Category Archives: Ron Paul

Affordable Care Act Is Affordable

A recent story in the Nation magazine noted that many Republicans in Congress who voted “no” on the Affordable Care Act requested funding for their districts for some of the money that is available. Naturally, Republican congressmen made certain their picture was taken along with the new facility. Of course, Republicans are hypocrites, that goes with their political ideas. I find most disturbing how anyone who terms himself a devout believer in God would oppose  health care for those lacking a basic human need.

Republicans insist these are difficult economic times and all must sacrifice for the greater good of American society. We propose ending Government Health Care for members of Congress. This is one action that does not require a 60% majority to enforce.

Republicans Denounce Pope!

We have learned from informed sources within the Republican party there is a strong possibility they will issue a denunciation of Pope Francis for his Socialist, Communist statements which challenge the very basis of American capitalism. Pope Francis spoke in defense of poor people- you know, the folk who are not of interest to Mitt Romney. Pope Francis attacked free  market ideologiesfor creating a “cult of money” which eventually leads to misery and loss of confidence that society cares about the individual. He told a congregation that “wealth can make us lazy and selfish.”

Everything the Pope believes about wealth is similar to that of arch enemy of the American people, one Barack Obama. If wealth is not the work of God , then what is-poverty? This Francis guy is the enemy of American capitalism. Has anyone checked as to whether he is  some Muslim spy?

I next expect the Pope to denounce my right to  have a gun!!

Don’t Touch My Gun!!

Among the more difficult concepts for gun lovers in America to understand is that terrorists use guns. Honest, bad guys use guns and other such weapons and they can even walk into a gun store and purchase guns to their desire. More than 65 countries have signed a trade treaty that is designed to monitor the sale of conventional weapons by manufacturers and prevent their free flow into black market sources or to groups seeking death and destruction. The latest count is that 154 nations voted to support this treaty and three oppose it–Syria,Iran and North Korea. Now, we know the friends of guns in America, there nations who have the same mentality of thinking as does the National Rifle Association.

Naturally,Republican Senator Jerry Moran opposes this treaty since it fails to explicitly recognize the right of individuals to bear arms. “The United States should ratify treaties only when they are in our national interest, clear in their goals and language, respect our sovereignty, and do not create any openings to infringe upon our constitutional freedoms.”

Yes, Joe, we support the right of terorists to kill American soldiers. It is their constitutional right-read the second Amendment!!

Good News Is Bad News

As I recall, during the past election one Mitt Romney warned that if the black dude from Africa was elected our nation would suffer an economic collapse. He warned that if Democrats forced a raise in taxes on job creators they would pack up their money and go elsewhere. Remember how Republicans warned we Americans not to vote for any party which wanted to hand out money in some sort of stimulus package. Well, the dire predictions of Mitt have now produced proof that when Mitt speaks about economics, one and all can be certain the opposite will occur.

Latest reports prove that our deficit is going down this year. Unemployment is declining and profits on the stock market are setting records. In other words, after being forced to pay another 3% in taxes those with money in the stock market are receiving enormous profits.

This really is NOT good news for America. Or, should I say,not good news for members of the Republican party.

Much Ado About Nothing

In 1983, under the administration of Republican  President Ronald Reagan 0ver 280 US Marines died in a terrorist attack on their barracks. Did Democrats demand an investigation and blame Reagan? NO. In 2001, there was a terrorist attack on the US-did Democrats blame President Bush–NO. Did Democrats demand an investigation as to the reasons the US went to war against Saddam Hussein–NO. In other words when 283 or 5,000 or 2,000 Americans die and over 40,000 are wounded, the Republican party does not see a need for any investigation.

BUT, WHEN FOUR PEOPLE DIE, THEN WE NEED TO INVESTIGATE!!

A ten letter word for Hate–REPUBLICAN

Republican Blasts Republicans

Bob Dole served in Congress for many years and ran for president as the Republican candidate in 1996 so he does have the credentials to speak for  members of his party. At this point in time, he even doubts whether this collection of “Republicans” would have nominated him as their candidate. He noted with irony how Republicans invoke the name  of Ronald Reagan as their hero of the past. “Reagan couldn’t have made it. Certainly Nixon couldn’t have made it because he had ideas. We might have made it, but I doubt it.” He refers to the fact that Nixon supported health care, he supported Affirmative Action, heck, he even supported a national minimum wage to avoid poverty.

