Poor Charlie

Regarding the Congressional censure of Charlie Rangel, I have an admonition for our representatives. "Let he among you who is without sin cast the first stone"

ARE WE WINNERS OR LOSERS?

The last war we WON, was World War 2. What does this mean? First off, It may be very important to be fighting a war that is justifiable. The next war was Korea. One may say that it was, like WW2, justified. This war ended with a truce. No win. Then there was Vietnam. No justification. No win. Since then, disaster.

Now, we are so far in debt, we may not survive as a viable economy. Shame on the government. Shame on the people for alowing the government to run amok.

We will pay. We will suffer.

IS THE TEA PARTY

A REINCARNATION OF THE NAZI PARTY? If the votors give them power, we may find out to our great sorrow.

NAZI REPUBLICAN. what a surprise

dress-up Nazi for Ohio congressman?

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Rich Iott is the Republican nominee for Congress from Ohio’s 9th District, running against Marcy Kaptur. He also happens to be a Nazi reenacter.

more at: Ohio GOP Congressional Candidate Dresses Up As A Nazi For Fun
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I think this jerk dresses like a Nazi because he is a Nazi. That's easy!

AN ANCIENT TRUTH

Aesop said:

"After all is said and done, more is said than done."

Hypocrisy

The holier than thou hypocrits are lambasting Obama about his religion or lack of religion. I was sorry to see that he caved in to the God Squad and went to church today. I have spent a lot of my 77 years thinking about this religon business. I want to make something perfectly clear. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO GO TO CHURCH TO BE A GOOD PERSON. Furthermore, the pages of history are rife with evidence of church goers being very evil people. I have thought for many years that the church term "pew" had some reference to the moral stinkers that populated those seats.

So there! I said it. You don't like it? TOUGH!

"CHANGE THAT MATTERS"

http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/09/15/democrats-attempt-re-branding-difficult-election-season

http://www.democrats.org/news/blog/575


My Democratic Party brethren have come up with a new slogan for policy, "Change that matters". I would like to remind my brethren that when push comes to shove, the change that matters is the change in your pocket, and the replenishment of same when it's time to buy bread. Let us not forget the Great Depression and the famous anthem from that time, "BROTHER CAN YOU SPARE A DIME"

"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime," lyrics by Yip Harburg, music by Jay Gorney (1931)

They used to tell me I was building a dream, and so I followed the mob,
When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear, I was always there right on the job.
They used to tell me I was building a dream, with peace and glory ahead,
Why should I be standing in line, just waiting for bread?

Once I built a railroad, I made it run, made it race against time.
Once I built a railroad; now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?
Once I built a tower, up to the sun, brick, and rivet, and lime;
Once I built a tower, now it's done. Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell,
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum,
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell,
And I was the kid with the drum!

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time.
Why don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime?

Once in khaki suits, gee we looked swell,
Full of that Yankee Doodly Dum,
Half a million boots went slogging through Hell,
And I was the kid with the drum!

Say, don't you remember, they called me Al; it was Al all the time.
Say, don't you remember, I'm your pal? Buddy, can you spare a dime?

BOOK BURNING

The written word is one of the foundations of civilization. From the earliest times, the authors, prophets, and seers have codified the wisdom of their time for all of us to benefit from. All this thought, knowledge and history is in books and preserved in our libraries for the benefit of all generations.
A fool who claims to be a "man of God" proposes to burn copies of the Quran. If there si a Hell as is claimed by the theologians, this evil person should suffer the same fate as he wishes to befall the Quran.

Further thought on book burning.
A book is only paper with printing on it. If it should happen to be burned, or destroyed by some other means, the intelligense and principles contained therein are not lost. It is foolish,crude and stupid to try to make a point by burning a book. The burner only shows gross stupidity.
Principle will live on in spite of fools and charletans.

AFGHANISTAN

The graveyard of fools.

Conservative?

