Upon hear that Wendy Davis, the Texas State Senator who filibustered the anti-abortion bill, didn't appreciate what he said about her, Governor Perry said that he was giving her a compliment. Well Governor, Senator Davis and millions around the country saw it for what it really was: A slap on the face to women and men all over your state. The sad part is that, as Governor, you don't even see why anyone sees it that way.
After Governor Perry said that he was trying to give State Senator Davis a compliment, she said that she was proud of her daughter and the choice she made, but she wasn't going to take that choice away from other women. And with one fell swoop, Senator Davis hit the point right on the money. You see Governor, women just want the choice. They want to do what they, and the men in their lives for that matter, think is in the best interest of them, their family and their unborn child. Now you Governor, and GOP politicians all over this country, are really saying to these women and their families: You have no choice in what you think is best. I know what's best for you and your family, and you'll do what I say is best for your family or you'll go to jail. If someone would tell that to anyone in your family, are telling everyone that it wouldn't be a slap in the face? Of course it would! And you can't see that?
Governor Perry, you may have been trying to give Senator Davis a compliment, but what you really doing was giving a slap to the face to millions of women who just want a choice, and the fact you can't see that makes me wonder about your ability to have empathy for people. And a governor needs to have empathy. Not having it, it makes me and millions of others if you should be governor, or hold any government position.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
What lesson did Governor Perry learn as a kid, and was it the right one?
One thing I have to give to Texas Governor Perry is that he did learn at least one lesson. Unfortunately, I'm not sure it was the right lesson for him.
After the Texas legislature couldn't pass an anti-abortion bill in the regular session, Governor Perry called a special session to try and pass a bill that would make abortions basically illegal in Texas. But through grass roots efforts and an heroic filibuster, the special session came and went without the bill being passed. So what lesson did Perry learn as a kid that he could apply? Simply the lesson of, If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That's right, Governor Perry simply called for a second session after the Fourth of July. You see, at first he didn't succeed, so he tried again, and he failed. So now he's trying again. But there's another lesson I think he should have learned. This lesson isn't boiled down to an easy sentence, though, so Perry may not have learned it. This lesson is, look at the group that disagrees with you and see how vehemently they're doing it. If you're making the other side bigger, stronger, and making them angry against you, review your position. There's probably something wrong with it. You haven't learned that one, have you Governor Perry? There's talk now, with your stance on this bill, that it won't be 2030 or 2024 that demographics turns Texas to a blue state, but 2016 at the latest. Is that what you were trying to do? No, of course not. So now, not only have you torpedoed your Presidential run with inept political ability, but now you're hurting the state GOP and sounding another death knell in the national party, too.
Governor Perry's stance on the legislature's special session showed he learned a lesson as a kid. Too bad it was the wrong one.
After the Texas legislature couldn't pass an anti-abortion bill in the regular session, Governor Perry called a special session to try and pass a bill that would make abortions basically illegal in Texas. But through grass roots efforts and an heroic filibuster, the special session came and went without the bill being passed. So what lesson did Perry learn as a kid that he could apply? Simply the lesson of, If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That's right, Governor Perry simply called for a second session after the Fourth of July. You see, at first he didn't succeed, so he tried again, and he failed. So now he's trying again. But there's another lesson I think he should have learned. This lesson isn't boiled down to an easy sentence, though, so Perry may not have learned it. This lesson is, look at the group that disagrees with you and see how vehemently they're doing it. If you're making the other side bigger, stronger, and making them angry against you, review your position. There's probably something wrong with it. You haven't learned that one, have you Governor Perry? There's talk now, with your stance on this bill, that it won't be 2030 or 2024 that demographics turns Texas to a blue state, but 2016 at the latest. Is that what you were trying to do? No, of course not. So now, not only have you torpedoed your Presidential run with inept political ability, but now you're hurting the state GOP and sounding another death knell in the national party, too.
Governor Perry's stance on the legislature's special session showed he learned a lesson as a kid. Too bad it was the wrong one.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Supreme Court tells minorities: It's 1955 again.
The Supreme Court in striking down Part 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act today basically told minorities that no local government or state is trying to restrict their vote. But the worst thing is, they're telling states and local governments that it's okay if you want to discriminate. And if you don't believe it, look at what a Texas politician said right after the law was struck down.
