Mother Nature and Environmentalist Global Warming Alarmists Don't See Eye to Eye

NASA scientists have determined that the earthquake in Chile on Feb. 27th has likely shifted the earth’s axis by three inches. This is in comparison to the same model they used to determine the Sumatra earthquake of 2004 shifted the earth’s axis by two and three quarters inches.
My only question:
How long before this is blamed on Bush? Seriously! I predict there will be some totally deranged, liberal, whack-jobs out there that will make murmurings about how in some crazy, sick, twisted way, Bush was behind this sinister plot to shift the earths axis with a series of extremely destructive earthquakes in an effort to debunk the man made climate change alarmists forever.

Because, you know, if we cannot control Mother Nature (as Obama just said this week in response to the Chile quake), objectively speaking, any man made counter action to man made global warming is a total sham anyway – right? Realistically speaking – I am not even trying to be sarcastic here.
We can't control Mother Nature – the President of the United States just said it – so why the hell are they claiming that climate change/global warming is induced by human beings, more specifically, American human beings with our large SUV’s, wasteful lifestyles, fat butts, and addiction to oil. By the way, the oil thing is foreign oil because the same nut-jobs that chastise our use of oil scream and carry on about how we can’t use our own domestic oil due to their claim that (insert whiny, nasally, snotty voice here) – “it’s too destructive for the environment.” But importing it from outside the U.S. at the cost of American jobs and billions of our dollars is apparently just fine.

Let’s follow this rabbit down the hole further…
If we cant control Mother Nature, why are they claiming that we can reverse this man made global warming/climate change disaster by legislating how we live our lives, drive our cars, eat our food, light our homes, flush our toilets, etc, etc, etc.

I just want to see if I have this right…
According to the environmentalist crazies and global warming alarmists, human beings are responsible for climate change and/or global warming. However, Obama just said that we cannot control Mother Nature, (one of the most logical things he has said since he was inaugurated as President).
The very rational and common sense sentiment that claims human beings cannot control nature is in direct conflict with the preposterous notion that we are to blame for climate change. But wait! The very same wackos that claim we are responsible for changing the earth’s climate also claim we can redirect nature from this fabricated path of destruction we have beset it upon – thus the attempts to control nearly every aspect of our lives in the name of an environmental crisis.

What a load of dung! Not only is it a load of dung, it has been roundly scientifically debunked, and I would be happy to write an entire article dedicated to how the “evidence” for man made global warming has been utterly debunked by science, and furthermore how these nut-jobs who project their “findings” on to the public have done so fraudulently on more than one occasion. Global warming, specifically man made global warming, is nothing more than liberal-code for "tax and control". Because that is all they attempt to do while standing on their shaky at best soap box of the global warming fraud. Actually, now that I think about it, I do need to dedicate a whole article to showing the evidence that debunks this environmental alarmism crap...



Mother Nature just dealt a painful slap to the face of man made global warming or climate change with the recent Chile quake. She is saying, “See, I do whatever I want, whenever I want, and if the climate changes or the earth’s axis moves because of what I do – so be it!”

Like I said, these environmentalist zealots are going to be the same nutters that will blame Bush for these catastrophic earthquakes, and you know what the scary thing is? They will truly believe themselves…

"Dont Tread on Me", an American Motto

Enough with the old (and wimpy) saying: As American as apple pie. A more accurate and bold saying should be: As American as a rattlesnake on a flag sporting the motto “Don’t Tread on Me!” As a Marine, I take a special interest in the historical Gadsden flag because its roots can be traced back to the first Marine companies established in the fall of 1775.

For starters, apple pie is found throughout many parts of the world – the rattlesnake, or more accurately, the American Timber Rattlesnake -- only found in one part of the world: America! Although Old Glory evokes a medley of patriotic emotions from most Americans, the message of The Stars and Stripes is interpreted much differently by some inside America and abroad. The message conveyed by the Gadsden flag however, is unmistakable!

The Gadsden flag -- yellow banner, centered rattlesnake in striking pose traditionally with 13 rattles, with the foreboding statement “Don’t Tread on Me” is older than the Republic itself. This symbol of the American fighting spirit was proudly carried before The Sons of Liberty long before The Declaration of Independence was even composed. Before the Federalist Essays were published, and The Constitution ratified, this flag, and variations of it, served as a prominent emblem of freedom and independence throughout America’s revolutionary beginning and founding. This statement of bold independence and defiance of tyranny resonates throughout our young nation’s history as a reminder to those that that would oppose the most basic American value: Liberty! And the Reminder? Don’t mess with my Liberties – Don’t Tread on Me!



