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Sunday, July 24, 2011
A picture is worth a thousand words
Pick up Sunday, July 24th 2011 Chicago Tribune and go to page 25 in the NATION & WORLD section. There you will find a photograph of two men with sad and I believe perplexed looks on their faces...expressions that are beyond words to explain the fatigue and emotional distress expressed on their faces and body postures.
Read the article by Peter Nicholas and Lisa Mascaro if you want; but I don't think it can add much more than the expressions on both mens' faces. On the left, House Speaker John Boehner and on the right President Obama.
I looked at this photograph and saw two different views of the United States' projected trajectory; one directed toward bigger government, more taxes and a larger deficit and one toward smaller government, less taxes and a smaller deficit. The perplexing part is that each man thinks he is correct in his views and that his views are what the American people want.
I say a prayer every night for the politicians, given the power by "the people" to make the prudent and correct decisions that will be the best ones for all the people of the United States of America.
Read the article by Peter Nicholas and Lisa Mascaro if you want; but I don't think it can add much more than the expressions on both mens' faces. On the left, House Speaker John Boehner and on the right President Obama.
I looked at this photograph and saw two different views of the United States' projected trajectory; one directed toward bigger government, more taxes and a larger deficit and one toward smaller government, less taxes and a smaller deficit. The perplexing part is that each man thinks he is correct in his views and that his views are what the American people want.
I say a prayer every night for the politicians, given the power by "the people" to make the prudent and correct decisions that will be the best ones for all the people of the United States of America.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Is there a double standard Gov. Quinn?
Is there a double standard Governor Quinn between sex offenders who are physicians and those who are attorneys? According to an article written by Tribune reporter Megan Twohey in Friday's July 22, 2011 Chicago Tribune...in the TRIBUNE WATCHDOG UPDATES section titled Sex offenders will lose their medical licenses there must be a double standard.
The article states that "Doctors and other health care workers convicted of sex crimes, forcible felonies or battery of a patient (client) will be stripped of their medical licences in Illinois under a sweeping new law." emphasis (client) added
"Gov. Pat Quinn signed the measure Thursday in response to a Tribune investigation that found predatory doctors, even those convicted of crimes, often faced little or no punishment from state regulators, said his spokeswoman, Brooke Anderson." No mention of weather the Tribune investigated the legal profession in regards to predatory attorneys convicted of crimes and weather or not they often faced little or no punishment from state regulators...I wonder why that was not mentioned; I wonder if the trial lawyers could have donated significantly more to the Governor's political campaign.
According to the article in the Chicago Tribune "The governor wants patients (why not attorney clients) to feel safe and to be safe," she said. (emphasis attorney clients) added "After the things that were brought to light in the tribune, he supported the bill." I wonder if the governor feels the same way about attorneys that commit crimes. I wonder if the Tribune has the "guts" to do an in debt investigation of attorneys that commit crimes and if they ever even come to the light of day for investigation much less prosecution and loosing their law licenses. I think that would be an interesting study and one that would be fair and balanced....don't you? Go ahead and do it Chicago Tribune...I dare you...I double dare you!
The article states that "Doctors and other health care workers convicted of sex crimes, forcible felonies or battery of a patient (client) will be stripped of their medical licences in Illinois under a sweeping new law." emphasis (client) added
"Gov. Pat Quinn signed the measure Thursday in response to a Tribune investigation that found predatory doctors, even those convicted of crimes, often faced little or no punishment from state regulators, said his spokeswoman, Brooke Anderson." No mention of weather the Tribune investigated the legal profession in regards to predatory attorneys convicted of crimes and weather or not they often faced little or no punishment from state regulators...I wonder why that was not mentioned; I wonder if the trial lawyers could have donated significantly more to the Governor's political campaign.
According to the article in the Chicago Tribune "The governor wants patients (why not attorney clients) to feel safe and to be safe," she said. (emphasis attorney clients) added "After the things that were brought to light in the tribune, he supported the bill." I wonder if the governor feels the same way about attorneys that commit crimes. I wonder if the Tribune has the "guts" to do an in debt investigation of attorneys that commit crimes and if they ever even come to the light of day for investigation much less prosecution and loosing their law licenses. I think that would be an interesting study and one that would be fair and balanced....don't you? Go ahead and do it Chicago Tribune...I dare you...I double dare you!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
U.S. becoming an oligarchy?
According to the U.S. Constitution, Article, IV, Section. 4; "The United States shall guarantee to every State in the Union a Republican Form of Government...".
According to the U.S. Constitution, Article. I., Section. 8., Paragraph 2., "The Congress shall have the power "To borrow Money on the credit of the United States,".
Nowhere in the Constitution does it give the authority to Congress to pass a bill giving the Executive Branch (the President) the authority to raise the debt ceiling. This is being proposed by a handful of legislators in the Congress (an oligarchy) in the hope that it will be approved by the Congress. It is the directed duty of Congress not the Executive to pass a bill to either increase, keep the same, or decrease the debt ceiling. They are mandated by the Constitution to do this; they cannot constitutionally pass this on to the President. The political theater must stop and the Congress, both Republicans, Democrats and Independents must meet their responsibilities and not posture for future elections. I believe that those who continue to play political theater wont be on the list of actors in the next Congress.
According to the U.S. Constitution, Article. I., Section. 8., Paragraph 2., "The Congress shall have the power "To borrow Money on the credit of the United States,".
Nowhere in the Constitution does it give the authority to Congress to pass a bill giving the Executive Branch (the President) the authority to raise the debt ceiling. This is being proposed by a handful of legislators in the Congress (an oligarchy) in the hope that it will be approved by the Congress. It is the directed duty of Congress not the Executive to pass a bill to either increase, keep the same, or decrease the debt ceiling. They are mandated by the Constitution to do this; they cannot constitutionally pass this on to the President. The political theater must stop and the Congress, both Republicans, Democrats and Independents must meet their responsibilities and not posture for future elections. I believe that those who continue to play political theater wont be on the list of actors in the next Congress.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
The World Bank
Following World War II two significant politico-economic entities, the U.S. and the U.K. created the World Bank. Concurrent with the war, business entities either had their businesses (mortar and bricks) bombed to hell or left Europe with all the liquid assets they could carry or somehow transport to safe havens for their assets. Leftists, comprised of resistance leaders, communists, anarchists and socialists filled the void left by the business, well financed elite that had left for safer locations. In order to prevent these leftist groups from taking power by the void left by the vacated business elites the U.S. and the U.K. devised a way to get these business classes back into power. The U.S. and U.K. had to create an international system to champion and grow capitalist policies.
Thus the reason for the creation of the World Bank; this bank focused on making loans to governments for the rebuilding of the infrastructure of various countries devastated by the war...those parts of the economy that primarily improved the financial aspect of the governmental sector. Those parts of the economy that improved the private sector were left to the private companies and taxpayers. After western Europe and Japan were somewhat rehabbed the World Bank focused some of its lending towards third world countries.
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) portion of the World Bank would lend money to countries that the U.S. and the U.K. would choose so that commerce, trade and balance of payments could be smoothed out more so that this policy would benefit all nations but especially the U.S. and England...self interest was at work here and this was not at all done for humanitarian reasons alone. The IMF and World Banks' underlying mission was to bring together all the financial elites of all the countries and form a capitalistic system. This was in essence a Keynesian "pump-priming" that would especially benefit the U.S. and the U.K..
