In a recent discussion from not too long ago, Dan assured us that Barry Obumble has made us safer. While that's a laughable suggestion on its face, given the rise in terrorist activity here and abroad, I just saw this article that proves just how ludicrous the claim is. While the article speaks specifically about the Democratic-led city of Chicago (led by former Obama co-hort Rahm Emanuel), it contains this gem as well:
"According to this FBI report, violent crime in the U.S. increased a little more than five percent the first half of last year." (2016)
Chicago, and two suburban cities, Elgin and Joliet, saw much larger increases in violent crime.
The claim, therefore, that Obama somehow made us safer is not supported by law enforcement.
What's more, despite Obama's claim that no terrorist organization has attacked our nation during his administration, that's a hollow victory to say the least, given the several so-called "lone wolf" attacks, such as the Boston Marathon Bombers, the San Bernardino shootings and various other examples of islamist inspired murders.
Chicago just hosted Obama's farewell address before adoring chumps to whom he could say anything and be believed as if he spoke the truth. This article provides us with this morsel for our consumption:
"A few hours prior to the event and while people were arriving there was a carjacking and holdup involving a gun not too far from the venue."
and...
And several miles from the Obamas' Chicago home, police reported two bodies found in a vacant South Side building."
Yeah. He's made us so much safer. I don't know how a 5% rise in violent crime translates into a safer nation.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Jew Hater Obama and His UN Failure
Recent anti-Israel sentiments by the current administration does not surprise. Not at all. The relationship between Obama and Netanyahu has always been contentious, to say the least. But now, as he winds down his failed presidency, Obama can't help but engage in more hateful attacks against the only nation in the Middle East worth a damn.
There is no legitimate excuse for the behavior of our ambassador, which no doubt was the result of administration direction. To have abstained from voting on this newest anti-Israel resolution is not only a departure from long-standing US policy, but a direct slap in the face of one of our greatest allies. To pretend that building homes on what is actually Israeli land is the true issue preventing peace in the region is just one more indication of the stupidity and ignorance and deceit of Obama, his administration, the UN and the left in general. The true obstruction to peace is the hate of the muslim world against Israel, and the Palestinian agenda that aims to destroy them. This wish is shared by many in the muslim world and Obama has done much to appease it and by doing so, is complicit in all attempts to make that aim a reality. His Iran deal is further proof.
But one remarkably idiotic statement by his current buffoonish Secretary of State, John Kerry (oh, how happy I am that this crap-for-brains didn't win the presidency in '04) is this one...that Israel can be Jewish or it can be a democracy, but it can't be both.
Let's set aside the fact that it has been both throughout its brief history. It is a mostly Jewish state that has democratically elected muslims in its Knesset. How many Jews are in the governments of any muslim nation? Might "zero" be to large a guess? Israel's identity is inextricably tied to its Jewish history, even more so than is American to its Christian roots.
But what of those muslim nations, particularly those who pretend they are "Palestinians", as if that is a thing? Are they not entirely muslim while not being anywhere close to democratic (except to the left who aren't bright enough to know what that even means)? Where is Kerry's, and of course Obama's, admonition that the Pallies and the muslim world in general cease their "death to Israel" attitudes and behaviors in order to move toward a lasting peace?
I'm already on record as ignoring the Palestinian's claims with regard to Israel, pre-1967 borders, right of return and their false claim to be a people that deserve a state of their own. They deserve rebuke and opposition until such time as they prove that they can accept Israel and regard them as equals...and even then, they are entitled to nothing with regard to land that is rightfully and historically Israel.
But Israel is worthy of our support and alliance. This administration has crapped on that relationship for too long and it is just one more reason why the end of the Obama years is a reason for great celebration, both domestically and worldwide.
UPDATE:
As I continued to read up on the details surrounding this issue, I came upon various videos and podcasts that explain how the entire claim of a "Palestinian people", as the term is now used in order to create a separate state, is total nonsense and one of the greatest lies perpetrated in human history. There is no need for a "two-state solution", as there has already been a two-state solution in place for decades. The following link is to a podcast wherein the history of the region is explained in great detail. There is nothing within it that can't be researched and verified as it is, as I have mentioned, but one of many from which I could have chosen to make the point. I may add more later, but it shouldn't be necessary. Before I post the link, check out this admission:
"The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people."
-PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977
Here's the link: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax
There is no legitimate excuse for the behavior of our ambassador, which no doubt was the result of administration direction. To have abstained from voting on this newest anti-Israel resolution is not only a departure from long-standing US policy, but a direct slap in the face of one of our greatest allies. To pretend that building homes on what is actually Israeli land is the true issue preventing peace in the region is just one more indication of the stupidity and ignorance and deceit of Obama, his administration, the UN and the left in general. The true obstruction to peace is the hate of the muslim world against Israel, and the Palestinian agenda that aims to destroy them. This wish is shared by many in the muslim world and Obama has done much to appease it and by doing so, is complicit in all attempts to make that aim a reality. His Iran deal is further proof.
But one remarkably idiotic statement by his current buffoonish Secretary of State, John Kerry (oh, how happy I am that this crap-for-brains didn't win the presidency in '04) is this one...that Israel can be Jewish or it can be a democracy, but it can't be both.
Let's set aside the fact that it has been both throughout its brief history. It is a mostly Jewish state that has democratically elected muslims in its Knesset. How many Jews are in the governments of any muslim nation? Might "zero" be to large a guess? Israel's identity is inextricably tied to its Jewish history, even more so than is American to its Christian roots.
But what of those muslim nations, particularly those who pretend they are "Palestinians", as if that is a thing? Are they not entirely muslim while not being anywhere close to democratic (except to the left who aren't bright enough to know what that even means)? Where is Kerry's, and of course Obama's, admonition that the Pallies and the muslim world in general cease their "death to Israel" attitudes and behaviors in order to move toward a lasting peace?
I'm already on record as ignoring the Palestinian's claims with regard to Israel, pre-1967 borders, right of return and their false claim to be a people that deserve a state of their own. They deserve rebuke and opposition until such time as they prove that they can accept Israel and regard them as equals...and even then, they are entitled to nothing with regard to land that is rightfully and historically Israel.
But Israel is worthy of our support and alliance. This administration has crapped on that relationship for too long and it is just one more reason why the end of the Obama years is a reason for great celebration, both domestically and worldwide.
UPDATE:
As I continued to read up on the details surrounding this issue, I came upon various videos and podcasts that explain how the entire claim of a "Palestinian people", as the term is now used in order to create a separate state, is total nonsense and one of the greatest lies perpetrated in human history. There is no need for a "two-state solution", as there has already been a two-state solution in place for decades. The following link is to a podcast wherein the history of the region is explained in great detail. There is nothing within it that can't be researched and verified as it is, as I have mentioned, but one of many from which I could have chosen to make the point. I may add more later, but it shouldn't be necessary. Before I post the link, check out this admission:
"The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people."
-PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977
Here's the link: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax
"The
Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state
is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel
for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between
Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and
tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian
people."
— PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977 - See more at: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax#sthash.vI5vqoZT.dpuf
— PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977 - See more at: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax#sthash.vI5vqoZT.dpuf
"The
Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state
is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel
for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between
Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and
tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian
people."
— PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977 - See more at: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax#sthash.vI5vqoZT.dpuf
— PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977 - See more at: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax#sthash.vI5vqoZT.dpuf
"The
Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state
is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel
for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between
Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and
tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian
people."
— PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977 - See more at: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax#sthash.vI5vqoZT.dpuf
— PLO official Zahir Muhsein, interview with Dutch newspaper Trouw, March 31, 1977 - See more at: https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/12/conservative-conscience-the-full-history-of-the-palestinian-state-hoax#sthash.vI5vqoZT.dpuf
Saturday, December 10, 2016
So Here We Are
OK. So Trump won. Now what?
So far, I see things I like and things I don't like. His selections for most of his cabinet posts are pretty good, a few not so good, others I have yet to judge one way or another. I'd love to see him appoint John Bolton as Secretary of State, if for no other reason than to see leftist head's explode like a 4th of July fireworks display (Oooh! That's the kind I like!) Though neither of them needed Bolton's help, JB would make Clinton and Kerry look like absolute idiots. He's not a pushover and he knows foreign affairs far better than either of them.
Not crazy about Trump's moves concerning either Carrier or Boeing. With Carrier, it is really no different than what lefties do to keep large companies from leaving town. They offer a deal. While I like the the company isn't moving to Mexico, I'm hoping it doesn't mean that as president, Donnie will satisfy himself with picking winners and losers like Obama does. The real goal is to remove the reasons that compel them to leave. That means getting together with Congress to lower corporate tax rates and ease regulations everywhere it makes sense to do so. That's about all a president can do or should do.
