May 15: Out of control and graduation limits

Posted by ( Jayne ) on May 19, 2008 at 10:35 pm

I seriously debated whether I should reply to the ironically-named “Truth” comments, given that the dumbing down of discourse, inflamatory or venomous rhetoric to manipulate knee-jerk emotional reactions through misinformation, and pandering to the lowest common denominator to try to sway opinion to divert being wrong on facts or issues…well, that is part of what has caused the demise of our great nation, especially over the last two terms.  Although I cannot offer a complete education in the facts nor teach the commentor enough to overcome the neo-con propaganda brainwashing, I think I can offer a few useful insights to anyone else who happens to view the page, as well as maybe even ignite a light bulb for this clearly lost soul.  First, even fallacy-ridden far right “whackos” (to use the commentators oh-so-eloquent phrasing) like Ann Coulter have remarked that Clinton was a fiscal conservative as a consequence of not only programs like welfare reform, but more significantly, the budget was balanced and we actually had a surplus, and subsequently, a booming economy.  Again, I reiterate that spending being out of control IS a problem, it is the hypocricy of those who state that then vote the opposite to trick the ignorant or ill-informed, malleable voters, that I take issue with.  I don’t know how on Earth anyone could deduce from my comments that I would want more illegal aliens!  Quite the contrary, for the literate, you can read that I was pointing out the duplicity of those who CLAIM to be against illegal immigration while getting their palms greased by the very companies cited for hiring them! For if you hire them, they will continue to come! I don’t know whether to find the comment about wanting more illegal immigrants funny, or rather frightening about the state of our public school system. I guess intelligence brands one as an “elitist” in some people’s eyes, but really, when did intelligence, or even common sense and facts, become a liability?  The comments displayed as much ignorance about the Islamic faith as our Congressman has displayed, and as far as those who “love the Saudi’s”—GEORGE BUSH!!!!!!  Unfortunately, they don’t love him anymore so they wouldn’t accept his recent plea to increase production to lower outrageous gas prices.  Too bad, as that is one time we could have used his efforts to pad the bank accounts of the oil industry for some common good.  In regard to Clinton and terrorism, in the traditional meeting that takes place between the outgoing president and the incoming, Clinton stressed to Bush that al-Quida should be top priority, and was in urgent need of attention.  Bush disagreed.  Bush ignored the intelligence memo’s stating that bin Laden “determined to attack inside the U.S. with planes” and didn’t ensure enough arabic translators to decode wiretapped calls that could have prevented September 11, for those of us who remember poor Condi Rice’s testimony (how someone of her superb intelligence can be overruled consistently by the other mediocre minds in the Administration, and then to have tow their line and be a fall guy for them…well, its just sad).  The myopic attitude toward Africa, along with misinformation and a blatant twisting of facts, added to letting them “Die Out” is heart-breaking to those of us who believe human life has value and trust in the teachings of the Prince of Peace regarding what is good and ethical (love thy neighbor; spec in someone else’s eye while you have a log in your own; just a few that come to mind).  So since asked how I could not think Goode was a good man, well, because I have in fact read the constitution, and the Bible.  If the concept of Jesus as God is offensive to you, as I suspect it might be, you might try the Unitarian Universalist Jefferson Bible, produced by founding father Thomas Jefferson to digest the New Testament into just the basic teachings, message, and ethics of Jesus into a form that you may find more palitable.  But since you asked what kind of “leftist” or “socialist” I am…well, I actually worked as a republican for the republican party on Capital Hill, but like the Goldwater-conservative, high placed official under the elder Bush who subsequently wrote “Invasion of the Party Snatchers,“ I became seriously disturbed by the corrupting of sound conservative principles by oligarical, fascist interests intent on destroying America, and the sheer evil of neo-cons aimed at duping people into voting against their own interests and the nation’s good to profit the select few.  They’ve done a job, too:  fewer manufacturing jobs than at any point since the industrial revolution, terrorism and world hatred of the U.S. expanding exponentially, our ally Israel far less secure, all but the top 10% seeing their standard of living significantly decline, huge tax cuts for shutting down an American plant and moving it overseas to sweat shops in places like China as they also hold more and more notes on our debt, a sagging and disappearing middle class while poverty ranks are burgeoning, record foreclosures and bankrupt Americans, with health care and job loss the primary culprits, etc., etc.  Take back the GOP from those like Goode and Bush and return it to decent human beings like our Senior Senator from Virginia, or Lindsey Graham, and we might have some hope of salvaging the great American experiment before we fall like so many civilizations before us.  Just scan the Zeitgeist, compare it to the fall of other empires, look at Goode’s record compared to what he SAYS he stands for and who funds his campaigns, and even YOU might vote for Perriello, even though he’s a Democrat and not registered with the VA Bar (as a message to say we’re taking back the GOP by taking it away from those who have destroyed it and our nation; give us authentic conservatives, then they’ll get the votes)!  But in terms of social programs, there is one I just love, and highly recommend:  The public library.  Read a book.  You might be surprised how enjoyable it can be!  One I might suggest, that would be helpful in terms of Africa and the developing world and what the U.S. corporate interests in tag team with the CIA and military and leadership have done (to understand terrorism, the environmental plight, world hatred of the U.S., why they are shipping our jobs to sweat shops, etc.), “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.“  Perkins is the author.  Should be able to pick up a copy at B. Dalton in town, if you prefer the good ol’ modified-capitalist route.  I’ll say a prayer for you “Truth” that you find real Truth before its too late.  May God bless you with enlightenment.  Peace!

