"THE IRAQ WAR, PETREAS, WHO WILL LEAD AMERICA AND......?"

General Michael Hayden, the leader of the CIA, or Michael Ware (CNN Foreign Analyst), who do you believe? Iraq has been shaky, over the last two weeks, or so, in having the Shiite Militias, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki going out on his own (in south Iraq, to battle, with little U. S. assistance and the British confined in an air base, outside Basra, like women), and now their are democrats and republicans alike coming out of the woodwork, like termites, with all kinds of rhetoric. Regardless, on CNN (in the middle of the week), Michael Ware's face is back on television. He stepped right back into his spot, preaching the doom and gloom, of Iraq's demise, after being absent for much of the last three months (due to the success and low death tolls). On "Meet the Press" Sunday, General Michael Hayden, the head of the CIA, was telling a completely different story. Saying, the Iraqi government is to be in the lead, in heading off of militia and Al-Queada, turning around his original comments in 2006 (saying the Iraqi government, would be irreversible, in the short term).

The common man and woman is not previed to classified information, bound by the press, media outlets, and listening to a variety of leaders, pundits, and sometimes complete morons, to figure out where to stand on the war. When Michael Ware, who comes out and says, "their is not any way in the world, with the United States 'bribing' the Sunni groups, not being able to get a hold on the Shiite militias, and the al-Maliki government (who is still cozy with Iran and Shiite causes) is not in control, there will be no way to win, in this civil war," people can believe him, or not. When the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, comes out and says, "We have gone to school on this (the Iraq war)," meaning the United States military and commanders have learned from our mistakes. He continued, "We have gotten much better against Al-Queada, we can see what is going on, and we should continue to keep getting better." These two men could not be any farther apart, on their comments, yet one has 100% access to all of the intelligence in the United States and the world, Ware has only what his eyes perceive and what he has been told.

Whether CNN's Ware, or General Hayden, are correct, is not going to be known, by the average American. Only a general feeling, a learning experience (by researching and studying nonstop, on Iraq and the Middle East), or a guess by Americans can tell who is correct and who is not. There are only two real questions left. One of these questions, Americans can, once again, do nothing about. The second question, may be the biggest decision for the United States citizens, since the American Civil War.

The first question is pretty obvious (it doesn't include the rhetorical and left leaning Michael Ware, at all), "What will General David Petreas say, in the next 10 days, to the White House and Congress?" If Petreas comes home, saying that we will need an extended stay, of the surge battalions, then the democratic side of the government (or the left) will come unglued. However, if he comes back from Iraq and says, "We are not going to gain any 'political' and/or other kind of gains, by keeping the military surge numbers up. Therefore, we will pull back and start to reduce forces, from Iraq. However, they will go straight into Afghanistan, to help on the Pakistan border, to battle the remaining and incoming Taliban forces and Al-Queada." The conservatives, republicans, and right will begin to howl, judging we are leaving prematurely and are caving to political polls and other "nonmilitary" roles. Either way, General Petreas is the only cog that matters in the machine, coming up, in the Iraq war. In a Presidential year, the democrats are to gutless to cut off funding, use any kind of a vote to bring troops home, or use the power of the people to reverse anything, he may say, or do. However, the American people must have faith, in the General in charge of the Iraq War, because the "common American" does not have any idea about national security secrets and intelligence, period.

The main question, all Americans have a say in, "What direction does the American voter, want the country to go in? Therefore, who should be voted the Vice President and President of America?" If John McCain is voted into the White House, then he will follow the Petreas strategy, do what the military leaders wish, and will be a complete hawk on all "National Security" issues. There is no secret, McCain's intimate knowledge of geopolitical and national security issues, due to his massive record, in these departments. However, on the other side of the coin, there is Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. They are basically the exact same on the Iraq war issue, as of now. Sure, Obama spoke out against the war, from the beginning. However, today is not the beginning and we are there, so what will he do, once elected? In the "Annis Bizarre" (complete facade and circus behind the scenes), Samantha Powers, Obama's foreign policy advisor, quit. Powers stated, "Behind the scenes, Obama does not have a plan to get the troops out of Iraq, in the nine months, he has promised. In fact, he is not sure how he will get troops out, or if he will get them out at all, due to the facts of how things change on the ground." Obama is going on shows and doing interviews with "The View," "Hardball with Chris Mathews" and other democratic (softball) venues, knowing he will not get the hard "policy issue" questions, at these interviews. Hillary Clinton, is basically in the same boat. She has played the "dove" and the "hawk," when need be. Sometimes, she is pulling troops out of Iraq, "because she is ready to lead on day one," but the next day (in front of veterans and blue collar workers) she either does not comment at all, or else she states, "It is insincere, to call out plans, this far out."

Where does the American people go, to figure out who is telling the truth? Who is going to lead? Why is Michael Ware only on CNN, when he is spewing filth on American troops and the war? Finally, when will the American people stand up, pay attention, demand the tough questions going to the candidates character and judgment (over the years, and not what they feel on a given day), and finally who will be the best candidate(s) to lead this country from the front, rather than from the politically correct position? Only one can hope, the American people can see, research, and learn to the best of their ability, who is a "real candidate" and who is going to take America in a wrong direction, in the next four to eight years.

"FINALLY, ANOTHER TELLS OF OBAMA INEVITABILITY....."

Finally, a Democratic Pollster, on Fox News Friday, made a reference to something I have put into words, for over three months now. Barack Obama, selecting Mike Bloomberg, as his Vice Presidential candidate. Obama has had two breakfasts and a lunch, with Bloomberg, plus some other "directional and position talks," with Mike Bloomberg. Over the last two weeks, Obama has been hemorrhaging in the general election polls, since the Reverend Jeremiah Wright scandal broke. Trinity United Christian Church has an assortment of video and audio sermons, plus other guest spots, with Wright speaking on everything from, "the Roman's looking down their garlic noses, on Christ" to "the leaders of the Palestinian's on the front pages of church bulletins."

However, Mike Bloomberg (if he will take the position), is Barack Obama's political savior. Bloomberg is a wizard in the economics, both nationally and globally. He happens to be Jewish. Finally, what Bloomberg bring to the Obama ticket, is a common thread of the "non-politics as usual" and an overall knowledge of how to get things done. Lending credibility to Obama, who is a Junior Senator, has little experience on economics (on a national and global scale), and will continue to aid Obama in the black, Latino, far left and mainly the youth vote. Bloomberg is the right guy, in the right place, and at the right time. If he will except Obama's nomination, for his Vice Presidential candidate, then it will not only ensure Obama is the Democratic nominee, but he may just be the President of the United States.

I wish someone would have listened to the original memo, I had to type, twice.
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On 2-15-08, I wrote:
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On 1-7-08 I wrote, in a blog on this topic, but as of this minute not one pundit, media elite, or magazine has commented on this option (when I have actually been ahead of the "media curve," on 76% of my blog ideas/political prognostications). As the election, on the Democratic side tightens, opens up in Florida and Michigan, and looks to start tilting towards courts and the legal system, Barack Obama could fulfill another "Audacity"/never before done option. He could announce his running mate, if he "were" to win the Presidential nomination. Since the "Hillary Blitz," over the four days, before the Texas and Ohio primaries, Obama has lost some of the "positive angle," change talking points, and looks a little "deer in the headlights," at times.An announcement, that I called for on 1-7-08, for Obama to name (or at least be seen several times out with, eating lunch with, or in fund raisers with Mike Bloomberg, even if Mike won't run on his ticket) Mike Bloomberg to his VP slot, now. If Bloomberg is not up for the task, then Obama needs to cash in a favor (under the table) and be seen out with Bloomberg, partially to diffuse the "Clinton/Obama ticket" rumors, and it would give Obama more media traction (just on media and pundit speculation).

A country yearning for "actual change and needs real hope," and both democratic candidates are standing on their "soap boxes," giving the talking points. If Barack Obama wins the democratic nomination, he must not only come thru with a "policy of remarkable change and hope," but he will also need a running mate that will fill the voids in his resume, packs an "Audacity of Hope" punch, and finally will shock the country into voting for him far and away (despite being the most liberal senator on the hill, despite having only three and a half years of experience, and the other possible holes in his candidacy).
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However, here is the prognostication from 1-7-08 below:
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Barack Obama is the marble in the slingshot, of America speak and voting power. The platform of change, the philosophy of American people dispensing of status quo Washington politics, and the overall timing of an American Nation at it's breaking point on issues of health care, immigration, the economy, and foreign policy are the fork in the slingshot. Obama's win in Iowa, against the "Clintonian Machine," gave him the viability of a winner and is the rubber being pulled back to launch him into the possible democratic nomination.