From there, one must hope that there are unemployed people who will choose to work for any of these corporations that stay or return. I recently heard that there are about half a million manufacturing jobs available right now that go unfilled. These are good paying, skilled positions. How many are offering on the job training, I don't know. To what extent a president can influence work ethic, I hope Trump can figure out, because many of those who dropped out of the job market don't really wish to return at this point. And the young aren't quite of the same cut as workers of previous generations, so remaining and returning companies are only part of the solution to unemployment. But Trump has campaigned on making it easier for companies to stay and thrive, so let's hope he can have success on his end of the bargain.
Boeing is a different deal. And it's a deal between them and the those who ordered their talents in developing a new fleet for AirForceOne planes. They aren't even contracted to build anything yet. I just don't think it's as simple as saying "that's too much dough...forget it". At the same time, it puts people on notice that Trump is concerned about costs for that which government intends to do. So that's good. I just hope he doesn't think he can simply oppose something superficially and expect that his will be done.
Over at Dan's, he worries about Trump's truthfulness. Remarks Trump made about landslide wins and millions of illegal votes have provoked Dan's concern. I have trouble with Trump's liberal use of hyperbole, but mostly because of reactions to such as in the case of Dan. When Trump doesn't weigh his words, he'll have to waste time clarifying or walking back from them. That's just the type of crap the left loves, since it's easier than actually coming up with solutions to problems that actually make sense.
But worse, Dan's concern is ludicrous given the deceit of the opposing party leaders. "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor." "Benghazi was the result of a video." "I was pinned down by sniper fire in Bosnia." and a host of other crap sandwiches served up by Obama, Clinton and others in the Democratic party. They live on that stuff, draw in voter support by such stuff and have no shame in continually perpetuating such stuff. But should Trump exaggerate....OH. MY. GOSH!!! Can't have that, can we?
The bottom line, though, is that I am still filled with trepidation with Trump's victory, while still greatly relieved by it. But I think he's off to a fairly good start, even if not a perfect one. We'll see.
So far, I see things I like and things I don't like. His selections for most of his cabinet posts are pretty good, a few not so good, others I have yet to judge one way or another. I'd love to see him appoint John Bolton as Secretary of State, if for no other reason than to see leftist head's explode like a 4th of July fireworks display (Oooh! That's the kind I like!) Though neither of them needed Bolton's help, JB would make Clinton and Kerry look like absolute idiots. He's not a pushover and he knows foreign affairs far better than either of them.
Not crazy about Trump's moves concerning either Carrier or Boeing. With Carrier, it is really no different than what lefties do to keep large companies from leaving town. They offer a deal. While I like the the company isn't moving to Mexico, I'm hoping it doesn't mean that as president, Donnie will satisfy himself with picking winners and losers like Obama does. The real goal is to remove the reasons that compel them to leave. That means getting together with Congress to lower corporate tax rates and ease regulations everywhere it makes sense to do so. That's about all a president can do or should do.
From there, one must hope that there are unemployed people who will choose to work for any of these corporations that stay or return. I recently heard that there are about half a million manufacturing jobs available right now that go unfilled. These are good paying, skilled positions. How many are offering on the job training, I don't know. To what extent a president can influence work ethic, I hope Trump can figure out, because many of those who dropped out of the job market don't really wish to return at this point. And the young aren't quite of the same cut as workers of previous generations, so remaining and returning companies are only part of the solution to unemployment. But Trump has campaigned on making it easier for companies to stay and thrive, so let's hope he can have success on his end of the bargain.
Boeing is a different deal. And it's a deal between them and the those who ordered their talents in developing a new fleet for AirForceOne planes. They aren't even contracted to build anything yet. I just don't think it's as simple as saying "that's too much dough...forget it". At the same time, it puts people on notice that Trump is concerned about costs for that which government intends to do. So that's good. I just hope he doesn't think he can simply oppose something superficially and expect that his will be done.
Over at Dan's, he worries about Trump's truthfulness. Remarks Trump made about landslide wins and millions of illegal votes have provoked Dan's concern. I have trouble with Trump's liberal use of hyperbole, but mostly because of reactions to such as in the case of Dan. When Trump doesn't weigh his words, he'll have to waste time clarifying or walking back from them. That's just the type of crap the left loves, since it's easier than actually coming up with solutions to problems that actually make sense.
