Statism defined by the professor!

He's Back

Professor Higgenbottom get to the heart of Statism!

Read this link on your path to knowing what we see before our eyes.

http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/06/americas_socialist_past.html

"1984" ----- 2009 Style

219-212

Dems Pass Largest Tax Increase In History-- Cap & Tax Squeaks Through House

the vote for the "american clean air and energy security act" has passed !

God forbid it passes the Senate!

CALL YOUR SENATOR!

Trust me!

unless..

You like seeing Jobs leave by the millions!?

And your energy costs on everything skyrocket...

And the cost of everything be driven up!?

for EVERYBODY!

Think not?

OMG!

control! control! control!

over every aspect of our lives is coming..

with this and the health rationing and care oversight we will be total slaves to the STATE!

Yes..It's Cap & Trade Friday-- The BIGGEST LIBERAL TAX

In US History ...

call the Senate and SCREAM NO!

Michelle Malkin hits it out of the park!!!

Michelle my belle!

No not the one in the picture!

God Forbid!

What a collection of important blog posts this gal has brought all of us.

If you haven't read my posts about most of this..take the time to read these quick hitters from the conservative blog diva!!!

She talk about those funding this attempt to Socialize our country..

all about how Acorn is going about avoiding Federal scrutiny..

all about the scams that Obama is bringing us with the Chicago-style
and Axlerod created movements that are driving this all..

This is important everyone! Wake-up!

First get your dandruff up and know your stuff!!!
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/06/24/who%e2%80%99s-funding-the-obamacare-astroturf-campaign/

Now what about Acorn again?
Caution: ACORN thugs at work
By Michelle Malkin
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/06/18/caution-acorn-thugs-at-work/

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/06/24/document-drop-the-story-behind-the-acorn-changed-its-name-story/

WHERE ARE THE DISSENTERS TO THIS?
WHERE ARE THE CONSERVATIVES?
WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE?
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/06/17/obamas-americrooks-and-cronies-scandal/

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/06/20/americrooks-watch-meddling-michelle-obama-to-keynote-volunteerism-conference/

I have just gave you so much to think about...

BUT WAIT!

Think about this for a minute..

This week two bills are being brought forth to destroy American freedom and maybe America itself?!

Health Rationing and Carbon Taxes NOoooooooooooo!!

These bills are so devious and so well planned to tax and destroy anything that gets in the progressives way!

They both have so many ways to destroy your freedoms and lifestyles its scary!
If you don't understand this.... just ask me!!!?

Cap and trade or Health Care..

What are the truths behind these bills almost near approval Mr. Talker?


God forgive Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina...

Maybe he didn't know evil if it bites him in the arse and even if he did know about our liberal enemies! What a waste of goodwill and a awful mistake to his family, friends, voters and admirers!
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Get Feet on the Street!

The Incredibly Shrinking Credibility!

It's Over Baby!

Your Stimulii are a failure!

Your Warm-up Environment Act is over!

Your Cap and Trade will bite the dust!

Your Health Rationing will be gone as People Wake-up!

Your Budget is breaking us..

Your ACT is all over the place..

We have you figured out!

Your a no brainer!

You are toast!

You

Are

A

Saul Alinsky Type Leftist who has lots of plans but we are all over them!!!!!

The Left has roots all through out the White house of those

60's radicals-but we are watching them now!

WHO is watching?

Americans that care!

Millions of us!

Feet on the Street is coming!

The largest Republican Activist movement ever!

You see Reagan inspired those in their prime well also!

Feet on the Street!

Lets go after the radicals!

Ladies and Gentlemen

Victor David Hanson!

http://victorhanson.com/articles/hanson061909.html

Mr.Talker is back with a special guest.

Industrial Strength Alinsky

Practices Pervade and Invade

Washington DC !

..or more to the point it permeates

the administration of one

Barack Obama.

And now the interview by Mr. Talker himself!

(All names and places are purely fictional adaptions for educational purposes only and are not intended as being real.)

ARE YOU HAPPY OBAMA?

WELL

MOST OF US AREN'T!



GIVE US LIBERTY OR GIVE US DEATH!


GET THAT?!


WE ARE FED UP TO OUR YEARS!


THE YEARS AND YEARS IT WILL TAKE TO PAY FOR YOUR MESS!


THE DECADES MORE LIKE IT!


YOU HAVE STOLE OUR WEALTH YOU - DEMOCRATS!


EVERY TRUST FUND IS BROKE!?


