Homeland Security? I Think Not; Plus A Thought

As his poll numbers continue to slide, George W. Boosh reminds us daily that he is a "wartime president" and that his duty is to "protect the American people." Protect the American people? With our porous borders, and his proposal for an illegal worker "amnesty program" or whatever he wants to call it today, how serious is he about this? Not very, apparently.

Our new method of Homeland Security includes the selling of six US ports to the United Arab Emirates. That's correct, selling our ports to an outfit that refuses to recognize Israel's right to exist and supports the Taliban in its bid to regain control of Afghanistan. Never mind that approximately 50% of the US population lives within 100 miles of these ports. The ports involved are; New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Baltimore, Miami and New Orleans.

A very interesting way to "protect the American people." By giving control of our most strategic ports to a bunch of Muslim Jihadists, with obvious ties to radical Islam. This decision was led by John Snow and a secret group of advisors, the same group that recommended not blocking China's attempt to purchase the oil giant Unocal. Not that the oil recommendation should be a tip off or anything, but it begs the question. What the hell is this administration thinking about?

We fight wars allegedly to "fight them over there instead of here." Yet, we plan to give up control of virtually every "by sea" entryway of importance to those who are essentially the enemy. Who is kidding who here? This decision has even awakened the slumbering Congress of the United States, who are literally begging Boosh to reconsider this action. So far, Boosh has ignored their pleas, and it appears to be a done deal.

While we claim that allowing Iran access to nuclear weapons is the worst possible scenario for our safety, at the same time we give those that hate us the most control of the easiest pathway into our country. Who needs nukes when you can ship any other weapon into the country with nary a gander by US authorities? Need a rocket propelled grenade? Just send it through Baltimore, and one of the various terrorists who we admit are already here can drive and pick it up. Shoulder fired missle? Head to Philadelphia. And on, and on.

While it has been clear for a long time that the "fight them there...." is pure bullshit, it is now obvious that Boosh has no intentions of masking his disdain for the American public at large any longer. Granted, the man is incompetent. Also not very smart. But at least in the past he has lamely attempted to hide it. No longer. Selling our ports to the enemy is in every way a declaration to the American people that they can go screw themselves, this is all about money. Our safety is clearly not even a passing thought, something that Boosh is all but admitting with this move. Unbelievable. All I can say is, "bring on the crash." It's the only thing that can save us.

Cyclone


A Thought for the Near Future

I have been thinking about what to do with this place while I am off during surgery and recovery. Through the comments and emails that I receive from all of you, it is obvious to me that many of you have some important things to say. And many can say it quite well, usually better than I can. So, here's my thought.

During my time off, anyone who wants to write something that they feel is important and timely, do so. Then email it to me. I'll go over what is sent and publish what I think is relevant and reasonably well written. I won't change anything other than obvious misspellings, as I am by no means an editor.(I think that was rather sternly pointed out to me a while back) I also feel that changing things might take away from what the author intended to convey. I would suggest the topic be related to ways to prepare for the future, but am open to anything. If this idea takes off and proves workable, we could continue it after my return for weekend posts. You would get full credit for it. You can even do it anonymously if you want to.

One obvious rule must be followed, though. Don't copy someone else's work, even if you say it is someone else's. I don't want a lawsuit on my hands, and copyright laws are quite complex. If you need to quote someone fine, but make sure that it is clear that it is a quote. But, don't copy an entire article and try to print it here, I won't do it. That takes permission, and I'm not going to seek permission from a bunch of people that I don't know. Plus, I want your ideas, not someone else's.

After Monday, I should be able to read some stuff and put one of your posts up I would think. It would help me out, give you all an opportunity to have your say, and keep the site going as I recover. Just look over what has been written here in the past and try to keep things at approximately the same length as my posts. I don't want to publish your first novel.

Just an idea, let me know what you all think.


Boosh quote for the Day:

"They can get in line like those who have been here legally and have been working to become a citizenship in a legal manner."

George W. Boosh, on immigrant workers, Washington, D.C., Dec. 20, 2004


Cyclone