"Clown Prince" Weekly Blather; December 5, 2009

A Patriotic Response to the "Clown Prince" 12/05/2009 Every month since January, when I became your President, I’ve spoken to you about the periodic reports of the Labor Department on the number of jobs created or lost during the previous month; numbers that tell a story about how America’s economy is faring overall. In those first months, the numbers were nothing short of devastating. The worst recession since the 1930s had wreaked havoc on the lives of so many of our fellow Americans. Yesterday, the numbers released by the Labor Department reflected a continuing positive trend of diminishing job loss. [What I'm not telling you: As we bask in the most recent unemployment numbers, we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that they will most probably be revised upward. Practically every month I arrange for the least offensive numbers to be released; then, after everyone's comfortable with that-the true number will be released with much less fanfare!!] But for those who were laid off last month and the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in this recession, a good trend isn’t good enough. Trends don’t buy the groceries. Trends don’t pay the rent or a college tuition. Trends don’t fulfill the need within each of us to be productive, to provide for our families, to make the most of our lives, to reach for our dreams. [What I'm not telling you: This unemployment thing..... that's working to benefit my ultimate plan. Other than what he ordered.... how much ingenuity and inventiveness took place in Hitler's Germany? NONE!! That's how fascism works; take away all incentive to produce; to be successful-the public will eventually gravitate toward the federal largess. For instance, the State of New York provides the usual 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. To advance my fascist principles, I've demanded 67 weeks of additional benefits. That makes a total of 93 weeks or 23-1/4 months or just short of two years!! I'm guessin' that after sittin' on their asses for two years, there's not gonna' be alotta incentive to find work..... so there starts the upward spiral in welfare and SSI rolls!!!! {My VOTER BASE!!}] So, it is true that we, as a country, are in a very different place than we were when 2009 began. Because of the Recovery Act and a number of other steps we’ve taken, we’re no longer facing the potential collapse of our financial system or a second Great Depression. We’re no longer losing jobs at a rate of 700,000 a month. And our economy’s growing for the first time in a year. But too many of our neighbors are still out of work because the growth we’ve seen hasn’t yet translated into all the jobs we need. Stung by this brutal recession, businesses that have kept their doors open are still wary about adding workers. Instead of hiring, many are simply asking their employees to work more hours, or they’re adding temporary help. [What I'm not telling you: That "...in a very different place...." thingie..... That's completely by design. I can't control the American worker unless I can control the American economy, and I've done just that!! The "slush fund" I scammed the Congressional Moron Caucus to pass into law is the linch-pin to economic control. I've managed to take control of 60-70% of US auto manufacturing capacity along with closing 100+ banks per month and controlling the financial sector at every turn. At the outset, I ordered the "pay czar" to quietly concentrate on investment sector salaries and bonuses--which he did with more success than I had envisioned!! I had expected alot more resistance from the public, but this "class-warfare" attitude is something I hadn't thought through, but I appreciate the public's help with it!! Thank Muhammud, this era of greed has the public electing ever greater morons to Congress!! That Blanche Lincoln.... now there's one of Arkansas' finest morons since the Clinton family!!! She's proposed an obamaCare amendment to stifle health care insurance industry's executive pay!! There'll be some "slush" funds coming her way in the future.] History tells us this is usually what happens with recessions – even as the economy grows, it takes time for jobs to follow. But the folks who have been looking for work without any luck for months and, in some cases, years, can’t wait any longer. For them, I’m determined to do everything I can to accelerate our progress so we’re actually adding jobs again. That’s why, this week, I invited a group of business owners from across the country to the White House to talk about additional steps we can take to help jumpstart hiring. We brought together unions and universities to talk about what we can do to support our workers today and prepare our students to outcompete workers around the world tomorrow. We brought together mayors and community leaders to talk about how we can open up new opportunities in our cities and towns. [What I'm not telling you: History has certainly told us what happens when a president uses economic downfall to his advantage: Roosevelt's depression era "alphabet programs" paid off his supporters handsomely!! And.... he managed to drag that economic calamity out as far as possible... 