Where have all the leaders gone ?

Great Presidents – where are they?

I have been thinking about our Presidents. It isn’t pretty.

The last 4 have been ….. at best mediocre – in my lifetime, only Ike strikes me as a true great – Reagan maybe, tho I am not sure how much was him and how much was his cabinet/advisors. I need to research him more, but I do know he at least espoused basic Adam Smith Economics – and it WORKED!

One man that I greatly respect, mentioned Nixon and his advancements in China. But holy cow – that was ALL Kissinger – Nixon just said ‘OK’ (as he did to many things – e.g. Watergate break-in).

JFK really did very little in his time (except Marilyn) – MAYBE would have been great in time, but the obvious ties to mafia, unions etc leaves me in doubt.

Before that you have to go a long way to find anyone that promoted the Constitution, free market, etc,.

It was not Lincoln. PLEASE don’t tell me about the Civil War and slavery – that was NOT what it was about – it was about the transfer of wealth from the South to the North – for GAWDS sake do some research. Slavery was the motivating factor to get the NORTH to fight – what the south Seceded for, was States Rights (remember we are a republic – NOT a Democracy).

After that – sheesh – I am lost.

I do know from research and study, that from Lincoln (at least) on we have been on a path of socialistic methods in our country, Obama is the pinnacle of that trend.

He IS at the high point of establishing socialistic/Marxist/communistic policies.

He said – “look at the people I surround myself with” – wow. At least 5 of his 36+ - ‘Special Advisors” are Tax cheats; one an avowed Communist; more then one is admitted socialist; one declares that the Gov’mt has the right to tell you haw many children to have (including mandatory sterilization and forced abortion); some admire people like Hugo Chavez, Che Guevara, Noriega, Castro, Lenin, and Marx.

Why on earth are people with these philosophies advising the President of the United States?

Please listen, I am NOT saying that Obama is bad and what was before is good – I am saying that this has been coming for over 100 years – he (Obama) is just the latest in the liars, cheats, and socialist reforming dip-sticks.

American Czars- Are you KIDDING ME?????

For over 50 years, we had a cold war ……………..Many you have no clue what that meant. But I remember, and I am only 55.

I remember people building ’bomb shelters’. Barely underground, stocked with maybe a months worth of fruits and vegetables, and a single cot. I remember being told how to protect myself, and practicing the technique of “Duck and Cover”.

Think hard and long about that.

Age 5 to 18, ……………….kids …………. Told that in the event of a nuclear bomb, all we had to do was duck under our wooden desks, put our hands over our heads, and we would be safe………………………….. OUR Government told us that – our parents, teachers and ministers, re-enforced the truth in it, as they were led to believe.

We all believed.

And the word ‘Czar', was the title used for a Russian Leader – the enemy – the ones that would send this bomb.

Yet now today, we have Czars in America, No one seems to know the true count – 14, 16, maybe 20?

OK OK OK - I know that isnt their 'official' title. But as they say, if it walks like a duck etc.

The very idea is insulting, and fearsome. But look at what they are, and how they got there. Like the rulers of Russia, they have power; but from here, and what authority?

They can ‘make rules’, ‘establish ‘edits’, and ‘make policy’. But the President does not HAVE that authority to give them!

Those 'create' laws – which can only be established by Congress!

That places them ABOVE the Cabinet. A Cabinet, that is ‘recommended’ by the President, but is ALSO Investigated (vetted), and APPROVED by Congress!!!!!


Ah – but see – Czars are not covered in the law, or tort, or the constitution …….. so no one, OTHER than the Pres – decides.

In all my years, I have never been so afraid of ANY government ……………. And it is ours that terrifies me!

The Chrysler Bankruptcy Scam

I really thought Ginsberg had stepped up and was going to do the right thing.

I F***ed up Bunky - I trusted em.

In case you dont know, here is the basics of what happened.

Our admin branch of governemt tried to negotiate a deal, which is of course, NOT their job within Constitutional restraints.

