"It's Not Funny Barack!"

This week-end a couple crashed the White House to attend a Presidential party . To say the least this is certainly a little embarrassing for the Secret Service . What is supposed to be the most secure area in the United States was breached by a young couple in an evening gown and a tuxedo . I guess this little episode could give some future terrorists ideas on how to enter a secure area , after all who needs a plan when a good fashion consultant will be all you really need if you want to walk in to the White House un-obstructed. If this is an example of the height of our expertise in national security what are we in for when real terrorists decide to take violent action in public places? Most people will probably laugh this incident off , but the bigger picture is quite frightening. Do you realize if some lunatic shoots Obama Joe Biden will become our chief executive , and if something happens to him Nancy Pelosi will get the job. This is more horrible then a "Jason" or "Freddie Kruger" movie. Our national security is becoming more porous each day and I believe this is a direct result of the lax attitude of the Obama administration toward world security and soft treatment of rogue nations. Obama made overtures during the election toward Iran , and Korea that he would be willing to negotiate without conditions , a position of weakness not strength. In a prize fight this is called dropping your guard , a quick way to get caught flat-footed and knocked cold. Recently Iran was found to have a secret uranium enrichment plant , and the "mighty" United Nations did the usual song and dance about it with "nasty letters" and toothless sanctions. The Iranians have responded with virtually flipping off the U.N. and our pacifist President by announcing it will build 10 more enrichment plants . This projected face of weakness is now coming home to roost , we have had a terrorist shooting at a military installation , and strangers have walked into the White House un-challenged by the Secret Service. The actions of the Iranian government shows how little regard they have for the American influence in the world body , after all they can't even keep their own house secure. I also find it odd that Obama's choice to shake hands with his uninvited "guests",treating this as an elaborate joke instead of a breach of security. I'm interested in Mr. Obama's response to Iran's new plans , will it be serious or something of little concern? Small mistakes lead to large mistakes , perhaps the next mistake of security won't be a joke , perhaps thousands of American lives will be forfeit. Who will sneak into "secure borders" next , who will be the next rogue nation to thumb their noses at the U.N. and the Obama administration? Mr. Obama it's time to get serious about security, It's No Joke!!!

"Giving Thanks"

This will be my only posting this week as I will be taking time away to be with other family members out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday.This being said I would like to take this time to talk about giving thanks. What should we be thankful for? I personally have many blessings in my life . First I must be thankful to my Creator who loved me enough to give His Son for my salvation from sin , the gift of love which is immeasurable through it's sacrifice. Secondly I am extremely blessed with a wife of thirty-two years who is the love of my life ,I really don't know how I rate spending my life with her. Now I must speak of my daughter , she is my heart in my hand , she is a delight to be around and the best part of myself , God gave me an amazing blessing with her. Next is my extended family , sisters and brother , their spouses , my nieces and nephews , and a brand new grand-niece who I will see for the first time this week. Being an Italian-American family is an amazing experience , every re-union is emotional and profound as we re-establish our relationships with both tears and laughter , and much great food! Now I must speak of my best friend Phil , he is closer to me then I can describe , I value him as a brother , even though we may be miles apart we speak to each other and it is as if only a day has passed since we have seen each other . Now I would like to speak of my church family , from my pastor , who I count as one of my best friends , to all the members of our congregation , the love of God is a presence that is pervasive as soon as you walk in our doors , something I am most grateful for. The final thing I would like to talk about is our wonderful country , The United States of America ,where we have freedom that is unmatched anywhere in the world. I am grateful for the "Founding Fathers" who gave us a document so well written we can still rely on it's validity today, over two-hundred and thirty years later. God has given the people of America a great blessing unlike any other nation in the world , individual freedom , we should remember this on a daily basis , and never take it for granted , it could slip away. As you spend time with friends and loved ones this week think about what has been given to you , freedom to worship , family , and a great nation in which to live . Take time to thank God , He did this all for you.

"Bottomless Pit"

We are in grave danger , the far left is in the process of hi-jacking our constitutional rights and most of America is sitting back and allowing it to happen. Tonight the Senate led by HarryRied will attempt to push through the first phase of Obama's socialist health-care program. The devious left is doing this under the cover of darkness on Saturday night , while most Americans are out of the house going to movies or having dinner out. The transparency of the Obama administration is a myth , this entire bill was composed behind closed doors with no input by anyone of conservative belief involved in it's construction. This nation is being turned into a virtual monarchy with "King Barack" imposing his will upon a nation that has demonstrated it's displeasure with the policies of socialism and oppressive taxation. If Reid has his way tonight it paves the way for quick approval by the "demoncrats" through the Senate . Once it gets passed in the Senate Pelosi and her minions will rubber stamp a plan that will plunge our children and grand-children into the pit of debt that they may never recover from. I'm sure "His Majesty" will make an elaborate gesture with the signing of this travesty , proclaiming it as a great victory for our un-suspecting nation. I only hope the "demoncrats" take all the credit for this pariah so when the lack of patient care and the high taxes reap their ugly fruits the American people will know who they can thank for their woes. On November 22nd. 1963 our nation suffered a great tragedy when John F.Kennedy was murdered by a lone assassin . the action of Lee Harvey Oswald turned our nation upside down in just a few seconds. Tonight November 21st.2009 could be another date that could turn our nation upside down by the act of another lone "lunatic". I pray that God has mercy on us tonight and this travesty is defeated before our nation falls into a pit from which it may never be able to escape!