EVERY PROGRAM YOU KEEP CREATING WILL BREAK US FURTHER!?


AS YOUR "OBAMA'S" GOVERNMENT GETS FATTER AND FATTER...


AS YOU NOW TRY AND TAKE OVER THE HEALTH SYSTEM AND BREAK IT!


YOU ARE RUINING OUR RETIREE'S FUTURE...


OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE..


AND OUR GRAND CHILDREN'S FUTURE..


DISARM US IF YOU WANT TO TRY..


BUT WE WILL FIGHT YOU TOOTH AND NAIL!!!


TAX US TO DEATH..NEVER!


SPEND US TO DEATH..NEVER!


GOVERN US TO DEATH..JUST TRY!


TAKE AWAY OUR RESOURCES...OUR FREEDOMS... OUR WAY OF LIFE..


Never no ..NEVER!!!

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check out this video of ..
Rob's Brain!

"Of the People For the People" and hopefully soon..

GOOD FOR HIM!

Read all of what this great American says about you know who!?
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/10/voight-obama-is-a-good-hollywood-actor/

One of the people commenting on this article talked about what one of my favorite bloggers was talking about...CZARS! (unedited but meaningful as you will see)

"The dictatorship is nearly in place. one more wacko-marxist on the supreme court and its finale. i hadn't been keeping up on this one item... does everybody know that there are now in place...16 CZARS in place that are unelected and answer to know one but barry husein obama? fox news has been trying to just TALK the the car CZAR (however that is) and can't get his office to even call back! let alone sit for an interview! so this is how we can expect to be treated by our own government...god help us all...except of course the liberals who are already protected by a false prophet....."

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Mr Mark victor hanson pegs it ~!!!

Like this..

"There are no Arab coffeehouse discussions today about the nearly 1 million Muslims killed over two decades by the Soviets in Afghanistan and the Russian government in Chechnya, yet there is constant haranguing over Abu Ghraib, where not a single inmate was killed by rogue American guards. In short, neither logic nor morality is in abundance on the Arab Street, and conjuring up American felonies will not change that."

Read it all! He is awesome!

http://victorhanson.com/articles/hanson060609.html

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"We've done more than ever, faster than ever, more responsibly than ever, to get the gears of the economy moving again," he said.
___says Obama in relation to the economy...

WHAT??? HOW CAN HE SAY THAT?

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"We are facing an aggressive Juggernaut" Mark Levin calls this group governing right now...an effective cohesive attack on our country, way worse than Clinton! A rational defense of out country needs our strongest supporters ..our biggest voices...Crying out! NOW!

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WWRS!

NO MORE!

NO MORE!..

Pure

Middle of the road

big tent

phony

philosophizing

sell outs

appeasers

backpedalers to the conservative ideals

Do you want this country to fail?

What would Reagan say?

He would say I think..

This is about the American people succeeding and our great country surviving!

Not about you or me or Obama!

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Dick Morris says...Is Obama a failure? Not by his lights. His goal was never to stimulate the economy. His goal was to expand government spending and he used the recession as an excuse to do so. And, by this standard, he is a raging success. With the stimulus spending, the government proportion of GDP will rise from about 35% to about 40% and with health care “reform” it will go soaring into the mid-forties, bringing us to parity with Germany en route to France!
But the results are in: None of Obama’s spending is doing anything to help the economy.

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Government first second and third...or people first second and third
You decide!

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And Finally!

ACORN!

..my acorn research back last November.. Read it all take your time...understand why Acorn should NOT have all this stimulus money in the Billions...over a couple billion I think..OMG! .. and money to La Raza also who are separatists..and Obama Leftists supporters........ MY GOD HELP US!

http://take-the-time-to-listen.blogspot.com/2008_10_05_archive.html

Mr Talker Debuts!

First I must mention D-Day on this date in 1944..

when Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy pictured here..

It touched off what was a herculean battle in this part of France. Just to think that over 2000 of our brave soldiers died on the first day makes my skin crawl when I think of what we have always fought for and how far this new administration is taking us away from all we have always enjoyed.

As hard as it is to imagine a battle such as that in such a peaceful looking place as this picture..so it is to imagine what is going on to this country today..

YES--Liberty -Freedom and the American way-that we have always took for granted is under attack now...right before our eyes.

Even the old line Soviets and Hugo Chavez joke about it. They think that Americans are now so soft and mezmerized by Obama that they have called us sheeple and going father left than they are!