By adjusting their policies the World Bank and IMF could push certain economic and political policies which suited them more than the other countries in the system. This set up a type of "colonial control system" that would selectively allow some corporations to repatriate (bring back) profits, balance countries (governments) budgets and other internal matters of sovereign countries. In reality is was a system of control by the U.S. and England over many of the countries in Europe; one might say it was an indirect was of "colonizing" these countries via economic control policy.
Note" Materials and data from 50 Years Is Enough, edited by Kevin Danaher.
Thus the reason for the creation of the World Bank; this bank focused on making loans to governments for the rebuilding of the infrastructure of various countries devastated by the war...those parts of the economy that primarily improved the financial aspect of the governmental sector. Those parts of the economy that improved the private sector were left to the private companies and taxpayers. After western Europe and Japan were somewhat rehabbed the World Bank focused some of its lending towards third world countries.
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) portion of the World Bank would lend money to countries that the U.S. and the U.K. would choose so that commerce, trade and balance of payments could be smoothed out more so that this policy would benefit all nations but especially the U.S. and England...self interest was at work here and this was not at all done for humanitarian reasons alone. The IMF and World Banks' underlying mission was to bring together all the financial elites of all the countries and form a capitalistic system. This was in essence a Keynesian "pump-priming" that would especially benefit the U.S. and the U.K..
By adjusting their policies the World Bank and IMF could push certain economic and political policies which suited them more than the other countries in the system. This set up a type of "colonial control system" that would selectively allow some corporations to repatriate (bring back) profits, balance countries (governments) budgets and other internal matters of sovereign countries. In reality is was a system of control by the U.S. and England over many of the countries in Europe; one might say it was an indirect was of "colonizing" these countries via economic control policy.
Note" Materials and data from 50 Years Is Enough, edited by Kevin Danaher.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Bretton Woods Agreement
Following the end of World War II the allies where faced with the challenge of developing a postwar monetary system. In 1944 they meet in the Bretton Woods of New Hampshire. About two and one half years had gone into the planning of the postwar monetary system that was to be used by the Treasuries of the U.K. and the U.S. and Forty four allied nations and neutral Argentina. A system was designed to legal binding obligations among these allied nations to form an international organization, the IMF, International Monetary Fund. Two rival plans were developed; one by the U.S. represented by Harry Dexter White and the other by the U.K. represented by John Maynard Keynes. Ultimately a compromise was agreed too that resembled the U.S. plan to a greater extent. In order to solve the monetary chaos that occurs during post and interwar periods their judgement was to form the Articles of Agreement of the IMF.
What emerged was the 'pegged rate' or also know as the 'adjustible peg' currency system which obligated members to declare a par value (a 'peg') for their national money and to intervene within maximum margins that were agreed upon.
They agreed on several items which resulted in what was the 'pegged rate' monetary regime which became known as the 'par value system'. They also agreed that if exchange rates did not float freely, countries would require adequate supplies of monetary reserves. If some countries could not supply this reserve a supplementary source would of these funds should be established. What eventually emerged was a system of subscriptions and quotas embedded in the IMF. The members of the IMF where then permitted to borrow monies in amounts regulated by the size of its quota.
Another point on which all the governments agreed upon was to end the economic warfare that occurred during the 1930s. A system of rule was created to ensure fairness in currency practices. The IMF was responsible to oversee these new rules of fairness governing currency transactions.
Most importantly they agreed that there was need for an institutional forum for international cooperation on monetary policy. The IMF in the postwar years did provide such a forum.
Putting all these agreements together essentially created and defined the Bretton Woods Agreement or System. The IMF which was at the center of this agreement was hoped to perform three important tasks:
Though a multinational agreement in formal design quickly became the U.S.'s Bretton Woods Agreement and the U.S. dollar the exchange standard and to this day remains so. For a period of time during the "cold war" the U.S. welcomed this control and the world did not mind having a source of liquid capital as needed in crises or perceived crises. The system eventually broke down in the early 1970s for many reasons.
I will share more with you about the demise of the Bretton Woods Agreement in future blogs. Promise!
What emerged was the 'pegged rate' or also know as the 'adjustible peg' currency system which obligated members to declare a par value (a 'peg') for their national money and to intervene within maximum margins that were agreed upon.
They agreed on several items which resulted in what was the 'pegged rate' monetary regime which became known as the 'par value system'. They also agreed that if exchange rates did not float freely, countries would require adequate supplies of monetary reserves. If some countries could not supply this reserve a supplementary source would of these funds should be established. What eventually emerged was a system of subscriptions and quotas embedded in the IMF. The members of the IMF where then permitted to borrow monies in amounts regulated by the size of its quota.
Another point on which all the governments agreed upon was to end the economic warfare that occurred during the 1930s. A system of rule was created to ensure fairness in currency practices. The IMF was responsible to oversee these new rules of fairness governing currency transactions.
Most importantly they agreed that there was need for an institutional forum for international cooperation on monetary policy. The IMF in the postwar years did provide such a forum.
Putting all these agreements together essentially created and defined the Bretton Woods Agreement or System. The IMF which was at the center of this agreement was hoped to perform three important tasks:
- Regulatory administration of the rules governing currency
- Financial (supplying supplementary monies as needed)
- Consultative (a forum for cooperation among governments)
Though a multinational agreement in formal design quickly became the U.S.'s Bretton Woods Agreement and the U.S. dollar the exchange standard and to this day remains so. For a period of time during the "cold war" the U.S. welcomed this control and the world did not mind having a source of liquid capital as needed in crises or perceived crises. The system eventually broke down in the early 1970s for many reasons.
I will share more with you about the demise of the Bretton Woods Agreement in future blogs. Promise!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
'Education is a basic civil right'...WHAT?
Gov. Pat Quinn just signed the education overhaul bill in an elementary school in Maywood. It takes effect immediately and largely has the support of unions and advocacy groups.
According to Senator Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, "this is not a bill to attack the teachers". She sponsored this bill. She goes on to state that "Education is a basic civil right." Here we go again with politicians making something a civil right when it is not. I guess if you say it enough people will believe you. Just to make sure I pulled out my copy of the U.S. Constitution and no where, I repeat no where is it stated that education is a basic civil right granted by it. So don't believe everything you read in the newspapers or everything a politician says...check it out for yourself.
According to Senator Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, "this is not a bill to attack the teachers". She sponsored this bill. She goes on to state that "Education is a basic civil right." Here we go again with politicians making something a civil right when it is not. I guess if you say it enough people will believe you. Just to make sure I pulled out my copy of the U.S. Constitution and no where, I repeat no where is it stated that education is a basic civil right granted by it. So don't believe everything you read in the newspapers or everything a politician says...check it out for yourself.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
U.S. don't count on NATO in the future
Brussels, Friday, June 10, 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke at the Biblioteque Solvay regarding security and defense. According to an article by Associate Press reporters Desmond Butler and Robert Burns, the Secretary warned that the "NATO military alliance is at risk." His reasons, "penny-pinching and the distaste for front-line combat." Well isn't that just too bad after we have hauled their hind ends out of two world wars. According too the reporters the Secretary stated that the United States "won't carry the alliance as a charity case" anymore.
