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Date Posted: 18:43:31 03/08/09 Sun
Author: Katt
Subject: I don't often post here but I read this with interest
I find it difficult to express myself as eloquently as some of you can and find myself feeling woefully inept at getting my point across. So I just lurk.
I got an email today that struck me as "Hmmmm" on my "That's an interesting way to think about it" meter. It's a wee bit too far right even for me but it does speak to a lot of concerns that a lot of us have so I'll share it here (yes, I verified in snopes that it is correctly attributed to the author it claims):
Kit Lange is an Air Force veteran and military writer who specializes in investigating murder cases stemming from actions in combat. Her work was used as evidence in the Lt. Ilario Pantano case, and has been quoted extensively in other news publications for other cases. In 2005, she co-wrote a 10-part series disproving war crime allegations against an elite Army unit; her blog, EuphoricReality.com, was named as one of the top 10 milblogs of the year. She is also the National Web Coordinator for Gathering of Eagles, a nationally-recognized troop support organization. Kit holds a degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Spartan College of Aeronautics, and is working on a second degree in Aviation Technology Management. She resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma .
INTERESTING COMMENTARY FROM A FEMALE AIR FORCE VETERAN WHO IS NOW A TALK SHOW HOST.
Kit Lange:
My Predictions for the New Obama "Presidency"
Now that America has shown us all that affirmative action even works in politics, I've compiled a list of things that you can probably expect to happen. These predictions are 80% gleaned from information all of us have access to, and 15% gut instinct based on many years of research, historical study, and being glued to current affairs. The other 5% is just anger at my countrymen's stupidity--I admit it.
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- Websites and mass emails offering "free grants," courtesy of the government and "Obama's wealth redistribution." Actually, this one's a freebie, because I have an email with a date and timestamp of literally minutes after Obama was declared the winner, offering exactly that.
- Israel will understand this election was the end of any type of assistance, military or otherwise, from the U.S., and will stop holding back their defense at the request of the American administration. Look for a first strike on Iran soon, as well as increased activity by the Israeli military in general. Israel is on her own now, and God help us all because of it.
- Look for Iranian retaliation--against American targets. That goes doubly for other terrorist organizations. We just elected a man with the full endorsement of every major terrorist group in the world as leader of the free world. It's the political equivalent of hiring a child molester to babysit your kids while you leave for the weekend. Not only is HE going to have fun with your child, but he'll probably sit and watch while his friends come over and do it too.
- Look for far-left justices appointed to the Supreme Court, effectively tying up the entire government in a trifecta of liberal humanism, the buzzwords of which remain empty platitudes like "hope and change," and the ultimate goal of which is socialism--and soon, sharia law.
- Military cases of troops being tried and convicted for killing the enemy in combat will continue to rise--and the conviction/plea-bargain rate will stay at nearly 100%, as the government seeks to use the best men and women this country has to offer as sacrificial lambs on the altar of global appeasement. Those brave and honorable men who currently reside in prison cells across the country, stripped of their rank, their careers, families, and their good name, will not taste free air again for many years. Their sacrifices and their stories will be forgotten by the general public, remembered only by those of us who continue to fight for them.
- Look for the slow but steady erosion of rights you have enjoyed for your entire lives--all the while being told it's "for your own good."
Restrictions on gun ownership, home schooling, encouraged dependence on the ever-growing federal government. More nanny-state provisions will be put into place to protect the "disadvantaged" and the "poor," (read: lazy, uneducated, unwilling to better themselves) even while groups like the unborn, the mentally handicapped, elderly, and terminally ill are slowly pushed toward euthanasia. Of course, this will be done with feel-good phrases like "death with dignity," "not wanting to be a burden," and "merciful release from suffering," all of which ignore the basic fact that we are killing people without their consent for the "good of the people." Before you tell me I'm crazy, let's just remember that Barack Obama was the ONLY senator in the Illinois state senate to vote against providing medical care for babies who were inconsiderate enough to survive an abortion. Also, look for taxes to go up. Yes, they'll go up.
- You think the economy is bad now? Just wait. You'll have the most expensive "free" health care ever. Bread lines aren't just for Russians anymore.