The Supreme Court told Congress today that the Voting Rights Act needs to be up-dated. Updated since 2006? That's when the bill was last voted on. So, there's less racism now than there was 7 years ago in places like Texas and Alabama? That's why a Texan GOP state politician said that the state could now pass a voting bill to restrict people from voting, because there's no racism? That's why Shelby county Alabama thought the bill was so onerous because they couldn't restrict voting rights, so they decided to take the bill to court to try to overturn it? That's not racism? Isn't that like getting rid of a speed limit because no one is speeding?
The Supreme Court today said that states and local governments are back in power when it comes to who votes. In other words, the GOP may want to take the country to 1955, but only the Supreme Court can actually take the country there.
The Supreme Court told Congress today that the Voting Rights Act needs to be up-dated. Updated since 2006? That's when the bill was last voted on. So, there's less racism now than there was 7 years ago in places like Texas and Alabama? That's why a Texan GOP state politician said that the state could now pass a voting bill to restrict people from voting, because there's no racism? That's why Shelby county Alabama thought the bill was so onerous because they couldn't restrict voting rights, so they decided to take the bill to court to try to overturn it? That's not racism? Isn't that like getting rid of a speed limit because no one is speeding?
The Supreme Court today said that states and local governments are back in power when it comes to who votes. In other words, the GOP may want to take the country to 1955, but only the Supreme Court can actually take the country there.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
US Senate: Let's be stupid, spend $30 billion for no good reason and be proud of it!
Early last week, the US Senate had a confirmation of over 60 votes for the Immigration Bill that the gang of 8 had worked out. In other words, they had a filibuster proof bill. So, what could possibly go wrong? Well, only in the Senate could something this stupid happen. They decided to add another $30 billions in better border patrol to add 10 votes in the Senate with the hope that it will make it easier for the House to pass the bill. But the saddest part is, the border doesn't need better patrol, and the added money won't change 1 vote in the House. This money is being added to simply make the bill palatable to the far-right wing of the GOP, and they won't vote for the bill as it has a path for citizenship for those undocumented aliens in the country already. And, where is the $30 billion going to come from? It won't be from higher taxes on the rich or taken from the Defense budget, you can bet on that.
Only the US Senate could be so stupid as to decide to to spend $30 billion for something that isn't needed, won't change a vote in the House, and tell the world how great they are for making that decision. The only thing that makes makes them even halfway acceptable is the fact that as dumb as they are, they're still 100 times better at doing the people's work than the House. The House isn't even trying to do the people's work.
Only the US Senate could be so stupid as to decide to to spend $30 billion for something that isn't needed, won't change a vote in the House, and tell the world how great they are for making that decision. The only thing that makes makes them even halfway acceptable is the fact that as dumb as they are, they're still 100 times better at doing the people's work than the House. The House isn't even trying to do the people's work.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
GOP, are you gone so far right that you respect nothing?
After reading where Kansas doesn't care about the Supreme Court overturning Arizona's Voters Paper Bill, I really have to ask: GOP, don't you respect anything? Have you gone so far right that you refuse to follow laws?
First, the GOP said they don't respect the American people. How? Well, after Democrats won the White House, won more seats in keeping the Senate, and won a majority of the votes in the House, the GOP has stopped every Democratic bill they could. 90% of Americans want universal background checks, and a minority in the Senate makes sure the bill can't pass. The GOP has no respect for science. It doesn't matter if it is global warming, the age of the world, or even medicine. To them, their religious beliefs supersedes any research or scientific truth. They have representatives on the House Science Committee that believes the earth is only 7000 years old. The GOP doesn't respect national laws, and hates the judicial system. Every state where the GOP holds sway has passed bills to nullify a national law, either one that is already in effect, or one that may be passed. Now, if the Supreme Court says that a law you like is unconstitutional, or that a law you don't agree with is legal, you want overturn those laws or refuse to agree to stop doing what the Supreme Court says is wrong. If you don't like a court, you refuse to allows appointments to its bench, or try to alter its make-up. If the GOP doesn't like a bill that's been passed, then it simply refuses to fund it.
