A Misguided President and Congress

Isn’t it wonderful that we have all these civil rights advocates’ groups who want to protect the citizens of Arizona from this horrible new state immigration law.

And our media, by quoting statements from these groups is protecting us from knowing what a large majority of the Arizona population feels about this issue.

They also do not want to scare us by talking to people who live along the border, or to the relatives of that recently murdered rancher.

What a wonderful, thoughtful media!

We are also fortunate that our misguided president-I’m sorry-I meant to say our president called the Arizona bill misguided. He feels so strongly about this, since it is a strong reflection of our federal bill which must also be misguided since it is not being enforced by our misg…… president.

Of course, we all know the president and congress want to give citizenship to illegals thus buying their votes. Isn't that nice?

There must be at least a dozen or so of these civil rights advocacy groups. I guess the only group the people have is the group that amuses the president. And, that is the Tea Party Group. Isn’t it nice how the Tea Party Group can put a smile on the president’s face?

We can really sleep comfortably at night knowing that we have these civil rights advocacy groups and our president and congress looking after certain people in the United States of America.

My Recent Letter to the Editor

I disgustedly stopped writing letters to the editor. But I had to write this one congratulating all the terrific letters condemning the so-called healthcare bill being passed by a brazen arrogant congress that has about a 20% approval rating. This is the same congress that ignores the increased cost of living for seniors while voting themselves a giant salary increase.

Most Americans know to confront the health care cost you do not need a 2500 page document comprised in secret by individuals we would not buy a used car from (or even a new one).

A simple solution would have been to eliminate state insurance boundaries, tort reform and eliminate fraud. How idiotic of the president and congress to say they will eliminate fraud once the bill is passed. Shouldn’t that be done right now or years ago?

Instead of wasting time on this stupid bill, the president and congress should have been concentrating on other major problems facing our Country.

Isn’t it amazing that presidents and congress are the ones that have and are now destroying our Country from within?

They created our worst enemy in Iran, destroyed our manufacturing base with NAFTA and GATT, reduced our military and intelligence capability, while continually printing fiat money and spending it foolishly. And, our congress must take the blame for our current economic crisis.

Now the president and his cohorts (czars and congress) are on the road to changing the United States of America into a socialistic country ruled by a would be Marxist.

Again congratulations to the many sensible Lake Havasu letter –writers and the Tea Party people. We have many logical thinking people in this City.

The Gestapo of the US

How the Gestapo played a significant part in effecting Adolph Hitler’s rise to power and seize final control of Germany prior to World War II was displayed in a recent History channel presentation. Roehm’s SA forces were the Nazi hooligans who created havoc against any dissidents. This uncontrollable group was eliminated as Hitler gained power.

By ordering the burning of The Reichstag building and blaming it on the communists, Hitler was able to become Chancellor of Germany.

Now, I would hope that no one would compare Adolph Hitler’s rise to power to that of Barrack Hussein Obama.

Just because Obama constantly blames Bush for all the misfortunes of our country, and apologizes to the world for America’s mistakes, and bows to some world leaders, and wants to spread the wealth is no reason to make this comparison.

And just because he associated most of his life with radicals of all sorts doesn’t make him a Hitler.

And just because his entire staff is comprised of Marxists communists, and other radicals doesn’t mean he is a radical or communist, does it?

Now please do not compare the SEIU, ACORN, and the ACLU to the SA or the Gestapo. That would be unfair and certainly not politically correct.

And, by all means do not think that our congress is under the control of any organization similar to Hitler’s Gestapo.

Just because every piece of legislature they have passed or is pending ignores the constitution, will ruin our economy, and destroy our liberty and traditions are not reasons to condemn them as idiots, traitors, or simply bad people.

I suggest that you study up on the Gestapo and the history of Hitler’s rise to power. Then, you will certainly agree that there is no comparison to our fine president and congress.

OUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK (revision of 2007 Post)

Let me see if I understand how this NAFTA free trade thing works. United States companies, prior to NAFTA, were manufacturing and selling their products at a price that covered the cost of American workers who were making a decent wage.

President Clinton and the Congress decided they could help the American people live better lives by introducing us to NAFTA, free trade. President Bush also considered this a winner since entering into numerous trade agreements with third world countries which have very cheap labor.