"Caught In The Act!"

Were you ever caught doing something wrong when you were a kid? Each of us probably have at least one story from their youth about being caught in the "act". Our first reaction is to deny guilt at all costs . When my daughter was very young we had a small play room on our enclosed porch where she could write on her blackboard , play with her guitar , dolls , and all the rest of her treasures. On one occasion I can vividly remember I walked out to her room to find that the venetian blind had been pulled down , collapsed on the floor. Being the "Ogre" that I am I confronted my frightened daughter with this "horrible" discovery. It was almost comical as I could see the look of panic in her eyes as she tried to explain that she was not guilty of this terrible crime. Both my wife and I knew no one else had been in her play room , there was no question of my daughter's guilt , yet I had to admire her tenacity as she continued to protest her innocence in spite of overwhelming evidence. Eventually , after explaining to her that there was no possibility of anyone else who had the time or the opportunity to have committed the "act" , my daughter admitted her guilt and threw herself on the "mercy of the court". At the time we decided to suspend any punishment , we decided to let her know it was better to tell us the truth then try to lie her way out of a bad situation. I'm happy to say a small object lesson has yielded a wonderful daughter who anyone would be proud to have. The moral of this story is it is always better to tell the truth rather then deny a mistake , deception is not a good option. On October 31st. President Obama said " It is clear that the recovery act has now created and saved more than a million jobs.",the following day November 1st. Treasury Secretary Timothty Geithner said the actual figure was 640,00 jobs saying "This is fact". On Thursday November 19th. White House spokeswoman , Elizabeth Oxhorn , said "This is an unprecedented undertaking. And we know it's not 100% accurate." Recently on a White House web-site it was stated jobs were recovered in congressional districts that did not exist!! When questioned about this Obama was not concerned and labeled this a "side issue" of little importance. When has deception become a "side issue" in matters of public trust? Is this the "tip of the iceberg"of deception in the Oval Office? Have we not seen the juggling of figures in relation to other issues where the distribution of funds is at best cloudy? It seems the Obama administration has been caught in the "act", now it is up to the American people to call for proper investigation of this spurious activity and deliberate deception of basic issues of national importance. Mr. Obama you will not get a free pass this time , too many people's lives are in disarray waiting for jobs that aren't coming !!

"Pick-Pockets!"

When I was a young teen I worked for "Riverview Park" in Chicago, it was the premier amusement park in the mid-west. The season for the park ran from Memorial Day through Labor Day , six days a week with Mondays off. The park featured rides like the "Bobs , Silver Flash , Fireball , and Wild Mouse" , I won't list them all it would take up the whole column. I'll bet during the course of the summer eighty percent of Chicago and the suburbs populous attended the park. Along with the rides there were attractions like the "Freak Show", penny arcades , shooting galleries, and games of skill .As I can now attest most of the skill games were rigged so one could never win the big prizes. When the park closed at season's end many of the "side-show" people would travel with the carnival circuit from one small town to another. As a side job many of these people "worked" as pick-pockets while the unsuspecting public were roaming about the carnival looking around rather then protecting their wallets. One can hardly blame the town-folks as they watched the rides and their children run around , who would pay attention to the occasional "bump" of a stranger in the crowd. The carnival was a perfect distraction. Eric Holder , our attorney general , wishes to try the 911 conspirators on trial in New York City the scene of the attacks. If this takes place in New York it will turn into a "circus" the press will have a field day , the security costs will be astronomical ; it will make The O.J. and Michael Jackson trials look like parking violations. It will be 24-7 coverage,what a side-show.Oh by the way we also have a trillion dollar health-care debacle that the congress wants to pass going on at the same time.I don't want to seem jaded , but wouldn't a distraction like this trial be a great dodge to mask and push through a bill that the voting public has already voiced reservations about it's validity. As the public would be consumed by the spotlight that glares upon the spectacle of the "Trial Of The Century"the administration could possibly sneak the bill through congress and up to Obama's desk for approval. We should be very careful about what is going on behind our backs and not be distracted by the "bump" of this trial. The American tax-payer doesn't need his pocket picked by the Obama health-care program. Don't let these pick-pockets fleece the people of the United States of America . We will be losing more then a few bills and a couple of credit cards , it will be over a trillion dollars . America don't be distracted!!

