Obama No Friend to Blacks and Hispanics.

Leaders of a national Hispanic organization are criticizing President Barack Obama for skipping their annual conference for the third consecutive year after he promised as a candidate, in 2008 that he would return as president. The No-Show was did not set well with many Latino Leaders. It is almost as if Obama was saying “I need your support, but I am not willing to work for it.

At the Republican Leadership Council meeting in Louisiana, last week Rep. Michele Bachmann (R.-Minn.) said on Friday that President Barack Obama “has failed” both these communities Pointing to double-digit unemployment rates among African Americans and Hispanics was able to back up her claim by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They said Bachmann’s statement on unemployment in the African American and Hispanic communities is accurate.

In the Hispanic community, the overall unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in January 2009, when President Obama was inaugurated. By May 2011, it had risen to 11.9 percent.

Among African Americans 16 to 19 years old, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 36.3 percent in January 2009 and had risen to 40.7 percent by May 2011. Among Hispanics 16 to 19 years old, the unemployment rate was 24.3 percent in January 2009 and had risen to 26.1 percent by May 2011.

This leads many to ask if he will be able to maintain these voters or will they just sit home and not vote or possible even support the Republican candidate?

Finally, Us Army Replaces Black Beret with Patrol Cap!!

The U.S. Army said Monday that it was abandoning the beret, after a failed 10-year experiment.  This is far overdo in my opinion.  I was in when they made this change and no-one liked it.

The black beret, which proved deeply unpopular with American soldiers, will be replaced by a patrol cap for everyday wear, U.S. Army spokesman Col. Tom Collins said.  The patrol cap is much more comfortable than the beret.

The move came after outgoing Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, asked the Army’s Sergeant Major “to go out and talk to soldiers across the force and see what was on their minds,” Collins said.  ”One of the things that soldiers consistently brought up was the desire to wear the patrol cap as part of their duty uniform,” he said.

The beret will still be part of the Army’s dress uniform, but will no longer be worn in the field as many soldiers complained that it was impractical.  I hated the beret.  It was uncomfortable in hot weather, had no visor to protect from the sun, and served no practical purpose.

Before 2001, the black beret was associated with the elite Rangers Special Operations forces. Many Rangers resented the idea that the hat they had earned the right to wear had been assigned to the entire force.  The change was instituted by, what I believe, was an uppity general with an inferiority complex.  He hated that the Rangers, Special Forces and Airborne units had the berets as their symbol of excellence.  He figured if everyone wore them, there would be no elitism.  It was a bad decision and weakened the force, in my opinion.

The decision does not affect units that have long worn berets as a mark of distinction, including the Rangers’ black beret, Army Special Forces’ green beret, and Airborne’s maroon version.

I only wish this had taken place when I was in.  I am certain that the changes will make many soldiers happy.The decision does not affect units that have long worn berets as a mark of distinction, including the Rangers’ black beret, Army Special Forces’ green beret, and Airborne’s maroon version.

The Democrats Want The Government To Shutdown

The Federal Budget for FY 2011 is due this Friday. Please Note: This is the budget that was supposed to have passed by Oct of 2010.  They could have passed it easily with both houses of Congress and the Presidency.  So why didn’t they?  Because, they wanted to avoid facing any tough questions/criticisms in the 2010 elections.  Because of this, we have now had several Continuing Resolutions (CR) to keep the government open.  Fortunately, the last two have reduced some spending by a miniscule amount.

In Historic fashion, President Obama and the Liberals in Congress want to shutdown the government so they can continue to spend YOUR money while blaming Republicans.  This game was played in 1992 and the American People fell for it.  Not This Time!! It’s long past time for Obama and the Democrats to stop playing political games and, instead, get busy working with Republicans to solve America’s economic problems. The Democrats, especially Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), have been stonewalling, delaying and condemning the Republican’s Budget, while offering NOTHING of their Own.  They think they can rerun the 1992 playbook again.  They are also out in force. as was predicted, calling the plan “Extreme” as Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) said was the committee’s plan.  They are trying to frame the cuts as hurting children, education, and seniors.  It is not going to work this time.  The American People are smarter than that.

