Last Night's "Debate"

     If you would have told me that last night I would have to keep pausing the TV in order to hear what the candidates were saying because I would be laughing so much, I probably would have believed you.  It seems that CNBC wanted to do nothing more than pose those "Got-Ya" questions to the Republican hopefuls, but oh how those tables were turned on them on numerous occasions last night.  It would be so much more simplistic if those in the media and the establishment would get it through their thick skulls that the people are catching on and are disgusted by their obvious bias.  The control the "donor class" has on what happens to this nation is seeming to slip from their fingers, and I smell panic.
     All I can say is Bush needs to go.  Aside from CNBC, Bush was the only candidate who lost big time last night. In both debates, he is the most obvious one who cannot contribute anything to this nation to improve it.  He's bought and paid for by big Super PACs.  He isn't a sincere politician.  Attacking Rubio last night was a huge, embarrassing flop.  At the end of the day, Bush needs to call it and just leave the race.  He has said he has better things he could be doing, and I implore him to go and do whatever he deems to be better than running for President.  He will not have an unexpected come back to the top. 
     I would have thought the moderators going into this debate would have learned from FOX's sad performance and done better.  Especially since they needed this to go well for their reputation.  CNBC needs viewers, they need better ratings, and all they did was further prove the bias in the media is real and they had no intention on sticking to the issues.  Last night also should have taught us how profoundly different liberals and conservatives are.  At no point last night was ISIS, Syria, the refugee crisis, China, Russia, Obamacare, Planned Parenthood, the middle class, nor veterans affairs discussed.  Instead we heard a lot of personal attack questions, questions about fantasy football, marijuana, and their golden ticket of climate change.  Liberal's stupidity was on full display last night and boy was it overwhelmingly sad.
     All of the Republican candidates, except Bush, have something to offer.  These people who were on stage last night all have something I'd say I like about them.  They have more talent, more sincerity than all of the remaining Democrat candidates combined, as echoed by Cruz.  I think deep down the media and the establishment knows that and it terrifies them.  I think it is setting in to the powerful donors running this nation into oblivion and the press who are in the game to help them achieve and maintain that power are starting to wonder how they are going to survive if their establishment pick doesn't succeed.  I think it is becoming apparent that the people of this nation who are working hard and living paycheck to paycheck are tired of not getting ahead, and they are done with not getting what they were promised from the previous election. 
     I will leave you with this, and it is vital to the success of America.  The only way we as a nation are going to get back to where we were prior to Obama is to vote.  Make a scene when you see corruption, and make it a loud boom.  We need to take our government back in order to take our nation back. 
    
    

The Refugee Crisis

     Just like Americans are dealing with an influx of people crossing our borders, all of Europe is dealing with a seemingly never ending deluge of refugees.  It seems almost incomprehensible to imagine, the steady flow of thousands upon thousands of people seeking asylum in one's nation could possibly be happening in 2015, but it is.  Once Merkel acted hastily and without seeking the thoughts of her people, the borders of Germany are now open, and from all accounts, it is a pure mess.
     German citizens are cleaning up trash and reportedly also cleaning toilets in migrant centers.  Refugee camps are having an issue with prostitution and rape.  Actual Syrian refugees are giving up their passports to those who helped "traffic" them to Merkel's promiseland so their legitimate passports can be used for someone else.  Reports are coming out, not just from Europeans but from refugees, that the people coming into Europe are not escaping war, but are ISIS fighters.  I can look at a wide variety of pictures and am concerned with how many men I see.  These men leaving this "war torn" nation of Syria surely outnumber the women and children coming into Europe.  That is what is troubling.  Is it possible that ISIS is fulfilling their prophecy of silently infiltrating the EU in part to stage a grand attack?
      While I was researching the refugee crisis I came across a term I had not heard of before.  Eurabia.  Interestingly enough, this term refers to a conspiracy theory lead in part of Arab and French powers to weaken the European culture by allowing the Islam and Arab culture to dominate.  Essentially this alignment is two fold; one goal is to increase European power to rally against the U.S., which would then lead to hostility between Europe and Israel, so says its author Bat Ye'or.  It's a really complex and woven web of deceit and political power.  This theory of Eurabia is claimed by most to be Islamophobic and an alarm sounding with no merit behind it. But for one second let's say it's not.
     I am the first to admit that this theory seems a little far fetched.  Why on Earth would France want to try and shake the boat with the US?  After all, we did save them from the Nazi's.  Could it be possible they think, like our President and other liberals, that the U.S. is too big for our britches?  I wasn't giving in until I saw a story that came out today.  With tensions rising at the Temple Mount, France called for international observers at the holy site.  This type of agreement  was not sought by France from Israel since agreements were already made but not written down a year ago between Israel, Palestine, and Jordan.  Not saying that France should not voice an opinion as to international solutions, however, this had bizarre written all over it.  Why not involve Israel in a decision involving one of their sites they consider holy?
     Is it possible that ISIS fighters are mixing into the pure chaos of the refugees flocking into Europe? Absolutely!  Is it likely that other nations plot ways to take down the American might?  More than likely, and I would argue this happens on a daily basis.  Which is why I cannot discount this theory of Eurabia.  For those who think this is nothing more than Islamahobia, I counter with this.  How much longer can every nation try to be the most tolerant and the most accepting before their very nation is gone to those cultures they are trying to forever cater to?
    

