Cooper Union Feb 28th

I happen to like Newt and believe him to be one of, if not the smartest individual around when it comes to politics. The idea of having some of the presidential hopefuls come together for a real debate is wonderful and I look forward to them. I hope to have a few more videos to put up soon.

give me a break!

Congress continues their debate oops, "their charade", on what I see as the necessary first step in cutting funds for the troops. There is much talk of this being the first step and for us to look forward two weeks when they consider the next steps for the military. This is where the quitters fail to meet the goal. I believe the process now will involve the Democrats trying to do the funding of our great military in steps, or perhaps putting limitations on where and when money is allocated to the troops. The congress with their, great knowledge of all things military, will decide continuation, direction, or denial of those funds.

I would like to say this to the people of the Congress. There is this thing which continues to bring me near the point of screaming at my TV. I'm sick and tired of this, "I support the troops but I cannot support the mission crap". Hey Johnny!, I love you son, but I just can't support your team to win this years title. I know I bought you those uniforms. I know you have trained a long time. and I know it is for our state title. I just can't see paying for the playoff. Besides it will upset some of the other teams but mainly Johnny, we just hate the coach. Johnny don't mind, after all you still love Johnny and his team even though you aren't going to send in a replacement and they play short handed.

HEY LISTEN I just found out from several overseas news outlets that many of those inside Iran are now saying they want the terrorists to leave Baghdad and come back to the border of Iran and await further orders. There is also lots of talk inside Syria that the people their want those fighting our troops out of Iraq immediately. Word is the people around the mid-east and many even in Europe are calling on the terrorists to leave that area they can no longer support them in their fight against the USA. I wonder what this will do to the terrorists over there now that they are losing support?

This is great! Now what we need to do at this point is increase our movements in and around the Baghdad area and apply more force towards the enemy. If they now are under this pressure from those countries around that area they will begin to lose their reason for their sacrifices. We must do as much as we can to apply our forces and now that they can see their country men back home calling for their retreat they know the USA and other allies will pursue them with much vigor. No longer can they stand with such determination since they no longer have as much support from their old providers and supporters.

I wish this were true but of course it isn't. I wonder if those terrorist inside Iraq would be discouraged Ms Pelosi, and if their spirits would be somewhat broken? Do you think the terrorists would want to go ahead and continue fighting when so much of their support was now against them? I doubt those fighters would now have as much incentive to blow themselves up now. What would be their reason for doing all that killing now and dying? Ms Pelosi can you now see how the actions of congress would appear to our enemies? What is this terrible hate so many on the far left, and many I believe on the liberal left have for the military? I ask you Ms Pelosi this one last thing, what if we win?

the beat goes on

Another day went by and the news still reflects the sounds of defeat from the Democrats. There is the call from the left as well the far left to impeach the president along with the call to withdraw from Iraq as soon as possible. I do not have any idea in the world where they will go from here. From what I see it is as though there is this "kid in the candy store" mentality going on within the ranks of the Democrat party. Plenty of investigations taking place each day in as many areas as they can come up with. They cannot contain their joy with all the prospects ahead of them.

Yesterday I watched c-span for a while with Maxine Waters and Mrs Woolsey hold some sort of get-to-gather with a group of authors, all of which had written books condemning Bush and the war. Each author gave about a five minute talk downing the war and Bush as they were called on. With the conclusion of each authors speech there was much clapping for the author and boos for the president. Ms Waters said that in most meetings like this where the congress holds meetings the protocol was for no clapping cheering or standing when someone gave their speech but since this was her meeting and it was just her and Ms Woolsey, she not only approved such conduct she encouraged it. Very unprofessional in my opinion but also a very democrat thing to do.

More to come as the days go by. I need to try to catch C-Span tonight and find out what I missed today. I know there was to be another couple meetings in the house and a senate meeting I think. Just have to check it all out and try to keep an eye on things so as not to get too far behind on the Democrat agenda.

don't give up now

Lots of defeatist talk is being heard from politicians here of late. The president is delusional if he thinks increasing the troops will get us out of this quagmire. This escalation is a disaster for the US. The list of words being used instead of surrender these days has really gotten longer. You have heard them many times by now, withdraw, over-the-hill, re-deploy, disengage, and the list goes on and on. The president isn't living in reality and don't know what is really happening.

I wonder if our enemy knows what is happening? Do you think maybe since the enemy plays for the cameras and can hear all this talk about how the US can't win, maybe, they have this crazy thought that someone else is going to win? Let me think now, if we aren't going to win, it must be the other side that is going to win, wow must be the enemy. Surely they won't take advantage of the lack of determination or our lack of commitment, perhaps they will be able to catch up with us as we run away and beg us to sit down and have some peace talks with them. I bet that is what they will do, talk with us and even help us pack, then wave bye and promise they won't come to the US, that's just another lie from Bush. They would never come to the US and try to stir up trouble here. I bet that's what they'll do, just stay over there and do civil war and Iran will stay within their borders and not interfere with Iraq.

