Thursday, August 30, 2007
Immigration
Since he has such a great respect for our laws I am sure that he would willingly comply with any request to limit his travel and movement to protect others. Just as Andrew Speaker, the infected lawyer did earlier this year.
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Aug30/0,4670,TuberculosisYouth,00.html
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
.7 is the new 10
This is also why it pays to read the British press.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/25/nwiggle125.xml
Justice
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=4188274&version=12&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Shocked Muslim World
Just a thought, Michael Vick will more than likely do less time than any of the military personnel from Abu Grahib. Justice ...
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Aug28/0,4670,AbuGhraibJordan,00.html
Our Justice System is a Joke,- Part III
Only in America can an illegal alien be released on parole for the crime of child rape only to rape and murder again.
Only in America can you spend eighteen months in prison for illegal dog-fighting.
Only in America can a picture of a gun be considered threatening.
Only in America can you spend six months in jail for fixing up your property.
Where is the sense of proportion?
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/9406861.html
A Viagra a Day
Also, it seems that riding a bike is bad for yor health. But, the wonder drug helps with that as well. Saddle up!
http://www.empowereddoctor.com/story_533.html
Monday, August 27, 2007
Journalistic Integrity - an Oxymoron
I guess terrorism works.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294779,00.html
The offending strip
Questions
I am a average, law-abiding citizen aside from the occasional speed deviations. However, I am now driving illegally until I get my new cards in the mail, and then renew my tags and get a new sticker. Because I am a law-abiding citizen, this actually matters to me and I will now need to take time out of my schedule to expedite the new cards and new tags. But, in the mean time, I still need to drive to work every day. By doing so, I am taking a risk of being caught and cited for driving without current tags and for not having an updated insurance card. Keep in mind that my insurance is paid in full and everything is up to date. I just don't have a current card that attests to this fact. If I do get pulled over, the price will be high I am certain. If I do get stopped for not having the right color tag on my vehicle, the police will then have the opportunity to run my plates, my driver's license and find out everything about me as it pertains to my legal status and record. If I had an outstanding warrant, they could legally take me into custody and I would be required to pay whatever penalty was due.
However, if I were an illegal alien pulled over for not having a tag, I would be issued a ticket and sent on my way. Even though, I am guilty of violating the borders of the United States and I do not belong here. By virtue of the fact that I am here illegally, I am showing my contempt for the law. Yet, in this case the law turns a blind eye. This made me think of another question, do illegals have insurance and registration tags for their cars? If so, how did they get them? If not, how are they driving? The logical conclusion is that the law only applies if you respect the law. If you don't then it must not apply. Adding insult to injury is the realization that the same law that they blatantly disregard then enables them to continue breaking the law and actually be rewarded for their crimes i.e. free health care, free education, free citizenship for their illegal offspring and then ultimately a free ticket to stay in the US. All of this is the reward for choosing to break the law.
With all of this incentive to violate the law, what is the incentive to keep it? I can save a lot of money if I just don't pay for the new tags. If I choose to disobey the law about paying taxes, I could save even more. If I show my contempt for that law will they give me a pass? So much for the impartiality and blindness of the law.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Perspective
I wrote less than two days ago that Michael Vick would be hailed as a hero for conquering his demons when he was released from prison. I was wrong. He is a hero today. Yesterday R.L. White, president of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP said, "As a society, we should aid in his rehabilitation and welcome a new Michael Vick back into the community without a permanent loss of his career in football." He went on to say, "We further ask the NFL, Falcons, and the sponsors not to permanently ban Mr. Vick from his ability to bring hours of enjoyment to fans all over this country." Mr. White went on to make excuses for Michael Vick and even alluded to the idea that Vick took the plea bargain to cut his losses, and that Vick's true innocence or guilt may never be known. I guess Mr. White believed the Michael Vick of a few weeks ago who procalimed that he looked forward to proving his innocence. If that is the case, Mr. White must also believe that Vick's buddies forced him to front the money, buy the house, abuse the dogs, and watch the matches. Poor Michael, evil buddies.
Contrast Michael Vick's treatment with that of the 13 year old who drew a picture of what school officials called a gun and was suspended for 5 days because the drawing was perceived as a threat. The suspension was later reduced to three days. Who is more of a threat to society, A man who enjoys torturing animals or a really bad artist?
