A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
We hear more and more about the advent
of "buyer's remorse" concerning the
performance of President Obama. People
are asking with increasing frequency "How
did this man get elected? Why did people
vote for him?"
It is significant how Conservatives consider
and discuss this issue. The first thing that
we must realize and clarify to others is that
Barack Obama was not elected as the
result of a political campaign. He came to
power via a pure marketing and public
relations campaign. Voters cannot issolate
specific issues or policies that prompted an
Obama vote. Ther is a clear reason for
this. Obama was marketed to the people
as a product. A soft drink can use slick
packaging and advertisements to make
consumers buy, but those same
consumers cannot name a single
ingredient or discuss the product in
anything but general terms.
Obama is more like the hula hoop than is is
the President. That lack of a detailed and
substantive connection with the people will
not serve him well over time.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
We hear more and more about the advent
of "buyer's remorse" concerning the
performance of President Obama. People
are asking with increasing frequency "How
did this man get elected? Why did people
vote for him?"
It is significant how Conservatives consider
and discuss this issue. The first thing that
we must realize and clarify to others is that
Barack Obama was not elected as the
result of a political campaign. He came to
power via a pure marketing and public
relations campaign. Voters cannot issolate
specific issues or policies that prompted an
Obama vote. Ther is a clear reason for
this. Obama was marketed to the people
as a product. A soft drink can use slick
packaging and advertisements to make
consumers buy, but those same
consumers cannot name a single
ingredient or discuss the product in
anything but general terms.
Obama is more like the hula hoop than is is
the President. That lack of a detailed and
substantive connection with the people will
not serve him well over time.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
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On this day in 1702 the first daily newspaper
in English was published in Great Britain. It
was called The Daily Courant.
Commentary: Freedom cannot exist without
the open and honest dissemination of
information. For centuries daily newspapers
have performed this task. The genre of the
newspaper may be in peril today thanks to
the advent of mass media and the Internet,
but the principles remain the same. When
people in a society stop demanding the
truth, that society is in dire trouble. Let us all
pray that Americans continue to be scrappy
demanders of the real story.
Imagine the excitement there must have
been among the people when the first issue
of the Daily Courant hit the streets. Imagine
how it must have felt for people to have a
reliable source of information available to
them for the first time. How precious the
truth must have been on that day. Let's
carry those feelings with us as we continue
to guard against the Fairness Doctrine and
her surrogates in disguise.
in English was published in Great Britain. It
was called The Daily Courant.
Commentary: Freedom cannot exist without
the open and honest dissemination of
information. For centuries daily newspapers
have performed this task. The genre of the
newspaper may be in peril today thanks to
the advent of mass media and the Internet,
but the principles remain the same. When
people in a society stop demanding the
truth, that society is in dire trouble. Let us all
pray that Americans continue to be scrappy
demanders of the real story.
Imagine the excitement there must have
been among the people when the first issue
of the Daily Courant hit the streets. Imagine
how it must have felt for people to have a
reliable source of information available to
them for the first time. How precious the
truth must have been on that day. Let's
carry those feelings with us as we continue
to guard against the Fairness Doctrine and
her surrogates in disguise.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Adidas Sports wear is marketing gear with
the hot new trend for young people- the
traditional Communist Party logo of the
hammer and sickle and red star. It is no
accident that such products are being
promoted at this time. The Obama
Administration has much praise for
Castro's Cuba, Chaves' Venezuela and
Communist China. In every statement that
comes from them in the realm of foreign
policy are snide implications that
opposition to communism was backward- a
Bush blunder. Adidas is picking up on their
attitude and pushing it to our ill-educated
young people who are following the
Administration's lead in an infatuation with
communist nations. What is most offensive
is seeing the symbol of the former USSR
so cavalierly displayed as if the fact that
Soviet dictators caused the deaths of tens
of millions and deprived the living of their
civil and economic rights.
It is still a free country and Adidas and
others have the right to produce whatever
they choose. As consumers we have the
right to express ourselves at the cash
register. I don't believe that conservatives
would find room for the Adidas label in their
closets. --sjm
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Adidas Sports wear is marketing gear with
the hot new trend for young people- the
traditional Communist Party logo of the
hammer and sickle and red star. It is no
accident that such products are being
promoted at this time. The Obama
Administration has much praise for
Castro's Cuba, Chaves' Venezuela and
Communist China. In every statement that
comes from them in the realm of foreign
policy are snide implications that
opposition to communism was backward- a
Bush blunder. Adidas is picking up on their
attitude and pushing it to our ill-educated
young people who are following the
Administration's lead in an infatuation with
communist nations. What is most offensive
is seeing the symbol of the former USSR
so cavalierly displayed as if the fact that
Soviet dictators caused the deaths of tens
of millions and deprived the living of their
civil and economic rights.
It is still a free country and Adidas and
others have the right to produce whatever
they choose. As consumers we have the
right to express ourselves at the cash
register. I don't believe that conservatives
would find room for the Adidas label in their
closets. --sjm
On this day in 1975 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Black Water" by
The Doobie Brothers.
on the Billboard charts was "Black Water" by
The Doobie Brothers.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
On this day in 1861, The Serfs of Russia were
emancipated by Czar Alexander II.
As part of his program of "westernization", the
serfs were granted civil, economic and
property rights.
Commentary: One of Alexander's motivations
was his fear that the downtrodden serfs would
revolt if not given more freedom and less
interference and domination by the
government. How ironic that Barrack Obama
has learned so little from history that he is
building a new class of serfs.
emancipated by Czar Alexander II.
As part of his program of "westernization", the
serfs were granted civil, economic and
property rights.
Commentary: One of Alexander's motivations
was his fear that the downtrodden serfs would
revolt if not given more freedom and less
interference and domination by the
government. How ironic that Barrack Obama
has learned so little from history that he is
building a new class of serfs.
A Roar from the Right-
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Do it. E-mail. Write or call any
Republican, current or past elected
official, leader, broadcaster, and tell
them to STOP saying that Republicans
share the blame for current economic
woes. To whatever extent that may or
may not be true, tell them that there is
NOTHING to be gained by dwelling on
that now. Maybe public pressure can
stop the GOP's suicidal tendencies.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Do it. E-mail. Write or call any
Republican, current or past elected
official, leader, broadcaster, and tell
them to STOP saying that Republicans
share the blame for current economic
woes. To whatever extent that may or
may not be true, tell them that there is
NOTHING to be gained by dwelling on
that now. Maybe public pressure can
stop the GOP's suicidal tendencies.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1981 the Number One
on the Billboard charts was "I Love a
Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt
on the Billboard charts was "I Love a
Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt
Tidbits:
Must-See Links:
March 3, 2009
This Day in History:
A Roar from the Right-
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 2000 the Number One
on the Billboard charts was "Amazed"
by Lonestar.
on the Billboard charts was "Amazed"
by Lonestar.
Tidbits:
On this day in 1801 Thomas Jefferson was the
first President to be innaugurated in
Washington DC.
Commentary: As our republic teeters on the
brink of disaster, it is appropriate to think of
Jefferson. Perhaps no other human being has
articulated the essence of this country as a
free land as Jefferson did. President Obama is
touted as being articulate, as well, but there
are marked differences. Jefferson's words
were chosen with great care as are Obama's,
but unlike Obama, Jefferson's goal was not to
distract, persuade. Manipulate or dissemble,
but solely to illuminate.
first President to be innaugurated in
Washington DC.
Commentary: As our republic teeters on the
brink of disaster, it is appropriate to think of
Jefferson. Perhaps no other human being has
articulated the essence of this country as a
free land as Jefferson did. President Obama is
touted as being articulate, as well, but there
are marked differences. Jefferson's words
were chosen with great care as are Obama's,
but unlike Obama, Jefferson's goal was not to
distract, persuade. Manipulate or dissemble,
but solely to illuminate.
March 4, 2009
Must-See Links:
On this day in 1770 The Boston Massacre took
place. An angry crowd of colonists had
gathered to protest the British government's
policy of "quartering". Colonists had been
forced to house 2 regiments of British troops-
troops that had been sent to enforce tax laws
in the colonies. During the protest, British
troops fired into the crowd.
Commentary: Perhaps the Obama
Administration will learn the lessons of history.
Although more complacent today, the fire of an
independent spirit is still part of the American
psyche. Excessive taxation, government
interference and dictatorial control will not end
well here.
Also, on this day in 1933, the Reichstag
majority was won by Adolph Hitler and his
National Socialist friends. No free election was
held in Germany until after World War II.
Commentary: The major lesson here is that
every government takeover does not happen
violently- at the hands of an invading enemy or
and armed internal insurgence. Sometimes,
the enemies of freedom entered, invited,
through the front door
place. An angry crowd of colonists had
gathered to protest the British government's
policy of "quartering". Colonists had been
forced to house 2 regiments of British troops-
troops that had been sent to enforce tax laws
in the colonies. During the protest, British
troops fired into the crowd.
Commentary: Perhaps the Obama
Administration will learn the lessons of history.
Although more complacent today, the fire of an
independent spirit is still part of the American
psyche. Excessive taxation, government
interference and dictatorial control will not end
well here.
Also, on this day in 1933, the Reichstag
majority was won by Adolph Hitler and his
National Socialist friends. No free election was
held in Germany until after World War II.
Commentary: The major lesson here is that
every government takeover does not happen
violently- at the hands of an invading enemy or
and armed internal insurgence. Sometimes,
the enemies of freedom entered, invited,
through the front door
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communique's for
Conservatives in the Field:
The issue of "Obama Failure" is so key
now, we think this bears repeating:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communique's for
Conservatives in the Field:
The issue of "Obama Failure" is so key
now, we think this bears repeating:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1979 the Number One
song on the Billboard charts was "I Will
Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. (A good
choice for a our theme song for the
upcoming years under the Obama
regime.
song on the Billboard charts was "I Will
Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. (A good
choice for a our theme song for the
upcoming years under the Obama
regime.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 5, 2009
This Day in History:
March 3, 2009
On this day in 1774 the British Government
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port.
Commentary: This most famous battle in
Texas' war for independence teaches us much
on varied levels. Of course, it is an
inspirational story of badly outnumbered
warriors who stood and fought gallantly in the
face of impossible odds. Commander of the
Alamo, William Barret Travis, had expressed
concern that disaster would result in neglect of
military operations by "factious politicos and
parade ground patriots". Let us fight
tendencies in Washington to use military
actions for political purposes. Let our military
decisions be made by generals and not
parade ground patriots.
Also, on this day in 1981 President Ronald
Reagan announced his intention to eliminate
37,000 federal jobs.
Commentary: Reagan knew the secret: Keep
the Federal Government small and the free
market will explode. Those were the days.
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port.
Commentary: This most famous battle in
Texas' war for independence teaches us much
on varied levels. Of course, it is an
inspirational story of badly outnumbered
warriors who stood and fought gallantly in the
face of impossible odds. Commander of the
Alamo, William Barret Travis, had expressed
concern that disaster would result in neglect of
military operations by "factious politicos and
parade ground patriots". Let us fight
tendencies in Washington to use military
actions for political purposes. Let our military
decisions be made by generals and not
parade ground patriots.
Also, on this day in 1981 President Ronald
Reagan announced his intention to eliminate
37,000 federal jobs.
Commentary: Reagan knew the secret: Keep
the Federal Government small and the free
market will explode. Those were the days.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama's behavior and demeanor during
the recent visit of Prime Minister and Mrs.
Brown puts the spotlight on his
inexperience- and perhaps his swaggering
arrogance as well. The left got endless
mileage out of characterizing George Bush
as a reckless cowboy. What we have here
is potentially much worse than a cowboy.
We should all begin now to carefully
observe Obama as he relates to allies and
enemies. Collect and record anecdotes. If
the pattern I suspect emerges, this
evidence will be invaluable at water cooler
debates as we slowly but surely will
dissuade his followers.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama's behavior and demeanor during
the recent visit of Prime Minister and Mrs.
Brown puts the spotlight on his
inexperience- and perhaps his swaggering
arrogance as well. The left got endless
mileage out of characterizing George Bush
as a reckless cowboy. What we have here
is potentially much worse than a cowboy.
We should all begin now to carefully
observe Obama as he relates to allies and
enemies. Collect and record anecdotes. If
the pattern I suspect emerges, this
evidence will be invaluable at water cooler
debates as we slowly but surely will
dissuade his followers.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1985 the Number One
song on the Billboard charts was
"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO
Speedwagon.
song on the Billboard charts was
"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO
Speedwagon.
Tidbits:
Did You Know....
That Hawaii is the only state to have
absolutely no straight lines on any of
its borders?
That Hawaii is the only state to have
absolutely no straight lines on any of
its borders?
March 6, 2009
On this day in 1774 the British Government
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port to ALL
commerce and several regiments of additional
British troops were sent in to enforce British
directives.
Commentary: Our Country was born of
rebellion. Efforts of a tryannical government to
control us are nothing new. We have had our
commerce damaged to bend us to the will of
others. Eventually, the colonists were
victorious despite any action by a dictatorial
government. Optimistic determination was the
key then and it is now. The economic
hardships visited upon the colonies are
somewhat echoed by what is happening now.
The courage demanded in us must be echoed
as well.
During this time, Benjamin Franklin was called
before British courts for publishing letters
unflattering to the British military command.
Fairness Doctrine ring a bell? During his
hearing, Franklin was said to mutter, "I will
make your King a small man for this." He did.
To diminish the stature of those who would
take our freedoms is a worthy strategy
On March 8, 1941 Martial Law was declared in
Holland to extinguish anti-Nazi protests.
Commentary: Nothing matters more than a
citizen's right to criticize one's government. We
must be alert to any efforts to curtail ours.
There is a difference between being an
alarmist and being vigilant
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port to ALL
commerce and several regiments of additional
British troops were sent in to enforce British
directives.
Commentary: Our Country was born of
rebellion. Efforts of a tryannical government to
control us are nothing new. We have had our
commerce damaged to bend us to the will of
others. Eventually, the colonists were
victorious despite any action by a dictatorial
government. Optimistic determination was the
key then and it is now. The economic
hardships visited upon the colonies are
somewhat echoed by what is happening now.
The courage demanded in us must be echoed
as well.
During this time, Benjamin Franklin was called
before British courts for publishing letters
unflattering to the British military command.
Fairness Doctrine ring a bell? During his
hearing, Franklin was said to mutter, "I will
make your King a small man for this." He did.
To diminish the stature of those who would
take our freedoms is a worthy strategy
On March 8, 1941 Martial Law was declared in
Holland to extinguish anti-Nazi protests.
Commentary: Nothing matters more than a
citizen's right to criticize one's government. We
must be alert to any efforts to curtail ours.
There is a difference between being an
alarmist and being vigilant
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Today and Tomorrow most of us will be
visiting churches and synagogues. Let us
take the opportunity to encourage prayer
that President Obama will not overturn the
ban on embryonic cell research. Let us
make sure that our fellow congregants
understand that so much progress has
been made with the use of stem cells from
other sources that embryonic cells are no
longer considered to be the only or even
the best source for research and
treatment. Let them see that Obama's
action will only further erode morality and
diminish the value of life. This path offers
the possibility that young people will create
fetuses for the purpose of selling them.