With the advent of NAFTA, free trade agreements made by these sages in government, companies were able to save money by firing their employees in the United States, while outsourcing the manufacturing of their products at a much lower cost in other countries like Mexico and China. Our government body in all its wisdom and glory thought this would, of course, be to our benefit since we could now purchase the items at a much lower cost saving us bundles of money. Plus, we wouldn’t have to go to all the trouble of manufacturing in our country, things like steel, automobiles, glass, toys, drugs and many other items. Oh, boy!

But, wait! Something went wrong somewhere. The products turned out to be dangerous, of poor quality and sell for as much or more than they did before NAFTA. Most of the products we buy are manufactured in China. Please, someone, tell me, for example, why a golf club made in China should cost $500.00 in the U.S.? This is more than they used to cost. What went wrong?

Another side effect was to give millions of American workers more leisure time since they no longer had to go to work.

But, please don’t blame our president and congress. They think they are doing the best they can to make our lives better.(my initials should be inserted here)

Or, are they part of a plot to destroy our country???

The above is a blog, (with a few current changes) I wrote in 2007. Since then our government has not only done nothing to correct the above foolishness, but, instead, has created new problems that have exponentially increased our moving to third world status.

The most comedic issue would be the spin to avoid congress, Clinton, and Hussein Obama, being blamed for the current global economic crisis. Barney Frank would be the chief spinmeister. These people are certainly the direct cause of this economic disaster, and they are the ones making it worse by the bailouts, taking over private companies, while ignoring the dictates of our Constitution. Incredible!!!

I get the impression most Americans feel that our country would be better off if our so-called government did nothing. Everything they do is associated with greed, an elitist power agenda, stupidity, or payback to election supporters. Anything that would benefit our country is not a consideration.

If the actions of our government were not so harmful and dangerous to our liberty, freedom and our economy, they could be a source of material for comedians, especially for the late Rodney Dangerfield.

If I thought the president and congress really believed in the things they are doing, I would consider them blithering idiots. However, I sincerely believe they are traitors to the United States of America. Their goal is obviously to reduce the stature of our country to a level of third world countries. And, their performance is outstanding. But, I could be wrong. Maybe they are just blithering idiots!

Barking Dogs

This is my letter to the editor which was in the paper today:

Letter to the Editor

Something has been happening far worse than chip seal on city streets. It happens unpredictably any time of the day or night, and has increased my blood pressure.

It is caused by the irresponsible, inconsiderate people in the house in back of my house who ignore the irritating and discomforting effect their four barking dogs have on me and other suffering citizens. I cannot call them neighbors because of the definition of the word includes kindliness. These people maliciously encourage their dogs to bark day or night, and don’t care about the misery to others.

The city has apparently no working ordinance to combat this ruthless activity.

From the numerous complaints received daily by the Animal Control people, it is obvious that this idiocy is commonplace throughout the city. It is also noticeable along the fairways of our local golf course. One barking dog along the golf course can be heard by probably 50 or more residents in the area.

What is wrong with these dog owners?

In my neighborhood, almost everyone owns at least one dog. But, there are only five that permit their dogs to bark. And, only two that are especially ignorant.

We started a No More Oil and Chips Club about ten years ago to protest putting chip seal on city streets.

Perhaps we must start a No More Dog Barking Club and encourage the city fathers to eliminate this nuisance. Or, we might even bring a class action suit against the malicious violators.

We must join together to stop this nonsense.


I have already gotten a number of favorable responses.