I believe a case can be made that Hitler was a "conservative". He was in love with war. It would seem that most "conservatives" (Republicans) love war. Why is this? Why are they so anxious to make war and destroy? Should not a "conservative" wish to conserve?
There are many questions. There are few answers.

Glen Beck

Will Glen Beck be the Father Coughlin of the 21at Century? Who will shut him up? Who can shut him up? Stay tuned.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Coughlin

Nissan LEAF

I've been waiting a long time for a practical electric car. I'm afraid that the LEAF is not that car. Why? It will only go 100 miles on a charge. What does this mean? You can only do short trips around town or between towns that aren't too far apart.
Sorry Nissan. Ths just won't do.

Citizenship

If the Republicans have their way, will the parents of EVERY baby born in the United States have to prove their citizenship before a birth certificate is issued?
WARNING to prospective parents. Don't procreate unsess you nave the proper documents.

POOR ARIZONA

They can't keep prisnors in. They can't keep illegal aliens out.

A double DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH!!!!

LEAVE THE CONSTITUTION ALONE

Various and sundry politicians are climbing on the bandwagon to fool around with the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

BEWARE!!

Once it starts, where will it end?

CARLY

Carly Fiorina
California
On What Kind Of Republican She Is...

"I share Sarah Palin's values."
[American Spectator, 11/23/09]
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Well Carly, no surprise there. You just about wrecked HP and they fired you. Now you want to go on the public dole and maybe wreck the Senate. I truly hope that the California voters are smarter than you.

THE TEA PARTY

After some rumination and cogitation I have discovered the meaning or the word TEA in TEA PARTY.

Turgid Effluent Anterior

So, there ya go!!!!!!!

Sarah Paleface-----------------

-----------compares herself with Shakespeare. I wish to "refudiate" that. She is more,in her medieval politics, like one who shakes a spear. Genghis Khan for instance.

THE GREAT LEAK

Of course, all the rightys will complain about how long it took Obama to plug the leak. When if first happened, a lot of supposedly smart people were saying why doesn't he do this and order that and blah to the nth power. People that are smart were saying dumb things. For instance, I heard Chris Matthews say something to the effect, why doesn't the Navy send a sub down there, blah. blah. The truth is it would have been crushed like a soda can stepped on by an elephant, and he should know that. The pressure a mile under water is beyond belief. The oil industry should have been ready for a disaster such as this, but not being required to, why bother? The feds were always looking the other way with eyes closed.
Another thing amazing to me. Proposals to stop deep water drilling in the Gulf are opposed by many people down there. Drilling will continue, but extreme safety measures must be put in place and rigidly enforced.
Wind and solar power must be pushed harder and harder. The less oil we need, the cleaner and safer the environment will be.

MEG

Meg Whitman's plan to "buy" the Republican Party may bring about a change in our form of government from democracy to demoCASHy.

BART

Johannes Mehserle was rightly convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the killing of Oscar Grant. That being said, the true culpability for Grant's death falls on BART, who is primarily responsible of hiring and training Mehserle who, IMHO is not cop material. Looking at images on him and hearing him speak remind me of the old saying that's applied to people who are a brick shy of a full load. "The lights are on but nobody is home".

Obama's war

The Repubbys are spouting the nonsence that Afghanistan is Obama's war. As though it didn't exist before Obama became President. This is like saying that the horseshit in the Augena stables didn't exist before Hercules took on the task of shoveling it out.
Are the Repubbys REALLY that stupid? Maybe not. However they think the average votor IS that stupid. How sad it is that they may be correct.

Da Guv

The bad actor from Austria that has been beating down California for near 8 years is trying to really stick it to state employees by cutting their pay to minimum wage until a state budget is passed and signed. How unfair is this? The fools at the top of the food chain are to blame for this mess. So who gets punished? The little guy at the bottom of the chain. What happens when he can't make his house payment? When he has to run up his credit cards to the limit to feed the kids and when he can't pay the bill, then what? Shame on you guv, and all of your ilk. May the lot of you roast in Hell.