--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Today and Tomorrow most of us will be
visiting churches and synagogues. Let us
take the opportunity to encourage prayer
that President Obama will not overturn the
ban on embryonic cell research. Let us
make sure that our fellow congregants
understand that so much progress has
been made with the use of stem cells from
other sources that embryonic cells are no
longer considered to be the only or even
the best source for research and
treatment. Let them see that Obama's
action will only further erode morality and
diminish the value of life. This path offers
the possibility that young people will create
fetuses for the purpose of selling them.
--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1975 the Number One
song on the Billboard charts was "Have
You Never Been Mellow?" by Olivia
Newton-John. On March 8, 1998 it was
"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" by Will Smith
song on the Billboard charts was "Have
You Never Been Mellow?" by Olivia
Newton-John. On March 8, 1998 it was
"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" by Will Smith
Tidbits:
March 7 & 8, 2009
Must-See Links:
Week of March 2nd
On this day in 1964 the first Ford Mustang
rolled off the assembly line.
Commentary: The '64 Mustang is undoubtedly
one of the most successful automobiles ever
produced. This day should serve as a
reminder of what the American auto industry
can accomplish when not languishing under
the burdens of a corrupt union system that
has become excessively powerful and a
bastardization of what labor unions were
intended to be. The ridiculous constraints
placed on this industry fueled by
environmental extremism also stands in stark
contrast to the flourishing giant the industry
used to be.
rolled off the assembly line.
Commentary: The '64 Mustang is undoubtedly
one of the most successful automobiles ever
produced. This day should serve as a
reminder of what the American auto industry
can accomplish when not languishing under
the burdens of a corrupt union system that
has become excessively powerful and a
bastardization of what labor unions were
intended to be. The ridiculous constraints
placed on this industry fueled by
environmental extremism also stands in stark
contrast to the flourishing giant the industry
used to be.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I hate to harp on this... but... we must stop
giving the Obama Administration cover by
blinding echoing the phrase "Obama
inherited this financial problem". He
inherited a small portion of the problem
and he inherited as much from his own
Treasury gurus as from G.W. Most of the
worst of what is happening now, is
happening as a direct result of Obama's
policies, the Reid-Pelosi legislative agenda
and fear of perceived incompetence on the
parts of Obama, Geithner, and company.
What we can do ids to start calling people
on this most popular misstatement. OK The
patient may have had a cold when Obama
took over the care, but the patient being in
critical condition with double pneumonia is
all him. Call the radio station, blog, write
the letter to the editor. Don not allow the
Obama Administration to hide behind this
we-inherited-it facade. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I hate to harp on this... but... we must stop
giving the Obama Administration cover by
blinding echoing the phrase "Obama
inherited this financial problem". He
inherited a small portion of the problem
and he inherited as much from his own
Treasury gurus as from G.W. Most of the
worst of what is happening now, is
happening as a direct result of Obama's
policies, the Reid-Pelosi legislative agenda
and fear of perceived incompetence on the
parts of Obama, Geithner, and company.
What we can do ids to start calling people
on this most popular misstatement. OK The
patient may have had a cold when Obama
took over the care, but the patient being in
critical condition with double pneumonia is
all him. Call the radio station, blog, write
the letter to the editor. Don not allow the
Obama Administration to hide behind this
we-inherited-it facade. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1984 the Number One
Song on the Billboard charts was
"Jump" by Van Halen.
Song on the Billboard charts was
"Jump" by Van Halen.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
March 9, 2009
On this day in 1776 Thomas Paine published
the pamphlet entitled "Common Sense".
Commentary: Historians believe to be the first
written openly expressed call for independence
from Great Brittain. It is notable for its plain
and direct language. Paine discusses the need
for independence not in the context of complex
political and economic ramifications, but plainly
and simply as the need for freedom. He
describes the cause of the colonies as being
universal. He says, "the cause of America is in
great measure that of mankind."
It Is important for us to remember that the
Founders realized from our country's very
inception that we would carry the torch of
freedom for the world. The consequences of a
loss of freedom here truly are global.
Also on this date in 1876 Alexander Graham
Bell placed the first phone call.
Commentary: Had Bell been able to look into
the future and seen the abuse of his invention
just prior to an election, I wonder if he would
have opted to invent the Hula Hoop instead.
the pamphlet entitled "Common Sense".
Commentary: Historians believe to be the first
written openly expressed call for independence
from Great Brittain. It is notable for its plain
and direct language. Paine discusses the need
for independence not in the context of complex
political and economic ramifications, but plainly
and simply as the need for freedom. He
describes the cause of the colonies as being
universal. He says, "the cause of America is in
great measure that of mankind."
It Is important for us to remember that the
Founders realized from our country's very
inception that we would carry the torch of
freedom for the world. The consequences of a
loss of freedom here truly are global.
Also on this date in 1876 Alexander Graham
Bell placed the first phone call.
Commentary: Had Bell been able to look into
the future and seen the abuse of his invention
just prior to an election, I wonder if he would
have opted to invent the Hula Hoop instead.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
The most important thing for us to do right
now is to put our "right now" in context. We
are a young nation. The Revolutionary
War was just a first step. The founding of
this nation was merely an event of infancy.
The nurturing and protection of this
republic is just as important of the work
done by those rebellious colonists. We
must realize that and accept our
responsibilities with nobility and courage,
That is the key to the survival of this
nation. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
The most important thing for us to do right
now is to put our "right now" in context. We
are a young nation. The Revolutionary
War was just a first step. The founding of
this nation was merely an event of infancy.
The nurturing and protection of this
republic is just as important of the work
done by those rebellious colonists. We
must realize that and accept our
responsibilities with nobility and courage,
That is the key to the survival of this
nation. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
This Day in History:
March 10, 2009
On this day in 1970 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
Tidbits:
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in history in 1868, The
Impeachment trial for President Andrew
Johnson began.
Commentary: Johnson, a Democrat, had
come on to the Republican Abraham
Lincoln's ticket to bring pro-war Democrats
on Board. Johnson's stands on
Reconstruction were controversial.
Interestingly, one major bone of contention
was Johnson's opposition to Republican
efforts at advancing civil rights for blacks
and former slaves.
Perhaps the most basic lesson that we can
draw from this event is the process, itself.
We must buoy ourselves with the knowledge
that there are failsafe devices in our system.
There are ways to correct situations and
voters still have avenues of redress.
Impeachment trial for President Andrew
Johnson began.
Commentary: Johnson, a Democrat, had
come on to the Republican Abraham
Lincoln's ticket to bring pro-war Democrats
on Board. Johnson's stands on
Reconstruction were controversial.
Interestingly, one major bone of contention
was Johnson's opposition to Republican
efforts at advancing civil rights for blacks
and former slaves.
Perhaps the most basic lesson that we can
draw from this event is the process, itself.
We must buoy ourselves with the knowledge
that there are failsafe devices in our system.
There are ways to correct situations and
voters still have avenues of redress.
On this day in 1984 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "The Sign " by
Ace of Base.
on the Billboard charts was "The Sign " by
Ace of Base.
This Day in History:
March 11, 2009
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
That in 1991 a Romanian farmer dug
up his tractor that he had buried 35
years earlier to prevent the
communists from taking it from him to
give to a commune? He cleaned it and
it started right up!
Did you know...
That Donald Duck is 75 years old
today ?
Did you know...
That the character of Uncle Sam was
featured for the first time on this date
in 1852 in The New York Lantern?
That in 1991 a Romanian farmer dug
up his tractor that he had buried 35
years earlier to prevent the
communists from taking it from him to
give to a commune? He cleaned it and
it started right up!
Did you know...
That Donald Duck is 75 years old
today ?
Did you know...
That the character of Uncle Sam was
featured for the first time on this date
in 1852 in The New York Lantern?
On this day in history in 1917, The Russian
troops were in full mutiny against the Tsar,
ostensibly launching "The February
Revolution".
Commentary: Weakened and demoralized
by World War 1, the Russian people were
ripe for tumultuous change. Amidst
economic collapse and devastating food
shortages, the military joined with the civil
unrest unhappy with the Tsar's direct
handling of the army. What is most
significant is what opportunistically grew
from this chaos- not salvation for the people
but the iron-fisted, counter-productive
tyranny of communism. This is exactly what
the Obama Administration is talking about
when they extort their "Let-no-crisis-go-
unused" theory. The people were hungry-
moreover hungry for an economic system
that produced prosperity and for greater
freedom out from under royal control.
Those who believed in communism, marxism
and socialism saw a crisis that should not be
wasted.
troops were in full mutiny against the Tsar,
ostensibly launching "The February
Revolution".
Commentary: Weakened and demoralized
by World War 1, the Russian people were
ripe for tumultuous change. Amidst
economic collapse and devastating food
shortages, the military joined with the civil
unrest unhappy with the Tsar's direct
handling of the army. What is most
significant is what opportunistically grew
from this chaos- not salvation for the people
but the iron-fisted, counter-productive
tyranny of communism. This is exactly what
the Obama Administration is talking about
when they extort their "Let-no-crisis-go-
unused" theory. The people were hungry-
moreover hungry for an economic system
that produced prosperity and for greater
freedom out from under royal control.
Those who believed in communism, marxism
and socialism saw a crisis that should not be
wasted.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
As long as we still have elections in this
country that are primarilly free and fair,
then we still have in our power the most
significant political weapon around- our
votes. We used the threat of those
weapons with significant success in
circumventing the so-called Amnesty Bill in
the past. We will soon be called upon for
another such offensive. "Card Check"
(Employees Freedom of Choice Act) is the
kind of issue that demand such action. We
cannot allow our lawmakers to put the seal
of approval on the gestoppo tactics that
this act would entail.
Prepare now. Organize the data- phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, mailing
addresses. Make list of freinds and
relatives to enlist. Pummel your
Representatives and Senators with your
opinion. Make the message clear, succinct
and oft-repeated. Card Check is simply
UNAMERICAN. You will not tolerate it and
any member of Congress who supports it
will no longer be tolerated. You will do
more than complain once about this issue-
you will, on a continuing basis, do
everything in your power to see to it that
they are removed from office. Even
Obama's loyal lap dogs fear the ballot box
more than Administration discipline. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
As long as we still have elections in this
country that are primarilly free and fair,
then we still have in our power the most
significant political weapon around- our
votes. We used the threat of those
weapons with significant success in
circumventing the so-called Amnesty Bill in
the past. We will soon be called upon for
another such offensive. "Card Check"
(Employees Freedom of Choice Act) is the
kind of issue that demand such action. We
cannot allow our lawmakers to put the seal
of approval on the gestoppo tactics that
this act would entail.
Prepare now. Organize the data- phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, mailing
addresses. Make list of freinds and
relatives to enlist. Pummel your
Representatives and Senators with your
opinion. Make the message clear, succinct
and oft-repeated. Card Check is simply
UNAMERICAN. You will not tolerate it and
any member of Congress who supports it
will no longer be tolerated. You will do
more than complain once about this issue-
you will, on a continuing basis, do
everything in your power to see to it that
they are removed from office. Even
Obama's loyal lap dogs fear the ballot box
more than Administration discipline. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
That two highly visible organizations
were founded on this date/
In 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded
and in 1948, The Hells Angels!
Did you know...
That Charles Moultan the creator of
Wonder Woman was also the inventor
of the lie detector?
That two highly visible organizations
were founded on this date/
In 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded
and in 1948, The Hells Angels!
Did you know...
That Charles Moultan the creator of
Wonder Woman was also the inventor
of the lie detector?
On this day in 1973 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Killing Me
Softly with His Song " by Roberta Flack.
on the Billboard charts was "Killing Me
Softly with His Song " by Roberta Flack.
This Day in History:
March 12, 2009
Must-See Links:
Week of March 9th
On this day in history in 1776, British troops
were evacuated from the colonies and sent
to Nova Scotia. In Suffolk County,
Massachusetts, this day is still celebrated as
a holiday called "Evacuation Day".
Commentary: it is important for us to
remember that this nation, unlike almost
every other, has never had to suffer foreign
troops walking our streets since the
Revolutionary War. That is why the "911"
terror attacks struck us to our core. We
have become somewhat complacent in a
history so free of foreign interference. We
can thank our short but solid history of clear
and obvious military might combined with a
tradition of benevolence in the
encouragement of human freedom
throughout the world. Our future safety
depends on a continuing establishment of
those factors in balance.
were evacuated from the colonies and sent
to Nova Scotia. In Suffolk County,
Massachusetts, this day is still celebrated as
a holiday called "Evacuation Day".
Commentary: it is important for us to
remember that this nation, unlike almost
every other, has never had to suffer foreign
troops walking our streets since the
Revolutionary War. That is why the "911"
terror attacks struck us to our core. We
have become somewhat complacent in a
history so free of foreign interference. We
can thank our short but solid history of clear
and obvious military might combined with a
tradition of benevolence in the
encouragement of human freedom
throughout the world. Our future safety
depends on a continuing establishment of
those factors in balance.
On March 14, 1743, America's first Town
Hall Meeting was held in Boston's Faneiul
Hall.
Commentary: Certainly we are not the first
civilization to gather in community meetings
to share views and information and to reach
a consensus. Yet, we have made the
institution of the town Hall Meeting very
much our own. The honesty and authenticity
of these proverbial meetings may be in peril.
During the recent campaign, the marketing
wizards that were the Obama campaign
presented us with meetings that were
actually productions. They featured carefully
scripted exchanges and carefully selected
demographics. Let us all, no matter what our
ideology may be , commit ourselves to
discouraging such misuses of the Town Hall
Meeting and fight to keep such events as
honest and pure exchanges of thought.
On March 15, 44 BC, Julius Cesar was
assassinated by a group of high-ranking
Senators.
Commentary: Political skulduggery has been
around quite a while. Yet the lesson of
Caesar's fate is not one of disagreement
over issues- it is simply about power. The
lust for power is present in the natures of
most people. An entrance into politics can
unleash it. People can end up committing
acts they never would have dreamed just to
increase their level of power and influence.
It would behoove us all to become more
discerning at identifying policy prompted
actions as opposed to pure power plays.
Hall Meeting was held in Boston's Faneiul
Hall.
Commentary: Certainly we are not the first
civilization to gather in community meetings
to share views and information and to reach
a consensus. Yet, we have made the
institution of the town Hall Meeting very
much our own. The honesty and authenticity
of these proverbial meetings may be in peril.
During the recent campaign, the marketing
wizards that were the Obama campaign
presented us with meetings that were
actually productions. They featured carefully
scripted exchanges and carefully selected
demographics. Let us all, no matter what our
ideology may be , commit ourselves to
discouraging such misuses of the Town Hall
Meeting and fight to keep such events as
honest and pure exchanges of thought.
