Chicago Republicans

Land of Lincoln or Land of Corruption?

There was a time on this land where a man named Lincoln walked miles to return a few cents to an overpaying costumer.  Additionally, when he was young Lincoln partnered with an unscrupulous business man who skipped town and left Lincoln with a massive debt. Nevertheless, Lincoln took the debt upon himself and although it took him years to pay the debt off. These are two examples that earned Lincoln the title of "Honest Abe".

This is the man who was at the heart of the Republican Party, one of its architects who saved our country and ended slavery. Postulation: the land of Lincoln is where it all began for the Republican Party. A party built on the principles of equality, freedom and yes honesty!

Honesty, a virtue that has been excluded from public office  in Illinois for quite some time. Thanks, to the Democratic Party, Illinois and especially Chicago is known today not as "The Land of Lincoln" but "The Land of Corruption"! The Chicago way is another epithet assigned to our state, where pay to play reigns.

Imagine Blagojevich walking or jogging miles to return money...or make a real Senate appointment...Blago was an amateur of "pay to play". Looking at the way the health care votes were bought in Washington one can see why Blago lagged behind. Perhaps, if Blago would have worked more than nine hours per week, things would have been different for our state. 

One thing is clear it, is the duty of the Illinois Republican Party to restore people's confidence in government by ending the endemic corruption that plagues our state which by now   has spilled over to Washington.  By restoring and enforcing a two party system in Springfield and making the office of the Governor relevant. Now is the time for the Governor to make Illinois -- The Land of Lincoln.
 
Bill Brady has the potential to do that. The political climate is favorable to republicans, for the electorate got sick of democrats picking their pockets by perennial tax increases. In fact, Brady is ahead in polls and has a war chest greater than Quinn's. Which is quite an accomplishment considering the fact that Brady started fundraising late. It took until March to confirm his nomination due to a close tie to Kirk Dillard.

My concern is not the office of the Governor, but the Mayor's office and the Speaker of the House's Office. This political triumvirate runs Illinois.  For the Governor to be effective we need more republican state senators, a bi partisan speaker of the House and a Republican Mayor.

Brady will definitely win but his effectiveness and success as a governor depends on bi partisan support and a strong republican party!

This time we will take our state back!

The ultimate price of democrats’ policies is: "lost jobs"!  Policies that affect not only our economic well being but our national and personal security as well.

Since all politics are considered to be local, let's consider what is happening currently in the “Democratic Republic of Chicago"...Evidently the place with the highest taxes in the nation is a good illustration that the perpetual increase of taxes is not a viable economic policy that creates jobs but a disastrous policy that kills jobs, eliminates the creation of small businesses and stimulates an exodus of investors out of Illinois. 

The myth that the government can create money or jobs is grossly exaggerated, misunderstood and politicized. Yes, the government can print paper, create a limited number of jobs. However, real money and real jobs are created by real people, real businesses doing real things. That is why free enterprise capitalism is the best way of creating jobs and real wealth. 

The role of the government is to ensure "equal opportunity", to facilitate the climate for job growth by providing an optimal legislative climate for investors to create jobs. In this respect, the Democratic Party is doing exactly the opposite. Increasing taxes in a precarious economic climate is disastrous.

Par example, property taxes in Cook County do not reflect the current market value of real estate values. A future 25% increase in property taxes will definitley bury the real estate market which by the way represents 40% of the economic sector.

But instead of addressing real issues the democrats chose to divert the attention from the crude reality and consequences of unlimited government spending by slandering the "TEA PARTY" movement and labeling it as racist. So, our parents and grandparents are racist for exhibiting their concern for the 3 trillion deficit that this administration has incurred to no real avail. Most, embarrassing is the fact that the president has delegated the NAACP to discredit and demonize the Tea Party Movement. There is no evidence that the Tea Party Movement is racist. On the contrary there is plenty of evidence that “Obama economics” do not work. It is most unfortunate for the American people that the president does not understand the role of the government which is to: REPRESENT THE PEOPLE NOT DOMINATE THE PEOPLE!

The Tea Party movement is about representation which is at the heart of the republic. No taxation without representation.  The passing of the health care bill was an example of violating the people's will. Instead, every vote for was bought the "Chicago Way". And since we are doing so well here in Chicago, why not apply the same system nation wide?

Michael Bailey's slaying is another sad example of the violence escalating in Chicago due to lack of funding? There is not enough money to hire more caps to contain and diminish the violence on the streets. There is no money to hire more teachers. I believe it was last month that 2700 teachers were fired.  This is disastrous for it will increase the already large class size from 30 to about 40 students per teacher.  

 My best friend who is a democrat called me last week to tell me that the entire staff at Marshall High School was terminated. I taught at Marshall High School for four years. The staff is comprised of committed educators of excellent academic and diverse cultural background. Personally, I think that they should have gotten a pay increase.  Let the politicians that are responsible for the mess in the educational system teach at Marshall. I bet they would not last one day. Of course, it's Bush's and the teachers’ fault for the poor academic performance at Marshall High School.

In a recent editorial Dick Morris has so eloquently made the case that the democrats are deserting Obama. Personally, I believe that the loyalty of the Democratic Party should be to the American People. Unfortunately, under this administration more than others the democrats have deserted the interests of the American People. For a party that does not represent the will of the people is no longer democratic but dictatorial.

 Operating on confiscated tax money to increase bureaucracies and appoint all sorts of "Czars" under the pretense to create jobs is a highly undemocratic, unconstitutional and unproductive strategy. Higher taxes kill jobs! 

Conclusion the party of high taxes is the party of job destruction. Therefore, any time the Democratic Party renews their commitment to increase taxes they renew their role of "job killers"!

So the upcoming election is about job creation. Social issues will play a minor role. Therefore, Quinn's effort to drag Brady into an abortion debate will be futile, irrelevant and should not be honored.

It will be tea time in November! Locally and nationally this election will prove to be an anti-tax revolt.  All Americans will participate, and indifferent of their political affiliations they will cast their vote in favor of the candidate that will lower their taxes and create jobs.

Article from American Spectator , written by General Ion Mihai Pacepa


The recent arrest of ten Russian illegal officers targeted against us -- a superb performance on the part of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies -- proves that the Kremlin still looks upon the United States as the main enemy. Most of the details about these new cases are still classified by the FBI. One thing is clear, however; this is not just business as usual -- "we spy, they spy." The Kremlin's illegal officers have traditionally been dispatched to enemy countries to form an alternative presence there, should war break out and force the legal embassies to close; and to constitute a "homegrown" skeleton of the pro-Moscow governments that the Kremlin dreamed of setting up in those countries at the end of the war. In other words, vitally important assignments.

Today, most of the American media seem to find the notion of illegal officers a joke, calling them spy-novel fantasies, hilariously funny characters or do-nothing sleepers. No wonder. There are no books on the subject. The true nature of illegal operations, unique to the Russian intelligence community, has been an extremely tightly held secret. In 1964 I became a deputy chief of the Romanian foreign intelligence service, the DIE, but it was only eight years later that I realized now little I had actually known -- that was when my former KGB adviser, General Aleksandr Sakharovsky, by then the Soviet Union's spy chief, gave me supervisory authority over Romania's illegal operations.

The term "illegal" has nothing to do with the idea of law breaking. Every spy breaks the law. In Russian intelligence terminology, a legal officer is one who is assigned abroad to a Russian embassy or other official government representation. An illegal assumes a non-Russian identity and appears abroad as someone who has no connection whatsoever with Russia. In any Western country, an illegal looks and acts just like your next-door neighbor.

