Out with the Old, In with the New

THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER

Two Different Versions!

Two Different Morals!

OLD VERSION:

The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed. The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Be responsible for yourself

NEW VERSION:

The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away.

Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and demands to know why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed while others are cold and starving.

CBS, NBC , PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to provide pictures of the shivering grasshopper next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table filled with food. America is stunned by the sharp contrast.

How can this be, that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so?

Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the grasshopper and everybody cries when they sing, 'It's Not Easy Being Green.'

Acorn stages a demonstration in front of the ant's house where the news stations film the group singing, 'We shall overcome.' Rev. Jeremiah Wright then has the group kneel down to pray to God for the grasshopper's sake.

Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid exclaim in an interview with Larry King that the ant has gotten rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both call for an immediate tax hike on the ant to make him pay his fair share.

Finally, the EEOC drafts the Economic Equity and Anti-Grasshopper Act retroactive to the beginning of the summer.

The ant is fined for failing to hire a proportionate number of green bugs and, having nothing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is confiscated by the Government Green Czar.

The story ends as we see the grasshopper finishing up the last bits of the ants food while the government house he is in, which just happens to be the ant's old house, crumbles around him because he doesn't maintain it.

The ant has disappeared in the snow.

The grasshopper is found dead in a drug related incident and the house, now abandoned, is taken over by a gang of spiders who terrorize the once peaceful neighborhood.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Be careful how you vote in 2010

Obamacare, aka Healthcare Reform, aka Kennedycare, aka Whatever...

On Facebook, the grassroots Status for today was, "No one should die because they cannot afford health care, and no one should go broke because they get sick. If you agree, please post this as your status for the rest of the day.".  So what does it mean?  As per usual Obama-speak, it actually means nothing of value.  Simply put, if you think that poor people are dying because they don't get proper medical care, then pass the Healthcare Reform and the government will take care of them.  Really?!  Seriously?!

How could the government possibly take care of them?  We have a government instituted and funded program called Medicare.  It is wildly out of control on spending, rules and regulations, and abuse.  Along with this program, we have Social Security that is all but bankrupt and borrowing against everything and everyone, including the future.  Where is the fiscal responsibility?  Where is the accountability?  Where is the better-run services?  Now President Obama wants to take over even more healthcare demands for an entire nation?  With what money?  Who is going to make the decisions of life and death?  How is it to be administered?  Are they going to issue National ID cards?  And what of the people who do not belong in this country, such as visitors from Mexico?  Who is going to pay for their healthcare?

I cannot believe how many questions keep coming up and yet no one from the Obama administration will answer them.  Clearly, our opinion as the people of the United States of America no longer matter.  Apparently, a "...government of the people, by the people, for the people..." as written in the Gettysburg Address, by Abraham Lincoln, no longer has value or strength in this great nation.

Questions abound, answers are scarce!

Knowledge IS Power

Headline: Senate Bill Would Give President Emergency Control of Internet

Fox News Link

What?!  Who in their right mind would even conceive of such a thing?  Oh, yeah, those that are in their "left" mind!

The internet is not something that can just be turned off.  It was originally created to be a channel to share knowledge and communicate.  In its simplest form, it is still doing just that.  Now, the power hungry, megalomania of the Obama administration believes they should be empowered to control it.  I say "NO!".  This is just another attempt to usurp our rights as Americans.  Nothing good can come of it.  Unless you believe the ultimate taxation and manipulation of the internet is a good thing.

Since this administration took office, or more correctly, took power, they have been in a "feeding frenzy" to seize control of everything they can.  They do it under the auspices of crisis management.  Just how many crises are there?  And more importantly, why are there so many?

When are people, even Americans, going to wake up and realize they are giving OUR country away?  Let's take a look at the scoreboard so far since President Obama took office (and this is not a comprehensive list):

1. Stimulus Money
2. Bailout Money
3. National Debt reaching into the TRILLIONS!
4. Seized control of several banks
5. Seized control of General Motors
6. Implementation of various Czars
7. Restriction / taxation of new and existing energy generating plants (coal, oil, et. al.)
8. Continues to spend money this country does NOT have
9. Devaluation of the American Dollar
10. Youth Corps and mandatory volunteer service (hello, oxymoron!)
11. Creation of the interrogation techniques
12. Redistribution of enemy combatants
13. Cash for Clunkers program

Now let's look at what he is attempting to do.