Perspective indeed!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294145,00.html 13 year old
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294149,00.html Michael Vick
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Dead Man Walking
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070822154244.pr7nrj8e&show_article=1&catnum=3
Immigration
It seems ludicrous that we should send highly skilled professionals back to their home countries after they have taken advantage of our educational system at their own expense. Yet, we do everything short of amnesty to keep unskilled aliens who drain the system. This certainly speaks volumes about the powers that be and about us as a nation that elected them.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070822165309.j2pyixvd&show_article=1&catnum=3
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Outrage
This whole situation has really made me think about the American public. One might imagine that this is a story about a poor role model. Maybe it is. For me there is a much more glaring light that has been shed on us as we react to this "event."
The level of outrage toward Mr. Vick has not been seen since the "torture" of peace loving suspects at Abu Ghraib Prison where some poor defenseless men were forced to play cheerleader and form a human pyramid in their skivvies. In front of a woman no less! Once again the American Public was outraged and the press unrelenting in their condemnation. Just like their condemnation of Mr. Vick. Was anyone outraged by the beheading of innocent journalists and aid workers by the Islamic terrorists for more than five minutes?
I just can not come to grips with the lack of perspective and the lack of long-term memory of the American people and the so-called journalists who "seek the truth". What Michael Vick did was reprehensible, disgusting, uncivilized, and many other things including illegal. But, in the grand scheme of things how do his actions affect our society as a whole? Is he trying to send us back to a 12th century theocracy? Is he trying to kill as many Americans as he can so that he can get his 70 virgins? Is he teaching children that it is an honorable thing to become a suicide bomber and kill as many infidels as possible when you blow yourself into thousands of bloody pieces?
Michael Vick deserves everything that he gets and I for one hope he never plays professional footbal again. But, there are so many more important that truly deserve outrage. Michael Vick is not worth the time or effort. The infiltration of and capitulation to radical Islam is more pressing as it pertains to the future of this Republic and the world.
Monday, August 20, 2007
G*d By Any Other Name
If the televised pictures of gleeful multitudes rejoicing at the falling of the twin towers, the gruesome beheadings of innocent people circulating the Internet, nor the cuddly Farfur instructing children to become suicide bombers are not enough to get people to realize the danger, I doubt that this article will either. However, it does provide one more piece of corroborative evidence for those of us who understand the threat.
If our media and leaders exhibited only a fraction of the courage of this woman, we would be much safer.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22278311-2,00.html
Don't It make my Brown Eyes Blue
I did an informal non-scientific study once when I was sitting in an airport waiting for a flight. I noticed that the majority of the pilots has blue eyes. Of course, I did not conduct a scientific study or use accepted sampling methods. But, as I sat and observed the pilots coming and going around me, I noticed that the majority had blue eyes. But, that is anecdotal at best. It would be interesting to see how this study was conducted and what population was sampled etc.
I wonder what color Einstein's eyes were. What about DaVinci's, Newton's, Pascal's. Incidentally, Stephen Hawking has blue eyes.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22274609-2,00.html
Taking the Easy Road
This type of abuse is occurring every day and is causing pain and suffering in the lives of thousands of people. DEA witchhunts and the demonization of physicians who prescribe pain medication is harming people every day who suffer from chronic pain. I have experience with close relatives who suffer and have suffered from chronic pain. They are not criminals or "addicts". Their need is real. I suppose one could call them "addicted" to pain medication. If by addiction you mean that they need it to get relief from the constant pain that their physical condition causes. Alcoholics are afflicted with a "sickness" but people who suffer from chronic pain are not. The real crime being committed is by a government that pretends to fight illegal drugs by punishing physicians who prescribe pain medication. It is too difficult to fight the drug cartels and illegal importation of drugs. The government and these so called public servants are actually inflicting suffering on the very people they are supposed to serve. They are forcing people to endure pain needlessly. In effect, it could be argued that they are accessories to torture. The government takes cold medicine off the shelves to give the appearance of "doing something" rather than stopping the supply of illegal Chinese pseudoephedrine. The government goes after physicians who are living up to their oath to help people who are suffering.
When will the government decide that people are addicted to blood pressure medicine, cholesterol medication, or perhaps anti-depressants. Maybe they will decide that too many people are taking Viagra that really don't need it. In essence, we have legislators (mostly lawyers) practicing medicine by default. Big Brother is a reality. Big Brother tells people what medicines they need and which ones they don't need. I really do not want my doctor to be Big Brother.
The easiest road is seldom the correct one. It is easier to go on a witch hunt than to do the real work in stemming the tide of illegal drugs and their support of terrorists etc. After all, the real evil is the big pharmaceutical companies who make the drugs right?