How brave will we be to fight for it's survival now?

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Welcome to me first home video.

I have been blogging here for some time now but now will occasionally give you a video feed of what I see as important or very relevant!

Hopefully this will have better impact.

Enjoy this first feed... the speech mentioned is Nobama's "historic"

-ahem- speech in Cairo I believe.. Egypt anyway!

I believe you must look at my post before this one to confirm my suspicions.

To understand more of the seriousness I take of this issue between the Israeli and Arab worlds when you read Mondays blog! The day is short..let's watch this now and have a nice weekend..

The news day is over.. now for me...I am headed for the mountains on this beautiful summer like day! The foothills of the Smokies are so serene and I have friends to visit. I will give you a link to one of them as soon as I return tomorrow!

Take care and God Bless!

RJF

Mr.Talker

Yes We Can!

OBAMA FAMILY

Brother Ralph spoke top me on the phone just now and said that he was really encouraged by Comrade Obama's Speech and in particular a couple things about modern civility and freedoms.

For Pete's sake -Brother Ralph.. These ideals and Morals have been the Judeo-Christian precepts and basis for our counrty for all the years of our existance. Furthermore they have been championed by other countries and societies before the United States was conceived.

Maybe since God created the woman... and since man was sent packing from Eden.

So where have the Muslims been?

So I am thinking that--their wrongs been pointed out in his speech-- will do much good will be secretly be laughed at as romance and naivety by the Leaders of those Arab countries and Leaders of their Muslim faiths!

I see what else he said as being along the lines of Apeasement, Anti-Israeli sentiments, and more of the same of being apologetic about our country!

He talked so much he forgot after awhile of who he was really representing.

Read the speech in it's totality here on the Talker below!

Look at what the NY Post said and The Israeli feeings on the right about this man-child!

This is one article after and one before and then one about what he should of said!...



Then let's wait a day and let our stomachs settle and our minds clear for more of my take!




But hopefully what someone is proposing that this speech was Reagan-like comparing it to "Tear down the Wall" is not really true .. Is it Comrade Ralph? Tell me it isn't so!!!





NO YOU CAN'T! Israeli Right Wing to go strongly against Barrack! http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1244034988150&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull


NY Post states it pretty succinctly I think! http://www.nypost.com/seven/06042009/news/worldnews/obama_butters_them_up_in_cairo_172556.htm






Full text of Obama's Speech to The Muslim World from Egypt.

June 4, 2009 Posted: 7:55 am

"A New Beginning"