"Winning Game Plan"

Remember the 1985 Chicago Bears , perhaps the greatest single season performance of any football team in N.F.L. history. I have been a Bear fan since Moses was found among the bull rushes. As a lifetime fan I have suffered through many seasons that were at times most pain full to watch. In 1985 my dreams of football Nirvana came to fruition , the Chicago Bears became the champions of the world. The Bears achieved this revered position by dominating their opponents in a way that has become legendary in the N.F.L. to all teams that boast of great defense. I remember each game as if it was yesterday , I remember the look of panic on the faces of opposing quarterbacks as the jaws of the defense closed over them , several times a game. Opposing game plans were thrown out the window as the Bears dictated the action of their frustrated victims. Side-line cameras showed coaches working feverishly trying to find a way to combat the onslaught of the relentless defense. The key to the Bears success was their ability to take the game away from their foes , to impose their will on their challengers. When the Soviet Union fell during the Reagan administration it was because of the strength of the United States military. We had the ability to out-gun the Soviets , and we destroyed them economically as they tried to match our defense spending. Weakness has never been a position to work from if you wish to achieve victory in any venue. Currently the Obama administration is "Bowing at the waist" in front of the entire world , both in defense and economic policies . We have been steadily weakening our economy as our national debt is climbing at a rate that is beyond historical measure . As Congress continues it's pursuit of Federal Health-Care the acquisition of still further debt looms quite large , not only to the American public , but also the rest of the world. Our continued weakening posture towards the world's thugs , like Chavez , and Ahdminejad and Obama's lack of commitment to our troops in Afghanistan have given us an image of a weak appeaser. The only place where Obama likes to flex his muscles is when he touts his socialist domestic programs that seem to be more and more against the will of the American people. Our nation is facing a moment in history where weakness is not an option. The security of our nation hangs in the balance. We used to be the leader in the world's agenda , now we are becoming just a member of the pack , as Obama's dream of making us citizens of the world continues. The lack of experience ,and the pursuit of personal ideological visions of Barack Obama have done damage to our nation which will be difficult to repair. We no longer operate from strength . Is this the "Change" America wants? Peace through "giving up"? Strength through responsibility , not passivity and weakness will keep America safe and solvent. Wake up Mr. President your game plan STINKS!

"Second Amendment Rights"

I am an American gun owner.Every five years I have to renew my F.O.I.D. card , a requirement to own and purchase a firearm. There are hundreds of thousands of people just like me all over the United States . We all have different reasons for owning weapons , some are hunters , some are peace officers , some want them for target shooting , and still others want them for home protection. The second amendment to our constitution gives our citizens the right to keep and bear arms , yet there is a segment of the population that is adamant about resending that constitutional right. Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago is a vociferous opponent of gun rights , as is Barack Obama , both men believe taking guns away from honest citizens will help control gun violence in our nation. Although this is a laudable goal , it is based on the premise that the legitimate gun owners are the people committing the majority of the acts of violence connected with firearms. The basic right of self protection is something that resides in the innermost feelings of all individuals , we will protect those people in our lives who are most precious to us. The right to defend our household from violent intruders , be they rapists , killers , or child molesters ; we all have the right and the obligation to those we love to protect them with whatever means are available to us. Police response time is usually at least 15-20 minutes to most calls , in that time how much damage do you think a felon can do i? If you live in a rural area response time for the police is multiplied , and if you add in the road conditions during inclement weather you are left virtually defenseless. Criminals don't carry F.O.I.D. cards , they don't pass a background check , they don't go to legitimate firearms dealers to purchase their weapons of choice. The idea of taking firearms out of the hands of honest citizens to limit crime is ludicrous . Let's see how many "Crips or Bloods" are willing to surrender their weapons in the interest of public safety . Armed honest citizens are a benefit to a free society , they are responsible and courageous , willing to step up in situations when law enforcement can't be there in a timely manner. As noble as the idea of gun control sounds , it is a mistake in a society in the real world , crime will continue , and without an armed citizenry criminal's will only be emboldened. We must act to protect our second amendment rights before it's too late. Don't allow another piece of our constitution be destroyed Mr.Obama , the people won't stand for it!

"American Justice!"

