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Boom, Boom, Boom In Iraq

Posted on May 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Was it ten years ago when the dynamic trio of Bush/Rumsfeld/Cheney decided America had to wipe out evil Weapons of Mass Destruction and bring peace and democracy to the oppressed people of Iraq. After all, they were ruled by an evil  man named, Saddam Hussein. Of course, the US never said a word during the 1980s when Saddam gassed his own people, but the evil  man then was a good man who had invaded evil Iran. American troops left Iraq last year with knowledge that after ten years of learning about democracy the people of Iraq were now prepared to live in harmony and peace with one another.

Yesterday,at least 86 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq died at the hand of  suicide bombers. About 150 were wounded. This has been the pattern throughout the month. Under Saddam, the Sunni, those who adhere to Shiite belief were oppressed. Naturally, it is only fair now that Shiites are in power for them to oppress Sunni. Hopefully, Muslims in the Middle East know it  took European Christians over a hundred years to live in peace with one another. Ninety years to go?

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Freedom Of The Press??

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Each day it becomes clear that Barack Obama has never grasped what Americans wanted in a new president in 2008. Many were disgusted by the growing abuse of rights in this nation, many were tired of a government that eroded human rights and operated in secrecy using the ongoing excuse of-national security. During the past five years it is difficult to believe that George Bush and the dynamic duo of Rumsfeld and Cheney are gone from government. The Justice Department seizure of Associated Press phone records is inexcusable and the tired refrain of –national security- just does not work.

Gary Pruitt, head of AP made clear the issues at stake. “We don’t question their right to conduct these sort of investigations. We just think they went out of their way. So sweeping, so secretly, so abusively and harassingly and over-handed that it constitutes, that it is, an unconstitutional act.” Sources are now reluctant to speak with AP reporters because they fear being monitored by the government.

Sorry,Mr. President, the Justice Department is under your control. If they commmitted unconstitutional acts, fire the head of the Justice Department!

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Iraq,Iraq, Iraq Violence

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Once upon a time, a long, long time ago at the beginning of the twenty first century there lived a great ruler named George Bush who  had two trusted assistants named Dick Cheney and Don Rumsfeld. These were wise  men who knew all about that far off land called, Iraq. It was ruled by an evil man named, Saddam Hussein. George and Dick and Don decided to bring peace, prosperity and hope to the people living in this terrible place, and in the process, they would destroy Weapons of Mass Destruction. And, so the bad man was killed and Americans took over the land of Iraq. And, peace and prosperity were now part of the lives of those living in Iraq??

Instead of working to create a coalition government that included both Sunnis(minority) and Shiites the US  allowed a sectarian, angry Shiite government to assume power. Thus, a new civil war arose between Sunnis who felt oppressed and Shiites who now controlled the government after decades under  rule of Sunnis. In one week over 13o people died in violence that wracked Iraq. The country is being torn to pieces because Prime Minister Maliki is  out for vengeance rather than being out for peace and reconciliation.

We recommend that Maliki ask assistance from South African leaders who avoided such chaos by reaching out to whites  rather than seeking revenge for  years of oppression.

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American Ami–Go Home!!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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.

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Let’s Go Back To Olden Days!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

I continually read comments from Conservative columnists about the good old days when God was in Heaven and people listened carefully to their rabbis or priests or ministers. In the good old days, girls were just girls and boys played down at the swimming pool and if  they heard the word, pot, it simply meant the item mom used to place her flowers. New evidence reveals that global carbon dioxide in the atmosphere passed the 400 parts per million level. The last time they were at this level was back in the good old days seven million years ago.

Oh well, the Arctic area in those days was ice free as it increasingly is today. So, what is wrong about going back seven million years?

Well, for one thing, they did not have such terrible issues as Benghazi!

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Nanny State

Posted on May 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The gathering of the faithful at the National Rifle Association was treated to words of wisdom from Glenn Beck, the apostle of love, charity and warmth to all humans. Of course, when he refers to decent folk, he means those who listen to him speak, those whose skins are very white, and those who  have at least a few hundred thousand in the bank. Glenn is upset at “the nanny state.” By that he means a  government which does not grasp its duty is protecting those with millions so they can accumulate more millions.