I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum.
We meet at a time of tension between the United States and Muslims around the world - tension rooted in historical forces that go beyond any current policy debate. The relationship between Islam and the West includes centuries of co-existence and cooperation, but also conflict and religious wars. More recently, tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations. Moreover, the sweeping change brought by modernity and globalization led many Muslims to view the West as hostile to the traditions of Islam.
Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small but potent minority of Muslims. The attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the continued efforts of these extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some in my country to view Islam as inevitably hostile not only to America and Western countries, but also to human rights. This has bred more fear and mistrust.
So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.
I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
I do so recognizing that change cannot happen overnight. No single speech can eradicate years of mistrust, nor can I answer in the time that I have all the complex questions that brought us to this point. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. As the Holy Koran tells us, "Be conscious of God and speak always the truth." That is what I will try to do - to speak the truth as best I can, humbled by the task before us, and firm in my belief that the interests we share as human beings are far more powerful than the forces that drive us apart.
Part of this conviction is rooted in my own experience. I am a Christian, but my father came from a Kenyan family that includes generations of Muslims. As a boy, I spent several years in Indonesia and heard the call of the azaan at the break of dawn and the fall of dusk. As a young man, I worked in Chicago communities where many found dignity and peace in their Muslim faith.
As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam. It was Islam - at places like Al-Azhar University - that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe's Renaissance and Enlightenment. It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation. And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.
I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of America's story. The first nation to recognize my country was Morocco. In signing the Treaty of Tripoli in 1796, our second President John Adams wrote, "The United States has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims." And since our founding, American Muslims have enriched the United States. They have fought in our wars, served in government, stood for civil rights, started businesses, taught at our Universities, excelled in our sports arenas, won Nobel Prizes, built our tallest building, and lit the Olympic Torch. And when the first Muslim-American was recently elected to Congress, he took the oath to defend our Constitution using the same Holy Koran that one of our Founding Fathers - Thomas Jefferson - kept in his personal library.
So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed. That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn't. And I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.
But that same principle must apply to Muslim perceptions of America. Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire. The United States has been one of the greatest sources of progress that the world has ever known. We were born out of revolution against an empire. We were founded upon the ideal that all are created equal, and we have shed blood and struggled for centuries to give meaning to those words - within our borders, and around the world. We are shaped by every culture, drawn from every end of the Earth, and dedicated to a simple concept: E pluribus unum: "Out of many, one."
Much has been made of the fact that an African-American with the name Barack Hussein Obama could be elected President. But my personal story is not so unique. The dream of opportunity for all people has not come true for everyone in America, but its promise exists for all who come to our shores - that includes nearly seven million American Muslims in our country today who enjoy incomes and education that are higher than average.
Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it.
So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations - to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.
Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. Words alone cannot meet the needs of our people. These needs will be met only if we act boldly in the years ahead; and if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all.
For we have learned from recent experience that when a financial system weakens in one country, prosperity is hurt everywhere. When a new flu infects one human being, all are at risk. When one nation pursues a nuclear weapon, the risk of nuclear attack rises for all nations. When violent extremists operate in one stretch of mountains, people are endangered across an ocean. And when innocents in Bosnia and Darfur are slaughtered, that is a stain on our collective conscience. That is what it means to share this world in the 21st century. That is the responsibility we have to one another as human beings.
This is a difficult responsibility to embrace. For human history has often been a record of nations and tribes subjugating one another to serve their own interests. Yet in this new age, such attitudes are self-defeating. Given our interdependence, any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail. So whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners of it. Our problems must be dealt with through partnership; progress must be shared.
That does not mean we should ignore sources of tension. Indeed, it suggests the opposite: we must face these tensions squarely. And so in that spirit, let me speak as clearly and plainly as I can about some specific issues that I believe we must finally confront together.
The first issue that we have to confront is violent extremism in all of its forms.
In Ankara, I made clear that America is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security. Because we reject the same thing that people of all faiths reject: the killing of innocent men, women, and children. And it is my first duty as President to protect the American people.
The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together. Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity. I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. The victims were innocent men, women and children from America and many other nations who had done nothing to harm anybody. And yet Al Qaeda chose to ruthlessly murder these people, claimed credit for the attack, and even now states their determination to kill on a massive scale. They have affiliates in many countries and are trying to expand their reach. These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with.
Make no mistake: we do not want to keep our troops in Afghanistan. We seek no military bases there. It is agonizing for America to lose our young men and women. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict. We would gladly bring every single one of our troops home if we could be confident that there were not violent extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan determined to kill as many Americans as they possibly can. But that is not yet the case.
That's why we're partnering with a coalition of forty-six countries. And despite the costs involved, America's commitment will not weaken. Indeed, none of us should tolerate these extremists. They have killed in many countries. They have killed people of different faiths - more than any other, they have killed Muslims. Their actions are irreconcilable with the rights of human beings, the progress of nations, and with Islam. The Holy Koran teaches that whoever kills an innocent, it is as if he has killed all mankind; and whoever saves a person, it is as if he has saved all mankind. The enduring faith of over a billion people is so much bigger than the narrow hatred of a few. Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism - it is an important part of promoting peace.