For the Record, by the end of his first term, President Obama and the Democrats will have added more debt to the nation than ALL 43 Presidents before him combined.  Even what the Republicans have planned for FY 2011 is not enough.  To illustrate, President Obama has taken us from 1 to 3 in spending (just as a scale.)  The Republicans are only trying to bring it back to 2.75 at best. 

Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wis) has put out a budget plan that, while not perfect, will at least address the serious issues we are facing.  It will also help preserve many of the social safety nets out there, and still get us back to a sustainable path.  You can watch his 3-min video HERE. 

The point is, George Bush took us from $3 to $6 Trillion in debt in 8 years.  President Obama has taken us from $6 to $14+ Trillion in just over 2 years.  The projection is for that to double within 6 years if he is re-elected and nothing changes. We MUST stop the madness NOW.  Please contact your elected representatives and encourage them to stop spending money that they do not have.

Why The Recession Is Good For America

While I greatly sympathize with those who have lost their jobs, I too have seen a downturn in my business and a reduction of income during this downturn.  With that being said, despite all of the challenges people are facing, this recession has a silver lining and may actual prove to be helpful to America.

First, as a result of the Stimulus programs, Bailouts, and rampant Washington Spending, Americans are waking up and speaking out.  They are realizing that their so-called representatives no longer represent them.  This is why so many incumbents are being voted down in the primaries.  People are scrutinizing Washington and not liking what they see, and they are contacting their leaders to demand they stop the insanity and uncontrolled spending.  This has members of both parties scared.

Secondly, because of the recession, many lawmakers realize that they simply cannot pay for much of President Obama’s agenda.  Even though they will still try to ram it through either now or in a Lame Duck session, the money simply is not there.  While things like the Health Care Bill and Financial Overhaul have passed, much of their implementations have stalled.  Cap and Trade, and other expensive bills are in doubt of being passed because the money is not there for them.

Lastly, this has been the most far-reaching recession since the 1930’s.  Like then, people are now realizing what it really means to struggle.  They are being forced to step up and handle adversity.  They are learning the value of multiple skills and job cross training.  There is an old saying, “You learn more from losing.”  People are learning from their mistakes.  Despite their hardships they are moving forward and undoubtedly will be stronger for it.  Those who insist on relying on the Nanny State and not taking any steps to improve themselves will stay there until they decide to change.

In the end, people go broke in good times, and people get rich in bad times.  Through difficulties opportunities arise.  I think now is a time to look for the opportunities and stop looking for the bailouts.

Last Black WWII Medal Of Honor Winner Dies

Vernon Baker, the last surviving Black Medal of Honor Recipient from WWII, died on Tuesday this week after losing his battle with brain cancer.

In 1997, Vernon Baker was the lone survivor among just seven black soldiers selected to receive the nation's highest award for battlefield valor 52 years after the war ended. 

Baker led his men through heavy fire and minefields after his commander abandoned him and his troops.  At the time, some felt, because the units were segregated, the blacks couldn’t fight.   Military segregation was implemented by Woodrow Wilson in 1913.  When Baker tried to join the Army in 1941, a recruiter told him there was no quota for enlisting "you people."

No black soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II, although Baker did receive the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army's second-highest award for bravery.  In 1993, Army officials contacted Shaw University, a historically black college in Raleigh, N.C., to study whether there was a racial disparity in the way Medal of Honor recipients were selected.

The study concluded that the political climate and common Army practices guaranteed that no black soldier would ever receive the award. The researchers recommended that 10 soldiers receive the medal, and the Army chose seven from that list.  But since the statutory limit for presentation had expired, Congress was required to pass legislation that allowed the president to award the Medals of Honor.

Even though he received his duly earned award late, it was in fact earned.  I appreciate his service to our country, and pray for him and his family.