But worse, Dan's concern is ludicrous given the deceit of the opposing party leaders. "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor." "Benghazi was the result of a video." "I was pinned down by sniper fire in Bosnia." and a host of other crap sandwiches served up by Obama, Clinton and others in the Democratic party. They live on that stuff, draw in voter support by such stuff and have no shame in continually perpetuating such stuff. But should Trump exaggerate....OH. MY. GOSH!!! Can't have that, can we?
The bottom line, though, is that I am still filled with trepidation with Trump's victory, while still greatly relieved by it. But I think he's off to a fairly good start, even if not a perfect one. We'll see.
Friday, September 23, 2016
The Kids Are Alright
Over at Dan Trabue's blog, he often (almost always) posts that which provokes a response from me. Now and then (almost always) he rebukes me for my observations, conclusions and perspectives on whatever topic, issue or report compels them. Kinda goofy considering there's a place at the end inviting comments.
But this time, as his recent posts here and here involve family, specifically his kids, I thought it best I post my wonderment here instead of there.
Now, first of all, I want to reiterate what a wonderful thing I believe it to be that his kids popped for the trip for the family to take that marvelous vacation. I'm truly envious of him as well as very much happy for him. How very cool indeed!
Now here's the "but"....
How is this remarkable good fortune not an example of "over-consumerism" against which Dan so often preaches? Did he not make his position on the subject well known to his kids? Did they ignore his teachings about simple living? Was he informed of their plans before the arrangements were set so that he could gently reject their plans, encouraging them to instead make a donation to the poor in his name as a better use of the money so that Dan would not have to bear the shame of having more than so many unfortunates?
I only mean this with just a tad bit of snark. After all, it isn't like such an expenditure wouldn't fall within the boundaries of opulence and hyper-consumption. It's neither a need nor a simple pleasure to take such a trip. I personally have no problem with enjoying the fruits of one's labor to experience as much of the world God created as money allows. That would be nice stuff of all kinds, including Lamborghinis, large estates, a fine wardrobe, fine dining and of course, European vacations (if not a second or third residence there).
But not Dan. He doesn't believe we're to have more than we need. And that's the problem here, because who needs to go to Europe for a vacation? Did I say how cool I think it is that he got to go, and to go courtesy of his kids? Way cool! Good for him. But by his own beliefs, shouldn't he be ashamed?
But this time, as his recent posts here and here involve family, specifically his kids, I thought it best I post my wonderment here instead of there.
Now, first of all, I want to reiterate what a wonderful thing I believe it to be that his kids popped for the trip for the family to take that marvelous vacation. I'm truly envious of him as well as very much happy for him. How very cool indeed!
Now here's the "but"....
How is this remarkable good fortune not an example of "over-consumerism" against which Dan so often preaches? Did he not make his position on the subject well known to his kids? Did they ignore his teachings about simple living? Was he informed of their plans before the arrangements were set so that he could gently reject their plans, encouraging them to instead make a donation to the poor in his name as a better use of the money so that Dan would not have to bear the shame of having more than so many unfortunates?
I only mean this with just a tad bit of snark. After all, it isn't like such an expenditure wouldn't fall within the boundaries of opulence and hyper-consumption. It's neither a need nor a simple pleasure to take such a trip. I personally have no problem with enjoying the fruits of one's labor to experience as much of the world God created as money allows. That would be nice stuff of all kinds, including Lamborghinis, large estates, a fine wardrobe, fine dining and of course, European vacations (if not a second or third residence there).
But not Dan. He doesn't believe we're to have more than we need. And that's the problem here, because who needs to go to Europe for a vacation? Did I say how cool I think it is that he got to go, and to go courtesy of his kids? Way cool! Good for him. But by his own beliefs, shouldn't he be ashamed?
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Coming Attractions
In two recent posts http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/03/agenda-lies-10-nothing-to-worry-about.html
and http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/02/rip-antonin.html, the intrepid and always faux-intellectual feo listed 15 points meant to testify to the greatness of one Barry Obama. I've been wanting to take on this list, most if not all 15 points, in an effort to present the reality that is so hard for those like feo to take. I don't know how long it will take me to get through them all, assuming I ever feel I need to do so, as my schedule leaves me little time to truly gather what I need to complete the task. But in time I will indeed get most of them. I may do two at once depending upon the nature of the given assertions, while others will surely require undivided attention. I'm not sure if I'll take them in order, or by virtue of which is the most outrageous claim. Nonetheless, the list gives me something to do until a more pressing issue compels me. In the meantime, I will begin with the link below, which deals with the Great Unifier, who has done so much to divide us.