'til those dam' European and Asian dictators got in the way by starting World War Two. Without WWII, FDR might have accomplished what I INTEND TO: an American fascist regime that will live far into the future!!] On Friday, I spent the day in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and met with workers and small business owners there. I stopped by a steel company called Allentown Metal Works, and spoke at Lehigh Community College. I visited folks at a job placement center, and stopped by a shift change at Alpo. The stories and concerns I heard mirrored the countless letters I receive every single day. And they speak louder than any statistic or government report. The folks in Allentown – and in all the Allentowns across our country – are the most dedicated, productive workers in the world. All they’re asking for is a chance, and a fair shake. And that’s exactly what I’m working to give them. In the coming days, I’ll be unveiling additional ideas aimed at accelerating job growth and hiring as we emerge from this economic storm. [What I'm not telling you: That "jobs summit" and the Allentown photo-op.... You bought that load'a shit, "hook-line-and-sinker!!" The photo-op was especially productive; I got my picture taken at at least 4 or 5 times with the serfs, and all I had to do was introduce the local and congressional morons in attendance and give the audience the standard "bullshit speech." And so that we don’t face another crisis like this again, I’m determined to meet our responsibility to do what we know will strengthen our economy in the long-run. That’s why I’m not going to let up in my efforts to reform our health care system; to give our children the best education in the world; to promote the jobs of tomorrow and energy independence by investing in a clean energy economy; and to deal with the mounting federal debt. From the moment I was sworn into office, we have taken a number of difficult steps to end this economic crisis. We didn’t take them because they were popular or gratifying. They weren’t. We took these steps because they were necessary. [What I'm not telling you: I'm determined to strengthen the world-wide economy at the expense of the American economy. I intend to do that with a greater exportation of jobs, this time to our Asian brothers and sisters. China and the other fascist countries have policies and programs already in place to insure that the serf class achieves very little benefit by the influx of formerly American jobs. My czars and I have already entered into "under-the-table" talks to institute a NAFTA-type agreement with those Asian countries who agree to foster my plans and vision. {Here's something the American serf class isn't truely aware of: Actual "treaties with foreign governments" must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate morons, whereas an "agreement" is between me, my czars and the foreign power we're relinquishing assets to} On the "off-chance" the congressional morons chose to represent their constituency, there's nothing they can do about an "agreement!!"]. But I didn’t run for President to pass emergency recovery programs, or to bail out banks or to shore up auto companies. I didn’t run for President simply to manage the crisis of the moment, while kicking our most pressing problems down the road. I ran for President to help hardworking families succeed and to stand up for the embattled middle class. I ran to fight for a country where responsibility is still rewarded, and hard-working people can get ahead. I ran to keep faith with the sacred American principle that we will deliver to our children a future of even greater possibility. [What I'm not telling you: I was primarily up for president as a "throw-away" candidate; the party put me up to cause disfunction in the election's "primary" system. But, as luck would have it; enough welfare-RATs and KoolAid Drinkers believed that "hope-and-change" bullshit to actually get me elected!! {How stupid were they?!?!} So, the first few months-when I was "giddy with success," my decisions were all-over-the-map!! Now that I've become accustomed to the trappings of the ruling class, I'm settling down to formulate a plan to continue the devistation promulgated by my predessor. That "....future of even greater possibility...??" I've pretty-much quashed that by design.] And my commitment to you, the American people, is that I will focus every single day on how we can get people back to work, and how we can build an economy that continues to make real the promise of America for generations to come. [What I'm not telling you: This last paragraph?? Don't put too much stock in it ever happenin'!! I've contacted the KoolAid media and the Congressional Moron Caucus to ensure that no one starts a "count-down clock" as to when I put forth ways to increase employment. So, until next time, go collect your government payments; be sure to tell 'um "thanks!".... after all, it's "the government's money!!"]