An illegal never set foot in the intelligence service's headquarters. His training was conducted on an individual basis in safe houses, where the trainee was continuously monitored through concealed microphones. The DIE had some 150 safe houses only for illegal officers. The general rule was that an illegal operating in a Western country should not be known to the official, or "legal," intelligence station in that country, and that communications with him should be conducted through illegal couriers specially trained for such duties. Another rule was that the contact with an illegal should always be maintained through impersonal means in his country of assignment, and that personal meetings with him should take place only in safe third countries. While an illegal was assigned abroad, his parents -- and wife, if he had left one behind -- would understand that he had been sent to work in a remote country, such as Mongolia, where he could not be reached by phone. Letters from his family back home were always pulled out of the mails by the intelligence service, and some of them were shown to the illegal whenever he returned back to his country to "recharge his batteries" -- i.e., to be further indoctrinated and trained.

"Johann," a DIE illegal documented as a native German, was a typical example of the contemporary illegal. He had been secretly recruited as a future illegal when he was sixteen, and at the top of his school class in Bucharest. When "Johann" graduated as a mechanical engineer, again at the head of his class, he was secretly promoted to captain in the DIE. For the next eight years, the captain did nothing but train. "Johann" perfected his French, a language he would need to back up his legend, as well as his German, the language of his target country. He became a good tennis and bridge player, and he was coached in the latest KGB communications techniques. After he had been trained up to his eyeballs, he was given his new identity: the son of a German Protestant missionary who had spent most of his life in what had been a part of German East Africa and had since become the French-speaking country of Burundi. There had, of course, been a real German minister whose name "Johann" had taken. The minister and his wife had, however, died there of yellow fever some thirty years earlier, along with their newborn baby boy. It had been no problem for the DIE and the KGB, which worked together on the case, to "revive" that dead baby boy in the chaotic records of the city of Bujumbura. The minister's wife had had a sister, who was still living in Munich. By then she was old and almost senile, but quite wealthy. When "Johann" wrote his first letter to her, which was mailed from Rwanda, the old lady was thrilled to learn that her only nephew was still alive, and soon she invited him to come visit her. When "Johann" arrived in Munich, he seemed to be a scared young man on his first trip outside of Burundi, and the old lady burst into tears at the sight of him. A few years later, "Johann" had earned a doctor's degree in engineering from the Ludwig-Maximilians Universität in Munich. (I discuss "Johann" in my book Programmed to Kill, published in 2007 by Ivan R. Dee.)

Creating such dedicated illegal officers was an extremely expensive and never-ending job. Their initial preparation alone could take anywhere from three to eight years of intensive indoctrination, language training and practice in clandestine communications techniques, followed by more years of familiarization with the Western countries in which they would have to live. By far the most important goals of all those years of training was to make an illegal feel comfortable in his new identity; and to ensure that he would remain loyal to Moscow, no matter what Western temptations he might encounter.

IT IS VERY DIFFICULT to identify an illegal living in the West under a new biography. I approved many such biographical legends. All were supported by Western birth certificates, school diplomas, pictures of alleged relatives, and even fake graves. In some important cases, we also created ersatz living relatives in the West by using ideologically motivated people, who received life-long secret annuities from us. No wonder the FBI needed ten years to document the real roots of the Russian illegals recently arrested.

Herbert Wehner, a German Communist who during World War II took refuge in Moscow, where he became an illegal officer, was molded into a Social Democratic activist by the KGB's predecessor, which also fabricated a documented background for him showing that he had spent World War II in Sweden -- not in the Soviet Union, as was the truth. In 1946, Wehner was sent to West Germany via Sweden. His invented biography helped him to become deputy chairman of the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD) in 1958, to chair the SPD group in the Bundestag (1969-1983), and to become a member of the West German government (1969-1983). Wehner remained at the very top of West German political life until his death in 1990. His KGB affiliation was known to the West German counterintelligence service, but it could not be proved.

High-level illegals like Wehner helped the Kremlin attract other ranking West German politicians to their side. It was no coincidence that in 2002 Gerhard Schroeder, chancellor of the traditionally pro-American Federal Republic of Germany, agreed to join Putin in opposing most of the U.S. foreign policy initiatives. And it was certainly not an accident that in 2005, when Schroeder lost elections for his third term as chancellor, he became one of the top officials of Gazprom, a giant, state-owned Russian company headed at that time by today's Russian president Dmitry Medvedev.  

ON JULY 5, 2010, MOSCOW OFFERED a "spy swap" reminiscent of the Cold War, in an effort to bring home the ten illegal officers recently arrested in the U.S. Recovering its compromised illegal officers from the West was always an absolute priority for the bosses of the KGB community. Why? It was considered crucial to protect the top-secret KGB tradecraft used to transform Soviet bloc intelligence officers into Western citizens who had supposedly never even heard about the Soviet bloc.

In 1978, a few days after Moscow figured out that President Carter had granted me political asylum, "Johan" and dozens of my other DIE illegal officers emplaced throughout the West abruptly dropped out of sight, never to be heard from again.

The Kremlin can go to incredible lengths to recover its illegal officers. On October 22, 1966, a dramatic prison break occurred in England. George Blake, a top officer in the British foreign intelligence service (SIS), was sprung from Wormwood Scrubs prison and soon turned up in Moscow. Blake was serving an unprecedented 42-year sentence for having compromised to the KGB two of NATO's most productive intercept operations during the Cold War -- the Berlin and Vienna tunnels that tapped into Soviet intelligence and military landlines -- along with the identity of some 400 SIS and CIA agents. He was arrested following a tip from a Soviet bloc defector, but the British SIS never suspected that Blake, already seen as a possible "C" (chief of the SIS), was not a real British citizen but actually a KGB illegal officer.

On September 11, 2002, however, a select cluster of former senior KGB officers gathered at the Lubyanka to celebrate the 125th birthday of Feliks Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the Soviet domestic and foreign political police. George Blake was among them, and his latest book, Transparent Walls, was prominently displayed there. In his writings he has made it clear, for all Russian illegal officers living their outwardly innocuous lives all around the world to hear, that he never disclosed he was an illegal, and that in recognition of his loyalty the Soviet government rewarded him with a marvelous life in Moscow and bestowed on him the Order of Lenin, the Military Order of the Red Banner and the Military Order of Merit -- the last two awarded only to Russian military officers (as all illegal officers are in Russia).

I once met the famous KGB illegal Rudolf Abel, after he was exchanged for U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. He introduced himself to me just as Colonel Abel. "An illegal should die an illegal," Abel told me. In 1972, I was taken to his grave in Moscow. His gravestone displayed two names: Rudolf Ivanovich Abel and Vilyam Genrikhovich Fisher. "Was Fisher his real name?" I asked my host, General Sakharovsky, who had just retired after spending fourteen years as head of Soviet foreign intelligence. "Who knows?" he remarked with a friendly wink.

Last yesterday, the U.S. intelligence community lost a unique chance to learn what was behind Russia's current illegal operations. It is a huge mistake to have wasted this opportunity by rushing to exchange the ten illegals for, among others, a Russian who was framed as a spy (and does not want to leave Russia). There is nothing in this exchange for the United States. We should have first learned what we can from the ten illegals, before starting to think about exchanging them. Even the infamous Abel was not exchanged until five years after he was sentenced. And he was exchanged for an American who had made history for the U.S.

At least Blagojevich was good for spending money on clothes! If he only would have been as elegant in speech and pursuit for the interest of  Illinoisans as he was in his elegant demeanor Rod Blagojevich and Illinois as well would not be in the same economic precarious condition today.

