The Real American Heroes of 2010
We present this video to illustrate the problems inherent in American government today. While it pillories the Democrats currently in power, the truth is that, in general, politicians of every stripe have evolved into little more than common criminals at best; more accurate still is that they are today elitists hell bent on acquiring and gathering unprecedented power, power over every aspect of our lives. It is that power that has, in no small part, corrupted the American experiment, turning government of the people, by the people, for the people, into a government of a few elitists who consider themselves virtual royalty.
With comments such as, “You’d think they would be saying thank you!,” to “We’ve got to pass this [health care] bill so you can know what’s in it,” to “But for me, we’d be in worldwide depression,” there can be little doubt that today’s political elite consider themselves far brighter than the rest of us, the unwashed. Particularly over the last six years, they have steamrolled legislation into law over the loud opposition of the majority of the people, not to mention prohibitions in the Constitution itself.
It is widely expected that the Republicans will not only regain power in the House, but they will quite possibly gain a significant majority. But it’s important to consider that, should this come to pass, it is likely not a validation of the Republican party or its policies, which tended toward expanding government in recent years. Instead, it is a reflection of the disgust and anger toward government in general, and of the Democrats’ policies in particular, all of which have resulted in explosive growth of government, massive deficits, crippling public debt, and the net reduction of liberty.
As the video suggests, all Americans, simply by turning out to vote, will demonstrate the heroism that defines us, showing that we have the courage to try and change the course of our government, a government that no longer serves us, but has morphed into a self-serving engine of power for those who walk the “halls of power.” Heroes will take this first step.
But let it not end here, because “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” (Quote by Thomas Jefferson)
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Goodnight IMS…….
John Galt says:
November 10, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Now is fine – I’ll be up at least another hour
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Can’t wait until I don’t feel totally destroyed by 4pm.
I lose all energy many days mid afternoon, then rally in the evening. Got an appointment with my cardiologist next week, routine annual but he’ll check my heart and give me a stress test if he has concerns. Energy level sucks since my knee surgery – simply can’t get the kind of exercise I used to.
newread79 says:
November 10, 2010 at 9:26 pm (Edit)
Pvblicvs says:
November 10, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Naw, to most of us, “progressive == socialist” and “Obama == quintessential socialist”.
How ya’ doing, New?
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Hey pvb – doing well, man. How bout you?
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Doing well here, too, except for the fact that I work amongst turkeys.
Well, that could come in handy at Thanksgiving
R2, you have mail…..go for it!
Thank you John!!!!
For Lefty in the AM, O’Reilly’s talking points tonight was on Foxophobia (I’m suing btw – he stole that term from me!). I think your name came up – you might want to check it out on his web site.
And Holder. Don’t forget about Holder. What was it? Governor Christy going over his Government Diem by $2,000 six years ago as a US Attorney? Something that they announced coincidentally on the same day a Zogby poll showed the Governor as the most popular Republican in the US. Holder, always concerned about the Big Stuff. You know, that stuff that punishes their enemies, or so they think.
http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/oreilly/index.html#/v/4413849/desperation-on-the-far-left/?playlist_id=86923
To all veterans, here or away, living or dead, strangers or family,
thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice.
Your children live in a free country.
Requiescat in pace, beloved one.
Your family loves you always.
Greet those who have gone before.
Look for us to follow.
Our love, until that Day….
Requiescat in pace, beloved one.
Your family loves you always.
Greet those who have gone before.
Look for us to follow.
Our love, until that Day….
Today is veterans. God keep all those young men and women that died for us all and god bless all those brave young men and women who are now as we speak protecting us and our freedoms.
For Nite Hawk . A brave man , rebel , strong , loving , Airforce veteran .
XO R.
…and to each one who reads this today and for the military families .
Good morning!!!!
Hey
good morning B . ! I will be off again in a bit , expecting a phone call ( a good one ) Just stopping in to read and add thoughts for the day . I am thinking you are full of things to do with your new lovely home !
I love it. I still can’t believe we got it. Beautiful views and all.
From Politics Daily ;
( ” Recalling the theaters of battle still under way, Shinseki offered that “from Bunker Hill to Baghdad, from Basra to Kabul to Kandahar and points beyond: the price of liberty has been paid through the vigilance and valor of young Americans who put principle and ideal before self interest, comfort or safety.”
Sinise, spokesperson for the Disabled Veterans For Life Memorial, became emotional after he delivered his remarks, acknowledging the profound effect that his work with veterans has had on his life. Speaking to the veterans in the audience, he said, “My involvement in this effort has made me not just a better actor, you have made me a better man.”)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKih8li2UNA
At airport , a spontaneous thankyou
Thanks for posting that. I brings tears to my eyes.
yeah , meesa too .
Very touching. Not to ruin anyone’s moment, but I wonder if it was not quite as spontaneous as it appears, that it was perhaps a dramatization aimed at reminding people that our warriors are deserving of our thanks. I say that only because I noted there are no markings of any kind on the uniforms–no service strips (“US ARMY”, etc.), no rank or other insignia of any kind–something we just don’t see in practice.
