Today was more than a blow to those opposed to the healthcare law passed by Obama and his blind followers, it was a blow to America. We have a set of "Justices" who have set America on a very dangerous course. The vote was 6-3 which will continue to allow Obamacare to remain. After the announcement, Obama took to the airways in his Presidential glory to praise the Court and their ruling. Let's mention here that a week ago Obama was throwing a massive hissy-fit over the Court even being able to review the case, essentially saying thy should keep their noses out of his business. That just wasn't fair to Obama, not that it matters since the Court now is in the same money pockets as any President and or member of Congress.
Obama took the time to point out that the campaigns that the Republicans ran on were a futile effort, since they have not done what they promised their voters they would do. Which is true. None of the members in Congress that are in office now have done anything mariginally close to repealing this law, no matter how many times Boehner cries and watches Keleenx's stock values sky rocket. Obama had the audacity to say that "there can be no doubt that this law is working. It has changed, and in some cases, saved, American lives." If he wants to call doubling insurance premiums and outrages co-pays a win, then sure. It's destroying the middle-class, but he has to save face on something for his legacy. "The Affordable Care Act is here to stay," Obama touted at his press conference, and with the weak leadership in Congress who can't do anything but pay lip-service and bend to the will of the Democrats that is our unfortunate reality.
The Justice that is getting a lot of heat today, and rightfully so, is Justice Roberts. After reading his reasoning behind his decision today it is clear he is not working on the side of the law, but is now a politician who is working on the side of the administration. One of the only things he said that was anything close to factual was that "Congress wrote key parts of the Act
behind closed doors, rather than through 'the traditional legislative
process'." To me this reads that he is acknowledging the sneaky maneuvering that happened to get this bill into law. Roberts said that their role in the Supreme Court is to "say what the law is" but went on to say that "in every case we must respect the role of the Legislature, and
take care not to undo what it has done." Has he forgotten his Constitution 101 class? That is the entire point of the separation of powers! You and all eight other Justices are there to put a check on the Legislature! You are there to make sure no one who is elected by the people over steps the law!
Justice Scalia was one of the few who is actually clinging to common sense in this whole debacle. He said that "we should start calling this law SCOTUScare," because at every step despite what the law actually says, the Court has done everything in its power to try and save it along the way. Scalia points out that the savers of Obamacare have gone out of their way to say that when the law was constructed about how exchanges are funded, that they must have meant to say the 'Exchange
established by the State or the Federal Government." Calling out Congress for not doing their job thoroughly and properly. If we read between the lines here, it appears that the Court does not see the States as having more power then the Federal government, that their existence is unimportant. With the States being unimportant, the Federal government surely has every right to overstep their boundaries. Scalia acknowledges that this ruling and previous rulings in favor of Obamacare have been done because there is an "overriding principle" of the Supreme Court that this healthcare law must be saved at all costs. The esteemed Justice Scalia also said that an "exchange established by the "State" is an Exchange established by a
State, not the Federal Governemt and no creative ambiguous interpretation should change that. It is easy to draw the conclusion that the justices who voted to save Obamacare did so by going on the pretense that the law was intended to do good, so therefore because its heart was in the right place essentially, we need to give the lawmakers the benefit of the doubt. Even though the law was not written as such, and that is where the problem arises.
It is a very sickening realization to hear that Drudge reported that hospital and insurance stocks surged after the court passed its ruling. Now why would this be? How is it possible that stocks can soar from a Supreme Court decision? It's because the lawmakers and the Supreme Court are having their bank accounts padded by these companies. Scalia said it rightly today that "....the cases will publish forever the discouraging truth that the Supreme
Court of the United States favors some laws over others, and is prepared
to do whatever it takes to uphold and assist its favorites.”
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Reality and Our Preception
It's been a roller coaster of a week so far and it's not even close to being over! My head is spinning so fast my head has those cartoon birds circling it. To be honest, it has been a terrifying news cycle and hopefully the knot at the end of the rope is going to be enough for us to hang on to.
Since when has anything Obama issued or pushed for been a good thing? The Obamacare bill was not read in it entirety, and now look where we are. Now we have this super secret squirrel spy bill of the TPP being fast tracked that the Republican controlled Senate JUST passed today. It was not open for debate, which is why it was "fast tracked" to begin with, and despite what Paul Ryan says it was not a transparent bill. Now let's not forget here that the Democrats on Capitol Hill came out in full force behind Pelosi AGAINST this bill. Yes, we have indeed entered the Twilight Zone. Just more proof that these RINOs in D.C. are all about where their next campaign donation comes from. To all of these officials being sneaky and not acting in the best interest of the American people, just remember that your sins and misdeeds will be answered by your children and theirs, so step on the correct path.
