This is definitely a strange time we live in.
Lately, more and more so-called conservatives and allies of these so-called conservatives have been throwing endorsements at Barack Obama. Here is a small list of recent "defectors":
Andrew Sullivan
Kathleen Parker
David Frum
Christopher Buckley
David Brooks
David Gergen
Matthew Dowd
Ed Rollins
Frank Luntz
Peggy Noonan
Michael Smerconish
Colin Powell (not a "conservative" per se but someone who was closely associated with them)
How can someone who claims to be a conservative conceivably put their support behind someone as Left-leaning as barack Obama? Is it the fear of being labeled a "racist"? Is it some antipathy for John McCain and/or Sarah Palin?
While there is some disdain for Palin (Noonan in particular), I see it as a disturbing sign that the elites on both sides have taken the mask off.
I haven't had faith in our elected officials for some time. The bailout showed us all that the will of the people means absolutely nothing to them. The House turned down the original bailout bill, so the Senate keeps the same bill but adds pork to it to get the votes from the traitors in the House and it passes. And now they are talking about MORE bailouts of money that doesn't really exist.
Now I see that the "conservative" voices are endorsing a Marxist. It's the elites tightening ranks. This is the class warfare they were complaining about not too long ago - only now we can see which side of the divide they are sitting on. They'd rather stick with their elitist pals, liberal or conservative, then see any real improvement in things for you and I.
"Joe the Plumber" nailed Obama by getting him (albeit inadvertently) to admit he's going to redistribute wealth, which is the cornerstone of Marxism. And the media went ballistic to tear this Joe Schmoe down.
Our politicians have betrayed us. We know this. They only care about their money and power, and to hell with you. Now the pundits are revealing that you don't matter, their wallets are all that matter.
These people will not be affected by Obama's "change". They have their money tucked away safely away from his tax plans. They don't like the idea of a commoner like Sarah Palin being in charge. They want their friends in power so they can live nice and comfy.
They can not stand you and I. We are but mere puppets for their power games. They know if they can keep us at each others' throats, we'll never unite and remove them from power.
Think about it - General Colin Powell endorses the most anti-military major party candidate in history. Where's the logic in that? On the surface, it seems there is none. Then remember that Obama made mention of a "civilian national security force" - perhaps Powell is angling to become Gneralissimo to The Messiah's police force.
And the pundits? Oh, they're just struggling to keep on as the voice of "the opposition". It's all a damned charade. They pretend to be offended by the Left when they know they will be insulated from any hardship by virtue of their elite friends. Nothing that happens will affect them. So what if we suffer?
Our Founders intended for Congress to be run BY the people - by farmers (as Jefferson loved to ponder), millers, smiths - in other words, the common man. Congress is made up primarily of lawyers. Very few of them have a clue what we think as a people, very few even care unless it's election time. Then they'll put on the airs of the common man, get your votes, then jump in the shower screaming "UNCLEAN!" for having condescended to our level.
Folks, we're at a very pivotal point in our history. The government of the people, by the people, and for the people is very, VERY close to being lost forever. You and I need to band together and fight back. We need to get people in office who are us; we need to get people in there who want to take power away from Washington and put it back in the hands of the States or cities - back in the hands of the people.
It is OUR country. And it is high time we take it back. It's a bit late for 2008 unless we somehow convince 50 million people to vote for Bob Barr. I'm not holding my breath, as much as I'd like it. We need to get all of the bums out who ignore the will of the people. There are a scant few left who are doing right, like Reps. Jon Culberson and Ron Paul of Texas (God bless Texas!) who know that the best government is one that butts out of those things it's got no business in.
Government is the problem and not the solution. And this now includes the people we put into office to represent us. They are NOT doing their job, and they need to be let go. But it is up to you and I to do the firing. Start investing time in finding people of principle to run for office. If that means you, then go for it.