WHAT WOULD SHAKESPEARE SAY?

Regarding the war in Afghanistan. "LORD, WHAT FOOLS THESE MORTALS BE".

Bye, bye Stanley

A rolling stone will gather no moss, but it may crush all in it's path.

A message for Gen. Stan
Thanks to Bob Dylan

Once upon a time you dressed so fine
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you ?
People'd call, say, "Beware doll, you're bound to fall"
You thought they were all kiddin' you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hangin' out
Now you don't talk so loud
Now you don't seem so proud
About having to be scrounging for your next meal.

How does it feel
How does it feel
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone?

Commander in Chief

President Harry Truman fired General Douglas McArthur for insubordination. Will history repeat it's self? Will President Obama fire General McChrystal?
To preserve the integrity of the Constitution and maintain civilian control over the military, I believe that Obama should hand the General his retirement papers and send him down the road. The rightwing will howl with great indignation. Makes it all the better!

Here's what the Uniform Code of Military Justice has to say:

Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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NUKE THE LEAK?

There sre some that are seriously proposing to send a nuclear device doen to the gulf oil leak, with the belief that the explosion will seal the well.

Maybe. Maybe not!

Suppose instead of sealing the leak, it opens it up more, and a huge flood of oil gushes upward, dwarfing the current leak?

Worse yet, the oil may be radioactive,and spread around the world's oceans.

Armageddon could be the result.

The Worst Things

I've been thinking of the worst things to happen to my country in my lifetime which started in 1933, the GREAT DEPRESSION.

After the depression, there were the wars. WW2. Korea. Vietnam. The 2 stupid wars we are involved in now.

Lesve out the wars and the Great Depression,the worst thing is easy. THE GULF OIL DISASTER!! As bad as it is today, it will get much worse before it gets better. How do I knoe this? Because, it's obvious that the powers that be do not know what to do. It is an unprecedented situation, and there are no books to read to learn the cure. I'm sure that all the sanctimonious fools will be frantically looking in the Bible, crying for answers, and praying for deliverance.

We may look back on today and know it was the best of times compared to where we are. It seems that there is no expert that has the answer. If the relief drilling fails, this well could spew oil until all the oceans of the world are polluted by the fruit of human greed.

"When will they ever learn"

Phoney Tony

Tony Hayward, aka Phoney Tony, CEO of BP is testifying before Congress. He is responsible for the deaths of 11 workers. The President should order the Federal Marshals to clap him in irons and drag him away to a dungeon.

My conclusion from today's Congressional hearing. BP stands for bull pucky.

HYPOCRITES PREVAIL

My observation of the day is that a Republican has a hard time saying "environment" without the shadow of a sneer crossing over his face.

TEA PARTY

Chris Matthews of "HARDBALL" fame has a show upcoming about the Tea Party titled "The Rise of the New Right". I suggest a different title that I believe has historical relevance. "THE RISE OF THE NEW REICH". Now, who will be the "Hitler" of the "New Reich"?
Nominations accepted here.

Death in the Water

Someone on tv said in reference to BP's leak:
"Pandora's well spewing liquid, viscous death."

BP LIABILITY

There is no doubt that BP has a huge liabiolity for damages to the Gulf of Mexico and all the shorelines. How about the people that gave BP permission to drill? What is their liability? "Drill Baby Drill" should become "Pay Baby Pay"
Again I say, we need to stop burning oil. Use it for lubrication. Use it for manufacturing processes. Don't burn Baby, don't burn.

NEWS FROM STALAG GAZA

Israel eases Gaza blockade on some banned foods
By DIAA HADID (AP) – 1 hour ago

JERUSALEM — Israel eased a three-year blockade of Gaza Wednesday to allow in some previously banned food items in an effort to defuse the worldwide furor over its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound international flotilla. But critics said the step falls far short of what is needed in the impoverished Palestinian territory.


http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gXp6fvvgQLELYgmlMBK-EaQ8A1WQD9G7Q92O0

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How kind of Israel to allow their prisoners some of the necessities of life.