The flag carried by the Culpeper Minute Men of Culpeper County Virginia during the Revolution helped to immortalize Patrick Henry’s famous words by putting “Liberty or Death” above “Don’t Tread on Me.”

Some history:

By the fall of 1775 the Continental Army was desperately short on ammo and arms. They had been fighting courageously against a vastly superior force – organized British infantry – since June, but by October, they were weakening and in great need of resupply. Fortunately, the rebels received some decisive intelligence; the British had dispatched two cargo ships bound for America loaded with gunpowder and arms for the British occupying forces. The rebels knew they needed the ammo and arms more than the British – so they decided on the most pragmatic and American solution: seize the ships!
With that crucial decision, the Continental Navy, comprised of four ships was founded along with five companies of Marines. The newly enlisted Marines apparently did not take their role lightly. They carried yellow colored drums depicting a rattle snake with 13 rattles, and the motto “Don’t Tread on Me”.
The four ships, the USS Alfred, Andrew Doria, Cabot, and Columbus, along with the sailors and Marines with them went on to accomplish some of the most distinguished and important triumphs of the American Revolution.

Esek Hopkins, a salty 57 year old commander with a distinguished naval service record in the French and Indian war was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy by Colonel Christopher Gadsden and the Continental Congress. Hopkins’ ship was the USS Alfred – his personal standard: The Gadsden flag, presented to him by Gadsden himself.
Hopkins and Gadsden must have felt that a deadly snake coupled with the motto of “Don’t Tread on Me” would convey the proper attitude to the opposing British while instilling a stout sense of courage for the sailors and Marines sailing off to wage a war that would ultimately decide the independence or servitude of their nation.



So, when I say, enough with the old (and wimpy) saying: As American as apple pie. A more accurate and bold saying should be: As American as a rattlesnake on a flag sporting the motto “Don’t Tread on Me!” I full-heartedly mean it!

Bipartisanship for Dummies

Centrism. Bipartisanship. What exactly do these words mean in the shadow of the Obama administration? Apparently, nothing.

Barack Obama has made reference to his administrations attempt to take over the health care system in America as a ‘centrist-plan’. If you think about this for a moment, that assessment actually makes sense once Obama’s frame of mind is put into context. Sure, it was a centrist plan -- in a liberal democrat type of way, somewhere between far-radical-wacko-left and normal-loony-left. Basically, according to the President and the liberal democrats in Congress, bipartisanship means a compromise between far left and left. This is to be expected when both houses of congress are ran by far left liberals, further punctuated by a President that thinks bipartisanship means a compromise between socialized medicine and semi-socialized medicine.

However, the American People decide what is acceptable or not, and by and large, the only party in congress actually listening to the People’s opinions regarding the Obama administrations policies is the Republican Party – that pesky Party of No. They are listening and adhering to the American People’s voice at the expense of being discredited and ostracized by the liberal democrats and the Obama administration.

One of the most frustrating things about this President and administration is their inability to demonstrate they understand that cooperation and bipartisanship are two-way streets. This is so frustrating because Obama ran a campaign on bipartisanship and bringing the parties together. What a steaming pile of crap and hypocrisy! Obama and his administration constantly barrage republicans in congress with accusations of not cooperating, when in reality, it is the liberal democrats who are not demonstrating any willingness to listen to the republican voice in Washington. Methinks, as you judge, so shall you be judged…

Case in point: the whimpering drivel given by Indiana senator Evan Bayh, democrat, as he announced he is not seeking a third term.

Here is a quote he gave in announcing his decision not to run again:
"There are some ideologues in the Senate. There are some staunch partisans. The vast majority are good, decent people who are trapped in a system that does not let that goodness and decency translate itself into legislative accomplishments."

He is exactly right! There are some extreme ideologues and partisans in the senate; however, they reside within Bayh’s own party!
The reason I confidently make this claim is I actually pay attention to things not conveyed in the Lame stream media. Every major accredited poll will show you what I am talking about – Americans do not like the policy coming from this liberally driven congress and administration. Even some of the traditionally left-leaning poles like ABC, Gallup, and Washington Post now show ever decreasing support for this administration.