We have traded experience for color, freedom for slavery--and the irony is that the average American sheep thinks their vote somehow righted an ancient wrong, somehow ENDED the specter of slavery and ushered in some beautiful era of liberty. In reality, we are about to be less free than you ever thought possible.
I watched the faces of those crowded into the mob (excuse the pun) in Chicago . They stared at Obama like he was a god, an idol, a panacea to their every want and need. We have truly failed as a nation if we are at the point where we feel we must look to one man to take care of us all, to be our father figure and our sugar daddy. We have lost not only the "can-do" attitude of past generations, but the "MUST-do" attitude of our forefathers. We have allowed ourselves to become reduced from Patrick Henry's proud cry of "liberty or death" to the sniveling, whining idea that we are owed something. We have gone from being the honorable defenders of freedom, to being told we are the problem.
The eyes of Obama and McCain were also telling. McCain acted with class and grace in his concession speech , offering the most honorable response I've seen yet. I don't agree with all of McCain's positions, but it cannot be denied that the man has served his nation--at permanent and severe detriment to himself--for half a century. His eyes were clear and sincere, honest. His speech underlined the very reasons why, of the two men offered, he was hands down the best choice.
On the other hand, Obama's eyes were cold, calculating. His manner was smug and still carried the arrogance he has always had. His facial expression was one of barely disguised disdain for everything people like me believe in. His body language was smooth, polished--
too much so. He talked of patriotism as though it is a value he is familiar with--and yet, his horrifying attitude toward the country he now leads is as well-documented as his friendships with those who seek its demise. He is charismatic to those who don't know what to look for, and he is inspiring to those who cannot or will not think for themselves. However, too many who voted for him are guilty of the most dangerous kind of hypocrisy. You see, we are told daily that we must not see color, just mankind. (We are all family, you know--or so we're told.) And yet Barack Obama was handed the White House on a silver platter by a fawning media, a bevy of foreign donors (who, to this day and in violation of U.S. election laws, remain nameless and unaccounted for), and a populace who voted based on color instead of right and wrong--even in the face of the most damning evidence against a Presidential candidate in many years, perhaps ever.
It is said that the people receive the government they deserve. Sadly, I fear that's correct. We have become complacent, unwilling to see the writing on the wall, content to frolic in the warm water without bothering to notice that it's been getting hotter by the minute. We are two seconds from a rolling boil--and perhaps it is already too late.
So, liberals, enjoy your victory. Jump around. Have a party, file for your free grants. Scream "Gimme my handout!" and make fun of those of us who fought to make sure your "messiah" didn't get access to the most powerful position in the world. Just remember when it all comes crashing down: You own the White House, the Congress, and soon the Supreme Court. You have no one to blame but yourselves for the mess you just created.
As for me, I'm buying my handguns this week so I have an answer for those who will come try to take them.
Kit
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I particularly agree with this thought: -- Katt, 18:48:33 03/08/09 Sun [1]
We have lost not only the "can-do" attitude of past generations, but the "MUST-do" attitude of our forefathers. We have allowed ourselves to become reduced from Patrick Henry's proud cry of "liberty or death" to the sniveling, whining idea that we are owed something. We have gone from being the honorable defenders of freedom, to being told we are the problem.
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Thanks for posting that Katt -- Jeannine, 21:07:16 03/08/09 Sun [1]
I would agree that it is far far right, but even if one of these things is true, it is too much. I do feel like we are sitting on a time bomb.
Like you, I was drawn to the statement about Patrick Henry the most. That and the paragraph about Israel.
I feel like the lunatics are in charge of the asylum. And we still have 22 months until the mid term election. God help us.