Most of us at one time or another have had to go to court for one thing or another , be it a traffic violation or a matter of an estate claim or some other legal concern. Our court system is perhaps the finest in the world , it is designed to protect it's citizens from unlawful prosecution , and it provides the assumption of innocence until guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Our founding fathers provided it's citizens with a system intended for those who operate within the system of our republic to receive proper treatment when laws and ordinances have been breached in civil or criminal situations. During times of war we have a system of military justice as a system of investigation and prosecution for those who have chosen to use methods of war and terror against our nation. Captured military , and those involved in espionage and terror are covered under the military criminal code. Those covered under the military code don't receive the access to civilian court system that American citizens and resident aliens have. The reason behind this is because of the nature of their crimes that they must be handled through our military courts. Their infractions usually involve crimes against the republic that are subversive and an immediate threat to it's citizens.Can any of you imagine a court case in our criminal system with Hermann Goering , Martin Borman , or Alfred Jodl as the defendants , this would be a media circus and much of the evidence would be ruled as hear-say under the civil court system , thus in-admissible in a civil court. The Obama administration is refusing to recognize the acts of war and terror against our nation by giving captured terrorists access to our civil court system. These people have shown by the nature of their crimes that the American system that this administration wishes to protect them with is the very system that they seek to destroy. We all remember the O.J. Simpson trial . What would happen if we witnessed a travesty like O.J.'s trial , only this time we freed people whose only aim is to murder all of those who freed them? Why can't Barack Obama understand how wrong it is to give murdering war criminals the same benefits that the peaceful citizens of the United states receive? This is a military situation not a civil crime! If we were to capture Osama Bin Laden would we prosecute him as a terrorist or the head of an organized crime family? Do you see how ludicrous this premise is?This situation is no different then the war trials after World War II , we must show our enemies we mean business . Please Mr. Obama , for the first time , SHOW SOME STRENGTH!!!

"Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!"

Most of us remember the toy , the "jack-in-the-box", turn a crank , music plays , and a clown pops out.We all see the look of surprise on a baby's face when the clown pops out, fun and cute.I remember the first time I discovered jelly donuts , a great invention , a donut with a jelly surprise inside , the work of a genius. Every year at Christmas my wife and I would have a surprise present for my daughter, after all the presents were opened , it was always something special that she wanted but didn't expect. One year it was a nintendo game , another year it was a keyboard . As a parent it was one of the most fun things we did each year. The shock in my daughters eyes was priceless , surprises are fun most of the time. When are surprises not much fun? Not to many weeks ago we were surprised to find out about secret nuclear development in Iran , not a good surprise , we also found out about Van Jones the self avowed communist,former czar in the Obama administration , another bad surprise. Remember Kevin Jennings , the school safety czar with connections to N.A.M.B.L.A. the pedophile group, a horrible surprise.Now Congress has cooked up another surprise for the American people , it's called health-care, it promises to be the answer to all of our problems in regards to medical protection , it sounds just great , let's look at he hidden surprises inside this "jack-in-the-box". Did you know that you could face a large fine and time in prison if you fail to accept the government's plan? It's called "making an offer you can't refuse". Did you know the projected debt of this program has been artificially diminished , experts say it could be twice to three times as costly as Congress stated it would be, this is an awful surprise. Did you know there were hidden taxes in this bill which would punish small business owners who turned down government efforts for forced insurance, wow , a lot of surprises in this "jack-in-the-box'!?How many more surprises does the Obama social upheaval have in store for us? Wage control , housing control , diet control , THOUGHT CONTROL!?,what's next?We need to be very warry or the next surprise might be that America has turned into Sweden , or worse yet Cuba. Please Mr.Obama No More Surprises!!!

"Appearance!"

Is your appearance before others more important than your personal responsibility? I am a regular church attender , not because it is a weekly social event , but , because it is an honor and a duty to spend time as a body of believers to gather and praise God . My usual routine on Sunday morning is to get up around six , walk and feed the dog , shave and shower , then get dressed. As my wife and daughter will attest I'm pretty basic when it comes to dress , jeans or sweat pants , t-shirts or sports jerseys , and I'm ready to go. On Sunday I abandon my casual attire for a more formal appearance , I'll opt for a coat and tie , shined shoes , and my "good" watch. Not to blow my own horn I teach Sunday School and have served on the church council for a number of years , believe me this is not a position of status , it is work that can sometimes be very difficult . Making decisions on any level isn't always fun , when you are making decisions that are for a church is much more difficult . Your first responsibility is to God , every time you make a decision you pray and ask for His help. Regardless of any decision one makes there is always somebody who won't like it. People who have attended a church for a number of years have a tendency to take ownership of that church. The truth is that the church belongs to God not the congregation.I have spent many hours trying to explain the workings of the council to disgruntled church members , at times council members bear the brunt of much criticism. We could easily just give in on unpopular decisions , but then we would be denying our responsibility not only to the congregation but to God. It seems our government has forgotten it's responsibility to the American people . Presently our president is in Japan talking about nuclear proliferation , giving up more of our nuclear capability . He wants the rest of the world to see us as a nation determined to move to the background of the world power structure. It seems every move that has been made by the Obama administration on foreign policy has been to weaken our position as a world leader. We have given up our nuclear umbrella in eastern Europe , and done little to nothing about Iran and Korea , we are sitting on our hands about sending troops to Afghanistan to aid our armed forces. Obama reminds me of a dog that lies on it's back , submitting to it's master, giving up it's freedom , to yield itself ! Obama's responsibility is to defend and protect the constitution and the people of the United States Of America , yet he seems more determined to impress the rest of the world with our passivity. Barack Obama , through his actions is derelict in his responsibility to the American people , he is leaving us in a submissive posture before those who wish the United States failure and collapse . As we have seen through Obama's total disregard for the will of the people in his domestic policy he is only interested in himself and his appearance to the rest of the world. How much more can our nation stand , all for the sake of the "Messiah's" image!