There are new videos circulating of ISIS and how they are continuing their reign of terror and occupation. In their newest videos, it shows people being lowered into a pool enclosed in a cage and, according to reports, there also is a camera under the water to record their actual death. According to these same reports, ISIS also fires explosives at a car that has been stuffed of their prisoners as another way of exterminating their opposition. This is serious stuff they are doing over there, but hardly anyone in the mainstream media is upset by these reports. Selling women into the sex trade, beheading enemies, torturing people, it's just another day, no big deal. To make the Middle East more turbulent, we have started to talk about entering an agreement in which the US and allies would HELP Iran with their nuclear program. Yes, we would help a group of people who publicly condemns America and calls for our destruction by giving them nuclear aid. For Kerry and Obama to think this is the way foreign relations are won and done, it's simply terrifying. But the biggest threat that we have to beat is global warming, not ISIS, not Iran.
On a very personal level, I would like to address the families and friends in the wake of the tragic murders in Charleston. I saw some of the live feed of each of the representative's statements on behalf of the victims. There are many things that I felt when I heard of the news of this man going into that church to commit the unthinkable, but your statements to Roof moved my soul. If you have not read their statements, you need to. I cannot even begin to say I know your suffering or your loss, because what happened was beyond tragic. What was said to Roof was something I NEVER expected to hear from anyone who has to live through this tragedy. The message that came through loud and clear was that of forgiveness. A message that was echoed through everyone's words. To hear it done in that quantity was beautiful. It makes me so hopeful for the future. Your words also made me wish I could be that strong, that loving. Thank you for those words, and may God bless.
Since when has anything Obama issued or pushed for been a good thing? The Obamacare bill was not read in it entirety, and now look where we are. Now we have this super secret squirrel spy bill of the TPP being fast tracked that the Republican controlled Senate JUST passed today. It was not open for debate, which is why it was "fast tracked" to begin with, and despite what Paul Ryan says it was not a transparent bill. Now let's not forget here that the Democrats on Capitol Hill came out in full force behind Pelosi AGAINST this bill. Yes, we have indeed entered the Twilight Zone. Just more proof that these RINOs in D.C. are all about where their next campaign donation comes from. To all of these officials being sneaky and not acting in the best interest of the American people, just remember that your sins and misdeeds will be answered by your children and theirs, so step on the correct path.
There are new videos circulating of ISIS and how they are continuing their reign of terror and occupation. In their newest videos, it shows people being lowered into a pool enclosed in a cage and, according to reports, there also is a camera under the water to record their actual death. According to these same reports, ISIS also fires explosives at a car that has been stuffed of their prisoners as another way of exterminating their opposition. This is serious stuff they are doing over there, but hardly anyone in the mainstream media is upset by these reports. Selling women into the sex trade, beheading enemies, torturing people, it's just another day, no big deal. To make the Middle East more turbulent, we have started to talk about entering an agreement in which the US and allies would HELP Iran with their nuclear program. Yes, we would help a group of people who publicly condemns America and calls for our destruction by giving them nuclear aid. For Kerry and Obama to think this is the way foreign relations are won and done, it's simply terrifying. But the biggest threat that we have to beat is global warming, not ISIS, not Iran.
On a very personal level, I would like to address the families and friends in the wake of the tragic murders in Charleston. I saw some of the live feed of each of the representative's statements on behalf of the victims. There are many things that I felt when I heard of the news of this man going into that church to commit the unthinkable, but your statements to Roof moved my soul. If you have not read their statements, you need to. I cannot even begin to say I know your suffering or your loss, because what happened was beyond tragic. What was said to Roof was something I NEVER expected to hear from anyone who has to live through this tragedy. The message that came through loud and clear was that of forgiveness. A message that was echoed through everyone's words. To hear it done in that quantity was beautiful. It makes me so hopeful for the future. Your words also made me wish I could be that strong, that loving. Thank you for those words, and may God bless.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Why Ignorance Is Bliss
Over the last few weeks I have to say I am flabbergasted at what I hear being reported on in the world. What I find to be more eye opening is just talking to my friends, co-workers, or random people and their obvious lack of knowledge as to what these stories are. If I did not comprehend why other nation's disliked America I can see it more and more now as an adult. Be honest, most of the people you know probably don't care about politics or anything other than what is going on in their bubble. If it has to do with anything really deep, it's just glossed over as something that can't be changed or something that you only talk about in hushed tones so as not to offend the person next to you. I'm such an outspoken person I am getting to the point where I notice that I am losing friends because of how politically charged and active my posts are. While I like these people I consider friends, it is taxing to be one of the few people in my little corner of the world who actually gives a damn.