Bayh says there are “decent people who are trapped in a system…” Ya, I’ll tell you what they are “trapped” in: A reality-proof cube with opaque glass walls of pure partisan policymaking. Sure, they can kind of determine what is going on outside the walls, but really, they have no clear picture, so they rely on special interest groups and their own personally driven liberal ideologies to tell them how to write policy.

I would be inclined to respect Obama a little more if he would say things like “You know, I hear what you guys are saying, and basically, I don’t like it – so either put up or shut up! I know what is best for Americans better than they do, so start toeing to the line! In the meantime I am going to hurl nasty partisan language at you and pout until Americans see it my way!”
But he doesn’t say it like it is, he makes insipid claims that the republicans are nothing more than an angry hoard of negative and non-compromising dolts – out to say nothing but “NO!” to every one of his administration’s policies. To add insult to injury, he then exalts himself by stating in his meeting with house republicans that he was “sent to Washington to do a job”, and they better start steering away from this “Party of No” stigma.

What a load of sanctimonious crap! The republicans in congress were also sent there to do a job -- the democrats in congress said “NO” to every idea and urging from the Republican Party regarding health care reform and virtually every other piece of legislation in 2009, so Mr. President, when you say you were sent to Washington to do a job, yet your congress had a record of pure party-line legislation in 2009 -- what exactly are you talking about? Especially in the light of plummeting approval numbers of you and your administrations policies! If you were sent to Washington to do a job, then do it! Stop whining, pointing fingers, blaming the Bush administration, and start working toward the bipartisanship you championed while campaigning for President.

We are not as stupid as the liberal democrats in congress and the lefty media think we are -- at least those of us who have chosen to educate ourselves. Those of us who oppose policy coming from the Obama administration are not all right-wing nut-jobs with beer stained shirts spouting bible versus and clinging to our guns. Yes, a lot of us own bibles and **gasp** read them. Many of us also own guns, and want our rights to own them to remain intact. However, we also concern ourselves with our civic duty as responsible Americans to question those in power and help to keep Big Government in check. For the record, many of us didn’t agree with every policy that came from Bush administration either.

Listen, you can’t tell the republicans to “start cooperating or else” when you are flat refusing to listen to any idea they represent – and then turn around any make holier-than-thou claims about bipartisanship being dead in Washington!
This is one of the reasons why the American People are rejecting this administration. Democrat or republican, liberal or conservative – people can’t stand hypocrisy, and our B.S. detectors are spinning off the scale. You can’t continually assault one entire party in Washington while you do nothing but disregard and reject everything they offer – it is political suicide.

My contention is that the 2010 midterm elections will prove my point entirely!

Severely Out of Touch

I’ve said it before – although I do not agree with the majority of what Obama and his administration are doing, I do not feel it is wise to just disagree with Obama on everything just for disagreement sake. I know a lot of conservative talking heads out there portray an “anti-Obama” attitude, all the time – well, much like what liberal democrats did to Bush and his administration. Because I am not an entertainer on the radio who needs good ratings, nor am I a politician who needs the approval of voters to keep my job, I feel I should primarily concern myself with the issues and not wasting too much of my energy and time on Obama-bashing.

However, when I read interviews like the one Obama just had with George Stephanopoulos (another fellow lib) on Jan. 20th I cringe, and can’t help but fire back. Throughout the interview, the President once again demonstrated how entirely out of touch he truly is in comprehending American values and what is really going on in the country. It is like he is tone-deaf – sure he can sing, but he just can’t get the notes right.