Dole made excellent points about President Obama. “I think as president he lacks communication skills with his own party, let alone the Republican party.” Right on! He even  has failed to emphasize to the American people that the head of the IRS was appointed by George Bush!

In closing, Dole  said: “They ought to get a sign on the Republican National Committee that says, ‘closed for repairs.”

A Bridge Too Far

Members of the Republican Party believe that it is their Christian duty to oppose “the government” spending money on confronting an infrastructure which has thousands of weak  bridge, roads in need of repair, faster broadband and a host  of economic expenditures which-eventually will boost the American economy. There is a bridge in the state of Washington which received  rating of 57.4 out of a 100 in terms of being safe for people to drive over. Yesterday the four lane Interstate 5 bridge which is halfway between Seattle and Vancouver suddenly decided to go for a fiesta and collapse. As cars drove over it, drivers could gaze out of their rear window to see the bridge slowly descend into the water.

OK, so only a few lives were lost and some cars. The important event was that no taxes were raised on our oppressed wealthy which means they will be starting new business enterprises, and getting more money. Save the Wealthy and the hell with our bridges!!

American Ami–Go Home!!

A Republican party era that dawned with the coming to power of Ronald Reagan left in its wake attitudes that business leaders knew what was best for their employees as they did for American society. They refuse to respect rights of workers to organize for better wages and working conditions. Unfortunately for US business organizations, that attitude is not shared in Germany whose constitution respects the rights of workers to have input into wages and working conditions. Workers at the two largest distribution centers for Amazon in Germany went on strike when company officials refused to engage in negotiations with them. Amazon wages in Germany are most probably better than what is paid to their American employees. But, management can cut wages whenever it desires.

American business leaders in Europe do not grasp the absence of medieval minded Republicans having power in Europe. Walmart had limited success in Germany  because it did not understand German attitudes toward worker rights. Few American companies in Germany even have a personnel department because they do not believe workers have any rights-other than accepting low pay and being treated like those without the right to a decent  economic life.

German business is built on long term thinking, not this year’s bottom line. It respects the rights of workers just as it respects the rights of share holders.

It’s Official-Global Warming Here!

I inhabit the state of Missouri, USA, a place in which 35% of the people believe the world was created about ten thousand years ago. About that time the Flintstones were riding dinosaurs and enjoying a gay old time. The journal Environmental Research Letters just released a study which notes that 97.1% of scientific journals agree there is climate change caused by human activity. The work of some 29,000 scientists who have published over 4,000 papers concludes there is global warming that results from the abuse of our planet by its human inhabitants. However, according to Pew study, only 42% of Americans agree with these egghead scientists.

I checked with my local minister, Dr. John Smith, note that he is in possesson  of the title, Dr. He obtained this degree from South Central Idaho University, an important center of academic  study. Dr. Smith is certain the world began 10,000 years ago and global warming is simply a liberal attempt to scare people. Who would you believe-4,000 scientists or Dr. Smith??

Texas On Our Minds

The good people of Texas have been leaders in fighting the evil of Islamic terrorism. Led by the brightest governor in this nation, Rick Perry, Texans  have challenged American Muslim groups and insist that any Islamic terrorist should be locked up for life, or even better, sent to the gas chamber for an encounter with death. Texans watch Fox News which is the only network that understands how the American people are threatened by evil Muslims. Unfortunately, during the past month there have been several incidents in which decent God fearing Americans, including those from Texas, were gunned down–not by Muslim terrorists, but by Christian  terrorists! As of this date no Islamic person has gunned down anyone from the state of Texas!

J.R. McClelland, son of Mike McClelland, a prosecutor who was recently murdered, has openly blamed the Aryan Brotherhood for this assault. He terms the murder of his father an example of “domestic terrorism.” I agree. The real danger facing America is not from Muslims, it is from Christian terrorists who pose as defenders of America. Texas, you have me the enemy and he is you.