This'n'That; December 5th[Polls;Strategy;ExecPay;

Some "Serf-Class" Polls

I found some poll questions posed by commoners like you and I on the AOL "Hotseat Polls" site:

• Should Congress investigate the "Global Warming Hoax" emails?
• yes- 87%
• No- 10%
• Undecided-3%
• Do you care that there probably won't be a climate "big deal" in Copenhagen?
• Yes- 17%
• No- 80%
• Undecided-3%
• Rate the "Clown Prince's" Fort Hood speech:
• One of his best- 16%
• Good, Not great-28%
• Poor- 56%
• Will health care votes cost congressional seats?
• Yes- 91%
• No- 6%
• Undecided-3%
• Is the "Clown Prince" a 'different politician' or is he as beholden to corporate interests as his predecessors?
• Different- 19%
• Same- 76%
• Undecided-5%
• Can the off-year elections be predictors of the mid-term elections?
• Yes- 77%
• No- 18%
• Undecided-5%
• How good is US' health care?
• Best on the planet-49%
• Above average- 19%
• Average- 12%
• Below average- 20%
• The change of Americans' "mind our own business" opinion concerning international relations:
• 1964-18%
• 2009-49%

Are the "KoolAiders" finally 'seeing the light?'

What's Up With That "Nobel Peace Prize" Crap?

Yup!! The "Clown Prince" was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize-but WHY??? The guy doesn't understand the "peace" concept.

This is a guy who campaigned on "hope-and-change" from a peace perspective; that President Bush was and is a war-monger; that the troop surge in Iraq wouldn't work-is now admitting, by his decisions, that Mister Bush is one of the greatest military strategists since General Eisenhower!!!

• By definition, Fluffy obama's strategy is that of an inexperienced, blundering, dithering, blathering professional politician: Rather than send the number of troops the commander said was needed, he's sending about half....... and dribbling them out over a year!!
• Historically, military strategy is to avoid war at all costs!! If the country is unable to do that; the next best thing is to "break more opponent's shit" than your opponent breaks of yours; "kill more of the opposition" than your opponents do!!
• George Bush's strategy was to stay in Iraq until the military objectives were met. The troop surge was necessary to accomplish his goals.
• Fluffy obama's strategy is to hog-tie the military hierarchy in-country, and then to pull out of Afganistan in nineteen months!!
• Again, I ask WHY? If Fluffy is committing less than the required number of troops, for a defined period of time, without a military goal in mind-then why even send the "surge" troops?? If Fluffy is pulling them out at a pre-determined point on the calendar, why send them at all?? Why not pull out the troops currently there and let the 'stanis fail on their own??

Again, I ask WHY?? Why does Fluffy continue to "consume oxygen" when anyone else can make better use of it??

....And You Thought Only "Wall St" Pay....??

[What the Ruling Class is doing, over and above controlling executive compensation, is stifling the American desire for success; American ingenuity; American exceptionalism; American entrepreneurial spirit!!! It's nothing about healthcare......it's all about CONTROL, whether that control is of money, individual spirit, success, IT'S STILL CONTROL!!! This is exactly the same conditions that the Founding Fathers rebelled against.]

Ruling Class obamacRATs will offer an amendment this weekend to curb the pay of executives at health insurance companies that benefit from federal subsidies, fueling the growing feud with the powerful industry. The Moron Caucus members Blanche Lincoln (d-Ark.), Frank Lautenberg (d-N.J.) and Robert Menendez (d-N.J.) have sponsored an amendment that would:

• prohibit health insurance companies from deducting more than $400,000 in executive compensation per individual.
• The cap would apply to companies that earned 25 percent or more of their income from Americans who buy insurance from government-created exchanges.
• The Ruling Class will debate the measure Saturday morning and is expected to vote on it around 3 p.m.

Fluffy obama and Moron Caucus obamacRATs started the healthcare debate earlier this year by forming a tentative truce with the insurance industry but that now appears finished. obamacRATic rhetoric against the insurance industry has become increasingly critical as the debate has progressed.

Ruling Class potentate Harry Reid (d-Nev.) pushed a proposal to revoke the anti-trust exemption that health insurance companies have enjoyed since the mid-1940s. Reid later chickened out and didn't include the provision in the Senate healthcare bill.

Other obamacRATs have set their sights on the profitable industry as lawmakers look for innovative ways to curb healthcare costs and avoid the perception that the pending Ruling Class legislation amounts to a massive giveaway to healthcare companies. Some fascist critics charge the legislation would not do enough to curb the excesses of health insurance companies, especially if it does not include a government-run insurance program.

“By eliminating an enormous tax deduction that allows insurance companies to line the pockets of their executives, this proposal will raise about $651 million over the next 10 years, which will be required to go toward the Medicare trust fund,” Lincoln told reporters Friday afternoon.