That aside, if it stirs people to thank our troops and veterans, I’m all for it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44RVOYpL_oY&feature=related
All gave some . Some gave all
Back later Barb ,
So can Healthcare be done in a non-profit atmosphere and be of good quality? the answer is a resounding YES! Maine is now 4th in the nation and had the biggest improvement in care of any state… and the vast majority of our Hospitals are non-profit
I can agree with that. On the ME hospitals, does non-profit mean government-owned or -run? Just making sure I have all the info.
They are normally not government run unless it is a county hospital and even then most of those are run by local university’s. Yes, most hospitals are non profit.
And why would it be acceptable to force a business into becoming a non-profit?
And the thing is…Maine still has high health care costs so the non-profit mantra doesn’t hold water.
The solution is much more in depth than non-profit vs. for-profit and we do a disservice by attempting to simplify it as such.
John if you’re lurking, another great article on Mitch Daniels.
http://spectator.org/archives/2010/11/10/mitch-the-knife/1
Site is having issues, but I managed to get through the first two pages. Very good article. Something for everyone:
“Barack Obama campaigned on the theme of ‘Change you can believe in,’” he says. “I’d start with ‘Change that believes in you.’ You are a child of God who can make your own decisions.”
NOTHING DANIELS HAS SAID has gotten him in more trouble with a Republican voting bloc than his proposed “truce” on hot-button moral issues. The next president, he told the Standard’s Andrew Ferguson, “would have to call a truce on the so-called social issues. We’re going to just have to agree to get along for a little while.” Win the budget battle first, wage the culture war later. Daniels is pro-life and believes marriage is between a man and a woman, but social conservatives were outraged.
That’s too bad…I’m with Daniels. Social issues need to be handled at lower levels anyway. We’ve got the Feds all tangled in these personal issues, and they can’t pay any good attention to what they were designed to do.
Good news! From Huffpo no less.
It has been widely assumed that the president would have to accept an across-the-board deal of some kind, but Axelrod’s remarks were the first public confirmation of that fact — and by a figure regarded as closer to Obama than any other White House staffer.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/10/white-house-gives-in-on-bush-tax-cuts_n_781992.html
But it’s overshadowed to some degree by the not unexpected statement that Barry will veto any attempt to repeal HCR.
Are they really that stupid, that stubborn, that they cannot see that HCR was a significant factor in the electorate’s decision last Tuesday? It is true that people are most concerned about the economy, but the mandates and costs associated with HCR fold into that as people consider the costs they will shoulder as a result, especially in light of the fact that many insurers have already made announcements that the rates are going up. People are concerned that their own “economies” will be adversely affected, and not just in the short term.
Barry and gang had best grab hold of their ears and give a quick, sharp tug. Else, their heads will remain forever stuck in the stinking canals of their own sewage.
Else, their heads will remain forever stuck in the stinking canals of their own sewage.
Is that intelligence speak for head up their ass?
Got it in one, Kelli!
Azzy,
If you and your lefty friends want to know why jobs are going overseas? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the “fat-cat” Repubilicans. It’s the enviro nut jobs.
http://reason.com/archives/2010/11/10/job-killing-environmentalists
Yeah, the fact that simply breathing is contributing to the much ballyhooed–and man-caused (yeah, right)–”global warming” portends even more job hemorrhages. The lunatics are truly in charge of the asylum!
Merry Veterans Day to our beloved heros!
And good morning to the rest of us
We got a marxist in the WH and now we’re stuck with the consequences of his ideological policies
Nancy, this is exactly why it’s time for you to go. Go fork yourself you partisan hack!
Mr. President, on this we can agree – good words! Please make sure your actions match them, sir.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101111/ap_on_bi_ge/obama_asia
The proposals drew swift condemnation, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s conclusion that the ideas were “simply unacceptable.”
“If people are in fact concerned about spending, debt, deficits and the future of our country then they’re going to need to be armed with information about the kinds of choices that will be involved and we can’t just engaged in political rhetoric,” Obama said.
Pub – i sent you an email this morning from my home e-addy.
Wuttup peeps … I have to say i agree with everything that the report on the deficit entails .. ( well, what i read and saw of it ) ESpECIALLY , the defense cutting!!! Finally , somebody said it aloud !!! And it looks like the new breed of teabagger candidates agree!!! As long as they stay outta social issues , the midterms may end up being a good thing … Theyll never get enough support to impliment their fringy ideas , so all they really are is a thorn in the side of the status quo . The real retards in that movement didnt get elected . So here here teabaggers !!! Hazaa! Happy vday to dad, grampa, all my uncles … Basically every male in my family besides me ! And all the other vets on this board .
I put up a link to the deficit report draft as a comment to the new article.
http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/10/unserious-people-2/
This idiot, and many of those who commented below his whining, are the reason we have the fiscal problems we do in this country. Immediately go straight to the third rail issue, say NO NO NO and toss out the entire report. Narrow minded, lunatic asshat. Try opening your mind just a teeny bit Krugman. This problem isn’t going to be solved with attitudes like yours.
“Oh, and they’re talking about raising the retirement age, because people live longer — except that the people who really depend on Social Security, those in the bottom half of the distribution, aren’t living much longer. So you’re going to tell janitors to work until they’re 70 because lawyers are living longer than ever.”
Apparently he didn’t even read the report, given that they recommend a hardship exemption for those who cannot work past 62. Idiot.