However, Barack Obama the biracial, always up for any topic, and gifted charismatic speaker is on his way to breaking the "political sound barrier" (some say, a cross between John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr.). The phenom from Illinois has made a splash by pounding out a combination of passionate speeches, a promise of American change and hope, and all the while bringing out groups of independents, democrats, and the always cagey (hard to get out) group of young voters. This is a classic campaign of improbability of change, against an almost inevitable comer to the thrown (Ms. Clinton), over what was called "inexperience," and all the while with a clean and respectful campaign. Even the clean cut family man's "holiday commercial," was a beautiful insight into his whole campaign, while showcasing his family. There was an attractive well spoken man, with his strong and equal wife, two adorable kids with speaking parts, a traditional Christmas Tree, and the last all inclusive statement (made by the youngest of the girls) "Happy Holidays." If there was one commercial, television spot that was an insight into the Obama campaign, this was the one. It showed that the country was in for change, with a possible first black president, a traditional side with a full family, an all encompassing message, but behind it all is the most liberal senator in Washington.

However, once the Democratic Nominee is chosen, how will Barack continue to pound the "changing of America" dichotomy home? There is no better way, then to have a vice president candidate that is an independent billionaire (who could run as President himself). He also does not want to take the chance of losing, needs to shore up some more overall foreign policy experience, and could follow in the footsteps of Obama after his term is over. In steps Mike Bloomberg, the now Mayor of New York (the 17th overall biggest economy in the world), would be a perfect fit for the Democratic Nominee, who has only been a one term senator and does have experience flaws. Bloomberg would bring not only an "independent" credibility to Obama's ticket, but he also has the billionaire funds and overall swagger of a vice president now. A Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, or even a solid Richard Luger would be qualified, as solid running mates for Obama. However, for the "Audacity of Hope" candidate, nothing would be more of a shocker, could shore up more independent voters in the "red states" (on name recognition alone), and once again would bring endless funds to a candidate that is already white hot with a good portion of the American people?

With the emergence of Dick Cheney, being the most powerful VP in history and actually making the office a credible source of power and influence, Bloomberg would not have to be a lame duck (i.e., Al Gore, VP Bush, or a lot of the other vice presidents before Cheney). For the first time in America's history, there would basically, be two Presidents in the Oval Office, both of whom would compliment each other and possibly could bring back the balance to the country. Whether or not Obama has the foresight to see this and make a bold decision in this direction, or whether Bloomberg would even take a second seat to anyone, is yet to be seen. However, Obama with any other Democrat in the mix of politics would have the possibility of having his "change message" tarnished. If Obama were to pick another "independent" like Joe Lieberman (which could actually be a running mate of Huckabee, but more of Rudi candidate), then he would be subjected to more of the "same old Washington" baggage and overflow. For all Americans who long for "American Change and hope" in Washington and through the fabric of America, there is a possibility with Barack Obama, but a Barack Obama/Mike Bloomberg ticket looms with not only change, but that is a true "change in politics."

"JAPAN'S BASEBALL FANS, SHOWS USA & MLB THE WAY BACK"

Watching the Boston Red Sox vs. the Oakland A's, at 5 a. m. (CST), there were massive differences in the Japanese crowd(s), compared to the majority of fans, in the United States. Even the announcers, one of whom played his career in Japan in the 1990s, agreed that the Japanese fans have a love for the game, that goes beyond the glitz and glamour, but a love for the fundamentals of the game, what the teams and players bring into their lives, and a love that extends into their lives, not just when it fits into their spare time.

Filling the stadium, over 50,000 Japanese fans, to watch the Red Sox battle the Oakland A's was very different, indeed. Even though, there the may have still been matting in my eyes, in the wee hours of the morning, to see the second game, of Major League Baseball season, I could see subtle and huge differences in the game and it's fans. There was a stadium filled with fans cheering more, during the players batting (than the usual defense cheering, in order to distract the players in the field), which showed respect for the game, as a whole. The stadium was "standing room only," for the whole game. No fans were blazing up the stairs to beat traffic, get another beer (before sales ran out), and continued to banter thru the ninth. The cheering was in waves and coordinated, with the fans using all kinds of implements (like blow up tubes, towels, et. al). In America, fans have a tendency to root for their team, some are die hard fans, and some are at games for the good of the sport and not for beer, fights, and spewing out loud cuss words, in a "family environment." However, in Japan, even when the MLB teams have long gone, and the Yamori Giants are playing another Japanese team, there will still be 50,000 strong, whether at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, or at 9:00 p.m. on a Sunday (as the announcers pointed out this morning). The only baseball in America, that stands out like this, is at the NCAA College World Series, in Omaha. It is all, but gone, in the MLB crowds and some minor league stadiums.

In Japan, baseball is revered. It is revered, the way it was back in the 1950s thru the late 1980s. The fans are screaming and cheering (although, their chants are usually regulated, like actual cheerleaders at a high school football game), for their favorite players, teams, and for the opposite players and teams, when the fundamentals and great plays are executed. Personally, I long for the times when my mom and dad took me and my brother to the MLB games. When I was younger, from the age of four thru fourteen (I am 35), the MLB experience was so very different. Going to "Royals Stadium," in Kansas City, to see the Royals, meant seeing George Brett, Frank White, Willie Wilson, John Wathan, and Amos Otis, most not "All-Stars," but they were the "home team." In those trips, to the stadium, before the name change, to "The K," it was not about booing the other teams, but rooting for your team and favorite players. In the rosters of incoming teams, I learned about the other teams in advance, collecting their cards, memorizing statistics, watching on Saturdays "This Week In Baseball" and having the privilege (of my parents' taking my brother and I) of watching players like Wade Boggs (Boston), Paul Molitor (Brewers), Don "Donny Ball Game" Mattingly/Rich "Goose" Gossage/Craig Nettles (Yankees), and two players who will never make the hall of fame, but where "Royal Killers," (who oozed fundamentals, power, and were modest great ball players) Lou Whitaker and Alan Tramell (Detroit Tigers). Of course, this was before the three league split, the switch in teams to the National League/American League (depending), and mostly it was before the 1994 strike, shortened season. However, before these changes, the game was strong, the players were revered and truly loved (like the stories we heard from our fathers and grandfathers about Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, Mays, and Duke Snider). It was the last time, I can remember kids and their parents seeing the game, like I remember seeing it, when I was young.

I do not blame the strike (either people are baseball fans, or they are not), because some people were upset and should have been, but baseball fans are fans for the sport, not fans looking for a reason to turn their back, on the sport they love. The strike season gave an excuse, for the fans who didn't love baseball, but were more happy complaining about the game. Besides, 1994 was a long time ago. I do not blame the other sports, football and basketball, being a quicker way for student athletes to get big dollar deals, and the inner city youth not having a place to play baseball. Simply, because kids were in the inner city, as far back as the depression, but kids still loved the game, playing stick ball in the streets, as far back as sticks, balls, and streets. I am not in a position to blame any one thing, any one type of person, or any direct choice(s) that has taken the game from "America's Past Time" to "America's reason to complain" (for some people). As a matter of fact, I am not in any position to judge anyone, or anything, period. I just miss the American game people used to love, the fans who loved it, and the fact baseball does not have the power to put "the stamp" on our lives, as it once did, for whatever reason.

It boils down to watching the fans and people of Japan, holding up a mirror to America, to see what baseball used to be and mean to our great country. Who cares how much money a player wants, to play for a certain team? Who cares what a general manager does, trading a player for a group of younger players, in hopes to make a team better? There are so many reasons for people to turn away from the sport of baseball. However, if America was to take a look in the mirror, the Japanese are holding up to our country, during the Red Sox vs. A's games. Baseball is life. Baseball, in so many ways the game is played, the strategy it has thru it's heralded lineage, and it mirrors all of the facets of our lives. Baseball is life. The Japanese fans love the games for what they are, a sporting event with spectacular athletes, who play the game with grace and love for the chance to play the sport they devoted their lives to, and who are humble for the gifts they have. The Japanese revel in their team, they came to root for, but they also know about the alternate team and give them equal respect. The majority of Japanese fans worship the game of baseball and are the epitome of what fans are about. They are showing the United States baseball fans, not only how to watch, cheer, and see the game of baseball for what it is, but they show us the way back to our roots. Roots, in America kids playing in the streets (emulating their favorite baseball players), in the family going to the park to root on the team they want to watch (without a group of men and women, spewing out hatred and foul language, at the top of their lungs), and finally the roots of America being all that is good thru, "America's Past Time."