On March 15, 44 BC, Julius Cesar was
assassinated by a group of high-ranking
Senators.
Commentary: Political skulduggery has been
around quite a while. Yet the lesson of
Caesar's fate is not one of disagreement
over issues- it is simply about power. The
lust for power is present in the natures of
most people. An entrance into politics can
unleash it. People can end up committing
acts they never would have dreamed just to
increase their level of power and influence.
It would behoove us all to become more
discerning at identifying policy prompted
actions as opposed to pure power plays.
On this day in 1970 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
That today is National Freedom of
Information Day! (Let's celebrate this
one while we can).
Did you know...
President James Madison was born on
this day in 1751?
That today is National Freedom of
Information Day! (Let's celebrate this
one while we can).
Did you know...
President James Madison was born on
this day in 1751?
On this day in 1999 the Number One Song on
the Billboard charts was "Believe" by Cher.
the Billboard charts was "Believe" by Cher.
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
That Albert Einstein was born on
March 14, 1879?
That Albert Einstein was born on
March 14, 1879?
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
March 7 & 8, 2009
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
March 13, 2009
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
March 14 & 15, 2009
On this day in history in 1935 Hitler order
the rearmament of Germany, thereby
violating the Treaty of Versailles.
Commentary: For humanity to exist on this
planet in relative peace and order we need
treaties. Honorable nations enter them in
good faith. I believe that our nation always
has. The tricky part is balancing that trusting
attitude with a realistic view . Hitler was a
bad guy. Treaties meant absolutely nothing
to him. We have plenty of bad guys leading
nations today. Does the Obama
Administration realize how little treaties
mean to these villains?
History teaches us difficult lessons about
broken trust. Let's hope that the
Administration is taking notes and not
inviting disaster with an attitude of that is an
odd combination of arrogance and
breathtaking naiveté.
the rearmament of Germany, thereby
violating the Treaty of Versailles.
Commentary: For humanity to exist on this
planet in relative peace and order we need
treaties. Honorable nations enter them in
good faith. I believe that our nation always
has. The tricky part is balancing that trusting
attitude with a realistic view . Hitler was a
bad guy. Treaties meant absolutely nothing
to him. We have plenty of bad guys leading
nations today. Does the Obama
Administration realize how little treaties
mean to these villains?
History teaches us difficult lessons about
broken trust. Let's hope that the
Administration is taking notes and not
inviting disaster with an attitude of that is an
odd combination of arrogance and
breathtaking naiveté.
This Day in History:
March 16, 2009
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Class warfare (read "uncle Sigmund" about
this) is the most dangerous arrow tat those
who oppose our form of government have
in their quivers. Class warfare is nearly
impossible to battle in difficult economic
times as it appeals to our natural, more
childlike emotions- envy, jealousy,
resentment, even fear.
It is up to us, as Conservatives, to oppose
the introduction of class warfare vigorously
ever time and in every form it is introduced.
We must see through the ploy even when
all others are fooled.
An excellent case in point is the AIG bonus
controversy. Angry, worried people are up
in arms because this private company that
took government loans has also issued
bonuses to employees. Very slyly- very
cleverly- the Obama administration is using
public anger to seek unprecedented
control over this private entity's
compensation policies. DON'T Fall FOR IT!
This is a private company. It doesn't matter
if they took government assistance or not.
They are not a government agency. We
have no right to dictate their activities.
This company has not been nationalized-
yet! Let the marketplace reward or
condemn their internal policies.
What precedent is the outraged Obama
trying to establish? Is it that every small
business that receives a grant or a loan
must have their compensation policies
approved by him and his lackies?
I don't like it that Sean Penn gets millions
for a movie or that Brian Williams gets
millions for anchoring the news, but their
compensation exists in the private market
place. Even if Brian Williams' network were
to get some kind of government funding
and even if the production company for a
Sean Penn movie were to get government
funding- it would still be wrong and
UnAmerican for that government to use
that circumstance to attach totalitarian
controls.
This is still a free country. It can remain so
if Conservatives are tough and savvy in
the refusal to engage in AIG-style class
warfare. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Class warfare (read "uncle Sigmund" about
this) is the most dangerous arrow tat those
who oppose our form of government have
in their quivers. Class warfare is nearly
impossible to battle in difficult economic
times as it appeals to our natural, more
childlike emotions- envy, jealousy,
resentment, even fear.
It is up to us, as Conservatives, to oppose
the introduction of class warfare vigorously
ever time and in every form it is introduced.
We must see through the ploy even when
all others are fooled.
An excellent case in point is the AIG bonus
controversy. Angry, worried people are up
in arms because this private company that
took government loans has also issued
bonuses to employees. Very slyly- very
cleverly- the Obama administration is using
public anger to seek unprecedented
control over this private entity's
compensation policies. DON'T Fall FOR IT!
This is a private company. It doesn't matter
if they took government assistance or not.
They are not a government agency. We
have no right to dictate their activities.
This company has not been nationalized-
yet! Let the marketplace reward or
condemn their internal policies.
What precedent is the outraged Obama
trying to establish? Is it that every small
business that receives a grant or a loan
must have their compensation policies
approved by him and his lackies?
I don't like it that Sean Penn gets millions
for a movie or that Brian Williams gets
millions for anchoring the news, but their
compensation exists in the private market
place. Even if Brian Williams' network were
to get some kind of government funding
and even if the production company for a
Sean Penn movie were to get government
funding- it would still be wrong and
UnAmerican for that government to use
that circumstance to attach totalitarian
controls.
This is still a free country. It can remain so
if Conservatives are tough and savvy in
the refusal to engage in AIG-style class
warfare. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
That Gary Sinese, actor, musician and
notable leader in veterans affairs and the
support of active duty troops turns 54
today?
Did you know...
That This is the birthday of St. Patrick and
that St. Patrick originally went to Ireland as
a result of being kidnapped? After
returning to France after several years of
captivity, he eventually returned to Ireland
as a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
That Gary Sinese, actor, musician and
notable leader in veterans affairs and the
support of active duty troops turns 54
today?
Did you know...
That This is the birthday of St. Patrick and
that St. Patrick originally went to Ireland as
a result of being kidnapped? After
returning to France after several years of
captivity, he eventually returned to Ireland
as a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
On this day in 1980 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Another Brick
in the Wall" by Pink Floyd.
on the Billboard charts was "Another Brick
in the Wall" by Pink Floyd.
Tidbits:
On this day in history in 37 Gaius "Caligula"
was made Emperor of Rome after annulling
the contrary will of predecessor, Tiberius.
Commentary: Historians will never fully
agree as to how much of what we "know" of
the brief and colorful reign of Caligula is
exaggeration or verifiable fact. All seem to
agree on thing, however. Caligula was the
poster boy for absolute power run amuck.
Whether his outrageous behavior was a
result of madness or calculation, Caligula
was able to do anything with impunity.
Operating out of a government, that was at
the time of his power, a pure autocracy.
There were no checks- no balances. As a
result, one man's moral values and
ridiculous policies held sway. I imagine those
who founded our country devoted much time
and energy to an analysis of the history of
the Roman Empire. Caligula must have
served as a poignant lesson in the need to
limit and monitor the power of any branch of
a governing body.
As we watch the federal branch of
government explode and devour like the
horror movie "Blob", perhaps the lesson of
Caligula warrants review.
was made Emperor of Rome after annulling
the contrary will of predecessor, Tiberius.
Commentary: Historians will never fully
agree as to how much of what we "know" of
the brief and colorful reign of Caligula is
exaggeration or verifiable fact. All seem to
agree on thing, however. Caligula was the
poster boy for absolute power run amuck.
Whether his outrageous behavior was a
result of madness or calculation, Caligula
was able to do anything with impunity.
Operating out of a government, that was at
the time of his power, a pure autocracy.
There were no checks- no balances. As a
result, one man's moral values and
ridiculous policies held sway. I imagine those
who founded our country devoted much time
and energy to an analysis of the history of
the Roman Empire. Caligula must have
served as a poignant lesson in the need to
limit and monitor the power of any branch of
a governing body.
As we watch the federal branch of
government explode and devour like the
horror movie "Blob", perhaps the lesson of
Caligula warrants review.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Another day has begun with even more
outrage about the AIG bonuses. The anger
is reaching eruption levels. Many
Republican and Conservative leaders and
writers are joining the din. Even our friends
at Fox News are emotionally vocal about
their anger at these evil bonus-bearing
executives. I pray that we can convince
everyone to take a few steps backward
and see the big picture. I don't know the
details of what this megacorporation has
done right or done wrong. I do know that
the Obama propaganda machine has
selected this narrow issue to use to ignite
class warfare and to continually fan the
flames. We must be strong and resist. I am
having as difficult time as anyone else, but
I will not fall for this ploy and join in with the
lynch mob cries for outrageous
government controls and interference. This
is a crucial moment in our history. We must
be VERY smart and very controlled. There
is more to learn about this in yesterday's
Roar, on the blog in the links and
elsewhwere.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Another day has begun with even more
outrage about the AIG bonuses. The anger
is reaching eruption levels. Many
Republican and Conservative leaders and
writers are joining the din. Even our friends
at Fox News are emotionally vocal about
their anger at these evil bonus-bearing
executives. I pray that we can convince
everyone to take a few steps backward
and see the big picture. I don't know the
details of what this megacorporation has
done right or done wrong. I do know that
the Obama propaganda machine has
selected this narrow issue to use to ignite
class warfare and to continually fan the
flames. We must be strong and resist. I am
having as difficult time as anyone else, but
I will not fall for this ploy and join in with the
lynch mob cries for outrageous
government controls and interference. This
is a crucial moment in our history. We must
be VERY smart and very controlled. There
is more to learn about this in yesterday's
Roar, on the blog in the links and
elsewhwere.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
That in 1850 Wells and Fargo formed
America's first stagecoach freight company and
1949 on this day NATO was established
Did you know...
That today is the birthday of actor Peter
Graves who is 83. Graves is the brother of
James Arness of TV's Gunsmoke and played
Jim Phelps on the Mission Impossible series.
(We'd send him a card but it would probably
self-destruct.)
That in 1850 Wells and Fargo formed
America's first stagecoach freight company and
1949 on this day NATO was established
Did you know...
That today is the birthday of actor Peter
Graves who is 83. Graves is the brother of
James Arness of TV's Gunsmoke and played
Jim Phelps on the Mission Impossible series.
(We'd send him a card but it would probably
self-destruct.)
On this day in 1979 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Tragedy" by
The Bee Gees.
on the Billboard charts was "Tragedy" by
The Bee Gees.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 17, 2009
On this day in 2003, the War in Iraq began.
Commentary: Excuse us if we are
redundant, but it can not be repeated often
enough: The War in Iraq not only is a
success now, it was the right thing to do
then. Al Quiada had personnel in several
places- we could not go to them all. Iraq
was, indeed, a brilliant choice. It was a
pivotal location for training and recruiting
terrorists. It was nation ready, able and
poised to be free. And it is a nation who's
modernization and democratization resulted
in a remarkable improvement in stability for
the entire region. The "proof is in the
pudding"- this cannot be denied. More could
not have been accomplished anywhere else,
especially not in Afghanistan.
Since weapons of Mass Destruction can
actually be anything but massive, we will
never now if small nuclear devices or vials of
chemical weapons were discretely exported
to Syria during the several months that we
publicly planned our moves. It doesn't matter
now. We made a significant improvement in
the face of the world. We robbed the world's
terrorists of a safe haven and a very
powerful administration that was
aggressively supportive of terrorism.
Hopefully, the progress that has been made
will not be lost and the significance and
value of the human sacrifices made there
will be understood and long remembered.
Commentary: Excuse us if we are
redundant, but it can not be repeated often
enough: The War in Iraq not only is a
success now, it was the right thing to do
then. Al Quiada had personnel in several
places- we could not go to them all. Iraq
was, indeed, a brilliant choice. It was a
pivotal location for training and recruiting
terrorists. It was nation ready, able and
poised to be free. And it is a nation who's
modernization and democratization resulted
in a remarkable improvement in stability for
the entire region. The "proof is in the
pudding"- this cannot be denied. More could
not have been accomplished anywhere else,
especially not in Afghanistan.
Since weapons of Mass Destruction can
actually be anything but massive, we will
never now if small nuclear devices or vials of
chemical weapons were discretely exported
to Syria during the several months that we
publicly planned our moves. It doesn't matter
now. We made a significant improvement in
the face of the world. We robbed the world's
terrorists of a safe haven and a very
powerful administration that was
aggressively supportive of terrorism.
Hopefully, the progress that has been made
will not be lost and the significance and
value of the human sacrifices made there
will be understood and long remembered.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
that it is on this day, St. Joseph's
Day, that the swallows are said to
return to San Juan Capistrano, CA
each year?
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of Wyatt
Earp and William Jennings Bryan?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 721BC
Babylonians observed the first
recorded solar eclipse?
that it is on this day, St. Joseph's
Day, that the swallows are said to
return to San Juan Capistrano, CA
each year?
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of Wyatt
Earp and William Jennings Bryan?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 721BC
Babylonians observed the first
recorded solar eclipse?
On this day in 1990 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Black Velvet"
by Alannah Myles.
On March 19, 1957, Elvis Presley
purchased Graceland.
on the Billboard charts was "Black Velvet"
by Alannah Myles.
On March 19, 1957, Elvis Presley
purchased Graceland.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 18, 2009
On this day in 1969 Senator Edward
Kennedy publicly called for the United States
to close all bases in Taiwan.
Commentary: During the recent presidential
campaign the entire world seemed to be
captivated with the "newness" of the face of
Barack Obama. So many were enthralled
with the prose of youth and freshness and
so few looked beyond the glow of new-brand
charisma they did not see in the shadows
behind him The massive, solid body of
established liberalism.
The liberal agenda has remained
remarkably unchanged for decades. Ted
Kennedy exemplifies this. Liberals have
been banding together, refining their policy
goals and working with enviable unison for
all these years.
Ted Kennedy has been promoting an
attitude of acquiescence toward our
enemies and a distancing from the allies of
freedom for a long time. The liberal cause
shares that attitude as well as the belief that
government should not only control every
aspect of our lives, but private enterprise as
well.
Remember on this day in history that
liberalism in this country is extraordinarily
well entrenched and established. One of the
reasons were are in the mess we are today
is that we have failed to fully learn that
lesson.
Kennedy publicly called for the United States
to close all bases in Taiwan.
Commentary: During the recent presidential
campaign the entire world seemed to be
captivated with the "newness" of the face of
Barack Obama. So many were enthralled
with the prose of youth and freshness and
so few looked beyond the glow of new-brand
charisma they did not see in the shadows
behind him The massive, solid body of
established liberalism.
The liberal agenda has remained
remarkably unchanged for decades. Ted
Kennedy exemplifies this. Liberals have
been banding together, refining their policy
goals and working with enviable unison for
all these years.
Ted Kennedy has been promoting an
attitude of acquiescence toward our
enemies and a distancing from the allies of
freedom for a long time. The liberal cause
shares that attitude as well as the belief that
government should not only control every
aspect of our lives, but private enterprise as
well.