My only wish is that these politicians and public officials would experience the pain that they are so intent on causing. I am sure that they won't because they are above the law.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293772,00.html
Friday, August 17, 2007
Drugs, Gangs and Terrorists
We buy oil from people who hate us who in turn use the money to kill us. We buy drugs from people who hate us and use the money to kill us. Talk about buying the rope that is used to hang yourself.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070814/NATION/108140073/1001
Government Bureaucracy at it's Finest
It seems that the Census Bureau is more concerned about counting illegals than allowing ICE to do it's job. With all of the statistical magic that the Census Bureau has at it's disposal, why can they just impute the numbers of illegals in this country based upon the numbers that ICE rounds up? Imputation worked when they wanted to count "under counted" populations in the past.
Who runs the Census Bureau? I bet that they are predominately Democrats.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293517,00.html
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Strange Bedfellows
I saw a picture of Moqtada al Sadr’s radical Shia Mahdi Army militia on the web today. These are the guys who are killing American soldiers and here is a photo of a unit the size of a platoon or perhaps a company marching in broad daylight. The photo was not all-encompassing but it was a showed enough to see that there was a substantial force gathered in one place. I wondered to myself, how is it that we can get these great news pictures of these guys and yet they are still breathing? I read a little more and followed another link in a story and I found this article.
After I read it, I definitely have an answer to my question. However, I have many more questions from that one answer.
Our Justice System is a Joke, Part II
We are now debating labeling the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization. What if we looked within our own borders and saw gangs for what they really are, terrorist organizations? What characteristics define a terrorist organization?
The United States has defined terrorism under the Federal Criminal Code. Chapter 113B of Part I of Title 18 of the United States Code defines terrorism and lists the crimes associated with terrorism. In Section 2331 of Chapter 113b, terrorism is defined as:
The U.S. National Counter Terrorism Center describes a terrorist act as one which was: "premeditated; perpetrated by a sub national or clandestine agent; politically motivated, potentially including religious, philosophical, or culturally symbolic motivations; violent; and perpetrated against a noncombatant target."(5) the term “domestic terrorism” means activities that—
(A) involve acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State;(C) occur primarily within the territorial jurisdiction of the United State
There is no single definition for terrorism and much of what is called terrorism is defined by those writing the definition. Certainly, no one calls himself a terrorist. They are liberators, freedom fighters, etc. Perhaps they are called "gang members". I must admit to not being an expert on gangs in general or MS-13 in particular. But, from the limited amount of reading that I have done, their methods do not seem much different than those of the more well known terrorist groups that dominate our headlines on a daily basis.
I believe that gangs and the climate of violence and fear that they create are examples of domestic terrorism. They scoff at our laws and exploit our system of law to their advantage while gaining strength and increasing their numbers. Perhaps they should be treated as terrorists and not criminals.
Another random thought: What better place for an organization whose membership includes "undocumented" members than a "Sanctuary City", where immigration status is ignored?
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/08/gang_rumors_swirl_around_newar.html
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Stupid is as Stupid Does
This guy like so many criminals proclaims his innocence. But, this is even better than video and 100 eyewitnesses.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293208,00.html
Aid and Comfort
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,293197,00.html
Monday, August 13, 2007
The Fall of Rome and Perhaps the United States
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/80fa0a2c-49ef-11dc-9ffe-0000779fd2ac.html
Blame it on the Christians
You can brutally murder someone, kidnap and murder children, or commit just about any unspeakable crime against your fellow humans and you can always find someone to stand up for your rights and be willing to make sure that you have cable television and the religiously appropriate diet while you are incarcerated. But, if you want to actually punish one of these criminals who are now just victims of the evil and unjust legal system. You are Satan himself. Please note that I said legal system and not justice system. There is no justice.
It seems that the anti-death penalty folks don't mind keeping this vicious criminals alive at taxpayer expense indefinitely. Maybe if we put it into terms they can understand. How many children could be educated for the cost of keeping one inmate for a year? For example, California spends $35,587 per year per inmate as noted on their website.
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN0730247320070813
CA Dept of Corrections :http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/DivisionsBoards/AOAP/FactsFigures.html
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Hitting the McLottery
How much money will this guy win? Only the jury from West Virginia knows. Of course those same juries are the reason you can't find obstetricians and other specialized medical professionals in West Virginia.
My heart is warmed by the spirit of charity that this guy demonstrates toward those who made it possible.
