We fight against the chains of 2006 straining and tugging to pull ourselves into the new year. It seems to me maybe we should drag our feet in this ordeal and perhaps take a little more time to get things right before we run headlong into another year. We can't do that though, hell time is wasting even as I write. Maybe if we move fast enough no one will catch all the mistakes we made last year. There is something about looking ahead of course, with the jobs and families our days become like a roller coaster that we can't find the exit on. Everything is rush rush hurry, don't have any time, need to run, have a plane to catch, business meeting, get papers fixed for old folks home for the folks, I'll get back to you on that, and oh yeah, the divorce, what to do with the kids? People, what have we allowed to happen with our families and our lives?
I don't know what I will try to do this year. I have three-hundred and sixty-five days ahead of me. I could use most of them to work on all I didn't do with the last 365 days. It really is a shame to see all those hours go to waste, that's 8,760 hours I had at my disposal last year. This year I'll sleep away about 2,555 hours if I manage to get my average 7 a day. I have 6,205 left from that and next there is eating, watching TV, and computer time, and on and on and...Wait a minute, seems like this is what happened to that last 8,760 hours from 2006. I have to make some serious adjustments with this coming year I know there has got to be more to life than that. The years come and go until we finally pass away. The years continue although under someone else's' watch. We need to make the most of each day and work to believe in good and what is right again.
I feel there are still days we can look forward to with the hope of our country uniting and becoming whole again. It will take will power and faith and some biting of our tongues. Letting the world know the threads of our country which have blown loose and frail from bickering and nay saying can be woven back into a cloak of great strength and glory. Let the world know once again when our trials are straining us at our roots and all hope seems lost, we as a great and mighty nation can come together under one banner and can complete the tasks which are at hand. We can rid ourselves of this plague of terror that has raised its' head against us and those that worship freedom throughout the world if we remain strong in the face of our enemies and ask Gods help.
I close this year with a prayer that God continues with his protective hand over this nation and ask that he give direction and wisdom to our leaders. Bless the troops and all their families, to give them strength and give patience to us all. Bless us as a people to take pride back in the United States of America.
31 December, 2006
30 December, 2006
Chapter ?
The airways were filled today with coverage of President Ford, Saddam, James Brown and repeated footage of the same clips played over and over since midnight and throughout the entire day. I suppose that's the way it has to be at times when certain events break into your Holidays. I also suppose if I had a real life that I would never have noticed those facts huh?
Saddam is gone now and that chapter of Iraq is complete, however we are not at the part of the book where it says, "The End". The exact ending continues to be vague but don't let your prayers for our servicemen and women weaken as they begin the new year away from those they love. It isn't going to be easy to find hope every day we're in Iraq but we must try for the sake of our troops and their loved ones. Come together again America, for the sake of those who gave their all for this venture and those that stand prepared to give now.
Wake up Iraq! Look at whats been handed to you. A tyrant is gone, your dreams are at hand, take back your country from the thugs, murderers, and all those that would squash the dreams you have for you and your children. We can only do so much and America has a limit.
Saddam is gone now and that chapter of Iraq is complete, however we are not at the part of the book where it says, "The End". The exact ending continues to be vague but don't let your prayers for our servicemen and women weaken as they begin the new year away from those they love. It isn't going to be easy to find hope every day we're in Iraq but we must try for the sake of our troops and their loved ones. Come together again America, for the sake of those who gave their all for this venture and those that stand prepared to give now.
Wake up Iraq! Look at whats been handed to you. A tyrant is gone, your dreams are at hand, take back your country from the thugs, murderers, and all those that would squash the dreams you have for you and your children. We can only do so much and America has a limit.
29 December, 2006
Compromise, never on principal
The time approaches for Saddam to draw that last breath of air and pass from this world where he judged others to that other world where he will be judged. His passing will be noticed briefly but perhaps his passing will be felt as a good thing by many Iraqis whose lives were thrown in turmoil by this brutal dictator. No longer will he have his henchmen knocking down doors and hauling people off to their deaths. Iraq stands at the brink of a new life for itself. It has the opportunity to join the ranks of the civilized world and become a partner in pursuing goals fit for its' people. This time frame will not last indefinitely and decisions must be made without delay.
Our troops are being held back in their jobs by all the formalities and rules of engagement which undoubtedly have cost many their lives. I regret deeply this holding back of our men to do what they have trained for and are willing to do. I ask President Bush and all involved in decisions here and in Iraq, please give these brave valiant young men and women the chance to complete this mission, don't tie their hands in this war. And now a word on our media; Where has this sudden praise for republican success come from? The media praising the job of Jerry Ford and all the time professing their admiration for his bringing together of the country. One must ask oneself about these acclaims for a Republican president. All the outpouring makes me pretty nervous. Think about it for a minute, when was the last time this happened and why is it happening at this time?