1. Attempting to seize control of healthcare
2. Attempting to seize control of the internet

He is single-handedly de-constructing the United States of America!  And he's done it in less than a year!  And, we as her citizens, have allowed it!  We must stop this runaway freight train of de-evolution and social and fascist ideals.  We must stand up and declare our sovereignty and end this reign of ignorance and stupidity before it cannot be stopped.  We must end the out-of-control spending and superfluous legislation before the only method of resolution becomes the next revolutionary or civil war.

As the old saying goes, as taken from the movie "Top Gun", "Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash.".  Barrack Obama's ego is writing checks this great country cannot cash.  When China, and the other foreign countries call their notes and want their money, we will not have it.  We cannot have it.  Economically speaking, the ONLY way to attempt to resolve this is to tax EVERYONE to their literal death.  By that, I mean if we don't pay our debts, these countries, or governments, will take it our of our hide.

Life is complicated enough without having to prevent or curtail a war that NOBODY wants!  Except, of course, the Obama administration.  I know that I have heard on the Glenn Beck program that there are self-avowed socialists and communists that have been hand-picked by the Obama administration.  Even some Democrats are now worried at the direction this country is going.  Alas, there may be no hope.  Biblically speaking, this must be.  America was the most unique nation in this planets history.  We were created anew, unlike every other nation where a war was fought, won or lost, and the leadership was just changed.  We separated ourselves from Matriarchal and Empirical rulers and declared that man has inalienable rights that governments shall not intrude upon.  Now, we have a government that insists on not just intruding, but invading our rights, to the point of subjugation.

It's been said, "The pen is mightier than the sword.".  Most, if not all of us, have experienced some kind of pain from a cut, a stick, a prick, or some kind of wound and the memory of that pain has faded over time.  All of us, at the hands, or tongues for that matter, have felt the stinging blow of a bitter remark whose pain lingers a lifetime.  Reduce those remarks to writing and the pain could be eternal.  Words have power and meaning.  Let us use them to stop this train wreck we call the Obama Administration.  Let us take arms against and out-of-control government by declaring our mistrust in written word.  Let us take back our nation, for the people, by the people, and tell our quisling leaders they no longer have power to do these things.

This is a call to arms, to pen our disdain, to end this tyranny, and take back what is rightfully ours!

It's Officially Unofficial

Just finished reading a news article on MSNBC.com about Michael Jackson. Here's the link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32542682/?GT1=43001

In my Friday, June 26, 2009, blog entry, "Death by Loneliness", I suggested his death would be due to polypharmacy. Here is the "Officially Unofficial" results:

Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol acted together with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson’s death June 25 in his rented Los Angeles mansion, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released.

Besides the propofol and two sedatives, the coroner’s toxicology report found other substances in Jackson’s system but they were not believed to have been a factor in the singer’s death, the official told the AP.

So there you have it. Now that that is over, maybe we can move on to something a little more important like Obama's train wreck in progress, also called Obamacare!

KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid

So I've been reading in the news how all the states are cash-strapped and trying to find new ways to create revenue, except, of course, President Obama who just keeps on spending. I'm reminded of the song on "Finding Nemo", "Just keep spending, spending, just keep spending...". Now that's funny. I'm making myself laugh.

Anyway, on to the point. One example I read about: California wants to legalize marijuana and then tax it at $50.0 per ounce. Another one I read: Some states are considering charging inmates for their stay, which could be up to $40.00 per day per inmate. Or, charging them for toilet paper. Or, worse yet, charging them for medical visits. Really?! Doesn't that just fly in the face of Obama and his all-encompassing health care that is paid for by the government? Seriously?!

I think I might have an answer that will work for everyone. Cut programs, rescind superfluous laws, and release inmates that really don't need to be behind bars in the first place. Most importantly of these is STOP SPENDING! It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize there is no money to fund all of these ridiculous entitlement programs, let alone the proposed, and realized, spending of the Obama Administration.

