rear door. I reached up to adjust my cap and guess what I found
There were two caps on my head. Then I remembered.
Well, no wonder I received the stares and curious looks at MacDonalds and in traffic. I can only imagine what those folks thought of the man wearing two caps. Was he so busy he needed two hats? Had he just escaped from an institution? What was his problem? Was his head cold? Was he too good for one cap, oh, yes, he had to wear two caps!
Where was I….?
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