We also know that military power alone is not going to solve the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. That is why we plan to invest $1.5 billion each year over the next five years to partner with Pakistanis to build schools and hospitals, roads and businesses, and hundreds of millions to help those who have been displaced. And that is why we are providing more than $2.8 billion to help Afghans develop their economy and deliver services that people depend upon.
Let me also address the issue of Iraq. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world. Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein, I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible. Indeed, we can recall the words of Thomas Jefferson, who said: "I hope that our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
Today, America has a dual responsibility: to help Iraq forge a better future - and to leave Iraq to Iraqis. I have made it clear to the Iraqi people that we pursue no bases, and no claim on their territory or resources. Iraq's sovereignty is its own. That is why I ordered the removal of our combat brigades by next August. That is why we will honor our agreement with Iraq's democratically-elected government to remove combat troops from Iraqi cities by July, and to remove all our troops from Iraq by 2012. We will help Iraq train its Security Forces and develop its economy. But we will support a secure and united Iraq as a partner, and never as a patron.
And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. We are taking concrete actions to change course. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year.
So America will defend itself respectful of the sovereignty of nations and the rule of law. And we will do so in partnership with Muslim communities which are also threatened. The sooner the extremists are isolated and unwelcome in Muslim communities, the sooner we will all be safer.
The second major source of tension that we need to discuss is the situation between Israelis, Palestinians and the Arab world.
America's strong bonds with Israel are well known. This bond is unbreakable. It is based upon cultural and historical ties, and the recognition that the aspiration for a Jewish homeland is rooted in a tragic history that cannot be denied.
Around the world, the Jewish people were persecuted for centuries, and anti-Semitism in Europe culminated in an unprecedented Holocaust. Tomorrow, I will visit Buchenwald, which was part of a network of camps where Jews were enslaved, tortured, shot and gassed to death by the Third Reich. Six million Jews were killed - more than the entire Jewish population of Israel today. Denying that fact is baseless, ignorant, and hateful. Threatening Israel with destruction - or repeating vile stereotypes about Jews - is deeply wrong, and only serves to evoke in the minds of Israelis this most painful of memories while preventing the peace that the people of this region deserve.
On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people - Muslims and Christians - have suffered in pursuit of a homeland. For more than sixty years they have endured the pain of dislocation. Many wait in refugee camps in the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring lands for a life of peace and security that they have never been able to lead. They endure the daily humiliations - large and small - that come with occupation. So let there be no doubt: the situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable. America will not turn our backs on the legitimate Palestinian aspiration for dignity, opportunity, and a state of their own.
For decades, there has been a stalemate: two peoples with legitimate aspirations, each with a painful history that makes compromise elusive. It is easy to point fingers - for Palestinians to point to the displacement brought by Israel's founding, and for Israelis to point to the constant hostility and attacks throughout its history from within its borders as well as beyond. But if we see this conflict only from one side or the other, then we will be blind to the truth: the only resolution is for the aspirations of both sides to be met through two states, where Israelis and Palestinians each live in peace and security.
That is in Israel's interest, Palestine's interest, America's interest, and the world's interest. That is why I intend to personally pursue this outcome with all the patience that the task requires. The obligations that the parties have agreed to under the Road Map are clear. For peace to come, it is time for them - and all of us - to live up to our responsibilities.
Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed. For centuries, black people in America suffered the lash of the whip as slaves and the humiliation of segregation. But it was not violence that won full and equal rights. It was a peaceful and determined insistence upon the ideals at the center of America's founding. This same story can be told by people from South Africa to South Asia; from Eastern Europe to Indonesia. It's a story with a simple truth: that violence is a dead end. It is a sign of neither courage nor power to shoot rockets at sleeping children, or to blow up old women on a bus. That is not how moral authority is claimed; that is how it is surrendered.
Now is the time for Palestinians to focus on what they can build. The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern, with institutions that serve the needs of its people. Hamas does have support among some Palestinians, but they also have responsibilities. To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist.
At the same time, Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's. The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop.
Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure that Palestinians can live, and work, and develop their society. And just as it devastates Palestinian families, the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not serve Israel's security; neither does the continuing lack of opportunity in the West Bank. Progress in the daily lives of the Palestinian people must be part of a road to peace, and Israel must take concrete steps to enable such progress.
Finally, the Arab States must recognize that the Arab Peace Initiative was an important beginning, but not the end of their responsibilities. The Arab-Israeli conflict should no longer be used to distract the people of Arab nations from other problems. Instead, it must be a cause for action to help the Palestinian people develop the institutions that will sustain their state; to recognize Israel's legitimacy; and to choose progress over a self-defeating focus on the past.
America will align our policies with those who pursue peace, and say in public what we say in private to Israelis and Palestinians and Arabs. We cannot impose peace. But privately, many Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away. Likewise, many Israelis recognize the need for a Palestinian state. It is time for us to act on what everyone knows to be true.
Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.
The third source of tension is our shared interest in the rights and responsibilities of nations on nuclear weapons.
This issue has been a source of tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. In the middle of the Cold War, the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically-elected Iranian government. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against U.S. troops and civilians. This history is well known. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward. The question, now, is not what Iran is against, but rather what future it wants to build.
It will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve. There will be many issues to discuss between our two countries, and we are willing to move forward without preconditions on the basis of mutual respect. But it is clear to all concerned that when it comes to nuclear weapons, we have reached a decisive point. This is not simply about America's interests. It is about preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.
I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not. No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons. That is why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons. And any nation - including Iran - should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the Treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal.
The fourth issue that I will address is democracy.
I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear: no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other.
