Change or Clinton part III

Now obviously by it's title I intend to be a little inflammatory; yet, I do not feel that I am completely off base. I will presume that rational people will agree that the President is a figure head in reality and that a Presidency’s image is the President but the Presidency is will most likely the 50 closest people to the President calling the shots. For a biblical reference the President is Aaron and the other 50 people are Moses.

You see when we voted for the President this time around we voted for a mouth piece with little thought those that will be appointed to receive revelation in their respective spheres. I am not going to say that Pres. Obama is not smart enough to appointment qualified people, I am just saying that we as a nation did not recognize or view this principle as important, which is should have been. Anyway that is water under the bridge.

Yes, Pres. Obama’s is appointing many of Pres. Clinton’s top advisors and aides, who will in reality give the same advice they gave before, which is why I feel that “C” in Obama’s “Change” really stands for “Clinton”. I think some of this is smart. The people he is appointing do have experience and can get the “job” done, but stupid Republicans are jumping all over this negatively. Listen, I would rather have proven credentials in turmoil like this, enough said. But, I would like to see some fresh ideas in Washington and restoration of former policy.

(Changing gears a little)

I think Pres. Obama was able to spin a concept so well as it is boarder line deceptive. But in that deception he was able insight correct behavior, but not consequence. Essentially, Pres. Obama’s rhetorical ‘means’ have justified my ‘end’. My ‘end’ is that I want people to get involved with the political process. It’s about time the people started to hold elected officials accountable. It’s not the politicians’ fault it’s the people. For too long the term “Washington” has been aligned with lies, deception, mistrust and the like…great then do something about it. The people have finally done something about it. But they could have also brought the same change with Pres. McCain or a Pres. Huckabee (idiot) or a Pres. Romney, etc… So when Pres. Obama says he’s change and change is coming to Washington, all I can say is no $hit you’re not Pres. Bush there is only one Pres. Bush, thanks for the heads up. My point is that “change” happens every time there is a different person elected. Heck there was change between each of Clinton and Bush’s presidency’s.

The bottom line is this; we are going to get a semi Clinton presidency with the appointments that will bring little fundamental change. The only “change” that will be had, is depending upon where you are on the spectrum of conservative to liberal, democrat to republican the new government (house, senate, & Presidency) will cater to your needs. That is not the deceptive change people were led to believe in! In this Presidency they will encourage action with out consequence (i.e. through bailing out everyone). This Presidency will most typically frustrate growth by support of stupidity and NOT holding people accountable. Is there a difference between a President who caters to the oil companies that employee 1,000’s or the President who caters to the car manufacture’s who employee 1000’s. It all depends on where you are. But there is a much easier argument to make for the many ancillary benefits for supporting the math and sciences field of oil & gas over the assembly line “benefits”

Redistribution Retarding Reconstruction

In the period shortly after the Civil War known as the "Reconstruction" power and authority was given to those who demonstrated that they could with such power create and rebuild. The power was segregated from the masses because, and properly so, the masses were seen as unstable, unreliable, and quite frankly unable to make correct decisions.

Has this inability or ability changed?

I argue that the masses still are unable to divorce their own interest for those of the Union. This is not to say that I call for only white male land owners to be the only voters. I am drawing attention to the theory that redistribution of wealth can create more wealth. In essence, we are saying that by taking capital from those who know how to create more capital and giving it to those who do not we will in some way be able to create more capital. If that sentence was confusing to read then you are like the many who cannot understand the logic of the incoming party with their tax and fiscal policies.

In another example more personal to all of us it would be equivalent to ask a 3rd grade math student to perform calculus.

A larger more looming problem, which I believe to be the harbinger of it all which is the masses requesting indirectly a quick fix. "Quick fix"...is that not a neo-American principle circa 1960 that has driven everything from energy production to domestic cooking in America? Unfortunately, the masses want it and they want it now. The masses have spoken and they will get a quick fix; however, that is all it will be. Those who will be on the receiving end of the new policies (which I am apart of) will typically squander away whatever "leg up" is gifted, jolting the markets and industry only to face the same problems in another decade. Unfortunately, the concept of deferral in politics is rampant, so as to say not on my watch. It would be refreshing for a politician to take responsibility and do the hard thing, thus securing the American future as well as their name with the likes of Jefferson, Washington, and Lincoln.

In short we are and will be facing serious problems in America until the tide of entitlements rescinded into the ocean me first's. Our legacy is built upon federalism or lack their of, state rights, separation of powers, capitalism, and liberty. These principles are in the very DNA that is America and the carcinoma that is socialism can and will destroy everything has been fought for.

President-elect Obama was correct a house divided against it's self will fall. Socialism vs. American values will divide and conquer all that we hold truly "American". Akin to Patrick Henry I say, give me capitalism, protestant work ethic, honesty, and liberty or give me death.

Sustainability- Abstain to Sustain

Sustainability is the new dot com. So much so that Arizona State University along with others is offerings Baccalaureate degrees in the "science". But I ask at what point does one abstain to sustain? At what put are we sustaining the unsustainable?