condensed version of Drug Legalization

It's easier for young people to obtain illegal drugs than a six pack of beer, because drug dealers don't ask for IDs!
There is a war going on along our southern border and extends throughout our country. Thousands of people are being murdered and kidnapped by the drug lords? Law enforcement, on both sides of the border, has lost this war.
Drug cartels, created and financed by our government’s stance on illegal drugs, have infiltrated almost all of the major cities in the United States.
The federal government with no appreciable success has been spending $69 billion a year worldwide for the last 40 years, totaling $2.5 trillion, on drug prohibition.
Our president and congress are sending a billion and a half dollars to a corrupt Mexico that is sinking socially and economically with a diminishing oil industry.
There is so much money involved that it conceivably has bought off many politicians and enforcement officials in both countries.
The government did the same thing on a much smaller scale in the 1920's with alcohol prohibition. After repealing alcohol prohibition, homicides dropped by 60% and continued to decline until World War II. Alcohol is still a problem with many people, but the gangs making and selling it have disappeared.
If we ended drug prohibition, and established control over these drugs, murder rates would likely plummet. This might encourage the drug lords into legal investments with the hordes of money already accumulated.
Rehab of addicts could be dramatically expanded with the decrease in the present cost of controlling drugs, and our ports and borders could then be completely secured.
Should our do-nothing congress and president and the two presidential candidates give this consideration?

Legalize Drugs

Ninety one percent of Americans disapprove of the actions of congress. Being influenced not by the needs of the people, they follow the dictates of the 41000 plus lobbyists in Washington. And as a result our country is being purchased by foreigners, consumed by illegal immigrants, our economy is in the tank, and out-of-control drug lords have become very powerful.

The blithering idiots in Washington, responsible for the chaos, all three branches of our government, insulated from reality, replace action with debates and vacations.

Instead of producing our own oil, they refuse to permit construction of new refineries, and disallow drilling.

Economic problems are solved by fluctuating interest rates and printing fiat money.

They waste billions of dollars and manpower in their failed attempt to control the sale of illegal drugs, instead of simply legalizing them, as they did in the 1920,s with booze.

(A note here. Perhaps, I should reconsider calling them blithering idiots. I may have assumed that they think they are doing well for America. In fact, their purpose may be to destroy our country. If that is the case, then they are really doing a great job. And they may have a 100% approval rating from certain foreign governments, as well as from certain groups in this country.)

This article will concentrate on the drug aspect of our(?) government’s failure. I put the question mark after our, because it appears at times illegals, terrorists, and political correctness are given more respect than American citizens.

Most people, including the media, talk show hosts and politicians accept the emotional aspect of illegal drugs, continually referring to the harmful effects of addiction on our population. There are so many stories of addicts of all ages overdosing causing deep emotional reactions from loved ones. But, don’t forget. All this is happening while drugs are illegal!

These stories seem to always come out during the infrequent discussions about legalizing drugs. People in tears explain how they have lost loved ones and become very angry at any suggestion of legalization. Their argument is that it would create more addicts in our society. This is not a legitimate argument.

But, consider what is happening now at a time when drugs are illegal. There is a war going on along our southern border and extends well into our country. Thousands of people are being murdered and kidnapped by the drug lords? Law enforcement, on both sides of the border, has lost this war.

And, it is easier for young people to obtain illegal drugs than a bottle of beer, because drug dealers don’t ask for IDs.

Our government stupidly continues to spend billions of dollars using the same techniques year after year, and fail miserably to put a dent in the mayhem created by this multi billion dollar industry.

It is time to try something dramatically different. And that is to legalize these drugs.

It may or may not create more addicts. But, it is very possible that it would save many lives by removing the multi billion dollar drug industry financing the many vicious drug cartels in Mexico and the United States.
There is so much money involved that it conceivably has bought off many politicians and enforcement officials in both countries.

What would we have to lose by legalizing the drugs, and establishing control over the entire drug operation?

Perhaps, through education and rehab, addiction might be better controlled.

But, the benefits should greatly outweigh the down side. We still have alcoholics, but after repealing alcohol prohibition, homicides dropped by 60% and continued to decline until World War II. If we ended drug prohibition, murder rates would likely plummet.

The federal government has been spending $69 billion a year worldwide for the last 40 years, totaling $2.5 trillion, on drug prohibition. How can they explain the increase in violence including thousands of murders along our southern border in the United States and Mexico, and reaching as far north as Phoenix, Arizona?
It’s as bad as or worse than Iraq and Afghanistan.

Our government cannot succeed along the path they are now travelling.
And, it will not solve the problem by our president and congress sending a billion and a half dollars to a corrupt Mexico that is sinking socially and economically with a diminishing oil industry.

Our present government and the two presidential candidates have presented no solution to this problem.

Try the legalization route and do it immediately. However, I do not hold much hope from this do-nothing congress and president.