GOP, you have shown that you don't respect laws, the judicial system, science, people you don't like, and in general, the American people. Have you gone so far right that you respect nothing?
First, the GOP said they don't respect the American people. How? Well, after Democrats won the White House, won more seats in keeping the Senate, and won a majority of the votes in the House, the GOP has stopped every Democratic bill they could. 90% of Americans want universal background checks, and a minority in the Senate makes sure the bill can't pass. The GOP has no respect for science. It doesn't matter if it is global warming, the age of the world, or even medicine. To them, their religious beliefs supersedes any research or scientific truth. They have representatives on the House Science Committee that believes the earth is only 7000 years old. The GOP doesn't respect national laws, and hates the judicial system. Every state where the GOP holds sway has passed bills to nullify a national law, either one that is already in effect, or one that may be passed. Now, if the Supreme Court says that a law you like is unconstitutional, or that a law you don't agree with is legal, you want overturn those laws or refuse to agree to stop doing what the Supreme Court says is wrong. If you don't like a court, you refuse to allows appointments to its bench, or try to alter its make-up. If the GOP doesn't like a bill that's been passed, then it simply refuses to fund it.
GOP, you have shown that you don't respect laws, the judicial system, science, people you don't like, and in general, the American people. Have you gone so far right that you respect nothing?
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Tea Party Senator says he wants to be distrusted---no really!
Wisconsin Tea Party Senator Ron Johnson says that when it comes to the IRS and the faith and trust of the government, the Obama administration has it all wrong. Where the Obama administration has said that they want to fix the problems so that Americans can trust and have faith in the government. Senator Johnson says in a speech that the goal should be just the opposite, to get Americans to distrust the government. So Senator, since you work in government, you're an agent of the government. So, since you want us not to trust the government, I guess that means I shouldn't trust you. Well, it worked: I don't trust you at all. Now, I know what you meant. You, and all of the Tea Party members, want all Americans to distrust the federal government. Okay, so tear up your interstate highways, and send all the money spent on it back to Washington. Oh, by the way, get rid of all your radio and TV stations, too, and start over. You see, Washington regulates the airways and ensures that the frequencies are allotted and standards are met. Oh, and by the way, don't worry about ABC, NBC, or CBS either, or any shows on them. They all have national agreements, and their shows are regulated by the federal government. Will you have standards that they don't agree with? Then you probably won't get any of their shows. Get any stations from another state? Sorry, they'll stop broadcasting across state lines, for fear of state censure ship. Getting the idea yet?
Wisconsin Tea Party Senator Ron Johnson says that Americans should distrust their government. Well, I guess in a way, you've done your part, because you're part of the government, and I really don't trust you.
Wisconsin Tea Party Senator Ron Johnson says that Americans should distrust their government. Well, I guess in a way, you've done your part, because you're part of the government, and I really don't trust you.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
If Snowden isn't a traitor, then he's a complete idiot.
Since I spent 20 years in the Air Force, and I worked at several Top Secret projects, I have been asked my thoughts on Edward Snowden. Now, I have been hesitant to give my opinion, mostly because I don't think I've known enough to state an opinion. But, after reading more, I've decided that if he is either a complete idiot, or he is a traitor, and traitor is much more likely. Why?
Well, to start with, he'd been in the job just 3 months. How many jobs have you had where within 90 days you can say that you knew everything about it and there was a huge problem with it? I'm guessing either none, or very few. In 20 years, I was at 11 bases and had 14 jobs. And I never had a test of how I was doing my job until I was there for 90 days. In my 20 years, I also made 9 suggestions to my superiors to make the job better. Average time to get an answer: 30 days. And 7 took 2 weeks or less. So did he go through the chain of command? I completely doubt it. And what is one of the first things that everyone is told on their first day of orientation? Go through your boss if you have any problems and go up the chain if you don't like the answer. So, he disregards all this, and some want to call him a hero? I don't understand that at all. So that's the first thing.
The second thing is, to be real truthful, if you wanted the American people to know something, would you then leave the country? No! You'd tell the country, and stay to show that you believe in what you're saying, and that you believe in Americans. Would you flee the country and go to China? Of course not!
