"There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in the shallows and in miseries...
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures." William Shakespeare
In the months leading up to July 4, 1776, Abigail Adams chose these words from William Shakespeare to inspire her husband, John Adams while he was in attendance at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. To John Adams, the only guarantee of liberty was independence. Choosing independence is a great step to be taken.
Our nation stands at a crucial moment in our history. We are heading towards an escalating economic crisis being imposed on us by three groups: OPEC, environmentalists, and a Democratic {Socialist} controlled Congress. We must choose to strike a cord for Energy Independence.
Gas prices at the pump will harm our entire economy by slowing, if not halting, numerous facets of our economy: tourism, transportation of goods and services, movement of people, and the list could go on ad nauseum. Rising fuel prices and the mandated biofuel program with subsidies for corn to be used in ethanol is already generating a rise in food prices. Rising prices is going to lead to UNEMPLOYMENT AND INFLATION which is STAGFLATION like we experienced under the hapless Jimmy, the Peanut Farmer, Carter.
The three groups or culprits can be dealt with in one swift fashion: VOTE THE DEMOCRATS OUT OF CONGRESS. Why? They are in bed with the environmentalists and have thus become subservient to the Environmentalist Interest Group. The Democrats in Congress have forgotten whom they serve: THE PEOPLE--NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS GROUPS. By voting the DO-NOTHING DEMOCRATS out, the Environmentalists will realize they have lost the support of the average American who is trying to make ends meet, trying to live the American Dream, trying to live in liberty.
OPEC will be dealt a huge reality check if the United States would FINALLY have the intestinal fortitude to DRILL for oil while also developing alternative energy sources including nuclear. Failure to take this stand will only continue our dependency and our enslavement to the Middle East for the only source of energy we have to run our industries and factories that provide jobs for Americans.
In the words of Thomas Paine, "Why is it we hesitate?...The sun never shined on a cause of greater worth..."
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
Barack and the Two-Step
Within 24 hours of his speech to AIPAC and the promise that Jerusalem will always remain the "undivided capital of Israel", Barack did a quick two-step when Hamas and Palestinians criticized his position.
From the Republican Jewish Coalition:
"Backtracks on "Undivided" Jerusalem-What Flip-Flop Is Next?
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2008) -- Republican Jewish Coalition Executive Director Matthew Brooks criticized Barack Obama's backtrack on his position that Jerusalem remain the "undivided" capital of Israel and questioned what other positions Barack Obama would reverse regarding Israel.
On Wednesday, Barack Obama committed that "Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided" in his speech before the AIPAC policy conference. On Thursday, Barack Obama backtracked on this position and reversed it. Following criticism from Palestinian and Hamas officials, Barack Obama on Thursday announced in an interview with CNN's Candy Crowley that "obviously, it's going to be up to the parties to negotiate a range of these issues. And Jerusalem will be a part of these negotiations."
"Barack Obama's attempt to use buzzwords to impress pro-Israel leaders has already backfired. Barack Obama's reversal on Jerusalem, 24 hours after his AIPAC speech, demonstrates why the Jewish community has doubts and fears about an Obama presidency," stated Matt Brooks. "Barack Obama's retreat demonstrates that Senator Obama lacks the resolve and leadership necessary to protect America and Israel from the serious threats we face. Worst of all, the impression that Barack Obama changed this position because of pressure by Hamas officials sends all the wrong messages that a President Obama will back off pro-Israel positions when Hamas protests. Yet again, Barack Obama demonstrates why the Jewish community does not trust Barack Obama to keep America and Israel safe and secure."
From the Republican Jewish Coalition:
"Backtracks on "Undivided" Jerusalem-What Flip-Flop Is Next?
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2008) -- Republican Jewish Coalition Executive Director Matthew Brooks criticized Barack Obama's backtrack on his position that Jerusalem remain the "undivided" capital of Israel and questioned what other positions Barack Obama would reverse regarding Israel.
On Wednesday, Barack Obama committed that "Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided" in his speech before the AIPAC policy conference. On Thursday, Barack Obama backtracked on this position and reversed it. Following criticism from Palestinian and Hamas officials, Barack Obama on Thursday announced in an interview with CNN's Candy Crowley that "obviously, it's going to be up to the parties to negotiate a range of these issues. And Jerusalem will be a part of these negotiations."
"Barack Obama's attempt to use buzzwords to impress pro-Israel leaders has already backfired. Barack Obama's reversal on Jerusalem, 24 hours after his AIPAC speech, demonstrates why the Jewish community has doubts and fears about an Obama presidency," stated Matt Brooks. "Barack Obama's retreat demonstrates that Senator Obama lacks the resolve and leadership necessary to protect America and Israel from the serious threats we face. Worst of all, the impression that Barack Obama changed this position because of pressure by Hamas officials sends all the wrong messages that a President Obama will back off pro-Israel positions when Hamas protests. Yet again, Barack Obama demonstrates why the Jewish community does not trust Barack Obama to keep America and Israel safe and secure."
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