I find it just as mind-numbing to be around those people who have this giant love fest for Obama, Hillary, and/or the Democratic party as a whole. To the graduating class of the Coast Guard, Obama told these men and women that "climate change is a serious threat to global security," that this is going to be the largest threat that our nation will have to face. Seriously? When Bush left office the national debt was about $10.6 trillion, but now under Obama we are at about $18 trillion dollars! Let's mention here that Obama is running around claiming he's reduced the national deficit, and let me note here I am not an economics nor a math major, but an increase in the national debt from 10 to 18 doesn't seem like a reduction. Obama's wife keeps running around stirring the racial pot of aggravation at every opportunity she can, whether it be on TV or at a college graduation. If anyone is paying attention, most of the population doesn't judge people based on the color of their skin, however, the reason WHY it keeps coming up is because those few souls that still do are getting more air time than the ones of us who couldn't care less. It is because of the majority of us NOT caring about the color of people's skin is causing the Democrats, Sharpton, and Jackson alike to panic because without people caring about skin color, they lose money and power. Then there's Bill Clinton's arm candy of a wife, Hillary Clinton. She's running around claiming she will stick it to the wealthy and Robin Hood it and give their money to the poor. She's only going to target those who oppose her and her buddies, hate to break it to you. She also claimed she will do whatever it takes to keep America "safe" but that little dead horse of Benghazi still reeks over on the side. The absurd comments she is making about voting being discriminatory all because of voter ID laws. Everything she is, is just a scandal.
Our taxes are increasing every day. Just think, when was the last time you got a decent tax return? Our national security is a laughing joke to the rest of the world; so much so Iran called Obama's actions one of an "accomplice to the ISIS" group. Paul Ryan is now aiding Obama in trying to pass this secret TPP deal. We're almost to the point where America is going to be owned by the Chinese because we do not have anyone in Washington who is trying to fix anything that is wrong. The Republican and Democrat party line is fuzzy at best, as they are all starting to bottom-feed from each other's pockets. I cannot remember the last time an elected official did anything that helped their state or constituents, it's all about the donors. Follow the money trail, it's sickening. The middle class in this nation is dwindling away, and yet no one has the guts to talk about it on Capital Hill because they are the cause of it. Russia is free to do whatever they want to because actually working to keep them from invading neighboring countries takes time away from bike rides or golf games. Yet there IS more than enough time for people to voice their aggravation with Beyonce over her over-hyped announcement which turned out to be her announcing to her fans that she is now Vegan. Yep, very angry people about that announcement.
If we threw out pop culture, what WOULD a vast majority of the public do with their time?
I find it just as mind-numbing to be around those people who have this giant love fest for Obama, Hillary, and/or the Democratic party as a whole. To the graduating class of the Coast Guard, Obama told these men and women that "climate change is a serious threat to global security," that this is going to be the largest threat that our nation will have to face. Seriously? When Bush left office the national debt was about $10.6 trillion, but now under Obama we are at about $18 trillion dollars! Let's mention here that Obama is running around claiming he's reduced the national deficit, and let me note here I am not an economics nor a math major, but an increase in the national debt from 10 to 18 doesn't seem like a reduction. Obama's wife keeps running around stirring the racial pot of aggravation at every opportunity she can, whether it be on TV or at a college graduation. If anyone is paying attention, most of the population doesn't judge people based on the color of their skin, however, the reason WHY it keeps coming up is because those few souls that still do are getting more air time than the ones of us who couldn't care less. It is because of the majority of us NOT caring about the color of people's skin is causing the Democrats, Sharpton, and Jackson alike to panic because without people caring about skin color, they lose money and power. Then there's Bill Clinton's arm candy of a wife, Hillary Clinton. She's running around claiming she will stick it to the wealthy and Robin Hood it and give their money to the poor. She's only going to target those who oppose her and her buddies, hate to break it to you. She also claimed she will do whatever it takes to keep America "safe" but that little dead horse of Benghazi still reeks over on the side. The absurd comments she is making about voting being discriminatory all because of voter ID laws. Everything she is, is just a scandal.
Our taxes are increasing every day. Just think, when was the last time you got a decent tax return? Our national security is a laughing joke to the rest of the world; so much so Iran called Obama's actions one of an "accomplice to the ISIS" group. Paul Ryan is now aiding Obama in trying to pass this secret TPP deal. We're almost to the point where America is going to be owned by the Chinese because we do not have anyone in Washington who is trying to fix anything that is wrong. The Republican and Democrat party line is fuzzy at best, as they are all starting to bottom-feed from each other's pockets. I cannot remember the last time an elected official did anything that helped their state or constituents, it's all about the donors. Follow the money trail, it's sickening. The middle class in this nation is dwindling away, and yet no one has the guts to talk about it on Capital Hill because they are the cause of it. Russia is free to do whatever they want to because actually working to keep them from invading neighboring countries takes time away from bike rides or golf games. Yet there IS more than enough time for people to voice their aggravation with Beyonce over her over-hyped announcement which turned out to be her announcing to her fans that she is now Vegan. Yep, very angry people about that announcement.