"Breach of Allegiance"

Last week we witnessed the murders of thirteen Innocent soldiers at Fort Hood , in Texas . As Americans we all felt a sense of vulnerability as a fortified military installation was breached by a killer on a mission . I remember my time on military posts and the one thing I was assured about was that we were in a secure area , no one would get near our area without security clearance , and definitely no un-authorized weapons would ever be allowed in. Army officials must bear some of the responsibility for the acts of murder that took place last week. As the facts are beginning to unfold about Major Nidal Malik Hasan we are seeing our military really dropped the ball when it came to recognizing a real threat to our troops , and possibly to our civilian population. Hasan was a born and raised American , he lived in south-western Virginia , was educated there and received most of his medical education courtesy of the United States Army , and the taxpayers. When you swear yourself into the army you promise to defend and protect the constitution and the people of the United States , most of us who have taken that oath have taken it very seriously.This is more then words it is a pledge of honor and truth. Treason is defined as a crime of serious acts of disloyalty against one's sovereign nation , which undermines the offenders government through subversive behavior. E-mail communication between Hasan and Al-Qaida operatives and militant Imams have already surfaced which certainly give us a real look at the motives of Hasan's mind-set, as he attacked those soldiers who represented the nation he decided to betray. The punishment for treason is usually death , and I whole heartedly agree this crime merits death. The administration has yet to admit this was an act of terrorism , the words mentally ill , and disturbed individual are permeating the accounts of this act by those who would not wish to offend the Muslim population. As Hasan was busy murdering soldiers he shouted to Allah , he was committing an act of Jihad against the devil from the west. Mr Obama needs to recognize this as what it is , an act of terrorism and treason against the United States Of America. The longer he waits in defining this as a terrorist act , the more weakness he shows to our enemies . When Hasan shouted to Allah he broke his oath of allegiance to the country that provided him with freedom and education . This was the act of a traitor. For the first time since Mr. Obama has become president he can act on the behalf of the American people , instead of taking the path of political expediency. If we don't call this treason we will be putting the entire population in jeopardy , we will be giving license to radicals of all ideology's to do their worst and hide in the guise of mental illness. Do the right thing Mr. President call it what it is!

"Thanks Vets!"

Today is Veterans' Day , I normally have a political message , but today I would like to do something different. I would like to talk about some of my family members. My uncle Chuck was a member of the 101st. Airborne division , he made the jump on D-Day over Normandy , he received a Silver Star and was among those men who liberated the concentration camps where the Nazi's murdered over six million Jews and countless others. He also liberated the "Wolf's Lair" where the lunatic , Hitler , held many of his confidential meetings as he pondered decisions that shook the world. Uncle Chuck never talked about any of his experiences during the war , I learned everything about him second hand from my mother and father . They told me uncle Chuck was a big hero , but you would never know it by talking to him , he was modest and kind ,and loving to everyone he came in contact with , I guess a real hero would act that way. My uncle Sammy was a scout with the 5th. army , his was the first unit to land at Anzio in Italy, the scouts were the equivalent to marine recon outfits perhaps the most dangerous assignment of any landing force. During the course of the attack my uncle was separated from his unit , and some of the fascist sympathizers turned him over to the Nazis. He was taken to a Nazi prison camp , he suffered daily beatings from the Nazi prison guards , was malnourished and when he escaped he was about ninety pounds , he was about one hundred fifty when he enlisted. He received a Bronze star and a Purple heart , he never spoke of anything about his service. My father would talk to me about uncle Sammy and tears would come to his eyes when he spoke of his brother's suffering. Uncle Sammy was my favorite uncle , he was smart , funny ,and athletic, he was my sponsor at my confirmation ,and ha gave me my first baseball glove. To this day I still become emotional when I think about him. My uncle Jim was in the Navy and served at Pearl Harbor, my uncle Bill and my uncle Jack both served in the pacific theatre. My uncle Richard served in Korea. When Veterans' Day rolls around each year I try to take the time to remember what all of these men did , yet none of them ever made a big deal about any of it. I'm not the only person who has "heroes"in his family, if you have a dad or a brother or uncle who have served take the time to say thank you , and I love you , they will probably will tell you it's no big deal , but believe me it is !

