Ghost towns of change
How far have we sunk as a nation that we can’t rise up and see the tyrany that is before us? Even lower still are those who see it but are too tired to even so much as voice their opinion.
This is not new, no there is nothing new under the sun but we have precendence and we have seen the outcomes before. It is written about in history books and this vicious cycle of the elite and powerful who trod over the unwilling to speak is in full swing once more. This time the pendleum has gathered almost unstoppable force behind it even if some of the momentum has been taken away by those whose mouths have not yet been vanquished.
I am constantly amazed at the free people of the world who idly sit by and wait for someone else to champion their cause. Those who stick their heads under the sheets in the dark of night and await the daylight hoping beyond hope that when they emerge from the soft and cozy pillows that the harsh and bitter winds just outside the window will have ceased.
If and when spring comes and the howling through the cracks and boarded up doors has dulled to a low whir what will you see? Only slow moving citizens still in a funk as they pass through the barren streets and abandoned cars. No light of life or joy of hope oozing from the children in the parks. Women who walk on egg shells set back 250 years from the strides they’ve made so far. Young and old alike whos eyes have grown dark as the horizon of prosperity is but a speck clouded in gloom and despair. Opportunity seems forever a foriegn and unattainable concept and one not spoken of aloud.
Surely these words are the product of a doom filled man and someone who preaches the end of times. What lunatic believes that our lives could be so altered for the sake of power and privilage for just a few? This is what the elite would like you to believe and truthfully it is much easier now to scoff and accept the bitter medicine we are being force fed than at any other time. Easier to lay down and give in rather than to kick back against such a behemoth that looms ready to punish those who dare disagree.
At this point it doesn’t matter what party you voted for or why. What is foremost is that we all see this new direction of the country is not good and not what we were hoping for. Not the change you envisioned when the votes were tallied. Action now is a must while our voice is still strong. Action later and we may not have any voice at all.
“ON THE SANDS OF HESITATION, LAY THE BONES OF COUNTLESS MILLIONS. WHO AT THE DAWN OF VICTORY Sat down to wait, And waiting—died!”
- Evangeline Wilkes
One wing low
What is it that this administration has against aircraft? Not the airplanes they need or fly mind you but the ones an enthusiast or a corporate CEO might fly. It seems that Obama despises these people with a deep seated hatred and his words have actually caused a slump in sales of aircraft. For those who doubt his words could have this effect just ask the business owners in Las Vegas. Class envy has always been a powerful tool in politics and it’s very easy to sell this idea to those of us stuck on the ground as the fortunate few go off flying into the sunset.
I guess I could go into detail about the need for big businessmen and women to be able to get literally around the world to make deals and keep the engines of commerce humming. I could easily spend a few paragraphs on the small craft owners who are enthralled with the wonderful world of aviation and how contagious it is to fly. Not to mention the 1.2 million people who make their living in the aviation industry. Still we are told that these are the rich and since we can’t have what they have it should either be heavily taxed or they should just do without. If that isn’t enough, congress is ‘cracking down‘ on the airlines with stricter regulations. Obama has chastised, demoralized and weakened this sector of our economy, so much so that more than 70 mayors and other officials have officially requested in letter form that he tone down his rhetoric.
What’s most galling about this administrations attack on the aviators is the blatant hypocrisy. First there was the controversy of getting new helicopters for the President at a cost equal to or more than Air Force one itself.(11 billion total) Obama then displayed his insensitivity to the citizens of New York by having a low flying photo op complete with a fighter jet escort over the same area the terrorists flew which set the city into a panic as flash backs of September 11th set in. Recently the President has decided to vacation this August in the elitist capitol of the world Martha’s Vineyard. A seemingly innocuous decision and who really cares if he wants to spend time with those who he most relates to; go have a grand time with the ultra rich and dine on the best of the best. The problem is that while he’s on the ground that all private air flights will be cancelled and the local airport will be shut down. This 10 day frolic among the ultra rich will cost the small aviation businesses in the area about 20% of their revenue. The season for sight seeing and flying lessons etc. is very short lived due to the weather but it’s doubtful that anyone in Obama’s world even cared enough to look into that.
The big criticisms of conservatives is ‘trickle down’ economics and the ‘culture of corruption’ and yet we see this with the liberal establishment doing exactly what they accuse those on the right of. With the likes of Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Waxman and Obama himself piling on this and other industries they fly around the world on the tax payers dime in the height of luxury. While looking down their noses at us and scolding the very people who helped build this country they sit upon their thrones in judgement.
They are doing their part to keep airplane sales going however, just in a backdoor top secret kind of way. What they don’t want you and I to know is that while they have crucified the general aviation world they have ordered 3 brand new corporate style jets at a whopping cost of $354 million tax payer dollars. The average Google search won’t be able to find this information and even if you did have the upgraded scan reading software required you would still need to read almost 200 pages of the spending bill to find it. What’s more, it is worded in such a way that you may think of it as a military need so you might pass right on over it which is what I believed they hoped for. The planes are referred to as “Mission support aircraft” and who in the world could deny them this?