The only NATO country that agreed and with gusto was Britain; so much for the rest of our so-called allies. I guess now we know who we can count on in the future...not many.
Gates warned the Europeans of the distaste of Americans towards Europe's priorities. He warned "the blunt reality is that there will be dwindling appetite and patience in the U.S. Congress, and in the American body politic at large, to expend increasingly precious funds on behalf of nations that are unwilling to devote the necessary resources or make the necessary changes to be serious and capable partners in their own defense."
In essence I believe that Gates was telling the Europeans that they need to start "carrying their fair share" of the load that the U.S. has been doing for "six decades". Well it is about time someone in a high position in the government told the European "users" the truth of the situation and that we are sick and tired of constantly bailing them out of situations they got themselves into.
The only NATO country that agreed and with gusto was Britain; so much for the rest of our so-called allies. I guess now we know who we can count on in the future...not many.
Gates warned the Europeans of the distaste of Americans towards Europe's priorities. He warned "the blunt reality is that there will be dwindling appetite and patience in the U.S. Congress, and in the American body politic at large, to expend increasingly precious funds on behalf of nations that are unwilling to devote the necessary resources or make the necessary changes to be serious and capable partners in their own defense."
In essence I believe that Gates was telling the Europeans that they need to start "carrying their fair share" of the load that the U.S. has been doing for "six decades". Well it is about time someone in a high position in the government told the European "users" the truth of the situation and that we are sick and tired of constantly bailing them out of situations they got themselves into.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Martin Anderson's Policy Memorandum No.1
ECONOMIC POLICY
by Martin Anderson
The Plan
(1) We must speed up economic growth to increase the take-home pay of workers and to provide more jobs.
- Reduce federal taxes
- Index federal income tax brackets
- Reduce and eliminate counterproductive federal government regulation of business, education, and the professions
(2) Federal spending must be controlled
- Reduce and eliminate waste and extravagance in federal spending
- Establish effective controls on federal spending
- Give the President line-item veto power over the budget
- Transfer certain federal programs, along with the tax resources that finance them, back to state and local governments
(3) Balance the federal budget
(4) Economic policy must be consistent, dependable, with no abrupt changes
(5) Propose an "Economic Bill of Rights"
- Section 1.Limit the amount the federal government can spend
- Section 2.Require the federal budget to be balanced
- Section 3.Prohibit the imposition of wage and price controls
- Section 4. Establish line-item veto power for the President
- Section 5. Require a two-thirds vote of Congress on all major spending bills
This plan should show positive results within at most one to two years.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Two U.S. Senators on the Intelligence Committee...beware of the Patriot Act
Two Democratic U.S. Senators, Mark Udall of Colorado and Ron Wyden of Oregon have gone of record as warning the citizens of the U.S. that if they knew how and to what extent the Patriot Act is being used they would be alarmed at how the Act might and can and in some instances undermines our civil liberties under the premise that the government is using it just to protect us from terrorism. The documents that explain how the Obama administration implements the Patriot Act are classified. The two senators above are privy to this information and without telling the details (which they cannot do so legally) at least warned us to beware.
I believe that the government is obtaining "bulk information" from a very large cross sections of this country's citizens that has nothing to do with spying or terrorism and using it to have an electronic file on each and everyone of us...maybe "big brother" is already hear. Things that start off innocently ofter lead to "ends" not justified by the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. Beware of those who never loose an opportunity to use an "emergency" to further aggrandise power and centrally locate it in the Federal Government...big government leads to more control of the people and less control of the people who should be in control of their Government.
I believe that the government is obtaining "bulk information" from a very large cross sections of this country's citizens that has nothing to do with spying or terrorism and using it to have an electronic file on each and everyone of us...maybe "big brother" is already hear. Things that start off innocently ofter lead to "ends" not justified by the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. Beware of those who never loose an opportunity to use an "emergency" to further aggrandise power and centrally locate it in the Federal Government...big government leads to more control of the people and less control of the people who should be in control of their Government.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Pres. Obama...abusing War Powers Resolution?
According to U.S. Code, Title 50, Chapter 33, S 1541:
Purpose and policy
(a) Congressional declaration
It is the purpose of this chapter to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgement of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in such situations.
(b) Congressional legislative power under necessary and proper clause
Under article I, section 8, of the Constitution, it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer hereof.
(c) Presidential executive power as Commander-in-Chief; limitation
The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to
Purpose and policy
(a) Congressional declaration
It is the purpose of this chapter to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgement of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in such situations.
(b) Congressional legislative power under necessary and proper clause
Under article I, section 8, of the Constitution, it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer hereof.
(c) Presidential executive power as Commander-in-Chief; limitation
The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to
- a declaration of war,
- specific statutory authorization, or
- a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Look to the Hearthstone...therein America's Hope Resides
Who said the following:
In a free republic a great government is the product of a great people. They will look to themselves rather than government for success.
The destiny, the greatness of America lies around the hearthstone. If thrift and industry are taught there, and the example of self-sacrifice oft appears, if honor abide there, and high ideals, if there the building of fortune be subordinate to the building of character, America will live in security, rejoicing in an abundant prosperity and good government at home, and in peace, respect, and confidence abroad. If these virtues be absent there is no power that can supply these blessings. Look well then to the hearthstone, therein all hope for America lies.
In a free republic a great government is the product of a great people. They will look to themselves rather than government for success.
The destiny, the greatness of America lies around the hearthstone. If thrift and industry are taught there, and the example of self-sacrifice oft appears, if honor abide there, and high ideals, if there the building of fortune be subordinate to the building of character, America will live in security, rejoicing in an abundant prosperity and good government at home, and in peace, respect, and confidence abroad. If these virtues be absent there is no power that can supply these blessings. Look well then to the hearthstone, therein all hope for America lies.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Contraception...what next the Kama Sutra?
SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS -- The Illinois Senate passed a measure that would require sex education teachers to instruct students from grade six through twelve on the use of contraceptives. Parents are allowed to review the course materials but I do not know if they can elect to not have their children attend these courses. What is next on our educators agenda...the Kama Sutra and alternative life styles. By teaching these courses they are in a direct way condoning them as established moral choices of our society. Our school children have problems enough learning reading, writing and mathematics and now they want to introduce mechanics of contraception. Do you want your tax dollars spent in this manner?
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Netanyahu outshines Obama
Class, wisdom, experience and a knowledge of history really showed when comparing the actions and words of Pres. Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Mr. Netanyahu, with a world of experience under his belt, shined like the leader and statesman he is during the time he was in the United States. He represented his sovereign nation, Israel, in a manner that made me, a gentile and non-citizen of Israel proud of what and how he said it. I wish I could say the same thing of what Pres. Obama said and did...I was embarrassed by the words and actions of Pres. Obama...who acted in a manner that no other U.S. President has acted. Pres. Harry S. Truman; the President that first recognized Israel as a sovereign nation in 1948 and everyone since Pres. Truman never through Israel "under the bus". I apologise Mr. Netanyahu for the manner in which you were treated.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Background of U.S. Recognition of the State of Israel
Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: The U.S. Recognition of the State of IsraelBackgroundIn 1917 Chaim Weizmann, scientist, statesperson, and Zionist, persuaded the British government to issue a statement favoring the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine. The statement, which became known as the Balfour Declaration, was, in part, payment to the Jews for their support of the British against the Turks during World War I. After the war, the League of Nations ratified the declaration and in 1922 appointed Britain to rule Palestine.
