Conservative Drink – Conservative Thinking

Recently, Obama removed a bust of Winston Churchill (on loan from Tony Blair) from the Oval Office and shipped it back to England. He replaced it with a bust of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr.

While I’m a pretty good fan of Lincoln and certainly have respect for Martin Luther King, Jr., I think this speaks a little deeper into Obama’s thinking. The Churchill bust was loaned to us after 9/11, and represented a reminder of the solidarity between England and the United States in times of great need. Churchill was strong and resolute in his determination to defeat the Germans during WWII. In turn, the U.S. President needs to be strong and resolute during the war against Islamic extremism. Yes, I said the word “war” and yes I said “Islamic extremism”.

Now, Obama has replaced that resolute figure with those of appeasement. I know Lincoln was a war-time President, and he did remain firm in trying to keep the Union together. However, if you study his actions, he was very much the appeaser. Martin Luther King, Jr., represents the epitome of non-violent action. That is to his credit during the civil rights years, and he deserves all the respect and credit for his actions and leadership.

However, the Civil War has been over for quite some time. The Civil Rights era has been over for quite some time. Period.

I want a President who is firm and resolute and does not give indications of wavering right now – on the battlefront or on the home-front (economy).

Waverings:

• Guantanamo Bay
• Iran Issue
• Gun Rights
• Economy
• Etc, Etc, Etc

Is it any wonder to anyone now just how bad it is that Obama was elected? I’m not to follow the talking points and continue yammering about the economy. What I want to do is take a deeper look at Obama’s thinking process.

The link below is an audio/video clip of Barack Obama’s 2001 radio interview concerning “change” of economics through the courts. This is a fundamentally flawed logic on many respects. As a business owner and capitalist, he view goes against everything that the core American system stands for.

Anyone who voted for Obama has a fundamental misunderstanding of how our country’s economic and political system should function. Listen closely to the audio. Enough of the Obama-mania. It’s time to look at the real issues he presents to us – and they are overwhelmingly bad.

Even more interesting is to read through the blog comments from WBEZ’s original post. Some of these comments are just stupid. There is no other way to describe them.

So what do we do now? Continue to flood your elected representatives with mail and email – voice your concerns.

References:

Barack Obama wearing his professorial hat
http://apps.wbez.org/blog/?p=372

Obama Bombshell Redistribution of Wealth Audio Uncovered
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iivL4c_3pck

Full List of Audio from WBEZ
http://apps.wbez.org/blog/

Well it’s been a while since I posted anything political, but I figured this issue was definitely worth it!

Recently, a friend of mine – Kaylon Johnson – was brutually attacked at a Citgo Gas Station. Apparently, 3 white guys jumped him as he walked out of the store after paying for his gas. Kaylon is an ardent supporter of Obama and even helped run the IT for Obama’s headquarters in Shreveport.

You can read the KSLA article here:
http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=9479629&nav=0RY4Qi7R

 Look, there is no doubt that I would gladly debate anyone on the politics of Obama. What I don’t understand is why anyone would jump Kaylon (or anybody else for that matter).

Message to the guys who did it: If you can’t debate the issues and facts, then you are 3 white pansies. 3 on 1 – come on. Wish I would have been there to help out Kaylon.

I first met him at an Economic Forum this spring sponsored by Southern University. I did a break-out session on technology and new media. Of course, I had my own laptop for my presentation and sure enough one of Southern’s laptops died right before the next presentation. Kaylon asked if he could borrow mine for the rest of the presenters. He was very cordial, and I was happy to oblige.

Kaylon is obvisiously in a lot of pain and suffering right now. It’s time for all of us to step across racial and party lines and do anything you can to help him even if it’s just a supportive email.

Kaylon’s Email: obamashreveport@gmail.com

The FBI is now investigating this as a possible hate crime. If you know anything about it:

Shreveport Police Department
Detective Craig Ivey
318-673-6992

The owners name and address of the gas station is:
J & S Fuel Services, Inc – CITGO
Owner: JAYAN T. MATHEWS
6901 WEST BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT, LA 71129
Phone: 318-688-0654

Kudos to Davey D’s blog for the contact information:
http://blog.myspace.com/mrdaveyd

The links below is an audio/video clip of Barack Obama’s 2001 radio interview concerning “change” of economics through the courts. This is a fundamentally flawed logic on many respects. As a business owner and capitalist, he view goes against everything that the core American system stands for.