But, why is it possible that he's really an idiot? Well, he said that he was either going to China or Iceland, where he didn't think he'd be sent back to America. Iceland? NATO's Iceland? Now, I spent 2 years in Iceland, and if I was his age, I'd love to go there. I've seen the women. But you'd have to be a complete idiot to think you could go there and not be sent back if America asked for you to be sent back.
Edward Snowden has just a GED and, I guess, because he's good with computer code, he gets a job with a government contractor. 90 days later, he tells the world how the country monitors foreign and domestic lines. If he isn't a complete idiot, and that may be true, he must be a traitor. He can't be a hero. Heroes don't run away.
Well, to start with, he'd been in the job just 3 months. How many jobs have you had where within 90 days you can say that you knew everything about it and there was a huge problem with it? I'm guessing either none, or very few. In 20 years, I was at 11 bases and had 14 jobs. And I never had a test of how I was doing my job until I was there for 90 days. In my 20 years, I also made 9 suggestions to my superiors to make the job better. Average time to get an answer: 30 days. And 7 took 2 weeks or less. So did he go through the chain of command? I completely doubt it. And what is one of the first things that everyone is told on their first day of orientation? Go through your boss if you have any problems and go up the chain if you don't like the answer. So, he disregards all this, and some want to call him a hero? I don't understand that at all. So that's the first thing.
The second thing is, to be real truthful, if you wanted the American people to know something, would you then leave the country? No! You'd tell the country, and stay to show that you believe in what you're saying, and that you believe in Americans. Would you flee the country and go to China? Of course not!
But, why is it possible that he's really an idiot? Well, he said that he was either going to China or Iceland, where he didn't think he'd be sent back to America. Iceland? NATO's Iceland? Now, I spent 2 years in Iceland, and if I was his age, I'd love to go there. I've seen the women. But you'd have to be a complete idiot to think you could go there and not be sent back if America asked for you to be sent back.
Edward Snowden has just a GED and, I guess, because he's good with computer code, he gets a job with a government contractor. 90 days later, he tells the world how the country monitors foreign and domestic lines. If he isn't a complete idiot, and that may be true, he must be a traitor. He can't be a hero. Heroes don't run away.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Is the Tea Party/GOP helping America move left?
For the last few years, the GOP has moved steadily to the right, and right now, there are simply no young moderates in the GOP, at least in positions of power. But the strange thing is, they aren't following the majority of Americans there. In fact, not only are they abandoning the middle, they have helped move millions of Americans to the left.
As the GOP has moved far right, there is no moderate middle to the right any more. This means that those right-leaning moderates have had no middle in the GOP to look for, and since the far right have no ideas other than to restrict womens rights, minority voting rights, and to dismantle the federal government, so they have had to look to the Democrats for ideas. And for the most part, they have found that Democrats aren't the crazies that the far-right GOP have portrayed them to be. This has made them more comfortable with moderate left ideas. And the farther right the GOP goes, the more moderates they peal away from the GOP and into the Independent or Democratic camp.
The movement of the GOP to the far right of the political spectrum wasn't a response to a majority of Americans, and this has actually helped move America a little to the left. If the GOP continues on its current path, the Tea Party will have just the opposite effect that it wanted to have, and it'll make the GOP not a regional political party, but a completely useless one that will be replaced by one with ideas that reflect a large segment of the country.
As the GOP has moved far right, there is no moderate middle to the right any more. This means that those right-leaning moderates have had no middle in the GOP to look for, and since the far right have no ideas other than to restrict womens rights, minority voting rights, and to dismantle the federal government, so they have had to look to the Democrats for ideas. And for the most part, they have found that Democrats aren't the crazies that the far-right GOP have portrayed them to be. This has made them more comfortable with moderate left ideas. And the farther right the GOP goes, the more moderates they peal away from the GOP and into the Independent or Democratic camp.
The movement of the GOP to the far right of the political spectrum wasn't a response to a majority of Americans, and this has actually helped move America a little to the left. If the GOP continues on its current path, the Tea Party will have just the opposite effect that it wanted to have, and it'll make the GOP not a regional political party, but a completely useless one that will be replaced by one with ideas that reflect a large segment of the country.
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