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Posted by ( Jayne ) on May 15, 2008 at 1:39 pm

I am all for staying within our means as we did well under the Democratic and FISCAL CONSERVATIVE President Clinton.  Yet, some hypocrites in the once fiscally conservative Republican party, who have been captured by fascists and neo-cons, are only for “staying within our means” when it comes to helping the ailing common man in America.  They seem to have no problem spending 12 million AN HOUR in Iraq (3 trillion before Bush leaves office) when there is a diplomatic means out of that mess which can never be completely resolved through on-going military action; huge corporate bailouts or padding the bank accounts of the select few; or tax cuts for shutting down American plants and moving them to sweat shops in overseas markets like China (so we can borrow more money from her!), then giving the same wealthy investors that left hard working Americans in the unemployment lines in doing so generous, substantially lower tax rates than middle class citizens!  Goode seems to have no problem on Appropriations giving a hefty sum to that PALACE of a courthouse in Henry County while the officers are indicted on racketeering for dealing guns and drugs out of the evidence room, but then votes against health care for poor children 5 times!  Social programs can be a wise investment, such as in reducing crime, public education, Pell Grants, and student loans.  The GI Bill after WW II spawned a generation of higher educated and thus higher paid Americans, filling IRS coffers, growing the GNP, fostering technological advancements, creating a burgeoning middle class…paying for itself many times over!  Goode wants to cut foreign aid, but we must remember the African continent is 40% Muslim (Osama got his start in the Sudan), and given a history of greedy, puppeteering interests fostering much of the African violence and social injustice, we can do just that and breed another generation of international terrorists!  Smart move!  Or cut aid to the arts?  Didn’t sing that tune with the North Theatre.  Goode’s so sacred of illegal immigrants he decries display of Mexican flag outside ethnic restaurant, but last election cycle accepted a nice chunk of change for his campaign from a company charged with hiring illegal immigrants (who just got a slap on the wrist).  Really, folks, trickle down has been discredited by all respected major economists; abudance must surge upward to revitalize ailing America—just as it did with the GI Bill after WW II.  (And while I applaud Goode’s commitment to furthering the current GI Bill, it shouldn’t take the urging of his congressional opponent to get him to do so!)  The distinguished “Gingrich-word-list and Neo-con Propaganda School of Economics” keeps duping the public.  Just look at who contributes to the campaigns, where the money they appropriate goes, and voting records compared to what they SAY they stand for…FRIGHTENING!  But, that’s education:  suffer into wisdom.  Ringggggg, Ringggggg…this is your courtesy wake-up call.  Have a nice day.

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