BP

brain paucity

STUPIDITY

Another definition of STUPIDITY. Undertaking a very difficult and dangerous job that you have little experience in,lack of understanding of,and no preparation for the possible disasters that may well occur. BP fits this scenario.

James Carville

I like James Carville. He is a hoot. I sympathize with his obvious great distress over the tragedy of the Gulf. He is outraged over his perception of government response to the oil disaster.
HOWEVER!

James is a politician. I'm sure that he has benefited from the largess of "Big Oil", as have most of the body politic. Msybe he should temper his criticism before he veers into out of control hypocrisy.

Just a thought.

Congressman

I (ignorant)
S (sanctimonius)
S (silly)
A (you know what)

HAS RAND PAUL READ THE CONSTITUTION?

From the Constitution of the United States
Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights. Ratified 7/9/1868. Note History

1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
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Rand Paul says the United States should cease "granting" citizenship to children born in the US to aliens. This fool is running for the Senate, and evidently he is ignorant of the Constitution of the United States.

PATHETIC!

THE WAY IT IS

The oil companies have been in part ownership of the United States Government for generations. It's a stranglehold that will be difficult to break. If the Gulf spill brings this about, there will be some good that comes from the monstrous evil that has been done to the waters and shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
I believe that the United States Government should seize all BP assets that are located on U.S. territory. Take full control of these assets and hold them until ALL claims are settled, and there has been full remediation of all financial and environmental damages.

LIBERTARIAN OR?

LIBERTARIAN

1. an advocate of the doctrine of free will

2. a person who upholds the principles of individual liberty especially of thought and actionb. Member of a political party advocating libertarian principles

ANARCHIST

1. a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power

2. a person who believes in, advocates, or promotes anarchism or anarchy,especially one who uses violent means to overthrow the established order
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I often wonder about some of the folks that characterize themselves as "libertarian".
Sometimes they seem close to crossing the line to anarchism. The current darling of the right, Rand Paul, winner of the Kentucky Republican senatorial primary may be one of these. Those of his ilk seem to hold a hatred of government, especially a government that guarantees certain liberties to all people, especially those that are perceived to be of a lesser class. However much they claim to hate the principles that good government espouses, they love to gain public office and enjoy the priviledges, perquisites, and power of the office.
Interesting that the given name "Rand" is the surname of the famous author Ayn Rand, the goddess of the far right. I doubt that this is a coincidence.

I was asked if I was surprised by the outcome of the Sestak/Spector Senatorial primary in Pennsylvania. I replied:
"No, I don't think so. A turncoat often leaves people with a bad taste, even if he has supposedly turned your way. There's always the chance the turncoat turns again.
Interesting to see the big margin Specter started out with. Then you could see Sestak catching up at a rate that looked like a winner. Joe should have it made in the general."
Congratulatios to Joe Sestak. He's partway on his journey to be a senator. I believe that he will be able to handle the general election without serious problems. He's a smart man, has served his country well, and will continue to serve.
Go Joe GO!!!

British Petroleum

The news is constantly peppered with the initials BP. I know what it's supposed to mean, but what it really means is Bad People and Broken Promises.
I hope it soon comes to mean, Brutal Punishment for the Brazen Perpatrators

What is going on in Greece?

"To the glory that was Greece
And the grandeur that was Rome." E. A. Poe

I don't know about Rome, but the "glory that was Greece" has gone a glimmering. We had better learn a lesson from what is happening to the Greeks, and possibly much of Europe, before the same misfortune befalls us.
Wake up Americans, we are NOT in good shape.