President Obama's Private Army

Do you remember when President Obama said we needed a Civilian Defense force outside of the military that is as strong and as equally trained?  Well here it is:

"Secretary Clinton Announces Civilian Response Corps Reaches 1,000 Members at Its Two-Year Anniversary Mark"

The Civilian Response Corps brings together civilian federal employees who are specially trained and equipped to deploy rapidly to prevent conflict or provide post-conflict and stabilization assistance to countries in crisis or emerging from conflict. Composed of both Active and Standby components, the Corps is an innovative partnership that leverages a wide range of expertise and experience from an unprecedented partnership of federal departments and agencies: Department of State; U.S. Agency for International Development; and Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice. 

If we have a military why do we need a Civilian Response Corps?  Answer, the military is sworn to uphold the constitution, the CRP reports to the Secretary of State, who works for the President. This is just the groundwork for Obama's own private army.

Read the Full Story Here: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/07/144656.htm

We Are Celebrating INDEPENDENCE DAY, NOT The 4th Of July!!!

With the holiday weekend upon us, I can’t help to notice the denigration of the holiday.  Many people and advertisements keep saying "Happy 4th of July"  The 4th July is NOT a federally recognized holiday.  It is the date chosen to celebrate Independence Day.  Many men and women died to give and preserve our Independence.  We don't say "Happy 25th of December" for Christmas, or "Happy 14th of February" for St. Valentines Day. 

Independence Day represents the birth of our country. It is also a day to remember the principles of the founding fathers of Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. Life is precious for all, regardless if they are in the womb, or nearing the end of life. Liberty is the cornerstone of our country. Without it we cease to be Americans.  Happiness is not a right or guarantee, it is the result of the pursuit of a worthy goal or cause.  Each person must define and pursue their own happiness and not rely on government or anyone else to provide it for them.  Unfortunately, the progressives of today would rather we subject ourselves to government rule to the extent that government is used instead of faith and religion.  Where in the past we would turn to god in tough times, the progressives have made it that we ask government for bailouts and stimulus packages in tough times.   This is very far from what the founders envisioned. 

It is time we learned to rely on ourselves and declare our Independence from government intrusion.  It is time to bring honor back to our country, and give thanks that we live in the greatest country on the planet. We must also thank those who served to protect these ideals, and who have died in defending them.  Our service men and women and veterans deserve a great deal of respect.  Give thanks today, and remember to say "Happy Independence Day"

God Bless America

The Solution To Illegal Immigration

Many people are condemning Arizona for its immigration which really only does 1 thing: It gives police the ability to ask about citizenship status in the conduct of NORMAL police activities. Which means, that if you get pulled over in a traffic stop and don’t have a license they can ask for citizenship status. It does nothing more. In fact, it has far more limitations on it than the federal law for which it is modeled after.

Since people don’t like the Arizona Law, and are fighting any new comprehensive immigration reform, I suggest we adopt the exact same immigration policy enacted in Mexico.

A few weeks ago Mexican President Felipe Calderon condemned the Arizona immigration law as racial discrimination. But the legislation, signed April 23 by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, is similar to Reglamento de la Ley General de Poblacion — the General Law on Population enacted in Mexico in April 2000, which mandates that federal, local and municipal police cooperate with federal immigration authorities in that country in the arrests of illegal immigrants. (Why not here?)

Under the Mexican law, illegal immigration is a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison. Immigrants who are deported and attempt to re-enter can be imprisoned for 10 years. Visa violators can be sentenced to six-year terms. Mexicans who help illegal immigrants are considered criminals. (Why not here?)

The law also says Mexico can deport foreigners who are deemed detrimental to "economic or national interests," violate Mexican law, are not "physically or mentally healthy" or lack the "necessary funds for their sustenance" and for their dependents. (Why not here?)

In Mexico, non-citizens are not even allowed to buy property. Americans who “buy” property in Mexico are given a 99 year lease instead of a deed of ownership.

In the end, we need to do something. If we can not agree on an American Solution, then lets adopt the Mexican legislation exactly as written.

For more information on the laws of Mexico I suggest going here:

http://www.mexicolaw.com/LawInfo10.htm#Foreigners

For more of this story you can read here:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/may/03/mexicos-illegals-laws-tougher-than-arizonas/