I heard president Obama has an interesting position within NASA which consists of reaching out to Muslims. I think Blago would be perfect for the job since he did not seem to like being the governor of Illinois. Tragic but true, Blago seems to be bitter about everyone else being in Washington and himself being the Illinois pariah. The ridiculous asinine comments and revelations from the tapes and trial are reflective of Blagojevich's  desperation and discontent with his job. But what's most ridiculous is the 30 million waste engineered by the democrats to ensure that the senate seat replacement would not be decided by the people. The good thing about it is that the real people will get an opportunity to see the real way politics and democrats operate in Illinois!

I bet the Taliban, Al Qaeda and the Iranian regime along with the "naive" leftist elements in this country are overjoyed by the President's decision to relieve General Mc Chrystal of his command. According to the latest Rasmussen poll the president's rate aproval has surged to 49.  Truman's approval rate when he fired McArthur was 22. This is only one of the reasons that there is little similarity between Truman/McArthur and Obama/McChrystal contrary to the MSM and pundits commentaries.

Secondly, McArthur was extremely successful as result of his victories in Asia whereas McChrystal  had yet to win the Afghan war. But this situation will ultimately benefit America and the republicans if Petraeus succeeds. That is only if he is delegated sufficient authority to win the war.

Meanwhile our brave soldiers  "die for a tie" since it seems that this administration's indecisive, insufficient deployment of troops and restrictive limits on the ROE (rules of engagement) deprive our troops from exercising the necessary military strategy needed to win the war.

Firing Mc Chrystal was wrong because the decision stems from the President's personal vanity , his inability to deal with criticism , and lack of personal and executive confidence.  Not from  the general 's failure on the battlefield or  a  serious violation like the violation of constitutional mandate of civilian control of the military.

So ,Mc Chrystal and his aids made a few funny comments of the record, about Biden, about the french diplomat and Obama.  So what ?  During the Civil War General  McClellan called President Lincoln "ape" and "gorilla", yet Lincoln did not care and only relieved McClellan of his command because of his inability to win battles, and justly so.

As a matter of fact Lincoln took a lot of heat for appointing Grant who was very fond of alcohol,  would ride off for days officers not knowing his whereabouts. At times Grant would be also in an alcoholic coma for days. Nevertheless, Lincoln did not fire Grant and kept him because of Grant's ability to win the war. But that would be expecting too much from Obama...I guess that is what happens when you only read one book ,attend reverend Wright's sermons and have Valerie Jarret as supreme adviser. Time to put Valerie on the bus and send her to Chicago. After all I refuse to believe that Obama believes that the Israeli settlements are the problem and not the Iranians building the bomb and calling for the destruction of Israel. Someone must give the President the wrong advise...

Personally, I don't know if under the current's administration war policy Mc Chrystal would have the latitude to win the war. I mean telling the Taliban that we are going to remove our troops by July 2011 and the civilians that they would be left at the mercy of the Taliban. I do not think  that would be supportive of the counterinsurgency plan.

Meanwhile, General Petraeus is an outstanding commander that designed the basis for the success of the counterinsurgency strategy -- protecting the civilian population. That is not only humane but brilliant military strategy. Unfortunately, the Taliban cowards as they are employ children and mingle with the civilian population thus creating difficulties for our troops . One can only imagine the media-tic exposure of American soldiers killing innocent civilians and children in Afghanistan. The Huffing ton Post and New York Times will be fine tools of the Taliban propaganda.

Yes, but instead of reporting on the difficulties that our military and the dangers they are exposed to every second while they defend our freedoms. Coward and treacherous Michael Hastings of Rolling Stones, in the most  dishonorable fashion  decided to divulge what was a gentleman's agreement ,  the trivial conversation of Mc Chrystal's staff. So, while our  boys protected Hasting from the Taliban while Hastings was polishing his career, Hastings handed them over to the wolves.

 I mean, General Mc Chrystal has seen his wife 30 days in one year for the past nine years. The personal sacrifices endured by our warriors are unbelievable.  They deserve our admiration and respect. No country can survive and thrive without a strong military. That is a historical fact . War is imperative for the security, survival and perpetuation of the state.
In order to win  wars generals have to be in charge of the strategy and rules of engagement. It is preposterous  and counterproductive when combatants have to call lawyers in US to determine whether is legal to attack. Success in war depends on rapid adjustment of strategy to favorable  circumstances .  This strategy is infallible it has been demonstrated by Alexander the Great, the world's undefeated general!

The  exercise of civilian control over the military should always prevail. But ridiculous excessive unsubstantiated control  can have negative consequences. In fact this was one of the reasons that destroyed   the  Athenian Empire. Many generals as Themistocles were ostracized on questionable charges.  More so it was the Sicilian expedition that destroyed Athens' military power. Nicias the general  in charge failed to act because fear of ostracism at home. The point being is that the reality of war unfolds in Afghanistan not Washington. 

Mc Chrystal's firing will probably not have a negative effect upon the Afghanistan war since we do have an outstanding general taking charge. But President Obama should not let vanity and "Rolling Stone" dictate his  war strategy in Afghanistan .  This is my only problem.

 On last note of consolation as Mc Arthur said: "old soldiers never die, they just fade away".

Thank you, General McChrystal for your outstanding service and patriotism.

I was really kidding when I wrote the article encouraging the President to hire Aristotle as Chief of Staff.  I was kidding when I compared Rahm Emanuel to Goldfinger. But, I was not kidding when I stated that Rahm Emanuel understands that Chicago is the engine of the Democratic Party.  I may not agree with Emanuel's modus operandi but he is a clever politician and has tremendous political foresight.

In light of Emanuel’s revelation to the English press that he may resign his position as Chief of Staff due to tremendous pressure that the jobs imposes upon him and his family.  I can only classify this information as a tall tale.  I think is rather the other way around. It is Emanuel that exerts tremendous pressure on this job. Rahm is a valiant politician who thrives in this kind of political environment. Remember his maxim: "don't ever let a crisis go to waste"! He will never quit, ever! Nor, be intimidated by any challenges, rather admirable qualities if put into good use.

Political analyst Dick Morris has attributed this decision to a possible future dismissal of Rahm by the President, to his inability to rally the democrats behind the President's agenda, and Emanuel’s pragmatism that is in conflict with the administration’s idealism. Personally, I believe this to be a possibility but not necessarily 100% accurate.

Not being privy of confidential information I can only speculate, but I never do. However, I personally believe that in order to save the Democratic Party from its total upcoming catastrophe and destruction resulting from Obama's ultra leftist agenda. Rahm Emmanuel will seek an office that will give him complete political latitude and unrestrained power. 

Rahm Emanuel is not a patsy. No matter what he will not go under the bus, he will always be in the position of riding the bus. Right now it looks like he is jumping a sinking ship and steering clear of murky waters.

So, Emanuel is so BP, meaning beyond patsy…

Guess what?

Becoming the mayor of Chicago will give Rahm Emanuel unprecedented power, political latitude and unrestrained ability to strengthen his own position and keep the engine of the Democratic Party running.

With Brady becoming governor, democrats are not in a favorable position. Even though they control Springfield and Madigan is the man. The republicans will pick up more seats and that will give democrats trouble. 

The point is that republicans need to win the governor's office as well as the mayor's office. If we beat democrats in Chicago, we beat them in America. 

Sincerely, it was a difficult decision to choose between watching Obama's speech and Cristiano Ronaldo play soccer.

Ultimately, I prefer to watch soccer for Ronaldo always gets results, while Obama seems to think that speeches present a substitute for action.

No more speeches! Actions speak louder than words. Obama will have plenty of time to give speeches when his presidency is over. That is a pretty lucrative business and he can also get plenty of advice from Clinton in the "future proche"! Right now his job is to solve problems, not give speeches. Anyone can read off a teleprompter. But not everyone can be a problem solver and act decisively in times of crisis.