"The Company You Keep"

A few days ago the people of Berlin celebrated the tearing down of the wall constructed by the communists to hold in the citizens of east Berlin . This was a landmark for freedom for all nations. Jack Kennedy's speech to the people of Berlin is considered one of the best of his political career , it moved not only the people of Germany , but the people of the entire free world. When Ronald Reagan called for Mr. Gorbachev to "Tear Down That Wall!",he spoke to the hearts of free men and women everywhere. American Presidents have historically stood for freedom to every nation that craves the rights of choice that we are blessed with through our constitution. Barack Obama has turned down a request to address the people of Berlin on the occasion of the anniversary of the "Wall's" demise. Mr. Obama felt this occasion was not important enough to make a personal appearance , unlike appearing on Letterman or Leno , we all know those are appearances of international gravity and importance. Until a few months ago no sitting president would have considered turning down a request to make a speech extolling the victory of freedom over oppression. Individual freedom is the dream that has been the cornerstone of America's promise to all those who have sought to enter our shores , a land where a chance is given for all citizens to pursue their dreams. What has happened to the office of the President Of the United States , has it become diminished , become less , lost it's prestige ? Our current president has become a parody of those men who revered this most prestigious of all political offices in the world. When Oprah , Letterman , Leno , and Bill Maher are given more access to the White house than the Dali Llama we must question Mr. Obama's respect for his mantle as the representative as the first citizen of our nation. My personal belief is that Barack Obama believes he is more important then the office he holds , he believes he has an "anointing" that makes him somehow more important then the people he is sworn to serve. Great office should make a man humble , yet , Obama has shown the signs of one who feels he must impose his will rather then yield to the authority of those who he supposedly represents. As we watch Mr. Obama and his minions work to destroy the fabric of our constitution , we must do our best to show others what this man and his ideology is doing to our nation. As he showed so little regard for the people of Germany , he also shows the same disregard for the American people. I , personally , am ashamed to admit that this man sits in the same office as Jack Kennedy , and Ronald Reagan , they deserve better company!

"King Barack and His Court"

Do the years 1789-1799 mean anything to you? Unless your a history buff , or a political junkie like me these years probably don't have much significance for you. These are the years of the French Revolution , the fall of the monarchy of Louis XVI and Marie Antionette . Let's examine the social and political climate of the times , just for fun. The nation was ruled by a number of dukedoms and baronets similar to congressional districts , those "representatives" had the responsibilities of collecting the tax and reporting to the King on the state of their areas of responsibility. In reality the common folks were feudal slaves to a government in which they had no real impact as to their needs. Anything that the King and his court wanted to do was done , no matter what the consequences would be on the population. France was suffering under high unemployment , an unmanageable national debt , and high food prices . When confronted by the fact that the people had no bread Marie Antionette said , "Let them eat cake!", rather callous don't you think?! It wasn't long after that Marie received a hair-cut which removed her head. The feudal citizens rioted in the streets , yet nothing was done to reconcile their woes , the arrogant monarchy didn't believe the peasants would do anything against their oppressors. Does any of this stuff sound familiar , history is fun! Let's see how this applies today, more fun! Over the last several months many of our citizens have participated in the "Tea Party" movement to demonstrate to our government their dislike for the current agenda this administration is pursuing . Hundreds of thousands , possibly millions of citizens have peacefully protested against policies they believe are not in the best interest of the people of the United States. We are faced with an unemployment rate that is not going to diminish any time soon. Our national debt is verging on science fiction in it's frightening growth. Has anybody besides me noticed the rising cost of food , as our dollar is inflating at light speed. Saturday the Obama congress pushed through a health-care bill that has little to no support from the American people , similar to those dukes and barons who did whatever they wished and damn the public opinion. Obama praised the Pelosi led congress for their work in the advancement of his agenda , totally ignoring the citizens who had gathered to protest practically at the door of the White House. How much further will Barack the first, push the American people before they reach their boiling point. Recent elections were a message to our "King" that the "peasants" are not happy. We won't storm the "Bastille" , but we will storm the polls next year. Americans will remember how they have been ignored , and next year many symbolic heads will roll down Capitol hill. Soon the reign of Barack the first will end as we arise to re-take control of our nation. "Viv le America!"

" God Bless Our Troops!"

On November 11th. we will celebrate another Veterans' Day , a day set aside to honor those who put their civilian life aside to devote a portion of their lives to the service of our country. My Dad served as did all of my uncles , my grandfathers , and great uncles . I served as well as several of my cousins. I never thought this was a terrible sacrifice for myself , nor did my father or his brothers . I was brought up believing we lived in the greatest nation on God's earth , and it was a privilege to take the time to wear it's uniform. Two days ago a lunatic gunman set it upon himself to ruthlessly slaughter un-armed members of our service personnel as they were preparing to begin their assignment to Afghanistan to fight terrorism. What has changed in our national conscience to bring about this type of violent behavior towards those who's job is to defend and protect our republic? When a sitting president begins his term by apologizing to the world for actions that were taken by his predecessor to protect our citizens and our allies , he must share some of the responsibility for these types of attacks. During my time of service the war in Viet Nam was found to be an unpopular cause by the "Hippies" and those who new little to nothing about what was actually happening "in country". When soldiers and marines returned home most were treated as criminals and psychotics , few were treated as heroes. The people at that time were told we fought in an unjust war that was a civil matter of the citizens of Viet Nam and we served no legitimate purpose there. Most of those who served then returned home to obscurity , no bands playing or cheering crowds . Today we are in danger of repeating this same type of treatment as the media trys to explain away this attack on our fine men and women as the result of post traumatic stress syndrome ,yet this lunatic never served in a foreign assignment. This is an insidious attempt to smear the purpose of our troops deployment against a real threat to our nation. In reality this was a terrorist attack at a government installation by an individual who was dedicated to a militant Muslim policy of Jihad against the United States.This nations first priority is the protection of it's citizens , everything else is secondary. Someone needs to explain this to our Chief Executive , as he seems to believe social programs take precedence over national security. This week as you read your newspaper , watch television news , or have a free exchange of ideas with someone else ; remember these things all became yours at a cost , an American soldier , sailor , or marine paid for these rights with their blood. When someone demeans those who serve they vilify the finest people our nation have produced. We need to identify our enemies and destroy them , not try to pacify those who give them a safe haven , either at home or abroad!Mr. President stop sitting on your hands and support our troops , that is your job!!

