And, seeing the multitudes, Glenn Beck went up onto a stage and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And, he opened his mouth and taught them saying:

Blessed are the rich in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn for “the good old days” for they shall be comforted in knowing Democrats will be gone
Blessed are the rich: for they shall inherit the earth
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after power: for they shall be fulfilled
Blessed are the merciless: for they shall exact vengeance
Blessed are the cruel in heart: for they shall strike down their enemies
Blessed are the warmakers: for they shall be called the children of God
Blessed are they which are persecuted for opposing big government: for theirs is the Kingdom of Hell
Blessed are ye, when liberals shall revile you, and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for the sake of Fox News
Rejoice. and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in money and power–here on Earth

The delegation of Pakistan military officials boarded the plane in Islamabad and headed for the US. It was a long flight and they had to change planes a few times. The eight officers got on a plane in Washington D.C. and chatted while waiting for the plane to depart the airport. One of them sighed a fatigued “I hope this is the final plane to the destination.” As any decent God fearing American knows, such comments could only mean one thing–this was a group of terrorists and their final destination was undoubtedly in Heaven where virgins awaited their coming in order to provide pleasure.A passenger hurriedly informed flight attendants of the presence of terrorists bent on blowing up the plane. Airport security soon arrived on the scene and placed the dangerous Pakistan military personnel under arrest. Let me get this straight– terrorists dress in the uniform of Pakistan officers in order to disguise their real intent. I assume this means US security is greatly concerned about Pakistan members of the military.

Obviously, Pakistan officials back home told the officers to get the hell out of the US and return home. Of course, in defense of American officials, all Muslims look alike so how can they be faulted for seizing members of the Pakistan military.

The moral of this tale is Never, Never say to anyone on a plane, “Gee, I will be so glad to get the hell off this plane!”

Just as this blog went to press we received a message from the Republican National Committee regarding the latest example of an oil rig blowing up. This communique expressed shock and dismay at President Obama’s failed leadership which has allowed oil drilling to proceed unchecked despite evidence of danger to the environment. According to the Republican press release, former Governor Sarah Palin warned over two years ago about the dangers of drilling in her famous, “don’t drill baby, don’t drill baby” statement. However, the Democratic party is committed to protecting oil interests, most of whom are centered in the Middle East. According to the Republican Party, Osama Obama is simply a stooge for the International Muslim Committee to wipe out Christianity and what better way to proceed than by poisoning all water sources used by Christians? We just received an alert from Rush Limbaugh, the voice of reason and environment protection. “It is time for decent people who want to end the Muslim plan to take over the world to stand up and demand protection of our environment.”

Thank God we have voices of speaking out to protect the environment. God bless Sarah Save the Trees Palin and all those wonderful Tea Party folk who are fighting to save America from Muslim oil barons!

I realize the Liberal Media attempts to portray environmentalists like Rush and Sarah and Glenn as against saving the Earth. They are among those leading the fight to save this planet for the wealthy–who created it in the first place.

Noted scientist Stephen Hawking once again told the world that God in his infinite wisdom did not create the Universe. The blame for wars, pestilence, hate and violence can not be placed on any Supreme Being but must be accepted as part of the laws of physics. If one wants to blame someone or something for a world in which billions live in poverty, in which women are brutalized in the name of God or in which hate is more commonly accepted than expressions of love and peace. Personally, I have no problem with the absence of a personal Creator, in fact, I believe the best way to express one’s love of God is to take away any blame on His part for the creation of this nutty planet which enjoys murder as a normal activity. Of course, one could always pose to the good scientist the ever ready question of what created the conditions which allowed laws of physics to evolve?

I certainly was happy to learn that God did not create this planet or universe. However, if God did not do the creating does this mean my beloved New York Knick basketball team which has not won an NBA championship in over thirty years is bound by the law of physics to win–eventually, I assume!

Most polls indicate Republicans will most probably gain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Despite these polls, President Obama refuses to stand up and defend not only his own party, but the work of Congress over the past two years. He has not held a press conference in a year and allows Beck and Fox News to control the media agenda. For example, latest figures indicate under President Obama more illegal immigrants have been sent back to Mexico but few in America who claim the nation is being over-run by immigrants have the slightest idea about these figures! The president has yet to clearly and concisely explain any of his programs, his most common expression is they are “too complex” for a simple explanation. One has the sense Barack Obama refuses to stand up and take the offense against Republican lies. He represents the most ineffectual president in recent American history when it comes to the task of “the bully pulpit” of leadership.

A cynic might claim Obama wants the Republicans to win and create gridlock. Then, in 2012 he can campaign against a do-nothing Congress. Has Obama ever taken a class in Politics 101?