Lincoln noted that "if" healthcare reform legislation becomes law, insurance companies would receive millions of new customers. “Our amendment will make sure that premiums these new enrollees are spent on better care and not executive salaries,” she said.

Lincoln on Friday reiterated her opposition to the public option, which some fascist obamacRATs believe is essential to prevent the bill from becoming a multi-billion dollar giveaway to the insurance industry. “I’ve been very clear, I don’t support a public option that is government-funded or government-run that puts the taxpayer at risk in the long run,” Lincoln said.

Til Nex'Time....

This'n'That; December 4th[Jobs;HOAX]

The "Clown Prince" Jobs Summit Farce

"Barry-the-Clown" happily dances from one farce to another!! While tooting the horn at his waist as he tweaks his bulbous red nose, he's hopping from his grossly expensive obamaCare to Cap-and-Tax to this latest joke: the jobs summit. Not only did this fool host the summit, he purposely ignored what should have been the primary participants; The U.S. Chamber of Commerce; members of the American manufacturing base, puny as it is; the Congressional Budget Office [tax-cut issues]. Maybe even invite a couple members of the "serf-class," you and I!! Maybe invite some suggestions from the public, like these:

• 1. Eliminate the Capital Gains Tax for companies that create jobs based on a pre-set formula.
• 2. Reduce corporate income taxes based on a "jobs" formula, and raise taxes on wildly high salaries and incentives. After a half-million in income, tax remainder at 95%!!
• 3. Massive tax incentives for companies who bring "out sourced" foreign jobs back home.
• 4. Tax penalties for corporations based on the number of jobs "out sourced" to foreign counties.
• 5. Put the "hard green" dogma/agenda in the trash bin. It hampers productivity and competition, resulting in higher expense and lower employment.
• 6. Forget National Health Care. Merely subsidize low income families, remove the insurance industries exclusion of persons "pre-existing conditions" and government pays a portion of those claims. Hog tie the trial lawyers. and allow a free market interstate insurance market. There's no need to dismantle the whole machine and raise everyone's taxes to fix a few glitches.
• 7. Start drilling off shore-Tweak shale oil technology. Stop tearing down damns for fish, and fast track nuclear plants. Low cost energy is a must for production. Stop supporting the global warming HOAX!!
• 8. Stop the ethanol fiasco - families need less expensive food - not more expensive fuel.
• 9. Cut government red tape to the bone from the city to the federal level. Government needs to "re-learn" common sense and judgment. Stop micro-managing and creating roadblocks over insignificant issues. We're in an economic war - Get a move on!
• 10. Close that southern border! Deport those who are here less than 5 years. Fine the Hell out of companies who hire illegals.
• 11. A fifty percent [50%] tax cut for ALL AMERICANS. Not only as an incentive to spend, it will be an incentive to invest!!

In opening remarks at his national jobs summit, Fluffy obama noted that unemployed Americans are missing out on a lot more than income. “They haven’t just lost the paycheck they need to live,” obama said, “they’re losing the sense of identity and dignity that they get from having a job.”

Is the Fluffy close to alienating his "welfare-RAT/KoolAid drinkin' " base??

Primary HOAX Promoter Reneges!!

James Hansen, a leading climate scientist who was influential in convincing the world to take notice of global warming, says this month's climate summit in Copenhagen is on "a disaster track," The Guardian reports. Despite believing climate change is a serious danger, Hansen said that it will be better for the world if the Copenhagen meeting ends in collapse."The whole approach is so fundamentally wrong that it is better to reassess the situation. If it is going to be the Kyoto-type thing, then [people] will spend years trying to determine exactly what that means," Hansen said, referring to the Kyoto Protocol, which has had little effect since being ratified by many nations in 1997. Hansen said the issue requires much more drastic measures, and that he has no patience for the compromise mentality that characterizes world leaders' deliberations. "This is analogous to the issue of slavery faced by Abraham Lincoln or the issue of Nazism faced by Winston Churchill," he said. "On those kind of issues you cannot compromise. You can't say, let's reduce slavery, let's find a compromise and reduce it 50 percent or reduce it 40 percent." Hansen says he was spurred to move from scientist to activist during the Bush administration, and has repeatedly testified before Congress and spoken throughout the United States about the threat of climate change. He calls the Obama administration's policies on the issue "half-assed."

