Militarized Zone

I have come to realize a very important deception in the media and the political analyst. This applies to a whole lot of the talking heads so watch out for it once you have read this explanation. First, I need to point out that the system has setup three ‘buzz words’.

They are Right, Left and center. Also known as, the Conservative Right Wing, the Liberal Left Wing and the Moderate Center respectively. Now, the ‘Right Wing’ is the crazy stuff shirt intolerant Christian types. And the ‘Left’ is the crazy ex-hippie, socialist. And the ‘Center’ is a middle of the road patriot type.

Notice how around election time they all start heading to the center on their ideals. To make themselves appear more moderate and less ‘crazy’. So, we will feel more comfortable with them and perhaps cast our vote their way.

What I believe is that this map of where you stand is twisted. What I mean is that at the CENTER of the gauge should be the ‘Right’ with their backs to the center line. Then the ‘Left’ should be back to back with their counterpart. Now this gives you something more descriptive of the way things actually are. That at the ‘Center’ of the scale you have people with CORE beliefs. That believes strongly in something. They may have a very opposite view of the others in the center of the gauge, but they have beliefs.

So the scale works outward in one direction or another as the strength of a core belief system fades. So, if this is the way things actually are, then a Right wing nut or Left wing loony at least believes in something. They take a stand for something that may not be popular with everyone. They are willing to piss a few people off by actually having an opinion.

The so called ‘Center’ politicians turn out to be wishy-washy spineless wannabes. Who actually are the LAST person you should vote for. IMHO

"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We growold by deserting our ideals." ---Samuel Ullman

Brilliant Letter to the Editor:

To the Editor:

Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration. Certain people are angry that the U.S. might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and once here, to stay indefinitely.

Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these protests.

Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me in your home you insist that I leave. But, I say, "I've made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors: I've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm hard-working and honest ... except for that part where I broke into your house.

"According to the protestors, not only must you let me stay, you must add me to your family's insurance plan and provide other benefits for me and my family. My husband will do your yard work because he too is hard-working and honest ... except for that breaking in thing.

"If you try to call the police or force me out I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be here. It's only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm just trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest .... ummmmm .... except for that breaking in thing.

"Besides. What a deal it is for me! I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of selfishness, prejudice and being anti-housebreaker!

Did I miss anything? Does this sound reasonable to you? If it does, grab a sign and go picket something. If this sounds insane to you call your senators and enlighten them because they are stumbling in the darkness right now and really need your help.
(Name? _______________) Priceless

I am glad we are militarizing the border. Heck, why is the Border Patrol and the Coast Guard treated differently? Don’t they do the same job? Is it somehow different on land then it is on water? Why aren’t we taking care of things in a uniform and military manner on land? Are Mexicans more favorable than Cubans or Dominicans? Couldn’t the ‘WAR ON DRUGS’ money fund some of this, since the drugs come in through the border?

CNN'S LATEST 'MISTAKE'This is getting to be a regular thing over at CNN. Last night, CNN went to President Bush for his speech...but wait, it wasn't his speech. (video) The president got a bad cue from the NBC pool cameras. The video they aired was 16 seconds long...just enough to embarrass George W. Bush. CNN called it a mistake. Sure it was. Not one other cable or broadcast news channel aired this false start ... but CNN did. Can you see where this might lead people to one conclusion: somebody at CNN did it on purpose. Of course, they've done stuff like this before...remember the black X over Cheney's face during a speech he gave?

Then again... it could just be a lack of skill in the control room. Good help is hard to find these days. Maybe it is the lack of education or the temporary workers. HA HA HA.