It's amazing to me that just one hundred years ago, people were in the position that if they didn't work their farm (you know, till, plant, harvest, and store) they would die. If they didn't cut wood for the Winter, they would freeze. If they didn't have a gun when someone came on their land and threatened to take it, thy would lose it, or worse yet, be killed. What happened to the human spirit? What happened to the will and drive of mankind for self-sufficiency? When did it become vogue to play "Robin Hood" and steal from the rich and give to everyone else? Notice that I DID NOT say the poor. I have seen wealthier poor people than me with their bling and shiny things, new clothes, and super-huge house, while they were standing in the welfare line. I literally equate it to this: if i walk up to an old lady and ask her to give me her purse, and she does, and then I simply walk down the street and give that money to some total stranger, what is going to happen? I am going to be arrested for stealing! So why is it okay for President Obama and his administration, and all these states, to do the same thing? It's not! Well, technically. I should probably point out the minor flaw here. I asked the old lady for her purse and she willingly gave it to me. So technically, I didn't steal it. I "re-distributed" it. So with all of these government entities we must be willingly giving them permission to give our hard-earned money to these less fortunate people.

So why don't we say no? Now that's the question!

In the Book of Mormon, in Ether, Chapter 10, Verses 1-8, I found this:

And it came to pass that Shez, who was a descendant of Heth—for aHeth had perished by the famine, and all his household save it were Shez—wherefore, Shez began to build up again a broken people. And it came to pass that Shez did remember the destruction of his fathers, and he did build up a righteous kingdom; for he remembered what the Lord had done in bringing Jared and his brother across the deep; and he did walk in the ways of the Lord; and he begat sons and daughters. And his eldest son, whose name was Shez, did rebel against him; nevertheless, Shez was smitten by the hand of a robber, because of his exceeding riches, which brought peace again unto his father. And it came to pass that his father did build up many cities upon the face of the land, and the people began again to spread over all the face of the land. And Shez did live to an exceedingly old age; and he begat Riplakish. And he died, and Riplakish reigned in his stead. And it came to pass that Riplakish did not do that which was right in the sight of the Lord, for he did have many wives and concubines, and did lay that upon men’s shoulders which was grievous to be borne; yea, he did tax them with heavy taxes; and with the taxes he did build many spacious buildings. And he did erect him an exceedingly beautiful throne; and he did build many prisons, and whoso would not be subject unto taxes he did cast into prison; and whoso was not able to pay taxes he did cast into prison; and he did cause that they should labor continually for their support; and whoso refused to labor he did cause to be put to death. Wherefore he did obtain all his fine work, yea, even his fine gold he did cause to be refined in prison; and all manner of fine workmanship he did cause to be wrought in prison. And it came to pass that he did afflict the people with his whoredoms and abominations. And when he had reigned for the space of forty and two years the people did rise up in rebellion against him; and there began to be war again in the land, insomuch that Riplakish was killed, and his descendants were driven out of the land.

Oh....my....gosh! I believe we could substitute Obama's name for Riplakish. Let's look at this just a bit closer.

• Obama promises change.
• Spending is out of control.
• Taxes are going up.
• If you don't pay taxes, the ultimate punishment is imprisonment.
• Governments continue to build spacious and lavish buildings when there is no money.
• Clinton, and other politicians, commit whoredoms and abominations.
• Government has taken control of business.

Wow! Does any of this sound familiar? Now let's consider a few more things.

• A seemingly innocuous man catapults to the highest position in Government, almost overnight
• He implements massive and sweeping economic and social changes, almost overnight
• He institutes a mandatory service for youth
• He rules with an iron fist and casts aside anyone who opposes him
• He lives contrariantly to his stated beliefs (i.e., he spends wildly while demanding others restrict their spending)
• Demonized an innocent group of people

Hmmm, I bet you thought I was describing President Obama? Well, I was actually describing Adolf Hitler. When did it become vogue to be fascist?

To Catch an Idiot

Now I've heard it all. Apparently, NBC, in their infinite wisdom, and left-wing media-biased way, has decided it is time to-catch-a-terrorist. They will be broadcasting "The Wanted" on July 20th.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i04af04c7447fd0dce5d83adb5f471a37
Likened unto the "To Catch a Predator" series, they intend to broadcast their efforts to identify and snare wanted international terrorists. Although the premise has a nice appeal, it is an accident waiting to happen. Above all else, people should realize that this is designed solely for ratings and nothing else. Much like the Predator exposé, where men are baited into engaging in sexual meetings with teenage girls as portrayed by adults, nothing good can come from "The Wanted".