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Reminder: under Clinton: budget surplus, no unemployment, perfect international co-operation... -- JennyJenkins: Bush blew away all of that and more, 12:47:31 03/09/09 Mon [1]
There is nothing like revisionism to suit one's POV :-/
White, middle-aged, male voter, who ordered his wife and kids how to vote, does not decide the election results any longer... Ha! Ha! Ha! The face of USA has changed in the last 30 years, and he's getting scared... ;-/
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Re: under Clinton: budget surplus, no unemployment, perfect international co-operation... -- Jeannine, 14:42:58 03/10/09 Tue [1]
I have thought about this post for the last 24 hours. Talk about revisionist! Not just revisionist, delusional. As a member of the US Armed Forces during the Clinton administration, I can assure you that your claim of PERFECT INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION is some sort of fantasy. I could tell you a couple of stories about time I spent off the coast of Somalia, but don't want to bore you. And NO UNEMPLOYMENT. Wow. That Clinton was magic, huh?
Then, your statement about white men forcing their wives and kids to vote against their will. Well, I don't even know where that comes from. If that is being reported in Canada, sources need to be checked.
Your obvious delight at the "fear" of middle aged white men is troubling, to say the least.
But then I am just a racist with my head up my ass.
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Jeannine I've NEVER called you a racist! I like to read your posts and enjoy reading your POV -- JennyJenkins: sometimes disagreeing with you on purpose ;-), 16:30:23 03/10/09 Tue [1]
I've even said to you, many times, that you and I would get along if we knew each other in person because of our life experiences.
About my post above: the budget surplus and paying down the debt, is true.
The international co-operation is true, in comparison with what happened during Bush era, when USA almost became a pariah state. Outside of hot spots around the world, where the UN was involved and USA sent its troops under UN flag, the USA wasn't waging any wars unilaterally, then.
About full employment: all economists, no matter what stripe, consider a statistical unemployment of less than 5% as full employment. It's true. Under Clinton, on the average, unemployment was under 4%, and there was even a shortage of certain workers. Did you forget that?
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That is one steaming pile of racist crap. -- scooter, 06:07:36 03/09/09 Mon [1]
"trading color for experience"? "Sharia law?" People who voted for Obama are guilty of hypocrisy? "endorsed by terrorist groups?" Equating Obama with a a child molester? I'm done with this board.
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Re: That is one steaming pile of racist crap. -- Hogarth, 09:07:19 03/09/09 Mon [1]
The "Party of Tolerance" continues to amaze me with their close-mindedness.
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"Trading color for experience" -- Jeannine, 09:40:33 03/09/09 Mon [1]
is very accurate in my opinion. Scooter, do you honestly think Obama would be the President right now if his name was Bob Smith and he was a white guy with the exact experience and qualifications as BO?
I know a lot of that article was way over the top. But racism is not owned by the GOP. I don't owe anyone anything because of their skin color. Those who think I do are racist.
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Re: "Trading color for experience" -- niki, 17:28:57 03/09/09 Mon [1]
"do you honestly think Obama would be the President right now if his name was Bob Smith and he was a white guy with the exact experience and qualifications"
Yes, I do. Do you seriously believe that all those people only voted for him because he's part-black?!?
Frankly I think almost any color person could have gotten elected with a platform of avoiding 4 more years of Bush-like politics.
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No Niki - not all -- Jeannine, 18:44:42 03/09/09 Mon [1]
but a lot. I do think it is what brought him to prominence and made him the media darling. He was the "hip" politically correct candidate. I actually know people who voted for him that cannot tell you anything he stands for - except, of course, hope and change.
I have many issues with Mr Obama, his race is not one of them. To say that he and the Democrats did not use his race is naive, imo.
BUT - pointing any of this out automatically makes me a racist - a charge that is impossible to defend and is frankly, extremely hurtful. But I am a Republican, so I have no feelings.
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Re: "Trading color for experience" -- niki, 08:30:04 03/10/09 Tue [1]
"To say that he and the Democrats did not use his race is naive, imo."
Just as the other side used his race and his name to imply that he is a muslum and a foreigner.
All part of the circus that is politics in this country.
But to say that he would not have been elected if he were 100% white, implies that the great majority of people voted for him because he is half-black, and I don't think that is a true statement.
"I actually know people who voted for him that cannot tell you anything he stands for"
And I actually know people who voted for McCain who couldn't tell you anything he stands for either. I know of people who voted for McCain out of fear cause they didn't trust Obama- which is fine and their right.