Here is what I mean:
TRANSCRIPT: George Stephanopoulos' Exclusive Interview with President Obama January 20, 2010 6:30 PM
STEPHANOPOULOS: “So you saw it coming by then?” (Referring to the election of Senator Scott Brown ( R ) Massachusetts.)
Obama: “…The same thing that swept Scott Brown into office swept me into office. People are angry, and they're frustrated. Not just because of what's happened in the last year or two years, but what's happened over the last eight years…”
Whoa, whoa, back up. Let me get this straight: he just blamed Scott Brown getting elected on Bush? Unbelievable! This is about as valid as O.J. saying he isn’t an angry guy…
The voters of Massachusetts did not reject the democratic nominee because they were angry with the Bush years, they voted for Scott Brown because they are angry at YOU Mr. President! They sent a message to the current administration and to the country that they are rejecting far-left liberal policy, and would like the country to come back into balance. And God bless them for doing so!
Republicans did not vote Scott Brown into office by the way. Massachusetts is comprised of less than 25% registered republicans, so all of you republican-hating, Bush-despising liberals can’t direct your anger and frustration at the party you so love to hate.
Scott Brown and Obama might share similar circumstance regarding people voting them in because they were angry and wanted change, but to then turn around and say they voted for Scott Brown because of the last eight years is just plain bizarre. People voted for Scott Brown to basically send the message that they do not approve of a far-left liberal democrat majority in Washington with cart blanch to enact any radical legislation they want. Once again, I am utterly astounded at our Presidents inability to accept any sort of blame for anything or admit that his policies are radical and unpopular. He continually treats the opposition to his policies as what is radical -- not worthy of any real consideration.

He goes on to make a statement completely outside of the realm of reality:

Obama: “And, you know, if there's one thing that I regret this year, is that we were so busy just getting stuff done and dealing with the immediate crises that were in front of us, that I think we lost some of that sense of speaking directly to the American people about what their core values are and why we have to make sure those institutions are matching up with those values…”

What is he talking about? He got more face time with the country than Leno and Conan combined. Obama was on TV more in 2009 than any other President in history! Every time he picked his nose the media was following him like a screaming teenage fan of the latest American Idol. Every time Obama scratched his butt he threw a press conference about it.
Let me interpret what Obama really is saying here: “Unfortunately, you Americans are so stupid you don’t know what you believe in, so basically, I have to tell you what to believe in, and even though I got more face time with the public than George Clooney, you still don’t get it…”

In reality Mr. President, the American people know exactly what their core values are – it is you who does not. Nor do you share our core values, and in 2010, we will prove it!

A Real Life Scenario

I work in the financial industry – for a Credit Union actually. Working in this industry, coupled with my understanding of economics from my Business Degree, I feel I have a fairly good grasp on market mechanism movers and what stimulates the economy.

Over the last year, I witnessed first-hand how consumer confidence in the market has plummeted. People have flooded the banks with deposits – getting their money out of the market – and saving instead of spending. People are upset, and they tend to pick the path of least resistance when it comes to blame. They blame the banks, and they blame those big bad, out-to-get-you corporations. It isn’t helping anything that we have a President in office assigning blame to everybody except where blame is actually due -- to bad government policy and legislation which in reality goes back to the Clinton years.

Describing how the current economic crisis came to pass would actually take a whole separate article, which I may oblige at a later date, but for now – suffice it to say that government was actually the main culprit for the bad economy – not just the banks or corporations. Liberals incessantly cry about how horrible banks and corporations are, when in reality, banks and corporations are actually some of the best job creators, producers, creators, innovators of technology, and stimulators of our economy. Inhibiting our job creators and producers with high taxes, stifling regulations, and disincentive to excel in the market just hurts the middle and lower class – the very people the Democratic Party claim to represent.

Anyway, at work, I respond to members emails. I have to share this email and my response. This member wrote because he was upset over the fact that interest rates on deposit accounts are so low. I hope my response made him think a little…

Here is the email:
“Every month, without fail, like clockwork you drop your interest rate on my money market. This really starts to look contrived, to gradually eliminate the interest completely. I would like to see just one month when you don't automatically lower it. The bad economy only goes so far as an excuse.”

My response:

Dear Member:

Thank you for your correspondence. I apologize if you feel that it is “contrived” that the Credit Union and financial institutions have had to lower interest rates on deposit accounts over the past year. The Credit Union's interest rates on deposit accounts is still well above the national average. Our lowest rate on a Money Market account right now is .5% while the national average is .32%. Although I know low interests rates are not desirable to consumers, low interest rates on deposit accounts are a sign of low consumer confidence in the market. Until people start to increase their spending and taking money out of savings, you can expect to see interest rates at very low numbers.
Contrastingly, if you see a financial institution offering uncharacteristically high interest rates it is actually a sign that they are in desperate need of liquidity and funds. Thus, it is a signal that their financial viability and solvency is precarious. As a member of the Credit Union, you are an owner, which means we take your opinion and concerns seriously. We are in no way attempting to restrict interest rates on members just because we want to. Once consumer confidence rises and people start spending more you will see interest rates increase.
I recommend making a concerted effort to help elect legislators and politicians that actually help consumers stimulate the economy by providing incentive to spend. When legislators enact policy that increases taxes, hinders small business, and inflates government programs, consumer confidence and spending dwindle.
Please feel free to call the Credit Union at ***-***-**** or ***-***-*** and a representative will be happy to help you further. We appreciate your business and continued support of the Credit Union. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Thank you,

