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One of the most abhorrent things I have recently read is that there is a consideration of using Islamist symbolism for the memorial intended for the victims of Islamist terrorism on Flight 93.
This is craziness and an insult to Americans everywhere!
Why not place a Cross on top that cubed memorial at the Ka’aba in Mecca to remember the victims slain by Muslim empire builders in the name of their prophet and their Allah.
O the sins of political correctness depart from us so that truth reigns.
JRH 2/4/08
If you have nothing to hide .. then profiling is going to be the way to go for all in this day and age ... if you are against it ... well, you know there will always be a few there. Granted, profiling may inconvenience some people if they were stopped from going somewhere .. the time would be frustrating I'm sure ... but at least we know who we are dealing with when running a check on somebody. I also support an International ID system as to where all people are required to carry it, including me. The ID would be a registered document like a drivers license ... before you receive such an ID, a thorough background check is performed for that person before getting their card.
Okay, enough said now ... let the comments begin ... I stand behind profiling and a valid ID system if done properly.
Jimbo
Newt Gingrich has compiled some amazing statistics from Joe Americans about America utilizing a broad spectrum of Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Now I cannot vouch for the scientific method in acquiring the statistics because obviously Newt is a Conservative.
In full disclosure of honesty, Slanted Left data collection is also skewed to justify their agenda; therefore the method on both sides of the aisle is more than likely skewed for self-justification. The reader of statistics has to decide the integrity of the data organization to filter an opinion from percentages and numbers published as statistical results.
I am a Conservative and I would never trust statistics derived from Kos or a statistical organization hired by Kos, that group is simply too inflammatory against the Right to read anything into their conclusions or methods to acquire conclusions. On the other hand I might weigh some thoughts of statistics derived from the NY Times or the Washington Post, two obvious Slanted Left media publications. You might ask, “Why?” The reason is every scandal a journalistic media of repute (whether it is Left or Right) has to understand that being caught in conspicuous manipulation adds disrepute to the validity of their reporting. The National Enquirer understands this principle, only gossip fanatics and the addicted to the strange take the National Enquirer seriously.
If the NYT or WaPo were caught in Statistical fraud it could eventually cut into their bottom line – sales and revenue. Now that is ironic for Slanted Left organizations is it not?
So obviously Newts statistics may be skewed; however the skewing is more than likely in the question and the conclusion. That works for me.
The essence of Newts recent “Winning The Future” e-newsletter is that media and blogs present a picture of the Left and the Right being vicious enemies on way opposite sides of the political spectrum. Newt’s statistics amazingly disputes the polarizing divide between Americans.
Read the November 7th issue of Winning The Future to see how alike in concerns that Americans are.
Welfare was first established to help those in hardship manage tough crisis situations until they could get back on their feet. The creation of welfare was never meant to be a way of life. However, quite a number of people in this country have figured out how to work the system, as opposed to working, and have become comfortable in living the welfare lifestyle. In other words, they work at not having to work.
To make matters worse, their offspring tend to repeat their parent's behaviors, and hence they too become lazy and refuse to work, and thus the cycle continues. Human Nature being what it is, why would they entertain the thought of working when they have learned to work the system and receive free benefits?
Our country needs real and serious welfare reform, not band-Aids. Let's give those who have abused welfare a fair warning that changes to that system are on the way so that they can plan ahead and tackle their situations appropriately. This includes getting an education, and learning a new skill or trade that will enable them to re-enter the work place. With new and improved skills, they will be empowered to wean themselves off the welfare roles.
One obstacle legal American workers fresh off the welfare system face, is the reality of sordid employers who would rather hire and exploit illegal aliens who lack language skills and can easily be manipulated to work overtime without extra pay, and accept less money than a minimum wage. We often hear the argument that Americans refuse to do certain jobs that they may deem to be beneath them. Not many legal citizens accept this as true. If we begin tightening up the rules for welfare applications, and laws are passed to penalize or fine unscrupulous employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants, we will inevitably discover that many Americans will do honest work for the well-being of their families.
(For this plan to be successful, we would need to close and secure our borders, and initiate a system of photos or biometric identification cards. Two additional benefits of this would be to curtail illegal aliens from voting, and could also potentially make it more difficult for terrorists to enter our country through porous borders.)
If people do not want to do hard labor tasks for the rest of their lives, they can improve their English language skills, attend classes in vocational/technical schools that will upgrade their capabilities and this will lead to better paying jobs. Just as importantly, these folks just off welfare can teach their children the principles and values of education and work. Many college students would also fill work positions that employers are currently issuing to illegal immigrants, and this would allow them to purchase necessary items such as books, supplies, or perhaps new clothing.
Welfare people, for the most part, need to learn to teach their children work ethics. There are many diligent parents who work two jobs to pay for their kid's college education. The kids should be able to get a job and earn a living and the value of making their own money, as many of them wished they could have done this past summer. But unfortunately, the unethical/dishonest employers gave those positions to criminal illegal aliens for less money instead.
stupid americans
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