This course of events caused Jews to be optimistic about the eventual establishment of a homeland. Their optimism inspired the immigration to Palestine of Jews from many countries, particularly from Germany when Nazi persecution of Jews began. The arrival of many Jewish immigrants in the 1930s awakened Arab fears that Palestine would become a national homeland for the Jews. By 1936 guerrilla fighting had broken out between the Jews and the Arabs. Unable to maintain peace, Britain issued a white paper in 1939 that restricted Jewish immigration into Palestine. The Jews, feeling betrayed, bitterly opposed the policy and looked to the United States for support.
While President Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared to be sympathetic to the Jewish cause, his assurances to the Arabs that the United States would not intervene without consulting both parties caused public uncertainty about his position. When Harry S. Truman took office, he made clear that his sympathies were with the Jews and accepted the Balfour Declaration, explaining that it was in keeping with former President Woodrow Wilson's principle of "self-determination." Truman initiated several studies of the Palestine situation that supported his belief that, as a result of the Holocaust, Jews were oppressed and also in need of a homeland. Throughout the Roosevelt and Truman administrations, the Departments of War and State, recognizing the possibility of a Soviet-Arab connection and the potential Arab restriction on oil supplies to this country, advised against U.S. intervention on behalf of the Jews.
Britain and the United States, in a joint effort to examine the dilemma, established the "Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry." In April 1946, the committee submitted ten recommendations covering topics such as "The European Problem," "Refugee Immigration Into Palestine," "Principals of Government," "United Nations Trusteeship," "Equality of Standards," "Land Policy," "Economic Development," "Education," and "The Need for Peace in Palestine." [For the complete text, see The Avalon Project at Yale Law School, http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/anglo/angtoc.htm]
British, Arab, and Jewish reactions to the recommendations were not favorable. Jewish terrorism in Palestine antagonized the British, and by February 1947 Arab-Jewish communications had collapsed. Britain, anxious to rid itself of the problem, set the United Nations in motion, formally requesting on April 2, 1947, that the U.N. General Assembly set up the Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP). This committee recommended that the British mandate over Palestine be ended and that the territory be partitioned into two states. Jewish reaction was mixed--some wanted control of all of Palestine; others realized that partition spelled hope for their dream of a homeland. The Arabs were not at all agreeable to the UNSCOP plan. In October the Arab League Council directed the governments of its member states to move troops to the Palestine border. Meanwhile, President Truman instructed the State Department to support the U.N. plan, and, reluctantly it did so. On November 29, 1947, the partition plan was passed by the U.N. General Assembly.
At midnight on May 14, 1948, the Provisional Government of Israel proclaimed a new State of Israel. On that same date, the United States, in the person of President Truman, recognized the provisional Jewish government as de facto authority of the Jewish state (de jure recognition was extended on January 31, 1949). The U.S. delegates to the U.N. and top-ranking State Department officials were angered that Truman released his recognition statement to the press without notifying them first. On May 15, 1948, the first day of Israeli Independence and exactly one year after UNSCOP was established, Arab armies invaded Israel and the first Arab-Israeli war began.
The telegram reproduced here is from decimal file 867n.01/5-1448, Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC. The press release is from the records of Charles G. Ross, Alphabetical File, Handwriting of the President at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, Independence, MO. The Library is part of the Presidential Libraries system of the National Archives and Records Administration.
The Documents Larger Version Press Release about Recognition of IsraelCharles G. Ross, Alphabetical File
Handwriting of the President
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
Independence, MO
Larger Version State Department Telegram to Diplomats and ConsulatesRecord Group 59
Records of the Department of State
National Archives and Records Administration
Article Citation
"Key Press Release on the Recognition of the State of Israel." Social Education 42, 6 (October 1978): 469.
Revised August 23, 2006, by Education team staff members.
This course of events caused Jews to be optimistic about the eventual establishment of a homeland. Their optimism inspired the immigration to Palestine of Jews from many countries, particularly from Germany when Nazi persecution of Jews began. The arrival of many Jewish immigrants in the 1930s awakened Arab fears that Palestine would become a national homeland for the Jews. By 1936 guerrilla fighting had broken out between the Jews and the Arabs. Unable to maintain peace, Britain issued a white paper in 1939 that restricted Jewish immigration into Palestine. The Jews, feeling betrayed, bitterly opposed the policy and looked to the United States for support.
While President Franklin D. Roosevelt appeared to be sympathetic to the Jewish cause, his assurances to the Arabs that the United States would not intervene without consulting both parties caused public uncertainty about his position. When Harry S. Truman took office, he made clear that his sympathies were with the Jews and accepted the Balfour Declaration, explaining that it was in keeping with former President Woodrow Wilson's principle of "self-determination." Truman initiated several studies of the Palestine situation that supported his belief that, as a result of the Holocaust, Jews were oppressed and also in need of a homeland. Throughout the Roosevelt and Truman administrations, the Departments of War and State, recognizing the possibility of a Soviet-Arab connection and the potential Arab restriction on oil supplies to this country, advised against U.S. intervention on behalf of the Jews.
Britain and the United States, in a joint effort to examine the dilemma, established the "Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry." In April 1946, the committee submitted ten recommendations covering topics such as "The European Problem," "Refugee Immigration Into Palestine," "Principals of Government," "United Nations Trusteeship," "Equality of Standards," "Land Policy," "Economic Development," "Education," and "The Need for Peace in Palestine." [For the complete text, see The Avalon Project at Yale Law School, http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/anglo/angtoc.htm]
British, Arab, and Jewish reactions to the recommendations were not favorable. Jewish terrorism in Palestine antagonized the British, and by February 1947 Arab-Jewish communications had collapsed. Britain, anxious to rid itself of the problem, set the United Nations in motion, formally requesting on April 2, 1947, that the U.N. General Assembly set up the Special Committee on Palestine (UNSCOP). This committee recommended that the British mandate over Palestine be ended and that the territory be partitioned into two states. Jewish reaction was mixed--some wanted control of all of Palestine; others realized that partition spelled hope for their dream of a homeland. The Arabs were not at all agreeable to the UNSCOP plan. In October the Arab League Council directed the governments of its member states to move troops to the Palestine border. Meanwhile, President Truman instructed the State Department to support the U.N. plan, and, reluctantly it did so. On November 29, 1947, the partition plan was passed by the U.N. General Assembly.
At midnight on May 14, 1948, the Provisional Government of Israel proclaimed a new State of Israel. On that same date, the United States, in the person of President Truman, recognized the provisional Jewish government as de facto authority of the Jewish state (de jure recognition was extended on January 31, 1949). The U.S. delegates to the U.N. and top-ranking State Department officials were angered that Truman released his recognition statement to the press without notifying them first. On May 15, 1948, the first day of Israeli Independence and exactly one year after UNSCOP was established, Arab armies invaded Israel and the first Arab-Israeli war began.
The telegram reproduced here is from decimal file 867n.01/5-1448, Records of the Department of State, Record Group 59, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC. The press release is from the records of Charles G. Ross, Alphabetical File, Handwriting of the President at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, Independence, MO. The Library is part of the Presidential Libraries system of the National Archives and Records Administration.