"THE WORST 21 DAYS, FOR TRUTH, IN POLITICAL HISTORY"

American people have to be asking, "Is there any truth in politics, at all?" Of course, the majority of Americans already know (with an 8% approval rating of congress and a 29-34% approval rating for the President) there is not many, if any, politicians who are honest and tell the truth, except when it suits them. Maybe the question should be, "Is there anything not worth lying about, amongst politicians?" Truth, as defined by the "WIKOPEDIA Online Dictionary," is: The meaning of the word truth extends from honesty, good faith, and sincerity in general, to agreement with fact, or reality, in particular. After all, these are the people who are running the country, have the clearance and knowledge not afforded to "the common man," and most importantly, these are the people who are chosen to "serve" the American people and American good.

In the last twenty days, countless politicians have been brought down, or had the spot light shown down on their lies, infidelities, and complete lack of truth? Nothing is sacred, or worth telling the truth about, in the Congress, Senate, Governor's Mansion, the Attorney General of the State, and Presidential Candidates. In less than a calendar week, at least eight politicians have been caught, from the ambiguous, to flat out lies and deceit. Counting the people serving, the candidates running for President of the United States, there are countless more.

Elliott Spitzer, was caught using high end call girls. His replacement, Lt. Governor David Paterson, has not only cheated on his wife (using tax and the people of New York's cash, for hotels, et. Al), but he has now admitted to doing cocaine and smoking marijuana. Former Presidential candidate, Rudi Guiliani, also had trysts with women, has been married three times, and used tax dollar funds (in the form of protection for his mistress, by the secret service, while still married). These three men, all of whom are narcissistic men, are just former and current leaders in state government in New York. However, they were all attorneys, at one time, and also had to swear to uphold the law (lie number one). They also took oaths, to be faithful to their wives (lie number 2). They also took an oath to preserve the will of the people and stay lawful (lie number 3). These exact same "alleged acts," are hitting the mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick. Except, Kilpatrick lied "allegedly" committed purgery, was having an affair with his top aid, and faces six other federal charges, in Wayne County. Three of four, of these state elected men, have had these transgressions in the last two calendar weeks.

Hillary Clinton was just caught in a major lie, saying that she was on the way to Bosnia, when Chelsea (her daughter) and Senator Clinton heard, "there would be no red carpet, snipers were around the landing strip, and they had to run straight from the plane, to the cars, who took them to the base." What a fabulous and heroic story, she told, it is just to bad that it was all made up and a lie. Mrs. Clinton has a checkered past, when the time comes to open her mouth. She also said, "In school, she was a soccer player." However, after reevaluation her school did not have a girls soccer team, at all. There is no way to tell what is true and what is false, with Mrs. Clinton.

Barack Obama, another Presidential candidate, who has had a lot of trouble over the past two weeks. The Reverend Jeremiah Wright has been Obama's personal mentor, religious advisor, part of Obama's campaign, and finally the Obama's Reverend, for over twenty-two years. By this time, everyone in America has heard what Wright spewed out of his mouth, in the pulpit of his church and countless other venues. However, the lies that Obama told, about if, when, and how much of Wright's speeches he actually heard, have not gathered the traction. His answers were expansive and all over the map. On Friday, Obama did an exclusive interview, saying, "He had no idea of the 'specific' comments made by Wright, and was never in the pew, when Wright said those things." However, by Sunday, Obama changed his story just a little bit, saying, "that he was just not in the pews." Monday came around and Obama said, "He knew that Wright had said those things. He was not in the pews, but he was like an uncle, that you could not disown." Later in the week, Barack Obama went on to change his story, again. Stating that he had taken Wright off of his campaign committee, but he would still be his spiritual advisor. He also compared Wright to his mother's comment, "typical white people," and even his grandma (who used the "N word"), but he would always be near and dear to Jeremiah Wright. The media never did care to piece together all of the lies and half truths, Obama told over the past week.

Finally, John McCain, a war hero, champion of many causes, and the Republican Presidential nominee. When he was asked about Obama's problem, with the Wright controversy, he said that he did not want to get into it and, "those kind of politics were not for him." However, what he was really saying was, he had just announced that Rod Parsley was his spiritual advisor. Rod Parsley thinks and speaks out against Islam and Muslims. He has said, "they will go to hell, for the religion and cult they believe in" (speaking about the Muslims, across the globe). Indirectly, John McCain has also been evasive, non-truthful, and has been out of the way based on things not said.

Where does it all end? When will the politicians, pundits, and overall the people we are paying, to serve the United States, going to realize that the truth is what people want? They want to have leaders that are affable, not swayed by public opinion, polls, and the special interests, but most of all the people want leaders that are completely transparent and honest. Honesty is something people have to work on, invest their souls in, and build with the American people. Trust is not just given, it is earned. Obviously, over the last two calendar weeks countless people, pundits, and politicians have been exposed for "gutter politics," adultery, lying about federal issues, perjury, drugs use, deviant and federal criminal behavior, and the simplest, lying to save their own careers and political futures. The last fourteen days is the largest spectacle of political hubris, than any other fourteen days in political history.

Barack Obama struck a chord, early on, with the country and young adults, because he was supposed to be the face, the grit, and the man with virtue to turn the country around. Fourteen days later, even "The Golden Boy" of the media, Obama is tarnished and will be exposed. He has shown that when it comes to character, choices to walk away from hate speech and the overall degradation of America, he is not beyond reproach, either.

"HUGE FAILURE, AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE"

Of course, the ad "Who do you want to answer the phone, at 3 a.m.?," has had a huge play on words and impact, on almost every channel, radio show, and media outlet. However, now some may want to ask, "What is the United States Dept. of Defense, shipping to Taiwan, at 3 a.m.?" It has come out, courtesy of the Taiwan Government, China, and the Associated Press, the D. O. D. has shipped components and the electronic tips, of our nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles, instead of the helicopter parts, the United States was to ship, for almost a year.

Robert Gates, the head of the Dept. of Defense (D. O. D.), was furious, in his press conference today, saying, "We will be taking a complete, comprehensive overhaul and inventory, on ALL nuclear missile and United States nuclear parts, starting today." A spokesman, from the D. O. D., came out and gave a more simplistic answer, "The Department of Defense is a huge department, with many categories and internal components, sometimes mistakes are made." When the America is supposed to ship helicopter parts, but ships ballistic missile parts, to a country having huge problems with another "Super Power," it is not just "a mistake." Talk about having a C.Y.A. moment, for the D. O. D. spokesman, praying to not lose his job, in trying to make a huge mistake, into "a simple mistake."

Mistakes are made every day. Some, may make a mistake like not delivering a paper to the correct address, forgetting a friends birthday, or countless other things counted, as real mistakes, everyday. Sending intercontinental ballistic missile parts, to a country that has a strained relationship with China (who happens to be hosting the Olympics, in just 5 months, and is worried about their whole public relations campaign. Although, that is not stopping them from the beating of monks, innocent civilians, plus the world has an eye on them for the countless threats and civil unrests, against Tibet and Taiwan) is not a mistake. It is a monumental breach in both national and international security. Sending a bicycle sprocket, to a man in Canada, when he purchased a gasket off Ebay, is a mistake. However, when the actual tips and lead cones, off of ICBMs (the missiles), are sent instead of helicopter parts, that is not a mistake.

Of course the D. O. D. is a monumentally tough department to manage, compartmentalize, and deal with, day in and day out. Although, the United States government, Robert Gates, or anyone else with the security clearance, should never have "ANY" option, for nuclear materials, parts, and most importantly information on America's ICBMs getting into the hands of other countries. Eight months has gone by, before the mistake was even caught?! Therefore, the Taiwan government, knew what they had the ICBM cones and parts (plus instructions, time to take them apart, bring people into the country to help and look at them, plus who knows what else), did not report and send them back immediately, they just kept on asking for the "helicopter parts" they ordered, from the U. S.. Stating they had yet to receive them, while the U. S. said they had sent them, but could not figure out why there was a problem.

There are two key questions and one monumental decision, Robert Gates should be taking into consideration. First, Gates should figure out why the Taiwan Government, did not immediately notify and send back the ICBM parts? Second, Gates needs to find out what repercussions and possibly intelligence the United States has given up, not only to Taiwan, but to anyone else the Taiwan Government could have shared the ICBM tips and cones, with any country in the world? Finally, Gates needs to hammer and fire, whomever is responsible for this problem and overall misguided breach in the United States National Security!