Remember on this day in history that
liberalism in this country is extraordinarily
well entrenched and established. One of the
reasons were are in the mess we are today
is that we have failed to fully learn that
lesson.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
that Canadian Prime Minister
Brian Mulroney is 70 years old
today?
Did you know...
that today is National Agriculture
Day? ((As farmers and the
residents of rural communities that
support agriculture will never
comprise a large voting block,
don't expect agriculture to be high
priority for the next 4 years. Better
celebrate this one while you can!)
that Canadian Prime Minister
Brian Mulroney is 70 years old
today?
Did you know...
that today is National Agriculture
Day? ((As farmers and the
residents of rural communities that
support agriculture will never
comprise a large voting block,
don't expect agriculture to be high
priority for the next 4 years. Better
celebrate this one while you can!)
On this day in 1982 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "I Love Rock n'
Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
on the Billboard charts was "I Love Rock n'
Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 19, 2009
On this day in 1775 Patriot Patrick Henry
made his historic speech before the Virginia
House of Burgesses. Henry called for
independence from Great Britain and
uttered the immortal words: "Give me liberty
or give me death."
Also on this day in 1933 the Reichstag ( the
congressional body for the free republic of
Germany) voted to give Hitler the right to
rule by decree.
Commentary: History gives us a stark
contrast today. In Patrick Henry we have a
man who was not only willing to step up and
make public statements that were unpopular
in many quarters, but was willing to give his
very life in a fight for freedom.
In Adolf Hitler we have a politically ambitious
man who designed a brilliant plan to take
freedom from those he would rule.
The Reichstag's actions, known as the
Enabling Act, set the stage for a brutal
dictatorship. The most important thing for us
to realize is that a free nation essentially lost
its freedom on this day. Liberty wasn't lost
because of invading troops or a military
coup. Freedom was lost because of
emergency actions taken by a duly elected
body. Prior to this fateful vote, there had
been economic problems and Hitler and his
National Socialist associates had been in the
streets, fanning the flames of class warfare-
whipping the people into a violent, angry
frenzy. Then the Reichstag had been burnt
to the ground. Hitler, currently the
Chancellor, championed the belief that
Communist forces were behind it. He
claimed to seek the power to rule without
congressional backing to act quickly in a
time of crisis, promising that once these
problems were solved, the nation would still
be free.
Clearly this was a group who knew how to
never let a good crisis go to waste!
made his historic speech before the Virginia
House of Burgesses. Henry called for
independence from Great Britain and
uttered the immortal words: "Give me liberty
or give me death."
Also on this day in 1933 the Reichstag ( the
congressional body for the free republic of
Germany) voted to give Hitler the right to
rule by decree.
Commentary: History gives us a stark
contrast today. In Patrick Henry we have a
man who was not only willing to step up and
make public statements that were unpopular
in many quarters, but was willing to give his
very life in a fight for freedom.
In Adolf Hitler we have a politically ambitious
man who designed a brilliant plan to take
freedom from those he would rule.
The Reichstag's actions, known as the
Enabling Act, set the stage for a brutal
dictatorship. The most important thing for us
to realize is that a free nation essentially lost
its freedom on this day. Liberty wasn't lost
because of invading troops or a military
coup. Freedom was lost because of
emergency actions taken by a duly elected
body. Prior to this fateful vote, there had
been economic problems and Hitler and his
National Socialist associates had been in the
streets, fanning the flames of class warfare-
whipping the people into a violent, angry
frenzy. Then the Reichstag had been burnt
to the ground. Hitler, currently the
Chancellor, championed the belief that
Communist forces were behind it. He
claimed to seek the power to rule without
congressional backing to act quickly in a
time of crisis, promising that once these
problems were solved, the nation would still
be free.
Clearly this was a group who knew how to
never let a good crisis go to waste!
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
that today is a big day for
America's inventive spirit? On this
day 1857 Elisha Otis opened for
operation the first elevator in New
york City, in 1862 Elazer Garder
patented the overhead cable
streetcar, in 1880 John Stevens
patented a grain crushing device
and in 1903 the Wright Brothers
applied for a patent for the
airplane.
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of
Werner Von Braun, rocket
pioneer. He was born in 1912
that today is a big day for
America's inventive spirit? On this
day 1857 Elisha Otis opened for
operation the first elevator in New
york City, in 1862 Elazer Garder
patented the overhead cable
streetcar, in 1880 John Stevens
patented a grain crushing device
and in 1903 the Wright Brothers
applied for a patent for the
airplane.
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of
Werner Von Braun, rocket
pioneer. He was born in 1912
On this day in 1966 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "The Ballad of
The Green Berets" by S/Sgt Barry Sadler.
on the Billboard charts was "The Ballad of
The Green Berets" by S/Sgt Barry Sadler.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 19, 2009
This Day in History:
March 19, 2009
This Day in History:
March 20, 2009
On this day in 1765 Parliament passed the
Quartering Act which forced American
colonists to house 10,000 British troops in
their private homes and in public and
commercial buildings.
Commentary: We are a civilized society. We
choose to temper our own rights. We can do
anything in our own homes, yet we cannot
murder an acquaintance in the parlor. That
is a restriction that we all agree upon and it
does not violate the sanctity of our own
homes. A government dictating to us that we
must take people into our homes is the most
profound violation of our rights.
We may think that we, as modern
Americans, would never face such a
violation of the sanctity of our thresholds.
We'd be wrong. The British government
justified their actions as efforts to maintain
order for the public good. We are on the
verge of many similar actions- large and
small- from the loving concern of a big
brother government much like the
motherland that was England.
No, we will not immediately be asked to
house hostile troops. However, the sanctity
of domestic rights will vanish just as
assuredly, being chiseled away by
environmental, health and economic
dictum's.
Quartering Act which forced American
colonists to house 10,000 British troops in
their private homes and in public and
commercial buildings.
Commentary: We are a civilized society. We
choose to temper our own rights. We can do
anything in our own homes, yet we cannot
murder an acquaintance in the parlor. That
is a restriction that we all agree upon and it
does not violate the sanctity of our own
homes. A government dictating to us that we
must take people into our homes is the most
profound violation of our rights.
We may think that we, as modern
Americans, would never face such a
violation of the sanctity of our thresholds.
We'd be wrong. The British government
justified their actions as efforts to maintain
order for the public good. We are on the
verge of many similar actions- large and
small- from the loving concern of a big
brother government much like the
motherland that was England.
No, we will not immediately be asked to
house hostile troops. However, the sanctity
of domestic rights will vanish just as
assuredly, being chiseled away by
environmental, health and economic
dictum's.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
It is a little alarming to see how many people
who should know better- who should be
champions of free enterprise- actually,
reasonably entertaining the idea of allowing
Geithner the power to preemptively manage
privately held financial or financially-related
corporate entities. The popular mantra
seems to be "Well- if we had the power to
manage AIG in the first place, we wouldn't
be in trouble now." Rubbish. Regurgitated
Obama talking points that do not even
reflect a passing acquaintance with the
truth. Geithner did not just spring full-grown
from the forehead of Zeus. He has been an
important element the existing network of
government for a long time. There already
are mechanism in place to curb wild
speculation by the branch of AIG that ran
amuck. They weren't utilized. It was primarily
(Hate to keep saying it) Obama's own
people Geithner and Summers who allowed
federal loans to be issued without caveats.
We don't need new powers to go to these
guys because what has happened thus far
happened by design- not because of any
procedural lacking.
Allowing Geithner or any element of this
power-mad administration this kind of
unfettered autonomy is absolutely,
UnAmerican, unneeded and ridiculously
stupid. Make certain that your elected
representatives know that you do not
support giving this power to a bureaucrat.
This is important. Fight hard. Yes, AIG and a
few others did make crucial mistakes, but
they are not wholly worthless. It is as
Geithner was the teacher and because a
couple of students have misbehaved he's
demanded from parents the right to ship the
entire class to Juvenile Hall if he thinks
others might misbehave. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much we
can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
It is a little alarming to see how many people
who should know better- who should be
champions of free enterprise- actually,
reasonably entertaining the idea of allowing
Geithner the power to preemptively manage
privately held financial or financially-related
corporate entities. The popular mantra
seems to be "Well- if we had the power to
manage AIG in the first place, we wouldn't
be in trouble now." Rubbish. Regurgitated
Obama talking points that do not even
reflect a passing acquaintance with the
truth. Geithner did not just spring full-grown
from the forehead of Zeus. He has been an
important element the existing network of
government for a long time. There already
are mechanism in place to curb wild
speculation by the branch of AIG that ran
amuck. They weren't utilized. It was primarily
(Hate to keep saying it) Obama's own
people Geithner and Summers who allowed
federal loans to be issued without caveats.
We don't need new powers to go to these
guys because what has happened thus far
happened by design- not because of any
procedural lacking.
Allowing Geithner or any element of this
power-mad administration this kind of
unfettered autonomy is absolutely,
UnAmerican, unneeded and ridiculously
stupid. Make certain that your elected
representatives know that you do not
support giving this power to a bureaucrat.
This is important. Fight hard. Yes, AIG and a
few others did make crucial mistakes, but
they are not wholly worthless. It is as
Geithner was the teacher and because a
couple of students have misbehaved he's
demanded from parents the right to ship the
entire class to Juvenile Hall if he thinks
others might misbehave. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much we
can do.
Did You Know...
that today is Independence Day in
the Philippines?
Did you know...
that on this day in 1955 Gloria
Steinem Founded Ms Magazine?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 1958 Elvis
Presley joined the United States
Army? Having his famous long,
ducktail hair clipped away by the
base barber Elvis said "Hair today,
gone tomorrow."
that today is Independence Day in
the Philippines?
Did you know...
that on this day in 1955 Gloria
Steinem Founded Ms Magazine?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 1958 Elvis
Presley joined the United States
Army? Having his famous long,
ducktail hair clipped away by the
base barber Elvis said "Hair today,
gone tomorrow."
On this day in 1989 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "The Living
Years" by Mike & The Mechanics.
on the Billboard charts was "The Living
Years" by Mike & The Mechanics.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 20, 2009
This Day in History:
March 23, 2009
Must-See Links:
On this day in 1984 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Footloose" by
Kenny Loggins.
on the Billboard charts was "Footloose" by
Kenny Loggins.
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
that today was New Year's Day in
the old colonies? It was until 1751
when the Gregorian calendar was
adopted. Happy New Year!
Did you know...
that on this day in 1954 the first
color TV set was marketed and on
this day in 1996 the new $100 bill
went into circulation?
You Know...
that on this day in 1991 Michael
Jackson escorted Madonna to the
Academy Awards? (And they say
politics makes for strange
bedfellows...)
that today was New Year's Day in
the old colonies? It was until 1751
when the Gregorian calendar was
adopted. Happy New Year!
Did you know...
that on this day in 1954 the first
color TV set was marketed and on
this day in 1996 the new $100 bill
went into circulation?
You Know...
that on this day in 1991 Michael
Jackson escorted Madonna to the
Academy Awards? (And they say
politics makes for strange
bedfellows...)
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
This Day in History:
March 23, 2009
This Day in History:
On this day in 1634 the colony of Maryland
was founded
Commentary: When Lord Baltimore traveled
from Great Britain to establish a colony he
was motivated by many commercial and
political factors. However, another major
motive was a desire to find a place where he
and other members of the Catholic faith
could practice their faith without persecution.
It doesn't really matter which specific
religions were involved in the early days of
our colonization. What we must realize is
that many, many settlers came here for the
express purpose of finding religious
freedom. They were not seeking an absence
of religion- quite to the contrary. These first
Americans asked only for a government that
would not dictate or control beliefs but allow
individuals to worship as they saw fit.
What would those early Americans say if
they could see our current government, so
intent on eliminating all religion from public
life and discourse. They would probably see
little difference between their government
that forced upon the people one specific
church and ours that forces upon the people
godlessness as the faith of the land.
was founded
Commentary: When Lord Baltimore traveled
from Great Britain to establish a colony he
was motivated by many commercial and
political factors. However, another major
motive was a desire to find a place where he
and other members of the Catholic faith
could practice their faith without persecution.
It doesn't really matter which specific
religions were involved in the early days of
our colonization. What we must realize is
that many, many settlers came here for the
express purpose of finding religious
freedom. They were not seeking an absence
of religion- quite to the contrary. These first
Americans asked only for a government that
would not dictate or control beliefs but allow
individuals to worship as they saw fit.
What would those early Americans say if
they could see our current government, so
intent on eliminating all religion from public
life and discourse. They would probably see
little difference between their government
that forced upon the people one specific
church and ours that forces upon the people
godlessness as the faith of the land.
March 25, 2009
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
We hear more and more about the advent
of "buyer's remorse" concerning the
performance of President Obama. People
are asking with increasing frequency "How
did this man get elected? Why did people
vote for him?"
It is significant how Conservatives consider
and discuss this issue. The first thing that
we must realize and clarify to others is that
Barack Obama was not elected as the
result of a political campaign. He came to
power via a pure marketing and public
relations campaign. Voters cannot issolate
specific issues or policies that prompted an
Obama vote. Ther is a clear reason for
this. Obama was marketed to the people
as a product. A soft drink can use slick
packaging and advertisements to make
consumers buy, but those same
consumers cannot name a single
ingredient or discuss the product in
anything but general terms.
Obama is more like the hula hoop than is is
the President. That lack of a detailed and
substantive connection with the people will
not serve him well over time.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
We hear more and more about the advent
of "buyer's remorse" concerning the
performance of President Obama. People
are asking with increasing frequency "How
did this man get elected? Why did people
vote for him?"
It is significant how Conservatives consider
and discuss this issue. The first thing that
we must realize and clarify to others is that
Barack Obama was not elected as the
result of a political campaign. He came to
power via a pure marketing and public
relations campaign. Voters cannot issolate
specific issues or policies that prompted an
Obama vote. Ther is a clear reason for
this. Obama was marketed to the people
as a product. A soft drink can use slick
packaging and advertisements to make
consumers buy, but those same
consumers cannot name a single
ingredient or discuss the product in
anything but general terms.
Obama is more like the hula hoop than is is
the President. That lack of a detailed and
substantive connection with the people will
not serve him well over time.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1702 the first daily newspaper
in English was published in Great Britain. It
was called The Daily Courant.
Commentary: Freedom cannot exist without
the open and honest dissemination of
information. For centuries daily newspapers
have performed this task. The genre of the
newspaper may be in peril today thanks to
the advent of mass media and the Internet,
but the principles remain the same. When
people in a society stop demanding the
truth, that society is in dire trouble. Let us all
pray that Americans continue to be scrappy
demanders of the real story.
Imagine the excitement there must have
been among the people when the first issue
of the Daily Courant hit the streets. Imagine
how it must have felt for people to have a
reliable source of information available to
them for the first time. How precious the
truth must have been on that day. Let's
carry those feelings with us as we continue
to guard against the Fairness Doctrine and
her surrogates in disguise.
in English was published in Great Britain. It
was called The Daily Courant.
