A Rudderless Ship Of State
30. Jan, 2010
by Chuck Baldwin
In Patrick Henry’s immortal “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” speech, he said, “[I]t is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth.” Never have Henry’s words been truer than they are today. For too long, good men have turned a blind eye to the obvious reality that America’s Ship of State has swerved significantly off course. In fact, it is no hyperbole to say that America’s Ship of State is completely rudderless and, absent a speedy course correction, seems destined to crash against the rocks of oppression and economic ruin in the very near future. For anyone willing to open their eyes, the manifestations of America’s almost-certain collision with history are everywhere. (Click on below link for full article)
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
STATE OF THE UNION - A HOLLOW SPEECH?
THE STATE OF THE UNION: A HOLLOW SPEECH
By DICK MORRIS & EILEEN MCGANN
Published in the New York Post on January 28, 2010
...When President Bill Clinton faced Congress in 1995, after first losing any hope of health-care reform and then control of Congress, he used his State of the Union speech to declare, "The era of big government is over." President Obama's State of the Union speech last night only served to remind us that the era of big speeches is over.
...As America struggles with a 10 percent unemployment rate, stubbornly refusing to go down even as other economic numbers seem to rise, the public will no longer believe in speeches -- only in results. As Cuba Gooding Jr. says to Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire," Americans are saying, "show me the money."
...In this sense, the Obama administration is remarkably similar to that of George W. Bush: There's no hope of overcoming the president's political problems by speeches, spin or posturing. It'll take results.As long as the body count rose in Iraq, nothing Bush said mattered much.
...And as long as the "body count" of un- and under-employed workers remains hovering over 20 percent, the American people won't be moved by presidential speeches or even actions. Only results will matter.
...Obama's proposals to address the deficit, which is what is prolonging the recession, were ludicrous. None take effect until next year. And, even when they do, they will only trim the deficit by 3 percent.
...The very notion of a "jobs package" that underpins Obama's newly announced program is oxymoronic. The president still seems not to have grasped the essential point that borrowing money to spend it to create jobs in fact costs jobs. Or that increasing the deficit de creases the opportunities for businesses and consumers to borrow and cuts the number of jobs.
...Ultimately, the fate of the Obama presidency depends on whether he is right or his conservative critics are. If he's correct, more spending will bring down unemployment and put people to work. If he's wrong, the deficit that results from his spending will keep joblessness high.
...A lot of last night's speech was, in effect, an apology for his own policies. His lamentation of partisanship and division; his appeals for unity -- it all seemed almost to disregard his own record of polarization.
...His allusion to the deficit "in which we find ourselves" was disingenuousness -- at best. He has to hope that nobody was reading the newspaper as he proposed a stimulus package costing nearly $800 billion.
...When he seemed at a loss, he lapsed into easy, populist applause lines -- almost a parody of partisanship. His campaign speech, dressed up as a State of the Union, seemed irrelevant to the economic experience of our past year.
...Even his forays into patriotism ("I do not accept second place for the United States of America") sounded like a return to his rhetoric of the campaign -- irrelevant to our current situation.
...His threat to "send back" to Congress any regulatory reform which does not meet his specifications was reminiscent of Clinton's threat -- as he brandished a pen -- to veto any health-care reform that didn't seem sufficient. The fact is that Congress isn't about to vote to give him the power to seize any corporation that he deems is "too big to fail" and "potentially insolvent." His threat to veto is irrelevant.
...The most attractive of his proposals -- and the one with the greatest potential political payoff -- was his proposal to offer a $10,000-a-year tax credit for college tuition. His accompanying suggestion that student-loan payments be capped at 10 percent of a graduate's income and that the debt be extinguished after 20 years (10 if he or she works in public service) also does him proud.
...But even as Obama stumbled in embracing spending as the cure for joblessness, he failed even more in his comments about the War on Terror. Accumulating evidence is leading independents to demand that terror trials be handled by the military, not the civilian, justice system -- and without Miranda warnings.
...Getting intelligence about the next attack has a priority over criminal prosecution in the minds of all Americans . . . except perhaps those of the attorney general and the president.
By DICK MORRIS & EILEEN MCGANN
Published in the New York Post on January 28, 2010
...When President Bill Clinton faced Congress in 1995, after first losing any hope of health-care reform and then control of Congress, he used his State of the Union speech to declare, "The era of big government is over." President Obama's State of the Union speech last night only served to remind us that the era of big speeches is over.
...As America struggles with a 10 percent unemployment rate, stubbornly refusing to go down even as other economic numbers seem to rise, the public will no longer believe in speeches -- only in results. As Cuba Gooding Jr. says to Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire," Americans are saying, "show me the money."
...In this sense, the Obama administration is remarkably similar to that of George W. Bush: There's no hope of overcoming the president's political problems by speeches, spin or posturing. It'll take results.As long as the body count rose in Iraq, nothing Bush said mattered much.
...And as long as the "body count" of un- and under-employed workers remains hovering over 20 percent, the American people won't be moved by presidential speeches or even actions. Only results will matter.