WITH APOLOGIES TO HANK WILLIAMS

Goodbye Joe
Me gotta go
Me oh my oh
Me gotta go
Pole the pirogue
Down the bayou
Oil spill, all fish kill
Me oh my oh
Ain't gonna have
No more fun
On the bayou

For the original verse, check the link.

http://ingeb.org/songs/goodbyej.html

WALL STREET

goldman sachs has goldfilled sacks

of filthy lucre from the broken backs

of people whose homes are gone,

whose life no longer sings the song

of joy and family. But, we go along

the road of life and find the way

once again.

THE ECONOMICS OF PORN?

From "the Atlantic"

Did Porn Cause the Financial Crisis?
Apr 23 2010, 10:22 AM ET | Comment

The above headline might seem like a joke. It isn't. Senior staffers at the Securities and Exchange Commission were surfing Internet pornography when they should have been policing the financial system. A deeply disturbing SEC memo to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) exposing this problem was reported Thursday night by ABC News. Here are some highlights via the Associated Press:

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2010/04/did-porn-cause-the-financial-crisis/39414/
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Is this the modern version of "Nero fiddled while Rome burned" ?

I heard a comment about the SEC. Should change to SEX

IMMIGRATION

There's a huge brouhaha in Arizona about illegal immigration. I'm a child of illegal immigration. Sometime around 1635 my ancestors on my mother's side of the family came from England and settled in what is now New Milford Conn. They stole land from the citizens of the country they settled,and eventually these citizens were driven out and ended up on reservations. Maybe you could say concentration camps.
Jesus said, "Let he among you who is without sin cast the first stone". All we who are TOTALLY INNOCENT may cast stones at the immigrants.
Again, we are back to stupid wars. If not for that, we would have money to both control the borders, and provide help to the poor Mexicans who have little recourse but to cross the border to find work and sustenance for their families. What more noble undertaking is there than to feed the children? Agsin I must remind the so-called "Christians" that Jesus also said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me".

Friday. The Arizona governor signed the bill and it is now law. What a sorry STATE of affairs. That's what I said. Arizona is a sorry state.

WALL STREET CROOKS

I have a new name for the Wall Street company that has fallen into disrepute and is under Federal scrutiny. GOLDFILLED SACKS.

VIRGINIA

There is a stain of shame on the State of Virginia. They want to dedicate the Month of April to celebrate the Confederacy.
I grew up in small town in Virginia from about 1935 to 1948. They were still "fighting" the Civil War back in those days. I would have hoped that they would be over that by now, more than 60 years later. It seems not.
Shame upon the Republicans. It seems that there is no depth to which they will not sink.

TRAGEDY IN WEST VIRGINIA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Lewis

The awful coal mine tragedy in West Virginia made me think back to my young days when John L Lewis was head of the mine workers union and labored mightily to improve the horrible conditions that mine workers suffered under.
John L Lewis was hated by the rightwing and the business community as a charlatan who was out to steal their money and give it to the poor white trash who labored in the mines under the most dangerous conditions imaginable.
John L Lewis was a workingman's hero, and deserves sainthood for his efforts to improve the working conditions of the poor people who labored under the lash of uncareing management.
I worked for a number of years in the construction industry and remember difficult conditions. It was NOTHING compared to the what the mine workers suffered.

THE EVIL THAT MEN DO

The symtoms of sickness in the body politic since the health care brouhaha began is the worst in my memory since the evil days of Senator Joe McCarthy and the nefarious activities of the House unAmerican Activities Committee, aka HUAC, back in the 1950's
"When will they ever learn?"

CATHOLIC CHURCH SCANDAL

The Catholic Church is being lambasted for allowing priest child molesters to run amok without punishment. There is only one cure for this terrible disgrace. Drop the marriage and celibacy rule for priests, and more sexually normal individuals will become priests. This is a no brainer. THINK ABOUT IT!