"OBAMA NEEDS TO EXPLAIN MORE...."

Robert Kennedy said, "We are never going to accomplish anything, in this nation of ours, as a divided people." Barack Obama made a conscious choice, to use this quote from Robert Kennedy, because of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright scandal, which erupted recently over all media outlets. Reverend Jeremiah Wright and the content of "Trinity United Church of Christ" is utilizing Afro-centric, Anti-American, and constructed lies, to create an ethnic and political fervor, which is not in the best interest of the country, or people in general. Politics, race, and religion are the three topics, most people, do not delve into publicly. The media, reacted to this story, as if it were the "the bubonic plague." Some syndicated opinion/editorial writers, picked up the story early in 2007, when Obama was just starting to run for President. However, the stories received no coverage, getting no media traction, and thus the life's blood of the articles dried up. Now with full color, video feeds (from CDs, produced and sent out, from the church itself, with Wright booming away), there is no putting "the genie back in the bottle." Quotes from Wright, in the pulpit, saying:

"The government is a lie. The government lied about inventing the HIV virus, as a means of genocide against people of color."

"Barack knows, what it means to be a black man, living in a country and a culture, that is controlled by rich white people. Hillary can never know that, Hillary ain't never been called a N_gg_r."

"The government gives them [Afro-American teens, men and women], builds bigger prisons, passes a three strike rule, and then wants us to sing "God Bless America?" No, No, No, not for us, black people shouldn't be singing "God Bless America," but god damn America, that's in the Bible for killing innocent people. God (god) damn America for treating her citizens, as less than human."

"We bombed Hiroshima. We bombed Nagasaki, and we nuked far more than the thousands in New York (referring to the U. S. Government attacking itself on 9-11) and the Pentagon, and yet we never batted an eye."

Barack Obama is having to do "damage control," for the Wright comments. The Wright video comments, which have dated back at least to 9-11-2001 (when Wright preached a sermon, saying that 9-11 was an inside job, the Sunday after 9-11), are wreaking havoc on Obama and his chance to become the Democratic nominee. Almost every talk show, comedy skit, news outlet, and anyone else in the media is talking about the Wright scandal. Of course, the Obama's surrogates and cheerleaders are out front fielding most of the questions, saying that "Obama has let Wright go from his campaign, said that he denounced the Wright comments, and also pledged he was not in the pew, for any of these statements."

Every single democrat interviewed, at least in public office, all said the same thing, "we should be speaking about the things effecting the American people and not dwelling on these words." Chris Dodd and Charles Schumer, on "Sunday with Chris Wallace," were the biggest names and offenders of trying to sweep the comments under the table. Schumer said, "these kinds of minor, unimportant issues are swept aside, we will see the real differences in the two candidates." However, Wallace pressed the issue, with both Dodd and Schumer, for over eight minutes, but both stayed on "talking points." (Kudos to Chris Wallace, who is one of the only reporters that still demands and asks the tough questions.)

The real issue, with Barack Obama, is where can people begin to make him accountable for his own judgments, decisions, and overall mistakes? Obama has admitted, but is still not held accountable, for any of the following:

1. Before college, "in his youth" (he says), Obama was known to use drugs. Bill Clinton, a democrat, was nearly cast off, into the ocean, for his "I did not inhale" comment. Yet, Barack Obama is given a pass, chalking drug use up to "youth."

2. Barack Obama, in college, has been fond and friends with Fascist and Socialist teachers. Forming a liberal and social agenda, in which, he carried thru college and into his new job.

3. After college, Obama became friends with William "Bill" Ayers, who was a radical, militant, and antigovernment leader of "The Underground Weathermen." Ayers, bombed the Capital Building, Pentagon, and nine other government installations. However, was not found guilty, due to police and evidence mishandling, of the case. Along with Ayers, Barack Obama, became close friends and business partners, with Antoine "Tony" Rezco. Rezco and Obama were into housing and working with the overall, south side, poor side of Chicago. However, Rezco is now up on federal fraud and multiple charges, for his dealings and transgressions. Rezco and Obama were together for over a decade, Rezco held over five fund raisers for Barack, and overall Obama did not distance himself, until Rezco became a political liability. Obama will not even answer questions about Rezco, or gives the, "I can't be held accountable for everyone around my campaign answer."

4. Finally, Jeremiah Wright is in Obama's life.

The American people should be well informed and concerned about the recent outing of comments from Wright, but also about his life, business partners and deals, and the friends and close companions. "Every person" in Obama's life is not important, but the people who have made a distinct imprint on him, his philosophies on life, ethics, morality, and most of all his potential policies, for the United States of America, if he becomes President.

In Wright's pulpit, the sermons are in direct opposition to almost everything, Obama says he stands for, while running for President. Knowing that a church is peddling Afro-Centric disenfranchisement, anti-Semites, hypocrisy, anti-American rhetoric, hate, and an overall disdain for anyone, not of color in America, is not attributes a possible president/presidential candidate should aspire to, or covet. In fact, when most people are faced with a conscious decision, to sit thru an hour of someone preaching to them, with lies, hate speech, Americans deserving to die, or walk out. Most people would "choose," to walk out. However, Obama did not walk out, he is still a member of the church.

Is this good judgment, or the judgment of "the commander-in-chief?" If Obama had just attended the church, as a casual Christian, did not know what the church was completely about, or had only been a member for a year (or two), it could be excusable. However, twenty years of hate filled speech and a pastor who is an outlandish figure (being looked at, for crimes), filled with spite and contrite messages, there is no excuse.In trying to find some good reasoning, for Obama's lack of action in finding another church, based on the constant barrage of anti-American and false comments, is hard to do. Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright served on a "nonprofit" board together, but Wright is being looked into (as is the church business office) by the Internal Revenue Service and police. Maybe, some would argue Obama could have been, "born into the church." However, Obama attended both Muslim and Christian schools, in his youth, not making a decision to join the Wright church, until he was an adult. As religious people, the choice of a faith, spirituality, and the content of the church chosen, is a personal decision. Although, Barack Obama, is running for President, making the circumstances different, based on what his views on issues "in the Oval Office" and who may be advising him. Therefore, it begs to question, where he stands on the issues of Wright's pulpit, messages, and the overall church standings, personally, in his community and in content.

Where does Obama stand after twenty years of the hate speech, anti-Semitism, a specific benchmark of Afro-centric theme, anti-American, and non-Biblical teachings, without walking away with any of it? How does a man who professes to have superb judgment and stumps on hope, tolerance and peace, when every Sunday he is coveting a friend, pastor and message to the contrary? He decided the Wright church and message was for him, his wife, and their kids, rather than trying to find another Christian facility/church, based on love, peace, "John 3:16" and other essential Christian doctrine. There is not anyone to blame, answer for where he stands, or give a reason why he continued to stay and worship in a place that spews out such filth and lies, except Barack Obama.

"GEORGE BUSH, PLAYS DOWN RECESSION & ECONOMY CRUNCH"

President Bush said, "When you over correct, you end up in the ditch." Clever words, from a President with a 28% approval rating (depending on which poll, looked at) and an economy that is going south, fast. President Bush was speaking at the "The Economic Club of New York," trying to convince all in attendance, plus the American people, the economy is not in a free fall, the "Bush Tax Cuts" should be made permanent, and to much government intervening could be a catastrophe, for America. The President of the United States, used a multitude of anecdotal and colorful comments, assuring the people the economy was not in a recession and the U. S. economic ship will be righted. President Bush, a man who has consistently been criticized for "staying the course" and not pulling out of some policy decisions, even if the American people, advisors, or the world thinks he may be wrong, is still beating the same horse. Maybe, President Bush should be going with a strategy of, "it is better to have egg on your face (admitting a wrong policy), than something else on your head (for pressing forward)."

Bush also said today, "that markets need time to self correct," "that anytime the government intervenes in the market, it must do so with clear purpose and great care" and "if Congress does not make the tax cuts permanent, they will create additional uncertainty, during uncertain times." However, those are all great "talking points," but the American people are seeing gas moving closer to $4.00 a barrel, food prices rising in grocery stores, and a huge crunch on small businesses. Even when the "government stimulus checks" arrive, sometime in late May to early June, most people are going to have to use them to buy gas, extra food, and necessities, things that will not help the economy rebound. Dumping more on Mr. Bush's head, because of the lack of foresight into the American plight, buying strategies, and sticking with "Wall Street," rather than knowing "Main Street."