That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. Those are not just American ideas, they are human rights, and that is why we will support them everywhere.
There is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear: governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure. Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments - provided they govern with respect for all their people.
This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only when they are out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy.
The fifth issue that we must address together is religious freedom.
Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. We see it in the history of Andalusia and Cordoba during the Inquisition. I saw it firsthand as a child in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country. That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.
Among some Muslims, there is a disturbing tendency to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. The richness of religious diversity must be upheld - whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.
Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together. We must always examine the ways in which we protect it. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. That is why I am committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat.
Likewise, it is important for Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.
Indeed, faith should bring us together. That is why we are forging service projects in America that bring together Christians, Muslims, and Jews. That is why we welcome efforts like Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's Interfaith dialogue and Turkey's leadership in the Alliance of Civilizations. Around the world, we can turn dialogue into Interfaith service, so bridges between peoples lead to action - whether it is combating malaria in Africa, or providing relief after a natural disaster.
The sixth issue that I want to address is women's rights.
I know there is debate about this issue. I reject the view of some in the West that a woman who chooses to cover her hair is somehow less equal, but I do believe that a woman who is denied an education is denied equality. And it is no coincidence that countries where women are well-educated are far more likely to be prosperous.
Now let me be clear: issues of women's equality are by no means simply an issue for Islam. In Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, we have seen Muslim-majority countries elect a woman to lead. Meanwhile, the struggle for women's equality continues in many aspects of American life, and in countries around the world.
Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity - men and women - to reach their full potential. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles. But it should be their choice. That is why the United States will partner with any Muslim-majority country to support expanded literacy for girls, and to help young women pursue employment through micro-financing that helps people live their dreams.
Finally, I want to discuss economic development and opportunity.
I know that for many, the face of globalization is contradictory. The Internet and television can bring knowledge and information, but also offensive sexuality and mindless violence. Trade can bring new wealth and opportunities, but also huge disruptions and changing communities. In all nations - including my own - this change can bring fear. Fear that because of modernity we will lose of control over our economic choices, our politics, and most importantly our identities - those things we most cherish about our communities, our families, our traditions, and our faith.
But I also know that human progress cannot be denied. There need not be contradiction between development and tradition. Countries like Japan and South Korea grew their economies while maintaining distinct cultures. The same is true for the astonishing progress within Muslim-majority countries from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.
This is important because no development strategy can be based only upon what comes out of the ground, nor can it be sustained while young people are out of work. Many Gulf States have enjoyed great wealth as a consequence of oil, and some are beginning to focus it on broader development. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas. I am emphasizing such investments within my country. And while America in the past has focused on oil and gas in this part of the world, we now seek a broader engagement.
On education, we will expnd exchange programs, and increase scholarships, like the one thabrought my father to America, while encouraging more Americans to study in Muslim communities. And we will match promising Muslim students with internships in America; invest in on-line learning for teachers and children around the world; and create a new online network, so a teenager in Kansas can communicate instantly with a teenager in Cairo.
On economic devlopment, we will create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries. And I will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world.
On science and technology, we will launch a new fund to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries, and to help transfer ideas to the marketplace so they can create jobs. We will open centers of scientific excellence in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and appoint new Science Envoys to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs, digitize records, clean water, and grow new crops. And today I am announcing a new global effort with the Organization of the Islamic Conference to eradicate polio. And we will also expand partnerships with Muslim communities to promote child and maternal health.
All these things must be done in partnership. Americans are ready to join with citizens and governments; community organizations, religious leaders, and businesses in Muslim communities around the world to help our people pursue a better life.
The issues that I have described will not be easy to address. But we have a responsibility to join together on behalf of the world we seek - a world where extremists no longer threaten our people, and American troops have come home; a world where Israelis and Palestinians are each secure in a state of their own, and nuclear energy is used for peaceful purposes; a world where governments serve their citizens, and the rights of all God's children are respected. Those are mutual interests. That is the world we seek. But we can only achieve it together.
I know there are many - Muslim and non-Muslim - who question whether we can forge this new beginning. Some are eager to stoke the flames of division, and to stand in the way of progress. Some suggest that it isn't worth the effort - that we are fated to disagree, and civilizations are doomed to clash. Many more are simply skeptical that real change can occur. There is so much fear, so much mistrust. But if we choose to be bound by the past, we will never move forward. And I want to particularly say this to young people of every faith, in every country - you, more than anyone, have the ability to remake this world.
All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort - a sustained effort - to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.
It is easier to start wars than to end them. It is easier to blame others than to look inward; to see what is different about someone than to find the things we share. But we should choose the right path, not just the easy path. There is also one rule that lies at the heart of every religion - that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us. This truth transcends nations and peoples - a belief that isn't new; that isn't black or white or brown; that isn't Christian, or Muslim or Jew. It's a belief that pulsed in the cradle of civilization, and that still beats in the heart of billions. It's a faith in other people, and it's what brought me here today.
We have the power to make the world we seek, but only if we have the courage to make a new beginning, keeping in mind what has been written.
The Holy Koran tells us, "O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another."
The Talmud tells us: "The whole of the Torah is for the purpose of promoting peace."
The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
The people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth. Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.