...Obama's proposals to address the deficit, which is what is prolonging the recession, were ludicrous. None take effect until next year. And, even when they do, they will only trim the deficit by 3 percent.
...The very notion of a "jobs package" that underpins Obama's newly announced program is oxymoronic. The president still seems not to have grasped the essential point that borrowing money to spend it to create jobs in fact costs jobs. Or that increasing the deficit de creases the opportunities for businesses and consumers to borrow and cuts the number of jobs.
...Ultimately, the fate of the Obama presidency depends on whether he is right or his conservative critics are. If he's correct, more spending will bring down unemployment and put people to work. If he's wrong, the deficit that results from his spending will keep joblessness high.
...A lot of last night's speech was, in effect, an apology for his own policies. His lamentation of partisanship and division; his appeals for unity -- it all seemed almost to disregard his own record of polarization.
...His allusion to the deficit "in which we find ourselves" was disingenuousness -- at best. He has to hope that nobody was reading the newspaper as he proposed a stimulus package costing nearly $800 billion.
...When he seemed at a loss, he lapsed into easy, populist applause lines -- almost a parody of partisanship. His campaign speech, dressed up as a State of the Union, seemed irrelevant to the economic experience of our past year.
...Even his forays into patriotism ("I do not accept second place for the United States of America") sounded like a return to his rhetoric of the campaign -- irrelevant to our current situation.
...His threat to "send back" to Congress any regulatory reform which does not meet his specifications was reminiscent of Clinton's threat -- as he brandished a pen -- to veto any health-care reform that didn't seem sufficient. The fact is that Congress isn't about to vote to give him the power to seize any corporation that he deems is "too big to fail" and "potentially insolvent." His threat to veto is irrelevant.
...The most attractive of his proposals -- and the one with the greatest potential political payoff -- was his proposal to offer a $10,000-a-year tax credit for college tuition. His accompanying suggestion that student-loan payments be capped at 10 percent of a graduate's income and that the debt be extinguished after 20 years (10 if he or she works in public service) also does him proud.
...But even as Obama stumbled in embracing spending as the cure for joblessness, he failed even more in his comments about the War on Terror. Accumulating evidence is leading independents to demand that terror trials be handled by the military, not the civilian, justice system -- and without Miranda warnings.
...Getting intelligence about the next attack has a priority over criminal prosecution in the minds of all Americans . . . except perhaps those of the attorney general and the president.
Monday, January 25, 2010
SECRET PLAN - OBAMACARE STILL ALIVE AND WELL??
This is a must read from Dick Morris as to the NEW tactic to get Obamacare rammed through and down the throats of Americans. Click on the Link below.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
SCOTT BROWN WIN-NOT A REPUBLICAN WIN
This is a cut/paste from Americans for Prosperity. Let's call our Reps and tell them we don't wan't this healthcare reform - we want real reform - no deals with unions and special interests - no special favors for certain states - no mandates to buy insurance or pay a fine or be jailed. Listen to what the people are saying. Let's get on with the business of the nation.Please call.
Congressman Joe Barton: (202)225-2002 or (817)543-1000
Senator John Cornyn: (202) 224-2934 or (512) 469-6034
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: (202) 224-5922 or (214)361-3500
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Scott Brown did not win because voters suddenly love the Republican Party. He won not with a message of "Send more Republicans to Congress." Instead, his most salient message was "send me to Washington to be the 41st vote against the health care takeover." The Democrats know this as well. On Sunday when President Obama campaigned with Ms. Coakley, neither of them said one word about health care -- the issue on which the President has staked everything. They know that even in Massachusetts -- the liberal bastion of the nation -- their health care takeover has been rejected by a majority of the people. Take a moment and congratulate yourself. You are making a difference for our nation. Your tireless work, sacrifice and refusal to give up are paying off. However, this health care battle is not over. Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid are already considering trying to jam the health care takeover through before Senator-elect Brown can be seated. We've got to keep the pressure on the Senate and House. I know we've asked you to contact your Senators and member of Congress often. But right now we have momentum in a big way and we've got to use it. CLICK HERE
Congressman Joe Barton: (202)225-2002 or (817)543-1000
Senator John Cornyn: (202) 224-2934 or (512) 469-6034
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison: (202) 224-5922 or (214)361-3500
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Scott Brown did not win because voters suddenly love the Republican Party. He won not with a message of "Send more Republicans to Congress." Instead, his most salient message was "send me to Washington to be the 41st vote against the health care takeover." The Democrats know this as well. On Sunday when President Obama campaigned with Ms. Coakley, neither of them said one word about health care -- the issue on which the President has staked everything. They know that even in Massachusetts -- the liberal bastion of the nation -- their health care takeover has been rejected by a majority of the people. Take a moment and congratulate yourself. You are making a difference for our nation. Your tireless work, sacrifice and refusal to give up are paying off. However, this health care battle is not over. Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid are already considering trying to jam the health care takeover through before Senator-elect Brown can be seated. We've got to keep the pressure on the Senate and House. I know we've asked you to contact your Senators and member of Congress often. But right now we have momentum in a big way and we've got to use it. CLICK HERE
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
DO I HAVE THIS RIGHT???