In the face of one of the worst environmental disasters in US history the president choose to advance   the "cap & trade” agenda, instead of addressing the real issue of capping the well.

Energy is the heart and soul of our economy. It cannot be constricted by any means. Constricting energy is equivalent to shrinking the economy. Cap & trade is a malicious act that will have a negative impact on US economy while imposing limited restriction on countries like China & India. In a nut shell it is a massive transfer of wealth towards the third world. In fact the commies decided to go green when going red totally failed in order to destroy capitalism. Going green to the extreme presents an economic insurgency against capitalism as reflected by the “cap & trade"...

Disguised under the mantra of "let's save the planet" lies a political agenda that seeks to deprive capitalism of its engine: "energy"! That is why is imperative for America to conduct a policy of energy independence by encompassing and committing all our natural resources to sustain the growth of our economy. We are moving forward unrestrictedly. It is 2010 and we are moving forward toward unlimited and unrestricted aspiration towards creating magnificent lives for Americans. Meanwhile, Obama's lack of action is counterproductive, his speeches ineffective and non inspirational.  A great leader is a problem solver, not a speech maker.

The oil crisis calls for immediate action and re examination of this administration modus operandi. Moreover, the President should seriously examine his cabinet and the nature of advice he is getting. The dismissal of Salazar will not solve the problem. What will solve the problem is exhibiting some real leadership for a change. After all like Newton the great physicist, (who once said that I have gotten so far because I am standing on the shoulder of giants) you are standing on the shoulders of giants Mr. President.
Your predecessors like George Washington have committed their lives, honor and immeasurable personal wealth, yes wealth to the American cause. Washington's fortune at that time was estimated at around $500,000. So, he had a great deal to lose by defying the British. But that did not matter for he believed in less taxation and more representation. Most importantly he believed in the magnificent potential of America as a country with an exceptional mission where the government respects and protects the sacred individual liberties of its citizens.

How much of your own money have you committed to the American cause?  

Perhaps committing at least your time and attention will suffice!

Mr. President, you are the leader-- not BP .  So, ACTION!

Guess , what does the oil spill reveal?

It reveals Obama's lack of executive experience.  As the oils spills there is no time for criminal  and academic investigations. The urgency of the matter calls for immediate action. Right now we need to deal with the imminent dangers of the effects, not causes. It is too late for that. Evidently, Holder's investigation of the affair is an action that will not solve the problem. There is plenty of time for that in the future.

Right now-- this presents a matter of national concern from an environmental perspective as well as national security.  It is environmentally, economically and politically destructive. It is not a democratic or republican issue. It is an  issue that will effect and damage America's credibility  abroad.  By acting indecisvely and irresolutely Obama will damage his credibility to respond to crisis.

This will invite plenty of challengers and attacks. No wonder the President of Peru treats our Secretary of State disrespectfully. No wonder the President of Mexico has no respect for our laws. No wonder, Turkey a member of NATO is moving towards extremism and used the "Flotilla Peace Mission" as an excuse to attack Israel and indirectly US.

In the light of this crisis I sincerely hope that Obama will ignore the advice of "Huffington Post". Which is of course, blame Bush & Cheney for the mess.  If the President wants to succeed his best hope is that Republicans will win this November ! BTW, the US Department of Interior regulates drilling activities and issues permits.  The oil pollution act specifies what Presidents can do in respect to this particular situation.

I do hope that you are an American first and not a democrat. Its's time to kick the democrat's a---s . Take responsability, don't blame Bush, and trust republicans. You know what they say the friend that loves you will make you cry...


 

 

So far,  the only thing that remains crystal clear about the 'Sestak Scandal' is : NEVER TAKE A JOB OFFER FROM BILL CLINTON!

One aspect  that vexes me profoundly is our own Chicago columnist John Kass' analysis of the Sestak affair.

John Kass  a fine connoisseur of the Chicago  Way modus operandi has made this statement about the the implication of the White House in the affair:

"Some of you will probably accuse me of smoking that last stash of primo Hopium trimmed from the Happy Obama Chia head in my office.
Once my head clears, I might accuse myself, too, but only after I search my scalp for the probe with which White House media guru David Axelrod sucked out my brains.
But the thing is, I must agree with the Obama White House in the matter of this Joe Sestak patronage scandal.
There's no scandal, despite the hopes of Republicans and some journalists."

Really? No scandal, not only that this is a huge scandal and the grounds for a  necessary investigation  ,but a serious threat to  influence and corrupt the democratic process of running for office.

Dear John,  here is the explanation why The White House wanted Sestak out of the race. IT was because The White House needed the VOTE from "Specter the Defector" to kill filibusters. Thus, it was indispensable to "Spector the Defector" to have a clear field and win the nomination of the party.  Need I say more?

Personally, I do not give a damn what you're smoking as long as you don't trivialize the democratic process and encourage political behavior that exhibits serious evasion from the law. Like for example the deployment of Bill to encourage Sestak to drop out of the Senate race in favor of "Specter the Defector" in order to exempt Barry and Rahm from unpleasant federal bribery  statutes.  

Evidently, this administration is committed to the total elimination and extermination of opposition from within the party (democratic) and outside the party (republican). This is very troublesome and precarious to representative democracy . A healthy opposition is the secret to the engine of democracy.

Stop feeling sorry for Obama and start feeling sorry for America. If this is monumental work and the president cannot handle it--he has an option. I am sick of hearing apologies for this incompetent administration.  That has no solutions to the nation's economic problems except the  keep on blaming Bush mantra.  Obama is the president now , not Bush.

To postulate we do not need another journalist making unsustainable excuses for the comprehensive impotence of this administration.

So John, have a glass of Metaxa and remember : "Hopium = Skatopium"!

Mayor Daley must have been living on Planet Uranus for the past decade since he fails to recognize the direct relationship between the Chicago gun ban law and the increased criminality and violence on Chicago's south and west sides. As I am writing this article Chicago Tribune reports that three people were killed on the South Shore.  I dread reading the Tribune for this reason. The consequences of the Chicago ban on guns are crystal clear. While law abiding citizens respect the law-- criminals don’t. Thus, law abiding citizens are exposed at the mercy of thugs who don't give a damn about the law or the Chicago way...Policemen are outnumbered. Definitely they do not have the ability to protect everyone.

The  recent case of Thomas Wortham, the 30 year old policeman that was killed last week proves the previous statement. This outstanding young man has just returned from a second duty tour in Iraq and bought a new motorcycle that the thugs wanted.  Wortham was not intimidated he would not give up his motorcycle...

If policemen and military trained personnel cannot defend themselves against thugs, the question is : how can regular law abiding citizens with no military training can?

Evidently, everyone needs to be his own policeman. The Constitutions gives us the power to protect ourselves. No city ordinance should override that. It looks like the government is having a difficult time protecting its citizens in Chicago as well as Arizona.

Chicago despite its restrictive laws is a national leader in shootings and murders. While Phoenix, Arizona is the city with the highest kidnappings in the world. Embarrassing. While America is protecting Iraqis, Haitians, Bosnians and other citizens around the world our citizens are in desperate need of protection.

One simple answer to that is especially for Chicago is: the abolition of gun ban.  Personally, I do not think that criminals will exhibit the same type of audacity if they are aware of the fact that the other side has guns too...

Switzerland has virtually no crime, and it is the nation with the highest rate of gun ownership per capita.  The Swiss require every adult male to possess a gun. In fact, when Hitler wanted to invade Switzerland during WWII in order to access its gold supply. At the advice of the military intelligence reports he gave up. For the reason that an invasion would have been a fiasco since the Swiss citizens had guns.