I DO think that a lot of the votes were not so much for Obama but against Bush. Which may have been unfair to McCain, but he didn't distance himself enough from Bush and the 'party line' IMO. I always liked McCain and I was sorry to see him cowtow to the party line to get the support of the Bush supporters. But I suppose that is all water under the bridge now.
"But I am a Republican, so I have no feelings."
If you take politics personally, it will be hurtful. I watch my sister struggle finacially and I find it hurtful when Republicans insist that anyone needing any assistance is lazy and trying to work the system. I have also heard comments that anyone without healthcare should have planned better or should go get a better job. Like it is that simple.
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Thank you Niki -- Jeannine, 15:54:28 03/10/09 Tue [1]
for discussing this with me.
You are right that politics are hurtful when you take them personally. I do not believe that everyone on welfare or with government assistance is lazy etc. Who are these republicans who feel that way? I certainly don't know them. I am sure they exist, but republicans don't hold the patent on stupidity or bigotry. I don't think that having an opinion about race makes you a racist either, but I do think that is a great way to marginalize someone's opinion.
It is hard not to take all of this personally. My husband was laid off last Friday. I have been laid off. Neither of us is lazy, trust me, and now neither of us is working. We are much luckier than most because we have some money in the bank - and none in the stock market, thank God.
You are no doubt right about Bush helping Obama get elected. It was a foregone conclusion in my mind that a Democrat would win this time, maybe rightly so. But things are not going well. At all. And Obama is apparently following one Bush doctrine - "my way or the highway".
I hope things get better for your sister - hell, I hope things get better for us all!
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Re: "Trading color for experience" -- niki, 19:21:14 03/10/09 Tue [1]
Quote from the above article: "More nanny-state provisions will be put into place to protect the "disadvantaged" and the "poor," (read: lazy, uneducated, unwilling to better themselves)"
I also hear it almost daily in the online comments section of our local paper. I certainly do not think that ALL republicans thing that way, but it seems to be a prevailing idea from the local republicans, including my own brother. He has stated that he believes nearly everyone on welfare is 'working the system' I see some who are, but I also see many who are trying so hard to make sure they don't need to take a handout.
I was hoping that Obama would try to bring people together more than he has. But I still do not think that all the dire predictions are likely, nor do I think that they are helpful. I will just say I was more scared when Bush was in office. I know you do not feel the same way and I hope that things improve for you guys soon. I will add you to the list of un- and under-employed that I am praying for.
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Re: I don't often post here but I read this with interest -- niki, 11:21:54 03/09/09 Mon [1]
Quote: the "disadvantaged" and the "poor," (read: lazy, uneducated, unwilling to better themselves)
Wow. Glad to know ALL the poor are that way because they are lazy and unwilling to better themselves. I will pass that on to my sister who struggles to provide for her 2 grandchildren. I suppose she should just keep her income and those kids should try to better themselves.
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Hey Jeannine and Hogarth... -- scooter, 12:11:08 03/09/09 Mon [1]
Hogarth, being part of the Party of Tolerance doesn't mean we sit and say nothing when intolerant hateful opinions are voiced. And Jeannine, if you don't know how offensive what you just said about Obama is, there is no point in any further discussion.
I wish I could see things from your point of view but I can't get my head that far up my ass. You racists haters can have at me, but I'm done.
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Don't go Scooter... :-( I need you here for support -- JennyJenkins, 12:34:27 03/09/09 Mon [1]
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Eh, I'm pretty much in Scooter's camp too. -- HF, 14:54:42 03/09/09 Mon [1]
This board has started to sicken me. I have only been checking it once a week or once every other week lately (whereas I used to check it daily). I got tired of the "your group sucks; mine is better" mentality, and then this thread pretty much put me over the edge. I cannot read Jeannine's post about Obama without feeling queasy. I need a break. I encounter enough racism without having to read it from people I used to respect.
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Well -- Jeannine the racist with her head up her ass, 15:45:39 03/09/09 Mon [1]
It makes me a racist to acknowledge that his race was a mitigating factor in this election? Sorry, I don't agree.
Sorry about the queasiness, HF. I know the feeling well.
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