Anyone who votes for Obama has a fundamental misunderstanding of how our country’s economic and political system should function. Listen closely to the audio. Enough of the Obama-mania. It’s time to look at the real issues he presents to voters – and they are overwhelmingly bad.

Even more interesting is to read through the blog comments from WBEZ’s original post. Some of these comments are just stupid. There is no other way to describe them.

1) Even though all the legal and academic talk flew over my head, I was impressed with Obama’s intellect and eloquence more than ever.
———-
I would say one’s ability to adapt tone and language to a particular audience reflects an acute understanding of that audience.
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Oh, to have an intelligent and thoughtful president for a change! Think of the great people he will place in his government and the advances we can make as a nation based on the good of all rather than the profit of a few!

If you don’t vote during this election – and help make sure that your neighbors and friends vote – then shame on you.

References:

Barack Obama wearing his professorial hat
http://apps.wbez.org/blog/?p=372

Barack Obama’s Radio Days
Full List of Audio from WBEZ
http://apps.wbez.org/blog/?p=639

Obama Bombshell Redistribution of Wealth Audio Uncovered
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iivL4c_3pck

Well this article caught me totally by surprise – I had no idea that so many ganja farmers were using public lands.

In 2007, rangers found more than 20,000 plants in Yosemite National Park and 43,000 plants in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, where 159 grow sites have been discovered over the past 10 years.

How in the world do they get these marijuana farms going on National Park Service land without being seen? I can understand how it’s difficult to find private pot stashes on non-public lands, but in Yosemite National Park?

High Sierra Trail Crew…plans to …carry out miles of drip irrigation pipe, tons of human garbage, volatile propane canisters, and bags and bottles of herbicides and pesticides.

I suppose I need to go and remind my neighbors to be careful of what they are smoking. They probably are killing more brain cells than they expected.

The illegal cultivation sites bore the characteristics of a Mexican drug trafficking enterprise, including a sophisticated watering system, use of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. The growing operation resulted in considerable natural resource destruction.

What can we do as Conservatives? Write your Congressman/woman and let them know that you don’t want your tax dollars wasted helping the ganja farmers. This is simply crazy and needs to hit the mainstream media.

References:

Mexican marijuana cartels sully US forests, parks
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081011/ap_on_re_us/pot_environment

Yosemite National Park
Marijuana Gardens Raided in Yosemite National Park
http://www.nps.gov/yose/parknews/marijuana2007.htm

This is hilarious.
http://www.marijuana.com/drug-test/index

One of the biggest arguments that liberals use against increasing oil production domestically is that it will “take 10 years to have any impact.” Oh really? Well let’s take a quick look at some facts.

Elm Coulee Oil Field, which produces oil from the Bakken Formation, was discovered in 2000. By 2007 the field had become one of the 20 largest oil fields in the United States. That’s within 7 years!

So what – do the liberals like to round up? They often cite the study by the EIA that says it would take 10 years before oil production would start in ANWR. Yeah – sure it would.

Liberals also like to state that drilling in places such as the Bakken Formation or ANWR would not have an immediate result on the pump. Let’s assume that they are correct (which they are not). Ok, we just assumed it. I would much rather start something now and realize it later, than not start anything at all.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Four, renew — invest in renewable energy resources, which will bring a faster return than drilling offshore, which will take 10 years and produce 2 cents’ reduction in 10 years off the price at the pump.

Here is the real deal: Increasing oil production domestically now will have a positive short-term impact on our economy plus a long-term impact on our oil independence. It’s a no-brainer.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm_Coulee_Oil_Field

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

Did Nancy Pelosi cave on offshore oil drilling?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/presidentbush/2008/08/offshore-drilli.html

I just ran across this picture I took about a year ago in Quitman, TX, on Hwy 154. I was driving back from Sulphur Springs, TX, after working on a client’s network. As I drove by I glanced over and nearly had a wreck!