TEA PARTY

As I observe the Tea Party with their radical rants and excerable public behavior, I am reminded of the rise of the Nazi party in Germany in the 1930's. At some point their "Hitler"* may appear, then lookout. Trouble will be on the horizon, and citizens that TRULY believe in democracy must rise to the occasion and stop these maniacs and their evil agenda.
For example: During the leadup to the House vote on the healthcare bill, these characters were at he Capitol in riot mode shouting vile epithets at members of Congress, especially black members.They were using the "n" word, spitting on some, and shouting "faggot" at one member.
These people are a sure danger to democracy and civil order. and rational citizens must be ready to oppose them. To quote Edmund Burke, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"

*Sarah?!?

HEALTHCARE BILL SIGNED

We have finally taken a step to join the civilized world in providing needed healthcare for citizens. The critics are ranting about all the faults in the bill, and no doubt there are many. However, you must turn the corner before you know what's around the corner. When you can see more clearly what's now in front of you, then measures can be taken to deal with it.

WAITING FOR HEALTHCARE VOTE

I have said it before, and I will say it again. If we would stop fighting pointless and stupid wars, there would be plenty of money available to provide the best of care for all citizens.

WHEN WILL WE EVER LEARN?

Damn Israel

Is the Israeli-American Alliance Fraying?

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/Is-the-Israeli-American-Alliance-Fraying-2849
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I am damn fedup with Israel screwing the Palestinians while receiving our aid and comfort. They had the unmitigated gall to announce stealing more Palenstinian territory to build apartments for Israelis while VP Biden was there on a State vist. This should be the last straw' and probably would if it wasn't for the powerful lobbys in Washington that keep this evil going strong.
For decads it's been almost impossible to criticize Israel without being accused of antisemitism. Call me whatever you want, but I'm criticizing Israel and will continue to do so.
PS, Bring home the troops, and let all those middleeast folks settle their business on their owN. We can't afford to try to make the world operate on our terms. It will soon ruin us.

"WHY YOU CAN'T TRUST STEVE POIZNER"

Goofy political ad for the California gubernatorial contest listing all the reasons you can't trust Steve Poizner.

For me, theres only one reason you cna't trust Steve Poizner

He's a Republican

Bloomberg

Clinton Calls Netanyahu to Condemn Israeli Settlement Plan
March 13, 2010, 12:01 AM EST
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-03-13/clinton-calls-netanyahu-to-condemn-israeli-settlement-plan.html

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I am totally fed up with Israel and the whole middle east situation. We should gat out of there and let all those people settle their business among themselves,and if they all go to hell, well so be it. I see no good reason why we should go to hell along with all those damn fools.
Everyone in every country over there thinks that God is on THEIR side. OK, that's fine, and if that's so, they don't need us.

TOYOTA CONTROVERSY

It sounds like the Senators, especially Republicans are beating up on Sec. LaHood, the head of transportation safety. I'm quite certain that if before this Toyota schlamozzle came about, the Democrats were to have proposed tougher safety regulations on the auto makers, the Republicans would have hollered about unfair government interference in private industry.

YA CAN'T WIN!!

"WHAT FOOLS THESE MORTALS BE"

The fools in Congress will fall all over themselves to vote for war. When it comes to health care for citizens, they scramble about looking far and wide for reasons to vote against it. And, the citizens support them in this fools game. "What fools these mortals be". Thank you Mr.Shakespeare for your timeless wisdom.

DICK!!!!!!

Try to imagine the incongruity of one so heartless suffering a heart attack.

W. EDWARDS DEMING

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Edwards_Deming

Mr Deming is, more than anyone, responsible for production methods and quality control in post WW2 Japanese industry. Viewed in the light of the current Toyota schlemozzle it seems that maybe his influence has diminished to a level reminicent of GM quality control in the 1970's-1980's.

I'm sure this is good news for Ford, GM etc. whose quality, it is said, is greatly improved. Still, it's a shame to see an iconic name like Toyota sink in the swamp of poor design and lack of quality.

Corporate Fascism

The Supreme Court far rightists have dealt a body blow to democracy with this evil decision to sell the country to the big corporations.The little people will become the fire hydrants for the big dog corporations. Before this decision there was some question as to how bad the Democrats House and Senate losses would be in 2010. I don't see any question now, unless by some miracle the voters get smart and vote against the corporate candidates.
Voters getting smart is a long shot.

