"Man of the Year!"

I'm an amateur historian; I find the history during WWII fascinating and compelling. At no time in human history have we seen the face of complete evil so well defined as we did during the NAZI rule of Germany.

Germany was a cultural center of Europe; writers, artists, composers and philosophers were icons the world over; then WWI changed everything. In an ill conceived war, Germany challenged all of Europe and was crushed, both militarily and economically. The German people were given the burden of the entire war cost and it plunged Germany into an economic crisis that makes our "Great Depression" look like a garden party. Out of this mire of starvation, inflation, loss of national identity and political upheaval, rose the NAZI Party. It was driven by the oratory of Adolph Hitler. He provided those dispossessed German citizens with an excuse for their troubles; Zionist control of the world finances and their pollution of the German race. Most of us know what happened next; the darkest period of human history since the "Inquisition". Yet, during this period, there were people right here in America who cheered Hitler and lauded his efforts to heal Germany's woes. Prior to our entry into the war, there were religious and political figures who praised Hitler's accomplishments in his pursuit to restore Germany. He was Time Magazines "Man of the Year", so I guess that's not such a big honor.

Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has been praised by several world leaders, Castro, Ahmadminejad and Putin are among his supporters. American celebrities, Danny Glover and Oliver Stone, are extremely verbal in their support of the "democratically elected" leader. They believe Venezuela is a paradise, even though the people are virtual prisoners of the government, and their economy hangs by a very thin thread. He is a supporter of Iran's nuclear ambitions and a hater of the "Yankee Empire" (that's us).

We have been assisting the Colombian government for several years in their battle against the drug cartels with funds and advisers. Recently outgoing Colombian President, Alvaro Uribe, presented photos, videos and maps of rebel camps inside the Venezuelan border. Chavez says this is "doctored" evidence and broke off diplomatic relations with Colombia. He has also said "...any armed aggression against Venezuela from Colombian territory, or anywhere supported by the Yankee Empire, ..we would suspend oil shipments to the United States". This action will have a crippling effect on the United States, and an even bigger impact on the Venezuelan economy. This great "democracy" is barely existing at a poverty level, thanks to Chavez's socialist programs. The closest he has become to embracing the United States is when he shook hands with Barack Obama; the embrace was like a bully intimidating a schoolboy. Personally, when I saw it, I felt a little sick to my stomach. Obama smiled and looked uncomfortable.

We now have a moratorium against drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, and platforms are being removed by oil companies. We don't drill on land, even though environmental impact would be minimal (regardless of what the tree huggers say).

Isn't it time for Americans to start acting like Americans; stop cheering for those who are a detriment to our nation; those who threaten, those who hate, those who wish to destroy us. Our first allegiance is to the United States of America, not Venezuela, Iran, Cuba or any other nation. Our policies should benefit America first and foremost. Energy independence is extremely important, and we must use what is available on our own soil or we are prisoners of the rest of the world. Pursue other sources, yes, of course, but until we perfect those sources, we must use what we have. I hope Mr. Obama will wake up, and I hope America will wake up. The "Man of the Year" in Venezuela is trying to hold America hostage. What should we do?