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas are in Washington D.C. for a meeting. Of course, meetings between Israel and Palestinian leaders have taken place for half a century and a pessimist might argue these monologues in which each side endlessly repeats what is on its mind will go on into infinity. An optimist might argue these discussions will go on to New Year’s Eve of this century, and conclude when Captain Kirk of the Starship enterprise decides to integrate his force with Palestinians and Israelis. Naturally, the cards to win the hand are in those of Netanyahu and everything depends on his willingness to actually put meaning to “sacrifice.” He continues to rant on about having Israel recognized as a Jewish state despite the presence of 10% of the population which is not Jewish. Where in the world does any nation demand being recognized based on its religious majority?

The initial indication as to whether this meeting has any substance will come when Netanyahu either continues the freeze on settlements or allows them to proceed. We in the spirit of Labor Day offer our hope both men can labor in the name of peace.

Colonel Lawrence Sellin has seen the last of Afghanistan. His crime– telling the truth about the bloated, top-heavy collection of generals and colonels who run the show in Afghanistan and don’t have the faintest idea how to do it. According to Sellin, headquarters staff “consists largely of the endless tinkering with Power Point slides” which fill the mind of officers with meaningless drivel and lines leading nowhere. Each day begins with the Power Point, “it doesn’t matter how inane or useless the briefing or meeting might be” because one must begin with a presentation, it’s standard operating procedure. The Power Point is accompanied by an officer reading from a paper to go along with the slide “in a tone not unlike that of a congressman caught in a tryst with an escort.” Each briefer is provided “one or two minutes to impart either information or misinformation. Usually they don’t do either.”

The parting words of Colonel Sellin deserve to be printed. “throughout my career I have never been known to walk with that fine line between good taste and unemployment.” I see no reason to change that now.”

If Petraeus had a brain in his head Colonel Sellin would be placed in charge of briefing officers.

Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Canada, Toronto Star: “I Never Suspected, Erin Woods”
You are the only one who didn’t.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald: “Don’t Worry If You Talk To Your Dog”
He makes more sense than talking with Glenn Beck.

UK, The Independent: “Fine Imposed After Whale Kills Trainer”
I think this is a whale story.

Kuwait, Kuwait Times: “Peace In The Middle East”
The question is piece of what?

Sweden, The Local: “Orgasm Church Flops”
Not with perverts like me.

Denmark, Copenhagen Post: “Fence Separates Senior From Thugs”
Wow, that should calm down the thugs.

Czech Republic, Prague Post: “Approve Homeless Plan”
This should speed up people becoming homeless.

Norway, Norway Post: “Buy Before You Die”
There are no sale days in Heaven.

South Africa, Argus: “Cops Shot At Bull Run”
Sounds like a lot of bull to me.

USA, New York Post: “Obama Addresses Christian Faith Questions”
I’m glad he has faith in something after all the personal attacks.

Former prime minister Tony Blair has decided to tell the world all about his life as a leader of the United Kingdom. Naturally, this means information on what he drank, how much he drank, the women he screwed and so on. Of course, the screwing of thousands of British soldiers who were killed or wounded in his crazy decision to allow England to enter the war in Iraq are no clearly discussed in this volume. Instead of discussing conversations with George Bush in which he should have informed the nut from Texas there were no WMD in Iraq, the UK leader went along and urged on the decision for war about nothing. His book devotes considerable space for his discussion of the incompetence of George Brown who followed his term of office and soon realized Tony had left him a mess.

We do learn all about this man’s sex life and his desire to drown himself in alcohol. There is something sad about a supposedly intelligent man focusing on booze and blonds rather than on decision making which entailed the lives of his soldiers.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the media that history will judge whether the war in Iraq was worth it. He spoke as the last American combat forces were departing from Iraq and leaving behind them about 50,000 troops who most probably will eventually wind up in some form or shape of combat duty. However, Gates insisted in response to a question as to whether US forces were still in a combat position in Iraq, “I would say we are not.” He refused to specify exactly what was the outcome of the seven years and 4,000 lives that are associated with this war. He added a confusing statement in which he stated, “I believe our men and women in uniform believe we have accomplished something that makes the sacrifice, the bloodshed, not to have been in vain. How it all hangs in the balance remains to be seen.” Gates did admit the reason for entering this war was still debatable. “The problem with this war, I think for many Americans, is that the premise on which we justified going to war turned out to be not valid.”

Let me get this straight. We entered the war for the wrong reasons, or to be blunt, we entered the war because our president lied to us. But, somehow, going to war for the wrong reason will eventually lead to a conclusion that the war was justified. We suggest Robert Gates explain to grieving children, mothers and wives their husband or son died because the president lied.