As far as I can recall, Glenn was silent when the nanny state of George Bush send thousands to their deaths. As far as I recall, Glenn did not utter a word about the “oppressive state” when the government arrested innocent people. According to the gospel of Glenn Beck, any tax upon those with wealth is an abomination and represents denial of God’s word.

A true government that represents the “people” would issue a gun to every newborn child.

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Just A Business Decision

Posted on May 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Lost in discussions concerning the war in Iraq has been the real question: has the war in Iraq been a job creator for  nations or has it caused a decline in employment and profits. After all, if there is going to be a war, it is only important that those engaged in production are protected against governments which seek to reduce profits and  lead to unemployment. James McCormick, a former cop,  decided to go into the production of bomb detectors-an excellent product which can help thousands as well as bringing jobs to many. It cost $25  to make one and they could be sold for $52,000. Certainly, that is a fair profit and we should thank men like McCormick to creating such employment.

OK, so there were a few problems. The bomb detectors apparently did not detect bombs. OK, so a few people got hurt, but the important thing is that job creators were kept employed and they were able to make a few honest bucks in the Iraq war. For some reason, a judge in England is upset and wants to send this  honest, decent,God loving Christian to jail! Since when did making an honest profit become a crime??

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Drones Or Jail?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Among the many mistakes made by the administration of Barack Obama none may compare to his failure of creating a commission to investigate the entire Iraq war. The government of England has the Chilcot investigation which seeks to get at the truth in order to provide the nation, and those who lost family in this debacle some form of closure. Obama insisted there was no reason to return to past mistakes and, in so doing, never allowed the American people to get at the truth. John Bellinger, who was responsible for drafting the legal framework for targeted drone killings while working for former President Bush now claims the Obama administration has endeavored to avoid more inmates in Guantanamo prison and has thus moved to killing militants.

“This government has decided that instead of detaining members of al-Qaeda(at Guantanamo prison) they are going to kill them.”At least 4,700 people  have been killed in 300 drone attacks. First, Obama failed to take a strong stand against this symbol of world wide hatred by not closing the  prison. Second, he embarked on a killing spree in which both innocent and guilty equally die.

It is time to return to the origin of this war, let the American people know the truth, and develop-along with Congress– guidelines on use of drones in killing people.

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Syrian No Say Americans

Posted on May 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The aftermath of Bush’s war in Iraq still lingers in the hearts of Americans. A new poll  revealed that only 5% of Americans want US boots on the ground to aid Syrian rebels in their fight against President Bashar al-Assad and only 12% of Americans even suppor the idea of providing military assistance to the rebels. Why? The American public got burned by the lies and distorted logic offered by the Bush administration concerning why the need for war in Iraq.Once burned, twice cautious is the new belief among Americans. Secondly, the war in Syria is confusing, there is no clear cut group which, if triumphant, would establish a democratic society in Syria.

John McCain and fellow Republicans who want action NOW still do not grasp there is no one behind them in this quest. Secondly, it is as likely for al-Qaeda wo emerge victorious in Syria as those of secular beliefs. Caution if the word of this moment in Syria.

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Guantanamo Forever!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by | Leave a comment

After the end of World War II, trials were held for those who led the Nazi government as well as for generals. Many were found guilty, some were executed and others placed in jail. Of course these criminals had murdered over 30 million people as well as raped millions and destroyed vast areas of land. In theory, those who fought against US forces in Afghanistan were supposedly to be either placed in prison and put on trial or….. At this point, it is unclear what the “or” was. Over a hundred prisoners are still in Guantanamo and there are no trials, no  charges brought against anyone, just endless hours and days of jail time. I imagine this group was responsible for, not millions, but hundreds of deaths.

Over 100 prisoners are on hunger strikes, at least 21 are being forced fed. The horror that is Guantanamo goes on and on. President Obama would like to close the prison, but, like always, he lacks the guts to do anything requiring moral courage.

Fact: Nearly all the 166 prisoners have been held without any charges filed agaisnt them. If they are guilty, place them on trial, if not, do the morally correct act-set them free.

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