The Republican and Democratic parties have forsaken us in the name of money and power. You can try to shake it up from within but you're up against a huge political machine that will do all it can to keep you from getting into office. Sarah Palin is an exception - people got fed up enough there to tell the establishment to go to hell. You and I need to do the same.
Stay strong, friends. We live in interesting times.
- F.D. for 2 Joe Schmoes
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Our Future Orwellian Heritage
The "Fairness Doctrine".
The "Employee Free Choice Act".
These sound like good things, don't they? Fairness, free choice. What's not to like?
Well, a little reading into WHAT these are reveals a lot, and a lot more about the people who support them.
If you're reading this, you probably know the Fairness Doctrine is "an attempt to ensure that all coverage of controversial issues by a broadcast station be balanced and fair. (link)". In practice, this stifled most meaningful conversation of issues on our airwaves - it's simply too much hassle to worry about every viewpoint being carried equally, so it was easier to just not bring it up. The Heritage Foundation has a very good piece on this, to be found here.
The "Employee Free Choice Act" in practice takes away the one free choice workers have - the right to a secret ballot. Human events exaplins it thusly:
The bill makes it much easier to create a union at a business -- the union bosses can publicly pressure a majority of workers to sign union authorization cards (thus, the name “card check”). There is no secret ballot -- workers sign the cards in front of other employees and union leaders, and union officials keep the signed cards until they obtain the required number. Under the watchful eyes (and arm twisting) of union organizers, workers will be intimidated into signing. (link)
Who's behind such sinister and Orwellian ideas? You get three guesses, and the first two don't count.
The Democrats, those champions of freedom, they are to thank (or blame, if you prefer). Why? Well, when you consider what's become of the Democratic Party, it's clear - the Marxists and the far Left have taken it over, and they despise dissent.
It's what separates a conservative from a liberal. A conservative may disagree with you, and fiercely so. But a conservative will never try to silence your ability to speak your mind (well, unless the safety of others comes into play).
A liberal will scream at you and do all they can to silence you.
Whenever the Left puts out something with a nice platitude, look more closely...you might be in for a shock.
-F.D. for 2 Joe Schmoes.
The "Employee Free Choice Act".
These sound like good things, don't they? Fairness, free choice. What's not to like?
Well, a little reading into WHAT these are reveals a lot, and a lot more about the people who support them.
If you're reading this, you probably know the Fairness Doctrine is "an attempt to ensure that all coverage of controversial issues by a broadcast station be balanced and fair. (link)". In practice, this stifled most meaningful conversation of issues on our airwaves - it's simply too much hassle to worry about every viewpoint being carried equally, so it was easier to just not bring it up. The Heritage Foundation has a very good piece on this, to be found here.
The "Employee Free Choice Act" in practice takes away the one free choice workers have - the right to a secret ballot. Human events exaplins it thusly:
The bill makes it much easier to create a union at a business -- the union bosses can publicly pressure a majority of workers to sign union authorization cards (thus, the name “card check”). There is no secret ballot -- workers sign the cards in front of other employees and union leaders, and union officials keep the signed cards until they obtain the required number. Under the watchful eyes (and arm twisting) of union organizers, workers will be intimidated into signing. (link)
Who's behind such sinister and Orwellian ideas? You get three guesses, and the first two don't count.
The Democrats, those champions of freedom, they are to thank (or blame, if you prefer). Why? Well, when you consider what's become of the Democratic Party, it's clear - the Marxists and the far Left have taken it over, and they despise dissent.
It's what separates a conservative from a liberal. A conservative may disagree with you, and fiercely so. But a conservative will never try to silence your ability to speak your mind (well, unless the safety of others comes into play).
A liberal will scream at you and do all they can to silence you.
Whenever the Left puts out something with a nice platitude, look more closely...you might be in for a shock.
-F.D. for 2 Joe Schmoes.
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Bailout SAVED Us?