The President boomed, at the men and women of Congress, to make his tax cuts permanent. Economist, actor and the "get the red out" commercial man, Ben Stein was hosting and a big part of the event. Stein campaigned in 2005 for an overhaul of Social Security, yet is no schill for Bush. He believes that the "Bush tax cuts," are a main reason why the housing market and sub-prime mortgage crash, deficit spending and overall credit crunch has happened. Stein, is an economic guru and has an affinity with President Bush. Yet he spoke on camera, saying, "I love Mr. Bush. He will always have my vote and appreciation for the many good things he has done [for the country], but I think that he did this wrong. We have had fiscal mismanagement for some time now. The chickens have come home to roost. We've got to stop it. We owe it to our grandchildren, or else we will leave them, as pions of the Asians and Petro states."

The majority of the United States debt, projected anywhere from $11 to $16 trillion, is mostly owned by China and Asian countries. This is not only a huge crunch on the U. S. dollar, but it is also a major national defense issue. China is buying up American debt, they are also buying all of the oil, natural gas, and many other natural resources around the globe. China, who is hosting the "2008 Winter Olympics," in Beijing, is now a "super power." The Chinese have been increasingly flexing new found muscle, not only in both the economic, but also in defense areas. Last year alone, the Chinese sent "cyber war" viruses into the Pentagon and other government installations (causing all email to shut down completely and other Internet problems), several Chinese-Americans and other Chinese immigrants (legal, some on a Z-Visa programs, and illegal immigrants, as well) have been caught/charged with espionage and successfully transferring information, plus certain defense parts back to their homeland. China launched and shot down a space satellite, with an intercontinental ballistic missile, something that has never been done before. China and Russia have completely blocked, or abstained from voting, against Iran, in United Nations. However, with China holding trillions of dollars of United States, George Bush and the U. S. have no power to influence China, in any way.

The housing market is in the tank, gas is over the $3.50 a gallon range, gold is over $1000 an ounce (for the first time in history), China and Russia are both getting stronger and the U. S. is getting weaker, and finally people on Main Street are all feeling the crunch. In today's speech and event, President Bush had little to say and even less to assure the people of America. Recession is in the first stages, by all accounts, and unless something is done fast, it will become a full blown economy recession. Still, President Bush stands fast, stating the rebate checks (coming in May/June) need to be given time to work, tax cuts need to be made permanent, and dodging the egg being thrown his way. Like stated above, "George W. Bush needs to allow the egg to hit him in the face, before something else hits the fan and falls on his head."

"BARACK OBAMA, 20 YEARS WITH JEREMIAH WRIGHT, IS JUDGEMENT PROBLEM"

Making a conscious choice, to attend a church, is one of the biggest decisions of a person's life. Choosing where to go "worship the Lord" (for Muslim, Jewish, Christian, et. al), having the soul fed, and building a relationship to a higher power, is exceptionally hard. There are three main things to consider, before investing (what one would consider, in some religions) a person's eternal soul, in choosing a church/place of worship. First, a person must make a theological choice (whether to become Jewish, Muslim, Christian church, et. al), a denominational choice (type of theology/dogma, Jewish Cabbala, Orthodox Jewish, Shiite Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, or other denominations), and finally one has to make a choice of the content. The churches pastor, priest, minister, and/or teacher, content of message, ethics and morality of the sermons of the church are all paramount. A precise ratio of the above, mix of cultural and environmental effects combine, for a person to make a fulfilled decision. Possibly, a choice impacting their lives for years, and for eternity (pending on the religious belief system). Barack Obama has attended and is a member of the "Trinity United Church of Christ." Until the last two months, the church was headed by Jeremiah Wright, and also the head pastor.

Barack Obama was married in this church, his children were baptized by Wright, Obama’s book "The Audacity of Hope" came from one of Jeremiah Wright's sermons, and Barack Obama considers (by his own admission) that Wright is a "close friend, confidant, business partner and an inspiration of hope to all Christians." Barack Obama is a man who peddles the concept of change, unity, and hope for the United States, in his bid for President. Hope, change, mixed with his good judgment, are the key stones that have made Obama the front runner and possible democratic nominee. He is the Democratic Party's "rock star" and best hope (if you buy into the pundits, media, and certain pollsters hype), of taking over the White House. Obama possesses a powerful mix of looks, style, charismatic prowess, and the political control to let things that do not seem to matter, slide. He has prided himself on being, "above the politics as usual" and consistently speaks on how he will change the country, thru hope and a "yes we can" attitude. However, actions speak louder than words, or so the expression goes.

Can a person be elected President of the United States, based on their own self proclaimed judgment, belief system, and words based on hope and change, when the church they have attended (for over twenty years) is diametrically opposed to his/her supposed belief system and platform? The American people should be well informed and concerned about the recent outing of comments from Wright. In Wright's pulpit, the sermons are in direct opposition to almost everything, Obama says he stands for, while running for President. Knowing that a church is peddling Afro-Centric disenfranchisement, anti-Semitism, hypocrisy, anti-American rhetoric, hate, and an overall disdain for anyone, not of color in America, is not attributes a possible president/presidential candidate should aspire to, or covet. In fact, when most people are faced with a conscious decision, to sit thru an hour of someone preaching to them, with lies ("The United States government made the HIV virus, as a form of genocide, for people of color," was just one of Wright's comments.), hate speech, Americans deserving to die, anyone would assume they would usually walk out. However, Obama did not walk out, he is still a member of the church. Is this good judgement, or the judgement of "the commander-in-chief?" If Obama had just attended the church, as a casual Christian, did not know what the church was completely about, or had only been a member for a year (or two), it could be excusable. However, twenty years of hate filled speech and a pastor who is an outlandish figure (being looked at, for crimes), filled with spite and contrite messages, there is no excuse.

In trying to find some good reasoning, for Obama’s lack of action in finding another church, based on the constant barrage of anti-American and false comments, is hard to do. Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright served on a "nonprofit" board together, but Wright is being looked into (as is the church business office) by the Internal Revenue Service and police. Maybe, some would argue Obama could have been, "born into the church." However, Obama attended both Muslim and Christian schools, in his youth, not making a decision to join the Wright church, until he was an adult. As religious people, the choice of a faith, spirituality, and the content of the church chosen, is a personal decision. Although, Barack Obama, is running for President, making the circumstances different, based on what his views on issues "in the Oval Office" and who may be advising him. Therefore, it begs to question, where he stands on the issues of Wright's pulpit, messages, and the overall church standings, personally, in his community and in content. Where does Obama stand after twenty years of the hate speech, anti-Semitism, a specific benchmark of Afro-centric theme, anti-American, and non-Biblical teachings? Finally, how does a man who professes to have superb judgement and stumps on hope, tolerance and peace, when every Sunday he is coveting a friend, pastor and message to the contrary? He decided the Wright church and message was for him, his wife, and their kids, rather than trying to find another Christian facility/church, based on love, peace, "John 3:16" and other essential Christian doctrine. There is not anyone to blame, answer for where he stands, or give a reason why he continued to stay and worship in a place that spews out such filth and lies, except Barack Obama.

For Barack Obama, where is the "Christian Doctrine," hope, change and unity/platform, and finally the Presidential judgment, in a church, where the pastor says the below and why is the media not asking him about where he stand on these statements:

"Barack knows, what it means to be a black man, living in a country and a culture, that is controlled by rich white people. Hillary can never know that, Hillary ain't never been called a N_gg_r."

"Hillary is married is married to Bill, and Bill has been good to us [Afro-American people]. No he ain't, Bill did "us" just like he did Monica Luinski (Wright thrusting his pelvis in and out, during the next words), he was riding dirty."

"The government gives them [Afro-American teens, men and women], builds bigger prisons, passes a three strike rule, and then wants us to sing "God Bless America?" No, No, No, not "God Bless America," god damn America, that's in the Bible for killing innocent people. God (god) damn America for treating her citizens, as less than human."

"We bombed Hiroshima. We bombed Nagasaki, and we nuked far more than the thousands in New York (referring to the U. S. Government attacking itself on 9-11) and the Pentagon, and yet we never batted an eye."

"We have supported 'state terrorism' against the Palestinians, black South Africans, and now we are indignant, because the stuff we have done overseas is now brought into our own front yards."

"The government is a lie. The government lied about inventing the HIV virus, as a means of genocide against people of color. Governments lie. The government lied about a connection between Al Qaeda and 9-11. The government lied about weapons about weapons of mass destruction, and if the government does not find the W.M.D.'s, they gonna do just like the L. A. P. D. and plant, them, some weapons of mass destruction."