Reality has it different in a way, all this talk from the politicians and citizens about us retreating from Iraq has the enemy emboldened. De funding the troops and retreating is the plans from the congress and not from the president. The enemy knows George Bush is going to keep right on coming no matter about the whining from congress. I think the enemy had hoped the congress would do as in Vietnam and get squeamish and loose their courage and faith then pull out, tail between the legs just like they are talking about doing now. I don't think our enemies planned on old psycho George not keeping his word and turning to run. I believe the rats in Baghdad may decide that standing and fighting with old crazy lying George might not be the best idea. What's going on? I thought Osama said the president wouldn't stand to fight. Now what?

Our enemies respect strength and in the end they will not stand against the real strength and courage of our brave fighting forces. This surge the president has ordered will make a difference in Iraq and when all is said and done, with Gods' help we can prevail. The process will be slow at times as the president said years ago and often since then. It will not be easy but it will be worth it.

Tomorrow there will be a big anti-war rally with many sorts of people attending. The enemy will be watching and will be given further assurance from the protesters that they are indeed winning the war in Iraq and the United States wants to cut and run. What will these same people say and do when we win? I hope they remember well their actions when time reveals truth to not only them but to the world as a whole.

couple of choices

The president spoke last night to the nation and as I sat and took in his words I tried to imagine how this all would come to pass. There is no way of knowing the outcome of this war in Iraq. There are two possibilities that stand before us. We can leave that country in the hands of a people whose future stands to prosper within and able to merge ideas and commerce with countries across the globe. On the other hand we can leave that country in the hands of a people whose future stands to collapse from the weight of the terrorists and the ravages of outside interventionist come to claim the spoils from a country left to fend for itself.

The president reminded the members of congress that congress did not vote for failure in this operation in Iraq. This my friends is the other option that lays ahead if we do not take advantage of this proposal laid out by the president in his speech last night. In life there are no guarantees only opportunities from which choices are made. The results from those choices have to be dealt with and in so doing produces more choices. None of the decisions the president has made have been made without soul-searching effort on his part. This I firmly believe in my heart. Those that criticize him for his lack of care and concern are wrong.

Our troops will move into the Baghdad area with the Iraqi troops and will make progress in clearing the enemies from the city. There will be many deaths in the process and I believe the media will once again hound the troops and look for any slip that can cause the president or the troops embarrassment. They will constantly look for any reason to discourage the public and probably will find many. Regardless I look for this new assault to produce good results. The time for this will be long and will take patience.

I want to say one more thing about the Democrat view of the president doing nothing more than adding troops. There are other activities taking place in Iraq while this is going on there are attempts to bring together the opposing forces. There is some communicating with the neighboring states and many more things taking place along with the increase in troops.

Our enemies take great pleasure in the actions of those that are going against the presidents plan at this time. They see this as division which they have long preached. The Americans are weak and will not stay the course. They will run when they see death. Their people are weak and will recall their troops. This has been preached by Bin Ladin and others from day one. Will he be right? When this president leaves office this war will continue and the next president will have to continue. Look also for trouble with Iran within the next year,serious involvement. The reason I think this is because the president said Iran would not have nuclear weapons as long as he was president.

a restful day

I opened the blinds in the kitchen this morning and looked across the back yard. Snow had fallen through the night and we had about three inches by the time it finally came to a halt. There is more predicted by daylight Sunday morning. At five am with the glow of a security light from the neighbors yard I watched as a light wind whipped some of the flakes through the crisp cold morning air. The dead grasses of summer now covered with a white blanket of snow made a pleasant sight as I prepared coffee. Of course by evening the flip side of this picture will show up as slush with the texture of grit and the color of mud. Quite a change but part of the whole picture so one has to enjoy before it reaches that final stage.

There is lots of beauty in this world and sometimes we miss the sights that are there for us to enjoy. I guess it is just taking the time to slow down for a minute and take it all in. I forget at times about this trip we are on, that one called life, and how important it is not to get too wrapped up in the details. I study about current events and listen to how people let those events effect them in their daily lives. It is important to stay abreast of current events at the same time I need to look around more and in my search for understanding of what is taking place around me I still need to stop and smell the flowers. So today I will attempt to take in the fragrances and will let others question the days events and proclaim their approval or dissent thereof as I enjoy a restful day.