However, this charity is based on a lawsuit that seeks damages on two counts of negligence, one count of intentional infliction of emotional distress and one count of punitive damages. Negligence perhaps. But, I doubt that the pimply-faced kid bagging the order intended to inflict emotional distress on the "victim". If that were the case, I could be a millionaire myself since I have had my orders improperly filled on numerous occasions. Now I know that I am a victim of the intentional infliction of emotional distress. I wonder if I could charge a certain ex-wife with "intentional infliction of emotional distress." Hmmmmmmm.
http://www.dailymail.com/story/News/2007081043/Man-says-hold-the-cheese-claims-McDonalds-didnt-sues-for-10-million/
Friday, August 10, 2007
Our Justice System is a Joke
This is another one of those cases that is really beyond the pale. An illegal alien (not undocumented immigrant), is out on bail awaiting trial for the rape of a five year old. Now, he allegedly is involved in the execution style murder of three college students with whom it seems, he may have repeated his previously alleged offense. I suppose I can understand on some level the granting of bail to a person if they do not pose a danger to the community and they are not a flight risk. I find it hard to imagine that being charged with the rape of a five year old does not constitute some risk to the community. I guess the fact that he was here illegally made him less of a risk for flight. At the very least he should have been held in some form of detention for being "undocumented."
I really do wonder how so many of these judges and lawyers can sleep at night. I guess that they don't mind the trip in the hand basket.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,292911,00.html
Oh Canada!
Seriously, I wonder just how much Vladamir Putin is trembling at the thought of this new militarization of the Arctic. The quiet refuge of peace loving animals is about to be disturbed as two superpowers play plant the flag at the top of the world. I can hardly wait to hear the outcry from the environmentalists around the world as Canada exerts her sovereignty against the Russian Bear.
What is the carbon footprint of the sled dog teams that will be required to deliver supplies to these remote outposts?
I also imagine that the evil US Navy will eventually enter the fray since they spend a fair amount of time under the Arctic icepack. I think that nuclear submarine is one of the few reliable modes of transportation to and from that part of the world. How many of those are in the Canadian Navy?
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=apVUjZZtcYro&refer=canada
Utimate Honeymoon Suite
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSL1089156420070810
Thursday, August 9, 2007
"Enemy Combatant" vs."Alien Unlawful Enemy Combatant"
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/08/09/ap4004539.html
"There's another: why may not that be the skull of a lawyer? Where be his quiddits now, his quillets, his cases, his tenures, and his tricks? why does he suffer this rude knave now to knock him about the sconce with a dirty shovel, and will not tell him of his action of battery? Hum! This fellow might be in's time a great buyer of land, with his statutes, his recognizances, his fines, his double vouchers, his recoveries: is this the fine of his fines, and the recovery of his recoveries, to have his fine pate full of fine dirt? will his vouchers vouch him no more of his purchases, and double ones too, than the length and breadth of a pair of indentures? The very conveyances of his lands will hardly lie in this box; and must the inheritor himself have no more, ha?" - Hamlet
What were they thinking?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,292111,00.html
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
The Founding Father's Biggest Mistake.
http://blogs.chron.com/immigration/archives/2007/08/presidential_de.html
Priorities
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Aug06/0,4670,ODDGermanyFansaposBeer,00.html
Speeding stop is racial profiling
The Constitution provides for protection against unlawful search and seizure. But, the last time I checked when you are stopped for speeding the officer is allowed to look in your car. I know that the few times that I have been stopped by an officer of the law, he checked inside the car. he even made sure that I was wearing a seat belt. If I had not been, I would have been charged with violating the law against putting myself at risk. In some places, I believe you can be pulled over if they think you aren't wearing one. So, if one were speeding or violating some other traffic ordinance he/she would expect that being stopped by an officer might might be a possibility. After all, speeding ordinances are among the few that are still actively enforced. I imagine that is due to being a source of revenue. The following story paints a slightly different picture.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,292278,00.html
Here is another example that highlights the injustice of profiling. It seems that some are using the fact that a person does not have a valid Social Security Card as a means of singling people out to be fired and potentially put on the streets. This is unfairly targeting people who spent their hard earned money on false documents or who did not have enough to buy the very best forgeries. It also unfairly punishes those companies who are trying to be socially responsible and provide jobs for those who truly need them, even if they do not have the proper documents. Look at Bank of America. They were pioneers who led the way by being willing to issue credit cards to undocumented Americans. Why should other companies not follow suit and help out the less fortunate? The silver lining for those who are fired is that they can move to one of many "safe havens" like San Francisco where they can live at the expense of taxpayers without fear of being turned over to the INS. Plus, they probably won't have to pay for their children's education.
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN0833213620070808?feedType=RSS
Republicans
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/news/stories/2007/08/03/newt0803.html
It is funny how peole who are right are often villified.
Enjoy!
Education
By the way, have you read that test scores and graduation rates are improving?
Here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/01/education/01education.html?ei=5087%0A&em=&en=acf692212ec5bd17&ex=1186286400&pagewanted=print