If we threw out pop culture, what WOULD a vast majority of the public do with their time?
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Can't We All Just be American?
I remember a time growing up that the idea of me being categorized as anything other than American wasn't a thing. Now we are all in a sub-set of some kind of category as to what kind of American we are. There's African-American, Mexican-American, Irish-American, Straight-American, Gay-American; essentially you have to find that camp of what to be labeled as and be content. For example, the world almost came to a screeching halt when actress Raven Symone came out and publicly declared that she wasn't "African-American", that she was simply an American. The backlash that came about was intense and completely uncalled for. At the end of the day, she wasn't wrong. She is American, and the only reason why people had such an issue with her declaring she wasn't African-American was because that goes against everything we are taught to believe.
With everything from marketing to elections, it helps those trying to get their brand across to know who to campaign their cause or product to. Which is fine to an extent, since you wouldn't want to appeal coffee to a toddler, but these labels are doing more to harm than help. Think about all of the forms we have to fill out with banks, schools and work. At the end of the day, does a bank really need to know if I am of "Non-Hispanic" origin and am just Caucasian? Some of the questions are becoming more invasive and unnecessary, yet, there they are with no end in sight. If we were to stop labeling ourselves, then where would the so-called "race experts" have to do with themselves? I think that as hard as it is to part with a favorite pair of shoes, it is just as hard for many to come to the realization that race just doesn't matter as it used to.
There used to be a need for affirmative action, now we all would be fooling ourselves if we said we wouldn't want the person most qualified to complete the job greasing the wheels. For all of the people who are beside themselves with excitement over the possibility of having the first female President, many more of us cannot stomach the idea of voting someone in office only because of their gender. With the Obama years still ahead, and what has come to pass, this has to be further evidence of a nation weary of labels and firsts. There are many more open interracial couples then ever before, and do you think that those families and any children that they have can fit nicely into the labels that are out there now?
Where does this need come from to have every single person labeled as anything other than American? For me, when I hear someone label themselves as "category"-American, it does more to harm our nation by causing a division among ourselves. We're the only nation that I know of that does this. Germans do not label each other in such a way, they are all just Germans. What's worse is that this need for categorization is driving such a deep rift in our society because it pits everyone against another sub-set. Even during election season it is difficult to not get upset when the media and officials debate on how Republicans and/or Democrats can win the black vote or the female vote; it's no longer a novel idea to appeal to all Americans and that's disheartening. If we cannot break down these barriers caused by these labels, we will continue to be at odds against one-another.
With everything from marketing to elections, it helps those trying to get their brand across to know who to campaign their cause or product to. Which is fine to an extent, since you wouldn't want to appeal coffee to a toddler, but these labels are doing more to harm than help. Think about all of the forms we have to fill out with banks, schools and work. At the end of the day, does a bank really need to know if I am of "Non-Hispanic" origin and am just Caucasian? Some of the questions are becoming more invasive and unnecessary, yet, there they are with no end in sight. If we were to stop labeling ourselves, then where would the so-called "race experts" have to do with themselves? I think that as hard as it is to part with a favorite pair of shoes, it is just as hard for many to come to the realization that race just doesn't matter as it used to.
There used to be a need for affirmative action, now we all would be fooling ourselves if we said we wouldn't want the person most qualified to complete the job greasing the wheels. For all of the people who are beside themselves with excitement over the possibility of having the first female President, many more of us cannot stomach the idea of voting someone in office only because of their gender. With the Obama years still ahead, and what has come to pass, this has to be further evidence of a nation weary of labels and firsts. There are many more open interracial couples then ever before, and do you think that those families and any children that they have can fit nicely into the labels that are out there now?
Where does this need come from to have every single person labeled as anything other than American? For me, when I hear someone label themselves as "category"-American, it does more to harm our nation by causing a division among ourselves. We're the only nation that I know of that does this. Germans do not label each other in such a way, they are all just Germans. What's worse is that this need for categorization is driving such a deep rift in our society because it pits everyone against another sub-set. Even during election season it is difficult to not get upset when the media and officials debate on how Republicans and/or Democrats can win the black vote or the female vote; it's no longer a novel idea to appeal to all Americans and that's disheartening. If we cannot break down these barriers caused by these labels, we will continue to be at odds against one-another.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Hillary Clinton: The Blind Supporting The Blind
When it comes to Hillary Clinton I have found that there isn't an in between, you're either an avid supporter or you're vehemently against her. With the Republican prospects of Presidential candidates increasingly multiplying by the week, the Democratic hopeful numbers are now up to three. It makes me wonder if the Democratic party is going to give her a shot this go round or if they are in talks with someone else behind the scenes. Either way, the likelihood of Clinton getting the nomination at this point is well within the numbers if more people don't start suiting up.