The Bondholders, who by SEC law, and Contract law, are to be FIRST in line to receive money based on the value of assets, were placed LOWEST. They were to get 25% give or take, on their money, while the Union, which is to be LAST according to all the same laws, were getting 60%+, on the dollar IN ADDITION to, a shareholder interest in the new company after Fiat buys it.

They said no to that lousy, illegal deal thinking at LEAST the bankruptcy court, would enforce its OWN laws and they would get a fair shake.

Instead .... the Bankruptcy was moved from THEIR district ,to NYC. Questionable at best.

In SPITE of what may be an illegal change of venue - orchestrated by the Admin, and being apparantly illegal in at least three areas of laws, they got the same deal.

They went to the Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg.

Now, the fact that she granted a stay, to have time to review the facts of the case, indicates that at least 2, if not 5, of the other Judges thought it should be looked into. Even tho she had been TOLD by Admin (who they are supposed to be independant from) to stay out of it.

Yet ....... in LESS then 24 hours ......she took back the 'stay' and let the illegal Bankruptcy go thru.

The list of violations of the Constitution, Amendments, etc that have been violated by Admin just gets longer and longer.

We now have an effective, covert dictatorship in the USA.

Just wait till I get started on the Czars ...............................

Sonia Sotomayor - Applauding failure?

Very interesting situation, with Sonia Sotomayor.

Grew up poor in NYC, received scholarships, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Princeton. Three years later, receiving a JD from Yale.

That is impressive, both the graduating, the grades, and the time table. There is no doubt, that her story is the American Dream, and very inspiring.

Went into the public sector, working for the District Attorney in New York. Then 8 years in private practice (1984 to 1992).

While in college, married and divorced her high school sweetheart (1976 – 1983). Nothing noteworthy in particular about that.

Next in about a week or so: hmmm - I am not sure yet

Returned to the public sector in 1992, and remained there to the present. Not a high paying role, but a noble one.

That is a VERY impressive record of advancement. Yet, a few questions are screaming to be answered.

There have been numerous instances where she referred to her intellectual superiority (Latino female as opposed to a white male - her words).

This certainly smacks of both sexism, and racism. Many have said she ‘misspoke’- a poor choice of words. Yet, it is not the words that are bothersome. It is the THOUGHT behind the words that seems noteworthy. She can easily apologize for saying it, but that does not erase the beliefs that led her to the comments.

Much ado has been made that she has $400,000. in debt.

This is a non-issue. The amount of debt, considering her assets is quite low (total assets reported $1,600,000, vis-à-vis net worth of $1,200,000). How did she do that?

Her family was poor, her husbands’ family was poor, and they were married while both were attending collage, so no inheritance, or fat divorce settlement. She isn’t reported as winning a lottery. Her maximum income in the public sector is $200,000 a year.

Yet she lives in Greenwich Village, and is a millionaire. Did she manage to support herself AND save a million dollars in eight years? I doubt it.

3. She has stated that a judge makes policy from the bench.

Wow. HUGE misunderstanding – Making ‘Policy’ is the job of the Legislature, not the Judicial system.

But, we are asked to forget all that, and look at her record. OK. Lets do that.

As I said, it is an impressive resume. But her record is more than the where, and when.

It is reported that she was overturned 60% of the time. That means she was RIGHT (about her rulings being within the Constitution) only 40% of the time.
If a baseball player batted .400 it would be impressive. But as a JUDGE, who makes decisions as they apply to the law ………. That ‘record’ stinks.

A 4 year old with a quarter, could flip a coin, and be right 50% of the time. She is right 40% of the time.

Obviously, she has factors that effect her judgment, that bring her to a success rate that is even below mere random chance.

So her record is. Great grades, but horrible results, questionable (if not actionable) comments on her belief in her role as a judge, and her racism, and sexism.
Her life story is impressive. But to suggest her as a candidate, for the Supreme Court, is promoting failure.

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