Commentary: Freedom cannot exist without
the open and honest dissemination of
information. For centuries daily newspapers
have performed this task. The genre of the
newspaper may be in peril today thanks to
the advent of mass media and the Internet,
but the principles remain the same. When
people in a society stop demanding the
truth, that society is in dire trouble. Let us all
pray that Americans continue to be scrappy
demanders of the real story.
Imagine the excitement there must have
been among the people when the first issue
of the Daily Courant hit the streets. Imagine
how it must have felt for people to have a
reliable source of information available to
them for the first time. How precious the
truth must have been on that day. Let's
carry those feelings with us as we continue
to guard against the Fairness Doctrine and
her surrogates in disguise.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Adidas Sports wear is marketing gear with
the hot new trend for young people- the
traditional Communist Party logo of the
hammer and sickle and red star. It is no
accident that such products are being
promoted at this time. The Obama
Administration has much praise for
Castro's Cuba, Chaves' Venezuela and
Communist China. In every statement that
comes from them in the realm of foreign
policy are snide implications that
opposition to communism was backward- a
Bush blunder. Adidas is picking up on their
attitude and pushing it to our ill-educated
young people who are following the
Administration's lead in an infatuation with
communist nations. What is most offensive
is seeing the symbol of the former USSR
so cavalierly displayed as if the fact that
Soviet dictators caused the deaths of tens
of millions and deprived the living of their
civil and economic rights.
It is still a free country and Adidas and
others have the right to produce whatever
they choose. As consumers we have the
right to express ourselves at the cash
register. I don't believe that conservatives
would find room for the Adidas label in their
closets. --sjm
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Adidas Sports wear is marketing gear with
the hot new trend for young people- the
traditional Communist Party logo of the
hammer and sickle and red star. It is no
accident that such products are being
promoted at this time. The Obama
Administration has much praise for
Castro's Cuba, Chaves' Venezuela and
Communist China. In every statement that
comes from them in the realm of foreign
policy are snide implications that
opposition to communism was backward- a
Bush blunder. Adidas is picking up on their
attitude and pushing it to our ill-educated
young people who are following the
Administration's lead in an infatuation with
communist nations. What is most offensive
is seeing the symbol of the former USSR
so cavalierly displayed as if the fact that
Soviet dictators caused the deaths of tens
of millions and deprived the living of their
civil and economic rights.
It is still a free country and Adidas and
others have the right to produce whatever
they choose. As consumers we have the
right to express ourselves at the cash
register. I don't believe that conservatives
would find room for the Adidas label in their
closets. --sjm
On this day in 1975 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Black Water" by
The Doobie Brothers.
on the Billboard charts was "Black Water" by
The Doobie Brothers.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
On this day in 1861, The Serfs of Russia were
emancipated by Czar Alexander II.
As part of his program of "westernization", the
serfs were granted civil, economic and
property rights.
Commentary: One of Alexander's motivations
was his fear that the downtrodden serfs would
revolt if not given more freedom and less
interference and domination by the
government. How ironic that Barrack Obama
has learned so little from history that he is
building a new class of serfs.
emancipated by Czar Alexander II.
As part of his program of "westernization", the
serfs were granted civil, economic and
property rights.
Commentary: One of Alexander's motivations
was his fear that the downtrodden serfs would
revolt if not given more freedom and less
interference and domination by the
government. How ironic that Barrack Obama
has learned so little from history that he is
building a new class of serfs.
A Roar from the Right-
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Do it. E-mail. Write or call any
Republican, current or past elected
official, leader, broadcaster, and tell
them to STOP saying that Republicans
share the blame for current economic
woes. To whatever extent that may or
may not be true, tell them that there is
NOTHING to be gained by dwelling on
that now. Maybe public pressure can
stop the GOP's suicidal tendencies.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Do it. E-mail. Write or call any
Republican, current or past elected
official, leader, broadcaster, and tell
them to STOP saying that Republicans
share the blame for current economic
woes. To whatever extent that may or
may not be true, tell them that there is
NOTHING to be gained by dwelling on
that now. Maybe public pressure can
stop the GOP's suicidal tendencies.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1981 the Number One
on the Billboard charts was "I Love a
Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt
on the Billboard charts was "I Love a
Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbitt
Tidbits:
Must-See Links:
March 3, 2009
This Day in History:
A Roar from the Right-
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Today's Battlefield Communique'
for Conservatives in the Field:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 2000 the Number One
on the Billboard charts was "Amazed"
by Lonestar.
on the Billboard charts was "Amazed"
by Lonestar.
Tidbits:
On this day in 1801 Thomas Jefferson was the
first President to be innaugurated in
Washington DC.
Commentary: As our republic teeters on the
brink of disaster, it is appropriate to think of
Jefferson. Perhaps no other human being has
articulated the essence of this country as a
free land as Jefferson did. President Obama is
touted as being articulate, as well, but there
are marked differences. Jefferson's words
were chosen with great care as are Obama's,
but unlike Obama, Jefferson's goal was not to
distract, persuade. Manipulate or dissemble,
but solely to illuminate.
first President to be innaugurated in
Washington DC.
Commentary: As our republic teeters on the
brink of disaster, it is appropriate to think of
Jefferson. Perhaps no other human being has
articulated the essence of this country as a
free land as Jefferson did. President Obama is
touted as being articulate, as well, but there
are marked differences. Jefferson's words
were chosen with great care as are Obama's,
but unlike Obama, Jefferson's goal was not to
distract, persuade. Manipulate or dissemble,
but solely to illuminate.
March 4, 2009
Must-See Links:
On this day in 1770 The Boston Massacre took
place. An angry crowd of colonists had
gathered to protest the British government's
policy of "quartering". Colonists had been
forced to house 2 regiments of British troops-
troops that had been sent to enforce tax laws
in the colonies. During the protest, British
troops fired into the crowd.
Commentary: Perhaps the Obama
Administration will learn the lessons of history.
Although more complacent today, the fire of an
independent spirit is still part of the American
psyche. Excessive taxation, government
interference and dictatorial control will not end
well here.
Also, on this day in 1933, the Reichstag
majority was won by Adolph Hitler and his
National Socialist friends. No free election was
held in Germany until after World War II.
Commentary: The major lesson here is that
every government takeover does not happen
violently- at the hands of an invading enemy or
and armed internal insurgence. Sometimes,
the enemies of freedom entered, invited,
through the front door
place. An angry crowd of colonists had
gathered to protest the British government's
policy of "quartering". Colonists had been
forced to house 2 regiments of British troops-
troops that had been sent to enforce tax laws
in the colonies. During the protest, British
troops fired into the crowd.
Commentary: Perhaps the Obama
Administration will learn the lessons of history.
Although more complacent today, the fire of an
independent spirit is still part of the American
psyche. Excessive taxation, government
interference and dictatorial control will not end
well here.
Also, on this day in 1933, the Reichstag
majority was won by Adolph Hitler and his
National Socialist friends. No free election was
held in Germany until after World War II.
Commentary: The major lesson here is that
every government takeover does not happen
violently- at the hands of an invading enemy or
and armed internal insurgence. Sometimes,
the enemies of freedom entered, invited,
through the front door
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communique's for
Conservatives in the Field:
The issue of "Obama Failure" is so key
now, we think this bears repeating:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communique's for
Conservatives in the Field:
The issue of "Obama Failure" is so key
now, we think this bears repeating:
Today is a good to day to make your voice
heard. Make it loud enough to rise above
the ridiculous chorus of Rush Limbaugh
critics. Take a page from the liberal play
book and pick one simple statement and
say it over and over in every way possible
until those who disagree- disappear. Here
it is: We hope OBAMA, THE
COMMANDER IN CHIEF, succeeds in
maintaining security at home and
abroad. We hope OBAMA, THE
PRESIDENT, succeeds In representing
us with dignity, integrity and strength
in dealing with other nations, BUT we
hope OBAMA,THE POLITICIAN, fails in
advancing a leftist, socialistic and
totalitarian agenda. Make the point
clearly and as often as possible. It will
eventually make an impact.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1979 the Number One
song on the Billboard charts was "I Will
Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. (A good
choice for a our theme song for the
upcoming years under the Obama
regime.
song on the Billboard charts was "I Will
Survive" by Gloria Gaynor. (A good
choice for a our theme song for the
upcoming years under the Obama
regime.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 5, 2009
This Day in History:
March 3, 2009
On this day in 1774 the British Government
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port.
Commentary: This most famous battle in
Texas' war for independence teaches us much
on varied levels. Of course, it is an
inspirational story of badly outnumbered
warriors who stood and fought gallantly in the
face of impossible odds. Commander of the
Alamo, William Barret Travis, had expressed
concern that disaster would result in neglect of
military operations by "factious politicos and
parade ground patriots". Let us fight
tendencies in Washington to use military
actions for political purposes. Let our military
decisions be made by generals and not
parade ground patriots.
Also, on this day in 1981 President Ronald
Reagan announced his intention to eliminate
37,000 federal jobs.
Commentary: Reagan knew the secret: Keep
the Federal Government small and the free
market will explode. Those were the days.
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port.
Commentary: This most famous battle in
Texas' war for independence teaches us much
on varied levels. Of course, it is an
inspirational story of badly outnumbered
warriors who stood and fought gallantly in the
face of impossible odds. Commander of the
Alamo, William Barret Travis, had expressed
concern that disaster would result in neglect of
military operations by "factious politicos and
parade ground patriots". Let us fight
tendencies in Washington to use military
actions for political purposes. Let our military
decisions be made by generals and not
parade ground patriots.
Also, on this day in 1981 President Ronald
Reagan announced his intention to eliminate
37,000 federal jobs.
Commentary: Reagan knew the secret: Keep
the Federal Government small and the free
market will explode. Those were the days.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama's behavior and demeanor during
the recent visit of Prime Minister and Mrs.
Brown puts the spotlight on his
inexperience- and perhaps his swaggering
arrogance as well. The left got endless
mileage out of characterizing George Bush
as a reckless cowboy. What we have here
is potentially much worse than a cowboy.
We should all begin now to carefully
observe Obama as he relates to allies and
enemies. Collect and record anecdotes. If
the pattern I suspect emerges, this
evidence will be invaluable at water cooler
debates as we slowly but surely will
dissuade his followers.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama's behavior and demeanor during
the recent visit of Prime Minister and Mrs.
Brown puts the spotlight on his
inexperience- and perhaps his swaggering
arrogance as well. The left got endless
mileage out of characterizing George Bush
as a reckless cowboy. What we have here
is potentially much worse than a cowboy.
We should all begin now to carefully
observe Obama as he relates to allies and
enemies. Collect and record anecdotes. If
the pattern I suspect emerges, this
evidence will be invaluable at water cooler
debates as we slowly but surely will
dissuade his followers.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1985 the Number One
song on the Billboard charts was
"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO
Speedwagon.
song on the Billboard charts was
"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO
Speedwagon.
Tidbits:
Did You Know....
That Hawaii is the only state to have
absolutely no straight lines on any of
its borders?
That Hawaii is the only state to have
absolutely no straight lines on any of
its borders?
March 6, 2009
On this day in 1774 the British Government
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port to ALL
commerce and several regiments of additional
British troops were sent in to enforce British
directives.
Commentary: Our Country was born of
rebellion. Efforts of a tryannical government to
control us are nothing new. We have had our
commerce damaged to bend us to the will of
others. Eventually, the colonists were
victorious despite any action by a dictatorial
government. Optimistic determination was the
key then and it is now. The economic
hardships visited upon the colonies are
somewhat echoed by what is happening now.
The courage demanded in us must be echoed
as well.
During this time, Benjamin Franklin was called
before British courts for publishing letters
unflattering to the British military command.
Fairness Doctrine ring a bell? During his
hearing, Franklin was said to mutter, "I will
make your King a small man for this." He did.
To diminish the stature of those who would
take our freedoms is a worthy strategy
On March 8, 1941 Martial Law was declared in
Holland to extinguish anti-Nazi protests.
Commentary: Nothing matters more than a
citizen's right to criticize one's government. We
must be alert to any efforts to curtail ours.
There is a difference between being an
alarmist and being vigilant
sought to punish the colonies for the Boston
Tea Party by closing Boston's port to ALL
commerce and several regiments of additional
British troops were sent in to enforce British
directives.
Commentary: Our Country was born of
rebellion. Efforts of a tryannical government to
control us are nothing new. We have had our
commerce damaged to bend us to the will of
others. Eventually, the colonists were
victorious despite any action by a dictatorial
government. Optimistic determination was the
key then and it is now. The economic
hardships visited upon the colonies are
somewhat echoed by what is happening now.
The courage demanded in us must be echoed
as well.
During this time, Benjamin Franklin was called
before British courts for publishing letters
unflattering to the British military command.
Fairness Doctrine ring a bell? During his
hearing, Franklin was said to mutter, "I will
make your King a small man for this." He did.
To diminish the stature of those who would
take our freedoms is a worthy strategy
On March 8, 1941 Martial Law was declared in
Holland to extinguish anti-Nazi protests.
Commentary: Nothing matters more than a
citizen's right to criticize one's government. We
must be alert to any efforts to curtail ours.
There is a difference between being an
alarmist and being vigilant
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Today and Tomorrow most of us will be
visiting churches and synagogues. Let us
take the opportunity to encourage prayer
that President Obama will not overturn the
ban on embryonic cell research. Let us
make sure that our fellow congregants
understand that so much progress has
been made with the use of stem cells from
other sources that embryonic cells are no
longer considered to be the only or even
the best source for research and
treatment. Let them see that Obama's
action will only further erode morality and
diminish the value of life. This path offers
the possibility that young people will create
fetuses for the purpose of selling them.
--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Today and Tomorrow most of us will be
visiting churches and synagogues. Let us
take the opportunity to encourage prayer
that President Obama will not overturn the
ban on embryonic cell research. Let us
make sure that our fellow congregants
understand that so much progress has
been made with the use of stem cells from
other sources that embryonic cells are no
longer considered to be the only or even
the best source for research and
treatment. Let them see that Obama's
action will only further erode morality and
diminish the value of life. This path offers
the possibility that young people will create
fetuses for the purpose of selling them.
--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1975 the Number One
song on the Billboard charts was "Have
You Never Been Mellow?" by Olivia
Newton-John. On March 8, 1998 it was
"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" by Will Smith
song on the Billboard charts was "Have
You Never Been Mellow?" by Olivia
Newton-John. On March 8, 1998 it was
"Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" by Will Smith
Tidbits:
March 7 & 8, 2009
Must-See Links:
Week of March 2nd
On this day in 1964 the first Ford Mustang
rolled off the assembly line.
Commentary: The '64 Mustang is undoubtedly
one of the most successful automobiles ever
produced. This day should serve as a
reminder of what the American auto industry
can accomplish when not languishing under
the burdens of a corrupt union system that
has become excessively powerful and a
bastardization of what labor unions were
intended to be. The ridiculous constraints
placed on this industry fueled by
environmental extremism also stands in stark
contrast to the flourishing giant the industry
used to be.
rolled off the assembly line.