Your Take just click on the bottom! Take the poll!

It's a coup d'etat !

Read the link below about the way that the Demoncrats are planning to rule over elections just like they do in CHICAGO!

This article was written by a democrat I still believe and a very very very smart observer of politics..

He is also my favorite award winning science fiction writer!

But First!

The ABC radio news just said the world is getting ready for the "Historic" speech to the muslim world by Barrack Hussein Obama!

They will stream it live over the internet to over 178 countries...

Twittering it and Myspace updates also...to a new generation of young people..!

OMG!

I am so sick of the word "Historic"

Everthing going on with him is always media "blasting" that word...Sotomayor is a "historic" nominee..

NOW THIS KISSING UP TO the muslims...

They said he met with the King and even spoke Muslim to the "surprise of " who? OMG!

He was raised muslim..BUT lied about it when running for office..saying his father was not very religious...agnostic.. hmmmm WHATS THAT MEAN? And pushing out his supposed "Christian"

conversion and attendence at the Black Marxist Church with Rev. Wright! OMG!

anyway here is the coup d'etat.


"...And Obama has set himself up to rig all future American elections, not through any democratic process, but by fiat. Just like a dictator."

http://www.ornery.org/essays/warwatch/2009-02-16-1.html <-------CLICK ON ME!!!!

If you can muster a few more minutes... NO wait...This would put you over into ULCER territory..I will wait tull the next post!

The Talker!

Green Motors? Obama Motors? Guvment Motors?

TLYMFBR MOTORS!!!

HOW ABOUT-

"TAXPAYERS LIKE YOU AND ME FOOT THE BILL FOR RETIREES" MOTORS!?

Start the Death Watch!

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/general-motors-death-watch-187-you-cant-fix-stupid/

CEO: 'I don't understand what the policy makers can't see'

http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/danielhowesblog/index.php

Romney balks at government ownership of GM- His Dad was a Car guy -CEO!

http://www.detnews.com/article/20090531/AUTO01/905310317/1148/Romney-balks-at-government-ownership-of-GM

General Motors files for bankruptcy protection in HARLEM! Hmmm?
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/GM-bankruptcy-court-filings-apf-15396356.html?.v=34

Best of what Ive seen today!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124381255295170405.html

I am depressed about this whole deal. I started my college education at GMI back in the year 1969. I was picked to help design cars as an intern and engineering student at an amazing place come to think of it at their own college based in Flint Michigan. It was a strictly co-operative school meaning that you worked for half the year and studied the other half in alternating semesters. I wreaked havoc in those days. It was after all the late 60's and early 70's . Viet Nam, hippies, alternative culture, beatles and rolling stones. I was torn between a company living in the fifties and my peers running amuck. I just split in two and didn't make a right choice in leaving for other pursuits. Nothing too crazy. Just a tough time.

That said I did feel that the company had its head in the sand. It was way way too bureaucratic. They couldn't make a decision with out several layers of management having the chance to veto the idea. It was "old school" all the way.

Their idea was still to change a tail light and or head light on an existing model and calling it new! I saw the way the quality issues were treated and meaningful debate squashed. I was only 18 for Pete's sake and saw this all coming less the union take over with the cave-in of managment to them for all these heritage costs that are so out of whack with the rest of workers.

That said now though- I hate to see this government take over. Statism sucks. I am a BIG believer in the precepts put forth by Ayn Rand her understanding of the Soviet way and how we are delving deep into the same way of governing. Look for many more cookies to crumble under "our dear leader". The chance that this company will make it with Obama in charge is one in a million and look for us taxpayers to foot the bill for many thousands of millions in the very near future with no pay backs!