CAPITAL HILL DEMOCRATS REFUSE FISA, "SPY BILL"

President George W. Bush has an approval rating, between 23%-29%, and the Congress has an approval rating between 19%-23% (both depending on which poll used). The American people are not thrilled, to be kind, about the illegal immigration "situation" and the border fence, the economy, and countless other issues. One issue being the blatant disregard for the welfare of the country, regarding the "wire tap bill," which has been in effect for years now, expired last summer and was extended (with "bipartisan support"), and now Congress will not approve the same bill, it extended just months ago.

In the final bill, being voted on the floor of the Congress, the hang up (no pun intended), is telephone companies are not given security, for letting the government listen in on out of country (to possible in country, with a warrant) calls. This bill will leave the telephone companies, like Verizon, AT& T, Sprint, Cingular, and all of the others, open to millions of dollars in law suits. Last summer, when the bill was passed, with over 80% of bi-partisan support, there was no problem with giving the telephone companies protection, blanket law enforcement security, and no chance at multiple law suits, being brought against the companies being at the government's behest. What has changed, since last summer, for Nancy Pelosi, Harry Ried, and the remainder of the democrats in congress?

The problem is simple, politics as usual, in a presidential election year, period. The political football, on Capitol Hill, is the "wire tap bill," which comes at the expense of the national security of the United States and the safety of it's citizens. The bill and overall phone security plan was in the exact same language, as the summer before. While the Harry Ried and Nancy Pelosi have both said that, "each phone company will stand before a court, if charges are brought against them." With the approval ratings and amount of trust the American people have in Congress, surely they will hand over all wire transfers, calls, and anyone who has a disposable/personal cell phone. Maybe, in the "Land of Oz," but not here in America. After the attacks of 9/11, any sane person would think the Congress of the United States would take every precaution to keep every citizen safe. For the simple reason, no words and policies changed from the summer extension of the "FISA/Phone Tap Act," the Democrats on Capitol Hill must get the original text to the President. This is the only way to insure, the country continues to be attack free, and the safest country in the world.

AS SPITZER DEPARTS, TALKING HEADS, FINALLY DISCUSS ABUSE FACTORS"

There have been more theories and rants on Elliott Spitzer, his actions, and what is to become of him (both professionally and personally), but every television show, radio personality, and print media outlet have all missed the boat. Elliot Spitzer is just another, in a long line of men, who are full of entitlement and narcissism. John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Wade Boggs (former baseball player), Jimmy Swaggert, and the list of the men of hubris and narcissism continues, daily. Yet, the "big name people" capturing the lens and the media ink, are just a fraction of men who are abandoning, taking advantage, and perpetuating a huge problem, with the nation wide abuse of women. When the "news story" is over, women and kids are always the ones crushed and damaged for life. Yet, they are covered, treated, and discussed the least, in almost all episodes (except for a little bit of pitty, in the last part of any story). It is not the narcissist and those who were caught, rather the wives, living children, the actual prostitutes (who were thrust into the sex life and trade, usually by a man/men in their pasts), and the very least (yet possibly the most impacted), the unborn children of the $4 billion American sex trade industry.

For every Spitzer, Clinton, Boggs, or Hiedi Fliess, there are tens of thousands, of women who are being taken advantage of daily. These are only the women in the public eye, or are "outed," in the process of the men who got caught. Maybe, one percent of all public figures actually get caught, are drug thru the mud (by the press, who makes huge dollars, at the expense of everyone involved), and publicly crucified. However, there is a $4 billion business in the United States, in pornography, prostitution, and Internet trysts, escorts, being in the sex industry. In a $4 billion enterprise, in the United States alone, how many women are actually taken, raped, and/or personally damaged, forever, by men having mental and/or physical power over them, in some way? The highest rated cable news show, The O'Reilly Factor and "The No Spin Zone, with Bill O'Reilly," on talk radio, there was only talk of Elliot Spitzer and speculation of "why" he risked so much, on the "Emperor's Club" (the prostitution hub). There was not any mention of how the majority, roughly 83% of all women (different studies, give different statistics) in the sex industry have been raped, come from a broken home, or have endured physical/emotional abuse of some kind (91% of those, by men). Of course, Governor Elliott Spitzer spending $80,000 is a huge story, and a ratings boon. When the political aftermath is over, where will that leave the real topic, and all of the women in the sex trade across America? Bill O'Reilly is not going to be championing a fight for the sex trade worker, the twenty year old victim forced into selling herself, delving into a hard look at the facts, because the looking glass will be pointed right back at him. Being a former sex scandal "aficionado" himself, the "Who's Looking Out For You" author, is going to skim the top of the Spitzer news. Then, after the purpose, of his ratings has peaked, he will duck back into the role of "people's champion," after not touching the problem, behind the problem.

It will take a complete effort, by MEN, to bring women out of the despair, shadows, and hell of the sex trade, because men are the cause of the problem. The problem crosses race and crede, but men are the predominate cause. When people are asking, where are the John Wayne's, Ronald Reagan's, and General Patton's of our generation?" There is a deafening silence, from men leading for right reasons and crusading for women to be put on pedestals (not put under the podium). Some of the pundits, on major news channels, beckoned for legalizing prostitution. Is that the solution, of today's voices, to make the problem legal? Yet another example, of hubris in the media and with elites. A blatant sense of entitlism and narcissism, from the people who think they can buy there way in any door and out of any problem.

Sickness of the heart, soul, and bodies of women, in the United States, starts with symptoms that blossom into a full blown epidemic, in a handful of years. Young girls, in preteens abused and teen pregnancy, unwed mother's raising kids without a father figures (making their girls easy prey for perverts, narcissists and sadists), those who are taken advantage of mentally and physically (by the men who are supposed to be the "father figures"), and finally young ladies who are not diagnosed correctly, with mental illnesses are just a fraction of the women ending up in the sex trade. Women looking to be loved and treated well by men, do not always have the coping skills and overall techniques to accomplish loving relationships, thru past failures of male role models. This is the story of record now, with the Elliott Spitzer case front and center, the women behind the "Spitzers" of the world, in the shadows. If there is no light shown on those women, who are deep into a $4 billion industry (being sold like cattle at auction), then will anyone ever see them, or is should they feel like their is any hope?

Narcissists and people of shallow ethical values will always prey on the weak. It takes people of strong character, moral fiber, and overall someone to give a voice to the plight of the weak and those led astray. Without a champion, to spearhead the real problems, not just the "headlines of a problem" (like Spitzer), then the bar will not stay the same. The moral and ethical bar, for those who need a champion, will be moved lower and lower, by those who are steering America down a slope that has no end.

America, on a downward spiral, in ethics, morality, and an overall lack of sense, because of the "secular progressive agenda." In racial politics, there was a time for the civil rights movement, and things have gradually become better, for different racial components and people in America. This problem transcends race, because women come in all races, and are over half of the American population. It is time for a massive outreach, a hammering legislative process (by the government), and finally for men champions to step forward and bring this huge problem to the forefront. Every woman in America is special, is a person who has needs and needs a person to depend on, and finally women bring forth life. These reasons alone, show it is time for all the people of the United States to take a stand against "the underground women factory of sex, betrayal, and exploitation," but MEN have to lead the way.
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Does this sound like the majority of men, elitists, people in power, and in the public eye today? Perhaps, it sounds like you? It is never to late to change, take a stand, and try to make America the best country it can possibly be, for everyone, not just yourself.NINE CHARACTERISTICS OF A NARCISSIST, AS PER, THE WIKOPEDIA DICTIONARY:
1. "to be devoid of empathy"
2. "The term narcissism means love of oneself, and refers to the set of character traits concerned with self-admiration, self-centeredness and self-regard."
3. "The narcissist is inclined to lie or deceive."
4. "The narcissist often criticizes others, sometimes to the extent of damaging their reputation."
5. "The narcissist often behaves very differently in public situations from private situations (i.e. his or her public persona is very different from his or her private persona).The public persona is typically very charming (perhaps designed to generate admiration) while the private persona can appear to be quite aggressive. Most people only witness the public persona and do not see the private persona, and therefore have a very distorted perception of the narcissist's true character."
6. "A narcissist is generally an adult; between a half and three-quarters of narcissists are men, the rest being women."
7. "While a narcissist might criticize others the narcissist strongly dislikes to be criticized by others."
8. "While a narcissist might interrupt others in conversation the narcissist strongly dislikes to be interrupted by others."
9. "A narcissist feels entitled to special privileges."