Whose briliant idea was it to come up with a “Meth Watch” program? Even more brilliant – those same people think putting a sign up is going to deter meth addicts?

After a little googling, it turns out that there is an official website for the program – all helped by Federal funding. Of course!

Interestingly enough the “Combat Meth Act” was part of the Patriot Act signed into law in 2005. This is the law that made it much more difficult to purchase cold remedies containing pseudoephedrine. You have to buy them behind the counter now and that is subject to limited quantities.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly not for people using meth. Years ago I worked in McAlester, OK, and at least 60% of our employees abused meth among other things. No, I’m not exaggerating one bit. There were many times I had to bail out employees so we could keep production going. An employee that I dated for a few months (Jennifer) would drive me around and show me the houses where they were “cooking” – then we’d go out for dinner and a few drinks. She would walk right up to to many of the wealthy and powerful in the town and they would buy her drinks or dinner. These were many of the same people that I knew from business – pretty sad actually.

The communities around Quitman, TX, are just as bad though. I also worked around Alba, TX, and there were a lot of rural houses used as meth labs around the Lake Fork area.

I just find it hilarious that we have to have “meth watch” signs posted.

Some things never change…Recently, the Shreveport Times reported on resistance to ATV (4-wheeler) legislation that would have required stricter regulations. Here is the problem with that logic. It won’t work.

Twenty years ago, the Consumer Product Safety Commission responded to safety concerns by negotiating a consent decree with ATV manufacturers.

The decree required manufacturers to, among other things, halt production of three-wheelers and offer safety training to new ATV owners who purchase vehicles through authorized dealerships.

Additionally, ATV manufacturers are required to recommend adult-sized ATVs only for those ages 16 and older and label all ATVs with warnings, instructing purchasers that children should not ride adult-size ATVs.

Most of the injuries reported in the news deal with riding irresponsibly – speeding, too large an ATV for the rider’s skills, etc. Look, I’ve been riding ATV’s since I was 9 years old. I started out riding mini-bikes and 3-wheelers, which are now banned. In my entire life with thousands and thousands of hours of riding for recreation, I am yet to turn one over.

Smith is familiar with the negative impact of ATV use among teens. Her son, B.J., suffered a disabling accident three years ago when he swerved to avoid a dog while riding an adult-sized ATV at about 60 mph.

Now 18, B.J.’s brain injury left him unable to complete high school and reduced his vision to 40 percent.

Smith is a member of Concerned Families for ATV Safety, which advocates complete ATV abstinence for those under 16.

Let’s read that again – he was 16 years riding an adult-sized ATV at 60 mph and swerved to avoid a dog. There is no legislation that would have prevented that. He would have been riding too fast for conditions anyway, been on an ATV beyond his skill level, still swerved to miss the dog, and still have medical issues.

I’m sorry for the mother and her son, but you can’t legislate irresponsible riding away.

Louisianians resistant to ATV legislation
By Keli Jacobi • kcjacobi@thenewsstar.com • October 6, 2008 6:44 am
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081006/NEWS01/81006008/1060/NEWS01

Here are the unofficial results of the October 4, 2008, Congressional election primaries for the Republicans and Democrats.

Republican Party
John Fleming: 14,500 votes, 35.14%
“Chris” Gorman: 14,070 votes, 34.1%
“Jeff” Thompson: 12,693 votes, 30.76%

Democratic Party
Willie Banks: 17,620 votes, 22.961%
Paul J. Carmouche: 36,930 votes, 48.12%
Artis “Doc” Cash: 6,065 votes, 7.9%
John Milkovich: 16,135 votes, 21.02%

Looks like both parties will have runoffs on the Nov. 4 ballot with the general election on Dec. 6th along with 2 independents.

If you want state-wide results, here is a link to the Louisiana Secretary of State Election Results query:

http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcinq&rqsdta=start

Simply select what results you want to view, choose the correct election date, and get the results. That is one of the greatest benefit of the Internet – near instant communications!