The Documents Larger Version Press Release about Recognition of IsraelCharles G. Ross, Alphabetical File
Handwriting of the President
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
Independence, MO
Larger Version State Department Telegram to Diplomats and ConsulatesRecord Group 59
Records of the Department of State
National Archives and Records Administration
Article Citation
"Key Press Release on the Recognition of the State of Israel." Social Education 42, 6 (October 1978): 469.
Revised August 23, 2006, by Education team staff members.
The Balfour Declaration
It read:
Foreign Office, November 2nd,1917
Dear Lord Rothschild,
I have much pleasure in conveying to you on behalf of His Majesty's Government the following declaration of sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations, which has been submitted to and approved by the Cabinet:
"His Majesty's Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country."
I should be grateful if you would bring this Declaration to the knowledge of the Zionist Federation.
Yours sincerely,
Arthur James Balfour
Foreign Office, November 2nd,1917
Dear Lord Rothschild,
I have much pleasure in conveying to you on behalf of His Majesty's Government the following declaration of sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations, which has been submitted to and approved by the Cabinet:
"His Majesty's Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country."
I should be grateful if you would bring this Declaration to the knowledge of the Zionist Federation.
Yours sincerely,
Arthur James Balfour
With this document the seed was plated for the rebirth of Israel.
Monday, May 16, 2011
ACLU Wants Religious Symbols Covered for NJ High School Graduation
ACLU Wants Religious Symbols Covered for NJ High School Graduation
Amendment 1 of the Constitution of the United States
"Congress shall make no law respecting as establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
No where did the founding fathers set up a "wall" between the Government and religion or non-religion....this so called "wall" was a creation of the Supreme Court and has NO foundation to exist in the US Constitution. The ACLU should pick its fights better...or it will loose any remaining relevance it may have had at one time.
Amendment 1 of the Constitution of the United States
"Congress shall make no law respecting as establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
No where did the founding fathers set up a "wall" between the Government and religion or non-religion....this so called "wall" was a creation of the Supreme Court and has NO foundation to exist in the US Constitution. The ACLU should pick its fights better...or it will loose any remaining relevance it may have had at one time.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
So called Patriot Act extended for three months
The US House and Senate passed an extension of the egregious so call, misnamed and misleading "Patriot Act". The extension was for three months. Loosing our civil liberties and protection under the Constitution is not the way to fight terrorism. Remember the more power you give to the government the less you have...beware those who grow the government under the promise that you will be more safe.
Some of the worst provisions include:
Roving, warrant-less wiretaps of virtually ALL forms of electronic communications by U.S. citizens.
Secret federal searches without warrants OR knowledge of the resident.
Blanket warrants for the search and seizure of all library records, without naming individual suspects or providing probable cause.
Judicial warrants replaced with “National Security Letters” signed by unaccountable bureaucrats. Also makes provision to gag anyone served with a “National Security Letter” from disclosing them.
Drastic expansion of the definition of “domestic terrorism,” which is sure to include gun owners.
Expands asset seizure to permit the taking of assets from anyone “suspected” of terrorism, even if that person is NEVER charged or sent to trial.
Lone wolf provisions which allow the government to spy on ANYONE even if they’re not associated with a terrorist organization or foreign national, without due process or notification.
Some of the worst provisions include:
Roving, warrant-less wiretaps of virtually ALL forms of electronic communications by U.S. citizens.
Secret federal searches without warrants OR knowledge of the resident.
Blanket warrants for the search and seizure of all library records, without naming individual suspects or providing probable cause.
Judicial warrants replaced with “National Security Letters” signed by unaccountable bureaucrats. Also makes provision to gag anyone served with a “National Security Letter” from disclosing them.
Drastic expansion of the definition of “domestic terrorism,” which is sure to include gun owners.
Expands asset seizure to permit the taking of assets from anyone “suspected” of terrorism, even if that person is NEVER charged or sent to trial.
Lone wolf provisions which allow the government to spy on ANYONE even if they’re not associated with a terrorist organization or foreign national, without due process or notification.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Original Intent
If you are a student of American (U.S.) history and the way certain aspects of its history and law including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights (first ten amendments) have be revised (revisionist history) and actually ignored by the Supreme Court of the United States of America I recommend you get and read Original Intent written by David Barton.
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You will be surprised how very far, and in a wrong direction, from the ORIGINAL INTENT we have come from what the Founding Fathers had envisioned for this country.
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Address: WallBuilders
P.O. Box 397
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817-441-6044
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You will be surprised how very far, and in a wrong direction, from the ORIGINAL INTENT we have come from what the Founding Fathers had envisioned for this country.
Friday, April 29, 2011
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Is the TSA the new OSHA...like in Bill Barlow v. OSHA (1976)
Pocatello, Idaho.... Bill Barlow and his four sons ran a plumbing, heating and electrical business. This was a family-owned business with thirty-five employees. Bill new that eventually OSHA would sooner or later inspect his business on his private property. After some thinking and study he felt that such inspection of private property by the government was a violation of a constitutional right under the Fourth Amendment.*
*Article IV, December 15, 1791: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
OSHA, at that time, based its right to search without a warrant of Section 8(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Bill refused to obey the order. He challenged the constitutionality of Section 8(a) of the OSHA Act via an empaneled three judge court.
The U.S. District Court ruled on December 30, 1976 in his favor stating that Section 8(a) 'directly offends against the prohibitions of the 4th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.'
I would like to know how the government and TSA circumvented and continues to circumvent via the Patriot
Act or other instrument the original intent of the very clearly stated right established by the 4th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. What Amendment (Right) are we going to loose to the sacred altar of security and safety...where will this stop?
*Article IV, December 15, 1791: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
OSHA, at that time, based its right to search without a warrant of Section 8(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Bill refused to obey the order. He challenged the constitutionality of Section 8(a) of the OSHA Act via an empaneled three judge court.
The U.S. District Court ruled on December 30, 1976 in his favor stating that Section 8(a) 'directly offends against the prohibitions of the 4th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.'
I would like to know how the government and TSA circumvented and continues to circumvent via the Patriot
Act or other instrument the original intent of the very clearly stated right established by the 4th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. What Amendment (Right) are we going to loose to the sacred altar of security and safety...where will this stop?
Friday, March 11, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
A Myth that has been sold to us
In order to deflect any serious discussion of national security our government tries to reassure us that Islam is a religion of peace. I believe that most Islamic Americans are peaceful and consider the United States there home. However I also believe that there are significant factions in Islam that want to destroy western civilization and its way of life. We have been led to believe that Islam is not that much different from Christianity and Judaism. This is a myth perpetrated to reassure us and put us at ease.
Islam has both a theological and political ideology: a belief in Allah and a political ideology built around the Koran and the teachings of its founder Muhammad. Christianity (Christ), a Jew, teaches us to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to God (Allah) what is God's. This has allowed for a non-theocratic political tradition to develop in the West and in Israel. This, in tern, has led to the development of principles of civil and religious liberty.
Islam teaches even to reinterpret or much less to disagree with the Koran's 6000 verses, 114 chapters or Suras which deal with law, politics and faith is punishable by death. Islamic authorities also hold that parts of it written last have more authority and override those written earlier (theory of abrogation).