Historically the Swiss were employed as mercenaries for they were extremely belligerent and courageous. Louis XI "The Spider King” of France has done it in a successful way. Not to mention that the Pope in Rome has employed the services of the Swiss as they are currently responsible for his security.

The founding fathers were aware of the importance of gun ownership. That is why they empowered the citizens of this great nation with the sacred right to defend themselves.

Really, I think that  hardworking law abiding citizens of Chicago deserve the kind of protection our elected officials enjoy. If that cannot be provided give us the right to defend ourselves!

As, Rahm Emmanuel wisely said : "never let a serious crisis go to waste"!

The debt crisis in Greece definitely brought down the Euro and this will not be the end of it. Portugal, Ireland,Italy and Spain also known as PIIGS are not in great economic shape either. The welfare state is partially responsible for this economic chaos. But another factor is the "economic equalization factor" which is complete non-sense.  How can Poland , Romania & Bulgaria be compared to the economic power of Germany and France? It will take these countries decades to catch up with the west after being under the atrocious centralized economic communist system.

I  am a great fan of Europe, but not a great fan of the European Union.  From personal experience I can tell you what it has done to Greece and Romania.

Greece in the 90's  was a fantastic place for vacation a few thousand dollars could work wonders. Past year,  my friends needed to spend thousands of dollars staying with relatives and excluding gifts . This is not acceptable.

Besides, I miss the drachma portraying Alexander the Great and Pericles. The Euro is a false currency that has no national and economic value. The European Union should have been as it was originally designed a common market with limited political attributes.

Globalization is a wonderful thing but is should not be confused with undermining national, political and economic sovereignty.  For, what is good for Germany is not good for Greece.

In Romania also a member of the European Union since 2007 the most common wage is about three hundred dollars per month. A kilogram of tomatoes in Bucharest was $30 and a liter of milk $5 past winter. Currently, there is a serious economic crisis in Romania, worse than the one in Greece. The government solution to the economic crisis was to reduce pensions by 25%. This Draconian measure sparked nation wide protests  and it does not look good at all.  Romania is supposed to join the Euro zone by 2015, grave mistake.

At least the British are insightful not to renounce their currency.

So, when Arizona enacts a law dealing with its own problems, obviously Arizona that borders Mexico has a different immigration problem than Montana which borders Canada. Actors , schools and beauty pageants have no business in interfering with a matter of national security as serious as this. What is good for Montana is not good for Arizona. That is why state's rights are sacred as long as they are in compliance with the Constitution. I do not really care if Arnold goes back to Austria... 

 What  I do care about is undocumented people running around United States  not knowing if they are connected with unfriendly regimes that do not have our best interest at heart.

The left's politization of national security needs to stop immediatley.

Going back to my beloved Greece. Do not be afraid of the incorrect myth propagated by Roman poet Virgil "beware of Greeks that bear gifts"...   Greece is a wonderfull place, prices this summer are great. Take this opportunity to visit the land of Aphrodite where beauty is eternal and love never ends...

President Obama might as well nominate Helen of Sparta to the Supreme Court.  

The face that launched a thousand ships has as much judicial experience as a judge as Elena Kagan does. 

However, the main difference between the Helen of Sparta and Elena Kagan is that Helen of Sparta understood war, its implications and resolution. Contrary to popular belief as propagated by the movie Troy, Helen of Sparta has returned back to Menelaus in Sparta. Historical evidence also points to the fact that Helen of Sparta (never of  Troy , for she did not have Troy's interest at heart) was the trojan horse. Indeed, a  powerfull weapon of warfare.  Whereas Kagan's  policy of keeping military recruiters off campus emphasizes  her limited understanding of our military as our first line of defense. By the way this policy at that time was in violation of federal law...

Let me make it crystal clear.  We cannot and will not be able to survive as a nation without being a  military power. In ancient times warrior societies have evolved upon the principle of "might makes right".  Today, part of this responsibility has shifted to the courts and justly so, which operate on the principle the "law makes right" fair enough! That is why it is essential that the highest court in the nation has a real pragmatic understanding of the law.

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is portrayed by this administration as a "cautious pragmatist".  It remains for her record to be examined to see how pragmatic she really is.

Here is a synopsis of Kagan's prior undertakings.

• Served as President Bill Clinton’s Associate White House Counsel
• Former dean of Harvard Law School
• Sought to overturn the Solomon Amendment, a law that denies federal funding to any university that bars military recruiters from its campus
• Was appointed U.S. Solicitor General by President Barack Obama in January 2009

 Kagan wrote a senior thesis titled “To the Final Conflict: Socialism in New York City, 1900-1933.” In the “Acknowledgments” section of her work, she specifically thanked her brother Marc, “whose involvement in radical causes led me to explore the history of American radicalism in the hope of clarifying my own political ideas.” In the body of the thesis, Kagan wrote:

“In our own times, a coherent socialist movement is nowhere to be found in the United States. Americans are more likely to speak of a golden past than of a golden future, of capitalism’s glories than of socialism’s greatness. Conformity overrides dissent; the desire to conserve has overwhelmed the urge to alter. Such a state of affairs cries out for explanation. Why, in a society by no means perfect, has a radical party never attained the status of a major political force? Why, in particular, did the socialist movement never become an alternative to the nation’s established parties?…

“Through its own internal feuding, then, the SP [Socialist Party] exhausted itself forever and further reduced labor radicalism in New York to the position of marginality and insignificance from which it has never recovered. The story is a sad but also a chastening one for those who, more than half a century after socialism’s decline, still wish to change America. Radicals have often succumbed to the devastating bane of sectarianism; it is easier, after all, to fight one’s fellows than it is to battle an entrenched and powerful foe. Yet if the history of Local New York shows anything, it is that American radicals cannot afford to become their own worst enemies. In unity lies their only hope.”

So , according to her thesis Kagan's message is "radicals and socialist of New York unite!"

That is exactly what we need on the Supreme Court a person that believes in socialism's greatness.

A criminal system that made a mockery of the law, executed individuals without  due process of law. Expropriated individual of their  properties without just compensation. Jailed people for political dissent and perpetuated a system based on lies unprofessional ism, political clout and endemic corruption. 

 I am still vexed about  what socialism's greatness is. Perhaps, Kagan would be so kind to enlighten us speaking from the position of her extensive experience with socialism ...

 Really? I do not know whether to laugh or cry at this nomination ...

 

Finally,  George Clooney has embraced conservative values  in his last upcoming movie: "The American". 

Conclusion: sooner or later at one point in their lifetime everyone will turn republican.

Here is a synopsis of the movie.

“The American” is based on Martin Booth’s 2004 novel,  “A Very Private Gentleman.”

Here’s the IMDB summary of the film:

Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

 So glad to see liberals metamorphosing into conservatives...

Currently there is no finer connoisseur of the political strategy necessary to defeat the democrats in November 2010 nationwide elections for congress than Dick Morris.

In his newest book entitled "2010 Take Back America: A Battle Plan, " Morris outlines a step by step plan of action that will help republicans win the upcoming November election. Most importantly he list the reasons why is important to win this election and how it can be done.

According to Morris the most important thing that one can do in 2010 is cast one's vote in favor of the Republican Party. I concur, he is absolutely right. This election provides the republicans with an ample opportunity to restore political balance in Washington, and reverse the precarious economic and social policies of the current administration. 

Asinine policies that present a threat to our democratic institutions as well as national sovereignty. Placing our economic well being in the hands of a government who wants to act not as an opportunity creator but as an equalizing factor of socio-economic justice based upon the policy of group identity politics is completely wrong. If this does not stop political clout will determine who will be successful or not. This is exactly what kills creativity, promotes mediocrity and socialist pessimistic mentality that is totally incongruent to our national consciousness and beliefs.