Lets see for a minute, could it have anything to do with the fact the Democrats are coming into power and this is their first strike? You know, lets praise how accommodating, how bi-partisan, how well things went when Mr Ford was president. He didn't raise a fuss about much at all. He provided amnesty for all those draft dodgers from Vietnam. Mainly he provides a false argument for them. Lets do it like Jerry did it. Go along with whatever the democrats want to do then you are being bi-partisan, you are working to get along, we are being conciliatory. This is why they and the media are going out of their way to bring attention to Mr Ford. This way they can subtly hint how the republicans should act now, in other words go along to get along, damn you principals.
If they want suddenly to praise a Republican president how about heaping those accolades on Ronald Reagan. He is certainly worth those honors. Gerald Ford was a good and decent man and deserves all the honors given to one who served his country in the role Mr Ford served. He was what many say the country needed at that time and I am sure he did as best he could to serve his country. I honor him for his allegiance to God and Country and the country owes him for his service. I sure didn't hear this from the Democrats or the media for Reagan. I only say this sure sounds fishy when democrats and media come to praise Republicans living or dead. This is just to try and hedge themselves as they take power, "Why can't we all just get along?"
Our troops are being held back in their jobs by all the formalities and rules of engagement which undoubtedly have cost many their lives. I regret deeply this holding back of our men to do what they have trained for and are willing to do. I ask President Bush and all involved in decisions here and in Iraq, please give these brave valiant young men and women the chance to complete this mission, don't tie their hands in this war. And now a word on our media; Where has this sudden praise for republican success come from? The media praising the job of Jerry Ford and all the time professing their admiration for his bringing together of the country. One must ask oneself about these acclaims for a Republican president. All the outpouring makes me pretty nervous. Think about it for a minute, when was the last time this happened and why is it happening at this time?
Lets see for a minute, could it have anything to do with the fact the Democrats are coming into power and this is their first strike? You know, lets praise how accommodating, how bi-partisan, how well things went when Mr Ford was president. He didn't raise a fuss about much at all. He provided amnesty for all those draft dodgers from Vietnam. Mainly he provides a false argument for them. Lets do it like Jerry did it. Go along with whatever the democrats want to do then you are being bi-partisan, you are working to get along, we are being conciliatory. This is why they and the media are going out of their way to bring attention to Mr Ford. This way they can subtly hint how the republicans should act now, in other words go along to get along, damn you principals.
If they want suddenly to praise a Republican president how about heaping those accolades on Ronald Reagan. He is certainly worth those honors. Gerald Ford was a good and decent man and deserves all the honors given to one who served his country in the role Mr Ford served. He was what many say the country needed at that time and I am sure he did as best he could to serve his country. I honor him for his allegiance to God and Country and the country owes him for his service. I sure didn't hear this from the Democrats or the media for Reagan. I only say this sure sounds fishy when democrats and media come to praise Republicans living or dead. This is just to try and hedge themselves as they take power, "Why can't we all just get along?"
10 November, 2006
Magic of politics
A few days from the election now and it seems Houdini has reappeared. It is an opposite scene I look upon from what my eyes beheld only days prior to the election. Where has all this sudden emergence of bipartisanship come from? Is this some new found form of life that has suddenly materialized? Perhaps, it is the miracle of stem cell research. This new form of life, this new creation I speak of is the new majority party. It has to be a new creation because that is the only reason I can come up with which would explain this sudden reversal in attitude.
When Ms Pelosi became leader of the Democratic party, orders from her was, there was to be no across the aisle help given to the Republican majority. Suddenly, the veil has been rent and the truth presented through this great miracle election. Now, she finds herself in the position of leadership, the eyes of the country upon her and Ms Pelosi, this warm hearted grandmother, wants to do the work of the people. Is it the miracle of embryonic stem cell research? Perhaps it's nothing more than slight of hand that may be good enough to fool some people but it isn't quite good enough to pass for Houdini.
Look for the new majority to attempt to live up to what their party is not at heart. I think the heart of the new majority has not changed at all and their colors will once again shine through the facade. Will I give them a chance? I will certainly do that and all the while pray I am wrong. It is for this country that I seek strength. If this change comes from this election then, fine with me. Time will quick enough spread light on the plans and ideas presented, and no amount of magic nor slight of hand will fool those watching closely.
When Ms Pelosi became leader of the Democratic party, orders from her was, there was to be no across the aisle help given to the Republican majority. Suddenly, the veil has been rent and the truth presented through this great miracle election. Now, she finds herself in the position of leadership, the eyes of the country upon her and Ms Pelosi, this warm hearted grandmother, wants to do the work of the people. Is it the miracle of embryonic stem cell research? Perhaps it's nothing more than slight of hand that may be good enough to fool some people but it isn't quite good enough to pass for Houdini.