Commentary: The '64 Mustang is undoubtedly
one of the most successful automobiles ever
produced. This day should serve as a
reminder of what the American auto industry
can accomplish when not languishing under
the burdens of a corrupt union system that
has become excessively powerful and a
bastardization of what labor unions were
intended to be. The ridiculous constraints
placed on this industry fueled by
environmental extremism also stands in stark
contrast to the flourishing giant the industry
used to be.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I hate to harp on this... but... we must stop
giving the Obama Administration cover by
blinding echoing the phrase "Obama
inherited this financial problem". He
inherited a small portion of the problem
and he inherited as much from his own
Treasury gurus as from G.W. Most of the
worst of what is happening now, is
happening as a direct result of Obama's
policies, the Reid-Pelosi legislative agenda
and fear of perceived incompetence on the
parts of Obama, Geithner, and company.
What we can do ids to start calling people
on this most popular misstatement. OK The
patient may have had a cold when Obama
took over the care, but the patient being in
critical condition with double pneumonia is
all him. Call the radio station, blog, write
the letter to the editor. Don not allow the
Obama Administration to hide behind this
we-inherited-it facade. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I hate to harp on this... but... we must stop
giving the Obama Administration cover by
blinding echoing the phrase "Obama
inherited this financial problem". He
inherited a small portion of the problem
and he inherited as much from his own
Treasury gurus as from G.W. Most of the
worst of what is happening now, is
happening as a direct result of Obama's
policies, the Reid-Pelosi legislative agenda
and fear of perceived incompetence on the
parts of Obama, Geithner, and company.
What we can do ids to start calling people
on this most popular misstatement. OK The
patient may have had a cold when Obama
took over the care, but the patient being in
critical condition with double pneumonia is
all him. Call the radio station, blog, write
the letter to the editor. Don not allow the
Obama Administration to hide behind this
we-inherited-it facade. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in 1984 the Number One
Song on the Billboard charts was
"Jump" by Van Halen.
Song on the Billboard charts was
"Jump" by Van Halen.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
March 9, 2009
On this day in 1776 Thomas Paine published
the pamphlet entitled "Common Sense".
Commentary: Historians believe to be the first
written openly expressed call for independence
from Great Brittain. It is notable for its plain
and direct language. Paine discusses the need
for independence not in the context of complex
political and economic ramifications, but plainly
and simply as the need for freedom. He
describes the cause of the colonies as being
universal. He says, "the cause of America is in
great measure that of mankind."
It Is important for us to remember that the
Founders realized from our country's very
inception that we would carry the torch of
freedom for the world. The consequences of a
loss of freedom here truly are global.
Also on this date in 1876 Alexander Graham
Bell placed the first phone call.
Commentary: Had Bell been able to look into
the future and seen the abuse of his invention
just prior to an election, I wonder if he would
have opted to invent the Hula Hoop instead.
the pamphlet entitled "Common Sense".
Commentary: Historians believe to be the first
written openly expressed call for independence
from Great Brittain. It is notable for its plain
and direct language. Paine discusses the need
for independence not in the context of complex
political and economic ramifications, but plainly
and simply as the need for freedom. He
describes the cause of the colonies as being
universal. He says, "the cause of America is in
great measure that of mankind."
It Is important for us to remember that the
Founders realized from our country's very
inception that we would carry the torch of
freedom for the world. The consequences of a
loss of freedom here truly are global.
Also on this date in 1876 Alexander Graham
Bell placed the first phone call.
Commentary: Had Bell been able to look into
the future and seen the abuse of his invention
just prior to an election, I wonder if he would
have opted to invent the Hula Hoop instead.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
The most important thing for us to do right
now is to put our "right now" in context. We
are a young nation. The Revolutionary
War was just a first step. The founding of
this nation was merely an event of infancy.
The nurturing and protection of this
republic is just as important of the work
done by those rebellious colonists. We
must realize that and accept our
responsibilities with nobility and courage,
That is the key to the survival of this
nation. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
The most important thing for us to do right
now is to put our "right now" in context. We
are a young nation. The Revolutionary
War was just a first step. The founding of
this nation was merely an event of infancy.
The nurturing and protection of this
republic is just as important of the work
done by those rebellious colonists. We
must realize that and accept our
responsibilities with nobility and courage,
That is the key to the survival of this
nation. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
This Day in History:
March 10, 2009
On this day in 1970 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
Tidbits:
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
On this day in history in 1868, The
Impeachment trial for President Andrew
Johnson began.
Commentary: Johnson, a Democrat, had
come on to the Republican Abraham
Lincoln's ticket to bring pro-war Democrats
on Board. Johnson's stands on
Reconstruction were controversial.
Interestingly, one major bone of contention
was Johnson's opposition to Republican
efforts at advancing civil rights for blacks
and former slaves.
Perhaps the most basic lesson that we can
draw from this event is the process, itself.
We must buoy ourselves with the knowledge
that there are failsafe devices in our system.
There are ways to correct situations and
voters still have avenues of redress.
Impeachment trial for President Andrew
Johnson began.
Commentary: Johnson, a Democrat, had
come on to the Republican Abraham
Lincoln's ticket to bring pro-war Democrats
on Board. Johnson's stands on
Reconstruction were controversial.
Interestingly, one major bone of contention
was Johnson's opposition to Republican
efforts at advancing civil rights for blacks
and former slaves.
Perhaps the most basic lesson that we can
draw from this event is the process, itself.
We must buoy ourselves with the knowledge
that there are failsafe devices in our system.
There are ways to correct situations and
voters still have avenues of redress.
On this day in 1984 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "The Sign " by
Ace of Base.
on the Billboard charts was "The Sign " by
Ace of Base.
This Day in History:
March 11, 2009
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
That in 1991 a Romanian farmer dug
up his tractor that he had buried 35
years earlier to prevent the
communists from taking it from him to
give to a commune? He cleaned it and
it started right up!
Did you know...
That Donald Duck is 75 years old
today ?
Did you know...
That the character of Uncle Sam was
featured for the first time on this date
in 1852 in The New York Lantern?
That in 1991 a Romanian farmer dug
up his tractor that he had buried 35
years earlier to prevent the
communists from taking it from him to
give to a commune? He cleaned it and
it started right up!
Did you know...
That Donald Duck is 75 years old
today ?
Did you know...
That the character of Uncle Sam was
featured for the first time on this date
in 1852 in The New York Lantern?
On this day in history in 1917, The Russian
troops were in full mutiny against the Tsar,
ostensibly launching "The February
Revolution".
Commentary: Weakened and demoralized
by World War 1, the Russian people were
ripe for tumultuous change. Amidst
economic collapse and devastating food
shortages, the military joined with the civil
unrest unhappy with the Tsar's direct
handling of the army. What is most
significant is what opportunistically grew
from this chaos- not salvation for the people
but the iron-fisted, counter-productive
tyranny of communism. This is exactly what
the Obama Administration is talking about
when they extort their "Let-no-crisis-go-
unused" theory. The people were hungry-
moreover hungry for an economic system
that produced prosperity and for greater
freedom out from under royal control.
Those who believed in communism, marxism
and socialism saw a crisis that should not be
wasted.
troops were in full mutiny against the Tsar,
ostensibly launching "The February
Revolution".
Commentary: Weakened and demoralized
by World War 1, the Russian people were
ripe for tumultuous change. Amidst
economic collapse and devastating food
shortages, the military joined with the civil
unrest unhappy with the Tsar's direct
handling of the army. What is most
significant is what opportunistically grew
from this chaos- not salvation for the people
but the iron-fisted, counter-productive
tyranny of communism. This is exactly what
the Obama Administration is talking about
when they extort their "Let-no-crisis-go-
unused" theory. The people were hungry-
moreover hungry for an economic system
that produced prosperity and for greater
freedom out from under royal control.
Those who believed in communism, marxism
and socialism saw a crisis that should not be
wasted.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
As long as we still have elections in this
country that are primarilly free and fair,
then we still have in our power the most
significant political weapon around- our
votes. We used the threat of those
weapons with significant success in
circumventing the so-called Amnesty Bill in
the past. We will soon be called upon for
another such offensive. "Card Check"
(Employees Freedom of Choice Act) is the
kind of issue that demand such action. We
cannot allow our lawmakers to put the seal
of approval on the gestoppo tactics that
this act would entail.
Prepare now. Organize the data- phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, mailing
addresses. Make list of freinds and
relatives to enlist. Pummel your
Representatives and Senators with your
opinion. Make the message clear, succinct
and oft-repeated. Card Check is simply
UNAMERICAN. You will not tolerate it and
any member of Congress who supports it
will no longer be tolerated. You will do
more than complain once about this issue-
you will, on a continuing basis, do
everything in your power to see to it that
they are removed from office. Even
Obama's loyal lap dogs fear the ballot box
more than Administration discipline. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
As long as we still have elections in this
country that are primarilly free and fair,
then we still have in our power the most
significant political weapon around- our
votes. We used the threat of those
weapons with significant success in
circumventing the so-called Amnesty Bill in
the past. We will soon be called upon for
another such offensive. "Card Check"
(Employees Freedom of Choice Act) is the
kind of issue that demand such action. We
cannot allow our lawmakers to put the seal
of approval on the gestoppo tactics that
this act would entail.
Prepare now. Organize the data- phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, mailing
addresses. Make list of freinds and
relatives to enlist. Pummel your
Representatives and Senators with your
opinion. Make the message clear, succinct
and oft-repeated. Card Check is simply
UNAMERICAN. You will not tolerate it and
any member of Congress who supports it
will no longer be tolerated. You will do
more than complain once about this issue-
you will, on a continuing basis, do
everything in your power to see to it that
they are removed from office. Even
Obama's loyal lap dogs fear the ballot box
more than Administration discipline. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
That two highly visible organizations
were founded on this date/
In 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded
and in 1948, The Hells Angels!
Did you know...
That Charles Moultan the creator of
Wonder Woman was also the inventor
of the lie detector?
That two highly visible organizations
were founded on this date/
In 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded
and in 1948, The Hells Angels!
Did you know...
That Charles Moultan the creator of
Wonder Woman was also the inventor
of the lie detector?
On this day in 1973 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Killing Me
Softly with His Song " by Roberta Flack.
on the Billboard charts was "Killing Me
Softly with His Song " by Roberta Flack.
This Day in History:
March 12, 2009
Week of March 9th
On this day in history in 1776, British troops
were evacuated from the colonies and sent
to Nova Scotia. In Suffolk County,
Massachusetts, this day is still celebrated as
a holiday called "Evacuation Day".
Commentary: it is important for us to
remember that this nation, unlike almost
every other, has never had to suffer foreign
troops walking our streets since the
Revolutionary War. That is why the "911"
terror attacks struck us to our core. We
have become somewhat complacent in a
history so free of foreign interference. We
can thank our short but solid history of clear
and obvious military might combined with a
tradition of benevolence in the
encouragement of human freedom
throughout the world. Our future safety
depends on a continuing establishment of
those factors in balance.
were evacuated from the colonies and sent
to Nova Scotia. In Suffolk County,
Massachusetts, this day is still celebrated as
a holiday called "Evacuation Day".
Commentary: it is important for us to
remember that this nation, unlike almost
every other, has never had to suffer foreign
troops walking our streets since the
Revolutionary War. That is why the "911"
terror attacks struck us to our core. We
have become somewhat complacent in a
history so free of foreign interference. We
can thank our short but solid history of clear
and obvious military might combined with a
tradition of benevolence in the
encouragement of human freedom
throughout the world. Our future safety
depends on a continuing establishment of
those factors in balance.
On March 14, 1743, America's first Town
Hall Meeting was held in Boston's Faneiul
Hall.
Commentary: Certainly we are not the first
civilization to gather in community meetings
to share views and information and to reach
a consensus. Yet, we have made the
institution of the town Hall Meeting very
much our own. The honesty and authenticity
of these proverbial meetings may be in peril.
During the recent campaign, the marketing
wizards that were the Obama campaign
presented us with meetings that were
actually productions. They featured carefully
scripted exchanges and carefully selected
demographics. Let us all, no matter what our
ideology may be , commit ourselves to
discouraging such misuses of the Town Hall
Meeting and fight to keep such events as
honest and pure exchanges of thought.
On March 15, 44 BC, Julius Cesar was
assassinated by a group of high-ranking
Senators.
Commentary: Political skulduggery has been
around quite a while. Yet the lesson of
Caesar's fate is not one of disagreement
over issues- it is simply about power. The
lust for power is present in the natures of
most people. An entrance into politics can
unleash it. People can end up committing
acts they never would have dreamed just to
increase their level of power and influence.
It would behoove us all to become more
discerning at identifying policy prompted
actions as opposed to pure power plays.
Hall Meeting was held in Boston's Faneiul
Hall.
Commentary: Certainly we are not the first
civilization to gather in community meetings
to share views and information and to reach
a consensus. Yet, we have made the
institution of the town Hall Meeting very
much our own. The honesty and authenticity
of these proverbial meetings may be in peril.
During the recent campaign, the marketing
wizards that were the Obama campaign
presented us with meetings that were
actually productions. They featured carefully
scripted exchanges and carefully selected
demographics. Let us all, no matter what our
ideology may be , commit ourselves to
discouraging such misuses of the Town Hall
Meeting and fight to keep such events as
honest and pure exchanges of thought.
On March 15, 44 BC, Julius Cesar was
assassinated by a group of high-ranking
Senators.
Commentary: Political skulduggery has been
around quite a while. Yet the lesson of
Caesar's fate is not one of disagreement
over issues- it is simply about power. The
lust for power is present in the natures of
most people. An entrance into politics can
unleash it. People can end up committing
acts they never would have dreamed just to
increase their level of power and influence.
It would behoove us all to become more
discerning at identifying policy prompted
actions as opposed to pure power plays.
On this day in 1970 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
on the Billboard charts was "Bridge Over
Troubled Water " by Simon and Garfunkel,
and in 1940 it was "In the Mood" by Glenn
Miller.
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
That today is National Freedom of
Information Day! (Let's celebrate this
one while we can).
Did you know...
President James Madison was born on
this day in 1751?
That today is National Freedom of
Information Day! (Let's celebrate this
one while we can).
Did you know...
President James Madison was born on
this day in 1751?
On this day in 1999 the Number One Song on
the Billboard charts was "Believe" by Cher.
the Billboard charts was "Believe" by Cher.
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
That Albert Einstein was born on
March 14, 1879?
That Albert Einstein was born on
March 14, 1879?
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
One of the Conservative's most
challenging tasks is to constantly correct
mischaracterizations. Not as blatant as
some lies, mischaracterizations can be
more damaging and more pervasive. One
such false image is the one we are being
presented about our new President. He
hurls out quick action, complex bill, hurried
executive orders and such in such a blur of
excess, it boggles the mind. How does the
establishment media characterize him? Oh-
they gush. "He's trying so hard. The young
President is anxious for change, he wants
to do it all now. Oh, he cares so deeply
he's put way too much on his plate."