While I am in the anti-Clinton camp, I wanted to see what others might be thinking who are all-in on her Presidential run, and it has been eye opening. When the opportunity arises, and I find myself being able to ask people why they are in Hillary's camp, I get one of two answers. One being she's a woman, and the other is that Bill will end up back in the White House. Both those answers seem to sprout a grey hair on my head because I fail to understand their reasoning, and when I press further, I am left standing in front of a person who's wheel is turning rapidly trying to find something else to bring up to prove she is the best choice. I am tired of the woman response because that makes half of our country eligible to run for election simply because she possesses lady parts. Secondly, if the idea of Bill being able to have his affairs in the White House appeals to that many people, then why not just rent him a room? The answers I saw online, however, were mildly humorous, but nonetheless still very weak.
If you are ever in need of a good laugh, then read the article written by Chris Tognotti. He gives those supporters in the Hillary camp step by step talking point for rebutting "something ignorant" a person says against Clinton while at a dinner party. Argument number one he helps to address is how Hillary Clinton may "bother" people because she is "ambitious and calculating", because the idea of a strong woman is thought of as a threat in the eyes of many. Let me just interject something here, I have not heard anyone having an issue with Hillary because she is a female. Then he goes on to talk about how to get around questions of her age, how her political career is linked to her marriage, yet he does touch on something of substance, Benghazi. Of course his answer to Benghazi touches on Bush's administration, and glosses over her email scandal. Overall, his article poses weak arguments in opposition to Hillary with equally weak answers.
Let's continue down the path of supporters talking points to demonstrate Hillary's accomplishments making her more than qualified for the office of Presidency by Ryan Denson. One common theme that kept coming up was that she is pro-abortion, and did her best to make abortions more accessible. That the Clinton health care plan is much like what we are seeing under Obamacare. While Secretary of State she was the most traveled, "re-set" Russian relations, and brought a cease fire between Isreal and Hamas. All rounded out to the Clinton Foundation that is just a basket full of flowers, sunshine, and love gooey-goo.
To which I counter with the following. How is it possible to say her time as Secretary of State was anything to be proud of? The Russian's are now flexing their muscles in Crimea and seeing how far they can go without anyone coming in to stop them. The Russians have done nothing but mock the U.S. and call us out globally for becoming a weak pile of mush. Her experience in this position doesn't mean anything if everything she has "accomplished" is now a land mine of disasters. If she really was a strong woman, one who doesn't buckle to the pressure of any man, then why didn't she come out and call the attack on Benghazi what it was. It was an act of terrorism, not retaliation over an anti-Muslim video. She read and followed Obama's talking points on this horrible event and still lives under her statement of "What difference does it make?" If the Republicans shot down her Clinton health care idea, then good for them. Not one person I have met has said how much better care they are getting now under Obamacare, and if you're against Obamacare then you would never be for what she puts forward.
Put aside the fact that she is equipped with lady parts and how cool it would be to have a woman in the Oval Office. Hillary is in an elitist cocoon, charging six figures to those who want them to speak, even CHARITY events. She's attacking those who are wealthy by saying it's time they get their comeuppance, but do you really think she will do anything to disrail her wealth? Will she be the first in line to give away those six figure speaking fees? No, no she will not. Hillary wants you to ignore all of the scandals with her not following government protocol by using private email to conduct government business. She wants you to ignore that she goes against the first pillar of feminism by staying in a seemingly loveless marriage with a man who has repeatedly had affairs, and who is repeatedly absent on her campaign run. At the end of the day, there isn't enough positive talking points, there isn't enough that is naturally good about Hillary to allow her the honor of the office of President.
While I am in the anti-Clinton camp, I wanted to see what others might be thinking who are all-in on her Presidential run, and it has been eye opening. When the opportunity arises, and I find myself being able to ask people why they are in Hillary's camp, I get one of two answers. One being she's a woman, and the other is that Bill will end up back in the White House. Both those answers seem to sprout a grey hair on my head because I fail to understand their reasoning, and when I press further, I am left standing in front of a person who's wheel is turning rapidly trying to find something else to bring up to prove she is the best choice. I am tired of the woman response because that makes half of our country eligible to run for election simply because she possesses lady parts. Secondly, if the idea of Bill being able to have his affairs in the White House appeals to that many people, then why not just rent him a room? The answers I saw online, however, were mildly humorous, but nonetheless still very weak.