Look for the new majority to attempt to live up to what their party is not at heart. I think the heart of the new majority has not changed at all and their colors will once again shine through the facade. Will I give them a chance? I will certainly do that and all the while pray I am wrong. It is for this country that I seek strength. If this change comes from this election then, fine with me. Time will quick enough spread light on the plans and ideas presented, and no amount of magic nor slight of hand will fool those watching closely.
08 November, 2006
Now What?
I don't know how much can be taken from the results of this election. It seems there was a decided push by the Democratic side to make this a referendum on the president. In some cases this perhaps could be true, at the same time I don't see the election as any kind of mandate on the part of the Democrats.
I hope there comes a realization from the conservative party that it is time for them to go back to the basics. The basics to me would be lower taxes, less government, strong military, and continuing the push on family values. The conservative voters don't want words to soothe their ears, they want action and results. No longer should the party of Reagan reward Republicans with their votes if they go back into office and fail to keep their promises. No longer will I give my vote to the politician that fails to work for the conservative interests but instead will worry more about his position than his promise to the voters.
The coming weeks and months will unfold and the cordial smiles will fade as the inner workings of the party chairpersons and members start their transformation into the new party in power. Perhaps I will be wrong, perhaps Charlie Rangle won't try to repeal tax cuts, perhaps John Conyers don't really want to impeach Bush, perhaps the Dems really don't want to tie up the congress with hearings, and perhaps Ms Pelosi doesn't think that Bush is unbalanced. I think that it may be very hard if not impossible for the Democrats to resist the power of this new power. No longer are they the minority and the power to control is what is at stake, and the urge will be strong, that urge to play, that game that no one wins, and that is the game of, payback.
Republicans must take a good look at the results of this election and then realize where they went wrong and then get about the job of correcting their course. They will have to go back to the roots of the conservative party, keeping taxes low, protecting this country, that includes, the border with Mexico, and there has to be a decrease in the spending and shrinking the size of this goverment. These are the priorities and they should be kept in mind this time.
I hope there comes a realization from the conservative party that it is time for them to go back to the basics. The basics to me would be lower taxes, less government, strong military, and continuing the push on family values. The conservative voters don't want words to soothe their ears, they want action and results. No longer should the party of Reagan reward Republicans with their votes if they go back into office and fail to keep their promises. No longer will I give my vote to the politician that fails to work for the conservative interests but instead will worry more about his position than his promise to the voters.
The coming weeks and months will unfold and the cordial smiles will fade as the inner workings of the party chairpersons and members start their transformation into the new party in power. Perhaps I will be wrong, perhaps Charlie Rangle won't try to repeal tax cuts, perhaps John Conyers don't really want to impeach Bush, perhaps the Dems really don't want to tie up the congress with hearings, and perhaps Ms Pelosi doesn't think that Bush is unbalanced. I think that it may be very hard if not impossible for the Democrats to resist the power of this new power. No longer are they the minority and the power to control is what is at stake, and the urge will be strong, that urge to play, that game that no one wins, and that is the game of, payback.
Republicans must take a good look at the results of this election and then realize where they went wrong and then get about the job of correcting their course. They will have to go back to the roots of the conservative party, keeping taxes low, protecting this country, that includes, the border with Mexico, and there has to be a decrease in the spending and shrinking the size of this goverment. These are the priorities and they should be kept in mind this time.
26 October, 2006
To vote or not to vote?
Time has continued to pass and I have done little to impede its' progress. Much of my mind has been consumed with family matters which has taken a good deal of energy from me. Here soon I hope to put some of those worries behind me. The days ahead are where we must focus our attention. The past holds lessons and experiences which will help guide us through the challenges that lie ahead. I hope we all have remembered enough of certain lessons that we are able to apply them at the right time, otherwise we as a country are probably in for some unwanted surprises down the road.
The time is now, election time that is, and my absentee ballot has been sent in, and with sincere pride I might add, because I have done my part in this amazing experience we call democracy. I hope there are multitudes of citizen patriots out there who have done the same by absentee ballot or those of you that will be doing so in person. To those of you that may consider not participating in this, "fought and died for right", I plead with you, don't allow all those lives that have been given, to have been given in vain. Honor those who fought and died to give us this right of voting that we might choose our leaders by exercising this right. Do it for those fallen, do it for yourself, do it for your children, do it for this great country, but regardless, Do It!
The time is now, election time that is, and my absentee ballot has been sent in, and with sincere pride I might add, because I have done my part in this amazing experience we call democracy. I hope there are multitudes of citizen patriots out there who have done the same by absentee ballot or those of you that will be doing so in person. To those of you that may consider not participating in this, "fought and died for right", I plead with you, don't allow all those lives that have been given, to have been given in vain. Honor those who fought and died to give us this right of voting that we might choose our leaders by exercising this right. Do it for those fallen, do it for yourself, do it for your children, do it for this great country, but regardless, Do It!
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