Does anyone else think that the United States is slipping into the abyss? The Supreme Court (one of my favorite governmental entities) is out-of-control, basically changing and creating "law" on a whim, not to mention changing (or should I say "amending") the Constitution as a majority of nine total sees fit.
Then we have the partisan bickering, Left vs. Right, liberal vs. conservative, Democrat vs. Republican. And exactly what does the Left (or Democrats or liberals, ask Karl Rove to define this) stand for anyway? The Democrats in general, but the Democratic leadership in particular, are negative obstructionists who chime in for the sound bites (from the all too willing media) to question (in the most patriotic of ways) the course being set by the Administration or the "power drunk Republicans". And the Republican answer for the most part is to roll over to this nonsense and spend, spend, spend in the process.
Take the comments made by Ted Kennedy, Chuck Schumer, Dick Durbin, [Her highness] Hillary Clinton, or anything that Howard Dean might say, public or private and think them over...seriously. Does any American take this crap as anything more than political grandstanding? Does anyone really believe it? How can liberals be so misguided? Don't get me wrong, on many issues, Republicans [note, I did NOT say conservatives] have no answers or believable rebuttal, but come on! Does anyone really believe in the rhetoric and nonsensical ranting of the Left? If you do, you need to look in the mirror, after you pull your head out of the sand.
There is only political and partisan bickering in DC. No answers to any problems. One side vs. the other. The Democrats do a good job of being in the minority. They prevent real progress in order to "stand" for something. "Anti-Bush" is all they really want, besides power...the power to be in charge and seize anything and everything they can from the citizenry.
If you are a "little guy" or truly want to fight for the "little guy" then you need to get over the ranting of the Left...PERIOD. The Right may be for "big business", but exactly who creates the jobs that the Left is so willing to claim are being lost? Big business...CORPORATE AMERICA. Like it or not, capitalism works and helps everyone in the process. The only jobs that government creates are government jobs! Are we to have the government provide for everything? Apparently so. No "privatization" under any circumstances or negotiations stop...sound familiar? That is like the little kid growing up who was losing a game, so he took his ball and went home. PLEASE!
I am fed up with the status quo. I think the time is right for a revolution. Not an armed conflict, but the rising up of a third (or fourth or fifth or sixth...) political party. No "moderates"...just people who believe what they believe, tell the truth, and go on leading our Nation. It is NOT a democracy, but rather a constitutional and representative republic. That is an idea obviously lost on our elected "representatives". Why do you suppose they all fear term limits?
So do we continue to exercise our right to vote? How long until it is taken away by an arbitrary ruling by the Black Robes? Do we hold our representatives accountable? At the ballot box? Or do we demand change? Everything starts somewhere and the future of the good ol' US of A might start in your heart, mind, and soul.
I have been told, you can't change the establishment. Perhaps not. But I also believe in a lyric from the song Freewill by the band Rush which says, "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Should we just let the bizarre rantings of the "elected" rule the day? Or, will we decide to look inside ourselves to rise up and affect change, no matter how small? Choose to demand answers to the question, "What the hell is going on here?" If you don't choose, you still have made a choice that my affect you forever.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Required Reading; Volume I
From time to time, I will give you some "book reviews" on some of the interesting books I have read recently. I love to read, especially the politically themed books, the ones with a conservative slant, to be sure. I will let you know the ones that I feel are worthwhile, so that you too can be part of the Right Wing.
Today, I will suggest four books, all of which I found to be quite provocative.
The first is American Soldier by General Tommy Franks. This is a very candid look at the life of a great American military mind. His thoughts and strategies on modern warfare will, in my estimation, become the status quo and will be studied by soldiers for years to come. His approach to modern warfare may well be an advancement on par with the radical strategy employed by General William T. Sherman during the Civil War. Likely a new strategy that many will consider in future conflicts.
The most important part of this book is the predictions that General Franks makes regarding the aftermath of the Iraqi conflict. His insight is dead on and could be a helpful primer for the US media, if only they would take the time to consider that almost everyone involved in the war on terror predicated a long and drawn out battle. This is a long book and is very specific in the military terminology, but it is worth the time it takes to read it.
The next two books are political through and through. The first, Enduring Revolution: How the Contract with America Continues to Shape the Nation by Major Garrett is a very good read and very historical in its content. It is a first hand look, from a reporter's point-of-view, at the 1994 Republican take-over of the United States House of Representatives. Garrett is very unbiased in this book and it puts a great amount of perspective on the political landscape of today, and what this country might have been like had this major political uprising not materialized.