"King of Fools?"

All of us remember the show "Happy Days" , it had a character called "Potsie Webber" , he was known as the guy who was not the brightest bulb on the tree. There was an episode that was set during an April Fool's Day celebration at Arnold's drive-in where somebody was elected the "King of Fools" , to spare you the plot in the end Potsie wins and is crowned the King. Several weeks ago we had the treat of watching our so-called president speak to the United Nations , a group of fools , at that time he continued his apology tour as he bent over in front of the world to offer our collective rears to their tender care. This president has offered to enter into talks without condition to some of the worst abusers of freedom in the known world , but doesn't want to speak to Fox News . The revelation of nuclear plants in Iran went virtually un-contested by the U.N. , except for the usual letter of displeasure and the threat of sanctions that mean little or nothing to aggressive rogue nations. Iran promised to allow U.N. inspectors into their secret plant yet this has not come to fruition , is anyone really surprised by this? During the presidential election we were all informed about Mr. Obama's lack of experience , yet , the American voter marched happily along the primrose path and we put a man in the White House who has as his foreign policy advisor Joe Biden . Biden is a "dove" and possibly the worst possible candidate for dealing with a ruler who has total dis-respect for the rule of law. There is no one in the Obama camp who can step up to face an ever growing threat from a nation who is determined to end freedom as we , or anyone else recognizes it. Yesterday Iran tested a nuclear device , something the Obama administration said would not be possible for at least three years. Obama also said he believed Iran was purifying plutonium for peaceful purposes , not the development of nuclear weapons. Well "Gomer" "Surprise! Surprise ! Surprise!"you can't trust a lunatic! This president is more interested in a socialist domestic agenda then the imminent threat to the security of the middle-east and ultimately the United States of America . He is wasting precious time in sending help to our troops in Afghanistan yet he makes numerous public appearances to sell his radical health-care program . The economy could not possibly be handled worse then it is now , sky-rocketing un-employment, national debt climbing at light speed , and the promise of more taxes on the sector of the population that creates most of our jobs. America if we had an election today who would you nominate as "King of Fools"? I've already made my choice!

"All-Star Team?"

Have you ever been put in a situation where you had to put on a "happy face"?This usually occurs when things are not going well for you , or , you are experiencing disappointment over a decision that didn't go your way. When I was ten years old at the end of my first season of playing little league baseball we had an all-star game , every kid in the league wanted a spot on the all-star roster.I was sure I would get a spot , I had great stats at the plate and I played three positions well , every kid on my team told me I was surely going to be picked to play on the all-stars. I had my ego fed even more when players from other teams told me they were expecting to see me in the game . Needless to say I was pretty full of myself , I thought I was "the greatest thing since sliced bread". Well the day came when the all-star roster was announced ; much to my shock and disappointment my name was conspicuous by it's absence. At ten years old this was the greatest tragedy I had ever had to deal with . I snuck off and shed some tears , careful not to let anybody see my un-manly behavior. My Dad could see the anger and disappointment in my face , he told me I had to be a man about it and "suck it up" life doesn't always go your way. Every kid from the league showed up at the ballpark on the day of the game , and I was questioned by most of them as to why I wasn't on the field. I listened to my Dad and said the coaches picked the player that they thought were the best and I had to live with their decision. Inside I wanted to scream at those coaches , but I knew that a real ballplayer went along with the calls those in authority made. Today the Obama administration got a call from the people of the United States that the administration was not happy with. This president believes he is the greatest thing since "sliced bread" and he doesn't take disappointment well. White House spokesmen have put whatever spin they could on a situation that is an obvious slap in the face to the Obama administration. The loss of two gubernatorial races , one in Virginia a "bell weather" state that is a measuring stick in most elections , the other in New Jersey a solid Democratic state in virtually every election since the "New Deal". These results indicate a major shift in the political winds from only one year ago . Oddly enough the administration is treating this as an aberration not indicative of the will of the people across America.It's time for the Obama administration to start listening to those who are really in charge of this country , the people of the United States of America . We don't need to be the ones putting on a "happy face" while our elected officials go down a path we see as detrimental to our national well-being. Those in positions of influence need to recognize that the landscape has changed , the wind has shifted ,and the American people are watching them. Let's be careful America , it's our turn to pick out the next "all-star team", we can impact the way the game is played , and who plays it!