If you are ever in need of a good laugh, then read the article written by Chris Tognotti. He gives those supporters in the Hillary camp step by step talking point for rebutting "something ignorant" a person says against Clinton while at a dinner party. Argument number one he helps to address is how Hillary Clinton may "bother" people because she is "ambitious and calculating", because the idea of a strong woman is thought of as a threat in the eyes of many. Let me just interject something here, I have not heard anyone having an issue with Hillary because she is a female. Then he goes on to talk about how to get around questions of her age, how her political career is linked to her marriage, yet he does touch on something of substance, Benghazi. Of course his answer to Benghazi touches on Bush's administration, and glosses over her email scandal. Overall, his article poses weak arguments in opposition to Hillary with equally weak answers.
Let's continue down the path of supporters talking points to demonstrate Hillary's accomplishments making her more than qualified for the office of Presidency by Ryan Denson. One common theme that kept coming up was that she is pro-abortion, and did her best to make abortions more accessible. That the Clinton health care plan is much like what we are seeing under Obamacare. While Secretary of State she was the most traveled, "re-set" Russian relations, and brought a cease fire between Isreal and Hamas. All rounded out to the Clinton Foundation that is just a basket full of flowers, sunshine, and love gooey-goo.
To which I counter with the following. How is it possible to say her time as Secretary of State was anything to be proud of? The Russian's are now flexing their muscles in Crimea and seeing how far they can go without anyone coming in to stop them. The Russians have done nothing but mock the U.S. and call us out globally for becoming a weak pile of mush. Her experience in this position doesn't mean anything if everything she has "accomplished" is now a land mine of disasters. If she really was a strong woman, one who doesn't buckle to the pressure of any man, then why didn't she come out and call the attack on Benghazi what it was. It was an act of terrorism, not retaliation over an anti-Muslim video. She read and followed Obama's talking points on this horrible event and still lives under her statement of "What difference does it make?" If the Republicans shot down her Clinton health care idea, then good for them. Not one person I have met has said how much better care they are getting now under Obamacare, and if you're against Obamacare then you would never be for what she puts forward.
Put aside the fact that she is equipped with lady parts and how cool it would be to have a woman in the Oval Office. Hillary is in an elitist cocoon, charging six figures to those who want them to speak, even CHARITY events. She's attacking those who are wealthy by saying it's time they get their comeuppance, but do you really think she will do anything to disrail her wealth? Will she be the first in line to give away those six figure speaking fees? No, no she will not. Hillary wants you to ignore all of the scandals with her not following government protocol by using private email to conduct government business. She wants you to ignore that she goes against the first pillar of feminism by staying in a seemingly loveless marriage with a man who has repeatedly had affairs, and who is repeatedly absent on her campaign run. At the end of the day, there isn't enough positive talking points, there isn't enough that is naturally good about Hillary to allow her the honor of the office of President.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The Idea of Unfair Advantages
There have been so many ideas coming to light about everyone being on a level playing field that it is so easy to let the blood boil, but remember these knee-jerk reactions are what keep causing people to riot every time there is a police involved shooting. At the same time, it is becoming a pattern of attacks, if you will, on bashing the importance of marriage or mocking the traditional family. Now we're entering the zone of white people being blamed for their skin color, a phenomena called "white privilege". Something that I never thought would happen would be the reprimand of good, loving parents. With what I can only call a progressive blame game, these theories are only causing a wider rift between people when we should be coming together for the common good.
Let's begin Adam Swift; a professor at the University of Warwick in England. He is quoted to have said that if you read to your child, then you are "unfairly disadvantaging" others. To which he has also been quoted to have said that this activity leads to a "social justice problem" because other children who do not have this loving bond with a family member. There was mention from him that the possibility of removing the family would create a level playing field for all. His biography on the university's website does address this, to which he says that he never suggests that parents shouldn't read to their kids, yet to sometimes remember that there are others less fortunate than their child. What strikes me the most is still this idea that he eludes to of "advantage". That it's an advantage for parents to actually care about their responsibility.
Boston University is not immune to their professors spouting some ridiculous rhetoric against white people. Saida Grundy said that white males are a "problem population". She's even gone on Twitter to say that “Every MLK week I commit myself to not spending a dime in white-owned businesses. And every year I find it nearly impossible." How interesting is it that we have this woman who will be teaching young minds to believe in such things. Hardly seems fair to any of her students considering that no one has a choice of what social class they are born into, and they have just as little choice as to their skin color. I would hesitate to take her class as a person of any color. Since we're all concerned as a society now with this idea of "fair," don't you think this woman will be harder on the white students and possibly more lenient on those who are not white? Heaven help any one in her class who is a white male, I cannot see how you make a passing grade.