Higher taxes kill the creation of jobs and economic advancement. Higher taxes are destroying free enterprise. Thus, as Dick Morris advices we should consider supporting the candidates that advocate low taxes. There is no other way!

I highly recommend Dick Morris’s book as an essential element in understanding the gravity and precariousness of the current administration's  policies that undermine America’s economic , politic and military strength and its inherent greatness. 

Never, ever give up fighting for America's greatness!

Rahm Emanuel may not understand that the source of the Palestinian -Israeli problem  does not consist of the  Israeli government building settlements in Jerusalem. But he is clever enough to understand that a viable source for sustaining the power of the democratic party in America is Chicago.  Chicago is a strong base for the democratic party in America.

In essence, it is imperative for republicans in Illinois to restore a balance of power and re-establish the rule of a two party system by winning the governor's seat and yes, the mayor's office.

It is feasible !

The Republican party in Illinois has got plenty of talented individuals who have the ability to restore the so much needed political balance in Springfield and Chicago.  Emerging from the gubernatorial race are two brilliant young politicians Adam Andrzejewski and Dan Proft. Both advocated transparency, accountability and the end of corruption.

Dan Proft was right on the money with his slogan "Illinois is not broken: It's Fixed". Proft has a vast political culture and most importantly he understands how the Chicago political game is played.

His ideas to reform the educational system are relevant and he recognizes that the obvious cannibalization of the private sector by the public sector can no longer be sustained in Illinois by  perpetual tax increase.

Yes, the Republican party in Illinois has the human resources  to provide the leadership necessary in order to lead this state out of the present precarious economic crisis.

So, red is hot, blue is not! Let's paint the town red!

Evidently, my last posting has generated various polemical views about the propriety and relevance to politics that an  artistic portrayal of a "hetaerae"  represents on a political blog .  In response to the multitude of expressed specific concerns in regards to this matter I would like to succinctly elucidate it.

Sex since ancient times has been used as a form of political warfare.

 Cleopatra VII of Egypt was an exceptionally seductive and educated woman who employed her sexual appeal to  seduce Caesar and consolidate her political power.  Both Caesar and Mark Antony were so enchanted  and enamored with Cleopatra that they defied all opposition and rational political behavior to pursue Cleopatra's dream of recreating Alexander the Great's empire. Caesar was assassinated, while Mark Antony committed suicide when he lost to Octavian  at Actium. 

Anne Boleyn who become Henry VIII second wife succeeded in eliminating Henry's first wife Catherine of Aragon at a time in history when divorce was totally prohibited by the Catholic Church.  Henry loved Anne so much that he broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and declared himself the supreme leader of the Church of England. To marry a woman Henry changed the religion of an entire country! Wow!    


During the presidency of John F. Kennedy female  companions entertaining the President at times within the perimeters of the White House, some were speculated of being KGB agents while others linked to organized crime  leaders as Sam Giancana . Such was,  Judith Campbell believed to be the common mistress of  JFK & Giancana.  There is no conclusive evidence to support these theories. Suffice is to say that John F. Kennedy engaged in numerous extramarital affairs that generated serious concerns about his character and judgement.

Presidents have access and are privy to information that involves the national security of the country. It is irresponsible and unthinkable for a President and any public official of the United States to act so irresponsibly.

I would like to state clearly that is not a democratic issue or a republican issue. It is an issue of national security when politicians  engage in this type of unethical behavior.

In this respect I can only admire President Obama's responsibility and commitment to family values. 

So, yes it is the constituents' business to express their concern about unethical sexual conduct when it comes to politicians. Considering the fact that we entrust them with our lives , well being and tax money. It is only normal to ask questions. For an honorable man never betrays his wife,ot the trust of his electorate.  Elected officials need to think in terms of country first! Not , sex first! Whereas private citizens as Tiger Woods are entitled to all the latitude dictated by their conscience when it comes to sexual behavior provided that it does not violate any law.  In the case of Tiger Woods one can postulate that sex was a employed as a weapon of economic warfare .


Thank you,  for all your comments. Difference of opinion is the essence and soul of democracy and progress. To those of you that made unattractive comments I am willing to overlook them if  you vote republican! Just kidding . NOT! A  multi party system is imperative for the survival of democracy.

So,  republicans and democrats let's meet for a cocktail and work together  for the greatness of America! 

  The passage of the health care bill represents  a Pyrrhic victory for the democratic party. The most unfortunate part is that this bill is a catastrophe for the health care system in America.  Instead of moving forward and providing quality health care reform for America. Democrats chose to emulate failed socialized health care systems as anachronistic and inefficient like the Canadian one. Where the health care system is worse than the disease. What I mean by that is that you have a better chance of being killed by the bureaucratic run health care system than the disease itself. 
 
Considering the fact that physician shortage will result in rationalized health care . Not to mention  that bureaucrats will be in charge of making medical decisions based on cost efficiency and not the best medical treatment. Those members of Congress who voted in favor of the health care bill need to be provided the same health care services as they offer their constituents. Since, they are so concerned with social justice , Not!

Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed. Every  vote in favor of the health care bill represents a gross violation of the will of the  majority of American people that are opposed to this undemocratic measure. As  representatives of the American people in Congress one needs to vote based on the will of their constituents. Not, how the speaker of the house, the president or special interest groups dictate.   We are in an unprecedented government take over situation  as,  Dan Proft says: "the public sector is cannibalizing the private sector".   And this health care bill is a good example of this preponderant attack on the private sector.

The republican have lost one battle.  It is important to win the war! Marbury vs Madison 1803, and judicial review, that means that the Supreme Court has the power to declare any law unconstitutional!!!!!!

Since , I just came from Paris I missed the entire Rham Emanuel episode last week. Really, who would want to miss out  such sensational news? Sources point out that valiant Rahm Emanuel aka Obama's   wannabe James Bond  was trying to make a point wearing a Classical Greek outfit in a Congressional bath. Relax everyone,  as long as  Rahm Emanuel  was only pointing a finger , I guess that is OK. One can only imagine what would have happened if Rahm would have pointed something else...

Pundits have attributed Rahm's behavior to the Chicago Way. Personally I, think that is incorrect since the Chicago WAY always gets results. Rahm Emmanuel does not! So, considering the fact that there is no congruity but parallelism between the Chicago Way and Rahm Emmanuel's Way . It becomes imperative to identify the source of "Rahm's WAY"!

Watching  BBC, I came across inadvertently ---Goldfinger. One of the first movies of the James Bond series.  Goldfinger , the antagonist while playing golf with James Bond, asked: "What is your game Mr. Bond?" You did not come here to play golf...

Syllogistic, the question becomes. What is your game Mr. Emanuel ? We know that you are not at the White House to play golf.  For the game of golf requires balls-- not fingers .

 
The moral of the story, in politics never use fingers even if they are made out of gold. I guess golf is more appropriate since if involves, skill, precision and balls!

 
Ultimately, the most troubling part of the story is that Rahm'a action seem to resemble and emulate Pussy Galore's character more than James Bond's. Hopefully, Rahm Emanuel will reflect upon his actions and will make some amendments.  That is unless Obama wants Pussy Galore as Chief of Staff...

Defeating the health care bill is essential for the preservation of personal liberty  and integrity of every American.  America is about freedom of choice. The majority of Americans have responded negatively to this administration's proposal of a FREE? "Universal Healthcare" for everyone .  WOW HOW NOBLE! ... by which all of us will be obligated to have mandatory health  insurance policy at our own expense...or face the consequences...