GARBAGE. Plain and simple. He is not
some earnest college freshman who
mistakenly takes too many classes. He's
not some sincere young executive who
altruistically took on too great a workload.
For Obama and his homies, every action is
calculated. They have, with great
deliberation, dumped the entire contents of
a huge garbage truck on the heads of the
House, the Senate and the American
people. So much garbage has come at us
so quickly we cannot tell a banana peel
from caviar. We can barely move or get
our bearings. It has been brilliant in a way.
We did not have the chance to inspect the
load before taking delivery.
Make every effort you can to share the
true character of this situation. Do not
accept any wistful remarks about our dear
young President with "too much on his
plate'. There is nothing left on his plate. It
is all on our shoulders, now. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
March 7 & 8, 2009
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
March 13, 2009
This Day in History:
This Day in History:
March 14 & 15, 2009
On this day in history in 1935 Hitler order
the rearmament of Germany, thereby
violating the Treaty of Versailles.
Commentary: For humanity to exist on this
planet in relative peace and order we need
treaties. Honorable nations enter them in
good faith. I believe that our nation always
has. The tricky part is balancing that trusting
attitude with a realistic view . Hitler was a
bad guy. Treaties meant absolutely nothing
to him. We have plenty of bad guys leading
nations today. Does the Obama
Administration realize how little treaties
mean to these villains?
History teaches us difficult lessons about
broken trust. Let's hope that the
Administration is taking notes and not
inviting disaster with an attitude of that is an
odd combination of arrogance and
breathtaking naiveté.
the rearmament of Germany, thereby
violating the Treaty of Versailles.
Commentary: For humanity to exist on this
planet in relative peace and order we need
treaties. Honorable nations enter them in
good faith. I believe that our nation always
has. The tricky part is balancing that trusting
attitude with a realistic view . Hitler was a
bad guy. Treaties meant absolutely nothing
to him. We have plenty of bad guys leading
nations today. Does the Obama
Administration realize how little treaties
mean to these villains?
History teaches us difficult lessons about
broken trust. Let's hope that the
Administration is taking notes and not
inviting disaster with an attitude of that is an
odd combination of arrogance and
breathtaking naiveté.
This Day in History:
March 16, 2009
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Class warfare (read "uncle Sigmund" about
this) is the most dangerous arrow tat those
who oppose our form of government have
in their quivers. Class warfare is nearly
impossible to battle in difficult economic
times as it appeals to our natural, more
childlike emotions- envy, jealousy,
resentment, even fear.
It is up to us, as Conservatives, to oppose
the introduction of class warfare vigorously
ever time and in every form it is introduced.
We must see through the ploy even when
all others are fooled.
An excellent case in point is the AIG bonus
controversy. Angry, worried people are up
in arms because this private company that
took government loans has also issued
bonuses to employees. Very slyly- very
cleverly- the Obama administration is using
public anger to seek unprecedented
control over this private entity's
compensation policies. DON'T Fall FOR IT!
This is a private company. It doesn't matter
if they took government assistance or not.
They are not a government agency. We
have no right to dictate their activities.
This company has not been nationalized-
yet! Let the marketplace reward or
condemn their internal policies.
What precedent is the outraged Obama
trying to establish? Is it that every small
business that receives a grant or a loan
must have their compensation policies
approved by him and his lackies?
I don't like it that Sean Penn gets millions
for a movie or that Brian Williams gets
millions for anchoring the news, but their
compensation exists in the private market
place. Even if Brian Williams' network were
to get some kind of government funding
and even if the production company for a
Sean Penn movie were to get government
funding- it would still be wrong and
UnAmerican for that government to use
that circumstance to attach totalitarian
controls.
This is still a free country. It can remain so
if Conservatives are tough and savvy in
the refusal to engage in AIG-style class
warfare. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Class warfare (read "uncle Sigmund" about
this) is the most dangerous arrow tat those
who oppose our form of government have
in their quivers. Class warfare is nearly
impossible to battle in difficult economic
times as it appeals to our natural, more
childlike emotions- envy, jealousy,
resentment, even fear.
It is up to us, as Conservatives, to oppose
the introduction of class warfare vigorously
ever time and in every form it is introduced.
We must see through the ploy even when
all others are fooled.
An excellent case in point is the AIG bonus
controversy. Angry, worried people are up
in arms because this private company that
took government loans has also issued
bonuses to employees. Very slyly- very
cleverly- the Obama administration is using
public anger to seek unprecedented
control over this private entity's
compensation policies. DON'T Fall FOR IT!
This is a private company. It doesn't matter
if they took government assistance or not.
They are not a government agency. We
have no right to dictate their activities.
This company has not been nationalized-
yet! Let the marketplace reward or
condemn their internal policies.
What precedent is the outraged Obama
trying to establish? Is it that every small
business that receives a grant or a loan
must have their compensation policies
approved by him and his lackies?
I don't like it that Sean Penn gets millions
for a movie or that Brian Williams gets
millions for anchoring the news, but their
compensation exists in the private market
place. Even if Brian Williams' network were
to get some kind of government funding
and even if the production company for a
Sean Penn movie were to get government
funding- it would still be wrong and
UnAmerican for that government to use
that circumstance to attach totalitarian
controls.
This is still a free country. It can remain so
if Conservatives are tough and savvy in
the refusal to engage in AIG-style class
warfare. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
That Gary Sinese, actor, musician and
notable leader in veterans affairs and the
support of active duty troops turns 54
today?
Did you know...
That This is the birthday of St. Patrick and
that St. Patrick originally went to Ireland as
a result of being kidnapped? After
returning to France after several years of
captivity, he eventually returned to Ireland
as a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
That Gary Sinese, actor, musician and
notable leader in veterans affairs and the
support of active duty troops turns 54
today?
Did you know...
That This is the birthday of St. Patrick and
that St. Patrick originally went to Ireland as
a result of being kidnapped? After
returning to France after several years of
captivity, he eventually returned to Ireland
as a Bishop of the Catholic Church.
On this day in 1980 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Another Brick
in the Wall" by Pink Floyd.
on the Billboard charts was "Another Brick
in the Wall" by Pink Floyd.
Tidbits:
On this day in history in 37 Gaius "Caligula"
was made Emperor of Rome after annulling
the contrary will of predecessor, Tiberius.
Commentary: Historians will never fully
agree as to how much of what we "know" of
the brief and colorful reign of Caligula is
exaggeration or verifiable fact. All seem to
agree on thing, however. Caligula was the
poster boy for absolute power run amuck.
Whether his outrageous behavior was a
result of madness or calculation, Caligula
was able to do anything with impunity.
Operating out of a government, that was at
the time of his power, a pure autocracy.
There were no checks- no balances. As a
result, one man's moral values and
ridiculous policies held sway. I imagine those
who founded our country devoted much time
and energy to an analysis of the history of
the Roman Empire. Caligula must have
served as a poignant lesson in the need to
limit and monitor the power of any branch of
a governing body.
As we watch the federal branch of
government explode and devour like the
horror movie "Blob", perhaps the lesson of
Caligula warrants review.
was made Emperor of Rome after annulling
the contrary will of predecessor, Tiberius.
Commentary: Historians will never fully
agree as to how much of what we "know" of
the brief and colorful reign of Caligula is
exaggeration or verifiable fact. All seem to
agree on thing, however. Caligula was the
poster boy for absolute power run amuck.
Whether his outrageous behavior was a
result of madness or calculation, Caligula
was able to do anything with impunity.
Operating out of a government, that was at
the time of his power, a pure autocracy.
There were no checks- no balances. As a
result, one man's moral values and
ridiculous policies held sway. I imagine those
who founded our country devoted much time
and energy to an analysis of the history of
the Roman Empire. Caligula must have
served as a poignant lesson in the need to
limit and monitor the power of any branch of
a governing body.
As we watch the federal branch of
government explode and devour like the
horror movie "Blob", perhaps the lesson of
Caligula warrants review.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Another day has begun with even more
outrage about the AIG bonuses. The anger
is reaching eruption levels. Many
Republican and Conservative leaders and
writers are joining the din. Even our friends
at Fox News are emotionally vocal about
their anger at these evil bonus-bearing
executives. I pray that we can convince
everyone to take a few steps backward
and see the big picture. I don't know the
details of what this megacorporation has
done right or done wrong. I do know that
the Obama propaganda machine has
selected this narrow issue to use to ignite
class warfare and to continually fan the
flames. We must be strong and resist. I am
having as difficult time as anyone else, but
I will not fall for this ploy and join in with the
lynch mob cries for outrageous
government controls and interference. This
is a crucial moment in our history. We must
be VERY smart and very controlled. There
is more to learn about this in yesterday's
Roar, on the blog in the links and
elsewhwere.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Another day has begun with even more
outrage about the AIG bonuses. The anger
is reaching eruption levels. Many
Republican and Conservative leaders and
writers are joining the din. Even our friends
at Fox News are emotionally vocal about
their anger at these evil bonus-bearing
executives. I pray that we can convince
everyone to take a few steps backward
and see the big picture. I don't know the
details of what this megacorporation has
done right or done wrong. I do know that
the Obama propaganda machine has
selected this narrow issue to use to ignite
class warfare and to continually fan the
flames. We must be strong and resist. I am
having as difficult time as anyone else, but
I will not fall for this ploy and join in with the
lynch mob cries for outrageous
government controls and interference. This
is a crucial moment in our history. We must
be VERY smart and very controlled. There
is more to learn about this in yesterday's
Roar, on the blog in the links and
elsewhwere.--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
That in 1850 Wells and Fargo formed
America's first stagecoach freight company and
1949 on this day NATO was established
Did you know...
That today is the birthday of actor Peter
Graves who is 83. Graves is the brother of
James Arness of TV's Gunsmoke and played
Jim Phelps on the Mission Impossible series.
(We'd send him a card but it would probably
self-destruct.)
That in 1850 Wells and Fargo formed
America's first stagecoach freight company and
1949 on this day NATO was established
Did you know...
That today is the birthday of actor Peter
Graves who is 83. Graves is the brother of
James Arness of TV's Gunsmoke and played
Jim Phelps on the Mission Impossible series.
(We'd send him a card but it would probably
self-destruct.)
On this day in 1979 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Tragedy" by
The Bee Gees.
on the Billboard charts was "Tragedy" by
The Bee Gees.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 17, 2009
On this day in 2003, the War in Iraq began.
Commentary: Excuse us if we are
redundant, but it can not be repeated often
enough: The War in Iraq not only is a
success now, it was the right thing to do
then. Al Quiada had personnel in several
places- we could not go to them all. Iraq
was, indeed, a brilliant choice. It was a
pivotal location for training and recruiting
terrorists. It was nation ready, able and
poised to be free. And it is a nation who's
modernization and democratization resulted
in a remarkable improvement in stability for
the entire region. The "proof is in the
pudding"- this cannot be denied. More could
not have been accomplished anywhere else,
especially not in Afghanistan.
Since weapons of Mass Destruction can
actually be anything but massive, we will
never now if small nuclear devices or vials of
chemical weapons were discretely exported
to Syria during the several months that we
publicly planned our moves. It doesn't matter
now. We made a significant improvement in
the face of the world. We robbed the world's
terrorists of a safe haven and a very
powerful administration that was
aggressively supportive of terrorism.
Hopefully, the progress that has been made
will not be lost and the significance and
value of the human sacrifices made there
will be understood and long remembered.
Commentary: Excuse us if we are
redundant, but it can not be repeated often
enough: The War in Iraq not only is a
success now, it was the right thing to do
then. Al Quiada had personnel in several
places- we could not go to them all. Iraq
was, indeed, a brilliant choice. It was a
pivotal location for training and recruiting
terrorists. It was nation ready, able and
poised to be free. And it is a nation who's
modernization and democratization resulted
in a remarkable improvement in stability for
the entire region. The "proof is in the
pudding"- this cannot be denied. More could
not have been accomplished anywhere else,
especially not in Afghanistan.
Since weapons of Mass Destruction can
actually be anything but massive, we will
never now if small nuclear devices or vials of
chemical weapons were discretely exported
to Syria during the several months that we
publicly planned our moves. It doesn't matter
now. We made a significant improvement in
the face of the world. We robbed the world's
terrorists of a safe haven and a very
powerful administration that was
aggressively supportive of terrorism.
Hopefully, the progress that has been made
will not be lost and the significance and
value of the human sacrifices made there
will be understood and long remembered.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
that it is on this day, St. Joseph's
Day, that the swallows are said to
return to San Juan Capistrano, CA
each year?
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of Wyatt
Earp and William Jennings Bryan?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 721BC
Babylonians observed the first
recorded solar eclipse?
that it is on this day, St. Joseph's
Day, that the swallows are said to
return to San Juan Capistrano, CA
each year?
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of Wyatt
Earp and William Jennings Bryan?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 721BC
Babylonians observed the first
recorded solar eclipse?
On this day in 1990 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Black Velvet"
by Alannah Myles.
On March 19, 1957, Elvis Presley
purchased Graceland.
on the Billboard charts was "Black Velvet"
by Alannah Myles.
On March 19, 1957, Elvis Presley
purchased Graceland.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 18, 2009
On this day in 1969 Senator Edward
Kennedy publicly called for the United States
to close all bases in Taiwan.
Commentary: During the recent presidential
campaign the entire world seemed to be
captivated with the "newness" of the face of
Barack Obama. So many were enthralled
with the prose of youth and freshness and
so few looked beyond the glow of new-brand
charisma they did not see in the shadows
behind him The massive, solid body of
established liberalism.
The liberal agenda has remained
remarkably unchanged for decades. Ted
Kennedy exemplifies this. Liberals have
been banding together, refining their policy
goals and working with enviable unison for
all these years.
Ted Kennedy has been promoting an
attitude of acquiescence toward our
enemies and a distancing from the allies of
freedom for a long time. The liberal cause
shares that attitude as well as the belief that
government should not only control every
aspect of our lives, but private enterprise as
well.
Remember on this day in history that
liberalism in this country is extraordinarily
well entrenched and established. One of the
reasons were are in the mess we are today
is that we have failed to fully learn that
lesson.
Kennedy publicly called for the United States
to close all bases in Taiwan.
Commentary: During the recent presidential
campaign the entire world seemed to be
captivated with the "newness" of the face of
Barack Obama. So many were enthralled
with the prose of youth and freshness and
so few looked beyond the glow of new-brand
charisma they did not see in the shadows
behind him The massive, solid body of
established liberalism.
The liberal agenda has remained
remarkably unchanged for decades. Ted
Kennedy exemplifies this. Liberals have
been banding together, refining their policy
goals and working with enviable unison for
all these years.
Ted Kennedy has been promoting an
attitude of acquiescence toward our
enemies and a distancing from the allies of
freedom for a long time. The liberal cause
shares that attitude as well as the belief that
government should not only control every
aspect of our lives, but private enterprise as
well.