In aviation there is a technique in landing for deflecting the wind as it pushes you. Flying with your wings straight across would surely get you off course and you would have to abort your landing. This skill is referred to as ‘one wing low’ and Obama and his ilk have it mastered. Anytime they need to land and the winds of opposition are blowing they deflect with deceit and lies and though it seems they are in an awkward position they pull it straight at the last second and touchdown. Once their bill is passed they are safe and to them it really doesn’t matter how they accomplish their goals just as long as they get their long sought after agenda. In aviation it is a required maneuver for the safety of the pilot and passengers, in politics it is just the art of deception with no regard to anyone else’s outcome. It is in fact just plane low.
Clash for clunkers
As Obama basks in the glory of his cash for clunker flash in the pan program which really just adds up to a nice week or two of normal sales when things were normal, members of congress are being confronted by citizens who are dead set against his health care ideas and have no answers in which to sooth the restless.
It’s recess time for congress and although it’s not required it is a sort of pseudo tradition to hold town meetings with their constituents and listen to the concerns of those who they lead. This year however, some congressional leaders are afraid to go home. It seems that if they do there will be loud, bold and well informed voters there to greet them.
Normally this is not a problem for the slick and professional politician but this time it’s different. This time the ignorant sheep have done something that our elected officials have not. They have studied the health care issue and actually read the bill. In so doing millions of people are coming to the realization that this is a bad bill that will seriously undermine our health care.
Already town-hall meetings have been too much for democratic congressman who tried to rely on White House issued cheat sheets for answers. Frustrated and perhaps embarrassed some have walked out and others not used to being challenged by the great unwashed just floundered in their weak answers.
President Obama has now apparently had enough and has stepped in giving new marching orders and is hell bent on ramming this bill (that even he doesn’t know what’s in it) down our throats. He has also called in unions who backed his candidacy and are not affected with this trash he’s trying to push to intimidate and “hit back” all those who oppose. Before today the meetings have all been civil but with the leader of the free world commanding ‘force’ to be used these meetings are now turning into clashes. If it continues and our president continues to act so un presidential and uncaring for all the people then these clashes will become even more psychical.
If not for the future of our country, our children and our way of life I would say these so called leaders are not worth the effort and possible harm that this administration is promoting. If it were just for the sake of beating back these privileged elitist who haven’t had to sweat or get dirt under their nails in years (if ever) to earn a living I’d say ignore them, after-all they’re just clunkers and maybe it’s time we scrapped them.
Just a question of timing
I hate to admit it but President Obama has got a lot done in the 7 short months he’s been in office. He is moving so quickly and almost over night has made sweeping changes to our countries landscape. Why the rush? Is 4 years not long enough for him to reach all his goals so he needs to move at break neck speed with each moment he’s in office? Me thinks there’s more to the story.
I guess I could go down the list and mention each item that this administration has tackled but at this point I believe we all know too well how far we have fallen in such a short time. My point with this writing is the urgency he has created with each item and why he has used this tactic.
Would we as a nation been so willing to stay quiet if we knew the details and ramifications of what we are now saddled with? The answer, if we’re honest is no. Not only are we in the present affected but our children and our children’s children are going to face the burdens of living up to the costs of decisions made today. That’s a long time to live with the consequences of a rushed administration. Obama is a young man but wise and sly like a fox and I believe he knows full well of this and that is why he has hit the accelerator. For a “fully transparent” administration he really couldn’t afford to give us those details because the American people would have rejected his plans.
In the words of Rahm Emanuel, Chief of Staff “Don’t waste a good crisis” this administration has used this economic downturn as a gateway to get all of their agenda rammed down the American peoples throats while barely receiving any real opposition. Actually Hillary Clinton and Obama have said the same things in public so the tactic is an established tool and one they have purposely used.
Whether or not their new policies produce anything good does not matter, all that is important is that they get their way and it’s never been easier with the mask of confusion they use. If things seem to pick up and look like they are returning to normal this administration with their willing media simply whip up more worries and catastrophes keeping our sheep like minds off what is really happening. In this confused state coupled with the lightning speed that they are pushing their agenda America and all her grand ideals are drifting farther and farther away.
Finally I believe we are waking up to face the giant as evidenced by our tea parties, town hall meetings and water cooler discussions. (those who still have jobs and can meet there) Actual questions are being raised that can’t be truthfully answered and realizations are coming to light just a bit to early for Obama to feel comfortable. Since his health care and cap and trade are not in the bag and disgruntled citizens are speaking up I’m sure he’s wondering if they should have made that move first.
I have faith in Obama that he will see this and adjust accordingly. Perhaps he can get us all nerved out on the H1N1 or maybe a good ol natural disaster will happen so he can continue to get things done. That would fit his ‘good crisis’ definition wouldn’t it? I think this current administration can be summed up with an old writing from some 2000 years ago and I can think of none better.
James 3:16 (King James Version)
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
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