No taxation without representation! No legislation without representation!  Let's inform our representatives  what representative democracy means!


These thirty Democratic Congressmen all voted for Obamacare the first time around. But Pelosi cannot count on their votes again as Obama tries to jam the bill through using reconciliation in the Senate. These members are all vulnerable and are frightened of the voter backlash their support for Obamacare has kindled.


 Pick up the phone and call these swing Congressmen. Let them hear from you! Here’s the list:

 Indeed, as Thomas Jefferson stated: "...all power is inherited in the people...It is their right and duty to be at all times armed". Gun control is a clear and precarious violation of the second amendement. The "Bill of Rights" were designed to protect and empower the individual with freedom and bestowed upon Americans the kind of individual rights that are part responsible for the greatness of this country.

Socialism and communism on the other hand does not give a damn about individual rights and personal freedom. But values collectivity and the collective good verses personal good. This is tyrannical and anti democratic. Democracy cannot be preserved if the government stampedes on individual liberties.  

The essence of democracy and freedom rests with the personal freedom of individual, group and herd identity politics are extremely undemocratic and dangerous. Just as in the economic sector it is essential for free market to determine winners or loosers and NOT the GOVERNMENT. It is imperative for the BILL OF RIGHTS to stand and protect our individual freedoms.

Evan Bayh's decision not to run for the upcomin re election was inspirational and well advised. Metaphysically speaking it was divinely inspired!  Excluding divine will out of the equation I guess one may attribute Bayh's decision to popular will. As the latins say: "Vox populi, vox dei". meaning the voice of the people is the voice of God. I guess God has spoken loud and clear for the democrats in Massachussetts, New Jersey...

The outcome of the Massachutssetts republican revolution brought by the democrat's irresponsible left radical policies will gain momentum and will affect Democratic incumbets and democrats  seeking office. Public anger will generate votes for republicans. Generally speaking 2010 is not a good year for democrats. The ones that are divineley inspired like, Dodd , P. Kennedy and Bayh are ahead of the game by not seeking re-election, for obvious reasons that they will not be able to win. And most importatly, among other reasons the future negative outcome of this administration first term catastrophic policies  will reflect negatively on all democrats. 

In the past I never paid too much attention to that Latin phrase "Vox populii, vox dei". But now it sounds extremely good , especially since Brown's victory in Massachussetts..
VOX POPULI, VOX DEI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The former Polish president Lech Walesa will be the keynote speaker Friday at a Chicago luncheon fundraiser for Adam Andrzejewski.

Definitely one cannot think of Walesa without mentioning Reagan for it was this political tandem that dealt o severe blow to totalitarian communist in Poland and the domino effect destabilized the entire Eastern European communist political systems. Which are free today due to the political vision, courage and determination of these two mega statesman.

It seems that Mr. Andrzejewski has succeeded in securing Mr. Walesa's endorsement. Evidently, Adam Andrzejewski is running as an outsider and that seems to resonate well with some voters since Washington and Springfield experience has not always proved to be the right kind of experience. Personally my concern is not limited to Washington, Springfield or outside experience. I do not pre judge so , basically I am only interested in the experience that serves and represents the interest of the constituents and only some elite interest groups.

Here is a copy of the letter form Mr. Walesa to the people of Illinois.

To the People of the Great State of Illinois:a

It is with great pleasure that I wholeheartedly endorse Adam Andrzejewski for the office of Governor of the State of Illinois. In writing these words I feel particularly touched because, sadly, it is so seldom in the United States that a Polish son becomes involved in politics. But I do not endorse Adam only because of his Polish roots.
 
I applaud Mr. Andrzejewski’s commendable effort to bring real reform to politics. His insistence on transparency in public life are badly needed not only in the great state of Illinois, but in any democracy. I have heard that Adam’s opponents criticize his lack of political experience. I still remember when some 30 years ago, my opponents were similarly critical of my lack of political background. History has shown, however, that in order to create real change, new factors are sometimes necessary. Adam Andrzejewski can be that factor for the State of Illinois.
 
I do hope, that what Adam Andrzejewski can bring change when elected for the office of Governor of the State of Illinois.

Regardless, of the outcome of today's contest for Ted Kennedy's senate seat, the result is going to be a win-win situation for republicans nationwide. It will demonstrate and testify to the fact that even the predominantly democratic electorate in the Democratic Republic of Massachusetts  opposes  the radical Obama-Pelosi- Reid agenda.  

A loud and crystal clear message against health care and the constant warfare that this administration is undertaking to reorient  the social, political, economic structure of this country. And as my favorite political analyst Dick Morris has said: "But, beyond that, the prospects of getting 60 votes on the remaining items in Obama’s legislative agenda: cap and trade, union card check, and immigration reform would slip away with the Massachusetts result."

 Considering the fact that this seat was held for more than four decades by Ted Kennedy. This contest was supposed to be a coronation, not an election.  Coakly's arrogance towards the electorate is not helpful either. According to a merger between four different polls Fox News reported on Monday-- Brown 51% and Coakly 44%. But, 24 hours in politics is a lot!

It is a historical irony , maybe divine justice that Scott Brown (if he wins) will be a significant obstacle in the passing of the healthcare bill. A bill that Ted Kennedy would have immortilized form his position in the Senate's health care committe. A position that proved extremely lucrative for the Kennedy family, especially Ted Kennedy's son who is in the business of advising lobbysts by providing them with invaluble advice about healthcare trends. In exchange for monetary consideration. You know, "ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country can do for you..."

Whatever,the point is that democrats are bleeding votes, political capital and most importantly are facing reelections. Smart ones like Chris Dodd are retiring and hopefully Reid will take heed.   It looks like popular discontent is as high as it was during the American Revolution against King George's "Intolerable Acts" that immortalized the  slogan "no taxation without representation" the rest of the story everyone knows ...
It kind of feels the same way right now. Invoking a mandate from heavan to pass the healthcare bill is not justifiable policy. The voice of the people spoke loud and clear especially through the medium of the TEA Party movement . We are definitley not represented in Congress!  And those not representing the will of the American people need to find another job.

King George had an excuse for passing those acts -he was literally insane. The democratic pary is following the same path. The result will be political suicide. The right time for Republicans is right now!. Americans will not tolerate this administration's assault on their individual liberties and freedom of choice. The government needs to represent the will of the people and not the other way around!

Scott Brown's quest for the senate seat in Massachussetts has generated lots of excitement and positively energized the electorate. It is like  the democtratic electorate found out that Mr. Right lived right next door and he is a Republican.

Meanwhile, in Illinois the Republican party has an excellent candidate for the people's vacant seat formerly held by Barack Obama -- Mark Kirk. Definitley, the momentum so far favors Kirk, as I anticipated in a previous article, Kirk is a formidable candidate  and he can win.  And so can Scott Brown , providing that the deceased won't vote in Massachusetts  !

Avatar's financial success worldwide has made this movie so far the number 2 movie of all times ( a billion worldwide).I do not know if I should offer my congratulations to James Cameron , for number one he stated that "great wealth" makes him uncomfortable and secondly, you never know when he snaps by using invectives in the process .

Noticing  the disdain of some Hollywood "studio communists" concerning wealth can only mean one thing: hypocrisy is the cause of that statement. Considering the resources , the technology and the climate of freedom necessary in order for an epic to see the light of  day.

That means that if Cameron would have lived during a time of pristine environmental integrity such as the one portrayed on Pandora among the Na'Vi. He would live in harmony with the nature but would lack the technology to create movies. Opportunity to profit financially and of course bash America in the process. In this case more specifically the target was the American military.