"FREE SPEECH IS GONE, SO IS GERALDINE FERRARO"

Geraldine Ferraro "stepped down," as Hillary Clinton's financial advisor, amongst angst from the Obama campaign. Ferraro said, "Obama would not be where he is [in his Presidential bid], if he was not black." Ferraro, the first woman to ever run for Vice President of the United States, stepped down because of political pressure and media stampeding of her remarks.

However, were those remarks more true, than false? Obama has an impenetrable force field around him, enough of one, even the media would not take any shots at his experience, give tough questions at debates, and even Obama's middle name is "off limits." Of course, Barack Obama did not ask for this to happen, but it has, regardless. The man is "biracial," half Afro-American and half of his genetic make up is Caucasian. Although, the mainstream, television press, print and all other press has only seen his dark skin color, or the side of his past, from Kenya. Therefore, who is pushing the racial component here, the press, or Gerald Ferraro, for pointing out the facts?

Once again, Obama is given another pass and casualties have been taken, in American politics. A country that is tiptoeing around the "black man running for office," rather than looking at the man's policies (or lack of), stances on past issues, and choices he has made throughout his lifetime. When Bill Clinton, in 1992, was running for President, so much was made of "whether he inhaled, or not." Barack Obama, actually did cocaine and smoked weed, by his own words. He said, "I just made some bad choices, on the streets of Chicago, when I was in my youth." Is that the same standards? George W. Bush's past was scrutinized more than, maybe, any other President in history. Although, Obama has received not only a free pass on his peers: Tony Rezco (his self-proclaimed friend and partner in business deals, who is now up on countless charges, including fraud), Jeremiah Wright (his outspoken and blackcentric pastor, who gave a lifetime achievement award to Louis Farrakhan), and finally William "Bill" Ayers. Ayers alone, member of "The Underground Weathermen," a radical antigovernment/terrorist group, who bombed the Pentagon, embassies, and eleven government buildings in all, in the late 1960s to early 1970s, still wishes "he could have done more" and not only does not denounce his action, but revels in them. Is this fair press coverage, considering that none of the major networks will cover Obama's past?

Geraldine Ferraro's comments were not racist, or even out of line. Barack Obama is getting 91% of the Afro-American vote, across the country. His past, in all of the media (except some coverage on Fox News and some Right leaning radio shows) is completely off limits. Off limits, to the effect, Saturday Night Live has done countless skits, over the past three weeks, on what a free ride Obama has received. Anytime there is a hint of a racial component, NOT racism, but a component dealing with race, Al Sharpton, the ACLU, Jesse Jackson, pundits in Obama's camp, and even Obama himself are up in arms, screaming for a retraction and/or someone's job. Geraldine Ferraro is the latest casualty in the "race" problem, of Barack Obama, after her resignation.

It is a shame that a man who is HALF WHITE, cannot see comments for what they are, see racism when it detracts from a candidate and comes to the forefront, and finally that there is no actual dialogue about this historic candidate, only conjecture and politics. When the general election comes, or if Barack Obama actually becomes President of the United States, it will be really interesting to see if he cries every time someone mentions his "black side," skin color, middle name, or makes a mistake thinking he is Muslim. The country needs a leader, not just a "speaker in chief." A leader does not politicize words that are not an attack effect him/her, rather they rise above them and lead the people above the bar. Barack Obama, to date, has not shown any of these traits, and Ms. Ferraro was right in what she said. Obama has been given this spot in history, based on one speech (in the 2004 Democratic National Convention) and his color, because he surely does not have the experience, the actual things to make change (like a thick skin and striving forward, rather than utilizing past strategies of color), and he doesn't even have any "Audacity." Unless, it is the "Audacity of Playing the Race Card."

"SPITZER ISN'T THE ISSUE, OVERALL MISTREATMENT OF WOMEN IS"

There have been more theories and rants on Elliott Spitzer, his actions, and what is to become of him (both professionally and personally), but every television show, radio personality, and print media outlet have all missed the boat. Elliot Spitzer is just another, in a long line of men, who are full of entitlement and narcissism. John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Wade Boggs (former baseball player), Jimmy Swaggert, and the list of the men of hubris and narcissism continues, daily. Yet, the "big name people" capturing the lens and the media ink, are just a fraction of men who are abandoning, taking advantage, and perpetuating a huge problem, with the nation wide abuse of women. When the "news story" is over, women and kids are always the ones crushed and damaged for life. Yet, they are covered, treated, and discussed the least, in almost all episodes (except for a little bit of pitty, in the last part of any story). It is not the narcissist and those who were caught, rather the wives, living children, the actual prostitutes (who were thrust into the sex life, usually by man/men in their pasts), and the very least (yet possibly the most impacted) the unborn children of the $4 billion American sex trade industry.

For every Spitzer, Clinton, Boggs, or Hiedi Fliess, there are tens of thousands (maybe millions), of women who are being taken advantage of daily. These are only the women in the public eye, or are "outed," in the process of the men who got caught. Maybe, one percent of all public figures actually get caught, are drug thru the mud (by the press, who makes huge dollars, at the expense of everyone involved), and publicly crucified. However, there is a $4 billion business in the United States, in pornography, prostitution, and Internet trysts, escorts, and the overall sex industry. In a $4 billion enterprise, in the United States, how many women are actually taken, raped, and/or personally damaged, forever, by men having mental and/or physical power over them, in some way?

The highest rated cable news show The O'Reilly Factor and "The No Spin Zone, with Bill O'Reilly," on talk radio, there was only talk of Elliot Spitzer and speculation of "why" he risked so much, on the "Emperor's Club" (the prostitution hub). There was not any mention of how the majority, roughly 83% of all women (different studies, give different statistics) in the sex industry have been raped, come from a broken home, or have endured physical/emotional abuse of some kind (91% of those, by men). Of course, Governor Elliott Spitzer spending $80,000 is a huge story, and a ratings boon. When the political aftermath is over, where will that leave the real topic, and all of the women in the sex trade across America? Bill O'Reilly is not going to be championing a fight for the sex trade worker, the twenty year old victim forced into selling herself, delving into a hard look at the facts, because the looking glass will be pointed right back at him. Being a former sex scandal "aficionado" himself, the "Who's Looking Out For You" author, is going to skim the top of the Spitzer news. Then, after the purpose, of his ratings has peaked, he will duck back into the role of "people's champion," after not touching the problem, behind the problem.

It will take a complete effort, by MEN, to bring women out of the despair, shadows, and hell of the sex trade, because men are the cause of the problem. The problem crosses race and crede, but men are the predominate cause. When people are asking, where are the John Wayne's, Ronald Reagan's, and General Patton's of our generation?" There is a deafening silence, from men leading for right reasons and crusading for women to be put on pedestals (not put under the podium). Some of the pundits, on major news channels, beckoned for legalizing prostitution. Is that the solution, of today's voices, to make the problem legal? Yet another example, of hubris in the media and with elites. A blatant sense of entitlism and narcissism, from the people who think they can buy there way in any door and out of any problem.

Sickness of the heart, soul, and bodies of women, in the United States, starts with symptoms that blossom into a full blown epidemic, in a handful of years. Young girls, in preteens abused and teen pregnancy, unwed mother's raising kids without a father figures (making their girls easy prey for perverts, narcissists and sadists), those who are taken advantage of mentally and physically (by the men who are supposed to be the "father figures"), and finally young ladies who are not diagnosed correctly, with mental illnesses are just a fraction of the women ending up in the sex trade. Women looking to be loved and treated well by men, do not always have the coping skills and overall techniques to accomplish loving relationships, thru past failures of male role models. This is the story of record now, with the Elliott Spitzer case front and center, the women behind the "Spitzers" of the world, in the shadows. If there is no light shown on those women, who are deep into a $4 billion industry (being sold like cattle at auction), then will anyone ever see them, or is should they feel like their is any hope?

Narcissists and people of shallow ethical values will always prey on the weak. It takes people of strong character, moral fiber, and overall someone to give a voice to the plight of the weak and those led astray. Without a champion, to spearhead the real problems, not just the "headlines of a problem" (like Spitzer), then the bar will not stay the same. The moral and ethical bar, for those who need a champion, will be moved lower and lower, by those who are steering America down a slope that has no end. America is on a downward spiral, in ethics, morality, and an overall lack of sense, because of the "secular progressive agenda." In racial politics, there was a time for the civil rights movement, and things have gradually become better, for different racial components and people in America. This problem transcends race, because women come in all races, and are over half of the American population. It is time for a massive outreach, a hammering legislative process (by the government), and finally for men champions to step forward and bring this huge problem to the forefront. Every woman in America is special, is a person who has needs and needs a person to depend on, and finally women bring forth life. These reasons alone, show it is time for all the people of the United States to take a stand against "the underground women factory of sex, betrayal, and exploitation," but MEN have to lead the way.
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Does this sound like the majority of men, elitists, people in power, and in the public eye today? Perhaps, it sounds like you? It is never to late to change, take a stand, and try to make America the best country it can possibly be, for everyone, not just yourself.