Specifically, they are parts of the Koran written after 622 A.D. These are Suras 9 and 5.
Muslims who truly believe in the above are the individuals and groups that present a threat to Western Civilization.
Islam has both a theological and political ideology: a belief in Allah and a political ideology built around the Koran and the teachings of its founder Muhammad. Christianity (Christ), a Jew, teaches us to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to God (Allah) what is God's. This has allowed for a non-theocratic political tradition to develop in the West and in Israel. This, in tern, has led to the development of principles of civil and religious liberty.
Islam teaches even to reinterpret or much less to disagree with the Koran's 6000 verses, 114 chapters or Suras which deal with law, politics and faith is punishable by death. Islamic authorities also hold that parts of it written last have more authority and override those written earlier (theory of abrogation).
Specifically, they are parts of the Koran written after 622 A.D. These are Suras 9 and 5.
Sura 9, verse 5, reads: "Fight and slay the unbelievers wherever you find them, and lie in wait for them, in every stratagem of war. But if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity, then open the way for them....
Sura 9, verse 29, states: "Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Apostle, nor acknowledge the religion the religion of Truth, even if they are of the 40 people of the Book, until they pay the jizya (tax) with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued."
Sura 5, verse 51, reads: "Oh ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors; they are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them for friendship is of them. Verily Allah guideth not the unjust."
And Sura 3, verse 28, introduces the doctrine of taqiyya, which holds that Muslims should not be friends with the infidel except as deception, always with the goal of converting, subduing, or destroying him."
Muslims who truly believe in the above are the individuals and groups that present a threat to Western Civilization.
Friday, February 25, 2011
USA PATRIOT Act (aka the Patriot Act)
A short time ago I wrote to Congressman Joe Walsh, 8th District, Illinois. I voiced my concerns about continuing the Patriot Act and expanding its provisions which in my view may, in some cases, violate our civil rights. I believe it is necessary, at this time in our national history, to have this Act in place to safeguard our country and its citizens but I do believe that it should be reviewed at least twice a year and any additional intrusions on our civil rights and privacy have to be closely followed by the House Committee on Homeland Security of which Congressman Walsh is a member.
Congressman Joe Walsh responded on February 11, 2011 to my inquiry in the following manner:
"Yet, I do believe wholeheartedly that our civil liberties are sacred and indivisible, and I share your concerns that the federal government may be overstepping its bounds and going beyond what is necessary and proper to maintain our safety. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I will continue to monitor federal authorities to make sure they do not infringe upon the rights and privacy of peaceful Americans. I plan to review Patriot Act programs and investigate all cases of its abuse and will endeavor to reform the offending agencies or programs so that these cases are not repeated."
I hope that all who read this will keep in contact with Congressman Walsh and monitor his progress in keeping the above promise to his constituents.
Congressman Joe Walsh responded on February 11, 2011 to my inquiry in the following manner:
"Yet, I do believe wholeheartedly that our civil liberties are sacred and indivisible, and I share your concerns that the federal government may be overstepping its bounds and going beyond what is necessary and proper to maintain our safety. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I will continue to monitor federal authorities to make sure they do not infringe upon the rights and privacy of peaceful Americans. I plan to review Patriot Act programs and investigate all cases of its abuse and will endeavor to reform the offending agencies or programs so that these cases are not repeated."
I hope that all who read this will keep in contact with Congressman Walsh and monitor his progress in keeping the above promise to his constituents.
Congressman Joe Walsh
432 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3711
Thursday, January 6, 2011
112th Congress....THE TIPPING POINT?
Yesterday, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 the 112th Congress of the United States of America was convened. In November of last year the "real power" of the United States "We The People" spoke in terms that politicians of all parties understand; they voted. I believe they told all on the Hill to start to behave as statesmen concerned with the welfare of this country and the individual and not be blinded by party partisanship. The American people want the Congress to follow the principles as set forth in the U.S. Constitution and at this point in history to be concerned about the economy, the deficit and jobs. Don't try to solve the world's problems...start with ours...they are a big enough challenge. I hope that all in the Congress got this message and also all in the Obama Administration including President Obama.
Do not listen to there words and promises...see and keep tract of what they DO. Constantly remind them that they are there to serve the United States and the electorate that put them there.
Do not listen to there words and promises...see and keep tract of what they DO. Constantly remind them that they are there to serve the United States and the electorate that put them there.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
The Great Depression...non-revisionist version
If you are interested in the true history of the (non-revisionist) "Great Depression" I recommend The Forgotten Man by Amity Shlaes.
Amity Shlaes is a senior fellow in economic history at the Council on Foreign Relations and a syndicated columnist at Bloomberg. She has written for the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal, where she was an editorial board member, as well as for The New Yorker, Fortune, National Review, The New Republic, and Foreign Affairs. Shlaes is the author of The Greedy Hand. She lives in New York.
Read it and you will re-evaluate the supposed "greatness" of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Learn the truth and it will set you free.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
In Violation of the IV th Amendment of the US Constitution
It stands alone, obvious to all who have eyes and a brain that daily the US Constitution is being violated at the airports in the United States and I don't hear anyone saying "BEWARE!".
Amendment IV of the Constitution of the United States
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
It stands on it own that the type of intrusive searches on all are a clear and purposeful violation by our government against its own Constitution; you don't have to be a constitutional lawyer to see the obvious. Ask yourself.....why is nothing being done about it. Slowly our rights our being taken away from us....what next Marshall Law over the whole country...beware!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Colorectal surgeon Song...maybe a theme for the Congress?
No COLA increase in Social Security for last two years. They say it was because the cost of living did not go up....of course not because they did not include the cost of energy and food...but did not tell you that. I truly believe the theme song of these politicians that voted against helping out the seniors on a fixed income should be this song: ENJOY
Monday, November 15, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Case Law System...will destroy this country
When "relativism" is applied to the law it is called "legal positivism." This "positivism" started in the 1870s when Harvard Law School Dean Christopher C. Langdell tried to compare apples with oranges; He assumed that Darwin's theory, which is still argued over, of biological evolution could be and should be applied to jurisprudence. He, I believe, to a certain degree, believed that since man evolved, that his laws and the Constitution should evolve under the guidance of judges. It was at that time that students of the law would study decisions of judges rather than the Constitution. Since that time history, precedent, and the views and beliefs of the Founders became more and more irrelevant and the Constitution as a hindrance to the advancement of a "progressive" society. Personally I find the analogy of comparing a biological system and a legal system as totally asinine.
I believe that a leading relativist and progressive, John Dewey, in 1927 was as wrong as he could be when he stated:
"The belief in political fixity, of the sanctity of some form of state consecrated by the efforts of our fathers and hallowed by tradition, is one of the stumbling-blocks in the way of orderly and directed change."
As this approach was gradually adopted by this country's law schools the pillars of the foundation of our nation were eroded and the nation started to become a nation of men and not one of law. The only good I see is that this new theory of relativism increases the business of the legal system and their income. If the foundations of the law keep shifting like the sands in the desert then the arguments defending one position versus another are infinite and can change from day to day or case to case. A nation with this kind of foundation is bound to crumble into a mound of dust in time.