What I am seeing with these stories being generated with unfair advantages is that it is creating an excuse for people to not achieve. It's creating this generation of people thinking themselves the victim of circumstance. To Professor Adam Swift, I say that you obviously had parents who cared enough about you for you to become an educated man. You're missing the forest for the trees. There isn't a social injustice to parents teaching their children, nor is it one for them to love their children. The social injustice occurs when people have children either too early, with a partner who doesn't want that responsibility, or if that parent is just selfish. There is way too much of a concentration on punishing and shaming those doing right and not enough focus on how to help those doing wrong. I'm sad to say that until these people who still think of skin color as a primary basis on which to judge a person die out, we will not see an end to these race wars. As I stated earlier, no one chooses to be born into the situation and/or body that they are. Everyone has a choice to make early on. You can choose to be whatever and whoever you want, no matter and despite your social status.
I'll leave you with the words of Matthew McConaughey from his speech to college grads this past week:
"DON’T CHOOSE ANYTHING THAT WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR SOUL. PRIORITIZE WHO YOU ARE, WHO YOU WANT TO BE, AND DON’T SPEND TIME WITH ANYTHING THAT ANTAGONIZES YOUR CHARACTER. DON’T DRINK THE KOOL AID!"
Let's begin Adam Swift; a professor at the University of Warwick in England. He is quoted to have said that if you read to your child, then you are "unfairly disadvantaging" others. To which he has also been quoted to have said that this activity leads to a "social justice problem" because other children who do not have this loving bond with a family member. There was mention from him that the possibility of removing the family would create a level playing field for all. His biography on the university's website does address this, to which he says that he never suggests that parents shouldn't read to their kids, yet to sometimes remember that there are others less fortunate than their child. What strikes me the most is still this idea that he eludes to of "advantage". That it's an advantage for parents to actually care about their responsibility.
Boston University is not immune to their professors spouting some ridiculous rhetoric against white people. Saida Grundy said that white males are a "problem population". She's even gone on Twitter to say that “Every MLK week I commit myself to not spending a dime in white-owned businesses. And every year I find it nearly impossible." How interesting is it that we have this woman who will be teaching young minds to believe in such things. Hardly seems fair to any of her students considering that no one has a choice of what social class they are born into, and they have just as little choice as to their skin color. I would hesitate to take her class as a person of any color. Since we're all concerned as a society now with this idea of "fair," don't you think this woman will be harder on the white students and possibly more lenient on those who are not white? Heaven help any one in her class who is a white male, I cannot see how you make a passing grade.
What I am seeing with these stories being generated with unfair advantages is that it is creating an excuse for people to not achieve. It's creating this generation of people thinking themselves the victim of circumstance. To Professor Adam Swift, I say that you obviously had parents who cared enough about you for you to become an educated man. You're missing the forest for the trees. There isn't a social injustice to parents teaching their children, nor is it one for them to love their children. The social injustice occurs when people have children either too early, with a partner who doesn't want that responsibility, or if that parent is just selfish. There is way too much of a concentration on punishing and shaming those doing right and not enough focus on how to help those doing wrong. I'm sad to say that until these people who still think of skin color as a primary basis on which to judge a person die out, we will not see an end to these race wars. As I stated earlier, no one chooses to be born into the situation and/or body that they are. Everyone has a choice to make early on. You can choose to be whatever and whoever you want, no matter and despite your social status.
I'll leave you with the words of Matthew McConaughey from his speech to college grads this past week:
"DON’T CHOOSE ANYTHING THAT WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR SOUL. PRIORITIZE WHO YOU ARE, WHO YOU WANT TO BE, AND DON’T SPEND TIME WITH ANYTHING THAT ANTAGONIZES YOUR CHARACTER. DON’T DRINK THE KOOL AID!"
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Why I Am Not, Nor Will I Ever Be, a Liberal
It's Mother's Day weekend, and it is a time I celebrate moms of all walks of life. I celebrate those moms of the human and furry variety. I also celebrate those women who came into my life that left a lasting impression on me who were a mother figure to me in many ways, women who have helped to shape me into the person I am today. I never celebrated those women in the entertainment community, like movies or TV, but I've always been one who glamorizes women in politics, science, teachers, even strong female fictional characters in books. Women need strong women to idolize, to look to someone who may not be praised for looks but their intellect. I loved learning from all of these women who came into my life, especially the ones who are not in my life any more. Every woman I have met along the way played a huge role in determining my political philosophy, and as to why I cannot waive the banner as a liberal.
I remember a friend's sister of mine saying to me, "you're a woman, you should believe and support abortion." As soon as I had "the talk" from my mother, she told me that there were choices I would need to make in that area, but one of them should not be abortion. I was taught that not only is every life precious, but that if I decided to engage in activities that would lead to this creation of life, I would have to live with it because it would be a consequence of my actions. That was a humbling lesson as a teenager. Not only am I against abortions, one of the cornerstones of liberals and feminists alike, but I am vehemently apposed to government funding these procedures.