Now, I admit my memory isn't the greatest. But even I can remember how last week we were told by so many talking heads and empty suits that this 700 billion dollar bailout was going to save the economy, save the Republic, cure male pattern baldness, and who knows what else!
Now, this morning, listening to the radio on the way in, I'm hearing a different tale.
The markets are going down and down HARD around the world. My home state of New Jersey is setting aside more of our money for counseling and remedies for "the very hard times ahead of us". Commercials imploring us to bank with the local credit unions as they don't have money in sub-primes or Fannie and Freddie, and they will weather the coming storm. (Luckily I am already in a credit union.)
Um, forgive me if I'm wrong, but if this bailout was such a great thing, then will someone explain to me WHY we're now being told to batten down the hatches for the hellstorm that's unavoidably coming our way?
Or does the government just assume we're so stupid that we'll forget all that pandering and grandstanding we saw last week and go back to watching whatever drivel is on TV?
Note - I say "the" government. Not "our" government. Last week was the clincher - they are not ours. They ignore the will of the people, who overwhelmingly screamed "NO" to them, and we were summarily ignored.
Representative government died officially last week. The mask is off, as are the gloves. Washington no longer gives a damn about you or I. All that matters is the power and the money. Wall Street has it and lines their pockets, so they get the bailout when they louse up. Joe and Jane Schmoes across America, though - you screw up, oh well, tighten that belt!
Anyone who voted for King Pork last week should be tried (and accordingly punished) for treason. Consitutents were extremely vocal about this. We the people said no to any bailout, because even we commoners know the free market will correct itself. So what if it means some tough times? They're going to come now anyway! This morning alone the Dow is tanking.
And now California is sticking their hand out looking for some "free money" from Uncle Scam. Ahhhhnold can get loans for California's debt, but the interest rate isn't good enough.
And so begins the fall of America. Unless you and I take action now. it begins with throwing the scum out of office who brought this upon us. It begins with voting for someone OTHER than McCain or Obama - both of whom readily voted Yes to throwing our money at Wall Street in a panicked attempt to stop the bleeding. Neither of them give a damn about the people.
As my cohort S.D. said to me - we are now ruled by 535 King George IIIs.
Vote for Chuck Baldwin, vote for Bob Barr. They're interested in trimming the fat from government. They have a genuine interest in returning power back to We the People. And, they haven't been bought!
Time to reboot the system and see if that helps. If not. it might be time to rebuild on the Founders' principles and start fresh.
- F.D. for 2 Joe Schmoes
Now, this morning, listening to the radio on the way in, I'm hearing a different tale.
The markets are going down and down HARD around the world. My home state of New Jersey is setting aside more of our money for counseling and remedies for "the very hard times ahead of us". Commercials imploring us to bank with the local credit unions as they don't have money in sub-primes or Fannie and Freddie, and they will weather the coming storm. (Luckily I am already in a credit union.)
Um, forgive me if I'm wrong, but if this bailout was such a great thing, then will someone explain to me WHY we're now being told to batten down the hatches for the hellstorm that's unavoidably coming our way?
Or does the government just assume we're so stupid that we'll forget all that pandering and grandstanding we saw last week and go back to watching whatever drivel is on TV?
Note - I say "the" government. Not "our" government. Last week was the clincher - they are not ours. They ignore the will of the people, who overwhelmingly screamed "NO" to them, and we were summarily ignored.
Representative government died officially last week. The mask is off, as are the gloves. Washington no longer gives a damn about you or I. All that matters is the power and the money. Wall Street has it and lines their pockets, so they get the bailout when they louse up. Joe and Jane Schmoes across America, though - you screw up, oh well, tighten that belt!
Anyone who voted for King Pork last week should be tried (and accordingly punished) for treason. Consitutents were extremely vocal about this. We the people said no to any bailout, because even we commoners know the free market will correct itself. So what if it means some tough times? They're going to come now anyway! This morning alone the Dow is tanking.