The second, Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America by Newt Gingrich is an outline of his positions on various subjects that he feels are necessary to keep the United States strong for the next century. While I do not agree with everything that Newt proposes, I do feel that he has a very mindful eye on the political future of this country and I feel that this is a good (and quick) read for anyone who wants to espouse conservatism, but maybe needs some pointers on how to express their thoughts.
Lastly, I must remark on Men in Black by Mark Levin. This is an extremely important essay on the renegade Supreme Court of the USA and is very insightful on explaining how the high court is slowly imposing its will on every American. Since this book was published, there have been several more examples of the Black Robes legislating from the bench and each and every example is like a ghost of the message that Levin is sending. I think that every American should read this book and think about the consequences of a judiciary gone wild. It could ultimately spell the end of our nation as we know it.
Again, my thoughts on the books selected, not a review, but a suggestion to read for yourselves and make your own decisions on the material and [hopefully] apply the lessons to the way you conduct yourself as a citizen.
Today, I will suggest four books, all of which I found to be quite provocative.
The first is American Soldier by General Tommy Franks. This is a very candid look at the life of a great American military mind. His thoughts and strategies on modern warfare will, in my estimation, become the status quo and will be studied by soldiers for years to come. His approach to modern warfare may well be an advancement on par with the radical strategy employed by General William T. Sherman during the Civil War. Likely a new strategy that many will consider in future conflicts.
The most important part of this book is the predictions that General Franks makes regarding the aftermath of the Iraqi conflict. His insight is dead on and could be a helpful primer for the US media, if only they would take the time to consider that almost everyone involved in the war on terror predicated a long and drawn out battle. This is a long book and is very specific in the military terminology, but it is worth the time it takes to read it.
The next two books are political through and through. The first, Enduring Revolution: How the Contract with America Continues to Shape the Nation by Major Garrett is a very good read and very historical in its content. It is a first hand look, from a reporter's point-of-view, at the 1994 Republican take-over of the United States House of Representatives. Garrett is very unbiased in this book and it puts a great amount of perspective on the political landscape of today, and what this country might have been like had this major political uprising not materialized.
The second, Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America by Newt Gingrich is an outline of his positions on various subjects that he feels are necessary to keep the United States strong for the next century. While I do not agree with everything that Newt proposes, I do feel that he has a very mindful eye on the political future of this country and I feel that this is a good (and quick) read for anyone who wants to espouse conservatism, but maybe needs some pointers on how to express their thoughts.
Lastly, I must remark on Men in Black by Mark Levin. This is an extremely important essay on the renegade Supreme Court of the USA and is very insightful on explaining how the high court is slowly imposing its will on every American. Since this book was published, there have been several more examples of the Black Robes legislating from the bench and each and every example is like a ghost of the message that Levin is sending. I think that every American should read this book and think about the consequences of a judiciary gone wild. It could ultimately spell the end of our nation as we know it.
Again, my thoughts on the books selected, not a review, but a suggestion to read for yourselves and make your own decisions on the material and [hopefully] apply the lessons to the way you conduct yourself as a citizen.
Friday, June 10, 2005
Back in the Fray
I must get back into the fray and voice some of my opinions, but now is not the time. Nice weather and a long list of chores have kept the Zealot from sharing any of his rants.
I will say that the Dirty Dozen (+2), you know the fourteen US Senators who feel that they control the world (and define "extraordinary circumstances"), have me a bit overdone, so-to-speak. I am vowing to unseat my "representative" culprit (Mike DeWine, or as we say...Duh-Wine) in his 2006 primary bid. More on that to come...especially if Rehnquist retires.
And thank God for Howard Dean. Am I the only conservative who feels that way? No.
Lastly, I will end with a promise to be more punctual in my posting and with a quote that I find very provocative, yet dripping of common sense: "You don't have suspects who are innocent of a crime. That is contradictory. If a person is innocent of a crime, then he is not a suspect." -Edwin Meese.
I will say that the Dirty Dozen (+2), you know the fourteen US Senators who feel that they control the world (and define "extraordinary circumstances"), have me a bit overdone, so-to-speak. I am vowing to unseat my "representative" culprit (Mike DeWine, or as we say...Duh-Wine) in his 2006 primary bid. More on that to come...especially if Rehnquist retires.
And thank God for Howard Dean. Am I the only conservative who feels that way? No.
Lastly, I will end with a promise to be more punctual in my posting and with a quote that I find very provocative, yet dripping of common sense: "You don't have suspects who are innocent of a crime. That is contradictory. If a person is innocent of a crime, then he is not a suspect." -Edwin Meese.
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