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This'n'That; December 3rd[Religion;Shopping]

Discouraging Religion--Alive And Well In D.C. [At every turn, those in Washington-political and non-political alike-attempt to negate any oral or visual display of those things religious, even during the Christmas season!!]

That Other Tree

The tradition of secular ornaments also has held at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, where the Capitol Christmas Tree has gone up each year since 1964. Each year a different state is selected to supply the tree, and school children from that state are invited to create ornaments. But the criteria are set by the Architect of the Capitol, not the White House.

• In 2007 Vermont was asked to supply 600 to 700 ornaments and

relayed word to schools that "[o]rnaments with [a] religious theme are not acceptable."

Last year it was Montana’s turn, and word went out to "artists of all ages" that "[o]rnaments cannot reflect a religious or political theme. Instead, share your interpretation of our theme ‘Sharing Montana’s Treasures.’ "

This year Arizona got the honor, and as in past years told schools that "[o]rnaments cannot reflect a religious or political theme."

• But this time an Arizona-based group called the "Alliance Defense Fund" complained. The ADF, which crusades against what it calls attempts to "censor Christmas," sent a letter threatening to sue the government on behalf of a mother whose son wished to submit an ornament saying "Happy Birthday Jesus" and another depicting a manger scene with the infant Christ.
• A regional official of the U.S. Forestry Service quickly wrote back to say that the ban would be removed. The official said somebody in the office of the Architect of the U.S. Capitol had "inadvertently provided us outdated guidance," and that "we regret the concerns this has raised." He added, "We look forward to any and all ornaments that residents of Arizona contribute."

The client’s son was allowed to submit his religiously themed ornaments, but hadn’t been told whether or not either had been selected, ADF officials told us. The 2009 tree’s official theme remains secular, however. It is "Arizona’s Gift From The Grand Canyon State."

On-Line Holiday Deals

If you're planning on completing your holiday shopping online this year, log on and make purchases soon -- supplies are limited. ***It isn't only traditional brick-and-mortar retailers who have cut back on inventory this year. Online retailers also have scaled back their stock, in the wake of a weak holiday shopping season last year, said Amanda Pires, senior director at PayPal. ***More retailers offered special promotions for Cyber Monday this year, compared with last year, according to research conducted for Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation. And the bargains are expected to continue. ***From about Dec. 7 to 14, for example, it's likely you'll see some of the best TV sales of the season, said Dan de Grandpre, editor-in-chief of dealnews.com, a site that compiles online sales. That's also the window in which toy prices will bottom out, he said. Also this year, expect deep online discounts on GPS devices and laptops, said Laura Conrad, president of PriceGrabber.com. But so far, consumers have been gravitating toward very practical gifts when shopping online -- including auto parts, Conrad said. "It doesn't sound real Christmas-ey... but people are holding onto cars longer in this recession," she said. Other popular items include dinnerware, as people eat more meals at home, as well as puzzles and games, as they entertain themselves instead of going out, she said. ***Online shopping continues to grow in popularity: According to Shop.org, 46% of online retailers expect their holiday sales to increase at least 15% over last year. Customers like the convenience of shopping online as well as the ease with which they can compare prices. But don't stop by comparing prices between retailers. Below are other ways to pinch pennies this holiday season by filling your stocking online. Scout out deals ***Many sites compile online deals and sales, and can be a good place to start a search for bargain merchandise. Dealnews.com, for example, aims to find the best deals on the Web each day, with highlighted deals ranging from wristwatches to laptops and TVs. FatWallet.com also has a deals tab. Visit Dealnews.com. Visit FatWallet.com. CyberMonday.com is a site created by Shop.org to compile Cyber Monday deals at online retailers, but many of those deals extend into the rest of the holiday season. Visit CyberMonday.com. There are also ways to help make sure a deal doesn't get past you. For years, retailers have shared information about sales to shoppers via email; today, shoppers can also sign up to follow retailers or deal sites on social networking tools including Twitter and Facebook. According to Shop.org, 47% of retailers said they would be increasing their use of social media this holiday season. Visit Twitter.Visit Facebook. PriceGrabber.com also has a price alert tool to notify customers when the price of an item has fallen to a set amount they want to pay. Comparison shopping If you know the item you want -- whether you're planning on making purchases online or in a store -- comparison shopping sites can be a great help. PriceGrabber.com allows consumers to compare all types of products, but it typically is a good site to search for technology goods, said de Grandpre. Shopping.com also is a one-stop shop, but he recommends it especially for "soft goods," including apparel.