And now California is sticking their hand out looking for some "free money" from Uncle Scam. Ahhhhnold can get loans for California's debt, but the interest rate isn't good enough.
And so begins the fall of America. Unless you and I take action now. it begins with throwing the scum out of office who brought this upon us. It begins with voting for someone OTHER than McCain or Obama - both of whom readily voted Yes to throwing our money at Wall Street in a panicked attempt to stop the bleeding. Neither of them give a damn about the people.
As my cohort S.D. said to me - we are now ruled by 535 King George IIIs.
Vote for Chuck Baldwin, vote for Bob Barr. They're interested in trimming the fat from government. They have a genuine interest in returning power back to We the People. And, they haven't been bought!
Time to reboot the system and see if that helps. If not. it might be time to rebuild on the Founders' principles and start fresh.
- F.D. for 2 Joe Schmoes
Friday, October 3, 2008
RIP America 1776-2008
Today the Republic was dealt a death blow.
Monday the House rejected the 700 BILLION dollar bailout of Wall Street. Stocks plunged, but the people rejoiced.
It's only natural: the people have no interest in saving a bunch of criminals from their own greed and stupidity. And Wall street panicked because they weren't handed their money on a silver platter.
The Senate has subsequently passed the same bill, only with added pork to entice the criminals on the hill to vote yes - all their favorite pet projects got put in, and how could they say no? After all, the entire House is up for re-election this November. And voting 'no' would have meant they said 'no' to their constituents in the guise of those pork projects.
Greed won the day, and common sense, liberty, and you and I will take it on the chin.
Bear in mind that BOTH McCain and Obama voted 'yes' to the bill.
Change, my ass. More of the same, tired DC manure. Neither one will change a damn thing for the better. It's a choice between a socialist state now or in a couple years. Both want more government when history PROVES less government is better for the economy.
A state-run economy is socialism. That is as simple as I can make it.
Our government no longer represents the interests of those who voted them in. I've read that as many as 90% of calls to Congress were against not just this bill, but ANY bill to bail out the scum who drove the economy into crisis mode. And yet the majority of our elected officials ignored the pleas of their own people.
For those who voted 'no', I thank you for standing up for us. To the rest of you, to Hell with the lot of you. Enjoy feeding time at the trough, you pigs, your time is running out fast, either come Election Day or when the economy completely implodes and we get taken out as the superpower.
I hope you're happy with this. It will be on your hands forever.
- F.D. for 2joeschmoes
Monday the House rejected the 700 BILLION dollar bailout of Wall Street. Stocks plunged, but the people rejoiced.
It's only natural: the people have no interest in saving a bunch of criminals from their own greed and stupidity. And Wall street panicked because they weren't handed their money on a silver platter.
The Senate has subsequently passed the same bill, only with added pork to entice the criminals on the hill to vote yes - all their favorite pet projects got put in, and how could they say no? After all, the entire House is up for re-election this November. And voting 'no' would have meant they said 'no' to their constituents in the guise of those pork projects.
Greed won the day, and common sense, liberty, and you and I will take it on the chin.
Bear in mind that BOTH McCain and Obama voted 'yes' to the bill.
Change, my ass. More of the same, tired DC manure. Neither one will change a damn thing for the better. It's a choice between a socialist state now or in a couple years. Both want more government when history PROVES less government is better for the economy.
A state-run economy is socialism. That is as simple as I can make it.
Our government no longer represents the interests of those who voted them in. I've read that as many as 90% of calls to Congress were against not just this bill, but ANY bill to bail out the scum who drove the economy into crisis mode. And yet the majority of our elected officials ignored the pleas of their own people.
For those who voted 'no', I thank you for standing up for us. To the rest of you, to Hell with the lot of you. Enjoy feeding time at the trough, you pigs, your time is running out fast, either come Election Day or when the economy completely implodes and we get taken out as the superpower.
I hope you're happy with this. It will be on your hands forever.
- F.D. for 2joeschmoes
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