I believe that a leading relativist and progressive, John Dewey, in 1927 was as wrong as he could be when he stated:
"The belief in political fixity, of the sanctity of some form of state consecrated by the efforts of our fathers and hallowed by tradition, is one of the stumbling-blocks in the way of orderly and directed change."
As this approach was gradually adopted by this country's law schools the pillars of the foundation of our nation were eroded and the nation started to become a nation of men and not one of law. The only good I see is that this new theory of relativism increases the business of the legal system and their income. If the foundations of the law keep shifting like the sands in the desert then the arguments defending one position versus another are infinite and can change from day to day or case to case. A nation with this kind of foundation is bound to crumble into a mound of dust in time.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Does Pres. Obama want a new Constitution?
When our country was founded and the founding documents written the underlying document and philosophy which our Founders used was the Bible and natural law philosophy. Sometime around the middle of the twentieth century a new competing philosophy, "relativism", began to gain acceptance especially in some of the so-called elite academic centers. It promulgated that standards of behavior and rules and laws were all relative to the society in which an individual lived in. In essence each man creates his own judgments about what is right and wrong, moral relativism.
When this type of moral relativism is applied to the law it is called "legal positivism." This "legal positivism" is characterized by the following points:
When this type of moral relativism is applied to the law it is called "legal positivism." This "legal positivism" is characterized by the following points:
- There are no God given standards of law and if perchance there might be they are not relevant in a modern legal system.
- Since God does not give us law or rights the author must be man (government) and what it gives it can also take away or change in any manner it wishes. The state is therefore the highest human authority.
- Since all of the elite know that both man and society evolve, law and its interpretation must also evolve;so no solid framework on which society can be sure that will not change exists and the whim of man or the state is final.
- Judges through their decisions on evolutionary law control the system.
- The study of judges (men/women) and not original foundations of the legal system becomes the study of law. In other words we go from a country of LAW to a country of MEN/WOMEN.
Hillsdale College - Imprimis
Hillsdale College - Imprimis
Read this...your eyes and mind will be opened.
Read this...your eyes and mind will be opened.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Law of the Conservation of Socio-Economic Security
As we all know, in physics we have the Law of the Conservation of Energy; that meaning that if we have a closed system, such as we believe that the Universe is, the total energy in that system stays the same. It may exist in various forms in different locals but the total amount cannot be added to or subtracted from.
I profess that in the area of socio-economic security another law analogous to the Law of Conservation of Energy exists; this law is the Law of Conservation of Socio-Economic Security. The first law mentioned can be proven mathematically and by experiment; the second one, at this time in history, I believe can only be proven true based on the study of human nature and mankinds' history.
Total, perfect, socio-economic security never did exist and it never will exist. When an individual or a government proclaims that we are totally safe they are not telling you the truth because of at least two reasons:
I profess that in the area of socio-economic security another law analogous to the Law of Conservation of Energy exists; this law is the Law of Conservation of Socio-Economic Security. The first law mentioned can be proven mathematically and by experiment; the second one, at this time in history, I believe can only be proven true based on the study of human nature and mankinds' history.
Total, perfect, socio-economic security never did exist and it never will exist. When an individual or a government proclaims that we are totally safe they are not telling you the truth because of at least two reasons:
- There are too many variables, known and unknown, to make this make this kind of definitive declaration.
- Within the current existing market system, security can be granted (even in an imperfect manner) to some entities. Examples might be banks to big to fail, industries to big to fail, GM, and other sectors of the economic world which "planners" deem to big to fail...Fannie and Fredi Mac. At first thought this might seem to be a great idea but after a little thought we all must come to the conclusion that with each guarantee "not to fail" we as non-inclusive groups or as non-inclusive individuals loose bit-by-bit, increment by increment some of our security, liberty and freedom. The government does not possess enough "stuff" to guarantee a "non-failure policy" for each of us.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Planning for security...a double edged sword
"The planning for security which has such an insidious effect on liberty is that for security of a different kind. It is planning designed to protect individuals or groups against diminutions of their income, which although in no way deserved yet in a competitive society occurs daily, against losses imposing severe hardships having no moral justification yet inseparable from the competitive system. This demand for security is thus another form of the demand for just remuneration - a remuneration commensurate with the subjective merits and not with the objective results of a man's efforts. This kind of security or justice seems irreconcilable with freedom to choose one's employment."* I believe it would eventually lead to one's loss of freedom to choose all things based on the arbitrary wishes, decisions of the "central planner"...totalitarian government. It seems that this is the direction which this current administration is leading us.
* The Road To Serfdom, by F.A. Hayek, The University of Chicago Press, Chapter 9, page 149, paragraph 2
* The Road To Serfdom, by F.A. Hayek, The University of Chicago Press, Chapter 9, page 149, paragraph 2
Friday, October 1, 2010
Actions have their consequenses Bill Ayers
Congratulations to UIC board chair Christopher Kennedy and the UIC board of trustees; you made the correct and ethical decision. Actions taken by Bill Ayers during the Vietnam era and even recently in regards to having influence in the Obama administration have their consequences. Ayers was a co-founder of the Weather Underground, which according to various sources was responsible for bombings of government buildings in the early 1970s.
What really is astonishing and saddening is that some faculty members of the U of I at Chicago are considering to ask the board of trustees to reconsider its unanimous decision to not grant Bill Ayers emeritus status. What this indicates to me is what I have always thought to be true, namely that a majority of Universities and Colleges have been infiltrated over the last 50 to 75 years by liberal, progressive...some actually bordering on or actually advocating communist or Maoist models for this country. I think this event has loosened that cap on the bottle that is holding in the philosophy of collectivism and central all inclusive planning and the American people will see it as it is...a plan to fundamentally change America....to bury it. Wake up America or it will be too late.
What really is astonishing and saddening is that some faculty members of the U of I at Chicago are considering to ask the board of trustees to reconsider its unanimous decision to not grant Bill Ayers emeritus status. What this indicates to me is what I have always thought to be true, namely that a majority of Universities and Colleges have been infiltrated over the last 50 to 75 years by liberal, progressive...some actually bordering on or actually advocating communist or Maoist models for this country. I think this event has loosened that cap on the bottle that is holding in the philosophy of collectivism and central all inclusive planning and the American people will see it as it is...a plan to fundamentally change America....to bury it. Wake up America or it will be too late.
Illinois Right To Carry Forum
Lakemoor, September 30, 2010 at the Lakemoor Banquet Hall the McHenry County Right to Carry Association and the McHenry County Sportmen's Association presented the
The Illinois Right To Carry Forum
The meetings topic was: Right to Carry In Illinois
The meeting began at about 7 PM and in attendance were approximately 500 people. The moderator of the forum for the first half of the program was Lou Rofrano, President of McHenry County Right to Carry Association. Speakers who were either present or had written statements read that were all pro-second amendment rights and pro-concealed carry in Illinois were:
- Don Manzullo US Congressman 16th District: Candidate
- Michale Mahon Candidate for McHenry County Sheriff
- John O'Neill Candidate for State Representative 63rd District
- Suzi Schmidt Candidate for Illinois Senate District #31
- Michael Tryon State Representative 64th District Candidate
- Mark Curran Sheriff Lake County Candidate
- Bill Brady State Senator Candidate for Governor
- Joe Walsh Candidate for US Congress 8th District
The remaining half of the forum was moderated by Dave Roberts, President McHenry County Sportsmen Association.