Remember on this day in history that
liberalism in this country is extraordinarily
well entrenched and established. One of the
reasons were are in the mess we are today
is that we have failed to fully learn that
lesson.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
Obama thinks he has been very clever to
use the "just Say No" campaign to ridicule
Republicans, painting them as backward
thinking obstructionists. Personally, I think
it is a mantra that we should embrace.
Obama's policies are very much like a
narcotic- they provide a very short lived
and immediate gratification. His policies
provide a feeling of well-being that is false
and will eventually result in the
disintegration of the user. "Just Say No" is
not a strategy that shows instantaneous
results but can have a profound cumulative
effect.
Let's say it to each other, to those we know
and our Senators and Representatives:
"JUST SAY NO> It doesn't matter what the
other citizens are doing. Do what is right.
Just Say No."--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
that Canadian Prime Minister
Brian Mulroney is 70 years old
today?
Did you know...
that today is National Agriculture
Day? ((As farmers and the
residents of rural communities that
support agriculture will never
comprise a large voting block,
don't expect agriculture to be high
priority for the next 4 years. Better
celebrate this one while you can!)
that Canadian Prime Minister
Brian Mulroney is 70 years old
today?
Did you know...
that today is National Agriculture
Day? ((As farmers and the
residents of rural communities that
support agriculture will never
comprise a large voting block,
don't expect agriculture to be high
priority for the next 4 years. Better
celebrate this one while you can!)
On this day in 1982 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "I Love Rock n'
Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
on the Billboard charts was "I Love Rock n'
Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 19, 2009
On this day in 1775 Patriot Patrick Henry
made his historic speech before the Virginia
House of Burgesses. Henry called for
independence from Great Britain and
uttered the immortal words: "Give me liberty
or give me death."
Also on this day in 1933 the Reichstag ( the
congressional body for the free republic of
Germany) voted to give Hitler the right to
rule by decree.
Commentary: History gives us a stark
contrast today. In Patrick Henry we have a
man who was not only willing to step up and
make public statements that were unpopular
in many quarters, but was willing to give his
very life in a fight for freedom.
In Adolf Hitler we have a politically ambitious
man who designed a brilliant plan to take
freedom from those he would rule.
The Reichstag's actions, known as the
Enabling Act, set the stage for a brutal
dictatorship. The most important thing for us
to realize is that a free nation essentially lost
its freedom on this day. Liberty wasn't lost
because of invading troops or a military
coup. Freedom was lost because of
emergency actions taken by a duly elected
body. Prior to this fateful vote, there had
been economic problems and Hitler and his
National Socialist associates had been in the
streets, fanning the flames of class warfare-
whipping the people into a violent, angry
frenzy. Then the Reichstag had been burnt
to the ground. Hitler, currently the
Chancellor, championed the belief that
Communist forces were behind it. He
claimed to seek the power to rule without
congressional backing to act quickly in a
time of crisis, promising that once these
problems were solved, the nation would still
be free.
Clearly this was a group who knew how to
never let a good crisis go to waste!
made his historic speech before the Virginia
House of Burgesses. Henry called for
independence from Great Britain and
uttered the immortal words: "Give me liberty
or give me death."
Also on this day in 1933 the Reichstag ( the
congressional body for the free republic of
Germany) voted to give Hitler the right to
rule by decree.
Commentary: History gives us a stark
contrast today. In Patrick Henry we have a
man who was not only willing to step up and
make public statements that were unpopular
in many quarters, but was willing to give his
very life in a fight for freedom.
In Adolf Hitler we have a politically ambitious
man who designed a brilliant plan to take
freedom from those he would rule.
The Reichstag's actions, known as the
Enabling Act, set the stage for a brutal
dictatorship. The most important thing for us
to realize is that a free nation essentially lost
its freedom on this day. Liberty wasn't lost
because of invading troops or a military
coup. Freedom was lost because of
emergency actions taken by a duly elected
body. Prior to this fateful vote, there had
been economic problems and Hitler and his
National Socialist associates had been in the
streets, fanning the flames of class warfare-
whipping the people into a violent, angry
frenzy. Then the Reichstag had been burnt
to the ground. Hitler, currently the
Chancellor, championed the belief that
Communist forces were behind it. He
claimed to seek the power to rule without
congressional backing to act quickly in a
time of crisis, promising that once these
problems were solved, the nation would still
be free.
Clearly this was a group who knew how to
never let a good crisis go to waste!
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Did You Know...
that today is a big day for
America's inventive spirit? On this
day 1857 Elisha Otis opened for
operation the first elevator in New
york City, in 1862 Elazer Garder
patented the overhead cable
streetcar, in 1880 John Stevens
patented a grain crushing device
and in 1903 the Wright Brothers
applied for a patent for the
airplane.
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of
Werner Von Braun, rocket
pioneer. He was born in 1912
that today is a big day for
America's inventive spirit? On this
day 1857 Elisha Otis opened for
operation the first elevator in New
york City, in 1862 Elazer Garder
patented the overhead cable
streetcar, in 1880 John Stevens
patented a grain crushing device
and in 1903 the Wright Brothers
applied for a patent for the
airplane.
Did you know...
that today is the birthday of
Werner Von Braun, rocket
pioneer. He was born in 1912
On this day in 1966 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "The Ballad of
The Green Berets" by S/Sgt Barry Sadler.
on the Billboard charts was "The Ballad of
The Green Berets" by S/Sgt Barry Sadler.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 19, 2009
This Day in History:
March 19, 2009
This Day in History:
March 20, 2009
On this day in 1765 Parliament passed the
Quartering Act which forced American
colonists to house 10,000 British troops in
their private homes and in public and
commercial buildings.
Commentary: We are a civilized society. We
choose to temper our own rights. We can do
anything in our own homes, yet we cannot
murder an acquaintance in the parlor. That
is a restriction that we all agree upon and it
does not violate the sanctity of our own
homes. A government dictating to us that we
must take people into our homes is the most
profound violation of our rights.
We may think that we, as modern
Americans, would never face such a
violation of the sanctity of our thresholds.
We'd be wrong. The British government
justified their actions as efforts to maintain
order for the public good. We are on the
verge of many similar actions- large and
small- from the loving concern of a big
brother government much like the
motherland that was England.
No, we will not immediately be asked to
house hostile troops. However, the sanctity
of domestic rights will vanish just as
assuredly, being chiseled away by
environmental, health and economic
dictum's.
Quartering Act which forced American
colonists to house 10,000 British troops in
their private homes and in public and
commercial buildings.
Commentary: We are a civilized society. We
choose to temper our own rights. We can do
anything in our own homes, yet we cannot
murder an acquaintance in the parlor. That
is a restriction that we all agree upon and it
does not violate the sanctity of our own
homes. A government dictating to us that we
must take people into our homes is the most
profound violation of our rights.
We may think that we, as modern
Americans, would never face such a
violation of the sanctity of our thresholds.
We'd be wrong. The British government
justified their actions as efforts to maintain
order for the public good. We are on the
verge of many similar actions- large and
small- from the loving concern of a big
brother government much like the
motherland that was England.
No, we will not immediately be asked to
house hostile troops. However, the sanctity
of domestic rights will vanish just as
assuredly, being chiseled away by
environmental, health and economic
dictum's.
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
It is a little alarming to see how many people
who should know better- who should be
champions of free enterprise- actually,
reasonably entertaining the idea of allowing
Geithner the power to preemptively manage
privately held financial or financially-related
corporate entities. The popular mantra
seems to be "Well- if we had the power to
manage AIG in the first place, we wouldn't
be in trouble now." Rubbish. Regurgitated
Obama talking points that do not even
reflect a passing acquaintance with the
truth. Geithner did not just spring full-grown
from the forehead of Zeus. He has been an
important element the existing network of
government for a long time. There already
are mechanism in place to curb wild
speculation by the branch of AIG that ran
amuck. They weren't utilized. It was primarily
(Hate to keep saying it) Obama's own
people Geithner and Summers who allowed
federal loans to be issued without caveats.
We don't need new powers to go to these
guys because what has happened thus far
happened by design- not because of any
procedural lacking.
Allowing Geithner or any element of this
power-mad administration this kind of
unfettered autonomy is absolutely,
UnAmerican, unneeded and ridiculously
stupid. Make certain that your elected
representatives know that you do not
support giving this power to a bureaucrat.
This is important. Fight hard. Yes, AIG and a
few others did make crucial mistakes, but
they are not wholly worthless. It is as
Geithner was the teacher and because a
couple of students have misbehaved he's
demanded from parents the right to ship the
entire class to Juvenile Hall if he thinks
others might misbehave. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much we
can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
It is a little alarming to see how many people
who should know better- who should be
champions of free enterprise- actually,
reasonably entertaining the idea of allowing
Geithner the power to preemptively manage
privately held financial or financially-related
corporate entities. The popular mantra
seems to be "Well- if we had the power to
manage AIG in the first place, we wouldn't
be in trouble now." Rubbish. Regurgitated
Obama talking points that do not even
reflect a passing acquaintance with the
truth. Geithner did not just spring full-grown
from the forehead of Zeus. He has been an
important element the existing network of
government for a long time. There already
are mechanism in place to curb wild
speculation by the branch of AIG that ran
amuck. They weren't utilized. It was primarily
(Hate to keep saying it) Obama's own
people Geithner and Summers who allowed
federal loans to be issued without caveats.
We don't need new powers to go to these
guys because what has happened thus far
happened by design- not because of any
procedural lacking.
Allowing Geithner or any element of this
power-mad administration this kind of
unfettered autonomy is absolutely,
UnAmerican, unneeded and ridiculously
stupid. Make certain that your elected
representatives know that you do not
support giving this power to a bureaucrat.
This is important. Fight hard. Yes, AIG and a
few others did make crucial mistakes, but
they are not wholly worthless. It is as
Geithner was the teacher and because a
couple of students have misbehaved he's
demanded from parents the right to ship the
entire class to Juvenile Hall if he thinks
others might misbehave. --sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much we
can do.
Did You Know...
that today is Independence Day in
the Philippines?
Did you know...
that on this day in 1955 Gloria
Steinem Founded Ms Magazine?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 1958 Elvis
Presley joined the United States
Army? Having his famous long,
ducktail hair clipped away by the
base barber Elvis said "Hair today,
gone tomorrow."
that today is Independence Day in
the Philippines?
Did you know...
that on this day in 1955 Gloria
Steinem Founded Ms Magazine?
Did You Know...
that on this day in 1958 Elvis
Presley joined the United States
Army? Having his famous long,
ducktail hair clipped away by the
base barber Elvis said "Hair today,
gone tomorrow."
On this day in 1989 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "The Living
Years" by Mike & The Mechanics.
on the Billboard charts was "The Living
Years" by Mike & The Mechanics.
Tidbits:
This Day in History:
March 20, 2009
This Day in History:
March 23, 2009
On this day in 1984 the Number One Song
on the Billboard charts was "Footloose" by
Kenny Loggins.
on the Billboard charts was "Footloose" by
Kenny Loggins.
Tidbits:
Did You Know...
that today was New Year's Day in
the old colonies? It was until 1751
when the Gregorian calendar was
adopted. Happy New Year!
Did you know...
that on this day in 1954 the first
color TV set was marketed and on
this day in 1996 the new $100 bill
went into circulation?
You Know...
that on this day in 1991 Michael
Jackson escorted Madonna to the
Academy Awards? (And they say
politics makes for strange
bedfellows...)
that today was New Year's Day in
the old colonies? It was until 1751
when the Gregorian calendar was
adopted. Happy New Year!
Did you know...
that on this day in 1954 the first
color TV set was marketed and on
this day in 1996 the new $100 bill
went into circulation?
You Know...
that on this day in 1991 Michael
Jackson escorted Madonna to the
Academy Awards? (And they say
politics makes for strange
bedfellows...)
A Roar from the Right-
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
Battlefield Communiques for
Conservatives on the Front Line:
I cannot imagine why some of those who
have a voice remain a self-destructive
course, but I know that we, the
conservative constituency, must now
mount an intervention.
Over the weekend I heard Bill Kristal make
quite a point of giving former President
Bush equal billing in our current disastrous
slide toward socialism. I apologize for
repeating this- but it is so important. Such
statements frequently made by Newt
Gingrich and others are not only
misleading, they are as counterproductive
as they can possibly be.
I realize that many people are angry that
the Bush Administration endorsed the
original TARP action. Fine. But it is
absolutely essential to consider intent.
Bush was misled by Obama sleeper double
agents like Geithner and Summers, yes.
But his intent was only to temporarily alive
ate a credit crisis. His intent was NOT to
harm capitalism. It was NOT to increase
government power over private
enterprises. Bush's intent was NOT to use
that credit crisis as a cover to conceal
efforts to force on the American people
extreme social agendas. But by linking
Bush with Obama- that man who did
operate with all such intent, incredible
cover is provided for Obama.
It is a disservice to the American people for
any leader to assist Obama on his
treacherous course by allowing him
co-billing with Bush.
It is up to us all to find ways to make this
point. Obama may have inherited a patient
with a common cold. The patient is now in
critical condition thanks to unbelievable
malpractice. He'd like to place all the blame
on the medical team in charge while the
patient caught the cold. Let's not help
him!--sjm
These are dark days but we are not
hopeless or helpless. There is much
we can do.
This Day in History:
March 23, 2009
This Day in History:
On this day in 1634 the colony of Maryland
was founded
Commentary: When Lord Baltimore traveled
from Great Britain to establish a colony he
was motivated by many commercial and
political factors. However, another major
motive was a desire to find a place where he
and other members of the Catholic faith
could practice their faith without persecution.
It doesn't really matter which specific
religions were involved in the early days of
our colonization. What we must realize is
that many, many settlers came here for the
express purpose of finding religious
freedom. They were not seeking an absence
of religion- quite to the contrary. These first
Americans asked only for a government that
would not dictate or control beliefs but allow
individuals to worship as they saw fit.
What would those early Americans say if
they could see our current government, so
intent on eliminating all religion from public
life and discourse. They would probably see
little difference between their government
that forced upon the people one specific
church and ours that forces upon the people
godlessness as the faith of the land.
was founded
Commentary: When Lord Baltimore traveled
from Great Britain to establish a colony he
was motivated by many commercial and
political factors. However, another major
motive was a desire to find a place where he
and other members of the Catholic faith
could practice their faith without persecution.
It doesn't really matter which specific
religions were involved in the early days of
our colonization. What we must realize is
that many, many settlers came here for the
express purpose of finding religious
freedom. They were not seeking an absence
of religion- quite to the contrary. These first
Americans asked only for a government that
would not dictate or control beliefs but allow
individuals to worship as they saw fit.
What would those early Americans say if
they could see our current government, so
intent on eliminating all religion from public
life and discourse. They would probably see
little difference between their government
that forced upon the people one specific
church and ours that forces upon the people
godlessness as the faith of the land.
March 25, 2009
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