Most people don't know that after predators are lured, engaged and confronted, and they experience the eventful multi-manned police tackle to "take them down" and arrest them, (they could have simply told them to "freeze" and "get on the ground" as they do in real life, but then, that wouldn't be riveting television now would it), most, and I'm talking HIGH percentages, have their cases dismissed, overturned, or dropped, because of evidence tampering, entrapment, and other, grossly negligent legal technicalities. And this, after, the police were involved. In Indiana, cases were overturned. Here's the link and an excerpt:

http://reporter.blogs.com/thresq/2009/01/by-matthew-belloni--datelines-to-catch-a-predator-series-always-fascinated-us-and-not-just-because-there-are-still-men-out-t.html

In two separate rulings, courts have overturned convictions of men busted by online stings because there was no actual "victim" in the case. Attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, the courts reasoned, requires an actual minor, not an undercover officer.

So, now that we know this, what can we expect from "The Wanted"? The same thing. Except this time, we will screw up the international legal system and in turn let these very dangerous men go free on technicalities. Where's the justice? Where's the value? Where's the rights?

I am reminded of the late 40's, 50's, and on into the 60's, when Americans "turned in" the "commie pinkos" for investigation...no evidence required. These people may have sympathized with communist beliefs, but were in no way associated with communism or its actions. So how many men, women, and let's not forget, children, are going to be accused and incarcerated, without merit. So I bet you are hung up right now about the "terrorist children", huh? Well, let's be realistic. How many children have been used in "homicide bombings"? How many children have shot at American soldiers in the name of Allah?

So if we keep going in this fashion, we will have a couple things we really don't want. The first is an extreme take-off of "The Running Man" by Richard Bachman, aka Stephen King. If you haven't read the book, go ahead, it's a good read. If all you ever saw was the movie, with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Richard Dawson, it's not bad, but it's not good either. More or less, people are convicted of crimes and then sent to their punishment to "play in a game of life and death". Naturally, Arnold's character reigns triumphant and the evil-doers are killed. That ain't gonna happen! A lot of innocent people will be judged unfairly and killed or imprisoned. It will also spawn and age of "Video Vigilantism" where it is okay to chase after people with a video camera for a conviction, or worse, as long as they are ____________, and you can fill in the blank with whatever group you want. Hey! That sounds familiar. Oh wait, I remember. We had a war about this very same thing, but there were no cameras. Oops, I misspoke, they had cameras back then too. Oh what was his name...the little guy...with the mustache...and the hand-thing. Oh yes, I remember, his name was Adolf Hitler and HIS group was Jews.

Second, and not quite as extreme, would be camps. Now I'm not talking about the wonderful summer camps we went to as children. I'm referring to the concentration camps, like during World War II. You know the ones. A lot of Japanese-American's (and I'm being politically correct when I say this) were rounded up and put in these camps. These people lost their homes, jobs, and valued possessions without any evidence being presented. Their only crime, being of Japanese decent immediately after the Pearl Harbor bombing. You know, now that I think about it, it really was extreme.

So now I ask you, what's wrong with letting the law enforcement community do their jobs. I realize they may not do it very well at times, but they try. They have a very fine line to walk in order to correctly identify, gather evidence, arrest, and submit for judgement. There a so many reasons, and technicalities, to be careful of that conviction and/or release hangs in the balance the entire time. Now we want to let "investigative journalists" botch up the evidence, scare away the suspects, and in general screw up any chance of conviction...all in the name of ratings. I don't think so!

Obamanomics

I thought a few definitions were in order. I tried my best to be funny and descriptive.

Obamanomics
Main Entry: o·ba·ma·no·mics
Pronunciation: o-bä-mä-nä-miks
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Date: 2009

1 a: a social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services by a government entity b: economic theory, principles, or practices for a government entity

2: economic aspect or significance of change

3: economic conditions after spending money that does not exist

4: the conversion of one person or entity’s money into another person or entity’s money; what was yours is now someone elses

5: the ability to change currency into something of lessor value; to devaluate

6: the creation of a socially elite class of people based on the work or monies of a socially disadvantaged class, e.g., middle- and lower-class citizens

7: the use of or process of using the established accounting system created by the now defunct Enron Corporation

8: the federalization of a corporate business or entity

9: the creation of universal healthcare to care for or treat illegal aliens or otherwise disadvantaged persons at the expense of Americans who otherwise already have some form of healthcare

10: the flagrant and extravagant spending of taxpayer monies after counseling American citizens to the contrary