- Robert Kaempfe Candidate for State Representative District #64
- Gus Philpott Candidate for McHenry County Sheriff
- Michael Bond State Senator Candidate 31st District
- Nick Provenzano Candidate McHenry County Board
- Doug Roberts Candidate Lake County Sheriff
- Bill Schuerer Candidate for US Congress 8th District
If you are interested in knowing more about the McHenry County Right to Carry Association you can go to: mcr2ca.com
or email them at: mcr2ca@gmail.com
The McHenry County Sportsmen's Association webside is:
MCSA56.org
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
America...take down that wall!
President Ronald Reagan used the phrase "take down that wall" when he directed it toward the President of the U.S.S.R. The power of those prophetic words eventually worked and truth prevailed; the Berlin wall was toppled from within because of a system not based on truth and was therefore not sustainable. We have a "wall" in this country that is not based on historical or legal truth and eventually it also will topple and fall into the footnotes of historical shame and of deceitful lies. We have been lied to by legal and historical revisionists that a so called "wall of separation of church and state" exists and is contained in our Constitution. I pray that the eventual toppling of our "wall" will not account for the end of the Republic that our Founders gave to us over 200 years ago.
The problem began not over 200 years ago but in 1947 with the coupling of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Bill of Rights by the Everson Court. The Rule adopted by a previous Supreme Court of the United States in interpreting the 14th Amendment ...makes it inapplicable to the religious liberty or any other right of the citizen as determined by the state of which he is resident. (see the cases of Paul vs. Virginia (8 Wallace, p. 168), and of New Orleans Slaughter-house (16 Wallace, p. 36) which laid down the above principle).
Justice William Douglas, in 1970 "openly acknowledged that by coupling the Fourteenth Amendment and the Bill of Rights, the Court had not only usurped state authority over many areas but that it also created an American revolution that...*
The problem began not over 200 years ago but in 1947 with the coupling of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Bill of Rights by the Everson Court. The Rule adopted by a previous Supreme Court of the United States in interpreting the 14th Amendment ...makes it inapplicable to the religious liberty or any other right of the citizen as determined by the state of which he is resident. (see the cases of Paul vs. Virginia (8 Wallace, p. 168), and of New Orleans Slaughter-house (16 Wallace, p. 36) which laid down the above principle).
Justice William Douglas, in 1970 "openly acknowledged that by coupling the Fourteenth Amendment and the Bill of Rights, the Court had not only usurped state authority over many areas but that it also created an American revolution that...*
. . . involved the imposition of new and far-reaching constitutional restraints on the states. Nationalization of many civil liberties has been the consequence of the Fourteenth Amendment, reversing the historic position that the foundations of those liberties rested largely in state law...And so the revolution occasioned by the Fourteenth Amendment has progressed as Article after Article in the Bill of Rights has been incorporated in it [by the Court] and made applicable to the states. **
The Everson decision which I believe should be reversed when the truth finally prevails and it is ruled, by another Supreme Court, as unconstitutional. Truth will eventually be the guardian of our Republic.
* ** Original Intent, The Courts, the Contitution, and Religion, by David Barton, Wallbuilder Press, page 25
* ** Original Intent, The Courts, the Contitution, and Religion, by David Barton, Wallbuilder Press, page 25
Friday, September 24, 2010
America...turn the page!...21 pages
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md the soon to be House minority leader, moaned, as was to be expected, that the Republicans "have offered no new solutions to the problems plaguing the country." Well how about offering some "old" "tried and true solutions" that we know will work. That is exactly what the House Rebublicans' PLEDGE is doing.
Here is what's in the pledge:
Budget and taxes
Health care
Laws and regulations
Security and immigration
For more go to: pledge.gop.gov
Now that's a good start!
Here is what's in the pledge:
Budget and taxes
- Stop all tax hikes from taking effect Jan. 1 as a result of the expiration of cuts adopted under former President George W. Bush.
- Cut government spending to 2008 levels to save $100 billion and limit spending increases.
- Freeze hiring of non-security federal employees.
Health care
- Repeal the health care law and replace with curbs on malpractice lawsuits, personal "health savings accounts" and other steps.
- Permanently prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion.
Laws and regulations
- Require sponsors to cite the constitutional authority for any measure moving through Congress.
- Ensure that foreign terrorism suspects are not given civilian trials.
- Rein in federal regulation by requiring Congress to approve any rule that has annual economic cost of $100 million or more.
Security and immigration
- Fully fund U.S. missile defense efforts.
- Strengthen border security and enact tougher visa reviews.
For more go to: pledge.gop.gov
Now that's a good start!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Micromanaging and Universal Planning...good?
Today as well as in the recent past, early 1900s, and even going back to much earlier times there have been individuals, today we call them progressives, socialists, communists or Maoists or any number of other splinter groups that believe that the only hope for mankind is through centralized planning not only on a local level but on a national and global level. This false belief in global centralized planning which has been augmented by the almighty organizer god, the computer, has and is leading us down a path to self destruction based on the premise that conscious control of everything is the ultimate intellectual goal of mankind that will result in a Utopian society. In truth it will lead to totalitarianism, destruction and a final dead end...death. At first, deliberating on total global control of all the various sectors of society, industry, agriculture and the myriad of others that exist seems perfectly logical and the correct approach.
However, we are forgetting one aspect of the human condition and that decisions, truly human decisions have to take place in a specific set of variables that all the computers in the world cannot do. We as individuals or groups of individuals must have the "freedom in everything which depends on the circumstances of time and place, because only the individuals concerned in each instance can fully know these circumstances and adapt their actions to them."*
With absolute central planning, absolute rules concerning the nature of decisions must also be implemented and in doing that we slowly but eventually give up our abilities to make independent decisions and in doing so eventually loose our freedom and liberty. This does not happen all at once but only in small increments, little nudges that are hardly perceptible until we find ourselves enslaved. This "nudging" has been going on since the early 1900s and is slowly escalating...maybe even not so slowly escalating...I could be wrong. Watch, see, listen and be alert before its too late to turn back.
*The Road To Serfdom, Text and Documents, The Definitive Edition, F.A. Hayek, edited by Bruce Caldwell, The University of Chicago Press. p.2, page 114.
However, we are forgetting one aspect of the human condition and that decisions, truly human decisions have to take place in a specific set of variables that all the computers in the world cannot do. We as individuals or groups of individuals must have the "freedom in everything which depends on the circumstances of time and place, because only the individuals concerned in each instance can fully know these circumstances and adapt their actions to them."*
With absolute central planning, absolute rules concerning the nature of decisions must also be implemented and in doing that we slowly but eventually give up our abilities to make independent decisions and in doing so eventually loose our freedom and liberty. This does not happen all at once but only in small increments, little nudges that are hardly perceptible until we find ourselves enslaved. This "nudging" has been going on since the early 1900s and is slowly escalating...maybe even not so slowly escalating...I could be wrong. Watch, see, listen and be alert before its too late to turn back.
*The Road To Serfdom, Text and Documents, The Definitive Edition, F.A. Hayek, edited by Bruce Caldwell, The University of Chicago Press. p.2, page 114.
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