The Pandering Democratic Hopefuls

     After the feathers have been ruffled from the debate last night one thing is abundantly clear to me:  The priorities of the Democrat party and their followers are in complete contrast with Republicans.  The blind following the blind about Climate Change being the nation's number one security threat continues to blow me away.  To say that Climate Change is our leading national security threat is like someone worrying about the color of the paint in the kitchen while the faucet spews water everywhere from an uncontrollable leak.  Those who use this argument are completely blind to the actual threat facing us, because it is a neatly packaged buzz word that the low information voter crowd has completely gobbled up.  If climate change was a real threat, don't you think that Al Gore and all of his followers would be completely off the power grid by now? 
     Climate change aside, the Democratic hopefuls show a complete irony in everything that they represent.  How can they continue to make appearances with a straight face by saying they are the party representing diversity?  If we're really hammering home the diversity aspect, why are all of the hopefuls white people?  Were there not any minority candidates they could have persuaded to show up?  Each and every one of them claim to hate the rich.  They all want to take the rich elite down, yet each and every one of them are wealthy.  They are exactly what they claim to hate on behalf of their voters.  They represent the same old song and dance we're disgusted over in Washington (and they all have deep roots in politics), yet they are going to bring about change?  Ironic.
     Were the questions tough?  At times.  I'll give Cooper credit, he did ask questions I would have asked.  Like asking Hillary about her being a rich elite, that was great.  All in all, the answers to the questions were by far lacking luster.  All the candidates, except Webb, don't believe in people having access to guns to defend themselves.  This whole idea about being able to hold gun manufacturers responsible for crimes was mind-blowing.  We're not talking about holding car manufacturers liable should someone drive intoxicated, nor are we talking about holding fast food chains in contempt should someone have a heart attack.  The whole gun issue is nothing more than a topic where candidates can tell voters what they want to hear and blame the gun loving Republican party for all the gun violence in the world.
     Words like "free" and "rights" were over-used.  It is everyone's right to free government funded community college.  It's everyone's right, including non U.S. citizens, to have American health care provided for them.  Behind all of these free programs is the looming knowledge that American citizens will be heavily taxed, even more so than we are now, to fund these government operations.  Nothing in the English language is more telling of how expensive something will be until you hear the word "free".  There is no such thing.
     I loved hearing how American jails were more populated than any other nation in the world, and that really comes down to one thing.  We're allowing our young people to believe that they don't need an education to succeed.  Just ask a group of kids who they idolize, and I bet you won't find one that doesn't have to do with the entertainment industry.  We're allowing our kids to seek professions outside of the intellectual world.  That's our culture.  I would have liked that question asked, actually.  How WOULD the candidates stress the importance of education to children who see no value in it whatsoever?  No amount of free education will do anything to empower one's will.
     During the entire debate, including the love fest between Sanders and Clinton,  the knowledge that this grouping of people were the best that the Democrat party had to offer weighed heavily on me.  Most of them are running on a campaign of higher taxes, allowing anyone in the country regardless of their skill level, down with the Republicans, more abortions for all, and free, free, free!  This is a group pandering to get votes, pandering to the lowest level of the human conviction.  Let us take care of everything for you, because you do not know how, and we'll provide you with all your heart desires.  It's all really a bunch of smoke and mirrors, but the fact that people are falling for their nonsense is troublesome.  Life isn't easy, but it is the struggle and the will to succeed that makes a person. 
     And yes, ALL LIVES MATTER.  Those who did not answer as such are only pandering to the masses, or they are just telling you which voters they care about. 

My interview with Councilman John Moss

     I love talking to passionate people serving in office.  My interview that is available for you now is with Virginia Beach's own John Moss.  If you have not heard this man speak, you're in for an informative listening experience. 
     We discuss the casualty of Virginia Beach pushing an antiquated light rail system that is to be constructed and ready for use by 2038.  We talk about politicians and how some are driven to serve those who contributed to their campaigns rather than the city that they represent.  The GOP presidential run and other fun things.
     Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/redblueandwitham/an-interview-with-john-moss-of-virginia-beach-city-council