These questions are the byproduct of a new Washington D.C. politics as usual proposal. The Big 3 automakers are asking for more assistance from the federal government. While I recognize that government short term aid can assist in consistency, I do not believe that the federal government should have place in private business other than what rights they already posses under the Commerce Clause. I do not believe it is right that the US government with there asymmetric information has the ability to print money and invest in a broken negligent company, only to receive a return on an "investment" that never existed.

I apologize for the government interference tangent but the relativism of ridiculous. The same party that blasted the Big 3 for so long because of their large profits and their environmental neglect is the same party that wished to be their knight in shining armor. What part of this is truly American? What part of this is at all consistent with what the founding fathers preached?

Big 3 make billions of dollars, ruin the environment, neglect change, smash new concepts with their lobbying efforts; essentially easting their cake, your cake, and my cake. Only to ask the Federal government if they can have some of their cake too. How is this right? Is can we stand for an industry that for so many years said, "...screw you, we are going to do what we want, how we want, and you have to take because...hey you have no other choices. Have fun riding the bus." Only then have superior products, many of which they were presented with be neglected because they weren't as profitable. Why sould the government through means of loans sustain a company/industry that has purposely driven down the road of unsustainability? Why should we sustain them? We have other choices, where is the benefit?

Hey Detroit how are those profits now? Are you enjoying the Unions? How is paying an assembly line worker with no formal education, with no education to contribute to society at large six figures?

Are we not experiencing the parable of the 10 Virgins? (If you don't know it, sorry it’s in the Bible...it’s a good read).

As Larry the Cable Guy says..."it's like wiping before you poop, it just doesn’t make any sense". And it doesn't make any sense to reward malicious premeditated neglectful behavior.

Every American child is taught at an early age the parable of The Grasshopper and The Ant. In this parable we learn a number of lessons, with the major theme being hard work and conservation. So why not do what we teach? I'll tell you why because life sucks! There is pain in life. Life is one giant cow pasture after a heavy rain where we are asked to sprint across wearing nothing but sandals and a bathing suit. We are going to fall down, we are going to step in the crap, and we are going to get dirty. But that is ok so long as you get up and keep moving.

My advice to the Federal government and the automakers.

Dear Government(Democrats specifically), you have already stepped into a "financial crisis" which you caused (remember when you thought it was good that everyone should own a home, yes I know some Republicans did as well....but that is another post...no more country club republicans) and your bailout isn't working, (banks are just hording the money improving their own situation and not lending) so please let the automakers learn the hard way that they can't screw the American people and get away with it. Do not sustain them, do not reward them. Let them consolidate and go back to the drawing board and learn that this country is about its people not its industry. Remember you are for the people and by the people and we need change. So "yes we can" tell them 'sorry I'm not going to allow you to hurt innocent people without penalty'.

Automakers don't screw over the American people! We are some of the greatest nicest friendliest people until you take advantage of us. Thanks for taking advantage of us for so long. Now please accept our apologizes with regards to your crap hole of a town and state. Please accept our desire to use buy something that is well made by smart people. Please accept our actions as a sign that reads..."Don't *&^) with America".

Catalyst

On my drive home from my homogeneous think tank I was fortunate and blessed to listen to President Obama. I did not vote for him. When it came time to cast my ballot I could only think of the change that he will bring to this country and I was afraid. After listening to his acceptance speech I feel no fear but peace. I feel excited, I feel the need to act. President Obama has an amazing ability, to incite feelings. He has branded this with words like change and hope. President Obama has incited a previously apathetic, lazy, entitlement driven generation to move for change and to serve. I am not convinced that all of the change promised is going to be good. But I am excited.

President Obama will become the greatest catalyst for change this country has seen from a leader. He inspires me with hope, but not with his hope....He inspires me to become more active in my civic duties and that is a great thing regardless of what direction your civic compass points.

It is apprent that people voted with a lot of feeling. I simply hope that America is ready for as a French philospher Bainville put it..."One must want the consquences of what one wants." I do not believe that we will want the consequences of one party having supreme power. I do not believe that we will want a bigger government. I do not believe that we will want Universal health care. I do not think that we will want this change because it will come with a heavy upfront cost I do not believe people will want to make.

Finally to you President Obama...I support you because you are my President, so long as you support the Constitution. You have a long road ahead, but I am inspired to forge ahead. However long and hard the road...

Vote

This not a call to one party or the other. While I am a registered Republican I am not a dyed in the wool Republican. I think to believe that I am independent as possible. Having said that I strongly urge everyone who may read to take the time and vote. You do matter!

I want to take just a minute to get involved with a moral matter and not a political one. Props 8 (in CA) & Prop 102 (in AZ). These props seek to establish marriage between men and women only. Regardless of your religious beliefs the success of these props will effect everything that your society stands for. Your children will be forced to learn that gay relations are normal and acceptable.

Every argument that I have heard has used the phrase "fundamental right". What is a fundamental? A fundamental is a building block of a foundation. The foundation of the U.S. is the Constitution and Judeo-Christian beliefs. I am fairly confident in my studies that neither philosophies nor documents purpose a this practice as defined by marriage. Marriage after all for many of is a biblical social practice. As such I believe there is no fundamental right for homosexuals to be "married". Moreover, governments throughout history have never defined the practice of marriage but merely respected the religious act. Marriage is again a biblical principle and not a social nor governmental.