NINE CHARACTERISTICS OF A NARCISSIST, AS PER, THE WIKOPEDIA DICTIONARY:

1. "to be devoid of empathy"
2. "The term narcissism means love of oneself, and refers to the set of character traits concerned with self-admiration, self-centeredness and self-regard."
3. "The narcissist is inclined to lie or deceive."
4. "The narcissist often criticizes others, sometimes to the extent of damaging their reputation."

5. "The narcissist often behaves very differently in public situations from private situations (i.e. his or her public persona is very different from his or her private persona).
The public persona is typically very charming (perhaps designed to generate admiration) while the private persona can appear to be quite aggressive. Most people only witness the public persona and do not see the private persona, and therefore have a very distorted perception of the narcissist's true character."

6. "A narcissist is generally an adult; between a half and three-quarters of narcissists are men, the rest being women."
7. "While a narcissist might criticize others the narcissist strongly dislikes to be criticized by others."
8. "While a narcissist might interrupt others in conversation the narcissist strongly dislikes to be interrupted by others."
9. "A narcissist feels entitled to special privileges."

"TOP NAVY ADMIRAL, TO MIDDLE EAST, RESIGNS"

The top U. S. military commander of the Middle East resigned, amid speculation, of White House problems, magazine articles, and not getting along with other top officials. Admiral William J. Fallon asked for permission to retire, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates obliged him. Fallon, who was the top military person, in charge of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iran, has served in the military for over forty years. However, he has been overshadowed by other people, in the fray, like General Petreas (in Iraq), of "the surge strategy."

In a recent Esquire article, Fallon was characterized as a man, who not only disagreed with the strategy (possible armed incursion) in Iran, but also struggled and boiled over with the White House on other issues, as well. President Bush did not give a press conference, rather accepting his resignation and putting out a written press release. Although, Secretary Gates did field questions, and tried to squelch the press' questions, on Fallon's resignation over "White House issues."

When a top Admiral gives an interview with a world wide magazine and is characterized, or characterizes himself, as a maverick (who is against national defense policy, the White House, or the "chain of command"), it is time for him to go. There is a reason why, the military has vertical reasoning, orders (by "chain of command"), and overlapping discretion in the armed forces, and it is to keep order, not have every man/woman in uniform giving personal dialogue about national orders and/or programs, and finally to keep everyone in uniform in check. When in boot camp, to the top of the national defense department (in military uniform), cohesion, a general propulsion forward, and knowing the "chain of command" is in place for the best interest of the United States. However, when men/women in uniform, forget and/or decide to go ahead, letting personal agendas, ideologies, and other things to interfere with national security, or making our countries leaders look incompetent, it is time for them to go. Admiral Fallon made his choice, to resign, long before he put his name on the line. He resigned when his job title, responsibilities, and national security took a back seat, to personal choices and magazine articles.

"DRINKING TAP WATER = A PHARM PARTY?"

Toys from China with lead, forty-six thousand people treated with used blood tubes, and the biggest beef recall in history, all in the same year, is anyone now surprised in parts of the United States drinking water out of the tap, you may be having your own Pharmaceutical party? Well, do not be surprised, because today, the Associated Press released an article and the print/television media has also confirmed there are pharmaceutical drugs in the water Americans are drinking. From Southern California, New Jersey, Kentucky, to Detroit and Louisville, are just some of the cities having registered drugs, in the public water system.

The AP investigation has had reports of 24 out of 28 cities, registering drugs in the water supply. Yet, not all of the cities that participated in the categorical study, have the results of their drinking water, back yet. However, they are reporting that 41 million people are drinking the drug tainted water, or are using it in cooking and other ways. Drugs in the water range from anti-convulsives, psychiatric drugs (like Zoloft, Prozac, other brain enhansor/pre-hibitors, etc.), hormonal drugs (like estrogen and testosterone based, Propecia, and others), and finally some pain medications (over the counter and prescription) are also in the water. How are these drugs getting in there? According to the EPA, the drugs are being flushed down toilets, not broken down by the body and then flushed thru natural means, and then the sewage treatment plants are not breaking down the drugs, which pushes them into the water supply.

EPA Assistant Administrator of Water, Benjamin H. Grumbles (that is his name, not what he was doing), stated, "We realize this is a growing concern, and we're taking it very seriously."

In an age, where teenagers and college age students are raiding parents bathroom cabinets for "the weekend party" (Pharm Parties), there is no wonder how prevalent drugs of this nature are. However, who would have thought, anyone could have a "Pharm Party" going to the sink and pouring a glass of water. Of course, people are not getting "high" and/or partying, with drinking water. The long term effects of Americans drinking "drug water," over the course of years, should be a real concern. There is no joke, in drinking water that may have countless drugs and hormonal concerns in it, over the course of a person's life. When asked about this topic, Tom Curtis (the executive director of "The American Water Works Assoc." who claims, "The public does not know how to interpret the information." Either, the water is drug tainted, or it is not. Either, the water is clean, or the water is not clean. Finally, the EPA and the "American Water Works Association" needs to do their job, and not wonder, worry, or speculate on what the American people can, or cannot, understand.

How about that, Tom?

"SPITZER JUST ANOTHER, TAKING ADVANTAGE"

The new flavor of the week is......cloak pulled off of the newspaper stand, and the newspaper reads: "ELLIOT SPITZER CAUGHT, IN PROSTITUTE STING!" Anyone who has seen a television set, read a newspaper, or opened up the Internet connection has now seen, Governor Elliot Spitzer was caught in a "high end" (ranging from $1500-$5500 a night) prostitution ring.

"Today I would like to briefly address a private matter. I have acted in a way that violates my obligation to my family, and that violates my, or any sense of right and wrong. I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard of myself. I must now have to dedicate some time, to regain the trust of my family, he spoke feebly at the podium."

Obviously, this is not a "private matter" now, since he has been caught on tape and wires, engaging in a prostitution ring. All jokes, innuendo, and news media casting stones aside, is anyone really surprised about this? Spitzer is from "old money" (his father was a multimillionaire, thru construction and development), lives in one of his father's upper-east side apartment buildings (across from the "Natural History Museum"), and he is a "Wall Street" friendly governor. Although, he was called a crusader against "Wall Street Crime." After graduating from Princeton and Harvard Law, Spitzer has had a paved way, thru the greasing of hands and back room deals, all the way to the gubernatorial race (where he won by a 70% of the vote). This is a man who was striking his pen, making laws, based on his own belief system, assuming "entitlements" (with his New York sanctuary city and illegal aliens getting driver's licenses), although "Time" called him "Crusader of the Year."

A man that assumes entitlements, is born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and is from massive amounts of money at his disposal (throughout his lifetime), there is no surprise, he will assume "entitlements" in the bedroom, take some liberties in his life (personal/professional), or in his personal life and spare time. Is there really any shock to this story? With the Larry Craig fiasco, Bill Clinton ("I did not have sexual relations, with that woman," Monica Luinski), and countless other men throughout history have committed the same "sin." John F. Kennedy, with Joe DiMaggio's wife, Marilynn Monroe, a cheater, but he is considered on of the "crown jewels" of the United States Presidents. If Spitzer lived in Las Vegas, where it is legal for prostitution, would this make the problem easier? Is this a moral problem for the media, or a legal one? Either way, congressman, governors, senators, and countless other men who are elected officials of the people, find themselves in the position to not "serve the people," but to "serve themselves, from the people."

One thing the media will never say, in conclusion, is Spitzer was taking advantage of another woman, for money. Period! Prostitution is the oldest profession in the world for a reason, and it is because of men taking advantage of women. The liberties with that woman, usually, start when they are very young and under abuse (in the girl's house, usually by someone they know). After the early abuse, it is no different from "Pavlov's Dog Theory," because the girl (at an early age) learns that the way to attention, money, gifts, and goals is thru sex. Spitzer is just another, in the longest line in history, taking advantage of women, to get his own rocks off.