Visit Pricegrabber.com.

Visit Shopping.com. Google's product search is one of the most comprehensive, de Grandpre said, but it also can bring up stores that you might not recognize. "If you're not familiar with the store, don't buy from it," he said. That, or do some digging online to find out it's track record and whether it can be trusted, through sites such as the Better Business Bureau. Visit Google's product search.Visit BBB.org. Find additional savings ***Some of the previously mentioned sites also have links to retailer coupon codes. Other sites specialize in compiling online coupons, including CouponCabin.com, CouponMountain.com and RetailMeNot.com.

Visit CouponCabin.com.

Visit CouponMountain.com.

Visit RetailMeNot.com. Still can't find what you're looking for? Sometimes the simplest way to find a retailer's coupon is to do an online search for the retailer's name and "coupon." Most apparel stores will have coupon codes, de Grandpre said. Amazon.com typically offers separate coupons for categories including kitchen items, electronics and mp3 downloads, while Target.com will sometimes have 10% off everything, he said. Also don't forget to investigate deals available through your credit card for online purchases, often used by clicking through from the card's Web site. "These offers aren't any richer than they have been in the past, but there are a lot more merchant offers than in the past," said Ben Woolsey, director of marketing and consumer research for CreditCards.com, a credit card comparison Web site. Sometimes these savings can be used along with coupon codes and free shipping deals to maximize savings, said Murali Subbarao, CEO of Billeo.com. For example, Visa is offering savings of $25 on the purchase of $75 or more at NYandCompany.com; Chase has an offer to earn $15 cash back at Netflix.com. Billeo, a site that offers online shopping tools for tasks such as remembering passwords and saving receipts, also has an Offer Assistant that works with search engines including Google, Yahoo, and Bing to identify discounts and special offers for debit and credit card customers. Visit Billeo.com. PayPal users are also eligible to take advantage of special deals through its shopping Web site, Pires said. Visit PayPal Shopping. Free shipping ***Free-shipping offers are becoming standard for online retailers -- especially during the holidays, Pires said. Many times you need to spend a certain amount before you qualify for free shipping, which can make it worthwhile to shop at sites that offer a variety of merchandise so you can fill your cart, Pires said. But also don't let the promise of free shipping take your mind off the total cost of your purchase, de Grandpre said. In some cases, it might be better to pay for shipping if your overall cost is lower as a result. And as the clock ticks down to the holidays, expect shipping upgrades as a perk: "Another trend this year that you will see is going to be expedited shipping as well, especially as they're trying to get people to shop online later," Conrad said. You might pay for 3- or 4-day shipping, but shipping could be expedited for free, she said. Pay attention to the return policies as well. For example, some retailers allow you to return items to a physical store, others will require you to ship the item back.

Til Nex'Time....

"Clown Prince" West Point Photo-Op

At the outset, I have to mention an experience I had while in the US Air Force. I was stationed in the Pacific area during the Viet Nam war when some desk jockey from the Pentagon came to "brief" us. All the unit commanders were instructed to have some percentage [like 60-70%] of assigned troops at the base theater for the presentation. It didn't matter that those troops were on down-time; that this photo-op interrupted their time off. We were instructed to applaud in "all the right places." That, like this, is just more blather from inside the beltway!! I'm sure most had to be ordered to appear at the photo-op!!

Check out these German reactions as published in Der Spiegel [Translation: "The Mirror;" a weekly news magazine, similar to Time or Newsweek.]:

• Never before has a speech by President barack INSANE obama [Mm...Mm...Mm...!!] felt as false as his Tuesday address announcing America's new strategy for Afghanistan. It seemed like a campaign speech combined with Bush rhetoric -- and left both dreamers and realists feeling distraught.
• One can hardly blame the West Point leadership. The academy commanders did their best to ensure that the Commander-in-Chief's message would be well-received. Just minutes before the president took the stage inside Eisenhower Hall, the gathered cadets were asked to respond "enthusiastically" to the speech. But it didn't help: The soldiers' reception was cool.
• One didn't have to be a cadet on Tuesday to feel a bit of nausea upon hearing obama's speech. It was the least truthful address that he has ever held. He spoke of responsibility, but almost every sentence smelled of party tactics. He demanded sacrifice, but he was unable to say what it was for exactly.
• An additional 30,000 US soldiers are to march into Afghanistan--and then they will march right back out again. America is going to war--and from there it will continue ahead to peace. It was the speech of a Nobel War Prize laureate.