http://victorhanson.com/wordpress/?p=9383#more-9383
and http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/02/rip-antonin.html, the intrepid and always faux-intellectual feo listed 15 points meant to testify to the greatness of one Barry Obama. I've been wanting to take on this list, most if not all 15 points, in an effort to present the reality that is so hard for those like feo to take. I don't know how long it will take me to get through them all, assuming I ever feel I need to do so, as my schedule leaves me little time to truly gather what I need to complete the task. But in time I will indeed get most of them. I may do two at once depending upon the nature of the given assertions, while others will surely require undivided attention. I'm not sure if I'll take them in order, or by virtue of which is the most outrageous claim. Nonetheless, the list gives me something to do until a more pressing issue compels me. In the meantime, I will begin with the link below, which deals with the Great Unifier, who has done so much to divide us.
http://victorhanson.com/wordpress/?p=9383#more-9383
Coming Attractions
In two recent posts http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/03/agenda-lies-10-nothing-to-worry-about.html">here
and http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/02/rip-antonin.html">here
, the intrepid and always faux-intellectual feo listed 15 points meant to testify to the greatness of one Barry Obama. I've been wanting to take on this list, most if not all 15 points, in an effort to present the reality that is so hard for those like feo to take. I don't know how long it will take me to get through them all, assuming I ever feel I need to do so, as my schedule leaves me little time to truly gather what I need to complete the task. But in time I will indeed get most of them. I may do two at once depending upon the nature of the given assertions, while others will surely require undivided attention. I'm not sure if I'll take them in order, or by virtue of which is the most outrageous claim. Nonetheless, the list gives me something to do until a more pressing issue compels me. In the meantime, I will begin with the link below, which deals with the Great Unifier, who has done so much to divide us.
http://victorhanson.com/wordpress/?p=9383#more-9383
and http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/02/rip-antonin.html">here
, the intrepid and always faux-intellectual feo listed 15 points meant to testify to the greatness of one Barry Obama. I've been wanting to take on this list, most if not all 15 points, in an effort to present the reality that is so hard for those like feo to take. I don't know how long it will take me to get through them all, assuming I ever feel I need to do so, as my schedule leaves me little time to truly gather what I need to complete the task. But in time I will indeed get most of them. I may do two at once depending upon the nature of the given assertions, while others will surely require undivided attention. I'm not sure if I'll take them in order, or by virtue of which is the most outrageous claim. Nonetheless, the list gives me something to do until a more pressing issue compels me. In the meantime, I will begin with the link below, which deals with the Great Unifier, who has done so much to divide us.
http://victorhanson.com/wordpress/?p=9383#more-9383
Coming Attractions
In two recent posts http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/03/agenda-lies-10-nothing-to-worry-about.html
and http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/02/rip-antonin.html, the intrepid and always faux-intellectual feo listed 15 points meant to testify to the greatness of one Barry Obama. I've been wanting to take on this list, most if not all 15 points, in an effort to present the reality that is so hard for those like feo to take. I don't know how long it will take me to get through them all, assuming I ever feel I need to do so, as my schedule leaves me little time to truly gather what I need to complete the task. But in time I will indeed get most of them. I may do two at once depending upon the nature of the given assertions, while others will surely require undivided attention. I'm not sure if I'll take them in order, or by virtue of which is the most outrageous claim. Nonetheless, the list gives me something to do until a more pressing issue compels me. In the meantime, I will begin with the link below, which deals with the Great Unifier, who has done so much to divide us.
http://victorhanson.com/wordpress/?p=9383#more-9383
and http://marshallart.blogspot.com/2016/02/rip-antonin.html, the intrepid and always faux-intellectual feo listed 15 points meant to testify to the greatness of one Barry Obama. I've been wanting to take on this list, most if not all 15 points, in an effort to present the reality that is so hard for those like feo to take. I don't know how long it will take me to get through them all, assuming I ever feel I need to do so, as my schedule leaves me little time to truly gather what I need to complete the task. But in time I will indeed get most of them. I may do two at once depending upon the nature of the given assertions, while others will surely require undivided attention. I'm not sure if I'll take them in order, or by virtue of which is the most outrageous claim. Nonetheless, the list gives me something to do until a more pressing issue compels me. In the meantime, I will begin with the link below, which deals with the Great Unifier, who has done so much to divide us.
http://victorhanson.com/wordpress/?p=9383#more-9383
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