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, ETC.

Abe Lincoln ended his Gettysburg Address with this: "and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

The Supreme Court has decreed that it shall now read: "and that government of the corporation, by the corporation, for the corporation, shall not perish from the earth.

REPUBLICAN MANTRA

MAKE WAR, NOT HEALTH

The good 'ol USA

Why is it that war is good and healthcare for all is socialism?

SO-----------------

-----------the Dems lost the Massachusetts Senate seat held by Teddy Kennedy for near 50 years. So, the Dems are down to 59 votes in the Senate? SO? FORGE AHEAD! FIGHT!!
The Repubbys don't want proper health care for the common man? LET THEM FILIBUSTER 'til Hell freezes over. They will be seen for the monkeys that they are.

It's time for Harry Reid to go. No more Mr. Nice Guy, We need a Lyndon Johnson to jawbone and arm twist. I can hear him now. "Why Senator, I didn't know your wife is a blond. She's not? I could swear that lady I saw you with last night was a blond. My goodness, gotta have my eyes checked." And so on-----------------

WE NEED HARDBALL!!!

Haiti Aid

What a shame it is that we're not as adept at "making peace" as we are at making war.
I'm sure that there is a valuable lesson here, and I hope it will be learned by all, no matter what their station or occupation.

"Blessed are the merciful:
for they shall obtain mercy."

MACHIAVELLI IN CHARGE

The Obama critics are howling and wailing that he hasn't fired anyone in the wake of the Christmas Day aircraft bombing attempt. It has occurred to me that there may be a perverse logic in this. To illustrate: If certain people are fired and blame is heaped upon them, those remaining may believe they are home free and it's back to business as usual. If no one is fired, each should be thinking "would it have been me to be fired?" "I will work harder. I will pay closer attention. I will do my job to the best of my ability and try to assure that my compatriots do the same."

President Obama is a very bright and clever man. Don't underestimate him.

TAKE THE BLAME

The Republicans are falling all over themselves to blame Obama and the Dems for the Christmas Day terror event. No one died, and the perp is locked up, probably for the rest of his life. The Republicans are praying for a disaster to occur. They would like to forget that the worst disaster to occur on our soil since Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, was on their watch when 3000 died in New York City on 9/11. They had been warned. They ignored the warning. They are covered with shame. They are a disgrace.

INITIALIZATION OF SECURITY

TSA was AWOL and suffering from CRIS. Can Obama KSFA at the CIA?

DA GOVANATOR

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the esteemed Governor of the Great State of California gave his swan song speech to the legislature yesterday. In spite of the lousy economy, the budget shortfalls and hard times in general, the Gov has ambitions. It reminded me of a saying my grandmother used back in the days of the Great Depression and World War 2 when I would complain about not having all I thought I should have.
Granny said (many times): "If we had some ham, we could have some ham and eggs. If we had some eggs."

PITA

Screen crawler says " Tests show that Rush Limbaugh has no ailments".
Rush IS the ailment, such as the pain at the end of the alimentary canal.

COURAGE

Today is January the 1st, 2010. The Festival of Roses parade is on television. Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is the Grand Marshall riding in an antique automobile.

Occasionally there comes along a genuine hero. One who rises far above the usual charlatens, thieves and ner-do-wells that fill the print and electronic media.

I believe that Sully is a man who would say he was just doing his job. And he was. But, unlike the majority, Sully did his job in an extraordinary manner, bringing together bravery and devotion to duty and taking them to a great height.

Ernest Hemingway defined courage as "Grace under pressure". This is perfect for Sully. After his masterful landing in the Hudson River, the safe evacuation of all the passengers and crew, as the aircraft was sinking into the frigid water of the Hudson, Captain Sullenberger went back into the cabin and walked all the way to the back to be sure that there were no passengers left. This is indeed, "GRACE UNDER PRESSURE".