Avatar has sparked a  polemical "blog war"  between liberals and conservatives. Justly so, Cameron could have employed the "Soldiers of Allah" as hired mercenaries seeking unobtanium. But that would have probably gotten him the Solomon Rushdie treatment . An extremely counterproductive strategy...

Whereas on the other side bashing the valor and code of honor of our military and even Christianity at times will have little consequences. Quite, contrary, the level of mediation will translate into a box office success.

James Cameron and any other movie director are entitled to their own particular vision and film creation. By no means, should one advocate censorship or boycott. It is up to the American public to decide if they would like to see the movie or not.

But in the same time conservatives have their right to expose their point of view and perception about the motion picture by creating awareness about the elements of the story that distort reality and portray our military as crazed cold blooded profit driven killers.

Motion picture has a tremendous impact upon people's psyche and perception of reality. Thus, it is important to clearly understand and perceive the portrayal of characters and plot at their face value.

 Employing  superlative  3D special effects Avatar, has created lots of enthusiasm and excitement globally. In fact, there is a wave on  internet forum "post -Avatar" depression (CNN.com) . It seems that some individuals were profoundly affected by the motion  picture's exotic portrayal of life on Pandora. Individuals are expressing a certain desire to inhabit and engage in  fantasy land's blissful life .

A good friend of mine has also corroborated this  by expressing extreme enchantment of life in Avatar . This is an example of  motion picture's power to affect collective mentality and consensual reality. For obvious reasons  it is important to engage in a serious and truthful portrayal of characters and messages without cognitive distortions.

My message to Cameron. Here in Illinois we are extremely comfortable with great wealth. And we have a subject in need of immediate attention: "Thomson". Illinois will need  a great film  to escape this precarious reality...I have a great idea for the next movie . How about if we give the prospective Thompson detainees  to Cameron? It will strengthen the authenticity of the movie and be a smash at the box office...

 Two weeks ago Ahmadinejad in a rare moment of lucidity and coherence stated: "European politicians are one stupider than the other,"(Haaretz) . Considering the unprecedented political latitude given to the Iranian regime currently. Ahmadinejad' s statement comes as no surprise and is understandable.

This week however it seems that at least  one American politician is  endeavoring to fall right   into that category ... John Kerry's intention to undertake a trip to Iran and bestow more concessions to the Iranian theocratic regime that is blatantly defying all International concerted efforts to cease the uranium enrichment program and halt their nuclear ambitions . Was denied by the Iranian government . Who by the way has been killing Iranian citizens  that protest the failed economic and political policies of the Islamic Republic established in 1979. Courtesy of the failed policy of no other than pacifist Jimmy Carter.

It is refreshing and encouraging to know that the demonstrators no longer burn the American flag and shout "Death to America' but death to the dictator"! Time is indeed the great healer and problem solver!

While Ayatollah Khomeini is lavishing in the palace of the Shah and has numerous equestrian collections , the rest of the population is living in an environment that is to some extent worse than when Cyrus the Great and Darius  were leading the Persian Empire. Everyone is well aware of this , except of course John Kerry who has little understanding of the dynamics of foreign policy and consequently the Iranian Regime. No doubt Kerry's intention was good but ill advised .

For, as Thucydides observed centuries ago, "it is a general rule of human nature that people despise those who treat them well and look up to those who make no concessions." truer words were never spoken.

Understand, the Iranian regime could care less that the president's middle name is Hussein or that his speech in Cairo claimed that are seven million Muslims living in America. Iran is not Iowa! This kind of rhetoric has no political effect. On the contrary, talking political nonsense and throwing your country to the wolves will score zero political points in Iran. As evidenced by the current defiance of Iran of the deadline set by US and United Nation. On the contrary it is the Iranian government that has issued an ultimatum and denied Kerry access to their country.

Iran claimed yesterday that the West had given it another month to accept a United Nations-brokered nuclear deal - as Tehran defiantly set its own end-of-January deadline for world powers to agree to its already rejected counter proposals. Trumpeting Iran's hardened stance with confidence, Manouchehr Mottaki, the foreign minister, warned that the Islamic republic would otherwise start producing more highly enriched uranium to fuel a Tehran medical research reactor. "This is an ultimatum," he proclaimed.

 
White House Christmas  tree orb adorned with the face of communist dictator Mao. (Fox News)

Four simple questions regarding (Andy Warhol's inspired) Mao Christmas ornament. What is the source of the ornament?What is the purpose of displaying the ornament? Who authorized the display of the ornament? Is the president aware of the significance of exhibiting an ornament that honors a person responsible for crimes against humanity, genocide and the physical elimination of about 70 million Chinese?

Communism is a  political system responsible for serious crimes against humanity. The only difference between communism and Nazism is that communism dictators succeeded in killing more people than Nazism. And continues to survive under the legitimacy of social justice and egalitarianism. Worse off the dictators of these communist regimes and their collaborators have not been condemned and tried for crimes against humanity nor have Communist symbols been abolished to be used as public display.

This is a consequence of the failed international system of justice to condemn communism properly and prosecute its enablers like Stalin, Mao, Che, Castro, etc of it . So, individuals that died in prisons sacrificing their lives and families to fight communism did it for nothing? So Mao's face can be displayed on the White House tree? What kind of a sick joke is this? Honoring a world mass murder by displaying his portrait on an ornament on the White House Christmas tree shows disrespect for the millions of victims of communism and freedom itself.

It would have interesting to see the media's reaction if the White House under the Bush administration had an ornament displaying Hitler!

 "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and gospel of envy. Its 

  inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery!"  Winston Churchill

The world has had more than enough socialism.  Stop advertising socialist crap and communist criminal thugs  as virtuous statesmen. 

The vicious unprecedented leftists media assaults  upon Former vice presidential republican candidate Sarah Plain were not only unfair, unsubstantiated and  misogynist --but cruel and viciously dehumanizing. But that is one of the lefts most cherished methods--character assassination.  

 Attacking the former Alaskan governor's family   was a step that would make any family loving individual  going rogue.   Personally, I admire and support Sarah Palin's ceaseless effort to stand up for her family and United States of America. And there is no political connotation in this message. Obviously, our current President is not doing it. 

  Regardless of poll numbers and pundits' opinions that Palin is more personality than substance . Palin is a political force in America.   Resigning from her position of Governor  was a clever move for it  gives Palin more political latitude and in the same time saves the state and her personally valuable time and money from frivolous law suits.   She will also be able to capitalize politically and financially on her recently released book and speeches.

  However, that is not the main objective of this blog. It is seriously disgusting,debasing and low class of how some of how consecrated reputable journalists as Barbara Walters and Katie Couric have cornered Sarah.  

Walters was more concerned with Sarah Palin wearing shorts than with her political views. Palin's answer was not as rogue as I anticipated. She stated that she feels that Newsweek exhibition of wearing shorts is cheesy. What is so cheesy about wearing a respectable athlete uniform?  

But , Walters eluded her with the question. Palin should her asked her moral standing about having an affair with a married man , like former U.S. Senator Edward Brooke. After all it was Walter's own revelation in the heat of the "Yes, We Can !" campaign.

  What Barbara Walters doesn't understand is that having a romantic relation with a person of a different race does not make one an av ant guardist in civil rights movement. In fact, that does not even matter. What matters is that Walters showed no class by divulging a personal affair in order to score political points.

   Concerning the interview with Katie Couric, is all water under the bridge but that was used a a solid base for leftist attacks which during the campaign in conjunction with SNL made ceaseless and tasteless efforts to portray Sarah Palin as a backward dimwit.  

The going rogue tour will give Sarah Palin an ample opportunity to tell the American people her true story and what she stands for. I wish her all the best!