Just in Time for the Campaign

• For each troop movement, obama had a number to match. US strength in Afghanistan will be tripled relative to the Bush years, a fact that is sure to impress hawks in America. But just 18 months later, just in time for obama's re-election campaign, the horror of war is to end and the draw down will begin. The doves of peace will be let free.
• The speech continued in that vein. It was as though obama had taken one of his old campaign speeches and merged it with a text from the library of President George W. Bush. Extremists kill in the name of Islam, he said, before adding that it is one of the "world's great religions." He promised that responsibility for the country's security would soon be transferred to the government of President Hamid Karzai -- a government which he said was "corrupt." The Taliban is dangerous and growing stronger. But "America will have to show our strength in the way that we end wars," he added.
• It was a dizzying combination of surge and withdrawal, of marching to and fro. The fast pace was reminiscent of plays about the French revolution: Troops enter from the right to loud cannon fire and then they exit to the left. And at the end, the dead are left on stage.

obama's Magic No Longer Works

• But in this case, the public was more disturbed than entertained. Indeed, one could see the phenomenon in a number of places in recent weeks: obama's magic no longer works. The allure of his words has grown weaker.
• It is not he himself who has changed, but rather the benchmark used to evaluate him. For a president, the unit of measurement is real life. A leader is seen by citizens through the prism of their lives -- their job, their household budget, where they live and suffer. And, in the case of the war on terror, where they sometimes die.
• Political dreams and yearnings for the future belong elsewhere. That was where the political charmer obama was able to successfully capture the imaginations of millions of voters. It is a place where campaigners -- particularly those with a talent for oration -- are fond of taking refuge. It is also where obama set up his campaign headquarters, in an enormous tent called "Hope."
• In his speech on America's new Afghanistan strategy, obama tried to speak to both places. It was two speeches in one. That is why it felt so false. Both dreamers and realists were left feeling distraught.

The American president doesn't need any opponents at the moment. He's already got himself.

W-O-W!! It's a good thing they didn't give Fluffy "both-barrels!!" I personally, have to agree with practically every word..... except I changed all the "Os" to "os;" I have not the smallest modicum of respect for the guy.

RESPECT IS EARNED--not awarded like his peace prize!!

One has to consider consequences of inexperience.....

What if........ the "Clown Prince" was born a couple of generations earlier and could be substituted for President Franklin Roosevelt [1933-1945]??

What if........ General Eisenhower--while planning the D-Day invasion of continental Europe--requested the 160,000 troops that were actually involved in the invasion??

The invasion as we know, kicked off on June 6th, 1944; Victory in Europe was achieved on May 8th, 1945-A FULL ELEVEN MONTHS AFTER D-DAY!!

Experience shows us that the "Clown Prince" would have responded thus:

• After a couple of weeks, Fluffy would have called Ike back...
• During the ensuing weeks, they'd talk of military strategies Fluffy didn't understand....
• During those talks they'd also negotiate troop strength numbers.....
• The optimum date for the invasion would have come and gone.....
• The General would have gotten about fifty-percent of the troops he requested...
• The designated troops would have been parcelled out over the next 24 months-Oh, say..... 3,400 a month.....
• The invasion date would have been put off until between Thanksgiving and Christmas...... HELLO......That's WINTERTIME!!!!

This guy is the greatest "waste-of-oxygen" on the planet!!

I Have A Possible Substitute....

Remember back in April [04/21] of this year I mentioned that I suspected a scam?? I spoke of The Stauer Company's "free pearls" offer-which, after I ordered them, was charged the catalogue price.

I've recently run across a new company with the same types of offers [NOT free pearls!!], seemingly of high quality. I haven't ordered anything from them, so I have no opinion on their service, quality, etc.

That company: www.timepiecesusa.com, [800-733-8463]

Til Nex'Time....