*LET ME SEE IF I GOT THIS RIGHT..*
IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR
IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY
IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET SHOT
IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE JAILED
IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN
IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED
IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT
BUT-IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET
* A JOB
* A DRIVERS LICENSE
* SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
* WELFARE
* FOOD STAMPS
* CREDIT CARDS
* SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE
* FREE EDUCATION IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE
* FREE HEALTH CARE
* A LOBBYIST IN WASHINGTON
* BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS PRINTED IN YOUR LANGUAGE
* THE RIGHT TO CARRY YOUR COUNTRY’S FLAG WHILE YOU PROTEST THAT YOU DON’T GET ENOUGH RESPECT
* AND YOU CAN VOTE DEMOCRAT
I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE I HAD A FIRM GRASP ON THE SITUATION…is there something wrong with this picture????
IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR
IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY
IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET SHOT
IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE JAILED
IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN
IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED
IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT
BUT-IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET
* A JOB
* A DRIVERS LICENSE
* SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
* WELFARE
* FOOD STAMPS
* CREDIT CARDS
* SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE
* FREE EDUCATION IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE
* FREE HEALTH CARE
* A LOBBYIST IN WASHINGTON
* BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS PRINTED IN YOUR LANGUAGE
* THE RIGHT TO CARRY YOUR COUNTRY’S FLAG WHILE YOU PROTEST THAT YOU DON’T GET ENOUGH RESPECT
* AND YOU CAN VOTE DEMOCRAT
I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE I HAD A FIRM GRASP ON THE SITUATION…is there something wrong with this picture????
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
MIRACLE IN MASSACHUSETTS - YES!
A miracle has just happened in Massachusetts - Scott Brown has won the Senate seat vacated by the late Senator Ted Kennedy. This election was backed by grassroot independents that stated "we the people of Massachusetts say NO to Government run health care and NO to closed door negotiations and backdoor deals, which are basically unfair and unconstitutional". The peoples voice was heard tonight and the peoples voice across America will be heard in November 2010. This is evidence that government cannot run roughshod over the American people and survive. Liberty is our most valued ideal and now we need to ensure that we protect our freedoms from big government takeovers in the banking and private sectors. The change that we can believe in is coming, and Massachusetts people have started to wave that will sweep across the nation this November.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
NULLIFICATION MAY BE COMING OUR WAY
This term (nullification) should be throughly understood by all American Patriots that cherish the Constitution. It could be a good idea to brush up on what may be an impending fight at the State(s) level if Obamacare gets shoved down our throats.
DEFINITION OF NULLIFICATION:
Nullification is a legal theory that a U.S. State has the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional. The theory is based on a view that the sovereign States formed the Union, and as creators of the compact hold final authority regarding the limits of the power of the central government. Under this, the compact theory, the States and not the Federal Bench are the ultimate interpreters of the extent of the national Government's power. A more extreme assertion of state sovereignty than nullification is the related action of secession, by which a state terminates its political affiliation with the Union.
One of the earliest and most famous examples is to be found in the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, a protest against the Alien and Sedition Acts. In these resolutions, authors Thomas Jefferson and James Madison argued that the states are the ultimate interpreters of the Constitution and can "interpose" to protect state citizens from the operation of unconstitutional national laws.
DEFINITION OF NULLIFICATION:
Nullification is a legal theory that a U.S. State has the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional. The theory is based on a view that the sovereign States formed the Union, and as creators of the compact hold final authority regarding the limits of the power of the central government. Under this, the compact theory, the States and not the Federal Bench are the ultimate interpreters of the extent of the national Government's power. A more extreme assertion of state sovereignty than nullification is the related action of secession, by which a state terminates its political affiliation with the Union.
One of the earliest and most famous examples is to be found in the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, a protest against the Alien and Sedition Acts. In these resolutions, authors Thomas Jefferson and James Madison argued that the states are the ultimate interpreters of the Constitution and can "interpose" to protect state citizens from the operation of unconstitutional national laws.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
MASSACHUETTS MIRACLE?
On Janurary 19, 2010 the people of Massachuetts can strike a second blow for freedom. This vote is probably one of the most important votes ever to occur in America. It's a vote between Tyranny or Freedom for our country. Please take a minute to view this video link. It's well worth the time. This ad is now running in Massacheutts!!
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Monday, January 11, 2010
TESTAMENT TO A TRUE PRESIDENT
Harry Truman was a different kind of President.
He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest
on what he did after he left the White House. The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri. His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.
When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S.. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."
As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.(sic. Illinois, Nebraska,LA,FL. etc.etc. )
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed,"My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!"
He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest
on what he did after he left the White House. The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri. His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.
When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S.. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.
After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."
Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."
As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.(sic. Illinois, Nebraska,LA,FL. etc.etc. )
Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed,"My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!"
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