Noah Kline
Member Representative

Conservatism Rising

I couldnt have said it better myself. This is a great read. The truth behind this article cannot be denied.

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A Line in the Sand

The time for choosing is before us. I believe push has come to shove, and the line has been drawn. You are either on the side of American prosperity and safety or you are not. You support American prosperity and safety, or you support the current administration. There is no middle ground anymore. Maybe there never was, but the political pragmatist in me made me think that it was not possible for any one administration to be as detrimental to the country as this one.

The single most important directive the President of the United States is charged with is the protection of American Citizens. The last 12 months evidence for this administrations apathetic and destructive attitude toward national security is alarming to say the least. The Fort Hood terrorist attack not being categorized as such is not only alarming but astounding. The administrations response to the most recent terrorist attack of a Jet liner is not only astounding, but actually scary.

Many administrations have failed at various times and over various issues throughout our history. No leader or administration has ever pleased everybody regarding all issues. But no previous administration has ever accomplished so much toward the dismantling of our countries security as the Obama administration.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, while I contest the notion that his New Deal helped America during the Great Depression; I applaud what he did with Nazi Enemy Combatants. He had them tried in a military tribunal, sentenced to death, and promptly hung! Bravo! Justice served in an expedient and memorable manner. Political leaders at the time did not bestow American citizen rights to the war criminals. They did not provide them with American attorneys advising them to cease their communication. They properly served justice upon war criminals and murderers.

First of all, what Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab did on a Detroit-bound Northwest Airliner on Christmas Day 2009 was not an “attempted terrorist attack” as the Obama administration and Lame Stream Media have claimed. There was nothing attempted about it – it happened, and Abdulmutallab succeeded. Just because nobody was killed (thank God --yes GOD --, not the murderous Allah) does not mean this attack was only an attempt. Attempted murder – yes -- attempted terrorist attack -- no. He succeeded. The system did not work, and once again under this administration, we look like incompetent, weak, lackadaisical fools.
Second, why are we giving this terrorist and attempted murderer rights afforded to American citizens? He does not deserve or qualify for such rights. He is not an American citizen. He has demonstrated that he does not heed or care about American rights. We just gave a non-citizen who attempted to bring death and destruction to other innocent people rights and benefits afforded to American citizens. Talk about aiding the enemy – not only are we helping those that seek to destroy us, we are giving them defense attorneys!
The time to wake up and act is now. I do not care about political orientation, right versus left issues, and bickering between parties. I care about the safety of our country and right versus wrong. I care about the constitution and the American voice being heard and represented by our elected officials. American citizens need to do their job and fire those in office who fail to meet the standards for which they were elected. My prediction is that 2010 will be a political year of reckoning – a purging of politicians who have abandoned their most sacred duty – to uphold the constitution and represent American citizens in a true and honorable manner.
We are tired of not being listened to. We are appalled at the radically left-of-center policy pouring out of Washington. We are astonished at the trillions of dollars being spent, wasted, and unaccounted for. We are sick of being lied to.

The country clearly wanted change, but it seems big government, big spending, and politics as usual is still the prevailing culture in Washington. We need to know our elected officials are doing everything they can to maintain our safety – not apologizing to the very nations that seek to cripple us.
For the sake of maintaining our position as a leader in the world, for the sake of future generations of Americans and for the sake of American Exceptionalism, we need to exercise our sacred right and duty to elect representatives who will ensure balance, heed the desires of the American people, and govern from the center.

In 1775 Patrick Henry was not afraid to make the bold assertion: “Give me liberty or give me death!” In 2010, we the People of The United States of America will boldly proclaim “You’re Fired!”
Our voice will be heard. Mark my words.