"The Next Big Game!"

A couple of years ago the New England Patriots met the New York Giants in the Super Bowl . This game was to be of great historical significance as the Pat's had won every game during the regular season , and no other team since the 1972 Miami Dolphins had a perfect season including the league championship. New England had practically walked through most of their opponents , and had even had a victory over the Giants a few weeks earlier in the season. The media gave little hope for the Giant's chances of victory over such an imposing foe. Tom Brady , the Pat's quarterback , was the picture of confidence practically guaranteed victory to his army of fans. Only stalwart Giant fans believed that their team had any chance against the juggernaut from New England. Victory was all but a forgone conclusion , until the day of the game. The Giants were inspired in all phases of the game , New England was caught completely by surprise . After the game the Patriots behaved like spoiled children , pouting and complaining as if they were entitled to the win just by the virtue of showing up on the field.Eleven months ago Barack Obama was sworn in as our Chief Executive and he was to have the most partisan congress I can remember any president having to support his agenda.This stacked deck looked so solid that any thought of opposition seemed futile at best and impossible at worst. Between Obama , Pelosi, and Reid it looked as if the Obama agenda would sail through the house and the senate as the country would suffer under a rubber stamp administration. Something amazing happened over the course of the few months following the inauguration , the people of the United States began to voice their concerns over the direction in which the nation was turning. Tea parties , and town hall meetings revealed real differences between the administration and the American people. The White House and Congressional leaders choose to ignore those citizens whose opinions did not agree with their agenda , even challenging their patriotism and intelligence.Yesterday in several eastern states election were held , and to the surprise of the current administration most of their liberal based candidates were soundly defeated , some in states that were staunch liberal strongholds. Like the New England Patriots , the liberal administration believed they were invincible , victory was a forgone conclusion , they dismissed their opponents as weak and dis-organized. Their opponent wasn't really the opposing party , it was in actuality the concerned citizens they so casually dismissed earlier in the year as un-American and un-intelligent. Perhaps now those in Washington who are looking at next years congressional elections will take some time before they jump head-long into more debt and high cost social programs that the tax paying public doesn't want. Overconfidence is the father of defeat , Mr. Obama is extremely overconfident and arrogant in his dismissal of those who have genuine concern over his game plan of high taxes and huge debt. Our "Super Bowl" is coming next November let's show them what a determined electorate can do , this is our country!

"Are We Terminal?"

Over the last few days I have been fighting off a sinus infection that has been a nagging condition that refuses to leave my old but stubborn body. This miserable virus is trying to infect my entire system and take control my body.As I sit here with my Kleenex and red nose I'm reminded of the movie "The Fly". In the movie Jeff Goldblum plays a scientist who invents a machine to be used to transfer people or objects from one place to another , dis-assembling them to their molecular level and then re- assembling them at the desired location. Anyone who has traveled on public transportation would love to see some tax money spent on this project . As in all science fiction movies the main character always uses himself as a guinea pig , Goldblum enters his machine's transfer chamber , yet unknowingly allows a housefly to enter with him. He and the fly travel from one chamber to the other , during the course of the travel their molecules become mixed and unbeknown st to Goldblum his genetic structure is altered.At a pace that is barely recognizable in the beginning Goldblum begins his metamorphism into a new creature. As the fly's DNA takes over Goldblum becomes unrecognizable , a creature inhuman , an abomination unable to be controlled or reasoned with.During the last presidential election the people of this country, our nation has been infected by rogue DNA , radical socialist ideas that left unchecked will "fundamentally change America". When asked for advice on the well being of this fledgling republic George Washington said "avoid entangling alliances" , this can be interpreted as "watch what you sign", it is possible to sign away your national sovereignty. Thomas Jefferson said ,"The government that government that governs the least governs the best" , he believed we are a nation based on individual freedom not a caretaker regime that reaches into every aspect of it's citizens' lives. The more I see of the Obama administration the more corruption of our constitution and our basic national belief system seems to be degenerating into a socialist cess-pool of control and loss of freedom. We are involved in agreements at this very moment that could change America into a subservient power yielding our decisions over to a foreign body,setting aside our constitution in favor of that of an international agreement.This ideological infection is spreading at a rapid pace in the body of our government and unless we act in a rapid and decisive manner it will be too late to reverse this process. Our well-meaning electorate has allowed rogue DNA into our nation's body and the only cure is to act at the polls whenever we have an election on any level.Let's not wait until the creature has completely ,"fundamentally",changed our way of life . We are the last line of defense , if the creature takes over then we must bare the blame for not acting while there is still time ; e-mail , petition , speak to people on the street , do whatever you can. Don't let the virus become terminal!!