Planned Parenthood Hearings 9-29-2015

     Today Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards, testified before Congress trying to defend her organization amid the scandalous videos coming forth showing them selling infant body parts and tissues.  Richards maintained a level of decorum during her questioning, to which I would say, was almost a level of not grasping the severity of her corporations dilemma.  I can even go as far as to say she has absolutely no regard for the lives of the unborn.  With that said, this issue is far more than a religious issue.  This is far more than a misunderstanding of women's health care needs.  This is a humanity issue. 
     I need to know why on Earth Planned Parenthood is able to fund certain candidates campaigns.  How is it possible that federal funds go for the placement of people in office who support abortions?  That is why she is there after all, she is fighting for the government to not stop funding her organization.  A federally funded organization that allows for the selling of baby body parts without fear of reprisal because Planned Parenthood has bought that safety net.  That's what this is all about.  Being free and clear of any legal and moral obligation to the nation. 
     I laughed when I read how people and Congressmen and Congresswomen were dismayed at Richards being asked tough questions.  How some talked over her and made remarks that weren't as flattering about her and her organization.  It's a hearing, this isn't afternoon tea.  It's going to get nasty, just like many hearings before this one. 
     Planned Parenthood is not about women's health.  If it was, how is it when they turn a $127 million profit within the past year, that they can still demand $530 million from the government?  Richards even admitted today that something close to 89% of their revenue comes from abortions.  Let's examine that statement, shall we?  If this is supposed to be a place to provide healthcare, however, almost 90% of their revenue comes from abortions, that is not healthcare.  That is essentially a back-up plan to not using protection. 
     As posted in a previous blog, I did some research in the area and found that their services were not any cheaper, but right in line with the costs of doctor's offices within the area.  So tell me how they are a crucial organization to women's health care?  Planned Parenthood is not the end all be all of women's healthcare options, there are hundreds of OB/GYN's in the area who can provide the same services.  No, this is just another federally funded organization who are being threatened because their misdeeds were finally made public and are now on defense.  
     We need a more educated public in regards to pregnancy prevention.  Schools in Virginia were not allowed to teach about contraception, only abstinence, because of funding issues if they were to discuss condom use.  Let's throw that nonsense right out and teach people about contraception.  ObamaCare has made everything within women's healthcare covered, including birth control pills, and that's costing us a pretty penny to fund.  
     De-fund Planned Parenthood.  This archaic staple that may have been a woman's only option for healthcare services once upon a time is now in competition with other doctor's offices.  Tax payers are funding ObamaCare that covers everything Planned Parenthood does, so cut out some more wasteful spending.   And for the sake of our society, throw every kind of legal charge against these people within the organization selling baby body parts!

Post CNN debate.... and it's lack of a winner

     After the Debate on CNN last week, I was waiting to post my opinion.  That's because the whole debate completely underwhelmed me.  I know that people are saying Fiorina won, and while I will admit that she had some explosive moments, I don't think anyone really came out on top.  The CNN debate was by far better than Fox, however, I still do not believe we got down to the heart of anyone's campaign.  It was very telling that two separate candidates had to tell the moderator that they wanted to get to issues and not eat the worm dangling from the hook to unload on one another.  I think I speak for everyone here when I say I've had ENOUGH with the media trying to bait candidates into talking negatively about another candidate.  Issues are what voters care about.  Those people who want to see them fight each other like we've never graduated high school, are holding us back from prosperity.
     Scott Walker leaves the race, proceeds to call on other candidates to leave as well, so someone can rightly eliminate Trump.  Which leads me to believe that politicians and the DC elite still do not get the voters' dismay leading to us following the "UN-politician".  The whole allure behind people like Trump, Carson and Fiorina is that they do not have the deep ties to Washington.  The anger Republicans feel is being glossed over by the Washington elite and by the media. Some think those of us who support these candidates are having a hissy-fit and will soon return to our senses. Yet we keep electing officials into office who are promising to fix the problems Obama had brought to this nation, but they (Boehner and MCconnell) keep telling us our election efforts aren't enough.   We sent Republicans to Washington in a massive landslide and we're still getting nothing accomplished. To put it simply, we're angry.  We demand results.  Work with what you have and keep your promise to the citizen's of this nation! 
     On a personal level, I admire Cruz.  He is intelligent and has bold, well thought out ideas.  I like Trump.  His no nonsense attitude is refreshing.  Carson's recent "double-downing" of not advocating for a Muslim president who doesn't renounce the faith showed me a new side of him that is thrilling!  Rubio is intelligent and has a lot to offer.  I need Bush to follow Walker's instructions and leave the race, he is part of the Washington elite that needs to be shut down.  I cannot be alone in thinking this because of how he is polling.  Fiorina rubs me the wrong way.  There is too much uncertainty with her; there is something about her that I don't trust.
     Keep pushing the issues, candidates.  We need a miracle to rebuild the damage caused by Obama.   

My Interview with Delegate Scott Taylor

This week I had an amazing opportunity to interview Delegate Scott Taylor. For those who may not know who he is as I do locally,  he just had a new book published this year Trust Betrayed, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and the Selling Out Of America's National Security,   he is also the founder of OPSEC.
This interview is full of so much information, I'm sure you'll be amazed!


http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/224813272-redblueandwitham-va-delegate-scott-taylor-interview.mp3