Oh no, let's talk Affirmative Action. I do believe that back in the times of MLK Jr., this was a crucially important policy. Now as we are about to enter into 2016, there isn't a need for this policy any more. For those who say there is still a need for this, would it be a better compromise to have numbers for candidates instead of names? I believe full hardheartedly that anyone who is given a job and/or any kind of position should get it based solely on their credentials. The story of Vijay Chokal-Ingam was very eye opening and persuasive. I would much rather be picked for a position based on my merit, on my credentials, than for the fact that I will add to the female diversification of a company's portfolio. If there is a man more qualified than me, then they should be selected plain and simple. That just makes me work harder for what I want!
Government involvement. I chuckle every time I hear people upset that the government is invading their privacy with their cell phones and/or by monitoring what movies they watch, but the second where it has to deal with "free" handouts those same people are happy like pigs in mud. The hypocrisy in not wanting this monitoring for security isn't ok, but when they can milk their "fair share" for all it's worth at the expense of someone else is awful. Why the general population wants the government involved in anything is beyond my understanding. The government is that family member telling you what is best for you because you have no clue how to care for yourself. They have no idea how to run this nation yet alone your life. Honestly though, why would you want them involved. This cluster of people who bicker and argue over anything and everything, who cannot even agree on our national security. People who have effectively ruined our county with the massive bail-outs and education system with their mandatory standardizing testing.
If I were to sum up what liberalism is, it would be by saying it is a grouping of people who are going to tell you that you are not ever given a fair chance at a good life and the only way you will have this fairness is by allowing government to regulate everything. Ew. Liberals stand firmly against all that has made our nation successful for years simply because they want power. They want the power to control you and everything you do.
Strong women in my life, and not so strong women in my life, have shown me how to care for myself. That I am alone have the power to accomplish or fail by my own hand. Now, more than ever it appears, it is important for me and others who are against this liberal mentality, to come together and be loud. Be so loud that no one can ignore your voice. It is in this I stand firm. It is because of the women I have encountered in my life at to this juncture that I am proud of my beliefs. I am confident too that one day I will not only be a role model to my son, but to any friends he makes. Celebrate the strong, intelligent women in your life today and teach them not to fall into the liberal trap.
I remember a friend's sister of mine saying to me, "you're a woman, you should believe and support abortion." As soon as I had "the talk" from my mother, she told me that there were choices I would need to make in that area, but one of them should not be abortion. I was taught that not only is every life precious, but that if I decided to engage in activities that would lead to this creation of life, I would have to live with it because it would be a consequence of my actions. That was a humbling lesson as a teenager. Not only am I against abortions, one of the cornerstones of liberals and feminists alike, but I am vehemently apposed to government funding these procedures.
Oh no, let's talk Affirmative Action. I do believe that back in the times of MLK Jr., this was a crucially important policy. Now as we are about to enter into 2016, there isn't a need for this policy any more. For those who say there is still a need for this, would it be a better compromise to have numbers for candidates instead of names? I believe full hardheartedly that anyone who is given a job and/or any kind of position should get it based solely on their credentials. The story of Vijay Chokal-Ingam was very eye opening and persuasive. I would much rather be picked for a position based on my merit, on my credentials, than for the fact that I will add to the female diversification of a company's portfolio. If there is a man more qualified than me, then they should be selected plain and simple. That just makes me work harder for what I want!
Government involvement. I chuckle every time I hear people upset that the government is invading their privacy with their cell phones and/or by monitoring what movies they watch, but the second where it has to deal with "free" handouts those same people are happy like pigs in mud. The hypocrisy in not wanting this monitoring for security isn't ok, but when they can milk their "fair share" for all it's worth at the expense of someone else is awful. Why the general population wants the government involved in anything is beyond my understanding. The government is that family member telling you what is best for you because you have no clue how to care for yourself. They have no idea how to run this nation yet alone your life. Honestly though, why would you want them involved. This cluster of people who bicker and argue over anything and everything, who cannot even agree on our national security. People who have effectively ruined our county with the massive bail-outs and education system with their mandatory standardizing testing.
If I were to sum up what liberalism is, it would be by saying it is a grouping of people who are going to tell you that you are not ever given a fair chance at a good life and the only way you will have this fairness is by allowing government to regulate everything. Ew. Liberals stand firmly against all that has made our nation successful for years simply because they want power. They want the power to control you and everything you do.
Strong women in my life, and not so strong women in my life, have shown me how to care for myself. That I am alone have the power to accomplish or fail by my own hand. Now, more than ever it appears, it is important for me and others who are against this liberal mentality, to come together and be loud. Be so loud that no one can ignore your voice. It is in this I stand firm. It is because of the women I have encountered in my life at to this juncture that I am proud of my beliefs. I am confident too that one day I will not only be a role model to my son, but to any friends he makes. Celebrate the strong, intelligent women in your life today and teach them not to fall into the liberal trap.
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